Giveaway! Coats and Clark Thread + More

Coats and Clark wants to help you with your Craft Book Month projects, and you have 5 chances to win! One lucky Craft Buds reader will win a Coats and Clark Anniversary Tin filled with sewing goodies like fabric, zippers and thread.

1) To enter this giveaway, leave a comment telling us: When you’re in a sewing rut, what motivates you to sew?

2) For a second entry, Like Coats and Clark on Facebook and leave a second comment telling us you did!

 

Check out the other giveaways all week long for 5 chances to win!

Monday, 9/16: Craft Buds
Tuesday, 9/17: West Coast Crafty
Wednesday, 9/18: Olive and Ollie
Thursday, 9/19: Simple Simon and Co.
Friday, 9/20: CraftFoxes

Entries are open worldwide, and we’ll choose one lucky winner a week from the date of this post. Good luck!

Update: Congrats to commenter #325, Daphne!

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Hi, I’m Lindsay Conner, an author, modern quilter, editor, and founder of the Lindsay Sews blog. I’m a Baby Lock ambassador and Stash Books author who loves writing modern sewing and quilt patterns for beginners and weekend sewists! I live in Indianapolis, Indiana with my husband, son, and two loveable cats, Murph and Chloe. I’ve been crafting for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I saved my dollar bills for trips with my mom to Jo-Ann Fabrics, where I’d find new floss for friendship bracelets or mini cross-stitch kits. Because my mom has always shared my love for crafting, she bought me my first sewing machine, a Hello Kitty Janome.

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  1. I can get motivated to sew just by browsing Pinterest or going through my stash… I usually come up with several new project ideas that just need to get started!

  5. I find a lack of motivation really hard to recover from. Usually just forcing myself to sew something makes me motivated.

  10. When I’m in a sewing rut, I browse through my favourite projects on flickr & Pinterest. If that doesn’t get me motivated, I take a little break, read some craft books & wait for inspiration to strike. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.

  11. A trip to the fabric store or browsing my favorite sewing magazines usually gives me a kick start. If not, an upcoming birthday usually gets me going.

  14. I get motivated by looking at my favorite blogs, Their favorite blogs, seeing pics on flickr and pinterest, and sometimes just completely changing my palette for a “what if- just because”

  15. I usually look through my patterns, fabric and notions and can always come up with a few good projects just waiting to get started!

  18. I sew for a children’s hospital. If I want motivation all I have to do is walk into that hospital!

  20. When I’m in a quilting rut, I look for. A new bag pattern to make. Sometimes I make two three different bags before I feel inspired to make another quilt.

  26. When my mojo wanes I get inspired by picking some beautiful fabric and completing a small project to get my juices flowing again. Thanks

  29. I get motivated by looking at my fabric stash and patterns. I’m really a bag sewing addict and I get a lot of satisfaction when seeing the finished product. I have a list of matching fabrics and patterns I have that I want to sew. Just making a check on one item motivates me to go for the next one. I love Coats and Clarks and that tin is gorgeous. Will love to win.

  31. usually get into a rut when my patterns quite don’t fit me and i need to alter a lot. I work on easy projects for my kids then and that typically gets me back in the grrove

  33. i am new to sewing and haven’t yet figured out how to get past a sewing rut…..i am still a bit intimidated and have a hard time making myself sit down and start.

  43. If I get in a rut I browse Pinterest, blogs and visit the fabric store. Something will catch my eye and make me want to sew.

  46. I just have to look at a piece of fabric , and get some many ideas, my problem is to pick the right one.

  49. I browse through the many books and magazines l have to find inspiration. Posts on pinterest and other websites also help to generate ideas.

  50. All the beautiful fabrics that are available inspire me to sew at anytime, especially if I am in a “sewing rut”.

  53. When I need motivation, I just stop and remember why I am making this project. The time there brings back the thought I put into preparing for this endever. Then I am able to get busy and finish and enjoy the product I made

  55. When Im in a sewing rut a trip to the local fabric store will usually do the trick or sometimes just visiting my favorite blogs will inspire me 🙂

  58. I make myself go in and sew for an hour every week day. Usually this ends up being 3-4 hours. I enjoy it so much that once I get in my sewing room, I hate to leave. I also try to make up some soup or something easy to reheat so I can grab something quick through the week. The weekends I leave open in case I want to go out somewhere with family or friends.

