Violette Field Threads Pattern Giveaway!

i'm so excited about today's giveaway!  when the two talented ladies behind violette field threads - ericka & jessica, wrote me to do a giveaway i was in!  their lovely, detailed and gorgeous patterns are to die for!  these best friends have created a shop filled with dreamy, wearable and oh so gorgeous clothing & accessory patterns.  i'm also happy to have them as one of luvinthemommyhood's newest sponsors.

i'm even getting in on the action.  look for a pattern review from me in the new year!  i cannot wait to be able to sew again so i can dive right into the projects i have planned with my violette field threads patterns!  their patterns include full tutorials with loads of clear pictures, step-by-step instructions, that are printable - computer drawn pieces that require no scaling.

 
 
their clothing patterns also come in a vast range of sizes from infant to children as old as 10!  i love that!  it means i can make the same item for both my girls! woot woot!   violette field threads accessory patterns are also sized for child to adult so you can sport one too!  they also include with your patterns a size chart, fabric requirements, fabric recommendations, notions, and sewing tips.  their patterns would be perfect for any skill level from beginner to advanced.
 

they've got dresses, skirts, bottoms, bloomers, flowers, headbands...


and their newest pattern for "coco" mittens are seriously awesome!  coming in child - adult sizes, showing you how to make coco by upcycling a sweater or by using knit fabric, in lots of different styles! so fun!



so what do you think??? want to know what you could win ladies?

you guys ready for this?  ohhhhhhhhhhhhhheeeee!!!  violette filed threads is giving away a $75 gift certificate to their shop to 1 lucky winner!!!!!!!!!!!! wowsa!  thanks ladies! that's an awesome prize!







- simply leave me a comment below telling me what your favorite violette field threads pattern is.
- bonus entery: "like" violette field threads facebook page & then come back and leave me another comment telling me you did that or that you already do like them on FB.

- all comments must include a valid email address or you will be disqualified.

- giveaway is open until december 7th, 2011 midnight pacific standard time.

i love me a giveaway!  you can find all things violette field threads here on their website and also on their facebook page here.  good luck and happy sewing!!!!

winner...winner...turkey dinner!

Source: reasonstobreathe.tumblr.com via Lauren on Pinterest

winners! winners and more winners on the blog today!  we had 3 giveaways in the last 2 weeks - wowsa!  that's what i like to call awesome!  some great prizes!  you ready to hear who the winners are?  here ya go.................................drum roll please............

the winner of a copy of the fabulous "Coastal Knits" is:

passionate design said... comment #123

So I absolutely love the Gnarled Oak Cardigan...fell head over heels in love the moment I saw it! Though I'm seriously crushin' on the Wildflower Cardigan plus the Bayside Pullover is calling my name too!

Truthfully I want to make every.single.knit in that book without a lie (maybe even twice ;) Buffy


the winner of the equally as fabulous "little bits quilting bee" is:

knittinbrit in wi said.....comment #53

The pictures in the book are absolutely beautiful and make me want to pull out my quilting supplies right away. Personally I love charm packs and jelly rolls. Although any precuts are fine by me. I've been known to sit and play with precuts for hours rearranging them exploring all different possibilities. The gifts that keep on giving.




and the winner of a 3pack bundle of tutorial e-books from Birdsong Bows is:

pintucks said...comment #2

I LOVE these - oh my goodness, the flower bows are AWESOME. So beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

Christy
christypintucks(at)gmail(dot)com

 

 Source: picturesandquotes.net via Taylor on Pinterest

congratulations everyone!  so excited for you guys!  i'll be in touch with you all soon.  a big thank you to our lovely authors for the wonderful prizes! i'm wishing you all a wonderful weekend and happy gobble gobble to all of those celebrating this weekend.  weekend wishes will be back next week :)  this momma is taking it easy still (my back injury) and the hubby is at school/work the whole weekend so i gotta grab the rest while i can.  what have you all been up to this week? any special plans this weekend? any fab sales you're hitting up?  crafting going on? come fill me in :)

Birdsong Bows Giveaway!

oh boy...another giveaway for you ladies!  i figured since i'm stuck on bed rest you all should get to a chance to win some fabulous prizes! fun!  today's giveaway is from my fabulous sponsor "birdsong bows"!  owner deanna has created a shop filled with wonderful e-books and tutorials showing you how to make bows, bows and more bows!  there's also tutus, headbands, barrettes, and ribbon and fabric flowers!  perfect for the holidays and for that special little girl in your life!

birdsong bows sells professional, high quality patterns & tutorials to make for that special little girl in your life. these detailed, user friendly, e-books provide bright, clear step by step instructions as well as access to special video tutorials. fabulous for people like me that are visual learners!

i mean what little girl doesn't love a bow?  so adorable!  even i love bows and i'm an adult :P  the owner of birdsong bows - deanna, is a writer/editor, wife & mom to 2 little girls, whose love of her craft really shines through. these beautiful patterns are easy to follow & allow you to create your own timeless handmade pieces with ease.

i love the idea of making custom bows.  make them up to match your child's fave colors or that special outfit.  birdsong bows are the perfect way to learn how to make that oh so special accessory that your little girl will treasure!  the hairdresser in me just squeals with excitement over these!

would you like to learn how to make your own too?

