We have a winner.. I mean 2 winners

The random Generator has spoken there were 55o entries

2 Lucky readers have won a FREE $20.00 Gift Certificate to Sew-Fantastic on Etsy

I want to thank everyone who took the time to stop by during the SMS giveaway, and say hello to me. The feedback on my shop made me blush a little. I took all the wonderful fabrics into consideration, in fact I even ordered some to. You will have to wait and see what shows up in the shop this week.

A lot of the items there now are the last of it's kind, so if you want it you better get it quick before it's gone.

I am still holding the buy 1 get 1 half price on both the crayon wallets and the carryalls for a few more days.

SO THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!

On to the winners

Number 173:: Mary Grace McNamara said...

I love the slippers...so cute! and all the fabrics you made them in are so fun too!
I'm also a follower!

And

Number 248 :: Christina said...

i LOVE the organizers. what a beautiful and fabulous idea!
just bought the heather ross fish crayon roll! so excited about it =)

CONGRATULATIONS LADIES

It's not to late to pick up that great gift, visit the shop now for super sale prices (limited time only) And thank you all for participating.

Sunday Stash:: Sorting

I had the chance this morning to check out a few garage sales, and estate sales that I saw go up on Friday. I have been dying to get out of the house and see some. Well today Mr. Fantastic watched Sophie, so I could go. (so long as I promised to bring back lunch of course)

I didn't find much today, but I won't let it get me down. The summer has just started here, and we have lots to see still. I did come across these tall rectangular jars. I brought them home and put buttons and thread in them. I only wanted them to sit and look pretty while they held my notions.

Then my dear husband says... "you know those are for spaghetti right" Ha ha obviously he is not a crafter. I told him to think outside the box a little. (he is learning)

And here is my recent order from you know who. My all time favorite shop Fabric Supplies on Etsy. They are by far the best online shop I have ever used and I keep going back still to this day. You all should go check out Charlie and Lindsey's shop and pick up something nice for yourself. Tell them I sent ya, and you couldn't resist the urge. LOL

Sophia's Big Day

So remember a few weeks ago I told everyone that Sophia was turning a year old. Well these are her birthday pictures, we just got them back today. If your a mom you know that feeling that warms you heart when you see your little boy or girl all dressed up for a fun day of pictures. The day that their smile is hopefully at it's biggest ever.

The picture lady thought I was weird when I told her just to let Sophie act naturally and play. Although the photographer got quite frustrated I am sure, Sophie's pictures turned out great. I just wanted to share a few with all of you. Isn't she precious.

New in the shop:: Designer Carryall Clutch

PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO MAY 26th POST FOR SMS GIVEAWAY

Isn't it beautiful. This started as a little something I made for myself. On the left side I would put my fabric swatches that I needed to remind me what I was looking for at the fabric shops. (I get sidetracked easily) On the right holds my notepad for memos' grocery lists. It also hold my calculator and coupons. But the best part is that because of the type of closure I used for it, Not only is it cute but semi expandable. I just through it in Sophie's diaper bag, and there is no need for a purse. OH how I love thee.....

After receiving so may compliments on the clutch, I decided to make a new design for my shop. Something that could caiter to everyone, for whatever reason. I added a second pocket to the left and a cute little applique on the right, a pen lined with matching fabric, and a notebook.

Now this is a basic design, I am sure that some people will have needs for different things, that is why I just love custom orders!

So pick one up when you stop by Sew-Fantastic if you buy one during the SMS giveaway Day (ends on Sunday the 31st. ) I will ship it for free .. Just enter Code NEWINSHOP to the notes to seller section of your page. My favorite already sold but you can still get one. Custom orders are also welcome for this discount! Have a great day Everyone, and hello all you new readers, I promise to stop by soon.

SCROLL DOWN FOR THE GIVEAWAY!!!

100th Post & GIVEAWAY DAY

COMMENTS FOR THIS GIVEAWAY

ARE NOW CLOSED

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR WONDERFUL COMMENTS

WINNER WILL BE UP SHORTLY

I am proud to announce that this is my 100th post. I started this blog around christmas time or shortly after, and it has grown into something that I love just as much as sewing. (well ok not as much, but close)

As part of the sew, mama, sew! giveaway extravaganza, I to am doing a giveaway of my own this time. I really had a hard time deciding what to pick for mine. So I did this ....

