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Giveaway: Indygo Junction patterns

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Indygo junction patternsHappy Valentine’s Day all of you beloved Craft Gossip readers!

Yesterday I shared with you about the Vintage-Inspired, Modern Style Design Challenge and today I have a super special giveaway to share with you!

Indygo Junction has offered you Craft Gossip readers the chance to win your choice of any Indygo Junction pattern!
Here is just a few. They have patterns for everything from cute dresses to fun accessories and ornaments!

Leave a comment in today’s post by Midnight Tuesday February 21, 2012 and you will be in the running.

2 commenters will get to choose 1 each of the Indygo Junction patterns. Want more chances to win yourself an Indygo Junction pattern? Pop on over to this post at Craftside and leave a comment there too as they have 2 more patterns they are giving away!

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  5. totally LOVE the urban prairie dress- reminds me of one I had when I was little!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  13. I have many of your patterns. Most recently made the composition covers. My grandchildren LOVE them as they always have a pen and pencil handy. My sister uses hers for her knitting journal.

  14. I love the style of Indigo Junction patterns.
    I have made several clothing items and my sewing friends ALWAYS ask me “What pattern is that?”

  20. I teach children at the local library to make hand sewn dolls, my pattern is called POCKET PALS, and would love to have the pattern for the yoyo dolls, they would love them.
    Being a senior, I have trouble finding comfortable underwear, and would love that pattern advertised as”unmentionables”.
    Thanks for your generosity.

  22. My dsis just gave me an Indygo Junction pattern for a bag made from blue jeans. She won it in as a door prize and thought it looked to difficult for her meager sewing skills. I think that was just an excuse–she really wants me to make the bag for her. LOL! In fact, the pattern is very clear and easy to follow. I just need to go to some yard sales this weekend and look for jeans.

  24. I was just drooling over these patterns yesterday! I adore the dresses, and I can easily see the aprons becoming part of my growing collection of cute retro aprons. Pick me! I’m just startingout sewing from patterns, as well as learning my way around a sewing machine. Most of my sewing is handsewn reproductions of 18th c. Accessories, so this would be a nice change. Definitely going to buy some patterns either way!

  30. oooh I am in love with the Crossover Carry! I would definitely pick that one if I were the winner. Thanks for the great giveaway!

    carissa.sutton(at)gmail.com

  33. oh it would be great to win i am just learning how to sew and i am collecting new items to learn

  43. Why, oh why is this the first time I’m hearing about Indygo patterns? Thanks Craft Gossip for bringing them to my attention. Ps, I love the day to night dress.

  48. I’ve just been to check out Indygo Junction and find an amazing range of patterns. All very individual looking. The zip jewellery is fun.

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Come On Baby, Start My Fire – DIY Firestarters

I stumbled across this brilliant little project the other day from one of my favorite upcycling bloggers, Sadie Seasongoods, and I had to share it. 

The firestarters Sadie makes are crafted from dryer lint, wax, and the cardboard bottoms of egg cartons. She even pretties them up with some dried herbs and flower petals, which honestly takes them from “I made this in my garage” to “Pinterest Queen Energy.” What I love most is how simple and budget-friendly they are. I mean, who doesn’t have dryer lint, an old candle stub, and a toilet roll lying around?

She walks you through the whole process with her usual clear instructions the end result looks more like a rustic gift item than something you’d toss into a fire pit. It’s the perfect kind of project for anyone who likes camping, cozy backyard firepits, or even just prepping for winter in a crafty way.

Other DIY Firestarter Ideas I’ve Tried (and Loved)

Feeling inspired by Sadie’s creativity, I thought I’d toss in a few of my own favorite DIY firestarter methods—because once you make one, you kinda want to try them all!

Pine Cones Dipped in Wax

This one’s a holiday fave. Gather some pine cones, melt some candle wax (crayons work too!), and dip them until they have a nice coating. You can even add a few drops of essential oils for a nice scent as they burn.

Cork Firestarters

Soak used wine corks in rubbing alcohol for about a week. Keep them in a tightly sealed jar and pull one out when needed. They light up like magic (just be safe—these burn hot and fast!).

Orange Peel Twists

Let orange peels dry and twist them into spirals. They’re flammable and naturally full of oils that help them catch easily. Plus, they smell amazing when burned!

Paper Muffin Liners + Wax + Sawdust

Pour melted wax into muffin liners filled with sawdust (or wood shavings, or even coffee grounds). Let them cool, and you’ve got sturdy little fire cakes ready to go.