- winners choice of a "3 pack bundle of tutorials" from birdsong bows! thanks deanna!

- simply leave me a comment below telling me what birdsong bow pattern you would love!

- all comments must include a valid email address or you will be disqualified.

- giveaway is open until november 21st, 2011, midnight pacific standard time.

you can find more birdsong bows on their website, facebook page here (look for special coupons & discounts) and read more about deanna's adventures with bows on her blog here where you can also find free tutorials too!  have fun ladies & good luck!  

p.s. you still have today to enter in the "little bits quilting bee" book and you can also enter to win a copy of "coastal knits"! wowsa!

Coastal Knits Book Review & Giveaway!

*this giveaway is now closed. thank you for all of your entries. good luck!"

 so excited for today's post ladies!  to say i was giddy when i was able to get my hands on a copy of the fabulous book "coastal knits: a collaboration between friends on opposite shores" by alana dakos of "never not knitting" and hannah fettig of "knitbot" is seriously an understatement.  the day they posted some of the projects in the book on ravelry i went nuts and pinned everything and faved everything and emailed hannah & alana begging them to let me join in on the book tour.  i knew i had to share this book with you all and to also give you fellow knitting addicts a chance to win what is now my most favorite knitting book evah!!!!  love it!
 

"coastal knits" is all about two friends who live on opposite shores sharing patterns that are dear to them that capture their style and aesthetic as well as the essence of the landscapes around them.  the book opens with q & a's with both authors allowing us to get to know them on a more personal level, a section on the yarn choices that they made that are local to their area and then all throughout the book there are pages showing which area where they live inspired the patterns they chose!  how fun is that!  i loved it!   i think a lot of artists are inspired by the regions they live in and it's so interesting to see where they live and what captured their creative eye.

Rocky Coast Cardigan

and the sweaters....well....let me just say i love them all....and  i've said it here about ten times already and i'm gonna say it again - i am obsessed with the rocky coast cardigan!  LOVE IT! i cannot wait to get going on it. i just need to get my yarn and i'm casting on.  and the rest of the patterns....yummy!  the book doesn't disappoint!  wowsa!  i was drooling as soon as i opened it up.  i ended up in a knitting coma from the high of pattern excitement...haha.  too...much...good...stuff :)

1. Gnarled Oak Caradigan  2. Wildflower Cardigan

there is the soft, femininity with wonderful lines and thoughtful details that alana does so well...

1. Water's Edge Cardigan 2. Bayside Pullover

and the modern, classic twists that hannah is known for.

Cambrian Cowl

the book is broken down into two sections - sweaters and accessories.  each page another treasure to be found.  another tidbit to be learned about these two friends.  another new illustration, another addicting graphic detail or lovely landmark.  as someone who is a die hard book lover and one who relishes the little details people put into these kinds of books i was absolutely swooning over the job that coastal knits graphic designer - mary joy gumayagay did.  i think i have read this book at least 5-6 times now and i still keep finding details that i missed the time before.  it's truly addicting. 

neesha hudson's illustrations spoke right to me.  so stylish and modern i think they truly brought something special to alana and hannah's book.  i thoroughly enjoyed it along with the photography in the book by both authors as well as the lovely shots taken by carrie bostick hoge (madder made/quince & co. designer).  alana and hannah have truly written a book that i believe has brought something new and fresh to knitting publications.  it's something that i know i will be looking at for years to come.

would you like to have one for yourself?  here ya go ladies!

- one lucky winner will win their very own copy of coastal knits!  thanks alana and hannah!







- simply leave a comment below telling us which pattern you are dying to knit up from this fab book!

- all comments must include a valid email address or you will be disqualified.

- giveaway is open until november 20, 2011 midnight pacific standard time

Panoramic Stole

thank you sooooooooooo much for having me along on the tour ladies!  it was super exciting to be involved and i honestly adore every single page/pattern in this book.  love it! thanks for all the inspiration and a wonderful addition our knitting libraries and wardrobes :)

you can find all things coastal knits here on ravelry and their ravelry group (don't forget to join in there knit alongs!).  you can find more hannah fettig here on knitbot and more alana dakos on never not knitting.

p.s. congratulations to alana and her family on the newest addition to their family!  he's gorgeous alana!  sending lots of good sleep vibes your way :P

follow along with the coastal knits tour...

