Traveling Stash Giveaway WINNER!

Well, we have a WINNER!!

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Timestamp: 2013-05-03 00:43:19 UTC

The winning comment is from Quilting Ranny.  I've sent her an email via Outlook so as soon as I hear from her I will get the box in the mail & on it's way to its new home.

Thank you to every one that took part. . . .I wish I could send you all a box because they are really fun to play with.

In peace and pieces,

Another Traveling Stash box to GIVEAWAY

I won another Traveling Stash box!  It came in over the weekend, but my neighbor had taken it in because it was raining and then she was away so I just got the box yesterday.

Here are pictures of what is in the box:

Patterns:

 

 Fabric (part #1)

 Fabric (part #2)

 Fabric (part #3)

 Two more patterns

 

 This is what I am planning on keeping:

If you are interested in winning this box here are the rules:

THE TRAVELING STASH RULES AND GUIDELINES
(INCLUDING HOW TO SAVE ON POSTAGE)

RULES:

1. Be an active blogger. Post about receiving and the giveaway on your blog in a timely manner.
2. There is a note in the box that logs where the box has been. Please add your info and place the note back in the box.
3. There is a list of Rules and Guidelines in the box. Please read and follow these and return the list to the box.
4. You may take anything you like from the box. Just replace every item with comparable quilt shop quality items equal to the amount taken. See guidelines below.
5. Ship the box to the next person in a reasonable amount of time.
6. Due to the amount of postage shipping is only within the USA.

GUIDELINES:
The definition of a stash is a secret store of valuables. For quilters it's a collection of usable quality products. The stash should contain mostly fabric with a few patterns and/or books and other items.

• FABRIC: Should be quilt shop quality in new condition. Scraps should only be included if they are cut for adding to a collection and packaged accordingly (i.e. I-Spy squares, postage stamp squares, etc.). There should not be anything under a Fat Quarter unless packaged like this.
• PATTERNS/BOOKS: Should be in new or gently used condition. They should be kept to a minimum (books are bulky and add weight).
• OTHER ITEMS: Should be in new or gently used condition. Tools, notions, etc. These items should be packaged if necessary.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER:

• If you receive a box with anything that is of "poor" condition you should not feel guilty in tossing it out.
• Only put items in the box that you would be proud to own. The box is NOT a dumping place for all your outdated unwanted items.
• Items should be free of smoke and pet hairs.
• You must replace items you take with the same quantity of like-kind items. Replacing more than you take is always welcome. :) There is a guide to Pre-Cut amounts below for your reference.

GUIDELINES TO PRE-CUT AMOUNTS:

• Jelly Roll strips are 2-1/2 inches so every 10 strips is 2/3 yard (plus an inch). 30 strips is 2 yards plus 3 inches. 40 strips is 2-3/4 yards. 50 strips is 3-1/2 yards.
• Honey Buns are 1-1/2 inches so 10 strips is just slightly under 1/3 yard. 40 strips are 1-2/3 yards.
• Desert Rolls are 10 (5 x 45) strips or just slightly over 1-1/3 yard.
• Turnovers are 80 (6 inch) triangles and is equal to slightly over 1 yard.
• Charms are 5 inch squares. 40 charms is equal to 2/3 of a yard.
• Layer Cakes are 10 inch squares. 40 layer cake squares are equal to 2-3/4 yards.
• 
  HOW TO SAVE MONEY & TIME WHEN MAILING A STASH BOX:
• Did you know that you can purchase postage online from the United States Postal Service (USPS)?

• Did you know that when you purchase postage online you get a discount and FREE Delivery Confirmation?
• Did you know that when you purchase postage online you can also schedule the Post Office to pick up your package at your home or office?

The giveaway will end on May 2nd so that I can get the box in the mail by the weekend.

Good Luck everyone!

In peace and pieces,

Leap Year Traveling Stash box giveaway

Ok, it is the 29th of the month so it is time for the Leap Year Traveling Stash box to be put up for giveaway.

Unfortunately, at the moment I do not have pictures of the box (my camera is hiding). . . . .but wanted to get the giveaway started as quickly as possible.

I hope to be able to edit this post later tonight to show what is in the box.

