As promised last week, I’m participating in Sew, Mama, Sew’s May Giveaway Day today. I’m posting this before they have the list of participants up, but it sounds like there are hundreds…so get comfy. If you’re visiting me for the first time because you found me on that list, welcome! If this whole Giveaway Day thing is news to you, enter to win here, then visit Sew, Mama, Sew’s blog and enter a bunch of others too!
Now for the important part – the giveaway. I had a tough time choosing what it would be, but finally landed on a Ninja Monkey Bag. I hadn’t made one in a while and had a summery piece of Michael Miller fabric that was perfect for it.
I used another Michael Miller, black with white polka dots, for the inside, because you just can’t go wrong with polka dots. Or black and white. Or Michael Miller.
I made a fabric flower for the outside, rounding the points of the petals so they matched the print.
Because I was limited by the amount of fabric I had, the handles are a bit shorter than usual. The entire purse, as shown, measures about 27” from the knot in the handle to the bottom of the bag.
To enter, simply leave a comment on this post. That’s it. Saying something nice won’t improve your chances of winning, but it will make my day better. I will ship anywhere, so feel free to enter whether or not you’re in the U.S. You have until 11:59 pm, Pacific time, on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 to enter. On Thursday morning I will randomly draw a winner from the comments and notify that person via email.
Thanks for visiting, good luck on this entry and all your others, and enjoy Giveaway Day!
Great giveaway! Please count me in!
I had a peak in your shop, lovely stuff! The colour combination in the bag you’re giving away is so pretty. Thanks for the chance!
Cute cute purse! Thanks for the chance to win it!
What an awesome bag….thanks for introducing me to a new fabric designer too.
I really love your bag..what great choices in fabric .Thank you for the chance to win!
cool bag! go wordpress! x
The tie at the handles is just so adorable…hoping one day I’ll be able to sew a bag that’s just as neat…thank you for the chance to win it!
Lovely bag! Count me in!
Need, want , must have…
I love, love, love the fabric! You’ve done a great job complementing it with the shape of the handbag!
This is an adorable bag! Great job!
Love this bag, and the blog! Great fabric choice.
Very cute bag and cute fabric. Thanks for the giveaway.
Such a cute springy bag! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Wow, that’s an awesome combo of a really bright print with the polka dots. I’m not usually a fan of polka dots, but I think it really comes together in a nice way. Plus, I can see using this in the winter (as I usually use darker purses in the winter) as a fun way of still embracing the bright colors. Beautiful creation!
Nice bag!!!
thanks for the chance to win
Well, it’s a crappy Monday here, and I know I could do with something nice, so I will say that this looks like a really fun bag and the fabrics are wonderful. Have a good one! : )
LOVE the ninja monkey bag! i made a few for christmas gifts last year and they were a hit!
Beautiful!
oh my goodness…this bag is adorable!
thanks for the chance to win!
Great bag…love the flower!
made this bag from your tutorial. Envy of all. Love the fabric you chose. Love your blog.
That bag is GORGEOUS and the colors are perfect.
WOW, great choice. I love the Ninja Monkey Bag!
You have pretty hair and smell nice.
I hope this brightens your day
LOVE THE FABRIC!!!! This is so cute, I love it. Thanks for the chance to win it!!!
Super cute!!! Love the colors, they are so bright and fresh.
This is super cute!
Hi Staci! That’s such a beautiful bag – great choice of fabric! Thankyou for the chance to win
I love this bag! It would be perfect for me!!
316ramirez@gmail.com
Thanks for the opportunity and I hope I win!
Great bag. I love it. kristie_keely(at)yahoo(d0t)com
I love this bag it looks useful too! I love to have tons of bags around.
Great name for a bag, it made me giggle when i read it.
So adorable!
What a beautiful purse! Love the flower accessory! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Bright and cheerful bag, it is so interesting to see what fabric people put together. You are right, black and white polka dots are wonderful, so I must add some to my stash. Thanks for giveaway.
I love the bag! Pretty fabric!
