There are many things in this world that make me happy. Most of the time it is something very small, like getting a key parking spot, finding a 5 dollar bill in my coat pocket from last season, sleeping in with my pugs or confirming that I am indeed right, over some silly fact that Jim and I might disagree over. 🙂
Of course these are just a few of those things that make me happy. It really goes without saying that anytime my boys and my hubby are happy I am too.
Giving also makes me happy! I love giving presents! So because I find February to be such a dull month I am going to do a give-away! I discovered during one of my sewing room clean-ups that I had two of the same Amy Butler books, “Style Stitches”. It’s a great book with lovely pictures and 20 awesome bags to construct! It’s silly for me to hang on to both, so I am giving the duplicate away in a give-away.
In the photo above you can see that I made the “Cosmo Bag”. Such a lovely bag that I injured terribly over a wine accident while Patty and I were visiting Asilomar! So sad. 😦
To Enter for a chance to win Amy Butler’s Book:
Just leave a comment stating what’s that something that makes you happy, it could be anything. I would also love for you to become a member of my blog if you aren’t already, (that would make me happy), but it isn’t required.
The winner will be drawn by “Random.Org” and will be announced 2 weeks from now on Monday March 11th at 9:00am PST on my blog Swell Sewing. You may only comment once and I will not be accepting any more entries after 12:00 midnight PST March 10th. So please get those comments in early! I can’t wait to see what makes you happy, maybe I can borrow a couple of new ideas from all of you!
Have a Wonderful Week!
Your Friend,
Tracey
SWELL SEWING 
Hey Tracey. It would make me real happy (-: to win Amy Butler’s book. What a treat that would be. Thanks for the chance and happy quilting/sewing.
Yes! That Amy Butler book would make most of us happy, right!? Good luck gal!
Oh how fun. I would say one of the quirky little things that make me happy is putting on brand new socks! Now if only I could figure out how to make them…
New socks! Very cute Meg! If you figure out how to make those, let me know, okay? Good luck!
Zip pouches make me happy. Thanks for the chance 🙂
There is something very happy about a cute zipper pouch, huh?! good luck!
Oh no the bag… Wine ruined? Gigantic bags make me happy!
Yes Shawn, the bag is slightly ruined, mostly on the inside, though! xo
Ooh, thanks so much, Tracey! So many things make me happy, but I’ll stick to so something simple. Seeing my guy coming up the stairs to our house makes me ridiculously happy.
awwwwe! That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing!
You have a good happy list. My happy list includes: Cuddling up with the dogs, spending a day sewing, sunshine through the rain, and anytime the hubby cooks dinner. g
Great list Gmarie! Love it!
Aw, I’m sad to hear that your bag was injured! I love that book and somehow I don’t have it, so I would love to win! A current thing that is making me happy is a cup of tea and sunshine! My house feels cold so when it is warm out, I stand in the sun and enjoy it. I also love finishing projects! I’ve managed to sort my projects and I have finished two of them in the past week!
Hi Tsoniki! It is great to hear from you!!! Well, this book does need a new home- and I am sure hanging out in the sunshine with a cup of tea would be a great place for it to hang! Good luck gal!
Baby clothes make me happy!
Hi Jeny! Sweet baby clothes! Yes, they do make me happy too!!! That’s a good one! Good luck!
Seeing the joy on my grandchildren’s faces when I visit makes me happy!!
I don’t have grandchildren yet, but I bet that is pretty wonderful!! Good luck!
Blue skies and sunshine make me happy! I’m really fed up with winter!
I don’t know if can enter from the UK???
Hi Gill, Yes you can enter from the UK!!! Thanks for stopping by and good luck!
Lots of things make me happy!! My salvation to the Lord is what really makes me happy! But other than that its giving I would have to say giving makes me happy and it doesn’t always have to be a object to give.When I am happy why not make someone that’s not experience that joy. Making things and discovering new things also makes me happy. Im usually A very happy person
That’s lovely Jazmine! Good luck gal! Thanks for stopping by!
Love your blog!!Thank you!! This giveaway is awesome had to join!! 🙂
Fun giveaway! I love bags! My favorite happiness is a sweet snuggle with my dog, Seamus. Soft like velvet, that one 🙂
Those soft velvet ears get me every time too Elena! Nice to hear from you! Best of luck!
Fabric makes me happy! Especially bright happy florals! 🙂 Thanks for the chance at a fabulous book!
Hi Ellie! Yes, indeed happy fabrics!! That’s a great one! Xo
Sewing makes me happy! Except when it makes me miserable ;), so maybe, successful sewing makes me happy.
This is a very generous giveaway, I have never made a proper bag (tote bags don’t count) but keep thinking I would like to try.
Yes, sewing can make me very happy and also very frustrated when it goes wrong! Thanks for entering and good luck!
Right now, seeing the sun would make me happy, ‘cuz it’s snowing AGAIN. Thanks for the give away!
Awwwe Jacklynn, I wish the sun was shining for you so you could be happy! Good luck on the give-away! That might make you smile too!!!
Winning this giveaway would make me happy! Thanks!
Ha! Ain’t that the truth! Thanks for entering!
Waking up in the morning and realizing I just slept the whole night through makes me happy… 🙂
I had a very sleepless night last night, so I get it! Thanks for entering and stopping by!
Dogs make me happy, even if they’re not mine! 🙂
Awwwe! I love dogs too! I am sure you make them very happy also! Good one! Thanks for participating! Good luck!
Having some quiet time in my craft room makes me happy! Thank you for the chance!
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Hi Paula! Yes, time well spent, right?! Good luck!
My little guy makes me happy! Giant bags make me happy and yours was so pretty!!! Is it still usable?
Yes! Those little guys do make us happy and large bags! My bag is still usable! Thank goodness! 🙂