Mail Call...

 

I prepared packages over the weekend to ship out today. The last of the giveaway prizes will be on their way to @gardeningdiva and Bobbi. Everyone else should either have their gifts, or they'll arrive shortly. I also have a few orders on their way to new homes. Thanks again to all who participated in the giveaway, and keep watching over the next few months as I'll likely do this again.

I'm also contemplating hosting an Artist Trading Card exchange. Let me know if you'd be interested in participating if I do one. Would you like to trade with me, or would you like to be matched up with another Brynwood friend? (It won't hurt my feelings in the least if you'd like to exchange with someone else, so don't worry about that.) If I host an exchange, I'll likely plan it for May or June, so you'll have plenty of time to plan your project. If people in Canada want to participate, I'd match you with a Canadian, and likewise for people in other countries. Hmmmm. I guess that would be an exchange between two other people and not me, wouldn't it? Something to think about. Let me know your thoughts, please.

Brynwood's Taggart - 12 Years Old Today

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TAG!!!

 

Today is my boy's 12th Birthday! I have a hand therapy appointment this afternoon, but the pups are going to ride along so we can go shopping for a Birthday gift for him. One thing I've noticed is that he really loves napping in Bella's (larger) crate when she's not in their room. I may get him a larger crate, or at least a pad like the one she has. You'll have to check in tomorrow for his post to see what he got. It's going to be in the 50s with sunshine today. A perfect day to celebrate my boy.

Have a great day, everyone.

Winners - Congratulations, Everyone!...

 WINNERS!!! 

*** Bobbi is the last one who needs to choose ***

 Bobbi - You're the last person who needs to choose. Remember I'll need your address, too! Please pick from the choices below that haven't already been claimed. Thanks again!

#1 - TONI ANN    DONE   (She's chosen Prize #2)

  #2 - GARDENING DIVA DONE (She's chosen Prize #4)

#3 - LOIS LANSER    DONE  (She's chosen Prize #7)

 

#4 - MARILYN  Done (She chose #3)

#5 - ANDREA HICKMAN  Done (She chose #8)

#6 - DANICE G Done (She chose #6)

 

#7 - MARY @ HILL COUNTRY QUILTERS  Done (She Chose #1)

 

#8 - BOBBI NORRIS DONE (She's chosen a surprise gift from me)

In keeping with the rules, #1 chooses her prize first. Then, #2 will choose her prize, and down the line. Please respond asap with your choice so that the next person in line can choose theirs. You do not have to choose the prize number that matches your place in the winner order. (ie., Winner #1 does not necessarily have to choose Prize #1, etc.)  

As a reminder, these are the prizes from which all winners will choose...

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As the prizes are chosen, I'll come back and mark them "taken" as well as writing "Done" under each winner's name. That should make it easier for the next person in line to choose from what's still available.

Congratulations, Everyone! Winners, please leave comments here to make your choices when it's your turn.

THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED. AGAIN...I'M MORE GRATEFUL THAN WORDS CAN EXPRESS.

More Prizes...

 

Happy Saturday! I have more prizes to share today, so let's get right to it. Prize Number 4 is Candace Kling's "The Artful Ribbon" softcover book. It's loaded with images and instruction to create lovely flowers with wired or non-wired ribbon. As you can see from the cover, there are some real beauties!

 

 

Prize No. 5 is Julie Collings' book "Pretty Little Felts", featuring myriad ideas and inspiration for creations in many different media. This is also a softcover book.

 

Prize No. 6 is fun! Twenty five different designers contributed to this softcover book "Sew the Perfect Gift". There's a little something for everyone between these covers.

Prize No. 7 is geared to the needleworker. First is one of my BW wristlets with Piecemakers fabric on the front and cork on the back. Also included is a brand new pair of Union Jack embroidery scissors, and a new in package assortment of Coats & Clark six strand embroidery floss.

 

Last in this lot is Prize No. 8. I was asked in yesterday's comments whether or not I'd been thinking about returning to cross stitch designing. Actually, it has crossed my mind. I'm contemplating scanning the patterns that haven't been in print for a couple decades and reintroducing them as pdf files. 

This prize is one of my original charts, "Horicon Marsh", along with the hand-dyed linen and Needle Necessities colors called for in the pattern. I have color charts for the balance of the Anchor or DMC floss, as well as a few colors from Sampler Threads. I'll be adding a couple more surprises to this lot, but the main gift is the chart, fabric and NN threads.

IMPORTANT: In order to be included in the drawing YOU MUST ENTER on the original Anniversary post with the above image. Click HERE to enter. I love your comments on each giveaway post, but only the comments on the original post will be included in the drawing.

 

More Giveaway Prizes...

 

Giveaway Prize Number 2 is a Primitive Gatherings Kit "Spring is in the Air". This kit will make into a beautiful table mat that measures 10 1/2" x 13 1/2".

All the wools are included in this kit, so all you need to add will be the threads to complete this pretty mat.

Giveaway Prize Number 3 is for a sweet bee-themed kit from Primitive Gatherings. The kit includes the pattern to create a scissors case to hold your favorite embroidery scissors. It measures 6" x 6".

All the wools and trim needed to complete this design are included, so all you'll need to complete this piece are the threads.

I'll be back tomorrow with more prizes to share with you. Isn't this fun! Don't forget to enter the giveaway drawings HERE. 

Giveaway Prize No. 1...

 

 

This giveaway prize will include "A Quilter's Journal" from Primitive Gatherings, autographed by Lisa Bongean. (I already have a copy. It's awesome, with photographs staged in Lisa's home!); a new copy of Edyta Sitar's quilt pattern Sweet Sixteen, and a package of Moda™ pencils featuring quilt designs in black and white.

After I choose winners next week in the drawing, the first name pulled will have first choice from all the prizes. The next name I pull will choose from the remainder, etc. and likewise with the rest of the names until all the prizes are claimed by the winners. 

I'll post more prize photographs tomorrow. Remember, while I'll enjoy reading comments on each of the prize posts, only the comments on THIS post count toward the drawing. Good Luck!

It's My 14th Blog Anniversary!...

  

It's time to celebrate!

 

RULES:

• Enter the giveaway on this post only.

• 1 Entry Per Comment

• You can Comment Once Daily March 15-March 22, 2023

• U.S. and Canada Followers Only. Sorry, but International Postage is Prohibitive

• Make sure I have a way to contact you if you win

 

I'll be sharing photographs of the prizes between now and the weekend, so be sure to check back tomorrow!

 

Mark Your Calendars...

                        

March 15, 2023

14th Blog Anniversary Giveaway! 

 

Hard to believe it's algready been 14 years since the first post I ever wrote here. Since then I've written 5,039 posts, and received over 1,529,589 comments that were left for me! I try to tell you often how much your stopping by to visit means to me, and Number Fourteen seems a good time to put together a little drawing.

 

I'm going to launch the Anniversary giveaway period on March 15th, and close it on March 22nd. Mark your calendars. You won't want to miss it!

 

I'll see you again in seven. 'til then... 

"Be A Good Dog."

 

PS. Not as an afterthought. Always in my heart and on my mind. Today, Dad would have celebrated his 90th Birthday. Instead, he's celebrating Birthday #3 in Heaven. I miss you, Dad.