Welcome to my blog! I’m giving away a copy of Modern Blocks book (which I contributed to). The publisher was kind enough to send me two copies, so the extra is for you!
For those of you whose never been here before, I am Amanda, quilty mom of two living in Ohio. Other than quilting, I also love to knit, make clothes and bags, and Blythe dolls! Right now, I am completely obsessed with making Farmer’s Wife blocks.
This giveaway is open to US residents only. To win, please leave comment of what kind of handmades are you making for Christmas presents this year. The giveaway will be open until Friday, December 16 at 5 PM PST. Thanks for stopping by and good luck!
Oh, and don’t forget to check out more fabulous giveaway over here.
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the first commenter? wow! I am sewing pillows for my sister & a dolly quilt for my daughter!
I’m not doing very many handmade gifts this year, I just don’t have a lot of time! I am making a bag for my sister though, the Amy Butler Blossom bag from the free pattern on Sew Mama Sew. I’m nervous, Amy Butler bags aren’t know for being the easiest! But I’ve made one of her other patterns before, I think I can pull it off
Hey Amanda,
I’m going for a smaller number of handmade gifts, and putting a lot more extra work into them! I’m working on one quilt for my brother and one set of PJs for my boyfriend. I hope I can finish in time!
I’ve made a lot. A cupcake bakery play set, a mailman play set complete with carrier bag and postcards with little velcro stamps, cosmetic bags, baby quilts, notebook portfolio covers, jewelry travel bags and a few other small things.
I’m in the middle of making a honey cowl for my sister, but I plan to knit a couple more if I have time to give as gifts!
How lovely! IT’s a very limited handmade holiday for me this year. The kids and I are making reindeer thumbprint ornaments for their grandparents. I’m having my daughter draww on fabric then turning it into embroidered tea towels for my grandmothers. Can’t wait to see this beautiful book!
This year I’m making several tablerunners. I’m also doing a lot of Crochet cowls and headbands
Dogs are getting spiffy new collars and there are many purses still to be made….
I’ve got loads to do still and I’m loving every minute of it! Happy Holidays
I have made quilts, skirts, clutches, and a couple of banners.
i’m making figure 8 scarves for my girlfriends and made some pj’s for my little one. thanks for the chance to win!
Lovely book, Amanda! This year, I’m making potholders and dishtowels;-)
I made a table runner and some hot pads for my sister.
This year I made fabric gift bags to put the grandkid’s presents in. I appliqued each initial on the appropriate bag. They were simple and quick – and after the kids open them for their “real” gift, they can use the bag to hold whatever other treasures they might have!
I’m making a quilted table runner and finishing up a baby quilt. Thank you for the chance to win. blueberryblues5(at)gmail(dot)com
My handmade are in the form of chocolates this year
I’m making handmade soap and knit washcloths for Christmas…no sewing, but still crafty!
Oh I wanted to do this block a long on SeamedUp! Looks like a fun book.
My handmades this year are corded fabric bowls!
Oh boy! Let’s see, there are a bunch of scarves, a set of napkins and placemats, a quilt, a stadium blanket, some cute little pouches, a pillow, a purse, and enough jams and jellies to kill a horse. I think I might have gone overboard this year
Wow! super generous! The only handmades I’m making for gifts are tote bags for my daughters teachers.
Ooooh – I’m in Ohio, too!!! So weird to see someone else from Ohio blogging – but good! I just finished some stockings and ornaments (I’m working on a very big project, too, but I don’t want to spill the beans just in case the recipient reads this – it’s TOP SECRET – tee hee hee). I’ll also be making “remembrance” ornaments for folks who have lost loved ones this year. I’m sure I have made other things, but my toddler is talking my ear off right now and I can’t concentrate very well….
My 12-yr-old daughter and I are making a quilt for my 6-yr-old daughter. I’m also knitting a lot of cowls, scarves, and mitts. Some zipper pouches are also on the list. Merry Christmas!
I am making a travel bag for my dad, some stuffies for my nieces and ornaments for everyone! Great giveaway, that book has been on my list awhile!
