Saturday 7 May 2011

Giveaway Time - The 1930's

Hello, dear followers! 

I'd like to start by saying a big old 'Thank You' to all that have left lovely comments on my blog recently, thank you for taking the time I really am grateful to you all :) You may remember that a while back I promised you all a giveaway, for sticking with me! It has as usual taken a bit longer than I hoped to post about it, this is due to me deciding to make one of the prizes myself. You will be glad to know the wait is finally over, so now without further ado, here is what you could win in 'The 1930's giveaway'...

Get the 30's look, with inspirations from Stitchcraft and a Vintage, styled crochet beret to Adorne your Barnet!
1. An original copy of December 1937 Stitchcraft Magazine (from my collection)
Sadly it is missing its free transfer, but as it is over 70 years old, I guess it's understandable!

I have collected a few Stitchcraft Magazines over the years and I love them all, but must confess that the ones from the 1930's are my favourite. They really capture the end of an era just before the world was about to change forever. They are packed full of vintage inspirations, lots of knitting patterns, gloriously stylish adverts and lovely homely recipes. It really doesn't matter if you can't knit, as it's just as much fun to gaze at all the vintage pictures and adverts and get a snapshot of the era!

What you'll find inside this issue ...
More fabulous Knitting Patterns including the knitted dress on the cover!
Knitting Paters Galore: A sporting set for Him and Her, a toddlers dress, and ladies cardigan.
A few homely makes including some Christmas time recipes (not very summery I know!!)

2. A 1930's style Puff stitch Beret in a vibrant cherry red, made from the same pattern as this and lovingly (slowly) crocheted by yours truly! Oh but don't let that put you off :)


A Puff Stitch Beret for unleashing your inner 30's starlet or perhaps for a sojourn in the French Resistance. Oh and I'm really not as miserable as I look, Promise!
So there you have it what do you think?  Is it something you would like to get your mitts on?
If so then here is what you need to do:

1. Be a follower of the blog.
2. Leave me a little comment below.
 It's that Simple!

I will post this giveaway prize to anywhere in the world so please feel free to join in! This contest will be open until 31st of May 2011. After that one winner will be chosen at random. I will then post the winners name on the blog and it will be up to the winner to get in contact with me to receive their prize!

Good Luck!
Wendy x

27 comments:

  1. oh, what a great giveaway! Thanks for having it! I completely agree with you about 30s Stitchcrafts...esp. the colour images on the covers and sometimes inside them. Just amazing.

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  2. The beret you made is ADORABLE! I have a soft spot for red and bows and you combined them :)

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  3. Love the beret! You are obviously a hat person (unlike me!) but I'd still like to win it.

    K xx

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  4. Oh my goodness yes please! I adore that hat, red is my favourite colour :) And thank you so much for your lovely recent comments on my blog, I love reading yours so it means alot! Katie x

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  5. Put off that you crocheted it slowly? Makes me desire it even more!!! What a glorious colour! And that magazine!!! *swoon* Please count me in for this fabbluss giveawayage!!! :)

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  6. Lovely giveaway. I'd love to have a look at the magazine. I just got a 1969 edition of Stitchcraft today for the princely sum of 10p. There's loads in it!

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  7. Ooooh I love thirties' knitting patterns, they're the best! I'm ready for a new knitting project too, even though it's a bit unseasonal.

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  8. oh how wonderful! that beret is so cute! And the magazine too! I picked up a Simplicity 70's 'Sewing for Men and Boys' and it's amazing!I really want to try and improve on my knitting skills, or rather lack of, please count me in :)

    PS - thank you for your lovely comment the other day, put a big grin on my face. Been enjoying going through your South Riding posts, I love that series, and the clothes...yes please!

    L.J.
    xxx

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  9. Oh my, this is a great giveaway! I have a pile of 1950's and early 60's stitchcraft magazines my clever mum picked up for me from a charity shop and I spend ages looking through these, but I long for some older ones! They have so much inpiration in them.
    And that beret....Oh I can just imagine it perched atop my curls! Yum. You are very clever for making this, very clever indeed lady!
    xxx

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  10. Oooh the beret is sooo darling! Hats tend to look silly on me (and therefore I own some rather silly hats!) but you pull it off so well!
    You should be so proud of yourself for having made such a beautiful creation!

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  11. it's very pretty. it reminds me of a poppy.

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  12. Hurray for 30s knitting! I love that little sweater with the cord and bow detail.

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  13. Ooh, please put me down for the giveaway! Your crocheting is very neat; that little beret is just lovely.

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  14. Thank you for following me and bringing me to your blog! Followed and look forward to reading the rest of your posts :)

    Love the hat and magazine, it reminds me I should stop "forgetting"/ giving up on my knitting!

    Rachel
    xxx

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  15. thanks for leaving supportive comments on my blog,
    i like the hat a lot and your new profile picture,
    very pretty giveaway

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  16. Ah me, I just love that knitted hat.
    actually I have been fascinated by knitting lately and I bought myself some knitting needles and I have been watching youtube to teach myself. I hope I can make a hat:)

    Your blog is darling, I have never been much of a girly-girl, but I have found that recently I am liking the whole feminine feeling it gives me. Retro- is so cool!
    I see we have a few things in common. take care now I will be back soon.

    ~Rio

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  17. I love Stitchcraft magazines. I have quite a few, but mostly from the 40's and 50's. I passed up the opportunity to buy a huge stack recently because I didn't have enough cash in my pocket - really regret it!

    Thank you for the funny comment re: Pars Hilton. She eats me out of house and home, the greedy pig......

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  18. Great giveaway, count me in (I'm also a follower)! That beret is adorable, can't believe you made it yourself! Well done! :)

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  19. I'm ever so slightly obsessed with old knitting patterns at the moment and that Stitchcraft looks like a gem! The hat is cute too - very "Boardwalk Empire"!

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  20. Great give away amor, I love hair snoods, I have a give away coming up when I get back home.
    count me in.
    thanks for stopping by mi blog.

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  21. The internet is a delightful place. I found a way to watch South Riding, then when I was looking for shots of Sarah in blue and green color combos (she does them so well!), I found your blog. I'm excited to poke around a bit.

    Oh and I'd love to win your giveaway!

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  22. Oooh count me in too please; I love those Stitchcraft magazines and that's such a pretty beret, the colour is great.

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  23. What a great giveaway :) I love the beret, I only wish I could crochet like that. So please count me in the giveaway xoxo

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  24. Just stumbled on your blog whilst searching for economy patterns...the stitchcraft magazine looks fantastic, thanks for sharing!

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  25. What a lovely giveaway, the beret is so cute and the magazine looks interesting. Especially since I'm re-learning how to knit (am on summerbreak now, but still).

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  26. Feel a bit guilty as such a newcomer to your blog, but it's a lovely giveaway so I'll offer you future loyalty as a follower!

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