You'll never guess my big news.
(Actually, if you read the title of this post, you're pretty well-equipped to make a very solid guess.)
Tonight, I had my 500th sale in my Etsy shop!
Insane, right?! I can't quite believe it, but I'd like to take this opportunity to make an Academy Awards-style speech and thank my little model, Forrest, for making anything look fantastic, Joann's for taking all my money, and yooouuuuuu for shopping with me! Having my little shop has been such a fun creative outlet for me, and I've loved watching it grow, improving my work, pushing myself to try new things, and making new friends with customers and other sellers in the process.
So as a big fat fuzzy thank you for helping me and my shop, I'm doing a spur-of-the-moment giveaway!
This one's going to be for my fellow hookers (I never get tired of that old joke)--I'm going to pick 3 winners who will each get to choose 3 patterns from my shop! (I know, you'd rather just have me make it for you, right? Sorry, but this girl is making a cross-country move next week . . . so for now, it's just patterns) 3 winners, guys! That ups your chances of winning by, like, a bazillion percent (and no, I did not take statistics in college, why do you ask?)!
Which do you want to make?
Want to win? Here's how!
(each of these is ONE entry . . . so leave a separate comment for each entry method you do and make sure I have a way to get in touch with you, either by enabling your email on your google profile or leaving an email address in your comment!)
1) Head over to my shop and tell me which pattern is your favorite!
2) Become (or already be) a follower of this blog!
3) Like (or already like) my facebook page!
4) Tweet, facebook, or blog about this giveaway (and leave a link in your comment . . . one entry each!)
That's it!
Random.org will pick a winner for me on . . . let's say . . . Monday, June 13th.
Have fun entering while I do my little 500 sales happy dance!
Everybody hunker down, Rachel broke out the MS paint in her blog! I was wondering when this day would come. I love your MS paint creations. I would suggest that you make more.
ReplyDeleteAlso, ahem, you are only thanking Forrest as your model? The current face of Maybe Matilda on Etsy (in that little picture thing on the left) doesn't get a thank you??
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you at 500 sales!!!
ReplyDeleteI would want the Baby Bomber, and Owl Hat for sure!!!
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I'm a follower :)
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I like you one facebook (how did I know aleady?!?!?!)
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Congrats! I am a GFC follower of your blog!! :)
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The watermelon hat is, by far, my favorite. It's adorable!! Congratulations again!
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Congrats! The owl is my absolute favorite!
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Already a follower.
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Now a facebook fan. :)
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Was already a Facebook fan! Love your patterns! I just learned to crochet and am loving it!
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Maureen
That baby bomber hat is adorable!
ReplyDeleteI'm already a follower. Congrats on reaching 500 sales!
ReplyDeleteI love your crochet ear warmer :D
ReplyDeleteWoot, Woot! I'd enter if I was a hooker, but I'm not :( congrats!
ReplyDeleteI want the puppy hat pattern! so cute, I already buy a lot from you =)
ReplyDeleteI like your fb page
ReplyDeleteI am a blog follower as well
ReplyDeleteyou would have 501 sales because i went over to your shop this morning ready to buy that super cute hat and it was sold:( but im guessing that once your done moving i might be able to get one from you and really i wont be needing if for months, i was just tired of obsessing over it:) congrats! that is huge and i well... i would love to win the owl pattern:)
ReplyDeleteOh I hope it picks me... I've bought two patterns from you... but would love ALL of them lol lol
ReplyDeletePS.... my favorite pattern is the puppy dog followed closely by the owl!!!
ReplyDelete500 sales! That's amazing! I hope to make it there someday!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with that adorable puppy hat! My littlest would look too cute in it!
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I am a new follower!
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I have liked your facebook page!
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I'm in love with that owl hate. I hate birds but like cute cartoon owls..it makes no sense.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on #500!!! :)
Liked you facebook! Let the stalking begin!
ReplyDeleteLoyal follower!
ReplyDeleteFacebooked about your giveaway on the DecorandtheDog page! And I'm done...
