Today, in conjunction with Sew Mama Sew‘s Giveaway day, is the first giveaway I have done on this blog. My blog is about five months old now, and I am excited to offer the chance to win these zippered pouches to all of my visitors. I am very grateful for the kind words and support offered by those who have joined me in these early months, and I am excited to welcome new friends as well!
I am trained as a theatrical scenic and costume designer and technician, but this blog focuses on my life outside of the theatre- The (not so) Dramatic Life. Most of the work I share here is quilting related, but other sewing projects pop up from time to time. My big project for the year is Mini Quilt Mania, for which I am creating a new mini quilt almost every week of the year for a total of 50 quilts. I have done 18 so far, and I am thoroughly enjoying the process!
Pouch Lining
There are two zippered pouches in this giveaway. They each have a blue denim exterior and are fully lined and trimmed with a cotton print from Amy Butler’s Violette fabric line. The larger pouch is 6″x10″x4.5″ and would be a great container for carrying small projects or corralling toiletries when you travel.
The smaller pouch is an octagon measuring about 3.75″x3.75″ and is grommeted for use as a key ring. This is perfect for carrying a little money, a phone charger, or thumb drive. I have written a tutorial for creating this cord/coin pouch if you would like to make your own!
Would you like to enter to win this pair of pouches? It’s easy- here’s how:
- Leave a comment on this post telling me what project(s) you are working on right now and/or what your quilting or sewing goals are. Is there a pattern you want to make? A technique you would like to try? A fabric line you are eager to use? Is there a tutorial you would like to see made? I love hearing what you are up to and interested in!
- Followers, both long time and new, get a bonus entry! Near the top of the sidebar there are several options for following me including Bloglovin’, Instagram, and Pinterest. To get the bonus entry please leave a comment telling me how you follow.
This giveaway is open through 5pm PST on Sunday, May 10. All comments on this post received by that time will be included in a random drawing.
I will email and post the winner on the blog on or before Wednesday, May 13. Once I have the shipping address for the winner, your package will be in the mail by Friday, May 15. (Should the winner not respond with a shipping address by Friday, May 15, I will draw a new winner and contact them via email and the blog)
There are lots more fantastic giveaways of both hand crafted items and supplies at Sew Mama Sew, so be sure to check those out as well! Good Luck!
Update from May 11, 2015: The winner of this giveaway is Catrin Lewis- Congratulations Catrin!
Here are some other posts you may enjoy!
Mini Quilt Mania
Rainbow Rotary
Marsala Mini
Winter Trees
Cord/Coin Pouches
Create Your Own Tote Bag Tutorial Series
115 Comments
Shannon
May 6, 2015 at 12:08 pmWorking on the second hand-cut chinille blankie for a set of twin kiddos I adore. the first was finished in Janurary and I keep allowing other progects to distract me from finishing!
Shannon
May 6, 2015 at 12:09 pmnew pintrest follower. name is “eightleggy” 🙂
Crafty Ashley B
May 6, 2015 at 12:18 pmI really hope to finish up three twin sized quilts by Christmas for my niece and nephews plus finish a throw quilt I started for my husband.
Yvonne @ Quilting Jetgirl
May 6, 2015 at 12:21 pmI could really use a beautiful coin purse like yours, so I might have to make sewing one my goal for the year! It’s not really quilt related, but it would be really practical. 🙂
Yvonne @ Quilting Jetgirl
May 6, 2015 at 12:21 pmI follow you via Bloglovin’.
Danette
May 6, 2015 at 12:25 pmFollowing on bloglovin’. Hoping you finish your goal of 50 mini quilts!
Danette
May 6, 2015 at 12:26 pmI’ve just about completed a tshirt quilt for my nephew’s graduation May 30. I want to get it done so I can move on to other quilts and other projects. Thank you.
Jasmine
May 6, 2015 at 12:30 pmI am working on a Flying Carpet quilt designed by Christina Cameli. The quilting has been time consuming. Thanks!
Jasmine
May 6, 2015 at 12:31 pmI have been following you since you were featured on O Scrap. Your pouches are awesome!
Melinda
May 6, 2015 at 12:42 pmI am currently working on a pillow cover for my mom for Mother’s Day. My quilting goal is to improve my FMQ. BTW, I am really enjoying your mini quilts.
Melinda
May 6, 2015 at 12:43 pmI follow you on Bloglovin’.
Samantha P
May 6, 2015 at 1:10 pmAm working on a baby quilt for my first born due soon. Hope to finish before he gets here. Thanks for participating.
