It's Give-A-Way Time...

Well, as promised, we're starting a little give-a-way for all three of you ... ummm... all of you, that read the Country Sampler blog.  But what to give, what to give???  

How 'bout this sweet treat?

Yup, we're giving away this darling kit and pattern from the Wooden Bear, called "Who, Me?" .  If you're the big winner, you could have him stitched up in plenty of time for the next big holiday of the season - Thanksgiving!  (Poor Thanksgiving, it does get kinda buried in there between Halloween and Christmas, doesn't it.)

So, here's how it works....

1.  Write to me about fall.  Just a few lines.  Maybe it's a memory from your childhood, or maybe it's a autumn tradition, or maybe it's a funny story about the kids.  ANYTHING!  For a written note (no picture), you'll get one entry into the drawing.

                                               OR...

2.  Here's the big one, Edith.... Send me a picture (or two) of some fall/Halloween decorating you've done at your house.... or maybe a picture of one of your fall quilts that you decorate with.  And no... pirated pictures from the Pottery Barn catalog don't count!  The key words here are - decorating and picture.  For an picture entry you'll receive two points in the drawing.

I think it could be kind of like a sewing bee... without any sewing, or sitting in the same room, or treats, or... Well, you get the idea.  But hopefully, we'll be sharing some great ideas to fuel our creativity, right?  I'd like to post your entries on the blog, so we can share ideas and thoughts; so if you DON"T want it posted, be sure and let me know - Don't Post. (But, of course, everybody will want to see them.)

I'll randomly draw a name out of the 'ole hat on November 6th, and somebody will be our big winner! 

AND... since this blog probably has only a couple dozen people who read it regularly (I work with 18 gals, but two of them don't have a computer... so some of the Country Sampler staff probably makes up the first dozen!), you're chances are pretty good!

So quick, go grab your camera, and show us just what a creative, decorating diva you really are!!!

Comments

[Robin]

I love the fall and love the turkey. I decorate for fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving. I am a glutten for punishment. I get all the "FALL" stuff out, then I put witches, skeltons, ghose, whatever strikes me out also. Then I take all the halloween stuff down and put out my collection of turkeys. You are right Thanksgiving does get lost and sometimes I think only I can appreciate a good looking turkey. I think Thanksgiving is my favorite, I love time with my family. Anyway, turkeys everyplace home and at work. So you should buy more turkeys for the shop so, they are not easy to come by. Fall is the greatest time of year, cool weather, crunchy leaves and turkeys!

[Annie Davis]

Here's one for you. I always tell people that I'm not an artist - never have been. They look at me and say - no way! Everyone can draw! So, I proceed to tell them that I have some of the school work that I did from grade school. When I would come home with a drawing from art, my mom would have to write at the bottom of the picture what it was, because otherwise she couldn't tell. You know that's bad when it's a Thanksgiving turkey that was drawn by tracing my hand! I told you - I'm not an artist!!! :)

[JenB]

Fall is my favorite time of year! The cooler weather, leaves turning, and crisp air in the mornings are a welcome break from the Nebraska summer heat. Growing up on a farm, fall means harvest. Many of my childhood memories are riding with my Dad in the combine or the semi. I am happy my daughters are now making those same memories with their Poppa!

[Jean 'n Charlie]

I especially like helping the grandchildren with their Halloween costumes, playing games with them on thanksgiving, an then making great fancy dresses for them for Christmas (sorry, that may not seem like a fall activity, but it starts in the fall since we have to do the pattern picking, fabric/ color selections long distance and hopefully a fitting on thanksgiving.). If it sounds like I'm missing my grandchildren it's because I am. Come on thanksgiving I'm ready for a road trip.
Not sure if it counts but I posted a picture of one of the Halloween table runners I made on my Facebook page earlier today.

[Deb Cizek]

Robin,

Thanks for your email. Ive never know anybody with a collection of turkeys, but it sounds really fun! I use to hate Thanksgiving when I was young; but now that Im older, its one of my favorites. It just seems like theres a whole lot less tinsel and glitter wrapped around Thanksgiving and a whole lot more family.

Deb

[Deb Cizek]

Annie,

Thanks for you email. I think that you and my oldest son must have the same level of artistic talent!

Deb

[Deb Cizek]

Jean,

Thanks for you email. It brought back a lot of memories of my mom making my Halloween costume every year, and later sewing Halloween costumes for my two kids.

Deb

[Sandy]

It's always fun to get out the fall quilts and table runners. The cooler weather makes it fun to bundle them around the house where you may need to grab one to stay warm.

[Deb A]

Hi Deb,

What a nice giveaway. Fall is my favorite time of the year. Love the cooler weather with not as much heat and humidity, yet the sun is still warm. My favorite memory as a child was helping the folks rake leaves but then we could jump around in them and make a mess. Now as an adult, not that much fun to rake up all the leaves. Also love the colors of fall, rust, gold, burgundy, such rich beautiful colors and textures come from the fall. Halloween is now a wonderful time, since we have a 3 month old granddaughter, who will be a Jalapeno Pepper for Halloween - can't wait to see her!

[Michelle]

I love this time of year because I LOVE Halloween. My best memory is of the costumes my Mom made for my brother and I. I hope to continue this tradition in my own house. I started a Halloween wall hanging, but of course, didn't get it done on time (the story of my quilting life). I confess, the only "decorating" I've done is sewing my daughter's costume. I'm sure she is the cutest Monarch you'll ever see. Enjoying the blog!

Michelle

[Kim]

I love fall. It's definitely my favorite time of the year! This year the weather has been so nice that fall has stayed longer than usual. I live in South Dakota & we usually have had some snow by now. I decorate my house almost as much for fall as I do for Christmas. My newest additions this year are a leaf garland with orange lights in it on the top of my entertainment center and a new quilt called "Happy Jack". I got the pattern from a friend and made her one as well. My kids just love him!

[Kim]

I forgot to add the link to my picture of "Happy Jack".

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n33/CamsMamaDiaperDiva/003-5.jpg

[Carmen]

My Grandma would have us come to her house to help rake leaves. We would pile them up, and then set fire to them (the gold old days!) I loved the smell of the burning leaves, and we would roast weinies over them.

[Dandelion Quilts]

Oh it is hard to pinpoint one thing about fall I love....love the leaves changing, and falling, and kids jumping in them. I love pumpkins and the beautiful colors of fall. I love trick or treaters and all the sweets.