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{a fabulous Gussy Sews giveaway via Nesting Place!}

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Yesterday was our super exciting shop re-launch, and today we have a super exciting, FABULOUS Gussy Sews giveaway via Nesting Place — yeow!

Today you have the chance to win one of 2 – $50 gift certificates to the Gussy Sews shop! {open to the US only}

ABOUT GUSSY SEWS + HOW MY RUFFLES CAME TO BE:
I started Gussy Sews a couple years ago after Zack and I were suddenly unemployed. We were living in Detroit at the time and were newlyweds, recent college grads… and unemployed. It was such a bummer time in our lives but we kept the faith and pushed through, spending all of our free time expanding on our talents and dreams.

Just before losing my job I had been given my first sewing machine. I sat at our kitchen table with 30 library books {no joke} and with the help of YouTube slowly taught myself how to sew. It seemed natural to make zipped pouches and tote bags, since HELLO! we are best friends. Then I thought, These babies need a signature look, so I made my very first ruffle and sewed it on. My style has changed a bit but the ruffle has been with me the whole time. After a few months of sewing and job-seeking Zack and I found work in Minneapolis, so we packed up our house and headed west. And that feisty fire — the dream to pursue Gussy Sews full time, grew a little taller. Finally, in May of 2010 I quit my day job for Gussy Sews — and ohhhh, the HAPPINESS!

Encouraging others to chase after their dreams + constantly learning about sewing/fabric/social networking are my passions. I’m so glad you’re here — and good luck to you on winning a Gussy! ;]

Click here to read the more detailed version of my story.

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THE GIVEAWAY:
enter to win one of 2 – $50 gift certificates to the Gussy Sews shop! {open to the US only}

TO ENTER:
♥ visit my shop and tell me which item you HAVE to HAVE! {required}

for additional entries:
♥ “like” us on Facebook + say hello!
♥ follow me on Twitter
♥ browse my shop + click “like” or “tweet” on any item from my shop, shown here…


Don’t forget ~ visit Nesting Place for EVEN MORE fabulous giveaways!

xoxo


Comments

  10. Diana says

    I adore all of the tangerine products, especially the wristlet! I love the new headband design and I can’t wait to see the tote bags!!!

  21. Nadir@StitchSense says

    Oh I love Nesting place :-) I looooooove the red & khaki camera strap! I just got a new SLR & its in need of some Gussy! :-)

  30. Mandi says

    The midnight blue camera strap cover is on the top of my “must-haves” right now … and a headband or two, but I can’t decide which colors. I love the tangerine and sorbet patterns but I have nothing those colors in my wardrobe! Must be time to shop… ;) HA

  50. Scooper says

    I HAVE to have a ruffle headband AND one of your large totes. I know they’re coming soon but I’ve drooled over some in the past and would love to have one. : )

    Love your wares.

  54. Karen says

    I LOVE those baby blankets! Beautiful. Also love the grey rose Macbook Pro (17″) case with the teal ruffle.

  55. RisaJ says

    I HAVE to HAVE the Midnight Blue Large Zip Pouch! What a great pouch for a small knitting project!!

  74. cristy says

    i REALLY LIKE THE COLOR BOMB WRISTLET! (not sure how I turned my caps lock on, but hey, why not shout it?!?!)

  88. Lauren says

    I love the tangerine cream headband and the color bomb kindle case, but I really love your market totes and hope you are going to have those soon! :)

  107. Tiffany says

    I love the camera straps…would definitely choose the Tangerine Twirl!!
    It’s a hard choice b/c your pouches are absolutely adorable as well :)

  109. Genelle says

    I’m really loving the midnight blue medium zip pouch, but in all honesty, if I won a gift certificate I would probably wait until you restock the totes to use it. I loved your old style of totes and I’m sure I”ll love the new style just as much!

  110. Meagan says

    Love everything in your shop, but I’d have to go for an iPad case!! They are too cute, and I’d look pretty cute carrying it around! :)

  122. Genelle says

    I liked the medium zip in midnight blue AND the nook/kindle case in color bomb, because I couldn’t decide…. :)

  123. Leslie says

    Oh my goodness! I love your stuff! The headbands are super cute (and I’m in a bit of a *hair crisis* with some stubborn curls right now, so they would really be helpful!). I also love the MacBook Pro cover…just because I’m semi-high-tech doesn’t mean I’ve left my love of crafty behind! Thanks for the opportunity!

    • Leslie says

      Oh, I’d also love to get one of those camera strap covers for my adorable, hardworking RN daughter who absolutely loves her camera!

  124. Jodie says

    I love the ruffle headbands. Especially the blue one :)
    Reading about your story was an encouragement to me. Thanks!