ReplyDeleteI love the bomber hat and the owl
ReplyDeleteI follow you
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ReplyDeleteDude, I can't crochet but my mom is a habitual hooker. (You're right that joke will always be funny.) And I would love to win some patterns for her. (She's actually bought some of your patterns in the past...aka the bomber hat.)
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I'm going to like you on FB riiiiiiiiiiiight now!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a hooker (I'd never thought I'd actually type that LOL)... but I wanted to say CONGRATS! that is sooo very cool... happy for you!
ReplyDeleteMy fav. pattern in your shop is your new blanket pattern. It's amazing. Seriously, you are so skilled at crocheting. I can't believe that's only your second blanket. It's gorgeous.
ReplyDeletePS: I'm a follower. Of your blog. :0)
ReplyDeleteLove the Baby Owl hat.
ReplyDeleteI follow you via email.
ReplyDeleteI like you on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteI love your puppy pattern! It is so cute!
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog.
ReplyDeleteI like you on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteI am an adoring follower! And have I ever told you I think Forest is the cutest baby EVER?!?!
ReplyDeleteAnnddd I liked your facebook page!!
ReplyDeleteAnd for etsy favorites I would have to say pup but bomber hat is a close second....!!! Anddd I suddenly really wish I was a hooker!
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ReplyDeletealready a follower :)
ReplyDeleteFB follower...
ReplyDelete...and it's a hard choice, but I'd either have to go with the puppy dog or the watermelon hat. they're all so cute!
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ReplyDeleteWent 2 ur Etsy Shop & Puppy pattern is my fave...knwn@live.com
ReplyDeleteShared the giveaway news on my Theresa's This-n-That Facebook page...knwn@live.com
ReplyDeleteTweeted giveaway under my puppyluv1 acct...knwn@live.com
ReplyDeleteand posted on my blog at Theresa's This-n-That! knwn@live.com
ReplyDeleteChild's scalloped flapper hat....perfect for my little beauty!
ReplyDeleteObsessed w.the baby bomber hat! But I also love the idea of my soon-to-be niece or nephew getting photographed in that sweet little baby nest!
ReplyDeleteI'm a very happy Maybe Matilda follower!
ReplyDeleteI love the baby bomber hat!
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I'm a follower of your blog!
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I'm a fan on facebook
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Facebooked it!
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It's on my twitter!
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Congrats on the numbers!!!
ReplyDeleteOkay, besides the adorable Owl Hat, I would love the Earwarmer Headwrap with Permission to Sell! I am a beginner "hooker" & just cannot master the handwrap!
dawarren10@gmail.com
You better believe I am a follower of yours!
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& I am now a fan on fb!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the awesome giveaway!!!
dawarren10@gmail.com
CONGRATS my firend. This is a huge accomplishment. I am of course a follower of yours!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you!
my favorite is the owl!
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CONGRATS!!!!! So fun! I follow you!
ReplyDeleteI liked you on facebook!!
ReplyDeleteandreajtuttle at gmail dot com!!
I'd love to win the owl hat pattern, the ribbon hat pattern, and the crocheted earwarmer pattern!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity and congrats on 500 sales!
andreajtuttle at gmail dot com
I love the PDF Pattern for Baby and Childs Scalloped Flapper Hat with Ribbon with Permission to Sell and the owl hat!
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I love the little owl, it's my fav. Best wishes on your move! I'll be doing the same later this summer. So many details, can't wait for it to be over!!
ReplyDeleteHello my fellow hooker gf! (tee hee) i love that! I am a follower and love your work. I like ya on fb and I have a blog too where I sell handmade crochet goodies! Come on over and ch ch check it out! www.lazyasadaisy.blogspot.com
ReplyDeletemy favorites are:
1. puppy dog (omgosh!)
2 spunky ribbon hat (so stinkin cute!)
3 watermelon hat (so good I could eat it!) not really...
thank you for spending the time showing us your beautiful talent! xo aimee
email: aimeeanewman@gmail.com
I'm not a hooker, but I love all your creative goodies!
ReplyDeleteLove the owl hat! I could also use a headwrap for myself. They are all too cute!
