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

[Samantha S]

I found your blog by accident really, I was looking for Anna Maria Horner fabrics stocked in the UK, and I have stumbled across this giveaway. I would love to win a pattern, and if I ever find the fabrics I will be all set! Ha ha.

[Topcat]

oooh I thought I'd seen all of the patterns in your shop then you go and tempt me...I so need some me time sewing...please enter me into the hat (does Ann Marie Horner have a hat pattern??)
fab wrapping too!

[Caz]

Hi,
A friend has introduced me to your website and blog. Just in time for the giveaway, yippee!
Please put me into the draw for the freebie!
Thanks

[Minsiemom]

Love the multi-tasker tote. I'm from California and love reading about what's happening in the crafting in the UK.

[Carolyn]

Oh oh oh yes please, trapped at home with 3 kids and in need of some sew time. Have just discovered your shop and am LOVING it!

[Claire]

These are great...hmmm which would I choose. Love the multitasker tote bag.

[struth_art]

hello twitterette! Could I go in the scrum too!!

[sam]

Yay! What a great giveaway :0) Love the clutch bag!
Hope you've had a lovely Easter weekend break. x

[michelle]

I'd love to sew that bag. I haven't checked the shop for other patterns. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I win. :)

[maria]

Fab. patterns. I'd be thrilled to win one. I love the new look to your blog. Maria x

[Qalballah]

Well I homeschoolmy darlings so count yourself lucky :P PLease enter me for the give-away!

[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

[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

[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