Time flies when you're blogging. This month marks the one year anniversary for what I like to call "my little blogging experiment".
In honor of this first year, I'm hosting my first-ever giveaway x 2.
Many of you may remember similar embroidered pillowcases that I featured earlier this year in a project post entitled Pillow Talk.
This is a really fun project and if you have an embroidery machine, I hope you check out the "how-to" post if you care to duplicate them. Just click the "pillow talk" link above for instructions.
This is my first giveaway, but I suspect many of you are already familiar with how a giveaway works.
Just leave a comment at the end of this post between now and Monday-June 30, 2008 at 6pm CST and you'll be entered into the random drawing. I'll close this post to additional comments right after the deadline.
I'll have my two favorite pint-size helpers (my kids) draw two names at random and the winners will receive one of the pillowcase sets pictured here and I'll post the names of the winners here.
Are you true blue? Then perhaps that is the color for you. If you're more into red, imagine that set on your bed.
Once again, I want to thank everyone for stopping by over this last year. It's been great to connect with so many crafters and creative spirits from all over the world. I'm humbled by your visits and kind words and I look forward to another year of sharing fun and doable projects.
Don't forget Monday June 30, 2008 at 6pm CST is the deadline to get your name into the drawing.
Please remember to leave contact information like a blog link or e-mail addy so that I can reach you if your name is picked.
A hearty thanks to all of you for popping by and thanks so much for participating in my first blogaversary giveaway.
Congratulations, Lisa! It's always more than a treat to visit your blog, and see what new beautiful things you are making.
Here's to another wonderful year, friend.
xo Lidy
Posted by: frenchgardenhouse | June 30, 2008 at 04:57 PM
Both are gorgeous, here hoping that I might be able to put them on my own pillow.
Posted by: Nancy | June 30, 2008 at 03:56 PM
Just discovered your blog TODAY! LOVE the pillowcases! Great blog!
Posted by: Kaye Richardson | June 30, 2008 at 03:39 PM
very pretty - and happy blogaversary!
Posted by: Rebecca | June 30, 2008 at 03:18 PM
Happy anniversary! I just found your blog via Craft Addict. Just in time for a giveaway! I'm looking forward to checking out your blog.
Posted by: Kristin | June 30, 2008 at 01:23 PM
Happy Blogiversary! I would love a chance to win those beautiful pillowcases!
Posted by: Lisa D. | June 30, 2008 at 09:21 AM
Happy Anniversary! I am a red girl so I am crazy about the red embroidered pillowcase. Thanks for all you do for us in blogland!!
Posted by: TLC | June 30, 2008 at 09:13 AM
Happy Blogaversary!
I´m from Argentina, and I found your blog last month and I inmediatly fall in love with it. Thanks for all you do!
Posted by: Ivana | June 30, 2008 at 08:14 AM
This is my first time on your blog. You are beautiful and your pillow cases are lovely. Thanks for sharing your creative talents with me.
Posted by: Teddy | June 29, 2008 at 08:42 PM
This is my first time on your blog. You are beautiful and your pillow cases are lovely. Thanks for sharing your creative talents with me.
Posted by: Teddy | June 29, 2008 at 08:41 PM
I do love reading your blog. Congrats on your anniversary!
Posted by: Jacquie | June 29, 2008 at 07:13 PM
Happy Anniversary!!! Your pillowcases are so beautiful, what a treasure you are to give them away!
Posted by: Penny | June 29, 2008 at 03:22 PM
Hi Lisa, Beautiful Blog and work and you are so beautiful too! Look forward to reading your blog during your 2nd year!
Posted by: Laura | June 29, 2008 at 02:50 PM
Hi Lisa,
Good luck organising your lucky dip with all these comments! So many of us want some of your beautiful work. Thanks so much for your recent kind comments - I'm back in blogland/email land after a looong absence.
Happy Blogaversary! (Do you think there'll be cards for these soon?!)
Posted by: Rachael | June 29, 2008 at 11:17 AM
Congrats on your one year blog anniversary! Does pillow cases are beautiful.
Posted by: Kieny The Dutchlady | June 28, 2008 at 10:21 PM
they remind me of my childhood. Absolutely Beautiful
Posted by: suz greenwood | June 28, 2008 at 08:28 PM
Happy blogaversary! Love the red embroidery- red really has been my color lately.
