It's spring time, the sun is shining and it's giveaway time here!.....as promised, i have put together a collection of crafty treats for one of my lovely readers to win.......they are all pretty, flowery, dotty and bright...............
............the parcel will contain five treats................the first is a bright pop travel sewing case from
cath kidston.................all neatly packed inside and easy to take on your travels..............
................the next gift is a bundle of spring inspired fabrics in pinks and greens, one of my favourite combinations........
..................i have made a little flowery decorative heart to include..................
...............and there is a reel of cath kidston spotty ribbon ...............
.................and finally i made a little floral and dotty spring birdie, just like the ones i designed for issue three of
love patchwork and quilting magazine...............
..........if you would like to win the parcel of goodies all you have to do is leave me a comment on this post.............if you are a follower, or a new follower, you are welcome to add another comment to be entered twice.................the giveaway is open to everyone, worldwide...............
....................and it will be open until midnight on monday 31 march...................
.................the spring flowers are looking so lovely this week, a bit of sunshine makes them all open up and i have picked a few to enjoy on my desk......the pot above is an unusual primula that has flowers like little rosettes and the scent of roses :).........the flowers below are from my spring cutting patch...............
.................i am working on a new commission today and wish i could show it to you but it has to be top secret for now.......in my spare moments i am making more stars for my star quilt...........
..............and doing a little crochet too.............i have finished the ripple blanket so hope to show that as soon as i take pictures of it....i really like having a big stripy blanket to crochet and miss it now it's finished........might just have to begin another ripple, or perhaps i'll do a granny stripe next time....i love having something you just pick up and put down and add a row to now and then......
............we had a sunny, breezy weekend and got lots of work done on the pond...........i also went on a quick shopping trip with sarah and daisy and we visited the cath kidston shop :)..........daisy got some ck flowery shoes which she loves very much............
................thank you for visiting me here, lovely readers, for all your kind comments and blog friendship, and thank you to all who share my crafty interests here and through my books and other work.......the giveaway is just a little way to thank you all.........wishing you a wonderful week ahead with sunny, crafty, happy times..............back soon xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxoooooooooooooxxxxxxxxxx
389 comments:
1 – 200 of 389 Newer› Newest»Beautiful goodies for a giveaway :) x
Ooooh, please add my name! What a wonderful prize bundle you have on offer! Thank you, Helen!
already a follower of your blog x
Helen, such pretty springtime goodies :-)
e to be entered into your giveaway ..... the little travel pouch makes my heart do a little flip flop :-)
Have a wonderful Springtime week :-)
Kerry
www.talesofaneedleandthread.blogspot.com
what a lovely bundle you are giving away! but then, everything on your blog is so lovely. I always smile when I visit here! Have a nice day.
I can't wait for Tuesdays when you update your blog, such gorgeous eye candy. You seem so happy and contented.
Patricia Lester [pat@ipwizard.co.za]
Oh I bet Daisy loves her new CK shoes, lucky her! :)
Looking forward to seeing your crochet Helen I'm sure it's wonderful!
Your little primula sounds lovely, how nice that it smells of roses.
What a beautiful, generous giveaway, thank you for the opportunity, so many pretty things, please put my name in the hat.
Happy Tuesday,
V xxx
So many pretty delights in your giveaway Helen! I know I would sure love to win! So sweet you are!! Love the flowers and glad you are having nice weather, more snow for us but spring will come!!
Oooh such pretty and amazing things in your give away! I'm just started following your blog a few days ago because it's so colorful and lovely! I love crocheting blankets too, and just started to sew a bit.. So many things to make!
I'm a follower Helen..have been forever! ;)
V xxx
This blogpost really looks like spring (and wasn't it a lovely weekend?), thanks for the opportunity of this give-away, love to enter!
Thanks for the chance to win all these pretty things
Beautiful and generous giveaway that I'd be honoured to win!
