If you love sewing, then you probably already know and love the handmade community over at Etsy. Where ever you are in the world you can set up your own store selling either your hand-made treasures or crafting supplies. Â Or you can buy from many of the small and independent sellers – people just like you.
I have my own store there too, called Print or Plain, a reference to the bags I used to sew and sell. Before this one I had another store selling soaps and beauty products that did really well.
It's a great place to support small businesses, and buy awesome fabrics, and other sewing supplies. Did you catch the Best Fabric Shops on Etsy feature from earlier this year? These stores are all worth checking out – interesting fabrics  and low overheads can lead to some really great finds.  And most of them offer exclusive discount codes for SSE readers too.
Now we've got a great giveaway today especially sponsored by the lovely team over at Etsy, who have offered you a chance to win a $100 Etsy gift certificate to spend in any shop you like on anything you like.
Here are a few ideas to whet your shopping appetite (these pictures are clickable links):
Second prize is the Best of the Bags sewing pattern bundle from So Sew Easy, containing 6 bag sewing patterns.
How to enter the giveaway
There are lots of ways to enter. Â Pick one or more of the entries below and keep your fingers crossed.
If you don't see the entry widget in your browser, you can get to it HERE.
Terms – open worldwide.  Not all shops on Etsy are set up to accept gift certificates, but will probably do so if asked.  Closing date is the end of the day on the 17th May.  Part of the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day– win lots of sewing goodies.
I love Etsy and have purchased a variety of things from MANY sellers that i can’t begin to list a favorite: jewelry, sewing notions, vintage items, custom clocks, and custom hand made wooden signs. i’ve always been satisfied with every purchase. it’s a great website, and i love supporting the creativity there!
I don’t have any favorites on etsy
I love Etsy!
Brilliant thanks for running such a great giveaway
Thank you for this giveaway! I love your blog and patterns 🙂
Oops – forgot to enter the URL: http://www.etsy.com/shop/mountainquiltworks
Awesome competition idea for the extra boost our creativity need! Especially when there are so many sewsoeasy patterns I just have to try with so little spare cash! Really need to stock up on supplies!
I have my own Etsy shop. It’s called Mountain Quiltworks and I do a variety of quilts, table runners, holiday decor and microwavable heating pads.
I have never actually bought anything on Etsy yet … maybe some day 😉
No I do not have a favorite as of now. No I do not have my own shop
I enjoy following you
I can’t wait to get sewing! I definitely need to make the stopper for the pedal!
I’ve never purchased from Etsy, I must take time out to look as I’m sure there are lots of items I would love to purchase 🙂
I do not have a favorite Etsy shop, but received an Etsy gift card for my birthday that I am itching to use!!
i love etsy… it’s my goto…. thanks for doing this giveaway! 🙂
I love this blog. I’m inspired every visit!
Thanks for the giveaway. I like to buy on etsy
I really like the So Sew Easy stuff and love etsy too
I don’t have a shop on etsy – not yet, think to do on the future. You are doing super-extra gorgeous things! Hope to lear much more to do by my own hands! Hereyou can see just a few done with pics :* https://www.facebook.com/AtelierXanora
I have several favorite shops on Etsy, mostly fabric ones. Sew me a Song, Lucky Kaeru, and Stash Modern are some of my favorites. I also like Pattern Crush and Llama Fabric.
I really don’t have favorite, I like to try all the different shops. I love the ease of getting the fabric I want and need from people who love it as much as I do!
What a great giveaway! Would be nice to add items to m sewing room.
I love Etsy! I already have a shopping cart full of things I saw that i want to get-I buy a few things each payday!
I haven’t actually been on etsy that much. Will defo have to rectify that!
Wow! What an inspiring site. So many neat ideas and tips. Now I just need to decide what project to start with…
Welcome Irene, yes there is a lot here to choose from! Glad to have you following along.
No, I do not have a favorite seller, yet. 🙂
I just found your site–I’m going to have to spend some time here. Thanks for the chance to win.
My sister sells pottery on Etsy, but I haven’t used it much. It looks fun.
I never bought anything on Etsy yet but been looking the selection.
Just getting back into sewing, I do not have an Etsy shop nor do I have a fav seller yet.
Thank you for this giveaway! I love your blog and patterns 🙂
Its so cool, lots of different ideas and crafts
Thank you for the giveaway. Good luck to all.
Oh fun! Lots of tempting goodies on Etsy.
Im always looking for good deals on febrick thank you so much
Will have to try this new skirt… Have some yellow and pink knit that will be perfect…….
I’m always on Etsy but no shop yet.
I don’t have my own shop but I have lots of faves on Etsy.I am always pinning them on my Pinterest board “Beautiful On Etsy”
I have never actually bought anything on Etsy yet . maybe soon, when I win ….
I’m both an etsy seller AND buyer, so this giveaway is great!! I’m just starting to make different bags to offer, so this is fantastic!
I love her work! Always so stylish! https://www.etsy.com/shop/Filzkraft