It's that time of year again...ready for some fun and games? Last year I sent you all on a scavenger hunt for prizes, and the year before there was this holiday special. As I was sitting and sipping my cocoa last night, I was thinking...how do I top that?
Well, actually I don't think I can, in terms of spending lots of time pulling something elaborate together - given the craziness of the last few weeks and the usual mayhem ahead. So instead, I'm just going to *surprise you* with freebies (at random) here at turkey feathers.com, starting now until the gift cupboard is empty. You'll actually be helping me reduce my stash a little.
OK. Here's the scoop. No restrictions apply. This is open to every one where ever you are on the planet. You can be the proud owner of a blog or blogless. It matters not. Regular readers, newbies, lurkers and peeps -- all welcome. No strings attached. Leave a comment (or just say hello), to get your name thrown in the hat for a chance to win. I'll announce winners at random. Maybe within a day or two. Maybe even on the same day of the post--you just never know. It's a *surprise give-away* remember?
Today I am offering this beautiful Japanese embroidery book #2498. I know. Can you believe it? These books are pricey and not always easy to get a hold of, but somehow or another, I managed to wind up with two of them. And...'tis the season...so--I'm passing it on. Sample pages are shown.
Have at it. But, please. No pushing and shoving.
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UPDATE: Thank you for stopping by. Comments are now closed. I'll announce a winner tomorrow, along with another give-away!
I stumbled across your blog while searching for some information on an old pattern I found, and am having fun looking around! Lots of cool things to see and to read!
Posted by: Sheilah | December 02, 2008 at 10:39 AM
Ahhh! That's awesome! Lurker checking in so I can have a chance at that gorgeous prize! Thanks so much!
Posted by: Jaybird | December 02, 2008 at 10:45 AM
i'd just love to play! x
Posted by: louise hatchard | December 02, 2008 at 10:50 AM
Oh, my!! I LOVE those books! Yippee for the winner!!! (Keeping my fingers crossed!)
Posted by: Martha | December 02, 2008 at 11:04 AM
Another (mostly)lurker lured into the open by the possibility of something lovely.
Posted by: shayne | December 02, 2008 at 11:09 AM
Oh, my!!! I took a break to look for embroidery inspiration on your blog, and what to my wondering eyes should appear....those pictures are glorious! Thanks for the holiday surprises.
Posted by: Amy | December 02, 2008 at 11:10 AM
Oh, I'm in!
Posted by: Bridgette | December 02, 2008 at 11:13 AM
Hi Vicki! Please throw my name in the hat! :)
Posted by: Sharon M. | December 02, 2008 at 11:14 AM
Are you kidding? This is great! I read through this post slowly because I stopped to examine the embroidery along the way...only to find at the end that you are giving away the book! Wow. Thanks for a generous giveaway!
Posted by: Holly | December 02, 2008 at 11:31 AM
How lovely! Please add my name to the hat!
:0)
Posted by: Mary Kathryn | December 02, 2008 at 11:36 AM
Cute book! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: BoogaJ | December 02, 2008 at 11:39 AM
Love the book!
Posted by: Laura | December 02, 2008 at 11:43 AM
Ooh-eee! What a lovely little book. Would love to toss in my name! - Amy Bauer
amy@usdemolition.com
Posted by: sadie527 | December 02, 2008 at 11:46 AM
I'm a lurker...I get so much inspiration from your blog! This is a fabulous prize, please throw my name in the hat!!!
Posted by: staci | December 02, 2008 at 11:47 AM
Your blog is one of my favourites. Lovely giveaway.
Lorrie
Posted by: Lorrie | December 02, 2008 at 11:48 AM
I do love those books! I'm curious what your stash looks like, though, if this is one you're willing to part with!
Merry Christmas!
Posted by: megan | December 02, 2008 at 11:53 AM
You're blog is so inspiring. The year of 2009 may be an "embroidery" crafting year for me. I am looking for more "hand work" projects instead of all the larger sewing projects I seem to undertake. You have so many great ideas on you blog. Thanks for always posting.
Posted by: Janna Widdifield | December 02, 2008 at 11:53 AM
A giveaway, YEA!!! I'll play, any day. Please put my name in the hat. Your blog is still my favorite! I received your book & I absolutely love it! You did a wonderful job. I can't wait to start makeing some of the items.
