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Polliwogged 2008 Holiday Gift Guide
Toys for Baby
Spin Bell: If you’re a fan of wooden toys then the Spin Bell from Plan Toys is the perfect gift for your baby. The Spin Bell uses bright colorful balls to stimulate baby’s senses of sight and hearing; the balls click together with even the slightest touch! And because wooden toys should be just as safe as they are fun, the Spin Bell has super smooth surfaces, is made of solid wood and uses non-toxic, food-grade, child-friendly paints and finishes. $10 | Buy here
Motor Mouse: Kathe Kruse is known for toys that are eye-catching and fun and babies can’t wait to get their hands them, which is exactly what you want! Kathe Kruse’s Motor Mouse, designed and made in Germany, is a soft little mouse that wiggles, jiggles and shakes with a pull of its tail. The colors are bright and its floppy green ears add just the right touch to an already fun design. The Motor Mouse is made of cotton cloth and cotton terry and perfect for little hands leaning new motor skills. $13 | Buy here
Apple Tree Bead Maze: This item was recalled on Nov. 20, 2008 for a potential laceration hazard caused by the tree detaching from its base. You can read the recall notice here.
Lost Star Soft Story Book: This crinkly fabric book for infants by Sevi is unusual in that it actually tells a simple story in its illustrations. Older siblings will enjoy "reading" the book to babies; the colors are bright, illustrations are nice, and the book is fun for babies to handle and mouth. $12 | Buy here
Mouse Snuggly: Sigikid toys are known for their high quality, outstanding design, super soft plush and the ability to be machine washed. sigikid’s Mouse Snuggly makes a perfect gift for newborns. It has a sweet, friendly face, fun colors and super cuddly design. Made out of organic cotton and stuffed with super-soft organic lambs-wool, it is sure to be her favorite gift (unless she’s old enough to play with wrapping paper). The Mouse Snuggly also doubles as a teether, helping to soothe sore gums. $25 | Buy here 
Pat Schrodinger's Kitty: Baby's First Physics Book: Crafted by "an illustrator with a ridiculous passion for science," this homage to the classic baby book Pat the Bunny will thrill any science geek parent on your gift list. Lovely illustrations accompany text which is both fun to read, and interesting for baby as well as adult. Just because your baby is only 6 months old doesn't mean you have to talk down to her. And check out her Nerdy Baby ABCs while you're there. You're in for a treat. $25 | Buy here
HABA Colori Stacking Ball: This soft, colorful ball is perfect for spending some play time with your baby. The Colori is great as a ball for rolling and working on developmental skills like visual tracking, reaching, and grasping. It is also a winner as kids get older and can take it apart and stack it back together again. $18 | Buy here
Pepito Squeak: Selecta's Pepito Stroller Squeaker is one of the best stroller toys ever - he clatters, squeaks, and jingles and is made of maple with non-toxic paints. He has a Velcro strap on his base so you can attach him to a stroller bar, and has dangly arms and legs on strings just begging to be played with. We're pretty sure your child will love him. $18 | Buy here
Moby Clutching Toy: Quite possibly the only toy that Z Recommends has ever called perfect. Joyful, quietly noisy, and made of safe and sustainable materials while being durable enough to last. By HABA. $14 | Buy here
Cuskiboo lovey: Cuskiboo is the latest addition to Cuski's line of doll-meets-mini-blanket alternatives to pacifiers, baby blankets, and other soothers. Cuskiboo comforts your baby by absorbing familiar scents (i.e. Mom's) and then helping your child associate the doll itself with them, which leads to feelings of reassurance and security. Cuskiboo is made entirely from organically grown, sustainable bamboo yarn, so is naturally antibacterial, eco-friendly, biodegradable, and machine washable, not to mention ultra soft. $40 | Buy here
Imagiplay Rattles: Imagiplay's bird, fish, elephant, and hedgehog rattles are made of managed-forest beechwood, left unpainted, and finished with beeswax. Simple, attractive, smooth to the touch. Recommended for infants five months and up, these rattles are sanded soft and designed to be explored by mouth and touch as well as visually and aurally. $12 | Buy here or hereHaiku Baby: This holiday season give your little one the gift of poetry. Haiku Baby is full of bright colors and sweet designs. The little tabs on the right side make it easy for little fingers to turn the pages, while the simple haikus and beautiful artwork will enchant baby and parent alike. It’s never too early to introduce your baby to the wonderful (and very poetic) world around her. Even if your board book collection is as ginormous as ours, make room on that bookshelf for Haiku Baby. $7 | Buy here
Summer Day Flip Book: HABA's "flip books" use Jacob's-ladder crosspieces of fabric to make a book that flips open from either end, displaying a different pair of scenes from each perspective. The covers feature subtle details likely to be of enduring interest, including a crinkly fabric wing and a swatch of mesh fabric with two small plastic gems that can be seen and pushed around underneath it. Thoughtful and unusual, it's easy to miss this line in the blur of baby fabric books, but HABA again proves here that the often done can always be done better. $12 | Buy hereAccessories for Baby
