Do you know the answer to this QUILTING question? Post and win! April 18, 2008

 

 

We are so excited that you love the quilting side of You Can Make This that we’ve added a little corner (well, not so very little) to You Can SEW This, just for you!  We’re going to keep you up-to-date on quilt happenings on the site, maybe do an interview or two, share some techniques, and have more fun projects that are just for quilters.     

 

For this month, we have a question for you!  I received an email from Carlita, who says:

 

Hi Lorie!

 

I love the mystery quilt, [it] is so exciting and fun!  Thank You!  I was wondering do quilter’s use sergers?  If so could you tell me if they just serge the 1/4 in. seam or if they sew it then serge it? 

 

If you quilt and would like to help us out with an answer for Carlita, we’d love to hear from you!  Just post your answer to this thread.  We’ll choose 3 posts for 25 YCMT points added to your account—good toward e-Book purchases at YCMT.  We’ll also publish selected answers in the next Quilter’s Corner. 

 

 

 

If you don’t have an answer, but would love to post, let us know how you are doing with the Mystery Project, or if you’ve done any of the e-Book Quilts on YCMT.  We love to hear from you…..go post and we might just do something nice for you, too! 

 

Enjoy,

Lorie & Kim

Free Download! Welcome in Spring! April 4, 2008

We promised a surprise for everyone when all 50 treasure boxes were found, and it’s now available all this week!

We thought it would be fun to have you make something for your home! This finished pillow would be great to showcase on a bench, shelf, couch, or even your child’s bedroom. Just a lil’ something different and “cheery” to brighten anyone’s day. They are so quick and easy to put together, you could even make them for gifts! The applique instructions are also included!

Have fun!

-Lorie & Kim

Find the free download here.

Take a Look at the TREASURES You May Win! April 1, 2008

Over the last 2 weeks, you have worked together to find all 50 treasure boxes on www.YouCanMakeThis.com You’ve also told us some of your favorite eBooks or ones that you wish you could have!

This week’s “You Can SEW This” newsletter will tell you what EVERYONE has won since all 50 boxes were found. And some people will also be winning actual “treasures” donated by jewelry authors at YCMT! We want to thank those authors for their generous donation. We also drew out names of winners who will win donated eBooks from those who posted their wishlists!

 Winners will be notified and just may receive some of the following REAL jewels!

To learn how you can make these beautiful pieces of jewelry, please visit each of these authors:

-Learn how to make Bubble Glass Soldered Art Pendants by Be You Boutique! Click here.

-Learn how to make a Funky Fringe Barrette Bling or a Clustered Fringe Bracelet by So Very Gigi! Click here.

-Learn to make Beaded Rings by T8r Bugs! Click here.

-Learn to make a Boutique Bracelet by Little Peanut Company! Click here.

-Learn to make stamped jewelry by Joyfully Crafted! Click here.

Another way to win buried treasures! March 21, 2008

Update! Treasure Hunt… March 21, 2008

Wow! What a response this morning! If you are just now opening your “You Can SEW This!” newsletter from late lastnight, then you probably know about the treasure hunt! Or if you are surfing around YCMT, and noticed treasure boxes, then you are REALLY wondering what is going on!

Looks like almost all have been found! We have 2 more in “clothing creation” that need to be found, and 2 more in “home decor”. Here’s a few hints to narrow down your search:

1- In the clothing creation, there is an _______ dress that is fun for Spring and Summer. It is created according to your own child’s measurements, so you’ll get a perfect fit every time!  Did I say how ADORABLE it was??

2- In the clothing creation, there is a ________ twirl skirt. Very princess-like. I love the layer of tulle and various sections that are pulled up by ______ (usually used to make hairbows!)

 In the home decor section:

1- Love this one. You may be using a fabric “tomato” or magnetic box for this now, but once you make one of these, you’ll never go back to the same’ ol one. This shows what a chic seamstress you are!

2 - It’s time to think SPRING! This _______ will be a perfect addition to your home decor. Set it on a couch, bench, shelf, or bed. I’m making one this week!

