Pattern and Fabric Giveaway
It is still about 28 degrees (82℉) here and very humid. And yet, here I am working on Christmas Quilting Projects already. Here is a sneak preview of a couple of things I am in the middle of designing.
I hope to be able to announce my new Stitchalong next week and I will also have some new patterns ready very soon. Ooohh, exciting!
In the meantime, to herald the Christmas Projects season I thought I would offer a Christmas Pattern and Fabric Giveaway.
I love the pattern for this Xmas Tree skirt. A good size too - 48″ diameter. And I have included four ¼ yards of fabric to go with (pictured). This is enough for all the Santas on the tree skirt.
It is very easy to enter and you are able to enter up to four different ways. Just leave a comment to tell me if you are working on any Christmas projects and that will give you one entry to the Giveaway. You can also choose to have an extra entry for any or each of the following.
Add a link to SewHappy to your blog.
Follow me on Google Friend Connect.
Tweet about this Giveaway.
So lots of opportunities to win.
You will also notice I have introduced a new method for you to enter with the Raffleclopter. Hopefully, it should make the process even easier.
Entries to Giveaway will close on Monday 5th September at midnight EST. International entries welcome. I will announce the winner on Tuesday 6th.
Good luck! (Click the more button to enter)
Giveaway now closed












1wendy bontempelli
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 14:37
Hello Lesley,
You are a generous girl. I’m currently making a reindeer from the Tilda “Crafting Christmas Gifts” book. He’s lovely and only needs a heart added. I’m making hime in brown velvet fabric found in IKEA.
2Deborah in Atlanta
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 14:40
Thanks for the giveaway. And yep, I’m just starting on a yo-yo Christmas tree wall hanging. I’m anxious to see how this finishes out – I’ve held on to this pattern for about 6 years now. So it’s about time I made it!
3Martina
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 14:44
Lovely give away. It is really time to start…. and your stitcheries look so cute! But I didn’t start a christmasproject until now.
4Valarie
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 14:48
I haven’t actually STARTED sewing – but bought lots of lovely Christmas fabric at the Birmingham NEC Quilt Show last month and hope to start this weekend (because we’ve been promised heavy rainfall Saturday and Sunday!!)
5Miki Willa
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 14:51
I love these Santas and the fabric. I a working on Christmas gift quilts that have been requested by my adult children.
6maryc
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 14:52
Having a massive sewing room clean-up so I can start all the Christmas projects! Great giveaway.
7Vivienne
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 15:12
I love the pattern. My Son in Law is learning bass guitar he’d love that skirt. He isn’t quite rocking just yet. I am working on a Debbie Mumm Applique Santa Wall hanging. It has a definite “country” look which I like. It’s hot in Cornwall too!
8Kathy
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 15:26
This is a great pattern – and I put up one tree with all my Santa ornaments on it! I’m working on a Christmas pincushion for our quilting groups swap. Thank you for the giveaway
9Naomi Vela
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 15:28
I haven’t started working on any Christmas projects as such…am in a Santa Sack swap that involves Christmas pressies so that’s the closest I’ve come!
Hugs
Naomi
10Jacqueline
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 15:29
I haven’t started any Christmas projects yet as I am still trying to get a nursery ready, but I would love to start soon. Thanks!
11Lesley Ivison
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 15:36
I have completed an advent calendar started a wall hanging and going to make some christmas bunting
12Dawn Caines
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 15:44
Wow thank you for this wonderful giveaway!!
I have just made a christmas block for my swap partner and have a wall hanging i need to finish off for this christmas.
I have never made or owned a tree skirt but would love to make one.
Good luck all xx
13Sue Vaughan
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 15:51
I am now a follower of your lovely blog. I have just started making some Christmas Baubles, well I have dug the pattern out! Sue x
14Kim C
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 15:58
Wow, you are having a great giveaway. Love that tree skirt! I have started Stockings for the grankids.
