AND THE WINNER IS:
#22
TRACY!
CONGRATULATIONS!!
#22
TRACY!
CONGRATULATIONS!!
Many years ago my Grandmother tried to teach me know to knit. I just couldn't get the hang of it. The yarn on the needles was usually so tight, I could hardly get it off, and my scarves where never nice and straight. There is no way I would have been able to do any of the wonderful creations like those in Tracey Knits. What a really talented woman!
*Where are you from? Tell us a bit about yourself.
My name is Tracey Rediker and I have always been an artist. I was born and raised in New York City where my family indulged my creative side with classes and trips to museums. I currently have two jobs; number one being mother to 2 young children, the other being my online shops. i do both from the comfort of my home, now located on the Jersey Shore. i opened my first etsy shop several years ago to sell my fine art paintings, photography and illustrations. I opened my second a little more then a year ago exclusively to sell my hand-knit merchandise.
*How did you decide on your shop name? Why did you start your business?
I love knitting but it can be quite an expensive hobby. Several years ago i began doing projects for people around the holidays who did not have time to do it themselves. i wanted a name for my shop that clearly stated what I do, Tracey Knits just had the right ring to it.
*What or who inspires you?
I get most of my inspiration from my family. The golf club covers where first made as a gift for my Mother in Law; the football helmet was made for my son. i am just starting to include items that I have designed for myself.
*What are 5 things you want people to think when they see your product?
- I have never seen anything like that before.
- I have to have that.
- I know someone who would love that.
- What a great idea
- I wish I had thought to do that
*What’s your supply addiction; is there a specific color or type of supply you just can’t pass up?
It is hard for me to pass up sock yarn. I love knitting them, though there are none listed in my shop. My preference is handspun or handdyed wool, but I have even bought red heart if I liked the colorway.
*What do you do when you’re not being an artist? What activities do you enjoy?
I have 2 kids that take up most of my free time, so a lot of my non-artistic activities involve amusement parks and chores. I am usually carrying along some knitting project with me on outings and pick up the needles whenever I get a free moment. i have a few guilty pleasures that i indulge myself in, mostly of the TV variety, including Project Runway, Ru-Paul’s Drag Race, America’s Next Top Model and Work of Art.
*Which item in your shop did you enjoy making the most and why?
The golf club covers are definitely my favorite item. The basic design can transform itself into so many things. Other then the football and baseball players I make the most of, I have done such diverse designs as teddy bears to military tanks. The possibilities are limitless!
*Are there other places on the net we can find you?
http://traceyknits.etsy.com
http://www.twitter.com/traceyknits
http://www.facebook.com/traceyknits
http://www.traceyknits.com
http://www.ravelry.com/designers/tracey-rediker
NOW FOR THE GIVE AWAY!
The winner will receive a $30 Gift Certificate to use at Tracey Knits! Wonderful hand knit hats, golf club covers, belts etc. to choose from!
The draw will take place on: September 17 @ 10PM Central
This is open to Worldwide!
Good Luck Everyone!!
Audrey's Country Crafts is in no way responsible for the mailing of the prize. After the name is drawn I will contact that person. They have 2 days to respond before another name will be picked! The name and address will be forwarded. Thank-you for entering!!
Hi! If I won the gift certificate, then I would choose the Princess Leia Golf Club Cover (I already have Yoda on my bookshelf, so she would be a nice companion :)
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i like the panda golf covers
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Hi, it's Tracy again with another entry. I just blogged about the giveaway:
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Oh, and my email is thetotetrove@gmail.com. I forgot to include it in my last entry.
I just hearted the Princess Leia Golf Club Cover on Etsy. (I'd already hearted Tracey Knits as a shop.)
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I would love the yoda golf club cover for my son - the star wars fanatic.
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I just pasted my blog post link about the giveaway into my Facebook Fan Page:
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I just friended Audrey's Giveaways on Facebook.
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I deffinatly would get this:Yoda Star Wars Golf Club Coverfor my mom, a avid golfer, for Christmas. He could give her lots of wisdom on the course :)
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without a doubt would buy the pittsburgh steelers football helmet for my kids!
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Such creative stuff! I would pick the Green Braid Belt Scarf http://www.etsy.com/listing/43463612/green-braid-belt-scarf
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I would get the Giants Football Helmet Winter Hat. Thanks for the giveaway!
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I am TOTALLY in love with the Star Wars golf club covers, any of them. Those would definitely be my choice.
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Steelers!! WTG Steelers WTG!!!
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My favorite item is Blue Braid Belt Scarf
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If I win, I'll buy the Panda Golf Club Cover
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I would get the Giants football helmet winter hat
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I like the strands of yarn necklace - for me and the NY football hat.
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I would get the White Braid Belt Scarf. Also love the Chewbacca golf club cover!
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I like the Chain of Love Scarf Belt Silver
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I'd get the Chain of Love Scarf Belt Silver
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The football helmets are so cute! The little boy in my family would love them!
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I'd pick the Green Braid Belt Scarf and give it to my teenage sister - it's totally her style!
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Beautiful! What talent. It's a toss up (do I go for something for MYSELF or for my son --the star wars golf club covers for sure? :-) ). For me, I'd go for the blue braided belt/scarf. So pretty. joleehamlin [at] comcast [dot] net
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I would choose the Princess Leia Golf Club Cover
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I like the scarf or necklace!!
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I would get a few sets of coasters, since I don't play golf and don't have kids.
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I like the http://www.etsy.com/listing/43463612/green-braid-belt-scarf
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I entered the winners of choice necklace giveaway
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I entered the sakura flowers giveaway
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if I win I'll get the belt scarves. The green and orange are so pretty.
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I like the coasters and belts
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I like the Santa Claus Golf Club Cover only
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I would choose the 'Green Braid Belt Scarf'! ^^
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I would get the Blue Braid Belt Scarf!
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I love the strands of yarn necklace and would definitely want more than one.
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I love the Star Wars golf covers - I would get the whole set!
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If I won I would get the green braid belted scarf. suelee1998 @ gmail.com
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I'd probably get the Yoda Star Wars Golf Club Cover!
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My daughter loves belts and she would love the White Braid Belt Scarf
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I would pick Blue Braid Belt Scarf
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This is my favorite item in her shop and it is what got me to enter since the picture is posted on yor blog Audrey
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My grandson could tackle me in this and the helmet wouldn't hurt me! You know how to get in touch with me :-)
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Thanks so much! My mom will love the golf cozy my daughter will pick out for her for Christmas!
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I like the scarf!! its designed so much gorgeously...
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