7 June 2014

Behind the blog giveaway

Hello there!
I hope you are having a lovely June... It's hard to believe we are nearly half way through the month already. I've missed blogging the past couple of weeks, but things have been pretty hectic over here with lots of family comings & goings, a quick hop, skip & a jump across the pond to Kansas, school exams for the kids, running sewing workshops & (drum roll please!!!) OPENING MY ETSY SHOP.... Yes, I've finally plucked up the courage, taken the plunge & BirdsongStitches is now finally trading!!


I'll be stocking things in the shop that I love to make, like this bunting
Or this cushion cover
To celebrate, I thought we could have a giveaway... So, here is what you could win...
A lovely stash of 10 fat eighths of Denyse Schmidt fabrics which I bought on my last wee visit to America. I don't think they are available over here & they really are very pretty. They are from her new Piccadilly, and Bakersfield and Union Station collections
To enter the giveaway I would love for you to have a wee look at the shop by clicking here & telling me what you like, or what you think I should stock, or any tips or advice you have for selling on etsy. If you are a follower of the blog, or you follow me on Pinterest or Instagram, do please let me know for another chance to win. The giveaway will close on Friday 13th June at midnight & I'll announce the winner on Saturday 14th..
So good luck & I hope you all have a lovely, creative weekend
Karen x



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73 comments :

  1. Kay7 June 2014 at 18:41

    I really like everything in the shop but my favourite is the hearts and linen bunting.because it is quite original. I love the house keyrings too, that design would also be great made into an applique design for your cushions.

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  2. Kay7 June 2014 at 18:42

    I follow with Bloglovin. x

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  3. Tina Short7 June 2014 at 19:05

    I really like the camper van cushion, I dont have a VW but I think they are cute.
    Good luck with the shop.

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  4. Lucy | Charm About You7 June 2014 at 19:05

    Congratulations! The shop looks great and I've made it a favourite! The bloom cushion is so sweet!

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  5. Lucy | Charm About You7 June 2014 at 19:06

    I follow on bloglovin!

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  6. cheeky monkey7 June 2014 at 19:08

    Congratulations! What amazing news. I love the birdy purse but the house key cover is just cute! Adorable things. All the best

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  7. Mrs Flying Blind...7 June 2014 at 19:23

    The shop looks lovely, I'm sure you will do great. I reckon cushion covers and bags are winners xxx

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  8. Mrs Flying Blind...7 June 2014 at 19:23

    Follower here, for like, forever! Thank you for the chance xxx

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  9. Amy's Crafty Shenanigans7 June 2014 at 19:47

    Wonderful shop! I have favourited you :) I love your Open Wide pouch set. Everything looks lovely!

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  10. Amy's Crafty Shenanigans7 June 2014 at 19:50

    I am a follower of your lovely blog :) Happy Saturday to you!

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  11. Gill7 June 2014 at 20:29

    What a lovely shop Karen - I love the little bird purses!

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  12. Gill7 June 2014 at 20:29

    I'm a happy follower!

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  13. Anonymous7 June 2014 at 21:01

    HAPPY TO FOLLOW YOU ON BLOG LOVIN' !

    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  14. Anonymous7 June 2014 at 21:03

    CONGRATS! LIKE your neat shop!
    The bunting is so cute!
    Thanks for sharing!

    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  15. the running hare7 June 2014 at 23:15

    Congratulations on your shop! I don't think you are charging enough for your cushions- I have made one of the VW ones and they take ages to do. I like the house keyrings, they are very original!

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  16. the running hare7 June 2014 at 23:16

    I follow on GFC

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  17. SH Sue7 June 2014 at 23:49

    I like the hearts and linen bunting banner

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  18. SH Sue7 June 2014 at 23:50

    I just followed on Pinterest

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  19. Sasha8 June 2014 at 10:03

    Well done on your shop! I love the zipper pouch set.

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  20. JustPam8 June 2014 at 13:28

    I love the cushion covers. I think you just need to add more variety

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  21. JustPam8 June 2014 at 13:28

    I am a follower of your blog.

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  22. CC8 June 2014 at 14:05

    I love the 'home' pillow

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  23. Beverly8 June 2014 at 14:21

    I am a follower of your blog! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  24. Beverly8 June 2014 at 14:21

    I love love the camper van cushion!

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  25. Sarah8 June 2014 at 15:32

    My favorite are those little birdie zip pouches! Very nice. My advice is to put a big "Etsy" button somewhere prominent on the top of your blog: I couldn't see one, and clicked through the link in your post. That way, when people see things you make on your blog and like your style, :) it is easier to click through. Beautiful work, and I agree that you are not charging enough for the cushions. sarah@forrussia.org

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  26. Sarah8 June 2014 at 15:34

    I signed up to follow you on bloglovin, and look forward to seeing more of the things you make! sarah@forrussia.org

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  27. juliehallfeldhaus8 June 2014 at 16:00

    Love your hearts and linen bunting, so cute!!

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  28. Janie8 June 2014 at 16:47

    I like all of your linen buntings. Thanks for your tutorials. Thanks for the chance at the giveaway.

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  29. pippirose8 June 2014 at 18:32

    I absolutely adore the Camper Van Cushion. Adorable!

