While in Indiana my good friend Beth came by to look at some stuff and guess what. She brought me a bag of cotton scraps! Beth is a draper at the Indiana Reperatory Theatre and a wedding designer (check out her website). She says that in her designing and her job at the theatre lots of scraps get created.
This stack, that I spent a morning pressing, equals about 5 yards. It's all great stuff - Michael Miller dots, Free Spirit, Anna Marie Horner, Heather Bailey, a little Amy Butler. Since they're from clothing projects, most of the scraps are oddly shaped. Get out the GO! Baby.
Teresa at the Green Bag Lady gave away 2 yard bundles of hand block printed organic cotton fabric from Les Indiennes. I was one of the lucky winners.
Isn't this pretty. The designs are very intricate. It was very interesting to read how the fabric is produced in south India.
I love this medallion. It would make a great topper for the restored desk There are two on this cut.
Back to the giveaway......
This is a stack of 12 fat eights (18"x11") from Connecting Threads. I decided the polka dots on sale were too cute to resist, but, that I did not need 12 fat quarters to complete my polka dot hexie project.
To win these please leave a comment telling me on what project you last worked. For a second chance, please spread the word and leave a comment with a link to your blog post announcing the giveaway.
Rules:
1. No reply bloggers will be disqualified. If you are not sure if you are a "no reply" blogger, please leave your email address in your comment.
2. The giveaway is open to all, U.S. and international.
3. The giveaway ends this Friday evening at 12AM US central time. The winner will be announced Saturday morning (and contacted via email).
4. If the winner does not claim their prize by Monday evening, another winner will be chosen.
To this week's numbers:
Shew-ee! There's an awful lot of fabric in my house!
Used this week: 0
Used year to date: 17.025
Added this week (purchased/won): 5
Added this week (inherited/gifted): 5
Added this week (inherited/gifted): 5
Added year to date (purchased/won): 26.681
Added year to date (inherited/gifted): 65
Added year to date total: 91.681
Added year to date (inherited/gifted): 65
Added year to date total: 91.681
Net used for 2012: -74.656
Please click over to Patchwork Times and see other stash reports.
Have a great week!
It's hard to say no to free scraps. The medallion is very cool looking. Are you thinking of use it alone as a topper or piecing into one?
ReplyDeleteThe last project I worked on was my Red, White and blue stars quilt.
I am currently working on a mystery quilt. Making pieced borders that were not a part of the original plan but look great. WOuld loe to play with the polka dots.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity.
It's always fun to get scraps from friends - sometimes those little pieces are the perfect thing for a project you're working on. I'm putting the binding on a quilt I made for my three year old grandson. It's go trucks and big heavy machinery and roads and detour signs...perfect for a busy little guy. blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteA friend who gives you scraps -- what's better than that? And someone who gives away fabric on their blog -- that's pretty awesome too! My latest projects are quilts requested by my sister. They have a Harley Davidson theme. Motorcycles aren't my thing, and black and orange aren't my colors, but the quilts are turning out well. And I know my sister will be thrilled.
ReplyDeleteI was luck enough to get some free scraps from Art Gallery Fabrics, I am making a picnic quilt/ picnic table cover with them. Thanks for the giveaway. Linda
ReplyDeleteWell, I am working on a quilt for my brother and two different leader/ender projects. The brother quilt is a flimsy as of today. The back is ready. Hopefully basted for quilter either today or tomorrow. I really want it done by the end of the month. Thanks for the giveaway chance!
ReplyDeleteHow generous of you - I love polka dots! I last worked on three projects (just last night). I am using my Thangles quilt as leaders and enders, I did a block for my Farmer's Wife quilt, and bad me, I started another quilt and pieced my first arc for a Bali Wedding Ring quilt by Judy Niemeyer. Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteMe too! I use lots of polka dots. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteGreat friend, to share her scraps! I love the dots - thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletePlease add me to your wannabe winners. Recently retired and trying to build my stash. I have a Carpenters star ready to quilt, followng Patchwork Time instructions (plus several UFO's).