Shayna
May 6, 2015 at 1:16 pmI’m working on a queen sized EPP quilt in 1″ hexagons. You can see my progress on my blog.
Kristen
May 6, 2015 at 1:31 pmI am working on some dolls and quilts right now. My goal is to get better at finishing quilts before moving on to the next project.
SarahAnne (sash) Hazlewood
May 6, 2015 at 1:42 pmWhat a cute bag! And I’m definitely checking out the tutorials!
SarahAnne (sash) Hazlewood
May 6, 2015 at 1:43 pmI’ve just added you to my bloglovin feed. Grats on your new blog and how cool – 18 mini quilts? amazing!!!
Brooke
May 6, 2015 at 1:45 pmI really need to get my zipper techniques down. I have plans to sew for myself this spring, too.
Joanna @ Midwestern Bite
May 6, 2015 at 1:48 pmI’ve been working on a 20″ paper pieced pattern of my husband’s motorcycle for our tenth anniversary. And it’s kicking my butt. Fortunately I kick back! I really think you have a great blog and I’d love to see you start an Etsy shop! With patterns or minis!
kathyh
May 6, 2015 at 2:00 pmI just sewed the Asymmetrical Tote bag – recently featured on SMS – which I am giving away on my blog.
I’m kinda into bags/purses as they are quick to sew up.
Thanks for the giveaway.
Mickey Louth
May 6, 2015 at 2:12 pmI just finished an apron and a purse for May birthdays of my grands. I have a quilt in the planning stages for a new granddaughter due this fall and a baby shower coming up soon that I need to make something for…typically burp cloths is one of the items… I hadn’t been in the sewing room all winter and missed it. It really needs organizing up there right now!
Mickey Louth
May 6, 2015 at 2:12 pmI follow you on pinterest now
Quinn
May 6, 2015 at 2:28 pmI am a rookie sew-person, but recently bought a pattern for a summer dress that I plan to make soon! My sewing machine is a Singer Featherweight, which I inherited from the original owner, my Auntie Ruby.
Thank you for this lovely giveaway opp!
bekki
May 6, 2015 at 2:38 pmYour pouch is lovely and holds its shape beautifully. at the moment I’m making 2 crochet blankets. My sewing goals are to sew up my stash, i have so much! I’m trying to consolidate as my living space really isnt big enough for my fabric!
Stephanie
May 6, 2015 at 2:44 pmI am making a graduation quilt right now.
Amanda
May 6, 2015 at 2:51 pmWorking on some summer dresses for my 2yo daughter! 🙂
Gill
May 6, 2015 at 3:20 pmI’m making baby quilts at the moment!
A technique I’d like to learn is piping!!
Gill
May 6, 2015 at 3:20 pmBloglovin follower
Amanda Ashton
May 6, 2015 at 3:34 pmI’m working on far too many things at the moment, but primarily a Swoon quilt I started in a workshop two years ago, and a table runner for a friend. I really want to improve my machine quilting skills, and will work on that later in the year when I will be inside more.
Amanda Ashton
May 6, 2015 at 3:35 pmI follow you on Bloglovin’.
Cheri
May 6, 2015 at 3:35 pmI have put my quilting on hold at the moment and am making fabric memory books and junk journals instead…but…both use my sewing machine!
Kristen Jones
May 6, 2015 at 3:46 pmWhat a cool job you have! I’m so glad you are participating in the giveaway day. That’s how I found you! I dug through your blog and I really like it. I will be following you from now on. I’m a new quilter/sewer so I have a ton of stuff that I want to make. i’m working on my 4th quilt now and its a Star Surround Block that I saw on Happy Quilting Melissa Blog. Her QAL is wonderfully easy to follow. Thanks for the chance to win this prize. I LOVE it. Ive only tried my hand at one zipper bag so far and it came out a little wonky! I’m going to keep on trying though!
Mary Ann
May 6, 2015 at 4:04 pmI am finishing handstitching the binding on my nephew’s high school graduation quilt and sewing up some summer play clothes and pj’s for my kids.
Aileen
May 6, 2015 at 4:41 pmWhat lovely pouches. I did not realise you were involved in theatre. That explains the blog name (duh). I’m working on a New York beauty quilt at the moment. It’s taking me forever but I love it.
Aileen
May 6, 2015 at 4:41 pmI’m a follower on bloglovin
LesLet
May 6, 2015 at 4:57 pmim working on a tote bag and a half squAre triangle quilt. I also want to start the Butterfly quilt by Tula Pink
LesLey
May 6, 2015 at 4:58 pmi follow you with bloglovin
Cristina
May 6, 2015 at 5:07 pmReally really nice!! Good job!! in this moment I’m working for many projects: woodworking, upcycle objects and sewing projects.My next step is learnig freehand machine embroidery… I follow you on bloglovin <3
Bye and thanks for the giveaway!!