  61. When in a rut the Internet sewing mags fb Pinterest can all be my inspiration as I find a lot if projects that can be easily sewn in no time and coats and Clark’s usually help may it possible

  71. When I get in a sewing rut, I break the quilt blocks that I am working on and start arranging them into a quilt to inspire me to keep making more blocks!!

  75. what motivates me is looking at sewing blogs and similar pages. Also finding a free pattern is always good motivation.

  76. I get motivated by doing a little “shopping” in my stash. Putting together fabric bundles that go nice together. The next thing I know I have a pattern and am sewing away!

  84. I have my fabric stash organised in piles: one for sewing clothes, one for patchwork, one for making bags, one for making softies etc. So if I get stuck, I just look at those piles, think about all the plans I have for each pile and then it is easy to choose. 🙂

  85. I motivate myself by looking through all my bookmarked craft stuff then usually one leaps out at me to say “Make me!”.

  86. I get motivated by browsing the many beautiful sewing and quilt books available now. I love to try new things all the time.

  92. sometimes just a deadline to get something finished so that I can move onto something that i think is more fun. I also like to watch sewing related shows I’ve recorded on TIVO or look through my sewing and quilting magazines. Thanks!

  93. I get motivated by taking a trip to a fabric store. I could spend hours and hours there getting my creative juices flowing and who couldn’t use more FABRIC 🙂

  97. When I am in a rut I usually will go somewhere to watch people. People usually will give me some idea where to start next. Especially children and their color combinations are sometimes extrodinary.

  98. When I get in a sewing rut,I like to look at all the beautiful patterns online and in at the store and this motivates me.

  106. when in a sewing rut I just hang out with my sewing buddies and see what they’ve been up too, they are always inspiring 🙂

  111. New patterns and talking to others motivates me to sew. I already liked Coats & Clark on Facebook!

  120. I don’t get into a sewing rut very often, but if I do, I check out a new book, magazine, pattern, Pintrest or blog. Doesn’t take long for the urge to hit the machine, rotary cutter and fabric hits again.

  121. When I get in a rut I just browse through my collection of craft patterns and all the creative juices start flowing again! Then it’s off to the sewing machine to whip up a new project.

  125. If I am in a sewing rut, I will make a Hobby Lobby run and browse the fabric section. Something about the thought of new fabric will make me want to start up again.

  128. When I am in a rut I usually move on to another project that I am more excited about and then go back to the one I was stuck on 🙂

  131. Usually all it takes to get out of my sewing rut is to find a really pretty fabric!!! Then my mind goes wild with the possibilities!!!

  135. Usually, I browse thru pinterest, or sometimes just walking thru the fabric store is enough to get my creative juices flowing.

  137. When I’m in a sewing rut, I pull out patterns and books from my collection of favorites. I also visit great sewing/quilting/fabric blogs and websites for inspiration.

  141. In a sewing rut, I call my MIL and talk about projects and what she is working on, that usually gets me motivated to get back in the groove.

  147. Yipes! I’m in a sewing rut right now and am just crawling out. I looked at blogs trying to get going and finally got motivated by going through my stash and deciding on fabric choices for charity baby quilts. I think winning your giveaway would really keep me motivated.

  154. My good friend is always working on interesting projects. One call from her and I am ready to get back to work. I also start looking through older issues of my crafting and quilting magazines.

  155. When I’m in a sewing rut, Pinterest inspires me to start another project. There are so many cute and useful things to sew.

  158. Usually having someone ask me to make something, like the 100 dog bandanas I just finished, the momentum carries me to MY next project.

  159. I get motivated with beautiful fabrics, and the desire to see how will it look when is ended 😀

  160. When I am in a sewing rut I usually turn to Pinterest because there are so many projects on there. I have definitely pinned more than I could ever think of completing!