ReplyDeleteKeeping my fingers crossed.
carolyn.briese@yahoo.com
I am currently working on a quilt using a ruler I bought at the AQS show in Paducah in April... you can see the ruler at www.smartplatequilting.com No affiliation, but I am sure loving that ruler...
ReplyDeleteI'm working on a quilt. :)
ReplyDeleteWell, I just finished a pillow and I have a quilt and a wall hanging on the go!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely stash! Geez, I wish my scraps were that nice! I have been working on a heximaniac project. It's driving me nuts. There is so much work involved! But, I got all the hexies sewn together and now I am appliqueing things. My recent blog post goes into the details :)http://amateurquilter.blogspot.com/2012/06/im-too-hexy-for-this-quilt-too-hexy-for.html Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI shared your giveaway at The One Stop giveaway shop: http://onestopgiveawayshop.blogspot.com/2012/06/farm-girl-transplanted-is-having.html
ReplyDeleteI also shared it on my personal blog: http://amateurquilter.blogspot.com/2012/06/farm-girl-transplanted-giveaway-and.html
Glad to have found you! Following now :)
Very cute :) I love Connecting Threads :) I am in the midst of a simple little quilt made out of Amy Butler's Lark fabrics. I worked on it before bed last night and am hoping to do a bit more tonight :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so lucky to get all those yummt scraps!! It is amazing what can be made fom just tiny bits of fabric :) Love dots so fingers crossed for me! I've just basted a quilt ready to do some free motion quilting on it - wish me luck!! :)
ReplyDeleteVery sweet of you to share the love!! Thanks for the chance!! I am a new follower.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower - I found you through the One Stop Giveaway Shop! What a darling blog, and a great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteEstou terminando uma colcha de bonecas estilizadas para minha neta.Obrigada por abrir internacional,sou do Brasil.tiacarminhapezzuto@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThe last project I worked on? I made 10 sexy zippy wristlets for my craft market.
ReplyDeleteLately I've been working on purses, clutches, and little pouches. Usually I'm a quilter though. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteA jelly roll baby quilt for our church quilt ministry. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway. I love Connecting Threads. I just finished a project for a gift exchange. Now I am trying to decided what to work on next. (grin)
ReplyDeleteI'm just finishing up some bee blocks to send out tomorrow. 3 down, 1 to go!
ReplyDeleteI'm working on a chevron quilt that is almost done! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'm a huge sucker for polka dots. Looks like some great scraps that you inherited. I'm working my way through projects made with inherited fabrics- the current one is a freestyle red strip quilt. 1.5 in strips don't add up very quickly. erincode-at-metzlers-dot-org
ReplyDeleteSo much fabric so little time but this is just to pretty to resist. I am currently working on a watermelon quilt
ReplyDeleteMy last project - finished up the last block for the R/W/B Blog Hop, then a photo shoot and prep blog draft.
ReplyDeleteI am currently working on a red white and black scrap quilt, just finished the back today and will start quilting this week.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
Akchickadee(at)gmail(dot)com
I'm just putting the binding on a new quilt!! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteHi from a new liker--love your scrap additions and dots--and the idea of a stash report is awesome (but a little scary!)-- My last project is a scrappy log cabin for my bee--the block is nearly done and then just need to do the siggy and pop in the post :)
ReplyDeleteMy last (and on going) project? A tova tank & tunic, and shorts & hats for the grandbaby. (Now, if I could only find a hat that velcro-ed to his curls, and he'd leave on, I'd be a happy Nonna!) Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI just finished binding a Christmas quilt for my MIL! Go me!
ReplyDeleteMy last finished project were some zippered pouches and I'm about to start a new baby quilty any day now.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you for the giveaway! Hmm the project I just just took a break from working on so I could watch a movie is a queen sized wonky star quilt with 12" blocks for an engagement present.
ReplyDeleteI am working on a prototype for a chenille throw pillow--I'll be holding a kids Summer Day Camp to teach the little ones to sew them!