Posted by: veronica | June 28, 2008 at 07:24 PM
They are Beautiful! Absolutely amazing.
What a wonderful give away.
Posted by: Jodi | June 28, 2008 at 03:16 PM
Congratulations! I just discovered your blog. I like it already. I love the red pillowcases the best. I see I will be spending time looking at your old posts.
Posted by: Ramona | June 28, 2008 at 10:31 AM
Congratulations. What a nice blog you have. My favorite color is blue. I have an embroidery machine and don't use it verymuch, but you have inspired me to try some new things.
Posted by: Ruthie | June 28, 2008 at 09:56 AM
So thrilled that you gave your "blog experiment" a try. I thoroughly enjoy your blog and am glad you are sharing your talents!
Posted by: Darcy | June 28, 2008 at 09:40 AM
Happy Blogaversary!! I just found your site and can't wait to go back and read more. The pillow slips are lovely....the red's the best....
I will be marking you and reading every day....
Posted by: Nancy | June 28, 2008 at 08:38 AM
Congrats. I just found your blog through Purple and Paisley and I'm sure glad I did. You're now bookmarked and headed to my blog roll. Awesome blog...beautiful and informational. Gorgeous pillowcases too!!!
Posted by: Stephanie | June 28, 2008 at 04:34 AM
Wow, lovely pillowcases!
Posted by: Laura | June 28, 2008 at 01:51 AM
Wow, those are beautiful pillowcases! I wish I had an embroidery machine! I love that red! Happy Blogiversary - I found your site through SMS! I love it, and will be back for sure!
Posted by: Em | June 27, 2008 at 09:19 PM
I would love to have these they are beautiful. I love your decorating ideas you inspire me.
Francine
Posted by: Francine Howell | June 27, 2008 at 07:08 PM
congratulations!! the red ones are absolutely beautiful!!! ( well so are the blue!) i'd be honoured to have them on my bed, all the way here in Australia!!
Posted by: tash | June 27, 2008 at 07:05 PM
happy anniversary! I recently discovered your blog and just love all of your ideas and inspiration. . . i'd lllloooovvvveee to win!
Posted by: Rachel | June 27, 2008 at 03:29 PM
Swooning over the pretty pillowcases!
Happy Blogaversary! First found you from Romantic Homes Mag!
Posted by: Wendy | June 27, 2008 at 09:53 AM
Happy Blogaversary! I'm a little late to the party! I can't believe that those pillowcases aren't vintage. They are gorgeous!
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | June 27, 2008 at 12:07 AM
Happy Anniversary! What a beautiful giveaway! Please enter me.
Smiles, Christine
Posted by: Christine Annette | June 26, 2008 at 10:11 PM
I am new to your blog. Beautiful, beautiful work! You inspire me.
Posted by: Lesliesews | June 26, 2008 at 08:48 PM
Your pillowcases are absolutely gorgeous. I have been a lurker for awhile now and so enjoy your posts - Happy, Happy Blog Anniversary to you!
Cori
familywithfivekids.blogspot.com
Posted by: cori | June 26, 2008 at 01:51 PM
Congratulations! Your pillowcases are positively stunning!
Posted by: Jill | June 26, 2008 at 12:47 PM
Congratulations on your blogiversary! I love the pillowcases and would be thrilled if I won either set! I am having a giveaway, too, so pop over and enter if you'd like...
Posted by: Joanna | June 26, 2008 at 11:24 AM
Hi,
Happy Anniversary! I just found your blog and from what I've read, it's great! I love your detailed explanation of your beautiful quilt. That quilt is a keeper, tell sis she'll get another one ;-). Those colors would be perfect in MY family room :-). The pillowcases that you are giving away are so pretty.
Someone will be very lucky to get those treasures.
Posted by: pumpkinviolet | June 25, 2008 at 11:55 PM
Oh wow! They are just beautiful, I don't know how you could part with them!
-Jen
Posted by: jen davis | June 25, 2008 at 11:06 PM
Congrats on the blogaversary! Your pillowcases are beautiful!
Kind regards,
Sonnja & Beertje Zonn
From the Netherlands
Posted by: Sonnja | June 25, 2008 at 04:57 PM
Congrats on your blogaversary! The pillow cases are stunning!!!
Posted by: Ally in Canada | June 25, 2008 at 03:17 PM
Hi Lisa,
I just found your blog and I'm so happy!. Its wonderful and I love your quilt, I sew too and do all kinds of needle work. I would love to have your beautiful pillow cases on my bed. I am working on counted cross stitch pillow cases right now.
