photo by rebecca ringquist
Hi, Knitters,
First, the success of my newest pattern release is worth mentioning. Thank you for the wonderful, positive response to the Flower in an Hour pattern and coupon code, which is FLOWER for $1.00 off going through July 15th. The response has been quite amazing and as always, I really appreciate the support. Hundreds of Flower in an Hour patterns have flown out of my pattern shop over the last few days and just to show how quick it is to knit up there are already some finished projects on Ravelry.
Now for today's news at hand. Rebecca Ringquist, the talented embroidery artist, Etsy shop owner, and teacher, contacted me to offer a super fun giveaway opportunity for all of you. You may remember my embroidery obsession from last summer which involved Rebecca's Creativebug online classes and her sampler. I took her classes and stitched her original sampler and made a circular needle case. It is one of the best things I have ever made, not kidding.
Click here to see Rebecca's online classes on Creativebug! I highly recommend her classes as I have taken and own several of them.
Hey! Rebecca's having a 20% off sale now through July 9th, 2014 with the coupon code MICHIGANSUMMER. Take advantage of this huge sale if you are able. The prices are really reasonable anyway and with the 20% off it is a great deal.
photo by rebecca ringquist
For today, Rebecca has offered one of you the chance to win a 3-month subscription plus a Plaid sampler! That's FIVE beautiful little colorful samplers!
photo by rebecca ringquist
Aren't these so beautiful? I love the little size of these club samplers. I am paid subscriber to Rebecca's sampler club. I think this is my second sampler club with Dropcloth. She is right on top of things, sends out orders on time and I am never disappointed with the product. It is all delightful just like Rebecca.
Click here for Dropcloth on Etsy!
photo by rebecca ringquist
If you watch the "getting to know you" video on Creativebug you can easily see that she is incredibly likable and has that perfect personality to be a really patient and effective instructor. She goes at the perfect pace for any sort of learner or level of experience. I am an experienced embroiderer, all self-taught, and I learned so much from my online classes with Rebecca. My embroidery improved leaps and bounds last summer and the credit goes to these Creativebug classes and Rebecca's top-notch instruction. I am grateful for this fact.
However, you could be a complete beginner and have huge success with Rebecca's Creativebug online classes. I encourage you to do this if you are interested in embroidery and don't know where to start. She tells you exactly what materials you'll need, too, and she doesn't overdo it. You could get started pretty inexpensively.
photo by rebecca ringquist
To win the 3-month Color Burst Sampler Club subscription plus the Plaid Sampler (click here to see more information) please only one comment including your contact information ~ rav id or email. Please leave only one comment and be patient for your comment to appear as it has to be approved.
Good luck and definitely send Rebecca some love! She is just adorable, talented, fun, kind and generous. I really like and admire her and I think you would, too. Don't forget to use her 20% off sale using the code: MICHIGANSUMMER if you are going to purchase anything from her shop.
I'll be back in a few days with a randomly selected winner.
Let the Dropcloth Sampler giveaway comments begin!
best, susie
p.s. Did you know that there are hand-dyers of embroidery threads just like indie yarn dyers? I found this out last summer and here is one of my favorite Etsy shops, Dyed Fiber. Her stuff is so good and pretty and fun to stitch. It's wonderful.
208 comments:
1 – 200 of 208 Newer› Newest»I ordered a sampler last year and would love to win a subscription! Fingers crossed that I win :-)
bethski3@yahoo.com
Thank you for this giveaway, those samples are beautiful!
Rav seeyouat5
Love these samplers. Thanks for the giveaway.
Rav. ID: Craftyslm
This is another awesome giveaway! Would love to try one of her samplers!
Linda
Rav ID: OatieP2
I love to take my embroidery outside in the summer. There's just something so refreshing about a clean piece of fabric and some pretty colors!
Sara in Platteville
Rav. Survivor
So cute! It's been years since I've done embroidery, now I can't wait to take it up again! :)
Rav Id triciaknitz
I would love to win this giveaway. My embroidery skills could use some help :). Ravid: averill73
so cute.
rav id: aspenglow
Would love to win a subscription. Loved your one hour hat! Rebecca is great and I learned about her from you as well. Love both of your works!
I'd love to win this! Thanks for the chance!
dewiec (at) yahoo (dot) ca
These are beautiful samplers!
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Rav id sweetsticks
This would be a fun prize to win. Thanks for the contest!
sandyw Ravelry ID
I used to embroider a lot and have gotten away from it. This would be a great re-introduction to it.
Zowmom on ravelry
I'd love to get started with some embroidery - my last attempt did not end well, but I think it might be time to try again! Please pick me! Rav ID: Jardee
these samplers are so cute, love them.