I’ve been so busy with charity quilts, I forgot to save time to make homemade gifts. I would really like to make a set of cloth napkins for my sister-in-law, but I’m not sure I can get that done before I leave for vacation. Next year maybe?
i’ve made a few baby quilts, and a huge t shirt quilt this year!
I’m making Zippy Strippy bags for all the ladies on my Christmas list.
Trying to get a couple gift bags made to enclose bought gifts at this point…had bigger plans but got distracted
This book looks great, thanks for the chance
I’ve made a few small gifts, some potholders and pillows are at the top of this list.
mug rugs to match mugs i bought at the local potters guild. and then some! I love handmade holidays!
Awe, I’d love to win a copy of that book!
I’m making a couple of runners…and one quilt. I’ve actually fallen short on time and mojo, so that’s the extent of my sewing. Boohoo. =(
Thanks for a chance to win some inspiration in the new year. =)
I’m making a couple of infinity scarves for my daughter’s teachers, and maybe a quilt (or at least a quilt top by the 25th!).
I actually am not planning on making handmade gifts this year.. if I were I should have started back in August
. Maybe next year!
A lot of drawstring bags, pot holders, 2 table runners and a quilt.
I’ve actually been productive this year.
I made some of the sew spoiled cosmetic cases, and the rest is baked goods!
I’m not making any hand-made presents, but I am making a few hand-made bags to put them in!
I’m making all my Christmas Cards for friends and family right now! I’m so excited about this book – I started a quilting bee inspired by the book, but still don’t have my own copy!
This year, I’ve made taggie blankets, drawstring backpacks, and bracelets as gifts.
I made 3 sets of placemats, 2 stockings, 2 purses, 3 car map-bags, 2 tote bags, and a zippered pouch. All of them were first-time projects….so they’re a little crooked here and there!
I’ve made an In A Twist quilt for my niece, Lola aprons for friends, raglan shirts for my nieces and nephew. I still have a tote bag for my sister and a couple of homemade toys for my kids on the list !
Sadly I don’t have time to make homemade gifts this year, so to make up for it I bought most of my gifts from Etsy so they were still homemade just by other people!!
Oh my. How fun is this! thanks for the lovely giveaway! I making pj pants for my fam. They have been wanting these for awhile. Sigh!
I am making a lap quilt (which I finished today) and some boxy pouches and a mini quilt. I think that is all
i WANT this book…no i NEED this book! i’ve made an apron, and i’m finishing up matching potholders. two tote bags. boxers for my hubby. i was supposed to make two reading pillows (sew liberated pattern), but i don’t know if i’ll get to them.
I’m not making too much this year. A quilt, a stocking, a table runner, and a pillow. Two of the four are completed and I’m half way through with the third!
I made mug rugs and matching cup cozies for the 6 teachers at my girls preschool. I’m also making some sewing kits for my sewing friends. I’d like to make a few more things for my girls but I’m afraid I won’t have enough time!!!
This year I’m going for a completely handmade Christmas (I became addicted to sewing fairly recently so my enthusiasm is taking over). My list includes things like, a travel set or organized bags, a gardeners roll-up toolbelt, dinosaur fleece hat, baby quilt, toddler shoes and many more. It’s been fun!
I made my 2 year old son a robot themed quilt for Christmas this year, but other than that, I haven’t made anything else. I HAVE bought stuff handmade by others to give though, like little bird nester things made from scrap yarn (so birds can use it to make nests in the spring).
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I am sewing jammies!!
i am working on a set of placemats for my mom!
I’m making cloth grocery bags for gifts this year.
I’m making pajama pants for my family and a quilt for my mother. And today, my grandpa asked if I could make him a quilt for Christmas. Guess I’m going to be very busy for the next two weeks!
If I don’t win this, I’m definitely buying myself one! I’ve made four lap quilts and one baby quilt for Christmas presents. Too much fun!
Messenger bags and cushions mostly!
I am making stockings, pj pants, pillows, pillow cases and pouches.
