Best. Contest. Yet.
All of our gushing over our beloved sewing machines and our stalking of executives has finally paid off! Brother has generously offered to provide the prizes for our next Prudent Baby Contest. And what are these prizes you might ask?
Well they just so happen to be a Brother PC-420 PRW Limited Edition Project Runway Sewing Machine
BEST. CONTEST. YET.
Check out these prizes...eek!
Jaime's Machine - Limited Edition Project Runway Innov-ís 40 Sewing Machine
Named best machine in it's price range by Consumer Reports and is only available through sewing machine dealers. While you can get a great machine online, it really is a wonderful experience to go into a dealer and speak with them about what you want to do right away with your machine, and what you hope to eventually do as you learn more. Usually the shop will also offer you classes to get to know your machine. Oh, and prices are usually very negotiable in a shop.
Main Features:
- Available at Authorized Innov-ís Dealers Only
- 40 built-in stitches, including 5 one-step auto-size buttonhole styles
- Stitch selection via dial and LCD
- 7-point feed dogs
- Free-motion stitching
- Jam resistant top bobbin with Quick-set™ bobbin
- Built-in needle threading system
I received this machine as a gift from my husband a year ago and I love it. It's a basic computerized machine. I'm constantly surprised by it's many features and many accessories including goodies like a walking foot!
Main Features:
- 294 built-in stitches, including 10 styles of one-step automatic buttonholes and 3 lettering styles, each with 55 alphanumeric characters
- Direct 10-key stitch selection and LCD screen
- My Custom Stitch™ feature
- Advanced needle threading system and automatic thread trimming
- A built-in knee lift raises the presser foot in order to reposition or remove your fabric
- Digital stitch length and width control
Labels: Giveaways, Newsletter, Sewing
posted by Jacinda @ 10:33 AM
178 Comments:
Oh my goodness! I really want a machine with automatic button holes! And a walking foot! Wow! (don't tell my machine I'm thinking about cheating ha)
This is amazing!!! I LOVE IT!! All signed up for the newsletter. Don't know why I wasn't already but I am now. :)
I'm drooling -- would love either machine or the fat quarter! Thanks!
so excited about this contest! would love it if I only needed to leave a comment for a chance to win a sewing machine though! heehee
Umm, I think my 40 year old avocado green machine is now greener from envy. My machine works.... but I'm pretty sure I could find plenty of uses for these babies :)
I would love a machine!!
I have the PC-420 and I LOVE IT SO MUCH! I'm very happy for whatever lucky winner ends up getting one as well. I seriously cannot recommend it enough. <3
I love Brother sewing machines. My machine is a cheap one, but it has never let me down. I don't think I'll ever switch brands. :D shursman@gmail.com
ah, all the things i could sew with a sewing machine that doesn't throw temper tantrums - seriously, my sewing machine is moodier than my two year old!
Oh my word...I would die! I am still on my Moms 30 yr old Kenmore and need an upgrade NOW!!!
xo
oh my wow!! amazing, and i would say best contest ever is great...cant wait to enter!!
Ooh!!
Wow... Don't tell my husband! He'd be a little upset that I'd even consider a different sewing machine because he got me the one I currently have. But really, who wouldn't want to switch from a super basic (like 5 different stitches) to THAT!!
Wow - I have a basic brother machine and I love it but to win one of those would be awesome! I hope the next contest is something I can do!
OH MY GOODNESS
Oh my gosh, I am so excited. I have been dying to get into sewing, and my pedal on my hand-me-down machine got lost two moves ago. :( Thanks for giving us this chance!
Is it ok to curse in the comment section? :) Because all I can say is HOLY SHIT!!! I am all over this contest, you other Prudent Mama's better watch out.
The sewing machine I am using is older than I am. No joke. My mom bought it when she was pregnant with my sister. Don't get me wrong, it kicks butt, but I have been coveting a new machine for years! Please, I want it. Have pity on me dear Giveaway Gods! Lol
Oh I really really want one but I think my husband would shoot me if I brought a 4th sewing machine into the house! Of course it would be nice to have a new one considering I Have one that is 100yrs old, 45 years old, and 20 years old.
