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Sunday, January 13, 2013

A Sewing Room Update & A Giveaway

During my last sewcation, I literally spent ten days in my sewing cave. As you know, whenever you spend a considerable amount of time somewhere you start to think how you can use portions of it differently.  This time it was this area in the sewing cave that started to bother me.

I need to access the storage area behind my sewing cave from time to time and the walk through space has gotten too tight with the stacked plastic bins.  
Stanton Cart on Home Decorators

So when I saw this cabinet online, I knew it would work in that area.  It would give me more walk-through space and allow me to store the fabric from the bins in it.  It arrived while I was on my sewcation and it took me and my daughter to get it down the stairs into the sewing cave - the thing weighs 75 lbs and came fully assembled.  Here is how the area looks now...


Of course all of this meant moving fabric around and finding pieces that I'd forgotten about.  Honestly people I have alot of fabric and the fact that I remember about 80% of it makes me proud...*LOL*...or sick and obsessed!  I'm going with this is a normal situation, okay...but I digress.  When I was moving fabric, I found that I am the owner of three yards of a deep chocolate brown faux leather, too.

 Since I have no plans for this brown faux leather and there has been some interest generated in others owning some, I'm willing to give away a yard each of the brown and black faux leather.

Here are the stipulations ~
  • You have to be living in the United States...sorry but this time I'm not shipping outside of the US.
  • You must leave a comment on this blog post ONLY by 6pm EST Friday, January 18th.  Only comments left by that time and on this post will be eligible for the drawing.
I'm working on the Pleasant Purple Dress, taking my time and enjoying the journey.  It's going to coordinate well with the Pleasant Purple Jacket.  I've enjoyed a calm and wonderful weekend in the sewing cave.  I hope you're enjoying a great sewing weekend too!

 ...as always more later!


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49 comments:

  1. Sarah CJanuary 13, 2013 4:53 PM

    Sign me up! I have been drooling over your dress since you started talking about it!

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  2. NancyDaQJanuary 13, 2013 5:02 PM

    Please put me in! I will have fun playing with it!

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  3. Julie ChristineJanuary 13, 2013 5:03 PM

    Oh, I'm just thinking of all the possibilities. Add my name! :)

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  4. annieJanuary 13, 2013 5:07 PM

    Carolyn, I don't need the fabric so don't put me in the drawing. But I am a great admirer. I am a bit of a neat freak and I love your new cabinet! Looks like it has wheels too.

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  5. SD Cunni DesignsJanuary 13, 2013 5:10 PM

    Please place my name in the drawing. Thanks in advance.

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  6. UnknownJanuary 13, 2013 5:11 PM

    Oh wow, sign me up too!

    I absolutely love that cabinet too

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  7. RachelJanuary 13, 2013 5:36 PM

    Please enter me in the giveaway. That is beautiful fabric. I love your cabinet.

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  8. RenaeJanuary 13, 2013 6:08 PM

    Oh yes please add me. You looked amazing in your dress! I'm hoping some of that will rub off on me.
    ~Renae

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  9. Julie G.January 13, 2013 6:12 PM

    I love it! I am trying super hard to not add to my stash this year, but if I win it....that wouldn't
    T

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  10. FarhanaJanuary 13, 2013 6:27 PM

    Okay i'm going to give this a try, nothing like some new fabric.

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  11. flowergarden129January 13, 2013 6:32 PM

    Please enter me in your giveaway. Your recent projects inspired me to buy some ponte (first time) and I'd love some pleather to try mixing with it :-). I find your work so inspirational. Thank you for all your efforts in writing your blog.

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  12. AndsewitgoesJanuary 13, 2013 6:34 PM

    I would LOVE to have some of that fine faux black leather to trim a top I have been dreaming about. I missed out on the giveaway last year because I received the wrong fabric ...wool (allergic to it unfortunately)!

    Best Regards

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  13. Kris C.January 13, 2013 6:38 PM

    I've been enjoying your sewcation reports! My favorite is probably the leather/ponte dress, which is interesting because I never would have thought about wearing a dress like that. But it looks pretty cool!

    I'm going to be making some new shoes and boots for my little niece soon - she'd love the faux leather. :)

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  14. MeriJanuary 13, 2013 6:50 PM

    You are a peach. Your faux leather work has inspired me, I would love to give it a go.

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  15. Aunt FluffyJanuary 13, 2013 7:56 PM

    Please sign me up too, got a few ideas I'd like to try out too!

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  16. MaryissewfastJanuary 13, 2013 8:21 PM

    I'm game...I've been loving the faux leather details in your creation and would love to add some to my wardrobe!

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  17. bpatricia74January 13, 2013 8:22 PM

    Sign me up for the faux leather give away! I love your creations!

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  18. Joyce in NCJanuary 13, 2013 8:39 PM

    Please enter me in the drawing for the faux leather giveaway!