I am a follower. Your blog is always so uplifting - I love the colour that you use and your beautiful creations. :)
Wow,this is amazing and so generous of you.Everything is so sweet and perfect for spring.Amazing giveaway,thank you for the chance tow in it.Have a great rest of the week.
As a long time silent follower, please count me in :)) I am following you thru feedly..
Thank you so much for such happy spring gifts. I enjoy reading your pretty blog.
I already follow with GFC. Crossing fingers and toes. xx
Thank you for the wonderful giveaway, a real touch of brightness to brighten someone's day.
Dear Helen
Please enter me into your lovely giveaway. I have been a follower for quite some time. I have just ventured into my first patchwork item - a little heart, inspired by your book Pretty Patchwork Gifts.
Best wishes
Ellie
ooh yes please, I'm a follower x Amanda
Hi Helen...you are such a delight. Each time I visit you make me smile! Such a lovely giveaway and I would so love to have my name put into the drawing! Happy Spring!!!
xx Shari
I'm a follower too. I love how your Blog pictures bring spring into my home no matter what the weather is outside. Thank you for the sunshine. X
Oh...I am a regular follower!!!
Helen, these photographs really carry the Spring spirit! How very kind you are to celebrate with a splendid giveaway.
This Follower would love to be included in the drawing. The little bird is absolutely charming. xo
What a wonderful selection of giveaway goodies Helen! Thank you!! I love the flowers you picked from your garden.... those snakeskin fritillary flowers are just beautiful!! :)
Wouldn't miss being a follower of your inspiring blog! :)
…… so tempting!!!!!!!! Please, consider me in!!!!
Thank you Helen, happy week
xxxxxxx Ale
Everything that you make is so pretty Helen, and so are the items for your giveaway. xx
I have been a follower for a long time. How could I not be? You inspire me every time I come to visit. Please enter me in your contest. Thanks for the chance to win.
Big Texas Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
Hello lovely Helen, I love the pretty birdie you made, it really is so cute and you have me at the edge of my seat in anticipation for your new commission work, don't take too long to show!! Thanks for the chance to win this gorgeous giveaway, it surely is very special! Sending you much love xoxo
Here is another entry as an existing follower, it is just too pretty a giveaway to miss out on! xoxo
What a bright and happy spring give-a-way. I would be honored to be entered. Happy Spring and Happy Creating!
Katie
www.westiejulep.blogspot.com
www.katiesews4fun.blogspot.com
Beautiful and very generous of you - thanks for the chance to win xxx
Love the giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Desi
Oh what a wonderful bundle of goodies! I'd love to be entered in your giveaway. Your Primulas look lovely too - very unusual flowers and to have a rose scent must be beautiful.
great giveaway. I am your follower my email.
Fabulous Giveaway I would love to be entered.
Your blog is always so inspiring and I would love to be entered for your delicious giveaway
Such bright and Springy things in the give away.
I would be happy to win.
Thank you for your blog and give aways.
I'm already a follower of your lovely blog. I love the fabrics they are so fresh and light :-)
What a nice giveaway.Please count me in. My email is pinaraydin84@hotmail.com. Thank you Helen :))
Dear Helen. I so look forward to your pretty weekly posts! Your lovely blog is such a happy place to visit. Thankyou for a gorgeous giveaway. So sweet. Love Julie in Western Australia xx
Such a wonderful.wonderful selection of goodies.
And who wouldn't want to be entered twice for such a wonderful,generous giveaway.
Thank you for a fabulous giveaway Helen!
Yes please - I would love to win those goodies!
Such a pretty bundle of goodness...would love to win! Thank you for the chance.
Love your blog,,,a faithful follower!
Hi Helen! This time I wish ten times more that I win a give away! Thank you so much for sharing all those beautiful and sweet things! I could use that sewing-purse all the summer! Your bird and heart would hang over my sewing table and I think I would just pet those lovely fabrics! x Teje
nerospost(at)gmail(dot)com
I'm your follower and always so happy to find a post from you! x Teje
nerospost(at)gmail(dot)com
oh, my!!! such gorgeousness! thank you :)
Really beautiful pictures of really beautiful things as always Helen.
