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 have no favourite shops and I don’t have my own.
Haven’t seen much I DON’T like on here!
Love your site and love give aways!
Awesome giveaway, love your patterns…;o}
Love the new Colby bag. And I love all the sewing patterns and hints on this site! 🙂
Thanks so much Madge.
I don’t really have a favorite shop on Etsy although I have a few I’ve bookmarked for future shopping.
What a wonderful giveaway!
What a great prize $100 worth of sewing supplies would be!!!
Wow, what a great prize. Sure would love getting this. I must admit I’ve never bought anything on etsy but daughter has, lots of times. This may just be the right time for me to get started.
I sure hope I win!
I like this give away. Hope I’m gonna win:)
Love all the great sewing advice! Thanks!!!
What a great giveaway. Love the Fat Quarter Bundle!
I love Rainbow hare patterns. Thank you for this chance to win.
Love everything I see!
WOW–love these prizes….!!!! I’ve also seen a lot of boards I hadn’t seen before, so thanks for having this contest because it has ‘broadened my mind’.
Keeping my fingers crossed.
Love etsy. So many wonderful choices.
I buy zippers from Zipit but thanks for the intro to all the shops. Love your blog.
I would love some Elizabeth! I like bags too. thanks
We enjoy it all, thank you ! 🙂
No fav, just shop here and there……
Thank you for your awesome advice and tips!
Glove etsy….
Have never shopped on Etsy but would love to.
Thank you for the chance with the giveaway! By the way, I love your tutorials and free patterns; you make it easy to understand!
thank you for the opportunity
Amazing giveaway! Thank you for the opportunity to win.
Love your designs!
I’m not a frequent Etsy shopper, but I do love so-sew-easy patterns and instructions. Always clear and easy to follow. Excellent results every time.
I’m new to your blog, but I L O V E it!!!
I love Anne Holman jewelry on etsy.
ruby jean’s closet. the tutorials couldn’t get any more precise.
I think I already follow you on pinterest, but just so you know, your patterns are great! and So Sew Easy!!! lol
I love looking at Etsy for paisley and boho fabric.
I’m not able to buy much, so I don’t have a favorite seller, and I’m not a seller
thank you for the opportunity!
i love etsy but don’t really have any faves.
I have never shopped on Etsy. This would be a great chance to try it out. Thanks for the great giveaway.
So many interesting things to look at here! Thanks for the chance to win this fabulous giveaway