Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Goodies and a Giveaway (mine)!

So I need to finish my show and share about the Quilting Extravaganza from yesterday's post.
The Cottage Quilt Shop from Taylorsville, NC had some fabric and machines set up for demos. 

They were also selling thread and these genius little bobbins with a magnet in them.  I got two as freebies! They sew so smooth and the thread is wonderful!
I also found these two sweet fat quarters, the one you can't see is a darling bunny repro print.
BTW the glass items I am displaying the fabric in I bought down the street from the Statesville Civic Center at the Westmoreland Antiques and Collectibles in the bargain basement for $.25-$1.00. They will be used to make pincushions for me and some other lucky people.
I love these kitschy fish!  And their all mine!

Five minutes after I walked into the vendor area they picked door prizes and I won a wonderful pattern of my choice from this lovely lady...Annie of Annie's Keepsakes.
I picked this pattern for cupcake pincushions and also bought some sheets of wool felt for future flower and felting projects. 
These lovely ladies from Bill's Sewing Machine CO were just a laugh a minute! 
I found a couple of red and black fabrics for a block swap block and a green print for a bag pattern I have been wanting to make.

Enough Saturday goodies, I will share more later in the week.  Now I have to share these goodies I won in some blog giveaways!

This rotary cutter from the Fat Quarter shop I won on a blog whose name I lost-ugh!  It's wonderful! Thanks!
Then last Friday I received an email from Jessica at Quiltyhabit saying I won her first ever giveaway of a Moda Origins charm pack!
Plus...scraps from her scrap bag!  And you know I love other people's scraps...Look Amy Butler's Soul Blossoms!
Thanks Jessica!

And now for my giveaway!  I have been 90's stash busting again, this time in the pinks and reds.  I found some yardage you may want to use for some Valentine's Day projects.
These pieces range from 1/3 to almost 7/8 yards.  Two pin dots, a heart, and an all over print.
This wonderful red Egyptian print has gold accents.  I may find some ribbon or a few other goodies to add to the mix.

To enter:
1.  Leave a comment below telling me your favorite new fabric line (I'm loving me some Soul Blossoms).
2.  Facebook it and leave a comment below.
3.  Blog about it and leave a comment below.

That's three chances to win.
Contest ends Monday, February 7 at 5pm when I have the random number generator pick a number.  Good luck!

Keep dreaming...Colleen

A great view of Pilot Mountain across a corn field and country side, from Andy Grifin show fame(Mt Pilot).

62 comments:

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

I just keeping seeing the Sherbet Pips fabric everywhere. I'm thinking this may be my new favorite.

Sherry said...

Have you seen Sewing Room Social a Henry Glass fabric my Jacquelynne Steves? It is pretty new and I hope to buy some soon.

Sara said...

Sherbet Pips is one of my faves!!

Sara said...

http://www.facebook.com/update_security_info.php?wizard=1#!/profile.php?id=547583017 posted here.

Sarah Craig said...

I hate to sound like a broken record, but Sherbet Pips is my current "boy I really want some of that!" fabric - followed closely by Central Park.

Sarah Craig said...

And I blogged about your giveaway here...

http://confessionsofafabricaddict.blogspot.com/2011/02/toddlerless-tuesday-19-gettin-better.html

Unknown said...

love it...and you won a nice give away too!!! Thanks for popping in my bloggy and leaving a comment...Mica/The Child's Paper

Jessica said...

Hi Colleen! I'm so glad you got my package and that you love the scraps! :) My favorite line right now besides Soul Blossoms and Sherbet Pips (can't wait to get some) is Central Park (also can't wait - I'm on a fabric diet right now!)

Vroomans' Quilts said...

I love all your goodies - the green you chose for the bag is just fantastic. I love the new Moda Butter Cup line - won a FQ bundle and had it 2 months before it hit the stores. Lineny muted soft greens, blues, apricot, and yellows. And it sews like butter. I just love the Egyptian print - how novel!

MoeWest said...

I like the Origins line that you won, and I like Sunkissed. Looks like you had fun shopping on Saturday. Thanks for the giveaway!

WoolenSails said...

I love Arnold's Attic fabrics, would make a beautiful primitive quilt for my bed.

Debbie

Deborah in Atlanta said...

Now that I've seen it in person, I'm really liking "It's a Hoot!" I'm not usually a fabric line lover, I'm more of a fabric color lover. And the Egyptian print you have is lovely. Red is one of my favorite colors. And aqua. But that Egyptian print is to die for. Yummy. dmj53(at)hotmail(dot)com

robin said...

I like Kate Spain's Central Park. :)

Peach Rainbow said...

I love the Central Park, Sunkissed & Dilly Dally :)
Thank you for the chance!

Janet said...

I am liking Central Park, although the chance that I'll ever see any in person is pretty slim. I like Sherbet Pips too. But I love your reds and pinks too!

Anonymous said...

I am impatiently waiting for some Sherbert Pips. Fingers crossed I can find some!

Leah said...

Love Sunkissed...

Laurie in Maine said...

Anything "new" looks good at this point! I've also been 90's stash busting - looks like there's yummier stuff in yours :) Or just getting sick of my options and ready for a little supplemental stash shopping!

Lee said...

I really am loving Central Park! thanks for the lovely giveaway!

Michele T said...

I am torn between Dilly Dally and Central Park! Awesome giveaway and just in time for Valentines. Thanks!

Anonymous said...