ReplyDeleteGoing to start some throw pillows next! Quilted to match the throw on our couch.
ReplyDeleteI'm just finishing up a shorts pj set for my son. Quilting is on hold while I get some summer clothes made for my kids! :) Thanks for a chance to win! :)
ReplyDeleteThe last project I worked on was a single quilt for a friend.
ReplyDeleteLove the polka dots. Very generous of you to share.
Thanks for the giveaway!
carol
happyturtlequilts(at)gmail(dot)com
The last project I worked on were three table runners for my children and their spouses. Thanks for the sweet giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThe last project I worked on was a picnic quilt for my husbands cousin, I loved it so much it was really hard to giveaway, but it went to a good home!
ReplyDeleteThe last project I worked on was an Australian wildflower wallhanging I'm making to send to my step-daughter who lives in Canada. I love the way its turning out but she has to wait for Christmas to see it! Lucky you with all those scraps. I love getting other people's scraps!
ReplyDeleteI am working on a Civil War quilt and I have just finished a baby quilt for my sisters baby. I am also starting a quilt with my two children - one for each bed.
ReplyDeleteI just finished a receiving blanket, hand bound with a little machine applique of a boat on the front~!
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ReplyDeleteI worked on crocheted amigurumi last month:)
ReplyDeleteandri_chama(at)yahoo(dot)com
What lovely dotty fabrics! I have just this weekend finished my second ever quilt top, so I'm taking a moment to be very pleased with myself before I decide what to do next with my sewing time this week.
ReplyDeleteI am working on a Virginia star quilt with my bee ladies at the moment! I'm loving it already :) Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'm working on two mystery quilts, three civil war quilts and a string quilt. Thats enough, doncha think?
ReplyDeleteBoppiesgirl@gmail.com
What a lovely giveaway! I LOVE dots! <3 Looking forward to seeing your finished hexie dot quilt =)
ReplyDeleteI just finished up a new bag for myself (much needed) and I'm still working on some pillows I should have finished ages ago, but the fun part is done (the quilting) and it's just less fun assembly left which is why they're still unfinished ^^
Thanks for the chance to win!
My last project was a pretty violet table runner. My current project is a 9-patch wall hanging made from patient's clothing at the hospice where I work. My NEXT project will be a vacation quilt of the trip I took with my family last winter.
ReplyDeletemy last completed project was a doll and matching embroidered tank top for my year old great-niece. it was fun to make, but stuffing those little skinny arms and legs on the doll was a challenge.
ReplyDeleteThis weekend I hit up my fabric scraps and made a small cloth bag (from the Green Bag Lady free pattern) and a mermaid doll. I'm almost done with a second doll using the last bit of fabric left over from the cloth bag.
ReplyDelete(I'd jump for joy to be gifted the scraps you scored--how awesome!)
How fortunate you are to have a friend who visits bearing fabric scraps! Lucky you. My latest projcect is a wall hanging I made from scraps I won back in January. I hope to get quilting on it today. Thanks for the chance at your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love the dots! I am working on a chevron patchwork from mode bakeshop using Going Coastal. The top is complete, working on the back...
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
kari dot stewart at me dot com
I just finished a hello kitty quilt for my nearest neighbors, who is three miles away,five year old.daughter who happens to be a very gifted gospel singer. i was going to start quiltimg an angel quilt, but air conditioner went out babscorbitt@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI recently finished a baby quilt using all sorts of blue and green fabrics in squares. I just started cutting fabric for a new baby quilt all of my own design.
ReplyDeleteI too am a hexie fan, although my project is not as sweet as your polka dot ones. Mine project is a table runner...all 3/4" hexies in scrap fabrics (hopefully no two are alike). I am finishing up the back so I can start quilting it. Thanks for a great gievaway.
ReplyDeleteWhat great fabrics. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI just finished a patriotic quilt for Canada Day. It will drape over the seats of our car at the local Canada Day car show. Works really well as the car is also red and white. :)
i'm working on finishing some treasure pocket pants for my son. thanks!