Saturday, October 15 – Never Not Knitting Podcast hosted by Alana and Hannah
Monday, October 17 – Kate Oates of Tot Toppers
Tuesday, October 18 – Knitmore Girls, podcast reviMary Joy Gumayagay, ew
Wednesday, October 19 – Coastal Knits’ wonderful graphic designer
Friday, October 21 – Romi Hill of Designs by Romi

Monday, October 24 – Andrea Sanchez, adventures of a sample knitter
Wednesday, October 26 – Kelbourne Woolens, distributors of The Fibre Company
Friday, October 28 – Allegra Wermuth, of Petite Purls

Monday, October 31 – Susan B. Anderson
Wednesday, November 2 – Carrie Bostick Hoge, of Maddermade and Quince & Co.
Friday, November 4 – Wendy Bernard of Knit and Tonic

Monday, November 7 – Nicole Dupuis, sample knitter chronicle
Wednesday, November 9 – Ariane Caron – Lacoste of Falling Stitches
Friday, November 11 – Deirdre Kennedy, adventures of a sample knitter

Monday, November 14 - Shannon Cook of luvinthemommyhood
Wednesday, November 16 – Anne Hanson of Knitspot
Friday, November 18 – Julie Crawford of Knitted Bliss

Monday, November 21 – Margaux Hufnagel of tentenknits
Monday, November 28 – Kirsten Kapur of Through the Loops
Wednesday, November 30 – Jaala Spiro of Knit Circus
Friday, December 2 – Cecily Glowick MacDonald of Winged Knits

Monday, December 5 – Veronika Jobe of Yarn on the House

Little Lizard King Sewing Patterns Giveaway!

*this giveaway is now closed. thank you for all your entries.  good luck & happy sewing!*

i've got a giveaway for you all today!  i love little lizard king sewing patterns.  liz has been a sponsor of mine for a while now and she rocks!  her shop is filled to the brim with adorable patterns for both boys and girls.  yep, you heard me right...boys & girls!

head on over here to enter on our giveaway blog!

Shoeology Shoe Pattern Giveway Winner

we've got a lucky winner for the shoeology shoe pattern giveaway!  so excited for people to get to try cheri's fab patterns out to make shoes for yourself, the kids and the babies!

the winner is...............

#22 - Emily from The Boy Trifecta (great blog too)  

I would love the mary jane pattern. This is so, so very awesome. See, I have GIANT feet. Like, sometimes I can't get my foot into a size 12. Even though these patterns only go up to 11, I bet I could adjust it larger and actually MAKE cute shoes. My world has been rocked today. :)

congrats emily! have fun whipping up some rocking new shoes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! can't wait to see what you make!  and a big thank you to cheri for the giveaway!  you can find all things shoeology here:

www.myshoeology.com is cheri's new website combining all of her fab shoe patterns but you can also find her patterns in her etsy shops here:

baby patterns - sweet pea patterns
kids patterns - sweet pea kids
women's patterns - shoeology

have you made your own shoes before?  i have you used shoeology or sweet pea patterns to make shoes? i'd love to see pics!

Winners of the Made Pattern Giveaway!!!

Woweeeeee! We've got 4 winners for the Summer Vacation Dress and Shortie Pattern from the fabulously talented Dana of the blog "Made"! 

were you the winner?

*Winner #1

Commenter #200 said:
the summer vacation dress and the beach robe pattern are my favorites. I pretty much love everything Dana makes! Love, love, love her blog!
karenannj1[at]yahoo[dot]com

*Winner #2

Commenter #68 Debra said:
I am a blog follower... I actually have you listed as one of my faves on my blog list for all to see!
apple-tree-house.blogspot.com
appletreehouse (at) att (dot) net

*Winner #3

Commenter #19 Danielle said:
I love the summer dress above! I should really try out shirring but it looks scary! (Though i've heard its not!) Thanks for the chance to win!!

canamharris (at) hotmail (dot) com

*Winner #4

Commenter #14 Charlotte said:

Wow I love them all and almost bought this dress pattern the other day but hopefully I'll win it instead. I love Made and all the things Dana makes!!
My favourite dress is the basic blue dress!!
charlottecasey(dot)97(at)gmail(dot)com

enjoy your patterns ladies!  it's a fun one to make!  i'll be emailing dana your contact info and she'll be in touch with your patterns. thanks for entering and happy sewing!

Shoeology Shoe Pattern Giveaway!!!!

*THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THANKS FOR YOUR ENTRIES!*

i've got a thing for shoes.  i love me a good pair of shoes but what i love almost as much as going out and buying myself a new pair of shoes is the idea of making my own.  how fun is that?  what...make my own shoes???  yeppers, you heard right.  make my own shoes.

doesn't that just sound deliciously fun?  whatever color, fabric, style i want.  soft and comfortable & you can wear them outside to boot!  my longtime sponsor shoeology makes it possible!

not just handmade custom shoe patterns for momma though, but also for the kids and the babies!  both boys and girls!  i know...it's fabulous right!  get a looksie at cheri's newest pattern - the owls & chicks kids slippers!  so adorable!

or how about some of shoeology's patterns for babies...



perfect for any set of tootsies!  great shower gifts too!  how cute would a pair of the retro sneakers be for a new baby boy/girl with some matching accessories or outfit?  i mean seriously...ahhhdorable!

but i know what you ladies are thinking how can you wear them outside?  check out the soles on this stylish pair.  instead of using fabric for your soling material you simply use waterproof soling instead that you can buy right from shoeology too!  easy peasy! 

