Friday, May 08, 2009

While I'm Gone!
(it's all about YOU)

My reservations have been made and I'm packing my bags because I'm going to Texas to assist my mom with a health matter. I'm not sure how long I'll be gone however I don't anticipate longer than 10 days to two weeks.

When I return it'll be time to celebrate my 3rd blogging anniversary - yes, I've been blogging for three years! Hard to believe!!!! So, to celebrate I plan to have a giveaway.

Recently Laurie of Minick & Simpson shared on their blog her "lunchbox tin sewing kit". After obtaining permission from Laurie to basically copy her idea I started planning the giveaway to celebrate my 'blogiversary'. Thank you, Laurie!

I'd like your input.

What would you like to find inside a "Lunchbox Sewing Kit" like this one?

I will have internet access while I'm at my mom's so I'll be enjoying your ideas and suggestions.

Until next time, I remain..............

In Friendship!

66 comments:

Abby and Stephanie said...

A box full of rick rack and maybe some buttons and well, a charm pack. Gee that sounds greedy. Hope all goes well with your mom.

Jodi Nelson said...

oh yes, rick rack. buttons. charm pack. thread. a needle holder. um... LOL. What a cute box!

Babs said...

oohh, charm pack, cute buttons, maybe a small pattern of something.

Where in Texas are you headed? I'm a native Texan and still live in North Dallas.

Winona said...

I can always use buttons. I have very little rickrack in my stash. I love charm packs and thread. Can you believe, I do not even have a needle holder. A cute pin cushion is always nice too. I have also seen some cute scissor holders on some blogs. Goodness, I'd better stop. LOL I hope things go well with your mom and you can enjoy a nice visit with her. Winona

Anonymous said...

First of all, I really hope everything will be OK with your mom, dear ;>)
THEN...... Ooooh, such a LOVELY lunchbox, indeed ! How can one resist such a cutie ? And the icing on the cake would be to find inside : a needle holder, a nice quilting thimble, applique threads, some quilting thread, stitchery thread... OH My, now I know what I'm going to dream about !

Friendship ------ THREADS to you dear ! And a BIG (((HUG)))
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
NADINE

Rochelle said...

A pattern, charm pack, pin cushion and chocolate. That would make my day and would set me up perfectly.

Sally said...

Well, a charm pack, of course. A cute pincushion, rick rack,... did someone already mention chocolate? How about a tape measure? And maybe some glass head pins. Oh, and a small notebook for keeping notations of family sizes, birthdays, things to remember, tips.

Good luck with your mom. Travel safely!

sewprimitive karen said...

A cute wabbit. With some jelly beans.

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

Let's see, maybe some small pieces of wool, a pincushion pattern, a few beads and some sparkly embroidery thread.

Norma said...

I think the most fun thing for the cute box would be surprises! I love to get packages that I have no idea what they contain! So fat quarters or anything used in quilting or related crafts would be fun and very welcome at my house.

Have a great trip, I am a Texan at heart, I just live in AZ. LOL Hope all goes well with your Mom, know that is a hard thing to do.

Anonymous said...

Oh Darlene....wish you all the best on your trip to help your mom out. I still have you and your family in my thoughts daily.

I would love to see whatever you darned well want to give away in that cute little sewing box. All the answers everybody has given are wonderful but really....if it held something made from your hands I would treasure it and the friendship even more. Take care and enjoy moments spent with mom. Oh...Happy Mother's Day to you too!

Amy said...

Darlene,
Hope your mom will be ok,sending hugs.......
As for the sewing box a cute pincushion,old buttons,old thimble.......quilting thread...Amy

Dawn said...

Darling lunch box!! On the line of thinking about food; jelly roll, turn overs, honey buns...oh, and chocolate!! hehe

Karen said...

Several appliqued quilt blocks. A girl can dream, can't she?
Hope all goes well with your mother.

Pat said...

Oh Darlene, I hope all goes well with your mom. Have a great Mother's Day. That little lunch box is soooo cute all by itself. You have so many great
ideas already. Maybe a bobbin holder,some cotton jumbo ric rack a small handmade (by you) item and a plane ticket to a warm and quiet place. (one way please)!!! Enjoy your visit.

Anonymous said...

I hope all goes well with your Mom; she's fortunate to have you.
Re the lunchbox, I'd like to see varigated threads, silk threads for hand applique, and one of those thingies that you hang around your neck with your spool of thread on it - easy for cutting of lenghts as you hand stitch.

Chocolate Cat said...

Definately threads and a stitching project!!
Hope your trip goes well, enjoy spending the time with your Mum.

Unknown said...

You know my prayers are with you, noe for the little lunch box/tin. How about a ticket to OZ.... just kidding. Ric rac, buttons, needles, thread, these are just ideas. I suppose the normal things you'd find in a sewing kit.

Lissa Jane said...

