Glass Half Full II Winner!

Thank you to all who entered the giveaway for this beautiful pattern!

It was fun reading your comments about what inspires you. 

Without further delay, the winner of the PDF pattern is .....

#7! Which belongs to Beth!! 

Congratulations Beth! I know you'll have fun with the pattern :)

Don't forget you can get the pattern and the quilt kit over on Craftsy.

Glass Half Full II [A Giveaway]

Many of you know my friend Lindsay Connor. She is amazingly talented in so many ways. Not only does she showcase her many talents on her own blog, Lindsay Sews, she is also the co-writer over at Craft Buds and is a regular contributor to Craft Foxes, Craftsy and various quilty/crafty magazines. Oh, and did I mention she wrote the book Modern Bee ... Seriously, she is inspiring!

A couple of weeks ago, Lindsay gave a sneak peek of a quilt she was quilting on her new Baby Lock Tiara II (I am so envious!), I instantly recognized her pattern Glass Half Full, but at a much larger scale. Last week, it was revealed that Glass Half Full II is now available as a quilt kit on the Craftsy site. After getting the kind of invitation any girl would love - to design a quilt using her favorite fabrics from the new Cotton + Steel 2015 collections - Lindsay redeveloped her original pattern to a twin size. Isn't it just gorgeous!!!



I stitched up this quilt top on my Baby Lock Melody and quilted it on my Tiara II (with my favorite free-motion rectangles pattern). It is completely luxurious to have so much room to move my quilt around without
rolling it into a tightly wound burrito.

Photo via Craftsy

Glass Half Full II measurs 65" x 89" and features 15 prints from 5 collections for the 2015 1st quarter from Cotton + Steel. Not an easy decision to make! Because Cotton + Steel fabrics play so well together, Lindsay's quilt turned out amazing! The kit features Lindsay's faves from:

          - Melody Miller's Playful collection

- Rashida Coleman-Hale's Mochi collection

- Alexia Abegg's Mesa collection

- Kim Kight's Cookie Book collection

- Sarah Watts's Tokyo Train Ride collection

The binding is a navy blue text print. The backing is XOXO in navy-blue.

The pattern comes with full-size templates, assembly diagrams, and tutorial-style color photos to guide you step by step.

See the Glass Half Full II pattern on Craftsy here.

Show this girl some love and follow her on her blog and Facebook.

Giveaway!

I'm giving away a PDF copy of the new Glass Half Full II quilt pattern. All you have to do to enter is leave a comment telling me what inspires you. Contest will run Saturday, February 21. Winner will be picked by Random and announced no later than Monday. Must have an email address to win.

Looking for more chances to win? You can enter again at Lindsay's blog.

Good luck!

Giveaway is now closed. Winner will be announced shortly.

Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day!

This giveaway is now closed. Winner will be announced soon!

There's a lot of great giveaways going on this week as part of the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day. 

So I'm keeping this real simple.

Up for grabs is a 

$30.00 gift certificate/store credit to my shop, Fabric Seeds. 

To enter: simply leave a comment with something you're doing this summer. 

One comment per person. Entries open until Friday (May 16) at 6pm (MDT).

Winner will be chosen by Random. 

Be sure to check out the other giveaways here. 

Good Luck!

Mod Tod Giveaway!!

I'm sponsoring a giveaway this week over at World Of Charity Stitching. World Of Charity Stitching is a world-wide group of quilters, sewers and cross stitchers who create for those in need. They have several charities and charity groups that they work with (including Hopeful Threads) and everyone is welcome to join the group!

Head on over the the World Of Charity Stitching blog today to enter for your chance to win one of these fabulous bundles.

#1

#2

 

There will be 2 lucky winners!

Good Luck!

Giveaway Day!!

Update: Entries are now closed.

Congratulations to #55 - Kim M!

Winner has been notified.


It's that time of year again. That special time of year that we all look forward to. The time where you spend countless hours browsing and entering as many giveaways as you possibly can. Yep. It's Sew Mama Sew's Giveaway Day. Er, week.