I completely agree that is so lovely to have a big blanket on the go that can just be picked up and put down.
Have a good week,
Kate x
so beautiful giveaway , will make whoever winner a great spring day's ever. :)
I also your follower . Thank you for giveaway
I'd love to join! Big fan here :)
x Kirsten
I love reading your blog. The colours are always so pretty that they make me smile every time. this is such a wonderful giveaway. Thank you so much for for the opportunity to win it.
so beautiful giveaway! Ir's song of spring!
http://olganikiv.blogspot.ru/
I 'm your follower
This is such a wonderful collection of such pretty things. It would be a beautiful prize to win. Thank you.
Eu quero ganhar ,essas belezas ! Cada coisa linda . Gosto muito de seu blog e te visito quase todos os dias. Seus trabalhos me inspiram !
Here I am !I follow you and I like your work . Hugs from Italy
Maddalena
Hello!
I like your candy very much!
http://www.rukodelnieradosti.blogspot.com/
I am your follower.
A lovely collection of spring-inspired goodies.
Your makes are always lovely. The little bouquet of fresh spring flowers says to me that spring is well on her way. Hooray for that!
What a lovely, lovely giveaway! Would love to win! I visit your blog every week, and love your gentle stories and bright palette. Have made a lot of presents out of the Pretty Patchwork Gifts book, which I just had to buy. :)
I can definitely recommend making a granny stripe. It's the most soothing, restful crochet imaginable!
Gail M
x
I regularly pop by and look at your beautiful work. What an absolutely stunning giveaway and I would love to be entered please :-) love Joy x
Such a pretty giveaway! Thank you for the chance.
What a beautiful giveaway and very generous too. We all need some CK in our lives and your handmade heart and bird would look lovely in my daughters bedroom.
I would love a chance to win.
Thanks
Poppy x
Just found your blog, love the cute pink birdie!
Oh, I would be so thrilled to win your drawing as I know all your followers would be too! And who doesn't love some Cath Kidson? But what is most special are the items you made yourself. Thank you for this wonderful drawing.
I'm a "trusty follower" too. LOL!
I love your blog Helen, I check it every week! You do such beautiful work and I love the colors that you choose. I am a new quilter and you give me such inspiration. Thank you for such a lovely giveaway.
such a very generous and lovely giveaway....I would love to be entered. Your spring posy is very pretty....I do love this time of the year.
Oh such adorable loveliness, I would love to win :)
Hi Helen, what lovely spring like goodies, and such a fabulous giveaway!
Please put my name in the "hat"!
Helenxx
I am a devoted follower :)
And of course I am a follower, have been since I started blogging over 3 years ago :)
Helenxx
Wow!What a feast of goodies.
Ohh, Lovely giveaway! Please enter me also! Love it all! Joanna Peck
What a lovely spring giveaway Helen please put my name in your hat. Looking forward to seeing you ripple blanket in all it's glory. Happy Tuesday x
..and of course you and I have been blogging buddies since the beginning so please can I have a second entry ;0) x
A most lovely and sweet spring giveaway! Thanks for a chance to win Helen!! xo Heather
I am a happy follower!! xo Heather
Count me in! I have started following your blog recently and love the colours and creativity!
I´d love to win, Helen! Such gorgeous itens you´ve selected! Always a pleasure to be here! Thanks a lot.
Claudia (from Brazil)
Oh what a fun giveaway! I hope I win! I hope I win! I hope I win! :o)
I hope I win so much that I'm going to go ahead and post that second comment. I just love your blog, Helen - love all the bright happy colors you create with!
Would consider myself greatly blessed to win your spectacular giveaway...!!
What a delightful giveaway...would love to be the recipient of these beauties!
Super süß und wieder sooo schön gemacht.
Liebe Grüße Annerose
Oh Helen - What a gorgeous Spring giveaway! I would be so honored to win anything you had made - let alone the other beauties.
