Thursday, August 4, 2011

GIVEAWAY Today

It's so funny.  When I packed my bags for Chain Link in Minneapolis, I decided to only bring ONE stitch dictionary.  I grabbed the 365 Crochet Stitches A Year Perpetual Calendar by the Creative Partners Jean Leinhauser and Rita Weiss because it had the MOST stitches in the SMALLEST package.  I tossed it in my carry-on and used it on the plane.

THEN, Creative Partners was a supporter of Professional Development Day.  And I won, not just one, but TWO more perpetual calendars!  So, instead of trading them for other prizes, I decided to share the wealth with YOU!

Happy Dance!  If you would like one of these 2 calendars, please leave a comment on this post between now and Monday morning at 6am EDT. Two winners will be randomly selected from all the comments. It would be helpful if you leave your first name and city.

Check back tomorrow for a post on Brett Bara's new book, Sewing in a Straight Line, then back to more Chain Link posts including the Fashion Show.
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56 comments:

  1. Stitch 'n FrogAugust 4, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Oh Wow! Of course I'd like one of them! How could any crocheter not?

    I'm always looking on-line for stitch patterns and it would be great to be able to grab a book instead!

    Waiting with fingers crossed to hear who wins!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 4, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    How sweet it is!
    Congratulations on having won, and thank you for sharing your prizes.

    365 Crochet Stitches A Year Perpetual Calendar---times three. That's over one thousand stitches a year.

    This sounds like a great book, and my daughter -age 11-would welcome it as the second book to her crochet library. So, if you are inclined to randomly pick her through me, know the book will go to someone who designed her first project at age ten when she created a scarf for her best friend's birthday last fall.

    Thank you for the gifts of motivation blog after blog.
    Denise

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  3. NargisAugust 4, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Hi Ellen,
    I have been following your work and have ordered your book Go Crochet from Amazon. I think your crochet work is brilliant, very inspirational. Thank you.

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  4. Richard RoseAugust 4, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    I'm always interested in new crochet stitches. With 365 to choose from I'm sure to find some suitable for my tea cosies or other creations.

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  5. Chain Stitch CrochetAugust 4, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    That's an awesome win for someone! Love your book!

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  6. pattieAugust 4, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Love this kind of book! That it's very portable is a big plus.

    I'll echo Denise & say thanks, Ellen, for sharing your prizes with us.

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  7. DoubleJCreationsAugust 4, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    What a great calendar! I'm always looking for new stitches! :)

    Gotta keep the fingers busy! :)

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  8. thelittlefluffycatAugust 4, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Wow...the beautiful thing about things like stitch dictionaries is they're such grease for the imagination, I'd love one! Thanks for sharing!

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  9. FroggeechikAugust 4, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    How very generous that you are willing to share with others. I would be honored if I won.

    Always looking for ways to learn new things.

    Best of luck to everyone!

    I am in Cleveland, Oh.

    Stacy

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  10. Tilted CousinsAugust 4, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    I'd love to own this - I'm always looking for new stitches to try.

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  11. Miss JulepAugust 4, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Yes please! I would LOVE one of these:) Thanks for sharing, fingers crossed:)

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  12. Summers kitchen creationsAugust 4, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    oh wow! That is such a cool prize. I would certainly add to my collection! Thanks for being so generous and sharing the wealth!

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  13. Beth NielsenAugust 4, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Wow, What a great prize! I'd love to win one! I'm a designer too, always looking for a great new stitch!

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  14. MargoAugust 4, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    I'd love a copy of this calendar.

    Margo in Detroit

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  15. byhooks4uAugust 4, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    How generous of you to think of us out here in blogland that for one reason or another cant be where you go..And what crocheter wouldn't want that book....count me in here in Evansville Indiana, where there is never a yarn or thread exhibition. Thanks again

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  16. Banana Moon StudioAugust 4, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    I would love to have one Ellen! I won 2 copies of their other book that day, but not that one. And it was so nice to meet you in person!

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  17. UnknownAugust 4, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I've definitely be in search of the perfect stitch dictionary. Maybe some of your luck will rub off on me! Thanks for a great giveaway.

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  18. Heather - The Good LifeAugust 4, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I'd love a chance to be entered in your drawing. Looks like a great book. Thank you. Heather from Cincinnati.

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  19. DariaAugust 4, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Congrats on your winnings! It is so sweet of you to spread the wealth. It would come in handy! Daria, Vancouver, WA

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  20. The QMAugust 4, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    For all the stitches I DO know, it never fails that when I need the right one it can't be found in my brain! Books are a terrific way to inspire and help when the needles are begging to be used. Great giveaway! Just found you on my new Twitter account. Thanks! Marcia - Oklahoma City (Where
    100+* heat is considered normal this summer. YIKES!)

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  21. Mary SarahAugust 4, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    What a great give-away and thanks for the chance to win. I really enjoy hearing about Chain Link! It's sounds like so much fun!!!

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  22. torirotAugust 4, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    365 stitches - that's amazing! I'd love to win one!!

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  23. AnonymousAugust 4, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Very useful,inspirational, and exciting. Thanks for sharing your prizes!
    LE in Miami

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  24. AnonymousAugust 4, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Very useful, inspirational, and exciting. Thanks for sharing your prizes!
    Marianne in Miami

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  25. CrochetBloggerAugust 4, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    So nice if you to do a giveaway instead of trading for something for yourself!