  125. Nancy says

    This giveaway has left me feeling sad and depressed: I don’t own a mac book, ipad, or a nice camera (LOL!). BUT i do love the midnight blue wristlets. And the baby blankets are adorable.

    BTW, I really love your story!

  130. connie says

    Oh wow, so many cute things. I love the wristlets!
    I’d also love to grab a couple items from your sale section…the tangerine dot is one of my fav’s.

  135. Steffie Stout says

    Red + Khaki Nook/ Kindle Case – Love it! Just got a tablet for my birthday, would love something fantastic for it to go in.

  146. Elizabeth says

    Love the color bomb wristlet. These are the new purse for me since toting a diaper bag around!

  147. Katy Rothenberger says

    I NEED the midnight blue nesting trio. I have been meaning to make something similar, but yours are just too perfect. :)

  148. Andrea S. says

    If I had to pick from your shop at this very moment I would love to own the Midnight Blue Nesting Trio BUT I’ve been in love with your tote bags since the moment I first saw them about a year ago and have been longing for one ever since <3

  157. Marilyn says

    I really love the Midnight Blue Kindle case (and since I just got a Kindle for Christmas, I’ve been hunting for a case) – fun!

  163. Kathy says

    I love your stuff, the headbands are cute for my soon to be here niece, not to mention I am a mom to 4 girls!

  173. abby3 says

    I have to have the tangerine twirl ipad case!! my plain black one is such a bummer sometimes…. ;)

  189. Lindsey says

    Ive seen your products around the blog world for quite some time now! I love all of your work. I have always wanted a camera strap cover!!!

  191. Rachael Duke says

    The color bomb kindle case for sure! And I loved reading your story. Gives me hope. Don’t know what I’ll adventure to do, but I like the thought of a regular person learning to do something they love and then making it into a business they love.

  197. Laura M. says

    ooh… I HAVE to HAVE the Color Bomb camera strap slipcover. I’m looking to get my first DSLR in the next few weeks and I need to Gussy it up! :)

  208. Angela Dunkerton says

    I would love to wear teal headband…. and I can’t wait to see your tote bags! Will be checking back to see when those are ready!

  221. Erin S. says

    I HAVE to have the Tangerine Cream headband! I actually have to have two, one for each of my girls!

  235. Kelly says

    I really need the color bomb kindle case….I got a kindle for Christmas and I can’t think of a better or more stylish way to keep it safe!

  244. Shanna Uptergrove says

    I got a new purse- but sadly, there’s not any little pockets in it or anything– A nesting trio would be perfect! And I love the gray rose headband!
    shanna.u at gmail dot com

  248. Kristin says

    I follow you on Facebook & Twitter :) I LOVE the new midnight blue camera strap…and I also LOVE the new ruffle headbands!! Your stuff is great Gussy!!!

  251. Shanna Uptergrove says

    Clicked “like” on the Gray Stripe Headband and posted it to my FB!
    Shanna.u at gmail dot com

  280. Heather says

    I love love love the headbands! I recently got my hair cut short and love headbands with girly stuff on them!!

  296. Destiny says

    I would have to get one of the nesting trios… but I’m dying to see the totes that are coming soon!

  297. Kara Olson says

    I love everything! So hard to choose :). If I had to choose I would pick the nesting trio in ANY colors!!!!
    Follow you on twitter and Facebook and tweeting about your amazing products!!!

  305. Megan says

    The midnight blue nesting trio is way cute & would make my day much more organized! I love the baby blankets, but couldn’t find the color I wanted. I really do think ruffles make everything better- you’ve got a great shop! Thank you!

  310. Leigh says

    I need the tangerine cream & the teal headbands. Of course when the new totes come out I’m sure I’ll need a new one of those too!

  311. Kara Barrington says

    It’s a tie between the Grassy Dot Camera Strap and EVERY SINGLE double ruffle headband! <3

  332. Lindsey W. says

    I love the ruffled headbands! So cute…just need a good haircut to go with it. And, I like the tangerine medium sized tote.

  340. Sabrina says

    I just love the midnight blue nook case! I’ve been searching for one and this one is just beautiful!

  341. Erin says

    I can’t decide on which headband I love but I think I’ll go with the gray rose or white one. I think I’d like any of the headbands.

  361. rachel b. says

    i really want your gray & blue macbook case! but i also love those ruffle headbands- so cute! : ) thanks for the awesome giveaway!

  383. Laura says

    The grassy dot nook cover may be the perfect solution. I have not been able to decide on one of the traditional covers. I also love the tangerine and cream head band.

  385. Mindy says

    I would choose a tote or a baby blanket. (We just got a new foster baby, and the poor thing is sleeping with my son’s old quilt. I know, I know, worse things have happened!)