Felt handcrafted baby shoes: Babies deserve cozy toesies! These deliciously chocolate-colored felt baby booties make a great gift and are available in sizes newborn - 18 months with non-skid soles for size 9 months and up. You can even customize the colors to match mom's favorites, the baby's nursery, or a special outfit, and instead of flowers you can choose from a cute assortment of animals. $18 - $24 | Buy here
Isabooties: Isabooties' soft-soled baby shoes use Toughtek fabric for their soles (the same stuff that keep Iditarod dogs happily trekking through the snow) and faux suede uppers, with gentle elastic cuffs around the ankles to help keep those booties on. They're stain-resistant, and unlike leather booties, machine wash and dry without the shoes being visibly worse for wear. Did we mention they're incredibly cute? $29 | Buy here
Handmade linen pacifier clips: A sweet trinket to give someone with a new baby. Whether they use it for keeping a pacifier near baby or a favorite soft toy off the floor, the pretty Little Red Riding Hood scene will delight. The clips are made in many styles from Japanese linen ribbon and packaged for gift giving. $6 | Buy here
Smaller from See Kai Run: Shoes always make a great gift, and with See Kai Run’s new Smaller line, your infant’s tiny toes will be totally stylin’. Smaller is a line of soft-soled booties made from the same butter-soft sheepskin leather uppers as the original. The booties have a suede sole with non-slip rubber pads for extra protection and traction—ideal for crawling and cruising. A breathable leather lining and Velcro closures make them super comfy and easy to wear. Packaged in a metallic box with see-through window, Smaller booties are the perfect holiday gift for perfect little toes. The Smaller line has 15 styles to choose from. $32 | Buy hereFor Mom or Dad
Handmade trendy diaper bag: Looking for the perfect gift for your pregnant friend? Look no further. Get her a gorgeous and unique diaper bag so she doesn't end up dragging around one of those plastic monstrosities they give you in the hospital. Made from designer cotton twill and fashioned into a form which is both useful and stylish, your pregnant friends will be forever grateful you spared them the indignity of having to carry around something which looks more appropriate for a child than an adult. $70 | Buy here
Canon PowerShot 880IS Camera: Every parent loves to take pictures of their little ones, and this camera will make it easy to take great pictures at home or on the go. Some of the great features on this camera are the 4x optical zoom, 10 megapixel file size, 3 inch LCD display, and a compact size that makes it easy to slip the camera in a purse, diaper bag, or dad’s pocket. Scene selections (including nighttime, portrait, kids and pets, and outdoor settings among others) make taking pictures in any situation a breeze, even for amateurs. $260 | Buy here
The Book of New Family Traditions: How to Create Great Rituals for Holidays and Everyday by Meg Cox: It can be hard to come up with ideas for rituals and traditions to develop in a family. Luckily, there is a book out there to help even the most bleary-eyed parents begin traditions in their families that will be treasured for a lifetime. The Book of New Family Traditions by Meg Cox outlines ideas to develop traditions for the major holidays and celebrations, as well as how to establish rituals involving daily routines, like dinner and bedtime, and celebrate milestones - from transitioning from bottles to cups all the way through graduations. $13 | Buy here
Sleepy Wrap: The Sleepy Wrap baby wrap carrier is a fantastic carrier for the first year! Made from high-quality, durable, stretchy fabric, there is no need to tie and retie the wrap to get the fit right for your baby. It fits all sizes of parents, meaning mom and dad can share the same baby carrier. Because the wrap goes over both shoulders, it evenly distributes the baby’s weight, making it easy on parents to carry the baby for long periods of time. The best part about this carrier? It retails for only $38.95, making it one of the most inexpensive carriers on the market, and you definitely get a great quality product for the price! Available in a variety of colors, the Sleepy Wrap is a great way to bond with baby through babywearing. $39 | Buy here
Handmade Mom Keychain: Not everyone wants to wear traditional "Mom jewelry" but lots of people want to commemorate the birth of their children. If you know someone who doesn't wear jewelry, this could be a great gift for them. You can customize the number of stars as well as the initials, and if you have something a little different in mind, just contact the artist to arrange a custom piece. This would also make a fantastic understated gift for a new dad. $48 | Buy here
Sweetleaf Baby Nursery Diffuser: Now here’s a gift that is perfect for mom and baby. Thymes’ Sweetleaf Baby Nursery Diffuser is a flame-free, spray-free, plug-in-free way to fragrance your baby’s room. The diffuser uses delicate reeds placed in a sweet little glass jar to gently release a fresh, clean scent throughout the room. The aroma of powdery rose and jasmine (and the softest hint of sandalwood and amber) is a treat for the senses. You and your little one will love having a warm, inviting and freshly scented room. $38 | Buy here