This year I made a few small gifts – potholders, luggage tags, etc. I also made a quilt or two.
I really really hope I win this book it’s on the top of my xmas list!!
I made my daughter a big crochet blanket in her favorite color– purple!! I hope that she loves it as much as I do
I made tea wallets; I’m new to quilting and they were perfect for my abilities. Thanks for the chance at your giveaway.
I would love this book! I have made a quilt for my brother and a table runner and napkins for my mom. Other than some small gifts, those are the big two for this year. Thanks for the chance to win!
Hot pads for everyone who has really bad looking ones, doll bed with bedding and matching nighties for great-niece and dolly, pillowcases, purses, dinosaur bags – still need to sew a couple of these.
Congrats on the book! I’m working with linen a lot this season, and also wool felt. Scarves, napkins & other table stuff, and felt headbands with flower embellishments.
I’m making vintage-y aprons for BFF, MIL and a grandma. Thanks!
I’m making a quilt for my aunt, bags for my daughter’s teachers and my cousin, and, if I have time, some pillow cases for my mom. I also made a stocking for my daughter, although that isn’t really a gift.
I’m actually making pjs for all my nieces and nephews.
Love the book!
I’m making placemats this year, easy roll-up picnic kinds of stuff.
Not too much handmade this year really, but I am making some crib sheets for my newest baby!
pregnant, and sick, and i’ve crocheted two little bookholders, that is it!
thank you..
This is the first year in over ten years that I have made gifts for friends or family: a felted yarn basket, table runners, a quilt for my sister and scarves for my two girls. All but three are done already. Now we may not have cookies but we have will have handmade gifts.
Thanks for doing this. I am having fun finding out about bloggers I haven’t “met” before. That is the best part of give-away day.
fabric bags to wrap gifts with, and reusable after the holiday!
I am making a family tree sort of thing.
Tons of stuff, a christmas tree skirt currently!
I made a bean bag for my toddler and a quilt for my older daughter!
Tea cozies for my mom and sister, one is from a vintage tea towel and the other is blue with a small round vintage doily on the side.
Thanks for the opportunity! I’ve got a lot of handmades happening….pot holders, placemats, earrings, table runners, an apron and a few baby blankets
great giveaway!! congrats on being in the book.
this year, i’m making tablerunners – yay!
I’m making a knit hat for my fiance! It’s not really for Christmas, but I’ve been working on it recently and will give it to him soon.
I am making a t shirt quilt for my brother this Christmas – thanks for the chance at the book!
Ooh, pick me! I’ve been a lurker of yours through Quiltdad and Flickr. You’ve made some beautiful things. I’ll be making everyone (all the girls anyway) new aprons. Hopefully I’ll get a baby quilt done. There will also be home made from scratch caramels.
I’m making a slew of tissue cozies for stocking stuffers! Perfect now that we’re coming up on the runny-nose season!
Thanks for hosting this give-away! This book is on my wishlist!
Oh yea! That book is on my list! I am in the midst of making some drawstring bags (from Jeni’s pattern at In Color Order) for gift-wrapping. But mostly I’m giving books for Christmas!
Thanks for the prize as I’ve wanted this book since first saw a review. My mother and I have one handmade gift for Christmas – an oversized deer themed lap quilt for my niece’s husband who is an outdoorsman. It is stunning!
I’m making eye-spy bags for the kids.
I just love that book..I would love to have a copy. Thanks for the chance! I only made one gift this year – a faux chenille blanket for my mom’s cousin’s daughter’s new baby.
my handmades are cookie, candy and sweebread trays.
working on quilt blocks for my daughter’s wedding quilt so haven’t had time for sewing or crocheting this year.
I stenciled monogrammed mugs and I am making cookies and candies. Thanks for the giveaway!
I’ve made a twin quilt and a few table runners.
I am making my nieces dresses for Chanukah.
I’ve made a tote, a zip pouch, two pillows, 6 lap quilts, and a bed quilt. Still have a couple things to finish!
