Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Would you like a Brown Bag?


Once a month at The Country Loft I teach 3 sessions of a class we call "Brown Bag". Here is how it works. You pack up a small sewing kit....some scissors, a needle and some pins and come to the shop. You have no idea what you will be making. Everything you need is in the bag that is handed out to you. It could be anything....a needle case....a pincushion...a small stitchery....a ???? You just have to trust me that it may be something you LOVE (some you love more than others).




This month I thought that I would see if one of you would like to be part of the fun. I will give you a hint .....it is something for FALL....I NEVER give hints to the people in the shop...:))) If you would like to have this kit sent to you, just comment on this blog by Friday and I will put your name in the drawing.


I hope you WIN! I will reveal the secret project when I announce the winner....

GOOD LUCK......Jo Ann

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51 comments:

  1. The Wool CupboardAugust 16, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    JoAnn, Please include me in your contest. I would LOVE to win one of your wonderful projects! Thank you, Linda

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  2. kathyAugust 16, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Please put me in the drawing. I love fall.
    Kathy

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  3. CarolAugust 16, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Oh how I wish I lived closer so I could come do your Brown Bag every month. Looks like soooo much fun!

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  4. merumoAugust 16, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Brown bag! What a fun class you offer!! Would you enter my name in? Thanx,

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  5. allcountyAugust 16, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Brown bag - that doesn't have the lunch. How wonderful. Sounds like this could be in for a fun time. Karin E:)

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  6. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    What fun. Game to try most anything. Jean N*

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  7. Lauralee @ The Eclectic StitcherAugust 16, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    What a cool idea ~ would love to win a bag!

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  8. MJinMichiganAugust 16, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    I'd love to win your brown bag. I've been The Country Loft twice and loved everything there so I'm sure I'd love your kit.

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  9. Kathy MacKieAugust 16, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    I used to brown bag it for lunch but this sounds like a lot more fun.

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  10. RoriAugust 16, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Hi Jo Ann, Thanks for offering the Brown Bag to your blog readers. One of these days I will "happen" to be visiting my son at State, and I will just have to pop in for one of your classes.

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  11. marieAugust 16, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Yes, Yes, would love it. Thanks, for the chance. Hope you post the finished item for those of us that don't win.

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  12. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    I love all things Fall and enjoy making things. I've also loved your books and have become a 'wooly addict'. Love all your designs!

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  13. Sassafras and WinterberryAugust 16, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    I love this idea! What fun. Please include me! I'd also like to see what others are creating from the brown bags!
    Thanks!

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  14. BrendaAugust 16, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    How fun! Count me in. Fall is my favorite time of year, so that makes it even more exciting!! Thanks for the chance. :)

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  15. LoriAugust 16, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    As I was reading this I thought "Oh I wish I was close to the shop- it sounds like fun!"
    Now I get a chance!! Woo-Hoo Thank you!!

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  16. MarjAugust 16, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    JoAnn the brown bag project sounds like fun, wish I lived near the shop. Please put me in the drawing.

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  17. teresaAugust 16, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    JoAnn ~ please include me in your contest. I would LOVE to win one of your projects! Thanks

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  18. JeanetteAugust 16, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    I would love to win! I've always been jealous of those who can go to your brown bag classes. :-)

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  19. SandiAugust 16, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    What a fun surprise to get! I'm sure you have all sorts of great ideas to make as projects.

    Sandi in New Westminster B.C.

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  20. JulieAugust 16, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    It would be GREAT to participate in your Brown Bag fun from a distance...put me in the drawing please (and thank you :))

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  21. pauletteAugust 16, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    I have read about your famous BROWN BAGS and would be absolutely thrilled to win one! Please throw my name into your Give Away Bag!! Thanks for the chance!!
    Paulette

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  22. ~*~Leanne~*~August 16, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Hi Jo Ann,
    What a fun idea!!!! I would love to stitch along with your Brown Bag class. Hummmm something for fall...could it be a pumpkin or some fall leaves? I love a good mystery. Thanks for the chance to win.
    Enjoy your day,
    Leanne

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  23. AnneAugust 16, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Fall is my favourite colour! Please enter me in your draw...

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  24. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Awesome! I love surprises :)

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  25. Jenny MAugust 16, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Does the giveaway apply to overseas readers? If so, I would love to win. How generous of you, thank you.

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  26. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Fall is my favorite season! I would love your brown bag! Lisa

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  27. ChristineAugust 16, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    How fun!!! Please enter me! (I met you at Portland Quilt market a couple years ago_ I still have my JAM wooden nickle) maybe it will bring me luck!
    christine

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  28. AngelaAugust 16, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    What fun!!

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  29. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    I love Fall, love the little bird and house in your picture and I would love to win a little brown bag project, too !
    Maureen
    P.S. I wish I lived in California so I could take some of your classes at Country Loft

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  30. SherillAugust 16, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    I love surprises! The brown bag sounds like fun!

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  31. KarenB in ORAugust 16, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Sounds like great fun! Wish I could join you in person. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  32. CathyAugust 17, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    Fall is my favorite season of the year, so I would love another fall project. I have just started working with wool and I am addicted already! That's a good thing right?

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  33. RuthAugust 17, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    What fun! I would love to win a brown bag!

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  34. KarenAugust 17, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    oh oh, yes please! I'd love to have a brown bag. Fall is my time of year- find it very restorative to my soul. Can't wait to get back to my wool crazy now that the hot hot weather is slowly leaving the area...Thank you for all the wool inspiration, JoAnn!

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  35. suzAugust 17, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    Wish I didn't live on the other side of the country - these Brown Bag classes sound like a ton of fun! Thank you for offering us the chance to take a "class"!

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  36. ShelinaAugust 17, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Oh yes please count me in. I love surprises.

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  37. LindaAugust 17, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    I've always wanted to do one of these Brown Bags! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  38. lettieluluAugust 17, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Please count me in. I love surprises!!!!

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  39. BeckyjeanAugust 17, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Would love to have that little brown bag sent to my home!! Please enter me!

    Enjoy your evening~Becky

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  40. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Please put me in your brown bag drawing I would love to be a pary of it

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  41. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Could it be a pumpkin? I am sure it will be fun whatever it is.

    Charlotte S.

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  42. CandyAugust 18, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    I LOVE a brown bag party; I LOVE Fall; my birthday is in the Fall; oooooo would love to win:) candy*

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  43. paulette lashleyAugust 18, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I would LOVE to win this !!!!
    Paulette

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  44. AnnaAugust 18, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    I brown bag it to work but this sounds like it would be soooo much more fun!

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  45. Me and My StitchesAugust 18, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    How fun...count me in!

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  46. SueAugust 18, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win! I think I'll be in San Diego in November and can't wait to visit your shop.

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  47. Cindy PoindexterAugust 18, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    I guess I'll have to be there for the surprise.
    Cindy

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  48. KarenAugust 19, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    What fun! A surprise in a decorated brown bag.

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  49. BethAugust 19, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Fall is my favorite time of year! Wish I lived closed, the brown bag idea is so cool. Please enter me in your drawing.

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  50. AllenzAugust 19, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    i love fall. I love the brown bag idea...please enter me in the drawing.

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  51. Cindy PoindexterAugust 19, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Jo Ann
    Brown bag was so much fun today.
    Thanks again for all the wonderful stuff you do.
    Cindy

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