I’ve been sewing, see?
I made a couple of cute wee WIP bags, out of some scrumptious Amy Butler fabric I bought a couple of weeks ago off a friend who was destashing. Actually, they aren’ that small – they are around 6.5 inches in diameter and 12 inches tall. Each one is fully lined (in bright pink cotton fabric) and has a wee ribbon drawstring closure. For those who are non- knitters, they would also suit any kind of crafty project or collection – my daughter keeps her trains in one 🙂
So, why did I made two? One for you and one for me!
Yes, that’s right, I want one of my readers to have one too.
Why?
Firstly, Blogtober! It’s a month to blog heaps, have heaps of guests through, to hopefully welcome in new readers, and to celebrate the blogging community. A giveaway is a great way to include the readers more too (of course, you’re all welcome to leave comments any time!).
And secondly, some time tonight or in the early hours of tomorrow, my wee blog will be clicking over to 30,000 hits. Cool, eh! So, I thought the time was right to do a giveaway now rather than waiting until later in the month.
So, what is up for grabs?
I will be giving away not only the Amy Butler bag, but also I will be filling it with goodies. Since some of my readers are not knitters (!) they will not be knitting related either – there will be a surprise selection of delicious treats to enjoy. I am happy to post this internationally too 🙂
You’ve got just over a week to enter this competition – I will be drawing a winner with the help of the nice random number selecting folks at random.org at 10pm NZ time next Friday night.
So, how do you enter? Just post a comment below!
If you feel like sharing the love and getting another entry, either add me to your blogroll on your blog, or blog about this giveaway and let me know. If I’m already on your blogroll, pop that in your comment and that will get you a second entry too.
Let the fun begin!
Shortly Stitches 
Oh please count me in. They look absolutely gorgeous. What an awesome WIP bag.
I have no blog (I’m just not that interesting) but I’ve love one chance into the draw.
🙂
I love Amy Butler fabric! Those bags look very cool. I decided a while ago I needed some WIP bags for my knitting, after a three-project snarl up that saw me untangling for nearly an hour. The first attempt I had at making one turned out a laughably huge WIP bag – big enough for all three projects, which kind of defeats the purpose! Anyway, yours look great, if I don’t win one I am inspired to try making one of my own again.
Oh, and you’re on my blogroll…must go double check that!
How lovely a bag you made. I think I have some of that fabric to make a weekend bag which has been waiting for quite a while now. Congrats on all the hits too. I do read your blog because your one of my ravelry friends but I can add you to my bloglist too.
You’ve been on my blogroll for a while now! I love your blog. And I’m the first commenter. Thus, I think I should win!
I love the fact that you live in New Zealand. I used to cover the dairy industry for the morning paper in Madison, Wis., and experts often compared our dairy farming to the industry in New Zealand. So, I feel like New Zealand is a sister state to Wisconson!
Your so sweet love the project bag:) You are already on my blog roll:) and congratulations on rolling over to 30,000 hits.I would be delighted to be entered as it is my birthday month turning 42 the 25th.Hugs Darcy
darcysknottyknitter@gmail.com
Congrats on 30,000 hits! Love the fabric, someone is going to be very lucky! 🙂
Yay for 30,000 hits!
And I already have you on my blogroll. 🙂
Yay congrats Sheryl, totally love that project bag, that fabric is beautiful 🙂
A WIP bag is exactly what I need! No more messy tangles when taking my knitting out! I might have to make myself one at some point if I don’t win yours (though it won’t be half as flash)
Wow they are just beautiful. Congrats on 30,000 hits on your blog I really enjoy reading it 🙂
Clever sausage. How do you get so much done?
Count me in!
I NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED a project bag hehe
Is that the one you had over yesterday? just beautiful 🙂
And of course you are on my blogroll
x
What a lovely giveaway! I love reading your blog and seeing what you guys are up to 🙂
Yes i noticed that WIP bag yesterday too ( and i loved the fact that little shoes wre in another one!)
of course your on my blog roll – my blog is my hub for keeping up-to-date with everyone elses blogs aswell.
hmm manybe i can plug all these freebies in my blogtober post today hehehe
congrats on 30,042 (now) posts too! YAY
They look cute. And useful, perhaps for togs, or toys, or books? As you know there is no wool or knitting going on at my place. 🙂
You are on my blogroll already… um I think. I will check and see, but Im fairly sure. If not im adding you promtly.
I am enjoying blogtober, thanks for the hook up.
Wooohoooo Count me in and you are already on my blog roll. 😀
Fantastic sewing , I love amy butler 🙂
WOW! over 30,000 hits! FAB!!!!!
Great little bags too!
Wow love your work again!! Man I so need a WIP bag (or two). Yes please for me! And yes you are already on my blogroll as well.
A bag filled with “treats”! Thank you! Surprizes are the best.
Oohhh Lovely fabric – count me in too – I already have you on my blogroll.
Sheryl, you are so lovely!! Very cool wee bag. I’d love to enter the draw please. You are on my blog roll too. 🙂 Kate
Ah Sheryl, they look gorgeous!
You’ve such a big heart 🙂
What a fun giveaway. I LOVE Amy Butler fabrics and I have way too many WIPs so a bag to make them portable is just what I need to start getting them done!
Thank you for entering me in the drawing.
What beautiful colours in that lovely bag.
a beautiful bag full of goodies, now that is just too good to be true! my daughter can fill it up with matchbox cars!
thanks for the chance!!
this looks like a lovely treat!
i’ll be putting a giveaway up on my blog in the next week, too!
i’m loving blogtoberfest!