You Can Find this Treasure! Ends April 2nd March 21, 2008

Sponsored by the “You Can SEW This!” newsletter, we are sending you on a treasure hunt!

To help you find that buried treasure,
we have narrowed the  search areas down
to sewing related categories. You’ll find
“buried treasure” in the following areas:

Quilting (You’ll find 5 treasure chests!)

Doll Clothing (3)

Clothing Creation (16!)

Make a Difference (1)

Handbags (7)

Home Decor (6)

Toys & Activities (2)

Since many of the “prized treasures”
are going to be given away by our
talented jewelry authors, you will also
find TEN buried treasures in the
Jewelry category!

Would you like to know more
details for this treasure hunt?!
It’s easy to do and will be a lot of fun!
Let’s work together to find
all 50 treasure chests! Why?
Keep reading….

Remember, once you find one, make a post. Post the page that the treasure was found and it COULD contain REAL TREASURE!  One post per person, but if you’d like to post to “CHAT” we’d love that, too! 

When all 50 treasure chests are found, EVERYONE on the entire “You Can SEW This!” and “You Can MAKE This!” newsletter lists, will receive a surprise! Gotta love that! 

Here’s what you are looking for:

Have fun!

You Helped Us Name It… March 15, 2008

…and now you can get it for FREE for one week!  From now until March 21, 2008, you can download this
“She Loves Me, She Loves Me KNOT” handbag! 

Have fun and be sure to post your photos of ANYTHING you’ve made from www.YouCanMakeThis.com
in the “I Made This!” section of YCMT!  Thank you for your support!

And just because I’m ready for SPRING, here’s one in some lighter fabrics!

 

Help Us Name the “No-Name” Knot Handbag! March 5, 2008

It has been so much fun to see the “Debut Purse” eBook being used and seeing your
photos! Well, the 2nd handbag from YCMT and Kimberbell Kids is ready to share, but
I have one little itty bitty kind of problem. Not a huge problem. Probably not a
BIG deal. But…a problem. I can’t think of a NAME for it!

Yes, you read that right. Not a big deal? Well, probably not, but I still would love a great name for it.

So here’s where the fun begins…

Here’s a few photos. What comes to mind when you see the photos? A BIG KNOT, right? (cute knot, but a knot).

Stay with me here…it’s about to get really fun.

I’m going to start the price of the bag at 9.95. But for EVERY person that makes a post here on the blog, the price of the bag will go DOWN 10 cents. So if 10 people post, it knocks it down $1. If 100 people post…well, you get the idea, right? (free.) 

So, make a post as to what we could call the handbag, and let’s watch that price go down, DOWN, DOWN!

In next week’s newsletter, the pattern will be available for the price you have helped me to set it at.
(and yes, it COULD be free.)

Don’t know of a clever name for the bag? Hey, that’s ok! Make a post about anything really.

Tell us something funny.

Tell us something you’re working on.

Tell us about your day.

Myself and the YCMT Team read it all. And the price will continue to go down in the meantime. :)  That “NEW” price will be available for 1 week after it is announced.  Have fun!!

      

Want to know what the price of this bag ends up being?

Sign up for our free newsletter! We have 2 free newsletters, both with great freebies just for signing up.

Click here to learn more about the “You Can Make This!” and the “You Can SEW This!” newsletters!

And the winners are… March 5, 2008

We drew out 4 names of people who participated in our “Win a Date Night” contest. I will list your first name and the first few letters of your email address here.  I will also email you separately to let you know about your win.  Have fun on your date nights!!  And thanks to everyone who participated. I hope you had fun! It was great seeing your “I Made This!” photos, learning your fave movies, and more. And thank you so much for helping us spread the news about YCMT!

 Winners:
JG  (qltla…)
Claire  (clairem…)
Sherri (iamsno…)
Jessica B. (dan.j…)

Sewing Space Photographs! February 25, 2008

We asked, and you provided!  Thank you to everyone who sent in photo’s of their sewing space!

From Carrie:

  

From Allison:

From Christy:

From Tina: