Welcome to the Craftinomicon! It is time once again for Sew Mama Sew's Giveaway Day! Above you will see a glimpse at my main prize this year: a quarter pound of fabric scraps (This is about 35 separate scraps of fabric)! These scraps are various shapes (mostly rectangles), sizes and colors, all cotton. Part of the fun will be sorting through them all when you receive them! Not sure what to do with them? I will be featuring projects on The Craftinomicon all week using fabric scraps!
Giveaway Details:
This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.
All entries must be received by Friday, December 16th at 5pm, PST
One entry per person, please.
Please make sure to leave an email so I can contact you should you win.
To enter simply leave a comment on the bottom of this post answering the following question: What is a favorite handmade gift that you have given or received? This doesn't have to be holiday related, it could have been a birthday, anniversary or "just because" gift as well.
Thank you to all who entered! A winner has been chosen and it is Lorraine:
lorraine said...
all my favorite things ive received have been handknit items..right now im loving the cowl a friend of mine made me :)
Congratulations Lorraine, I have sent you an email and am packaging up your prize right now!
One year I hand painted a breadboard with a Santa Claus in his workshop for my mom and dad. Mom cherishes that painting as if it were amazing.. I think it is the only evidence of my painting.
ReplyDeleteI guess the most amazing handmade gift... is the one I am doing right now for my boyfriend, I went to the V&A museum patchwork pattern maker (http://www.vam.ac.uk/microsites/quilts/patchwork) and I made our favorite picture in to a quilt... I am still sewing I hope I finish before Christmas!
ReplyDeleteMy mother made us the most incredible costumes when we were kids. I've been inspired to learn to sew because her work was so great and gave us such happy memories.
ReplyDeleteI've received several cute mug rugs as handmade gifts and I love putting them all over my sewing room and office. They cheer me up!
ReplyDeleteIm looking forward to giving my "through the ages" quilt this year
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I haven't received too many handmade gifts, but I've given a TON. My absolute favorite that I've given was a "just because" quilt that was made from my great grandmother's blocks.
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My kids made tote bags for me for Mother's Day and they are my most treasured bags for crafts.
ReplyDeleteFor our 10th anniversary, I gave my husband a wall quilt depicting his childhood house (which his parents sold when he was 16). Sadly, I don't seem to receive handmade gifts myself! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteMy Mother-in-law made a wonderful playmat for my little one to play on. He is now a bit to old to play with it but they still pull it out every once in awhile.
ReplyDeleteI gave my grandmother a pouch that she now uses everyday!
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I made my friend (he loves Pokemon) an amigurumi Squirtle for his birthday.
ReplyDeleteReally, every time I give someone a quilt I love it.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite gift that I've made, was a crazy quilt baby blanket that I made for a friend. It turned out so cute.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite gift was a scrapbook from one of my best friends in college. Really I love anything handmade because you know a lot of thought was put into it.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite handmade gift so far is my first baby quilt - I'm ever so proud of it as I wasn't at all sure that it would turn out well enough to actually give to the intended recipient.
ReplyDeleteAny time I'm able to sew something adorable for a new baby, I get a really happy feeling inside =) And I love when the moms-to-be are pleasantly surprised by the homemade goodness!
ReplyDeleteI love making baby quilts to give as gifts.
ReplyDeleteCustom made fingerless gloves!
ReplyDeleteLoved making the Wild Stripes Baby Blanket for my niece before she was born - both knitting and sewing!
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I would have to say my favorite handmade gifts have been the quilts I've made for my kids. It is such a feeling to see them snuggled under their quilts at night!
ReplyDeleteA favorite no reason gift is a northwoods loon wall hanging for my lake cabin. It was given to me by a good friend who is a marvelous quilter. It hangs with pride in my living room. Thanks for the chance at your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI am almost finished with a quilt for my baby brother and I think it will be the most favorite handmade gift I have given.
ReplyDeleteA favorite handmade gift I recently received was a decorative pillow sewn by a friend. I love it!
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays, and thanks for the opportunity to enter your giveaway!
The quilt I made for my daughter for Christmas - she sleeps under it every night. I'm a new follower - thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI have been making burp clothes for my sister and a friend. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI am new to quilting but have been making some really cool quilts as gifts. I love making and giving quilts!
ReplyDeleteLove the name of your blog. :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite hand made gift that I received was an afghan from my meme. She was expert...I just wish I had learned from her.
i love getting homemade kitchen items. than kyO!U
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I seriously love the name of your blog! I've never gotten anything handmade as a gift (which is sad...I love handmade and it means so much more to me), but I give a ton of handmade things, mostly to my two daughters & other family members. My favorite so far has been quillows for the girls. My 8 year old got Fancy Nancy, and my 10 year old got skull/tattoo print. Thank you for the chance to win! I'm now follower #150 so I don't miss the fabric scrap tutorials :)
ReplyDeleteI got a lovely baby quilt for baby number 3! carrie dot hare @ gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI love making baby things! Right now I am working on a baby quilt for a lady at church! Thanks so much for the chance to win!
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My husband made me a hand-painted frame with pictures of our daughters in it. I love it!
