Welcome and A Giveaway!

Today I'm taking part in the Grow Your Blog Hop :)

If you are new here

I'd love to welcome you!

We are supposed to tell a bit about ourselves,

so here goes.....

That's me in the middle of the photo above.

My handsome hubby of almost 33 years,

our children and our 6 grands 

are the jelly in my donuts....

They certainly make my life sweet!

I started this blog in January of 2009.

To be honest, I started the blog

just so that I could take part in an apron swap :)

I also thought it would be a fun record

for my grandchildren someday

to know what their Nana did with her time.

I know that I would have loved to get a glimpse

of my Oma's daily life.

I certainly NEVER thought that anyone

other than family would care what I wrote about.

This blog has changed my life in ways 

I could never have imagined.

I have made the most wonderful friends

and I continue to meet more!

I have re-kindled my love for sewing

and even opened an Etsy shop.

I try to share what I've learned growing up 

with a professional seamstress for a Mom.

I was literally covered in thread

from the time I could walk!

I had my first full sized Singer when I was 8.

(and I still own it!)

My Oma taught me to embroider when I was 10.

And I started Cross Stitch about 3 years ago

and I've been hooked ever since.

I tried to knit once,

but it was a dark experience that I don't like to talk about......

So look around,

check out a tutorial or two

and don't hesitate to say "Hello"!

Your comments are the highlight of my day!

OK...enough about me..

on to the Give-away!

Anyone interested in a pair of mug rugs?

Some bright and happy toasters

to start your day?

A lovely spot to park your coffee or tea

and plenty of room for some cookies 

or perhaps a piece of chocolate (or both?)

Alrighty then,

all you need to do is leave a comment.

You don't have to be a follower 

but if you are please leave a separate comment

telling me that you are for a second chance to win.

You have until Feb 1st to enter!

Click on the "Grow Your Blog" button on the right sidebar

to see a list of all the blogs offering 

fun giveaways today too!

Good luck everyone!!!