DAY FOUR GIVEAWAY...

We've made it to Day Four of my 16th Blog Anniversary Giveaway, and I have a new gift package to share with you for today. This one will work for needleworkers or quilters! Let's have a look, shall we?

This gift package includes a full jellyroll of Moda™ fabrics. These are full 40-42" width strips that are 2 1/2" wide and it includes strips from every fabric in the line. This sweet fabric line is called "Simplicity" from Three Sisters, and it's a beautiful collection of fabrics in shades of pink, green, soft aqua, and yellow.

In addition, I'm including a coordinating zippered pouch to hold the included threads or items of your choice. I slipped in three spools of Anchor™ perle cotton, and ten skeins of floss that coordinate with the fabric (in case your idea is to create something for some slow stitching). There's also an Elegance Ribbon™ card of specialty fibers, and finally, a Moda™ pattern booklet called "Moda Candy", containing 18 different patterns for wall hangings, table runners and more. 

Come back tomorrow for DAY FIVE...as I'll be sharing the gift items for the last day of my anniversary giveaways. 

As I mentioned before, I'm sharing the rules each day of the drawing to avoid any confusion.  Also, remember you can click on any of my blog images to enlarge them.

HERE ARE THE ENTRY RULES: (Not many actually)

1) Follow my blog and/or follow Brynwood Needleworks on Facebook or Instagram (let me know which)

2) You must enter a comment in the section below (this post only) to be in the drawing for these items.

3) You can live anywhere in the world, but you're responsible for any tariffs or VAT taxes imposed on your end.

4) Only one entry for each drawing, please. 

5) You may enter every giveaway offered, however again, only once per drawing.

6) Make sure you monitor the drawings next Monday for results. If you win, I'll need a mailing address. If I don't hear from winners by Tuesday, March 24th, I'll choose another name.

 

***I haven't mentioned this before, but all drawings will close at midnight Saturday, March 22nd, so if you're interested in entering, you'll need to leave your comments on the giveaway posts by then.***

 

GOOD LUCK!!!

 

Let's Dance...

Brynwood Needleworks - 2021 Primitive Gatherings Designs

Needle dancing, that is. 

I'll be stitching with the Sewcial Sisters in Menasha today. I set up some of Lisa Bongean's designs from a recent Wool Box to work on. Now I wish I were still subscribed for future boxes! I have so many projects to do from the last two years of Wool Boxes, I decided to give someone else my spot. (Lisa limits the box subscriptions, so she always has a waiting list.)

 

I'll just have to wait longer to get the rest of the designs. I love the colors she's chosen for this line. 

I've completed the stitching on the Seaside Garden table mat, too. I'll share that one with you tomorrow. It really turned out pretty.

Now, if you don't know about it, there's still time to enter my "Be My Valentine" giveaway. Entries close at 11 pm Saturday evening. You can go to my giveaway post HERE to enter. (US and Canada only, please. I love my overseas friends, but I know you'll understand that the postage costs have skyrocketed, making it ridiculously expensive to ship anything. I'm so sorry.)

It looks like our deep freeze may be on its way out. We're expecting warmer weather for the rest of this week. (Don't get too excited. I think we'll still be under 30º F., but that's a lot better than -10º!!!) 

 

I'm praying for my friends in Texas who are experiencing both frigid temps and a grid failure. At least we have reliable heat and lights. Some people have moved out to their vehicles and are running them 10-11 hours at a time in an effort to stay warm. Please keep them in your thoughts, too.

 

Be My Valentine Giveaway...

Brynwood Needleworks - "Be My Valentine" Giveaway Gifts

 
It's Giveaway Time Again!
 

 I was thinking that I hadn't done a giveaway in a while, so what better time than around Valentine's Day?

THREE lucky readers will be able to choose one of the above gifts!

 

Brynwood Needleworks - Primitive Gatherings' "Candy Hearts" Pillow Kit

Giveaway Gift #1 is a complete kit to create your own Candy Hearts pillow. All the fabric you'll need to create your own pillow is included in the kit. You'll need to add your own threads and a pillow form. Retail value is approximately $35.

 

Brynwood Needleworks - Giveaway Gift #2 - Sweethearts Pattern

 

You may remember I made a set of these last year in Lisa's Farmhouse Gatherings grey fabric assortment. This pattern came in the January Wool Box, so now I have two. This will be offered as a giveaway gift to some lucky winner. Retail value is $9.00.

 

Brynwood Needleworks - Giveaway Gift #3 - A Quilter's Journal

 

The Quilter's Journal came in a previous Wool Box and I already have a copy, so this is Gift #3. It's a great way to write down your quilting notes, be inspired by the lovely photos, and tour Lisa's lovely lake house, too. There's plenty of room for recording your quilt projecs - or whatever you want. Retail Value $15.