Mia J
May 6, 2015 at 5:08 pmI am currently making some cute pillowcases and bags.
amy
May 6, 2015 at 5:43 pmI can’t wait to use Janet Clare’s More Hearty Good Wishes! Just trying to decide on the best pattern to show it off!
Despina Veneti
May 6, 2015 at 6:31 pmLovely set, thank you!
I’m a beginner, so it’s tote bags for me so far 🙂
I hope my skills allow me to do some quilting soon.
Rebecca Coyle
May 6, 2015 at 6:47 pmI’m making my g’daughter’s Christmas quilt with Aneela Hoey’s Sherbet Pips fabric.
Rebecca Coyle
May 6, 2015 at 6:47 pmI follow you on bloglovin .
Lori Morton
May 6, 2015 at 6:49 pmFinishing up a Quilt & few more baby things for new Granbaby! 🙂 Also cutting scaps for a cozy Throw for our Family Room (& one for our daughter’s house too…shhhh..is a secret! lol)
Lori Morton
May 6, 2015 at 6:51 pmI’m a new Follow, thru Bloglovin 🙂
Judy M
May 6, 2015 at 6:57 pmGreat bags I will be checking out the tutorial. I am working on a small quilt, a travel quilt bag, a pincushion for a swap.
Sarah
May 6, 2015 at 7:24 pmI follow on bloglovin.
Sarah
May 6, 2015 at 7:24 pmRight now I’m sewing shorts for my daughter.
Mindy
May 6, 2015 at 7:38 pmA friend is having a Firefly themed birthday party this month, so I am making outfits for myself, my husband, and my 2yo daughter. I’m so excited to have started sewing in the last year – I had no idea it was so much fun!
Tawny
May 6, 2015 at 7:45 pmMy current project is a crochet project actually. I’m working on leg warmers for my little girl to wear to her ballet class instead of heavy tights now that it’s getting warmer. 🙂
Deb (Two Cheeky Monkeys)
May 6, 2015 at 7:52 pmOn a recent trip to Japan I bought some traditional Japanese fabric so now I’m on the hunt for the perfect project to make with them!
Christina Menchaca
May 6, 2015 at 8:01 pmI am working on making a crochet blanket for my new niece or nephew
Cynthia Brunz
May 6, 2015 at 8:06 pmI follow on Bloglovin!
Cynthia Brunz
May 6, 2015 at 8:07 pmYou continue to inspire me with your projects. I have a far bigger bucket list because of you 🙂
Keep on creating!
TV
May 6, 2015 at 8:12 pmOh wow, that winter trees post of yours I just saw is really grabbing my attention right now.
auschick
May 6, 2015 at 8:41 pmI just finished testing a blouse pattern and so now I have a clean sewing table! I have written up a list of goals though, and my next one to do is a pair of pants for my son. The thing I’d also love to tackle would be the Bombshell Swimsuit… it’s been in my wishlist for a while!
auschick
May 6, 2015 at 8:41 pmFollowing on bloglovin
Katelyn
May 6, 2015 at 8:56 pmI am working on my very first quilt! It Is Bug THE MD FOR My 4 YEAR old
SoozeM
May 6, 2015 at 9:54 pmOooh they are gorgeous, the little pouch is so cute, and I love the denim! I am working on a purple and green quilt which will be a gift for a very special friend 🙂
SoozeM
May 6, 2015 at 9:55 pmI know it wasn’t on your list but I am following you using blogtrottr 🙂
Vicki H
May 6, 2015 at 11:22 pmI am working on a table runner for my mom.
Sandy K
May 6, 2015 at 11:23 pmI have a couple of pillow to cover.
Afton
May 6, 2015 at 11:33 pmI follow on Bloglovin’.
Afton
May 6, 2015 at 11:33 pmI’m working on the Moccasin BOM.
Alexis
May 7, 2015 at 12:01 amI mostly sew pj pants for my three gentlemen: two little’s and papa. But I’d like to get more adventurous with quilts.
Alexis
May 7, 2015 at 12:01 amAdding you on bloglovin.
Liz Scott
May 7, 2015 at 5:14 amOh I have so many things on the simmer. A block swap quilt pinned ready to FMQ; working on a border for a blue and white star quilt; making blocks for a sampler quilt; starting on some cushions with fabric from India. Not enough home days in my week! Now I am thinking bags too LOL
Keicia
May 7, 2015 at 7:08 amI just got a sewing machine and am attempting little dresses, skirts and diaper covers for my baby girl.