My son asked me last night if he could get his own.
Maybe I do need a fourth????
Aww - they are such beautiful pieces of artwork - I can't wait until Thursday to find out what I have to venture into to win one of them =)
You can't see it but I am stretching right now, (you know it that way that atheletes do right before they race and win a gold medal.) challenge accepted even though I don't know what it is yet!
O please, I would love to win one of these... what kind of crazy thing do we have to do???!
I think I am going to faint, I really need a new sewing machine. The one I have keeps jamming on me and has made me start swearing like a sailor.
um, yes please! i would love to win! The idea of winning is conjuring inspiration in my head as I type...
How exciting! I'm ready to graduate from my very basic machine to something a little more fancy.
Awesome!!! I have a great sewing machine, but I have a grandma who would LOVE a new machine!
Amazing! Good work! Looking forward to the news letter!
What an exciting contest!!! My first machine was a 70s relic and the one I use now is slightly newer, like 80s. Though it doesn't jam nearly as often as the first one, it would be nice to have a machine not as old as me (unless of course it were an antique machine that I had just to admire!!) ;)
A new machine would just make my YEAR!! And winning it would slap the cherry onto the cake! Thanks so much for the great opportunity!
I bet those babies sew like buttah!
My machine is a lemon, and I have just about given up. Would love a new one!
I would love one of these machines. Can wait for the details.
I want...I want...I want...I am in desperate need of a new sewing machine!
I don't even know what new machines do - it would be so strange to have something newer than my 1976 Viking!!!
Oh, I have been wanting a pretty new computerized machine so badly but it is not in the budget right now. Can't wait to hear about the contest.
What a fun little machine! Would love to win this!
This is the best contest yet. I can't wait to get my newsletter and get started. Woohoo!!!
Wow. I never knew I wanted a better machine. Until now!!
Oh, a knee lift would be so awesome!
WHO wouldn't love a Brother??? thanks for the chance!
I got my sewing machine in high school and I'm 37. I would love a new one with all those fancy tricks.
Looking at the comments of all these Prudent Mamas, I am overwhelemd at how many have old sewing machines and are still stitching! Talk about PRUDENCE! Beautiful women, all!
Wow - those are some seriously impressive prizes! I have the innovis 10 and its a great wee machine - what I wouldn't give for one of its big brothers though!
Exciting! Can't wait to learn about the new project for the contest. I think my heart would literally explode with all the possibilities these machines provide. My current sewing machine doesn't even have auto-feed. How ancient! ;)
So Exciting! I can't wait for my newsletter :)
I haven't sewn in 10 years and after seeing your amazing projects I'm motivated to start learning! The first step is getting a machine so I'm waiting on pins and needles (groan) to find out what I have to do!
My sewing machine died on Dec. 23rd and I am in serious sewing withdrawal. I am not sure which one to get, but these two machines seem awesome and I would love to get one!!!
I would so love a machine! I have a brother that is slowly dying (Pout!) and I want another brother machine! I love them!
Oh. my. word! I would totally cheat on my machine for one that has automatic threading, thread trimming, and so many stitches!! I currently have a Brother and I like it, but I sure wouldn't mind an upgrade either! ;-) So excited!
i haven't ever won a contest. but this would be the one to win!!! what a wonderful prize. yay!
A new pretty shiney machine! What a great giveaway!!
How wonderful! This is so cool! Looking forward to the newsletter!
Oh man this contest is going to be so challenging, I'm sure... but I can't wait to find out what it is!
I am super excited about this giveaway (not to mention that i super love your blog)..really cool!!! Thank you so much.
Oh wow, I would love a new Brother. I am getting ready to make 9 Roman Shades (am I crazy or what?) and another curtain and I'm not sure if my little Kenmore is up to the challenge.
