Clever Charlotte Giveaway

The details are clever indeed!  Look at the collars on the Kestral Coat and Chickadee Blouse and the closure on the Raven Hoodie.  Definitely very unique patterns, people will wonder if you've bought boutique garments for your little ones.  Clever Charlotte is offering one pattern each for two winners!

➊ Leave a comment to enter.

➋ Please include your email address if it is not linked to your profile.  You can leave it in this format: nobigdill at gmail dot com, if you'd like.

➌ Open until Tuesday, December 6th 11:59 pm EST.  Good Luck!

Or you can always use coupon code "nobigdill" right now to get 20% off your purchase, good until the 10th.

ThanksGiveaway: Fat Quarter Shop

The Fat Quarter Shop is offering one of my readers a $50 gift certificate!  Isn't that great?

They have a really great selection of cottons, great for quilting or clothes or anything else in between.    YOU choose!

➊ Leave a comment: What book were hoping to see that you didn't or what fabric did you wish you had for a project?

➋ Please include your email address, if it's not linked to your profile, even if it's in the form of: nobigdillblog  at  gmail  dot  com, if you're worried about spam.  Please, oh, please.

➌ You have until Sunday 11:59 pm EST to get your comment in. Closed

NEO: FLOR bling!

Getting Closer!

My Never Enough Orange Sewing studio has tiled floors, which, to me, aren't ideal for wanting to lay out fabric and patterns because then my fabric gets soiled from the little feet that leave trails of the outside world on the inside.  So, I wanted something in there more seamstress friendly.

I've dealt with this issue before in our front entranceway and our peach faux marble (bleck!) tiles.  We bought some FLOR carpet tiles that we had used as a living room rug for quite some time.  I cut them out and laid them down for an instant floor refresh.  The great thing about FLOR tiles is they are so fun to rearrange!  Sometimes we'd use just the colored ones, sometimes we would make different shapes and designs, all in a matter of minutes.  

So, I knew what I wanted on my NEO Sewing Studio floor.  Just looking through their catalog is inspiring, not for the carpet only, but for the simplicity and beauty with which they create a living space. I felt spoiled just looking at the color choice.  You name it, they have it.  Want a pattern?  Check.  Want a thicker loft?  Check.  Want something suitable for high traffic?  Check.  

When my FLOR box came, I whipped it open and pulled those beauties out: instant love!

On the back there is a "directional arrow" to make sure you install your carpets with a correct grain.  I picked the two shades of orange from the Toy Poodle line, but you can even mix and match the lines for a custom look.  You can also "compare" the different FLOR lines online with a few clicks of the mouse.

Installing, especially if you're using the tiles as a floating rug, is easier than your child's giant piece puzzle.  You take a sticker they provide you with and attach it to each intersection of tile.

Then you add one to the edge where each tile meets another and that's it!  I had mine together in about 6.75 minutes and children twirling about on it in no time flat with ooh's and ahh's from all my baby dills.

Pearl is demonstrating the softness of it with Whinny.  Or is it Whitey?  I can never keep track ;)

Then she decided it was so soft and comfortable that she just snuggled down,

to take a little nap.

Sometimes I just go in there barefoot to stand and smile at the fun, bright pop of cheeriness it gives the room.

The two different oranges pull together all the hues I've infused in the room.

Love it!  (and her, of course :)

Fabric Giveaway from RuffleFabric.com--Closed

The winner of the fabric is Em!  Congratulations and enjoy that fabric!

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Shout if you don't need any more fabric!  **chirp chirp**  That's what I thought.  Of course we can always use more fabric.   And no, it's not an illness.

 For the giveaway today, you get to choose a yard of ANY fabric from RuffleFabric.com!  Your lucky day?  You betcha!  Have you been there recently?  They've got a whole slew of new fabrics and elastic in that I simply can't decide what I need next.  Hop on over there and see for yourself.

I know it's not ruffled, but you can make ruffles out of it ;o, their Rolled and Twisted "Wood Grain" fabric that I used for this particular tutorial.  I especially love a fabric where I have a hard time deciding which side I want to use as the right side.  This is one of those.

To be entered to win a yard of YOUR choice of fabric:

• Take a peek and come back to tell me what you would choose...and maybe how you would use it?  (yes, just looking at and touching it counts as a way to use it in case you wondered).
• Leave me your email address if it is not linked to your profile...PLEASE.
• Open to the US and Canada residents.
• You have 24 hours to decide (until Tuesday morning)...get goin'!