These samplers are so yummy! I hope I win. :)
True story: I learned embroidery when I was in 8th grade, in Home Ec. My mad embroidery skillz led me to winning the Home Ec Award for the whole school that year, which I think was the first time a dude came home with the award. I should totally go find that bag I embroidered for class -- it would make a decent project bag for me now!
-greg, RavID: KnittingDaddy
These are so beautiful. They would be great motivation for my daughters to learn embroidery. If entries outside the US are allowed, I'd love to enter! saim24 on rav
My daughter did one of her drop cloths last summer upon your recommendation. She has since made a bag and added embroidery to it and would definitely enjoy winning this!
I would be happy to make such colorful, summery embroideries; thank you for the chance to win a lovely giveaway.
Denise, RavID:Shepherdess
What gorgeous projects! Thank you for doing the giveaway, I hope I win! Blessings!
EmilyStraw on Rav
Knitting Butterflies Podcast
I need to slow down on my knitting due to an injury and this looks like the perfect thing to keep me busy. Those samples are beautiful!
Jenquilts2 on Rav
Those are not your traditional embroidery patterns. I love the modern twist on the technique. Thanks for offering this cool giveaway.
-Laurie
Rav ID: loopiedoo
These are beautiful. I would love to win!
thekittyknitterATverizonDOTnet
I'm in love with the pictures of her embroidery, even as I'm intimidated to try it out for myself. I may just give it a try...
Rav ID: introvert
Oh. My. Goodness! The colors ! The geometric designs! They are screaming love to me :). -
These samplers are so colorful and fun! Thanks so much for telling us about this talented teacher. Rav:KnitsWithSnicks
Those are adorable! Rav ID kfrer
I'm a huge Dropcloth fan! What a great coming together of two creative souls in this post. Thank you!
Love this! I have taken Rebecca's classes on Creativebug and learned so much!
Jennifer (jenb69)
OMG! L.O.V.E!! Thank you!
triciau on Rav
I would love to try this! Thanks for the giveaway!
Lee (mamagiff on ravelry)
Love it!
Ho'omaka'i on your latest pattern out; it's super cute. What cute embroidery kits Rebecca designed. I'm not entering because I'm not an embroidery enthusiast and don't want to take away someone more deserving.
What fun. My girls would love this. Rav amchart
The samplers are very sweet. Would really like to make and display these wonderful little works of art.
Vickster36@comcast.net
I've never done samplers like this before but they sure look like fun to try!
raelynne01 on Rav
I purchased a sampler and the creative bug class last year and would love love love to win a subscription!
-Jen
Rav I.D. pickleknits
This brings back memories of my childhood. My mom did a lot of embroidery.
rav id:qtpieknitter
I've done a couple of her samplers. love them! Would love to try the subscription.
Such pretty samplers!
asmith7@binghamton.edu
Rav ID: solovyay
LOVE her embroidery style!
Rav ID: ginnyca
I am dying to try embroidery! Thank you!
Rav ID Olive14
Oh, these are so lovely. I only have the tiniest bit of embroidery know-how, and I have been toying with expanding my horizons. All that floss and color! A new medium to play with... I have usually been deterred from dipping my toes in because the patterns have been a bit to cute or country. I love these graphic, colorful designs. I am going to have to check out all the options. Thanks for sharing!
Rav: Heather01851
I took her class last summer too and loved it. Thanks for directing us to her shop. RAVID: Tanknit
Those are TOO CUTE!
These look like so much fun! Would love a nudge back into some embroidery.
Rav: sparklinr
I love her stuff, this would be an awesome prize to win.
Heather
mommytofive - rav
crawfordgang@hotmail.com
I would love to win!
Jpeled on ravelry
Oooh please pick me...
RAV id: TeensyToesNB
These are beautiful. Would love to try her samplers!
Thanks for the giveaway chance. love these samplers
Rav id jeanhart
I've been wanting to learn to embroider and these are so pretty!
Rav id:mwj
They are so cute! I would love to win!! Thanks
gussek on Ravelry
My mom taught me to embroider when I was about seven years old, and I've been wanting to get back to it. I would love to win these samplers---I can seem them sewn into project bags for my knitting.
RavID: brenda0312
pretty! I have one sampler -- I would love a subscription!
I have done several of her samplers and just love them. And her customer service is the best!
RavID: MarciaViola
love to win this! Rebecca is so talented!
rav id honeysugar
I ordered a few samplers last year after your embroidery post. An di loved it! I also did the class Rebecca teaches on creative bug to learn more about the stitches she uses. It made it easy and fun to make! Had a lot of love doing it. And well, that's why i entered your contest to win a few samplers and keep on stitching! Happy summer to you and Rebecca!
