Monday, March 18, 2013

A Clearance Sale and A Giveaway

This is part of the big pile of bags, purses, hats and garments on my (carpeted-and-used-as-a-playroom) garage floor.  This week, they'll be priced (mostly under $20) and hung up, ready for the
 
BIG CLEARANCE SALE
 
 I'm having this Saturday. 
 
 
 
Saturday 23rd March
 
3/99 Helen St Northcote
 
10.30am - 3.30pm
 
 
 
Production samples, display and teaching samples... and excess samples.... I have too many samples.
ALL TO CLEAR.  All going for an absolute song.
 
I'll also have a few things like a box of vintage tablecloths, some feather boas, discontinued bag hardware and patterns.... odds and ends.  I need to make some space.
 
 
Please note: The showroom/shop won't be open on Saturday (I can't manage both) but if you want to put in an order for bag supplies and pick it up on the day, contact the office during the week and we can get it ready for you.
 
And I'm sorry - I barely have time to price and hang up the samples, so the sale will not be listed online anywhere.  You really need to just come in or send a personal shopper.
 
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And now - the Giveaway....
 
 
As I mentioned earlier, my book YOU SEW GIRL had a few hiccups with distribution, but it's finally available in the USA via Book Depository.


Project-wise, there's a little bit of everything in this book, and a whole heap of sewing tips and techniques to make you a faster, better, more confident sewing whizz...


You can read what the editors at PatternReview.com had to say about it here...

 
And here are a few more pictures from the book, all by the very talented Denise Nestor.

 
To celebrate the availability of the book in the USA, I'm going to give a copy of the book away to someone in the USA or Canada.  If you live there, you could be a winner!

 
To be in the draw, you need to follow the blog (there's a widget on the sidebar) and leave a comment in the comment box below (with an email address if you don't have a Blogger profile with an email address attached). 
 
 OR, follow me on Facebook and leave a comment in the post that links to this blog post. If you post on the Facebook page, there's no need to leave an email address.  I can contact you there through a private message.

 
I'll gather up all the names, draw a winner on Friday 29th March and order the book to be sent directly to you.
 
And now I have to go off and think of something nice for those of you who don't live in Melbourne or the USA....
 

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30 comments:

  1. willywagtailMarch 18, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    Thankyou for this splendid opportunity. Would love to come to your sample sale but it's just too far away. Cherrie

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  2. AnnieMarch 18, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    I'd love to be a personal shopper on sat, but can't make it till Monday. Will be in your area for work and thought I'd stop by. Save me something nice!

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  3. ElizabethMarch 18, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    Would it be cheating to enter here and on Facebook? I am a bit of a lump when it comes to technology. Hope all goes well with the sale. Can't make it. We are getting a snow storm today and must dig out !!!

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  4. BethMarch 18, 2013 at 11:24 PM

    Hi Nikki,
    I would love to receive your book! I have been looking for it in the US but couldn't find it...yet.
    Thanks for the opportunity to possibly win it!
    have a great day!
    Beth

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  5. Gale, Ky quilterMarch 18, 2013 at 11:36 PM

    Your book looks awesome - would love to win it and I am already a faithful follower. :)

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  6. KatherineMarch 18, 2013 at 11:51 PM

    My jaw dropped when I saw the gorgeous bounty you're selling for a song at your sample sale... then you had me jumping up and down when I heard your book is now easily available for those of us in North America... and then I read you're going to give away a copy???!!! Now I'm squealing (while keeping my fingers crossed ever so tightly... ;o).

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  7. A Peppermint PenguinMarch 19, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    I have that book. That's a NICE book.

    If you could arrange a draw only for Scottish people with a visit from you as a prize, that'd be very nice thank you.

    Have fun on Saturday!

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  8. rainjeretteMarch 19, 2013 at 12:32 AM

    Woo Hoo! Your book looks lovely and I am excited by the opportunity to win a copy. Thank you ever so much!

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  9. FionaMarch 19, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    Count me in, please!! I'd love to make it to the sale, but the book would be the next best thing!

    Fiona

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  10. AnonymousMarch 19, 2013 at 3:33 AM

    I think you are going to be a hit when you get to quilt market in Portland Oregon USA in May!

