I have a lovely little give-away to kick off Blogtoberfest.
This month, I'll Give-away ONE 4 issue subscription to Ottobre Design Kids.
Crafty Mamas has now been affiliated with Ottobre Design for 5 years! In fact, the entire reason I started the Crafty Mamas shop was to make Ottobre design easily accessible for us here in Australia. And the rest is history...Ottobre design just keeps getting better each issue, and I am very proud to be able to work with them in bringing subscriptions and single issues to you all.
To be in with a chance to win a year's subscription to Ottobre Design Kids ( either a new sub or a top up of your existing) leave me a comment about why you love Otto! This month Crafty Mamas turns 6... so I'll have Random.org select us a winner on Oct 23rd ( also both mine, and my daughters birthday..but you get the gift!).
Good Luck!
Oh wow, some giveaway Lisa!
ReplyDeleteI love Otto because you can always find something you want to make...too much in fact ;)
Why do I love Ottobre?
ReplyDeleteOh so many reasons!
The best boys patterns!
Consistent drafting!
Fantastic designs that really do stand the test of time. I have every issue printed in English and there is something good in EVERY issue. So many patterns in each issue, it is amazing value!
Holy Moly Lisa - What a prize! I have to comment even though I don't think the first comment ever wins with Random.org!!! (Pfft!)
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogtoberfest Mama, it's going to be FUN!
ohh Otto- how much do I love otto? The number of patterns might be a good start, then there is the ideas... a friend calls it craft porn LOL!
ReplyDeleteWhat's not to love? I get so excited when it arrives and can spend hours looking through it trying to decide what to make.
ReplyDeleteI love otto because there is always something in it to make no matter what your level of sewing is, or how old your kids are! I don't have an otto sub atm because I can't afford it, but I regularly go through my old Ottos!
ReplyDeleteWhy? cos..
ReplyDeleteEuro styling that works! Not only up to date fashions, but a season or two ahead, and super cute to boot.
Even if you never get around to sewing them up, the photos are supercute and there are heaps of inspirational ideas for trims and appliques.
so many things to love, the ease of the patterns, the variety, when you are looking for that particular pattern it's in an otto issue :)
ReplyDeleteI love Ottobre. The designs are fun and inspirational.
ReplyDeleteOtto - how I love thee, pity I never seem to do anything but drool, but I promise that I will make Otto goodies this month, how else will I fill a month of blog posts???
ReplyDeleteLisa I love Otto because of the boys patterns - nice to see that boys haven't been forgotten! They always go together well and I get to sit and look at all those gorgeous designs for days.
ReplyDeleteWhy do I love Ottobre? The broad range of sizes, the fabulous boys patterns, the age appropriate styles. I absolutely *love* this mag!
ReplyDeleteI love Ottobre because you get so many patterns in one mag . There is always something for my 1 year old girl and 5 year old boy in each issue so no one misses out . Love the fabrics used too , so much inspiration .
ReplyDeleteWow what a fun give away! I keep on hearing about Otto on my blog journey but have never had the chance to look through an issue. It seems like a fun and inspiring mag to read!
ReplyDeleteI love otto because in one place there is such a gorgeous range of very funky and Stylish patterns for both boys and girls, but I love that the boys are really well catered for.
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway Lisa. :)Thank you.
Wowee!! What a great giveaway! I have only just discovered Otto and it has helped me rediscover how fabulous sewing clothes can be again. I also LOVE their great boys patterns also! Thanks! :o)
ReplyDeleteI've recently found your site {and am waiting for admittance to the forum} but love it! Is the contest open to US people?
ReplyDeleteEither way Happy Anniversary!
I've never seen an Otto mag {but have heard tales of tracing their patterns! lol} but have seen so many examples on another forum and LOVE what others have made with them.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Robin
cokelush at gmail
I love Ottobre because, with a jacket, pants, shirt, vest & tie to make for my DS (smart looking) and a flowergirl dress for my DD - Ottobre proved once again, that it is perfect for all the patterns I need. And I know they will fit and look gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried Ottobre yet but love the look of the patterns and am now becoming more of proper sewer so I might be able to tackle them
ReplyDeleteWow - that is a great giveaway! My love for Ottobre is due to the gorgeous designs, simple instructions, beautiful magazine layouts, and wonderful modern styling. Congratulations on getting through 6 years Lisa!
