Contests, I’ve never been one for contests. Mostly because I never believed I could win. I remember the first time I went hiking alone. I was scared. I was going to hike Tongue Mountain on Lake George, there were warnings about rattlesnakes and bears. But I wasn’t afraid of either, I grew up with too many horror movies, I was afraid of the escaped psycho who lived in the woods waiting for lone hikers. So I thought, really, what are the chances. I won’t play the lottery because I believe I could never win, so why should my chances be better of meeting the psycho in the woods.
Sure, I thought if it’s something good it can’t happen to me, but if it’s bad……
So why not a contest? Why not spread some of the good stuff around? For all those out there who have, like me, said to themselves “I never win” maybe this is a chance to try again. If I can put it out there, you can try. Why am I so nervous? I guess because I’ve always felt that contests are chintzy, (maybe if I won some I’d feel different) all the more reason to do it. So this is for all those people, like me, who have never won a contest.
I’ll give away some potholders. I’ll make 3 potholders and you just have to choose which one you like and I’ll throw all the names in a bowl and pick the winners. If it works and it’s fun, I’ll keep doing it, if not, well…beware of rattlesnakes.
I won a puppy in a school drawing once although he did vanish one day and I was told he went to live on a farm. I volunteer to help choose a winner. I might go steal a potholder, since I have not been given one. Great response.
count me in … if I’m not too late, thanks!
I do not play the lottery for fear that I might win, therefore killing my argument about the odds any of my fears (plane crashes, tornadoes, fires, and — yes, the escaped psycho in the woods) — coming true.
I already have two I had ordered from you and I love them. I got them for when we moved back after our fire. It would be for my husband’s cousin who just loved them as she was raised on a farm in the country. Her name is Peggy Richardson and if she wins maybe you can let me know and I will let you know her address for delivery. Thanks so much Maria as your work is so beautiful. Have a great day and God Bless.
I would love to win one of your beautiful potholders! I don’t usually win contest either. Maybe my luck will change!
I love your potholders! Count me in. 🙂
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I need potholders and yours are great.
I need potholders and yours are great!
My pots and pans would be honored to be lifted by your potholders…and each time I used one I would lift you up also.
I bought 3 potholders for my best friend’s birthday last September and wished I would have gotten myself some. I liked the sizes of them, wasn’t expecting them to be that large…..so please put my name “in the hat”. Thank you.
oh gosh one of your potholders would be cherished!
I NEVER win anything either Maria…so I thought why the heck not enter this contest. I just might be lucky. If I won one of your potholders I would probably frame it. 🙂
What a wonderful idea to have a potholder give away! Perhaps now you will know what a wonderful following you have for your talented sewing…everything you offer to us is a work of art and the best part is its made with love and loving hands. Thanks Maria for sharing all of this with us!
i love these potholders – i purchased 4 of them (2 for me and two for a present ) a long time ago – when you first started making them. I love, love them.
I love their colorfulness!
Good for you to embark on this new “journey” – the contest.
Thank you.
When you first started making your potholders, I purchased some for a present for my wife. She loved them. It is time for some new ones. Either by winning( hopefully) or purchasing.
Lovely work! Thank you for sharing.
From Fran
Who would not love to own one of your potholders? I’m in!
I made potholders when I was a cub scout. Yours look much nicer then the ones I made.
They are beautiful! I think I would frame it in a shadowbox for my kitchen!