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7.22.2011
Pate-Meadows Designs Giveaway!
***Contest Closed***
Congratulations to Jen @ The Crafting Fiend, lucky #5!
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Happy Friday!
We've made it to another beautiful weekend, and I have a giveaway lined up today that is sure to be a hit with all of you wanting to spruce up your home decor!
Pate-Meadows Designs is a company specializing in easy-to-sew patterns that help you outfit your home with gorgeous, show-home caliber window treatments. With the step-by-step instructions included in every Pate-Meadows pattern, everyone with even the most basic sewing skills can achieve these dynamic looks with ease! What I adore most about Pate-Meadows is how it is such a marvelous example of two mom-preneurs who have managed to build a terrific company. Check out the video below for the full story of how Pate-Meadows came to be.
I first came across the Pate-Meadows line of patterns in an issue of Southern Lady magazine, and I was smitten from the moment I saw them. I immediately made my way to their site to explore, and I found myself coveting just about every pattern in their store! What impressed me, too, on that first visit was howeach and every pattern in their arsenal is designated with a skill level, with levels ranging from beginner to intermediate.What a terrific feeling to know exactly what to expect from the creative process!
Our living room windows have been completely stark since we moved into our house, so I was absolutely delighted when I had the opportunity to work with one of the Pate-Meadows patterns and their tools and hardware to create a treatment to give them some flair. I decided the Ruth pattern was just what I was looking for. This pattern yields a dynamic, eye-grabbing result, but as one of the beginner-rated patterns, it is delightfully simple to construct.
As I journeyed through the process of creating and hanging my valance, I found myself referring numerous time to the terrific lineup of instructional videos and helpful tips available on the Pate-Meadows site, with topics ranging from piping how-to's to details for how to use the marvelous line-up of Pate-Meadows hardware to hang your creations. With Pate-Meadows patterns, you can rest assured that none of the questions you encounter along the way will be left unanswered.
Working with this pattern was a pleasure! The planning and sewing process were simple and straightforward, with detailed charts outlining exactly how much fabric, cording, etc., I would need based on the size of my window. When it came time to hang my creation with the Pate-Meadows post adapters,knobs and rings, I was able to do so in a morning with just a couple of basic tools. I found the tack gun available on their website to be invaluable in assembling my valance, and I adore the fact that in using that tool, my valance is completely reversible! The look I achieved with this window treatment is something that could easily have cost me hundreds of dollars had I opted to have a professional decorator come into my home!
I am absolutely thrilled to announce that the lovely ladies at Pate-Meadows are generously giving away one of their patterns to a lucky Positively Splendid reader!
Just look at the incredible array of patterns to choose from!
So let's talk about how to get yourself entered to win, shall we?
Entry One (Mandatory)
Visit the Pate-Meadows site, and come back to let me know which pattern you would choose.
Tweet, blog, or post about this giveaway on Facebook. To make things super simple, you can copy and paste the tweet below:
I want to #win a Pate-Meadows #sewing pattern at Positively Splendid! http://tinyurl.com/49tldgx
The contest will close at 11:59 p.m. CDT on August 4. The winner will be announced on August 5. In order to maximize your chances to win, you must leave a separate comment for each entry.
If your email address is not linked to your comment through Google, please leave your email address in your comment so I can contact you should you be chosen the winner. Thank you!
Also...
Now through the end of July, everything on the Pate-Meadows site is 10% off! What a great time to update your home decor!
Ooohhh... The "Tracey" and the "Missy" patterns are probably my most favorite and would be perfect for the window above my kitchen sink :-) Thanks so muc - I'm crossing my fingers for this one!
I've made curtains for three rooms in my home using Pate Meadows patterns. I have the Ruth pattern and will make it next once I find the perfect fabric.
52 comments:
Love the Kasey Valance. Looks beautiful and very doable.
I liked Pate Meadows on Face Book
Ooohhh... The "Tracey" and the "Missy" patterns are probably my most favorite and would be perfect for the window above my kitchen sink :-) Thanks so muc - I'm crossing my fingers for this one!
