The best things in life are about the details, doncha think?
Like the caramel I get added to my coffee and the elastic in my maternity pants that I’m still (happily) wearing. Maybe that’s because I keep getting caramel in my coffee, but that’s neither here nor there.
Today I am delighted to giveaway two different gift certificates to one lucky winner! These 2 shop owners have so much in common, they were a natural fit! They are both super talented and creative women, detail- oriented and both love to sew.
As you most likely know, I opened a monogramming shop in May (and will be taking orders again starting tomorrow!) and quickly learned that attention to detail is what makes the store successful. These 2 sewing friends I’m highlighting today are wonderful examples of that!
I have a dear friend, Jenni, who lived in Huntsville her whole life and then up and moved (without even ASKING us!) to Kansas City a few months ago. Something about her husband’s job, but I’m still not quite over it.
Jenni runs a FANTASTIC designer fabric boutique online called It’s Sew Sweet. She features Michael Miller and Moda fabrics (my favorites) along with MANY others. The vast majority of my fabrics come from her shop and I email her with any and all designer fabric questions. (I’m sure she loves that.)
Here’s an example of how this happens. I pick many of her beautiful fabrics to purchase like this one:
Then I put it into a customized shirt, bag or anything that needs applique (these 3 shirts were made for triplets and each had different meaning)
See that middle shirt for Kate? I used the above fabric! Fun, huh? Actually every fabric in all 3 of these shirts was from It’s Sew Sweet. Jenni just has adorable fabric for any of your projects- even if you don’t think you’re crafty, they will inspire you!
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Gussy has THE. MOST. ADORABLE. ruffled accessories in the world. She is THE ruffle girl and I’m so happy she’s a friend. Gussy’s real name is Maggie, but I think everybody just calls her Gussy, so let’s go with that. She has a fantastic blog and an awesome site with all her original creations.
Each ruffle she makes is machine sewn free-hand style, making each ruffle unique. Here’s a snippet of her story: “Almost 2 years ago I sat down at my kitchen table — I wanted to learn how to sew. And here I am now, offering zipped pouches of all sizes, laptop bags, tote/diaper bags, headbands, and wristlet/clutches (all with my signature ruffle) to those that love a little flair 
And, I’ve recently quit my day job to pursue Gussy full-time.”
Here are some of my favorite Gussy items:
The laptop bag:
The wristlet:
And an adorable selection of makeup bags:
What’s not to love?
On to the fun part!
Today’s giveaway features a $40 gift certificate to It’s Sew Sweet and a $30 gift certificate to Gussy Sews{The Shop}.
You have 4 different chances to win today! (And don’t be shy about entering 4 times. If someone offered you 4 free lottery tickets you wouldn’t just take one, would you? Have fun with it and make some new friends at these new sites!)
1) Visit Jenni’s store- It’s Sew Sweet- and leave a comment telling your favorite fabric or project you’d love to complete.
2) Sign up for the It’s Sew Sweet Newsletter (top right of her webpage) and leave a comment saying that you did.
3) Visit Gussy’s site and let me know your favorite Gussy item in the comment section.
4) Become a fan of Gussy Sews of Facebook and leave a comment letting me know you did.
* The comment area requires an extra click. See the 3 tiny pictures below- underneath that where it says X comments in orange? CLICK THERE- NOT on facebook or anywhere else. If you are subscribing via email or a reader, you will need to come over to the actual site. You will leave your name, email address- it WON’T be published- and website if you have one. Then leave your comment in the big blank box.
Each comment is a separate entry.
You have 4 chances to win this awesome giveaway!
I’ll have random.org choose one winner Friday of this week. Have fun!
About Hillary
Gussy is one of my favorite stores! I would love one of the makeup bags!
Jennifer´s last blog ..Meant to Be
And I’m a fan of Gussy on facebook!
Jennifer´s last blog ..Meant to Be
I love Michael Miller, Amy Butler, and Momo fabrics! My fav is from Michael Miller’s Deer Spa Collection. Love purple!
Thanks for the introduction to Gussy!!! All the stuff looks super cute! I like the wrislets and make up bags, and the laptop bags, blankets, totes (I confess, I like it ALL!) VERY cute sruff.
Became a fan of Gussy’s on Facebook. Happy Birthday WEEK! I’m loving the introduction to everything.