  161. When I’m stuck, I take a walk and look for patterns in my surroundings–nature is beautiful inspiration!

  171. When I am in a rut and in need of ideas, I pull out my collection of old Mary Engelbreit and Threads magazines that I have saved over the years. That always gets me thinking and scheming about new projects!

  176. I like to look through old magazines when in a rut, it seems to always inspire some creativity!

  180. When I am in a sewing rut, my grandchildren usually get me motivated to sew, making gifts and toys for them.

  182. When I am in a sewing rut, I either look at patterns or go to Pinterest. Both help me get in the mood to create.

  185. The thing that inspires me is the creative ideas on craftys.com and Pinterest. That and great fabrics and trims.
    I follow Coats and Clark on Facebook.

  189. I already “Liked” Coats & Clark. I told them again what such a sewing staple I think they are. Also, they are creating new products all the time and I am inspired by them.

  191. I fix a cup of tea, sit outside on the deck and just think what would be fun to do today! Usually it has something to do with the Granddaughter who started to sew this year and we always have something to finish. I has been a hard year with illness in the family and sewing or crafts takes my mind off of all things going on in my life-with a project going on I can get away from all the problems and be at peace with myself. Use Coats and Clark all of the time!

  192. When I am in a rut, looking at a new quilt magazine or a visit to a quilt shop will get some new ideas going thru my brain and motivate me to start a new project

  195. Hi!! When I get in a rut, I find inspiration by looking online at blogs,websites and at magazines and books. That usually gets the creative juices running again! Thank you for the chance to win.

  196. would love to win this. when I get in a rut I take a break and figure out what a new pattern would be fun to work with.

  199. My granddaughter is wanting to learn how to sew, to sew with her is a dream come true as I had boys. Athough they both know how to sew a bit. My motivation if I ever need one is my family and making costumes , p,j’s etc . for them. I love to sew and would love this giveaway.

  201. When I need a jump start to get back to sewing I organize my sewing room. Then I look at the UFO’s that are waiting for me to finish…..then I ultimately start a new project!

  208. For inspiration I look at blogs, my stash of vintage patterns and go to the nearest fabric shop. That combination never fails to get me going on a new project.

  209. I look at my fabric stash or through a few of the quilting books or magazines I have – they usually get my creative juices flowing! Thanks for the give away!

  214. When I’m in a rut I dig through my “loves & Ideas” box of patterns and pics I collected for future crafting…I am always amazed at the beautiful ideas stored in that box that I forgot about….I always find something to inspire me all over again from it.

  217. When I’m in a rut, I look at fabric or through new patterns. I usually end up with a new project!

  226. When I’m in a rut I like to make something that is completed quickly, it gives me a boost to make more 🙂

  230. The beautiful new colors and patterns of fabric are inspiration enough! When I’m feeling a serious slump, I know it’s time to swap out and update the fabrics! 🙂

  233. Usually my kiddos. 🙂 But also, just looking through my patterns or pinterest or having something someone has mentioned they could use will do it too. I’d much rather “inspired” sewing than “required”! 🙂

  241. When I am in a rut I attend my sewing guild meeting and the other ladies inspire me with their creativity!

  244. testing a pattern motivates me to sew because there’s a deadline. Or, if my kids *really* need some clothes!

  245. I get motivated by watching quilting videos on youtube or checking out all the lovely projects on Pinterest!

  248. When I get in a rut. I go to Pinterest and cruise the projects and go to Joann’s fabric store or buy a new quilting/ sewing or stitchery magazine for inspiration.

  249. I don’t need a lot of motivation to sew, it’s my favorite thing to do. I am always searching for cute things to sew, and I can’t wait to try them. I must admit, there are days that I can’t get motivated to do much of anything. Then I start looking at what other people have done, and get excited to try the same thing.

  253. If I am in a rut, I look at my quilting ideas — looseleaf notebooks with clear pages filled with projects I want to do, and quilts that I like…usually that gets me going!

  255. Sometimes it just fabric, sometimes it blogs, where I see an idea, or someone makes something and I think I can do that. I get ideas everywhere.

