Saturday, December 17, 2011

WHY IS THERE A TIGER IN THE BATHROOM?



Thanks to everyone who played along with my Sew Mama Sew Giveaway post.  I'm sorry that I have been unable to respond to every message (I never anticipated 456 of them!), but I so enjoyed reading your comments, and will likely still respond to many of you soon.  So many great quotes and books to consider!  And so many new friends with common likes and interests!  I hope to post a synopsis of some of the highlights soon.  

In the meantime, congratulations to Kasey, visitor #84, who left me this message:


She blogs over at Stitch. Bake. Run.  Air Force wife/mother of two/runner/baker/quilter.  And NOW, the proud new owner of 4-1/2 yards of beautiful Amy Butler fabric!  I plan to check out her website soon, and can't wait to see what she makes with her new stack of goodies.

In the meantime, thank you again to all of my visitors, new and established alike (see how I didn't call you "old?").  Special thanks to the new followers out there.  This really has been a fun week for me, and has reinforced for me yet again how lucky I am to belong to such a fantastically talented, funny, and generous community of artists worldwide.  I will do my best to post more frequently in the hopes of getting to know you all better, and keeping myself inspired by your amazing work.  Fledgling though my efforts may be, writing this blog really does brighten my days (to quote Ms. Kasey):

"... even if I'm the only nerd laughing."  



Sunday, December 11, 2011

"The Butler did it."

Welcome Sew Mama Sew readers!
PLEASE NOTE:  The GIVEAWAY SIGN-UP DEADLINE HAS PASSED.  Entries will be capped at 456.  Thank you all for playing!  Winner announced at this site soon!

What brings you here today?

Could it be that you're waiting to hear news about my latest projects?


Like this...



 

Or this (first zipper pouch ever)...


This... (Yes, that says 'beryllium')...


This...



This...



This...



This...


This...


This...




This...




This...




These...



Or, this?



No?

Well, then perhaps 'the Butler did it.'

Amy Butler, that is:




Your prize for visiting my blog during this week's Giveaway event is TEN 1/4-yard cuts PLUS TWO full-yard cuts of luscious Amy Butler fabrics to brighten your holiday season.  That's four-and-a-half yards, people!  Interested?  Just leave a comment below listing (a) YOUR favorite movie quote, and (b) your suggestions for one must-read book to add to my list, and you're eligible for the prize.  Winner (as chosen by random number generator) to be announced later this week.  International entries welcome.

In the meantime, for my 15 loyal listeners, sorry for the brief hiatus...  I hope to update you on all of the above (and then some) just as soon as I administer last rights final exams to my organic chemistry students this week. 

As for the rest of you, remember...  Movie quote, stellar book, name goes into the drawing.  

Easy-peasy, right?

Best of luck, everyone, and thanks for visiting!