Monday, May 17, 2010

A Giveaway From The Hands!

The past month or so, I've been thinking about a giveaway.  I love giveaways but they've been sparse around here lately.  So...when this opportunity came up, I knew it was for me to participate in, and I knew just what to offer.

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I'm joining in with Sew Mama Sew's Giveaway Day!  By the way, if you haven't visited Sew Mama Sew's blog, you really should.  There's great stuff on there including patterns, giveaways, fabrics, and more!  So the guideline for the giveaway was that it must be something handmade or something that can be used to make a handmade item.  Well, I knew I could that!  So without further ado, I present to you...a handmade Texas giveaway!

giveaway items

cloths and rooibos

Since we are currently spending a significant amount of time in Texas, I picked up the towel bar several months ago to give away.  And what goes perfectly with a Texas towel bar?  A hand knit towel, 2 cloths, and rooibos soap from S. Africa! 

texas towel bar

hand towel

To enter, please leave a comment on this post.  I will close the giveaway May 20th at 9 PM Central time and pick a winner via random.org.  Please make sure I have a way to contact you should you win, and unfortunately, because of the weight of the towel bar, I'm only able to ship to USA addresses.  Sorry about that, international friends!  (If you're international but have a US address I can ship to, then that's fine!)

Feel free to help spread the word about this giveaway and be sure to visit here to see other items participating in the giveaway.  I hear there are around 250 giveaways!  250 handmade giveaways!  Now that's exciting stuff!

This giveaway is now closed.  Winner will be contacted shortly...

152 comments :

Sharon said...

Love it! I'm about as far away from Texas as you can get but would love to represent with all the fabulous stuff you are giving away! :)

SHARKritzler@aol.com

andrea creates said...

Very nice prizes :) Great colors too~
be sure to stop by, I'm also participating in the giveaway :)

Gene Black said...

Wow...just a comment? You have such a great prize and you aren't making me jump thru any hoops. I love that. The towel and towel bar are awesome..and I love rooibos tea so I am thinking the soap will be wonderful too.

Aimee said...

I would LOVE to win this giveaway...and think I should so the goods can stay in Texas!! ;o)

Colleen said...

What a wonderful give away - The towel bar is very nice! Colleen
Butler83@aol.com

Melanie said...

me! me! Me! :) What a GREAT prize! I hope I win!

cat said...

love it! thank you so much! and i'm in austin so easy shipping..haha

Jenn said...

my husband lived in Texas for two years and it is his favorite place on earth! so we would both love this one!

nyblais said...

Great prize. i love the texas towel hanger! Thanks for posting

MaryJanes and Galoshes said...

the photo in your banner is amazing! Cute towels

B.B. Bellezza said...

Wonderful giveaway. I also love the photo in your banner!! (I'm participating, too, so be sure to stop by!)
BBBellezza@comcast.net

JenB said...

My aunt would LOVE that. She lived on a farm for a long time :-) Now she's in an apartment and trying to have horse/farm elements.

lightshineforth{at}gmail{dot}com

C. Michele said...

This is my favorite handmade item yet! How beautiful!

juste venteux said...

So awesome! Crossing my fingers!
http://justeventeux.blogspot.com/

Lisa said...

Wonderful prizes! Very international of you. ;)

Sonia said...

cool giveaway :)

Cristalle said...

What a great giveaway!!! I love it!
turnerfamily5151@aol.com

Lisa said...

Very cool giveaway. I live in Texas.
iluvchrisnlevi@aol.com

Aelysium said...

This is great! I'm in Utah, not Texas, but this would make a great gift for my parents!
Thanks for the giveaway!
missa.moe@gmail.com

Bethany said...

What a great giveaway! The towel and washcloths look great. Thanks for a chance to win.

Rachel said...

Ah, I love it! So unique and fun!!

MaryAnne said...

Fabulous giveaway - I love the pattern you used for the towel and would love to win =)

thriftycraftmama at gmail dot com

rubynreba said...

Very nice giveaway! Love all the items. Thanks for the chance!
pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

james and bess said...

LOVE that texas towel holder!

great giveaway!

bess

Kama said...

I also live in Texas. Like the towel bar!

Shana said...

Oh I love this prize package. Gorgeous. We use a lot of rustic and ranch type deco in our house so this would be perfect.

Kate said...

I just love it! I'm a knitter, so I appreciate all the work that went into the knitting. Thanks for your giveaway.