Serena & Lily Market Sling: Elegantly packaged in an oval hat box wrapped in a fat ribbon, Serena & Lily's Market Sling is not only fabulous and fancy, but functional and dead-simple. Many who see this sling's stunning hand-embroidery will wish they had something as lovely in a purse or a wrap. Machine-washable, made of organic cotton with a soft brushed cotton interior, and available in such color combinations as cloud/petal, grass/marigold, and flax/sky blue, eschewing adjustment straps for simple small, medium, and large sizing. Fit for infants and babies up to 35 pounds. $129 | Buy hereFor the Crafter
Fiskars Multi-Purpose Scissors: Every crafter needs a good pair of scissors that are only for crafts; Polliwogged blogger Trisha has one for fabric and one for other crafts. These multipurpose scissors from Fiskars have a nice soft grip, which makes them very comfortable to use, and they also have a locking device. You simply slide the orange piece up to lock the scissors closed, and then slide it down to open them up. $19 | Buy here Fiskars Three-Piece Rotary Cutter Set: A good rotary cutter makes measuring and cutting fabric and other crafting supplies so easy, and this set comes with everything you need to get started: a self-healing mat, a ruler, and a rotary cutter. The nice thing about this is that you can buy different blades later on down the road to use in the cutter, such as a pinking shears design. This is a must-have for anyone involved in quilting, scrapbooking, or anyone who needs to cut things in a straight line! $48 | Buy here
Magnetic Pin Cushion: Just place the pins on the top, and they stay. That's it! Drop some pins? Turn it upside down and run it over the carpet, and it will pick up the pins. How great is that? Sometimes the little things make the biggest difference. $10 | Buy here
Sauder Craft Armoire: Unless you are lucky enough to have an entire craft room, it might be a good idea to get some sort of sewing/craft table. Sauder's Armoire looks nice in a room when not in use, but opens simply to create a crafting station. There are shelves to hold extra items, and a table with an extension leaf to give the crafter more room for craft work. Husbands, think of getting that kitchen table or spare desk back! You too may think this is the perfect gift. $321 (reg. $490) | Buy here Singer Confidence 7470 Sewing Machine: Choosing a sewing machine is a personal process - try visiting multiple shops to try several out. That said, Singer's 7470 model is a great catch (as is Singer's slightly cheaper Curvy model, which offers 30 stitch patterns, two of them button-holes). It is easy to thread, and easy to learn how to do the basics, but still gives you room to grow. It has 173 Built-in Stitches, seven one-step buttonholes, a built-in alphabet, an automatic needle threader, a vivid LCD screen with one-touch stitch selection, and much more. $399 (reg. $599) | Buy here
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And now for that giveaway!
We're giving away two Singer Curvy 8763 sewing machines to Polliwogged readers. This easy-to-use Singer offers 30 automatic stitch patterns, two buttonhole stitches, and automatic needle and bobbin threading that make frustrations you might remember from past generations of sewing machines a thing of the past. The Singer Curvy is available from JoAnn Fabrics and sells for $399.
We have different giveaway methods lined up for each one.
Singer Curvy #1: For this giveaway, we want to enter two entry methods for readers. You can earn one entry by commenting on this post with what you'd sew first if you won this machine. Whether it's a bit of baby couture or just hemming your too-long pants, we want to know what you'd be using this great new sewing machine for right out of the box. You can earn a second entry by emailing us at editors (at) zrecs (dot) com with "Reader Gift Guide - Polliwogged" in the subject line and tell us the name of something sold on Amazon.com or at another major retailer that you'd love to give to a baby or new parent (Etsy or other major portals of handmade goods do count). Although you are eligible for only one entry of each type per person, you are welcome to suggest multiple items in your email! You are also welcome to include a link to your blog if you'd like it credited as a source for the recommendation. Please remember the subject line as it is essential for us to find and hang onto your entry! We'll curate entries to flesh out what will become the first ZRecs Reader Gift Guide. We'll accept entries for this giveaway via both entry methods until 11:59 p.m. CT Nov. 26, 2008, and will announce the winner after Thanksgiving.Singer Curvy #2: Do you have a blog that has been online for at least one month? If so, you have a shot at winning a Singer Curvy we've reserved for a special bloggers-only giveaway! Help Polliwogged by pointing your readers to our gift guide with the badge shown below (125x125 pixels) displayed near the top of your blog ("above the fold" or within 200 pixels of the start of scrolling on a moderately-sized display) on the home page. Link the badge to this post (here's the url). Email your link to us at editors (at) zrecs (dot) com with "Polliwogged Gift Guide Badge" in the subject line. Entries will be weighted based on how many weeks the badge is up from now through the deadline of 11:59 p.m. CT December 15, 2008, so the sooner you post yours, the more chances you have to win! If you would like to post the badge on more than one blog, please send separate emails - and make sure they do have the proper subject line, as our inbox will be doing some automatic sorting of emails for us and we'd hate to miss yours! We'll announce the winner for this giveaway on Dec. 16, 2008.
The blog badge cycles through two images five times, and then stops. You can get code to paste into your blog here; please post it within 200 pixels of the first scrolling on your blog's home page, in your sidebar. We'll interpret this loosely, but basically we're asking you not to bury it under an arm's length list of badges, or to put it in a post.Official Rules: In addition to the rules described above, entrants must be 18 or older and a resident of the U.S. with a U.S. shipping address at which they can receive the prize. Neither the sponsor nor the giveaway host are responsible for entries or prizes lost in transit. One entry per person per entry type. Approximate retail value of each Singer Curvy sewing machine is $399. No purchase necessary to enter or win. - Jeremiah
I have an ancient sewing machine and would love to have a more modern one. I could actually do more then sew straight lines! Ha!
I have become really interested in upcycling recently. I would use this machine to transform used fabrics into new and wonderful purses, aprons, and more!
The first thing I would sew, if I were to win, would be the Christmas tree skirt that I am currently picking out fabric for (I’m sure my niece will be gratefull to have her machine back since I’ve been borrowing it).
The first thing I would sew would be one of many new “pillow-case” dresses for all the little girls in my life… and maybe a few for sale if I can ever get the guts up to quit my 9-5 and start my own etsy store!
The first thing I’d sew is clothes for my kids! I love to sew for them, but my machine doesn’t have automatic buttonholes and I’m avoiding a few projects because I need a better machine!
The first thing I would sew would be the first thing in a good sewing 101 book. Since my daughter was born, I would like to sew her toys and outfits but I can barely sew a button:( A good sewing machine would be a nice start I guess:)
The first thing I’d sew is some rice bags I’ve been needing for a while now. My old (very old) sewing machine bit the dust, and that was what I was getting ready to do.
I would love how to learn to sew, and this looks like a great way to do just that! And the first thing I would make.. an eyespy quilt for my son!
The first thing I would sew would be fabric squares so I can get used to the machine! :)
I would love to sew my baby daughter a fleece blanket wrap to take the place of her bunting in the car...Right now I’m resigned to needle and thread by hand :)
The first thing that I would sew is a great pair of pants to hula hoop in! I love making my own costumes and a sewing machine would make things much easier! :)
I was inspired by my talented aunt who has been sewing for years. I decided that I want to take up this hobby so I can make clothes for my 2 yr old daughter, as well as, other things (pillows, curtains, purses, etc.). I am so excited to start up this new hobby, as it will be something I can do well into my old age.
I would sew some pants for my daughter. She is a toddler and seems to burn right thru pants and shorts.
I would get started on Christmas presents. I have an idea about some blankets to help keep everyone warm this winter. And, of course, a pair of pajama pants for myself!
Oh, this would be so nice to sew up a set of matching dresses for my 3 little girls! I have a feeling though that the first thing I’d sew would be a new “cozy” for my youngest daughter--she’s needing a new blanket to help her make the transition from crib to big-girl-bed!
I would love to win this so I could have my own machine instead of using my mom’s. I have a ton of pants to hem nad would love to make my daughter some dresses. Thanks for the chance to win!!
I would alter some curtains to fit my windows. Snce we are military we are forever changing places and the windows are NEVER the same!
i would love to win this sewing machine. being the vertically-challenged person that i am, i would love to learn how to hem my own pants instead of bringing them to the dry cleaner’s. my 18-m.o. daughter is on the petite size as well, so i am sure she will eventually need her pants hemmed too!!
I would sew a Kit Kittredge dress for my daughter. She’s wanted one since she saw the movie, and we bought the fabric, but I’ve avoided sewing it because my sewing machine is sooooo old.
I would love to make my family all matching pajama pants for christmas. That would be the first thing I would sew.
I’d love a sewing machine to make all the cool crafty projects I find online...like the dinosaur bag on Apartment Therapy that can store all the little play toys and has mountains and trees and things. Love it!
I’d love to make a new apron! Thanks for the chance!!
I would first sew some wipes for my babe!
Ooo… this is just what I need! We have the bumGenius 2.0 diapers (that I just finished replacing all the velcro tabs on...) and I bought some PUL fabric to attach to the top-front-inside of the diapers, so they’ll be more like 3.0’s (of which we have a few, and they do so much better at preventing leaks when my kids sleep on their bellies--the pee just wicks right out onto their shirts and pants!)
Probably the first thing we’d sew would be costumes for our church program. Second thing might be one of those draft blocking projects - haven’t done one yet, but we need one in our house. :)
I’d start with making wet bags since we just switched to cloth diapers. Then the world would be my oyster!
If I had a nice new sewing machine, the first thing I would do would be to make myself some jackets to wear to work. I never like what I see in the store so I’d combine a couple of patterns to get just what I want.
I would sew curtains. I asked for a sewing machine from the hubby for Christmas. This would save him some trouble.
I would love to sew my little man a pillow to use in the car. He always asks me to bring one from home but he could have his own “car pillow”
I would sew some little barbie’s clothes for all the naked ones my daughter loves to carry around...I don’t know where the clothes end up!!!?
I’d finally fix the hem in my shower curtain.
I actually just sold a sewing machine that was given to me by an old bo’. Time to move on with the married husband and start new memories. So I think I would sew together a blanket for my hubby. I can do squares and a tie quilt. No hemming pants for me. Thanks for the chance to start over with a new machine and a new marriage. Thanks
taylorhappyhearts(at)gmail(dot)com
I am planning on making a t-shirt quilt for my son with onesies and shirts from his first year. I would use a new machine to produce that first!
WOW what a great giveaway! The first thing I would sew would be a memory blanket of my favorite baby girl’s clothes she’s outgrown. Second would be some cloth diapers :)
Thank you!
I would love to sew some handmade toys for my son, like felt food and softies. I see them online all the time and would love to try my hand at making them myself.
I have two family members that will be expecting in January and February, so I would make baby blankets for them =] Thanks for the giveaway!
I would use this machine to hem up my jeans. Then I would fix my winter gloves and then I would love to make a baby blanket for my friend who is expecting in February. Thanks for the giveaway!
I am expecting, so I would so something cute for baby! Thanks for a great giveaway!
My first project on this machine would be curtains! Thanks for the chance to win!
cgogis at yahoo dot com
I’d probably try to make a wet bag for the new baby.
My son and I would make him some “scary dragon” PJ pants. :)
Thanks for the giveaway!
I’d make a new quilt for my little guy.
I don’t sew but it would be wonderful to give to my sister who makes AMAZING quilts. She’s going to make me a quilt with pictures from my recent trip to Africa! I’d make her use it for that first!!!
So many things I’d love to do with this machine - curtains, pillows, clothes…
Thanks!
I would try and make my first quilt
I would sew some new clothes for baby doll!
A sewing machine has been on my wish list for years! The first thing I would try to make (if I remember the sewing I learned in Jr. High!) would be a large swaddle blanket for my 3 week old daughter. It would be an easy first project that would be practical and motivate me in more creative projects!
I’d sew colorful curtains for my son’s bedroom and finally finish the pillow cases for his floor pillows.
I’d make a stuffed monster out of an old sweater (cachmere) for my baby girl. I’ve worn the sweater ragged, so it would be nice if she could love on it some more.
I would love to win this! I would sew baby blankets for gifts since several of my friends are having babies in the spring. Thanks!
This would be great to win. I would be sewing a lot of baby things for my sister, who is due in May, if I won this. Thanks!
I bought a peice of fabric to act as a closet door for my daughter’s room before she was even born. I’d love to finally complete this project!!
PJ’s for my 5 year old grandson!!
I would attempt to make some softie blocks for my son. I think that my current sewing machine skills would stretch that far. Thanks for the giveaway.
I would use the machine to sew a pretty little coming-home outfit for my soon-to-be-born daughter.
I think napkins would be my first project as it would be pretty easy.
My daughter’s pants are always too wide-- she’s tall and skinny-- so I’d use this sewing machine to fix her pants!
Great giveaway! I love sewing things for my two little girls, money is tight right now (as it is for lots of people) so I get great satisfaction from making things like doll clothes or bibs that will get lots of use, cost us nothing, and have that special homemade touch. As for what I’d sew first, diapers and a diaper bag for my little girl’s doll.
Tradtional Christams Eve Jammys for my daughters.
I would sew a pocket to put onto my Becco carrier where I could put my keys and cell phone on our walks. Great giveaway!
I have seen the Serena and Lily market sling up close and it is LOVELY. I wish I had a little one to carry in it. I would look great!
I sewed through my finger with a machine at school so I am still nervous of them but would love to learn. My first project would have to be something simple like beanbags for my son to play with. They always seem so much nicer homemade!
i’d sew a baby sling!
i’m currently working on curtains with a borrowed antique machine. my next project would be some throw pillows for our couch & chairs. i’m just learning, so it’s lots of fun!
I’ve been dying to hem my curtains, and I would love to sew some bibs for the new baby, due in March!
I need to sew curtains for the kids’ room and I need some new aprons! The ones my mom gave me are very threadbare. I’d love to sew matching aprons for my DD and me!
The first thing I would sew is a little potty cover for my 5 month old baby that we are doing EC (elimination communication) with.
I would use this to sew an apron for my friend Laura. She just moved into a new apartment and needs an apron with a robot theme!
Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
I would take sewing lessons so I could learn to make twirly skirts for me and Roo!
The first thing I would sew is a play quilt for my two sons!!
would love to learn to sew a dress or some outfits for our new daughter!
I think the first thing might be curtains or bedding for just announced grandchild #2--or granddaughter #1 could end up with some cute (and easy) tops!
I would sew a keepsake doll out of my daughter’s old baby clothes.