15Libby Jones
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 16:07
Wow, I haven’t even thought about Christmas yet! Well, NOW I am! (thanks!)
16Libby Jones
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 16:10
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Put a link to you at the left!
17marie
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 16:14
I’m working on a Christmas challenge project (wall hanging) that my LQS is sponsering. It’s started but will be challenging to finish.
18Jackey
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 16:24
I have got as far as buying a couple of xmas cross stitch kits to make up to give to my grand daughter instead of a card. One looks a lot quicker and easier than the other but I liked both and rather than choose just one I bought two and will decide which one to do this year. The tree skirt is gorgeous and very generous of you to give a kit away we always use an odd bit of xmas paper so a skirt would make a great improvement
19Sunnybec
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 16:36
I have just finished a Christmas sampler wall hanging and I am now doing a QAL and using Christmas fabrics for it. Thanks for a lovely giveaway. Linda
20Cheryl
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 16:43
I’m working on knitted caps for all, finishing a special quilt for my granddaughter, and sewing aprons. Love the season!!!
21cheryl bell
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 17:01
hoping to start an advent calender this weekend
22Judy
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 17:19
No, I wish I were, but I still have fall things that I haven’t even started. Wow! Thanks for the chance to win.
23Robin (RsIslandCrafts)
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 17:25
I love your little embroideries!
24quiltzyx/sue
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 18:44
That’s a very cute tree skirt!
I’ve been working on Christmas presents, but no Christmas projects so far.
25Gill
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 18:56
I always make a Christmas quilt but I haven’t started this year’s yet!
26Gill
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 18:57
I’m a follower!
27DianeH
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 19:03
I working on a Fall tabletopper and a Christmas UFO quilt using the stitchery “Christmas Wish” blocks from Gail Pan that was popular a couple years ago. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.
28Allison Gougeon
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 19:28
am actually working on a tree skirt for my nieces for Christmas! Would love to win the pattern and material to make another!
29Terry
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 19:35
Not working on any Christmas projects…yet! Waiting for my quilting friend/instructor to return from vacation and then we’ll start on some together.
30Judi Lucas
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 19:46
Hi Lesley,
Just finished my current project but loved your santas, will just have to make that skirt.
Thanks for keeping me in touch with everything, hope to see you soon.
Love to you all. Judix
31Linda
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 20:20
LOVE YOUR WORK-THE STOCKING IN REDWORK IS SO ADORABLE! THANKS FOR SHARING A REALLY NEAT GIVEAWAY!
32Linda
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 20:21
HAPPILY FOLLOWING YOU VIA GOOGLE READER!
THANKS AGAIN FOR A SWEET GIVEAWAY!
33MarciaW
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 20:55
Thanks for the lovely giveaway. I’m not making anything Christmas right now, as don’t have the “fixins.” If win, then can make your suggested pattern. Our tree skirt finally fell apart last year, so this would be a great prize to win! Thanks for the chance.
34Stray Stitches
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 20:56
I recently completed my first Christmas quilt but am not currently working on any Christmas projects. Thanks for the opportunity to enter your great giveaway!!
35carolee c.
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 21:28
I haven’t started anything yet – my kids go back to school next week so I’ll be able to start then! What a great first project this would be!
36De
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 22:14
I am working on an adorable owl Christmas quilt for my son who is getting married in October ~ shhh…it’s a surprise ;0!!
37Bree
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 22:22
I just today ordered the grinch fabric to start my Christmas quilt gifts I’m late I know
38Wendy Hatton
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 22:24
I am no where near thinking about Christmas decorating or entertaining yet! I love your embroideries and the fabrics are stunning colours. Time is flying, I had better get a move on.
39Lexie Jones
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 23:02
Tree skirt! Planning to make a new tree skirt has become a holiday tradition for me! This is the year!
40rosa
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 23:52
Your stitchery is adorable,I love it.
Do you say fabrics and patterns?yes I do.