La Yen said...

How cool! I bet that soap smells great!

Val said...

I am a Texas native, now living in Arizona;) Lovely giveaway!
http://www.craftygolucky.blogspot.com/

Amaranta said...

Thanks for the giveaway!
escuishi(at)hotmail(dot)com
http://hello-my-little-world.blogspot.com/

LibbyLibbyLibbyLibbyLibby said...

Really fabulous! Wow! And everytime you or someone else does a giveaway I say I should toooo... but then I don't. I'm in TX...neighbor... i'll just swing by and pick it up... hehe :-)

Melissa said...

Recently visited Texas for the first time, so I especially love your Texas-themed stuff! omydarlingblog(at)gmail(dot)com

Susan Seeley said...

What a lovely giveaway, thanks!

Stephanie said...

Wow, what a generous giveaway! Enter me please.

Kelli said...

So cool!
sewsassyks@gmail.com

Jerri said...

Really cool set! I love Texas! We've been to the Dallas airport for more layovers and missed flights than I can count.

Happy Cottage Quilter said...

What a fabulous giveaway! Thanks for entering me. And thanks for participating in SMS Giveaway Day!

Stacy said...

Gotta love Texasm y home state! Thanks for the giveaway!

Sara said...

That is too cool. Love your giveaway!!!

nhsarab at yahoo dot com

artwords said...

confession: if i win this i have the perfect person to give the towel bar to. but i am keeping the rest for myself! shhhh. ;)

Carpenters said...

Such a good idea! These hand towels are just too cute to use. Thanks for the giveaway!

Robyn *Ü* said...

Great giveaway. I didn't even know they made rooibos soap.

The Reeds said...

Sounds like fun! I love when people only ask for a comment... I never do more. The ultimate laziness.

Jeanne said...

Love the towel bar, we live on a farm (Or Ranch in Texas Talk) so that would fit in my Country Kitchen. Thanks for sharing.

justjeannej@gmail.com

Samantha S said...

Lovely knitwork. :)

The Shumate Family said...

how fun!!

MossyOakLane said...

I so wish I could knit like that!

Morgan said...

I'm a sucker for themes...though the S. Africa soap may be a stretch to fit w/Texas... ;)

Anonymous said...

Great prizes!

Sherry
jsjsca@sbcglobal.net

Misty.Creek said...

That towel hook would look so cute in my boys' cowboy/Americana themed room. And I love rooibos tea so the soap would be loved, too.

Foster Momma said...

Fun giveaway! I have been to Texas several times...I have great friends there...it holds a special place in my heart!

Grace said...

Love this! thanks.

Gracescotkeith at hotmail dot com

Rochelle said...

The yarn looks so soft and yummy. Great giveaway.

A. said...

i love it! great colors. and that chicken dish looks amazing, too! bookmarking that for sure!

momma rae said...

wow! what a special giveaway!! thanks for the opportunity! ;)

Stevens Family said...

I am loving your blog, so excited I've discovered it. Your header picture is amazing...your kids? Your photography? Beautiful.
I love everything!

Inch Worm Fabrics said...

That is the cooliest towel bar I have ever seen. I love the hand knitted items also.

Stonefox said...

You've got to pick me :) I am looking for items for our home when we return to the states on furlough in 3 weeks and this is just perfect!

(If I don't win, I'll still love you, though! :) )

Shayla Sharp said...

This is a wonderful giveaway--you are so thoughtful! Love the towels and towel bar.

The Herd said...

How cute!! I would love to be entered, of course!!

Kim said...

What a wonderful giveaway package. Thanks for the chance to win.

Juli said...

Great giveaway!!

Chris said...

AWESOME!! I just love all the things you create! I hope I win!!

amystagner said...

Great giveaway!

Christine said...

How fun! I love hand knitted towels!
coveredbydesign at hotmail.com

Rebecca said...

beautiful stuff!!

billington5@yahoo.com

Jessica Jo said...

I am a Texan (living in NM) and I would love it! Thanks for the chance! Don't miss my unofficial giveaway!

Leanna said...

Oh, I do love our great state! Thanks for the chance at this fun giveaway!

Jennifer said...

What a fun giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win. crafts(dot)petersen(at)gmail(dot)com

Barbara said...

I love this...it would go great in my Texas bathroom. :)

Suzanne said...

