{Giveaway now closed, thanks to all who entered!}
I'm baaaack! Hope you didn't miss me too much, hahaa. But really, thanks so much for all your kind comments, I appreciated all of them a ton. I had a really nice break and am really glad to be back. It actually made me realize it wasn't that much less work not to blog, so I guess blogging itself really doesn't take up that much of my time (it's all that other stuff, ha, like actually sewing, taking pics, etc).
We had fun playing in leaves,
taking pictures (my new profile pic taken by Natalie),
and enjoying time together.
So as a thank you for hanging out with me...
Here we go:
1st prize:
this lovely runaround bag complete with magnetic snap, zippered interior pocket, and slip pocket
2nd prize:
a runaround bag PATTERN
3rd prize:
a USPS flat rate box filled to the brim with my scraps
How to enter?
- Please leave one comment, include your email address so I can contact you when you win!
- One entry per person.
- Giveaway ends Friday, October 29th.






Love the leaf photos! Great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThis giveaway is absolutely lovely, I couldn't think if I'd like best to receive the first, second or third prize, they are all wonderful :)
ReplyDeleteI'm happy also to comment here, saying I'm one of your followers, and thanks to you I gained some courage to use my sewing machine :)))
(siti at monja dot it)
Welcome back.
ReplyDeletePlease count me in, I love your stuff!!
Glad you enjoyed the break!! I really can't make up my mind which present is better :)
ReplyDeletesbmeeks (at) gmail (dot) com
I would really love to win any one of your prices! Great photos!
ReplyDeletepysselochknap_@_gmail.com
wonderful giveaway !! i love your work from the start, and especially this bag !
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! I love all your creativity...just amazing!
ReplyDeletebabysickler(at)yahoo (dot) com
Glad you enjoyed the break, I'd love to win some of your scraps! Scraps are one of my favorite blog giveaways :)
ReplyDeletenshalsey at yahoo dot com
I just started reading your blog right before you lef.t Glad you're back :)
ReplyDeleteThks everyone else for your way to post your email address. I'm new to blogs. :)
linda (dot) robledo (at) gmail (dot) com
glad you had a break - we all need those from time to time - you have to recognize it, though! love the yellow and grey bag and would love to make one!! elizabethlehman@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet giveaway! I love that first picture. I really need to spend the time to learn to take better pictures.
ReplyDeleteI really like your photo's and the give away ;) and would love to win one of your prizes.
ReplyDeletevan_snippenberg at hotmail dot com
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ReplyDeleteHey Anna, hope you`re reconnected now...i adore your blog and wish you all the best from GER
ReplyDeleteJudith
happenbolle at gmx dot de
Beautiful giveaway - for once I would perhaps even like to win the 3rd price more than the first ;-) But I love that bag.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo's! Love the bag~
ReplyDeleteCount me in!
ReplyDeleteboomie (at) hotmail (dot) be
How beautiful, I never win something but I really hope I do now!
ReplyDeleteLeila_leila1@hotmail.com
Oooh gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteCan you enter the giveaway if you're not in the US?
Wauw, count me in! I adore your blog since I discovered it a month ago! Hope you also ship to Belgium if I win... :-)
ReplyDeletesabrina(dot)claes(@)gmail(dot)com
Hi Anna! I wish i could be the lucky one,who carries home this wonderfull bag!!!!Your blog is an inspiration for me, who's just giving the firsts steps in sewing. I wish so hard, i see myself hanging by the street with him. Kisses and visit my blog, you're already there to inspire me!!!! http://criacoesedecoracoes.blogspot.com
ReplyDeletehere's my e-mail: elisadamiaomartins@gmail.com
Kisses, Elisa
Welcome back! Rest and relaxation does the heart good. That looks like an exciting giveaway! :) tamanda2(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI love the bag, don't know if I could make the bag and could always use the scraps! Glad to have you back.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! Love your blog. Would love to win. betsylouis(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are back!!! Looks like you had fun! :)
ReplyDeleteamyedunn@gmail.com
This is so generous! & I looove the photos!
ReplyDeletespunkybelgian@gmail.com
that purse would be awesome!! I always make them for other people and never get around to making one for myself!!
ReplyDeletemelaniesenko@yahoo.ca
Ooh, I'm dying to make a runaround bag.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love the bag. Great give-away. Hope you're shipping to belgium?
