Wednesday, December 31, 2008

BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE!

HEY, THIMBLEANNA, COME ON DOWN!
Okay ladies, here's your chance to win your very own bead-knitted purse. Take a look at those four pictured on the right - that's right - you could be the lucky winner - except that yours will be made out of crystal clear beads and white thread (I'm thinking ice and snow). I'm also going to add a little charm to the side, but I haven't decided which one yet. You know you want one! (Even Jennifer Paganelli and Martha Stewart are the proud owners of one.)

Here's what you have to do to enter:

1. Leave a comment telling me what your New Year's resolution is. You must state a resolution or you won't be entered. If you don't have one, make one up.

2. If you don't have a blog, you must leave an e-mail address so you can be notified if you win, otherwise, you won't be entered.

3. Open to U.S./Canada residents only.

4. Keep it FUN!

Now go on over to the Whirl Into Winter giveaway event hosted by Quilting With Debi and enter all those other contests. On January 15th, at 8:00 PM eastern time, Frannie (who else?) will pick the winner.

You know I'm a sucker for a good song, so here are the lyrics to Baby It's Cold Outisde (my favorite version is with Tom Jones and Marianne Faithful):

BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE
Words and music by Frank Loesser
As Performed By Tom Jones

I really can't stay
But baby, it's cold outside
I've got to go away
Ah, baby, it's cold outside
This evening has been
Been hoping that you'd drop in
So very nice
I'll hold your hands,
they're just like ice
My mother will start to worry
Beautiful, what's your hurry
My father will be pacing the floor
Listen to that fireplace roar
So really I'd better scurry
Oh beautiful, please don't hurry
Maybe just a half a drink more
Why don't you put some
records on while I pour
The neighbors might think
Oh baby, it's bad out there
Say, what's in this drink
There's no cabs to be had out there
I wish I knew how
Your eyes are like starlight now
To break this spell
I'll take your hat,
your hair looks swell
I ought to say no, no, no, sir
Mind if I move a little closer
At least I'm gonna say that I tried
What's the sense of hurting my pride
I really can't stay
Baby don't hold out
Ahh, but it's cold outside
I simply must go
Oh, baby, it's cold outside
The answer is no
You know it's cold outside
This welcome has been
I'm lucky that you dropped in
So nice and warm
Look out the window at that storm
My sister will be suspicious
Oh, your lips look delicious
My brother will be there at the door
Like waves upon a tropical shore
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious
Eww, your lips are delicious
Well maybe just a cigarette more
Never such a blizzard before
I've got to go home
Ah, baby, you would freeze out there
Say, lend me a comb
You know it's up to your knees out there
You've really been grand
I thrill when you touch my hand
But don't you see
How can you do this thing to me
There's bound to be talk tomorrow
Making my life long sorrow
At least there will plenty implied
If you caught pneumonia and died
I really can't stay
Get over that old out
Ah but it's cold outside

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

S.W.A.K.

172 comments:

PamKittyMorning said...

I'm not going to be greedy, I just got my box-o-goodies and I'm overwhelmed with your generosity! Thank you so much! Happy New Year! xop

Anonymous said...

Those purses are gorgeous--wow! My resolution is to lose enough weight by next Christmas to wear a gown that sets off that purse and not be embarrassed!! For reals :)
myzbarb(at)yahoo(dot)com

Canarella said...

My resolution smile often laugh daily....

Mel said...

Happy New Year!!

I hope to make one table runner per month so I have some Christmas gifts ready next December!

Shari said...

Happy Quilty 2009! I'm not entering your giveaway as I live in Australia (where it's HOT outside). Just wanted to wish you all the best and have fun with the giveaway!!

Betsy said...

My resolution is to use as much fabric as I can from my stash and resist the temptation of buying more.

Wendy said...

That is the most adorable purse! In 2009 I'm going to keep myself more organized and try not to buy so much fabric. (yeah, that will happen!)
Happy New Year! and thanks for the giveaway :)

Juli said...

