Tuesday 13 March 2012

Sponsored Giveaway: Feather and Stitch!!!

I have been watching my followers slowly (like really, really slowly - you know how they say a watched pot never boils?) creep up towards the magical century so I could announce this... And now it has! Yay!

So, to help me celebrate my (small-but-exciting-for-me) milestone of reaching 100 followers, the lovely ladies at Sew Fresh Fabrics have sponsored a giveaway. On my blog. How cool is that? When I approached them with this idea, they said 'sure, we'd love to for one of our best customers!'. For obvious reasons I have decided not to mention this statement to Mr Elven Garden ;o)

You can find Sew Fresh Fabrics, run by Peg and Becca on etsy. They stock heaps of my favorite designers (think Lizzy House, Thomas Knauer , Lotta Jansdotter, Jenean Morrison and heaps, heaps more). Plus one of the really great things they offer are bundles of Kona solids inspired by different collections. This is so much easier than trying to match colours on a computer monitor (which if you're me ususally ends in total disaster...) Plus they are just really nice, post your fabric really fast and are generally legendary people.

And the giveaway? Hurry up you say? Peg and Becca have most generously offered a Fat Quarter Bundle of Feather and Stitch by Sarah Watts.


Image from Sew Fresh Fabrics on etsy.

Giveaway Rules:

* This giveaway is open internationally.
* One comment per person please! Any extra comments will be deleted by me.
* To enter you must be a follower of my blog (since its a follower milestone celebration giveaway :o) )
* Leave a comment on this blog post, and tell me what you'd make if you win!
Please make sure you leave me a way to contact you if you win. If you're a no-reply blogger and don't leave an email address you will not have a valid entry. Update: I am getting lots of no-reply comments where no email address has been left. Please leave me a way to contact you or you won't have a valid entry!!!
* The winner will be selected my random.com on Tuesday 20th March, 8pm Australian EST (so Monday sometime for most of you!)

UPDATE: Winner announced (comment #15 Jessica)

Finally, thanks so much for following my blog! It's the comments you leave that really keep me doing this, and I am loving making some other quilty friends across the world :)

I'm linking up to Fabric Tuesday (link on sidebar).

98 comments:

Jennifer said...

woohoo! congrautlations! im a follower via bloglovin' - thanks for the chance to win!

Traci H said...

Just started following you! I love these fabrics! I make re-usable sandwich and snack bags! I also make key fobs and fabric bracelets and I have been asked to try my hand at some fun and funky tooth fairy pillows!! I think these fabrics would be great as tooth fairy pillows or re-usable bags!! Can't wait to see if I win!!
Traci
designsbytc@ymail.com

Follow me on twitter at @designsbytc

Anonymous said...

I would make some soft baby blocks!
Anna A.

Tracey said...

I'm a follower! Thanks for the chance to win! I've been looking for some cute fabrics to make a wall hanging for my sewing room - so this could go towards that!! Either that or a cute quilt top for a friend's new baby!

Danny Heyen said...

Sah-WEET! I would probably make another baby book because my other one turned out so awesome! Then I would use it in other projects because I really like the bundle! Thanks for the chance, Lady!!! So excited! Congrats on the followers too!

Rachel Fox said...

I'd use it make a cute patchwork baby blanket or maybe a bucket stain hat for each of my nephews...
Ourfox@hotmail.com is my email!

Tes said...

These are gorgeous, I think I would make some patchwork winter PJ pants lined with supersoft flannel, then applique or screen print a long sleeve t-shirt top to go with it.

Teapeadesign@gmail.com

Samantha said...

YaY on 100 followers! Love, love, love that fabric! I would, of course, use them in a quilt!

MC said...

Those are super pretty, thanks for the chance to win! I've been wanting to make a just-for-me quilt for a while now,and they would probably go towards that.

mumasu said...

Hi, love your blog and your quilts. These would make an excellent wall hanging i've got planned for my daughters room.

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Anonymous said...

I'm so silly! I thought I was a follower. But now I am!
I would probably make something for my daughters!

Di said...

Congratulations on reaching 100 followers! I would use this fab line in some EEP as the fabric could be fussy cut. Di xo

Teje Karjalainen said...

Congratulations!I'm your happy new follower!
Those fabrics are really beautiful and I love those colours! I would love to make a quilt - some great patterns are waiting in my mind!
Sunny wishes from Greece!
(nerospostatgmaildotcom)

Pauline G said...

I'm a new follower and love the fabric - it would make a lovely lap quilt

Jess @ Scrappy n Happy said...

Yay Jess! It is a great feeling getting 100!
I couldn't say exactly what I would make but it would be patchworky!