ReplyDeleteWhat's not to love about Otto? Heaps of gorgeous designs for both boys and girls that don't date and the multiple sizing is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteOoh wow, I'd love to win this, thanks Lisa!
ReplyDeleteI can't say what I love about the mag as I've never had the privilege to read one, but I've been drooling over the Ottobre section on the forum for years!
I love the value for money otto offers. Everyone can find things that they want to make as there are so many patterns and sizes.
ReplyDeleteI love all the different patterns in it. The designs, the pictures, the great patterns, the multiple sizing and the wonderful fit!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Ilove otto because of the awesome selection of boys stuff, and really its great value for money with all those patterns in one book
ReplyDeleteI love Otto for the gorgeous patterns for both boys and girls that range in size from new born to teens - a definate assest having kids ranging from 3 to 16. The designs always look gorgeous with the great euro fabric they use.
ReplyDeleteThat's better, I came earlier and didn't want to be first!!! I love otto because it's selection for boys is second to none i really do love it. thanx for the chance x
ReplyDeleteOtto = magazine crush for me :)
ReplyDeleteo my lord!!! just when i thot ur giveaways couldnt get any better, u spring up with this awesome one. :D there are just SO many reasons why i love otto but mainly because even a new sewer like myself can sew most of their patterns AND u can modify them to suit what u're after. they are excellent and great value for money too. ;) tq, tq, tq so much for this giveaway...now, just give it to me pls! :P
ReplyDeleteValue for money and stylish, up to date designs .... what isn't there to like about Ottobre?
ReplyDeleteWhat I like about Otto is that the designs are very fun, original and kid friendly and also age appropriate. I'd love to win and thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteHappy 6th Birthday Lisa! I'd love to win this prize, it would give me the chance to see the mag that everyone is raving about :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful Giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI discovered Ottobre about 6 months ago and have been steadily buying back issues ever since. The patterns are up to date (that are still somehow classic pieces!)great styles for both boys and girls. I can sew for 5 of my 6 children from them- so they are economical patterns as well. The patterns are easy to construct and show lots of extra touches to give them a store-bought look.
The otto patterns are so fresh and trendy, love looking thru and then deciding which I will make first.
ReplyDeleteThe 23rd is my sons birthday too.
Gembead61
I love it because the fit is always accurate for my tall slim daughter. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win this fabulous prize.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win this! I've never read Ottobre and have heard so much about it!
ReplyDeleteLOvely designs, not only for clothes but also bags and so on.... Greetings from France.
ReplyDeleteI also have a giveaway.....
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What a generous giveaway! I love Otto because there are so many patterns in one publication. I have had one subscription and I think they will be useful for a long time as there is something for each of my kids- now and when they are older.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift to give away. Happy birthday to all of you.
ReplyDeleteMy fav thing about otto would have to be the range - there is always something in there and love the boys patterns.
I also think that it is fantastic value for money.
My one year subscription has just finished so this would be perfect timing for me. I love the gorgeous designs, that there is always something in it for each of my girls and that each time I flick back through a back issue I always end up inspired to sew something new.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great giveaway.
What a prize!! Thanks Lisa for this giveaway...
ReplyDeleteI love everything about OTTO! Great value for money, UNREAL patterns for boys, groovy design for girls and great fitting patterns for me!!
I have even made a couple things for dh from them.
A family favorite mag!
I have as yet only loved Otto from afar - but see gorgeous things made from their patterns all the time!
ReplyDeleteI've only ever seen the cover online, and I love what I see - the colours, the design, the style. It would be great to see what's on the inside!
ReplyDeleteI don't know the mag, only their web site and love the free patterns.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
ap_lemos at yahoo dot com
I have been wanting Ottobre since forever. I love that they have a whole range of sizing in one magazine to suit both girls and boys.