Kit ( rav id: kopjethee)
These are so lovely,I would love to try them.
berryqueen (Rav)
These are beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win!
diann325@gmail.com
What beautiful samplers.
Rav ID: sharigo
I would love to improve my embroidery skills. These samplers are great. Thanks for the giveaway.
Rav id: nupie85
these are so beautiful! thanks for the giveaway!
Rav ID: eandb
I've enjoyed embroidery and counted cross stitching but haven't done that for a long time. It's a probably a good idea for me to revive my hobby... The samplers are beautiful!
Debbie1085 on Rav
I got a couple of these last year when you first posted about her creations. I would love to own them all. NaomiKnitster rav id
The samplers are so cheery!
Rav id: fiberfascinations
Those designs are so colorful and cheerful, they just make me smile!!
I have taken the first class. Would love to have these to work when I take the advanced class! Thanks for the chance to win.
nancyswerner@gmail.com
Lovely samplers! I haven't tried embroidery in years and would love to win this.
Rav ID: tulipgirl
Amazingly beautiful! I'll need to get my embroidery hoop out. :-)
Claudia
Claudi on RAV
What delightful little projects. Looks like fun.
Rav id: alaskamama
After your last post about her I went to Creativebug and joined and listened to the intro Then, I HAD to order the sampler! I'd love to win these smaller ones. RAV id - SarahinHousron
Thanks for sharing her with us, I haven't embroidered in years but her samplers are just the thing to get me back into it. They are so fun and colorful. Rav dburns
My mom embroidered but I haven't tried it since I was a kid. This would be fun to have to see if I could get into it like my mom.
heading over to her site now to check out the classes!
rav id: dkbc52
Beautiful.....love it.
Beautiful projects! Thanks for the chance to win.
starrynight11 on rav
Beautiful
I love these samplers! Teachermom on rav
I love these colorful samplers!
Aekaye@comcast.net
These look like so much fun. rav = salmonknits
Looks like so much fun! You are amazing. Congrats on your expanding family!
rav id: grahamcrackerzz
What fresh embroidery samplers!
rav id: opuntia
I have been eyeing her samplers for a while now, looks like great fun! Rav id sk13199
These seem like the perfect way to learn new stitches! They are beautiful. stipton on rav
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE
I'm out of practice, but these are so cute - the perfect project to get started again.
Rav ID: margvv
These look like a great summer project!
Oh, I would love to win a sampler set. Looks like wonderful summer stitching. Thanks for the chance.
Terry
schwandtterry@yahoo.com
These are adorable! Hope I'm the lucky one. NanaKnits4Us on EVelry
What a great gift! Thanks so much.
so cute! I have almost bought a sampler, but was too afraid it would be too difficult to learn and then finish. These little ones look perfect to learn with and portable too. I'm looking for things (besides sock knitting of course) to keep me occupied while taking my Mom to Dr appts and while the kids have their activities. Thanks so much!
kimberknit04 on Ravelry
I would love to win. Rebecca's work is delightful! Thank you Susan for the chance
I fell in love with her samplers from your blog last summer! In fact, its been in my etsy shopping cart ever since, I just haven't pulled the trigger yet - too many other things that must get done!
Thanks for another amazing giveaway!
sms394 on Rav
Wouldn't these be fun to use to teach my granddaughters embroidery? I love the way they are printed in color.
Rav id. vickimaynes
I am a self taught also and would love this giveaway!! karenlambert@cox.net
What a wonderful giveaway! I love her samplers and would love to win a subscription. Thanks so much!
i have purchased from rebecca in the past for gifts, i would love to win this for me
sricker/rav id
Ooh, these would be perfect for my sister!
I'm WordLily on Rav.
Thanks for the beautiful giveaway! I am so inspired!
Yahoo! Looks like such fun!
craftykc27
I love Rebecca's samplers! I have favorited her etsy shop a while ago and am yet to try any! (Rav: Aberdonian)
This looks like so much fun. I love the colors and whimsical designs.
After your recent post about your Embroidery and how Rebecca was a wonderful enabler, I am taking her Sampler CreativeBug class.
I'm having the fun of my life
And
Am looking forward to more fun with Rebecca's Samplers
Hugs
These samplers are beautiful!
rav: sharonathemom
I love that these are printed in color!
rav id: shrutigoins
The samplers are just beautiful!
Jennifer (RavID jaf61205)
Oh, what fun!! These samplers just scream PARTY TIME!! Please include me in this marvelous giveaway.
