gemini stitches: Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day

GIVEAWAY CLOSED!!

Firstly, sorry this is a little late ! I wanted to have something made for the Sew Mama Sew giveaway but it just isn't going to happen in time so I thought I'd offer a FQ bundle of seasonal fabrics instead.

There are 5 prints including Matroyska dolls, chickens and snowflakes in red and green on a natural background which would be perfect for Christmas crafts. And also a cute little notebook to jot down your ideas.
To enter, please leave a comment below telling me some ideas for gifts for the boys or men in your life as they are the ones I find it difficult to buy or make for. If you think you may be a "no-reply" blogger then please leave your email address.

I am quite happy to post overseas also, so international entries are welcome. The giveaway is open until December 7th 2012 at 5 pm PST - which I think converts to Saturday 8th December at 12 noon AEDST.
Note: I may not get back to everyone but thank you so much for visiting and good luck!

Kirsten.

252 comments:

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Adrianne: Cute bundle. I like that the fabrics are Christmassy but not overwhelmingly so. I am with you on guys being difficult to find gifts for. This year I am going quite handmade, and making a quilt for one brother (it wasn't initally intended as a Christmas gift, but its taken me a while to make it), a cushion for the other, and some oven mitts/hot pads for my dad. Books (including cookbooks), music, kitchen gadgets, t-shirts, vouchers and nice booze are also go-to guy gifts for me.; December 5, 2012 at 10:43 AM
therese: Wow, those prints are adorable!
Guys are very difficult to buy for. Books are always good. T-shirts, tools or music DVD's are another choice. Or if you are like me - give them the ultimatum to buy their own present and you'll wrap it up!! Thanks for the chance to win.
therese.aiken@gmail.com; December 5, 2012 at 10:52 AM
Cherilyn: Fun giveaway! That is hard! My little boys love Legos and my sweet farmer likes warm well made winter gear. :); December 5, 2012 at 10:57 AM
jmj: Guys are really hard. I'm making cutting boards for the big guys and with cheese, sausage and a bit of mustard, and a fun beer. I've made hats and mittens in the past, but teens are hard, I cheat and get t shirts from Theadless, so I support artist instead, teens and pre teens love them. Thanks for the giveaway!; December 5, 2012 at 10:58 AM
Alison: I bought my boyfriend seasons of his favorite shows on dvd.; December 5, 2012 at 11:07 AM
Karen P.: Well my guy is needing accessories for his chick hatching hobby so I will probably go that route. I find its best to ask them what they need.; December 5, 2012 at 11:09 AM
Ella: I've got a messenger bag and gear pouches in mind.; December 5, 2012 at 11:16 AM
Angela Bullard: My go to is fun foods that I pick up at craft fairs. This year I got my husband and brother wine and pepper flavored jellies, various dip mixes, and chocolate merlot wine. I have to agree-the boys are hard to shop for! Thanks so much for a chance to win some beautiful fabric!; December 5, 2012 at 11:18 AM
tubilinha tiacarminha: Comprei para afilhados e sobrinhos 17,14,15 e 16 de idade.DVD,tabela e bola de basquete,Bermudas e pranchas de surf,tabela de tiro ao alvo com imãs para os menores e quebra-cabeças para os miudos,e alguns brinquedos de encaixe.Afilhadas e sobrinhas:peças para enxoval,fiz algumas bonecas e roupinhas para miudeza que são cinco de 2 a 6 de idade.Folgo dizer que colchas todos já tem,quando nasceram eu fiz de solteiro .Dessa eu já fiquei livre a muito tempo...brincadeira. Obrigada.PS:Você não está atrasada.tiacarminhapezzuto@gmail.com; December 5, 2012 at 11:19 AM
Valerie: Fun! I'd say you can never go wrong with tech-y gadgets. My guys always seem to like those!; December 5, 2012 at 11:36 AM
Heather: I made some scrappy scarves from bits of leftover boyish flannel. Really cute!; December 5, 2012 at 11:44 AM
Danbury Quilter: My boyfriend actually picked out a mug and a leather bracelet for himself so he made it very easy for me! Thank you for the giveaway!

amyd14_1999@yahoo.com; December 5, 2012 at 11:46 AM
andri.: I really dont know what handmade things would make them happy without the items being too girly, but gadgets would surely work!; December 5, 2012 at 11:55 AM
Tessa Marie: That's a tough question - the boys are always hard. Books, shirts and music are always appreciated. Both my boys are golfers and they can always use golf balls!!; December 5, 2012 at 11:56 AM
Rachel: Usually tools work for the men in my life.; December 5, 2012 at 11:58 AM
Heather D.: Guys are tricky! I've found that iTunes gift cards are usually appreciated.; December 5, 2012 at 12:00 PM
@pril: EESH! Hard one. A tool belt caddy, remote control caddy for the sofa or bedside, some kind of organizer for his car or trunk. I'm stumped on that one.; December 5, 2012 at 12:02 PM
Jen@thecraftingfiend: i am making a toy airplane... and maybe a wallet.; December 5, 2012 at 12:04 PM
Jenna@CallHerHappy: I am making a luggage tag for my husband because he travels a lot. I have also made him a bag for his travel bathroom items!; December 5, 2012 at 12:10 PM
Jaclyn Davis: I made my nephews library bags in Michael Miller's Backyard party line. It has bugs and lizards on it. They turned out pretty cute!; December 5, 2012 at 12:12 PM
Tas: I don't know if you knit, but scarves and beanies are excellent.