Wow!

My New Year's resolution is to use up some stash....and do my very very best to not buy anymore fabric.

Finishing Lines by K.Sperino said...

Your little purses are gorgeous! My resolution: to clean the sewing room and keep it tidy....

Susan said...

My quilty resolution is to finish a stack of UFO's before beginning the new quilt kit that my hubby gave me for Christmas...of course that resolution will probably be broken before the month is out!

Robin (RsIslandCrafts) said...

Happy New Year!

My goal this year is to find my inner patience again. I used to be a very patient person, but now I feel very impatient and boiling over inside. That's not a fun way to go through life.

Lori Lynn said...

My resolution is to try to get ONE craft project entirely completed each month, and hand-make as many Christmas gifts as I can. Not a huge goal, except for the eleventy thousand QUILTS I want to make! Ha! Happy New Year!

Anya said...

What a wonderful giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win. My resolution is to complete all center blocks of my Dear Jane project.

Simone de Klerk said...

Wishing you a very happy and creative new year. I'm not in for the giveaway since I come from the Netherlands. Just wanted to wish you lots of fun and that I look forward to see how the giveaway will look like (O:

SRK Quilts said...

What a fabulous purse. My resolution is to complete one new project each month.

deb said...

Wow what a generous give away!!! My resolution (and my word for the year) is to be more grateful....to concentrate on what I have instead of what I dont...to have a grateful spirit!

crafty diane said...

Your purses are beautiful! My resolution is to loose weight and get my blood sugar back under control so maybe I can get off this medication!
May God richly bless you this New Year,
Diane

Stephanie Sabbe said...

Be nice to my co-workers. Even the really annoying one's:)

Gracie said...

Wow! Gorgeous bag. My resolution is to finish some of my UFO's

Jeanne said...

What a wonderful gift that would make for my niece who will be married this summer! One of my resolutions is to finish the UFOs that are piling up in the sewing room. I also want to use more fabric from my stash than I buy during the year. Happy New Year!

Carlotta said...

Happy New Year!
My new year's resolution is to be the best I can be, and do the best I can at whatever I try to achieve. A resolution that's easy enough to keep.
~Carlotta~

Rebecca said...

My resolution is to finish off some quilts before I start new ones!

CJ said...

I resolve to take a photograph EVERY day of the year. I resolve to sew sew sew using my stash. I resolve to scrapbook! Lots huh??
LOVE the purses!

Sara said...

My resolution is to do something creative every day this year...whether it is quilting, knitting, embroidery, cooking, taking photos, writing...whatever...

And, I even started the year off with a little poem that I wrote...

That beaded purse is stunning! I would not even know how to begin to knit one of those!!!

That is really a generous gift!!!!

nhsarab at yahoo dot com

Sue said...

I LOVE that song! Your purses are just beautiful, I'd love to win one :)

My resolution is to finally get and stay organized in my house. I'm starting some organizational projects next week and hope to work my way through the house.

GoldenThreads said...

Oh my gosh! I had no idea something that beautiful could be knitted! That gold one is really gorgeous.

Resolution? I plan on making lap quilts for most, if not all my family members this year.

Best Wishes!
Tamara
medlegalanalysis@knology.net

Jackie's Stitches said...

The beaded purses are gorgeous and the white is perfect!

Goals/Resolutions
Crafty: Improve free motion quilting skills and quilt a quilt myself!

NonCrafty: more exercise!

Anonymous said...

I need to exercise more in 2009. Thanks for the opportunity to win a beautiful purse!

lynne at fairpoint dot net

PunkiePie (Jen) said...

I love the little beaded purse that I won at Halloween time so I'm going to try my luck again.

My list of resolutions is long but the big one is to try and quit smoking.

Jen :)

Beth said...

