Wednesday, January 30, 2013

A Valentine Giveaway


I've always loved Valentine's Day.
Not in a romantic dozen red roses and diamond earrings way,
but in a decorated shoebox, handing out little handmade cards, childlike kind of way.
The joy of something little ~ handmade and heartfelt.

In that frame of mind, I would love to pay it forward and share this little Winding Vine Designs handmade heart sewing box and antique brass skeleton key. What good is a heart without a key to it :) I might just include a few other goodies too while I am at it...
I love the variety of fabrics in this old piece of crazy quilt and the wonderful embroidery, too.
The inside is lined with a vintage velvet.

 
As always, this giveaway is open to everyone. You can either leave a comment on this post or send me an email at pgagliardi9@hotmail.com with "Valentine Giveaway" in the subject line so I can keep track.
To reward my followers, you will have an additional entry if you are a follower. Just note it in your comment.
And to earn a third entry, sign up for the TDIPT Mercantile newsletter and also note it in your comment or email. You can sign up for the newsletter here. The charity event starting over at TDIPT Mercantile tomorrow night is going to be fun!
 
 
So in your comment or email, please tell me ~ what do you like to eat on Valentine's Day? I remember the first year we were married I made a heart shaped meatloaf for dinner :) Maybe I will do that again this year....
I will pick a winner on Valentine's Day. Good luck to each of you!
 
"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love."
         ~Ephesians 4:2
 
Blessings, Patti
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53 comments:

  1. ChristineJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Thak you for offering such precious and beautiful treasures in your giveaway! I'd love to be entered and I am a follower.
    Thank you so much!
    Christine

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  2. cuckiJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Aww such a sweet giveaway and so special..please count me in..thank you
    Love Cucki x

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    what a lovely giveaway would love to win that beautiful heart.
    Please enter my name
    Thanks for the chance
    Darlene North

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  4. moosecraftJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Oh this heart is gorgeous! Love the crazy quilt and vintage velvet used to make it! I've been looking for instructions on how to make these boxes and have been coming up empty handed.... My favorite Valentine meal? Red Lobster! Oh yum! And yes... I ma a follower of your blog. thx

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  5. Nancy in MTJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Hi Patti, l adore your heart shaped sewing box. A heart shape chocolate cake has always been my favorite treat. I hope I win your treasure.
    I'm a follower.

    Nancy in MT

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  6. RonnieJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    What a sweet giveaway, thank you for sharing. I love all the things you make. Please enter my name in the drawing.

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  7. Kathy MacKieJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    I'm a follower.

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  8. Raymond HomesteadJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    Hi Patti, as you know I am a follower as I love reading your blog. Please enter me in your wonderful giveaway! Chocolate, give me chocolate on Valentine's Day!!

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  9. Jean BarkerJanuary 30, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    Hi Patti,
    I am a follower and would love to win this beautiful heart.
    I already receive TDIPT Mercantile newsletter.

    Thank you for the 3 chances to win!

    I don't really do or eat anything special on Valentines~ my bf usually works that day :o(.
    Blessings,
    Jean

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  10. jennifer768January 30, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    What a beautiful heart!I would love to be entered.I am a follower,and also signed up for the newsletter.Anything chocolate is good for me.LOL! Hugs,Jen

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  11. Cathy G.January 30, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    Hi Patti,
    I would love to win your precious heart box! Something sweet, spicy and hot on Valentines day would do the trick! Topped off with dark rich Chocolate!
    Thank-you for such a sweet and generous give-away!
    Warms the heart on such a cold wintery day!!
    Hugs!
    Cathy G

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  12. lyndaJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    I would love a chance to receive this beautiful heart box. I'm a follower and have also just signed up for the newsletter. My husband and I had our first date on Valentine's Day...many years ago. We always enjoy eating o0ut on that day, but it varies from year to year. Thanks so much for the chance...

