A random just-for-fun GIVEAWAY……some of my MUST HAVE basic sewing/crafting tools!! (UPDATE: CLOSED)
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*****UPDATE: GIVEAWAY CLOSED*****
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Okay, this is completely random.
But I just couldn’t resist.
I get asked pretty frequently what my Go-To sewing (and crafting) tools are. And as I was walking through Joann’s the other day (remember….there’s also Joann.com), I walked through an aisle of shiny new supplies and quickly realized why walking through a similar aisle would be really overwhelming to a beginner sewer/crafter. It’s hard to know what to buy and where to start. So, while I was picking up a few things for myself……I started throwing in a few things for one of you. And then threw in a few more (like it was Christmas or something), for another one of you. Before I knew it, I had enough little basic random tools for 3 of you. What fun is it to only have one winner, anyway?? Haha!
And besides, I love this blog. Some of you have become great online pals of mine. (And some of you I’ve even met……and have realized that I wished even more of you were available to yank out of this screen and chat with.) And because I sometimes wish I could sit right next to you and help you conquer some random technique that you’re afraid to try, this is the next best thing. Give you a few things to maybe help scare that fear away. I know…..so random. But I just wanted to! :)
So, what are some (this is not a complete list) of my Basic Go-To types of tools/notions that I picked up for a few of you?? Well, a little of this and a little of that…..nothing too scary. But you can do a lot with these basics. Everything from my favorite scissors to my favorite glue gun……..and a few things in between.
**Keep in mind, this is not a complete list, by any means. There isn’t thread, straight pins, a pin cushion, etc. This was just a random sampling of some of the things I like!
**Oh, and no, this isn’t a sponsored (or paid) post. It’s just for fun, and purchased by me. :)
If you don’t have a Joann’s nearby (or some sort of craft store), you can also shop at Joann.com. I’ve ordered several things online when the store is out, or I just don’t have time to run to the store. Love it.
And everything shown here (except for maybe one or two of the fabrics) is from Joann’s. Easy.
Winner #1…….this is for you:
Need a closer look?
- 1/2 yard of fabric: Lisette by Liesl and Co
- 1/2 yard of fabric: Chevron by Riley Blake Designs
- 1/2 yard of fabric: Lisette by Liesl and Co
- My ol’ trusty Glue Gun: Ad Tech, Cordless Glue Gun (it has a high and low heat setting, which I use ALL the time.)
- The Glue Sticks that work the best for me: Ad Tech, Multi Temp
- My favorite Epoxy Glue: Amazing Goop, Craft (This stuff holds amazingly well.)
And Winner #2…..here’s what you’ll get:
How about a little closer look:
- 1/2 yard of fabric: no name on selvage, but purchased at Joann Fabric
- 1/2 yard of fabric: Splurge by Donna Wilder
- 1/2 yard of fabric: Colorbook by Joann Fabric
- My ABSOLUTE FAVORITE pair of scissors, that are still sharper than sharp, 3 years later: Gingher’s (And my kids know to not even DARE use them on paper.)
And lastly……for Winner #3:
This one definitely needs a break down:
- Cover Button Kit (I use these a ton. Like here, here, and here.)
- Double Needle (More on the double needle here. I love using it on knits and clothing hems.)
- Universal Sewing Machine Needles (can’t have too many of these. ever.)
- Extra Bobbins (You can’t ever have too many of these either. I hate unwinding a bobbin to use it for another color.)
- 1 inch Wide Elastic….in 4 colors. ( I love this stuff. And have used it here, here, here, here, and here.)
- 1/8 inch wide Elastic (I use this a ton.)
- Cord Elastic (I use this a ton too.)
- 3/4 inch Elastic (okay, I use this a lot too…..all 3 elastic are nice to have on hand.)
- 7 inch Zippers. I have about 20 or so in my stash at all times. Different colors, different lengths, different types, etc. You never know when you’ll need one! ;)
- Safety Pins. Okay, you can’t do sewing OR crafting without safety pins on hand.
- Sewable Velcro. I use velcro so often, I think one must always have a little stash in their sewing stuff.
- Taylor’s chalk. When you need to mark your fabric but don’t want to (or can’t) use a pin….this stuff is cheap and simple.
- A Seam Ripper. Every professional has one. They’re not just for us wannabe’s…..so get used to ripping it out and trying it again! :)
- A big ol’ long Flexible Tape Measure. You need to measure around yourself or your subject. Get one!
And that’s it. A bit of this and a bit of that. And maybe you already have all these things. That’s okay, you can win this and add a few of your own favorites and gift it to a friend. I’m a little biased but I love this kind of stuff as a gift. :)
And for those 3 people who win, I hope you find the few things I’m sending you semi-useful. I really had a lot of fun thinking of the recipients and what skill level they may be at. So, whoever you are, I hope you’ll:
Okay, who wants a little bundle of supplies?
Oh, and let’s see who wants these supplies/notions the most, by making a few quick requirements….
*****UPDATE: GIVEAWAY CLOSED*****
TO ENTER: (Leave one comment per bullet item below. Max: 3 separate comments)
- Leave a comment, telling me your favorite sewing/crafting tool. (Be SURE to add your email to the comment form, so I can contact the winner. No one will be able to see it but me.)
- Follow (or “like”) me on Facebook (you’ll be updated way faster that way) and then leave me another comment, telling me you did so. (Or leave me another comment telling me you ALREADY ARE following me on Facebook.)
- Follow me on Pinterest (LOVE that place…..I wanna see what your favorite pins are too!) and then leave me another comment, telling me you did so. (Or leave me another comment telling me you ALREADY ARE following me on Pinterest.)
That’s it! Giveaway closes Monday, March 4th, at 11:59 p.m. MST.