Adorable bright & cherry purse! Thanks for joining in on SMS Giveaway!
I envy anyone that can make a purse. I really need to figure that one out
. Thanks for the giveaway!
Great fabric! Love the fabric flower embellishment, too!
G’Day! I’m here for the Sew, Mama, Sew Giveaway Day! Please visit me, too:
http://www.homemakerhoney.com/2011/05/sew-mama-sew-may-giveaway-day-ends-may.html
Deborah
Homemaker Honey
@Homemaker_Honey
homemakerhoney.com
homemakerhoney @gmail .com
The bag is lovely and I’m tickled by the creativity coming out of Boring, OR (really)?????
That bag is SUPER CUTE!!! I hope I win!
I am sadly short of bags, and I am married to a ninja, so I hope I win! Beautiful bag!
That is a really cute bag! Your tutorials look great too, off to have a look!
i have this fabric in flannel and love it!
thanks for the opportunity! i’ll be poking around your blog now…
jamie
So cute.
That bag is gorgeous. The colors are perfect. I hope I win. thank you for the giveaway.
Beautiful bag, Staci! I love it!
That is so cute! Thanks for the giveaway!
sims.whitney at gmail.com
Great items, you have a great eye for colors and prints! Thanks for the giveaway, hope I win~
I like you web page and love giveaway days.
Love the colour combination of this bag!
Cute bag!
That fabric is just so yummy and no you can’t go wrong with polka dots, black and white or michael miller. Super yummy!!
What a great bag! Thank you for participating!
Beautiful bag! Great choice of fabric.
Love the bag!!
That bag is simply divine
Well, I think this bag is super cute. I also really like the Camera Lens Cap Pockets you have in your shop. I am always leaving mine somewhere and having to find it after the photo shoot.
redzshadow at gmail dot com
so pretty! Man, I’m jealous of you guys who can find pretty fabric inyour area!
What a cute bag!
I would totally win this for my sister. Her Birthday is coming up in a few weeks and she would love this! Hope I win! ::crossing fingers::
What a lovely bag- I love the little flower and button detail
adorable bag! thank you!! I had to laugh when I read that you live in “boring”!!
bacontheneggs {at} gmail {dot} com
Lovely bag. I would be happy to become it’s new owner!
Blessings~
ajoyfulnoise (at) live (dot) com
What an adorable bag! Thanks for the chance to win!
grokgrace (at) hotmail (dot) com
Your little fabric flower is darling (as is the purse!) Thanks for the giveaway. leahclaireh(at)gmail(dot)com
You picked a gorgeous fabric! Love this bag!
This is such a cute bag! Thanks for the giveaway!
What a darling bag! I love it!
i love the colors on the bag and the flower is a nice addition
Such a cute bag and super yummy fabric…love it! Thank you for the chance to win
That’s a great bag. Thanks for the giveaway!
darling!
and, nicely photographed!
cute bag! i love the prints. thanks for the giveaway!
Cute purse! Thanks for the opportunity
Count me in! Too cute!
sfinn1988 at aol dot com
such a fun bag! nice work.
so cute! thanks for the giveaway.
Cute bag – gorgeous fabric! Thanks for a chance to win!
The colors are so great on that. Love it.
Lovely! Thanks for the chance.
That is just the summer bag I need! (Must move up a size to carry prescription sunglasses at all times this summer!)
Great choice for a give away! Thanks for the chance.
Love those polka dots!
love this bag!!!
Love the monkey bag. It is so nice to have people say wonderful things about your products. Me…I just saw a cute little blue bird at my window. That made my day. Thanks so much for the give away. You Rock LOL
Love the bag. great giveaway!
What great fabric!
Thank you for your generous giveaway and international shipping!! ♥ it!
Count me in – happy week!
What a fantastic name for a pattern, Ninja Monkey! I haven’t seen that one before, but I love it! And I love your choice in fabrics. What a beautiful bag. The winner will be a very lucky person!
Cool bag! Great giveaway.
You definitely made something beautiful out of what you had to work with. Definitely resourceful and it turned out so cute!