Dianne Neale said...

Congrats on the 100 followers - of which I am one!
I think this would make a very nice quilt for my nephew's baby due in APril. Thanks for the chance to win

Lucy | Charm About You said...

Congratulations on the 100 followers!!
I have a few pregnant friends so I would make a baby quilt (one of many!!) xx

Cynthia@wabisabiquilts said...

I'm a new follower and I too would make one mod baby quilt:).

LCGCreations said...

Another new follower. I love Sew Fresh Fabrics, and I am also an international customer of theirs too. This would be perfect for a new kitchen range I am working on at the minute, so I am thinking of pot holders, with bias binding around, and some tea cosies with an Easter theme for my Craft stalls over the coming months.

Katy Cameron said...

Happy first century! I'm a GFC follower (yeah, you've been stuck with me a while ;o) ) and I love Sew Fresh Fabrics (even if their parcels sometimes take Russian diversions thanks to the US postal service ;o) ) I think I'd make some nice big bags for the summer, with the birds/birdhouses as the outers, and the flowery bits as the inners.

Thanks for the chance to win :o)

pkrueger said...

Congratulations on your 100th follower!
I have been wanting to make a tote to carry along projects.
Thanks.

Carla G said...

Congratulations on 100+ followers! I'd like to put this into a quilt...maybe a baby quilt! Thanks for a chance to win! I'm a follower. :)

Lisa C said...

I'm a follower! Congratulations on 100 followers! I am in the midst of making baby quilts for friends (their grandchildren) and for the church Christmas store. I enjoy how tote-able baby quilts are for hand-stitching the binding in the car, in front of the tv, etc. Not quite instant gratification but closer than those big monsters!

juliehallfeldhaus said...

I am a follower:) I have been making bibs, crayon aprons anything for kids! I'd love to win.

Pennie said...

I'm a floower, and I'd make a quilt for my niece to replace the quilted play mat I made for her when she was born, which was the first quilt I ever made.

Longvacation said...

Congrats on reaching a milestone! I'm a follower.
I would probably make a lap quilt with those fabrics. I haven't really ventured into any other than quilts, so that's all I can think of.

Lori said...

Congrats on your milestone! Let's see .... I think I would make a wall hanging for my mother-in-law out of these. She absolutely loves birds and they are moving into a new place so this would be a perfect housewarming gift!

Karen said...

I'm a follower. A sweet quilt for my niece would be perfect out of these fabrics.

Ella said...

i'm a new follower on GFC. I had you on my RSS feed before. I think I'd make a pillow.

barbara woods said...

i would make something , maybe for a greatgrand

Diane Bohn said...

Ooh! Pretty fabric! I don't even know what I would make... quilts are always fun, but I think I would love a (some) bags with this. Or some bows/skirts/dress for my little girl. :) Congrats on the 100!

LT said...

What great fabric. I think I'd use it to make a laptop case for my dad since he has all these bird houses in the backyard.

Fran said...

Congratulations & well done! I'd make a throw quilt & maybe a cushion(pillow) cover or two if I were the lucky winner of this gorgeous fabric. Sew Fresh Fabrics is such a great online quilt shop & Peg & Bec have the best customer service. Thanks for a lovely giveaway.

supersara20 said...

I am not sure what I'd make but maybe a scrappy summer dress for my niece.

Alyce @ Blossom Heart Quilts said...

Woohoo, congratulations on 100! Am happy to be #119 :) And are you a fellow Aussie?! I'm trying to "collect" Aussie quilting blogs!!
Anyway, I forsee me trying some lined zippered pouches for the first time with this line - those wheel-like circles would make a gorgeous lining for the bird prints!

Kelli Fannin Quilts said...

I love your comment about not telling Mr. Elven Garden. :o) I just popped over from Fabric Tuesday. I am definitely a follower. Congrats on the milestone! xo

Shawn Stephenson Schumacher said...

I am a follower and it looks like it would make a cute baby quilt. Thanks for the chance. Phishstephenson (at) yahoo(dot) com

grapes and hearts said...

Hi, I'm a new (rss) Follower and came over from Quilt Story. Congrats to your Follow-versary and thanks for the chance to win! Since I started quilting about a year ago I nearly entirely quit making garments or accessories. So probably I'd make a quilt :o) Best hobby ever!
Christine at familie-traub dot com

Quilting In The Cold said...

Congratulations on your follower century! I am now a follower. Those are beautiful fabrics I think they would make lovely cushion covers for my little girls bedroom

Miss Beau Jangles said...

I would make New York Beauty because I'm addicted at the moment!1

Gill said...

