Hey all! I have a couple of giveaways today! So, let's start with one of those! This is a "Thank You Giveaway" for those of you who have posted comments on the blog in the last week or so!
I truly appreciate all of your comments! You make me laugh. We all learn from you (be it life wisdom, sewing or laundry tips, great name ideas for quilt . . .). You warm our hearts, and are a great source of encouragement!
Life gets hectic, and I wasn't able to reply to comments posted recently - so I decided to do a "Thank You" Giveaway for all of you who have posted those awesome comments - cuz I really do love you guys!
For each comment you left from the "Blogiday" post to Monday's post, you got an entry in this drawing!
And, the winners are, comments #4, #58, #113, and #108:
Delcia Rosenow (no blog) – you won the Moda Bakeshop Sampler!
Carol of Brown Quilts – you won two quilting books!
Katie of Salt Marsh Path – you won the Allspice Tapestry “Gathering Leaves” Quilt Kit.
Nancy of Tea & Quilts – you won my stash collection of “Shangri La” (about 30 fat quarters and some yardage)!
Congrats girls - please e-mail me your addresses so I can get your goodies shipped out!
Now, for the new sewing room! Here are some pictures for you!
I'm hoping to stitch chair cushions, pillows for the bench, and a couple of mini quilts with the 30's fabric to hang in here - so it's not finished, but we're off to a good start.
I've always wanted an "Inspiration Board" - and now I have one. I'll tack inspirational quotes, and pictures and whatever else inspires me to write or design sewing projects! Probably some yummy food too - just for good measure :)!
We decided to skip the book shelves. I like that it feels much more spacious in here - and I was ruthless in rooting out patterns, books, and fabric - so everything I really wanted to keep fits just fine!
I'm also going to need to stitch some cute houses, birds, and hearts to hang on the hooks of these little red shelves!
This antique trunk holds lots of fabric - and books, too!
Quilt history books, an antique child's sewing machine - and giant scissors :)
An antique doll armoir - with my "Sew Cute" sign, more books - and MK, too!
Okay, so are you ready for my very favorite part? Here it is:
The antique farm table I found the other day! This baby is like 6 feet long - and it makes a huge desk! You see, I had no desk before - yep - I've been snuggled up on the couch blogging with the computer on my lap - but no more! Here's my new view
As time goes, I'll adjust and add things - but, so far - I really love being in my new place!
Okay, now for the Second Giveaway - cuz I really do heart ya all - my bloggy friends! Here's what's up for grabs
A "Grace" Layer Cake by 3 Sisters.
To enter, just post a comment saying any ole' thing you want to here!
Giveaway open through Saturday, winnner will be posted on Sunday!
TTFN,
Kelly
Love your new sewing room---I'm sooooo jealous---I sew on my kitchen table! This keeps my house looking messy, but who cares as long as I get to sew!!
Posted by: Glynette | September 28, 2011 at 07:01 PM
Love, Love, Love your sewing room!
Posted by: Gayle Grier | September 28, 2011 at 07:11 PM
Wish I had a room like that. But, I am afraid I'd never use it. I cleaned the kitchen to gleaming last night, and cringed when I had to use it today.
Posted by: Kira | September 28, 2011 at 07:12 PM
love all the red and white!
Posted by: cindy | September 28, 2011 at 07:13 PM
Your new sewing space is fantastic! I especially like the vintage furniture pieces. You've got some great fabric too!
Posted by: Jackie | September 28, 2011 at 07:18 PM
Any old thing! LOL
Posted by: Colleen | September 28, 2011 at 07:19 PM
Hi Kelly, I read your blog all the time, I really should comment more often. I love your sewing room! The red knobs on the dressers are so cute. All the red/white is perfect, makes me kinda want to re-do my room, kinda but not there yet as it's a lot of work. Your sewing room looks so inviting I can see it will be a great place for you to hang out and create, compute or do whatever. Do you have a chair in there for sitting and reading? Thanks for sharing your adorable room with us.
Posted by: Carol Lewis | September 28, 2011 at 07:19 PM
Love your new room! Everything looks so fresh and organized.