I`m working on a christmas sampler quilt along quilt by Sue and caty from quilttimes.blogspot.com.
Thanks for the chance.
41rosa
wrote on 2 September 2011 at 23:56
I`m a follower
42Larissa
wrote on 3 September 2011 at 0:56
I actually have; I’m knitting an afghan as a gift for my nephew!
43Hueisei
wrote on 3 September 2011 at 1:53
Wow, lovely christmas pattern and fabric!!
I haven’t started any Christmas sewing so far.
44Billie K
wrote on 3 September 2011 at 2:34
I’m still working on Bunny Hills Snowbound from last year. At this rate, I might finish it by 2020.
45Billie K
wrote on 3 September 2011 at 2:36
I’m following.
46Judy
wrote on 3 September 2011 at 2:42
Thanks for the fun giveaway and chance to win!
47Judy
wrote on 3 September 2011 at 2:44
I’m GOing to GO tweet about your giveaway right now.
Thanks.
48Debra L
wrote on 3 September 2011 at 4:00
I haven’t even thought about Christmas sewing yet!
49sandy parsons
wrote on 3 September 2011 at 4:24
Hi Lesley. Lovely pattern and gorgeous fabrics! A Xmas tree skirt has been on my “to do” list for a looong time. At the moment I am working on finishing my Xmas quilt, just a bit of work on the borders and it will be ready for binding- then I have some gifts lined up to start on.
50sandy parsons
wrote on 3 September 2011 at 4:25
I am a new follower through GFC, and look forward to visiting your blog.
51Brenda Howard
wrote on 3 September 2011 at 7:07
I am just about to start I have bought several piecing of fabric that I love now I have to decide what to make with it. Oh, the things to ponder…LOL
52Sew Create It - Jane
wrote on 3 September 2011 at 8:19
That stitchery looks wonderful! I’m definitely in for your next sew-along…I’ve enjoyed the Sew Happy Project so much!
53Bev C
wrote on 3 September 2011 at 9:23
Thanks for the chance to enter your giveaway, hoping to start on some projects for Christmas soon, have to finish a quilt I’m working on at the moment.
Happy days.
Bev.xoxo
54Anne
wrote on 3 September 2011 at 11:46
I’m a follower. Love to see the new things and get inspired. You are very generous in your giveaways. Thanks.
55Cathryn Turner
wrote on 3 September 2011 at 11:56
Done a lot of thinking about Christmas projects and have got my pattern books out for a good dose of looking at! Looking forward to your Christmas patterns as I loved last years.
56Gale
wrote on 3 September 2011 at 13:51
Just found your blog – lovely stitching you have there!
I am working on snowmen bags! Love it!
Happy Stitching!!
gale
57Gale
wrote on 3 September 2011 at 13:51
I am now a follower!!!
gale
58Tawny
wrote on 3 September 2011 at 14:28
I’m thinking about starting to work on a Christmas themed wreath.
59Jolley
wrote on 3 September 2011 at 17:19
September and back to school always gets me thinking about Christmas, but I try to hold off until October!! Last year a very good friend gave me a garland of minature christmas stockings (big enough for a bar of chocolate or dog biscuit!) each embroidered with the name of the recipient and I’m itching to get going on a set for another friend. It works as a tree decoration or fireplace – and still looks good when the chocolate has gone.
60Carla G
wrote on 3 September 2011 at 17:48
What a great giveaway! I really love the fabric to go with the tree skirt pattern.
61Carla G
wrote on 3 September 2011 at 17:50
Haven’t done anything for Christmas yet. Just figuring out halloween trick or treat bags & costumes for my kids…
62Céline
wrote on 3 September 2011 at 22:08
A Santa outfit for my boy?
63Sonia Parham
wrote on 4 September 2011 at 2:45
I’m a new follower.
Have a great weekend!