Thanks for the chance.
Judy
What a pretty give-away.
Please may I enter....?
Julie xxxx
I'd like to be entered in your giveaway, please. Everything is so pretty, Helen. The fabric with the sheep on it is charming!
Have a lovely week.
Karen
You did mention we could leave a second comment if we followed your blog, which I very happy do each week. With or without a giveaway, I enjoy visiting you, Helen.
Karen
What a lovely Spring post full of spring-like goodies!
Beautiful giveaway goodies Helen, yes please count me in!
Love that cute little polka dot bird and the floral heart. Sounds like Cath Kidston devotees start very young these days!
Have a great week Helen
Gill xx
Ooooooooooooh I would love to enter!! Please pick me! *fingers crossed*
Miluji Vaše krásné šití i háčkováni, jsou to moc pěkné výtvory :-)
Please count me in too! Thanks v much for such a giveaway and good luck to all....
Protože miluji Vaše tvoření, koupila jsem si Vaše dvě knihy a už se moc těším, až něco z nich vyrobím - s láskou Hana
Dots and flowers and happy, oh my! Thanks for the chance to win! VermontPines at aol dot com
Nothing says spring like polka dots and Catch Kidston , love the pink birdy x
Such a wonderful and generous giveaway!!! Thanks soooo much Helen!
Have a fabulous week!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
It would be lovely to win your give away. Many thanks for your regular updates, i always look at your news every Tuesday without fail. Lovely designs and photographed so beautifully too. Linda xx
It's a delight follow your blog, Helen!
I love your Spring flowers!
Happy Spring!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
Hello Helen.
Thank you for such a lovely giveaway.
Have a wonderful afternoon! :o)
Sincerely,
Trish xo
Love your Blog! & the Treasures you have gathered for this Drawing are soooo Awesome!! Very Spring!!!
Your flowers are Gorgeous too! Can't wait for Spring to get to Ohio!!! lol
Hello!
I love your blog and I would love even more to win this giveaway, and all the lovely things you added.
Hello Helen
Such lovely things. The give way things are also lovely.
Thanks for the chance to win. Elisabete
What a great selection. Count me in please. I love your blog and books.
You're such a talented woman with a boundless imagination! I admire you Helen ♡
I wish to win this incredible giveaway ^_^
With the best wishes to you
Mary Neylo
Mia,
I love following your sweet blog and look forward to seeing what you have been creating each week. Thank you for sharing so many awesome creations. They have been very inspiring to me. The wonderful goodies in the giveaway would be great to win, I especially like the flowery heart and the little birdie.
Mickie in Indina
Dear Helen,
I absolutely LOVE this wonderful package of ribbons, fabrics and lovely designs of your own. I would be so happy to win this and I would start sewing right away.
I started following your blog a couple of months ago and I find your work very inspiring. You convinced me to pick up crochet and I've already bought some cotton yarn in your colour palette.
Kind regards,
Olga
Oh and you mentioned you could enter a second comment if you're a (relatively) new follower, so here's mine!
Best wishes and continue your lovely, happy and colourful designs. They are delightful.
Olga
This is such a lovely give away, and such a nice way to celebrate the lovely sunshine we've been having in the UK. Thank you. Eggs xxx
I also follow your blog.
Eggs xx
Thanks for the lovely giveaway! I am so ready for spring!
That is a beautiful bundle of Spring you have put together.
What a fab giveaway, I'd love to be entered please...
Liseylou1971@ymail.com
I'm also a follower of your blog
Liseylou1971@ymail.com
My heart is a flutter looking at these lovely things you have chosen.
Your blog always cheers me up! Thank you for the giveaway, I truly hope to win.
Oh, and I follow your blog!
How beautiful your giveaway Helen, it is wonderful to join in .
Hugs
Nina
Your colours are just perfect, they always reflect the season or relevant moment, pure heaven thank you
Your spring flowers are lovely. None here yet, but soon, I hope. Thanks for a great giveaway.