I’m making kitchen accessories – potholders, aprons, dishtowels, etc.
I’m making a quilt for my mom!
I’m working on some baby bibs and Christmas stockings!
Happy Holidays!
I made a bag for my mom and a wallet for my daughter.
I’m not doing any sewing for gifts this year, but I’m knitting sweaters for both of my children, and my mom has asked for some lessons in free motion quilting (and I might make her a little mini quilt or mug rug so I have something to actually give her when we all exchange gifts).
My birthday is Saturday, so this would be such a great birthday present!
I’ve made several bags for gifts this year.
Art supply holders, tissue travel pack cases, make up bags, baby pajamas, hmm that’s all I can think of now!
This year, it’s tote bags and matching wallets for the teachers, ornaments for family.
Thanks for the opportunity to participate!
I am making home made laundry detergent/fabric softener kits this year!
I’m making scarves, bags, and little toy monsters!
I’m making ornaments and washcloths this year, along with some canned figs.
I’m making shirts from an Oliver + s pattern
Thanks for the chance!
This year I made purses for a few people – that was my handmade gift. I’m trying to squeeze in a couple of cute reindeer coasters for my own home…the embroidery is coming along so I might just make it!!
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Hi Amanda!
I am making 3 quilts! 2 down, one to go! Merry Christmas!
This year I made several crocheted dishcloths and some handwarmers (with an upcycled sweater) to give away.
I don’t have any handmades this year.
i’m making felt acorn magnets, fabric houses (from scandinavian stitches book), crocheted cowls, infinity scarves (amh), and patchwork potholders!
thanks for the great giveaway!
I’m making lots! A quilt, a bicycle basket, a coffee cozy, some potholders, some sandwich bags… yikes! I’d better get started!
I made a bunch of little mermaids from felt.
This year, it’s pot holders, predominantly. A few select are getting throw quilts, too
I’m not making any gifts this years since we are in the process of moving, but I am really looking forward to making lots next year!
I’ve made some pot holders
I made a stocking and I am working on a garland and some ornaments to gift.
My daughter decided to get married in early February only a few weeks ago so any handmade gifts have gotten put on the back burner for now. I’d love to add this book to my library.
That looks like a fun book. I hope to win it!
Mug rugs. A whole bunch of them!
this year i made christmas triangle banners that say merry christmas. i started them last year because i was so excited to make them.
i also made christmas ornaments out of embroidery hoops for co workers.
Quilts.
I am making a quilted wall hanging, a table runner, a bunch of felt ornaments, a tote bag, and a potholder set or two. I am in the process of moving, so I am hoping that I make the deadline to send all of these items off to their recipients! Thanks for the chance to win.
Quilts and maybe a bag for my future mother in law
I’ve been working on several scarves and have been trying very hard to avoid wrapping paper – I’ve made a slew of Jeni’s lovely drawstring bags to wrap gifts in! I’m completely addicted!
I am making stocking for my family this year.
No need to enter me, I bought it. Just wanted to tell you it’s a fabulous gift to giveaway.
I am going to be sewing some bags and pouches. I am also making some pottery as gifts this year.
I’d love to win this book. I am making many handmade gifts – quilt, toy balls, pjs, purse, tote bag, tool roll, mug rugs and many coin purses! Thanks for this giveaway.
All six of my grands are getting Christmas Eve pajamas in handmade pillowcases. My friends, daughters, and sisters are getting handmade bags. I feel like Santa’s helper and I love it. I am from Ohio, too!
This year I’ve made some flannel pajamas, and some fabric covered notebooks are in the works too!
Excited to check out the new book!
Made my brother a lap quilt and my mom a pouch for the Kindle Fire I’m giving her.
I just finished a stocking for my son’s first Christmas. I am making a bag for my sister in law and a sewing machine cover for my mom
This is the 1st year in a long time that I didn’t have a stack of handmade something. Right now I’m trying to finish up a quilt for a friend before Christmas
I am making shortbread almond joy bars this year.
