Friday, October 2, 2009

THE GIVEAWAY!

Greetings all! My first giveaway is here! Now, before I give the details , I wanted to update on a couple of things. My guys have respiratory infections! The poor things! Well after we came home from the doctor and then pharmacy for the meds, this is what we were greeted with! I went to unlock the door and this huge spider repelled itself down on it's webbing and stopped right in front of my face! I hate spiders and I ran off of the porch! My husband and son are trying to figure out what in the world is wrong with me all of a sudden, and then they see it. Even though I detest these things , I ran to get the camera. So , here he is. I kid you not, this spider was about 3 inches long. Biggest spider I had ever seen ,and although I know that there are bigger spiders out there , I don't care to get up close and personal to find out just how big they are!

Well my mom went in for surgery this morning. I have tried calling but still haven't heard anything. I would loved to have been there first hand like I had for her others surgeries and her treatments, but she requested that I stay home and take care of the boys. Considering that they could possibly have something else along with the respiratory infections, I knew she was right. After all , I don't want to spread anything to anyone else ( especially her ) should I be carrying anything. It killed me to stay home though.

Well ,here it is! For the giveaway I stitched part of Blackbird Designs 'Be Kind and True' and made it into a needlebook.I stitched it on 32 count lambswool linen using DMC and some Weeks Dye Works. I used an antique looking sage green moire fabric for the back and inside . For the pages I used a 28 count oatmeal evenweave as I thought that would look nice as this sort of has a natural feel to it. It closes with a mother of pearl button and loop made from DMC. If you are interested in trying to win this needlebook, all you have to do is comment on this post and make sure that you leave your email so I can contact you if you are the winner. If you would like two more chances to win, add yourself as a follower on my blog and post this giveaway on your blog with a link to my blog. If you do not have a blog but would like an extra shot of winning like everyone else that has a blog, you can drop me an email at : genealogrl@yahoo.com . I will take entries up until midnight CST Thursday October 8th and will announce the winner on Friday's post ,October 9th.











Thanks for the nice comments and for the remarks about my guys and my mom. I appreciate it. That's if for today. Good luck everybody!

'Til next time, happy stitching!

Sharlotte

P.S. Spider not included!

49 comments:

  1. Congrats on your first give away - and what a beautiful give away it is!!! Please enter my name.
    Thx -
    edgar

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  2. I also posted it at my blog - I just love that pattern by BBD!!!

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  3. That spider is gross! Count me in on your giveaway-I don't have a single needlebook and BBD is one of my favorites!

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  4. What a beautiful giveaway! Count me in.
    Julie
    juels51@yahoo.com

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  5. What a beautiful needlebook! I'm so sorry you had to miss out on being with your mom, but it sounds like she understands--what a great mom she is. Now, the spider! It's beautiful, but would have scared me too, lol!

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  6. Stunning work. I would love to win this needlebook as I don't own one and I do love Blackbird Designs! Prayers for your mom. pjstitcher

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  7. Good Evening Sharlotte,

    What a scary looking spider, I wonder what kind it is?? He was welcoming you home and that was quite a greeting!!

    I hope your Mother is doing well (and you hear from her soon)along with your boys, it's no fun being sick.

    I love this beautiful needlecase, I don't own one myself, but have always wanted one. You did such a beautiful job on it.....are you sure you can part with it?

    Please enter me in your stunning giveaway also I am a follower and I will link yor giveaway on my blog.

    Have a wonderful weekend and take care.

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  8. Count me in, please - so cute! Hope your mom's surgery went well and she recovers quickly and that your family gets well soon!
    xstitching5@yahoo.com

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  9. Sharlotte! What a darling needle case. Of course I would love to be in your drawing. You are soooo generous.
    I hope all is well with your Mom and boys! Being sick is no fun. Tell your mom she has people praying for her!
    Last but not least, That spider is absolutely cool and freaky at the same time! What is it? I would have fainted dead away if that appeared in front of my face.
    I hate spiders! (Have you seen my tarantula I posted last month?) Yuck, Yuck, and double yuck!
    Take Care. Hang in there with your Mom.
    BTW I will link and also I think I already follow. Hiddenheart@kellerits.com

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  10. I think just for Halloween you should rename your blog Sharlotte's web. I must say, thatis on e ug-a-ly spider. That gives me the hebe-jebe's for sure. However, not enough to want to be included in your wonderful 1st give-a-way. I will post per instructions for extra chances. Good luck to everyone. Thank you Sharlotte and my email is mrebec4@q.com. (thestitchedsampler.blogspot.com)

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  11. Hello! Please enter me in your giveaway! My email is jennifer@jenniferstumpf.com or jenstumpf@gmail.com

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  12. Eeek! What a weird and scary looking spider! Hope you mom's surgery went well and that she'll be feeling better soon.

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  13. I would love to be included in your beautiful needlebook giveaway - Thanks!
    kimberlybreid@hotmail.com

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  14. I'm a follower - Thanks!
    kimberlybreid@hotmail.com

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  15. Hello. I hope your mother's surgery went well and that your guys are feeling better. This time of year is rough on everyone I think

    I love the needlebook you made. It is adorable. I would love to be entered in the giveaway. I have become a follower and have mentioned the giveaway on my blog. Take care.

    Lei
    lcbrown37@yahoo.com

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  16. What a big spider I agree with you, no up close and personel. Please enter me in the drawing.
    Thanks Gwen

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  17. EEEEEK! I'm sure that scare took hours off your life! Best of wishes to your mom. How heartbreaking not to be there. ***hugs***

    Enter me please! I'd love a chance to win that delicious needlebook!

