Look at what came in the post...

... this arrived in the post yesterday after negotiating it's way through Customs.

All nicely wrapped in pre-loved sewing patterns and a froth of pink tissue paper, the patterns I'd ordered from Anna Maria Horner. There's the Ruthie Clutch;

The Socialite Dress;

... and the Multi-tasker Tote bag....

with four pockets on the outside and more inside....

So, because they're all new in the shop, the children are off school (mine and yours ... ? Some of the comments I've been reading on Twitter and blogs have made me smile - slavery indeed!). Plus, it's almost Easter, I thought I'd have a little giveaway by way of an introduction.

Just leave me a coment before midnight on the 15th April and you can choose an Anna Maria Horner sewing pattern from the shop (subject to availability of course - or you can choose to wait for new stock!). Then, when the children are back at school and you can snatch some time to yourself, you can stitch yourself up something pretty.

Comments

[Ali]

Does rushing over here to comment asap make me look desperate for a freebie? Lol! Really they are lovely patterns - clever you for choosing to stock them.

[Hannah]

I really like the looks of the Ruthie Clutch! :)

[lyn]

Ooo it's my birthday on the 16th that would be a lovely prize to win!
love
Lyn
xxxx

[chickadee cards]

Love the first pattern!

[Hollyrolly]

Love the dress pattern, very summery! Mind you the bags are gorgeous too!

[Kitschy Coo]

Very generous giveaway, thanks! I'm loving the last pattern, feeling warm and fuzzy about all those pockets :)

[ruth]

Oh, what a fabulous giveaway! Isn't it dreadful that the children are home 5 minutes and we are wishing them back, just so we may have a little peace to sew. My monster is now old enough to amuse herself for 10 minuets or so and as long as I don't get too engrossed she's happy, along with the odd trip out and about (to keep me happy). Happy Easter.

[Sal]

My first visit to your blog via Lyn at everyday life and what luck, I arrive to see an Anna Maria Horner pattern giveaway, WOW! I don't follow Twitter but if I understood; are people moaning about the kids being home? If so that makes me sad. I love having my 7 yr old daughter around, if I had my way she'd be here more! Funny how we're all so different. Ah well, that's part of the fabric of life I s'pose, no pun intended! Love Salx

[dottycookie]

Whereas all my postie brought me was a demand for extra money to pay on a letter before they'd give it to me!

I would love to win a pattern. Thank you for the chance to!

[Lace hearts]

What a lovely collection of patterns. I'd love to enter your giveaway.

[Christine]

I'd love an Anna marie Hrner pattern. Thank you for the giveaway.

[Judith]

Please enter me in your giveaway. I think Anna Maria Horner is very talented.

[Elena]

Hi!!
Great giveaway please count me in.. I love Ana Maria Horner fabrics and patterns. Thanks for this chance.
Hugs,
Elena.

[Jenny]

cooo, please put my name down for some post-hols sanity time!

[Gemma]

Hi!! Just stumbled across your blog, and I am loving the serious fabric trip!! I would love to be entered into your giveaway, if that's ok? I have only really just discovered Anna Maria Horner (I got her Seams to Me book as a Mother's Day present), and am really loving her patterns and fabrics right now!! :)

[Andrea]

I would have to beg and borrow the spare time but if I win a pattern then I jolly well will find the time!!
Happy Easter.
x

[Kay]

Ooh, I love them all. What wonderful patterns. Do you stock AMH fabric in your shop too?? Just off to take a look now; in the meantime, please enter me for the give-away!

[Lin]

The patterns are lovely, I like the dress and the clutch!

[Wild Rose]

Hi Julia,

What a lovely giveaway! The patterns make me want to dust off my sewing machine (it has been sitting neglected since Christmas!) and make something....

Happy Easter

Marie x

[Karen]

Hi Julia Lovely patterns. Dont you think the bag would look nice with one of your wee flowers on the front?
Have a lovely Easter

[Stephanie]

Wow! What a generous giveaway! I love all the patterns, I have my fingers crossed.

[SLyn]

I love Anna Maria Horner!
Please enter my name into the hat please=)
Thanks so much, and have a happy Easter!

[Margaret]

I found my way to your blog just now after placing an order on the website for boring basics needed for bag making. Would love to be in with the chance of a gorgeous free pattern!
Thank you,
Margaret

[Sheila]

Lots of lovely new patterns... please enter me in your giveaway also :)

[mitmot]

those patterns look fab - off to look in your shop now