 

DETAILS. DETAILS. DETAILS.

 • This giveaway will be open to US and Canada readers only(Sorry. Postage overseas is outlandish right now)
 • Entries Close on Saturday, February 20th at 11 pm**To enter, please tell me - in the comment section - what you love most about Valentine's Day**(Comments must appear on this post only, please.)
 • One entry per person, please. • Winners will be chosen by Random Number Generator at 11 pm Saturday evening, and the winner will be announced on Monday, Feb. 22nd
 • First name drawn chooses one of the prizes; Second name draws their choice';Last name drawn gets remaining prize.  PS. I'm also going to add a special Valentine gift to each winner's package.
 Good Luck! 

So Many Leaves...

Brynwood Needleworks - Wooly Critters Top Border Detail

 

Well, this has been taking longer than I expected. So many leaves! (I have a lot more to go, too!) I added a pair of hearts below and between the lovebirds, and I'm really happy with them.

Brynwood Needleworks - Wooly Critters Top Border

 

I admit there were other things on my agenda last week. We decided to self-quarantine, so I deep cleaned the kitchen and bathrooms. It's critical that I keep myself and Handsome healthy as he recuperates. He cancelled his physical therapy appointments for the near future, so he's even more committed to his own rehab for now. 

 

I also got all our tax preparations done for our accountant (even though the deadline has been extended). I like having that job out of the way. There were a few other tasks that I needed to accomplish, too, so it took a little longer to finish this first border.

 

I'm going to set up the side borders next, as they'll have to be attached to the main quilt first. Then the top and bottom will be attached. Yep. More leaves! sigh I'll keep you posted.

 

Don't forget to enter my 11th Blog Anniversary Giveaway! Just click on the Giveaway button in my sidebar to go to the post and leave a comment. 

 

Giveaway Time!!!...

Brynwood Needleworks - 11th Anniversary Giveaway Contest Prize

 

As promised, I'm opening a Giveaway Contest today to celebrate my ELEVEN years of blogging!

The prize will go to one (or maybe two) lucky winner(s). It's a gift certificate for $85.00 to use in my online shop. Anyone can enter, but if you live outside the US, you'll be responsible for any VAT (or other taxes) imposed on your end.

How To Enter:

• Go to my online shop - HERE

• Come back to THIS POST ONLY and tell me what you'd choose if you won

That's it. You can only enter once, and only on this post. It's that simple.

Contest will end on March 31, 2020. I'll announce the winner(s) on April 1st (No fooling!).

 

Thanks again for visiting with me for another year. I'm oh so grateful for you!

Good Luck!!

 

Announcing All Winners...

Brynwood Needleworks Giveaway Winners!

 Finally! The drawing is officially closed and I'm ready to announce the winners.

I won't hold you all in suspense. Just scroll down to see if there will be a prize on its way to you!

Of course, in order for me to send it along, please make sure you contact me (email in my sidebar), with your full name and address. I can't mail it unless I know where it's going. Right?

You can double check to make sure you're the winner by going back to the original post. After each of the comments there is a number. Just check to make sure your name and comment number match.

So, without further ado...Here are the winners!

Brynwood Needleworks - First Prize

 QUILTING TANGENT!

 

Brynwood Needleworks - Second Prize

 JILL

Brynwood Needleworks - Third Prize

LAURA DOWDALL

Brynwood Needleworks - Fourth Prize

 TPOTT

Brynwood Needleworks - But, Wait! There's More!

  Scissors - 2 winners.

 NANCY

 MILLIE   Spoolers and Sewing Machine Tools

CARLA

Needleworker's Set with Finger Lamp

MARILYN

Brynwood Pens - 7

KAREN M.

SUNNY

BARBARA H.

JOYCE LM

SHIRLEY C

ANDREA H

DOROTHY

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!

 

Thank you to all who left comments for me. I read each and every one, and want to tell you how much it meant to me that you took the time to tell me how you feel about blogs and blogging these days. I wish I could give everyone a gift, but I promise I'll do another giveaway this summer.

 

You've truly inspired me to continue to visit with you every day. Whether you comment or not, I'll know you're out there, and I'll think of you fondly with every post.

Blessings,

PS. Don't forget to email your information to me asap so I can get your gift in the mail to you!

I'm Celebrating...

Brynwood Needleworks - 10th Blog Anniversary

Ten years ago today, I wrote my very first blog post. I keep reading from other bloggers that "blogs are a thing of the past". Most of my blog friends either post periodically, or they've just abandoned their blogs altogether. I don't know whether or not what they're saying is true, so I'm going to ask you, my friend.