  258. When I am in a rut I get my sewing books out and leaf through the pictures. Sometimes I go on Pinterest to get new ideas.

  259. A new baby on the way, gets me pulling material and figuring out what I want to make. New arrivals are the sweetest!!

  260. I have a “when I have time” wish list on my computer and if I need inspiration, can always find something to start on.

  262. Looking at a pattern book or going thru my fabric stash inspires me to get busy! All I need is to get a sewing room and I would be much more productive.

  267. Whenever I get in a sewing rutt I just go to Coats and clark website for inspiration and motivation…

  268. I rest my thoughts with wonderful colors and fabrics. Go through my stash of fabrics and get so many refreshing idea.Just relax with all textures and colors.

  270. It always helps if I have a deadline. Otherwise, I find inspiration from blogs on the internet to get back at it!

  275. I am a procrastionator!!! I get motivated by time deadlines!!! But I enjoy looking at all the pretty quilts everyone else makes!!!

  276. necessity. A have-to-do project like a gift. Then I’m reminded how much I like sewing again. Sometimes I pick back up the project that scared me away too!

  277. Looking at sewing blogs always helps me to pick up my scissors and get started. Also fun events like contests 🙂

  279. I don’t normally get in a sewing rut , I am always looking for new patterns and pretty fabric and that keeps me going!

  282. When I am in a rut, it’s because I have screwed something up! Sometimes I can fix it easily other times, it goes to the land of UFOs. Many times though I will unrut myself by looking at a new piece of fabric and begin the design process from one piece of fabric. I almost never say–This is what I am making, because I let the fabric lead me to where it wants to go.

  283. when I’m in a sewing run, I check out burda’s webpage, or look through my fabrics to see if one sparks an idean. Sometimes I just have to make myself finish the project to start a new one.

  284. When I’m in a sewing rut it’s usually because I’ve been putting too much time into a project. If I step away for a while and give myself some recovery time I come back better than ever. I think that’s why quilters usually have several projects going at the same time; it prevents us from getting bored and lacking in creativity.

  289. Usually, having a few moments to myself will do it. I put a project aside for ages, and forget about it, but as soon as I remember it, with a little free time in front of me, I take it up again.

  290. Going shopping and realizing I can make a lot of what I see in stores motivates me to sew. Recently, a motivation was my husband bought a seer sucker shirt and it made want it make a seer sucker shirt dress for next spring.

  291. Oh, I get inspired by looking at sewing blogs and websites, snd pintrest! I can always find something new I want to try or get my creative juices flowing!

  294. When I’m in a rut, I take on a small project that I can finish in an afternoon. The fun of finishing usually spurs me to get back in the sewing room for more!

  295. My grandchildren are usually my motivation. If I am not making something for them, seeing a picture on fb or on Pinterest will set me on track. 🙂 Thanks for having this great giveaway!! 🙂

  296. I am already a follower of Clarks and Coats on fb. Thanks so much!! 🙂 You are always an inspiration! So many great projects on your pages.

  297. I’m motivated by a deadline! Hate to admit it but a birthday or holiday looming that I want/need to make gifts for gets me rolling! Once I start playing with fabric I’m usually fine!

  302. Either signing up to be a pattern tester… then I have a deadline or getting my boys to pick fabric & an item of clothing or a gym bag or something they need and it has to be sewn. Also wandering through the fabric stores helps too. 🙂

  303. I like looking at my fabrics and quilting magazines for inspiration. If that doesn’t work then I head to the store to see the displays and what the latest designs in home decor is. Usually seeing new colors and patterns does the trick.

  306. When in a sewing rut, I like to search the internet for a simple quick project. Having a completed item gives me the motivation I need to sew again!

  308. Usually going through some recent patterns that I’ve purchased or found online will get me back in the mood to sew again.

  309. OMG sewing is just in my blood, CrEaTiViTYYY!! Remember watching my mom sew as a child asking her to please teach me. Using her scraps to make my Betsy McCallls doll clothing. Could not wait to actually learn the official learning. Took sewing in summer school at theage of 11 and made my first patterned dress, and have been hooked ever since!! Looking back it was a real confidence booster and a good problem solving start. Love it, love it……… !!!