but she doesn't just have shoes...how about some bahama sandals?  i'm freaking out over these. i mean how fab would these be in your newest fave fabric print?  you could even repurpose so many things to make these fun sandals - purses, jackets, you name it.

shoeology patterns are filled with full color pics, paper patterns, clear explanations, and easy to follow step by step instructions that cover every step in detail and best of all you don't need any fancy gadgets to make shoeology patterns.  you just need your sewing machine and the right needle for the materials you are working with.  remember the pair i made in the spring?

http://www.luvinthemommyhood.com/2011/02/i-made-shoesand-sweet-pea-patterns.html

i made the adorable london loafer pattern for harper from a fave quilting cotton for the top and refashioned maternity jean denim for the soles.  i cannot wait to make more for the family.  i'm thinking about trying out the pair below for mackenzie for the fall.  they are addicting and oh so rewarding.  the idea of making ones own shoes is just so fun to me and i had a great time making harper's pair.  you can read my review of shoeology's patterns right here.

you all ready to find out what you can win??  ohhhhh.....i love me a giveaway :)

* one lucky winner will win a $25 Gift Card to www.myshoeology.com/!!!! thanks cheri!!!  that's a lot of patterns!

* simply head on over to shoeology & check out all the goodies then come back and leave me a comment on what your fave patterns are.
* bonus entry: follow/subscribe to luvinthemommyhood.com and then leave a separate comment telling me you did that too.

* all comments must include a valid email address or you will be disqualified.
* giveaway is open until august 15th, 2011 at midnight pacific standard time.

ok ladies...let's get shoe making!!!!  get those fun prints out and let's flex those shoe making muscles.  you can do it!  if i whipped some up you can too!  most of all though have fun and get inspired!  cheri makes it super easy and so enjoyable!  and thank you cheri for the fab giveaway....you know how much i adore your shop :)

www.myshoeology.com is cheri's new website combining all of her fab shoe patterns but you can also find her patterns in her etsy shops here:

baby patterns - sweet pea patterns
kids patterns - sweet pea kids
women's patterns - shoeology

Sewing with Knits Mondays - Made Pattern Giveaway!!!

****this giveaway is now closed. thank you for all of your entries!  good luck! ****

ohhhhhhh, it's giveaway time ladies!!!!  i've got a fab giveaway today from one of my favorite, favorite, bloggy pals - dana of "made".  love her!  she needs no introduction from me, her talents, mad sewing, crafting & photography skills and fantastic blog speak for themselves.  she just oozes talent out of every pore plus she's a sweetheart to boot! and because she's such a sweetie she's joining in on sewing with knits mondays for a giveaway!  can we say yippeee!!!!!

what's the prize??? well normally i would tease you a bit, but, well, today is monday and i like to hear about nice & cheery things right away on mondays to help beat those start of the week blues so you get to find out the prize right away!  how nice am i right :P






* four lucky winners will each receive a copy of the "summer vacation dress"!  yep! my fave pattern of dana's! and what makes it that much more special is you can make it in knit!  how cute would these be in some soft & comfy stretch?  in fact dana just made herself one! (click here to see it).

* we're going to keep this one nice & simple.  simply pop on over to made, check out the patterns & then come back & leave me a comment telling me your fave.

* bonus entry - subscribe and/or follow luvinthemommyhood & then leave me an additional comment telling me you did that too :)

* all comments must include a valid email address or you will be disqualified.
* giveaway is open until august 7th, 2011 at midnight pacific standard time.

have some sewing fun ladies and imagine all the possibilities & variations that you can use to make this dress.  it's fabulous!  i had so much fun making mine and hope to do another one in knit asap.  you all know how much i love patterns that offer customization and ways to switch things up based on your personal preference & dana does this perfectly for this pattern.  there's something to suit everyone & all ages plus it's also a great project to use for knits & elastic thread practice.  you can find my review of the pattern and the dress i made here.

so get your knits & stretch ready!  you're going to have lots of fun! i promise.  sewing knits & stretch are not as scary as you think.  also, make sure to check out all the fun stuff dana has going on at made right now too!  she's hosting a fabulous "design my header" contest that's been lots of fun to follow. 

do you need some more giveaway goodness?  do you love lil'blue boo?  head over to noodlehead for a chance to win some awesome patterns from lil'blue boo!!!!!!!!  it's giveaway day ladies!!!

p.s. looking for the other sewing with knits mondays posts?  click here to read them all :)

Winner of the Knitbot/Hannah Fettig Pattern Giveaway!!! (and some thoughts)

we've got a winner of the knitbot/hannah fettig pattern giveaway but first i have to say that i had other things planned to post about as well today but if any of you have been watching the news or are hockey fans you would know what i was up late glued to the tv watching.  i'm embarrassed, ashamed and mortified by the behaviour of some idiotic people destroying and rioting vancouver last night after the vancouver canucks lost the stanley cup.  it was bad enough we lost (insert my tears...i'm devastated) but to top it off by humiliating vancouver, the province and the country?  what the heck people?  you could tell the main group of people doing most of the damage had planned this, i mean who goes to the hockey game equipped with bombs???  it was sad to sit and watch one of the most beautiful cities that is very dear to my heart get trashed by some drunk animals.