Are blogs really a thing of the past? Are you tired of reading them? Have you lost interest in the subject matter? Your answers will enter you in my "Tenth Blog Anniversary Giveaway".

Brynwood Needleworks - Giveaway Prize #1

 Giveaway Prize #1 is a fat quarter assortment from Bunny Hill for Moda called "Lily and Will"

and a great quilt pattern book "Simple Things, Small Joys" from Little Acorn Quilt and Gift Co.

Brynwood Needleworks - Giveaway #3

Giveaway Gift #2 is a pattern called "A Graceful Baltimore" from A Graceful Stitch,

and a charm pack from Basic Grey called "Figgy Pudding" from Moda.

Brynwood Needleworks - Giveaway #2

 Giveaway Gift #3 is a mixed cut assortment from Tula Pink for Moda called "Hushabye".

Brynwood Needleworks - Giveaway #4

   Giveaway Gift #4 is a charm pack by Blackbird Designs called "Madeira" from Moda.  

BW - Giveaway Button

 

Entering the giveaway is easy this time. All you have to do is tell me what you think of blogs, whether or not you still read them, and what you like about the ones you read, including mine. What do you like to read about? You get the idea.

I'm going to keep this giveaway open until Friday, March 29th. I'll close the entries at midnight, and announce the winners (chosen by Random Number Generator) on Saturday, March 20th.

You must leave your comments on this post only in order for them to count. If you live outside the US, you can enter with the understanding that you'll be responsible for any import/VAT fees or taxes imposed on your end.

So, go ahead. Sound off, and help me celebrate my ten years of blog posts. Thanks so much for visiting, whether you've been here since the beginning, or are a more recent friend. Good luck in the drawing, too!

By the way - I may add more gifts before the deadline to enter! Maybe something needlework related?

Needle Dancing For A Friend...

Brynwood Needleworks - Fairy Steed Corgi Pincushion Detail

 

My paperwork is done and was mailed out yesterday. Yay!! I have two commissions to make, plus three special pieces (including a new Fairy Steed Corgi Pincushion like this one). 

A friend's husband recently passed away from ALS, and a fundraiser was created to cover his final expenses. She is a member of "Corgi Nation" on Facebook, as she, too, has one of these lowrider dogs. 

I wanted to contribute, so I offered two clutches with corgi embroideries, plus one of these pincushion/sachets. (It will be up to the winning bidder to choose the filling.) They are paying for the item, plus postage. I'm donating the full amount of all bids, less postage, to the fundraiser as my donation.

I'm going to get this piece embroidered today, and then assemble it, minus the filling, until I hear from the bidder. Then, all I'll have left to do is stuff it, stitch it closed, and mail it off. It will be a true labor of love, knowing that the proceeds are going to help a friend as she grieves the loss of her dear husband. It's one small thing I can do to help ease her stress. 

 

I'm very grateful that the bidders have paid more than what I would have charged in my shop. (The high bidder - with more time to auction end - has pledged $75 so far for the pincushion!) The clutches are also bid over retail value. 

So, today, I shall needle dance for my friend. Tomorrow, I'll be celebrating a Brynwood milestone. I'll tell you all about it, and about a special giveaway I'll be having to celebrate.

Blog Anniversary Month...

  March is the anniversary month for Brynwood Needleworks' blog. 2018 marks my NINTH Anniversary of writing my (almost) daily posts.   Since I first began sharing my creative life with you I have written 3246 blog posts and there have been almost  1 million views.  Not bad, considering I conceived my blog to be a joyful journal that only I would read.  

You've left messages for me on so many beautiful days, and helped me over the sad ones, too. Only once did I miss writing every day. That was when I took a week off to grieve Fezzik's passing, and then, you completely overwhelmed me with your love and support. Over 100 messages were left on that one post alone. I was speechless, and ever so grateful for your outpouring and shared grief. Thank you again for that.

We've shared lots of events, projects and musings together, so I'd like to do a little something to return the favor.

Brynwood Needleworks Handcrafted Pincushions/Sachets

To celebrate #9, I'm going to give away (at least) one of my handcrafted pincushions.
Winner may choose from my Wooly Acorn, Strawberry or Corgi!
and
may choose from crushed walnut shells, lavender or rice filling.

Leave a comment ON THIS POST (only).
Deadline to enter is April 1 (No fooling!), 2018 at 11 pm. 
I will draw a name from the comments (using the Random Number Generator),
and post the winner's name on Monday, April 2.
You may only enter once per day. 

***You may enter if you live outside the US, but the winner will be responsible for any VAT fees or duties.

Thank you again for being a Brynwood friend.
Good Luck!!