ReplyDeleteI would 'sew' ;) love to win this prize! Except then I would need an extra couple of hrs in the day to do all the sewing I would want to do!! I love how modern and trendy, yet still age appropriate all the Otto patterns are. They are also beautifully drafted, and allow you to get the perfect fit! Happy Birthday CM
ReplyDeleteI love the boys pattern choices, stuff my boys would happily wear
ReplyDeleteTheir patterns looks so easy to make, and it's great that they come in an assortment of sizes
ReplyDeletethanks for a wonderful giveaway. Ottobre has great style, great fit, a large size range and is great value.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE my otto mags! The Best Boy patterns you can find anywhere! and oh so many of them! and endless inspiration for sewing! LOVE it! and Happy Birthday CM!
ReplyDeleteI love Otto as you can always find something to sew and the patterns are so versatile! Having a boy and girl as well makes it super easy!
ReplyDeleteI love Otto as you can always find something to sew and the patterns are so versatile! Having a boy and girl as well makes it super easy!
ReplyDeleteI had never heard of Ottobre until I joined CM. And so far I have not been brave enough to try one... But maybe I could win one intead and then it would be "meant to be!"
ReplyDeleteLOVE this giveaway. i was just looking into an early xmas gift subscription from my man!! would love to win this one! I find the mags so inspriational and love the range and designs. daniellehevers@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI just love that foxy little number on the cover! I'd love to sew one of these for my son, he's not too fussy but he does like a shirt to have a picture!
ReplyDeleteI used the Ottobre nappy pattern and it was fantastic! I haven't had the joy of using any other patterns but would love to! And a gift subscription would a wonderful way to get started!!
ReplyDeleteoh wow!! what a great giveaway, such a wonderful mag.
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I love Otto for the funky designs that mean I can sew for my 8yo daughter AND my 11yo son. Any sewing mag that can do that has to be fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI've been looking over my old Top Kids magazines but many of the designs are outdated. I really need to update to Ottobre for my three farmgirls. I love the fact the styles span all of my girls sizes.
ReplyDeleteOh wow Lisa, awesome giveaway! I LOVE Ottobre - best boys patterns, great age range, soooo many patterns that I want to make in each magazine and every pattern goes together without a hitch, perfect drafting! And the instructions are great for a magazine that is translated to English! Seriously, there is nothing to NOT love about OTTOBRE!
ReplyDeleteI love Otto - mostly because of the consistent sizing, I know what changes I need to make and just do them each time for my long torso'd girl - minimising the stuffing around and getting clothes that fit well
ReplyDeleteEach month gets better and better! The clothes are divine and the children are the ctest models! Sensational mag anyone would be thrilled to win!
ReplyDeleteI love Otto because the patterns are didderebt abd distinct/
ReplyDeleteOh I so want to win this! I love Otto because it is ORIGINAL!
ReplyDeleteSusan
I love Ottobre because it gives me something in common with a great group of dressmakers. I am constantly amazed by the creativity and mileage they get out of these patterns.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity to enter this giveaway!
wow o'wow a otto sub,totally rocks
ReplyDeletewith otto you can always find something to suit every child,and no where else can you get top fashion for such a good price
rock on otto !!!
happy anniversary crafty mamas
Love Ottobre for the styling, the contemporary designs, that there are so many patterns over various sizes in the one mag! A little taste of Europe.
ReplyDeleteI love Otto for the inspiration and ideas!
ReplyDeletegosh, so many comments. I love Otto because there are several patterns in each issue that I love and, being on who loses things, I love that the patterns are all on one sheet because thats' much harder to lose than little bits of tissue paper!
ReplyDeleteI would love to love Otto. I have yet to establish a lasting relationship - I so look forward to it.
ReplyDeletei've only recently discovered Otto and i love the stylish patterns for kids. i'm having my first kid in january and would love to win the subscription! :)
ReplyDeleteHi, Otto is awesome there is always several things we want to make for the kids and my daughter loves trawling through it to find what she wants mummy to make her...