Wallets or covers for ipads/iphones/usbs/ipods in
some gorgeous boy prints seemto be well received.; December 5, 2012 at 12:19 PM
LC: I'm making my brother and my husband each a pair of pajama pants and I'm making my dad a quilted case for his glasses. I'm also making my husband a zip pouch, but I'm finishing it tomorrow. He asked for it a while ago, and I've just been busy with other stuff.; December 5, 2012 at 12:29 PM
Gigi: I made matching pj pants for my husband and 6yo son, they love that they match. I'm making my husband a pouch for his portable DVD player to bring to the gym to do rushfit too.; December 5, 2012 at 12:41 PM
Kristie: For men: hats, wallets, silk screened shirts, messenger bags, toiletry kits, appliqued ties, felted sweater blanket. Hope that helps! kristie_keely(at)yahoo(d0t)com; December 5, 2012 at 12:41 PM
Jamie Lee: This is not a handmade gift, but those Air Hogs helicopters at Amazon and Target get great reception from my husband and they are easy on the wallet, too. As far as homemade, coffee cake and white chocolate chip macadamia nut cookies always are appreciated. Thanks for the giveaway...those fabrics are gorgeous!; December 5, 2012 at 12:56 PM
Andi: I always do pyjama pants for boys. I also had a great time making angry birds last year and they were a hit with both the men and the boys!; December 5, 2012 at 1:07 PM
Amira@littlemushroomcap: my little boy could use some new shorts..so maybe I'll make those for him. As for my hubby - can't make any - electronic stuff are his things..; December 5, 2012 at 1:10 PM
Erin: I am making an Ipad cover for my husband.
Thanks for such a great giveaway.
Erin
emstone28@gmail.com; December 5, 2012 at 1:11 PM
Deanna: I made my husband a neck warmer from fleece, and then I gave it to him early cuz it's so cold outside! He loves it and wishes I had made it for him earlier.
Thanks for the giveaway.; December 5, 2012 at 1:19 PM
piecelove: Magazine subscriptions for the boys, like Popular Mechanics. They can read them whilst they're sitting on the toilet or something. Guess I shouldn't say that on such a pretty blog. It is a pretty blog!; December 5, 2012 at 1:25 PM
kathy: See my giveaway as it has gotten a few "must have for hubby" comments.
Granted they are kitchen towels but the technique could easily be made into something else. I am tranferring fun images with Citrasolv as the transfer agent. "Stay Calm & Fly On".
Thanks for the giveaway and please enter mine.; December 5, 2012 at 1:31 PM
Crunchy Con Mommy: I'm making my husband and son PJ pants for Christmas-my husband has 2 pairs of flannel pants and has had both since before we got married and actually does wear them. That's my best trick-find something they actually like that is getting worn out, and replace it with another of the same thing but new and nice!
For my Dad I couldn't get the findings in time for this Christmas, but for next year I'm going to make him custom cufflinks!; December 5, 2012 at 1:34 PM
Laura: I've made scarves, potholders and quilts for the men in my life!; December 5, 2012 at 1:36 PM
giddy99: Men ARE difficult to buy for! For my hubs, it's guitar picks, Amazon/iTunes gift cards, tools and beef jerky (for his stocking)! :); December 5, 2012 at 1:36 PM
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B Greene: What a great prize pack. I am afraid I will not be much help on the gift-giving front. Luckily this year, both my boys are trying to buy something big, so I will just contribute to that effort. Both love iTunes gift cards, though. Books are good for them and they light up like little children when they see a big bag of candy just for them :-); December 5, 2012 at 1:37 PM
Michelle {Daydream Believers}: Boys/Men are SO difficult to sew for, aren't they?! :) My fav handmade gifts for guys are fleece scarves and fabric key fobs. My go-to gift for little guys is a car roll filled with new cars :) Thanks for the chance!
Happy Day!
Michelle
www.daydreambelievers.net
daydreambelievershop (at) gmail (dot) com; December 5, 2012 at 1:38 PM
Deb: In our family, books is always the answer. But i have older guys.; December 5, 2012 at 2:12 PM
Seraphym: Im making my man a quilt with the colour theme of his Motorbike of choice. I'm also doing the 12 days of christmas gift "suprises" and is inlcuding things like lollies, socks, Iphone covers and quilted nail clippers holder so he stops loosing them down the side of the couch!!!

Awesome prize pack, pick me! pick me!; December 5, 2012 at 2:14 PM
Sherry: I work at the library so books are my go to gift for everyone. My guys do like hats and I am trying to crochet a few for gifts this year.; December 5, 2012 at 2:15 PM
Cathy: Lego, books, quilts!; December 5, 2012 at 2:17 PM
Amy: Guys are so difficult to buy for! My son is getting a sweatshirt with his favorite video game character...my husband-gift cards. Thanks!; December 5, 2012 at 2:19 PM
Debra Lee: The hubs can never have too much music or headphones!; December 5, 2012 at 2:34 PM
Jeannie D: Don't feel bad...every year I say; "Guys, I need your lists" and every year I never get one. Truly like pulling teeth! So this year I'm making Flannel Lounge pants, books,Starbucks and Movie Theater gift cards. Oh yes, as a consequence for never giving a list they get...socks.; December 5, 2012 at 2:47 PM
Kathy: Homemade boxer shorts in a fun fabric is a good choice for guys, I think. My guys also like hand-knit socks.; December 5, 2012 at 2:51 PM
Josiex: Men are always difficult to buy for, or make for.. but this year I've settled on pillows in manly colours, I am making patchwork stars in blue and green :); December 5, 2012 at 3:09 PM
Kathy: Nice fabrics..my men like tools and sears gift cards, wallets, gloves; December 5, 2012 at 3:22 PM
slacker: chocolates for my FIL & a photo album for my dad; December 5, 2012 at 3:52 PM
Bossymamma: How about an adventure in reverse applique on a Tshirt?