Elizabeth
desbern1@comcast.net
Posted by: Elizabeth Marchus | June 25, 2008 at 09:21 AM
Congratulations on your first year. Love the pillow cases. Something I must try myself!
Posted by: Vicki (HKS) | June 25, 2008 at 06:05 AM
Someone recommended your blog to me and I've been lurking ever since! Happy Anniversary!! Beautiful works you do!
Posted by: Sasha Farina | June 25, 2008 at 12:41 AM
Goodness gracious, everyone wants to win your giveaway! And I don't blame them, this is FABULOUS! I must win. I must. I'm begging.
Your work is divine, dear! I know I've said it before, but it really is exquisite. You are amazing!
I'm so behind in blog reading after being away, but I am SO glad I made it here in time!
Happy Blogaversary. So glad you are a blogging friend.
xoxo
Posted by: melissa @ the inspired room | June 24, 2008 at 11:46 PM
Congratulations on your blog milestone! Please enter me in your giveaway.
http://oakrisecottage.blogspot.com
Posted by: Carrie | June 24, 2008 at 08:15 PM
Pretty pillowcase, do you do hand embrodiery as well? That's what I've been doing lately & love it! Congrats on a year. :o)
darcbee@yahoo.com
Posted by: darcie | June 24, 2008 at 06:34 PM
Well - since it does not look good for me getting the machine I wanted to badly this year... yes yes yes - please enter me into your drawing!!!
Posted by: Julie Size | June 24, 2008 at 04:20 PM
Congratulations on your blog-a-versery...I have visited many times and just love all that you do. I most certainly need to go to the tutorial on the pillow cases...they are beautiful...I would be curious to know what type embroidary machine you have...I have one and am seriously thinking of trading up...mine is great...but I want to be able to embroider in a larger area...and I need to be able to download designs from the computer...b/c I can not find cards anymore that I LOVE.
Love the pillow cases...I would love, love, love to win a set...count me in as "wishing" to win!
Blessings...
Teresa
Posted by: Teresa | June 23, 2008 at 11:58 AM
Happy anniversary.....I'm a true blue girl!!!! and I'm keeping my fingers crossed xx
Posted by: Sonia | June 23, 2008 at 11:57 AM
did I make it???? these are terrific...me
Posted by: jennifer Paganellli | June 23, 2008 at 10:17 AM
I can not begin to tell you how wonderful the red pillowcases would look in my black & white bedroom. Congrats on your anniv.!
Posted by: Anita K` | June 22, 2008 at 10:11 PM
Beautiful Pillow Cases. My grandmother and my aunt hand embroidered pillow cases and I am lucky to have received some of their beautiful work and I use them often on my beds. Thanks for sharing what a emb.machine can do on something so simple.
Nancy
Posted by: nwalker | June 22, 2008 at 09:56 PM
Happy Anniversary!!
You have a cute blog I will be back for more, count me in your give away!
Take care,
Diane
Posted by: Diane ( Crafty Passions) | June 22, 2008 at 09:46 PM
wow - you have a lot of comments - how exciting!! happy blog anniversary to you. love the pillow cases - they are beautiful!!
Posted by: traci | June 22, 2008 at 09:32 PM
Happy Blogaversary Lisa! I so enjoy my visits to your blog. You are full of inspiration and light.
Hugs,
Karla
Posted by: Karla | June 21, 2008 at 04:51 PM
Happy Blogaversary!
I look forward to all of your posts.
Posted by: Susan | June 21, 2008 at 03:00 PM
Congrats on 1 year...time flies!! Great Blog!!
Posted by: RG | June 21, 2008 at 09:45 AM
Lisa,
Congrats on your 1st Blogaversary!! love your blog and your projects, always very inspirational. Can't wait to see what you have in store for next year. :-)
Posted by: Lisa D. | June 21, 2008 at 09:38 AM
Wow! Congratulations!! One year is a milestone for sure. I just recently found you from the wonderful article about you in "Romantic Homes" magazine. I really admire your many talents and all you have accomplished in a short period of time. Your blog is terrific!! Best Wishes
Posted by: Chris Anderson | June 20, 2008 at 10:52 PM
This is my first visit to your blog - found it on a friend of a friend of a friend just linking from blog to blog and boy am I happy I did.... not just the giveaway though they are beautiful. But you are so talented and give so much inpiration...
congrats on 1 year blogging
Posted by: Suz Gray | June 20, 2008 at 10:36 PM
Oh, those pillow cases are absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for offering them as give-away gifts!