***I don’t care where you live. It may take a little longer to get to you……but ALL are welcome to enter! :)
Good luck!
-Ashley
***If you’re reading this from your feed or your email, you need to visit the actual post on my blog HERE to enter. Replying to this email doesn’t count as an entry.
***All supplies were purchased by me. This is not a paid/sponsored post. It truly is, just for fun! :)
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So fun! I love my rotary cutter for cutting fabric!
I’m a FB fan!
I’m already following you on Pinterest!
I love my sewing machine!
I am just learning to sew…so my FAVORITE sewing tool right now is my sewing machine:)
I am a Facebook Follower!!!
I follow you on Pinterest!!!
My scissors are my favorite and only to be used on fabric, that is a rule in our house too! What a fun give away.
I follow on facebook.
I also follow you on pinterest.
My favorite tool is my little scissors I use for clipping threads. It has a cap like on a pen so I keep it attached to my shirt and I never lose it. I used to go nuts looking for my scissors I had put down across the room.
I follow you on facebook and check your blog every morning, The only blog I religiously watch.
I follow you on pinterest as well
Favorite sewing tool — my seam ripper — I am new to sewing and still figuring it all out.
Already follow you on Facebook.
Already follow you on Pinterest
My favorite tool would have to be either my slider ruler (not sure if that’s the right term but that’s what it does) or my seam ripper, which I couldn’t live without!
I’m a long time fan on FB!
I’m a new follower on Pinterest!
Dang girl! What a good idea for a giveaway. Following you on FB & Pinterest. :D
My favorite sewing tool: my magnetic pin cushions. Two of them. One by the sewing machine and the other by where I’m cutting/pinning fabric.
i think my favorite tool is my rotary cutter. that thing is AWESOME. i pretty much never use scissors to cut anything out!
i have been a long time fan on FB as well!
just started following you on pinterest. thanks, now i’m going to lose another hour of sleep as I look around… =)
I am a sewing newbie – I wanted to learn to sew for the longest time and when I learnt I was pregnant with my first ..I just had to, to be able to make cute stuff for my baby. I am proud and happy to say I made baby blankets, a ton of burp clothes and wash cloths for him and some other things …one thing I absolutely love is BIAS TAPE or BIAS BINDINGS ..it makes everything look beautiful.
Followed all your pinboards on Pinterest (user id: vin123)
there are CORDLESS GLUE GUNS??? have i been living under a rock?? I am buying one as. soon. as. possible. thanks for the amazing giveaway!!
jennieholt4@gmail.com
I already follow you on fb :)
jennieholt4@gmail.com
following you on pinterest!
jennieholt4@gmail.com
Liked you on FB …I have never won a giveaway before and I hope that I do this time… the loot is so irrestible.
Thank you for the opportunity Ashley.
I really like usng glue sticks!
I like you on facebook
I follow you on pinterest.
I love my rotary cutter, and gingher’s!!
I like you on facebook!
I follow you on pinterest!
liked your fb page and already one of your pinteres follower!
i absolutely love this small tool of mine called seam allowance guide which i bought online . i trace pattern from japanese sewing books a lot so this cool thing really helped a lot when im cutting the fabric! (btw if any of you are interested you can get it from here www(dot)seamallowanceguide(dot)com) i swear this is not an advert! hah just want to share about the cool tool with u guys :D n to win this giveaway! *fingers crossed
My favorite crafting tool is a hot glue gun….so many uses!
i follow you on facebook!
i follow you on pinterest
My all time favorite crafting tool is my rotary cutter. I have 3 with various sizeds blades and a pinking one as well!
I love my rotary cutter and seam ripper. Both are life savers!
I like you on Facebook
I follow you on pinterest
My favorite is my Silhouette machine!! :) I love this stuff as gifts as well!!
My favorite tool would have to be my seam ripper (close second is my sewing machine!) I just got back into sewing and I’m a little rusty, so its handy to have!
I just started following you on Pinterest. :)
I have been following you on pinterest for a while now
I am now following you on facebook! (I kinda feel like a stalker now…)
liked your fb page and followed your pinterest!
there is this one sewing tool of mine that i love so much called seam allowance guidewhich i bought form http://www.seamallowanceguide.com i trace patterns from japanese sewing books a lot, so this little really helped a lot!
(i swear this is not an advert! haha) *fingers crossed!
My favorite tools are my rotary cutter and mat. I cannot cut a straight line with scissors to save my life :) Thanks for this giveaway!
I most definitely already follow you on facebook!! :)
I follow all your boards on Pinterest :)
I LOVE my fabric scissors!
I now follow you on Facebook!
I now follow you on pinterest!
Great goodies:)) I loveee my glue gun. Its so simple to use.
My favorite sewing tool is definitely my rotary cutter! It saves me so much time!!
I liked you on facebook
I follow you on Pinterest!
As a seamstress one of my usefull tools is a seam ripper. But one of the tool that I can’t live without is my scissors, it has no specific brand and it was super cheap, but it cut fabric beautifully! Thanks for the random giveaway, it is lovely! Ana
Buying my first rotary cutter blew my mind. It made projects so much faster!
I now follow you on Facebook!
I follow you on Pinterest now too!
My favorite tool is my Phaff sewing machine given to me by my parents.
I like you on Facebook.
My favorite tool right now is my seam ripper…. making too many mistakes lately, but this thing is like a big “undo” button. :)
I love my Bernina serger as I love to have nice seams inside.
Thanks for these great give aways and for sharing your ideas with us!
Petra
And you’ve done it again! Awesomeness and you go hand in hand!!!!
I already follow you on Facebook and now I am face palming myself for never thinking to check and find you on Pinterest!! Crazy me :)
Ok, and finally, my favorite tool is my magnetic pin cushion(tray)! I love that I can whip those pins out while I am sewing away and just toss them, the tray just sucks them right to it! Ha!! :)
My favourite thing is definitely my sewing machine which I’m using more now the children are a bit older and I have more time! Although I also love my cuttlebug and the dies that cut fabric.