I've got a nice little prize package up for grabs. As my regulars are aware, this Summer, I had my first pattern printed up, called Supernova. One of the samples was made using Cuzco by Kate Spain. Although Cuzco is no longer available in the store, I tucked away a couple of Charm Packs just for this giveaway.

Along with these 2 Charm Packs, I'm inlcuding a copy of my Supernova pattern and 3 yards of Bella Solids Bleached White. That's enough to make the Toddler Quilt, measuring at 48"x56".

All you have to do to enter is leave a comment with something on your list this year. Entries are open worldwide thru December 13th til 6pm MST. Winner will be chosen by Random and announced by December 15th. If you are a no-reply blogger, please be sure to leave a contact email in your comment. If I can not contact you, another winner be chosen. Due to the amount of entries expected, I may not be able to respond to all comments. Best of luck to you all!



Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day!

Giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to #526 - tlcala4me.
Winner has been contacted.


Hey y'all! I know you have a lot of giveaways to get to, so I'll keep this short.

To help celebrate the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day,

I am giving away a $30 gift certificate to the store.

All you have to do to win is leave a comment.

Maybe you could tell me what your favorite thing to sew is. 

You can get extra entries if you follow me on Facebook, Pinterest or right here on the blog.

(each follow is a separate entry. comment below for each one)

Now for the fine print:

Contest is open until May 10, 2013.

Winner will be drawn by Random.

I ship anywhere there is an address/mailbox/post office to receive.

Good Luck!

The Eleventh Day Of December

Update giveaway is now closed!

Congratulations to #8 - Gill!!

Please email me at admin(at)fabricseeds(dot)com to claim your prize!

December the Eleventh

It's finally snowing here! I am so excited. I love the snow. I've always loved the snow. I love that my kids get excited about the snow too. One of my favorite things to do is go out in the middle of the night when it's snowing and build a snowman. One year, my brother and I, along with a neighbor kid built an 8 foot tall snowman. He was about 5 feet in diameter at the base. We even built him a live size couch too. Took us a few hours, but it was so much fun! We even stripped our coats half way through, we got so hot!

Today I am giving away a Spring Cleaning Apron pattern by Fig Tree & Co.

I plan on doing some major cleaning this week. It may or may not actually get done.

To be in the draw, leave a comment.

One comment per person. Open to everyone.

Winner will be drawn tomorrow, by Random.

The Tenth Day Of December

Update giveaway is now closed!

Congratulations to #2 - Podunkpretties!!

Please email me at admin(at)fabricseeds(dot)com to claim your prize!

December the Tenth

I've been participating in a local boutique for the holidays. Over the weekend, I received an order for appliqued onsies in a particular size (that was now sold out at the boutitique). I put a little heart shaped tag on each one. My kids saw me punching out the hearts and wanted to do to the same. I have 2 punches, large and small. My little girl can't squeeze the large punch and my boy was adiment on having the small punch. After some convincing he finally handed it over to little sister. After punching a heart, they would turn to each other and say "I made you a heart!". At some point during one of these exchanges, my boy was offering the heart to little Paisley. She excitedly said "thank you", which he replied, "you're welcome. Merry Christmas!" and gave her a big hug and a kiss. It was a such a sweet thing to watch.

and those punches kept them busy all night long!

Today I am giving away a Cinnamon Spice charm pack by Blackbird Designs

To be in the draw, leave a comment telling me the best-worst gift you ever got.

A couple years ago, my husband filled my stocking with 40 AA batteries that he picked up from his work on his way out on Christmas Eve, because he forgot to get anything for stockings.

One comment per person. Open to everyone.

Winner will be drawn tomorrow, by Random.

The Ninth Day Of December

Update giveaway is now closed!

Congratulations to #4 - Andy!!

Please email me at admin(at)fabricseeds(dot)com to claim your prize!

December the Ninth

Thank you all for putting up with me while I'm sick, and for all your sweet comments. I bought some Mucinex for me and the kids yesterday. Seems to be working well, but now I have a lump in my throat. I hope this is the end of it. 