Gorgeous purses! My resolution/ goal for this year is to leanr a few new crafts. I want to get better at embroidery,and want to start quilting.

annemarie said...

What beautiful purses - how I would love to own one! My resolution is to become involved in a charity project such as knitting caps for preemie babies. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in ourselves that we forget the less fortunate. a.haun@sbcglobal.net

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful purse!!

Well I just found out I am going to be a Grandma for the first time!!! So my resolution is to be the best grandma EVER!!And having that beautiful purse on my arm would make me the sparkly-est grandma EVER!!!

Lisa (grandma Lisa that is!)

Anonymous said...

OOooppPPSSss!! Grandma Lisa is losing her marbles already!! Forgot to leave my email addy!!

sewalittle2@sbcglobal.net

Kim said...

Beautiful purses. My resolution is to lose weight and organize/declutter my home.

Anonymous said...

Wow, just beautiful. I've never tried making a beaded purse. I guess because I don't knit so well.
My New Years Resolution would be to try and make and complete at least 1 handmade item each month, so by Christmas I have wonderful gifts to give.
Rae Ann

mamabug said...

I will be one of the millions resolving to loose weight this year!!! Happy New Year Kathie k.bugbee@att.net

Sherri said...

Very boring resolution...to quit smoking before April 1st! I had quit for ten years and started up again last year. BAD habits start TOO easy!
Sherri
sewangelic@sbcglobal.net

Anonymous said...

My resolution is to finish my unfinished quilting projects. Oh..guess I also have an unfinished knitting project to do too. I will get them done this year!
ruthrberkeatyahoodotcom

Unknown said...

The purses are absolutely beautiful. My resolution is to start my own blog.
a.noel140@gmail.com

Rhonda Martin said...

"BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE" You said it because it's -12 below here~! The beaded purse with crystal clear beads with a charm sounds beautiful. My New Year resolution is to quit my job and be Self Employed by May 2009. Thanks for Sharing and Happy New Year!

Anonymous said...

Walikng at least 30 minutes a day

luckydolls123[at]verizon[dot]net

Decor To Adore said...

Oh my goodness, what a prize!
I'd like to travel to Amish Country and belive I will in March.

My giveaway starts on Friday so please stop by.

I hope that the new year holds many wonderful possibilities for you.

Becca said...

Each year I make the same resolution and I've kept it for as long as I can remember. My resolution is to make one new friend this year.

Annette said...

What beautiful purses! They look like a lot of work. My resolution this year is to keep learning new things all the time. Every day if possible.

Anonymous said...

These knitted purses are gorgeous! My resolution is to lose a little bit of weight.
maumauisginger (at) gmail (dot) com

Needled Mom said...

I love that song! It's one of my favorites.

I love your bags too. They are beautiful.

My new year's resolution is to slow down and enjoy life more. I refuse to be obsessed with things that will make no difference at the end of the day.

Quilter's Delight said...

Happy New Year.....wonderful gifts. include me in your giveaway. thanks. My resolution for 2009 is not to add any more to my stash of fabric. I want to complete the quilts that I have already purchased the fabric. This resolution will be hard to keep because I am already seeing so many fabulous new fabrics and patterns and it's the first day of the new year....oh, no.

Jill

jillc53107@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

What a lovely giveaway!

My resolution is to reduce my stash and get it into control, I'm planning lots of scrap quilts for Project Linus.

Sue Cahill (sbonetsue at yahoo dot com)

Renee G said...

My resolution is to finish up a project a month.

rsgrandinetti(at)yahoo(dot)com

Lovie said...

Happy New Year, may your life be blessed. What beautiful purses. My resolution is quilt related. I plan on making one quilt a month, and finishing up 6 UFO's this year. Additionally, I plan on doing something with all the orphan quilt blocks I have left. (You can only make so many potholders).

debbie said...

My new years resolution is to finally get my act together!!! lololol!

Pat said...