Thanks for this competition- I love your blog!
Rotary cutter. Couldnt imagine crafting without it!
I follow you on pinterest
Favourite sewing tool. Hmm. Tough one. I love my sewing machine, but I also love the needle case that used to be my Grandma’s. She had a needle for every possible sewing use!
My favorite tool is hands down my sewing machine. Can’t do much sewing without it!!
I liked you on Facebook :)
I follow on Pinterest!
I follow you on Facebook too!
I love my Bobkin, it makes threading elastics and string in draw string Library bags a breeze, I would be totally lost with out it, makes my work so easy, I just love it! the best tool I have ever brought.
And of course my 13 pairs of scissors I have a thing for a great pair of scissors :)
I am a liker of your facebook page
It would seem that the rotary cutter is a very popular favorite! It tops my list, too!
I now follow you on Pinterest!
I love my knitting needle.
I follow you on Facebook
Follow on pinterest
I am so new to sewing that I don’t have a favorite tool for that yet. Made my first doll dress last weekend! But for crafting, definitely the glue gun.
I follow you on pinterest!! So many crafts/projects I want to try.
I couldn’t live without my seam ripper. Love that thing :)
I followed you on Pinterest!
I follow you on FB!
I follow you on pinterest too!
My favorite is probably my straight pins. I know plenty of people that can sew anything without them.. not me, I couldn’t keep my pieces together and straight without!
I already follow in pinterest! Love it!
I like you on facebook too :)
My favourite sewing tool is definately my rotary cutter. I can’t imagine making biastape without it!
By the way: awesome giveaway!
I liked you on facebook
I follow you on pinterest
Wow! Thanks for doing this!! My favorite tool is my sewing machine!!
I follow you on pinterest. =)
I liked you on FB =)
I use my disappearing ink pen ALL the time!
oops, wrong e-mail.
I follow you on pinterest!
I ‘like’ you on Facebook.
I have fell in love with my rotary cutters…it saves me so much pain.
My favorite craft tool is probably my glue gun – I’ve eeked out more Halloween costumes with that thing!
I’m a fan on Facebook!
Liked you on FB.
I follow you on Pinterest!
My favorite crafting tool: Serger! makes any project so much easier and quicker :)
Oohh, I LOVE my sheers. I have had my same ones for 9 years and they are only for fabric and I love them!!
I already follow you on Pinterest :)
I wanted to say THANK YOU for your awesome patterns and tutorials.. I am slightly new to making dresses and I appreciate you sharing your patterns for someone like me who can take advantage of trying out new things without having to spend a ton of money on patterns that are to hard to follow or a waist of money.. It takes a lot of time to blog each step by step instructions and attach a pattern for each one and I just wanted to let you know that your hard work and time are VERY MUCH appreciated.. Have a blessed day..
I wanted to tell you that and ran into the giveaway.. My go to favorite sewing item is my new scissors that I got as a christmas gift.. The name of them is KAI.. They re the best scissors in the world.. Anyway.. Thank you again..
I LIKE (Love) you on Facebook
Followed you on Pinterest.
My favorite tool is my fabric pen… I used to use chalk, but it’s just not as percise. I use my pen all the time – for marking pieces or writing notes to myself on the fabric. It makes my (sewing) life much easier…
I followed you on pinterest
I already follow you on Facebook
I think I would be most excited about the items for #2 because the fabrics are SOO fun and I would love a pair of really nice, sharp scissors for sewing. Or I would be super excited for the double needle – I’ve never had or tried one, but I think it would be super fun to play around with! christine.skousen@gmail.com
I am a follower on FB!
I follow you on Pinterest!
My favorite tool is the seam ripper, lol!!!!
I follow you on Facebook!!
Follow your pins :)
My favorite crafting tool is my rotary cutter. So quick and easy to cut through several layers of fabric!!
My favorite crafting/sewing tool is this nifty wooden one that has a seam ripper on one end, and this flat thing on the other end to use instead of finger pressing a seam. So quick and easy and does much better than your finger! I also love my wooden chop stick! I use it all the time as a turning tool for tubes.
I am a Kindergarten teacher and love it.
We recently sewed little monsters – yes I take my sewing machine into schhol – My students do the “gas pedal” and I “steer”. We co-sew projects together. We made little monsters and we have been teaching them (the monsters) manners. (A little idea I got from http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Monster-Fun-Teaching-Manners-and-Expectations)
I love my glue glue and any embelishments – my students love them too:)
I love crafty loot! My favorite tool is reluctantly my seam ripper. I sew all the time and I’m not sure if I’ve ever sewn anything without using it at least once. :)
My favorite tool….probably my seam ripper lol I tend to stitch in error sometimes :)
I liked you anyway, but now I proclaimed it on Facebook and Twitter. :)
Liked you on facebook already :)
Following you in Pinterest now (which I’m surprised I wasn’t already!!)
I love having a rotary cutter!
I follow you on Pintrest
My favorite tool is my rotary cutter. I also follow you on facebook and pintrest.
My favorite tool is my point turner. I use it to get nice crisp edges in my sewing, and it has a handy little ruler on it, so i don’t have to go hunting for a seam ripper every time!
I have been a facebook follower forever!
And I just started following you on Pinterest!
My favorite sewing tool is my thread. Sewing wouldn’t be possible without thread.
Like you on fb
follow on pinterest http://pinterest.com/sashawrites/
fave crafting tool…isnt necessarily a tool but item…paper…im a paper whore!
follower on fb..fo sho!
& on pinterest!
MY favorite sewing tool is the seam ripper…yep, I use that for almost every sewing project.