dfne at peterjh dot wanadoo dot co dot uk

http://bossymamma.blogspot.co.uk/; December 5, 2012 at 4:15 PM
Susan Standen: Lovely giveaway, Kirsten. I find himself impossible to buy for because when he needs something he just get it and leaves nothing to put on a Christmas list. I let the girls pick sometimes, which is why he got a hot water bottle with a pink bunny cover one year.; December 5, 2012 at 4:17 PM
Reshma W: My son loves to pick fabric for fun PJ bottoms and pillw cases. This year he has 3D bears, dragons, and skulls- and some cat inthe hat that only I see.; December 5, 2012 at 4:31 PM
lucia: What adorable fabrics! I have to say I go for a fun assorted selection of beers of the world- and no matter how many times I get them my DH's face LIGHTS up (and some years he gets these twice a year). And I get the same smile every time he opens one of the bottles! This year I will add quilted coaster and a beer cozy! I can already see the smiles!; December 5, 2012 at 4:56 PM
Teje Karjalainen: Hi Kirsten and thank you for a lovely give away! I see that I'm not only one who find it difficult with men's present. I knitted socks, made pillows, bought shirts - I think now they could use phone/laptop cases. x Teje; December 5, 2012 at 5:05 PM
Nat at Made in Home: A great giveaway! Probably DVDs of TV series he loves is my first port of call... For the sleepless night holding a new born baby!; December 5, 2012 at 5:06 PM
Consuelo: Lovely bundle! I'm always a fan of buying books! You can't go wrong with books.; December 5, 2012 at 5:31 PM
cheeky monkey: my son got a Stained quilt and my hub will get a log cabin quilt in natural colors. I think geometric works fine and there are some lovely prints for boys as well.

this is a lovely give away!; December 5, 2012 at 5:42 PM
Nati: My husband always likes a hand made scarf... problem is he doesn't want a new one until the old is ready to go. So I cannot make the gift a recurring one! Thanks for the chance to win!; December 5, 2012 at 5:48 PM
LucyL: Love the bundle, very cute!
My boy likes cars and trucks so it's easy find. He also likes the clothing I made for him in CAR or TRUCK prints.; December 5, 2012 at 6:00 PM
Helen: Hello to another Aussie :)
Hmmm, pressies for the men in our lives? My boys are 9 and 1 so happy with anything I make them, tends to be shorts! As for hubby, he would prefer I cooked for him rather than sewed--LOL!!; December 5, 2012 at 6:19 PM
hueisei: I am thinking of making an i-spy book for my son :D; December 5, 2012 at 6:41 PM
hafza: Geometric pattern quilt for my hubby and quilt in animals print for my boy!; December 5, 2012 at 7:50 PM
Kitty Vane: That is a very sweet and seasonal fabric bundle! :)
I'm really stuck on what to make or get the menfolk in my life for Christmas. They're all incredibly hard to think up presents for; they have everything already and their interests are all things I know very little about, or even understand at all!; December 5, 2012 at 7:59 PM
Captain StitchyPants: I went with 'luxury' socks this year for my brother - cashmere, with a little nylon for strength. I also got him a gift certificate, because I know he wants one. I think hats can be a good choice, scarves, perhaps sweaters if you're sure of their size/tastes. DVDs are also always popular with my brother.; December 5, 2012 at 8:00 PM
Jane: Heat/ice packs for those after sports moments!; December 5, 2012 at 8:05 PM
Annabella: Gorgeous giveaway Kirsten - I love those Scandinavian prints. Men are just difficult to buy for period. My hubby isn't too bad as he loves clothes, aftershave, a watch, music...actually he's quite easy if I think about it! He'll have to wait for his quilt though - machine needs to be repaired first!; December 5, 2012 at 8:27 PM
Catherine: My boys love all things legos. This year, I'm also giving them homemade magnetic bookmarks, nerf bullet belts, fleece blankets featuring their favorite cartoon characters, and plenty of candy.

For my husband/fil/brothers, I look for functional or consumable things based on their interests. We usually end up with gift cards, food, beer, and techy goodies.; December 5, 2012 at 8:45 PM
Cindy: Chickens! Chickens! That's one gorgeous pile of FQs you have there :)

