Thursday, March 17, 2011

Homestead Blessing: The Art of Sewing Review & GIVEAWAY

We have been given the opportunity to watch and review the Homestead Blessings Video Series, the most recent video that we watched was The Art of Sewing.



I was thrilled to be able to watch the Art of Sewing because my sewing skills are pretty minimal, at best.  The West Ladies really do have a gift of making you feel that you REALLY can do what they are doing, and do it well.  When I watch their videos I feel very encouraged and they don't make me feel like I have to be a perfectionist to make something beautiful.


The Art of Sewing Video had several sewing lessons that teach you basting, cutting, straight stitch.  The projects in the video included a doll quilt, pillow cases, layered skirt and a RAG QUILT!  I have been wanting to make a quilt but never felt qualified to be a quilt maker, you know what I'm sayin'!  BUT the west Ladies explained that a RAG Quilt is a little more forgiving, i.e. It doesn't have to be perfect!  That sounds right up my alley.

So, I have decided to make a rag quilt for Lil' Bits for his birthday (I have until July), but I am going to wait until we finish up school for the year to start my quilt project.  I have lots of fun kids flannel prints that would make a really cute quilt for a little boy.  Plus, I have made all the other kids a blanket, you know those no sew fleece blankets and I don't want him to feel left out : )



The Homestead Blessings Videos would make a wonderful Home Education Series to do at home with the kids.  The West Ladies have a wide variety of life skills that they teach, the videos in the series are:

  • The Art of Quilting
  • The Art of Sewing 
  • The Art of Dairy Delights
  • The Art of Canning
  • The Art of Gardening
  • The Art of Herbs
  • The Art of Cooking 
  • The Art of Soap Making
  • The Art of Candle Making
  • The Art of Bread Making
  • The Art of Crafting

You can purchase your own copy of Homestead Blessings: The Art of Sewing or any of the other Homestead Blessings videos directly from Franklin Springs Media.  While your there be sure to check out all the other AWESOME Family Friendly videos that they offer.

If you would like to WIN your very own copy of The Art of Sewing, here is your chance!  I have 3, yes THREE to GIVEAWAY!  Here is how you can enter to win Homestead Blessings, The Art of Sewing:


Please leave a SEPARATE COMMENT for each way that you enter and YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS! Here are the ways that you can enter:
  • You must be a Follower or Subscriber of LSG to Win! Please leave me a comment and let me know how you follow.
  • If you have just become a new Follower or Subscriber please tell me how you heard about this giveaway.
  • Spread the Word!  If you have a blog and post about this contest please come back and leave me a link to your post.  
  • Please visit the Franklin Springs website, let me know which other Homestead Blessings videos you would be interested in.  
  • Facebook or Twitter about this giveaway and leave me a comment to let me know about it.
  • Like Franklin Springs Family Media on Facebook.
  • Like Homestead Blessings on Facebook.
PLEASE NOTE:  One of my wonderful ATTENTIVE readers reminded me to give an END DATE for the GIVEAWAY (thanks!).  Oops, sorry I have forgot, told ya'll I've been slackin' lately : ) 

The GIVEAWAY will END on March 23th.  Thanks for entering!


Please note that the Art of Sewing was given to us free of charge for review purposes.   The opinions expressed here are my own and i was not swayed buy the free product. 

34 comments:

Amy said...

I follow in my Google Reader (Could be gfc) but you are in my reader.

Amy @ Missional Mama

Amy said...

I would want The Art of Cooking

Missional Mama

Amy said...

I liked HB on FB

Missional Mama

Gretta said...

I am a GFC follower

bamagv at aol dot com

Gretta said...

The Captivating Stories Pack looks great too

bamagv at aol dot com

Gretta said...

I like FSFM on Facebook

bamagv at aol dot com

Gretta said...

I like HB on Facebook

bamagv at aol dot com

Champion Builders said...

I follow on through my blogspot menu.

Champion Builders said...

I would be interested in the Gardening one as well

building4champions@gmail.com

Champion Builders said...

I just liked HB on facebook. I didn't even know they had a page on there, so thanks!

Lori
building4champions@gmail.com

Shanna said...

I follow you with GFC and am an e-mail subscriber.
shanna.carlton(at)gmail(dot)com

Shanna said...

I would love to have the Art of Quilting DVD.
shanna.carlton(at)gmail(dot)com

Shanna said...

Like Homestead Blessings on FB.
shanna.carlton(at)gmail(dot)com

Shanna said...

Like Franklin Springs Family Media on FB.
shanna.carlton(at)gmail(dot)com

Tirzah said...

I follow LSG via e-mail

Thanks,
Tirzah
landtbourque@yahoo.com

Tirzah said...

I would love The Art of Canning and The Art of Gardening!

Thanks,
Tirzah
landtbourque@yahoo.com

Tirzah said...

I like Franklin Springs Family Media on FB

Thanks,
Tirzah
landtbourque@yahoo.com

Tirzah said...

I like Homestead Blessings on FB

Thanks,
Tirzah
landtbourque@yahoo.com

Karyn said...

I follow via email.
karhostetter@verizon.net

Karyn said...

I would also like The art of cooking.
karhostetter@verizon.net

Unknown said...

I follow LSG via email.

Gigi Lynn said...

Ooops -- my PC was signed into my husband (Dana)'s Google account. So please delete that last comment. *I* follow LSG via email!

Gigi Lynn said...

I would love to have any of the other videos, as well, but if I only had to choose one other, it would probably be the Art of Gardening.

Kimberly said...

I now follow you on GFC.

Kimberly said...

I heard on the TOS Crew forum.

the Mcclanahan 7 said...

I follow with GFC.

the Mcclanahan 7 said...

The Art of Canning would be my first choice.

the Mcclanahan 7 said...

I like Franklin Springs Family Media on FB.

the Mcclanahan 7 said...

I like Homestead Blessings on FB.

Mrs. White said...

I am already a follower of your blog on GFC.

Thanks for this chance to win.

blessings
Mrs. White

Mrs. White said...

I'd love "The Art of Gardening."

Blessings
Mrs. White

cooperkelly4 said...

I would love to win this for my daughter!
I would also love the gardening video.

cooperkelly4 said...

I follow

Kim said...

I just started following through GFC and I seen your blog from your tag on MFW Families group. Would love to have the canning, or sewing, or gardening, or quilting video. I ust love to learn from them.

thanks,
Kim
kimsmail@frontiernet.net

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