Sunday, January 3, 2010

Embroidery Giveaway!

It's giveaway time- again!  I'm posting these separately so that those who are interested in both prizes can enter both contests.  I was happy that the poll resulted in a hand-embroidered piece.  Not that I wouldn't have liked to go do lots of shopping, I just really enjoy stitching things for people.  As this piece and the ATC Kit were my first giveaways, I wanted to make them special.  Since all of the people that have supported my embroidery and blog have made me feel super special.  So the winner of this piece will get to personalize it!  I'll stitch the top portion to say whatever you want.  The font can match the bottom portion...or not.  I can fill the text in...or not.  I can add more color to the letters...or not.  Color, style, font, what it says- everything is up to you!

(Click on any of the photos to enlarge them.)


We went back and forth with name for her but I just couldn't pick one.  My hubby had the genius idea of letting the winner decide.  Naturally, this means that I can't mail it out to the winner right away.  However,  I hope that it'll be worth the wait since it'll be custom.

 


 
 
I used a banner from Sublime Stitching and tea-dyed it before transferring the pattern.  I stitched it up using DMC floss, with portions ranging from one strand to all six.  I even used the fancy schmancy glow-in-the dark floss for her crystal ball.  I really wanted to get a picture of it but they all sucked.  So, you'll just have to take my word for it, lol.  I went a little bead crazy, so I hope it wasn't too much.

The fortune teller comes from a new company called,
 
Started by Katy and Maureen of San Francisco, California, Sew Lovely Embroidery produces fun and original iron-on patterns for the stitching enthusiast.  You can find out more about these talented gals on their website.  Those of you who like detailed projects will just flip when you see the awesome designs they've come up with.  The possibilities are endless with their patterns!  You can see their samples, in all of their stitched glory, on their photostream.  You'll be inspired to get our your needle and thread.  Trust me!

In addition to the banner, personalized to your liking, the winner will also receive a packet of the Mad Ink Embroidery Patterns, generously provided by the ladies at Sew Lovely Embroidery, and some stitching goodies.

All you have to do to be entered to win is leave a comment after this post.  (These will be the only times I don't comment back as I don't want to throw off the numbers.)  That's it!  So tell me what motif you like stitching the most, or your favorite stitch or better yet- what pattern from Sew Lovely Embroidery you like the best!

The contest will be open until January 17th 2010.  The winner will be chosen using a random number generator and announced the next day.  At that time I'll get the information to continue with the customization of the piece.

  Everyone is welcome, I'll ship internationally.  So tell your friends!

Thanks for looking and good luck.  Now go stitch something!

46 comments:

AlwaysInspired said...

It is wonderful! I love stitching, but I love having stitched pieces from others the most! She'd be wonderful right in my living room!

Digital Misfit said...

This is so freakin amazing!
The beading, stitching - its all gorgeous.
I love Gypsy art. I was lucky enough to have several wonderful artists make quilt squares with a gypsy them for me to support a charity I work with for Romanian kids.
This banner reminds me of their gorgeous work.
Crossing my fingers & toes for this giveaway!
hugs,
Heidi
aka Digital Misfit
heidig@gmail.com

susief00 said...

This is flippin gorgeous!! I love it!

Embroidery is another of those crafts I really want to learn!

The flaming dice in the Mad Ink pack from sew lovely Embroidery is really cool!

Celeste said...

this is so stunning i love it! It would get a place of honor with my pendulums and my divination stuff! it is beautiful and thank you for your generousity of offering thist out!
cdmoir@msn.com

Jodie Mufich said...

this is awesome, your so talented.. I use to sew like this and went on to quilting. thank you for this beautiful offer. I would LOVE to win it. thanks. Jodie_mufich@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

this is gorgeous! oddly enough, my yahoo messenger name is gypsylizzie :P

embroidery is one of those crafts that I know how to do, but just gets pushed aside for the rocheting and sewing projects I have piled up in my crafting room, but one day I will finish one haha!
mamafenwick@gmail.com

Sam said...

You rock! Thanks for giving the link to Sew Lovely, I'd never heard of them before. I like the Mad Ink one best since I like stitching anything a bit quirky. My favourite stitch, since you asked, would have to be split stitch, but I'm still very much a novice at this embroidery lark! samplers@iinet.net.au

Anonymous said...

My nickname has always been gypsy mermaid...I am in LOVE with this piece! I would love to hang her up in my studio space... Thank you for the opportunity and good luck everyone! x

Giggly said...

This is AMAZING!! Sew Lovely has some great patterns. :) Ooooooh! I can't wait to hear who thw wnner is!!

Jennie said...

Absolutely beautiful emboidery work! I would love to have this on my wall!

Tero said...

Wow you do beautiful work. How wonderful of you to just give it away. May your kindness be repaid 10 times over. :) Way to inspire on so many levels. :)

Trai said...

I absoluetly LOVE this piece. I have an obsession with gypsies and fortune telers and this piece is so absolutely gorgeous. I would be so honored to have this hanging in my home. You are so wonderful and generous for just giving it away.

Trai the Mad Gypsy
lovingthemoon@gmail.com

giddy girlie said...

Wonderful! I have a thing for fortune teller machines, so this crystal-ball gazer is right up my alley!! :)

My email is giddygirlie atgmaildotcom

Unknown said...

I'm liking the mad ink one, the firey dice!

I love what you've done. I am actually party gypsy. My eastern european friends aren't to fond of me for that reason. heh.. Whatever gypsies are awesome, my mother pretty much has the fashion sense of one. I would love to hang this in my home!

saggybucks at gmail.com

Amanda Panda Pants said...