Hands down, glue gun!
I love my rotary cutter!
I already follow you on facebook.
I am a new follower on Pinterest:) I love your blog!
my favorite tool to use is my rotary cutter!!
I follow you on fb now!
I follow you on pinterest! i love that website, it is so addicting!!
I love my glue gun, and/or mod podge. :)
I follow you on pinterest!
My favorite crafting/sewing tool is my new sewing machine my husband got me for Christmas. I love all the new setting and being able to make fun things for my kids and a few for me too!
My favorite sewing tool is my seam ripper.
I like you on facebook.
My serger has been my favorite supply so far
I Follow you me on Facebook
I Follow you on Pinterest
My favorite tool is my sewing machine. Love it!!
Following on FB:)
Following on pinterest!
My favorite sewing tool is my computer for when I get stuck or take on something I don’t know how to do yet!
I like you on Facebook :)
I am already following you on Facebook, and loving it.
My favorite sewing item…. i think is about to be my flying geese ruler
My favorite tool is my rotary cutter and mat. But I just ordered my first washi tape. I am sure that will top the list soon.
I am now following you on Pinterest. What took me so long???
My favorite crafting tool is two-sided adhesive tape that you can lay down on one side, rip with your fingers, and peel off backing to stick another piece on top. It makes card-making a snap. Now if I just had time to sit down and make some cards.
Love your site – I kept one of my Mom’s soft, soft cardigans, and because of you I am seeing so many ways to re-purpose it.
My favorite crafting item has to be my glue gun. I definitely use this most!
I like you on facebook :)
I love my old spice rack that I turned into a craft rack. It holds all my buttons, tags, needles, etc. I’m a newbie crafter/sewer so I love your site and your boards on pinterest. Our kids are close in age so my boys love when I get a new idea from you! Thanks for sharing all your ideas!
Stephanie Way
Phil. 4:13
i use my seam ripper all the time.
follow you on pinterest
I wish I could say my favorite tool was a bias tape maker or something like that, implying I’m just constantly making my own and all, but most likely it’s my seam ripper…..only thing I cannot live without…..but I do greatly appreciate the rotary cutter and cutting mat.
I like you on fb!
Yay! What a fun giveaway!! My favorite crafting tool will be my sewing machine :-)
I follow on Pinterest!
What a great giveaway, I have been following you on pinterest and love to have your step by step guides in an easy and quick place to reference!
Follow already on Facebook, and I added you on Pinterest. My favorite tool is a little pair of Gingher scissors. I always use them when trimming close to seams, because I have more control and I always use them instead of seam rippers, fewer accidents for me. I also use them to trim threads. I love them! Amy
Can’t live without a seam ripper. I make far too many mistakes!
I follow you on Facebook
I follow you on Pinterest
My fav tool is the seam ripper! Ha!!
I am your latest “like” on FB!
my favourite tool is my magnetic pin cushion ( home made ) i would be lost and pricked without it, love the website and am priviledged to be able to enter with the chance to win some fabulous goodies <3
Elastic is my favorite item at the moment, just love it.
Following u on FB :)
Paroosing down the isles at the fabric store is so relaxing.
Pins! And my seam ripper, my scissors (though I would adore the Ginghers), my machine :) We don’t have a JoAnns here in New Zealand, it would be great if we did!
Already a facebook fan :)
I’m just learning to sew so right now I would say my sewing machine.
Love my super Fiskars scissors!
And liked you on Facebook!
And liked you on Pinterest!
Favorite tool by far is the seam ripper! I seem to use it at least twice every.single.time. I sew!
I follow you on Facebook!
I love my seem ripper.
I follow you on pinterest.
My favorite tool would have to be my rotary cutter and mat. I used to cut everything out with scissors. Then my friend introduced me to the rotary cutter and my life was changed!!
I follow you on facebook :)
my rotary cutter for sure! thanks for the giveaway!
What a FAB giveaway! My favourite tool is my little embroidery snips :)
I would have to say seam ripper because I’m not very good & make lots of mistakes :)
I follow you on Pinterest.
I like you on Facebook.
My rotary cutter is my favorite tool, but i just started sewing and could sew use any and all of the goodies that you have picked out. Thanks for the great giveaway.
I love Pinterest and I am more than happy to follow you! Mara Capron
I love my sewing machine :) My mom got it as a present when I was born and its what I learned to sew on (and continue to sew with!)
My favourite sewing tool is my stitch ripper… I hate taking seams out, but at least with the use of a stitch ripper, my mistakes aren’t usually permanent.
My fav are my scissors. Lovely giveaway particularly for us beginners :-)
I love my rotary cutter, and mats. I don’t know what I would do without them!
I already follow you on facebook
I follow you on pinterest
favorite sewing tool? By far my machine. Does that count? LOL… but seriously… a really, really sharp pair of embroidery scissors for clipping those little tiny threads….
I already follow you on Facebook. :)
and NOW I’m following you on Pinterest… My goodness, I try SO hard to stay away from there…. it’s such a day suck for me…. LOL
I am a fan of scissors and glue gun… but most of all I just adore your blog. Please keep up the good work, you embellish my days. :-)
I liked you on Facebook
and follow you on Pinterest (where I spend far too much time :-p)
I have never commented before, but I love your blog! I am a beginner sewer and have learned so much. I think that most of what I have made I learned from you!!! Thank you for sharing your time and talents. So far my favorite tool(s) have been my rotary cutting tool and self healing mat. I started out with just scissors until my sewer sister-in-law hooked me up for my birthday. My world has not been the same since!!!
I really love my seam ripper because it saves me from my mistakes!! What a fun giveaway!
I follow you on Facebook (Lara Radack)!
I follow you on Pinterest! (mommy2kidsnc)
My favorite is my lil mini iron that my fiance got for me! I love it.
