It’s Not All About Winning

But this blog is!

I am SO happy to announce the winners of my I <3 You! Sewing Give Away! But first, grab your popcorn and wait in suspense. It’s story time!

I NEVER make things first and give them to people as an afterthought. I always make things with people in mind. This was a challenge. I had to make something that would appeal to anyone, something practical, something fun. I went with generic Valentine’s Day fabric to theme it. Pretty boring, I know, but I’m out of my comfort zone so give me some credit. I chose probably 2 of my favorite “30-minute” patterns. I can crank out Zippy Strippies and Cash and Carries like nobody’s business. I am a one-woman staple-gift production factory over here. And the best part is they’re so practical! They’re perfect sizes! The coupon idea came after, but it fit in great. YOU can pick what you want, and I can make it and you get a discount! How great!

So, are you ready to know who the winners are?? No? You want more stories? Ok. If you insist. I do this for you.

I have probably thought about this drawing every day since I announced it. I wonder who is going to win which, what they’re going to do with it, if it’s going to make their day, if it will make them smile, if they’ll think of me when they use it, if it will encourage them to pass along the nice gesture. Finally, the day has come to decide. Honestly, I was too excited to draw the names myself! I had to have help!

And now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for, our winners!!!

The first prize, a small-sized Zippy Strippy from Atkinson Designs, a perfect bag for many things, goes to … VANESSA DORAN! Congratulations!!!

The second prize, a small-sized Cash and Carry also from Atkinson Designs, great for (surprise) cash, credit cards, iPods, change and whatever else you can cram in there, goes to … CATHERINE CROCKER! Go you!!!

The third prize, a magical abyss of whatever the hell you want with $5 off, goes to … APRIL ALIX! Bamo!!!

Thank you EVERYONE (not just the winners) for reading my totally nerdy, but also fun blog! Answering to you all keeps me sewing when the sewing gets tough. Thank you for your support.

Now, for the non-winners (oh, ok, the winners too): I really liked this. It was fun. And I’m going to do it again. But bigger. And better. Keep following. Start commenting. Stay tuned.

Good Fortune could be coming your way …