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I’m making a knit scarf (my very first knitting project!), a crocheted scarf, and a kindle case.
I am knitting various gifts this year …………. hats, a cowl, a scarf, & lots of monsters for the kids!!!!
I’m making pajamas for all the kids & my husband. I started on the Farmers Wife but got frustrated because I can’t keep everything out. It was taking too much time to get everything out and putting it away.
I’m making some placemats for give as a gift this year. You can find them here. http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2011/10/color-blocks-placemats-napkins-holiday-sew-along/
I am in the process of making two quilts!
I’m in the middle of getting Christmas presents finished up and sent off; mug rugs, placemats, oven mitts, aprons, stuffed toys, and bean bags. Whew!
mug rag for my friends, drawing case for my kids!!
I am knitting scarves for all the females in my family! Starting to feel the time pressure! Thanks for the great giveaway!
No handmade Christmas presents this year.
I haven’t started and have no idea of what to make. Can I take a pass this year?
I am making some handbags for my girlfriends
I have been jonesing for this book – great giveaway!! I’m making this super cool bag for my mammy. I’m also making a business card holder for a girlfriend who sells Mary Kay. I’m doing a mug rug for a Christmas swap and I think that’s about all I can Get done. I’m excited to find your blog and will be following.
thanks again for the chance to win!
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I made several things from free online tutorials. Specifically: Snappy Coin Purse, and Dumplings. They’re fun to sew and make super gifts. Thanks for this chance to win.
none this year – just busy making a whole bunch for myself
Great giveaway! I am making a couple tablerunners for Christmas presents.
Eep, your question reminds me that I should stop entering giveaways and go get some sewing done!! I am making some tote bags, potholders, throw pillows this year… wish me luck finishing up! Thanks for the chance to enter Amanda
I am making 3 quilts, some scarves, handkerchiefs, and a pillow. The scarves and one of the quilts are finished – so much to do!
I made two quilts for gifts this season — one for my mother and one for my daughter-in-law.
Hi! I am making potholders this year from Aviary 2 and Hometown (fabric I love) , and quilt with Little apples, to a little sweet girl! That is my handmade gifts for this year!
Thanks for a great giveaeway!
I’ve had a wonderful time knitting Jultomtar’s, a little Swedish elf. Their so addictive! Loving the chance to win. Thanks!
I’ve made a lot of zip pouches for gifts recently. Thanks for the chance to win:)
I’m working on Farmers Wife in between all the holiday craziness. Im mad that I didn’t make more stuff to give as gifts this year when I realize that I could of made that its always too late. Thanks
I seriously have been so busy that handmade things for Christmas got pushed off unfortunately. I’m trying to finish a little playhouse for my daughter before Christmas though, crossing my fingers!
Standing snowmen out of felted wool sweaters, felt masks for my toddler, embroidered ornaments, shopping bags with some quilt patches, and gift bags.
I’m making scarves, ornaments…. just the little things!
I have really had no time to make much this year just a few pairs of pj bottoms and a few little card holder wallets thanks for the chance
im knitting all my christmas gifts this year..second year of doing it..im pretty pleased with how the lace shawl i made my mother came out
This year I am making crocheted hat/beanies, scarves, wire wrapped tree of life pendants, yarn wrapped glass vases for aloe and succulent plants I have been growing all year…and some other things I’m sure.
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thanks for the giveaway!
I’m making so many gifts this year – sleepy pants, ties, jackets. Lots of stuff.
I’m making quite a few baby quilts and some stockings!
I am making a tote bag for my bestie in Pittsburgh! Thanks for the giveaway!
I’m making some bags and fun earrings.
I’m making ornaments! Thanks for the chance!
I’m making a quilt for my sister. Thanks for the giveaway!
I’m making a quilt for my husband, I never thought he would want one, but he pointed out a “masculine” quilt and pronounced it cool. Thanks.
I’m making fabric bookmarks for stocking stuffers and also rice heat bags from the SMS tutorial
I’ve made matching outfits for my 2 daughters and my niece, drawstring backpacks for my daughter’s friends, and crunchy taggie blankets for all of the babies in my life.