This year I am going to find more time to sew for ME!! You have a great give away. Thanks. Happy New Year.

StitchinByTheLake said...

My new year's resolution is to finish at least one UFO a month this year - and that tells you that I have way too many UFOs! blessings, marlene

Ruby said...

I would like to finish up some quilting projects and try to make handmade gifts next holiday season. Thanks
for the drawing!

libertythreads said...

My resolution is to spend more time quilting. I have so many quilts that need to be made!
libertythreads@charter.net

Shawnee said...
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Shawnee said...

(I forgot to leave my email, so am posting again.)

My resolution is to tidy up my sewing room/office.

shawneeh at yahoo dot com


Shawnee from Sassy Flirty Apron Swap and Shawnee's Tangled Tales

Ashley said...

The gold purse is beautiful!!! My resolution is to have more patience with the people in my life. Also to laugh more often.

Cathy said...

The purses are absolutely goregous! I can't knit worth a darn let alone do it with beads. I have several New Year's resolutions and one of them is to concentrate more on my needlework and sewing and to finally get those projects done that I've been wanting to make for--years! I'm even putting together a basket full of "kits" of these projects, so I can pull one out and just start. That's always the hard part--just starting. I have other resolutions too that I've listed on my blog and I've tried to keep them reasonable, so I can actually accomplish them--I hope! LOL! Thank you for such an awesome offering for your giveaway and Happy New Year!

Cathy :)

Anonymous said...

Awesome bags! My resolution is to take more time each week to sew. For the last few years, just about the only sewing I'd do was at a shop sew-in, a guild function, or at retreats. That's not enough! I have to make time for myself at home on a regular basis, to feed my soul. Lydia (thepoch [at] aol [dot] com)

Tina said...

Your purses are beautiful.I would love to win one. My resolution is to finsh at least one quilt project a month.

Pinky said...

Love that song! My New Years Resolution is to finish all my UFO's! Thank you for entering my name in your very generous giveaway. Your purses are beautiful. Happy New Years! Karleen rtnkt@charter.net

Karen S said...

My resolution this year is the old but true, "I need to lose weight." I wish I were making it up, but darn it, I'm not! LOL! Thanks!

Brooke said...

My resolution is to get more organized!

These are so very lovely and the clear beads and white are going to be beautiful! I would be honored to carry one!

Thanks so very much for the chance!

Brooke

Unknown said...

My New years resolution is to sew and quilt more, and to blog more. Thanks, would love to win the beaded purse, so cute

Carla said...

I don't usually make resolutions but I'd sure like to get more done this year.

Carrie P. said...

All I can is WOW! Those purses are awesome. You are so talented. My New Year Resolution is to hand quilt a tree skirt that I made in 2008. Happy New Year.

Grateful Gramma said...

Beautiful purses! I want to continue to lose weight and to be more consistent with Bible study.

Pat said...

My resolution is to get my high blood pressure under control so I can enjoy doing my quilting and scrapbooking AND enjoy my grandkids, too. Hope you visited my blog to enter my drawing, too. Would LOVE one of your purses!!!

Bonus Mom said...

Lovely giveaway! I have many resolutions this year. Most important is to control my tongue. Try to say only nice things, and no cussing. The cussing is proving to be tricky for me!!! :)

Celeste said...

My resolution is to stay organized!

contact me at:
celeste@mail4me.com

Sheri Howard said...

I really want one of those purses, they are SO DARLING! I want to walk more than one day a week...I really would rather sew! I would resolve not to sew unless I go walking....but you know that will never happen...so I am going to try to walk more! Thanks for your giveaway!

Idaho Quilter said...

Oh my I am a purse addict, love them that would be a fabulous win. My resolution is to NOT gain back the weight I lost last year.

free indeed said...

I resolve to not join any more online swaps until I have my past swap blocks sewn up! This was last year's resolve as well....I had too many grandchildren born, so made them quilts rather than finish these ufos...but this year will be different! I just LOVE that purse...so elegant! Thanks for participating and making the giveaway so fun.