Posted by: Velma | December 02, 2008 at 11:55 AM
OOPS... I forgot to leave my email address. :o)
Posted by: Velma | December 02, 2008 at 11:56 AM
beautiful...I'm in!
Posted by: lourdes | December 02, 2008 at 11:57 AM
i love that book! i'd like to play!
Posted by: andrea d. | December 02, 2008 at 12:01 PM
Beautiful embroiderly and lovely blog, too, Vicki. Thanks for being such a cheerful giver! Blessings!
Posted by: Patricia (Pollywog Creek) | December 02, 2008 at 12:03 PM
I am all for fun prices :) And this is gorgeous!!!
Posted by: mijk | December 02, 2008 at 12:03 PM
OK! Here's a hello, and I'd love to comment on your blog - I just subscribed, but I love anyone and anything needle-and-thread art and craft, if you get my distinction. I know I'll love being a regular reader. And you are right - the Japanese book is amazing!
Posted by: Janet E. | December 02, 2008 at 12:04 PM
Gorgeous :) I really hope I'm lucky enough to win this beautiful book. Thank you for holding this giveaway :)
Posted by: Gem | December 02, 2008 at 12:06 PM
OMG! This would be like the best possible giveaway ever. like seriously, if my family didn't think I own too many art/craft supplies and books / wasn't a poor college student I would have had this book a long time ago...
I hope I win! :)
Posted by: Tiffany | December 02, 2008 at 12:06 PM
Well hello hello hello! :)
Posted by: Sarah | December 02, 2008 at 12:08 PM
Not sure if my last post saved, but this book is gorgeous! Thank you for holding a giveaway :)
Posted by: Gem | December 02, 2008 at 12:08 PM
Love it love it :) Hello and thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: melissa | December 02, 2008 at 12:11 PM
I am trying very hard to be polite. Oh...so yum...and generous!
Posted by: Arlene | December 02, 2008 at 12:12 PM
I absolute love reading your blog and getting inspired to create fun things. Thanks for all the inspiration!
Posted by: Donna | December 02, 2008 at 12:17 PM
oh gosh. Having just gotten into embroidery again for some christmas gifts, this book looks ADORABLE! I'd love to toss my name in!
Posted by: jessica | December 02, 2008 at 12:17 PM
ooh! ooh! Japanese embroidery book! Must add to my collection!
Posted by: Melissa | December 02, 2008 at 12:20 PM
keeping my fingers crossed-such a fun giveaway!! thanks for the chance!
Posted by: suesue | December 02, 2008 at 12:20 PM
Holy moly, what a giveaway! Love it!
Nieka
Posted by: Nieka Apell | December 02, 2008 at 12:21 PM
Hello! Such beautiful embroidery patterns! I have been wanting to learn to embroider. Thanks for holding the giveaway!
Posted by: Melinda B | December 02, 2008 at 12:23 PM
I've never seen Japanese embroidery but now will spend hours combing ebay for some of my own.
Posted by: Kate | December 02, 2008 at 12:25 PM
I haven't embroidered in years, but I know exactly someone who would love the book as a gift.
Posted by: Yvette | December 02, 2008 at 12:26 PM
That is one awesome looking book, and so generous of you to share it with some lucky person! Thanks so much!
Posted by: Christy of MommaOnTheMounain | December 02, 2008 at 12:28 PM
Oh the mystery! The holidays always bring out the fun, don't they!?
Posted by: Sarah | December 02, 2008 at 12:28 PM
well i just discovered your blog and i get lots of inspiration form you pictures and ideas. Thank you
Posted by: Qutecowgirl | December 02, 2008 at 12:28 PM
What a wonderful gift to give! I would be so honored if I won.
Have a Blessed Day,
Diane
Posted by: Diane | December 02, 2008 at 12:31 PM
awesome blog, awesome book! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Susan | December 02, 2008 at 12:31 PM
What a great surprise! Count me in!
Posted by: Amy B. | December 02, 2008 at 12:36 PM
I love reading your blog, always something pretty to look at, and what a bonus today!
Posted by: Lisa | December 02, 2008 at 12:38 PM
What a fabulous holiday treat. And I would never shove....I might nudge or clear my throat loudly but never shove.
Posted by: brit | December 02, 2008 at 12:42 PM
Thank you for your thoughtfulness.