God bless and keep you,
Sonia
64Elizabeth McDonald
wrote on 4 September 2011 at 5:21
I have not started sewing for Christmas yet, but I hope to complete several quilts, and some table runners too!
65Elizabeth McDonald
wrote on 4 September 2011 at 5:22
I am a follower on Google Friend Connect.
66bonnie
wrote on 4 September 2011 at 5:47
I have my Christmas Town banner waiting to be quilted, I also hope to make a Christmas Quilt for my living room this year. But this will have to wait as I have 10 quilts that I need to get done for delivery in December to a nursing home for my charity group.. They cross stitch squares and I make the quilts using those squares.. World of Charity Stitchers… yahoo group
67michelle a
wrote on 4 September 2011 at 6:18
Sew cute! Thanks for the chance to win. Cant wait to see the stitchalong info. Im working on finishing a christmas quilt that I started at the beginning of the year.
68Christine Hutchins
wrote on 4 September 2011 at 9:02
About time for me to get started on Christmas stockings – by my current reckoning I have 4 to make from scratch, and one to complete. Also need to add hanging sleeves / loops to 4 advent calendars too. Time to get going on them, rather than spending time online!
69Ruth B
wrote on 4 September 2011 at 9:56
I’m making a baby blanket for my 10 week old baby boy at the moment, but once that’s finished I’ll be looking for something Christmassy to make as the days start to close in.
Well done for your new tree skirt design – it looks absolutely super!
70Laura
wrote on 4 September 2011 at 15:38
I’ve started on a beaded xmas stocking project
pd6914 at gmail dot com
71Stacey
wrote on 4 September 2011 at 16:22
Is it December 20th already?? Should I be starting projects already?? Actually, I’m making a quilted throw for my husband with dog quotes and dog fabric. It’ll be his gift from our crazy rescue terrier. (I do everything that needs thumbs, she moves the pieces all around on the floor lol). Thanks for the chance to win.
72Colleen
wrote on 5 September 2011 at 0:56
I am making two twin holiday quilts for sisters!
73Sandi Price
wrote on 5 September 2011 at 1:18
Actually, I have been doing some small Christmas Candle mats as my leaders and enders project for a couple of months now. I intend to use most of those for gifts.
74Sandi Price
wrote on 5 September 2011 at 1:20
I was already following using Google Reader, but have now done the “friend connect”
75robin
wrote on 5 September 2011 at 4:23
Nope, not started any Christmas projects.
76Henria O.
wrote on 5 September 2011 at 9:01
Haven’t started any Christmas projects yet but if I win this giveaway I definitely will!
77Rita
wrote on 5 September 2011 at 10:17
I am in the process of finishing a friendship quilt started about 10 years ago at one of your workshops at HofP!! I am also making very easy folded fabric pine cones for the christmas tree. Thought many times of making a tree skirt but not found one I particularly like – just love this and especially the fabric selection – hope I am the lucky one
78Christinelorna
wrote on 5 September 2011 at 14:56
I started a redwork Christmas Quilt last year and have got it out again! Hopefully I will finish it this year ready for Christmas.
Tree skirt looks interesting, it would look great for my tree in Dorset. Hope I am lucky…..
79Sha
wrote on 5 September 2011 at 16:57
I plan on making all 3 of my kids a holiday table runner.
80Sha
wrote on 5 September 2011 at 16:57
I follow you thru GfC
81Sha
wrote on 5 September 2011 at 17:00
I tweeted this @shapernes
82Sue H.
wrote on 5 September 2011 at 23:23
no Christmas projects yet. Waiting for inspiration.
83Elisa
wrote on 5 September 2011 at 23:57
I’ve lost power so I’m trying to do this on my phone
I’m working on Natalie Bird’s Tis The Season with my SAL group! Thanks for the chances!
84Elisa
wrote on 5 September 2011 at 23:58
I’m a follower!
85Elisa
wrote on 5 September 2011 at 23:59
I posted on twitter! Can’t blog – too hard to blog without power