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  13. BumbleBeeLaneJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    Chocolate covered cherries.Long time follower and already recieving TDIPT newsletter.So 3 tries for me to.It's such a pretty heart.Warm Blessings!~Amy

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  14. ConnieJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Love the heart. Please put me in the drawing.
    Conquilt

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  15. PamelaJanuary 30, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    What a beautiful heart! You have such great ideas for finishing. Thank you for the generous giveaway! I am a follower and I already receive e-mails from the TDIPT mercantile.

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  16. Primitive StarsJanuary 30, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    Oh my, so beautiful, I am a follower and would love a chance to win the heart...Blessings Francine.

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  17. Sandy in TexasJanuary 30, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    Thank you for offering this wonderful giveaway. What a great way to celebrate Valentine's Day. I follow your blog and love your style. Please enter me in this giveaway.

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  18. GayleJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    I like the same kind of Valentines that you do - low key - simple - sweet. We usually go out to eat on that day, so the menu changes according to what restaurant we're at. I'm a follower and LOVE this cute little fabric covered heart box you made!

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  19. PhyllisJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    Love the heart! I am a follower and I like the little conversation hearts.

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  20. JudyJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    The heart sewing box is so cute! I would love to be entered into your giveaway. I am a follower and signed up for TDIPT email. Weather permitting--we grill out steak and have all the yummy sides. Plus those cut out heart sugar cookies!! Thanks for the opportunity.

    Judy heartland stitcher

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  21. Kathy L.January 30, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    I would love to be entered in your giveaway. I am a follower and signed up for the newsletter. I love your work! I love to have steak for valentines day dinner. Of course chocolate too!
    Love the idea of a heart shaped meatloaf.

    Kathy

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  22. Three Sheep StudioJanuary 31, 2013 at 5:00 AM

    Thanks for this great giveaway !
    Valentines Day is all about the desserts ! Maybe a peanut butter pie encased in loads of chocolate !
    Rose

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  23. Susan PilottoJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    I like to not cook on Valentines day...that would be a treat for me...out for dinner. Love the wee heart box!!! Cheerio, Susan

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  24. SandiJanuary 31, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    Beautiful! I am a follower on 'Bloglovin' but I will switch to follow you directly. I love chocolate on Valentine's Day!
    Sandi

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  25. Wicked Faerie QueenJanuary 31, 2013 at 11:30 PM

    So cute! I like to have heart shaped pancakes with berries on Valentine's Day. It may be old hat but I just love them and they look so pretty too.

    Please enter me in your giveaway and stop by I am having one too.

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    The little heart is so sweet. Thank you for the opportunity to have it for my own:)

    Terri Wilburn


    Neebie follower!

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  27. debbieFebruary 2, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Patti,What a sweet little box, I always admire your beautiful handsewn work ~ little works of art for the heart!
    Would love to win it ~ thanks!Have a Happy Valentines Day!
    Debbie :)

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  28. JoyFebruary 2, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    What a lovely heart! My favorite Valentine food is heart shaped pancakes:)

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  29. BarbFebruary 2, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    Valentine's day means cinnamon jelly hearts.....try to stock up for a good while.

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  30. CarolFebruary 3, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    My Mom always made us a eart shaped cake when I was a child. So I guess that is what I should make since she gave me her pans. Love your little heart.

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  31. TRTKarenFebruary 3, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    I just found your site through a pin on Pintrest. What a fabulous site and so much information! Love the heart box giveaway...what a sweet thing to do.
    My favorite food for Valentines Day are the heart shaped sugar cookies I make for my husband each year...He loves his cookies and I love making them for him.
    I just became a follower tonight, can't wait to see more .
    Karen

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  32. MarilynFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    I would love that little heart box, so cute.
    I am a follower of your blog and enjoy seeing all of your projects stitched all by hand.
    I also signed up at the TDIPT Mercantile.
    On Valentines Day, I have a heart-shaped brownie pan which I make and decorate for dessert.
    Good times on Valentines Day!
    Marilyn

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  33. UnknownFebruary 5, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    Oh, this is too cute. You are so kind and generous! Hugs, Carla

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  34. Kellie from IndianaFebruary 5, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    We usually pick a restaurant for dinner. One of us gets to choose every other year. Keeps it interesting.