  311. A great new quilt book is likely to get me out of a sewing rut! Just picked up the latest book by my favorite designers, that should do it. Seeing an antique quilt can also stir my quilting instincts. Also, buying a new or interesting machine foot can also getme excited about using the machine.

  315. My family, we strive to have weekly craft nights with my mother and sisters (and sometimes nieces and grandmothers too!). Having people to support me, provide ideas, and/or push half finished projects of their own onto me is helpful.

  316. When I’m in a sewing rut, I like to go on the internet and see wonderful things to make – large items and small items. I like Pinterest and I also like to look through my favorite magazines to see all the new items to make.

  318. My inspiration comes from online sights like Craft Buds, Sew Can She, Michaels, etc. I wish I was that talented!

  320. When I’m in a rut, I love looking at quilt magazines & pinterest & quilting blogs. My grandchildren also inspire me. I love Coats & Clark . . . thanks for a chance to win this awesome giveaway!

  321. usually, I work on something else for a while, knitting or crocheting or some other craft, even reading a good book, then I feel more motivated to get back to my sewing…

  323. My motivation comes from seeing something that needs to be made(such as a bag for my bento, a satchel for small trinkets etc.).

  331. I get motivated by watching Project Runway, or looking at my past projects! Thanks for the giveaway!

  337. I get motivated to sew when a deadline is coming up that I have to get something finished. I get motivated when I go into my sewing room to straighten up the fabrics and find one that I just
    HAVE to get something made up with it. I get motivated when I see all the beautiful fabrics in
    magazines and TV. It doesn’t take much to make me
    motivated but I never seem to get anything done unless a deadline is near! I guess I work best under pressure!!!

  338. When I’m in a rut and need motivation, I look at my dinning room table full of fabric, sewing machine, sewing paraphernalia, pictures of projects and patterns; I get inspired.

  343. I get in a rut, or a slump when I make a mistake and it annoys me that I did. I get motivated when I see fresh new fabrics.

  345. if i am in a rut, i visit with my mom and sister. together, we motivate each other, bounce ideas around and then i run with it..

  347. I get modivated when I am at my quilt club meeting and see all the beautiful applique work.

  354. I get motivated sometimes by scrolling my facebook newsfeed and seeing what others are making or showing off. I also like to look at tutorials and videos, then I want to make everything!

  357. I make up my mind one of my family members have not been given a quilt by me, and get my rear in gear!

  360. I have like Coats and Clark for a very long time on FB. They are the first thread I used 50+ years ago! I hope I win, it would be a first for me, lol.

  361. When I’m in a rut, I go to my sewing room and start putting away all the fabrics I’ve bought, or pulled out. And there is always something. Once the space is cleaner and neater, I’m ready to start on something spectacular!

  363. usually watching a quilting videoinspires me to get cracking, and do up all thos ufos I have so I can move on to more !

  366. When I’m in a rut, it’s usually because I’ve been working on a big project for too long. Often I’ll step away from the machine and switch to a smaller item that incorporates a different sewing technique (ex: embroidery, cross stitch, hand quilting, sewing on buttons)for a while. Variety is the spice of life!

  370. Usually I take a break from it, then look through my fabrics & get inspired to go on! Love C&C!

  372. I really get motivated by looking at all the quilts that other people have made and shared.

    Thanks for this opportunity, Carol

  378. sometimes all i need is a break. seeing what everyone else is doing in blogland is also a great motivator.

  380. Unfortunately, these days what motivates me most is NEED! LOL What comes in a close second is a need to be creative.

  381. Fabric inspires and motivates me. Ideas from AllFreeSewing and a number of blogs I follow generate ideas and then the fabric, especially in the remnant bin, will speak!

  385. I do that, too, Heidi. Sometimes I will remember a project already started, but just put away ‘for now’, and will become inspired to resume work on it.

  386. My only grandaughter who is 3 lives hundreds of miles away. She inspires me to sew . When I talk to her on the phone she always has an idea for me to sew—could not ask for a better inspiration.