I currently live in Charleston, SC but the towel bar reminds me of my favorite summer in College, spent on a Dude Ranch in Colorado. What a fun find!

http://roamingtheholycity.wordpress.com

Wehaf said...

What a cool towel bar! And all the accessories too? Awesome!

urchiken at gmail dot com

shelia said...

too darn cute! :)

Kendra said...

neat giveaway!

Arnden said...

What a wonderful giveaway! The towel bar is awesome, but I love homemade towels!!!!

arnden {@} yahoo com

Jules @ MoonCat Farms said...

What a fun giveaway. Thank you so much for entering me in the drawing.

Jacque said...

Wow what a generous giveaway - love the colors and the bar speaks for itself.

jleibfried@aol.com

Libby said...

ooh! I love this! thanks for the chance!

libby dot bloom dot hunt at gmail dot com

luke and pamela said...

this is so awesome!! i love it all! i've been singing "deep in the heart of texas" to my son lately. :) thanks for giving!

affectioknit said...

That is all so pretty! I love the towel!

Sara said...

Very special prize you are offering up on here! Thank you for your generous offer!

Hi! I'm Jenny said...

I think I'm going to win!
pjjllive(at)gmail(dot)com

e.c said...

That's so awesome! What a thoughtful generous giveaway! Thanks

emily dot cools at gmail dot com

Ashley said...

i love those towels!

Ashley

lensandneedle[at]yahoo[dot]com

StephanieS said...

This is great. I think we could put your things to good use! Thanks for the chance to win.

Bonnita said...

That's a great prize! Thank you.

Victoria said...

Very cool stuff! Love rooibus tea so I am hoping the soap smells like that.
vicmil@aol.com

Jimi C.F. Newkirk said...

Great giveaway!
!

SewsCute said...

Cute towel bar!! I love the clothes and what is better then a good bar of soap? Thanks for the chance to win!

snugglebugg(at)sbcglobal(dot)net.

Stacie said...

Been wanting to get back to Texas for a long time...oh how I miss it there! Maybe this will bring me back.

sssilva06@gmail.com

Christina, Steve, Clara and Elena said...

I love those colors!!

Jennifer S. said...

Beautiful prizes and BEAUTIFUL blog header. That alone has made me a follower of yours. Well, that and the shirt on the girly in the pictures. (Ten Thousand Homes!)

fruitandfoliage@gmail.com

Mookie's mom said...

cool give away!
Thanks for the chance to win!

lisadpope@yahoo.com

Nanbon44 said...

please enter my name in your lovely drawing, ladycolmn(at)aol(dot)com from Florida Gulf Coast area

Hannah said...

Beautiful! I love the soap already! Just amazing!

sy said...

i love the stitches on your towel, it's so neat *_* thanks for hosting the giveaway!

Jess said...

Can I enter again, even though I already won a giveaway from you? You make beautiful things, Jen!!!

Tara said...

Oh that makes me smile and remember my Texas roots! Thanks for the chance to win!

Carrie said...

So cute! What a perfect little set.

Danielle said...

I love the towel rack! Thanks for the chance to win!

TheFancyFritter said...

Fun giveaway! Thanks! You can contact me through your blog! ~Stacy

Mama Lusco said...

Very nice! Thanks for the great giveaway. luscofamily@ortelco.net

Shaun said...

born in TX. love, love your giveaway items!

Susie said...

Wowee!! Everything would be a treat to own! Lovely and indulgent! thank you!

Christina said...

Wow your knitting is so perfect - tension genius! What a lovely themed giveaway. I have one knitted dishrag it is so wonderful to hold and use! Thanks for the giveaway

Mindee said...

What lovely towels! Thank you for the giveaway!

mindeehall(at)yahoo(dot)com

Kelly said...

This is really lovely! Thanks for participating! ~Kelly, wyndsung@gmail.com

Megan said...

That's a fabulous giveaway! I spent only a month in TX once and then a short vacation in San Antonio which was so much fun! Thanks for the chance to win!

Jen said...

beautiful! Thanks for the chance!

Katie said...

Love these--my colors too! Thanks for the chance to win.
ktyoung1(at)gmail(dot)com

murbeck said...

This is so great & unique! Thanks for the chance!

Helena said...

I love it the giveaway is amazing

Shane, Meg, CJ and R-Baby said...