Posted by: Donna | September 28, 2011 at 07:20 PM
I want your room! It looks like the perfect place to sew. And I love your antique farm table - what a wonderful find. Enjoy! Enjoy! Enjoy!
Posted by: Jeanne | September 28, 2011 at 07:26 PM
Oh Kelly....I so love your new sewing room...lots of delightful things in it to inspire you. I would just sit in there for a whole day and just dream of being a sewing queen :) I love it all.
It makes me want to powder my nose and fluff up my dress and pat my hair in to place before I enter it. Love it!
Hugs Vicki x
Posted by: Vicki ♥ | September 28, 2011 at 07:33 PM
All the hard work was definitely worth it - it looks fabulous! Where's 'quilts'?
Posted by: Darlene | September 28, 2011 at 07:41 PM
You room looks so nice and inviting. The hard work paid off. Where do you hide all the quilts?
Posted by: Marie | September 28, 2011 at 07:45 PM
Love the new sewing room!
Posted by: Brenda | September 28, 2011 at 07:48 PM
Love Grace. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Joyce | September 28, 2011 at 07:53 PM
First - congratulations to all the wineners and thank you for being so generous. Just love the open white area of your sewing room and the natural wood floors are just beautiful.
Posted by: Sharon | September 28, 2011 at 07:53 PM
Beautiful sewing space, love the table.
Posted by: Betty G | September 28, 2011 at 08:02 PM
Love your new place and can't wait to see all your new "creations!" Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Angie | September 28, 2011 at 08:05 PM
Love your new place! It's sew nice to have a spot all your own. I could sleep in my sewing room and be completely happy. LOL Jana
Posted by: Jana Richardson | September 28, 2011 at 08:14 PM
It's always great to have your own space for sewing. I love my sewing room that used to be a spare bedroom.
Posted by: Cindy | September 28, 2011 at 08:15 PM
I love your space and those huge scissors are great! That farm table would make a great cutting table if you ever needed one that size......looks like you have it pretty well under control and ready to create some awesome things in your space......
Posted by: Wendy | September 28, 2011 at 08:26 PM
Kelly,
I just discovered your blog last weekend and I have so enjoyed getting to see what you are creating whether it's something from your sewing machine, your kitchen or your heart.
Posted by: Barbara | September 28, 2011 at 08:32 PM
I can hardly wait to see what cute quilts you cook up next now that you have such fancy digs and all. :) I love your space. And that farm table. OOOOOhhhh......I think you're going to have to serve Thanksgiving dinner in your sewing room! Ha! It would make a reallllly pretty holiday dinner table. Not that it's half bad as a blogging desk. :-) Lucky girl!!
Posted by: Brooke | September 28, 2011 at 08:32 PM
Sweet giveaway you had for those that commented last week!
LOVE your new space, so bright and spacious. I was surprised though that the machine is at that little table and the laptop is at that big desk. In my world those would be switched. I like LOTS of room for fabric to rest while I sew. :) Your view is awfully nice!
Posted by: CJ | September 28, 2011 at 08:36 PM
I just love your room! The farm table is the best. I have a table that is very similar and sits in my garage because I don't have room in my little house. I miss it so! My favorite fabrics are the 30's so I think your room is perfect!
Posted by: judith heinen | September 28, 2011 at 08:41 PM
My, what a great space! I love that farm table, where did you snag it? I am new to quilting and often glance at your blog. Thanks for all the great info up. I haven't gotten to binding yet, but when I do I will reread your posting on it.
Posted by: Janelle | September 28, 2011 at 08:41 PM
Your sewing room is really cute! Thanks for the chance on the giveaway!
Posted by: Jill | September 28, 2011 at 10:08 PM
You have such beautiful fabrics in your cupboards! What yummy colors and what a nice sewing space. Your blog is always so fresh and inspiring. Thanks for sharing with us.
Posted by: Kristy Wlikinson | September 28, 2011 at 10:19 PM
What a great sewing room. I'm really glad I found your blog. Great inspiration.