the scariest part was people just seemed to get more and more excited as it went on!  they had no fear, honestly.  cars were exploding, fires set, serious looting and the tear gas...oh the tear gas.  all of this was going on right near where we used to live and i could only imagine the smell especially with a baby!  so instead of wishing i was in vancouver watching the canucks i was finally happy i was in quiet victoria watching the tv safe at home.

so sorry folks, no special posts today.  but you won't mind....cause i've got the winner of the knitbot giveaway to announce.  want to know who won???

our first winner was:

Monica said... [Reply to comment] 177

I'm already an avid reader of luvinthemommyhood, and signed up as a follower a while back

June 11, 2011 5:05 AM

and our second winner was....

June 8, 2011 7:51 AM

house full of jays said... [Reply to comment] 40

Ooo, exciting! So many exciting patterns! I would choose the Effortless, Wispy and Calligraphy cardigan patterns.

June 8, 2011 7:54 AM

congratulations you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  you both get to choose 3 patterns of your choice!  woot woot!  lucky ladies!  thanks to all of you who entered and a big thank you to hannah for the wonderful giveaway in support of our summer sweater knit along!

knitbot is our premier sponsor for the summer sweater knit along and because hannah is so sweet she's offering all you lovely luvinthemommyhood readers 25% off all her "knitbot" patterns (only) for the month of june!  simply use the ravelry coupon code: luvinthemommyhood to get your discount!  so go pop over to ravelry and get your knit on ladies!

you can find more hannah fettig and knitbot here on ravelry and also on her website here. 

were any of you glued to the tv last night due to the riots?  are you in vancouver or on vancouver island?  do you think there could have been a bit more police involvement?  did the looting really have to happen?  i'd love to chat about it.

knitbot (hannah fettig) pattern giveaway!!!

so excited for today's giveaway!!!!  the summer sweater knit along is starting next week and i know more than a few of you are still looking for that perfect pattern!  what better sweater to whip up for the KAL than one from one of my fave knitting designers - hannah fettig from knitbot!  i'm making her pattern - the effortless cardigan, as my choice for the knit along.

**this giveaway is now closed. thank you for all your entries and for reading luvinthemommyhood!**

her patterns are timeless, modern and oh so gorgeous...

the options for letting your yarn shine are plentiful...  

the drape - fabulous...

 

and for those of you not joining in the KAL, she's got hats, cowls, socks, and other clothing patterns to choose from!

so brighten up your summer on those breezy days - get knitting!

 want to know the prize????

* 2 lucky winners each get to choose 3 patterns of their choice!!!!! wowsa! thanks so much hannah!

* visit knitbot then come back and tell me which 3 patterns you would choose if you won.
* follow or subscribe to luvinthemommyhood then leave me another comment letting me know you did.
* bonus entry - like luvinthemommyhood on facebook then comment yet again letting me know you did that too.






* all comments must include a valid email address or you will be disqualified.
* giveaway is open until june 13th, 2011 at midnight pacific standard time.

knitbot is also our premier sponsor for the summer sweater knit along and because hannah is so sweet she's offering all you lovely luvinthemommyhood readers 25% off all her "knitbot" patterns (only) for the month of june!  simply use the ravelry coupon code: luvinthemommyhood to get your discount!  so go pop over to ravelry and get your knit on ladies!

you can find more hannah fettig and knitbot here on ravelry and also on her website here.

winner of "the big book of knitted monsters"

we've got a winner for "the big book of knitted monsters" by rebecca danger!  was it you???  our winner is......

Alex said... [Reply to comment] 83

I love Rebecca Danger's patterns! I've made some of the Bunny Nuggets, and they are just too cute. I have the Chubby Chirps on my list as well. I love knitting toys because they are quick, and just so cute! How can someone NOT like a toy? Thanks for a great giveaway. :) alexandyj@gmail.com

May 23, 2011 9:22 AM

congrats alex!  i'll be emailing you today about your prize!  thanks to all of you who entered and thanks again to rebecca danger for whipping up some imaginative and adorable monsters for us all to knit!

 
you can find more rebecca danger here:

*blog *etsy shop knitting or sewing *ravelry *book

winner of the knitterella giveaway!!!

wanna know who the lucky winners of the fabulous knitterella giveaway are? 3 of you are going to be sporting your new knitterella knitting bags around town! how fun! i love these handy, funny and witty bags. what better way to carry your next handmade goodie!


are you ready to hear who won.....here ya go...

winner #1 -

biologista said... [Reply to comment] 50 And, of course I found out about this fabulous giveaway by following "luvinthemommyhood" through google reader :)
~Anninadeleo@gmail.com


winner #2-

Felicia @ All Things Fee said... [Reply to comment] 56 Love the "I believe I will knit another row". Am always saying, when this row is over I will stop, or when this row is over I will cook dinner, etc.