I'm your newest follower!
I'd make a picnic quilt ready for summer!!

Helen @vintageglorybox on Insta and FB said...

I'm a new follower here, and on your blog--I love your clean lines and the hexagon quilt at the top pf your page is divine! I would make a cot quilt for my littlest man with this fabric. He has just turned 5 months so I suspect a move from his cradle is looming.. Thanks for this giveaway!

Kathy S. said...

Thanks for the chance to win the giveaway. If I won I would make a square in a square quilt with the lovely fabric.

leanne said...

congratulations on your followers - I'm a new one as well - I'd use this gorgeous fabric to make a quilt :)

Barb Neiwert said...

You're up to 129 followers now! I'd definitely make a lap quilt and add some of those lovely Kona solids from Sew Fresh Fabrics - they're the best!

Kim said...

Congratulations! I think I only have like 27 followers! BUt, I know I need to post more often. I will have to check this shop out. I just made my first Etsy purchase yesterday. I was trying to find fabric stores on there--so I will add Sew Fresh Fabrics to my list!

AS for Mr.Elven---my reply to my DH is always that I am just trying to personally stimulate the economy! LOL

ChristinNC said...

Consider me a follower =0) I adore those fabrics and would SOOOooo make a quilt with the lot and try stippling without gritting my teeth!

moira said...

I'm a keen follower, Jess. I think I would make some table mats and maybe a runner too :)

robin said...

i'm a brand new follower. :) I'd make a lap quilt. Or table topper. :)

chocolatechippers at gmail dot com

Collette said...

oh what a lovely blog and a beautiful kind giveaway too! I would make a stunning quilt all for myself with these lovely fabrics. Everyone else in my house will soon have their own quilt except for me! x

Danielle said...

I'm a new follower & I love it when I find Aussie Blogs!!
I think I'd make some little pillows for my baby going into a big bed.
Danielle
mdmozjerin(at) bigpond(dot)(com)

Teresa F. said...

Congratulations! Your blog is wonderful. Thanks for the giveaway. If I would win ( no way) I'd make a lovely baby quilt with those great fabrics.

Heather D. said...

I am a new follower, via google reader. You make beautiful things! I would make a quilt of some sort, maybe a "plus" design which I've been wanting to try. Thanks for the giveaway.

Heather said...

I am a new follower too. The fabric is great, I would make a baby quilt out of it :-)

Rhonda D. said...

Congrats on your now 100+ followers. I am a new follower. Thanks for the
chance to win!!

Finding Fifth said...

Love your 'Just Wing it' quilt. Nice to reach your century. I am in need of a sewing machine cover so the fabrics from the giveaway might do just nicely.

Linda said...

I'm a new follower. Hmm, I'd make a space in my "too good to use" fabric cupboard :) No, I'd make a a quilt for my granddaughter and with any leftovers a quilt for her dolly :)

Kristy QP said...

Congratulations on reaching a follower milestone! Lovely fabrics too! Thanks for the giveaway :)

Beverley's Designs said...

wow lovely bundle u have new follower beverley_812@hotmail.com

Krista said...

I would make a quilt! I'm following you via rss feed. Thanks for the giveaway.

Amy's Crafty Shenanigans said...

Wow - this is a great giveaway! Congrats on 100+. I am a follower :) Thanks for the chance.

Shanley said...

I've had you on my blog reader for awhile but didn't realize I wasn't showing as a follower. I've fixed that now. Congrats and thanks for the giveaway. Sew Fresh Fabrics is great!

mojemakaze said...

gfc: mojemakaze
email: mojemakaze@yahoo.com

Congratulation! :) I would make a wallet

aerialkabuki said...

I'd make some kind of quilted handbag for my mom.
gfc: aerialkabuki

Danielle Rack said...

Thank you so much for the opportunity to win this adorable fabric, I'd like to make something for my mother, perhaps a quilt for when she's snuggling up on the couch, or maybe a wall quilt, these colours are just to cute.

Debra said...

I think i would make something for my sweet little granddaughters birthday coming up soon...this fabric lends itself to so many possibilities...maybe something birdie for me...thank you for the giveaway..

Indianna said...

Sounds a bit fuddy duddy - but I need to make a table cloth.

Dahra said...

100 - well done. I would make something very cute for my sewing room.
dahrabugg@@gmail.com
thanks

Anonymous said...

I don't know what I would make but it would be super cute! Maybe patchwork curtains? :)

Needled Mom said...

I am your newest follower! You are speeding to the second hundred. Congratulations.

I have been wanting to join in on the Granny Squares and think I would use the fabrics for that project.

needle and nest said...