I love your photo staging! Please count me in.
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. Please count me in.
Many thanks
Soooo Cute! I have NEVER met a Michael Miller print that I didn’t automatically LOVE! Thanks for the chance. methvin3@bellsouth.net
very cute purse!
Every ninja bag you have made has been adorable!
This is a great bag! You really can’t go wrong with polka dots and flowers.
Just love the bag. The colors are great! Thanks for a chance to win.
Cute bag, great colors for summer! Thanks for the chance to win!
okiedokiemama at yahoo dot com
Love the bag, love the fabric, love that you’re in Oregon! Thanks for the chance to win!
Love this purse – thanks
I’d love to win, thanks for the opportunity.
libbystiles(at)hotmail(dot)com
Very cute purse. Would be proud to use it.
Great bag! Love the shape and fabric. Thanks for the opportunity!
Hi what a wonderful fabric, and I really like the design of the bag. I would be so proud to own a bag like that.
I’m absolutely adding your blog to my feed. Thank you for the chance to win. /Petra
cute bag!
What a great bag for your giveaway. Looks like you picked a nice one. I love the fabric too. Thanks.
I simply ADORE this bag! It would be my dance bag if I won it. You have such talent.
graciemattox at yahoo dot com
Super cute bag!
I love that bag! I adore the colors in it. I wish the pink was red but hey, neither of us are in charge of creating the fabric! Either way, pink or not, it’s adorable and scrumptious and I love it. Good job! Thank you!
bunnygrrl_61793 (at) hotmail(dot)com
This is a super cute bag! Thanks for taking part in Giveaway Day and for offering the chance to win such an awesome prize!
What a lovely bag! Thanks for the chance to win!
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com
Great giveaway and such talent – you should be proud! Thanks bunches!
I love this bag! The fabric is so cute too! Thanks for doing the giveaway!
Love the fabric! Such a cute bag!
Thanks for the giveaway
Sarah @ Kiwi Gets Crafty
http://kiwigetscrafty.blogspot.com
O M G I love this bag. I NEED this bag. wow I love love love love love it! amberortega at gmail dot com
What a cute bag!! Thanks for the chance to win it!!
Cheers!
Rachel
http://www.DewberryLane.com
HappyQuilting at DewberryLane dot com
Such a cute bag! I would love to win.
I love the bag–so cute. Thanks for the giveaway.
Ooh! The fabrics you used for this bag are PERFECT! Love it!
Fingers crossed! 
Michelle
daydreambelievershop {at} gmail.com
This bag is so pretty! I’d love to stuff it full of goodies and carry it around with me.
Wow, this bag has MY name on it! I love black and white and I love polka-dots. And do you know what makes it even better? The fact that it’s already made and “I” don’t have to do the work! So please, please pick me.
I think your color combos are awesome! Good job
Very cute bag 
So lovely!
this is awesome!
Thanks for giving this away! Hope I win
would love a chance to win
Love the bag!
Awesome bag with an equally awesome name!
oh how i love that bag!
What a beautiful bag ! I never would have thought to put that combo together! I am happy to enter for a chance to win it!
Tia
mtrand2 (at) gmail (dot) com
Ack! I love Michael Miller and polka dots and black and white and this bag!! So fun and cool. I love it. I would also love to win it.
Super cute bag!
love the colors, too cute!
thanks for the sweet giveaway!
email is in my profile
or nicmowat (AT) gmail (dot) com
Very cute bag!
I absolutely love that fabric! What a beautiful bag! Thanks for the chance to win!
Super cute bag, love the fabric, thanks for the chance t win!
I only just found your site today, I love your work!! These bags are awesome and I will have to make one (or two or three)! Winning one would be sweet too!
Cute bag! Thanks for the giveaway!
Simply lovely! Thanks for the giveaway!
Great bag! Love it! thanks
Love the bag. and your blog rocks, I will be back.
Pretty bag, thanks so much for the give away. I have my fingers crossed! (and toes in case it helps)
Love this bag! Great fabric! Thanks so much for the give away!