House of Mouse said...

Your purses are stunning.

My resolution this year is to get my 7 UFO's finished and to learn some new quilting skills....

LesleyAnn said...

Happy New Year!! The purses are beautiful! My New Year's resolution this year is pretty genric...lose weight. We'll see if it happens. I am not off to a very good start!!

Jenna said...

My new years resolution is to drink less diet coke. I also want to recycle more. Thanks for the giveaway!

Anonymous said...

My New Year's Resolution is to go to a professional bra fitter! Something I have wanted to do since I was pregnant-- my daughter is 3!!

Lauren Baker
laurenbaker93@yahoo.com

Melanie said...

My new years resolution is to do more crafting. I knit alot but never seem to do anything else. I want to learn to sew and quilt and maybe finish one scrapbooked page!

plaidtoaster at gmail

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

My resolution is to come out of the box with my uilting and try new things.

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful giveaway! I love the purses that I have seen so far. I have two new years resolutions. One is to start my Christmas gifts in February. Two is to zip my lips and keep my opinions to myself. I love Frannies first post, very cute!

Treasa said...

My resolution is to live a healthier lifestyle and learn freemotion quilting

tisme said...

My resolution is to finish at least one quilt in my box before starting a new one! lol
I have six in various stages. Finished one right before Christmas for my son.

Katie Z. said...

My new year's resolution is to use 50 more yards of fabric than I buy! Those purses are AMAZING!

Anonymous said...

Those purses are gorgeous!
For the new year i would like to finish my 23 other projects and not start any new ones.
miniaturequilter.blogspot.com

Linda in PA said...

My New Year's resolution is to declutter my house and to organize my sewing/crafting space.
The purses are beautiful. Thank you for entering me in your giveaway.
lraetaylor@gmail.com

WhiteStone said...

My resolution? To lose ten pounds. Oh, I'd settle for five, but I'll aim for ten. LOL

Paula said...

Lovely purses on your side bar. My resolution is to finish some projects up. I have so many UFO's that it isn't funny!!! Great give away. Thanks.

Janice said...

The purses are gorgeous. My new years resolution is to clean out my sewing room and keep it have decent so I can at least get to my machine and sew!

calicodaisy said...

Such a pretty purse. I haven't seen one like that before! 2009 - Use my time wisely so when I go to bed at night, I know I've done a good job. -- Michele

mascanlon said...

My resolution is to get healthier. Take off some weight and exercise more often...oh and sew more often!

kathipink said...

mind a budget
drink more water
more time with family

Thanks for taking part in the giveaway. Happy New Year!

kathi

Lisa said...

my new years resolution is to lose the baby weight!

moreofhim said...

OH my goodness! Your purses are gorgeous!

My resolutiion is to be more creative this year.

Thank you for entering me in your give-away.

Julie

Cindy @ Creating at Home said...

My resolution is to do something creative daily.

Very nice prize! I would love to be the proud owner of one of your amazing purses! Thank you for the opportunity to enter your draw.

Cindy
creativecards@shaw.ca

Joy said...

Ooooh, I'd love to win the purse :o) ... so my new year's resolution is to finish my Hexagon quilt!!!
Hugs,
Joy :o)

kathyinozarks said...

Happy New Yeave your gorgeous purses.
My new years resolution is get my rock shower completed, so we can also finish up the remodeling of the bathroom. this project is going into the third year Kathy

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

My new years resolution is to take at least one quilting class every quarter-marykolb@charter.net

SusanSW said...

My New Year's resolution is to gather the strength to be more creative and to do something creative every day, even if it is just jotting down a few ideas in a journal, knitting a few rows on a scarf, or beading a few inches of a necklace.

And you're much braver than I am to knit those beaded purses; I applaud your generosity in giving one away!

