Since today is Valentine’s day I feel it would be the perfect day to give a gift to my readers. I am very honored that you read my blog and I am constantly amazed by all the wonderful comments, advice and generosity from you guys. Also in a dream world I would love to reply to everyone all the time, but, well, life does get in the way sometimes.
But I want to show my gratitude in some way and I know that many of you don’t have access to pattern magazines. So this Friday I picked up two that I hope you will enjoy – the fabulous February issue of La Mia Boutique and a great edition of the German magazine Lea with medium to plus sizes (Euro sizes 42-60). I picked these two because they both got some amazing designs in them and both can be hard to find in many countries. I know some of you crave Patrones too, but the current issue only has patterns for children so I skipped that one. But maybe in the future! First out is La Mia Boutique and on Tuesday I will arrange the giveaway for Lea.
The rules: It is very simple, if you want La Mia Boutique just write “I’m in” in the comment section – and I will draw a name on Monday at 9.00 PM Swedish time (+1 GMT). I will then contact the winner for a postal address and send out the magazine.
The skinny on La Mia Boutique
41 styles – from über trendy to chic and grown up. And a few children’s patterns too.
A wide variety of sizes, both plus and regular.
The instructions are in Italian and you have to add seam allowances.
There are also several recipes in the magazine and even a horoscope for February!
And last but not least some sneak peaks from Lea – that will be up for grabs on Tuesday.
60 Comments
lin3arossa
February 14, 2010 at 8:38 amI'm so in!
Aurora F.
February 14, 2010 at 8:57 amI'm in (and thanks)!
Gail
February 14, 2010 at 8:59 amPick a pattern deprived girl from the land of Oz where a simplicity pattern cost $17!
EmilyKate
February 14, 2010 at 9:04 amI'm in! Have always wanted to try a La mia boutique :o)
Digs
February 14, 2010 at 9:05 amI'm in too – I've only ever found La Mia twice in my city.
Jess
February 14, 2010 at 9:07 amI'm in. Australia just does not have access to this fabulous magazine
Minnado
February 14, 2010 at 9:50 amI' m in – thank you!
sara
February 14, 2010 at 10:58 amI'm in! La Mia boutique is not easy to find in Paris.
Betty
February 14, 2010 at 11:51 amI'm in! Thanks for the giveaway, most pattern mags are like gold dust here.
Betty
katherine h
February 14, 2010 at 12:09 pmI'm in – would love some Italian patterns.
arnysews
February 14, 2010 at 12:12 pmYou bet I'm in
SuBoo
February 14, 2010 at 12:36 pmI'm SO in!
kt
February 14, 2010 at 1:07 pmI'm in 🙂
JoanneM
February 14, 2010 at 1:09 pmI'm in!!!! Yea!!!
Julie
February 14, 2010 at 1:31 pmI'm in! (You are so sweet to share!)
Toby Wollin
February 14, 2010 at 1:53 pmWoohoo!! I'm very much in. Thank you so much for being so thoughtful!
Nancy K
February 14, 2010 at 2:01 pmI'm in too. Neither of these are available here. This is really lovely of you.
Lisette M
February 14, 2010 at 2:10 pmI'm in!
Happy Valentine's day!
Rachel
February 14, 2010 at 2:13 pmI'm in.
Blanche
February 14, 2010 at 2:19 pmI'm in! Thank you. 🙂
Kerry
February 14, 2010 at 2:30 pmI'm definitely in – I don't even know how to get one of these magazines here in the states. I think I need to move to Europe.
Linda's Kitchen
February 14, 2010 at 2:42 pmI'm definately in!
Lachlan
February 14, 2010 at 3:00 pmI'm in! I've always wanted to try this magazine.
Antoinette
February 14, 2010 at 3:26 pmI'm in! Thank you for hosting the giveaway.
AmeliaSews
February 14, 2010 at 3:30 pmI'm in. Thanks!
sulovessew
February 14, 2010 at 3:33 pmI am in, thanks
Pattern Junkie
February 14, 2010 at 3:43 pmI'm in! I keep telling my husband we need to take a trip to Italy for the food and pattern magazines!
Ms. M
February 14, 2010 at 3:59 pmI'm in! I'd love to see what La Mia Boutique has to offer!
Faye Lewis
February 14, 2010 at 4:04 pmI'm in. Thank you for the offer.
meli88a
February 14, 2010 at 4:17 pmPlease count me in!
Joy
February 14, 2010 at 4:32 pmI'm in! Very fun!
Ann
February 14, 2010 at 5:01 pmI'm in too. Never seen either of these magazines. Thanks.
doarkface
February 14, 2010 at 5:26 pmI'm in! LMB is always so hard to find!
Nancy in Seattle
February 14, 2010 at 6:18 pmI'm in!
Anonymous
February 14, 2010 at 6:20 pmI'm in!
Elke
February 14, 2010 at 6:23 pmI'm in!
Caitlin
February 14, 2010 at 6:24 pmI'm in! This would be a great valentines day pick me up. Thanks for doing a giveaway!
Ruta
February 14, 2010 at 7:24 pmI`m in! Very kind of You!
B.w.
Ruta
phil
February 14, 2010 at 7:44 pmI'm in
KID, MD
February 14, 2010 at 8:21 pmI'm in!! Thanks for the opportunity!
Catharsis
February 14, 2010 at 8:26 pmI'm in! I would very much like to try La Mia Boutique.
SewNew
February 14, 2010 at 8:32 pmI would love to look at this mag – have heard so much about.
Count me in!
Melinda
February 14, 2010 at 8:32 pmI'm in!
Sue
February 14, 2010 at 9:56 pmI think I may be too late, but if I am not I'm in!
Johanna
February 14, 2010 at 10:06 pm>>Sue: You are not to late, the deadline is not until tomorrow. I made it long so that folks would have the time to see this thread. But I am pretty blown away by the response already. I am even thinking about sending a link to this post to the LMB publisher and suggest that they start working on a better world wide distribution. There is clearly an interest 🙂
The Coys
February 14, 2010 at 10:35 pmI'm so in!
Chantal
February 14, 2010 at 11:47 pmI'm in! (thank you so much!)
Christina
February 15, 2010 at 12:06 amI'm in – thanks for doing this giveaway!
Magdalena
February 15, 2010 at 12:39 amI am in. Thank you for being so generous.
Dawn
February 15, 2010 at 1:17 amI'm totally in. 🙂
Camille
February 15, 2010 at 2:34 amI'm in. I only just discovered your blog—it's SO inspiring!! Everything you sew is awesome!
Im Estee
February 15, 2010 at 5:18 amYes please. Im in. Thanks.
eitchy
February 15, 2010 at 7:17 amI'm in!
I'm a new reader of your blog, I haven't commented yet, but I hope that's OK!
ponybalony
February 15, 2010 at 12:37 pmI'm in. Great blog, and thanks for the chance to win!
Hills
February 15, 2010 at 1:47 pmI'm in.
Joyce in NC
February 15, 2010 at 2:11 pmI'm in!
nanzcarr
February 15, 2010 at 2:46 pmI am in.
Nan
pendlestitches
February 15, 2010 at 5:44 pmI'm in! Please!
sweet limes
February 16, 2010 at 2:05 amI'm in, how can I not be?
UK Horoscopes
July 10, 2010 at 10:53 pmReally fantastic your blog. I look forward to future posts.
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