ReplyDeletemartens(dot)maaike(at)gmail(dot)com
Dont know if you send to Europe as well, if so, I jump in.
ReplyDeletesvenja.duerschel1@gmx.de
Awesome giveaway! If I win, can you send me some leaves too? I love your leaves!! I live in FL, so the foliage here exactly doesn't give that whole "fall" feel! :)
ReplyDeleteglad you are back and had a great time. thanks for the giveaway. hint: i love that bag!
ReplyDeleteif i should happen to win, contact me through my blog. i hate to leave my e-mail.
thanks!
Awesome! I always love giveaways!
ReplyDeletebrettandkristi@gmail.com
Oh yes please. I'd love a chance to enter. Reading you at 10:45pm at night, Australian time after a long day.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to enter.
Regards,
Alison
alisonvonbibra@hotmail.com
oooohhh a blogiday! lovely! your girls are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteanother aussie here
sarah
madamerogers@gmail.com
I love the pictures!! I would also love to win one of your fantastic prizes!
ReplyDeletejacq.baldwin (at) gmail.com
Cute pictures and cool prizes!
ReplyDeletetropicaljello1988@yahoo.com
great giveaway - thanks!
ReplyDeleteeal_6(at)yahoo(dot)com
oh me oh my... I would kill to be 1st, 2nd or 3rd!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures, you make fall fun;)
ReplyDeleteedenburger at gmail. com
I want a new bag really bad :) Hope I win one!
ReplyDeletewillis_ac@yahoo.com
woops, and e-mail address: kdaviscreates@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteWelcome back. I so much enjoy your blog and if I don't win this time I have to buy the pattern...and have it sent all the way to Sweden.
ReplyDeleteMy mail: carrogilles@comhem.se
cross my fingers...:)
Would it be wrong to hope for third place? :)
ReplyDeletemrsbernstein@gmail.com
Oh to carry a Noodlehead original! :)
ReplyDeleteReally, everything you do is so lovely - I would be so excited to win!
Thanks for hosting!
roseleej@hotmail.com
so cute!!!
ReplyDeleteAll three prizes are lovely! So is your new profile picture!
ReplyDeleteshastagrant at gmail dot com
Glad you're back! I actually don't mind the second prize..so I can use the pattern to make more bags! Third would be great too :)
ReplyDeleteLove the bag !!!
I love the photos in the leaves!
ReplyDeleteThis is a really great bag and I would love to win
Gill
Pick me, Pick me!
ReplyDeleteI'd like either one of the three!
smtornow@sbcglobal.net
Great giveaway! I love the bag.
ReplyDeletewow--all three prizes are a huge win!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! I agree that the projects and picture taking typically take a lot more time than the blogging! But I think pics make things so much nicer so I always like to go that route too.
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, I don't know which prize I would prefer! They are all amazing. I am glad that you had a nice break! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteNatalie took such a good picture of you!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway...so generous.
Mindy
princessandthebeads@gmail.com
Welcome back! Noticed your new profile pic right away, you look fantastic! Lovely giveaway, thanks for the chance! ellivenstudio@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI would love love love to have that bag!!
ReplyDeleteemem0831(at)yahoo(dot)com
I love the pictures of your kids :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for such a fun giveaway!! I would love to win any of the prizes... fingers crossed :)
Desiree
weeshareblog@gmail.com
Welcome back and thanks for the giveaway they would all be great. cindy at sbcglobal dot net
ReplyDeletegreat prizes! thanks for offering this giveaway.
ReplyDeletelove the playing in fall leaves pictures. i'd get those framed.
cfhogue@yahoo.com
Last night I made your scrappy makeup bag using a blue owl....turned out so cute. Love all your stuff. Thanks for the giveaway!
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ReplyDeleteYour kiddos are adorable!
ReplyDeleteAmber
duderonomy65@yahoo.com
so glad your back!:) acp328@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteAll three are great prizes, but I LOVE that bag!!!! Thanks for the giveaway! kelbybowser(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeletewelcome back my dear! what a fun giveaway. :)
ReplyDeletexoxo, Angela
Welcome back! Love the fall photos - it's my favorite time of year! Wonderful giveaway too! nkmeldrim at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea... recycling your scraps is a wonderful idea!!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog, welcome back
midgetsarah(at)hotmail(dot)com
Welcome back to blogland..The playing in leaves picture looks like one taken by professionals...right moment, right angle, just the right color. Perfect!.