Posted by: Ivory Spring | June 20, 2008 at 05:35 PM
I love these!! You are soooo talented! :)
Posted by: Courtney Walsh | June 20, 2008 at 01:57 PM
Happy Anniversary, Lisa! These pillowcases are gorgeous!
Sheree
Posted by: sheree | June 20, 2008 at 01:51 AM
Happy, happy Blogaversary!! I'm so happy to have found your blog this year. You do a marvelous job of documenting your creative life!
Posted by: Sarah | June 19, 2008 at 11:25 PM
Oh Lisa, I've always admired these pretties you've embroidered, I'm imagining it against my whites. I'd so love to win it, please enter me into your draw :)Wishing you a Happy 1st blog anniversary...cheers to many more to come!
chat soon, Adla
Posted by: Adla | June 19, 2008 at 07:59 PM
Wish I could blog like you! The pillowcases are lovely!
KateBlue (hope I get the blue one)
Posted by: KateB | June 19, 2008 at 05:24 PM
Those are the prettiest pillowcases I have ever seen! How much thread do you go through for one pillowcase? I can't wait until I master the serger, then maybe I can move on to the embroider machine after that! Great job, it is lovely.
Posted by: giabella designs | June 19, 2008 at 10:57 AM
An E-friend sent me your link saying she thought I would enjoy it --- that is a massive understatement!! I have spent several hours just wandering around looking at your wonderful blog and picking up ideas! Yes -- enter me in your contest! Thank you for sharing! congrats on the one year blog anniversary! Your two kids are charmers.
Posted by: holly berry elf | June 18, 2008 at 11:24 PM
I am one of your mom's classmates from Morgan greatest Class of 57' I feel as though I know you just from this web page. It is wonderful and I am sending it to my three daughters who are artsy and crafty also. Keep up th ebeautiful work.
Posted by: Anne Davis | June 18, 2008 at 09:57 PM
Love your blog and would love the red or the blue!;-)
Thanks for the chance to win and happy blogaversary!!
Posted by: Dawn | June 18, 2008 at 07:45 PM
72 comments! wow, i probably don't stand a chance but it doesn't hurt to try. lol
Happy blogaversary and thank you for providing your readers tips and sharing pictures of your work.
Posted by: Nance | June 18, 2008 at 04:33 PM
These are gorgeous!!! PLeae enter moi...
Posted by: Christina | June 18, 2008 at 03:21 PM
Wow - One year already, it's like watching your children grow, it happens so fast! Congratulations! Love your work and your blog. Keep it coming!
Posted by: Laura Buske | June 18, 2008 at 11:45 AM
Hi Lisa,
A Very Happy Blogiversary To You!! You're special to all of us. Of course the giveaway is perfect just as you and your blog have been throughout the year. Look forward to more wonderfully inspiring projects you'll be sharing in the upcoming year.
And a special thanks from the bottom of my heart for all your kind comments and emails you've sent my way. Always most appreciative.
Cheers friend,
June
Posted by: June Parrish Cookson | June 18, 2008 at 11:25 AM
Just found YOU today by way of Sherry!!! Lucky for me I hope! Those pillow cases are gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Cinda Rae Oliverio | June 18, 2008 at 10:41 AM
Happy anniversary. You are an inspiration.
Posted by: Sherry Johnson | June 18, 2008 at 10:28 AM
I love the pillow cases! I don't have an embroidery machine, but I really enjoy your creativity. I check your blog regularly - it started with the Memory Makers site yet I also enjoy sewing - so I'm double-blessed :)
Posted by: Susan | June 18, 2008 at 09:57 AM
Sign me up!! Love seeing what you've made and especially love the instructional sharing you do. Plus I'm in Michigan and imagine my surprise when you posted a while back about your twin sister. I just saw her on the tube this morning! What fun ! LindaSonia
Posted by: LindaSonia | June 18, 2008 at 09:56 AM
These are very beautiful. Happy Blogaversary! Lovely blog!
Posted by: Angie | June 18, 2008 at 05:27 AM
Happy blogiversary! I love everything you make, and an embroidery machine is certainly something I covet.