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  18. What a beautiful geveaway!!! Count me in, please.
    :)
    Judit from Hungary
    judit.sarkozi@gmail.com

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  19. I'm your new follower! I put the photo on my blog and linked back here.
    :)
    Hugs: Judit from Hungary

    judit.sarkozi@gmail.com
    http://foltmorzsak.blogspot.com/

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  20. Gosh I really love what you have made - it is absolutely gorgeous and yes please enter me for your giveaway three times. I have not become a follower but have added you to my bloglist so I will see everytime you post and I can read your postings instead - works better for me and that way I get to see when you have put on a new post. I have also put a link from my blog to your giveaway.

    On another subject I do hope that you mom is feeling a bit better and your boys are feeling better too.

    Love Patti xxx

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  21. Just discovered this blog and I love it! Surely I'd love to win too so I'm trying my luck! It's a great work you did! Congratulations!
    Moni (Belgium)

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  22. I'm a follower now too so this make me count for two:)
    Good luck to your Mom and your guys! Take care,
    Greetz,
    Moni

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  23. Pretty!!! please include me in your drawing, and I just added you to my reader so I can follow your blog.
    thanks,
    robinpich.blogspot.com
    klpich.com

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  24. What a lovely needlebook! Sure would love to own it, please include my name in your giveaway. Love BBD designs.

    Hugs,

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  25. Dear Sharlotte,

    I am your new follower. I just found your blog today (from Dip Dipply Design). Please enter me to your giveaway. I put your giveaway to my blog. :)
    http://kryxszem.blogspot.com

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  26. What a beautiful piece of work, I don't know how you can give it away! If I win I promise I will treasure it.
    I too am a new follower and found you from Edgars Blacksheep blog, though I don't have a blog myself.

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  27. Beautiful needlebook. Someone will have a real treasure. Mary Jo MHayzy@aol.com

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  28. Oh, count me in please :-)
    That spider is horrible!

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  29. Oh please enter me in your giveaway! Your needlebook is gorgeous... I really hope I win!

    Hope your mother is doing better and that they sugery went well....

    I can't believe that spider! I think I would have died just seeing it.

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  30. Well of course I want to be included in the giveaway for your awesome needle book. How in the world can you stand to part with it? Really??? I think I already follow but will double check when I get home where I will also add a link about this on my blog (although I really hate to 'cause the fewer that know about it, the better my odds. Selfish, I know).

    What a wicked looking spider. I'm not really scared of them - after all, I'm a good bit bigger than they are but I don't like them. My biggest fear is that one will crawl on my while I'm sleeping. Ugh - shiver!

    I hope your mom is doing well and that you and the guys are feeling better, too!

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  31. Beautiful needlebook, please enter me in the drawing, thanks! I added my name as a follower as well. And that's some spider. I would've had a heart attack on the spot.

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  32. I would love to be included in your beautiful needlebook giveaway - Thanks!
    I'm your new follower! I put the photo on my blog and linked back here.
    Hugs,
    Mariah from Hungary Pécs

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  33. Such a lovely piece to win in your giveaway. Pls enter me for a chance to win it. My email contact is in my blog profile. Thank you. LISA V.

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  34. A wonderful giveaway! Pleae add my name. I am also a follower. And, I'll be happy to add a post in my blog about your giveaway. Thanks for the chances!

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  35. Yikes!! I hate spiders too.
    Your needlework book is very lovely. Please enter my name for your drawing

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  36. That's one huge spider!
    Great giveaway - please enter me into the draw

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  37. The needlebook is just gorgeous! I would love to be lucky enough to win it. Please stick my name in the drawing.

    Kathy
    katkiley@aol.com

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  38. Hi! I just found your blog and was browsing it when I came along this post. I love BBD. Please enter me. I love those flannel quilts.
    I am putting you in my google reader and will be back.

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  39. Wow, that is beautiful. Whoever wins it will be one lucky stitcher.

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  40. OH My Goodness what a spider, bet he eats a lot of bugs.
    Love the needlebook, I only have one and think I want a lot more. I need one in all the different WIPS I have going.
    Please enter me in your drawing.
    marchann58@gmail.com

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  41. It is so lovely! Please add me to the drawing! Would love to win it!

    keeper50@ymail.com

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  42. What a wonderful blog, and super giveaway so please enter me. I just started my blog (suzzanestitches), so have really enjoyed and gotton some ideas from seeing yours tonight. Keep up the good work......I'll be back soon.

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  43. This needlebook is so beautiful! Please enter me too, I'd be so happy if I can win it ;)

    Hugs from Hungary,
    Nina

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  44. Lovely blog! And a lovely Needle Book! Of Course, enter me for the drawing!

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  45. Forgot to say that I am a follower too! x

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  46. Well I love your needlebook it is beautiful. Thanks for the chances to win. I have become a follower, I really enjoyed reading your blog. Thank you... BlynC1@hotmail.com

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  47. I think i have missed the chance to win your beautiful needlebook :(

    The spider is so scary. I hate spiders too, they looks so eerie...

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  48. btw...I was laughing away with your last sentence: P.S. Spider not included! LOL

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  49. Although I have just missed out on this chance, I'd like to say 'Hello' to my newest bestest blogging buddy.
    Great photo of the spider - any idea what type it is? What happened to it? Captured and released? Captured and squished? Ran away?

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