On top of all this, we woke up to hubby's car having a flat. After taking him to work, I took the kids to my parent's and my dad drove back to help me with the car. It started snowing. Not the ideal weather for a flat tire. We decided to try pumping it with air first, and if it held pretty good we could drive the 1/2 mile to Costco. It worked. We had an hour or so wait at Costco. Good thing they had samples :)

Turns out the tire stem was broken, and since the tires were under warrenty, it didn't cost me a thing!! :)

 Continuing yesterday's giveaway of Joy,

Today I am giving away a Joyfully Quilt Pattern by Cluck Cluck Sew

This is one of Allison's newest patterns that I picked up from this last Quilt Market.

To be in the draw, leave a comment telling me something on your Christmas list.

I'm hoping for a tiled kitchen and a clean house - I know, it's a stretch.

One comment per person. Open to everyone.

Winner will drawn tomorrow, by Random.

The Eighth Day Of December

Update giveaway is now closed!

Congratulations to #19 - Kirston Barton!!

Please email me at admin(at)fabricseeds(dot)com to claim your prize!

December the Eighth

Thank you all for your well wishes. I appreciated reading them. I'm sorry I didn't reply to anyone (I will try to be better today, but no promises). The kids are getting worse and we spent the day in showers and bed. Unfortunately, I think this cold will be hanging around a few more days. I managed to get a nap in yesterday, and it was wonderful! I hope the same again, for today :)

Today I am giving away a Joy charm pack by Kate Spain

To be in the draw, leave a comment about something(?). I'm too sick to think!

One comment per person. Open to everyone.

Winner be drawn tomorrow, by Random.

The Seventh Day Of December

Update giveaway is now closed!

Congratulations to #12 - gccmom!!

Please email me at admin(at)fabricseeds(dot)com to claim your prize!

December the Seventh

This week has gotten away from me.

The kids and I have chest colds, although I hope we are  finally on the mend

 - I'm getting the shakes today - yuck!

I'm trying my best to reply to everyone's comments. I might be a late in doing so.

I just want to go to bed!

Today I'm giving away an Olive Swing Bag Pattern by Betz White.

I made this bag earlier this year for my sister. You can see it here.

It sews incredibly fast, I'm talking complete bag in less than 20 minutes! And it comes with a sunglass case pattern that is easily made from the leftover fabrics.

To be in the draw, leave a comment telling me who would make this for if you won.

One comment per person. Open to everyone.

Winner be drawn tomorrow, by Random.

(I may or may not reply to comments on this one. Please do not hold it against me if I don't. I plan to spend a good part of the day in bed.)

Oh, and there's still time to enter the Sew Mama Sew giveaway here.

The Sixth Day Of December

December the Sixth

(if you're looking for the sew mama sew giveaway it's right here.

but you might want to stick around for this one too)

 

 

Be sure to visit the Fabric Seeds Facebook page for today's giveaway.

The Fifth Day Of December

Update giveaway is now closed!

Congratulations to #13 - Robin!!

Please email me at admin(at)fabricseeds(dot)com to claim your prize!

December the Fifth

(if you're looking for the sew mama sew giveaway it's right here.

but you might want to stick around for this one too)

I spent the day quilting yesterday. My index finger got a little close to the needle while I was guiding the quilt. For a second, I thought it was pierced. I guess I just hit the needle about 3 times in a row - going at the highest speed. I was surprised the needle didn't break or pierce my finger. But it sure hurt! A few hours later I noticed I didn't get a clean getaway like I thought. I have a little almost blood blister under the tip of my finger. I'm hoping to finish up the quilt today

Today I am giving away a Peppermint Frenzy Quilt Pattern by Basic Grey.

To be in the draw, leave a comment telling your favorite holiday treat.

One of my favorites is Linzer Cookies and a good Caramel!

One comment per person. Open to everyone.

Winner will be drawn tomorrow, by Random.

The Fourth Day Of December

Update giveaway is now closed!

Congratulations to #15 - Joan & Kevin!!

Please email me at admin(at)fabricseeds(dot)com to claim your prize!