Posted by: Janet | September 28, 2011 at 10:26 PM
I love the red and white look happening in your sewing room,lots of ideas for when I start organising my sewing room.....I must remember to be ruthless though :) Barb.
Posted by: Barb | September 28, 2011 at 10:31 PM
Love that farm table...the whole room looks great! The fabric is stacked so neatly...mine NEVER looks like that. Thanks for the giveaway and all your wonderful blogs.
Posted by: Anita Amodeo | September 29, 2011 at 12:19 AM
Where to you get those darling wall decorations? Your sewing room is to die for.
Posted by: Joan | September 29, 2011 at 02:18 AM
Yippee! I'm a winner! Thank you bunches! Love your new room...it is just wonderful! That farm table is out of this world! You and Mark did great!!!
Posted by: Carol | September 29, 2011 at 03:03 AM
Love the new look of your sewing room! I'm working on my sewing room. Just have to finish my design wall and nail it to the wall. I'm planning an inspiration board, too. Thanks so much for sharing the photos with us!
Posted by: Becky in Georgia | September 29, 2011 at 03:59 AM
LOVE the new sewing room! Just walking in--it says, "See these gorgeous fabric--CREATE."
Posted by: Linda Schrankel | September 29, 2011 at 04:00 AM
I love your sewing room...it's so bright, cheery and welcoming! If it were mine I wouldn't want to ever leave it! Love the farm table too.
Posted by: Barbara L | September 29, 2011 at 04:45 AM
Love your room....hoping to have a "sewing room" someday.... Has been put on hold as DD is moving back home "sigh"....
Posted by: Robin | September 29, 2011 at 04:47 AM
Beautiful photos.
Beautiful, bright sewing room.
Thanks for the chance to win a beautiful fabric. I usually have no luck in draws, but I hope to win.
Posted by: Tanya | September 29, 2011 at 05:07 AM
It makes me happy to think of all the creativity that will happen in your wonderful sewing room. It is a beauty!
Posted by: Liz M. | September 29, 2011 at 05:07 AM
Love your sewing room makeover. Well done!
Posted by: A Facebook User | September 29, 2011 at 05:07 AM
Looks lovely, but toooo neat for me! I'm a piles here and a pile there type of gal. Just ask my husband. He'll say, "Give her a flat surface and in minutes it is piled high!
Posted by: Cheryl Bugelski | September 29, 2011 at 05:09 AM
I absolutely love your sewing room. Inspires me to get to work on my space -- it makes creating so much easier when your space is uncluttered!
Posted by: Susan | September 29, 2011 at 05:11 AM
oh, you have a wondeerful sewingroom, there must came many wonderful ideas.
wish you a wonderful autumtime, and perhaps, I have a little luck :-))
mg elfriede
Posted by: elfriede | September 29, 2011 at 05:12 AM
I don't have a blog but read every day including yours! Love your new sewing room! So organized!! I love the Grace line but haven't purchased any as yet! Keep up the great blogging!
Posted by: Sydney | September 29, 2011 at 05:16 AM
Love your new digs, can't wait to see what you come up with now with all that inspiration from a fresh start. Makes me want to paint, organize, etc.....I really enjoy reading your post and now I'll picture you at your new desk typing away!
Posted by: Robbin | September 29, 2011 at 05:30 AM
Thank you for the fabulous surprise giveaway. I was shocked to see that I was a winner.
Your sewing room looks fabulous. Having the farm table in front of the window is a lovely place to work. I love it when I can work bathed in natural light. I must have been a reptile in a previous life.
Posted by: katieQ | September 29, 2011 at 05:35 AM
Boy, Kelly what a wonderful sewing room you have. It's nice and spacious and very professionally decorated. Love that antique farm house table! Wish my sew room was that spacious....you're the envy of a lot of sewers! Great Job!