I follow you on fb (louly.mcbutter)
I follow you on pinterest (hockeyandbeer)
I am now a dedicated follower in facebook!
My favorite tool has been that little ruler that you can use to measure hems and small pieces. It has come in so handy!
I love following you on Facebook!
I also love following you on Pinterest! You find so many cute ideas!
I think my favorite tool is my scissors…until my husband migrated them to kitchen scissors. Now I need new ones.
I follow on pinterest
i follow on facebook too
I am now following you on Pinterest – great boards, by the way!
the rotary cutter and mat! Love that thing!!!
My favorite tool would probably be the most used – rotary cutter. However, I love using retro snaps in projects so I like my snap setting tool also!
My favorite or most used craft / sewing tool recently has been my seam ripper. I can’t seem to sew recently without it!!!
I follow you on facebook!
So excited!! I would be lost without my self healing cutting mat
Love this! How fun. I think my favorite tool is my seam ripper – even if i mess up, I can always use it!
I follow you on FB
Love, Love, Love your blog! I also follow you an facebook and pinterest. My favorite tool is my rotary cutter and mat. That’s a life saver half the time.
I follow you on Pinterest.
Very nice present for winner.
My favourite tool would have to be my rotary cutter and cutting mat. I’ve just started cutting my patterns out with it and it goes much faster! I’ve always liked you on facebook and have started following you on pinterest! :)
I think my rotary cutter would be my favorite tool, or the computer…I get so many ideas from there, I can’t discount how important that is!!
Pinterest and Facebook…check, check!
So three comments? Oops, I squished it into two…just in case, here is the third to tell I’m following, and pinning and “liking” you a lot!! ;)
My Favorite tool is a good pair of scissors…of which I need :)
Thanks!
I’m a follower on Pinterest!
I’m a follower on Facebook!
I couldn’t survive without my seam ripper! Fun giveaway! Thanks!
following via fb!
And following via pinterest as tcheek2
My favorite tool was my huge cutting mat…until it broke in half. Sad day! I’m saving up for a new one.
I’ve been a longtime follower on facebook! Love your blog! :)
I can’t believe I wasn’t already following you on Pinterest, because I’m always pinning your stuff! Sheer oversight on my part. but am so glad to be following you now!
My Gingher’s! I can’t live without them
Following you on Pinterest!
Liked on Facebook! Thanks for the giveaway!
My favorite tool is the tiny seam ripper. Some day I might sew perfectly and could give my seam ripper away, but not today!
I already “liked” you on FB. (You are quite likable, btw.)
i love my sewing machine. i do a lot of sewing so i sure do need it.
Me and my seam ripper are (sadly) best buddies! (I thought I’d already entered this, but can’t see my comment? Sorry if I’ve accidentally entered twice!)
I love my freezer paper and exacto knife for making t-shirt designs.
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I follow on FB!
I follow on pinterest!
I just got a point turner today. I haven’t used it yet, but I think it will be pretty awesome and not accidentally poke through like my scissors do :)
My favorite tool is my glue gun!
I already like you on Facebook!
I now follow you on Pinterest!
My favourite craft tool would have to be a sharp pair of scissors…my family has been trained not to touch my scissors let alone use them on paper ..there will be trouble and they know it…… hehehe ;)
Following on facebook!!
following on pinterest!!
My sewing machine has to be my fav. What would you make without it?!
Followed on Pinterest!
Liked on FB!
My favorite tool… probably my rotary cutter, or my ginghers. Good tools make things so much easier!
I love my chaco chalk liner. It’s awesome for tracing patterns.
I follow you on facebook.
I follow you on pinterest.
Hi, what a great collection. I would love to win those scissors. Mine are finished and I’ve been on the hunt for a new pair. I
My favourite tool is a little sliding ruler (no idea what it’s called??) so useful for hemming or adding seam allowances when drafting patterns! Most used is definitely the seam ripper though!
I already follow you on Pinterest!
Now following you on Facebook!
My rotary cutter is by far my favorite sewing/crafting tool. I’m not sure how I lived without it :)
I’m now following you on Facebook :)
I’m now following you on Pinterest :)
A sewing machine is my favorite tool! I just re-learned to sew this week! I haven’t sewed since high school! And I am excited to start on some projects!
I already follow on FB!
New Pinterest follower!
I am already following you on Facebook.
My favorite sewing tool is my new hem gauge. I also love my seam rippers.
I love my scissors and I protect them like a maniac! You should have seen my face when my husband asked if he could cut a piece of carpet with my sewing scissors.
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What cute sets! My favorite tool is my sewing machine.
My favorite tool is my appliqué scissors. They’re perfect for cutting really close to the seam. Love your blog!
My favorite tool is probably my sewing machine… I’m a fairly lazy crafter, so I hate pinning, ironing, etc. and I love quick fun projects. Is that really a tool? :)
Just liked you on FB. Why haven’t I already done this?
And now I’m follwing you on pinterest too. Are you sure this isn’t stalking?
I LOVE my gingher scissors.
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Hard to pick a favorite tool. Today it’s probably glue dots. Lots of kid crafts this week!
My Bernina….I love to create all kinds of gifts with it <3
I’m following you on Facebook.
How very sweet of you! Thanks for the chance to win.
oops – and my favorite is honestly my Gingher sewing scissors. I keep them in the case, in the drawer. I have threatened everyone in my home – they are NOT to be used for anything but cutting cloth – and only by Mom!
I’m following you on Pinterest.
My favorite sewing tool is my Janome sewing machine. So nice to use!
I follow you on Pinterest.
I am a new follower of yours on FB.
What a great give away! My favorite tool is the seam ripper, because I use it alot. I follow you on facebook already and pinterest.