Oh, boys. They're very hard. I'm doing iPad covers, a quilt, books, and perhaps a pair of wellies. Hope they like them!; December 5, 2012 at 8:53 PM
Addibrae: I've been thinking that I could make a travel bag for toiletries for my dad; December 5, 2012 at 8:59 PM
Francine: My husband always starts sending me links for things he wants nice & early lol. I have 3 sons and someone usually gets a watch or a wallet!; December 5, 2012 at 9:38 PM
Lia*s Handmades: Those fabrics are beautiful! If he's a techy guy you could always make a messenger bag for his laptop :) If it's not homemade, then maybe some nice liqour, a new watch, does he like jewellery? I think it really depends on the guy :) Thanks for this giveaway!; December 5, 2012 at 9:38 PM
Jo: What beautiful fabrics. Men and boys are always difficult and with my luck I only had sons. Pjs are an option tool rolls, welders caps.zipper pouches to keep their car registration and insurance papers in. Ok my brain just stopped. Thanks for the chance to win; December 5, 2012 at 10:12 PM
Lee: Hello from Michigan USA - Love the cute fabric and giveaway! Those chickens are sweet :) Enjoyed your blog - ideas for boys/men - I have many to sew for - sleep/lounge pants, wine tote bags, and cases for their cars for holding registration papers etc and a first aid kit! Boys - pillow cases (my husband like that too) and I did super hero capes too. Thank you !; December 5, 2012 at 10:20 PM
Genevieve P: I'm making roads out of old black jeans for a little boy. Just cut and add yellow fabric paint lines.; December 5, 2012 at 11:04 PM
dwylie: Super cute fabrics! I'm planning on an apron for my husband who likes to cook. Unfortunately, he doesn't like to change out of his work clothes before he does it and has ruined many a work shirt. :) Thanks for the giveaway!; December 5, 2012 at 11:20 PM
Michelle Frame: My son always likes shirts with his favorite teams so I applique them.
mframe00@gmail.com; December 5, 2012 at 11:22 PM
JLVerde: Gifts for guys/boys?

FOOD! My hubby loves getting homemade cookies and nuts and bolts (chex mix).; December 5, 2012 at 11:28 PM
Karen: Super cute giveaway Kirsten! I am having difficulty identifying gifts for guys this year too. Usually go the easy route with gift cards :); December 6, 2012 at 12:23 AM
Natasha: What a cute little bundle! I have a hard time with the men in my life as well. I only have to shop for my hubby and my brother. However, Hubby and I normally do not exchange gifts. My brother is tech sauvy and gets everthing himself. I might make him pillow cases this year.; December 6, 2012 at 12:32 AM
KellyS: My boys are still little so I am making them cooking aprons this year for their kitchen set. As long as it is in their favorite character pattern, I think it will be a hit. Well one of them will definitely love it, he's my helper and LOVES to help me cook. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!; December 6, 2012 at 12:57 AM
OnePerfectDay: Lovely fabric!
Thanks for the giveaway!

Little pouches or pencil cases are easy for the little boys! Scarves are also good for any kind of male.
I'm also finding that there are all sorts of -male- uses for fabric boxes.; December 6, 2012 at 1:15 AM
Jess: Make pyjama pants.

Thanks!
Jess in ON
jess [dot] whyte at that gmail.com place; December 6, 2012 at 1:20 AM
Sowing Stitches: Both my son and husband are artists...so I ususally get the art supplies with their favorite snack/treats thrown in for munching in the studio...sometimes I add a CD of their favorite music.

sowingstitches [at] gmail [dot] com; December 6, 2012 at 1:24 AM
Lynne: Cute fabrics!
I like fun t-shirts for the men in my life.
Thanks for the great giveaway!; December 6, 2012 at 1:42 AM
Jacklynn: The males in my life like to read, so gift cards to Barnes and Noble always works. Thanks for the give away.; December 6, 2012 at 1:42 AM
gccmom: Men certainly are hard. I made my son a Steelers Christmas tree ornament this year. He usually like to get gift cards for Amazon or I-tunes. Money is really tight for him, so this gives him the chance to splurge during the year.
I LOVE the Matroyska Dolls; December 6, 2012 at 1:45 AM
trish: Thank you so much for such a lovely giveaway. One of the stocking stuffers I have purchased for my teen age son is a gift certificate for ITunes. He loves music and can use the card immediately, on Christmas morning. :o); December 6, 2012 at 1:48 AM
Kelsey: My brother is hard to buy for so he's getting a fleece jacket for his favorite football team!; December 6, 2012 at 1:50 AM
Taryn: My default store to shop for the guys in my life is ThinkGeek.com. I usually get them shirts from Busted Tees as well. There is always at least one shirt that is perfect for each of them!; December 6, 2012 at 1:53 AM
Heather: They are really hard to make for! I would think maybe a bin for his car, or a case for sunglasses. I made my husband a knitted hat this year. For my boys, cases for their colored pencils, knitted gnomes, wool felt animal masks. I made them fleece blankets last year, which they use often. I saw a gift card wallet that I thought would be great for a teen, since they tend to get lots of those. My boys really like to put things together, I was thinking a kit with wood of different sizes to create a project, like a house or whatever they think up. Also saw a fort kit which I thought would be fun for a pre-teen age boy, with sheet, pins, rope and a few other things in a handmade bag.; December 6, 2012 at 2:22 AM
Needled Mom: The young men in my life always enjoy gift cards so I make these cute little gift card holders.; December 6, 2012 at 2:24 AM
Gill: My sons play rugby so they have a new rugby shirt for Christmas!; December 6, 2012 at 2:53 AM
Monica: I'm working on making sock monsters for our grandsons (and granddaughters). For my husband I'm planning to make a tie from a great tutorial I found through pinterest.; December 6, 2012 at 3:03 AM
Kaynik: I usually get my hubby a magazine subscription to his favourite car mag. Because he is into cars it makes it easier to buy his presents (anything to do with cars lol).
Last year I got him a photo frame (he keeps at work) and loaded it with pics of happy pics from the past. He loved it.; December 6, 2012 at 3:06 AM
Julie: I think I'm going to make my son some mittens this year. He's 10.; December 6, 2012 at 3:49 AM
Reb Thack: If they are of age, I got my hubs a home brewing kit 10 years ago. Now, he's brewing up craft beers in 5 gallon batches. If you like beer, it's a gift that keeps giving - and you'll always have "add ons" for future gifts!

