Thanks so much for all of your kind wishes on my blogiversary post!
As promised, here are the details of my giveaway. I have three sets of giveaway items:
A Style Arc Pattern
This is a gift from Style Arc!
The winner may choose a pattern priced up to $17 from the Style Arc website. I will order the pattern in your desired size, along with my own order. When it arrives, I will mail it to you. You will not receive the pattern right away, since there will be a delay while I order, then receive, then mail out.
This prize is open to folks in the U.S. only.
Thanks for this gift to my readers, Chloe and the gang at Style Arc!
Set of 3 Striped Zippers
One 24" separating black-and-white striped zipper and two 9" closed-end striped zippers. I used these in my Moto Jacket.
This prize is open to anyone.
Set of 3 Customized Black Zippers
Purchased on my visit to the zipper factory, I had these zippers customized. One 24" separating black zipper with a chunky zipper pull - it reminds me of a game piece with a silver ball in the middle - and two 7" closed-end black zippers with the same chunky zipper pull. I bought some of these to keep and one set to give away. I have plans for my set but have not gotten to that project yet.
This prize is open to anyone.
Details
If you are interested, please enter by leaving a comment on this post. Mention which items you are interested in (Style Arc pattern, striped zipper set, black zipper set - you can select any or all). I will only accept comments entered on or before Sept 3rd. I will draw names after this date and post the results on this blog. Keep checking my blog to see if you have won. Please contact me within one week.
That's it! Good luck!
Oh my goodness!! What a generous giveaway! I've been super interested in StyleArc but stopped because of the shipping. I would love to win ANY of these!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary! :)
Happy blogiversary! I'm in Canada so I don't qualify for the give-away. Good luck to everyone!
ReplyDeletecongratulations on your blogoversary!!!
ReplyDeleteLike the zippers, but oh, my, I would love to win the pattern! Thank you so much
Oooooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhh........would love a chance to win a Sryle Arc pattern! I enjoyed your 4 year summary, and was really interested to learn about how your taste in clothing is changing. You look fabulous.
ReplyDeleteWhat a generous set of offers! Thank you. I would love the black zippers and would put them to use in my fall sewing.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your blogiversary! I recently discovered your blog and enjoy seeing your clothing creations. I would love a Style Arc pattern. Thanks for the great give-away!
ReplyDeleteYou are an inspiration in so many ways--personal, sewing, nutrition, etc. I love your style and the clothes you make for yourself and your girls. I would love the zippers, either set, as they are just what I need for a project in the queue!
ReplyDeleteLynda in LV
Wow! How nice of you have such a great giveaway. Those zippers are quite lovely, but after seeing all of the lovely things you make with Style Arc patterns, I would love to try one. Congratulations on your blogiversary!
ReplyDeleteFantastic gifts, Shams! Should I be selected (fingers crossed!), I choose the set of 3 customized black zippers. You have my email -- I'm Rebecca of the last two meetups in SF.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your steady stream of entertaining blog posts. I read every one with great interest. :)
Congats! I love your style i view your blog at least once a day. I would like to be considered for the Style Arc pattern. Once again Congrats!
ReplyDeleteWow, so nice of you. I would love to try a Style Arc pattern. Just getting back to sewing for myself after dropping some weight. You inspire me and make me want to try new things.
ReplyDeleteHappy blog anniversary! These giveaways are just lovely. I'd particularly like to try a Style Arc pattern, but I'd be up for any of them since I know your taste in zippers is fantastic. Thanks for the chance! And, can't wait to see what you choose for yourself from Style Arc!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogversary to you!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to be in for the Style Arc pattern.
Happy Blogiversary Shams - looking forward to many more of your inspirational adventures with fabric and garments.
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what I would do with that set of black and white striped zippers so throw my name in for those.
HAPPY ANIVERSARY!!!
ReplyDeleteI am not picky, just winning anything would be great :) I really like the stripped zippers but would like to be considered for anything.
Love the stuff you make, your so creative with your pattern choices along with the great taste in the fabrics you choose.
Oooh, I want anything and everything!!!! :) Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an exciting giveaway! I love your blog. You've already given so much. First you helped me not to fear FBAs and then you inspired me to really submit to my nutritionist's council to amp the veggies. I'm be thrilled to win a Style Arc pattern.
