My Good Fortune Can Be Your Good Fortune!

A few days ago I ordered new pillows for my bed. A friend of mine has the most wonderful pillows, so I decided to get  a pair for my husband and myself. Since I placed the order, I have been anxiously awaiting their arrival. Funny, once I placed the order, the pillow that has been a favorite is suddenly substandard. My husband went out to walk the dogs yesterday evening and as he walked out the door he told me that there was a package. "Yea!!!, my pillows." He said that if it was the pillows, they were awfully small since the box was about the length and width  of a magazine. To my surprise, the package was from Burda and there was a gift enclosed! Sweet!!!
Remember the Best of Blogging Award?

Well, the contents were a part of the prize package.

I received the Fall edition of Burda Style magazine(my first Burda Style magazine!!), a book by Denise Wild entitled Mend and Make Fabulous, and 2 DVDs by Denise  on learning to sew.

I flipped through the magazine and saw this ad for the DVDs, a $40.00 value!! Nice!

Okay, so here's the deal. If you've followed my blog for any amount of time, I think I can safely say that you know that I know how to sew, kinda sorta anyway ;) So, I really don't need the DVDs. What I would like to do is pass them along. Do you have a friend, a child, a grandchild that would like to learn to sew? Or maybe you somehow stumbled across my blog and you would like to learn to sew. The DVDs would make a great Christmas gift or stocking stuffer. They are in the original packaging, so they have not been viewed, they are brand new. 

If you would like a chance to win the DVDs, just leave a message on this post. I will ship them anywhere. You MUST be a follower of this blog. Let me know how you follow in your comment. I will draw the winning name on Monday, December 15th, 2014. 

Good Luck!!!!

Burda Style Patterns, A New Journey

One of the perks of being chosen as one of Burda's Top 50 Bloggers is receiving 5 free Burda patterns. Now, I must confess, I have never used a Burda pattern. How could I have possibly gotten to this point in my life and never used a Burda pattern?!!! Well, that's about to end and I am super excited about the patterns that I chose

First up is this fabulous motorcycle jacket. I love the lines and the collar.

You can find the pattern here, http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/asymmetrical-moto-jacket-112013
I thought this pair of pants was rather interesting. I actually tried a pair on that was very much like this pant while I was in Houston. So I at least have an idea of how they will fit.

You can find the pattern here, http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/crossover-pants-112013
I LOVE this cape and it will be the first piece that I make. Great for throwing on over just about anything.

Here's a link to that pattern, http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/drawstring-cape-032013
The last 2 patterns that I chose are from the same collection.

I really like this blouse. It will work with skirts, jeans and look great under a jacket. You can find the pattern here, http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/gathered-shirt-blouse-102012

The pocket detail on this skirt is what drew me in.

Here's the link to the pattern, http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/flared-skirt-102012
I can't wait to sink my teeth into this pattern.

As I said, I really liked all the patterns from this collection and I think I will purchase the pattern below. What a cute topper for skinny pants. You can see the entire collection here.

Many of you have lots of Burda experience. Do you have any advice you might like to pass along???

Burda Style Top 50 Bloggers

Back in late September, I was blown away to find out that I had been chosen as 1 of Burda Style's 50 best bloggers. Well, the list of all 50 is out and it is quite impressive. You should really take a look! There are many that are new to me. Here's the complete list,
http://www.burdastyle.com/pdf/BurdaTopBloggerPDF_v3.pdf
Thanks again for all who voted. It's truly an honor!!!
I am working on a fun drafting post that should be up later this afternoon. See ya later!!!