The Embroidery Challenge: Submissions and a Giveaway!! (giveaway closed)

Once again, it's time to vote!  And this time, we have a giveaway, too!  Scroll down to read about that.

You can see more pictures and read more about the Retro Table Topper here.

You can see more pictures and read more about Audrey's Magic Pillow here.

Great giveaway from Colonial Patterns

The table topper was based on a Stitcher's Revolution pattern called "Kitch'n Stitch'n."  Thanks to Brooke at Colonial Patterns, we have a copy of this pattern along with a set of three Aunt Martha's red striped tea towels to giveaway.  If you haven't checked out Stitcher's Revolution patterns, you should.  They are retro chic and super cute.  Please take a minute to check them out at http://www.colonialpatterns.com/ or at a craft store near you.

To enter, be sure to vote for your favorite embroidery project, then leave a comment on this post letting us know you did so (no need to say who you voted for, just say you did).  Blogger has been having issues with the comment form, if you cannot comment, send us an email through the link on the right side of the blog. In either case, make sure that you leave an email address or that you comment using your google account so we can get in touch with you if you win.  The winner will be announced on June 22, 2011. One entry per person, open to US residents only.

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We Have Our 3rd Resin Winner!

It’s Mommarock!  Mommarock said, “So does this mean.. I could make my own buttons?? or would you be making wax items from the mold.. I'd love to make my own buttons.. they are SOOOOOOOO cute.. I love me some buttons all colors and shapes.. okay, I'd love them even if they were wax, but if they were buttons I could use on cool projects.. WAY cooler!”

So, do you think she’ll be making buttons?  Congratulations, Mommarock.  We’re looking forward to seeing your buttons!


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Scrapbuster No. 5 - Pincushions! with Giveaway and Biscornu Tutorial

Cute pincushions are always a fun gift for crafty friends, or a fun prize for a craft blog giveaway!  That's right, you can win one of these adorable pincushions along with a collection of coordinated scraps!  All 3 pincushions will be given away!  All the details are at the bottom of this post.

First, let me tell you about the pincushions.  I fill my pincushions with crushed walnut shell litter (it's used for birds and lizards).  You can buy an enormous bag of this stuff at the pet store for about $10.  This bag will last you forever, or, at least, a very long time.  I bought my bag of walnut litter about 10 years ago and I’ve probably used half of it.  My guess is I’ve made at least 20 pincushions with that.

The first pincushion is made from a 4-patch quilt block.  It's tufted with a vintage button.

Pincushion #2 is basically a miniature pillow with beaded embellishments.

The pincushion below is called a “biscornu.”  Biscornu is a fancy-pants French word meaning “crooked” or “bent.”  It’s made from squares, but instead of lining the squares up, you match the corners of the squares to the center points of the sewing lines.  

Making biscornus is popular in the cross-stitching world, but there’s no reason you can’t do it with fabric.  Another option is to use a 4 or 5 inch orphan block as one or both sides.

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And the Winners Are ...

Well, the giveaway closed on Tuesday and now it's time to announce the five winners! Thanks to everyone who participated and to the new readers, welcome! Without further ado, the winners are...

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Tammis Keefe at My House and Around the Web

I'm so happy that we've had such a great response to our Tammis Keefe Tribute fabric giveaway!  I love making the acquaintance of so many other fans of Ms. Keefe's work.  You still have today and tomorrow to enter the giveaway.  You can find all the details here.

Until we announce the big winners on Friday, I thought I'd show you my few Tammis Keefe items and give you some links to Tammis Keefe info and products on the web.  You'll be glad to know that so many people love her illustrations!

This tea towel is the best piece I own.  I got it at Goodwill for 69 cents.

I've had a hankie quilt in the works for some time.  It includes this Tammis piece.