  389. New gorgeous fabrics get me going. Belonging to a guild is inspiring especially if you belong to a fun guild like I do.

  392. when in a sewing rut, I just go web searching and I find tons of projects that I would love to make… Gotta love the web for in the past I would have hit the book store or waited for my quilt magazine to arrive..

  396. When I’m in a sewing rut I look at patterns and fabric that I have and I always get inspired.

  407. I am inspired to begin a new quilt by interesting patterns that I see online or in magazines. Immediately I go to my stash and begin choosing fabrics. (Of course, I do begin many projects that never get finished.LOL)

  410. I just go into my sewing/bedroom and look at all I get to play with material galore and thread and I start planning and away I go

  415. I keep lots of little “instant gratification” projects on hand. Just whip one up in a couple hours and I am ready, once again, to tackle the big stuff.

  418. If looking through my blog roll or Pinterest quilting boards isn’t enough I just force myself to start sewing… then I get motivated!

  420. when I get in a sewing rut, I look through pinterest for ideas or go t my local quilting shop to browse through their fabrics which usually gives me some inspiration and gets me fired up to start sewing.

  423. I grab some of my quilt books off the shelf & start browsing. I always find something to motivate me to sew. Thanks.

  429. What a lovely giveaway!
    When i’m sewing i forgot about everything…
    It’s so much love for my work that i only stop when all the work is done.
    Kisses

  431. I am in a rut right now, just can’t get motivated. I have fall things I want to finish, but can’t get myself going.

  438. I sew for charity, laundry bags for Aussie Heroes, dresses for dress a girl around the world, quilts for Papua New Guinea bags for Angels for the Forgotten, then in between gifts for friends.There is plenty to sew!

  439. Just by making myself go into my sewing room and start sewing. T get so involved in sewing that I forget to come out of my sewing room.

  440. I’m motivated by seeing what other people are doing on blogs or pinterest (could waste many, many hours there!). A good mag and a cup of tea works wonders too.

  441. I don’t like to be in that rut and I get very restless and cranky, so I usually find a small project to keep me happily creating!!

  446. I get inspired by magazines and catalogs. Layouts are beautiful, colors are great and in the clothing catalogs, the models are usually perfectly pulled together.

  447. Usually sewing blogs or my granddaughters motivate me to sew something pretty. I love making little dresses for my four grands.

  455. When I get in a sewing rut, I go to JoAnn’s and look through patterns to get inspiration, or ask my family what items they think would come in handy, and then it sparks some unique ideas in my head. :0)

  457. When I am in a rut, I like to go through my magazines to get ideas and get inspired to create again

  461. When I don’t feel like sewing I read my emails which are mostly the blogs I follow. They have such beautiful quilts ghat I just want to start sewing again.

  463. I am motivated after going to a quilt show and seeing the beautiful quilts. Liked you on Facebook.

  466. To get motivated, I think of all the dear people I want to sew for. I also get motivated by blog hops like this, or by visiting Pinterest. Thanks for the fun!

  470. I get motivated every time I look at quilting magazines, patterns or fabrics. I am working on 3 projects right now. Sew many projects, sew little time.

  474. Sometimes, when walking through a store, I see something that sparks an idea for making clothes. Usually, I look through catalogs for ideas. Speigels is great for that.

  476. I get motivated to sew when I find cute DIY items on Pinterest and Etsy or when I find a beautiful fabric that I must have.

  484. My daughter always motivates me. She finds more clothing items for me to copy or recreate especially for her than I will ever come up with on my own. It’s the, “Mom, can you make me…..?” that keeps me going. 🙂

  487. Just having a weekend away with my sewing friends (24 of them!!) is enough inspiration to get into action and try some new things!!

  488. Browsing fabric motivates me to sew. I see the beautiful colors, pretty patterns … It just makes me want to create something fabulous!

  489. It doesn’t take much to motivate me when I want to sew. I always have a couple dozen ideas in my head. Still, I love to browse thru my pinterest boards that I’ve labeled sewing; sewing for kids; and sewing for babies. Tons of ideas are out there!