Good evening ...what wonderful gifts ...have been trying to Click to follow but the sign in page isn't working for me ..will try again later. I have had your blog saved in my favourites since last year and really enjoy your posts. Thank you
I love cath kidston and that birdie is adorable!
Oohh I think my heart just skipped several beats seeing that lovely green/pink fabric combo, my fav colour combo! Please pop me in your hat :-)
I am a follower of course :-) Also can't wait to see your crochet blanket, I have started a big granny square one as like you I missed having it to pick up and put down when ever I felt like crocheting :-) Just waiting on some more white wool to arrive :-)
I am your follower too! Please add my name. i adore your creations.
All my compliments.
Hugs.
mimma
Oh is is so nice to see signs of spring. You have put together a adorable giveaway bundle, thanks for the chance
I am so happy it is spring and enjoying spending time in the garden, would love to be entered for the giveaway please x
twannywun at hotmail dot com
love all your cute things.
What beautiful gifts! That birdie is gorgeous!!
Hello here from Portugal,
First of all, thank you for sharing your work it is very inspiring.
Spring is the time of year I like most, inspiration blooms and ideas just appear :)
And what magnificent gift, full of color and joy.
As any one of the followers, I hope to be a happy winner :)
Thanks for this chance
Your lovely giveaway definitely says spring. Thanks for the chance.
What a sweet giveaway! And so appropriate for our coming spring season. Love it. Thanks.
Please enter me for your lovely giveaway. Gorgeous cheery photos as usual x
How has time passed and I never knew about your blog? I am aghast! What lovely pretties you make! I love everything and would be happy to have just one. Thanks for a chance to win. Now I have to go find your book for sale and buy it.
Hello Helen, What a generous sweet giveaway with all your pretty spring colours included in the gifts. I am a regular follower as you always inspire. Thank you. Love Pat x pthayes60@gmail.com
I tried to sign up as a follower via GFC but it must be down, I was having trouble last night too. Do you send out a newsletter? I would love to follow you that way so I have an email reminder. Please let me know, I really want to follow you but have ran into a stump in my way. Thanks
These are all such beautiful gifts! Just discovered your blog and it is absolutely beautiful. Hope I win! Thanks for the giveaway.
Thank you Helen for your gorgeous blog, bringing sunshine into many lives around the world.
For my second comment. I must mention your flowers blue and yellow cowslip they grow wild in the meadows by me, as do the fritillaries but they come out here in late April, early May. Your little bird is cute as well. Thank YOU for your giveaway and all your books, publications. Your blog is my weekly treat. Love Pat x pthayes60@gmail.com
Thank you for the chance to win such a pretty bunch of goodies. Your flowers are so pretty. I can't wait for our bulbs to bloom!
Oh Helen, you do spoil us! I will cross my fingers in the hopes of winning that lovely, lovely bundle! Chrissie x
Lovely giveaway gifts.
Gillx
Hi Helen. I've just discovered your blog from a Pinterest link. I've spent a wonderful evening wandering through your posts and sharing your trips to coast and countryside. I'm almost a Farmer's Wife (quilt blocks will soon be finished!), so your giveaway would be perfect for my next project. Thanks for sharing! Moira.
Oh what a lovely giveaway. I would love to be entered in the draw for a chance to win one of our lovely polka dot birdies :) and the Cath Kidson stuff ;)
I am a follower (or a should I say a lurker). I love seeing all your gorgeous ideas for craft things to do and decorate with :)
Thank you for the opportunity to enter your giveaway :)
Well count me in!! Your so generous to us! Your spring flowers look so beautiful and full of colour xx
The little seep fabric would make a nice gift for my girlfriend who raises sheep! Cute giveaway.
Kathy Davis
kdavis1@centurytel.net
Great give away.
Hello Helen,
Such a pretty parcel for someone to win. Thanks so much for the opportunity to enter.
Happy days.
Bev.
Hello Helen,
I follow your blog through Feedly.
Thanks.
Happy days.