Thanks for the giveaway!
I love the bag!! So fun and girly!! Thanks for the chance to win!
Lovely bag! thanks for the chance. I invite you to participate in my giveaway too.
This is so very pretty! My daughters would love it.
That is gorgeous!
It’d be a perfect everyday bag for me, I’ve crossed my fingers already.
kate1485 at hotmail.com
I should be racing through the giveaways I am entering but I find myself staying and looking through shops… which works wonderfully for you…lol… Stop making such wonderfully creative goodies!!
xo Steph
What a fun bag! I would so love to carry that!! Thanks for the giveaway.
So cute!! I’ve added your flower tutorial to my pinterest board so that I can find it again. I’m tired of yo-yos, and this is great!
The bag is so adoreable! And yes, you can’t go wrong with flowers n polka dots
looks amazing, great job!
Wow! Wish I could sew as good as you!
Wow, that bag is fierce! Thanks for the giveaway.
Too cute–thanks for such a great giveaway!
Thanks for the giveaway! Your graduation gift tutorial is hilarious. Like fabric origami.
OMG! I love that bag! And I’m not generally one for such bright colors, but that is just too cute!
Thank you for being so generous! 
splash of colors! I like your bag:) good job!))
your bag is wonderful, and I have just the gal for it… my daughter loves handmade bags and would give it a good home…. Keeping finger crossed
What a cute bag! Thanks for the give away!
What a cute bag! So fun to see another crafter just down the street (sort of…I’m in Gresham!).
I do love that bag! Thanks for the chance!
What a great bag!
Count me in please!
Yup….so that bag is pretty much absolutely adorable. Just say’n. Thanks for the chance to win! jinglesells at gmail dot com
I LOVE it!
Such great fabrics! Love it!
Oh my goodness this is so cute! I’m trying to get into the sewing scene, but my machine is with all my other stuff in the States (I’m in Germany with my husband…trying to get it but the Air Force is being Difficult). Thank you so much for the opportunity to win this fantastic bag and I’m definitely coming back in the future. ^_^
Wow, this is wonderful. So glad I found you!
I love this bag, totally a great option for this summer!
Sorry, I don’t blog on WordPress….
Deni
Oh my goodness that fabric is so adorable! I really want to win this one! And hey no worries about the length…my first thought when I saw what you were giving away was “that would be a perfect gift for my little niece’s birthday” When I read the length it was even more perfect!
Have a happy day!
What a great bag!!!
cute bag.
What a great bag! I love the little fabric flower.
I’m loving finding all these lovely sites today! The colours of your bag are gorgeous and the polka lining works perfectly.
There is nothing ‘Boring’ about that bag! It is fabulous.
I’d love to win it
cheers
tara dot hale at gmail dot com
Cute bag! I’d love to win.
very cute bag!
I love it, and great fabric colour choice too!
absolutely GORGEOUS! I love it! Thanks for hosting!
Lovely bag! Thanks for the giveaway.
jmhamlin826 AT yahoo DOT com
I LOVE your careful attention to detail! It is wonderful that you not only thought to add the flower, but that you altered its shape so that it would be just right. I also like the way the inside lining coordinates with the outside. Beautifully done!
I’d love to be entered to win.
Neat bag!
What could enlighten your day ? Maybe the thought of a french girl, late in the night, who sits in her sofa trying to imagine you hanging the bag on such a little branch and wondering how light the bag must be not to break it !
I love this bag! Such pretty fabrics used
I love the fabric flower as well!
thanks for this chance! I love the bag and the fabric!!!
Love the black and white with the pops of colour! And of course fabric flower for the win!
Fantastic work — and beautiful colors. Thanks for sharing your Giveaway!
That is a beautiful bag. This is my first time visiting your site, but I will be back.
Super cute bag!
Thanks for doing such a great giveaway!
Cool bag!
helenhsin(at)yahoo(dot)com
How cute and fun! I would love to win!
That is just lovely! I love the high contrast colors. I hope I win!
