Tuesday, August 20, 2013

My very first giveaway!!!!!

When I started my blog, I thought that if I ever reached 50 followers, then I would host a giveaway.  I reached that number a few days ago, so I started thinking about what I could put together.  I'm really digging the low volume trend right now, so I put together a fat eighth bundle of some of my favorites.


This bundle includes some Dear Stella, Lecien, Timeless Treasures, Andover and some others.

I also love rainbow colors (who doesn't?) and put together a fat eighth bundle of some of my favorites.


Maybe you see some of your favorites in there too?  

I have really enjoyed the last few months of blogging and I appreciate all of you who have stopped by, read a post, looked at some pictures, or left a comment.  I also look forward to the days ahead and hope to continue to be an active part of this wonderful online community that has taught me so much.

To enter the giveaway, please leave a comment telling me about a project that you really want to make for yourself, but haven't got around to it yet.  The giveaway is open internationally.  You don't have to be a follower to be eligible, but I would appreciate it if you would consider becoming one.  Please make sure you leave your email address in your comment if there's a chance you are a no reply blogger.  The giveaway will be open until Saturday night.



Also, today is my youngest child's 5th birthday!  Shout out to the birthday boy, Nathaniel!




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42 comments:

  1. Shanna of Fiber of All SortsAugust 20, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    Birthdays and fabric! Yippee. It's great to be following you and you're great work.

    Ohhhh the list of projects that I want to make for me is long. First is a tank top - made to my measurements. I'm at the altering the pattern part . . . eventually I'll get there.

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  2. AJAugust 20, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    What beautiful fabrics for a giveaway! And my youngest son just turned 5 last week!

    I have many projects I am working on - but I have been collecting voiles to make something special just for me. I think I may actually get to it next spring!

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  3. StephanieAugust 20, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    What gorgeous choices for your giveaway. I've loved following your blog since the Hop :) I'd really like to give curves a try and have been eyeing Denyse Schmidt's Snake Trail pattern but haven't had the nerve to try it!

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  4. PaulaAugust 20, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    Congrats to you and a big happy birthday to Nathaniel. One of my boys also turned 5 a couple of weeks ago, it's a great age.

    Fabulous fabrics for a giveaway, thank you so much for giving us all the chance to win.

    The one project I really want to get made is a quilt I designed myself called Starburst. I've trialed the first section back in June but I've not had the chance to get any more work done on it since - one of these days...

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  5. UnknownAugust 20, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    I want to do a wedding ring quilt at some point.

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  6. ShaunaAugust 20, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    I have been wanting to do a low volume quilt

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  7. LethargicLassAugust 20, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    Happy birthday to your son and Happy 50 followers to you :) I would love to make myself some pajama pants but a) can't find the time and b) have a hard time using that much fabric on me LOL

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  8. Emma's DaughterAugust 20, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Happy birthday, Nathaniel ! I love to make a quilt for any of my beds. I've made lots of quilts, but given them away. Rcoyle at olemiss dot edu.

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  9. Laura C @ littleandlotsAugust 20, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Congratulations, Alyce! I love the name Nathaniel, happy birthday to your guy. Great low-volume picks. I have had the Staple Dress pattern in my hands for about six weeks. The voile is on the way but I KNOW it is going to sit for awhile before I can get to it! (These little 2-day projects are always the ones that take the longest to get to!)

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  10. giddy99August 20, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    I really want to make a Lucky Stars quilt for myself, but must first finish my current WIPs: a Prism quilt for my dad in Parson Gray fabrics, and my EPP hexie "pelt"!

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  11. Betsy Grey CraftsAugust 20, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    I want to make a epp hexie lap quilt for me in a rainbow of colours. IT'll take me a loooong time lol.
    congrats on the blog. I'm still debating whether to jump into blogland or not myself so well done on taking the leap!

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  12. RobotMomSewsAugust 20, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Yay! Congrats on the followers and thanks for hosting a giveaway!

    I've got a Full Moon Lagoon stash I've been hoarding to make a quilt out of and I just think I might keep it for moi! :)
    I love the collections you chose-those goldfish are SO stinkin cute! Happy birthday to your boy!

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  13. KTAugust 20, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    Wow look at that stash! I have been aching to make myself some skirts before summers over, but finishing up my three half started quilts are taking priority!

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  14. LensAugust 20, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    Happy Birthday Nathaniel!!! Feliz cumpleaños desde Barcelona!!
    I've been mom recently so it's dificult to me to find free time to sew but I would love to make a handbag for me and some clothes ;D
    Thank you so much for this wonderful giveaway.
    Here you have a new follower

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  15. Amira@littlemushroomcapAugust 20, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    Happy birthday nathaniel! What a great blog i stumble upon and a great giveaway too! I haven't got myself time to make myself a duffel bag!

