Monday, December 13, 2010

Sew, Mama, Sew! Giveaway Day

The winner is......

True Random Number Generator 38


Carpenters said... 38
Great bag. Thanks so much for the giveaway.
December 14, 2010 2:50 AM


***This giveaway is now closed.  I will be choosing the winner soon.

Welcome Giveaway Day participants (and regular readers)!  I'm very excited to think about all of the new visitors to my blog!  I hope you might take the opportunity to poke around and read a few other posts and learn a little about me, or certainly about what has been keeping me busy in the last few months.

I am giving away a "Dharma Eco-Friendly Bag".  I bought this pattern much earlier in the year.  I just haven't gotten around to making it until now.  I decided that Giveaway Day would be the perfect opportunity to try it out. 

Here is what the bag looks like:


It is hard to tell from the photo, but this is what I would call a large bag. The pattern also carries two smaller sizes. The body of the bag measures approximately 16 in. (40.6 cm) x 18 in. (45.7 cm), not including the handles.  There are pleats in the sides which allows the bag to expand nicely.  If you follow the pattern link, you will be able to see a photo of some of the bags when they are a bit expanded.  (It was way too cold and windy outside to try to take a photo of the bag when it was stuffed)  I noticed, too, that the bag seems to be very sturdy.  I wouldn't hesitate to carry canned goods or a large bag of flour or rice in it.


As an added bonus, the bag is made all from thrifted fabric.  The exterior fabric was an amazing find, simply because I managed to get 5+ yards of it for something like a $1.59!  Plus, I think the fabric must be at least 56 in. wide.  I'm going to use the rest to make more of these bags.  The interior fabric is just a white thrifted sheet. 

Oh!  I forgot to say that this bag can be folded up and turn inside the pocket for storage:



To enter, all you need to do is comment (feel free to share something about yourself or something you love about the holidays, if you like).  Only one comment per person, please.  I will keep the giveaway open until December 17 at approximately 3:45 PM CST (whenever I arrive home from work).  As an additional IMPORTANT note, if you are a no reply, name only, anonymous blogger (duff, sorry for the direct copy here, but I though you stated it nice and clearly ), then please leave your contact information (e-mail) in your comment.  If you are not sure if this is you...go to one of the comments that you have left on another blog and click on your name in your comment.  That should bring you to your blogger profile page...and see if there is a link there to your blog or at least to your e-mail.  If that info is not there, then I can not contact you. 

Good Luck!

79 comments:

Unknown said...

thanks for the chance to win
violet_bg1@yahoo.co.uk

sarah in the woods said...

Cute!

Ms. Knitsalot said...

Love reusable bags/totes. Thanks for the giveaway!

Heather said...

This would be handy!
I love eating caramel corn all season long. :-)
Thanks for the great giveaway!
h_freund@hotmail.com

momma rae said...

i like the design of this bag! it looks roomy and fun. it is very blustery and snowy here to day (western north carolina). our house is very leaky and cold!! we are cuddled up in sweaters and scarves. :)

Kelly O. said...

I think this is a GREAT giveaway!
Merry Christmas!

Jen Price said...

Very cool!

Lee said...

What an amazing bag!! I am bookmarking your site to look at later:) Thank you so much and Merry Christmas!
lee_nicholas@hotmail.com

Brenda said...

Thanks for the giveaway. I am loving hot apple cider. Wonderful on a chilly day.

Holly Underwood said...

Thanks for the chance!

tinkermans.daughter@gmail.com

La Chili said...

I really like the bag, I'm having a giveaway too if you want to come over.
I live in Costa Rica and have a 4 year old boy, I run a little eco-product company.

Lindsay Conner said...

I am a complete sucker for white elephant gifts--as well as coming up with the perfect stocking stuffers.
http://www.lindsaysews.com. lindsay.conner(at)gmail(dot)com

Sarah said...

Thanks for doing the giveaway. I really like the bag.

Something about me: I am a voracious reader and am currently enjoying reading books from the 16th and 17th centuries.

Julia said...

I love seeing people upcycling, well done!

Ammieloris said...

GASP! I think I have some of this same fabric? LOL.