ReplyDeleteMom2TwoWonderfulKids@gmail.com
What a great giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteAnd very nice and fun fall photos
moreyanne(at)yahoo(dot)com
What a great giveaway! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWow - what a great giveaway!
ReplyDeletei love you handmade =D
ReplyDeletezaby36@gmail.com
Welcome back :) And you know I love your blog!
ReplyDeletegreat giveaway!! thanks! and i love your new profile picture! :)
ReplyDeletelora
eagerhands@gmail.com
Wow! LOVE the giveaway, each prize is really great! Okay here's my email, I'm keeping my fingers crossed! camerongruetzner@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI love the runaround bag. Thanks for this giveaway!
ReplyDeleteviolet_bg1@yahoo.co.uk
ooooh....love this bag! and i love all your fabrics, so scraps would be wonderful too! :)
ReplyDeletethanks for the chance!
this is such a great giveaway...thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteso glad that you had a nice break. your girls are too cute in all the leaves. and your profile picture looks great.
Great giveaway! Sweet photos too! :)
ReplyDeleteso glad you are back. awesome prizes. linenandtulle@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHappy return!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the draw ... is international?
I live in Argentina ...
mcristandil@gmail.com
All of the thins are so nice! Maybe I will win one?
ReplyDeleteSo so great, I'd love to win the pattern to make for my daughter-in-law for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteYour new profile picture is fantastic. Huge ups for taking a fun break.
toute_suite at yahoo dot com
Wow, what a generous giveaway! Love your pattern! Thanks for the chance to enter! =)
ReplyDeleteholly.verdeguer@gmail.com
Nice to have you back! Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! Great pics! And who wouldn't love to win something of yours?!!! jgerblick@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
Looks like you had a fun break. Glad you are back.
ReplyDeleteKatie M.
katamerrill@gmail.com
Yippee! you're back and we sure missed you in action :) though its nice you that you consciously took a break...its tough to get away at times...would love to win stuff made by you since you're such an inspiration. Fingers & toes crossed :)
ReplyDeleterunadamji@gmail.com
Love that bag! courtneynoll(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteWelcome back and I'm glad you enjoyed the break. We all need it once in a while.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful giveaway! Winning either item would be an awesome addition. Crossing my fingers, and toes, to win!!
cavjav@cox.net
Looks like y'all had a great time. I love the pictures!!!! I would love to win any of those.
ReplyDeleteHow great giveaway it is! Thank you for it!
ReplyDeletecervus75{at}gmail{dot}com
Awesome giveaway!
ReplyDeleteTaylor
olympicsleeper@hotmail.com
Lovely give-away! I am in!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are back, and that you had a great time off!!!
ReplyDeleteFun giveaway! Thanks.
missalayneous3 at gmail dot com
Crossing my fingers that it might be my lucky day!
ReplyDeleteOh I'd love to win the pattern. I've been itching to try out this bag. Mrsjennbailey(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab giveaway! I'm tempted to make up 2 new identities so I can have a shot at first, second and the incredible third prize!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bag! Would love to win any of the three prizes!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh, love the bag! Winning that fabric scrap box would have me jumping up and down! I always love your fabric choices! I already own the bag pattern, as a matter of fact a new one is in the works as a christmas present!
ReplyDeleteSo happy you're back.....I was starting to worry that my fav blogger was going to leave! I'd love to win
ReplyDeletenannergirl@hotmail.com
Glad you had a great time! It's good to have you back! I'd take any of the 3 because they are all rocking prizes! I need a new purse or I can use the scraps to make something fun for the bun in the oven-he/she is our first! :)
ReplyDeleteme.ensign@gmail.com
what a great idea (the giveaway... and the break actually!). :)
ReplyDeleteI can't decide what I would rather win. They are all such great prizes. Thanks so much for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteBRITBABY13@hotmail.com
What a great giveaway! Thank you! I am a proud follower of your blog. Thanks for all the great ideas.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool give-a-way! All 3 prizes are awesome!
ReplyDeleteIs it crazy that more than anything, I would love a big box of your scraps? I think I have a scrap addiction.
