Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Valentine's Giveaway Week - Day #3

Vintage Valentines are great fun to collect, although the eBay bidders have been getting a little wacky lately, if you ask me, paying upwards of $20 for pieces you can easily find for just a few dollars most of the year. Chill, folks! I want to say. There are plenty of these out there, so save your pennies! I especially like finding the older looking Valentines like this one, which says "I'd like to be your Sweet-Tea" and on the inside "if you will be my Valentine!" It is signed "Mrs. Ames." Wouldn't you assume that was some school teacher's name? I love to invent stories about my vintage Valentines.

I also like to imagine all the different things folks make with fabric. Here is one yard of a red Mary Engelbreit teapot print. It could be a tea cozy, or a small table scarf or cloth, or napkins, or ...

Well, what do you imagine it could be? If you'd like to win this fabric, just leave a comment by 7 a.m. EST tomorrow and/or tell me what you think this fabric might become in the hands of a tea lover. (Giveaway open to U.S. residents only, please.) Good luck!
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18 comments:

  1. Linda JenningsFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Another fun giveaway! Yes, there are many tea projects which can be made with this cute fabric!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    What beautiful fabric, Angela!
    That would make a nice
    table-topper, on top of a white or black tablecloth, what do you think? Enjoying your vintage Valentine cards, Joanie

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    You could use the fabric to make table setting for a cozy tea party. Placemats, Napkins, Hot pad. What fun!
    Thanks,
    Terry C.
    tcaplingers@verizon.net

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  4. belinda in SCFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Not being much of a pastels kind of girl I like this Red fabric.

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  5. SusanFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    I do not need to win this fabric as I already have a yard of this print!
    I intended to sew an apron from my yard of teapot fabric when I "get
    around to it!"

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  6. parTea ladyFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    I've never searched for vintage Valentines, but I may have to start now - they are so cute. The card you are sending you Mom is sweet.

    I like ME designs, especially her tea theme fabric.

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  7. LauraFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Love the fabric! Would work great with my Mad Hatter Tea Party Bunco! Thanks for the giveaways!

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  8. The Cake LadyFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    A small tote bag would be really cute with this fabric. Thanks for sharing all the Valentine goodies with us this week.

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  9. amherstroseFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    A tea cozy would be so cute. You are a sweet-tea for offering these Valentine giveaways, Angela.
    Thank you.

    Mary Jane

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  10. loralieFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    My first thought was table topper or napkins. Then I thought it would be wonderful in a small quilt to snuggle under with a good book & cup of tea.

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  11. Auntea February 9, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Red teapot fabric, in February, what a cheerful thought. I am collecting Mary's tea prints whenever I find them and stashing them for a quilt for myself. Once I get enough contrasting colors I will begin sewing. Happy Valentines Season
    ellie520@comcast.net

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  12. my cup of teaFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    This is such a cheery print! It would make some lovely tea-cozies!
    What a 'sweet' Valentine!
    ~Donna~

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  13. Amber SFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    This would make great napkins or placemats!

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  14. BBFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Congrats, Joyce Harris!
    I've got a kind, crafty friend that is always doing sweet things for others. If I win this cute fabric, I will give it to her. Angela, thanks for making this such a fun week! B-)

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  15. Marilyn MillerFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    I am always amazed at all the tea things you find. Love the valentines.

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  16. CarolFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Oooh, what fun! I'm loving your blog. The post that I thought was so funny was Mrs. Tea Retires. I came back to read it again several times. It makes me smile every time I think of it.
    I would make a tea cozy for my Little Brown Betty. I know she would be happy to dress up! Thanks for the happy thoughts.

    Thinking spring flowers, Carol
    messngom@aol.com

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Angela, I think the fabric would make cute bags filled with tea to use as favors at a teaparty!!!Christine-MA

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  18. KifferFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    What wonderful fabric.
    I was at a local teashop yesterday and they have a lovely gift shop. They had tea cozies, tea wallets ,purses and and nifty teapot bag.

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