Thanks for the awesome giveaway.
ammieloris at hotmail dot com

The Branch Family said...

What a great bag! I'd love to win it. Thanks for doing the giveaway.

Homemaker Honey said...

I love the Christmas songs!

I'm participating in the Sew, Mama, Sew Giveaway Day! I hope you have time to stop over and enter my giveaway at homemakerhoney.com

Merry Christmas!

Deborah
Homemaker Honey
homemakerhoney @gmail .com

Terri said...

I love all the Christmas lights reminding me of the reason for the season the LIGHT of the world-Jesus!!! ; ) espmax(at)gmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

It is wonderful in this journey across blog land to so many re-purposing, reusing, fibers and fabrics, cloths. What a cute bag! Thanks for the chance to win this giveaway!

Mystica said...

Thanks for sharing.

I am having a giveaway on my blog as well - a gift card sponsored by CSN Stores. Please do enter

Kristin said...

Cool! :)

(craftymom85atgmaildotcom)

Heather at Mad Rose Creations said...

what a wonderful bag. cheers!

Bec Clarke said...

Oh that bag is great, I keep meaning to have a closer look at the pattern.
About me: I am a terrible procrastinator!!!

CraftyMama said...

I just love this bag and the story about finding the fabric makes it even more unique. Thank you so much for this giveaway!

craftymama62[at]gmail[dot]com

nellana said...

I like that I have really curly hair. thanks for the giveaway!

kerrykatiecakes2 said...

Great bag for shopping!
Hugs,
Kerry
kerrykatiecakeskeb43@gmail.com

StephanieS said...

I love family, blankets and hot chocolate around the holidays. Being warm and near the people I love and who love me is superb. Thanks for the chance to win. Happy Christmas. stephspitzer at gmail

Leigh Anne said...

Thanks for the chance to win! Merry Christmas!

April in Autumn said...

I'm just imagining filling this with all kinds of goodies from the farmer's market.

Anonymous said...

Neat bag. I enjoying singing happy birthday to Jesus on Christmas with the kids

Morgan said...

Gotta love roomy grocery bags!

Lisa said...

Cute bag! Thanks for the giveaway!

Unknown said...

Great giveaway!

life596(at)aol(dot)com

Digital Misfit said...

That is such a great market bag - and even better that it is made from thrifted fabrics!

hugs & happy holidays from ON, Canada
Heidi
heidig@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Very cute. You can never have to many bags! And great find with the fabric.
Thanks for the giveaway!
embyrfire(at)hotmail(dot)com

cat song said...

Wow, that is great what you used to make the bag!

cy.song1 at gmail dot com

Serena said...

It's a great bag. I love the fabric! The colors remind me of the seaside. Thank you for the giveaway!

Carpenters said...

Great bag. Thanks so much for the giveaway.

Anonymous said...

Cute pattern! I love that they're made from thrifted fabric. It's double-whammy goodness.

-Jerimi
www.threecatlimit.com

Yours Truly said...

This is so fun!

Trudy
onlyjustine at yahoo dot com

Genevieve P said...

I love singing Christmas carols all the time. Thanks for the giveaway!
parknj at verizon dot net

Gill said...

I'm from the UK and it's really cold here!
Thank you for the giveaway

BarbM said...

Nice bags!
Thanks for the giveaway.

Violet said...

I would like this for my mom she likes using fabric grocery bags and this one is really very nice Especially love it folding up easily!

Anonymous said...

Nice bag. I'd love to take it shopping at the co-op I go to. (which infact, is an hour from my house, but i love it anyways!) It would be handy!

Crystal Hendrix said...

What a nice and pretty bag! :D What a great find too!!

I am having a giveaway too!! Come check it out if you like. http://hendrixville.blogspot.com/

Desiree said...

Thank you for the chance to win!

simply.simon.sisters(at)gmail(dot)com

Djaj said...

One can never have enough fabric bags, I think...
This one looks really convenient ! thanks for the chance !

sandyandcosmo said...

I have a whole collection of fabric bags but there's always room for more!

Susan said...