This year, the hubs is getting a new sleeping bag, clothes, a New York Giants flag to hang on game day and a humidore,; December 6, 2012 at 3:54 AM
Jo Robertson jorobexeter(at)gmail(dot)com: I've made my 'men' some key loops using old fabric belts - I bought some lobster claw clasps to attach the keys. Also kindle/ipad covers.; December 6, 2012 at 3:59 AM
Kate: I'm getting my brother a vintage hat for his favorite sports team. Just out of the ordinary enough to be fun.; December 6, 2012 at 4:10 AM
Tammy: I have made clothes and softies for my little boys, what about a wallet, art case, I have also made a car mat here http://happyishappydoes.blogspot.co.uk/2012_07_01_archive.html; December 6, 2012 at 4:10 AM
Adri H.: To make? I've made my husband a knitted jumper, but I think his fave is the hat I knit for me, but he adopted. To buy/make? My hubs is looking for some rain-proof pants and water-resistant gloves for when he cycles. Hope that helps!

Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
adriprints(at)yahoo(dot)com; December 6, 2012 at 4:11 AM
Catskill Quilter: Ohh, men are so HARD to buy and or make gifts for! I often select a book on a subject that interests him. A magazine subscription is also a good choice -- a gift that lasts all year!; December 6, 2012 at 4:20 AM
Ramona: I am making my son a T shirt quilt for Christmas. My daughter has knit him a hat and he loves knitted hats. Cases for electronics are great. Ties if they wear them.; December 6, 2012 at 4:32 AM
Tonya Stewart: For my little man its all about tools and cars and trains. For my husband anything to do with sports and money is his favorite so he can get what he wants.; December 6, 2012 at 4:51 AM
baukje: I would love to win your fabric..... For my husband I knitted a beanie and a scarf, last year some socks . And he loves books and DVD's from old westerns from the sixties! For our grandson it's not easy, I really do not know this year!!!!; December 6, 2012 at 5:44 AM
Joy: Food. Food always goes over well. I got my husband some pumpkin pie fudge.; December 6, 2012 at 5:55 AM
Alyce Rodriguez: Thanks for the giveaway! I am making some crocheted amigurumi monsters for my nephews and I have plans to make a football themed lap quilt for my husband, but that won't happen by Christmas. wonderlandbyalyce(at)gmail(dot)com; December 6, 2012 at 5:57 AM
The Sewing Dork: You can never go wrong with a great cape! Or a lunch bag with a note promising to make his lunch every day. cynsaw2(at)yahoo(dot)ca; December 6, 2012 at 6:07 AM
Robin (noteverstill/noteversewing): They are impossible, aren't they? I've used rugged canvas to make an outdoor grilling apron and a long pot holder to match.; December 6, 2012 at 6:25 AM
Anya: My guys love Amazon gift cards -- that way they can choose what they like! Thanks for the chance!; December 6, 2012 at 6:29 AM
Kylie Carlson: Men are difficult- except my dad who loves anything us kids make and he's currently collecting my crocheted doilies. For my brother and brother-in-laws I've made hotpads for the grill, rice bags since they're in manual labor professions, coasters for their man caves, and hats. Thank you for a great giveaaway! kcarlson1152[at]hotmail.com; December 6, 2012 at 6:34 AM
Deana: I m buying my husband a Jedi Bathrobe for christmas and some star wars lego. I have 4 little girls and find men really hard to shop for too. I did homemade shaving soap in mugs with the brush to apply it and that was a hit. For my dad I bake and send pictures of our kids on an SD card every year to go with a digital frame we bought him a few years ago. Thanks for joining in the SMS giveaway fun! fourlittlecupcakes at gmail dot com; December 6, 2012 at 6:41 AM
Misty: I won't be doing it for Christmas but I'm planning in making my 16 year old brother the gamer quilt in the Geared for Guys book. My husband usually hints well at what he would like and it's usually tools. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Misty.Ann.Fletcher at gmail dot com; December 6, 2012 at 6:43 AM
JoyceLM: I've knitted scarves & hats. My Dad still uses the scarf I made for him 40 years ago & my brother-in-law wears his hat alot. I'm making a throw quilt for my husband with college themed fabrics. Thanks for the chance to win.; December 6, 2012 at 6:46 AM
Pam: flannel shirts and quilts xoxo love your fabric...thanks for the chance xoxox; December 6, 2012 at 6:59 AM
barbara woods: mine is getting shirts and yes i did get him a plow for his tractor; December 6, 2012 at 7:02 AM
Lise: I made my children Bakugan bags for their toys, and I am crocheting them owls this year.

Laurel and Hardy DVDs for hubby!

lisejackson000 (at) gmail (dot) com; December 6, 2012 at 7:10 AM
Barbara @ Nähtante Quilts: My father is most difficult to find a gift for, I never know what to buy for him. And now I'm fortunately rid of the task because my DH comes up with the best ideas for my father. :-); December 6, 2012 at 7:19 AM
Lindsay: I bought my SO a watch he has been eying.; December 6, 2012 at 7:23 AM
Sallie: The boys and men in my family like Legos. Thanks for the great giveaway!; December 6, 2012 at 7:25 AM
Mands: Depending on age and interests, ideas to make....toy car caddies, crayon rolls, wallet, belt, scavenger vest, various gadget holders

mandy dot ueda at gmail dot com; December 6, 2012 at 7:36 AM
Theresa: Such cute fabric! I've been making flannel pj pants for all the men.; December 6, 2012 at 7:39 AM
LethargicLass: Sadly I don't have too many ideas... hats, scarves, gloves... pj's... calendar... they are very hard to gift LOL; December 6, 2012 at 8:02 AM
M-R: Boys and men are hard! Lego mat, placemats, backpacks, car caddy, pjs? Thanks for the giveaway!; December 6, 2012 at 8:08 AM
Pink Scissors Design: My handsome hubby is getting a blue-ray player and the complete set of 6 Star Wars movies on blu-ray!