Darlene I hope your mum is OK.. I wish you a safe trip.. ((HUGS))

a box like that, I'd use it for my 'take along' project I keep in the car, so thread, needles, needlebook, maybe a pincushion (for the pins I dont use) and prepped blocks is what I'd have in it! I usually also have a 'secret stash' of lollies in my take along project.. the kids dont think to ever look in there!

Carol said...

Sending you good thoughts for safe travel and a good visit with your mom...hope everything goes well. That is the cutest box!

Mary said...

What an adorable box. How about some "pins and needles" and rotary cutter blades? Rick rack is fun as well. Most importantly, I hope your Mom is OK and you have a safe trip.

Mary

Millie said...

Wishing you a safe trip and good thoughts for your mom. The lunch box is adorable...I see charm pack and jelly rolls, buttons and ribbons.

Janet said...

Cute idea, I keep a project in a tin like that. It needs a pincushion for sure,and whatever you'd like to add.

Becky said...

Necessities, like chocolate :) Needles, thread, pins, pincushion.

Cute lunchbox :) Hope that your mom regains her health quickly. Where in Texas are you traveling? We lived in Spring, Tx for two wonderul years.

Happy Anniversary!

Jocelyn said...

30's fabric fat quarters, and yes rick rack and buttons. What a fun and cute way to use a lunch box.

dotti white said...

Let's see...when I plan a lunch box it is definitely a special event and I would put in some of my favorites! Needles, thread, cute scissors, pins, needle holder, charm pack, buttons, some chocolate or gum, a small stitching project, a pattern...I would just put in special delights to make me smile! Hope your mom is o.k.

Wendy said...

Darlene, I hope all goes well for your Mom. You are a wonderful daughter to be there with her.

Oh boy a little game....I'd like to see a pincushion, needles, thread, scissors, pins, buttons, ribbon, rick rack, needlecase, pen and note pad....how's that???

A Spoonful Of Sugar said...

Hope your Mum makes a speedy recovery! Love the lunchbox idea - I love buttons, embroidery threads, ribbons, and ric rac!

Marisa said...

Love that adorable box!

julia said...

Hi Darlene,

oh, I hope your mom will be well soon & it won't be too serous...I'm sending a hug to you!

Oh, three years of wonderful shared ideas & quilts ~ congratulations in advance! I went back to your first posts...and wow! What an entry into the quilty blogging world with more than 50 (!!!) beautiful quilts...!!!

I love the idea of a lunchbox sewing kit...if I would pack one, I'd cernainly put in a pincushion{I have a magnetic one, but there are such beauties out there a quilter just have to have a special one...}, some fork pins {just recently tried them out - great help!}, quilting thread, some rick rack {one never can have enough!}, and of course something fabric-y ;o) {maybe turnovers...haven't tried them yet but they are very tempting}. I know the recepient of your prize will be positively surprised, don't doubt it.

In friendship,
Julia

Kaaren said...

Something small and made by you, of course...and a cheese, lettuce and tomato sandwich with pepper and mayo...hold the salt, please.

Have a safe trip Darlene. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your Mom during this time.

Salem Stitcher said...

The lunchbox is great! It's perfect to carry applique supplies. I think a sweet pin cushion, some Roxanne's glue baste-it, some applique pins, a little needle case with your favorite applique needles inside, some silk thread, oh and yes, chocolate!

I hope all goes well with your mom!

Judy said...

Very cool lunchbox sewing kit!!

Have a good trip!

Erin said...

Darlene I hope your Mom is doing ok and you have a special Mother's Day with her! If I was to receive a Lunch Box from my friend, I would hope she would put in there a nice card with thoughts of sewing..a little history of why she started..I like things like that...and also maybe some chocolate or munchies..after all it is a lunchbox!!!

Sherri said...

Definitely a pincushion...and nice pins...and the charm pack idea sounds wonderful as well!

Yvonne said...

I think you should just stuff your fine self in it and have Ron mail it to me. :)

Leah Spencer said...

Charm packs, jelly rolls, fabric. That all sounds good to me. ;)

Libby said...

You'll find just the right things to fill your box, I've got not one doubt. Hope all goes well on your trip.

Nancy said...

Oh, I love lunch boxes. What a great idea!! I have a lime green one that I used to use for embroidery items. It's shaped like the old black construction man ones... you know, with the top hump...

I would love to open one and find 30's fabrics (to go with that wonderful outside design), a pincushion, needles or anything....

onlymehere said...

Darlene, thank you so much for letting me know that was Angie's table and for stopping by. I originally found the picture on a site with a ton of sewing rooms on it and I discarded the link when she took those pictures down. I've edited my post and given her credit for the table. Do you happen to have a link for her if she has a blog or web site? I'd love to visit her. Thanks again. Cindy

Pam said...

I sure hope your mum gets better quickly and enjoys your visit with her!!

I think a cute little box like that needs to have a little bit of "Darlene" in it - one of your signature pin cushions and all the lovely little items that you think are special.

Have a good trip.

swooze said...

