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Sunday, May 19, 2013

Souvenir Giveaway

So far my giveaways always had a reason, something to celebrate. This time it's very simple: I went to Portugal and brought you something :) I found this tiny shop full of cute quilting fabrics and buttons and a very sweet girl who spoke very softly. This is where I found the tools below. I also visited a few fabric shops that House of Pinheiro recommended. There was only one I actually entered because some had men in suits patrolling the stores. I wouldn't have dared to touch a thing when there's men in suits looking over your shoulder! In the end I went regular tourist and bought a gorgeous maxi dress at Kookai. Call it inspirational shopping. Anyway here's something for you to win if you leave a comment!



FLTR: a pair of tiny scissors with a little eye that would make a cute necklace, a pair of thread snippers (I got one myself, very handy!), a thimble and a dragonfly safety pin.

If you'd like to win these goodies, leave a comment below stating your favourite sewing tool. Giveaway ships anywhere, winner will be randomly chosen, and ends on friday May 24th. Boa sorte!



21 comments:

  1. RoromacaroMay 19, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    First one to enter, don't know if that's a good or a bad thing :)
    My favorite sewing tool would be a pair of tread snippers! I don't own one, but I was thinking about buying one earlier this week. Hope I win, these look super snazzy!

    Greetings from Belgium.

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  2. LiisaMay 19, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    I'm not sure how much it is a sewing tool, but a long time ago I sewed a hedgehog for pins.. She is just super cute!

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  3. AntheaMay 19, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    I love my 'zoommaatje'!

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  4. AnonymousMay 19, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    I'm in love with my bobbin mates, Don't know it that counts since it is more of an organising tool, but it is especially for bobins, so I'll guess it counts ;)

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  5. ElenaMay 19, 2013 at 11:37 PM

    Oh my, that scissor charm is just adorable!

    My favourite sewing tool is my tracing wheel - darts would be a nightmare without it!

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  6. AnnekeMay 20, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    It might say something about me, but I really love my seam ripper... My boyfriend calls it the sonic screwdriver!

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  7. Megan OMay 20, 2013 at 1:08 AM

    What a cute collection of sewing things. Lovely choices from your shopping spree.

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  8. KristyMay 20, 2013 at 3:10 AM

    Love my Clover chalk marking tool.

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  9. mokoshaMay 20, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    oh, i want to win this! my fav sewing tool.. hm.. dunno.. my serger i guess :)

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  10. ginaMay 20, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    I love my seam ripper...

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  11. Melissa May 20, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    Bom Dia!!! I would love these little snippets of joy!! My favorite sewing tool has got to be my seam ripper... as a newbie i have ripped many a seams :)

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  12. AnonymousMay 20, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    These are all so cute, plus it's actually my birthday on the 24th too! My favourite sewing tool is my magnetic pin tray. It's still new but makes for easy sewing and quick tidying too!

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  13. María JoséMay 21, 2013 at 12:19 AM

    I love dragonfly safety pin, it's so cute.
    O bridado

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  14. Masustak eguzkitanMay 21, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway! Near here there aren´t many sewing tool store, I normally buy in "Trapuzahar" a tiny and old store (5mx5m more or less)from Durango.

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  15. Diana Sp8May 21, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    I need a pair of thread snips next to the machine! I love your blog, and I'm glad I checked in again.

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  16. KristinaMay 22, 2013 at 12:48 AM

    Oh my gosh those little scissors are adorable! My favorite tool is thread snippers. I don't own any yet, but I use my mom's pair whenever she comes to visit me. So convenient.

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  17. UnknownMay 23, 2013 at 2:34 AM

    i love the thread snippers! those would be Awesome to have. but my favorite tool is definitely my scissors. without my nice sewing scissors i wouldn't be able to sew.

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  18. UnknownMay 23, 2013 at 2:35 AM

    The stitch ripper, its my most used sewing tool (sadly), and my high school fashion teacher called it "your best friend". :P

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  19. UnknownMay 23, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    oh, i love Portugal: I'm a Pessoa-addicted, so i think it's unavoidable ;DD

    mhhh... i think the tool i can't live without is the thin edges foot: really, i can't stand to hand-sewn all those edges...

    from your gifts, i love the dragonfly safety pin!

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  20. AngelaMay 24, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    I came via Twitter & these are just so sweet!!! My favourite sewing tool would have to be my seam ripper - I use it a lot :-) Thanks for a great giveaway.

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  21. Kata.May 24, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    I have several favourites - all in all, a good tool makes any process more enjoyable. I think my most favourite ones are the cutting mat along with a rotary cutter, the dual feed foot (which is operated by my trusty Husqvarna) and my good sturdy iron. Also, a new toy, a Clover chalk marker, is proving to be well worth its value.

    Happy sewing!

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