Deborah
pinkscissorsdesign @gmail .com; December 6, 2012 at 8:22 AM
Kristine: I need to make some new scarves. And Legos are always a sure thing.; December 6, 2012 at 8:25 AM
Paula: I love giving (and receiving) books. For little boys Legos are also a very good idea. Thank you for the giveaway!
ap_lemos at yahoo dot com; December 6, 2012 at 8:25 AM
naii: Cute fabric! My son loves clothes and toys with animals, this year we will buy a microscope. for men, its hard, clothes.
marn_br@yahoo.es; December 6, 2012 at 8:35 AM
texheks: I bought a "man tin" for my brother in law...to keep screws and nails and...; December 6, 2012 at 8:44 AM
Amy: For my guy tools are always a good thing as well as kitchen stuff as he likes to cook and grill. Thanks for the giveaway! Amy @ gasudimack(at)sbglobal(dot)net; December 6, 2012 at 8:57 AM
Rebecca: CD`s, DVD`s, golf passes, t-shirts, keychain, mens shaving case, watch, tie, collector item of something they`re interested in, toque, beer glasses, chocolate.
ourbusylittlebunch(at)hotmail(dot)com; December 6, 2012 at 8:58 AM
Colleen: For men this log carrier http://whipup.net/2010/09/19/2010-guest-blogger-series-laura-wilson-making-a-firewood-tote/

For boys this box bag for their legos or cars or action figures in appropriate boy fabric. I would add a handle to one end http://terrabytefarm.com/wp/2012/01/04/boxed-pouch-tutorial/comment-page-1/; December 6, 2012 at 9:01 AM
Paskiaq: I agree with boys/men are much more difficult to find gifts for. I suggest pouches/boxy bags to put their gadgets/toys/accessories in. :); December 6, 2012 at 9:12 AM
Lucy @ Charm About You: cute fabrics! I think those ear bud holders would make a good guy gift.; December 6, 2012 at 9:31 AM
Amys Crafty Shenanigans: I think I'm getting my husband a bottle of vintage port. he loves teh stuff and we recently has custom port glasses made so that is all I can think of... but I will make a gift bag for it!!!; December 6, 2012 at 10:08 AM
Patty D from NC: I've made cover / bags for electronics - ipads and stuff. thanks for giveaway.; December 6, 2012 at 10:16 AM
sandyandcosmo: The men in my family would never turn down a selection of craft beers! Thanks for the giveaway.; December 6, 2012 at 10:25 AM
Lori: The men in my life like to receive tools, gift cards to hardware stores, and my handknit socks!; December 6, 2012 at 10:50 AM
Deb (Two Cheeky Monkeys): Male-themed art prints (such as cars, cameras, computer games) are popular with many of the males I know! And as for little boys, bags for their cars, Lego or marbles are good. :); December 6, 2012 at 11:18 AM
Tanya: My husband can always use a new hat or pyjama bottoms. I find him so hard to shop for! I'm still working on shopping for little boys, my son is only 2!; December 6, 2012 at 11:23 AM
Vivian: Guys tend to like practical things like tools tools and more tools, ugghhh. I guess they say the same thing about our fabric. Vivian; December 6, 2012 at 11:28 AM
Rie: For my hubby I'm knitting him a vest, I'm also buying him a stash of socks! For my son who is a toddler, I am giving him a bike!
For my brother for his bday - he is really hard to buy for... so I bought a book called The Toaster Project, it was such a good book that he lent it to me to read!; December 6, 2012 at 11:36 AM
Linda: My go to handmade gift for men and boys alike are flannel pajama pants. Over the years I've made a ton of them to give as gifts. Thanks for the chance to win .; December 6, 2012 at 12:04 PM
Deborah: I want to make my boys big pillows that they can lie on to play or watch TV! Thanks for the lovely giveaway!; December 6, 2012 at 12:33 PM
Megan Lee: My husband is a minimalist. He's difficult to say the least! I'm making him a sweatshirt fleece robe/house coat because our house gets a bit cold in the winter. He'll love it, I'm sure! (or at least he'll pretend to, lol) Thanks for the giveaway!

Megan
bellaboo.lee(at)gmail(dot)com; December 6, 2012 at 12:57 PM
Megan Lee: My husband is a minimalist. He's difficult to say the least! I'm making him a sweatshirt fleece robe/house coat because our house gets a bit cold in the winter. He'll love it, I'm sure! (or at least he'll pretend to, lol) Thanks for the giveaway!