ReplyDeleteMy fav handmade gift was a retro pink skull apron my sister made me. She made one for my other sis that was black and pink ^^ Mine: https://fbcdn-photos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/45845_1488844215940_1078997241_1428024_1905493_a.jpg
ReplyDeleteI wish I had received handmade gifts but i haven't :( but I've given out plenty though. I think the most memorable one was a plushie toy that I had made for my neighbor. She lives alone and she told me that her toy (she had since named it!)keeps her company and she loves to give it a good tight squeeze every now and then when she's feeling down and needs a hug and some love :)
ReplyDeleteMy mom is a quilter and she sews us a new ornament every year for Christmas. She keeps it a secret until Thanksgiving when she gives them to me and my son. I look forward to them every year b/c they're 1) handmade by her 2) something new on the tree every year!
ReplyDeletemy friend made me a framed mixed media collage of my cat, Wyatt. it's awesome. it hangs in my living room proudly.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite handmade gift to give are the baby quilts and dollie quilts I've made for my grandnieces. Once old enough, they drag these quilts around which is a sign they like them.
ReplyDeleteI gave my mom-in-law a wall hanging featuring the hand prints of all the grand kids. She loved it!
ReplyDeleteI made and hand quilted a queen sized quilt for my best friends wedding present. I got to see it in use first time last week and that was pretty special. Thanks for the chance to win. I love scraps!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is a quilt I gave to a friend who has cancer.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite gifts I gave was a valentine. I've one of the best friends a girl could ever have. She's very neat and throws away extraneous papers and things, but she keeps the valentine I gave her a few years ago. I like that holiday and I love halloween so I combined the two. It was pink card stock with black curly printed accents and two mummies on the front. One for me and one for her. The insides had a black and stripy heart and a note about how great she is.
ReplyDeleteThe best handmade item is a beautiful lap quilt my dear friend made for me as a going away present when I moved to another state. I use it almost every day during the winter months to keep me warm as I do my knitting, crocheting, and other crafting projects on the sofa in front of the TV. Thanks.
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This year for Chanukah my mom has asked me for some lessons in free motion quilting - it's not exactly a handmade gift, but it's a gift of handmaking?
ReplyDeleteIt was a rainbow ruffles dress for my daughter :)
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Handmade afghan by my best friend's Mom for our wedding. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I love a scrappy quilt, so these would be great! :)
Enjoy giveaway week!
handmade scarfs or hats are always my favorite:)
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Friendship bracelets. Theres sooo many variations, and so with 100's of colors of floss out their, theres something for everyone (:
ReplyDeleteMy favorite gifts to give (and receive) are bags. I've made some good ones from the book Sew What Bags.
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Quilts are something that I love to make and all of the recipients love to get.
ReplyDeleteThe most recent one was a quilt for my twin.
ReplyDeletea teeny tiny bottle of 100 i love yous in it.
ReplyDeleteMy most treasured gift is the afghan that my grandmother knit for me. So warm and cozy!
ReplyDeleteI had a handmade turtle as a child that I loved until it literally fell apart.
ReplyDeleteSoap. Handmade Soap. It was amazing. So amazing, that once it was gone, I ordered 5 bars from the shop it came from!!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite handmade gift that I have given has been a quilt- a few times.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite handmade gift was a stocking I made for my daughter.
ReplyDeleteI loved the quilt I got for my baby girl. I Love quilts!!
ReplyDeleteI made a quilt for my grandma this year out of the fan quilt block it was just divine!
ReplyDeleteI made my mom an ironing board cover for her birthday.
ReplyDeleteQuilts. Love to make and give them.
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The gift I'm proudest of this year was a wedding shawl/veil that I designed and knit for a friend's wedding
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Favorite gift I made was some lovely cotton scarves for women in a shelter with a soft backing for warmth. Giving them a pretty gift was beyond gratifying.
ReplyDeletefavorite gift recieved is a felt santa wall-hanging that my mom made in 1969, the year i was born...it is so retro and i love that she gave it to me...i proudly hang it up every year!
ReplyDeletethank you for a great giveaway offer (i am now a new follower) i am a new quilter and trying to build my stash!
My favorite gift I've given - a blue and white quilt to my son just because he asked for it as I was making it. Thanks for the giveaway! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI love to give quilts and the best thing I ever was given was a handmade dollhouse from my grandparents. I was eight and I still have it
ReplyDeleteI loved getting handmade socks from my mum last christmas.
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I've had fun making felt food for my nieces and stuffed animals for my kids.
ReplyDeleteCount me in; looks like a fun pile of scraps.
ReplyDeleteA favorite handmade gift for me and my siblings was a play kitchen, made by my great-grandfather. Now it's passed down to our children.
My mom gave me a large plum, gray, and black quilt which I love!
ReplyDeleteI gave an awesome quilt my mother and I made to a friend for their wedding
ReplyDeleteMy very first quilt was a present for my little cousin. I think that is one of my favorite hand made presents.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite gifts made were knitted afghans for our children when they turned 25.
ReplyDeleteI learned to crochet when my first niece was born. I made her a baby blanket that she loved for years.
