Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Focus On... Mamitosami And A Giveaway!

{{GIVEAWAY CLOSED}}

Mamitosami is a fabulous etsy shop I found a few months ago when I was doing my "omg-i'm-getting-such-a-big-tax-return" shopping. I haven't been able to decide though, which Jersey Lovey(s) I should get. These are so my style - I love scarves and I love statement necklaces and it's like the best of both worlds. Jessie, the fabulously talented woman behind Mamitosami, has been so patient as I've tried to decide which one I wanted! But today, I have chosen - this lovely beauty!

{the one I'm buying! -

These were my second choices, and grudgingly, I decided I couldn't buy all of them, so these will live in my favorites until I can snap them up!

{my other faves -

Read on for Jessie's interview and a fun surprise for readers!

Tell me some basic info about yourself.
I am a 37 year old stay at home mom; now, as of pretty recently, a work at home mom with a 2 year old girl and a 4 year old boy. I try to squeeze all my crafting in between all the busy-ness of life with kids. I love to quilt, I love picking the colours and I love quilting an almost finished quilt. I really accidentally started making my Jersey Lovey scarves--I needed something to wear one evening, to go out with my husband for dinner.... well, I pulled out an old baby sling and presto, I had a new scarf!! And everyone loved it, so I started making them... they are a blast to make and I love searching for new and fun fabrics for them... I have been married to my sweetheart for almost 14 years and we have a dog named Benni.

What kind of mediums do you use and why?
I use the highest quality quilting cottons possible, because they are simply delicious!! And I use cotton jersey fabric for my scarves because it is just so soft and an absolute pleasure to wear.

What made you decide to sell on etsy?
I needed to feel like I had a bit of financial independence and I felt that Etsy was just a wonderful way to be able to do as much or as little as I could afford to do. I really wanted to be a part of the crafting world and Etsy is the absolute best way to do that.

Where do you get your inspiration?
I love to work with colour in my quilts, meaning, I pick my colours and really only work with a couple of patterns, and play constantly with colour. It's actually the same with my Jersey Loveys, if I see a colour I love I grab it. And I listen to what other people talk about, what their favourite colours are and I try to work them into what I do. And making quilts for babies is very rewarding...


What is your favorite music to craft by?
Actually, I really like talk radio... so I listen to CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) or John Tesh!!!


If you were an animal, what would you be?
It sounds so cliche, but a bird... for so many obvious reasons... the flight, the getting away from the cold...

What's your favorite piece of your own?
Hmmmm... I have a really beautiful rainbow Bargello quilt... I think that's my favourite. And of my very first quilts--a king-sized quilt, it's really ratty now because I used a lot of recycled fabric and it's fraying, but it adds to its charm. It's super heavy and warm because I used two wool blankets for the batting!!

{rainbow bargello quilt} {jessie's favorite jersey lovey} {the mamitosami signature quilt - she's made over 10 of these!}

What are your favorite blogs right now?
I follow my Quilting Guild's blog and some of the blogs from there. And I follow QuiltLover's Blog, she is another Etsian who helped me when I first started selling things in my shop.

Mamitosami on Facebook

Jessie has offered a lucky reader the chance to win their very own jersey lovey!! The winner gets to choose any jersey lovey available in her shop!


- To be eligible for entry, you must be a follower of my blog through google friend connect or through your preferred RSS reader. -
- Make sure you leave me a way to contact you if you win. -
- Please leave separate comments for each entry. -

First entry (mandatory):
Head over to Mamitosami and tell me which jersey lovey you would choose if you won!

Extra entries:
1. Become a Facebook fan of Mamitosami.
2. Follow Kate & Oli on Twitter and retweet the following: RT @ichbinseins giveaway alert! win a jersey lovey scarf from mamitosami! http://tinyurl.com/yl47zvl
3. Add my button to your blog (you can find it in the left hand sidebar).
4. Become a Facebook fan of Kate and Oli.
5. Blog about this giveaway and leave me the link
6. Post on facebook about this giveaway and leave me some way to verify.


Fine print: Giveaway begins when it is posted and ends at 11:59pm pacific standard time April 6, 2010. A winner will be selected by a random number generator on the morning of April 7, 2010 and will be emailed promptly. Mamitosami will ship anywhere in the world!

79 comments:

  1. I would choose the Slate Blue jersey lovey.

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  2. Also, I now am a facebook fan of Mamitosami.

    Great giveaway!

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  3. Plus I am a Facebook fan of Kate and Oli.