I would pick either "Julia" or "Marley". Thanks for the chance - - I have a living room window that's been waiting four years for a valance. ;)
I am torn between the marley pattern and the missy pattern - I love them both!
My favorite's the Ruth Valence.
My favorite is Tracy and not just because it's my name!
I liked Pate-Meadows on Facebook, and I'm your fan, too.
I like the Kasey pattern.
I would chose elanor or ruth!
I liked Pate Meadows on FB!!!
I love the Claudine Pattern! Simple, yet elegent!
Liked 'em on facebook.
I would like the Ruth. It tickles my fancy. Every time I see it I think of old fashioned corsets hanging up to dry! LOL Hope I win. Thanks
I adore the Dana and have wanted to get it for so long to make curtains for my newly renovated bathroom! This would be such a blessing for me!!
llanghans@yahoo.com
I liked their facebook page!
llanghans@yahoo.com
I like Elanor but Ruth is pretty awesome too.
I love the Abigail!
Like on fb
I visited their site and I love the Catherine!
I liked their fb page!
I'm a fan of Elanor, and I also like "Lace Up" which is decidedly not lacey. Which I like.
I love the amazing two tone look of Missy & Tracy
I'm between the Marley & the Cuff Top. They are fabulous!
I love the Catherine pattern. It's just what I've been looking for!!!
I like the Indoor Awning Valance. I've been wanting to sew my own curtains but wasn't sure where to start. Thanks for sharing this company.
I'm buying a house this year, so I'm on the prowl! I would like this one: Claudine Valance Sewing Pattern
sarah dot buckingham at sbcglobal dot net
Liked Pate Meadow on FB and tagged you so you can see.
sarah dot buckingham at sbcglobal dot net
Tweeted! http://twitter.com/FindingCharm/status/94616546680377344
sarah dot buckingham at sbcglobal dot net
Posted on FB and tagged you
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=126507314106857&id=1336869305
sarah dot buckingham at sbcglobal dot net
WOW!
These are PERFECT!
This is a company I will support for sure!
Thanks for finding them! Haha!
I want to try Louise.
I don't have Facebook or a blog, so this is my only entry!
Hope it counts!!!
I've made curtains for three rooms in my home using Pate Meadows patterns. I have the Ruth pattern and will make it next once I find the perfect fabric.
If I won, I'd pick the Lace-Up pattern.
They are all wonderful! I think my favorite is the Ruth. I would love it!
I like Pate Meadows on Facebook. I really really like Pate Meadows!
Pamelamooon at gmail dot com
I posted about this giveaway on Facebook. It is an awesome giveaway!
pamelamoon at gmail dot com
I like the Ruth!
I like Pate Meadows on Facebook!!
Loved the Tracy. Liked Casey too!
alicia_iery@bellsouth.net
I liked on FB too
I'd pick Marley, Tracy, Louise or the Cuff-Top pattern!
sazzyfrazz at gmail dot com
I like Pate-Meadows on Facebook!
sazzyfrazz at gmail dot com
Tweeted:
http://twitter.com/sazzyfrazzy/status/96300410528206848
sazzyfrazz at gmail dot com
Blogged:
http://sazzyfrazz.blogspot.com/2011/07/positively-splendid-pate-meadows.html
sazzyfrazz at gmail dot com
Shared on FB:
http://tinyurl.com/4y55q6m
sazzyfrazz at gmail dot com
I love the Catherine pattern!
I also tweeted about the giveaway! I hope I win!
Wow! They are all great! But I really like the Ruth! http://bellesbazaar-heather.blogspot.com
I liked them on fb.=) http://bellesbazaar-heather.blogspot.com
I am in love with the Ruth Valance!
Vanessa
vanlun98@gmail.com
I also like Pate Meadow on Facebook.
Vanessa
vanlun98@gmail.com
I tweeted about Pate Meadow on my twitter acct.
Love all the designs!
Vanessa
vanlun98@gmail.com
I blogged about Pate Meadow. Love this site. Thanks for sharing.
Vanessa
vanlun98@gmail.com
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