ReplyDeleteOhh I hope I win!! My birthday is on friday and I'd love to get either prize:)
ReplyDeleteangiepants1029@yahoo.com
lol did not leave my email. I am having a "I am a moron day"
ReplyDeletebadams67@tampabay.rr.com
Welcome back! Such great giveaway prizes!
ReplyDeleteheather.nevits@gmail.com
OOoh! I am totally in! These are so cute!
ReplyDeletevfullman@gmail.com
I love your blog, it inspires me to get more creative. Great giveaway too!
ReplyDeleteloriehohlf(at)yahoo(dot)com
I love that bag! Thanks for coming back!
ReplyDeleteaupablair(at)gmail(dot)com
Love the bag!
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway!
ReplyDeletetammygause@gmail.com
What a great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win! It's great to hear that you had a nice break from blogging. I've had to take breaks before, too.
ReplyDeleteshortyssutures(at)gmail(dot)com
what a nice prize for someone...or three. i would love the bag...you've done all the hard work. :) its very cute. And a lovely pattern, and scraps to play with. lots of goodies to share. how sweet of you.
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sherry w.
Exciting! Love the bag, it's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleterdoran1(at)gmail(dot)com
So so cute! I'm dreaming of all the fun little projects I could do with a box full of scraps! nicoledhuddleston@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway. I really hope I can score the bag which is my wedding colors :)
ReplyDeleteashjmorrison@gmail.com
wow, beautiful bag! hope to win!
ReplyDeletefloorvk(@)hotmail(.)com
Wow... lovin' that yellow fabric!!
ReplyDeletecandicem3@gmail.com
All three prizes are like first prize. Love the bags!
ReplyDeletepolgar@bu.edu
Welcome back and thanks for the great giveaway! Don't know which I'd like best!
ReplyDeleteFor the record, I did miss you! Glad you are back and thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeletemprsmag (at) yahoo (dot) com
What cuties! elbarnesATgmailDOTcom
ReplyDeleteYou were definitely missed! What a great giveaway, thanks!
ReplyDeleteshannon (dot) szameitat (at) gmail (dot) com
pick me! pick me! and welcome back :)
ReplyDeletedanaandthreadATgmailDOTcom
is it weird to be most excited by the box of scraps? I love the entire giveaway!
ReplyDeletesimn_sez@hotmail.com
What a wonderful giveaway! Thanks
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ReplyDeleteoh, please enter me in your fun giveaway ! thanks !!!
ReplyDeleteI've been trying to get up the guts to make a bag, so this would be perfect! bethnbaker@gmail.com
ReplyDeletelooks like your break was filled with the important things! welcome back!
ReplyDeletewow! those are some nice prizes! welcome back, if was def worth the wait!
ReplyDeleteAll very generous prizes! I love fall. I'm glad you took the time to enjoy the season!
ReplyDeleteRachel Freeman clintrachel@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThank you for your blog! I have had my eye on this pattern for awhile; I hope I win. jenscholtens at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteWellcome back!!
ReplyDeleteAll those prizes are fantastic!! Hope I'll win one of them!!
Kids in leaf piles!! What could say fall better than that?! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleterebeccamerry@gmail.com
Great bag! Great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI probably shouldn't enter since I JUST got the bag pattern, but I super duper love the fabric on the version you made! Just in case I don't win, what is it/where did you get it? That just might be the perfect fabric for my mom's Runaround bag Christmas present.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, we missed you!
ReplyDelete:)
Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteAssuming Canadians are welcome, please include me! hollynoelle at domesticdork dot com
ReplyDeleteHow fun! A box full of scraps in and of itself would be like Christmas! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway! I've been loving your new bag pattern since you introduced it. I especially love your yellow sample bag! Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteAmbwhites at gmail dot com
Thank you for this blog. It is so enjoyable to read! the giveaways are great and so are your projects!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back :) Glad you had a good break!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the awesome giveaway..the bag is beautiful!
gieser at mts dot net
What a great bag! I'd love to fill it in with all my bits and bobs
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway, thanks Anna!
ReplyDeleteMmmm... Fall leaves. I'm glad you enjoyed - we don't get fall leaves in LA and I miss 'em. Thanks for a great giveaway!! I'm chickenjulie at yahoo
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! I'm so glad it wasn't an extended absence. :)
ReplyDeletemy.crafty.crap @ live . com
Yeah! Thanks for the giveaways! Love the new profile shot!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome Back! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeletecdean1018(at)gmail(dot)com
Great Giveaway
ReplyDeletesueellenhafen@yahoo.com
Sign me up!