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  35. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    I would love to be entered in your Valentines giveaway. I am also a follower of your blog.
    I am very intriqued with these type of boxes.

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  36. Sarah BethFebruary 6, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    What a neat heart box. Please enter me in your giveaway

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  37. NancyFebruary 9, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    I love the heart sewing box. You did such a nice job. I'm a follower anad enjoy reading your blog. Nancy P.

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  38. Jean BeeFebruary 10, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    Very nice! I would like to have that in my bedroom!
    Thought of you last week as I was in the "2nd Story" in SG for five days. Jeanne mentioned us in her blog as we were the "sewers" who were snowed in upstairs. It was very quiet and kind of strange as the entire town was shut down all day! Got lots done though! Thank goodness the electricity didn't go out!

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  39. nlcalendarFebruary 11, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Just found your blog today and love it. What a lovely gift you are giving away. Thank you so much. Would love to win it.

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  40. UnknownFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    I'm a follower, would love to be entered! I signed up for the newsletter, thanks:)
    I love to make heart shaped pancakes for my kids and hubby!
    ~Lori

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  41. samplerloverFebruary 12, 2013 at 11:59 PM

    Oh I would love to enter this give away. What a wonderful prize. I'm also a follower.

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  42. samplerloverFebruary 13, 2013 at 12:00 AM

    Oh I would love to enter this give away. What a wonderful prize. I'm also a follower.

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  43. Lillian CarolFebruary 13, 2013 at 5:04 AM

    Such a lovley gift. I would be so pleased to be entered in your giveaway. My family and I enjoy eating Red Velvet Cupcakes on Valentine's Day. I am also now a follower!
    Lillian Carol

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  44. Nan ~ Threadwork PrimitivesFebruary 13, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    Thanks Patti for inviting me to take part in your beautiful heart shaped box giveaway. I've been following along with you for as long as I can remember and of course I get the TDIPT newsletter ;) Always love seeing your creativity. You are a constant inspiration!

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  46. Lauralee @ The Eclectic StitcherFebruary 13, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    What a precious box ~ absolutely lovely. Please add me to the mix. I thought I was a follower of yours since you're in my Google Reader, but I discovered I hadn't actually "followed" you so I've corrected that. And I definitely get the TDIPT Mercantile newsletter ~ love to shop there!

    As for Valentines? Chocolate fondue is definitely something we've enjoyed on Valentine's Day...pound cake and strawberries dipped in white & milk chocolate ~ mmmm!

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  47. Lisa SchindlerFebruary 13, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    Hi Patti, homemade chocolate cake is our tradition on Valentine's Day; this year I made it early because of Lent starting. I enjoy following your blog and seeing all your lovely finishes.

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  48. Julie - My Primitive HeartFebruary 13, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Hi Patti,
    I love to stop by and visit your sweet blog...your always inspire!
    I would so love to be entered in your generous Giveaway!
    As to what I like to eat on Valentines Day? The PERFECT FOOD....CHOCOLATE!!!
    Have a wonderful day~~
    Julie

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  49. KayFebruary 13, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Thank you for sharing such a lovely treasure, I really like the velvet lining. I love to eat chooclate the most on Valentine's day, what else!!!
    ks(dot)eyles(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk

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  50. KayFebruary 13, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    I am a follower too.
    ks(dot)eyles(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk

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  51. GayleFebruary 13, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    I'm a follower!

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  52. GayleFebruary 13, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    Such a sweet heart-shaped container!

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  53. GayleFebruary 13, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    I follow TDIPT and get notified of the updates.

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