Posted by: Amy | December 02, 2008 at 12:42 PM
De-lurking to say 'Hello' and cross my fingers for a shot at the lovely give away :)
Posted by: Shannon | December 02, 2008 at 12:43 PM
I've been thinking so much about embroidery. There honestly aren't enough hours in the day to do all that I want to do. I need to grow more arms, legs, heads, everything - to get what my brain wants to do!
Posted by: Siew | December 02, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Another lurker here! Checking in to jump up and wave my arms- count me in!
Have a great day!
Posted by: Kimberly | December 02, 2008 at 12:47 PM
Oh, i love these books, I'd love to have one. I hope I win!
Posted by: shannon | December 02, 2008 at 12:47 PM
Those pictures are incredible, of course I'm going to comment! I have your lovely little book (thank you for writing it) and I can't wait to try a few things for presents.
Posted by: Sarah | December 02, 2008 at 12:50 PM
Consider me de-lurked.
What a fun give-away!
Posted by: Jess | December 02, 2008 at 12:51 PM
What fun, surprise freebies :) I'd love to enter and I promise to behave while waiting in line :)
thanks for the nice giveaway :)
Dana
d08@goldingers.com
Posted by: Dana | December 02, 2008 at 12:56 PM
Oooo--how fun and lovely those patterns are! Thanks so much for the chance to win.
Posted by: Celeste | December 02, 2008 at 12:56 PM
Such a gorgeous book! My grandma has been teaching embroidery to me this year and it would be such a thrill to try out those nifty designs. Thanks so much for the contest and, above all, the wonderful blog!
Posted by: Rachel | December 02, 2008 at 12:56 PM
What a generous person you are! A merry christmas to you and your family!
Posted by: EmmyLizzy | December 02, 2008 at 12:59 PM
ooooh gawgeous. I heart your blog!!
Posted by: Amy | December 02, 2008 at 01:06 PM
Oh, you generous woman! You're going to have to give us the grand total of number of comments received for this one, okay? Happy Beginning of the Holiday Season to you!
Posted by: Michelle | December 02, 2008 at 01:07 PM
Wow how gorgeous!
Posted by: Lisa | December 02, 2008 at 01:12 PM
Wow that book looks beautiful xx
Posted by: Vicki | December 02, 2008 at 01:16 PM
OK Hello and yeah I'd love the book! Thank You! I've done 3 dishtowels with your embroidery pattern and LOVE them! My daughters like them too!
Posted by: Diane | December 02, 2008 at 01:18 PM
Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Amanda | December 02, 2008 at 01:19 PM
How sweet you are, vicki...
I'd love to play!
xo
Posted by: Dawn | December 02, 2008 at 01:20 PM
I would love to have a japanese craft book. I have never held one in my own two hands and am dying to see if it is as wonderful as everyone says.
Posted by: JulieKP | December 02, 2008 at 01:27 PM
I love your blog! You inspire such wonderful craftiness and creativity! Please enter me!
Posted by: mikki | December 02, 2008 at 01:27 PM
I didn't push anyone...nope. I didn't shove anyone...nope. They lied. Honest. Really. I'm a good (read: deserving of giveaway gifts) girl. Truely...
Posted by: Loralynn | December 02, 2008 at 01:29 PM
Hi, Love your blog and your embroidery is great. Hope I win this givaway. Thanks!
Posted by: leslie Hernandez | December 02, 2008 at 01:35 PM
I have to have it! It is so wonderful and thanks for doing this!!
Posted by: Danette | December 02, 2008 at 01:35 PM
What a great idea Vicki. Count me in! This sounds like so much fun.
By the way, you sent me a stack of fabric when you were clearing out your stash a couple of years ago. Your fabrics are scattered throughout my house in little wall quilts, framing cross-stitch flowers, and even in my children's special stockings :)
Posted by: Amy | December 02, 2008 at 01:36 PM
Wow never seen those books before. But they look fun.
Posted by: Maria Rodarte | December 02, 2008 at 01:37 PM
You sew such beautiful little stories!
Posted by: Lael | December 02, 2008 at 01:40 PM
Such an adorable book - please throw my name in the hat!
Posted by: Cassi | December 02, 2008 at 01:43 PM
WOW
This is lovely. I hope I win.
Posted by: Nancy | December 02, 2008 at 01:44 PM
Wow, this is adorable! I would love to win this wonderful book!