Bev.
Oh my what a wonderful generous prize of springtime goodies!! Would so love to win them , thank you for always brightening my day with your uniquel style and colour palette. Shareen xx
dear helen,
the thanks should go to you, it's a delight and pleasure to visit you always! and to constantly be inspired :)
i love your giveaway, it is so generous of you! if i won i would be thrilled!! sheep fabric! dotty ribbon! the sewing case! and mostly to own a handmade of yours. no, 2! the heart and bird. oh dear. well, good luck to us all,
and have a most lovely week creating!
xoxo lori
and here is my official number two entry! :) :) :)
Beautiful springy giveaway - just what we need as it is going into Autumn here- will cheer us up!
And we follow you by RSS feed.
Hello Helen, what a lovely give away, we dont see those lovely KC items in NZ, how I would love to be a winner. Just love your blog, such lovely colours.
Best wishes, Carolyn. NZ
Oh I wish we had Cath Kidston stores in the US! Thank you for the chance to win!
Lovely springtime goodies. We are going into autumn where I am (not that you'd know it with the lovely weather) but this would add a little ray of sunshine to the winter ahead
I follow you via bloglovin
Hello my friend.. I love reading your posts, so full of pastels and beautiful creations. I look forward to seeing your next project.
Count me in on the generous giveaway!
((hugs)), Teresa :-)
I'm also a follower and faithful commenter on your blog. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
Love your pretty springy give away! Everything is so sweet.
I follow your blog on bloglovin.
What a sweet giveaway - so pretty! Thanks for your generosity...
I've been a follower of your blog for quite a while (through feedly). I truly enjoy your posts and your photography is wonderful.
Lovely, lovely stuff! Great colours. Spring-y! :o)
So nice gifts. I love Cath Kidston and visited her shop last time I visited England. I am also a follower of your blog. Best wishes. Bea.
This is positively enchanting. What a beautiful, delightful, thoughtfully curated collection of springtime joy. Thanks so much for the chance to win and for your lovely bog.
I follow your delightful blog via bloglovin. Thanks again.
What lovely giveaway items! Thank you so much for the chance to win!
Beautiful goodies for the giveaway! I especially love the bird and heart!
I am a very happy follower. I always love to see what you are up to!
xo jan
Goodness Gracious, Helen! In 10 hours you have 182 comments! And it was such fun to scroll through them to see what folks typed :) ...once then twice. I am just going to enter your generous give away once, but I love visiting your posts, and appreciate your kind comments on my posts. I am enjoying thinking of Daisy and her new CK flowery shoes, and can imagine my little Grand Girls delighting in such shoes as well. Happy Almost Spring, Helen :) xx
Your work is so inspiring!
It's always lovely to visit your blog. I think you make crafts and photos look effortless, though I know it's not! So I DO appreciate all of your work and I'm a big fan!
Please count me in, Helen. Thank you so much for the chance to win this lovely prize.
Oh Helen, thank you for this chane. What a wonderful giveaway. I think your work is like a breath of fresh air.
I am a happy follower. Thank you!
They look lovely! Thanks for the chance:)
I absolutely adore the sewing case. You are so talented.
I am a follower.
Thanks for the great giveaway.
I am a follower.
i love your giveaway..and your blog...^^
Wow what a great giveaway!! Scrumptious goodies!
I already follow you :-)
Such beautiful, colorful and creative designs! Love them all!
Denise
I love your work and the colors you use. My birthday is on March 31, your parcel would be the best gift for me!!!
I'm a follower too!
Thanks very much for the chance. Your blog is so pretty and inspiring. Lisa
your work makes me happy! i love the colours and your style so much!!! lovely greetings from germany, sylvie
I have been reading your blog since receiving Pretty Patchwork Gifts for Christmas. Would love to win this bundle to make more projects from the book.
What a beautiful giveaway - I would love to win!
Love your blog Helen it is so inspiring. Please count me in for a chance to win your lovely giveaway. Gaynor xx
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