ReplyDeleteI'm a faithful follower of your beautiful blog :)
ReplyDeleteI liked you on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteI've been a follower for quite some time because you rock!
ReplyDeleteI totally want the puppy dog pattern... I mean, everyone does owls and monkies (no offense, no offense) but this is the only puppy-dog hat I have seen and it is ADORABLE.
ReplyDeleteProud to be a fellow hooker!
oh my gosh! Cutest stuff ever!!! Found you via Decor and the Dog!
ReplyDeletei follow your blog
ReplyDeletemy favorite thing in your shop is the puppy dog beanie
ReplyDeleteI like you on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteI think the owl hat is my favorite....no, maybe the puppy....hmmm....this is hard!
ReplyDeleteI love the puppy dog hat!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 500! I am a follower of your blog!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I love the Puppy Hat! It is so cute, as is all of your stuff!
ReplyDeleteAmy
ajh15@hotmail.com
I am a new follower...And congrats on your 500th! I love the spunky ribbon hat. Good luck with your move!
ReplyDeletePixie or bomber hat. I'm leaning pixie! Thanks! kmomisme (at) yahoo (dot) com
ReplyDeleteYay! Go Rachel. So proud. I have always loved your head wrap patten. :)
ReplyDeleteI have had you "liked" on facebook for a while now....what's not to like?! (Love the new skirt by the way.
ReplyDeleteAnd drum roll please....I already follow your cute blog. Yes! Pick me!
ReplyDeleteAnd facebooked it.
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Love the headwrap pattern! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI follow you via GFC! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love your Crochet Earwarmer Headwrap, just what I need now winter is here in NZ!
ReplyDeleteAnd I now follow your blog :)
ReplyDeleteAND I like you on facebook!
ReplyDeleteRachel your FAMOUS! And it is because you are talented how does it feel?? I like the baby bomber hat and puppy hat sooooo cute!! Oh and the headwrap how on earth do you expect me to chose?? And I liked you on facebook and I am a follower;)
ReplyDeleteI love the owl hat, and the head wrap too!
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I am a facebook liker too
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I blogged about this giveaway at
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How can I pick only ONE favorite in your Esty shop?!? I guess I'll go with the baby bomber hat. So cute! But I'd love to get the pattern for one of the headbands for me, too!
ReplyDeleteI'm one of your followers!
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard to pick just one favorite, but I think the baby bomber is definitely one of my favorites!
ReplyDeleteI'm already a follower!
ReplyDeleteI like you on FB!
ReplyDeleteThey're all cute - love the baby bomber!
ReplyDeleterach62803 at yahoo dot com
My favorite pattern is the Pixie Hat pattern. Congrats on 500 sales! Thanks for the chance to win!
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I'm a new follower of this blog via GFC. :o)
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I've liked your facebook page (Rachel E.E.M.)
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I shared on facebook:
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I tweeted! https://twitter.com/#!/GiveawayRae/status/79831030512623616
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What a great giveaway!!!! You are so talented, I absolutely adore your blog. I recently started following after seeing you featured on craft gossip.
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Congrats on 500 sales! I really like all your patterns but that pixie hat is adorable. :)
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I am now following your blog. :)
ReplyDeleteI "liked" your facebook page as well.
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I tweeted about it https://twitter.com/#!/Sonshine1296/status/79913579897298944
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My favorite is the PDF Pattern Crochet Little Rocker Mohawk Hat
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Like you on FB. Stephanie Klemm
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i love the baby owl hat is so adorable.
ReplyDeleteI missed the giveaway... But I think its super cool you made it to 500 sales. Awesome! Wishing you a happy week. :)
ReplyDeleteOh wait... I'm not to late! My favorite it the girl with the red balloon. Does that count?
ReplyDeleteMy fave is the Bomber Hat!
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Blog follower!
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Facebook fan! (Kady Staffen-Lavallee)
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Congrats!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI for sure want the headband wrap!! I think it's the most awesome thing ever and would love the pattern for it!
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I am a follower. =)
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Liked your facebook page... =)
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