My rotary cutter is by far my best crafting tool. I don’t know how I went without it for so long! Love love love you blog. I’m always recommending it to friends looking for ideas and projects! Keep up the great work!
I’ve been following you on Pinterest for a while now. :)
AND I’m a facebook “liker” of yours too!
I would have to say my very favorite crafting tool besides my sewing machine is my fold out cardboard cutting guide. You know the kind with an inch grid and arcs and a 45 degree angle? It makes trying to do my own patterns possible!
I just liked you on facebook!! I can’t believe I hadn’t before!
Im new to the sewing scene Im a total amateur but I love it. I love your blog you have a way making it beautiful and simple. thats totally me. i have to say i my favorite it Fabric. Theres something about the variety of colors and types and the way the patterns blend. Its hypnotizing. Sorry i dont follow on face book or pinterest i have 2 little ones and any extra time is spent trying out new patterns and techniques. thank you so much for this giveaway.
Good scissors are so important! Protect them from other helpers!!!
My favorite tool is my four year old daughter! She loves telling me what she wants me to make and will help me pick out material. She also loves to clean up the scraps and trash.
My favourite crafting tool? My scissors! Pink leopard print with tons of character, they are always nearby!
I’m now following you on facebook!
And I am also following you on pintrest! :D I love that site too!
It’s so hard to choose just one favorite sewing tool… I really LOVE my magnetic pin cushion.
Thanks for the great giveaway. You’re so sweet!
I “like” you on facebook.
I follow you on pinterest.
My sewing machine! I use it often for big drawn out projects as well as quick small projects!
I love your style and projects! You are so inspiring and have enjoyed copying some of you ideas. I would love to win some fun goodies. I like to sew home stuff and for my toddlers. I already like you on Facebook, follow your blog, and on Pinterest.
What a fun giveaway! My favorite tool is my hand-me-down sewing machine given from my grandma to my mother and my mother to me. I just got it this week, and found your blog as i am researching how to quilt. I am going to use the machine to make my first sewing project, a quilt for my son. I followed you on Pintrest, and on Facebook and am really enjoying going through your blog :)
There are so many crafting/sewing things that I love! I am loving spray paint…use to fear the thing! I also love ric-rac and all sorts of ribbon! Thanks for the fun giveaway!!
I already follow you on facebook! :)
I already follow you on Pinterest. :)
I follow you on pinterest. Love all the crafty inspiration!
Wow! 4,361 comments! That’s insane! And here I thought this was just a fun little niche blog… you go girl!
My new favorite crafting tool is the jig saw I got for Christmas. I love to upcycle anything I can get my hands on, and sometimes those things need to be “adjusted” in a power tools kind of way. :)
I love my rotary cutter, and my pin bowl, which is really one of those magnetic bowls that mechanics use to hold nuts and bolts and screws and stuff (obviously fabric is more my forte than mechanics). I also love my plastic quilting frame.
I deleted my Facebook, but 2 out of 3 ain’t bad.
And I am now following you on Pinterest… time to head over there and start re-pinning. “This will only take a minute…” ha!
I love my gingher scissors! They are the best. When friends use them they have to go a get pair for themselves. Thanks for this giveaway. It’s very generous!
My favorite sewing tool is 18 mm rotary cuter. I can cut curves with it so quickly.
My favorite tool is currently my rotary cutter. Not sure what I ever did without it…. I must say I have my eye on a silouette though….so many amazing things I could do with that little toy! :)
I am a new facebook fan
I follow you on pinterest as jennielee226
Since I can only choose one, my favorite crafting tool would have to be stright pins with cute flat heads on them. Mine have butterflies, my sister’s have buttons. I didn’t know that it was possible to make pinning fun. These bring an involuntary smile to my face whenever I pin :)
I “Like” you on FB. Please randomly select me!
I “Follow” you on Pinterest already!
My rotary cutter is probably my favorite.
I already like you on Facebook.
And I already follow you on Pinterest.
My favorite tool, big though it is–is my sewing machine. So versatile and I can do so many things on it.
Oh, I would love to go shopping with you! Such fun! My favorite sewing notion is a rotary cutter. I’m old enough to remember the days before them. :) Thanks for this fun giveaway and your delightful blog.
I’m following you on Pinterest. What delightful things you have there!
I do love my rotary cutter and mat and I love my Cricut…
Following/Liked you on Facebook
Fun stuff on Pinterest, I’m following there too…
Thanks for the cool givaway! my special scissors are one of the things i cant live without!
I already like make it and love it on FB :)
I also follow you on pinterest!
Honestly, my favorite tool is probably my seam ripper. I’m teaching myself how to sew and make wonderful things for my two little girls and that seam ripper come sin quite handy. I would probably give up on projects without it :).
Oh, I also already follow you on Facebook :)
And I also already follow you on Pinterest. :)
I am not a good enough sewer to have a favorite tool yet. I have fiddled around with making all sorts of things. My next project is to take on something with elastic (which kind of freaks me out). Your blog has taught me so much because of the super detailed tutorials. I don’t have Facebook, but I follow you on Pinterest.
My favorite craft tool is my sewing machine, although I dream of Bernina!!
Oh and I liked you on Facebook!!
Such a great giveaway, following you on Pinterest as well XD
I love my rotary cutter and mat!! It is the best. :)
It would be so awesome to win one of these giveaways!
I love your site.
Thank you for the giveaway! I am still saving for my sewing machine. So my favorite sewing tool would have to be the sewing needle.
I liked your facebook page :)
My Favourite Crafting tool is Pattern Scissors. :)
I am following you on Pinterest too :)
I liked your Facebook page. :)
Followed you on Pinterest. :)
I’m currentliy in love with my new rotary cutter because it’s so extremely quick and precise :)
I’m also fond of my double needle that helped me conquer jersey knits and thus helped me add several new favorites to my wardrobe and that of my one year old niece :)
I already followed all your boards on pinterest :)
And I now follow you on Facebook. I really have no idea, why I haven’t done that before ;)
I follow you on Facebook!
