Friday, May 21, 2010

Whats in your (charm square raggy) wallet?

It's A Pattern GIVEAWAY!
I don't remember what inspired me to design this wallet pattern, but I suspect I had 6 charm squares and a leftover piece of a FQ laying around and I said to myself "self, that would probably make a cute wallet."

So, I made a few of them and sold some and gave some away as gifts and wrote up the pattern instructions too. I came across one of them a while back and decided to ditch my old black leather wallet that, for reals, I have been carrying since my kids were in middle school. I know this because I had pictures in there from that era. That is when I found out just how cool this wallet is and how much I love it. The reason I love it is because it has 4 credit card slots and room for cash (if you have any) and can also hold a checkbook and some change and a set of keys if you are just going to run in to the gas station or something.

Now before you rush off to my store to try to buy the pattern... WAIT! I would love to sell you the pattern, and I know that you will have so much fun making this wallet and then making them for all your friends who will want one too... But... I am feeling a need to be loved... So I have decided that it is time for a GIVEAWAY!

And just to sweeten the pot a little I am also including 6 charm squares and 1 FQ as a surprise gift! That's right, I have picked out some really nice fabrics that will make a fun wallet for you to try!

To enter please leave a comment and and include something about sewing: how long have you been sewing? what inspires you to sew? what do you like to make? favorite fabrics and colors?

Additional chances to win:

Follow my blog, leave a comment that you follow

Link my giveaway to your blog

"Tweet" this giveaway from Twitter

Enter by Sunday May 30, winner will be chosen on Monday May 31, 2010. Please be sure that your sign in info is valid so that I can contact you, or be sure to check back on May 31 to contact me if you are the winner.

Happy Sewing!

57 comments:

  1. Surely I'm not the first person??? What a great giveaway....how did you know I LOVE making purses, wallets, totes etc? I've only been sewing for about 2 & 1/2 years now, and hate making clothes, but have found making bags, cozies etc very rewarding. Hugs Naomi

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  2. I was already a follower of your blog. Hugs Naomi

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  4. Sorry about deleting one of my comments...but I'd said I was going to blog about your giveaway, but I added it to my sidebar instead. Hugs Naomi

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  5. Love to win your pattern for wallet. people like you are my inspiration for sewing! Making smaller items like a tote, wallet or a bag is a nice break from my usual quilt making. ☺ Sue

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  6. looks likd a quick pattern. can't sait to see the inside.
    i like blue if you need to know, but i'm not fussy.

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  7. WOW, awesome give away. I have been sewing since I was a little girl (we won't talk about how long ago that was lol) I love to sew bags, wallets...anything crafty. I love the Amy Bulter and Robert Kaufman fabric any colors. BTW I am a avid follower of your BLOG>

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  8. Hi!! Great giveaway! I follow your blog. I also need a new wallet and have been looking for some wallet patterns. Hope I win! Hugs! ME

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  9. I recently found your Blog and the raggy tote pattern from 2008. What bfun I had making a minature version!
    I am hooked
    Love making bags totes and wallets though I do other stuff too.
    Would love to see your pattern

    Thanks for the inspiration
    Heather

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  10. Thanks Heather, I am happy you are having fun sewing. Hope you will pass my blog and contest on to your sewing friends too. I am planning a few new bag tutorials coming soon since those seem to be the most popular ones.

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  11. Hey girl! Great giveaway! I've been sewing for 7 yrs now. My favorite color is green! I make quilts (traditional & raggy), and bags of all kinds. I'm a follower, I tweeted under my Pays 2 Save name, also posted your giveaway on my http://www.Pays2Save.com site! I love getting the word out about giveaways, freebies, deals, and such! Hoping you get a HUGE response!!

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  12. Very cute wallet pattern. I certainly have some charm squares that I'd like to use up and make this wallet pattern too! So, kindly count me in your giveaway please!

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  13. I'm following and looking forward to your future posts!

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  14. That is a really cute wallet! Love the fabrics you used on the one in the photo. I have lived around sewing my entire life - my grandmother, mother, aunt, sister, friends all sewed. I took sewing in Home Economics but my teacher told me I was doomed and would never sew! Frankly, it just didn't interest me then. But about 5 years ago I got the notion that I wanted to try to make a bag. Didn't have the foggiest idea of what I was doing, but just kept at it until I figured it out. I got hooked and the rest is history! I only make bags, wallets, zippy pouches, and other accessories, but just love it! And since I don't know how to read a traditional pattern, I just make my own!

    Thanks so much for the opportunity to win your pattern! I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

    XOXO,

    Cyndi

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  15. And I've just spend some time going through your blog... Love it! So, now I am a happy follower!

    XOXO,

    Cyndi

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  16. And... I have also posted about your give away on my blog! Would love for you to visit me, too! :o)

    XOXO,

    Cyndi

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  17. So cute! I've been wanting a new wallet! I like to sew because there is something really cool about wearing something you made. Or giving away something that you made! It's my feel good hobby!

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  18. I learned to sew when I was twelve and have been sewing every since. I've been searching for just the right wallet pattern and yours might be it!

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  19. Thank you for the chance to win. I have been quilting for 5 years now. I love making things to beautify my home and my childrens home. I like that making homemade gives me the benefit of being different and not having the same things other people have that is manufactored.

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  20. Thanks for offering the nice giveaway. I started sewing as a child, leaning from my Mom. I did not sew for years and then took it up again about 20 years ago. I love making bags and small items because of the instant gratification. However I do make quilts and throws as well. I have become a follower and have added your giveaway on my blog.

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  21. Thanks for the great giveaway!
    I've been sewing since about 8 years of age - don't ask how long ago that is!!
    None of my family sew but I was taught at school by a teacher who recognised my enthusiasm and took me under her wing!!