Posted by: Elaine Maillet | September 29, 2011 at 05:48 AM
Love your blog. Look forward to it everyday. Wonderful sewing room. Jane
Posted by: Jane | September 29, 2011 at 05:48 AM
Love your new space!! What a wonderful room to work in. I agree with some of the others that you should write a book with some of the info that you shared with us. Can't wait to read your blog every day. Thanks for including me in your giveaway.
Posted by: Mary Burn | September 29, 2011 at 05:53 AM
Love the table.. and the room. Isn't it fun to get everything organized again. Just makes you wanna get started on another project when everything is all neat and clean.
Posted by: Pamela | September 29, 2011 at 05:54 AM
Beautiful sewing room! An inspiration to savers like me who hardly have room to work! I'll get busy with that after this stint of babysitting (which is all fun). Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Linda (Petey) | September 29, 2011 at 05:55 AM
I just love your new room and always look forward to reading your blog :0)
Enjoy your new sewing space!
Posted by: pat | September 29, 2011 at 06:02 AM
I am in love with your sewing room. The white furniture with red just is so me I wanna move in and sew with you.
Posted by: Diane | September 29, 2011 at 06:15 AM
I love your sewing room. It's beautiful. Sure wish I had a place like that to sew in. I would be sewing all the time:-)
Posted by: Kim | September 29, 2011 at 06:26 AM
Great sewing room! I just cant stop looking at the quilt that you have hanging on the door of the cabinet. It looks like vintage charms set on point? I LOVE it so much! Maybe in all your free time;) you could show a full pic of it! It is just darling!
Thanks,
Libby
Posted by: Libby | September 29, 2011 at 06:33 AM
Your room was worth all the hard work and the wait! Beautiful. I have a question: the view out your window, can you see the tree you wrote about?
Thanks for sharing Kelly!
Posted by: Rosie Davis | September 29, 2011 at 06:37 AM
Cute room. I love reading your blog.
Posted by: Deb W. | September 29, 2011 at 06:41 AM
You are a delight to listen to every day! The sewing room is absolutely beautiful!! I can't wait for the Stucly and the Mrs. quilt along.... any heads up as to when that is going to be?? I have to have an excuse to go buy fabric! LOL
Posted by: Josie | September 29, 2011 at 06:43 AM
First off, Congratulations and hugs all around to the winners of all those beautiful "Thank You" gifts. What a fun, surprise!!!
Now, about your new "Creating" space. You have that special touch Kelly. I love how homey and inviting your new room is. I really love that you passed on the bookshelves and combined your books with your displays of yumminess. OH, and your new "desk"...perfect! I gotta tell ya though that if I had my computer in front of the window, I would do some staring off into space daydreaming. But come to think of it, that's when we get our best ideas isn't it? Well, that and at 2am when when nature calls me out of bed. I get some great ideas then too. My friend used to call those ideas, Revelations according to 'John', LOL.
Okay, I've rambled quite enough sweet friend, but I just have one last comment, well, question really...my hubby needs a haircut the end of the week, I wondered if I could borrow those giant scissors for a day or two...*wink*.
Big Hugs...
Posted by: Nancy | September 29, 2011 at 06:46 AM
I love your sewing room! Gives me ideas for mine! It's still a work in progress... LOL
Posted by: Amanda Wulf | September 29, 2011 at 06:56 AM
The white and red is such a good look. I agree with you about the shelving - too many shelves can begin to close in on you. The openness lets the creativity soar.
Posted by: Kris | September 29, 2011 at 06:57 AM
I won't say just "any old thing" but I will say that your room looks so inspirational and motivating. The red and white is wonderful and I love it. Lots of good things will come out of that room. It looks so neat and tidy! How do you do it? Thank you for sharing.
Have a super great sewing and stitching day.
Posted by: Miss Nancy | September 29, 2011 at 07:15 AM
Hey...not here for the giveaway just popping in for a bit. Loved a peek at your new sewing nest! How pretty! Now get in there and mess that up with creativity! LOL
I thought you weren't wanting comments so I'm kind of confused...or was that this past summer?
Posted by: Mary Flynn | September 29, 2011 at 08:10 AM
Your new room is beautiful. I want to come over and sew with you. I'll call before I come.