Cool Bag I have just recently started collecting bags for my grocery shopping, This would be a great one for that . Thanks for the chance to win

Unknown said...

Love the bag! Love that it is made from thrifted fabric! Thanks for the chance to win.

Have a happy holiday!

(P.S. Thank you for being a teacher. When I was younger I went through a lot of tough times and it was my teachers who took the extra time who I credit with helping me achieve who I am today.)

Just One said...

Very neat bag. I would use it for preschool now (I am a teacher and besides my "stuff" I usually carry a few dozen eggs to sell) but I think in March when our "co-op" opens it would become my go to grocery bag. Love the pocket/storage feature!

Theresa said...

Thanks for sharing and crafting :)

brenda said...

thanks for the giveaway

MooBear Designs said...

I am sick today so I thought what better way to use my time than enter the SMS giveaways hehe...

xo Steph

thehummingcat said...

I love putting up our Christmas tree, this year the theme is colourful. Thanks for the giveaway, I am a follower.

azviatx said...

So, ya wanta know a bit about me, huh? I've got really big news to share, and am excited about telling it: I'm gonna be a grandma for the first time! Cole Alexander is due on December 26th. How's that for sharing?!?!! I don't know of a more special gift to get for Christmas. Although, you're chic bag would be a useful item for toting around baby stuff!
Thanks for sharing your wonderful craftiness with the bloggers in the world. Tina

Melanie said...

Great bag! Thanks for the chance.
thurbs8(at)yahoo(dot)com

Anonymous said...

I really like the fabric! Thanks for this lovely giveaway.

Aim said...

Nice bag! If I happen to be the lucky winner you can contact me through my blog www.radseams.com/blog. I am also hosting a giveaway there.

Unknown said...

I love it. thank you for this chance. hugs

Amy said...

I love that this bag folds into itself! Happy Holidays and thanks for the chance to win :)

Gina said...

Oh, this is a superb prize! I love to find fabric finds like that. I really need to do something with them though and if I'd known about this event earlier, I would have! I tat lace and will have to add a few tatted embellishments if I win it!

♥Duff said...

(Feel free to quote me anytime, but it may be a while before I say something really noteworthy!)
Great deal on the fabric!! ah, something you'll find amusing...
Every year our family has a "goofy grab bag" where you wrap up a gift that it still usable but you no longer want/need. Last year, I put in etched champagne flutes from my wedding (I'm divorced now). It was a HUGE hit!

alli b said...

Thanks for the fabulous giveaway!

allisonbright{at}gmail{dot}com

Cal said...

Love shopping bags, really! Love making them and getting them. And really like this pattern you tried.

Anonymous said...

That is VERY cute!!! Congrats on another great finish.

Autumn said...

Cute bag! Great giveaway!

Merry Christmas!

jhitomi said...

I am a bag and tote bag freak, would love this.
jhbalvin at gmail dot com

Jenny said...

Cute bag, fun giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win! Writing this from, Ooooooklahoma, where the wind comes sweeping down the plains. :)

okiedokiemama at yahoo dot com

Unknown said...

Great finds on the fabric! I do love a good deal on fabric. The style of the bag is very cool. Thanks for the chance to win.
Lynn
heykathylynn(at)netzero(dot)com

Katie said...

I love bags and this one is great. Thanks
mknield@gmail.com

Aimee said...

Fun bag!

adrienne said...

That's a great looking bag! Thanks for being so generous :)

AEK said...

Thanks for the giveaway! I am also in Illinois and the mom to two little girls.

Thanks again!
Angie

Amir B. said...

great bag!

Peach Rainbow said...

Lovely!
Thanks for the chance :)

by Daisy said...

hi there! 1i love your prize. i'm super eco-friendly, so reusing materials like you did is just my kind of thing.
i'm having a troubled pregnancy and have to stay in bed all day every day for the whole pregnancy, so giveaway day this time meant i kept busy hopping around other people's blogs, instead of being my usual bored self.
please take the time to head over to my blog to participate in my giveaway too. i didn't make it to the list in time and it's something small, but there's still plenty of time and there are so few participants that you might actually have a chance to win something :)

♥Lola said...

What a great bag!