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Time to Vote on Tammis Projects (Challenge No. 13) & Enter the Giveaway! (Giveaway is now closed)

(COMMENTS CLOSED NOW)

1. Decoupaged Desk Organizer 2. Beaded Birds for Beverages 3. Tea Towels 

4. Patchwork Scarf 5. Pet Bed 6.  Aprons 

7. Tomato Cats Fringed Pillow 8. Unruly Reindeer Tableset 9. Puffed Up Cat Skirt

If you've been following along, then you that for the past nine days we have posted a new project featuring the Tammis Keefe tribute fabrics by Michael Miller Fabrics. We first posted about it here!  

In usual keeping, it's challenge time here on Sara vs. Sarah! This time we are asking for your vote on your favorite of the nine Tammis Keefe projects ...

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Now, giveaway time...It’s finally here!  Woo-hoo!  The first ever Sara vs. Sarah giveaway!   The prizes are awesome, in our opinion.  Here’s what 5 of you can win:

• Prize #1 – 8 half yard cuts of Michael Miller’s Tammis Keefe Tribute Fabrics (two lucky winners will get this prize)
• Prize #2 – Unruly Reindeer Tablecloth & Napkins
• Prize #3 – 2 Hoot Tea Towels
• Prize #4 – 4 Beaded Birds for Beverages Cocktail Napkins

8 half yard cuts to two lucky followers!

You can enter up to 4 times by doing the following:

1. Vote for your favorite Tammis Keefe project
2. Be a Follower of Sara vs. Sarah
3. Like us on Facebook
4. Leave ONE COMMENT ON THIS BLOG POST letting us know that you did 1, 2, & 3!

**Added Note ... you do not HAVE to do all four, though we'd love for you to! Just make sure to leave a comment so we can enter you! Doing all 4 just increases your chances!**

In order for your entries to count, you must leave one comment with your email address so we know how to get in touch with you (hint: if you prefer your email not be published, comment using your Google or Open ID account).  One comment per person.

Entries will be accepted until Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 7:00 pm MST.  Any entries received after this time will not be considered. We’ll post the winners by Friday, February 11^th. Open to US & Canada residents only.  Winners will be chosen using random.org.

Thank you once again to the good people at Michael Miller Fabrics. Good Luck!!!

  

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Special Announcement: SvS Celebrates Tammis Keefe!

About a month ago, I came across some photos of the new Tammis Keefe Tribute line from Michael Miller Fabrics.  I flipped!  I’m a Tammis Keefe fan, a fan anything retro (no big surprise there), and a huge fan of Michael Miller Fabrics.  I wrote what could only be described as a fan letter to the folks at Michael Miller and they agreed to send us some of the fabric!  Consequently, SvS will be celebrating Tammis Keefe for the next 3 weeks!

Starting next Monday, January 24^th, Sara and I will be posting a new project made from Michael Miller’s Tammis Keefe Tribute fabrics.  We’ll post at least one new project everyday through Tuesday, February 1^st.  On Wednesday, February 2^nd, we’ll pick our favorite projects and let you pick the winner of Challenge No. 12:  SvS Celebrates Tammis Keefe.  

Also on February 2^nd, we’ll start accepting entries into our very first giveaway!  We are giving away a total of 8 yards of Michael Miller Fabric’s Tammis Keefe Tribute fabrics.  Yes, I said 8 yards!  We may have a couple other prizes in there, too.  Be sure to check back on February 2^nd for details.  In the meantime, if you want to get a head start on your entry, be sure to become a follower of Sara vs. Sarah and like us on Facebook!

Did I mention that all royalties from this great line of fabrics go to cancer research?  It just keeps getting better!

So, who is Tammis Keefe?  Tammis Keefe was a brilliant mid-century textile artist with a singular whimsical style and off-beat color palette.  Her career lasted only 16 years, from 1944 to 1960.  She may be best known for her handkerchief designs which became collectors items almost as soon as they were released.  You can read more about the life and career of Tammis Keefe at Kathy Miller’s blog Making It Fun.

We’ll be posting more information about the work of Tammis Keefe during our three week celebration.  Please contact us if you have photos or other information you would like to contribute.

Sara and I would like to express our appreciation to Michael Miller Fabrics for making SvS Celebrates Tammis Keefe possible!  Pin It