Please, pretty please, don't make the project involve zippers or buttonholes!! I think that would send my machine over the edge. My Kenmore thanks you.
I don't know how you ladies do it all! What a great giveaway! I'm sure it took some work to secure this deal. Thanks!
Ooooh... I had a bad experience with Brother several years ago. I would LOVE for my mind to be changed about their machines...
I just recently found your website and immediately fell in love with all the tutorials and advice! It was great to find a website that can enhance my "sewing skills" or lack there of.. My husband and I are only in our 20's so I have been sewing for only a few years now and his wedding gift to me a couple years back was a sewing machine but not necessary a top of the line...more like a bottom. It does what needs to be done, but getting a new maching would be great!!!!My husband and I are expecting our first baby in April...and I've been enjoying making things for his room...I just love your tutorials!! Very inspiring!! Thanks for taking the time to make such a great website!
This is awesome!!!!! I've only been sewing for a while, and I love it so much. I like my machine but it's nothing like these gorgeous babies! If I win I promise to donate my machine to a good cause or something. :)
How Exciting!!! Who wouldn't love a new sewing machine?!?
oh, please be mine..........
Oh.My.Goodness!
I cannot wait for this giveaway...and am crossing my fingers (and toes!) that I might have a chance at winning one of these!
What a great contest! Can't wait to hear ALL the details!
Oh, How exciting! Can't wait for details.
super excited... will it be open to internationals though? I'm "north of the border" and all the best contests are totally closed, sadface. Well, even if I can't participate/win it will be fun to watch the contest progress, I have so much fun watching contests on craft sites/blogs...
Love FQ's! Thanks for the great giveaways!
Wow- how generous! Please count me in!
Cheers :)
Love the wonderful give aways. I would love either of the machines. I can't wait to find out the details.
Wow this is great! I've been wanting a sewing machine!
So exciting! I have a very basic machine... one of these would be so awesome!!!
So, so awesome. I mean, truly. Awesome. Especially since my sewing machine has been on the fritz today. How I wouldn't love a little upgrade! :)
No. Freakin'. Way. !!!!!
So exciting! I was borrowing a nice machine from my friend and had to give it back, so a new fancy machine would make me so happy!
I am using my first machine I bought which is a Brother and as I've learned to sew I keep saying I would like a nicer machine. I really appreciate the chances you give us for all these nice prizes!
So excited for the newsletter!! You gals have an amazing site and I check it out everyday!!
WOW! What a giveaway! If I ever would win simething in a giveaway, I wish that it would be this!
I also put your button on my blog!
My current machine has been working under the threat that a replacement is on the way. If I were to win this it wouldn't be a threat anymore.
Brothers are GREAT!!! I LOVE THIS BLOG!!
what the what?!! i'm so in!
Wow what a giveaway ladies. I am not a mama yet but I adore your website....One of these machines would dam near make my year....and the fat quarter as an additional giveaway wow...you guys are great !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My daughter and I are sharing a sewing machine we inherited from my Mother-in-Law. This is just want we have been wanting. A NEW SEWING MACHINE!
I would love to have this machine... I really adore 'BROTHER SEWING MACHINE'... Can't wait!!
OMG! So excited! I've been stalking ya'lls site for months and signed up today for your newsletter!!! Best. Day. To. Join!
EEEKKK!!! Soooo excited! I would love to win a sewing machine, or fat quarter! My sewing machine has decided that it will work when it well pleases. :( which is no good for me!
Love your newsletter! What a great website! Can't wait for what's next!
Oh. Snap. Those are gorgeous! I'm all over this one. Can't wait to see what the contest is! :)
What an amazing giveaway! I would love to win any of the three prizes! :)
Oohhhh...I hope I win! I have been using a basic 9 stitch singer and seriously need to upgrade. Can't wait to see the contest.
They're so pretty! What a great giveaway. Cannot wait to hear more details :)
I can't wait to see one of those sitting on my sewing table!