Another giveaway? Wow, you’re awesome! And 30,000 hits!! My site’s had all of about 300…
I added your blog to my blog list a while ago, and like to be able to read a fellow New Zealander’s blog 🙂
btw, that Amy Butler fabric is gorgeous – add me to the list please!! 🙂
Oooo! Cute! I want one!
What a great giveaway!! Love the fabric!
I read you blog to see what crafty stuff you get up to, and have a blog (family related not much crafting at the moment) but no idea how to add you to it LOL
Oh I would love to enter your giveaway draw! Those bags look gorgeous. I regularly check your blog, it is great.
Me too. 🙂 I love reading about your latest projects and stash enhancements.
Oh yes please, I would love to go in the draw. Love your blog, its awesome.
Count me in! That looks fabulous!!!
And consider yourself added to my blog…under a little recommended reading. :o)
I would love a WIP bag, perfect for the socks that get toted around everywhere, and that bag is cute!
Love it! Love your WIP bags! And I’ve added you to my blogroll, however it probably doesn’t help that it’s private while I fiddle with it for another week or 2!
Congrats on the 30,000 hits!! Good job! Gorgeous bag to by the way!
Hi! How can I resist not leaving a note with such a gotgous bag up for grabs. 🙂 Now you have encouraged me to catch up on my blog with my latest creations and link you up. Thanks
Love the bag.. love the bag.. love the bag!
I’ve also added a post for you on my blog 🙂
Wow Sheryl. You are so generous! What a great give-away. Congratulations on the 30,000+ hits too.
oh my what a lovely generous giveaway you are having the bag is gorgeous and so is your blog!!!
Loving the bag!! And Amy Butler at that, it can’t get any better than that!!!
Hugs,
Gina
http://www.gigglekidsboutique.com
That is absolutely stunning hun! (you don’t have to add me to the drawing, I’m just a commenter today, LOL)
What an amazing giveaway! Your blog is wonderful – nice work on the 30,000!
Yay Sheryl! Happy Blogtober! (slack me too busy to keep up with it this time, maybe next year ;)) Gorgeous fabric, well done!
Oooo! Amy Butler fabric. Mmmmmm ….. heaven 🙂
What beautiful WIP bags!
Oh wow, gorgeous 🙂 Thanks so much for the chance to win!
Congratulations for so many hits, would love to be in on this draw please.
Amy Butler fabrics are so beautiful. Wonderful bag. Congrats on 30000+ hits!
Thanks for the giveaway.
Beautiful bags Sheryl, I love seeing what you are up to. I am complete follower of you.
Oh, how wonderful.
I would love to win.
From
Liesa
congrats on the 30,000 hits! Gorgeous bags, im a bit AB fan 😉 x
the fabric is so pretty!
I wonder what’s inside…
here’s my blog post:
http://sugarrosies.blogspot.com/2009/10/wee-wip-bag-giveaway.html
What a nice giveaway 🙂 The bags are gorgeous!!! I’ve been making some quilt block with that fabric, unfortunately not for me, they were bee blocks, so I don’t get to keep them 😦
You’re on my blog reader.
Oh yes please!! Any chance at winning something made from Amy Butler fabric! I can’t believe your friend would destash such gorgeous fabric, but at least it got a good home!
Hugs from Aus! Manda.
I love, love, love, LOVEEEEEEEEEEEE this giveaway, please count me in!!!, I’ll put your info in my sidebar and let you know
I already put your giveaway info on my blogroll on my blog, I like all the goodies for me!!!!, yay arlette0521.blogspot.com
Oooh, count me in! I was just looking at WIP bags on Etsy today and sighing.
I need to get some bright pink cotton. 🙂
What a lovely, generous idea Sheryl! 🙂
I don’t have a blog (well, not a functioning one, lol) but I like to have the occasional nosey at what friends have been up to. My, I do seem to know a lot of creative people! 🙂
These bags look sooo cool! Well done.
I would just love to be the winner!!!
Love your blog too by the way!
Wow!! Fantastic blog. :):) very impressed lol… wish i could do all the things you’ve got to show off lol
Oh I forgot to add that I have also written something about your blog and your competition on my blog.
Love your blog 🙂
Oh, count me in to please.. what a great giveaway – I love October.
Micky
xxoo
ooh very inspiring! Actually makes me thinkof having a go at blogging. I absolutely love reading yours.
Oh, man? Why is Amy Butler fabric so fabulous? I love these project bags- I hope I win!
What a pretty WIP bag! Just think to get a beautiful bag of treats right before Halloween would be so nice.
Hi there, the bags are beautiful, and would be so very handy. I have just discovered your blog, so am off to read more. I have added you to my blogroll so I can keep up with your next creation.
I don’t have a blog, but I get a lot of insoiration form yours. Thank you for the opportunity to entre your giveaway.
the bag is gorgeous! I’d really love the chance to win it… very kind of you, thanks
Count me in, please, and congratulations on the milestone!
I would love to win such a beautiful bag to tote around my yarn Thanks
I love blogtober! If not for blogtober I may never have found your blog, which I’m enjoying 🙂 Thanks for the generous giveaway.
Lovley bags, and man that’s a lot of clicks!!
Very pretty bags. You’ve been on my blogroll for a while.
That fabric is divine and that would be a great little bag for my crochet projects.
I love the fabric you chose.
Thanks for the giveaway.
Tricia
ooh, what a great bag, check out my Amy Butler tunic, i’m a fan too! And i’ll add you to my list.
great fabric & great bag! thanks
Gosh 85 comments lol and as per usual I am coming late to the part *blush
I can add you to my blog thingee but there are no posts over there 🙂
hahaha I knew I already had you there 😛
Hi 🙂 at 1 minute to 10pm by my clock!