Awesome! I LOVE the towel bar. My son's room is vintage cowboy themed. This would go great in our bathroom. Thank you for the chance to win!
meg_hilton (at) yahoo (dot) com

Annie said...

Welcome to Texas! I hope your travels are going well. Your crafts are just beautiful!

Annie said...

Beautiful!! Enjoy your time in Texas!

Beth said...

Awesome give away! I would just love to visit texas some time. (In fact, I'd move there, but my husband is attached to NY. *sigh*) Anyways, thanks!

Stephanie said...

Great items!
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Stephanie said...

Very nice, thank you for the chance.

steffanie771 at hotmail dot com

Spendlove said...

fun stuff thanks

Stephanie said...

this is so nice. thank you
atchisonsteph@gmail.com

Becky said...

What a great blog! Totally agree about simplifying one's life! And your field trip! What fun!

Thanks for the chance to win!

Be sure to check out my giveaway at http://sewinstitches.blogspot.com/2010/05/may-giveaway-day.html

susanna said...

cute ideas! would love to win!

April in Autumn said...

Oh, I just got back from visiting Texas (Austin) yesterday and I feel kind of homesick even though it isn't my home. I never thought I'd be one to sing the praises of Texas, but I'm one of your biggest advocates here in California.

Thanks for the giveaway!

Christine said...

Beautiful items - I would love to win!

therivals (at) comcast (dot) net

mabblab said...

I am a Texas native, but am now living in "exile" while my hubby finishes school in New Orleans. Can't wait to get back! This is a lovely giveaway and I'd love to win it. Thanks for the chance to enter!
-mab
mab(at)onepost(dot)net

Kelly O. said...

great giveaway! thanks for the chance to win!
crossing my fingers!

Crystal Hendrix said...

That is so cute! Very talented!

Duff said...

Crazy-cute giveaway! Thank you for putting together this creatively awesome prize!
Pick me Mr. Random number generator!! Ooohhh, Pick me!!
♥♥

windycindy said...

All of your giveaway items are delightful! I would be honored to win your giveaway...
Many thanks, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

kristinorth said...

Thanks for a chance to win! Awesome!

Sara said...

Anything Texas is good with me :)

Linda Kish said...

Count me in, too, please.

lkish77123 at gmail dot com

I♥thesecrazykids said...

Thanks for the giveaway!
bcgood83@yahoo.com

Kimberly said...

Awesome. I love the towel. Handmade soap is really appreciated around here since my husband has skin issues. Thanks for the giveaway!

DK said...

Oh, wow, I love it. The texture looks amazing. If I win I am totally giving this to my parents. It's work a treat with their master bath decor.

Crunchy Sews said...

Those knit towels and cloths sure are pretty. :)

Michele said...

Love your giveaway! Your field trip sure looked fun!

Marcia said...

I live on a cattle farm in Florida so this would be great. Thank you for this giveaway. mlwright29 (at) hotmail (dot) com

Ammie said...

I love your blog: great pictures, fun anecdotes, and beautiful knitting. :) I'd love to win this, but I'll be tickled for whomever wins your lovely towel set.

Thanks!
ammieloris at hotmail dot com

Needled Mom said...

Beautiful. I love the colors you used.

JBlanton said...

your knitting is beautiful- thanks for the chance to win
Jennifer
ejxd95@gmail.com

Sara said...

Beautiful blog, beautiful photography, and very sweet giveaway. Thanks.

saradfarris(at)hotmail(dot)com

Judy said...

Great prizes. Thanks for all your work. Beautiful. agent3547@aol.com

Anonymous said...

Love the stuff! Thanks for doing this giveaway!
Claretta Kaufman
clkaufman@pbtcomm.net

Jessica said...

Wow, what a generous giveaway. I love the hand towel! So sweet! Thanks for the opportunity!

Rojas Family said...

Wow, what a great giveaway!

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Danielle @ BurlapWorks.com said...

Great giveaway...I LOVE rooibos tea, so the soap would be fun.

Turtle said...

how wonderful! it would be so nice to get a handcrafted gift vs always being the giver for a change! :)

Katherine said...

Those are lovely!

courtney*adele said...

this would be perfect in our new house since we just moved to texas! yay! very fun giveaway!

Susan said...

What a unique and fun giveaway!! very nice :)
Thanks for the opportunity.
Susan

Rena DeMatteis said...

what a way to get people to post. I should try this :)

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