What a fabulous blogiversary giveaway! I would love any one of these wonderful prizes. You have such great taste in your clothing, fabric, patterns and notions that anything selected by you would be lovely.
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary!
ReplyDeleteI love reading your blog for fun and inspiration. If you will mail to Australia I am interested in either set of zippers. Your generosity is amazing anyway and I fully understand with the high cost of postage.
Happy Blogiversary!!! Love your style...you gave such great taste in clothing...Most interested in Style Arc - have a couple of their patterns that I need to sew...
ReplyDeleteWhat great items as a give-a-way. Please enter me and I'd be happy with any of the three items! I do enjoy your blog. Happy anniversary!
ReplyDeleteI get such joy from seeing what you choose to sew and reading your posts!. Thank, you, thank you, thank you. After your glowing reviews, I favor the Style Arc pattern
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS , I would love to have the Pattern Emma Dress in size 12 thank you
ReplyDeleteShams, Congrats on the blogiversary!! Loved reading how your style has evolved!!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to participate in all of the giveaways. Even though I live in Canada, I do have a US mailing address as well. That okay?
I happily discovered Communing with Fabric while searching for advice on (uber) FBAs. Thank you for sharing your knowledge on that subject - it has really been helpful!
ReplyDeleteAll of the giveaway prizes are lovely, but my favorites are the Style Arc pattern (haven't tried one yet) and the striped zipper set. Thank you and happy blogiversary!
~Jen
Hi Shams,
ReplyDeleteFour years of inspiration...congratulations and well done you!!
I would love to enter into the drawing -- any of the items would be great.
Thanks!
Margaret
Whoopty Doo! Any of those fabo prizes would be lovely. Just had to congratulate you on having such good taste in give-aways and thank Style-Arc for being such a good sport! ~Mary Beth
ReplyDeleteIf Feedly had a way to prioritize blogs in the daily list of new listings, yours would be at the top of my reading list. Happy anniversary, and put me down for the drawing for the black zippers. Thanx!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary! And thank you for hosting the give-away. I'm in Canada and if it is okay, I would like to try for the striped zippers.
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th anniversary, Shams! What a year you've had :-) I would love the set of striped zippers.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary! I NEED a Style Arc pattern (or a dozen) but the shipping cost has been a detriment. Having a free one to try could be the push that I need to take the plunge :) I love zippers and am always on the hunt for different ones. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteSo generous...winning any of the give-aways would be wonderful! Thanks for a wonderful blog, and may you continue inspiring readers for years to come.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing all your wonderful sewing projects with your fans! You are so inspiring and creative and include lots of practical info too. Enjoyed your inspiring weight loss tale - happy anniversary and I'd be happy with any of your prizes should I win:)
ReplyDeleteHour's was the first blog I started reading. I'm so glad to celebrate your blogiversary. I love the stripped zipper set and would be very excited to receive them!
ReplyDeleteThose zippers are pretty darn cute. I'd like to be added to those draws please. That is so generous of you to have the giveaways. Thanks for just the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI would love any of these, it's so generous of you to throw this giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your wonderful blog! I am a new reader, and hope to see your creations for many years to come :)
All of these look great, but I would love to have the Martine Pattern (size 10).
ReplyDeleteThis looks like it would be cute and easy to sew.
Congratulations on four years of being an inspiration to sewing enthusiasts the world around! I know that I have found your writing, your skills and your design sense to be something I look forward to each time I sign on to my computer. Please enter me in the drawing for the striped zippers, they would be an incredible accent for the jacket I hope to start on later this year
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 4 years! And thanks for the generous give-away. I would love to win the StyleArc pattern. The shipping has kept me from taking the plunge, so I'd love a chance to try one! becky at mckeent dot com
ReplyDeleteHurray! A giveaway...I'd love any of the generous gifts you have selected. oh, and what a cute comment you left on FB about my guy. :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary and thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI covet all the goodies.
What generous giveaways. You have excellent taste, if I was really lucky in your draw I would love the stripey zippers, so unusual!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog, look forward to see what you make next. Your style is so unique and wonderful. By they way you look great from all that weight loss, wish had your will power. I would love all and any of your give aways. I never win anything so I won't keep my fingers cross, but someone will be a very lucky winner. Thanks for the give away and for your faithful posting. gaheckman@windstream.net
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary, first of all.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great give-aways. I would be happy with the chance to win any of those gifts!
