~*Giveaway Time*~

Hello & Happy New Year! I'm so excited that this is my first post of the new year! It is ~*Giveaway Time*~!!!

This is what I have created... and I am going to give it to one of you!

A simple, prim... pin box.

Recently on a visit to a near by antique store, I found this small wooden box. I immediately picked it up & knew I had to do something to it! Yes, I have several 'had to have' boxes in my collection... but this one seemed extra special.

The box is about 4 by 4 by 2 inches... a dark wood... and simple in construction.

I lined the inside of the box with a padded cotton~linen bottom... and sewed up a simple, removable pin pillow. The material used for the pillow is a reproduction, Civil War fabric. I filled the pillow lightly with sawdust... and trimmed the pillow edge with chenille. and for extra measure... poked a few vintage straight pins in it.

I have singed, lightly, my name on the underside of the box... with the year x2012. Hmmm... my very first finish of the New Year!

The box has a nice construction. It is sturdy and stylish.

The cross stitch on the box top has been stitched by me... and is an original, one of a kind stitch. I used cotton floss on linen... and created the design as I worked. I am not going to offer this as a pattern. It is a one time creation... just for one of you.

And there is more... the Giveaway also includes your choice of THREE of my ~*primitivebettys*~ cross stitch patterns! The winner will get to choose from my pattern offerings... you can see them all in my Etsy shoppe... Click Here

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All you need to do to enter for your chance to win... is leave a comment on THIS POST ONLY... before Wednesday, January 11, 2012 by 8pm CST. Everyone is eligible to enter... friends in the US or other countries. I will mail international if the lucky winner lives outside the US. You do not have to be a follower of my blog... but are more than welcome to be. I will use a random number generator to select the winner. Simple? Yes, I hope it is.

I do want to thank all of you for reading, following, and commenting on my blog. Lately I have noticed an increase in the number of visitors... and I'm overwhelmed with joy. You may find it funny too, but I almost have stage~fright when I see so many swing by.

My sincere thank you to you all! Now... sign up... and I will select a winner next Wednesday!

Wishing you warm smiles...

Betty