I have 2 Gift Certificates to my Etsy shop each for 20$ these will go to 2 lucky sew-fantastic readers.

I just added a few limited Edition Wallets with Heather Ross fabrics for the kiddos this week, and my new product that I have been squealing about just launched Tuesday. Check them out. I am trying to expand my product line for all of you, it's just found to be hard in keeping the shop stocked. I am lucky enough to have had great success with my new wallet pattern as well as the product I sell in a different pattern. I have all of you to thank for that, so Thank you


Details for Giveaway:: 2 readers each will win 1 $20.00 Gift Certificate to Sew-Fantastic.

To win leave a comment here telling me what your favorite item is or what fabrics you think would be nice to see in my shop. I am always curoius to know what all of you wish to see.

INTERNATIONAL COMMENTS ARE WELCOME

For Extra entries Read here::

2 Extra entries for follwing my blog or let me know that you already do follow. I like visiting my readers when I have the time to .

2 more entries for blogging about this giveaway, or tweeting it for a little exposure. Please come back to this post and leave the link to where you posted for us.

5 extra entries for any purchase made in my shop, please come back to this post and let me know that you made a purchase at Sew-Fantastic.

That is it so easy right. I gotta keep it short cause I am sure you have more giveaways to visit today. Don't forget to visit Sew, mama, sew! for the links to everyone's giveaways today. There are some great shops, grab some coffee..... or tea :)

New message at 6:30 May 31st

THIS GIVEAWAY ENDS SUNDAY MAY 31th

COMMENTS FOR THIS GIVEAWAY ARE NOW CLOSED

THANKS FO ALL YOUR WONDERFUL COMMENTS

WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY

Sunday Stash :: Katie Jump Rope

Isn't she lovely.....

I purchased this after seeing the stack over at The Sometimes Crafter's Mom's Blog. My first fabric purchase from Sew, Mama, Sew!

Everything was packaged so pretty.

I have a confession to make though...

I bought this almost 3 weeks ago maybe even a month, and today was the first time I took it out of the package. It just looks so yummy I cant bear to open it. Maybe I will put it together with my reds and yellows to make it even more beautiful. I do have plans for it, I am just to busy to start right now.

I am doing a Giveaway on Wednesday May 27th, in honor of Giveaway Day as well as my 100th Post! Can you believe it? How the time flies. Grab a BIG cup of coffee, and a ton of free time to go through what I hear to be about 200 different giveaways all linked to one blog over at Sew, Mama, Sew!

I will see you all Wednesday! Have a great Memorial Day Weekend.

Friday's Loyal Commenter Award:: Natalie

Natalie
Astrological Sign: Cancer
Zodiac Year: Monkey
Occupation: Teacher
Location: Aberdeen : South Dakota : United States

Natalie is a wonderful soul, although I have just recently started to get around to reading her blog. I am amazed at all the wonderful stuff she shares with everyone.

Natalie has been married for 27 years and has 2 wonderful daughters, and 2 kitties. She is on her 30th year of teaching Consumer Science to high school kids. Natalie has brought wonderful comments over here to sew fantastic as well as some great ideas. Thank you Natalie for being our Loyal Commenter this week. Please feel free to display your award on your blog. And thank you for everything you bring to Sew Fantastic.

Take Some Time to visit Natalie at her blog:: Tins and Treasures or visit her wonderful Etsy shop for some great finds.



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For the love of FELT::

I have been wanting to buy a bundle of felt to experiment with. The opportunity came to me when a lovely Estian asked me if I would be interested in doing a trade with her. She wanted me to pick something from her store, to trade for one of my wallets.

What a great idea huh. As I looked through her store I found this beautiful stack of felt calling my name. We both set up a listing to pay the shipping differences, then it was on it's way to me. I opened the box and fell in love.