Happy Blog Anniversary! I recently found your blog when I was searching for info on FBA on patterns - I recently decided to try sewing clothes again instead of just handbags and baby items. I found many other blogs as well through your links and find inspiration from all! I would love to win any of these items. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeletekittieluvn@yahoo.com
what an awesome giveaway! Happy anniversary. I love reading your blog, gives me so much inspiration in so many ways, thank you!
ReplyDeleteI'd love all three, but I think the style arc pattern would be the first choice :)
This is such a generous giveaway! I would be thrilled to win either of the zipper sets - a moto style jacket is at the top of my fall to-sew list.
ReplyDeleteYour garments and blog are so inspiring to me. I would love to win any of the zippers to add to my own garments. Thank you for your generous giveaways and valuable information.
ReplyDeleteHey Shams,
ReplyDeleteYour great taste and style shine through even in your giveaways! I'd be happy to win any of these. Thanks so much for all you do.
How very generous of you... congrats on the 4 years.. pls enter me for either the SA pattern or those incredible striped zippers. thanks for your blog for its joy and inspiration.
ReplyDeletebonnie
I would love a style arc pattern. shepherd@buckeye-express.com
ReplyDeleteEvery morning when I turn on my computer for updates, if I see there is a blog from you there is a smile in my heart and I read that first!!! You do inspire me with your generosity of sharing your expertise and love of sewing. I am a more confident sewist because of you! My wish would be the striped zippers because I have been searching for them!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary...you are not older, just better!
Wow - such great give-aways! I would be happy to receive any of these gifts but especially like the custom black zippers. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKaren
What a great giveaway - I like them all! Thanks for the chance...Anna annagrammo@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteOoh, I've been wanting to try a StyleArc pattern for awhile. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your blogiversary -- and thanks so much for blogging. I gain so much from your posts. I'd love to have any of the gifts you're offering.
ReplyDeleteSandy
sellison18@gmail.com
Congratulations on your blogiversary. I've really been enjoying your blog posts. My favorite giveaway is the pattern but the zippers would really make a project!
ReplyDeleteMollie
mmather@toast2.net
Wow, 4 years! What a lovely gesture to do on your part. You are a very prolific blogger which I appreciate & your photos add so much to the experience!
ReplyDeleteBTW I am a Style Arc junkie so a pattern would be my choice.
Thanks, Dee
sewgreat@gmail.com
Have been so inspired by your weight story and your sewing adventures. Am just starting to sew for myself again after many years, and am excited by the wealth of unique, art-y patterns(Tilton, etc)that would be interesting and fun to personally translate, sew and wear.
ReplyDeleteThank you for writing such a read-worthy, helpful, fun blog.
Love finding out about the Style Arc patterns--at this point I would be interested in the Jodie dress in a 16. The zippers are fascinating too..amazing stuff out there.
Thank you.
Congratulations! I really enjoy your blog. I learn a lot from it and am always inspired by your work. Thanks for the generous giveaway. I think I'd like to try a Style Arc pattern.
ReplyDeleteBlack zippers please! I have my own moto jacket about to 'get it on'. You looked so good, I decided to get that look as well!
ReplyDeleteI too get a lot of inspiration from you! Very generous giveaway. I would be interested in any of them.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the inspiring work!
Your skills and creativity has been a great inspiration to me. I love to read your blog and to find out what you are doing. Thanks for taking the time to help a "non-blogger" be a better sewist and to look at sewing in a different light. I would love to branch out in my pattern use and therefore would choose the StyleArc pattern for the give away. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteI'm fairly new to your blog. I really appreciate all that you share. Thanks for your generosity. Either of the zipper sets would be great.
ReplyDeleteThank you for a fun, delightful and instructional blog. It would be fun to win any of the items though I do love Stylarc patterns. Mary ann
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 4 great years!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try a Style Arc pattern. Thanks!
Meigan
Wow, what fabulous giveaway prizes!! I would love to put my name in for any one (all) of them!
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway! And congrats! Please do count me in... I've been really wanting to try a Style Arc pattern this fall. Thanks for sharing!! (kathhhhhy at gmail dot com)
ReplyDeleteHi Shams,
ReplyDeleteI followed a link over here, not realizing this was your blog until I started reading along down your posts. The link was from someone who recommended looking at your post for the Marcy Tilton dress.