    Glad your book is now available here and I hope I win! Thanks for offering, your long time fan! Peggy

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  11. Ladies matching handbags and shoesMarch 19, 2013 at 4:01 AM

    Great post. I just located your blog and wished to let you know that I have certainly loved reading your blogs. At any rate I’m going to be subscribing to your feed and I really hope you are writing again soon.

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  12. Katy CameronMarch 19, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    What Peppermint Penguin said :oD I so want a personal shopped though lol

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  13. ElizabethMarch 19, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Following you by e-mail: ekparisi at yahoo dot com.

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  14. Jenny from OhjohMarch 19, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    I am in Melbourne and I have your book - It is the best! Have made a couple of things out of it and love it. Thanks!!
    Hope the americans realise how great it is and it goes gangbusters in the US!

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  15. quiltingbrenMarch 19, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    I follow you here and on facebook. I am so excited to be able to get your book easier.

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  16. Domestic DivaMarch 20, 2013 at 2:02 AM

    I follow on gfc. Thanks for the chance.

    lovelydomesticdiva (at) gmail (dot) com

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  17. NittywitterMarch 20, 2013 at 2:21 AM

    Thanks for this opportunity, Nikki! I first found your blog when I searched for tips to make corded straps. Your tips are great! I'd love the chance to be more inspired by your book!

    Nancy
    nittywitter.etsy.com

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  18. Verte AdélieMarch 20, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    I'm glad to hear your book is available in the USA at last, and I would love to add your book to my reference collection, please count me in Nikki :).

    I don't know if you can see my email address with this comment, so just in case, you can find it here http://www.verte-adelie.com/contact/ (and you're already in my Google reader :)).

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  19. jessidesignsMarch 20, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    Thanks for your giveaway. Your sample sale would be the perfect opportunity to visit Australia but can only be there in spirit - much success to you at the sale!

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  20. AnonymousMarch 20, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Nikki,
    How I can ever forget you, three years ago I purchased my first coin purse and you were so wonderful as you still are, you send me an email that I can call for any questions and I did, and your advised was keep going you are going the right direction and I doing better, and I will love it of what I am doing.

    I can wait to read and have your book in my hands, hope to get one.

    As always Thank so much!

    Welcome to USA and spend at least one week here in order to meet you in person and more techniques with you!

    Thank you again!

    Michael

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  21. UnknownMarch 21, 2013 at 12:23 AM

    WOW would love to add this book to my sewing library:) Thanks, BTW I am a follower:)

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  22. auschickMarch 21, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    I'd love to win this! have left a comment on your facebook page. You should look at Rafflecopter for future competitions - it is much easier!!

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  23. ElaineMarch 22, 2013 at 2:07 AM

    Thank you for this opportunity. I also love following your blog. If I were in Australia...I would definitely
    shop.

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  24. UnknownMarch 22, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    Thank you for opening the contest to Canada also! I follow you on Netvibes blog reader.
    Love your patterns! They look beautiful!

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  25. UnknownMarch 24, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway! I'm now following you... Great site!
    Lisadcox1@yahoo.com

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  26. CYMarch 25, 2013 at 3:56 AM

    Hi Nikki,
    Stumbled on your site while looking for tips on sewing zippers on the bag I'm making now and love all the bags you made! Wish you were holding workshops here in the US.

    Thanks for the opportunity of the giveaway!

    Charlotte_yeo@hotmail.com

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  27. AmyMarch 25, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    just found your website and am looking forward to exploring it more!
    thanks!
    Amy

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  28. Carry Hers By NatalieMarch 25, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    I would Love to win your book. Thanks for the chance.

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  29. VanessaMarch 25, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    Wow, I would love to win a copy of your book! Thanks sew much!!!

    vbehymer@gmail.com

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  30. AndreaMarch 30, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    Hmmmm... Since it is technically still Friday in USA, hopefully, I am still entered. Have been wanting this book for AGES!!! Can't wait.

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I LOVE to read your comments and they brighten my day. I can't respond unless your profile has an email address attached, though... And some days I simply don't have time to respond.... but I respond in a telepathic sort of way to each and every comment.
xxx Nikki