I like making bags and crafty things and want to expand to quilts and things… thanks for a great giveaway!
I’m making a T shirt quilt, a taggie elephant, an animal head blanket and cosmetic bags.
I’m making a purse, some placemats and some pot-holders. thanks for the chance!
Not much time left, so possibly will make some cosmetic bags and pot holders. No matter how much I plan, I always run out of time to do it all! thanks for the giveaway! Would so love to have this book!
Goodness…I feel so brainless as it took me a while to figure out where to comment!
I am making pouches for my girlfriends, a pillow for my grandson (his artwork) and a pillowcase for my other grandson.
This is my first visit to your blog (heard about from the Stash Books blog). Your Farmers Wife blocks are wonderful.
Congrats on contributing to the book!
This year I’ve done very little sewing, but quite a lot of jewelry making for family and friends. Everyone’s getting earrings this year!
Thanks for the chance at your giveaway!
Umm… dog ties. Christmas kind of creeped up on me this year. I’m not planning on hustling to make gifts this year. It’s sad, I know.
How fun to give away something you had a hand in making!
Every year the handmade I can count on finishing is making new pillow cases for the entire extended family. I give them out on Christmas eve. Kind of like new pajamas, but guaranteed to fit, and so much fun to personalize.
I have made two camera straps and plan to make another along with a ruffled bag and a gathering apron.
This year is getting away from me. I think the only handmade thing I am going to accomplish at this stage of the game is food goodies- cookies, candy, the usual. I have been finding lots of good recipes on Pinterest. I would LOVE to win your book. I’m pretty sure it’s on my Amazon wishlist.
I am in the middle of some memorial quilts so I am putting aside my holiday quilting. I have been addicted to making some handmade paper ornaments. Thanks! Love the book and would provide a good home.
I am making a purse for my mom and super hero capes for my girls and my godson. i am going to crochet some ear warmers for some friends and a scarf for myself.
This year I made a dress, baby bibs, mug rugs, table runners, mini-quilts, and I still hope to finish an advent calendar (a little late yes, but for next year).
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I’m making Christmas stockings, but no gifts. Thanks for the chance to win
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Mug rugs, placemats, napkins, fluffy scarfs and an apron for my new DIL. Fudge, cookies, and other goodies in baskets.
No time for homemade items for Christmas presents this year. I did make my daughter a stocking, made ornaments for the Jesse Tree we are doing this year, and my daughter and I made salt dough ornaments to decorate our gifts.
Hi Amanda,
I also like the Dear Jane blocks and watch from the sidelines on it too. I made a lapquilt and crocheted a crib quilt for my nephew this Christmas. Hope to do more handmade goodies next year! Thank you for participating with the blog hop! The book looks like a winner! (a non-Charlie Sheen type) 
I took love the Farmer’s wife’s blocks, but being a newbie, I haven’t attempted it yet. However if I can get off this naughty list, I have the book on my list for Santa
I’m trying to finish up a quilt for my husband’s Christmas gift. Only 8 days left…yikes! This book is on my wish list – thanks for the chance to win it!
I am making quilts, and its been quite an undertaking…
Baby quilts and burp cloths, mug rugs, rum balls and spiced nuts!
I’m trying to finish several quilts in time…but my handmade gifts will likely be I.O.U.s! So excited to see this book!
I made quilts for a nursing home 12 of those and 4 went to a abused center…. you can see them on my blog…
I just finished a baby quilt for a couple we know who’s first baby is do soon.
My son and i filled baby jars with treats for our family!
Two of my favorite things to make for gifts, Christmas time included, are tablerunners and little zippered bags.
Thank you for the giveaway and a chance to win a great book.
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I am giving two handmade quilts for grandbabies. Sure hope I can finish in time. Would love to read your book. Thanks for the giveaway.
I love Farmer’s wife blocks! I think I’m going to make a couple of mug rugs yet, but that’s it!
Early Christmas present – tutu for my daughter.