It's wonderful to read your blogiversary post. It's wonderful to see the summation of where you've been and where you are.
Congratulations on the weight loss and road to healthier living.
I love how you're keeping your own POV in your sewing choices yet making the most of your new shape.
Just wanted to say hi to an old friend. Please don't put me in the drawing for your giveaway, although it's all great stuff. I'm still on the boat, only dreaming of the sewing area I'll have once we start building. But I'm thinking this is going to be a bit like birthing a baby - we're probably 9 montths out still.
I'm trying to get up the mojo to start blogging again. Not sure I've got it in me. Reading yours has been such a pleasure today though. Thanks for continuing to write.
Marji from fiberartsafloat
Again, congratulations on your delightful blog! I would be thrilled with any of your giveaways. Thank you for your generosity of time, talent and giveaways!!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog for the sewing ideas and am inspired by your eating plan, too!
ReplyDeleteJust discovered Style Arc patterns, so I would be thrilled to win one!
:-)
Happy Blog Anniversary! I always look forward to seeing your latest creation. I love that your style is unique but not over the top. Very inspiring. Keep doing what you do. I would love a chance to win a Style Arc pattern as you have used them with such great results.
ReplyDeleteLove your blog and how much fun is a give away!!!! I can't decide, I guess the striped zippers. Thanks
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary! I would love the pattern. I'm in Germany but my address is an APO, so it's just like mailing to a stateside address.
ReplyDeleteI would love to try a StyleArc pattern. Please enter me in the drawing. Thanks for such a great Giveaway!
ReplyDeleteoooh, I would love to enter for the Style Arc pattern! Happy Blogiversary!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary!
ReplyDeleteThanks to you I have discovered the adventurous sewer in me! I enjoy reading your comments.whether they are sewing/fitting related or just a comment on life. And your open letter? Awesome.
I would love a chance to win striped zippers. I never knew they existed until you introduced me to them.
Thanks and looking forward to another 4 years.
Susan
Happy blogiversary!! I would love to be entered to win any of these items. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great giveaway! I would love, love, love to try a StyleArc pattern please!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog! I would be interested in any of the zippers! Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteLynn
Happy blogiversary! Style Arc pattern would be my choice...i just discovered them altho I lived in Oz for years!
ReplyDeleteOh, those striped zippers are just what I need to pep up my wardrobe! Thank you for sharing these goodies!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your blogiversary! Thanks for the fun giveaway. I would be happy to win any of these items!
ReplyDeleteOh what great gifts! I love seeing what project you have been working on to give me inspiration. I would love the zippers or to try the patterns. Please enter me in your drawing!
DeleteThank you for the opportunity! I would like to be entered for the StyleArc pattern. I wish you many more blog postings and lots of success (in sewing and life)!
ReplyDeleteRose in SV
Thank you for the giveaway! I would love a chance at the free pattern!! Love reading your blog!
ReplyDeleteMandiespudich @gmail .com
I love following your blog! Thanks for all the info and inspiration. As far as the giveaway, I'd be delighted with any of the 3. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI would be happy to win any of the 3. Although the zippers, especially the black, have me thinking about design. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win the Style Arc pattern. I have been wanting to try one, but just haven't ordered one, with so many other patterns stacked on my cutting table. I learn so much from reading your blog, thank you!
ReplyDeleteLove the Striped Zippers! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI'm in the process of setting up my sewing room, finally, after moving, and I would love to try a Style Arc pattern.
ReplyDeleteshams, i have to compliment youi on this giveaway - really nice gifts, unusual and custom, and very thoughtful as well. The 3 packs of the zippers is just great, so a winner has exactly what they need for their moto-inspired jacket. Sweet! And not surprising at all, coming from you :)
ReplyDeletewell i'd love a style arc pattern. Those zippers are spectacular but alas, would work better on a person with different coloring. However, i've yet to try a style arc pattern and the many deliriously thrilled reviews are piquing my interest.
Best of luck to all, and especially to our beneficent hostess :) steph
Thank you for the anniversary giveaway and congrats on the success of your blog! I would be very happy to be selected for any of the great items you show. My favorite is the set of striped zippers. I am making a black quilted vest for the fall - the striped zipper would be fantastic! Thank you again.