  491. Browsing through the fabric store always re-inspires me. A look at the work of others on Pinterest is high on my list too. People are so clever and creative.

  494. I pull all of my fabric out of they’re shelf and refold each piece. Just touching the fabrics sparks the inner-creator. And I always promise myself after I have finished the task that I will always put each piece back in the right place each time I make something, so it doesn’t look so messy… needless to say that promise only lasts a day before I’m stuffing them back willy-nilly

  495. I like Coats and Clark on Facebook.
    My daughters and my friends are the ones that get me motivated. They are always asking me to make things for them, or for birthday or Christmas gifts for their friends.

  498. I sew when something I like is no longer wearable and I can’t find it at the price I kike so I sew it

  499. I’ve been in a sewing rut for years….LITERALLY!! About 2 (ok, 6!) years ago, I bought a new machine with all the bells and whistles….prior to that I sewed on my mother’s old Singer straight sew with the button-hole attachment. I made great Halloween costumes for my kids (who are adults now!)

    So, yes, in a rut for years…the new machine sitting in the closet waiting patiently for some attention.

    My motivation???
    My brand new Granddaughter!!!
    I’ve unboxed the machine, read the directions a million times (why does the pressure foot lifter go right to left??? I need back to front!! And how does that needle threader work again??) and am sewing for my Sweetie.

    I also have fabric – from Etsy – for drapes; vintage patterns from eBay, a “new” baby quilt (with her mother’s quilt inside)….lots of projects just waiting for me!!! Ahhhh Pinterest, I’ve so happy I found you!!

  500. All it takes is looking at a pattern book or magazine and seeing a new fabric line. Reading blogs gives me lots of inspiration.

  504. I visit my favorite local fabric store. The owner and her employees are so enthusiastic about their own projects that I can’t help but want to make something new. 🙂

  506. A rainy day is my best inspiration because that,s the day I get to spend in my sewingroom all day. Surrounded by my fabric, patterns, magazines and books, all the tools to create something new and amazing. I love using Coats and Clark thread to do thread art on my quilts!

  507. When I’m in a sewing rut, I unfortunately need to step away from the table. I crochet, garden, spend time with family (of course!) friends and neighbors, flip through a magazine, cruise online… otherwise take a little vacation from the needle and thread. Then something will hit me like seeing the beauty in a spiderweb glistening in the moonlight and BOOM! I have my next project idea. 😀

  509. I do some online blog browsing or flip through some quilting books or magazines to find something that inspires me. Or I look at my huge pile of scraps and start sewing wonky log cabin blocks to use up the leftovers.

  511. Stress motivates me to sew, especially handsewing. It helps me to calm down. And seeing a lovely project makes me start something new!

  513. I get motivated by my children. They are always after me to make them something or to sew with me. So I have constant inspiration from them. My little girl also loves to look over my shoulder when I am on Pinterest and say “I want that, Mummy” at very regular intervals. With everything she wants I don’t have time to be uninspired!! 😀

  514. How wonderful, I have been using Coats and Clark since I was seven years old.
    When I need motivation I usually start by taking a short break and concentrate on people, nature, etc. I see colors, designs and patterns all new and fresh. That will usually start my brain working overtime again.

  516. When I get in a rut I will begin to look through magazines, books and blogs for inspiration. It doesn’t take me long to get out of the rut then.

  520. I do keep up inspiration by following lots of blogs. Pinterest also is a great idea board. Having grandbabies come every year is great too because they each NEED a little quilt now don’t they??? 🙂

  524. I like to look through my fabric stash when I see a new product that catches my eye. Like the zippers from Coats and Clarks. Gets me motivated every time!

  527. I motivate myself by organizing what I’ve already have in my stash, and figuring out where it can be used, ie putting together my own “kits” from my stash and magazines.

  528. I always have a bag ready and i put everything who needs a repair. One day i wake up and sew everything.

  533. When I’m in a sewing rut I look through my fabric stash and find a piece of fabric that inspires me (or go to my local store).

  534. Hello. This would compliment my Coats and Clark crotchet book that’s still preserved from over 35 years ago (when I was a teen). Self taught thanks to C&C ! :-). I’m just getting back into sewing after that long leave! Thank you.