I adore my little Janome Jem, but I think it's time to expand the family and add a big Brother! Very excited to see what's in store for us. **sharpening my scissors, polishing my foot feed**
Signed and sealed.
WOW! I will be doing whatever it takes to enter this one. I am super excited to see what you have in store for us.
I can't wait until I get my newsletter Thursday to find out what I need to do to win!!!!
Oh no, we are going on a little trip- should I postpone? I guess my old White machine is safe for now!
jmclean at mts dot net
my husband would kill me if I got a 2nd sewing machine (to go with my old mechanical) but I would love it :)
really..really..really wish it is mine...
nisa0112@yahoo.co.uk
Oh "pretty, pretty, please" (as my adorable grandaughter would say). I plan on teaching my daughter to sew and she could use mine "old" machine and I could use one of these "beauties".
I would love to win this machine. I work with vinyl and could use a walking foot. The buttonhole feature also intrigues me! Thank you!
Gushing over the idea of a Brother with a walking foot. PRUDENT BABY has THE B*E*S*T giveaways!!!
oh wow! What an amazing prize... Don't think I'll be winning it though with my basic machine skills...
Great timing! my current machine started to smell like something was burning so its time for a new machine.
I'm drooling over these machines. My current sewing machine is around 20 years old, and there are days when it is constantly unthreading itself. I don't know how it does it, or why, but rethreading the needle and untangling the bobbin thread are not my idea of a fun time. :o)
OH NO!!! I entered the contest for the Bias Tape Maker then obsessed about it until I got one. I've had it two weeks now and I'm scared to use it (I don't know why). Now a sewing machine that can sew letters!!!! In 3 different styles!!! Oh MY!! That baby is gonna haunt me in my sleep.
In love with the machines! Super cool giveaway!
Great giveaway, I would LOVE to win.
Can't wait to see the contest! I mean, I just started sewing a few months ago and haven't totally figured out my own machine, BUT how fun to have another toy!!! :)
Can't wait to see the details of the contest
Can't wait for the newsletter! And I didn't know that machine prices are negotiable in the shop - I'm going to need a new one when my MIL comes back to the country next summer. (Or maybe I won't if I win one of these pretties!)
Wow-what a superb giveaway!!! So excited and can't wait!!
wow, what a prize to win!! I can hardly wait!!
What you say... automatic button holes... I swoon!
Am I dreaming?! I seriously thought about this contest a few weeks ago! Soooo exciting! I love Brother and Prudent baby!
I love brother products! I have been using my grandmother in laws! I would love one of my own!
The chance to win one of these machines is so exciting! I've been to this post like 20 times since Tuesday just to ogle them!
I need a new sewing machine!!! It's a great contest!
Looking forward to seeing one of you boys at my house soon.
What a great prize! I have a lower model Brother and I love it. When I started looking for a machine last year, I just assumed I'd buy a Singer because that's what my mother always used when I was younger. But after reading several reviews, I decided on a Brother and I have no regrets.
Need a new sewing machine!!! Cannot wait to see what needs to be done to win one!
This is BIG!! HUGE!!! Man, I'm excited! :)
I am so excited!!! Thanks!!
Oh my golly I am so excited!!!!!!!!!
Oh boy - you guys just keep upping the ante. this is awesome, would get me back in the sewing groove
whhhhat!! That is sew exciting!!! My first machine i got was a brother and then my boyfriend got me a brother serger for christmas!! Love the giveaway!! i have never been this excited for one!
...Thank you for the chance to win!
...Love your blog! :o)
...Blessings...
Crazy! It's a giveaway within a giveaway.
Thanks y'all!
Oh, I could use either of these to make new baby things for some new babies coming into my life.
Being that it is 20 degrees here and I plan on staying in my house for the rest of the winter, this is perfect! I can simply drink coffee and sew and an awesome new sewing machine ;-)
What a great contest! I would love to win, thanks for the opportunity!
would love to win and sew to my heart's content!