You rocked this pattern out sister!!! What wonderful stitching! The detail is out of this world! The person who wins will be delighted!

Claire said...

Wow, what awesome work and such a generous prize.

I hadn't heard of sew lovely either, so thanks for the intro! Some great stuff!

Would love to enter giveaway, email is mrspiquante@gmail.com

Katie said...

The beading is lovely. I love the whole thing really! My favorite sew lovely pattern is the "space case" set, and my favorite stitch is good-old backstitch.

my email is:
blahblahfartblah@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

THis is beyond gorgeous. I'd love to enter the giveaway, please.

PerfectBlueMoon said...

what an awesome idea! the stitching looks ridiculously good even with so much detail!

Anna
perfectbluemoon@gmail[dot]com

Katie said...

Like I said on facebook, this is awesome! :) I have always wanted to learn embroidery. My mom can do a little but nothing like yours.

Funky Finds said...

I love to embroider, but only really know how to do the split stitch & french knots!!! Your banner is lovely & the winner is super lucky to get it! Jessica - info(at)funkyfinds(dot)us

Carapace said...

I would love to go to SewLovely, but am having a brain dead day and can't find the link! Aiieee!

But I love, well, patterns like this-- things that look like old carnival banners, or traditional motifs. It took me ages to get interested in needlework because I only ever saw the hearts-and-flowers stuff, and I wanted something a bit more eclectic to stir my interest. So now I'm rotten. But this won't stop me trying out complicated things!

Also, this banner is AMAZING. I want to see and hold and love it, and hang it outside my booth at fairs. I am in banner love!

carapacenator(at)gmail.com

Nettie's Blog said...

i am enmbarking on a new huge new adventure ..building a new home in my 60s and i have decided to have a little area just for myself in the study...she looks just like she could be at home in Tasmania..Australia ....on the wall above my desk... "Aussie Gypsy Rose"...she has wound up that ball of wool all around the world..now she will be at home...with me.

Damla said...

I generally like gothic things. But I like the Mom pattern from the gallery on the site.

annabell_lee_dk (at) yahoo.com

Nanbon44 said...

The fortune teller is beautiful and you could never have enough beads with her. As for Sew Lovely and my favorite pattern, I love the Mermaid.
You are so generous in your giveaway

pippirose said...

What an absolutely gorgeous piece!
My favourite stitch is the lazy-daisy stitch and cross-stitch.
:o)
pippirose59 at gmail dot com

crystal said...

Oh how pretty and special..Love it!!! I think she should be named Crystal's Ball :)
cyclona66(at)aol(dot)com

Muddled Mind said...

This banner is fabulous!
So much work and detail! You amaze me.

Lisa said...

Hey, thanks for the link back to the right place to enter your giveaway. Once again, please throw my name in the hat!

Yes, stitching at the baseball game was fun... but on $1 beer night... not very productive :)

I checked out your profile, I LOVE Still Life with Woodpecker. Anything Tom Robbins actually. I think my favorite is Jitterbug Perfume.... or Another Roadside Attraction... Jesus at a hotdog stand... priceless.

Santa Rosa, aye? I'm just down the way in Lodi. Have you ever heard of Scooterosa? I've wanted to go for the past couple of years, but couldn't make it. Sounds like a good time though.

Happy Trails,
Lisa

K said...

I liked the Space Case Patterns from their website!
Look at the amazing work!

I used to be Gigi Minor - but now I'm Annie Kight said...

Your work is precise and gorgeous! Loves it!

Unknown said...

Truly fantastic!
I love your style of embroidery.
Please count me in for this giveaway.
Thanks
Gina UK/BR
http://gina-catswhiskers.blogspot.com/

Kira - oopsicraftmypants.com said...

I'm loving that beading!!! Keep making awesome things!

-Kira
www.oopsicraftmypants.com

Lisa Marie ReVoir Kramp said...

You know how much I love your work, Jacquie! SHe's awesome, and she'd look great in my office.

Cherie said...

Love the fortune teller and the beading! She would feel right at home in my studio

Andrine said...

I like the mermaid in the mad ink collection on the Sew Lovely Embroidery site. Lately I can't take my eyes off of mermaids & gypsy fortune tellers. Your work is amazing and I loved the beads. I hope the random generator picks me.

Sonya said...

This piece belongs in my "girls only" room! Is there preferential treatment for cousins?

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I like the pin-up girls embroidery patterns on the website a lot. I'm not handy with a needle at all, so I hope to win this gorgeous piece!

Lorna said...

I love this giveaway...it's wicked.....my favourite stitch lazy daisy .........my favourite project so far my day of the dead skull .....need to finish it though .....I've enjoyed looking at our work on stitchin fingers Lorna

Ehme said...

Lately I have been enjoying embroidering old photos and random clip art from Dover books. All the patterns from all the different companies just all look alike after a while, but the Sew Lovely stuff looks more detailed which I like. It's hard to see the detail in their pictures so it would be awesome to try one out. Your piece is amazing! It must of taken forever!

Joanne said...

OH sooo pretty and beautifully done!!! It would look absolutely gorgeous in my bedroom. I love it!!!!

Anonymous said...

This is awesome!!!

Anonymous said...

<3 that! I think I would have stumbled across your blog, prize or not...your embroidery is awesome!

MafiosaGrrl said...

Thank you so much, welcome to my little ol' blog! hope you enjoy :)

Lisa said...

Big fan of embroidery! Not one of my gifts, but certainly one of yours! Your work is great. I'm obsessed with the Rocketeer from your flickr, and this one, well, it's just as gorgeous. I would so like to win this piece!

www.shewasabird.blogspot.com