Such a cute purse! Thanks for the chance to win! Enjoy doing the giveaway!
Lovely bag! I’d love to win this
jo.tee35 AT gmail DOT com
love this bag!!
What a beauty! Thanks for the chance to win it!
So cute. I love the fabrics you chose. Thanks for a chance to win!
The colors in that bag are fantabulous! I love it!
Mary
http://www.quiltgenius.com
That’s a great print you chose to use for the purse, it looks great! Thanks for participating in the giveaway!
Thank you so much for the opportunity to win this. This is a super cute bag. Great fabric choice. Thanks again.
Great giveaway! Thanks for participating in SMS Giveaway Day.
This bag is just so fresh and pretty. I love it. Very excited at the chance of winning. Thank you.
kalviene (at) gmail (dot) com
what a lovely bag! i dont know how you can part with it!
What a fun bag! Great design and fabric choice.
Thanks for the chance!
Agh, I’m a sucker for bright colors on black! I love this bag
I heart polka-dots! Thanks for offering such a cute giveaway!
I’m always a fan of polka dots… especially in black and white! So nice!
Thanks for the giveaway!
I love this bag! The fabrics are beautiful and it’s crafted so nicely!
Sarah
angelpie0303@yahoo.com
That purse is so cute! I sure hope I win it!
~ I am a new follower and look forward to your future posts =D I love your giveaway!! ~
Hello,
your bag is beautiful. Great choice of fabrics.
nothing better than a beautiful bag! amy @ gasudimack@sbcglobal.net
Love the bag, such a beautiful fabric!
Thanks for the generous giveaway!
Lovely bag and fabrics… I hope I am the lucky one..
What fun fabrics you have chosen for the bag you made. I do love Michael Miller fabrics and these are particularly nice ones.
Thanks for the opportunity to win such a wonderful bag. Someone is going to love receiving such a fun bag.
Regards from Western Canada,
Anna
What a fun bag! Thanks for the chance to win.
Wow! Very lovely. Polka dots are my favorite!! Thanks for participating and giving us a chance to win that purse. ~Gerrie~ (camg12three@aol.com)
I love this bag. The fabric is great too.
thanks for the giveaway
radiyas(at)gmail(dot)com
Adorable bag! I’d love to win! Thanks so much!
such as cute fabric you picked for your bag. thanks for the chance to win your giveaway!
peggy aplSEEDS
The bag is grogeous!
Love LOVE it! Thanks!
The fabric truly is delicious!
Thank you for the chance to win your bag! You do great work!
Gorgeous bag – i love the fabrics you have used
That fabric is so adorable!
That bag is so cheerful and bright! Just what we need with this Oregon weather, right?
Love Michael Miller!
It’s a lovely bag, and Ninja Monkey? AWESOME name! Thank you for the giveaway. It’s great.
I love the colours you have chosen they are fab. What a delish bag. Visiting your blog from New Zealand
Cute bag! Thanks for the chance to be in to win it.
I love your fabric choice for this bag-so cute! Thanks for the opportunity to win it.
Lovely choice of fabric and its the cutest bag shape, great work. Thank-you for sharing!
OOOO thats nice. Really, really nice. I love the colors and the style and everything!!
I love this bag! The fabric is adorable, which is probably why I have a piece of it in flannel
I love the accent fabric, too
Lovely bags and you are a lovely person for being so generous! thank you!
Thank you for the beautiful giveaway. I love the bag and enjoyed reading your blog.
thanks for your beautiful giveaway!
and that bag is just amazing!
This is so cute. I love the fabric choices!
swim(dot)kayla(at)hotmail(dot)com
Loving the fabric you chose!
Beautiful bag!
I adore your fabric choices, really cute purse! Thanks for the chance to win!
t just LUV polka dots!!!! Great work.
krazy4shuz@verizon.ner
I LOVE the fabric combination! Thanks for the giveaway!
Cute cute bag!! Love it!
ppod1too at gmail dot com
I can’t wait for this week to be over. I’m enjoying the week, it’s just that hubby is a teacher and after this week, he will have more time to hang with his girls at home.