ReplyDeleteHappy early birthday to everyone! I've seen several issues of this magazine, and love the designs for boys! A large amount of designs in other mags are heavy on girl designs. Would love this for creating for my 3yr old son. Thank you for hosting this giveaway!
ReplyDeletensue21702 at gmail dot com
What an amazing giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love otto for the inspiration and exciting designs!and we love crafty mamas too of course! gets you excited about sewing!
ReplyDeleteI love Ottobre because I can browse patterns for my tribe at my leisure (ie. when they are in bed), I love Ottobre for the original funky designs, the wide rtange of sizes and the inspiration that it gives me. Thanks for such a fab give away.
ReplyDeleteHow shall I love thee Ottobre - let me count the ways...
ReplyDeleteThat Ottobre patterns actually fit my kids well according to their measurements.
That there is plenty in there for me to sew for all 3 of my boys as well as my daughter.
That I can easily find something cute and appropriate in size and style in my issues so far for friends children and new babies without having to go out a buy a pattern.
That they have such great style!
I'm about to try my first womens pattern - I'm sure the women's issue will be just as reliable.
How I love thee Ottobre!
ReplyDeleteThou hast a multitude of patterns,
And thy instructions are pure simplicity!
Why hast thou not greeted my letterbox of late?
Ah! My subscription has run out!
The bairns are bare, and must be clothed.
Come to me Ottobre, and ease my plight!
Melanie Bovis
Otto is really one of a kind. Its always inspiring and really boosts my motivation to get sewing and creating . . besides . . who else around here in western sydney is going to have a little girl in Otto!
ReplyDeleteI love Ottobre because the patterns are always innovative and interesting. Here is the US these clothes would cost a fortune!
ReplyDeleteHow can you not love Otto?!!! Funky, not run of the mill, easy peasy - great boys stuff..great girls stuff...great everything :) Love lover love
ReplyDeleteThe flexibility I think. I love knowing that I can do whatever I can think of to the patterns - not that I need to of course because they're always so wonderful! Thanks for the chance to win Lisa.
ReplyDeleteI love the variety! There are so many grat patterns to choose from in each issue I could never make everything I wanted to!
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway - thanks Lisa.
Ottobre -
ReplyDelete- great sizing - tick!
- funky, modern designs - tick!
- clear instructions - tick!
- 'professional' details - tick!
love it!
What is there not to love about Ottobre! The designs are gorgeous, simple yet sophistocated, European but not pretentious - perfect for ideas to uniquely clothe the Aussie child.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a great giveaway!
Wowwee, what a great giveaway, if it's not too late, I'd love to be entered...and whilst my kids are too 'big/old' for clothes made by me....my DGD isn't *winks* Hugs Naomi
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway Lisa, I almost forgot to come back and enter. I love Otto because they are crazy good value for money, cute and adaptable and my kids can flick through the issues to choose what they like and then sometimes I actually make it for them!
ReplyDeleteHaving two two-year olds (one boy one girl) I love Ottobre because it allows my kids to look as stinking adorable as possible. Their styles are unlike anything I can find in the stores here which also means they won't be looking like the rest of their playmates. Seriously, what's not to like about Ottobre?
ReplyDeletelimes.sweet(at)gmail(dot)com
my kids still like to wear what I sew them, thankfully, so this would be a great addition to my list of things to make.
ReplyDeletersb_87(at)yahoo(dot)ca
Andy
OOOOOOoooooh!!!!! I've been wanting to try out some of their stuff but really wished I could flip through their magazine in person first. I think it's time I just suck it up and go for it!
ReplyDeletebe.listed(at)gmail(dot)com
Thanks!!
I've heard so many great things about this magazine but haven't tried it out for myself yet.
ReplyDelete~Lori~
lorernie(at)shaw(dot)ca
I have a little man I sew for and Ottobre has THE BEST boys clothes. Since it's hard to find cute patterns for boys I love this mag just for that!
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thelatest411(at)gmail(dot)com
I love Ottobre for the easy, beautiful patterns!
ReplyDeleteOttobre has the best and cutest designs for kids! I absolutely love it!
ReplyDeleteLove Ottobre Mags :O)
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