ReplyDeleteI just finished my round robin quilt blocks for May and June. Late I know but I can probably come up with a good excuse if asked. I am now working on my doll quilt swap gift, have to finish the binding and then I have to do a block of the month and June will be done. Then I hope to start a new blouse and skirt for myself. Love the dots. One of my favorite fabric choices.
ReplyDeleteI just finished make 2 baby sized quilts one for my little sister and one for my best friend they are both pregnant with little boys! Next on my list to make is cloth diapers for the bestie. She is convinced that they will only be using cloth so I offered to make them for her!
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ReplyDeleteI just finished 9 pillows for Ronald McDonald House and now have 18 crayon art folios cut out for RMH and the children's hospital!
ReplyDeleteDona
http://sewingmilesofsmiles.blogspot.com
Trying to find time to finish my kitchen curtains! thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI last worked on a baby quilt for a friend!
ReplyDeleteI'm currently working on three quilts and a sewing machine cover... I need to finish one up, huh?! Last finished project... humm... probably some pillowcases I sewed for the futon in my den.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity! :) meandelna@gmail.com
Awesome fabrics! These would be cool to win!
ReplyDeleteI just finished the Wonky Schoolhouse project this morning. Great Giveaway. Thanks!
ReplyDeletewould love to win i am making a quilt
ReplyDeleteLast item I made was a baby quilt for my grandson. Used lots of blue fabric both plain and designed.
ReplyDeleteDotvining@yahoo.com
The last item was a maverick star mini quilt in blue for a swap ... and now I'm doing some craft therapy with a D9P
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win! I'm working a few different quilt tops right now, but most recently a zig zag quilt using Bonnie and Camille's "Ruby" fabrics. :)
ReplyDeleteI made a 241 tote bag. Thanks for the chance x
ReplyDeleteWOW thank you so much for this giveaway!
ReplyDeletemy last project is... my old Hard Rock T-Shirt re-sized as summer dress for my little girl Anna (she's two now) she is so cute!
I bloged your giveaway here:
ReplyDeletehttp://kikkamella.multiply.com/journal/item/87/Farm-Girl-Transplanted-Giveaway
My latest project was a mini quilt for a swap group on flickr, Little Quilt - Sew, Vote, Swap. Of course, I'm currently working on bow tie blocks for a swap in another flickr group. :) Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLove the polka dots. I'm working on a queen-size quilt for our bed, and I also started an hour-glass donation quilt last weekend. Thanks for the great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI'm working on an I spy quilt for my girls! mjalfano19@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI am working on a baseball themed quilt for one of my great nephews and also hand quilting a small wall hanging project. I just love those dots and hope you pick me. Thank you for the chance to enter. Daisy
ReplyDeleteI am working on It's a Hoot kaleidoscope quilt.
ReplyDeleteMy current project is a series of fun purses for the local Farmers' Market.
ReplyDeletemrsbinoh at gmail dot com
I would love to have some scraps. I would love to build my stash like everyone says they have. The last project I worked on and have to do the quilting on is "Hearts Desire" By Esther Aliu.
ReplyDeleteI am almost finished with my project for the monthly Doll Quilt Swap. Turned out to be more work than I thought, of course!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your good fortune and thank you for sharing with readers. I'm working on quilting scrappy dolly quilts for two grandnieces ... and making hexies for a GMFG quilt. alternate email mlwright29(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeletei last worked on buying fabric for a summer quilt & my swoon! fabric buying is always fun. :)
ReplyDeleteI am working on the June Schnibbles - Leap Year. Love those dots and love the hexies you are making with them.
ReplyDeleteI just finished a beanbag chair for my daughter's bedroom redo. I was a fun project! Thanks for the chance to win - I love dots!!
ReplyDeleteI just finished making a vibrant picnic tablecloth for my mom's birthday this weekend! awolk at rogers dot com
ReplyDeleteI'm working on painting my new craft studio and putting in new floors. Then I can finally get back to sewing!