ReplyDeletejennuinedesign(at)gmail(dot)com
I love your prizes ! And I'm glad you're back. Thanks !
ReplyDeleteOMG! I LOVE the mustard and gray bag. Pick me please!!!!!
ReplyDeletehaleyg82 at hotmail dot com
Thank you SO much for all your great tutorials. I started sewing about 9 months ago, because of blogs like yours teaching me a thing or two (or a hundred).
ReplyDeletealsull@mchsi.com
Awesome! So beautiful. I'd love to win.
ReplyDeletebonflitton@yahoo.com
Would Love to win!
ReplyDeleteLove your creativity. Inspires me to be likewise.
ReplyDeletekarenrweckberg @ gmail . com
I'm new to your site but I love it! All of it! charityosborne@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteTHis is such a cool giveaway! Thanks for sharing some of your cool stuff with us!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back...breaks are always nice and hopefully you are feeling refreshed!
ReplyDeleteSushisweetgold (a) gmail.com
Awesome! I would love any of that! daniellephillipp@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway! My fingers are crossed.
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Wonderful photos! Thanks for the giveaway, and welcome back!
ReplyDeletePhotos like that are so cute! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeletebabyfickas@gmail.com
Ooooh, all three prizes are wonderful! Glad you enjoyed your hiatus, but glad you're back too!
ReplyDeletesonya dot missbossypants at gmail dot com
Love that bag! Would love scraps too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance, I'd be happy to win any of those prizes. :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're back! I love your pictures, it looks like you guys are having lots of fun.
ReplyDeletejustme16@msn.com
Aww, love your giveaway!
ReplyDeleteasharp004 at comcast dot net
Love that you're back, I've missed you! Thanks so much for the chance to win some awesome giveawys! GeorgiaLS@att.net
ReplyDeleteWelcome back!
ReplyDeletejaycourt@ix.netcom.com
Oh please me! I am in a diaper bag rut and need a cute purse!
ReplyDeletethanks for the giveaway.
liz dot lapierre at gmail dot com
glad you're back ... sometimes a break is the best thing we can do for ourselves!
ReplyDeleteelsa.hart@gmail.com
Fantastic giveaway...and beautiful fall photos
ReplyDeletejess dot sargent at gmail dot com
I would love to win that bag!!!!! I purchased the pattern but haven't actually gotten around to making one yet. Welcome back! :)
ReplyDeletecharitymg@hotmail.com
Um... Yes please!! Welcome back and thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteamytarnold(at)gmail(dot)com
Hi, this is a super give away! These bags are lovely. And yes, i would like to win one :-).
ReplyDeletegrtz, NatasjaG
natasja.reniers@pandora.be
Welcome back!! Wish we could play in the leaves - ours are all so wet from tons of rain!! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
ReplyDeletekellyjo(dot)haines(at)gmail(dot)com
Happy Fall! Just love your blog and I am an inspired follower. :)
ReplyDeletegenerationsue at gmail dot com
Nice! thesassycrafter@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're back! Thanks for all you do here, and for such a fabulous giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI just recently found your blog and am enjoying it immensly :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great give away and a beautiful bag!
ReplyDeleteI love your new profile picture.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great give-a-way. Three fabulous prizes!
I have been wanting to make a bag like this! Hope I win :) I really would love any of the 3 prizes!! Fingers Crossed
ReplyDeletemikkigrimley@gmail.com
Oh how awesome! I love our pictures!!! I also am glad you are back!
ReplyDeleteOk call me nutso but I'm on a scraps kick and when I saw that you were giving away your scraps... I got excited. and then I realized that that was the third prize!! Love your bags. Like love love loooooove them :) All 3 prizes are fantastic! And great new profile picture!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed your blog break! I love this bag and would love the chance to have on of my very own!
ReplyDeletesaraholson@live.com
Would love to win any of the prizes! Glad you're back :)
ReplyDeleteosmosis4lips at gmail
would LOVE to win ANY of your prizes!
ReplyDeletemtiesinga@comcast.net
Oooh. Super awesome giveaway. And I'm totally impressed that your daughter took that picture. :)
ReplyDeletekathleenann08@gmail.com
Welcome back!
ReplyDeleteI would definitely love any one of those prizes! And welcome back.
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