I honestly dont have a favorite fabric line (as in a desginer), but I am really loving 30's reproduction fabrics. I want to snatch them all up!

Stray Stitches (Linda G) said...

My favorite new line of fabric is Max & Whiskers - haven't bought any yet - just wishing!

free indeed said...

Sunkissed has me in it's grips! I know that one is gonna do damage to the credit card!

domestiCass said...

My favorite for the 1st part of the day was Greenfield Hill in Dogwood...but for the 2nd part of the day my new favorite is Tina Givens Haven's Edge. Ask tomorrow and I'm sure it'll be different...lol

Jen said...

wow, looks you had a great time! Lots of fun quilty stuff, you lucky girl! My favorite line out right now is Sunkissed by sweetwater. I haven't even bought it yet! how sad for me.

JayTee said...

Sunkissed is my favorite

Christine M said...

I love Sunkissed too. Although they are not really my colours, I've become very drawn to them.

slynn said...

I love AMH's Innocent Crush waaaay more than I thought I would!

Marcia W. said...

Though I am on a fabric (purchased) diet -- I like Greenfield by DS and Sunkissed.

Helle said...

My favorite fabric line is Dilly Dally by Me and My Sister. Thanks for the chance! Greetings from Seoul

Stray Stitches (Linda G) said...

I included your giveaway in my post today:
http://straystitches1.blogspot.com/2011/02/few-stitches.html

Mommarock said...

My favorite line right now is Sunkissed.. I'm just loving the pinks and yellows.. It just hits the spot for some unknown reason..

And this would be . . . . said...

I am starting to like Soul Blossoms but also like Orgins.

Kathy H said...

Love dilly dally and sunkissed. Hope you will post about the pin cushions. Using the old glass should be beautiful.

Jenna Z said...

Right now I'm lusting over Marine Bundle
Dan Stiles for Birch Organic!

Annmarie said...

I am totally in love with Moda's Sunkissed - I love the little flowers & matching stripes. Could use some red fabric - thanks for the chance to win some.

Anita said...

I love Soul Blossoms as well and Sunkissed as well.

Anita said...

I've posted your give away in my side bar, you can check it here... http://lifeviaserendipity.blogspot.com/

Peach Rainbow said...

I shared on FB;
http://www.facebook.com/PeachRainbow/posts/186472954708708

Barb said...

What a wonderful giveaway and the goodies you won are awesome.

Barb said...

I posted on the left side of my blog. Thanks for this chance.!

Osage Bluff Quilter said...

Right now I'm in love with some Moda fabric, with campers on it.
Happy sewing! (by the way Paper piece is addicting too)
Patti

Paula Lemos said...

My favorite is Sherbet Pips! Thanks for the chance!
ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

Paula Lemos said...

I posted on FB (Paula Lemos)
ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

Lana said...

oh wow! YOU ARE LUCKY! Wonderful!
I think my favorite Moda charm pack right now is Gypsy!

Terri. said...

I love Moda Dilly Dally. It's beautiful
tshaw6580@yahoo.com

Rainy said...

My favorite is the one I am about to open and start into a Quilt. I have a jelly roll of Fresh Flowers by Deb Strain. Bright and vibriant to help with the winter blues.

Terri. said...

I shared your giveaway on facebook
http://www.facebook.com/#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=188105837878426&id=100000813204601
tshaw6580@yahoo.com

Nancy Sue said...

Your fabrics are great for a valentine project(s)! My favorite fabric right now is Sunkissed. It reminds me of summer, and helps me get through the winter blues. Hmmm....magnetic bobbins. I've never tried them....I'll have to look into it :)
Thank you for sharing :)
nsue21702 at gmail dot com

Jessica said...

I blogged about your giveaway here:
http://quiltyhabit.blogspot.com/2011/02/confession-on-scrappy-saturday-in.html

Miki Willa said...

Currently, I like Lovely by Sandy Gervais for Moda. I really like the Egyptian panel you are including in your give-away. Do you know the manufacturer and the name?

Robin (RsIslandCrafts) said...

I just ordered some Central Park for a swap I'm in and I think that might be my new favorite line...at least until I see another new to me line.

Patty said...

My favorite new fabric is Sherbet Pips, even tho I can't get any yet. I have seen projects made with it and love the fabric.

Diane H said...

I'm so boring - I'm really excited that I was just able to pick up Moda Bella Solid charm packs. Thanks so much for a chance.

SewCalGal said...

Lovely fabrics for a Valentine's project.
I'm eager to create with the new fabric line by Moda, called Antique Fair.

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

Sunnybec said...

Pom Pom de Paris, just ordered the layer cake and can't wait for it to arrive. PS I also ordered Buttercup as well so that must be a favourite too!!! Linda

Hayley M said...

Anything Amy Butler is always beautiful, but at the moment i'm really loving Central Park! :)

Anya said...

I've been eyeing Soul Blossoms myself! Thanks for the chance for the giveaway!

Quiltin' Sandy said...

Hi there are so many lovely fabrics out there. I do love the French General lines+Le petite Ecole, Maison de Garance, etc, but I love pinks in quilts and reds to border my redwork stitcheries! :)
sandangels1945@hotmail.com

Lixa said...

hopr i'm not too late (i live in belgium, so i have no idea of what 5 pm is..). i love cloud 9 nature walk.

Rhonda the Rambler said...

I facebooked your giveaway!

Rhonda the Rambler said...

I love Soul Blossoms as well!! BEAUTIFUL!!!