Bodycology Review and Giveaway!--CLOSED

I'm not very good at taking the time to pamper myself.  I honestly don't remember the last time I got a hair cut.  I think it was last year some time, but it could have been even longer than that.  Terrible, I know.  Pedicures?  I can count those on one hand.  Never had a wax of any sort.  You get the point.  I am, however, very particular about moisturizers, so when the opportunity arose to review bodycology's new rich&creamy Body Wash and Lotion, I knew I could give an honest and blunt review.  I have a whole collection of moisturizers under my sink to prove my adeptness at this one ;)

The other day after our mega-walk, I promised to rub every one of these feet with lotion.  They mostly giggled and squirmed, since they're not used to my firm rubs, but I have to say, bodycology rich&creamy Lotion is a good massage Lotion.  Although it states "creamy", it is a true Lotion and not a cream.

It absorbs quickly and nicely and I didn't find the need to reapply, other than to my hands which are washed frequently and need extra Lotion.  There is no greasy after-slip :) My only qualm was the scent.  I prefer a non-scented lotion or something light like lemon, but as I looked online at their website, I found that the above sample I received is just one of many scents.  In fact, you can shop by scent if you prefer.  

Even if you are not a pamper-er, this is a great Lotion to have around for your everyday use, after showers, during the day, and whenever.  I am hosting a giveaway for a gift basket ($100 value) for one of my beautiful readers!

Giveaway Prompt & Rules:

Visit www.bodycology.com then leave me a comment sharing which rich&creamy formula is right for you and you’ll be entered to win.

And check out bodycology on facebook for hydrating tips and a hydration quiz.

Rules:

No duplicate comments.

You may receive (2) total entries by selecting from the following entry methods:

a)      Leave a comment in response to the sweepstakes prompt on this post

b)      Tweet about this promotion and leave the URL to that tweet in a comment on this post

c)       Blog about this promotion and leave the URL to that post in a comment on this post

d)      For those with no Twitter or blog, read the official rules to learn about an alternate form of entry.

This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older.

Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail.

You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.

The Official Rules are available here.
Enter between August 1st-14th,
For more chances to win, go to the round-up page here.

Hi-Tec C--CLOSED

I was not paid for this post, and all reviews on this blog are 100% my honest opinion wether or not I am compensated.

I am a strong believer that using the right tools makes for a more satisfying experience and result. 

I love quality, and there are few things that I will just "settle" for.  It may mean that I have less, but at least what I do buy lasts.

Pens are no exception.  And I have my favorite [Hi-Tec C's] that I have mentioned here before, but I get to give away a full set of them to one of you!

Even if you buy just one or two to tuck in your purse, with your journal, or next to your favorite stationary, you will enjoy it every time you take that cap off. 

You are asking me where you can get yours?  The Tokyo Pen Shop, which is like a candy store for those who love pens, carries 39 colors.  Thirty-nine! I prefer size .4, but they carry .3 and .5 as well. 

You can take advantage of their free shipping by getting $25 worth of items, you could combine an order with a friend or two if you only want a few pens.

•All you need to do is leave a comment on this post-is there a favorite "tool" you obsess over?

•If your email address isn't linked to your profile, leave that as well.

•If you are unable to post a comment, shoot me an email and I'll lovingly add you to the drawing.

•Open until July 5th, 11:59 EST. Closed

Katie Evan's Photography ebook giveaway!-CLOSED

The two winners are:

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Katie's ebook is a thorough and well written guide that is easily understood by anyone who is interested in improving their photography.

She answers all those questions you have bumping around in your mind about "how do I get my photo to look..." and walks you through all the functions of your camera, clearly explaining what everything does and solves the puzzle of how they all work together.

But she also expounds on things like interacting with those you're photographing,

composition of your photos, 

and editing them once you've captured them.

 And of course it's filled with beautiful photos illustrating all her points!

Want a chance to win one of two of her e-book and learn to shoot like a professional?

Or if you don't want to wait, buy one here, and get $2 off using the code "nobigdill" [update: code now working] for the next two weeks!

• Leave one comment in this post; why do you want to improve your photography? [if you forget something, go back and erase your previous comment first]
• Please include your email address if it's not linked to your profile.
• Open for one week! [June 9th, 11:59pm EST] CLOSED