Personalized Name Pillow: You Can Make This (Review & Giveaway)
You Can Make This, is a website that sells all sorts of cool patterns, written in such a way that you really can make any of them even if you aren't "crafty". I was able to receive their new Personalized Name Pillow pattern, and can honestly tell you it was fun and fairly easy to make.
First you receive the pattern by download so there is no waiting for it once you have purchased it. It's also handy that you only have to take one piece of paper to the store (the one with the material list), to get what you need.
I have to say that while I enjoy crafting projects mine usually flop because I just don't "get" instructions much of the time. You'll see that the patterns produced for You Can Make This are something like the Dummies books. Think of them as "crafting for dummies". While that is true, don't think that you won't get a quality looking product out of it, because you definitely will.
I admit to not following the instructions to a "t", just because I hand appliqued, rather than machine appliqued the letters on. I did this because I like to keep my hands busy while we watch TV in the evenings (so I don't eat lol!), but regardless the instructions for that part were just as clearly spelled out as the rest of the pattern. The pillow came out very presentable as you can see, which is a good thing since it is going to be a gift for my nephew!
As a "wanna be crafter", I can definitely recommend You Can Make This. As a mom and a homeschooler, I think there are many choices in their shop that you could use as part of a Home Economics course as well. I'm looking forward to making another pillow for my new nephew or niece when they arrive in the fall!
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You Can Make This is giving two of my readers the chance to win a copy of the Personalized Name Pillow Pattern.
To enter check out You Can Make This and comment with another item (besides the pillow) you would like to make.
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This giveaway will end at 11:59 pm cst, May 27, 2009. Open to residents worldwide ages 13+.
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Reader Comments (23)
OMG OMG OMG Pick me! This is awesome!!!
I think I'm "in love!" LOL
I checked out the website (will dive in more tomorrow) but I'd make the boys a reversible bucket hat!!!!
Ok, if I won...I'd make a pillow for BOTH the boys :) AND the girls that we plan on adopting this fall (TWO)
AND one for me :) since my name is so unique & I can't EVER find my name on anything.
I MIGHT make one for my hubby (if he's nice) LOL
& I'd have to make a GO DAWGS one :)
These would make GREAT Christmas gifts....
Didn't know you were on Twitter. I'm now following you PLUS I tweet'd it.
I'm a follower (or stalker whatever you wanna call it) :)
Yep you're getting email overload :)
I read you in Google Reader...
Ok, added the ad for you in my post for today :)
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I'd love to try the Quick & Easy Wallets & Wristlets set!
I follow on blogger!
I follow on twitter and tweeted! http://twitter.com/mannabsn/status/1904273446
I would make a pillow for at least my 2 sons... and then maybe for gifts if they turned out ok! I'm NOT crafty at all!
What a great giveaway. I really enjoyed checking out the website. I love the no greater joy stitchery pattern and the simple things stitchery pattern. Thanks for entering me into your contest.
lovetolearn (at) bresnan (dot) net
I would like to be entered for another try by answering your question about the pillow.. I will definitely be making pillows for all my children which is 3 and for my nieces and nephews which is at least four more.. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity
lovetolearn (at) bresnan (dot) net
I would love to make the bibs.
I would love to make the precious dress!
I would make 8 -1 for my littleone and 8 for my nephews!
I like the Compact Travel Changing Pad Bag. I would make it for many of my friends. Thanks! theprophecygirl at hotmail dot com
I would like to make the Bordered Beauties Quilt. garrettsambo@aol.com
I would like to make Hand Stamped Jewelry!
pleaseundress@yahoo.com
I love the Baby Charm Gift Set - Quilting :)
nice pillows:)I heart the crochet owl pattern:)
I love the gourmet cookie bouquet project!
I would make a pillow for my friend's child.
I subscribed by email.