Posted by: Kylie | June 18, 2008 at 12:49 AM
Hi Lisa,
Congrats on the one year anniversary of your fantastic blog. I really enjoy how you share your creativity with us all in such an inspiring way. Just the though of how you have time bewilders me. I hope we can connect again next year. Summer's here and keeping the kids happy means I'll be blogging less. Next year I'm class parent so we'll see how long my little blog survives. You really do a great job and I think my favorites are the ones with the kiddles.
xo. Gena
Posted by: gena | June 17, 2008 at 11:33 PM
Happy Blogiversary! Your 'spot' is somewhere I come to brighten my day - thanks for sharing your talent and the pillocases are especially sunny. I love the red!
Posted by: Teddi | June 17, 2008 at 09:10 PM
Your pillowcases are beautiful - I can definitely see the red ones on my bed!
Posted by: Terri Hogan | June 17, 2008 at 09:00 PM
Whow! Those pillowcases are just beautiful. I just found your site and have bookmarked it as a must see. Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Sandy | June 17, 2008 at 08:36 PM
What gorgeous pillow cases, you do great work. Congrats on the milestone!
Posted by: cmaxwell | June 17, 2008 at 06:43 PM
Congratulations! I just found you - cause you found me! Your pillowcases would have a good home here =)
Posted by: Amy | June 17, 2008 at 03:50 PM
you make beautiful things. I can't wait to visit again to see what are making next...
Posted by: Ellen | June 17, 2008 at 02:28 PM
What beautiful pillow cases! I have never posted before, but I have been stalking your blog through Google reader for some time now. Keep up the awesome work!! Oh, and either color would look great in our master bedroom! ;-)
Posted by: Danielle Barton | June 17, 2008 at 12:52 PM
Thank you for all the inspiration. It's so refreshing to visit your blog!
Posted by: christy | June 17, 2008 at 09:18 AM
Yes, the embroidery is wonderful. After seeing your site I'm saving my $$ for an embroidery machine. Very motivating!
Posted by: angela | June 17, 2008 at 12:18 AM
Oh how lovely. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Sue M | June 17, 2008 at 12:05 AM
Congrats my Dear! You are up and coming! Your work is amazingly beautiful and beyond that I can see just from your photos that your craftsmanship is superb! And I've got my eye on the blue set! Hee! Hee!
Sandra Evertson
Posted by: Sandra | June 16, 2008 at 10:19 PM
Happy Blog Anniversary =) I only found your blog recently, but am loving it. A crafter after my own heart. I love all the crafts you do. Thanks so much for all the inspiration!
Posted by: berta | June 16, 2008 at 06:13 PM
They are so lovely. Your work is just perfection. Happy Anniversary.
Posted by: Nanette | June 16, 2008 at 05:08 PM
Lisa,
Congrats on your one year anniversary. As I have told you before, I love your blog. You are so talented and everything you make is beautiful. It makes me happy to stop by and see what you are making!
Posted by: Melanie | June 16, 2008 at 04:40 PM
Well a Big Congratulations to you and many more to come! The pillowcases are beautiful as is all your work! Have a lovely week!
Smiles...
Beverly
Posted by: tea time and roses | June 16, 2008 at 03:28 PM
Congratulations. I always enjoy reading your blog - your interest in so many different crafts mirrors my own. Thanks for a chance at your beautiful pillow cases.
Posted by: Chris | June 16, 2008 at 03:14 PM
Happy blogaversary! I can't believe you're giving away those gorgeous pillowcases. Just lovely. I've been wanting an embroidery machine ever since I started visiting your blog. I don't have it yet, but I can live vicariously through you for now.
Thanks for the chance!!
Posted by: Tracy | June 16, 2008 at 01:11 PM
Those pillowcases are so cute. The red ones would look perfect in our bedroom. thanks for sharing your beautiful work.
Posted by: Page | June 16, 2008 at 12:26 PM
Kudos on your Blogaversary! It takes a strong commitment to keep a blog up and going for any amount of time, so CONGRATULATIONS on your success!
And count me in for the drawing -- they're lovely!
Posted by: Toni from NC | June 16, 2008 at 12:01 PM
Gorgeous! Happy Blogaversary. I love your blog and those red pillowcase covers would look great on my bed...
Posted by: Miss Sassy | June 16, 2008 at 11:15 AM