Megan
bellaboo.lee(at)gmail(dot)com; December 6, 2012 at 12:58 PM
Ferek: I agree with ot is difficult buy or make something for men. My idea is organizer for tools made from fabric. My husband ha s always, Mess in his toolbox, sp now he will have all his screwdriver in one pos of fabric; December 6, 2012 at 1:12 PM
Fiona Gregory: Kirsten l hope to make my boys some kind of book holder for the car to hang off the seat because they just throw things onto the floor at the moment. It drives me mental.; December 6, 2012 at 1:20 PM
Kathy H: I make pillowcases for all occasions. You can do holidays, cars, motorcycles, teams etc. I also make them mesh zip bags with the same fabrics for the backs. They all love both of these.; December 6, 2012 at 1:24 PM
Katie: My husband is impossible - but last year he got a large tie blanket in simple colors and he loves it.; December 6, 2012 at 1:34 PM
Mary Ann: My husband loves pocket knives and fountain pens so those are always options. Also toys (like a remote control helicopter) are good too! After all men are pretty much just little boys :); December 6, 2012 at 1:54 PM
Poppyprint: What sweet fabrics! I have been giving boys marker/crayon wallets and men passport holders and camera straps that I made this year. Thanks for sharing!; December 6, 2012 at 2:01 PM
Annie: I made my nephew felt superhero masks and a little lego box.

I find it hard to make things for my husband. But once I made him a blanket for the couch, and he loves it and uses it all of the time!; December 6, 2012 at 2:43 PM
Emily C: My hubby is getting a sleeve for his tablet.; December 6, 2012 at 2:47 PM
Sara: I find that little boys like superhero capes with their names on them. anything personalized, really.

My husband likes linen dress shirts.; December 6, 2012 at 3:02 PM
Mom C: I make period hats and little guys love to dress up as much as girls. Thanks.; December 6, 2012 at 3:25 PM
Beth: Such darling fabric!

I make cherry stone heating pads for the men and boys in my life. They are always well-received.; December 6, 2012 at 3:40 PM
Mrs.Pickles: thank you for the chance to win. My hubby likes tractors...so many tractors...lol; December 6, 2012 at 3:49 PM
Karen O: Itunes card. Boring, but appreciated.; December 6, 2012 at 4:01 PM
Kathy: Beautiful fabrics! For boys, beanbags and aprons have been big hits. winterwrens at gmail dot com; December 6, 2012 at 4:02 PM
Danny Heyen: I'm making a "Cars" pillow for a friend's son.; December 6, 2012 at 4:03 PM
Joanne G: Great fabrics - thanks for the chance to win them! I made an apron for my brother and brother in law a couple of years ago. I've also made heat bags (filled with rice) for some of the guys in my life. jgemeroy(at)shaw(dot)ca; December 6, 2012 at 4:33 PM
SIMPLESEW: Gift cards to the hardware store or movie tickets; December 6, 2012 at 4:40 PM
Ballardquilter: Star wars quilts; December 6, 2012 at 4:48 PM
Carla G: My boys are still younger so Lego is always a hit. And I made hubby lounge pants last year - and he loves them. Thanks for a chance to win! :); December 6, 2012 at 4:51 PM
Anita: Boys are always hard to shop for! If I make things pillowcases in sport themes like basketball, soccer, baseball is always popular or even soft flannel woodsy/forest themes. Also, I've had success with those little fleece tie quilts made up in plaids, sports teams, or forest/nature theme prints. Gift cards is what they like when they're teens and legos, nerf guns and action figures when they're little. Can you tell I live in a house full of boys :); December 6, 2012 at 5:18 PM
Sarah: Boys are hard! I generally go for books, but thats just because I can't think of anything better!; December 6, 2012 at 7:08 PM
Jasmine1485: I usually choose men's toiletries, books, DVDs and vouchers for stores they shop at a lot :); December 6, 2012 at 7:23 PM
pippablue: Lovely giveaway! I also find it so hard to think of gifts for men! My little boy is robot mad, so I'm making him a robot plushie to add to his presents :); December 6, 2012 at 8:35 PM
Kerry: I make plushes or quilts for little boys, I found a cool pattern on Bustle and sew for making a fabric taxidermy deer head that's pretty cool. Maybe sunglasses cases, CD wallet things for the car, notebooks, even art?

kerry(AT)penny-dog.co.uk; December 6, 2012 at 8:40 PM
elflyn: Books, magazine subscriptions, quilts, food!, technology. Good luck my guys are still little so I don't have to worry too much yet.; December 6, 2012 at 9:45 PM
principeta: I love babushkas and snowflake and journals too,like you read me =o).Hats are always nice present,wallets,belts.Lovely giveaway,thanks for the chance to win it.; December 7, 2012 at 12:50 AM
Flower Bubbles: I find books, jammie bottoms, a cozy flannel shirt and sweaters are great gifts for men! :) And yes... they are SOOO hard to shop for.

flowerbubbleskids(at)gmail(dot)com; December 7, 2012 at 1:04 AM
audreyjiajia: i bought belts

audrey_jiajia(at)msn(dot)com; December 7, 2012 at 1:23 AM
Despina: fantastic gift,m thank you!!
for them, I am going to make mug cozies and bookmarks

DESPINA
deb_oro@yahoo.gr; December 7, 2012 at 1:48 AM
Rachel: The boys in my life are mostly about Legos lately. Even my husband would take them if I bought them. He's usually stuck with clothes, though.; December 7, 2012 at 2:03 AM
Deb@asimplelifequilts: My husband is so hard to buy for, we kind of each buy for ourselves some years or buy something for the house together. I have no idea for this year! My son gives me a list thank goodness. Thanks for a great giveaway~!; December 7, 2012 at 2:17 AM
Melissa Loves Color: It is so hard to shop for boys/men! I think for mine this year it will be electronics or Lego. :); December 7, 2012 at 2:17 AM
walklet: I've made a lot of flannel shirts as gifts. Cute fabrics!; December 7, 2012 at 2:25 AM
Mara: I don't know if you have an embodiery hoop but I just found these cool ideas for little boys.
http://www.myfairladydesigns.com/whatsnew.asp?ItemID=91

Mara - grecomara at gmail dot com; December 7, 2012 at 3:16 AM
Delia: So, for guys...food is usually best. My brother likes my spiced nuts. I give homemade jam too. I am going to sew a Kindle cover since my sis-in-law is giving him one this year.

