Homespun Holidays Giveaway: 2019

It is that time again- my annual Homespun Holidays Giveaway! This year the gifts are: 14" Winter Snow Girl doll (pattern ©Lori Emerson of Liberty Creek Primitives), small holidays paper box, black cherry scented burgundy candle, bundle of clothespins tied with homespun, large collapsible thread catcher, and a wooden star ornie. Sorry, the wool penny rug is not included. Would you love to be this year's winner?

♦ This giveaway will end at 10 PM CDT on 10 December, 2019. Winner will be selected at random and announced in the AM of 11 December, 2019.

♦ Due to shipping costs, you must reside within the contiguous US states, including D.C. (Washington).

♦ Comment on this post. For your internet safety, please do not include your email address. There will be a special GDPR compliant contact form for the winner when the giveaway has ended. You are not required to follow this blog, but following is always appreciated.

Winners: Blog Hop and Homespun Holidays Giveaway 2015

Good December morning to you all. Thank you to all who entered The Rusty Thimble's Blog Hop, and my annual Homespun Holidays Giveaway. On to the winners:

For the Blog Hop, Random Number Generator© selected #24, making Vicky of: Paintspots & Splinters the winner. If you shared on Google+, you got 2 chances. For example, if you were commentor #2 and you also shared on Google+, then you were also commentor #3. For the Homespun Holidays winner's name, please continue reading.

Spring Tidings Swap 2015

Hello friends. Recently I participated in the Spring Tidings Swap at Bumblebee Lane Cottage. My partner was Michelle of: Simple Pleasures Blog. Pictured above are the wonderful items that she sent to me: an 8X10 framed black rabbit on canvas, an Amish book full of whimsical Pennsylvania Dutch expressions and terminology, a cute book marker, a cross-stitched "Welcome" house with red hearts in a circular frame, a rusty tin can with a battery light candle and aged sheet music What A Friend, a little chocolate felt bunny inside a craft paper box, a burlap pocket with a black felt key decoration and full of red flowers, a navy checked homespun pillow with a cute blue bird appliqué, a small woven frame with a Springtime graphic inside, a patriotic heart-shaped craft box full of mug coasters, a ceramic blue bird, a ceramic white bunny, a word art wood plaque with the letters "Spring", a wood heart-shaped bowl full of painted white and pink Easter eggs, and a pack of chalkboard-looking word art stickers. Wow! All such great items. Sending many thanks to you Michelle. I absolutely love everything that you sent. Please continue reading to see what I sent to Michelle.

*Homespun Holidays giveaway*

~GIVEAWAY ENDED 10 DECEMBER 2014~
The holidays are soon upon us. 'Time for my yearly holidays giveaway! This year, the goodes include: 14" cinnamon and coffee-stained snowman doll from a pattern by: Sweet Meadows Farm Etsy Shoppe, 24"X24" quilt in the pattern of the Portsmouth Star (pattern: Civil War Quilts Blog), red and green plaid homespun pin keep with a grungy hang tag, pine cone ornie with a twine hanger and a green plaid homespun bow on top, and paper mache box with a couple of small surprises inside. There is also a bag of Red Hot Cinnamon & Evergreen scented potpourri included. To enter this giveaway you must:

* Be a follower of this blog via GFC, Bloglovin', or Linky Followers.
* Have an active, family-friendly blog that you have posted to in the past 2 months.
* Due to shipping costs, reside in the 50 US states, the DC, or Canada.
* Comment on this post that you want to be entered.
* Tell us in your Comment about your first memory of hearing about or actually seeing snow.

* By entering this Giveaway, you affirm that you have read, understand, and agree with this blog's: Privacy Policy/ Giveaway Rules. Please do not post this giveaway on any of the social networks. You may also left-click the post image for a smaller sidebar-sized image for your blog. Please link the image to this blog post. The giveaway will end at 10PM CST on 10th December. Winner will be selected by Random Number Generator©, and announced in the AM of 11th December. Good luck to you all! Prim holiday blessings.

~Godey's sun bonnet circa 1857~

Good morning friends. Pictured above is a homespun bonnet in burgundy and cream plaid. The pattern is modeled from Godey's Lady's Book, which was a popular magazine from 1830 through 1878. This pattern was drafted by Emily of: How To Dress Like A Pioneer. The front, or as we would say today, the bill, is stabilized with: buckram. The inside back neck has an adjustable drawstring. Two sash ties under the chin securely hold the bonnet on one's head. Around the circumference is a fully gathered curtain to protect one's neck from the hot sun and wind. That gathered curtain is functional plus quite pretty. The crown is also very full and gathered, allowing room for a lot of hair to be tucked inside. This would have been very useful during the pioneer days, as most women wore quite long hair and were outdoors often in all types of weather. Although other styles are pretty, this style seems to be one of the most historically accurate. Continue reading to leave a comment.

My first quilt!

My first quilt is finally completed. Well, it's actually a small doll-sized quilt at 15"X15" square. There are 4 100% cotton fabrics used: solid pine green, solid burgundy, tan with burgundy hearts print, and a burgundy with cream, rose, and olive floral print. That last fabric is about the prettiest I have ever seen. Too bad there isn't any more of it. The pattern is one that I just made-up myself. Every square is diagonally stitched over a layer of wool felt and solid brown cotton backing fabric. All is machine-stitched, except the top layer binding edge that is hand-stitched. 'Had some trouble mitering the corners with RA, but they turned-out good eventually. This doll-sized quilt is going to be included in an upcoming swap. Have you ever made a quilt? Which do you prefer? Machine or hand-stitching, or a combination of both?