Love kniterella!


winner #3-

boomie said... [Reply to comment] 106 I went over and the blue "Believe" bag is my favorite!


congratulations ladies! jill will be in touch with you soon! have fun with your new totes!

want some more knitterella? you can find all things knitterella here...

*shop *blog *facebook *twitter *graphic design

thanks for the great giveaway jill! you're the best!

Book Review & Giveaway - The Big Book of Knitted Monsters

i love me some cute monsters. especially knitted ones by rebecca danger. i heart rebecca.

*this giveaway is now closed. thank you for all of your entries.*

i was thrilled when i found out she had released a book called "The Big Book of Mischievous Monsters", filled with the imaginative little creatures she brings to life! i thought a giveaway and review was in order :) now you can have a whole book filled, 20 monster patterns to be exact, to whip up for you, your friends and their friends!
i've been hooked on her work, patterns and sense of style since i first spotted those adorable, melt your heart - bunny nuggets!

i'm having a hard time deciding on which one to start with! mackenzie and i cannot make up our minds! i'm drawn to so many of them. i think my favorite part of the book are the names. hilarious. so funny. each of these little monsters have fun names that have to do with a theme. like.....


...baldwin the bathroom monster, lurleen the laundry monster, dot the dress up box monster, hugo the couch potato monster, tony the toy box monster, claude the closet monster and the list goes on...ahhhhdorable! so funny. i swear these monsters really do exist in my everyday life..haha.

the book also has some giggle moments. you get a glimpse of rebecca's wit and humor throughout the book in her writing and her knitting & finishing guidelines. i brought my copy out to knit night and we had a good chuckle over it. i personally loved her section on the magic loop method as i've yet to try it but am dying to. she's got tons of info on how to whip up these monsters and all her tips and tricks for finishing, eyes and other handy snippets of info.


if you've got a soft spot for knitted monsters "The Big Book of Knitted Monsters"is the book for you. there's a pattern in here for anyone and all skill levels. and guess what, because rebecca is so awesome we've even got a giveaway for you guys today too! wanna hear about it? here ya go...







- one lucky winner will win a copy of "The Big Book of Knitted Monsters" by Rebecca Danger!!!! woot! woot!







- simply pop on over to rebecca's shop "danger crafts" and then come back and tell me why you love to make knitted toys & monsters.
- follow with google friend connect and/or subscribe to luvinthemommyhood and leave me another comment telling me you did that too :)







- all comments must include a valid email address or you will be disqualified.
- giveaway is open until may 24th, 2011 at midnight pacific standard time.


that's it folks :) good luck and happy monster making!!! a huge thank you to rebecca for being so awesome and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! on your new baby boy - presley! he's so adorable!! enjoy this time hun and welcome to the "mommyhood" :P sorry...couldn't help myself..haha.

you can find all things rebecca here...

*blog *etsy shop knitting or sewing *ravelry *book

p.s. make sure you check out her shop filled with sewn monsters too! so cute!

Knitterella Giveaway!!!

Source: vi.sualize.us via Cynthia@Beach Coast Style on Pinterest

***this giveaway is now closed. thank you for all of your entries.***

do you ever worry about your handmade items once you've gifted or sold them? i know i do. i wonder if they will be washed ok, treated with love and treasured as much as the heart i put into them. i'm always fretting and writing notes on random papers when gifting things to let the recipient know how to care for the item. it was kind of silly now that i think about it.


then i found knitterella's products - i was ecstatic! i mean seriously....funny, witty and stylish tags to add to all my handmade goodies with washing instructions on the back???!!! fabulous!!!


knitterella also has a wonderful line of stationary and note cards. perfect to give to any crafter to bring a smile to their face...

a sweet special touch to add to all those baby gifts you whip up...

or a thoughtful card to mail or add to any gift just because :) i know i love getting snail mail and what better card to receive if you're a knitter? she's even got notepads people!!! i'm happy dancing right now! knitterella also just released a brand new product! some fabulous organic cotton project bags! so cute! i love these!


in honor of the arrival of these new handy totes jill from knitterella and i thought a giveaway was in order! i'm excited are you guys??? wanna know the prize?






- 3 lucky winners will each receive a knitterella project bag !!! yippee!!!






- visit knitterella and take a look at all her wonderful goodies then come back and leave me a comment telling me which project bag would like to win.
- follow/subscribe to luvinthemommyhood and leave me another comment telling me you did that too.
- "like" luvinthemommyhood and/or knitterella on facebook and leave me another comment telling me you also did that!






* all comments must include a valid email address or you will be disqualified.
* giveaway is open until may 16th, 2011 at midnight pacific standard time.

good luck everyone! jill is also a fabulously talented graphic designer for her other business "jill zielinski designs" who recently did my new blog "versus". she's super fun and easy to work with for any of you looking for some fab help. she also designs knitting patterns too! you can find all things knitterella here...

