Craft Competitions

Think about casting your vote for Benita Skinner of Victoriana Quilt Designs in SewCalGal’s 2013 Golden Quilter Awards. (Deadline February 28.) Go to Benita’s blog post for the link. And whether or not you vote, she invites you to request any or all of six nostalgic free sewing printables as a thank you for supporting her blog.…

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Showcase 500 Metal Clay Jewelry

by Jewelry Making Editor

Lark Jewelry & Beading is looking for submissions for their new book “Showcase 500 Metal Clay Jewelry.” The book is scheduled to be published in Spring 2004. Lark Jewelry & Beading is accepting photographs of original, contemporary handmade metal clay jewelry of all designs. There is no entry fee. Entries must be made between January 15th – April 26th, 2013. For …

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Giveaway | Free Registration to 30 Days of Lists

by Scrapbooking Editor

I’m running a giveaway for a free spot in the 30 Days of Lists Challenge over on my personal blog Callaloo Soup. The challenge begins March 1st and is perfect for starting a daily journaling practice. You’ll receive a daily prompt which you use to make a list. No stress, and no special supplies required apart from a notebook …

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The Wedding Mile Pin it to Win it Contest!

by DIY Weddings Editor

A DIY wedding is all about the custom details that make each celebration unique. If you’re looking to buy or sell handcrafted goods for bridal events, be sure to check out the recently launched online marketplace TheWeddingMile.com! To celebrate the official launch, the company is holding a wedding sign caption contest with a prize of a free customized sign …

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Have What it Takes to Be a Knitting Superstar?

Have you heard about the Fiber Factor yet? It’s a knitwear design competition that will pit 12 designers against each other in six challenges spanning in length from two to five weeks. Finalists will take part in a seventh challenge that will last several months, all leading up to the grand prize, which is a five-day fiber lover’s trip to …

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Subscribe to Rowan for a Chance to Win Yarn for a Year

I love Rowan yarns and their patterns are exquisite, but I’ve never been a huge Rowanette and have never subscribed to their magazine. But right now they have a contest going on that might sweeten the pot for anyone on the fence about subscribing to this venerable British knitting publication.

Right now subscribers (including new subscribers) are eligible to win …

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Giveaway at Humming Needles

BirthdayBouquet To celebrate 500 followers, Manya of Humming Needles is having a phenomenal giveaway. This silk-ribbon pendant is just one of the prizes. Go to her blog post to find out more. And be sure to enter the drawing before February 28.…

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Win a Trip to Vegas to Meet Vanna White

Lion Brand Yarn is running a contest right now that asks people to share their stories of learning to knit or crochet or teaching someone else to knit or crochet.

The grand prize is a trip to Las Vegas to meet Vanna White and $1,000 in spending money.

Additional winners each week of the contest will win a yarn basket …

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Glass Craft & Bead Expo

by Glass Art Editor

It’s getting close…it’s the Glass Craft & Bead Expo and it’s April 3-7 in sunny Las Vegas. I bring it up now so if you’re interested in any of the classes they offer you can sign up before they fill up…and most of them do.I love going to this show because you can see new products, glass folk and you’re …

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{DIY Wedding Flowers} Ranunculus Centerpiece

by DIY Weddings Editor

Brenda’s Wedding Blog shared a video tutorial from Blooms by the Box titled “How to Make a Romantic Ranunculus Centerpiece” that’s a must-see for anyone planning a garden-themed wedding! I love the soft pink and white blooms in this gorgeous arrangement.…

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Chocolate Bears from a Bento Mold (and a Giveaway)

by Edible Crafts Editor

I only just yesterday, yes, yesterday, entered the world of bento-making by ordering some supplies from BentoUSA. I should have waited a day to enter this BentoUSA giveaway over at Hungry Happenings. Enter the giveaway and find the how-tos to make these too-cute fudge bears from a bento mold HERE at Hungry Happenings.…

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Giveaway | Composition and Color Collection from Webster’s Pages

by Scrapbooking Editor

Allison Kreft is back from CHA with a recap and a giveaway! Take a peek at her new designs for Webster’s pages, and enter to win the Composition and Color collection. Click here to go to the giveaway.…

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2013 Golden Quilter Awards | Time to nominate

SewCal Gal Golden Quilter Award Listen up stitchers! Nominations are now open for the 2013 Golden Quilter Awards hosted by SewCalGal. She explains,

The Golden Quilters is all about recognizing those in the business. And, like the Oscars we want to identify the best of the best. Everyone is invited to participate by nominating your favorites and ultimately voting for the best of the best.

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Fox In A Bag Giveaway

We found something so interestingly quirky that we couldn’t resist and we are giving 1 lucky reader the chance to get their paws on this adorable PU Leather Hand bag.

For your chance to win hop/run over to our sister site Craftbits.com and enter. Hurry cause it ends on the …

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Win Aimee Ray’s books!

doodlestitchcovers To celebrate the release of Aimee Ray’s new book, Doodle Stitching: Embroidery & Beyond, Lark Crafts is giving away copies of all three of Aimee’s books to one lucky reader! Go to the blog post to enter before January 23.…

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Win a subscription to Bustle & Sew

Go to the blog post to enter before January 25…

8392882936_02dd8db00a Here’s an awesome announcement from Helen of Bustle & Sew:

Bustle & Sew Magazine is two years old this month! And to celebrate I’m having a special birthday giveaway. The prize is a 12 month subscription to the Bustle & Sew Magazine (worth $66) starting with the January 2013 issue.

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Etsy Shop: Glitter Gurl Creations

by Stamping Editor

Squeeeee!! My favorite Hogwarts professor in rubber?? Oh, yes please! Professor Remus Lupin as a rubber stamp, does it get any better then this? This wonderful hand carved stamp comes from Glitter Gurl Creations on Etsy. They also have other Harry Potter designs (like Snape!) as well as the Munsters, Elvis, Peewee Herman, The Dr. from Dr. Who and lots more unique …

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Win a $1000 Michaels Gift Card!

Michaels $1000 Giveaway

Kick-off the New Year in crafting bliss. Michaels is giving four lucky do-it-yourself devotees each a $1,000 Michaels gift card to create his or her dream craft closet.

Don’t know where to get started with your crafting closet? The winners will get expert advice from TLC Craft Wars judge, Jo Pearson. Winners will also receive a personal shopping appointment …

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Craftsy’s BOM and fabric giveaway

2013 Craftsy Quilt BOM Planning to join Craftsy’s 2013 Free Quilt Block of the Month series? If you sign up through a special link at So Sew Easy by January 31st, you’ll be entered to win $100 of Robert Kaufman fabrics. That’s exciting! Go HERE to enter.…

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Giveaway: Quilt-y book at Auntie Pami’s

Mod Quilt Book giveaway This is a new book, Modern Quilts from the Blogging Universe inspired by us bloggers. And blogger Auntie Pami’s Quilting Adventures is giving away a copy. Visit the blog post to enter the contest by January 13, 2013.

Image credit: Auntie Pami’s Quilting Adventures…

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Win tatting treasures

Sally Kerson of Tat’s Heaven is having a mondo tatting giveaway. Go to her blog post to enter by January 11.…

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Lime Riot’s New Year’s Giveaway

If you’re interested in a chance to win more free stuff (beyond my giveaway that’s going on right now), check out this giveaway from Lime Riot.

Right now she’s got four skeins of the lovely Galileo yarn from Knit Picks (it’s a pretty, shiny, wool and bamboo blend) as well as a copy of the book Literary Knits, …

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