Ooooo! I have a basic Brother sewing machine - I would LOVE something a little more complex.
A brother!!! As an only child I've always wanted one and now my dreams could be fufilled....and think of all the wonderful things we could do together. Although, he might mess up my room. I don't think we will fight too much with all of his wonderful functions like a walking foot and automated button holer.
I have a Brother Innovis and I LOVE it!! I use it all day every day (business, as usual!) and would love to have a reliable back-up, just in case. Brother makes the best, easiest to use, user-friendliest sewing machines around.
I'm so bummed! I got a call yesterday from my local sewing center to tell me that my machine was not just broken, but that it was beyond repair. After having a moment of silence for my machine, I started researching the options for a new one. Only a few hours later, I read the post about this contest. I was so excited to be able to try and win a new machine! When I read the contest instructions in today's newsletter, I have to admit that I was so sad. Alas! I need a functioning sewing machine to enter the contest! Here's hoping that if another totally awesome contest comes in the future, I'll be ready and able to participate!
pam - hand sew or borrow a machine girl! we want to be sure someone who loves to sew wins this contest. sew your heart out!
I am really thinking I need a second machine, have to take mine in for maintenance but don't want to be without it for two weeks!
i have so many projects i would love to start, but need this machine!!
I am dying to get a sewing machine!
My mother was a sewer and father was a tailor. I grew in a household with two old-fashioned sewing machines and they helped us bring food for the table. I remember, mother would make tiny dresses for me while father would sew jeans for my brother in between projects with other people.
It's been 30 years. My parents both passed away already. Every now and then, I sew dresses for me and my daughter, using just my bare hands. I know I really need to get a machine for myself, so hope to win from your giveaway. I swear, if I own a machine, I will try my favorite DIY pieces that I saw from your blog.
Cheers for more dresses and masterpieces!
Love,
Mrs. Kolca
Omg, that's *amazing*!!!! LOVE THEM! LOVE THEM so much! I have a basic entry level Toyota sewing machine who's breathing her last and i'm trying to raise money for a new one. Oooh, wish i could win one of these Brother baby girls! <3
Thanks for the opportunity, Anna
I love this!
I really really really want it, No actually I need it! you know how much I can get done with one? Alot. I will be super mama, even tho im not a mama yet...sooon very soon tho!
I'll be waiting!!!! So excited for a chance to win a new machine!!!!
I've never had a sewing machine before but I do have fond memories of watching my mom sew my dresses late at night. I'm taking a sewing class now and I would love to win one of these beautiful machines! Thank you so much for the giveaway, and I hope I win!!!
How lovely! I remembering learning how to sew in HS and would love to foster that creative side with a new sewing machine.
Oh WOW !!
these are great giveaways!
It's my first time at your webpage and I'm off to explore it some more.
Good luck everybody!
So, I've never owned a sewing machine and often DESPISED the idea of sewing. In high school, I took a sewing class where I had to make a stuffed elephant and ended up sewing the ears on backwards (oops!), but now that I'm a mommy I can think of SO MANY wonderful ideas I can craft up with a sewing machine. I'd like to redeem myself from the elephant scenario. ;)
Oh Brother- yes At one time I did own a Brother and I loved it. But then MY Brother took it over, So I gave my brother to my Brother! Oh bother! So now my brothers live together 2 states away and I only get to visit 2 times a year! Oh how I miss my Brothers!
I'm stoked! So need a machine too. Been scouring sales and thrift stores but keep coming up with machines with missing parts. Bummer! I don't have $85 for an investigation of any machine. So one of these new one's would frost my cake! Yipee!
Wow, i could certainly use one of these! I have had the same machine for 30 years!
I been in the market for my first sewing machine and ohhh I want one of those.
Ooh - both those machines look awesome - though anything looks good next to my 25 year-old machine. People forget that computer technology has impacted things like sewing machines too! A fat quarter would be nice too.
