Disclaimer: Sewn with love; made in haste.
This is a little giveaway in honour of Blogtoberfest, which is being hosted by Big Cat's Emporium. The cotton potholder - pictured above - is filled with insulated batting and adorned with four gingerbread bloggers.
Did you know that in 17th century Germany it was illegal to bake homemade gingerbread, other than at Christmas and Easter? Gingerbread was very popular and gingerbread-making a recognised profession. The gingerbread makers even had their own guild - they must have been one heck of a lobby group. Clearly the pretzel makers weren't as well organised.
If you fancy a new potholder, all you need to do is visit and comment upon one of the Blogtoberfest posts at Big Cat's Emporium sometime between now and Monday 13 October.
You'll also need to leave a comment (and a traceable link - blog or e-mail) here to let me know. The giveaway will be randomly drawn on Monday 13 October at about 9pm Melbourne local time and I am happy to post anywhere in the world.
The gingerbread...guild??? Wha...??
ReplyDeleteMethinks some people have too much time on their hands. :p
This guild? Was it run by gingerbread men? Please tell me they had their meetings in the gingerbread house. (wait.. I've got more...) What was the punishment for non-payment of duees? Did someone take a bit out of their leg??
ReplyDeleteOkay. Leaving now.
So glad I didnt live in that era I just love gingerbread...count me in...yay!! I love blogtoberfest!
ReplyDeletePssst...Insulated batting ??? For real?? How do I not know about this??
ReplyDeleteI am so excited that nearly every morning I wake up there is always a little bit of Hoppo Bumpo Sunshine for the day.
ReplyDeleteI love the pot holder too, I will definately comment away!
Aha, so the Gingerbread Man really ran away because he was a fugitive! My fingers are crossed, because I burn them quite often.
ReplyDeleteCount me in. Does that mean I need to start leaving myself comments to be eligible.
ReplyDeleteThat pot holder is so darn cute.
That is so ridiculously funny.
ReplyDeleteAnd the pot holder is great. Really cute.
Really, where do you find this stuff? Always an education, HB!
ReplyDeleteLove the super cute pot holder!!
Pick me pick me pick me...
ReplyDeleteWhere do you buy insulated batting?
The batting I've used was recommended by Beth over at Cloth and Fodder. Its called Insulbright and is available online in Australia from:
ReplyDeletewww.autumnthreads.com.au
Its 114cm wide is $10 metre.
Ah lovey thats so cool i'll put a link back to you via my blog, ah it's all so blogalishus
ReplyDeleteI dont cook unless its popping something in the microwave *insert undomesticated goddess mugshot here*
ReplyDeleteBUT this devine lil gingerbreadblog pot holder would be a great addition to my daughters retro kitchenette set she would LOVE it!
off to the blogtoberfest now...
I'm intrigued by the guild. Can you tell us more?
ReplyDeleteSeriously where do you get this stuff from? I always learn something new when I visit you. For some reason i now have the Lollipop guild song from Wizard of Oz going around my head.
ReplyDeleteCut pot holder too.
Thats so funny that tune jumped straight into my head too....."weee wish to welcome you to munchkin land!"
ReplyDeleteoh no - now I feel like some gingerbread...
ReplyDeletegotta be in it to win it
ReplyDeleteGreat story... ANd I love the extra detail of gingerbread men on the pot holder. Genius!!!
ReplyDeletevery cute pot holder and sweet of you to give it away! I've been popping in to Big Cat's everyday!
ReplyDeletelove the random fact about gingerbread makers! I wonder why it was illegal lol that would be like out lawing something totally harmless like socks.
ReplyDeleteGlad I didn't live in 17th century Germany, gingerbread is a clear favourite of mine and there's no way I could limit to twice a year!! And thats a very cute little potholder, there. I'd love to win it!
ReplyDeletei'll have to find that stuff. learn something new everyday here! :)
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