SusanSW
beadmomsw@gmail.com

Jenna Z said...

WOW! What a neat prize! This year I am going to remember everyone's birthdays and anniversaries and send cards! Last year they seemed to slip by and I didn't want to send a ton of belated cards so I just let them go. This year that won't happen!

Katy said...

Beautiful!

I have several resolutions, but one of them is to eat more healthy. That means more fruits and veggies and less pre-packaged foods.

Cassie B said...

Beautiful purse! My resolution for this year is to clean up my craft room and make it more functional

Thanks
ochiba@iglou.com

Jamie said...

My resolution is to let go of the little stuff and focus on what matters. I plan to do this by spending less time online, not worrying about the house so much, and accepting help from family.

Rachel said...

My resolution is to be nicer - and not say mean things about my in-laws no matter how crazy they drive me.
Beautiful purses!

rachel21mac@gmail.com

Dandelion Quilts said...

Your purses are gorgeous and you are quite generous. I really do like them. My resolution this year is not original, but it is necessary I am going to get back on the diet that I started in the fall and try to lose some weight. Thanks Marsha.

Codi said...

i would love to win this! my email is codiandtim@gmail.com and my blog is deathbydenim.blogspot.com
my resolution this year is to take more pictures

Jeri said...

Oh, how cute are those purses?!?!

my resolution is to machine-quilt and bind at least 4 of my finished quilt tops. Wish me luck!

jeri.mihm@sbcglobal.net

Lynn Osborne said...

Oh my, those purses are amazing! Thanks for the chance to win one! My resolution is to finish projects before starting new ones!
lynnosborne[at]verizon[dot]net

Reva Skie said...

I resolve to walk outside more, enjoy the sights and sounds,

valerie2350 said...

resolution - to hike everyday :)

Unknown said...

My resolution to to get my hands on as much beautiful fabric as is humanly possible......why? It makes me ohhh sooo happy!

Happy New Year! Thank you!

Jackie said...

Love the purses...very pretty. My resolution is to try at least one new recipe each week.

www.welovequilting.com said...

My resolution is to at least try to cook once a week.
Those purses are something else!! BEAUTIFUL.
Thank you.

Chris
www.welovequilting.com/blog
sadiemaesattic@aol.com

Sue said...

My resolution is to finish making a certain stack of quilt tops into actual quilts this year. I'd like to say that I'm not buying any new fabric until they're done but I'm not that strong!!

Anonymous said...

My resolution is to finish the Stone House project so that I can have my sewing room and finally start some projects. Thanks so much for the chance at this great giveaway!

http://babasfarmlife.blogspot.com/
djsloan1953@yahoo.com

Farmhouse Blessings said...

My new years resolution is to finish all UFO on my work table ... right after I complete this new project I just started! LOL

Thanks for hosting such a lovely giveaway. Your purses are amazing!

Wishing you joy in the coming year,
Lea

Agneta quilts said...

I have promised myself to get my stash in order - even the scraps!

agnetaquiltar@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

my resolution is to lose 10 pounds!

texan_michael(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

Karen said...

I love those purses!!!! My New Year's Resolution is to walk my dog so we BOTH can lose the 15 pounds we BOTH need to lose....
Happy New Year.

Fulvia said...

To enter more shows. Thank you very much for the opportunity to participate in this giveaway.

fulvialuciano@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Your purses are beautiful.....my resolution is to finish a project before I start another one, except if my granddaughter needs a new dress......oh well, if any of my grands need something.
Hugs, Barb
jbburk@sbcglobal.net

doni said...

One of my resolutions is to walk every day on the beach! We just moved here from Nebraska and are anxious to explore it further!

Warm winter wishes!

doni @ Oregon coast

Anonymous said...

If I may, please, enter my name. Pretty please? Your purses are beautiful!
New year resolution, well, hmmmm...perhaps to win your purse? hehe
Seriously, be more positive in everyday life.
Thanks for the giveaway, it's awesome!
Barbara
bmooj125@gmail.com

~Niki~ said...