December the Fourth

(if you're looking for the sew mama sew giveaway it's right here.

but you might want to stick around for this one too)

Last night I took my kids to a local dairy that serves freshly made scones. This is something my family did at least once a year. There is usually a long line and a long wait to accompany. When I pulled up, the line looked pretty long. But by the time we got through the door, there wasn't hardly anyone waiting. I got to the counter to order my scones and they said it would be a few minutes, because they had to make more. Of course I was willing to wait. About 15 minutes later, I made mention that it had been a long while. My mom had joined us and said she was told it would be at least 30 minutes since the dough was raising. We waited an hour! Meanwhile, the kids are hungry and bored and was in tears by the time we actually got our scones.

Once the kids saw the scones, all was good!

Today I am giving away a Sentiments charm pack.

To be in the draw, leave a comment telling me one of your holiday traditions.

One comment per person. Open to everyone. Winner will be drawn tomorrow, by Random.

The Third Day Of December

Update giveaway is now closed!

Congratulations to #34 - Katy!!

Winner has been contacted.

December the Third

I might just be the only one who was unaware that Sew Mama Sew giveaway day is today. That's what I get for not keeping up on things. Luckily my friend Lindsay reminded me yesterday. And even more lucky, I already had a giveaway planned for today.

Today I am giving up a Needlebox Purse Kit.

These cute little purses require no sewing! They are large enough to hold a couple spools of thread, scissors, needles, floss or just about anything you need to finish up your projects.

Don't be fooled by the listing. You can pick any fabric that is available by the yard for your kit. What's shown with this listing is not listed in the store elsewhere.

To be in the draw, leave a comment. Maybe tell what your favorite handmade item is - whether made by yourself or gifted to you.

you can get an extra entry if you follow my blog, facebook or pinterest.

Anyone can enter. Giveaway open until December 7. Winner will be chosen at Random.

P.S. if you are looking for the winner of yesterday's giveaway, the post has been updated with the winner at top!

The Second Day Of December

Update giveaway is now closed!

Congratulations to #3 - Dede!!

Please email me at admin(at)fabricseeds(dot)com to claim your prize!

December the Second

 Yesterday I went to see my little brother play Scrooge in a local production of A Christmas Carol. As I watched the ghost of Christmas past, I thought about my own past Christmases. How exciting it became as Thanksgiving ended, putting the tree up and slowly seeing presents appear underneath, having snow days and making cookies & candies. I could never wait for Christmas to open my presents. I always snuck in little tears here and there. Until my Mother grew tired of me doing so, and then color coordinated everyones presents, with no name tags. It made it worse & better at the same time. Now that I am older, I have much more restraint.

I don't get near as excited about the Christmas season now, as I did growing up. Somewhere along the way, the magic seems to have been lost inside me. I guess because it doesn't really feel like Christmas for me until it snows. Or maybe I'm entering a slow decline into Scroogeism. Or perhaps it's because it's still early, and we haven't done anything really Christmas-ey yet. With the exception of pulling out our tiny tree.

To show you I am in fact, not a Scrooge, today I am giving away a Cherry Christmas charm pack!

To be in the draw, simply leave a comment telling who you think you relate more with: Scrooge/Grinch or Charlie Brown. (I may be a combination of all 3)

One comment per person. Winner will be selected tomorrow.

P.S. if you're wondering about the winner from yesterday's giveaway, the post has been updated with the winner at the top of the post.

The First Day Of December

 

Update giveaway is now closed!

Congratulations to #5 - Lynaeve!!

Please email me at admin(at)fabricseeds(dot)com to claim your prize!

 

December the First.

I am not nearly as prepared as I think I should be. My house is in complete disarray. The fridge has been sitting in my living room for about 3 weeks now as I scour every flooring department I can come across for anything that will remotely resemble the missing tile I thought I already had. Which means, my kitchen floor has been torn up and hauled out. The appliances in my living room for over a week before new floor base was put down and we were able to move the oven and dishwasher back. Still no table in the kitchen and incredibly limited counter space. This is not my ideal situation for the holiday season.