*shop *blog *facebook *twitter *graphic design

thanks for the giveaway jill and for all your wonderful help over the last few months! you rock!!! you guys go show jill some mommyhood love! she's newly expecting with babe #2 - congrats again hun!

Winner of the Freshly Picked Giveaway & the Jane Richmond Giveaway!!!

time to announce the winners of our giveaways!!! first up the $100 shop credit to the fabulous shop freshly picked! i'm not going to keep you all in suspense any longer to find out who the winner of this fantabulous prize is......so here you go.....the winner of the freshly picked giveaway is....

felicia said... [Reply to comment] 138 I follow you :)

3littlebirdsstitchco(at)gmail(dot)com

congratulations felicia!!!!!!!!!!!! susan will be in touch with you soon. so excited for you to get your moccasins! your daughter is a lucky girl :)

a big thank you again to susan for such a generous and awesome prize! you can find all things freshly picked...

*blog *shop *twitter *pinterest

now on to the winner of the fabulous jane richmond giveaway!!!!!!! 3 winners are going to get some great prizes from jane richmond!!!

our first winner is.........

eLBie said... [Reply to comment] 57

The patterns are so cute!!!! I am in love with the oatmeal pullover, pasha, and amelia <3 Follow luvinthemommyhood

April 22, 2011 6:53 PM

2nd winner is.....

Emily said... [Reply to comment] 141

I follow Versus!
emily.falke@gmail.com

April 26, 2011 12:56 PM

and our 3rd winner...

the nest said... [Reply to comment] 52

I've got luninthemommyhood in my google reader subscription list. :)

April 22, 2011 5:53 PM

congratulations ladies! jane will be in touch with you all soon!

thanks again jane!!! find more jane richmond designs here:

*blog *shop *facebook *ravelry

hope you all had fun entering! have a wonderful, crafty filled weekend folks!

Leg Warmers Pattern with Guest Jane Richmond & a Giveaway!!!

one of my new year's resolutions for the last few years has been to meet jane richmond. i heart jane. to say that i love jane's patterns is an understatement. i came across jane's fabulous patterns a few years ago when i had first started blogging. i got super excited when i spotted her etsy shop and realized she lived a few hours away from me! i got even more excited when she agreed to be one of the first interviews for our "moms in the mommyhood" series (read it here). jane now lives in the same city as me and i can happily say that my long standing new year's resolution can finally be checked off! i got to meet the pretty knitting designer at one of our saturday night knit nights! talk about surreal!!!! i'm so happy to call her a friend.

*this giveaway is no closed. thanks for all of your entries.*

if you haven't seen the talents of this amazing knitter, check this out....patterns for my fave hats...

cozy sweaters...

snugglies for the man in your life...

special lovelies for the kidlets...

jane is so talented and always inspires me to drop the sewing and pick up my needles! which is what i did when i got a sneak peek at her newest pattern that she's sharing with us all today! honestly, how could i not knit these? you all know my fascination with leg warmers (check out my pinterest board & roundup)...love it. i've been desperate to knit up a pair and when i got jane's pattern i knew it was time. i picked up a skein of cascade 220 wool heathers in color #9322 in the loveliest turquoise shade (surprise) and cast on last weekend. now it's your turn....let's hear from jane...

click here for the full pattern and to hear from jane over on versus....

want to one some fab jane richmond designs of your own?? keep reading to enter our jane richmond designs giveaway!!







* 3 lucky winners will get 3 patterns of their choice plus the 1st winner drawn will also receive a fabulous yarn ball tote too!!! wowsa! great prize!








* simply visit jane richmond designs and get inspired then come back and leave me a comment telling me which 3 patterns you would choose if you won.
* follow luvinthemommyhood and/or subscribe to luvinthemommyhood and leave me another comment telling me you did that too.
*bonus entry: follow and/or subscribe to versus and leave me another comment telling me you did that too :)







* all comments must include a valid email address or you will be disqualified.
* giveaway is open until april 28th, 2011 at midnight pacific standard time.

good luck everyone! thanks jane - you rock!!! find more jane richmond designs here:

*blog *shop *facebook *ravelry

good luck everyone! happy knitting!!! i hope you all have a wonderful weekend and stay tuned...we've got some extra posts for you all this weekend!

Freshly Picked Giveaway!

*this giveaway is now closed. thank you for all of your entries.*

to say i am drooling over this next giveaway is a major understatement. i'm drowning in my own jealousy that you guys get to enter this one!!!! susan from the awesome blog and shop "freshly picked" has a FABULOUS giveaway for us today and when i say fabulous i mean FABULOUS!

the freshly picked shop is filled with drool worthy items. each of which i would LOVE to have in my home. susan's handmade moccasins are simply the coolest thing around. they are like her blog says "so hip it hurts". these moccasins are even on famous babies and cover of magazines! heck the kardashians babies wear them & they've even been posted on the perez hilton blog! click here to see pics! how exciting is that? your kiddo could be rocking the same stylish moccasins as the kardashian baby!!!!

want something for yourself too? well there are fun wallets...

lovely bags and hand dyed totes....

even hand knit pillows for your home!

susan's blog is also filled with the same modern and eye catching aesthetic. you get a peek into her life, find some great sewing tutorials, fashion posts and anything else susan finds interesting and stylish! it's one of my weekly reads. but before i keep going on and on about how talented susan is i bet you want me to tell you the prize right?