Where in Texas are you my dear?

Sweet P said...

In my lunchbox I would like to find: ric rac, yummy embroidery floss, buttons, new needles, a scissor keep. perhaps some frilly lace and, of course, a piece or two of chocolate! This is a wonderful idea for a giveaway. Happy anniversary!

Wintersqlts said...

Hope you and your mom can share a wonderful Mother's Day!

I picture buttons and ribbons, maybe a pattern for and scraps for placemats (it is a lunchbox, right? LOL).

Jo Ann

Quiltdolls said...

pincushion

Carrie P. said...

First Darlene, let me say I hope all goes well with your mom and you both have a great visit together and your Mother's Day is blessed.
Second, Congratulations on your 3rd anniversary. That is a lot of post.
Third, that little lunch box is so cute. I think some small leftover blocks would be fun along with buttons, and rick rack all wrapped up in a vintage towel.
Lots of hugs.

Amy DeCesare said...

I would love to see tha box stuffed with some 30's fat quarters!

Molly said...

First,only good thoughts for your Mom and her quick recovery. Now...rick-rack, buttons, 12" of lace, charm pack, pad and pencil, thread, needles, yo-yo template, tape measure, small pair of scissors and last but not least a timer. That way I can set it for exactly how long I have that I can spend on my project. Okay, that would make my day, thanks for doing this.

Lynn said...

A friend has recently given me a small bag filled with scraps of her quilts. Her instructions were to use them all in one quilt - boy has that been fun - something like that would be great. That little tin is so cute - not sure it needs too much else.

Sandy said...

Enjoy your stay with your Mom and pray she is doing well. The lunchbox is ADORABLE!!! Hmmm, what would I like pack in it...would have to include a thimble, needles, pincushion, small scissors and a charm pak or two. Oh, and can't forget something nourishing.

Darlene B said...

I'd love to receive fat quarters in a surprise box! And I agree that chocolate is a must, as well!
Thanks, Darlene, hope your mom will be healthy again soon.

Stina Blomgren said...

Hope your Mom et better and that the two of you will have a wonderful time spent together...
And OHHH.. I love the little lunch box... it is so cute.. why dont we have this in Sweden.. right.. we get lunch at school.. :o)
Well there are so many wonderful suggestions... but I know what I would love the most.. Is something handmade from you... and things I have hard to find here... ric.rac.. sewing notions...cute tins... sewingrelated stuf..and of course the surprise moment!!! OHHHH!!!! :o)
Good luck to what ever you decide.. and take care!!

Deb Silva said...

Gosh let's see ...

a small needle threader, some needles, a very small rotary mat, a small pincushion, a couple of fat quarters and maybe a recycled pattern

julieQ said...

I like jelly rolls in my box, and some yummy coordinating fat quarters. Yum!

Carrie said...

Good wishes. Good thoughts. Good health. Good luck. Good karma. Good 'n plenty... had to get some candy in there somehow. :)

Jackie's Stitches said...

I hope your mother is doing well. She must really love that you're there with her while she is recovering!

Inside the box? Surprise me! A bit of this a bit of that. A cute button or 2, maybe some thread, a nifty notion, a bit of fabric, a cute pattern, some scraps...whatever. The exciting part is the surprise!

Nanette Merrill said...

I recently got the "donut" from superior threads to house applique thread in many colors in paper bobbins. I love it. Now I have all the colors but not big spools. Really a great idea. Hope all is well with your mom soon.

Teresa said...

Such a cute box. I like everyone's ideas...hmmm, did anyone say chocolate?

Threeundertwo said...

Personally, I would love a redwork or embroidery pattern, a jelly roll of coordinating fabric, some floss, a package of clover gold-eye needles, a needlebook or pincushion, and a CD of music to stitch by.

I dream big!

Best wishes for your mom.

Rose Marie said...

Prayers for your Mom, a pincushion, some hexies, needle and thread, scissors and above all .... a chocolate bar.

Amanda Joy said...

charm packs and buttons, or course, or maybe some antique dresser knobs that would freshen up the old sewing room

Inga said...

Treasure your moments with mom and thank you for being a wonderful daughter. I just lost my dad and you learn too late to build that treasure chest and wrap each memory in gold.

I'd vote for rick rak, pattern, pincusion. A charm pack would be nice. a new car? Too big? ok, forget the new car. :)

Juliann in WA said...

Darlene
Hope all is going well. Your little sewing box is very cute. Look forward to having your back in the fold again.

Red Geranium Cottage said...

Who cares what's inside? I love just the lunchbox. lolol It's cute Missy!!!!! I hope your mom is doing ok.

Allie said...

I actually HAVE that tin. I keep my hand-stitching in it! I use an old metal business card holder with a piece of felt in it for my needle, small scissors and leather thimble, all my floss, and current work. AND my bifocals if I'm going somewhere, lol.

Lady of the Cloth said...

Fabric, what else is there?

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