I did, however, manage to put up my 18" tall Christmas tree today. As soon as I placed it on my little table in the living room, my boy told me it's not finished because it doesn't have a star on it. I went to the closet and pulled out a snowflake star I bought him last Christmas. He was very excited to see the tree will now have a star. And if I can find the time (and the right fabric) I plan to make it a new little tree skirt.

And then there's the shopping. The kids are easy. The husband is not. Too bad it's not as easy as picking out some pretty fabric for him too :)

Which brings me to my next point. 

Fabric.

Pretty Holiday Fabric.

Today I am giving away a Charm Stack of Alpine Wonderland 

To Enter, leave a comment on this post telling me anything about putting your tree up.

One comment per person. Open to everyone. Winner will be announced tomorrow, by Random.

Have a great day!

Whimsy Couture

So the house project is taking a little longer than I thought it would. Okay, a lot longer than I thought it would. I spent the entire day today painting trim around 8 doors and one cabinet, maybe half a cabinet. And, I get to do it all again tomorrow, or maybe Wednesday. I'm hoping for next week to be finished, but I might be hoping too much. It's gonna look great when it's finished, and can't wait to show you some pictures.

In the meantime, I have been sleeping at my parents' house and it's much less awkward to type there than it is at my house where I have to reach over a table filled with mostly my sewing stuff, to the keyboard that is barely stable with no wrist space, and continually nudging my sewing machine anytime I try to use something other than the right hand letters. Blogging has not been kind to me, but Facebook has.

To the point, you say! I just wanted to make a quick note before I head to bed in a few minutes and let y'all know about a fabulous giveaway, if I do say so myself, going on over at Whimsy Couture.

If you have never visited Whimsy Couture, you must! Denise has the most adorable patterns for sale. She also features many shops and has tons of linky stuff going on every week. Plus, if you head over there now, you can enter that fabulous giveaway!!

Chevron Accent Quilt

My Chevron Accent Quilt is done! This pattern was so simple, and sew up fast & easy! It's a great pattern to have on hand. It's especially great for a beginner. Cindy has clear instructions with photos of each step. This pattern is available only as a PDF, and will be emailed to you upon receipt of payment. No waiting in the mail to get started on this beauty!

It took a day, or so, to cut and sew, and I was able to quilt it in 2 days. I am so happy with the quilting. Not just happy, but maybe overly proud. I had a little debate with myself on how to quilt it, and took a few suggestions. After thinking everything over, I still didn't know what to do. I decided I better just start by stitching in the ditch and hope the rest would come to me. I did step outside my comfort zone. I really am not too expierenced quilting on the machine yet, but I think this quilt totally changed that. I found myself not thinking about what I was doing, and just did it.

I took the stripes as an opportunity to do different designs. I quilted 6 different designs, 3 in each the grey and pink. It was my first time doing 4 of these designs. Maybe that's why I'm so proud. Personally, I think they turned out pretty darn good for a first time :)

Warning: Picture overload ahead.

I especially like the back.

I love the design strip of grey.

Cindy has also created a Flickr group to add your versions of her quilt.

You can find it here.

And lastly, If you don't already follow Hopeful Threads, you really should. Kristy is such an amazing seamstress. She posts great tips, notions you should have, and does a monthly sewing project.

Plus, she is hosting an awesome giveaway over there right now. Check it out here.

Giveaway Day!

Giveaway is now closed. Winner will be chosen soon!


Back from Market, and not a moment too soon!

(I'll have some posts about that later)

I got back just in time for the Sew, Mama, Sew! Giveaway Day!

And for once, I am on top of things.

I'm going to make it simple.

 Instead of me picking a prize, I'm offering a $25.00 store credit for you to pick your own prize!

Redemption not valid towards Virtual Punch Card.

Leave a comment on this post for you chance to win.

(And if you wanna follow here or on Facebook, that would be nice too)

Open to anyone who wants to enter.

Giveaway closes on Friday, May 25 at 5pm PST.

Winner announced shortly after by Random.