I follow you on Pinterest, too!
My favorite sewing tool has to be my sewing machine. It’s in the shop this week and I’ve been borrowing someone else’s machine. (Thanks, Mom!) I keep finding myself reaching for buttons and things that aren’t where they’re supposed to be or missing special functions that my machine has. Come home soon, Singer Steve!
My favorite tool is my pair of Gingher scissors! And my kids also know they better not touch them!
I followed you on Pinterest!
I liked you on Facebook,,,too.
I love so many of your projects! I’ve followed you for about a year and even have 3 other friends making things from your website. If only my little girl (she’s almost 9 now!!) could fit into half the things you make. But we have a great time making the cute dresses and skirts for their girls :) The sweater dresses are a huge hit, because as you know it’s COLD here in Colorado.
My go to tool is my rotary cutter! I love that thing. I have joint issues and it makes it so much easier on my hands :) Also, it’s great with my 2 year old since I can lock it and I don’t have to worry about him getting up and looking at what Mommy is doing.
I’ve never commented before so I just want to say thanks for all the great ideas. Keep ‘em coming!
I just found zippers – and promptly used 8 of them for various projects – walmart has a clearance bin of zippers and bias tape – zippers are only $1 :)
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Hi, you always manage to inspire me. I just love following your blog. My favorite tool? Other than my handy dandy seam ripper? ;-) I use my Chaco Liner Pen for all sorts of sewing. I do alot of pattern free sewing and quilting so it’s good if I can easily mark fabric and easily remove those marks. BTW, love yorur Pinterest boards!
My favorite tool is my sewing machine even though I am NOT a master sewist I really enjoy it and I love when I get something right because it means I’m getting better
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I would have to say elastic thread is my favorite. Your tutorial or shirring changed my life. We just got a JoAnn’s here, but my favorite is still Nancy’s Notions…. The flagship store and HQ is here in my hometown!
Oh, and I already like you on FB.
And I just started following on Pinterest! I think that makes all three for me! : )
I love my Olfa rotary cutter! It looks like I need those scissors!
I follow you on pinterest
This will give away my sewing level, but my favorite and most-used sewing tool is my seam ripper:-)
I’m a fan on Facebook.
I’m following you on Pinterest now.
I love my scissors!! thanks for the giveaway.
I am following you on pinterest now
I love to crochet, so I would have to say my set of different sized crochet hooks are my favorite. I am just getting interested in sewing so I don’ have a clue what I am doing there, this giveaway is great!
I follow you on pinterest
I follow you on facebook
Well my fav big tool is the 2 x1950′s singer sewing machines hubby bought me and my fav small tool is the henckels scissors that i treated myself too that nobody else is allowed to touch :)
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I love my tall cutting table rotary cutter and mat. A perfect combination! Thanks!!
I’ve liked you on fb!
My rotary cutter would be my favorite tool, but most frequently used would have to be the trusty seam ripper… I’ve yet to complete a project without having to remove some sort of stitching, and I’ve been sewing for ten years!
I also like your facebook page!
great contest! and page..:) I guess my favorite is my glue gun!
Ps I liked you on facebook and am following you on pinterest!
I love my glue gun!
Thank you for this lovely giveaway. My favorite tool is without a doubt my gingher scissors. I received them at my baby shower 6 years later it’s still in use all the time. Best baby shower gift ever !!
I already follow you on facebook.
I followed you on pinterest.
I really like my paper trimmer. Probably because I can’t cut in a straight line :)
And I like you on Facebook!
Must-have tool: rotary cutter!!
I follow you on FB.
I also follow you on Pinterest.
A GOOD pair of scissors that are OFF limits to my hubby and son! :-)
I already like you on FB.
Just started following you on Pinterest!
I liked you on Facebook some time ago!!
I followed you on twitter
My latest sewing room/serger tool that I love is the Serger Looper & Needle Threader. I just took a class to learn how to use my serger and this notion was invaluable in getting the threads through the loopers! It is a Collins product and under $7. CAD – worth every penny.
I just came across your blog via the Bernina We All Sew Project for the Coffee mug coasters – definitely something I will try very soon. I love your blog and your projects. I will visit often.
Love your ideas and am following you on FB, your blog, and Pinterest. When it comes to sewing, I definitely must have a seam ripper. Went without a sewing machine for awhile and am having to learn all over again. But for overall fun, a glue gun is handy for so many things!
Ashley,
My favorite sewing tool is also the one I least want to use. My seam ripper. It annoys me because it usually means I’ve made a mistake. And I love it because it makes fixing mistakes possible, I can’t even imagine taking out a seam with out it! I also upcycle often and its a huge help there. I would be so excited to win one of your bundles. :)
Hi again from Canada – I just went on to Facebook – Liked you and posted a Comment – big deal for me as I am not a great facebook user but am trying!
I follow you on Pinterest
I like you on fb, too!
I love your site, You have such great ideas. My favourite tool would be my hot glue gun, I make things so quickly with it.
I have been a fan on facebook since I found your site, it’s a great way to know when you have posted something new.
I have just started to follow you on pinterest. I have lots of your things pinned already. Thanks for running a competition.
Just re-activated my Pinterest account and I think I have successfully Followed you on Pinterest – added a couple of comments on a few items too. Cheers, a technically challenged Canadian who loves to sew.
My fave craft tool are my crochet hooks!