I love the pink demask print at It’s Sew Sweet (mama needs a new camera strap cover!)
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I’m lovin the Ruffle Gus pink floral wristlet from Gussy!!
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Hi, I became a Gussy fan!
Ruffle headband – pink/red floral is my favorite Gussy item.
I really like “Moda LOVE U Blue Snails Turtle Fabric by Deb Strain”, but really – how can you pick one favorite from all of those great choices.
I signed up for the newsletter.
I love all the fabrics but I think my favorite might be the Apple Green Trellis.
Emily Eckley´s last blog ..Weekend Recap
I signed up for the newsletter.
Emily Eckley´s last blog ..Weekend Recap
I LOVE the laptop bag and could really use a cute one!!
Emily Eckley´s last blog ..Weekend Recap
I am a fan on facebook!!
Emily Eckley´s last blog ..Weekend Recap
I like the first fabric, the moda poppy field. jmls09@aol.com
i signed up for the newsletter jmls09@aol.com
i love gussy’s makeup bags, but that wristlet u have pictured is adorable! jmls09@aol.com
i am a fan of gussy sews on facebook too jmls09@aol.com
1. I like the Moda PANACHE Fearless Fabric in Egg Shell. Mainly b/c it is $5/yd and I’m froogle like that =)
3. I LOVE Gussy’s laptop bags. Too cute!
4. I am now a GFBF (Gussy FaceBook Fan)
Of course I’m a Gussy FB fan. Duh!
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1. I love the Moda Mary Engelbreit ATTITUDE GIRLS Green Impatient Bud fabric
I signed up for the newsletter! Love her fabrics!
My favorite Gussy item is the pink floral laptop bag.
I just became a facebook fan of Gussy Sews
WoW! how do you pick from all the fabrics? Maybe Moda Mary Engelbreit ATTITUDE GIRLS Red Bouquet Flowers since I’m partial to Mary Engelbreit, from It’s Sew Sweet.
Signed up for Sew Sweet newsletter
Became a friend of Gussy on facebook.
Love Gussy’s laptop bags. Want my laptop bag to be different and noticable and findable, one of these would certainly do it!
Just ONE??? OK, if I could pick just one for my daughter, it would be the “Moda LOVE U Pink ABCs Fabric by Deb Straw,” (although her “ABCs Cupcake” in blue is darling, too.) If I could pick just one for my son, it would be the “Michael Miller HEDGEHOG HEAVEN Fabric in Olive Green” (but I guess I would need his Hedgehog Meadow,” too.) If I could pick just one for myself, it would be the “Studio E ZA ZA ZING- Apple Green Trellis Fabric,” (and usually blue is my favorite color.) I would not pick one for my husband, ’cause he just doesn’t notice things like that.
FYI, signing up for her newsletter was easier than choosing “just one” fabric.
re: Gussy Sews….. the damask tote, of course! But choosing the ruffle color, mmm, I’d have to get back with you on that.
And I’ve now “Liked” her FB page!
Oh, the fabrics….so many BEAUTIFUL ones to choose. Thanks, Hill, now I have more projects to work on. I really love that Moda Eden pink paradise flowers. I think I can find a place for that in Lil Bit’s room.
And I signed up for the newsletter!
Gussy has some cute things, too! I think those headbands are really cute. I might actually wear something else in my hair other than a ponytail holder if I had one of those.
“Liked” Gussy’s FB page
I visited It’s Sew Sweet and i feel in LOVE with Moda LOVE U Who’s Who Yellow Owl Fabric by Deb Strain. I would probably make something for our Baby to be.
I signed up for her news letter !
I visited the Gussy website and loved all the laptop bags and wristlets. I loved them all
I “liked” gussy on facebook (:
I liked the Dizzy Flowers in Black fabric at it’s so sweet. So fun for a little girl.
I signed up for It’s So Sweet’s newsletter.
I think all the Gussy items are beautiful, but the laptop bag would get a lot of use.
I am now a Facebook fan of Gussy sews.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the fabrics at It’s Sew Sweet. Can’t even choose a FAVORITE but i’m gonna go with Moda Cotton Blossoms!! I wanna WIN
signed up for It’s Sew Sweet Newsletter…YAY!!
i love all the it’s so sweet fabrics! do i have to choose just 1? i would love something fall-ish to make some cute ruffle bottom pants for miss molly!
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