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  19. AngelaJanuary 13, 2013 8:52 PM

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  20. UnknownJanuary 13, 2013 9:17 PM

    Oh I was just watching The Secret of the Wings and thinking I need some brown leather leggings for a Tinkerbell winter outfit!

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  21. HollyJanuary 13, 2013 9:57 PM

    Thank you for having this giveaway. I really enjoy your blog. It has inspired me to start sewing again. I made my first trip to NYC this past December. I'm still kicking myself for not finding the Mood store. We stayed just blocks away from there!

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  22. turtleandiJanuary 13, 2013 10:42 PM

    I wanna win! I wanna win!

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  23. Monica DJanuary 13, 2013 11:31 PM

    FIESTA!!!

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  24. VirginiaJanuary 13, 2013 11:48 PM

    I would say I have my fingers crossed hoping I'm one of the winners but they are busy typing this message. Thanks for sharing.

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  25. Dr. ZJanuary 14, 2013 12:01 AM

    Please sign me up!

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  26. BeckyMcJanuary 14, 2013 12:09 AM

    OH, OH pick me!!! I want to make a dress like yours! So classy!

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  27. AlethiaJanuary 14, 2013 12:18 AM

    Wow, very generous! Count me in too!!!

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  28. ~RuthJanuary 14, 2013 12:57 AM

    I'm game. I'm new to your blog and totally inspired. I've started sewing 30 minutes a day to get the juices flowing. Thanks so much for your generosity.

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  29. SEWNJanuary 14, 2013 1:50 AM

    Me Me Me!!!! ;)

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  30. AngelaJanuary 14, 2013 2:45 AM

    Oh, please enter me in the drawing! Also, how is the new machine? I am SO close to purchasing one! But, then I wonder if I am getting too much machine for someone that doesn't quilt. OTOH, I want a really nice machine that will stitch beautifully and last a long time. Sooo.. big decision considering the $$.

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  31. EmileeJanuary 14, 2013 4:05 AM

    I'd love to experiment with faux leather! great giveaway :)
    Emilee

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  32. Nancy KJanuary 14, 2013 8:47 AM

    I'd love some faux leather, so add my name to the list please.
    Nice cabinet.

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  33. Culinary CollageJanuary 14, 2013 9:24 AM

    I'm in......this would make a fun project.....thanks for sharing!

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  34. ClioJanuary 14, 2013 9:48 AM

    Faux leather? Yes, please!

    What a great improvement to your sewing space!

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  35. RoseJanuary 14, 2013 10:26 AM

    Please include me in the drawing. Faux leather adds so much to garments. I actually enjoy sewing with it. One of my goals this year is stash reduction so I'll have to sew more.:) That's a great cabinet. I know what you mean by certain areas in the sewing room bothering you.

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  36. CaboritaJanuary 14, 2013 10:48 AM

    Hopefully, I'll be the lucky winner!

    ~Sewjourner

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  37. JessicaJanuary 14, 2013 12:59 PM

    What a wonderful giveaway. I love your blog, love this fabric, and hope I'll be lucky. :)

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  38. KathleenJanuary 14, 2013 1:02 PM

    Please enter me in your drawing. I loved the ponte/leather dress! Enjoy your blog very much. Thank you for taking the time to share.

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  39. UnknownJanuary 14, 2013 1:19 PM

    I adore your sewing cave! Yum! And the faux leather just gets my sewing genes revving. Count me in! Cindy, Creative Hormone Rush

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  40. DawnSSLJanuary 14, 2013 4:41 PM

    Please include me in the drawing...I have been dreaming about your latest two ponte dresses and the one with the leather is awesome.. Thanks

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  41. Lisa H.January 14, 2013 9:40 PM

    Please add me to the drawing. Cool cabinet.

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  42. SherrilJanuary 15, 2013 1:03 AM

    Being able to remember 80% of your stash is pretty impressive, as is your stash! I'd like to be in the drawing for faux leather. Your dress has got me interested in making one for myself.

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  43. Amity OriginalsJanuary 15, 2013 4:45 AM

    Count me in! I've been dying to try out some faux leather on a few patterns...

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  44. mlefholzJanuary 15, 2013 8:46 PM

    Wow! count me in. Thank you for the chance!

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  45. UigeiJanuary 16, 2013 3:38 AM

    Your words are an inspiration. I appreciate your encouragement...every post is an encouragement to me...You make me find the time to sew.
    With the fabric, If I should win, I am going to make a purse.
    Namaste'

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  46. JeanettecJanuary 16, 2013 1:39 PM

    I'll take some of that faux leather. I think that brown one is calling my name. :)

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  47. SewingfunthingsJanuary 16, 2013 11:41 PM

    Please sign me up.

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  48. MicheleJanuary 17, 2013 6:54 AM

    I am thinking that putting a little faux leather and a little faux fur together, I might end up with something rather fauxtastic.

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  49. Deborah JJanuary 18, 2013 3:03 PM

    Hi Carolyn,

    I would love to win the faux leather fabric. I'm getting ready to start back sewing and it would make an awesome bag.

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