I just saw your site on craftgawker, and have cruised all over it, and I like what I see! I signed up for your newsletter too. and now I have a chance to enter a contest-whoohoo!
I just came across your site today and love it! I could use one of these machines so bad! I've been using one of my mom's old feather weights (it's really old, but reliable)...it only does a basic, straight stitch, but I'm interested in getting into more complex sewing!
What an amazing giveaway! Wow!
I'd love to win a Brother, as I don't have a sewing machine at all :(. Please, please, please give me a chance at winning so that I can make all of the fabulous projects that you have on your website!
Such an awesome giveaway! What prudent momma doesn't need a Brother to help her along? I'm just a dabbling seamstress, but after watching my own mom spin magic for years from her sewing machine, I'm aspiring to greater things with our first little one on the way. Baby playthings and cute little outfits, anyone? :)
Love it! What a freakin' awesome giveaway!
oh, I want to win this SO bad for my MOM! She's retiring this summer and her machine is close to 40 yrs old. The zig zag stitch is a JOKE on her machine. She would absolutely LOVE this! I can't wait to find out details on how to win.
I'm glad I found you today! Good luck to all of us needy sewers! Thanks
I'm looking for a new sewing machine, and this one tops the cake!
I have been saving my pennies to get a machine like this!!!
THIS IS REALLY A AWESOME GIVEAWAY!!!
I'VE GOT MY FINGERS AND TOES CROSSED.
GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!!!!!!
I would love to win this cause my sweet 2 year old just pulled my sewing machine off the table and it slammed on the floor!! Not to mention this one's better than the one I had!!
Love this contest...the sewing machines are definitely fantastic prizes.
I received a Brother Sewing and Embroidery machine for Christmas and I love it! Before receiving it I have never had the opportunity to sew before. Growing up that was the one thing I wanted my mom to teach me and here I am at 33 and finally she is giving me those lessons! So far I have made a tunic and a pair of pajama pants. I look forward to the day that I actually have scraps to work with!
I am a great-grandmother and I want so badly o win this so I can make quilts for my grandchildren and my great-granddaughter (I have 2 more on the way). My old Singer died on me several years ago so I bought a used Brothers that turned out to be bad. Lost that money. My fingers are crossed.
Ack! My machine is from 1955!! It weighs like 100 pounds!!
My sewing machine broke last month, and I WOULD LOVE A NEW ON! Please? :)
Thank you for this great opportunity!!! I just submitted my entry, yeah! I have decided that today is the day to start my daughter on some hand sewing... pray we make it!
Thanks much for the chance to win, a great sewing machine!
Desi
What a great contest. I just subscribed, will you be sending this info out again on how to submit an entry?
What an amazing sewing machine! I have an old sewing machine that doesn't even work anymore and I'd have a party if I got this one!
oh my goodness!!!!! this is amazing..I was looking at your wonderful tutorial on how to make bias tape and then to the left I happened to see sewing machine giveaways...I was thinking "NO WAY!" I checked the date to make sure it wasn't an expired contest (that happens sometimes and then my hopes are dashed)...this is amazing...a chance to win a sewing machine and then also a chance to win fabric!! woohoo :D
I just love contests! This would be great to win, then I could donate my old machine to the women's shelter. Thanks for hosting this great contest and thanks to brother for the donations! Good luck everyone!
O.M.G!
These are beautiful Sewing Machines, and I'd love to own either one of them! I have never had an electronic one - only a basic stitch machine. The electronic ones would give me so many options for all my sewing projects.
MaryK
Count me in! What a great contest!
Signed up for the News letter,got my pot holder pattern,ready to sew,oh yes i guess my entry will be last,but cannot resist the fabulous giveaway..
prudent baby+Brother+Kokka fabric= Super
Thanks
Is this contest still going? These machines look amazing! I really like that 2nd one. I don't even have one, and would really love to have either one of them! Thanks for this!!
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