New Classes + Easy Registration = Happy Craftistas

If you're local to San Antonio great news! I've added links in the sidebar of this blog to ALL the classes for January! Just click the links to see the info and register. If you get my blog posts in your e-mail, you'll have to actually visit the blog to see the links. ;-)

Have you ever felt like you have about 50 irons in the fire that can only hold about 10? I sort of feel like I'm a fondue pot!

I have so much going on right now, between day job, the studio, the website, filling orders, and trying to keep my head on! Thanks for your patience with me and your continued support.

I hope that future blog posts will be more "interesting" including some interviews with pattern designers and more giveaways from my sponsors.

Oh and I'm toying with the idea of an e-class about a Crafty Start Up, so if you can't make it to my class (taught on January 28th) because you're in another STATE or COUNTRY, then you'll have access to the same information. What do you think of that? Do I really NEED another project to do?? When will I ever find time to sew? So many of you have said one of your new year's resolutions is to bump up your Etsy shop and that's what the e-class would help you do.

Don't forget about the giveaway!!

Happy Stitches,
Anna

New Years Resolutions and a GIVEAWAY

What are YOUR new years resolutions this year?

They can be sewing related or not. I'd just love to hear what your goals are. If you comment on this post with YOUR resolutions, I'll enter you in a drawing for...your choice of a bubble envelope FULL of scraps from my shop fabrics OR a charm pack of your choice from the shop. 

My resolution: To blog more and build a community among my blog readers and customers.

I feel like I'm so lucky to get to meet so many wonderful people who visit my blog and those of you who purchase from my shop. I always want to know WHAT you're making or working on. I mean I always share, why not try to build a community so I can see what you make? That might mean a few things, it might mean moving my blog to Wordpress (gasp!) or building a Ning social network site (gasp!) or figuring out Blog Frog (gasp!) But right now, I'll just remind you of the Sew and Show flicker group I have and I'll encourage you to visit it and share pictures you have of projects you've made or UFOs you have and want to finish this year.

Looking forward to your replies!

Oh and the giveaway drawing will be held on Saturday, January 8th.

Happy Stitches,

Anna

Hoot-n-Nanny Tote Pattern AND Fabric Giveaway!

Trish over at Two Peas in a Pod, is a fabulous pattern designer and I actually got to meet and chat with her at Quilt Market a few weeks ago. We talked about doing a pattern and fabric giveaway together (since I have fabric and she has patterns) and so this is the week for it! Here is the A-DORABLE pattern we're giving away (One over here AND one over on Trish's blog). It's called Hoot-n-Nanny and it's SOOOO cute!

The bestest best part about this adorable tote is that it can use SCRAPS or a charm pack! Plus some cute linen or coordinating fabric. SOOOO My half of the giveaway is a charm pack (your choice from the shop) PLUS 1/2 yard of fabric (your choice from the shop).

You might want one of these:

PLUS a little bit of yardage of your choice for the lining!

I have MORE yardage of Sugar Pop coming in during December. The precuts ALWAYS ship before the bolts. But they should be here soon!

You can comment on THIS blog post for a chance AND over at Trish's blog for another chance to win!!

I think Trish put it perfect when she said "Just leave a comment. Cause we're cool like that and know that you are busy stuffing turkeys and cleaning house, etc. Any old, preferably something nice and cheery comment will do."

Winners will be drawn on November 27th at midnight.

Happy Stitches!!

Anna