    Gill

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  22. Am new to blogging and also a new follower of yours. My mom got be into quilting a few years ago. Love the wallets, please add me to the draw.(added you to my sidebar).

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  23. What a lovely giveaway! I have been sewing since high school, but my real love is quilting. I leaned to quilt about 25 years ago. Thanks so much for entering me :-)

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  24. What a cute idea. I've been sewing and making quilts for over 30 years. I learned to sew in junior high school and then when I was older my grandmothers taught me quilting.

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  25. What a neat idea with the wallet. I've been sewing for over 50 years but have just recently started a rag quilt for a granddaughter. Such fun!!

    Have a God Filled Day
    Shirley

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  26. Wow, never even thought to make a raggy wallet. It's pretty neat! Cotton has to be my favorite fabric. Thanks for the inspiration and the giveaway!

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  27. I've signed up to follow you!

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  28. Hi I follow u at Facebook and hope I win lol and now I go and link ur giveaway on my blog Hugs Gunda

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  29. Such a nice pattern. These wallets would make such nice gifts. i have been sewing for a long time-first little girl dresses and now mostly quilts. Though I am into bags right now. Right now i like blues and yellows but my colors seem to change with time.

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  30. Hello from Hungary!
    I've been sewing for a long time. First I made dresses for myself but now I love making bags, pouches and some little things. I love colourful fabrics too...
    Thank you for the great chance,
    Edit
    I put your giveaway on my blogroll.

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  31. I just love to sew. It makes me relaxed and happy. I started sewing when I was about 11, an easy 2pce shorts pattern with an elastic waist that took 1m of fabric, mum showed how and I never looked back. Now I make quilts (my passion) and try to also make some clothes.

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  32. I have become a follower as your blog is very nice to read.

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  33. I have been looking for a wallet pattern and this looks like it! Thanks for a great give away.

    I sew quilts...at least I like to start them! hehe

    SheilaC

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  35. Oh, I forgot to tell you that I've sewed since I was a child. Love quilting, making purses, etc. and love this wallet idea. I'll delete my first entry, because all I wrote was that I liked this giveaway!. thanks, jo

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  36. Hi! Love the wallets! I primarily am a quilter although I do make simple things for around my home (valances, pillows). I enjoy the creativity of finding a pattern and putting my own style in it. Lots of fun!

    Jan
    www.anotherhatchettjob.blogspot.com

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  37. Wow, just checked in and thanks for all the visits and great comments. I loved reading every one of them. And I have a lot of new blogs to go visit now too! Thanks for posting the links too.

    There sure are a lot of us bag ladies out there on the net, so much fun to share ideas with each other. I hope I have time to post some new pictures tomorrow. I have 3 bags I am hoping to finish tomorrow. Then I can get a new tutorial done this week.

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  38. ooh what a gorgeous wallet, and a fantastic giveaway, thankyou!!

    I love sewing because it is something I do for ME, I find it relaxing, it calms me when I am stressed, and I get great enjoyment from my finished items also!

    (soozemoroney@gmail.com)

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  39. I started out buying an embroidery machine about 5 years ago and then in the last 2 years I started sewing and I love to quilt. Thanks for the giveaway

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  40. It seems like I have been sewing forever (maybe 50 years). I am mainly into quilts, totes, etc now. I love give aways. You have a great blog. It is like going home.

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  41. I just emailed this post to my mother-in-law. Two of her favorite things (besides books) are quilting and wallets. This is perfect for her.

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  42. I just came across your blog and love it! I will be a follower! I have been sewing for years. I really enjoy machine embroidery! Thanks for the give-away-I sew hope I win!

    michelle@campnc.com

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  43. I love to sew quilts! Thanks for the chance!

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  44. I love to sew and craft in general. I got my first sewing machine about 2 years ago. I love making hats and clothing for my daughters. I also love to make bags and goodies for my family and friends. Right now I am totally into diaper sewing. I just posted about it on my craft blog, as a matter of fact! Thanks for a cool giveaway!

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  45. Great giveaway! I love bag/ wallet patterns. I have been sewing since I was 10 years old (ssshh 30 yrs) but mostly clothes until about 5 years ago I took a new direction, and what inspired this change of sewing direction? Blogland and all the awesome, talented people out there. People just like you, in fact. So Thanks!

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  46. Love the wallet
    Sewing for me has been a great escape fromm all the dramas happening in my life and I have met some wonderful people through my sewing

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  47. Hello, I love your wallet that you made. I have been sewing for years and years, a great way to relax and meet knew people. Have a Happy Day.
    Bev.xoxo

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  48. I haven't made a wallet but I have a great one made by someone else and I would love to make one. I have been sewing since I was about five but what I make has changed over the years. My favourite passtime is hand stitching. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  49. Hi,
    SewCalGirl led me to your give away,I just became a follower.
    I would love a chance to win your charm square raggy wallet pattern.
    Elaine

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  50. I have some charm squares that would work beautifully

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  51. Hi! I heard about your giveaway from SewCalGal - couln't resist putting my name down for a try at the pattern. Very cute wallet!
    I have been sewing as long as I can remember - my mother sewed and my grandmother and it just came naturally!
    Hugs,
    Kerry
    kerrykatiecakesleb43@gmail.com

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  52. Well, these are adorable. I found your blog just in time!

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  53. I've been sewing for years. When I was in HS and I graduated in 1982 so been long time. My daughter and I sew alot together. Love to win thanks.
    ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com

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  54. google friend follower
    ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot]com

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  55. I have been sewing since I learned at school. Patchwork have been about the last 15 years. I like to do my own things, they just came up when I starst sewing. Just love it :-) I'll link on my blogg. Have a great day.

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