  536. When I am in a sewing rut I look through my patterns, magazines, on line blogs that share tutorial and then I look through my fabrics to see if anything gets my juices rolling.

  541. I ENTERDE THIS GIVEWAY for my mother , my mother love sewing , and she sews our clothes , you can say that we are her motivations , so i hope to win

  543. Hmm – I guess I sort the fabric scraps out and in to colours – that calms me and gets me itching to sew again!!!

  545. The idea that you made something , it’s amazing. With your own hands and specially when you make a desing, it s great feeling. 🙂 And later when you have that thing one of a kind, unique – that’s what motivates me. 🙂
    FB name: Samra Softić

  546. When in a sewing rut I can always find inspiration with new fabric. An idea is born, a project begun, and the rut is gone!

  548. If I’m in a rut, what motivates me is a deadline. More than anything else, just getting back to the sewing machine makes me feel happy and inspired, and it’s a deadline that will put me in front of my machine.

  552. Hi,if I get out my hoard of quilt magazines and leaf through a few,I soon am dreaming of a new project! Thanks for a neat giveaway!

  554. Starting something totally new! haha Usually though it’s a deadline of something I need to get done.

  556. I’ll pull out flannel and whip up some easy burp cloths to give as baby shower gifts, and then i don’t want to stop sewing 🙂

  557. When I need motivation I look on-line for ideas to spruce up a pattern I’m working with, or a little craft that looks like it would be fun to sew.

  559. When I’m in a sewing rut, I’m inspired by trying something new. It might be something on one of the many blogs I follow or just playing around to see what I create. I might love it, maybe not. Either way, it gets my creativity flowing again.

  561. When I’m in a rut, I get out my felt, floss and allll my cute pattern books that are aimed for making kids happy! Then I hand stitch the rut away!

  564. I’m looking at it now! Craftbuds — and other blogs like it. There are so many inspiring posts on the internet, I have tons of ideas waiting for me. I’ll never find myself in a rut.

  566. I look at Pinterest or my sewing magazines and see things I would like to make and I get motivated.

  576. For me it is challenging myself and my skills. I’m especially motivated by seeing interesting patterns and wondering if I can make them up. Then sometimes I am motivated externally – upcoming birthdays, running out of trousers, etc. I am much more motivated to sew for myself because it can be just like I want, but I like to sew for others too.

  577. Liked Coats & Clark on FBI. I’m doing a lot of sewing for my son and daughter-in-law at present as they are expecting and I’m trying to help them out a bit. I am on a fixed income and fabric and threads do add up so I can assure you, this prize would be appreciated.

  580. When I am in a rut I turn on Netflix and listen to a movie or watch old episodes of cooking shows off the internet.

  581. Going on Pinterest and checking out other peoples creations, especially things that are quicky and easy to satisfy me.

  584. I get motivated by looking at quilters and crafters I follow on Instagram and see all the cute items they make! Or pinterest is always a good Picker-upper!

  592. Finding the perfect fabric for a small project. My ruts tend to happen at the end of a larger project.

  603. Usually a challenge or a swap motivates me to get my sewing on. Sometimes a little pinterest window shopping helps too. Thanks!

  605. currently in a rut of sorts…can’t seem to decide what to make or get started doing it.. but thinking of Christmas coming 🙂

  611. I have what I call an inspiration ‘notebook’ and files on my computer. If I see a cool something in a magazine that strikes me I’ll clip it [if it’s my mag] or scan it [if it’s not] and keep those in folders that I categorize. If I’m stuck on say baby gifts – have a folder for that. Really helps to keep those juices flowing …

  613. I love to check out crafty websites for great ideas. I also love to visit my friend who is a wonderful seamstress. She makes aprons every Christmas to sell.

  624. Usually when I’m in a rut and happen to see something awesome on Pinterest, it gives me motivation to get back to it.
    Michelle Tucker
    michelletucker at baconnation dot net

  633. Usually what pulls me out of a rut would be looking around my house at the start of a new season and getting excited about how I could redecorate!

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