s giveaway which is being run through our Sew Irish group. This group now has about 40 super-crafty members and a very active photo pool on Flickr.
Have you been to the Knitting & Stitching show? Last year was my first time going (being relatively new to crafting!) and I had a ball! All that amazing fabric, gorgeous yarn - and it didn't end there. There were craft supplies for LOTS of different crafts - embroidery, jewellry making, felt making, card making and more! But besides the shopping, there was an exhibition of beautiful quilts and some great workshops - it was just a fab day of fun and I just can't wait to go back again this year.
(image from twistedthread.com)
One of the best things about last year was the opportunity to discover Irish suppliers of fabric and yarn that I didn't know about. Not to mention that I was able to research, try out and eventually purchase a fab new sewing machine which was delivered promptly the following week. That visit was also what prompted my obsession with quilting. Looking at all those beautiful quilts and buying my very first charm pack (Bliss by Bonnie & Camille - what a great start!), plus chatting with some experienced quilters made me determined to try it out!
This year, now that I am a committed fabric addict, I can't wait to get back in there and browse around. One of the things I'm most looking forward to is meeting up with some of the other Irish crafters - in particular some of my great blogging buddies. I'm really hoping that the members of our Sew Irish group might manage a cuppa and a chat at various points over the weekend!
So - want to come join us? Myself and Fi (one of my first bloggy friends, who runs the Sew Irish group with me) have 3 pairs of tickets to give away for the Dublin show which runs from 10th to 13th November in the RDS, Dublin. I am giving away one pair of tickets on this blog post, and Fi is giving away another pair over on her blog today. The last pair will be given away on the Sew Irish Facebook page next week, so make sure to pop over there and "like" so you have an extra chance to win. We've set up the Facebook page as an add-on to the Flickr group - I think chat and recommendations etc might be a little easier there. Plus, you can see what's being added to the Flickr group pool. Please do join up if you're an Irish based crafter and feel free to start discussions, add photos etc - its really great to have an online community!
Ok - so here's what you need to do to enter. You have 2 chances to win here - and don't forget there are more chances to win over with Fi!
- Please only enter this giveaway if you're available to attend the Knitting and Stitching show on the Dublin dates! (You will have to organise your own transport, obviously!)
- You do not need to have a blog to leave a comment - if you don't, click on the drop down box called "Comment As" underneath the Comment box once you have written your comment, and choose the "anonymous" option. Remember to include your email address!
- Please leave your email address in your comment. You can leave it in this format if you are concerned about spam issues -e.g. - fairyfacedesigns at gmail dot com
1. Tell me in a comment why you would like to go to the Knitting & Stitching show, or what you would be looking forward to seeing there.
2. For an extra chance, "Like" the Sew Irish Facebook page and let me know you do in a second comment
Giveaway will close on Monday evening 17th October at 9pm and winners will be chosen randomly. Good luck everyone!
29 comments:
I want to go! What am I looking forward to at the show? Well, classes and a little shopping, but most importantly to meeting you and Fi :)
Bogger hates me today - It's Cindy at fluffysheepquilting(at)gmail.com
I want to go too!! I would love to meet up with you all! What day/s are you going?
I like Sew Irish on FB.
i'd love to go to see what's available at the fabric and quilting stands, and for a bit of inspiration too of course!
I'm going this year by hook (lol) or crook!! have the hubby on standby for collecting kids and will mention to boss tomorrow I'll not be around that day. I have meant to go for the last few years and not gotten the chance for one reason or another.
Its the ultimate 'me' day for a crafter and of course a Stash Expanding eXpedition!!!!
fiona dot roche at mail dot com
me likey the facebookpage. thanks for setting it up guys.
fiona dot roche at mail dot com
I like Sew Irish Facebook page
dpericho at esatclear dot ie
Definitely going to the show this year and am really looking forward to seeing it all and who knows maybe even meeting a few of ye Irish bloggers.
Keeping my fingers crossed that I win.
dpericho at esatclear dot ie
knitting and stitching show sounds like heaven just found ur facebook page could so do with a days rest at something like this and leave hubby to look after the kids!
maureen
www.macsflowers.blogspot.com
I missed it last year and I still have never been! Looking forward to seeing everything on offer, plus I recently made some craft friends, which means I have someone to go with - Yey!
I'm so excited to hear about the knitting and stitching show - I sometimes feel like the only one in my group of friends who loves playing with needles! I'd love to go for inspiration and to find some like-minded people. Holding thumbs.... Philippa
philippa_banks(at)hotmail(dot)com
I can't wait fot the Knitting and Stitching Show this year!!! I've been going every year since i was a kid and we use to go on school tours there. Every time i go i always try pick up a new skill or attend a class in something i've never tried before. Last year it was cross stitching and it's kept me really busy this year. Really looking forward to seeing what will catch my eye this year.
sofieloscher at gmail dot com
I also like Sew Irish on Facebook
sofieloscher at gmail dot com
I am so looking forward to the show. I'm like a kid waiting for Christmas. An overload for the fabric addicted I need it/I want it/I have to have it person like myself. So muc to see, so much to buy, so many ideas and also hopefully a chance to meet some of the lovely ladies from the Sew Irish group. How many sleeps left till then?
Really looking forward to going this year as I have just recently started sewing and am looking for some ideas, fabrics etc!
hickeyelaine at eircom dot net ;)
I would love to go i want to buy so much stuff i have my list finished. annetteyoung@eircom.net
The Knitting & Stitching Show is heaven on earth! All those fabulous fabrics and yarns under one roof? Who wouldn't want to go!
But most importantly, they excellent company of like-minded crafties!
I'd love to go but I've to work:(
hey rosie, shopaholiccat from mm here, love the blog, & ur recent messy stiching!!! i have never been to the show, but i would be enthralled, and i could bore the guts out of dh, would make a change from having to endure hours of sport at the weekend!!! thanks for the chance!
As a knitter i love going around all the stalls but this year as i have been bought a sewing machine by my DAD of all people I want to see what i could be doing with my machine and find out if i can sign up for some lessons. i love patchwork and so want to learn some new skills!!
I have put in for a chance over at Fi's blog but I need all the chances I can get. Please put me down to win these tickets....thanks. I'm looking forward to looking and buying too.
I am looking forward to walking around with my daughter and watching the crowds, and spotting the clothing and knitwear that people are wearing, that are possibly hand-made. Also, I am saving my Euros so that we can buy lots of lovely fabrics! Thanks for a great giveaway!
millieandcolm (at) hotmail (dot) com
Last year I bunked off work to go to the show...and was caught!! I was since made redundant, I am trying to get a business off the ground and would love a stress free day out!!
eibhinbutler@eircom.net
xx
I brought my daughter to it last year and she loved it as much as i did.
She has asked me loads of times when this years show is on, and i have been fobbing her off because i dont think i can afford it.
If i won the tickets we would both be thrilled.
gertrude4711@hotmail
As others have said the show sounds like heaven! I went once when I was a teenager and my mum went last year - sounded brilliant and I'd love to go this year :)
thanks for the giveaway
competitionsandblogs at gmail dot com
I,d love to check out sewing machines and find a decent rotary cutter!
I liked Sew Irish on facebook!
I'd love to go to the show too. I've love to check out all the yarns and hooks. It will also be a day away from the kids (and housework) for me:)
lizhayden175@yahoo.co.uk
Have also like Sew Irish on Facebook.
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