Rav ID: wvgogo
I haven't embroidered in a million years but these make me want to take it up again immediately. Thanks so much to you and Rebecca for the chance to win.
Teresa
RAV ID: TeresaRRoberts
Suzi, Thank you for introducing us to Rebecca, I caught Embroidery fever last summer, also.
Thanks,
Jane
RavID knitter
Oh the possibilities and fun! Thanks for the chance to win...cheers!
Love this post! I ordered my sampler last week and can't wait to receive it.
Looks like an easy, fun cottage project.
Susan
Elora, Ontario
These look like the perfect projects for a warm summer... I'd love to win!
Rav: floribunda
I love embroidery, and these look like so much fun!
RavID ddknitter
What a wonderful shop of goodies and ideas. Thank you.
Gorgeous shop! I've always wanted to do embroidery :D
Rav: stacieknits
I would love to win this! I have just recently decided to try out embroidery and this would be awesome to have :)
linzentart on ravelry
I love her shop. I ordered on of her sampler patterns last year and have yet to embark on it. I need to take a class!
I think the samplers are such a pretty way to have a quick reference. I love useful art! Thanks for a chance to win. sharonkeeney at gmail dot com
Ooooo, I would love to win this! I am currently working on the original sampler. I have this idea of a display on my family room wall with a few of these and knitted and crochet swatches. I am mim on rav :)
My taught myself to embroider with my grandmother's thread's and linen after she passed away. I would love to have these samplers.
Rav.ID: jonesgirl
I love Rebecca's work!
woohoo! thanks for starting me on yet another addiction!!! sooo pretty :)
I would love to take up embroidery again...it's been so long! This would be a perfect way to get back into it!
I haven't embroidered in years but these are so cute I would start again. vjferguson@frontier.com
Ooh, her samplers are so lovely! Thanks so much :) rav id showandtellmeg
I ordered a sampler last year. I love the plaid sampler.
Tiggernelsie@yahoo.com
I just had cataract surgery so I would love to be able to do embroidery again.
paulette.fritz@gmail.com
I have always been drawn to hand embroidery and have tried in the past to learn on my own. I am definitely going to check out the Creativebug sampler class.
rav id: wallaroo
I have been trying to get into embrodiery for a while! This seems perfect!
Rav ID: Swurner
These just look fun.
Thanks
Cindy
cseery72@gmail.com
Like you, I have always loved embroidery but have never taken a class and would probably benefit greatly. Thank you to you and Rebecca for the drawing. My ravid is saminar.
Samples are great! Muffie28
These are so cute. I'd love to make these for my nieces.
Sarahjg2 on Ravelry
I've been looking for an embroidery project to do when I have my knee replaced in September. These are so beautiful and cheerful that I will buy some if I don't win.
Janet Rav ID jbradyster
I love how striking these are!! I always want to stitch everything of hers I see.
ravid: unbelievers91
I ordered from Rebecca last year and love her samplers! I would love to win this subscription! Thanks for this giveaway! Ladywithneedles on Ravelry.
Oh I have admired her products forever! This would be such fun!!
Rav ID: liveinlove
Hi Susie and thank you once again. You are always full of surprises:) If I win, I will gift this sweet prize to my sis. She loves to embroider:) Maybe I'll keep only one and practice!
marysarnese@gmail.com
This comment is not only in regards to Rebeccas lovely embroidery which would be fantastic to try but also speaks to Susan and her willingness to showcase an incredible amount of talented folks ! I always look forward to reading her blog .It not only gives me great ideas for socks ,and knitting but fiber an toys and embroidery and photography and a glimpse into a happy family . Thanks ever so much . Cheers Chris
i first met rebecca at squam a couple years ago....and fell in love with her work. I've done several of her samplers....but somehow i've missed these minis. They are adorable!!!! Thanks for sharing----and for the chance to win!
woolythyme1 on rav
Beautiful samplers, thanks for the chance to win!
Never tried embroidery - this would be a good reason to give it a whirl! csbgymgirl@gmail.com
I would love this! How fun. I love the use of color. They are so whimsical!
I love her samplers!!! Thanks for sharing with us. scgiL2@aol.com
My grandmother taught me to do embroidery when I was a kid, but I didn't stick with it. The samplers would be a wonderful way to learn again. They are adorable!
I would love to win a subscription. But just in case I'm going to pop over to etsy and order one. Thanks
Beautiful! I haven 't done embroidery in years... Johalley on RAV
Yes, please! I love her blog and would love to try her sampler subscription. Thanks for the giveaway!
melia1127@hotmail.com
I love her embroidery! Great designs!! Very creative.
mltims@bellsouth.net
I have taken Rebecca's Creative Bug Class. Would love the samplers!