Now I am still not sure what I will do with it. For now I just love to look at the stack just the way it was sent to me. Like a rainbow of fuzziness with a pretty little satin bow.
Anyone have any ideas on felt projects? Or maybe a great link to some projects made with felt. The squares are 4.5 x 4.5 so not very large, but still beautiful.

Sunday Stash:: Screen Printed

I am starting a new fetish for screen printed fabric, like I need another "thing". The left in yellow is a mix of 55% Hemp and 45% cotton. The right is the same print in 55% linen, and 45% cotton. I bought both of these particular prints over at OfPaper&Thread.

I have not yet decided what to do with them yet because they are scrap pieces, but it has inspired me to find more. Check out these other screen print shops I found.

Swanky Swell

Umbrella Prints

Summersville

You can also visit other Sunday Stash posters here.

New Business Cards::

I just confirmed my order for new Business cards. I never really announced it, but I changed my Etsy store name to match my blog. Name recognition is key for Etsy as well as the whole crafting community. You are represented by a tiny icon, and when people see that icon they know what to expect. I hope that my icon shows quality, as well as creativity.

So what do you all think? If your interested in knowing where I had my logo created just email me. The guy does great work and it's always a one of a kind design to whoever orders from him.

I almost forgot to tell you what I went with for the back. Sure it's a little extra, but I wanted a reason for someone to want to keep my business card. I would hate to know that they went into a garbage can. So I put a tip chart on the back. easily accessible from your wallet when you are unsure what to tip your fabulous waitress.

Ahhh the sweet sound of needle and thread

I finished up quite a few orders today for the shop, I am very proud that have caught myself up. Last night I was in mass production mode. You know when you hit 5 or more items in stages thinking you are getting more accomplished, when your really not. I got all my housework done, and the baby to bed only to sit down ready to work and run out of thread 15 minutes later.

WHAT!!! Are you serious? As much thread as I buy, yes I ran out of white, this color I have been using most now days. I had already used all my reserve as well. So I stumbled to bed with another disappointing work night. You better believe the next time thread is on sale I will wipe them out!! Don't worry just the white. :)

So today I finished up my mass production session of 12 wallets. Four new ones for the shop, and some more orders as well. I have gotten a great response from them. I have been working on a new project for almost a month, trying to perfect exactly how I want to present it for my store. I know you are all curious, so here is a sneak peak. Coming soon to Sew Fantastic.

My first prototype that is close to what I actually was going for, yet not quite there.... stay tuned!!

SMS GIVEAWAY DAY::

Sew, Mama, Sew! is hosting another giveaway day. On May 27th a list of participating blogs will be posted on SMS, just follow the link to some great giveaways. Make sure you read the entries and follow the instructions to enter as well, there will be different criteria for each one. This will give people the chance to see some great bloggers, as well as there handmade shops.

I hope everyone that can will participate as well. I was not able to take part in the last one so this should be fun!

Giveaways will last at least 3 days, to get everyone a chance to see and participate. Just follow the links to some great crafty blogs, an the possibility of winning some cool stuff.

Find out how to participate in the Giveaway Day here. Then come back on the 27th to enter my giveaway.

Love my new scrap bins

I got these a few weeks ago, but I don't think I had the chance to share them with all of you. I got these ginger blossom baskets at Joann's of all places. Can you believe it? The other great thing besides the fact that they are HUGE, is they were half price. I paid about 7 dollars a basket. Got get some!!

I am now keeping my heap loads of scraps in them right now, and one is used for taking packages to the post office. I love all the compliments I get.

The new sewing machine has been a godsend. I have not had a bad sewing day since I got it. I think my next purchase will be a serger since I am making Sophie some clothes now. Anyone know of a good, inexpensive one?

I will leave you all with a picture from Sophie's first birthday. Hope everyone had a great mothers day, I sure did

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Sunday Stash:: Random

This came in the mail today, some for orders, others are new things. I am working on a new pattern, but have not quite perfected it the way I visualize it in my head. I am sure that makes sense right?

I have not had the chance to really browse fabric much lately, and I know a ton of new stuff has been rolling out from many designers. Anyone know of any that I need to see?? Oh I need a fabric shopping day bad!

You can check out all the other Sunday stashers here.