ReplyDeleteMi ultimo proyecto fue un vestido de fiesta para mi hija.Lo comencé sin ninguna expectativa ,porque mi hija es adolescente ,y eligió gasa!para que lo haga. Pensé que era un proyecto para la basura.Ante mi sorpresa le gusto!y Ante mi mayor sorpresa se lo puso para ir a la fiesta!Gracias por la oportunidad.
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Que horror que hice? intente borrarlo pero no pude.10000 disculpas.
ReplyDeleteMy last projects (I finished them on the same day and I'm proud of them so I'm gonna share both of them) were a Renaissance-style shirt for my husband and a wagon canopy. :)
ReplyDeleteMy last project was an applique quilt to be used in my kitchen. Great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!!
wigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com
Thank you for opening this giveaway up to international entries! My last project was a weekend quilt kit, which took me a few weekends. It was called Around The World. A gift from my mother in America while I am in Australia.
ReplyDeleteDeborah
homemakerhoney @gmail .com
I don't currently have a blog. So, I shared this on FB. I hope you will accept this. Here's the link of my FB sharing:
ReplyDeletehttps://www.facebook.com/deborah.brine/posts/178049755659147
I love the dots! They are a great stash builder. The last project I worked on were two things actually. I made a stuffed doll for my son and a pillow for his room. I would love to make a quilted pillow though.
ReplyDeleteMy lastest project that I've worked on was the Weekend handbag, which I've yet to share at my blog. Thanks for the lovely polka dots giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!!!! I am currently working on some pouches and needle books to give away as gifts to friends..
ReplyDeleteUsha
usharaneem@yahoo.com
The polka dots are a great give away - good for fillers and i would love to win them. I currently have several WIP's - an Amy Butler bag, a Heather Bailey bag, and my quilted bed runner with matching curtains.
ReplyDeleteI love polka dot fabrics!! What a wonderful prize!!! :-) My current project is a pair of pillow cases with pretty little grey kitten embroidery design on them. I think I will use them in my guest room...
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful giveaway! I also grew up in Wisconsin and miss it's beautiful summers. I'm working on a sampler lap quilt.
ReplyDeletejudy
jmplla60(at}hotmail(dot)com
How wonderful! It's so very sweet of you to share these beautiful polka dots! My last project was baby bean bags for a friend having a last minute baby shower. Some of border ribbons had polka dots too. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteMy last project was a baby quilt for my new grandson and another quilt for my Charity Quilt for Kids by Downey.
ReplyDeleteI'm working on a blouse for myself. I hope it fits cuz I love the fabric.
ReplyDeleteI just finished a dog quilt; but I love the idea of the giveaway for my little sewing girl that comes. She would love these!
ReplyDeleteThe last project I did was a reversible bag.
ReplyDeleteI posted about this giveaway on my blog - http://addibrae.blogspot.ca/2012/06/fabric-giveaway-httpfarmgirltransplant.html
ReplyDeleteThe last project that I worked on was block 3 for the Quilting Gallery QAL. Thanks for the giveaway. Dots are great to have in the stash.
ReplyDeleteI tweeted about this giveaway. https://twitter.com/MoeWest/status/218023351044673537
ReplyDeleteNew kitchen curtains.
ReplyDeleteI'm in the beginning stages of working on curtains for my little girl's bedroom.
ReplyDeleteMy last project is a stripy bag. I'm working on few QAL projects now :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so lucky to get those scraps...:)
My last project was a craft bag made of hexagons using english paper piecing, it is a present for a friend. Thank you for a fab giveaway.
ReplyDeleteka(dot)eyles(at)yahoo(dot0co(dot)uk
I'm currently quilting the quilt my husband made. I've been planning on starting a hexie project and these dots would be PERFECT!!
ReplyDeletemy last finished project was a little knit monster :)
ReplyDeleteambjer (at) gmail (dot) com
HELLO! My last project was a wall hanging 20x26 of "Pure" fabrics from Sweetwater>it turned out so neat in creams,blues+browns>a gift for my daughter's den. Thank you for sharing a pretty giveaway!
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