I would be over the mood to win this. I love the way the colors dance.
Love the "small sampler" idea. Not so overwhelming to get back into embroider. Thanks
Thank you for the giveaway! The Dropcloth samplers are gorgeous!
Rav. ID: missjenniferlowe
I love to do embroidery and these look fun! Gorgeous colors and designs.
PaisleyPam on Rav
I loved her Craftsy class and bought it for my mom who taught me to embroider before I was old enough to go to school.
Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing the idea! sarabethd (rav)
This would be such a fun way to reconnect with embroidery.
Carolyn (crazy8mom on ravelry)
Love the samplers! Would like to give embroidery another try. Rav id sophie375
What a great giveaway! Thanks so much. Now I'm off to check her out on Etsy and Craftsy too...
Knitnoir on Rav
So adorable!
Rav ID: krvalicka
I keep thinking I need to take up embroidery again. This subscription just might put me over the edge... SheilaOKeefe on Rav
Oh wonderful! So I enter to win ��
Anja
Adebar on rav
Her samplers are on my bucket list for sure!
I LOVE these cheerful little samplers! Thanks for sharing.
Rav ID nmlnut
Awesome give away. Embroidery is the first craft I ever learned! Hope to win. Rav ID knitty48
They just make you smile! Would love to give these a try.
Rav ID: rudipatoodee
This looks so awesome! I haven't embroidered in a while but would love to get addicted again. I enjoyed the getting to know you video on CreativeBug. Thx for the chance to win.
So bright and fun looking! The perfect thing to stitch in the gloom of February, too!
Rav= mummy
This looks like so much fun. Fingers crossed to win.
Kea - ravid
Beautiful! Thanks for the chance.
Rav.i.d. SanRum
I hope I am not repeating, but I did not see my previous post. I have been reading and enjoying her blog since you introduced it to us last summer. I would love to win this and get back into embroidery.
Leanne
RavID stileslea
These are too cute! I'd love to give these a try. Thanks for the giveaway.
Rav ID: Sidesaddle Knits
I love these little samplers! They are all so sweet!
PatriciaLovesYarn on Rav
Thanks so much!
So, so FUN! I look forward to (re)learning embroidery!!
So cute - who can resist the awesome giveaway. Thanks to all the creative people who keep feeding my crafting obsessions.
Rav ID: jspieles
I ordered a sampler last year and think a subscription would be so fun. Thanks! KLCknit on RAV
A subscription would be delightful. Thank you for the chance!
RavID BowsideKnits
What an amazing opportunity to continue my hand embroidery! Thank you!
Maria (mariaeb on Rav)
Oh I would love to win this! I have been looking to expand my embroidery knowledge and this would be perfect!
RAV ID: soonerknitter
My Mom has always loved embroiidery and this would be the perfect gift for her, thanks! Anne
Rav Id : vavlouki
Beautiful and creative pieces! I would love to win a subscription :^)
Rav ID: kwoodie
Would love to give this a try.
Linda
Rav ID: pawsandknit
I started to get into embroidery but found that the wool pieces in the class cost me too much as a beginner. I'd love to try these color burst samplers! Thank you!
Rav ID knittingmommy1
these are beautiful!
rav id: brenda97
I haven't done embroidery in a long time but these are beautiful! Thanks for the chance! Nama6
These are so beautiful! I've never embroidered before, but these are inspiring me to try it!
I love the samplers and would like to try embroidery again - I haven't done it since I was a kid when my grandmother taught me. Thanks!
Tricia
tfankell6@gmail.com
Beautiful samplers! I would love to win.
ljgreenlaw on rav
Beautiful colours and samplers. Would love to win them and give it a go! What a great giveaway
I love the patterns and colors in the samplers!
kim.betzer@gmail.com
How very cool! Rav ID brigid16
oh oh
last one :(
I'll never win but I love the stitching!
luvsknittin on Rav
Thank you for the chance to win such a lovely giveaway x
emma1969 on rav
These remind me of the crewel embroidery my grandmother used on pillows...would love them!
Ravid: Teresae
So pretty! Thanks!
annapatricia on rav
Would love to win!!! Love these...thanks for a chance!
jen27 ... ravid
Wow, the samplers are just so beautiful, would love a chance to win one....thanks Susan.
Those samples look amazing. I started teaching myself embroidery a few years ago, but knitting flashed a little leg and I went that way. I'm going to visit the website and sign up for a class if I find it helpful. Thanks.
Rav: lilyhammer2
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