April Give-Away...March 18, 2012

Just finished my April Give-Away! I would have finished last weekend but the pollen (hazard of living in sunny Florida) has gotten the better of me this week. I dragged myself to work each day with the thought of spring break keeping me going. That is a great motivater! Anyway....here is a sweet little bunny made from a 1996 pattern by Dee Longwith called "Carrot Bunch Bunnies." I just love pulling out long forgotten patterns and bringing them back to life. This cute and cuddly 7" baby bunny is made out of Antique White plush felt with a mint green fabric bow. He also has a companion heart to help show his love. I hope you fall in love with him and enter this give-away...here's how!

Be a follower on my blog and leave a comment on this post saying you would like to be entered. If you don't have a blog...please leave an email address so I can contact you if you should win.

If you would like to post this give-away on your blog you can earn an extra entry...so please let me know in your comment so I can give you your extra entry.

This give-away will end on April 14th.

March Give-Away winner is...

Vicky from PaintspotsnSplinters (check out her art on Etsy)...She has the luck of the Irish today! Andy O'Toole will be off for a vacation just down the road from my home in Florida. He has been very busy today getting into all sorts of mischief and needs a rest. Thanks to all the lassies who entered my little give-away this month! The next give-away will be posted in the next couple of days so be on the lookout for it. For those who would like an Andy O'Toole of their very own, one will be posted soon on my Etsy site.

The winner is...

Barb from "Barb's Heartstrokes! Micro Mini Annie is headed west to her new home in Riverton, Utah. Thanks to all who joined my February Give-Away...this is so much fun! Check out raggedy "Andy O'Toole" my March give-away and enter to win.

Darlene xxoo

March Give-Away...

Well I spent Sunday finishing my March Give-Away and I have to admit he is really cute!!! Introducing raggedy "Andy O'Toole."I found a pattern "Raggedy Babies" (from Hanging by a Thread by Connie's Calicos,Too) and adapted it into one wee handsome fellow (12" tall) with his shamrocks on display for all to see. Hopefully you will join my blog and enter to win this guy who just might bring you some luck.

Here's how to enter...

Be a follower on my blog and leave a comment on this post saying you would like to be entered. If you don't have a blog...please leave an email address so I can contact you if you should win.

If you would like to post this give-away on your blog you can earn an extra entry...so please let me know in your comment so I can give you your extra entry.

There's still time to enter the February Give-Away...the January winner (Lois) entered the night before the drawing...so you have until Wednesday, February 29th. I won't draw until around 8:00 pm.

Good Luck...Darlene xxoo

Beginning of a Sad Day...Brightened!

When I woke up this morning, my thoughts were on my beloved brother Jesse "Raye." Today is the one year anniversary of his passing to a better place. I miss seeing his handsome face and hearing his beautiful voice. Although, he was 9 years older than myself he "got me." We could talk about anything with neither of us judging the other. Even though we were apart for 20 years, when we reconnected in the late 90's it was as if we were never separated. Rest in peace brother until we are together once again!

To cheer me up one of my "besties" talked me into going to a wool class at a local quilt shop (Cinnamon's). We had a blast learning stuff about stitching with wool and even made a "Wooly Jar." We had lunch together and laughed and I will have to admit I even teared up at times. It was great getting to spend the day with her as we don't get to visit together as often as we would like. She lives in Gainesville, FL and we have decided we will have to make the time to see each other...you never know when that time will be gone. Thanks to my "bestie" Dodi...you really brightened up my day!

Darlene xxoo