Thank you so much for generous giveaway. mwcallan5 at gmail dot com
Thank you for the great giveaway.
atchisonsteph at gmail dot com
I am loving your bag; thanks for offering the chance to win it:) I agree with you about pockets (Babies post)- you can never have too many. I am actually using a knitting bag as a purse because of the fab pockets!!!
I really like this bag and would love to win. I love Michael Miller fabric!
addyforrest(at)gmail(dot)com
Great job on the bag! I love the colours and print of the fabric.
Wow…nothing Boring about your bag!
really…is there such a place?!
How fun!
Thx for sharing
Beautiful!
Thanks for the chance
wow, what an ADORABLE bag!! I believe you are right: Michael Miller can’t disappoint. This bag would be a perfect transition from diaper bag to not so much of a diaper bag. Thanks for the opportunity to win this awesome bag!
I would love to enter.
Emily
sk8ter.emily (at) gmail (dot) com
Enter me to.
Trudy
sewing with trudy (at) yahoo (dot) com
I am need of a new bag/purse and this one is definately cute!
Now that’s a lovely bag, and I would be very happy to win it and show it off! Thank you for a sweet giveaway
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Hi, hi!! Thanks so much for your BEAUTIFUL bag. Fingers crossed that I win! I would wear that on my shoulder with pride
Stop by my blog to enter my giveaway, too!
This is a super cute bag, thanks for the chance to win! I love the little flower.
I love the fabric used for this bag! It is simply beautiful!
Hi Stacy–I’m a regular reader and appreciate your hard work and dedication to your blog. Thanks for all the posts and for this cool giveaway.
This bag is great. I love the fabrics! And I love your blog design. The colors and design go perfect together
I just love this bag! What a great giveaway item, thanks for the chance to win it!
This is such a cute bag and I would love to win it. Thanks for the chance.
Cute bag. I love the bold colours!
This bag is precious!!! I love your choice of fabrics. And the flower is the perfect touch. I would love to have this. I’ve been meaning to make myself one but haven’t gotten around to it yet.
Very cute bag
Ladyblueeyez1960 at aol dot com
Awesome choice of fabrics! And the flower is a great touch, too.
What a fun bag, perfect for summer.
Thanks for the giveaway.
Well, as the Ninja Squirrel scout leader, it seems only fitting that I would have a Ninja Monkey bag! Thank you for your kindness and generousity (even if I am not a winner this time around)!
Beautiful bag! Love the fabrics!
Love this fabric…so cheery!
Thanks for the giveaway!
daniel_theresa(at)yahoo(dot)ca
I love the bag! Even if I don’t win, I still would like to make one using your tutorial.
Thank you for the opportunity to win something so wonderful!!
krencamp(at) gmail (dot) com
xo
Karen
Love the fabric! Great bag!
Lovely giveaway. Your bag is just beautiful. I love polka dots.
This is so cute!
love the bag. thanks
What a wonderful prize. Thank you for participating in the giveaway day.
Hello from Canada (though still an Oregonian at heart!) What a beautiful bag!!! And the Ninja name is AWESOME!
Thanks for this chance!
cute bag- love the fabric
thanks for the chance
I love the purse! It’s so cute!
Is there really a place called Boring, Oregon or did you just make that up?
Super Cute bag! I love it.
What a cute bag and I great giveaway! Thanks for sharing with us.
Nancy
so cute, thanks!
Adorable bag!! loved your Etsy shop!
So beautiful! Plus it looks perfectly crafted. Thanks for the great giveaway!!
I love the fabrics you chose for this cute bag. Thanks for the chance to win it!
That bag is beautiful – it looks perfectly put-together! I made one myself (from your pattern) not too long ago and it taught me not to fear my iron anymore!
Adorable bag…so summery!
I really like the design of this bag. It seems like it would be a very easy project to knock out in an afternoon.
I love this bag!! I think a big, chunky, white button/ hoop combo to latch it would set it off:) But is super cute!!
Awesome Bag!!