~Linking-up with: Ivy & Elephants' What's It Wednesday #104~

~Hannah the Autumn Rabbit~

Here is a photo of all of Hannah the Autumn Rabbit. You all met her earlier this month. Hannah is my own design/creation. She is a big girl, at 24" tall. Lightly coffee and tea stained with vanilla added. Hannah's face is embroidered. Her frock is made of 100% cotton homespun in a dark green plaid. Hannah's pantaloons are made of 100% cotton tiny floral fabric in rusts and greens. She has "ear bows" matching her outfit. Her "shoes" have button-decorated sides. Hannah has been busy gathering her Autumn veggies: yellow corn (mother thought it was a potato, lol!), pumpkins, and of course carrots. Her little basket is full of veggie seeds and vanilla potpourri. A prim pumpkin hang tag with a rusty bell hangs from her left arm.

The surprise? Hannah is part of my Swap package for the: ~Harvest Gatherings Swap~ over at Bumblebee Lane Cottage. Amy's swaps are always so awesome and fun. If you join the Swap, Hannah the Autumn Rabbit could be coming to live with you!

Danice G.

~Autumn rabbit~

Hello friends. I have been "mia" for a while, due to my health. 'Feeling a bit better now. 'Still wearing the arm splint for one more week. Have you ever made a rabbit, mouse, or some other critter and had trouble getting his whiskers just right? The Autumn rabbit above is my own design/creation. To get her whiskers just right, here is a tip: the whiskers are made from button & carpet thread. It is thicker than regular sewing thread. To get the whiskers to not droop down, I simply applied a thin coat of the clear Dritz Fray Check © to them before stitching them to her face. Do the whiskers look right to you all? In the near future, you all will be seeing more of Hannah the Autumn Rabbit. It's a surprise, so stay tuned.

Linking-up with: ~Ivy & Elephants' What's It Wednesday #86~

Danice G.

~Farmhouse Summer Swap goodies!~

Good afternoon, prim friends. Today I received a big ole box of goodies from my swap partner in Amy of Bumblebee Lane Cottage's Farmhouse Summer Swap 2013. Kim of: Blackberry Crows Prims sent: a pretty black and white woven rug, a darling Annie in a green floral dress (my favorite color), a big black crow, a cute pear with a stick stem, and a chicken make-do on an old bed spring. Wow, am I spoiled! Thank you so much, Kim. I absolutely love all of these swap items. You all be sure to go visit and follow Kim's blog. Thanks also to Amy of: Bumblebee Lane Cottage for hosting this Swap. Be sure to visit and follow Amy's blog as well. To see the items that I sent to Kim, please continue reading.

~Sunflower printed onto fabric!~

Wow, for a long time now I have been wanting to try printing onto fabric. The pillow tuck pictured above is my very first attempt. Thanks to The Graphics Fairy for the tutorial and the pretty sunflower image. In fact, she has many great images on her blog. For the backing, I used a mustard and green plaid homespun fabric. Do you all like to print onto fabric?

*Holidays 2012 Giveaway!*

*THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED*
Time for my 3rd Annual Holidays Giveaway! Hannah's holidays dress ensemble! Her dress is red and green cotton homespun checked, the bonnet green calico-print cotton floral. Included are also the red ticking striped stockings and muslin pantaloons. All are coffee-stained with vanilla and cinnamon added. The items hang from a make-do metal and tree branch hanger. A few *bonus items* are also included as a surprise! So very prim!

*Here is how to enter* ● Must be a Follower, via GFC or Linky Followers. New Followers can also enter this Giveaway.
● Due to shipping costs, you must live in the contiguous US.
● Comment on this post that you want to be entered.
● Have a family-friendly active blog, meaning you have posted in the last two months.
● Tell us a bit about your earliest holidays memory.
*Optional: for a 2nd entry, left-click the image above for a smaller sidebar-sized image. Save, put on your own blog, and link it to this blog at: homespunhannahblog.blogspot.com/2012/11/holidays-2012-giveaway.html. If you do this, please mention that you did in your Comment*

Giveaway ends at midnight CST 10th December. Winner will be drawn from a hat, and announced early on 11th December. These items are decorative only, and are not toys for children. Best of luck to you all! Upon entering, you confirm that you have read, understand, and agree to this blog's complete Giveaway Rules on this page: Privacy Policy-Giveaway Rules.

On another note, the Ultimate Topsites has been down for 2 days now. I emailed them, and received a "WARNING MESSAGE" [yes, in all caps] that my email to them "has been delayed". So, those of you who belong to Homespun Hannah's Top 100, 'don't know what to say. I will let you know if and when I find out something.

Navy plaid homespun dress

This is a navy and natural color checkered homespun dress. It has a coordinating plaid homespun pinafore. Features a large pointed collar and a high gathered empire waist. The lower hemline has navy rick-rack trimming.

Homespun bonnet

This is a 100% cotton homespun bonnet. It has a back neck "ducktail", which helps provide extra protection from the wind and sun. Two under-chin tie straps. The brim has a fabric ruffled edge. It is lined in 100% unbleached muslin.

Homespun pinafore with appliqué

This is one of my latest designs. It is a pinafore made of 100% cotton muslin and a woven homespun fabric appliqué. 'Love the cute flower applique, designed and made by myself. This shade of green is my favorite color. Named after my daughter, Amanda.