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  30. johnnyp8 June 2014 at 19:00

    I like the Linen House Key Ring Cover / Key Fob it is really cute

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  31. johnnyp8 June 2014 at 19:00

    I follow on bloglovin

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  32. Tomomi McElwee8 June 2014 at 21:48

    love those birdie purse :)

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  33. Natalie F9 June 2014 at 00:43

    You have some cute things! I love the "Flat Base Zipper Pouch Set: Sea Life". I don't have any etsy tips, I have never sold anything on etsy, but love to shop etsy. :)

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  34. Natalie F9 June 2014 at 00:43

    I follow on pinterest (nfinch11) and bloglovin (nataliek711)

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  35. Peggy9 June 2014 at 01:20

    I like the Birdie Coin purses.
    Thanks,
    Peggy
    Peggy_verdongibbs@att.net

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  36. Peggy9 June 2014 at 01:20

    I follow you via Bloglovin.
    Thanks,
    Peggy
    Peggy_verdongibbs@att.net

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  37. andri.9 June 2014 at 05:39

    I think your schoolhouse tote is super cute!! Congrats!

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  38. andri.9 June 2014 at 05:40

    I follow your blog by email:)

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  39. Unknown9 June 2014 at 05:45

    You should sell your flower hair clips. They're adorable. Thanks.

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  40. Unknown9 June 2014 at 05:46

    Also, I follow you on pinterest!

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  41. Jeanne Gwin9 June 2014 at 12:02

    I like the flat bottom zipper bags. Your shop is coming along. Great job.

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  42. Jeanne Gwin9 June 2014 at 12:02

    I follow via bloglovin Thanks for a nice giveaway, love the fabric choices.

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  43. Quilting Tangent9 June 2014 at 15:05

    Following on bloglovin'. 24Tangent "at" gmail "dot" com

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  44. Quilting Tangent9 June 2014 at 15:07

    How about getting some fabrics - batiks. 24Tangent "at" gmail "dot" com

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  45. Archie The Wonder Dog9 June 2014 at 18:38

    I love the way you've photographed your items and included photos from several different angles, etc. Are you going to be stocking some covered notebooks? The one you gave me is getting lots of use as my gardening book and I'm able to keep the plant labels inside the book, in the 'pocket' created by the cover. Also, are you going to add a big 'Here's my Etsy shop' button to your blog so people can find it easily?
    I hope it's a huge success - good luck!

    P.S. Maybe some things with MacGinty on them?!! I'm sure he'd love to be immortalised in fabric!

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  46. Archie The Wonder Dog9 June 2014 at 18:38

    I follow your blog xx

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  47. auschick9 June 2014 at 18:38

    the flat pouch zipper purses are adorable!

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  48. auschick9 June 2014 at 18:39

    following w GFC!

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  49. tulipan9 June 2014 at 20:01

    I love the reversible tote bags. Just great. I like your fabric taste, good choices!

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  50. tulipan9 June 2014 at 20:02

    That's why I follow on Pinterest.

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  51. tusen9 June 2014 at 20:39

    Congratulations on opening the shop. Among all the lovely things there, the Schooldays Notebook Tote is my very favourite.

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  52. Lisa10 June 2014 at 01:26

    You shop items are so cute! I love the Campervan! I remember them as a kid!

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  53. Lisa10 June 2014 at 01:37

    Ok so now I follow on bloglovin, gfc, and facebook, but couldn't find your instagram. Good luck!

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  54. Mokki11 June 2014 at 22:16

    I love your birdy coin purses, they are so sweet. Just lovely.

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  55. Florence12 June 2014 at 15:04

    I like the campervan pillow and the bondaweb !
    thanks for the chance !

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  56. Florence12 June 2014 at 15:05

    I follow your blog with feedly.

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  58. Anonymous13 June 2014 at 15:16

    I am an email subscriber to your blog! bjn1957{at}gmail{dot}com

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  59. Anonymous13 June 2014 at 15:20

    I love your Home Appliqued Cushion Cover! bjn1957{at}gmail{dot}com

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  60. helenjean@midgetgemquilts13 June 2014 at 21:15

    i love your little pouches with the whales

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  61. helenjean@midgetgemquilts13 June 2014 at 21:15

    i follow you as well on gfc, good luck with the etsy shop

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  62. verykerryberry13 June 2014 at 21:26

    I like the key covers- little houses are so cute, and I also like the Bloom cushion. I recommend having the Craftcult Etsy shop widget on your blog sidebar as a way of displaying your wares!

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  63. verykerryberry13 June 2014 at 21:27

    I follow you on IG x

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  64. Rhona13 June 2014 at 21:53

    Oh my goodness, how did I nearly miss this. I love everything you make and love the cushion I bought from you. Our taste seems to be very similar but you're far more productive than me 😉. As you probably realise, I follow you on IG and Pinterest too (makes me sound like a stalker 😳). Love the fabrics you're giving away and thanks for the chance to win them.

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  65. Strawberry Patch13 June 2014 at 21:56

    I just love your schooldays tote, I am a sucker for bags! And I am so pleased that your shop is open :-)

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  66. Strawberry Patch13 June 2014 at 21:57

    And I follow you on IG, your blog and Pinterest because you always give me lovely things to look at :-)

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    I'm not sure if I made it or not but just incase. I love the Birdie Coin Purse! I follow you on the sites you have on your sidebar except instagram cause I don't have account.

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