Back From Hawaii!

Good Day Everyone!

I'm back from Hawaii and getting into the swing of things again. How is everyone doing with their softies for the Valentine's Day Contest? I can't tell you how excited I am to see what everyone has made.

I have changed the contest rules. Instead of my sis and I judging (too much pressure), everyone will have a chance to vote for someone other than themselves. I will post pictures of all the contest entries here. you will then email me with your vote and the softie with the most votes will be our first contest winner! The winner will be able to choose the theme of the next contest and of course, get the coveted wool felt from me. ^_^

Although I told most of you, I will say it again! Therese Laskey, the author of the Softies book emailed me saying she will post a picture of my King Salmon on her web site in an upcoming blog(www.softiescentral.typepad.com).
King Salmon and I couldn't be happier!


I wanted to correctly credit the teabag pattern i used for the photo in my previous blog. the pattern is called Ms. Green Tea Bag.

Laskey, Therese. Softies: 25 Simple Instructions For 25 Plush Pals. Chronicle Books, San Francisco. 2007.

I hope everyone is doing well and staying dry!

First Things First!

Throughout the day, I was thinking how wonderful it would be to have a blog all about crafts and softies. With the encouragement from a few pals, behold, my first crafty blog! ^_^

I wanted to have a contest for one of my favorite holidays... Valentine's Day! Because I've never hosted a contest before, this will be a trial and error run. If it works, I definitely want to have more for the future.

VALENTINE'S DAY SOFTIE CONTEST RULES

1) All photos of softies must be submitted by email (sewingmamas@gmail.com) Feb. 9, 2008.

2) Softies can be hand stitched, machine stitched, crocheted, knitted, or needle felted!

3) Softies must mainly (not entirely) have to be red, pink, or combination of both... Or be wearing red or pink.

4) Softie MUST have a visible heart.

Softies will be judged on:

1) Neatness

2) Originality

3) Following the rules

4) Cuteness!

My sister and I will judge the softies. I'm thinking the next winner can judge and pick a guest judge to help!

Please e-mail me with any questions. I look forward to seeing your softies!

P.S. I will be gone in Hawaii from the 19th to the 29th. See you when I get back!