    Kathryn V. in Spectacular San Francisco

    PS - Enjoyed joining the Rav chat last night!

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  26. Kristy RAugust 4, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    That would be a great addition to anyone's crochet library.

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  27. Sannes sonnige WeltAugust 4, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    YES YEs YES...I'd like one of this beautiful calender!!!
    It would be so fantastic!!

    I am dreaming...
    Susanne from Germany

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  28. UnknownAugust 4, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Oh! That would be wonderful to have. Whether I win or not, it's so nice that you are giving them away.

    Thanks!

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  29. MeganAugust 4, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    How fun! And this would be a great way to learn more stitches. Thank you!

    Megan in Cali

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  30. HugbuggalAugust 4, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Would be a wonderful addition to my slowly growing library of crochet goodness - thank you for the opportunity to add a copy! Cheers!

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  31. Cheryl PhillipsAugust 4, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    You are to kind! What a great learning tool, 365 Crochet stitches...and a great way to get inspiration for new projects and designs.
    I live in Columbus Oh. =)

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  32. KacyAugust 4, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    I don't own a stitch dictionary and would really love to win this one. :-) Thank you for hosting a great giveaway.

    --Kacy, Backwoods East Texas (I don't live in a city, lol)

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  33. AndiAugust 4, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Oooh! Just what I need! Inspiration for another project. LOL! So fun to dream looking at those and coming up with new projects.

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  34. GillAugust 4, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    I would love to join in please if this is open to overseas??
    I'm from the UK

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  35. CupcakeCatieAugust 4, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    This is so fantastic and generous! :)
    Thanks for the chance to win one!

    cllovegod@yahoo.com

    Catlyn from Ohio

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  36. JulieAugust 4, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    That looks wonderful, and how ironic that you got the exact same things you already had! Thanks for your generosity in giving them away, I'd love to have one!

    Julie in baltimore

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  37. Patsy HarborAugust 4, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Thanks for sharing your winnings! I really enjoyed meeting you in person at the conference. I've been following your blog for a few years now, and I've learned SO much!

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  38. Anna BananasAugust 4, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Ohhhh Pick me pick me!!! That's probably the ONLY crochet book I don't own (How is that POSSIBLE?!)

    Thanks for letting us win! :-)

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  39. barraAugust 4, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Would love the book but would you post to Australia

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  40. GraceyAugust 4, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Looks great!!! I would love to win one! :D

    -Grace (Parker, CO)

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  41. Underground CrafterAugust 4, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    I've heard good things about this calendar. Thanks so much for the giveaway. Marie in NYC

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  42. JLGAugust 4, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    This would be a great addition to my crochet library. Thanks for sharing the wealth!

    Judy
    Teaneck, NJ

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  43. NancyAugust 4, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Oh wow! Thanks for sharing your books with us and offering this giveaway!

    I'd love to own this book, I've been wanting it for so long.

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Nancy in Utica, NY

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  44. JennaAugust 4, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    It will be so awesome to have it. I never have one. Jenna from Utah.

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  45. AnonymousAugust 4, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Thanks for sharing, Ellen! Inspiration is ALWAYS welcome. Glad the conference was a hit!

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  46. Harold2August 5, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    WOO HOO a give away!! Seriously though, I am HUGE crocheter and always have a needle in my hand, and yes, I am a man!! I avhe been crocheting for years and just came across your site and love it!!! thanks for the oppurtunity of the give away.

    Harold Dorsett
    Lima, Ohio

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  47. IesadoraAugust 5, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    Oh wow, that would be a lot of fun to play with! And feed my book obsession. =D Fingers crossed!

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  48. kaiAugust 5, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Oh my Giddy Aunt!

    What a generous offer.

    I didn't know such a book existed, a stich for everyday of the year.

    good luck to all

    Kai, Melbourne

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  49. cheryl rupprechtAugust 5, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    goodness gracious! what a generous giveaway! please count me in! :) i love to crochet, i am so much better at it than i am at knitting...lol! Cheryl R(SC)

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  50. Mary SarahAugust 5, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway notice. How amazing! I love to crochet, sew, quilt, papercraft and am learning to knit. I wish I had more than 24 hours a day sometimes!

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  51. fracksmomAugust 6, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    LOL finally got in.... I have a knitting box with stitches, would love one for crochet since i love to make up stitches for scarves and baby blankets.

    Thanks for sharing with your loyal fans

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  52. AECDesignsAugust 6, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    I would TOTALLY love one of these dictionaries!!!! :)
    With the heat wave in St. Louis, I gotta have SOMETHING to do inside!
    - Amy

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  53. ReneeAugust 7, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    What a generous thought to share your winnings with your readers! Always looking to expand my craft library and would love to win!
    Renee in Dayton, oh

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  54. AnonymousAugust 7, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    As a critter, i have a knit book, would love a corchet book.

    thanks for sharing your prize instead of trying it off for another.


    Fracksmom

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  55. AnneAugust 7, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    A stitch a day for a year? How could any crochet enthusiast not love it? I know I do! That will keep me busy indefinitely!

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  56. AJAugust 7, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    I think it is wonderful that you and the contest organizers were on the same page with this. I think that is a sign that this is one awesome stitch guide.

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