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I'm working on placemats to give as a gift this year and I think I'm most proud of them. Here is the tutorial. http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2011/10/color-blocks-placemats-napkins-holiday-sew-along/
ReplyDeleteI gave all my nieces and nephews 1st birthday quilts!
ReplyDeleteFavorite handmade gift was a set of three angel ornaments from my sister! They (and she) are very special! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteOne year I made fabric and felt coasters (actually cuter than they sound!) and Christmas tree ornaments for family members. Also, another year for a friend's baby shower I made some "boo-boo bunnies" as party favors for all of the guests. I do have my crafty moments!
ReplyDeleteMy grandma made my family stockings, I love them!
ReplyDeletei love making little taggie blankets for babies
ReplyDeleteLast year I made a set of mustache mugs for a friend. Each mug has a different style of mustache on it!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite gift I made was a pink Lone Star quilt for my grandmother last year. She was having health problems around Christmas, so even though we had to wait until January to celebrate, it was extra special!
ReplyDeleteMy great-grandmother gave me a quilt for Christmas the year before last. She started it years ago and was finally about to get it quilted, I really treasure it. Thank you for the lovely giveaway. kcarlson1152[at]hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI'm knitting my sister a scarf for Christmas :) Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleterecieved - an advent calendar my mom made. Thanks for the chance to win:) ryansarahn(at)gmail.com
ReplyDeleteMy favorite gift I have given was a quilt I made for my daughter; I hope it's one she can treasure forever.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to giving my mom a standing snowman decoration that I made from a felted cable knit sweater. It turned out very cute and I think she'll love it! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThe Harley quilt I made for my DH the first year I was learning to quilt! Thanks for the chance to win
ReplyDeleteI made a card table play house for my son's birthday last year. It was a ton of work, but worth it!
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all my favorite things ive received have been handknit items..right now im loving the cowl a friend of mine made me :) raineoc@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is a loopy dog toy that my then-boyfriend (now husband)'s mom made for my graduation present. :)
ReplyDeleteA quilt from my grandmother
ReplyDeleteI am making stockings for our family this year and I'm so excited for them! A fun, quick gift that will be part of our Christmas traditions! christina112358 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteQuilts from when my babies were born. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI found perfect fabric and made a quilt for my mom last year, she was thrilled. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI made a carebear for my boyfriend since his nickname is Carebear. He likes Fords and trucks so the symbol on the belly is the ford logo and the paw pads are little trucks.
ReplyDeletemy fave handmade gift is to give salt scrub because it looks more complected than it is and everyone enjoys being pampered!
ReplyDeleteMy son made a beautiful side table for me made out of a slab of maple wood.
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I just finished a purse for my mother-in-law and I'm hoping she likes it!
ReplyDeletemy first ever quilt, for my nephew! it was appliqued animals on black and white.
ReplyDeleteMy husband made me both my engagement and wedding rings. I love them so much more than if we had just picked them out at a store.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite gifts that I have ever given was for my parent's 50th wedding anniversary. We made a journal of memories of things that meant something to each of us. My three siblings and I, and our spouses, and our children, all wrote as much as we wanted to. My brother wrote about the various cars my parents owned through the years. My sister and I wrote about funny moments, heart-wrenching moments, embarrassing moments....It was a good present, if I say so myself!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite gift is fingerless gloves my sister in law knitted for me in the softest purple yarn!
ReplyDeleteI made a bunch of baby quilts last year. I wanted to use up scraps and to practice FMQ. I thought they turned out more more that I ever imagined. I gave some as baby gifts and then turned the rest over to the hospital and our homeless shelter. It was such a good feeling to just give them away and know they would be used and loved. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteMy friend made me a felt cuff with fabric yo yos on it and I love it. Probably because it was homemade but also because it is beautiful and comfortable to wear.
ReplyDeletemy mom made me a quilt for college graduation. it's awesome and hangs in the entryway of my home.
ReplyDeleteI love making aprons for gifts. This is a great (easy, fast) tutorial: http://www.purlbee.com/unisex-apron/
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway! akmajor (at) gmail (dot) com
A mug rug and a pincushion are my favorite handmade gifts. Thanks for a wowser opp to win. I am a new follower too. I don't have any pictures uploaded sorry for that.
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway--thanks for the chance! My sister in law gave me a cute apron that I love!
ReplyDeletemy mom started making me a quilt as a wedding gift before she passed away and last year for Christmas my aunt finished it for me. Best gift ever!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite gift given was a baby quilt. I worked so hard, and the mama-to-be loved it. It made it so worth it.
ReplyDeleteI made a scrapbook for my husband's birthday based on the one in the movie "Up" and he loved it!
ReplyDeleteMy first (and only so far) quilt I made my son!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite handmade gift was a christmas apron!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite was a jar of homemade jam!
ReplyDeleteI have a red wool coat my mother-in-law gave me years ago and it doesn't matter what kind of mood I'm in or how scrubby my shirt beneath is, once buttoned up I feel happy and stylish.
ReplyDeleteI have been fortunate enough to get lots of handwritten and illustrated stories this year from my 6 year old daughter-beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMy dad and grandpa made me a dollhouse.
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