Tuesday, May 7, 2013

The Day After Give Away Day Give Away


If you're visiting my blog for the first time, WELCOME!!!  My blog is mostly about sewing and quilting, but today I'm going back to a previous hobby, jewelry making, and offering up a sterling silver necklace that I made a few years ago.

Sew, Mama Sew's biannual "Give away day" always sneaks up on me and takes me by surprise, and this time is no exception.  I throw every bit of fabric in the wash when it enters my house, and I know many people don't, so I decided instead of giving away fabric, it'd be fun to pull out a necklace that I made for a former Etsy store that never sold.

It's 18 1/2 inches long, made with sterling silver chain and wire wrapped clear quartz beads, each highlighted with tiny garnets, amethyst, or iolite beads.

Since it's so tiny, I will ship it anywhere, international as well as the USA.  Just make sure you have a way I can get in touch with you. 

Leave a comment below.  I love hearing about other people's creative interests, so let me know what you like to create... quilts, jewelry, knitted clothes, wood working or anything else...

I'll take comments until Friday at around 5 pm PST, or whenever my kids' track meet ends LOL.  I'll try to announce the winner Saturday morning!  Good luck!


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58 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 7, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    I love making my own house decor. Recently I made a pin board map for my husband for our first anniversary so we can mark all our adventures together!

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  2. UnknownMay 7, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    I am a beginner at sewing, I am doing some small projects now and hope to get better. I also like to crochet and do home decor. I really like the necklace!

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  3. MarianMay 7, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    that is really pretty. I've done a bit of beading myself, but they were icicles for the christmas tree. It left me intrigued to do more, but unfortunately, we moved overseas from the USA and it's very hard to find sources to do those kinds of things with, plus at the same time, I have to keep a watchful eye on what will go home as well. :)

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  4. WillaMay 7, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    This is really sweet. I collect beads etc sometimes but am trying to stick to fabric pastimes. Also hoping to get back to watercolor painting.l

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  5. RachelMay 7, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    Sewing is my first love, but I have lately gotten into woodworking... taking it slow for now but I managed to make a cute toy chest for a friend's daughter and it turned out so cute! I hope I can continue learning and improving! :)

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  6. KRubinMay 7, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    I quilt, sew, cross-stitch, and crochet! I would love to learn how to knit!

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  7. SuzeeMay 7, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    I love to sew .. one day I will make a quilt!! I love this necklace!! thank you for the give away !

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  8. Emily CMay 7, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    I sew, quilt, embroider, cross stich, counted cross, crochet, knit, and make jewelry.

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  9. Sewing MomMay 7, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    Lovely necklace. I've tried making jewelry...but I prefer sewing to anything I've ever done. =) Thanks.

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  10. mennikellyMay 7, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    Mostly I quilt but I started sewing clothes for my daughter in the past year too.

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  11. monika@mysweetprairie.caMay 7, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    mememememe! oh - enter me! That is beautiful! I've been searching for a necklace with no luck. : ))) I never knew you made those!

    My creative interests - postcards, sewing art, embroidery, hooking. oh! And painting my toenails now that it's warmed up : )

    xo
    Monika in Saskatoon

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  12. AshleyMay 7, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    I love making bean bags for my kids, and they love getting them. They are a great thing to sew to get rid of smaller scraps!

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  13. JayneMay 7, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    I'm a quilter! I've been trying new techniques lately and love the possibilities!

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  14. StephanieMay 7, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    i have been doing some quilting recently.

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  15. The Sewing DorkMay 7, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    I love sewing and paper crafting and wish I had the talent to make jewellry. I always browse the bead aisle at Michaels wondering how the heck to put stuff together... I'll leave it up to you professionals!

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  16. Kara the OddMay 7, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    I made my first quilt in April, but I've been knitting for 13 years

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  17. MelodyMay 7, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    I like jewelry making/beading, polymer clay, knitting, crochet, baking, creative journaling and m&p soapmaking. I want to learn some more stuff over the summer.

    melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com

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  18. Dreaming MonetMay 7, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    that is lovely!!!

    i write, do photography & love quilting & knitting when i have time. thank you for the chance to win!

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  19. BrookeMay 8, 2013 at 5:16 AM

    I like to sew, crochet, and I have also created four children!

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  20. KD-QuiltsMay 8, 2013 at 5:36 AM

    I'm a quilter and a knitter and try to do at least one of those things every day!

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  21. Laurel09May 8, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    I'm a quilter these days!

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  22. CherilynMay 8, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    I love quilting, but have been sewing a lot of dresses and skirts lately. Thanks for the chance to win such a pretty necklace!

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  23. AnonymousMay 8, 2013 at 5:55 AM

    I love sewing and stained glass.

    mcintoshsusan@hotmail dot com

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  24. DespinaVMay 8, 2013 at 7:53 AM

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  25. DespinaVMay 8, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    I love making jewellery, and I just started with sewing, too.
    I would also love this necklace, thank you!!

    deb_oro@yahoo.gr

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  26. principetaMay 8, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    Lovely giveaway,thank you for the chance to win it.Love this necklace,perfect for spring and summer too.I love to crochet,it is my passion.Have a lovely day.