Carol Woosley
May 7, 2015 at 7:18 amMy work doesn’t compare with yours, but I’m up bright and early today to appliqué fall leaves on the revers side of a table runner. The front side is an all seasons design in the colors of the dining room. This is a “Thank you” for the daughter of my oldest friend. She took care of my friend’s disabled family member so my friend could make a week-long visit to me. I like to use a seasonal backing on my candle mats and table runners–it saves cupboard space for the recipient, and makes a little more space in my “stash heap” for me! Cwoosley12@yahoo.com
Leo
May 7, 2015 at 8:20 amworking on: round robin addition, wonky solid stars, need to quilt something, mycompletely green quilt to name a few …
want to do: Storm at Sea pattern, get further along with my plaid-pineapple quilt (only the test block done) …
Ariadne
May 7, 2015 at 9:48 amI am not a quilter. I love working my cross stitch and beadwork on felt and felted stones. I am a teacher of English and also act on the theatre. I loved your pouches. That’s really something I cannot make.
ariadnesky(at)hotmail(dot)com
AriadnefromGreece!
Judy
May 7, 2015 at 10:01 amWorking on a maple leaf block quilt. Started out with the Modern Maples pattern but it’s not going to look much like that 😉 haha The one quilt on my bucket list that nags at me constantly is a medallion quilt. I have many patterns, I have many ideas. . . I just need to commit!
Judy
May 7, 2015 at 10:02 amI follow on Bloglovin’! What a wonderful bag!! Fingers are crossed 😀
Kathy h
May 7, 2015 at 10:19 amYour job sounds like a lot of fun. Like your idea of making a quilt every week. I am looking forward to making a landscape quilt this summer and am working on a pincushion right now.
Catrin Lewis
May 7, 2015 at 11:11 amI’ve got some heart blocks on half which I’m hoping to eventually turn into cushion covers!
Kristin in Alaska
May 7, 2015 at 11:11 amThese pouches are excellent, and I need a new cosmetic bag for travel…
My current project is to move into my new house! Once in there I’ll get to have my own crafting & quilting room, and there will be no stopping me!
Jyothi Saravu
May 7, 2015 at 12:00 pmI love your rainbow quilt!!!!. I am in the preparation of making a jean quilt and cutting is not easy for that!!! I also have a table runner in the making too.
Thanks for the give away 🙂
Jennifer
May 7, 2015 at 12:21 pmI think the better question is, what are you NOT working on 🙂 I have 13 projects going right now! Most are quilts, but I’m also making a bag and a rug! I need a little more sewing time in my life 🙂
Jennifer
May 7, 2015 at 12:26 pmI just followed you on Instagram as jenniferstuthe
Jennifer
May 7, 2015 at 12:27 pmMy previous two comments had the wrong email address. Sorry! This is the correct one
Lesley Bambridge
May 7, 2015 at 1:11 pmI have only made one quilt so far and I really enjoyed it. I am now saving up little squares of fabric to make a summer quilt for the sofa, but I hope it will be done before the summer is over : ) Thank you for the chance to win xx
Rosa
May 7, 2015 at 2:32 pmSuch a beautiful ponch and projects.I’ m working in many priojects and this week trying to finish a basket.
Sue
May 7, 2015 at 2:39 pmI’m making wristlets for two friends
R.Kay
May 7, 2015 at 3:13 pmHmm even though this is not a sewing project, I am currently crocheting my first real scarf, it is about three to four feet long now, and I can’t wait to wear it.
Thanks for this chance to win!
Tarnia
May 7, 2015 at 4:52 pmThanks for the giveaway. I have yet to put in a zipper, so have stuck to quilts rather than joining the bag making craze. I should ask my daughter for a lesson for Mother’s Day. Meanwhile, what I am doing is working my way through some Jen Kingwell quilts. They require so much work, I will be busy for years.
Kristen
May 7, 2015 at 4:58 pmI am a new follower via bloglovin
karen
May 7, 2015 at 6:12 pmYou are amazing! That scrappy rainbow mini has been stuck in my mind since I saw it (weeks ago). I’m working on improving my skills, and doing assorted random projects to accomplish that. So far every quilting project I have ever done has included the use of at least one new skill/technique/method/challenge. It’s so fun!
karen
May 7, 2015 at 6:14 pmI added you to my list of bookmarked blogs, because just about everything you come up with leaves me in awe. Thanks for the inspiration!
