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Let’s Vote!
My fellow crafty Americans, it’s time to head to the polls. But before you do, don’t forget to stuff a small project into your bag and maybe even load up your mp3 player with a CraftSanity podcast because there’s a good chance that you might have to wait in line for a while. I don’t know about you, but having a project to work on really takes the edge off when I’m stuck in line and feeling a bit agitated.
I’m a journalist and independent voter, so I won’t be publicly endorsing a presidential candidate. However, I will say that I’ve been enjoying the election-related art and craft that has been created. Check some of it out here and here. I finished stitching my “craft the vote” apron tonight and plan to wear it tomorrow.
And, before I hit the hay, I want to announce the first winner of the Amy Butler giveaway extravaganza. My little Amelia, 3, picked this winner winner who will receive a copy of “Amy Butler’s Little Stitches for little ones: 20 Keepsake Sewing Projects For Baby and Mom,” a stack of fat quarters and an individual pattern. Are you ready? Okay, here we go… And the winner of a book, individual pattern and fat quarter stack is the author of this blog. If you’re reading, dear winner, please e-mail me your mailing address and I’ll ship your prize.Congrats!
And if you didn’t win, don’t dismay. I will be giving away two more packages like this and several more winners will receive individual pattern prizes. Everyone who leaves a comment by the Nov. 15 deadline will be entered into each drawing with the exception of the winners. Sorry, only one prize per person. Another winner will be picked very soon, so check back again to see if you won. Good luck everyone!
Oh, and if you missed my interview with Amy, check it out.
Posted: November 3rd, 2008 under Aprons.
Comments: 22
Comments
Comment from Shellyfish
Time: November 4, 2008, 12:56 am
Bravo Amelia! Now next time…could you pick me? :) Kidding! Hope the voting lines aren’t too long. As an ex-pat, I voted nearly a month ago via mail… Craft the Vote!
Comment from Renee
Time: November 4, 2008, 4:12 am
I’m definately voting today and to be quite honest I’m glad the day is finally here, I grow tired of all the ads, phone calls, and junk mail.
Congrats to the winner of the first prize, here’s hoping I’m next in line!
Renee
Comment from Kati
Time: November 4, 2008, 5:28 am
I wish I had this advice on Friday, when I stood in line for 3 and a half hours to vote early! I could have gotten multiple projects done or at least listened to about 3 craftsanity podcasts! Haha! Looking forward to the next drawing!
Comment from Dawn
Time: November 4, 2008, 7:26 am
Well, since you are picking this on my b-day I better put in my name! You are one podcast I never miss!
Comment from Amy Huang
Time: November 4, 2008, 7:36 am
I voted!
Comment from Sarah
Time: November 4, 2008, 7:48 am
Thanks Amelia! You’re my second favorite three-year-old (sorry my nephew’s got the #1 spot).
Comment from Michele
Time: November 4, 2008, 7:51 am
You have to post a picture of the finished voting apron!
I already voted…now to just anticipate the results.
Comment from Turtle
Time: November 4, 2008, 7:53 am
already voted! congrats to the winner, such a cute blog!
Comment from Guru Nam Kaur
Time: November 4, 2008, 1:27 pm
Thanks for the great interview with Amy. She has been such an inspiration. I’ve used her fabrics & patterns for several bags and garments for my lovely first grandson. I enjoy your podcast. It’s a great boost.
Thanks again,
Guru Nam
Comment from Sarah from Create
Time: November 4, 2008, 8:21 pm
I’ve been so in to the election that I haven’t listened to the interview yet, but I’m so excited and I would sure love to win some of those goodies too!
Comment from Sarah from Create
Time: November 4, 2008, 8:22 pm
Oh, and I’m doing a fun little giveaway on my blog also. It’s the Scraptastic Giveaway! I got a bunch of designer fabric scraps and I’m collecting ideas for what to make. I’ll collect ideas until midnight Nov. 14 and then I’ll choose the best idea, make it and send it to the one who thought of it! That way we can all benefit from the fun ideas that are posted! Just thought you’d want to know!
Comment from Julie
Time: November 5, 2008, 5:38 am
Great interview with Amy! Thank you so much for your podcast, it’s been a huge crafty inspiration for me.
Comment from Kari
Time: November 5, 2008, 8:12 am
The apron rocks just like our new president elect. Hooray!
Comment from Cassie
Time: November 5, 2008, 4:13 pm
Loved the sites with the voting crafts!
Comment from Michelle
Time: November 5, 2008, 7:55 pm
Love Love love your podcast. I’ve been waiting with anticipation for your Amy Butler interview and was not disappointed. I hang out for your new podcast all the time. Although I am in Australia, I would like to enter the draw for your Amy Butler giveaway if it is possible. Keep up the fantastic work.
Comment from Knitterella
Time: November 6, 2008, 7:34 am
Lucky winner!
I liked the way you posted the winner… the suspense while the unknown blog link was loading was killing me :) maybe it will be mine next time ;)
Comment from Shannon
Time: November 6, 2008, 9:18 am
3 hours in line to vote, but it was worth it! congratulations to the 1st winner!!!
Comment from Cher
Time: November 6, 2008, 11:51 am
Sweet. Like Guru Nam Kaur, I’ve been totally election focused. But now I can’t wait to sit back and enjoy the interview!
Comment from Louise
Time: November 6, 2008, 2:09 pm
Thanks for a fantastic podcast, I really enjoyed it :) But then, I always enjoy your podcasts!
Comment from Thien-Kim
Time: November 6, 2008, 9:45 pm
Jennifer, I saw this pattern for an apron skirt (at Interweave) and thought of you! http://quiltingarts.com/stitch/projectspatterns.html
Comment from Kat
Time: November 7, 2008, 7:00 am
Thankyou so much for your podcast, I love listening to it during my commute and it makes me so much more relaxed while I’m driving (instead of getting irrated at other cars).
Comment from Annie
Time: November 10, 2008, 12:57 pm
I’d like a chance to win. It sounds like a great drawing.
Thanks
~a
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