The giveaway will be open until April 1st so that I can get this moving on to it's new home quickly.

Good luck everyone!

EDITED 3/31/13 TO ADD:
Rules and Guidelines (taken from Cherise at Sewingly Along who monitors all the boxes):

THE TRAVELING STASH RULES AND GUIDELINES
(INCLUDING HOW TO SAVE ON POSTAGE)

RULES:

1. Be an active blogger. Post about receiving and the giveaway on your blog in a timely manner.
2. There is a note in the box that logs where the box has been. Please add your info and place the note back in the box.
3. There is a list of Rules and Guidelines in the box. Please read and follow these and return the list to the box.
4. You may take anything you like from the box. Just replace every item with comparable quilt shop quality items equal to the amount taken. See guidelines below.
5. Ship the box to the next person in a reasonable amount of time.
6. Due to the amount of postage shipping is only within the USA.

GUIDELINES:
The definition of a stash is a secret store of valuables. For quilters it's a collection of usable quality products. The stash should contain mostly fabric with a few patterns and/or books and other items.

• FABRIC: Should be quilt shop quality in new condition. Scraps should only be included if they are cut for adding to a collection and packaged accordingly (i.e. I-Spy squares, postage stamp squares, etc.). There should not be anything under a Fat Quarter unless packaged like this.
• PATTERNS/BOOKS: Should be in new or gently used condition. They should be kept to a minimum (books are bulky and add weight).
• OTHER ITEMS: Should be in new or gently used condition. Tools, notions, etc. These items should be packaged if necessary.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER:

• If you receive a box with anything that is of "poor" condition you should not feel guilty in tossing it out.
• Only put items in the box that you would be proud to own. The box is NOT a dumping place for all your outdated unwanted items.
• Items should be free of smoke and pet hairs.
• You must replace items you take with the same quantity of like-kind items. Replacing more than you take is always welcome. :) There is a guide to Pre-Cut amounts below for your reference.

GUIDELINES TO PRE-CUT AMOUNTS:

• Jelly Roll strips are 2-1/2 inches so every 10 strips is 2/3 yard (plus an inch). 30 strips is 2 yards plus 3 inches. 40 strips is 2-3/4 yards. 50 strips is 3-1/2 yards.
• Honey Buns are 1-1/2 inches so 10 strips is just slightly under 1/3 yard. 40 strips are 1-2/3 yards.
• Desert Rolls are 10 (5 x 45) strips or just slightly over 1-1/3 yard.
• Turnovers are 80 (6 inch) triangles and is equal to slightly over 1 yard.
• Charms are 5 inch squares. 40 charms is equal to 2/3 of a yard.
• Layer Cakes are 10 inch squares. 40 layer cake squares are equal to 2-3/4 yards.
• 
  HOW TO SAVE MONEY & TIME WHEN MAILING A STASH BOX:
• Did you know that you can purchase postage online from the United States Postal Service (USPS)?

• Did you know that when you purchase postage online you get a discount and FREE Delivery Confirmation?
• Did you know that when you purchase postage online you can also schedule the Post Office to pick up your package at your home or office?

Here are pics of what is in the box:

In peace and pieces,
 

Traveling Stash Delivery Update

I've checked my delivery confirmation and the USPS is saying that the Traveling Stash box that I sent to Rebeckah was scheduled for delivery yesterday.

Double checking this morning did not give any other information. . . .but if you are looking for a Traveling Stash giveaway you should watch her blog for details.

I've signed up for the giveaways for a couple other Traveling Stash boxes so, if I win, there may be another one listed here as a giveaway.

In peace and pieces,
 

Traveling Stash Giveaway Winner Announcement

So many people have used Random.org for their giveaways. . . .so I thought that I would also.  I didn't realize that it was a purchased item.

However, there is a free random generator available through Random.org. . . so I used that to pick the winning comment from the Traveling Stash Giveaway.

I didn't know how to copy the screen. . . but the generated sequence of winning comments is as follows:

2
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5
3
1

Comment #2 was from Rebeckah Austin!  Congratulations Rebeckah.

I look forward to getting your mailing address so that I can mail the box on to you.

In peace and pieces,