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  4. Also, I've posted it on Facebook (and the word verification read "bitchier be").

    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=535461479

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  5. Hmm, I think I would choose the Chocolate Brown Triple wrap for myself.. but mother's day is coming, and I suspect my mom would love the Purple, oh purple Double Wrap. Choices, choices..

    sugareaterATgmailDOTcom

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  6. Oh, also, I follow on google reader.

    sugareaterATgmailDOTcom

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  7. I would choose the Cranberry Jersey Lovey, you can wear that all year round, Great color!

    janaya.jones@yahoo.com

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  8. I also post the link on my blog, check it out!

    http://whatsupapercup.blogspot.com/

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  9. thank you for the blog love! i would love to enter your giveaway but i'm moving so much traveling that it would be hard to get anything to me (in the off chance that i'd win haha) but your blog is lovely and this is such a great giveaway!

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  10. Only pick one?! Ek! I love them all - especially the one you purchased. Or I also really like the Like Buttah Jersey Lovey design. So perfect for summertime.

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  11. My favorite lovie is the Dove Grey one.
    cynamin7 at yahoo.com

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  12. I am a fan of Mamitosami on FB
    cynamin7 at yahoo.com

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  13. I am already a fan on FB of Kate and Oli.
    I love getting your updates.
    cynamin7 at yahoo.com

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  14. I shared this giveaway on my fb. Since I'm a fan you should be able to verify.
    cynamin7 at yahoo.com

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  15. And, I'm sharing on my blog.
    http://mommypress.com/atwistedpath/
    cynamin7 at yahoo.com

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  16. what a great giveaway! these are so great!
    I love the Chartreuse Once Wrapped Jersey Lovey.
    I'm a follower of your blog now and thanks for stopping by my blog today!
    Lisa
    davidgroy1@mac.com

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  17. i would choose Slate Grey
    susanerios at hotmail.com

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  18. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43262045

    Love the blingy gray
    jlanenh@comcast.net

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  19. hiya! thank you so much for your sweet comments on my blog - thanks for visiting me! :)

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  20. These are so great, I love the fact that they can really look like scarves too.

    I love the bubble gum one, the two shades of pink mix so nicely.

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  21. I really love them all but Cloudy Sky Blue Hand Dyed Triple Wrap was especially attractive. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.

    dianad8008 AT gmail DOT com

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  22. I'd go with the Caramel Corn Twice Wrapped Jersey- I just love the colors!

    carapacenator(at)gmail.com

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  23. I love the Bright Pink Polka Dotted Jersey Lovey Neck Scarf!

    srobinson8561 at student.bryan.edu

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  24. I'd choose the Awesome Yellow Triple Wrap Jersey Lovey
    lejn05@yahoo.com

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  25. Facebook fan of Mamitosami (lena naef)
    lejn05@yahoo.com

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  26. Facebook fan of Kate and Oli (lena naef)
    lejn05@yahoo.com

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  27. I love the Daisy Jailbird you featured but I couldnt see it so the awesome yellow one!

    rhiannelouise@gmail.com

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  28. tweeted

    http://twitter.com/forthedistractd/status/11426152440

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  29. Enter me please! I would choose
    On Fire Jersey Lovey


    coloressinmezclar@hotmail.com

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  30. I Become a Facebook fan of Mamitosami as Victoria Rom

    coloressinmezclar@hotmail.com

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  31. Follow Kate & Oli on Twitter and retweet here http://twitter.com/invictoria/status/11442556748

    coloressinmezclar@hotmail.com

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  32. I Become a Facebook fan of Kate and Oli as Victoria Rom

    coloressinmezclar@hotmail.com

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  33. I posted on FB http://www.facebook.com/kateandoli?v=wall#!/profile.php?id=100000825456707&ref=nf

    coloressinmezclar@hotmail.com

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  34. I bought 2 of Jessie's fabulous scarves. One is blue and white hand dyed and the other is a delicious gray. I get compliments every time I wear them!

