For the Giveaway

OK, I think I got it.  I’ve been debating over a few things to giveaway for next Monday’s “I’m Blessed” party to kick it off.  I’m going to set in a disclaimer from the beginning, that I don’t consider this a normal giveaway on my blog because it’s kinda stuff that’s been in my “unfinished pile” for a few months, and I would normally like to make something fresh for you dear readers.  Reality hits a bit, that I have a bunch on my plate, so we’re going to do this the quick way.  Think of it as a “mini” giveaway.

For those who link their blog next Monday:

It’s a lavender buttercup bag in the regular, small size.  I like this size purse to carry all of “my” things in, and I can easily tuck it into a diaper bag and my wallet and sunglasses don’t have to float around in the big bag.  The outside of it is baby corduroy, and the inside is a pretty floral cotton.  I was planning to make it for my store, but when it was all said and done, I realized that I forgot to put interfacing in the strap.  The pattern has interfacing for the strap as optional, but still I like to be consistent in what I’m making.  (For those who do not sew, this means that the strap isn’t as stiff as the ones I sell.)  Since it’s not consistent with the bags I usually sell, I thought I’d give it away.  It’s still really pretty, but I figured I’d have full disclosure there!

For those who leave a comment next Monday for the “I’m Blessed” post (you can still do this if you link up!):

So this is the picture from Nerdy Gerdy Boutique, but it’s not this set. It’s a set exactly like this set.  The reason that I have another set using the exact same yarn and it’s not in the store, is because of those little holes bordering each dishcloth.  See them?  The ones I’m giving away are each missing one bitty hole.  If you sit down and count all of the holes, you’ll be missing one on each dishcloth.  See, not only have I fully disclosed the “defect” of this prize, but I have fully disclosed how much of a lunatic I can be with nit picking things that go into the store.  If you must have a certain amount of holes bordering your handmade cotton dishcloths at your house, I suggest you do not comment with your “I’m Blessed” moment next Monday.  You could win these, and you’d better not risk it.

Both prizes will be picked randomly from the links section and comments section.  Links and comments will be closed midnight after the post, or Tuesday morning…whenever Solveig decides to have me up.