Posted by: sunny | September 29, 2011 at 08:11 AM
Really beautiful sewing room, given me lots of ideas. I have really enjoyed seeing your progress. Thanks!♥
Posted by: Joanne | September 29, 2011 at 08:15 AM
Your room is beautiful! I love the red accents against the white. It is so fresh looking. I'm jealous. Enjoy your new space!
Posted by: Marsha B | September 29, 2011 at 08:18 AM
Kelly, your room looks WONDERFUL!! I love all the red! my absolute favourite colour!! Enjoy your "new" room.
Gerda in Alberta
Posted by: Gerda Vantuil | September 29, 2011 at 08:23 AM
YOUR INTERIOR DECORATING IS BEAUTIFUL! WHAT A NEAT PLACE TO STITCH! I KNOW YOU'LL LOVE USING IT! THANKS FOR SHARING!
jldouglas@wispwest.net
Posted by: Linda | September 29, 2011 at 08:49 AM
Love your new sewing room. I am so jealous. You will truely enjoy your sewing time.
Posted by: Esther | September 29, 2011 at 09:06 AM
I was scrolling through to see your lovely makeover progress... and loving the white and then I saw the red knobs on everything and fell in love! That is so cute and I can't wait to steal your idea!!!
(love the stash too/drooling)
Posted by: Sinta Renee | September 29, 2011 at 09:43 AM
Your room looks so good and that table is to die for! Thanks for sharing with us!
Posted by: Evelene Sterling | September 29, 2011 at 09:45 AM
Firstly congratulations to the winners .. subscribed, every time I pass in silence because I am from Quebec so English is difficult for me but I think with the help of Google translation I will be more verbose in the future lol!
Your studio is beautiful and all these fabrics wow!!
Posted by: Jo | September 29, 2011 at 09:46 AM
Sew Tidy!!
Posted by: joann | September 29, 2011 at 10:00 AM
I love your sewing room! especially the giant scissors!!
Posted by: Gill | September 29, 2011 at 10:27 AM
Love all the white. If you could see my house and the quilts that I make, there would be no doubt.
Posted by: Linda | September 29, 2011 at 10:44 AM
Kelly, your room fits you... Beautiful on the inside, holds lots of love and you view is gorgeous!! Congratulations and warm happy thoughts for all the fortunate winners... I feel fortunate for this peek into you creative nest and wish you a world of happiness for every moment you get to enjoy it!! hugs to you all...
Posted by: Wendy | September 29, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Hmm. 2 thoughts
1. Will your desk double as your cutting table? Just saying 6 ft. wow.
2. You might say (or my sister) that I am decorating impaired. Our home has a lot of woodwork and I love the look of the white furniture but would not have put them together - go figure.
Your blog is my new favorite!
Posted by: Janice | September 29, 2011 at 11:08 AM
Love your new room! Red is my favorite color and I would love to have a red and white room. Wanna come and do mine? :) You are so generous. Congrats to all the winners. Maybe one day it will be me! Thanks.
Posted by: Kathy Bonham | September 29, 2011 at 11:17 AM
What a great room!! I think my favorite thing just may be those red knobs - what a fun, charming touch!
Posted by: Jan S. | September 29, 2011 at 12:17 PM
Kelly what an inspiration u are with such a lovely new sewing room.
I told u i was doing some weeding out and re-arranging in my own. Sometimes having a fesh new look is like getting your hair done. It just makes u feel so good inside.
So i will be donating a lot of things including some fabric to Goodwill.
Hugs
Rosie in Ct.
Posted by: RoseMarie Herdman | September 29, 2011 at 12:31 PM
Hi Kelly,
What a gorgeous room! Everything is so nice and neat and totally inspiring! One day I plan to have a similar room, but for now I just haul everything out to the dining room. Thank you for a chance to win some of your beautiful fabric!
Posted by: carol broughton | September 29, 2011 at 02:50 PM
Really do like your new sewing room.
Makes me want to empty my sewing room and only bring back in the things I use, vs the boxes of things I plan to use one day.