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  27. KateMay 8, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    I love to knit, sew, and embroider. I'm expanding my sewing into quilting, very slowly. Thanks for hosting!

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  28. Deb@asimplelifequiltsMay 8, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    I like to create pretty much anything... right now I'm all about quilting but I also love to make mosaics, knit, beadwork, embroidery... you get the picture!

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  29. LaurelMay 8, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    ooh - that's lovely. i used to crochet, but it got to be too much for my dust allergy, so now i quilt! i've never been very good at jewelry making, although i LOVE jewelry. i should try it again sometime.

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  30. UnknownMay 8, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    I pretty much like to make anything or at least give anything a shot! I really like primitive decor. Thanks so much for the chance:)

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  31. m hoch dreiMay 8, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    This is so cute..
    I love all kind of crafting. Sewing, Paper, alone, together with my kids...+

    Have a sunny day and thank you for the chance.

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  32. BonnieMay 8, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    Oh man, I think I do everything unless it deals with yarn! Sew clothes and quilts, make jewelry, some papercraft, baking, home improvement, etc. Thanks for hosting this giveaway!

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  33. Nanbon44May 8, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    I have a lot of creative interests, quilting and sewing are top of the list followed by counted cross stitch, card making, stain glass, ceramics

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  34. Sarah_L_NMay 8, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    That is beautiful :) I like to sew, I currently have a thing for cushions! I also love to crochet, really love it, it's so calming and grounding.

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  35. Breanna S.May 8, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    I love to make knitted accessories, sweaters, baby gifts and socks. I also enjoy sewing and like to make dresses and bags.

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  36. LindaMay 8, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    I love to sew and have recently taken up knitting. I've tried my hand at jewelry making with limited success. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  37. Andie D.May 8, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    quilts, bags, scrapbooks, jewelry...way too many things!

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  38. MichelleMay 8, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    My favorite creative outlet is photography, but I occasionally stitch something simpl up for my little ones, like pajama pants. Thanks for the chance to win!
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

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  39. quiltmom annaMay 8, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    I do love to quilt but I also enjoy knitting and beading. This is a lovely necklace- thanks for the chance to win such a a pretty piece.
    Regards from Alberta,
    Anna

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  40. GillMay 9, 2013 at 1:50 AM

    Beautiful necklace!
    I like to quilt and reupholster antique chairs!

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  41. DeeMay 9, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    Thanks for the offer of this lovely necklace. I like to sew, make bags, embroider, renovate furniture, make jewellery, scrap book...

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  42. TammyMay 9, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    Gorgeous necklace. I love to sew, & quilt. and all kinds of little craft projects. Thank you for the chance to enter your giveaway.

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  43. Sowing StitchesMay 9, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    I am an artist....I create daily...changes each day what I am working on but I love to quilt, paint, draw, work in the garden designing new landscapes.

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  44. MichelleMay 9, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    I create by sewing but also want to make jewelry and bath and body products in the near future.

    detroitgirl77 AT gmail DOT com

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  45. ShirleyMay 9, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    I like your necklace! I'm knitting a sweater for my 6'4" son. I would also like to sew him a shirt and a blazer.

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  46. sandyandcosmoMay 9, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    I like to quilt and sew. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  47. MarleneMay 9, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    I crochet, embroider, sew and am learning to quilt. Thank you for this great giveaway.

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  48. Lisa in Port HopeMay 9, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    I sew and quilt, but will also cross-stitch, knit, or crochet. Jewelry making I don't do, so I would love to win!

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  49. jbsewsMay 9, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    New here! YOu have such a lovely little blog. I enjoy sewing of about any kind, crochet, ceramics... working with my hands with about anything. Thanks for the giveaway.
    jb

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  50. ShannyMay 9, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    Hi! I have a variety of crafts I love-- sewing, crochet, scrapbook, home dec....
    Your necklace is beautiful.

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  51. PattiMay 9, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    So many talents! I guess there are many quilters who dabble in other things...I'm guilty of that too, lol! The necklace is very pretty. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  52. TanyaMay 9, 2013 at 11:36 PM

    I like making baby quilts. Thanks for chance to win.

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  53. nicoleMay 10, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    cards, art journals, jewelry, art on canvas, and MESSES!! :)

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  54. JocelynMay 10, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    I love to quilt, and I have made cards before. But recently I made a couple of bracelets, and loved doing it. I'm not really sure what I am doing, but checked a book out of the library to get some ideas. Love your work!

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  55. Patty May 10, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Beautiful necklace! i like to quilt.

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  56. CarolynMay 10, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    I'm a quilter but love handmade jewellery. Thank you for a chance to win your lovely necklace.

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  57. greekmissMay 10, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    I'm really big on making wreaths. I usually end up making them out of live vines and then once dried liven them up with silk flowers, bows and such. Lots of fun to see it come to fruition.

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  58. Carla GMay 10, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    I love to sew clothes for my kids, make bags, quilts, crochet, knit, counted cross stitch, and some beading. Thanks for a chance to win this beautiful necklace!
    And I also wash all my fabric except the precuts (haven't figured out how to wash them without loosing part of those small pieces...) :)

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