I already follow you on Facebook. (my name is Carmela Millie there)
Ehhh hello…sooooo many entering this give away, you must be delighted anyway my favourite tool is my sewing machine ( my ver first) I bought in ikea! I loooove it!and I loooove your website, already tried loads of projects, just brilliant!many greetings all the way from ireland !! M
Hi!! My favorite tool of all time is my pair of mini scissors – they are used in about every project I do!! Loom knitting, sewing, everything!!
I love my scissors.
I follow you on Pinterest
I love new fabric. zippers. straight edges. fun buttons. rotary cutters. pretty thread. I don’t know if I could name a favorite!
I already follow you on facebook! <3
I now follow you on pinterest!! =0)
I love my rotary tool! It makes cutting rounded edges so easy! I am so excited about this giveaway, especially since I will be giving it to my sister that is just learning to sew!
I have been following you on FB for quite some time now :). Thanks again for this awesome giveaway!
I LOVE your blog!! My go to craft tools are my paper snips (obviously for paper crafting) and my needle nose and round nose pliers for jewelry making! My favorite crafts are card making and jewelry (mostly earrings and rings!)
Super excited about your giveaway and that you have almost 5,000 comments!! Keep up the Great work!!
Molly J.
I’m following you on Pinterest! I like to say “Pinterest is the DEVIL”!!
I totally lose track of time when I’m playing around in Pinterest.
I’m glad you are doing this giveaway…..I wasn’t following you on Facebook….but I am now!! It always makes me happy when I get my email alert that you have put up a new post on your blog! You are an inspiration! I am wanting to learn to sew and you make it look so easy! Thank You!
Already following you on Pinterest!
Have liked you on facebook a long time
I would say my favorite craft item is my new sewing machine. Now if I could just get some spare time…sigh
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Sorry, kiddo at key board. My favorite tool is my seam ripper, I love upcycling things…
When crafting I love modge podge. I am always finding new projects that can use it.
Woops, I guess I can’t spell. I meant Mod Podge. :)
Already following you on FB!
Already following you on pinterest!
My favorite tools both actually belong to my mom. I love her ginghers (maybe I’ll win my own!!) and her cutting tool, not sure what it’s called, but it’s a big piece of plastic that helps you cut straight lines with a rotary cutter. I think it’s for quilting, but I use it anytime I’m not using a pattern!
I love my rotary cutter!
I follow you on Facebook! As does my husband – apparently he was still the one signed in last time I clicked the link over from your blog!
I follow you on Pinterest!
i like you on fb
i am a pinterest fan
I follow you on facebook! :o)
I liked you on facebook
I also love my glue gun!
I’m following you on pInterest :)
My favorite tool is my sewing machine . . . and the pin cushion my Grandma made for me :)
My favorite tool is a bit silly but I love my tweezers. It’s wonderful to help pull thread through the needle and all kinds of other sewing needs.
It would definatly be my 2 Bernina Machines, both I bought secondhand and are years old and sewed a million miles, I love to see them everyday so there is always one on my dining table oh and my scissors, you would never get anything done without a great pair of scissors and a great sewing machine and my pin cushion XXX
I do not sew (yet!), but I knit, and my favourite item of all times is a pair of size 3 knitting needles that I have since I was 13 years old and that I still use. I am 35 now! I use them now mainly to knit flowers for my scarves and hats.
I am just getting into sewing so I’m not best friends with my machine yet. I’d have to say Mod Podge is my favorite craft supply. (So far)
I follow you on facebook.
I follow you on pinterest!
I follow you on Facebook also!
Although I do not own one, I have used one & I must say that I love sergers!! I guess that’s more a machine than a tool…I also love rotary cutters! (course I don’t own one of those either :P) But they are both amazing things that make all my projects look finished & clean :)
And I already follow you on fb :)
And I already follow you on pinterest :)
Following you here and on Facebook – I truly do LOVE my rotary cutter and 3 yr old daughter, Naomi, who helps me pick out fabric when we go to JoAnn’s!
I love my craft knife
I like you on FB
My Gingher scissors. Couldn’t live without them!
I like you on FB
I follow you on Pinterest
Cutting mat and rotary cutter for sure!!!
I really love my rotary cutter and mat. It has made my life easier and my sewing quicker and more exact.
okay, I know this is not exactly a “tool” but it has made a huge difference in loving to sew and hating to sew. I recently purchased a new “brother’ sewing machine and I can’t believe the difference a good machine makes. Other than that I guess my thimble makes me pretty happy too. Thanks for the give-a-way, I get all jittery just thinking about notions and fabrics!
my tape runner for scrapbooking/ paper crafting!
I follow on pinterest!
I love all my various sized crochet hooks and even start to feel antsy if I don’t have a new crochet project to work on….thanks for being so generous and FUN!!
Hi again, just followed you on Pinterest….I LOVE it, too!
Hi, I stopped using facebook recently and don’t use pininterest either, but then, its still fun to take about my favorite tool^^
mine is a pen-like cutter(how do you name that again?). i like cutting out small stuff with it and its just hand with threads and taking out daily:P
I have been reading for a long time and love your site. Thanks for including us Canadian ladies too!
My favorite tool is probably my sewing machine!!!
I already follow you on FB.
Following you on Pintrest!
My favorite sewing accessory is my mom. Honestly I feel like I can tackle any sewing project with her by my side.
I follow you on facebook
I follow you on pinterest too
My favorite tool is my sewing machine…
I’m already a follower in Pinterest…
I’m already a follower in Facebook…
My favourite tool is the roll cutter. Or the pinking shears.
Love your blog.
My favorite tool would have to be my seam ripper. Lol. I tend to make mistakes from time to time. :p
My favorite sewing tool would have to be my snips! Wouldn’t know what to do without ‘em!
Following you on FB now!
And also following you on Pinterest!
waaw, i like it !! i’am already a follower of your blog
nice blog !!
My sewing machine is my fave. Thanks for making this open to anyone, from anywhere!
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