The first thing I would sew are a few pairs of snuggly flannel pajamas for my daughter for Christmas!
Thanks for the giveaway!
foxsquirrelrabbit at gmail dot com
I really WOULD love to hem my pants!!
I would love to sew my husbands patches on his dress blues. Its a pain whenever he buy’s a new uniform to take it on base, where every other airman has to get there’s sewn too. I would also love to make our baby girl some clothes.
I would love to start a quilt first! that would be fantastic!
thanks so much!
I have the badge up at the blog above!
I have been wanting a sewing machine since 8th grade home ec!! First, I would stitch up the quilt my grandmother made me, so it will withstand the years of love from two dear daughters. I would then learn to make simple clothing for myself and my girls (and most likely their darling dolls!). Thanks for a great giveaway!
I would sew a dress I’ve been obsessing over for a while. What better way to break in a new machine?!
I would try to make some curtains. That way I could have the color and design I want. Thanks for the chance..
I’d make a few skirts with elastic waists, I’ve put on a few pounds lately and everything is a bit tight at the moment
my mom would SO love a new sewing machine!!!pick me!!
wow i so could use this to get my self back in to sewing and so i can make my little one a lot of nice things this would realy come in grate need in times like this and sewing and makeing things yu save a lot of money and well the way the ecomaney is to day one has to find a way to cut corners
I think I would try to sew some food for my daughter’s kitchen.
The first thing I would do with this fantastic sewing machine would be to sew a baby blanket for our first that we’re expecting in April. Thanks for the chance!
Oh, so many things I’ve seen that would be great sewing projects! Um, I think I’d have to start with a doorway puppet theater. :-) Closely followed by some flannel or fleece lined elastic waist denim pants for my toddler and preschooler - sort of like the lined jeans you can buy but pull-on (and cheaper!)
I would love to make new Christmas stocking for our family. This year will by my daughter’s first Christmas, and we’re expecting another, so I need four new stockings!
PILLOWS!! I’ve never done them because I don’t have a sewing machine, but my 18 month old LOVES pillows. I want to make a bunch with different looks/textures/patterns for her to play in and explore. Who doesn’t love a good, squishy pillow?
I am in the middle of making reusable fabric grocery bags and my old sewing machine broke, so I would LOVE this machine so I could finish my project.
My kids need new pajama pants, I already bought the fabric I just need to start (and finish) them!
That’s a toss up. Some new pillows and a quilt for my living room or something adorable for my daughter to wear or a flag garland for her room!
First I would make some doll clothes that my two year old would be able to manipulate. Currently “Baby” is wrapped in my daughters old swim cover-up because she can’t put her clothes back on.
Then I would sew my family Christmas stockings and a matching tree skirt.
I would finish a dress for my DD that she has been begging for! I am NOT a sewer and my machine is my grandmother’s very old one, so a new one would be a good thing!
A set of curtains would be the perfect finishing touch to the nursery we’ve been fixing up - and, surely curtains can’t be too hard!
I’ve been craving making a koi fish stuffed animal out of a pair of old pajamas. What a great project with a killer machine.
I would give this machine straight to my mom, who’s in charge of any mending or sewing projects for any of her three grown children, or her three granddaughters. She would absolutely treasure it.
i would sew my daughter a pillow!
OOH! I would finish sewing my first quilt to be sure! The automatic features would be a great help to me since I’m sort of a sewing dunce!
I would take another hack at my first quilt. A cowboy quilt of my littlest. Thus far, it has been a minor disaster.
I would definitely take in the pile of skirts I’ve bought my (skinny) daughter which are too wide! I refuse to pay to have them tailored, and yet I’m too lazy to sew them by hand. SAD. A Singer would make short work of them, though!
Thanks for the chance. :)
There are a lot of great comments on here, but I want it more!! :) I have always wanted to sew and a Singer would be a perfect way to help me get started. Thank you for the chance.
We had our first Christmas with our baby last year, and our first Christmas tree. Now I need a tree skirt to add on to our traditions this year. I have visions of sewing machines dancing in my head!
Great gift guide, and thanks for the giveaway chance!
I really need to hem my DH’s pants - darn those 28” inseams!
Since I finally have a little girl to sew for, I would use it to make her some adorable little dresses and skirts!
The first thing I would sew would be a holiday tablecloths and napkins!
I haven’t a CLUE how to sew, so...I would try to sew something simple...maybe a blanket for my baby due in 5 weeks or less…
I make cloth diapers and my machine is on it’s last legs! The first thing I’d do is make a new batch of diapers for my son in the next size up since he’s growing so fast :)
Cool contest! I also have no idea how to sew, but want desperately to learn so I can get all crafty and make stuff for my daughter and my son (who is due very soon). My first project would be something easy - maybe a blanket or a bag that I can use for groceries.
The first thing I would sew would be a little pillow/lovey for my son. Then it would be on to curtains for his room. Thanks for the chance!