I also think that the nanoBlocks are pretty cool! http://www.geekalerts.com/nanoblock-micro-building-blocks/

A great game is Settlers of Catan.; December 7, 2012 at 3:47 AM
Katie: I make all young boys superhero capes!; December 7, 2012 at 4:44 AM
Kirstie Cantegreil: What a perfectly lovely giveaway. My partner has just discovered that we possess a bread making machine, and has claimed ownership over it, so for him this year, it'll be something bread-related. For my son, if it can't be used on, or around, a football pitch, then it's not worth having....Hmmmm.... Merry Christmas! xx; December 7, 2012 at 5:13 AM
Wendy: I made washbags and car kits for the men in my life last year; December 7, 2012 at 5:14 AM
Richard Healey: As I am a man its easy to find what I like as I just make it my self. I don't do flowers. I love about every thing else. I have done many quilts now that I would call manly but there is not a single thing I could put my finger on to tell you whats for them. But pink and flowers are out haha.; December 7, 2012 at 5:15 AM
Natasha: Wonderful bundle!! I am planning on making pajama pants for my 3 boys in flannel. I have made them scarves, pencil rolls, boy bags for gear, one of my sons love minky - so I was thinking a throw. I like the idea of a car kit as Wendy said. My niece makes her brother homemade freezer foods each year- he is 29 and loves it..lol; December 7, 2012 at 6:11 AM
nicolesender: Great bundle of fabric! I'm giving the boys in my life legos and Star Wars zipbin carry cases that are also playmats.
nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com; December 7, 2012 at 6:32 AM
Kimberly: Hobbit figures and snap circuits. For my hub- specialty beer, and sweaters. Thanks For the giveaway!; December 7, 2012 at 7:04 AM
Irina: What about cool pajama bottoms?
thanks for the chance!; December 7, 2012 at 8:01 AM
angelina: hi! hot sauce, hankies, thermal tops, things for smokers or grills, :)
thank you!
angela
imisswaylon@hotmail.com; December 7, 2012 at 8:04 AM
Julie: These fabrics are absolutely *adorable*! Thanks for the giveaway chance! As for men - yeah, aren't they worst?! :) I don't have a husband or boyfriend to buy / craft for this year, but I do have a brother who will just buy the few things he wants. He's so difficult to to find a gift for! I made him a quilt last year and that would be pretty much all the quilt he needed, but then he was really upset about that idea! So this year I'm making another one, this one a cozy lap quilt. My brother's a bit of a freak, but he really likes the type of handmade things you might cozy up with. Not so useful for an Australian summer coming up, but my other ideas were way worse. :) Thanks again! ( julie at button-button dot co dot uk ); December 7, 2012 at 8:08 AM
Second Chance Tan: mmmm men are tough. How about a case for a computer or ipad?; December 7, 2012 at 8:53 AM
Melzie Belle: t'shirts! my boys will get cd players I think, cheap ones as they are rough with them :) cologne? I am not good at it either lol.
xoxo melzie4boyz@aol.com; December 7, 2012 at 9:13 AM
Breanna S.: I made my boys water bottle carriers with buttons to attach them to their clothings so that they can take them out hunting and they don't scare the animals with the velcro noise.; December 7, 2012 at 10:08 AM
Ali: Oh sheesh, thank you for the giveaway but I am clueless about men! I might sew up a tablet cover for my husband, but other than that I'd have no idea of anything a guy would like :); December 7, 2012 at 10:15 AM
Mhairi: This comment has been removed by the author.; December 7, 2012 at 10:25 AM
Mhairi: I recommend books and Lego. Or magazine subscriptions (have you discovered Cricket magazines for kids)
New clothes are always good so are board games - my children love games night at our house so a new game is always welcome.
Hope this helps.; December 7, 2012 at 10:27 AM
Julie: This year I'm screen printing some t-shirts with some cool vintage diagrams of car parts. Luckily, there are quite a few car guys in my family.; December 7, 2012 at 10:36 AM
Tammy: ideas for male gifts. Gift cards. Book store gift cards, e readers, magazine subscriptions and gas cards.
conn_and_vans_mom@yahoo.com; December 7, 2012 at 11:01 AM
Bonnie58: Unfortunately, socks, undershorts and shavers usually are top on our list, but they seem to like them. Thanks for the opportunity on a great draw. Merry Christmas to you.
bonnielarson58(at)gmail(dot)com.; December 7, 2012 at 11:12 AM
Tanya: Legos always work for boys up to early teens or video games. I buy clothes in the style they wear alot,I've been know to bring them shopping and have them pick out stuff and come back at a later date. Thanks for chance to win.; December 7, 2012 at 11:25 AM
Samantha: I like I-Spy quilts for little boys, and for men, coasters or manly 'mug rugs' for office desks.; December 7, 2012 at 11:47 AM