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! -

Just Peachy Jersey Lovey}

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 -

Daisy Jailbird Jersey Lovey and Simple Cream Jersey Lovey}

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.

{O's no X's Triple Wrap Jersey Lovey}

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.

{Chocolate Brown Triple Wrap Jersey Lovey}

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.

{Like Buttah Jersey Lovey}

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...

{Sweet Soft Elegance Double Wrap Jersey Lovey}

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!!!

{Black and White Skulls Double Wrap Jersey Lovey}

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...

{Candy Pink Double Wrap Jersey Lovey}

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.

{Flowers Double Wrap Jersey Lovey}

Jessie also has a gorgeous selection of quilts in her shop!

 

{Mossy Rainbow Baby Quilt, Sweetie Extra Big Lap Quilt,

Splash of Sun Baby Quilt, Everything But the Kitchen Sink Lap Quilt}

 Mamitosami on Etsy

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!