The first thing I would sew is a pair of longies for my son out of a wool sweater.
I’ve been wanting to sew some special blankets for awhile now for family and friends...also I could use one of these hem my pants...they are always too long!
I want to make some cute shirts with holiday sayings on them. I just bought one for my daughter and paid entirely too much.
I would make my husband a new pair of pajama pants! The first pair I made 2 years ago is about worn out… :)
I have been wanting to try to sew my old t-shirts into hip-looking tops. So the first thing I would do would be to repurpose/recycle my old clothing!
I would also love to make fun cloth toys, like rag dolls. I don’t have the patience to do that stuff by hand.
I would make a pillow out of my son’s favorite shirt which he can no longer wear because of a big rip in the sleeve. :)
I would learn how to sew and first make my 6 month old a blanket
I would be sewing a set of curtains for my 14 month old daughter’s room. I have meaning to get around to that for about 18 months now!!!
Having a baby girl has awakened my crafty side, and I’d love to start by sewing bibs! They look so easy to make and would be fun - I see fabulous prints all the time that would nicely conceal the mealtime messies, or at least be stylish at our favorite eateries!
I don’t yet own a machine and would love to learn to make things for my little ones. Thanks!
I love to sew just wish I had more time.
The first thing I would sew with this great machine are the curtains I have been putting off making for my house. Please help me stop showing the whole neighborhood what we are doing all day and night!
I am queen of killing sewing machines, and we’ll they’re a bit essential to my job! This is one I’ve been wanting to try. It’s first task would surely be finishing a sling or hoodie, oh wait, MAYBE this one could be dedicated to make something for ME for a change! ;) Great giveaway guys.
I’ve never owned a sewing machine, so this would be an exciting conversion from crafting by hand. 1st project? Converting washcloths into preschool-sized wash mitts.
I sew baby toys and am sure that that would be the very first item I would be stitching happily with this brand new machine!!
My Mama would be so proud of me if I won this and finally owned my own sewing machine. I’m not very good with sewing which is hard to believe with a Mama who has been sewing all her life and made a living by doing it. I’ve reached the point where I really wnat to learn how to sew well and on a machine. The first thing I would sew or should I say learn how to sew well is hems on pants after that I would make new drapes for my living room. I would love to win this. Thank you for the chance.
I was looking at patterns of plush dolls to sew the other day and I’d love to make one for my youngest niece. thanks for the chance!
I would make my kids their own quilts! I have a machine, but it is very old and not too easy to use anymore. Thanks so much for this chance!
Golly, I haven’t sewed more than a button since Grade 9 high school Home Ec class, but my 12 year-old daughter loves to design and sew. (I’m not sure where she got those genes from!) If I were to win this prize, it would definitely become a Christmas gift for her and I can just about guarantee that the first thing she would sew on it would be clothing for her American Girl dolls, which she currently hand sews because we don’t have a sewing machine. Thanks so much for such a great giveaway!
Hmm, I’d be torn between the too-long pants, and making a baby blanket for a friend who’s pregnant right now. :)
I would love to sew my 3 boys all matching PJ’s for christmas!
I would make a stocking for my son’s first Christmas.
I would like to make some placemats for my dining room table.
I would first sew whatever the instructor in my novice sewing class assigned. After that, the sky’s the limit!
I would make some doll clothes for my kids. (Actually stuffed animals.)
I would sew some curtains for my baby’s room - we just moved and need new curtains! Thanks!
Hmmm, If I was to win the sewing machine, I’d first make the baby bibs I’ve been meaning to make for a friend.
Wow, I would love to win this. My Singer is still going strong, but it was new in the 1960’s! The first thing I would do is make a little dress for my daughter.
This would be great so we could finally sew my daughter some curtains for her room, and maybe ours as well. It is too hard to do by hand. Plus there is always hemming to do. Thanks for this great giveaway.
okay, I would totally re-upholster my couches! :]
i would definitely sew patches on my son’s pants that he just put holes in the knees at school today!!
I would finally get to all of that tailoring and hemming I have promised myself I would do someday!
i would fix the patchwork quilt i inherited from my grandma.
I would sew bibs and blankets for my son!
I would also sew bibs and blankets for my daughter, but I would like to start my own small business too ... and a sewing machine would be very important.
I would sew some rice heating pads I plan on making for Christmas and something for my babies, like there new sheets I need to get started!
I would hem my pants! And make my son a small quilt :)
We have the Apple Tree Bead maze and don’t like it. It is way too tiny and not all that durable.
I’d make a stocking for my newborn son’s 1st christmas.
I would sew some leg warmers for my daughter and then get started on all sorts of other fun projects!
We use cloth diapers for #1 and are expecting #2 in January so I’d definitely sew up some of the cute diapers patterns that I’ve been drooling over!
probably fix alot of things and go nuts making things
I would sew a little fabric doll house for my almost 1-year old using this pattern:
http://uklassinus.blogspot.com/2008/08/fabric-dollhouse-tutorial.html
Cool giveaway!
oh! so many things! a new sleep sack for my baby, fleece pants for his big sister, new curtains for our bedroom, a sling for a friend, more caps and a blanket for caps to cap-haitien, and on and on!