  403. Carrie Phillips says

    The grassy dot large zip would be PERFECT for my kids’ Leapster Explorer that they got for Christmas. I’ve been looking for a zip pouch to store it and their games.
    Carrie

  404. LAuren says

    I feel like I am repeating what everyone else said, but I LOVE THE HEADBANDS, My three year old daughter would go nuts!

  414. Rachel says

    I HAVE to HAVE one of the headbands! But I can’t decide which one – maybe the Gray Stripe Headband. They are all so cute!

  420. amber peters says

    I think i HAVE TO HAVE the midnight blue iPad case for the iPad that my husband bought, literally an hour ago!

  427. Lindsy Kay says

    I HAVE to have the grey rose macbook case. I am a student and it would be SO nice to have a laptop case that STICKS OUT in its own little ruffly way!

  434. ellie d says

    right now i have to have the midnight blue wristlet — but i am stalking your shop for when the market totes come back!!!

  456. Alle says

    Alright, I’m jumping back into Gussy Giveaway mode! I LURVE the new ruffle and can’t wait to add one to my collection! I can’t wait to see what your totes are gonna look like, but for now, my favorites are the Color Bomb Nesting Trio and the Grey Rose Headband!

  472. Anne says

    I HAVE to have the kindle/nook cover. So, so cute! I just got a Kindle and want it to look pretty!

  473. Anne says

    And I follow you on twitter. Forgot to specify that I HAVE to HAVE the kindle/nook cover in midnight blue!

  488. Wendy says

    I love everything but if I had to choose one thing it would have to be one of the headbands…I like all the fun colors.

  492. Kelly says

    It would be hard to pick just one thing from your shop…oh so cute! Love the headbands and the tangerine zip pouches! So fun! Thanks for thenopportunity!

  508. Maddie says

    I visited your shop and think the Tangerine Twirl Nesting Trio is adorable! I also liked you on Facebook!

  512. Elizabeth says

    Hey Maggie!! Congrats on all the fun new Gussy stuff!! Im loving the midnight blue nesting bags! They would be perfect for getting my purse organized!!
    Xoxo
    Elizabeth

  520. Danielle M. says

    I like the nesting trios! I also like the iPad cases. I have been saving up for one and am hopeful to get one soon.

  529. Claire Hill says

    I admire your courage. I learned to sew in 7th grade and have used sewing to make money myself. Continued best wishes to you. I would love to have a slip on camera strap for my camera.

  551. Christi says

    Toygh choice! I really like the sorbet headband. Can’t wait for you to get the diaper wristlets back!

  555. Narah says

    Tangerine Twirl nesting trio is the best! I love the color! I’m a fan of big purses so the small bags help to keep things in order.

  557. Kim O'Donoghue says

    I would love to be able to give that camera strap (tangerine) to my daughter, but I really like those iPad cases too.
    Awesome startup story!

  571. eileensideways says

    the midnight blue wristlet with the yellow ruffle is really cute. love the combination.

  580. Maggie says

    Would love the tangerine twirl iPad case! Beautiful! I also already follow you on twitter as @NestingMag :)

  581. Ashlie says

    I love EVERYTHING you make…but I’d love to have the tangerine twirl Kindle/Nook case or the Pink/Grey Macbook Pro case!! Thank you for doing a giveaway :-)

  584. mary says

    I am on baby number three. it is about time for a cute diaper bag so I would want the Tangerine Dot tote bag,diaper bag

  587. Laura R. says

    Dying for one of your totes! Can’t say which one yet until they’re updated in your shop. :) Also loving the midnight blue camera strap slipcover. Yum!

  605. aimee says

    i like the new tangerine twirl fabrics! But I’ve always wanted one of those headbands, so I think my favorite item is the grey stripe headband.

  612. Bethany says

    Right now, I would say that I have to have the Khaki + Red large zip pouch; however, that will probably change once you post some new totes. =)

  624. Bethany says

    I love the tangerine and blue polka-dot wristlet you have on sale. So beautiful. I love the orange and blue together.
    Your story is so inspiring…

  625. Kristen says

    I “have to have” the red and khaki Kindle case and I would love to get my daughter a cute headband…either the tangerine cream or the teal. Everything is so cute and colorful it is hard to choose!

  628. Beth says

    I LOVE all of the Grassy Dot items!! :) Such a fun print and color combo with the orange zipper and pink ruffle! :)

  632. Lisa says

    I would LOVE the Midnight Blue large zip pouch…or one of your “coming soon” tote bags! I love me a cute tote!

  638. Marin D says

    Love the new shop! :) I really want some headbands. Love the new fabrics. I also love the Color Bomb Large Zip Pouch.