* one lucky winner is going to win a $100 credit to the freshly picked shop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! holy moly! someones gonna win a kick butt prize i tell ya!!! the credit is good for any item in the shop and is used towards the regular price of merchandise only. sale prices are not deductible.








* pop on over to the freshly picked shop and go drool over the lovely items then come back here and tell me what you would spend your $100 on!
* follow luvinthemommyhood and/or subscribe to luvinthemommyhood and leave a comment telling me you did that too.
* bonus entry - "like" luvinthemommyhood on facebook.








* all entries must have a valid email address with your entry or you will be disqualified.
* giveaway is open until april 27th at midnight (pacific standard time).

a big thank you to susan for such a generous and awesome prize! you can find all things freshly picked...

*blog *shop *twitter *pinterest

freshly picked is also having a great sale this weekend! buy one pair of moccasins and get one half off!!!! click here to read more about the sale and get your discount code! you excited!? i am! get your entries in and make sure to tell your friends:)

moments in the mommyhood - little faces & a winner

i couldn't resist showing you all what i've been staring at in awe alot lately. i mean, seriously, how did she get to be almost 1??? i feel like i went to sleep one night with a newborn and woke the next day with a toddler! it's friggin frightening! i'm sad but happy at the same time. i'm still having a hard time saying goodbye to all things baby. i love that newborn stage and the time between 0-6mths. my favorite stage. i'm sad that i'll never get to experience that again. i keep turning into a blabbering fool every time i have to pack up her baby clothes and realize they will never again be worn by my babies :( i can't seem to part with them. i think my hormones are out of control..haha. i've got "i'm done having babies but still can't stop crying about having another one fever".


of course it doesn't help that harper is pretty much running sprints around the house, talking, and getting into all sorts of mischief. i miss the days of her laying in momma's arms for hours just staring up at me with love. i miss the calmness. now it's all fun & chaos & rambunctious laughter - which is good too, don't get me wrong, but damn i love those little baby snuggle moments. like these:


ok...i'm getting misty eyed. i better stop before i fill this whole post up with random pictures of harper's rise to toddlerhood. they are cute though...and of course then there is mackenzie. she's turning 4 next week. wth?! when did that happen too? i feel like some days when mack is at preschool that it's actually her home with me and not harper it's like weird dejavu. too much coffee and too little sleep i tell ya :P


ok, ok, i'm moving on. i know you are all dying to know who the winner is sooo....the winner of



the make it perfect sewing pattern giveaway is............................

sue said... [Reply to comment] 186
drool... love her patterns! especially downtown boy,
uptown girl and sprout - a dress with a hood!

yippeee! congrats sue! i'll email toni you're info and she will be in touch! check out sue's blog "polliwogs in bloom" too for some crafty fun!

i hope you all have a wonderful, restful, inspiring, crafty & laughter filled weekend! any of you blubbering along side of me about your little ones getting older or is really just me & my messed up hormones? see ya on monday :)

Make It Perfect Sewing Pattern Giveaway!

i'm excited for you all to enter our first giveaway for comfy sews VS cozy knits! toni of make it perfect who's our guest blogger today has sweetly offered a fab prize for all you ladies!!! i only wish i could enter :P ) make sure to check out her lace belt tutorial today to whip one up of your own and to find out more about toni!

***this giveaway is now closed. thank you for all your entries!***

you ready to find out what the prize is?







- one lucky winner will get to choose 3 make it perfect sewing patterns of their choice! wowsa! thanks so much toni!!!!!!








- pop on over to make it perfect and check out toni's fab sewing patterns. come back & leave me a comment on what your fave 3 patterns are.
- follow luvinthemommyhood and/or versus with google friend connect (on the sidebars) then leave me another comment telling me you did that.
bonus entry:
- "like" luvinthemommyhood on facebook and come back and tell me you did that too!








- you must leave a valid email address with your entry or you will be disqualified.
- the giveaway is open until thursday, april 14th, 2011 at midnight (pacific standard time).
- giveaway is open worldwide.

good luck everyone!!!

on top of a giveaway today toni is also offering luvinthemommyhood & versus readers a special offer at her accessories shop - citrus pOp! yep, that's right, she has another business!!! a shop filled with lovely, fresh and lively goodies! you can find citrus pop on etsy here and on madeit here.


toni's offering a free pair of MINI earrings to anyone who purchases any 2 items from her Citrus Pop store. Just mention "MINILUV" to redeem! this special is good from april 7-14th! happy shopping & sewing!


make sure you check out toni's lace belt tutorial in the post above and get inspired and get sewing :)

you can find more of toni on her website make it perfect & her blog, you can follow her on facebook.