I'm a new follower. I'd love to win this lovely bundle for a quilt. Thanks for the chance to win! :)

Unknown said...

A new follower from Sew Fresh Fabrics...love them! I'd probably do a few pillowcases from these fabrics as I'm definitely in need of Spring colors around the house.
Thanks bunches for the giveaway!
Toni
www.lifeinapinkbunnysuit.com

Linda Dalton said...

What a great giveaway! I think this fabric could be used in the most wonderful applique quilt with little birdhouses. I just love the whimsey and brightness of these fabrics!

Liz said...

I love that fabric!

CHRIS said...

Hi, I'm a follower. Found you over on Baby Quilts I voted for your quilt. Adorable - and now a give-away :) I'd add these cute as fabrics to my baby quilts.

Tangii said...

If I won I'd make a cozy quilt for my studio. The fabrics are perfect for a quilt for my chair next to the fireplace :) And possibly a pillow to go with it! Congrats on your milestone, so exciting!

Vicki {Quilting Lodge} said...

I'm a follower! I have no idea what I would make but it would be awesome!

Vicki @ Quilting Lodge

Marcia W. said...

I GFC follow your blog per google. I already follow SFF - their fabric is lovely. If I win, then will make a quilt with a bird theme. Gorgeous prize! Thanks for the chance, your new follower in the USA, Marcia. Just in case, an alternate email is mlwright29(at)hotmail(dot)ccom

Anonymous said...

Mmmm what would I make???? I always seem to make for others so I think if I was lucky enough to win I would make something for myself

LisaB said...

Would love to make a quilt with these!!

Quiltjane said...

I would make a really cooooool quilt with these gorgeous fabric. Thanks for the giveaway.

Tracey @ The Peony Teacup said...

Congratulations on 100 followers! I must confess I'm watching mine slowly crawl up too.. still got a few to go though!

If I won the fabric I think I'd redo my craft room - a new cover for my machine, a desk apron, a pin cushion..

Binks said...

Adorable! I think the fabric would make a great cushion. And maybe I could try out a large star pattern.
Congratulations! It can only get better.

Gabriella said...

Wonderful bundles.I'm a follower and I'd like to create a wallhanging for my daughter's room ... so cute and romantic.
Thanks for the chance ^__*

Anonymous said...

I fell in love with those birds house the moment I saw them !
I would be really cute to fussy cut those houses and birds and make a quilt (square in a square pattern maybe?)

Thanks for the chance !!

(Oh, I'm already your follower of course)

Anorina @SameliasMum said...

Yay! Congratulations on your milestone. By the looks of it, you'll be at 200 before long. I'm a follower.

These fabric range is ultra cute! I'd probably end up making something for my daughter. She seems to get all of the cool things I make :-)

harleywife57/ Mickey White said...

congrats !!! wooohooooo !!! I'm a follower now !
I probably would make something for my granddaughter , or something to donate to a charity . thanks for the chance to win! !

Carla G said...

Congratulations on 100+ followers!! I'm a follower! I would love to use this fabric to make up a baby quilt! Thanks for a chance to win! :)

Karen (nybird) (KMello) said...

Following! This fabric is full of whimsy would make such a pretty quilt.

DanaK ~ WaterPenny said...

Congrats on 100 followers! You have a great blog and these are gorgeous fabrics!

Rina Mason said...

What took me so long to find you? Congratualtions on reaching 100 and I hope I help push you to #200. I love this fabric, the little birds are to cute! I'm thinking Ipad cover and table topper when combined with my stash.

mammafairy said...

Hi, I am thinking about baby clothes. The co-ordinating fabrics would be ideal for sleeves in different fabrics, and bodice and skirts in different colours. Gorgeous!

Melanie said...

Ooh, aren't they gorgeous fabrics! I've loved reading your blog and now following it.

I would make my FIRST QUILT with this collection if I were lucky enough to WIN!

I've been looking for the impetous to make a quilt - struggling with physical and mental health issues together with no cash has seen me put it off for two years!

Fingers crossed.

Rie said...

I just fell upon your blog, a fellow Tasmanian too - how cool!! What would I make with the fabric, I'd cut it all up & sew it all back together into curtains (with a plain backing). Yay!!

Rosa said...

I just arrived.congratulations on 100 follower and more to come .You have a great blog and many follower will arrived.

Those fabrics are fabulous.I`d make a beautiful quilt.Thanks for the chance!!

www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com said...

My daughter in law wants a picnic quilt and these fabrics would be perfect

Anonymous said...

Oooh I love them!! Something for my expected baby's room? soooo pretty!