I would love to have this sewing machine! I make handmade baby toys and sell them on Etsy. I have also been making some pants for my 1 year old niece and having a new sewing machine would be so wonderful!
I’d definitely start sewing my purple crazy quilt that i’ve been collecting various purple fabrics for! I would love to own a sewing machine. Thank you for the chance,.
I love to sew for my daughter. I would definitely make her a pint-size apron for when she’s playing and baking in her very own kitchen!
I’ll probably make curtains for the living room first! I have the fabric just sitting there, waiting for me to tackle it… Thanks!
I would work on all the items I haven’t been able to mend since my sewing machine developed a short that can’t be fixed for a reasonable price!
I’ve wanted to make some custom onesies and blankets for friends, but no sewing machine - what a perfect solution!
I would start making flannel baby blankets. My Mom has been making nice big soft blankets to donate this winter season. She’s made 18 so far. If I had a machine, we could double that!
Since my sewing machine broke things to mend have been piling up. Yhe first thing I would mend is the dogs bed cover that was chewed up!
I made my daughter a waldorf doll by hand. With this machine, Tree-tree could finally get out of the “bath” and get dressed. Mommy would make tree-tree some new clothes.
I am just dieing to start sewing ~anything~. I buy fabrics all the time, have a huge pile of them but the thought of sewing by hand is much too daunting a task.
I would love to have a sewing machine like this under my tree!
I bought a pattern for fleece hats that I want to make for my wife and daughter. Matching hats would look so cute.
I would make a quilt from all of the baby clothes I’ve been hanging on to. Also—felt food!
I’d finish fixing the elastic in my son’s cloth diapers! A job very overdue!
draft stoppers for the bottom of the doors, ribbon tags on cloths/rags designated for clean ups, so the stained ones don’t keep ending up in the new diaper, kitchen towels, or bath washcloth piles. and finally, to convert some of my castoffs into dresses for my little one.
I’d start with a baby blanket for my cousin, who’s first baby is due in March! Can’t wait!
i would definately make the boppy cover that I have been dreaming of lately!
My 3-year old daughter has a beautiful ‘bride’s dress’ that her grandma in New Zealand made from fabric from a real wedding dress. She loves dressing up in it so much that it is fraying at the hem but I don’t have a machine to fix it and grandma is continents away :(
great list.
i need to sew some pjs for my boys and start on several quilts.
I am working on a set of quilted placemats for my mother in law for Christmas. I’d use the machine to finish them!
Oh to have a new sewing machine. I’ll be giving birth to a new addition in a few weeks so my first project will probably be onesies and jammies for the baby out of my old cotton T-shirts. I wanted to do that for my first daughter but my grandmother’s 30 year old Singer died on me before I could even try :(.
I would like to sew a quilt for my granddaughters. I was blessed with two beautiful lil’ granddaughters this year. I have 5 daughters and would love for them to learn to sew as well.
I’d sew curtains. I’ve not sewn in years so I’d bribe my good friend with dinner, to have her come over and re-teach me - our windows are bare after 4 1/2 years in the house!
I don’t know how to sew, but this machine would be a perfect begining.
I just got a pattern for a cute “twirl dress” for my daughter. I would sew one of those first!
I want to make some bags for grocery shopping!
I have to make my daughter some curtains for her room. And she wants me to win this so she can learn to sew on my old machine. :-)
The first thing I think I’d do is to hem the yardage that’s concealing the makeshift “broom closet” in my kitchen. Thanks for the giveaway!
I like the idea of having a sewing machine to hem my pants and make clothes for my little boy.
I’ll confess...the very first thing I’d sew with this fabulous machine would be a wrap to carry my ds in!!! And, knowing him he’d even help me! : )))
Thanks so much for this fabulous give~away! : )))
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I would make pillowcases.
I would sew orders! My machine is dying and I could use an all new to get my orders out!!
Thanks for the contest.
The first thing I’d sew would be patches for all of my middle daughter’s clothing. Then I’d probably reconstitute onesies by sewing on cool appliques where there are stains. Moneys tight, you know?
The very first thing I’d sew would be new curtains for my bathroom. The ones that are up there are literally shredding apart, they’re so old!
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My daughter’s beloved blankie has a hole in it, so I’d love to sew it up before the hole gets even bigger! Thanks!
If I won this, I would sew the rip in my oldest daughter’s dress. The dress that has been sitting in the laundry room so long waiting to be repaired that it will now fit my youngest daughter.
i would love love love to have this sewing machine. this thing is a beast, in a good way
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My son loves “helping” me to sew, so I am sure my first project would include him (He likes pushing the pedal). I am thinking it would some toys I have in mind to make for Christmas gifts!