My resolution this 2009 is to get a solid job that I love! thanks for entering me! nikimcn@hotmail.com

~Bren~ said...

Gorgeous purses!!!
I have several goals for the new year...I resolve myself to finish hand quilting my queen size quilt. That is the biggest one!

Unknown said...

Your purses are beautiful. I beaded mesh coverings for ornaments as gifts this year and really appreciate the work that went into it.
Not really a resolution, more of a goal: finis as many UFO's as I can.

Kim D. said...

Your purse is gorgeous, I love it. Please enter me to win. My News Years Resolution is to finish up some UFO's that I have in the pile. I hope I win. I'm a new blogger so it's been fun checking out all the websites.

Sandi Linn Andersen said...

Oh, my, you bet I would love to have one of your beaded purses. And made in crystal beads as if it were ice!! How cool!! So here's my resolution. It's two part - first part is to give myself a "sabbatical of sorts" in January and February and work on projects just for me. I love to volunteer but need to focus on unpacking boxes from our move two years ago, projects I want to finish, etc. The second part is to continue volunteering but realize that it's okay to say no and set boundaries. Planning to stick to both of these so that 2009 is a great year! And it would be really great if I could carry around my spare change in that divine little beaded bag!!

cedar chest quilts said...

Oh the beaded purses are sooo pretty! please enter me to win. My new years resolution is to clean/organize my sewing room (or at least get it to where I can walk in and find what I need.) Angie

Corinna said...

I resolve to lose a bit more weight and to continue being the more relaxed person I was in '08.

Melinda said...

My resolution is to finish some of my UFO's this year.

Joyce said...

My resolution is to get my fabric collection organized. Thanks for entering me in your drawing.

D said...

love the purses. My resolution is simple, get out of bed, get dressed and don't kill the kids. I think I can do this year! :)

Briarose said...

New Year's resolution: try to be more patient when my hubby is driving me crazy (and some days it is a short drive). Last year I wanted to kill him, so this year I'm trying to be more patient...it's the 4th and I haven't broken my resolution...yet...Claire

stephanie13 said...

That purse would be perfect for my criuse to Alaska!!!!! My resolution is to start my block of the month quilt before it ends. I am about to receive month 7 and i haven't even done month 1. I have finished 4 other quilts in the meantime so I guess that is okay. My email is spookymom13@yahoo.com

5acre Designs said...

My New Year's resolution to two part - create at least 5 new patterns for my quilt pattern business and add shops from 5 new states who carry my patterns. Have a Blessed and Happy New Year!

SandyQuilts said...

Oh WOW love those purses. My resolution was to clean up my quilt studio .... I'm 85% done. Feb/Mar will top it off. thanks.

Doris said...

Oh, baby, it is cold outside! I really like your sky blue purse~they are all just lovely!

My resolution is to lose 40-50 pounds this year, and yes, I am going to keep it!

lrmart said...

My resolution is to made something each month so that everyone on my 2009 Christmas list will receive something handmade....

Anonymous quilter said...

I WILL take a vacation this year.
I love the beading it rocks

MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

ok eating healthier for not just me but everyone who walks thru my door Happy New Year! mrs.mommyyatgmaildotcom

Judy said...

My resolution is to take more time for myself. The world is stressed and we all need to slow down and smell whatever!! That purse is over the top and WOW!!! Thanks!!
judyk2310@sbcglobal.net

Mrs Anne said...

What lovely purses! you do amazing work!

My resolution this year?.... Give more...

of myself
of my time
of my skills
to my church
to my family
to my friends
to myself.

:)

Happiest New Year to YOu!

You have an adorable blog!

Melissa & DJ said...

What cute purses!! I have decided to make my resolution one to be more organized in my life and home. No more double stops at teh grocery store because I forgot, or missing appointments due to missing planner. Here's to my new year, and everyone elses too!!