Thanks so much :)
Posted by: Emmi | December 02, 2008 at 01:45 PM
What a lovely idea :0 Lining up nicely here :)
Posted by: Leah | December 02, 2008 at 01:45 PM
what a great book. I have often admired these types of books, but only from afar..maybe after this I can get all up close and personal with one!- fingers crossed!
Posted by: Amy | December 02, 2008 at 01:46 PM
I love surprises and give-aways!
Thank you so much!
Posted by: Missy | December 02, 2008 at 01:47 PM
Hi ! :) I'd love to join the fun & enter your awesome giveaway if possible ! I've been reading silently your blog for a good couple of years now (if not more) but of course I never found the time to leave a proper comment. Sorry about that. Congratulations on your awesome book, it's such a big thing to publish your own book ! :) Thanks for hosting this great giveaway ! Happy December ! Best wishes ! *Ü*
Posted by: Sonia | December 02, 2008 at 01:52 PM
What fun! I'll play along!
Posted by: Amy | December 02, 2008 at 02:06 PM
so cute! I'd love to play along :)
Posted by: Annie | December 02, 2008 at 02:11 PM
Okay, I usually just lurk, but NOT today! Thanks for the fun!!
Posted by: Vee | December 02, 2008 at 02:20 PM
It's gorgeous! I love looking at the photos!
Posted by: Carmen | December 02, 2008 at 02:24 PM
Prizes are always good! How generous of you------- I think that means that Santa surely must have extras in his bag with your name on them!!!
Posted by: tina | December 02, 2008 at 02:32 PM
Oh my goodness...thank you for all the sharing love.
Posted by: Angela | December 02, 2008 at 02:34 PM
Hello Vicki!
Just today, I told a dear friend that as much as I would like to learn to knit, I think it is too complicated for me at the moment and that I think I would like something simple like embroidery to do with my hands. So when I read your post today, I felt like my little hope was validated...to receive the book would just be icing on the cake!
Posted by: Lesley Austin | December 02, 2008 at 02:39 PM
hi, wow what a brill festive give away!!! av been following your blog a few week now ( ive only just discovered this wonderful world of blogs ...and loving it , im addicted!!!!
Posted by: nicola barlow | December 02, 2008 at 02:40 PM
Me, jumping up and down and eager to play along!
Maria, peering over my shoulder,"Oh, you should sew that!"
Posted by: Natalie | December 02, 2008 at 02:42 PM
This is awesome - hope I am lucky.
Posted by: Anne | December 02, 2008 at 02:42 PM
I am also a lurker love your site. Please put my name into the hat.
Posted by: Shean | December 02, 2008 at 02:44 PM
Woo! Crossing my fingers, I'd love a copy of this book :-)
xx j
Posted by: Justina | December 02, 2008 at 02:44 PM
I guess I'm a peeper. Just checking in to say hello and that I'd love to win your giveaway.
Posted by: Debbie | December 02, 2008 at 02:45 PM
Hi there, I just received your new book in the mail yesterday. I love it - all the way down to the bottom of the globe in Christchurch, New Zealand. I wonder if it's the furtherest place for your book to come! Thanks so much - so much eye candy in one little book. I'd love to win your prize and we cannot get any of those books here - as the donkey on Shrek says "Pick me, Pick me"!!
Posted by: Deb | December 02, 2008 at 02:47 PM
I seem to have a "thing" for all crafty things Japanese. I'd love this. Toss my name around inside ye old hat. :)
Posted by: Jodie | December 02, 2008 at 02:49 PM
This is so much fun! Thank you. I hope I win!
Posted by: Buckstop | December 02, 2008 at 02:51 PM
Throw my name in please. I love the little girl and puppy on the same page as the Eiffel Tower.
Posted by: Rachael | December 02, 2008 at 02:53 PM
What a great give-a-away! I'm not so sure that I could part with such a precious book!
Posted by: Anita | December 02, 2008 at 02:54 PM
Love the blog!!! Love the giveaway!!!
Posted by: Carrie M. | December 02, 2008 at 02:54 PM
Wow! It would be so amazing to have this book. And thank you for being so generous!
Posted by: Jen Tucker | December 02, 2008 at 02:58 PM
Ack! Wonderful prezzie! And what a lovely and generous thing to do!!! Smoochies!
Posted by: jenny b harris | December 02, 2008 at 02:58 PM