Lori Smanski
May 7, 2015 at 7:22 pmwow this is so very pretty thanks for a chance congrats on 5 months right now I am ready to bind a king sized quilt (civil war sampler) for our sons wedding coming up may 31 and making myself a civil war dress for the wedding whew lots of sewing going on
Lori Smanski
May 7, 2015 at 7:23 pmI am a new follower on bloglovin
Karen McMahon
May 7, 2015 at 10:29 pmI am working on a couple of t-shirt quilts for 2 soon to be high school grads!
Jeifner
May 8, 2015 at 12:45 amI hope to one day make a double wedding ring quilt.
Jeneta@PlumJam
May 8, 2015 at 1:01 amOh my goodness – they are adorable (particularly the larger pouch – I love it!). I am working on finishing up some (okay, lots) of wips, particularly a Star Wars quilt for my daughter. This is not only to tidy up my sewing space, but also so that I can start something else. Far too much mending has been taking up my time!!
Joy
May 8, 2015 at 7:53 amI’m trying to complete quilts already started. I’m quilting along with Pat Sloan and Aurifils Mini of the Month and I’m paper piecing with a block of the month with Quilt Art Designs. I’m also longarming here and there. My number one goal is to complete projects, but I’ve only finished one quilt so far this year….
Joy
May 8, 2015 at 7:54 amI follow you with Bloglovin’ and quite enjoy your commentary.
Peggy Phillips
May 8, 2015 at 9:36 amI have a zillion projects in the works because I love starting things. I have several quilts, knitting projects, crocheting projects, but I really want to get the binding on a queen sized quilt I’ve started. I have a goal to complete 1 project a day and so far I’m on track. I’m having fun, but it does mean I don’t get to a lot of the big projects. Thank you
Peggy Phillips
May 8, 2015 at 9:37 amI’m a new follower on Pinterest. Have a great weekend!
Beth
May 8, 2015 at 12:18 pmI am working on baby quilts for twins. Small, but still seem to be taking forever!
Carla
May 8, 2015 at 9:14 pmToday I need to work on the border for a group round robin quilt, and knit a few rows on my stepdaughter’s wedding present.
I follow on Bloglovin.
carriem
May 9, 2015 at 12:42 amI am hand quilting a queen sized flying geese quilt. I love theater, so I’m interested in your other life!
cherie
May 9, 2015 at 6:52 ammaking a cover for my kmix mixer 🙂
Nesta
May 9, 2015 at 11:51 amHello! Great to meet you through the SMS Giveaway Day! At the moment I am busy finishing some bee blocks and making a baby quilt for a friend who has just had a baby!
Nesta
May 9, 2015 at 11:52 amI’m a new Pinterest follower!
Nancy D
May 9, 2015 at 5:51 pmI’ve got lots of projects started! But right now I’ve been working on a couple of punch needle projects. This is something new to me and I’m really enjoying it.
Rachel Martorano
May 9, 2015 at 8:16 pmI’ve had to put all crafty projects to the side for the moment to help hubby with remodeling projects. But along those lines I love to see home decor projects that are easy (I honestly don’t sew much, which is why I have a fascination with those who do. I love looking at all the talent!). Thanks for the chance!
Rachel Martorano
May 9, 2015 at 8:16 pmI’m a new follower via bloglovin’.
Tamie
May 10, 2015 at 5:32 amI’m working on a Swoon for my youngest daughter to take to college in the fall. I’d love to be more confident with three dimensional sewing. I’m trying.
Tamie
May 10, 2015 at 5:32 amI’m following on BL.
Michelle Smith
May 10, 2015 at 10:42 amI am currently sewing summer clothes for my kids.
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Michelle Smith
May 10, 2015 at 10:46 amI follow via bloglovin
detroitgirl77 AT gmail DOT com
jessicac
May 10, 2015 at 12:49 pmWorking on some needle felting(holes in a sweater) and then I am going to handsew some lace on the bottom to extend the sweater. Trying for a Anthro look!
Masayu Norashikin
May 10, 2015 at 3:59 pmPillowcases for my boys as a stash busting project
Stacy
May 10, 2015 at 5:03 pmCurrently I am working on a mini quilt for a swap in May.
Liz
May 10, 2015 at 7:06 pmI follow you on Bloglovin, instagram( blueberrysgran), and Pinterest( lily bet)
Liz
May 10, 2015 at 7:08 pmI would love to finish a BOM I started for my hubby a couple of years ago. Plus all my crocheting and Embroidery projects that I have bookmarked,not to mention the Quilts that I want to do: Dear Jane, Insanity,
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