Sequana said...

My resolution is to make a big dent in my stack of UFOs...

Happy 2009!

Debra said...

What a great prize! I resolve to help others more this year!

Melanie @ Whimsical Creations said...

My resolution is to be more organized with my business.

Thanks for the great giveaway.

=) melanie
http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
melanieadey at hotmail dot com

Kari said...

Happy 2009!!! My resolution is to spend more time with my family. Thank you for your giveaway!!!
Kari
karimo1@yahoo.com

Molly Mandeville Fryer said...

So Gorgeous! I would love to win this as I could never make one myself. Thanks for such a neat prize and I so hope I win it!@! Thanks for the chance anyway

Linda ★ Parker's General said...

My resolution is to be more helpful to my husband--the mayor of our small community.
lindanuts@yahoo.com

busylizzy said...

I didn't make a NY resolution but since you told me to make one up (and enouraged fibbing lol), I will. I'm working on finishing 13 quilts that are in the top stage. The quilting throws me over the edge but I have a Juki and a friend with a longarm so I hate the thought of paying someone to quilt them for me. That's my goal. I hope to have a few done and gave myself til June.

Anonymous said...

I don't set New Years Resolutions I make Goals. So my next Goal is to finish the guilt for my bed.

Sandee said...

Hi, the purses are beautiful! Please enter me in your blog give a way. For 2009 I resolve to get in shape. Thanks Sandy

sandybun43@gmail.com

Crafts a la Mode said...

New Year's resolution... to finish some of the stuff I started! Thanks for the giveaway!

maggie said...

Gorgeous purses! My resolution is to get back into sewing and quilting and finish up many of the ufos in my home.

Crochet-n-Quilt said...

My resolution is to finish what I start. UFO's are not authorized to land here!

Sue D said...

Very fancy purses! My resolution is to finish up the mountain of old projects I have.
slrdowney at hotmail dot com

Lala said...

Hi!!! What a beautful giveaway!

My "goals" for 2009 are to "pimp up" my blog a bit and listen MORE and talk LESS...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Lala :o)

Carolyn G said...

My resolutions are to lose weight and to finally start a blog.

Jess Living said...

to get into school and to lose 20 pounds

Theresa N. said...

To be more organized and complete more projects.
Theresa N
weceno(at)yhaoo(dot)com

Thimbleanna said...

Holy Cow! How did I miss this post??? My google reader is tricking me or something!!! Ummm, I think I have a new New Year's Resolution -- to learn how to make those fabulous purses!!!

Kathy ~~~ said...

my New Years resolution is to learn free motion quilting and get some UFO's done!
Love your bag! Hope I win

Dee said...

My resolution, eat healthy and lose 20 pounds before April - my daughter's wedding. Thank you for the opportunity. The purses are beautiful...Dee - jessibir@hickorytech.net

Diane H said...

Resolution - To turn my "OH NO'S!!
into "Oh Well's" and make it a much less stressful year. Happy New Year Everyone.
DianeH
laura84watt@gmail.com

Willow Lake Stitches said...

My resolution is to sew up some of my kits and stashes !

Thanks for the great giveaway !

Beth in ND

Mommyhood is Thankless said...

My resolution is to lose weight,

mommyhoodisthankless{AT}gmail.com

Angela said...

What a gorgeous gift. Thank you for sharing. I would give it to my daughter who is getting married in April. My resolution is to get healthier. I have cancer/lupus and am struggling.

swooze said...

My resolution is to work from stash!

Kimberlyquilting said...

To make my first quilt

Alisa said...

What incredible work you do! I resolve to start every project I start this year. Again, your purses are just fabulous.

Jo Anne said...

I resolve to organize my sewing studio and keep it that way. This will contribute to a more relaxed state of mind and more freedom to create.
jonesjo at gmail dot com