Give Away!!

It is time for our very first give away here at Happy Bobbin. We're celebrating our first dozen patterns in the Happy Bobbin Shop!

The Prize: A pattern of your choice from Happy Bobbin.

If we get more than 150 entries (that is only 30 people if everyone completes all 5 entry options) then we will add more chances to win!

Here is how to enter:

You can enter up to 5 times by completing as many of the challenges below as you like. Once you complete each thing come back here and post that you've done it.
Your comment here is your entry into the prize draw. A winner will be drawn at random using random.org.

1. Post a comment on this post. Yes, that is pretty simple :)

2. Like our facebook page - simply click the "like" button in the right column or go to our page and click "like". Once you've done that, come back here and post another comment with your facebook ID.

3. Tweet about Happy Bobbin - once you've done that, come back here and post another comment with your twitter ID.
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5. Share our link on your blog - Post an entry about Happy Bobbin, or about this competition, then come back here and post a comment with a link to your blog post.

Competition will remain open until 9am on Wednesday 1st of June, Australian CST.

Time left to enter the competition:

Note: Please make sure I can contact you via your blogger profile, an email or your blog if you are the winner!

Steampunk Butterfly Pattern

Number seven in the Steampunk Series has arrived. This filigree style butterfly design is a beautifully delicate addition to the series.

Just like the rest in the series, the pattern is provided in two sizes. Remember if you have any trouble getting started you can download more consise instructions for needle turn applique from the free section of the shop by adding it to your cart when you checkout.

SALE TIME: There is also a 20% off sale on most patterns until July 5th!!

Octopus Applique Pattern

I really like this new addition to the Steampunk Applique Series. This little octopus is a little quirky, but if you have been following the Steampunk movement you will know it is a popular symbol.

The octopus pattern is provided in two sizes just like all the others and as usual is exactly the same pattern that I printed and stitched up myself so you can see what result you may get if you use the same methods.

Are you contemplating what you could make with some of these designs, or are you waiting for the whole set to be released? (of course there will be a special price available for the whole set if you want them all!!)

PS: I've just updated my personal blog The Quilted Hen with a brand new appearance so please stop by and have a look!!

ATC Swaps

       

Just for fun, I've created a little activity group to experiment with techniques and meet some new people. Would you like to join me??

ATC swaps are becoming really popular and I thought it would be a great little project to try out some new things. ATC stands for Artist Trading Card, which is a small piece of art around the same size as a baseball card (3.5" x 2.5") - a perfect size to complete in an afternoon - which is usually created to be swapped with other artists.

My aim is to try out something new each month. It might be something I've never done before, or an older technique I can just play around with, and I'll explain how to do each technique then you'll have a couple of months to complete a little piece of art and send it to a partner.

This month the swap is for Loom Flowers. We have 3 people joining in the swap so far, however if you'd like to have a go at the technique but don't want to swap your finished product with someone else you are more than welcome to just try the method.

Sign up for the swap ends on the 15th of April so you still have time to decide if you'd like to join in. You will have a month after this time to complete your ATC and send it to your partner. Head over to ATC Swaps to find out more about this months technique and you'll find a link to the swap signup.

Inspirations Magazine

I've doubled up on some magazines and the benefits go to you. These magazines are the beautiful Inspirations magazine from Country Bumpkin, an Australian Publication. They are called the worlds most beautiful embroidery magazines and it is true. The projects are so beautiful and the magazines are divine to browse with a nice cup of tea.

There are 8 magazines in the shop for between $2-$5 each depending on their condition. Remember these go for around $12.95 new and some are limited editions now which are worth up to $60 RRP. Finish off your collection, or grab a bargain from Australia.

Crown Applique Pattern

As I was finishing off this crown pattern today I couldn't help but think what it might look like as a cushion or a hanging piece in a little girls room. I think I shall have to do up another of these when I have more time in blues or pinks.

This design was created as part of the Steampunk pattern series however I think it could be a versatile pattern. Just like the others, it is provided in two sizes and don't forget if you have any trouble getting started remember you can download more consise instructions for needle turn applique from the free section of the shop by adding it to your cart when you checkout.

We're getting close to our 100th inspiring post over on Quiltopia. I'm considering running a little give away to celebrate, so please check back in the future for that!

Free Cross Stitch Pattern

A new pattern for cross stitch was added to the store today, and best of all... its FREE!

The cameo cross stitch design is based on the steampunk cameo silhouette applique and was drafted up using the same program that I use to make the little free designs on the Free Smapler Patterns blog. It is sized at 54x75 stitches and I think it would look best stitched on a 32 count linen. If you already have some evenweave fabric on hand, you can work out the size of this design when finished with this cross stitch calculator.