Cute new arrangement...Karencg
karencg@hotmail.com
Posted by: Karen Gonzalez | September 29, 2011 at 02:58 PM
I love your new space - it's so fresh. I bet it will be help in being creative too. I think it's nice that you have room to add things.
Posted by: Linda in Calif. | September 29, 2011 at 03:07 PM
I have been on the hunt for a farm table just like that! I'm so loving yours!!
Posted by: Jen (PunkiePie) | September 29, 2011 at 03:55 PM
It looks wonderful, Kelley. I have one question for you, how do you get your fabric to look so perfect on your shelves? Do you cut it a certain size, then fold a certain way? I've tried to make mine look like this before to no avail! Please help me!!!!! I love your new desk, so cool!!!
Posted by: Debbie Meyer | September 29, 2011 at 04:24 PM
I love your sewing room! I wish mine looked more like yours. I'm definitely not as neat as you are! I wish I had a WHOLE room just for my sewing and crafting but I share the room with my husband and the computer.
Thanks for the chance to win your wonderful giveaway!
Posted by: Donna | September 29, 2011 at 05:05 PM
What an adorable room. I'm very jealous because it is soooooooooo cute. And that farm table is awesome. Wow. Lots of room on that. Nice find.
Posted by: VickiT | September 29, 2011 at 05:42 PM
Love the "new" sewing room...it'll be much nicer with the 30's fabrics added( I say this cuz I love the 30's fabrics)
Posted by: Linda Cwiklak | September 29, 2011 at 06:14 PM
I LOVE your new sewing room and I'd love to find one of those farm tables, WOW!
Posted by: Sara | September 29, 2011 at 07:13 PM
I wish mine could be that neat, but then it wouldn't be my room. Love the brightness from your window. Plus the view. Just so much to enjoy in your new sewing room.
Posted by: Lorraine Babuick | September 29, 2011 at 07:14 PM
Gorgous sewing room! Congrats!!
Posted by: Kim Milburn | September 29, 2011 at 08:08 PM
Would you believe that I have a pie safe exactly like yours. Mine has tin sides and through the years the legs have been shorten. I had this for over 30 years and is one of my favorite antiquesl Loved all of the pics.
Posted by: Jo Ann Volenec | September 29, 2011 at 08:32 PM
Love your new room! I really enjoy your blog! Thanks so much! Have a great wonderful weekend! :)
Posted by: Cherise Smith | September 29, 2011 at 09:13 PM
You're sewing room looks great. Love that farm table too. I'm loving the Grace line, great giveaway. Thanks for the chance to enter!
Posted by: Abby Latimer | September 30, 2011 at 12:20 AM
WOW! Congrats Lucky Duckies!
That's a super generous giveaway :D
Your new sewing room is amazing, congrats!
& Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Peach Rainbow | September 30, 2011 at 01:09 AM
Hi Kelly
LOVE your new sewing room. I want to paint mine a butterscotch yellow this winter. And reorganize. Did I miss the sew along info?
Happy Stitches
Dorothy
Posted by: Dorothy | September 30, 2011 at 05:00 AM
Love the new digs! I just love painted furniture. The farmhouse table was a great find. I have one buried in our storage building waiting for the perfect place in the house to open up!
Posted by: Cathi | September 30, 2011 at 05:29 AM
Really love your new sewing room. Itlooks adorable, and love that farm table.......keep up the good work, and thanks for sharing.
gloria g. South Carolina
one can always use fabric!!!!
Posted by: gloria g. Walls | September 30, 2011 at 06:06 AM
I LOVE your room too! How exciting!!!
Posted by: Michelle | September 30, 2011 at 06:27 AM
I love your new sewing room and the way you repurposed old furniture. I can only dream that one day I too will have a sewing room with a view. Until then I have to sew out of plastic bins and on the kitchen table. Hmmm one can dream can't she?!
Posted by: Tanya | September 30, 2011 at 06:32 AM
I love your new space - it looks wonderful!
Posted by: Bailey C | September 30, 2011 at 07:17 AM