Monsters!

Due to a monster pain in my back and hip for the last few weeks I haven't been doing very much sewing, quilting, knitting, or anything else for that matter.  Some fun things have been happening over at Half Pint Knits though!  Meet Marge and Molly, monsters of the friendliest sort, and the newest additions to Half Pint Knits.  These two cuties are very tame and are just looking for a good home, so if you know of someone who needs a friendly monster to keep them company click over to Half Pint Knits and tell Noell that I sent you.  As for the monster in my back, it is a lot less friendly than Marge and Molly, but it's being tamed with a cortisone shot and anti-inflammatories.  I hope to be up and sewing again soon!

Here's a little monster secret...you can receive 10% off any purchase from Half Pint Knits when you enter the promo code MONSTER10 with your order!  Hurry...this special discount is only good until July 31!

And The Winners Are...

Giveaway #1
The winner of the quilted mug rug and two hand-knit hot pads is...

49. Laura said...
My oldest potholder? Well, I have one from my bridal shower...over 25 years ago...with a sad burnt rooster on it...I just love him!








Giveaway #2
The winner of the hand-knit hedgehog with matching nap mat is...

43. Eileen said...
how absolutely adorable!! i think she (surely that cute little purple darling is a she) needs a ladybug friend. thanks for the opportunity and have a great day

Congratulations to both winners!  

Thanks to everyone who visited Hanging On by a Needle and Thread and took the time to comment during the Sew, Mama, Sew! Giveaway Day(s).  I truly enjoyed reading each and every one of your comments!  If you didn't win and had your heart set on having a hand-knit of your very own, visit Half Pint Knits...new items are added frequently!

Sew, Mama, Sew! Giveaway Day!

Giveaway #2

Meet Miss Petunia, an adorable green and purple hedgehog from Half Pint Knits!  Miss Petunia is a well mannered hedgehog and would never dream of poking anyone with her quills, but her eyes and nose may not be suitable for very young children.  Miss Petunia is a tiny little gal (5 inches long and 3 inches tall) and she loves to take long naps, so she comes along with her very own matching quilted nap mat that I made especially for her.  Would you like to give Miss Petunia a home?  Just leave a comment below telling me what kind of knitted critter would make a good friend for a lonely little hedgehog.

I'll draw a winner on Saturday, May 26 using the Random Number Generator.  The winner will be notified by email, so if you are a no-reply blogger make sure that you leave your e-mail address with your comment.

Visit Half Pint Knits Etsy Shop to find more hand-knit items for children of all ages!

Don't forget to check out all of the other fantastic giveaways this week at Sew, Mama, Sew!

Sew, Mama, Sew! Giveaway Day!

Giveaway #1

Hooray...Giveaway Day is finally here!  Half Pint Knits and I have teamed up for this giveaway to keep your desk and table surfaces neat and cool with a brightly colored green and purple quilted mug rug and two hand-knit 100% cotton purple hot pads.  To enter this giveaway simply leave a comment below telling me about the oldest hot pad/pot holder in your kitchen. (I still have one that was a wedding gift...almost 30 years ago!  Seems like I could make myself a few new ones, doesn't it?)  

I'll draw a winner on Saturday, May 26 using the Random Number Generator.  The winner will be notified by email, so if you are a no-reply blogger make sure that you leave your e-mail address with your comment.

Visit Half Pint Knits Etsy Shop to find more hand-knit items for children of all ages!

Don't forget to check out all of the other fantastic giveaways this week at Sew, Mama, Sew!

May Giveaway Day!

It's that time again...time for Sew Mama Sew's May Giveaway Day (which should actually be renamed giveaway week because it's going to last all week long)!  Half Pint Knits and I are working together to come up with a fun prize package, so be sure to stop by on May 21 to see what is up for grabs.

A Few Loose Ends

Pinterest has announced that they are updating their terms of service.  I guess they have received enough complaints that they are taking notice and making some changes.  I do think that this is a step in the right direction for Pinterest, but I'm still not convinced that these changes are enough.  For now, I think I will take a wait-and-see approach before I change my opinion.

The new Pinterest terms of service go into effect on April 6, 2012 and can be viewed HERE.

And the moment that everyone has been waiting for...

The winner of the hand-knit pincushion from Half Pint Knits is #6!

Teresa in Music City said...
Love the bluebird nest! Also love free shipping for March! But mostly love that adorable & unique pincushion!

Congratulations, Teresa!

Giveaway Reminder

Just a quick reminder that you still have time to enter the Half Pint Knits Giveaway!  Click HERE for more details on how to enter to win this cute hand-knit pincushion.

Half Pint Knits Giveaway

Today I'm excited to announce that my daughter-in-law has just opened her own Etsy shop!  Half Pint Knits specializes in hand-knit toys for children of all ages, but you may also see a few other items designed for children and adults as well.  In the store right now you will find Steve the Stegosaurus and Simon Slithers; no doubt that these two will be joined by other knit friends in the very near future, so keep checking back to see who will be added next!

Of course, a grand-opening requires a giveaway!  Half Pint Knits is offering a special knit "toy" perfect for quilters...a fun three tiered pincushion!   For a chance to win, just visit Half Pint Knits and then leave a comment here about your favorite item or an item you would like to see listed in the future.  Simple as that!  The winner will be selected by Random Number Generator and announced on Monday, March 26.

As an added grand-opening bonus Half Pint Knits is offering free shipping for the month of March, just enter the coupon code FREESHEEP at the checkout.