A few Announcements

Just a few things really quick, I am working on a blog roll for the Kitchen swap. If you have not yet contacted your partner please do so. I have had a few people email me that they have not heard back yet. Please make this fun for everyone, and stay in contact with your partner.


On another note, I know a few of you ( Jane) that have new gran-babies or new little ones. Christina just told me about a cute giveaway over here. So go visit Liz the Giveaway Ends tonight so don't be late!!

Also, My Shop is having a sale today 20% off Read shop announcement for details.


EVERYONE HAVE A GREAT THURSDAY!!!

GIVEAWAY WINNER!!!

Sorry so late guys...... I almost forgot the drawing tonight (my bad)

I just got back from a little stroll through the Random generator and guess what I found?

Three luck winners of their choice of one of the gorgeous rings over at Dickerson Designs.

The three magic number that came up were.......

6 - 30 - 7

Number 6:: Jackie said...

Fabulous stuff over at Dickerson Designs! I would love to be a winner. I think that I like the pink one with little lime green accents. Those are my colors. I am also a faithful follower.

Number 30 :: Raerean said...

I love her idea of using leftovers from her shop - how creative.
I love her pink rose ring that you have displayed up in this blog post (and I have a shirt that will match it perfectly ;) )
I'm a follower of your blog

Number 7 ::Brooke said...

I love the orange cats eye one. But the little blue flowers one is awesome too....and and and...So hard to choose! I am also a follower!

WINNERS PLEASE EMAIL ME YOUR ADDRESS TO sewfantasticblog@yahoo.com

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Congrats to all the winners, please don't be sad if you didn't win, just grab a few bucks from your wallet and head over to Dickerson designs to get your favorite ring before they are all gone.

Thank you everyone, and thank you Dickerson Design!

Ahhh Mothers Day::

Look what I received in my email today. How pretty are these! I love mothers day. Last year this time I was in the hospital having Sophia. I went into labor on the 7th late at night, and she was born the morning of the 8th. Because of an emergency C-section, I didn't leave the hospital until Mothers day with my new baby girl.

Now that she is turning a year, it makes me sad. Sad that it went by so fast, yet happy that there is so much more to come. Children really are a blessing in so many ways. I cannot possibly imagine my life without her now. My new favorite word now, "MOM" I love it every time she says it to me. I don't think I will ever get tired of it.

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL THE MOMS.

New Etsy Finds

My discovery this week, the cutest thing, and what a great idea. Check out these Ouchy Eaters I found on Etsy. Made by gigglinggoldfish . They live in the freezer, and are filled with 100% Organic Flax Seeds. Perfect for those little ones when they get little boo boo's.

I just thought I needed to share this super amazing creative idea. I am sure the kids love them. I should get one for Sophia.

Another great find also on etsy, was these wallies. Made by byrdiekids They come in your choice of colors, and in 4 different animals. Great for kids to learn not only the animals, but also the words. Also check out their Garden version to .

What a great way to decorate a child's room.

What have you all found on Etsy or anywhere else that is unique and clever? Maybe you make something you want to share? Well?? What is it?

So much to do ....So little time to do it!

So the other morning this was my start. 6am, hot coffee, cold sewing machine, quiet house,... well ok for about 10 minutes maybe. I woke up to quite a few Etsy orders all at once. So my time has been trying to get some sewing done to fill up my store again. I have so many cool fabrics that I want to create with, only no time to create. What a bummer huh.

So I got about half of them ready to go out, I shall work on the other half tomorrow. That way next weeks focus is all new inventory. It makes me so very happy to hear from my buyers on how much they love my items. It bring a certain calming to me, I can't explain it. To see a pattern made into a product, then played with by children that I made, warms my heart. You wanna know what else warms my heart?


This pretty little girl does, and tomorrow mommie made a little time for the park!
(check out the cute ruffle pants I made her)

So I am sorry for disapearing for a bit, I need to catch up on checking out all your blogs, leaving some love, and working on my swap. What's everyone else been up to?? Summer is coming you know. Did you sign up for the giveaway yet??? Scroll down and do it!!
Talk to you all soon.