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  35. I would choose the:
    "POP--Triple wrap Jersey Lovey in OMG Pink"

    templejg@comcast.net

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  36. bubble gum jersey lovey, i can't get over it! Love it!

    leigh.onedayatatime@gmail.com

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  37. fan on facebook :)

    leigh.onedayatatime@gmail.com

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  38. No doubt about it, I would choose the Chartreuse Once Wrapped Jersey Lovey. That's one of my favorite colors to wear!

    middle_friddle(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  39. tweeted!

    leigh.onedayatatime@gmail.com

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  40. fan of YOU on facebook

    leigh.onedayatatime@gmail.com

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  41. I love the little hooter!!! so cute! xo

    Kim L.
    kimberly.long at gmail dot com

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  42. I like the dove gray double wrap!
    pinkdandyshop at yahoo dot com

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  43. I'm a follower and I would choose the Powda Blue Thick Wrap Jersey Lovey!
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  44. I'd pick midnight black.
    e.estt[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  45. i'd luv me the kelly green triple wrap 8)
    phranne[at]yahoo.com

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  46. hand dyed purpulr one is wat i wud choose
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43620152

    zoooni01@gmail.com

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  47. fanned mamitosami on fb (zooni khan)

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  48. following
    love the Deep Red Double Wrap Jersey Lovey
    june_spirit2628 at hotmail dot com

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  49. I follow (follower name is Damla). I like the Midnight Black thick triple wrap Jersey Lovey: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42595177

    annabell_lee_dk (at) yahoo.com

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  50. Follow you on twitter and tweeted: http://twitter.com/sweepstakelover/status/11479033106

    annabell_lee_dk (at) yahoo.com

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  51. You're the button 66 on the right on http://sweepstakelover.blogspot.com/

    annabell_lee_dk (at) yahoo.com

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  52. Blogged: http://sweepstakelover.blogspot.com/2010/04/focus-on-mamitosami-and-giveaway.html

    annabell_lee_dk (at) yahoo.com

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  53. I love the purple triple wrap!!!

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  54. I follow through google friend and I would choose the Light Blue Flowered Double Wrap Jersey Lovey.cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  55. I am a Mamitosami facebook fan. Shari D cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  56. I am a Kate and Oli facebook fan.Shari D cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  57. just peachy is so beautiful! i just love it. I have never seen something like this before, so unique. i think i would wear it all the time!

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  58. Enter me please! My favorite item is: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40913216

    fisiwoman@hotmail.com

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  59. I'm a Facebook fan of Mamitosami. (Ana Belén R M)

    fisiwoman@hotmail.com

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  60. Following Kate & Oli on Twitter (@fisiwoman)

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/fisiwoman/statuses/11503705468

    fisiwoman@hotmail.com

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  61. I'm a Facebook fan of Kate and Oli (Ana Belén R M)

    fisiwoman@hotmail.com

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  62. Post it on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?v=feed&story_fbid=114012545277160&id=100000825276857&ref=nf

    fisiwoman@hotmail.com

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  63. I would choose the Twice Wrapped Soft Camo Jersey Lovey


    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  64. I'm a blog follower and I love Jessie's 'On Fire' jersey lovey !
    monkeychild92 at gmail dot com

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  65. Facebook Fan of Mamitosami
    monkeychild92 at gmail dot com

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  66. Twitter follower
    and tweeted
    http://twitter.com/candidreviewer/statuses/11509242283
    monkeychild92 at gmail dot com

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  67. Now a facebook fan of Kate and Oli
    monkeychild92 at gmail dot com

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  68. I would pick the bubblegum Jersey Lovey (these are great!!!)


    Amy
    artsyrockerchick[at]aim[dot]com

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  69. I'm a Facebook follower of Jersey Lovey!


    Amy
    artsyrockerchick[at]aim[dot]com

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  70. My sister saw something like this on a show and was trying to explain it to me. These are so cute! I love the Stripes Double Wrap Jersey Lovey. It will match so many things. ambrerose(!at)aol.com

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  71. I love
    Hand Dyed Purple-Pink Super Thick Jersey Lovey!!!!

    cal_rubies at yahoo dot es
    thanks!

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  72. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=44056442 this will looks great for summer and go well with all hues of summer!

    babalisme at yahoo dot com

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  73. I like the Autumn Colors Hand Dyed Triple Wrap Jersey Lovey

    lusizova(at)gmail(dot)com

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  74. Hi!
    I love this: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43689062

    thanks
    gattasiamese at ymail dot com

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  75. I love the O's no X's Triple Wrap Jersey Lovey. Great giveaway!
    ~Emily
    pocketfairy{at}gmail{dot}com

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  76. I'm a Facebook fan of Kate & Oli.

    ~Emily
    pocketfairy{at}gmail{dot}com

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  77. I'm a Facebook fan of Mamitosami!

    ~Emily
    pocketfairy{at}gmail{dot}com

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  78. I would choose this fun stripey one!

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=44032081

    anna(dot)moyer(at)gmail(dot)com

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