ReplyDeleteAs a Style Arc junkie I would like the pattern.
ReplyDeleteYour blog has been very helpful with a few of my Style Arc projects!
I'm in! Please make sure I win, blog writer in the sky. I would like the stripy zippers please.
ReplyDeletelove your eclectic choice of gifts ... awesome .. love your blog, also ... i would pick .... the style arc pattern ... again, thank you ... darlene
ReplyDeleteHey Shams! I love all your giveaway items, but the pattern and the funky black zippers are my favorites! Oh, what fun. Hoping I win one of them and that you continue with your wonderful blog for another year! I have learned so much from you.
ReplyDeleteI started catching up on my neglected blog reading just in time! Congrats on the many, many amazing posts! And thank you for the lovely giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI like all three options... maybe the stripe zippers are in first place... but not by much as I also love those pulls on the black zippers and your versions of the Style Arc patterns are so fabulously inspiring...
Count me in for the Style Arc pattern. And congratulations on the anniversary of my favorite blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm in and would love any of your generous gifts. Thanks for the op, Shams.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary!!! I would love any of the zippers. What a generous giveaway!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary! I thoroughly enjoy reading about your adventures. I would also love any of the gifts.
ReplyDeleteGlad you began blogging! Put me in for the Style Arc pattern, please.
ReplyDeleteALWAYS read your blog, you have lots of fashion sense and I like the patterns you choose! I love zippers, the striped ones look fun....but the StyleARC pattern would work nicely too...if I am 'chosen'! :) Ani in NC
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the 'versary and thanks for the awesome giveaways! You can put my name in the hat for the striped zips, thank you :) :) :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary!! I followed a link from Sewn-up. Thanks for sharing! All of your prizes are great,but I would LOVE to have a Style Arc pattern!
ReplyDeleteI will share this with others.www.sewmuchtalent.com
~Congratulations on 4 years of blogging!
Happy Blogiversary! I read you daily before my email. :) Discovered SA patterns via PR boards and have been exceptionally pleased so far. Would love an addition to my small collection. Thank you for all the wonderful information you share...on all topics!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary. I love your blog! Have enjoyed reading it over the last 6 months. I would love to receive any of the giveaways.
ReplyDeleteWow, I'd love any of these. Thanks so much for teaching me so much in your blog.
ReplyDeleteJust because, I'm throwing my name in your hat! I would be happy to receive any of you blog anniversary give-aways!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog, and I told my husband what your called your boobs, and he told his friends, and he loved the word UBER. I love your site, but you look a mite thin. love linda, you don't have to give me anything if I win.
ReplyDeleteI love reading about your sewing journey and see the wonderful clothes you make. You look fabulous and congrats on your weight loss. You inspire me. I think I'd like to try a StyleArc pattern. They look trendy and interesting. Thanks to you and to StyleArc.
ReplyDeleteAnd congrats on four years of blogging. :)
Congratulations on your anniversary and weight loss. You look great. I'd like the Style Arc pattern if my name is chosen.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of the style arc patterns! Thanks for the intro... and that would be my pick for this give away. Those zippers are cool too. Just found your blog and will be following!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogaversary, Shams! We should be giving you a present! But since you are being so very very generous, I'll put my name in for the sriped zippers
ReplyDeleteHelen
Happy Blogger's versary, too. Thanks for all that you share--always something to think about when I come take a peek at your blog. I like stripe-y zippers, too.
ReplyDeletewould love the style arc pattern- they are my faves!
ReplyDeleteI would like any of the choices - and what good choices they are - again congrats on such a great year!
ReplyDeleteSo glad I found your blog! The giveaway is gravy!!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is an inspiration - I have long coveted some of the zips you have found. I would love the black custom zips the most (because I might just have ordered some striped ones
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the blogiversary!! I have SO enjoyed reading about your sewing adventures (and weight loss---OMG, congrats!). I have a similar but less extreme build so like to see how things look on you before I consider wearing them. ;) I would appreciate winning ANY of the gifts you offer...I have never used Style Arc so that could be fun. I love the striped zippers! And the fancy-pull black ones could be stunning in the right project! So...basically, I am easy to please! Thanks for letting me read about your sewing!
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