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  16. SAugust 20, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    Congratulations on 50 followers!

    I happen to love those fishes! I have high hopes of a glorious fall sampler that's a little modern and off grid ( my first ever off grid quilt) I hope I can achieve it :)

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Spolgar89@gmail.com

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  17. AnonymousAugust 20, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    Oh my goodness what a nice giveaway! I'd love a second quilt to layer on my bed in the winter. Maybe a nice heavy one made with Anna Maria Horner linen?

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  18. sarah elizabeth :: {no} hatsAugust 20, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    Thanks for the chance, love! I'd have to say a DWR... Fabrics are on the cutting table so we are making progress!!

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  19. EllaAugust 20, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    I really want to make/design a medallion quilt and haven't gotten around to it yet. Happy birthday, Nathaniel! (Mine was yesterday!)

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  20. SIMPLESEWAugust 20, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    Birthdays and fabric! Yippee. It's great to be following you and you're great work. I love celebrating !!

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    1. SIMPLESEWAugust 20, 2013 at 6:53 PM

      I forgot.. I want to make a KING Size QUILT FOR MY BED... it want happen to soon, I just got a 2 & 3 yr into the home..

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  21. LisaAugust 20, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    How ironic is this - I would really like to sew a quilt for my own living room! Haha. I always sew for gifts and have never made one for my house. Thanks foe the chance - lovely bundles.

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  22. DeborahGunAugust 21, 2013 at 1:13 AM

    Thanks Alyce for a lovely giveaway. I really enjoy your blog :-) I really want to make a 241 tote for myself.

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  23. Meia AmeruddinAugust 21, 2013 at 1:58 AM

    Congratulations on your 50th followers. It's so sweet of you to celebrate your followers. :) I've been wanting to make a duffel bag but never really got to it. Your works are amazing! :)

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  24. MollyAugust 21, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    So much excitement!! Congrats on your 50th follower and Happy Birthday to Nathaniel! I have three boys and I have to say five is my favorite age ever for a boy. Enjoy the whole year :)

    Next on my to learn and make is paper piecing. That will be huge for me if I can master it. Thanks for having such an awesome giveaway!

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  25. MaraAugust 21, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    Happy Birthday Nathaniel! mmm..projects for me, nothing comes to mind right now, there are projects I want to do but I plan on giving the items away. Thanks for the lovely giveaway, if you stop over at my blog you can find my giveaway.
    http://secretlystitching.blogspot.gr/2013/08/i-love-hexagons-and-giveaway.html

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  26. Angie from Dear Spring GreenAugust 21, 2013 at 10:57 AM

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  27. Angie from Dear Spring GreenAugust 21, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    Happy birthday to your son Nathaniel! I follow you on Instagram, so I had to come over and say, "Hi!" Congratulations on 50 followers, that is awesome! And you are a sweetie to do a giveaway to celebrate! I love your fabric picks, those little fish in your low volume bundle are adorable! Oops! I forgot to tell you what I want to make! I'd love to make a Supertote or a Divided Basket from Anna's blog Noodlehead. I have bought both patterns, I just need to find the time!

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  28. AmandaK@whatthebobbinAugust 21, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    A dress foe ME...someday. Loving those LV prints. Happy birthday, cutie!

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  29. UnknownAugust 21, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    Oh I love both

    Karriofberries at gmail dot com

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  30. LisaAugust 22, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    Happy Birthday Nathaniel!!! A project that I am about to start on with the help of my bee mates in the new round of 3x6 Sampler Quilt Mini Bee is a throw quilt for my husband. My choice is going to be white with black text for the background and any one color family for the design. I can't wait! Thanks for the giveaway and it is a sweet one!
    lisamcgriff (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  31. Tina ShortAugust 22, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Hi, Happy Birthday to your cute son... is 5 too old to be considered cute?
    Have just found your blog by accident but will become a follower. Love both your choice of fabrics.

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  32. Marci GirlAugust 22, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    Happy Birthday Nathaniel, what a cutie! I have a five year old too! What project have I not done for myself? I have started (2 years ago) a quilt for my own bed and have yet to finish it and would really like too, so I guess that is on my get it done list! Great giveaway!

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  33. KarenAugust 22, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Congratulations on hitting 50 followers! And I hope your little man had a great birthday! My boys are into Ninja Turtles, I remember them from the first time around, it makes me feel old! I'd love to make a bag or tackle the triple zip pouch for myself. Thx for the great giveaway :o)

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  34. ipatchandquiltAugust 23, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    Congratulations Nathaniel, or as we say in the Netherlands :"gefeliciteerd met je vijfde verjaardag"! By the way Nathaniel....Did you eat some birthday cake already?
    Congratulations for the mummy too :-) on getting so many followers! Your blog is fabulous! Your giveaway is one of the most amazing I have ever seen!!! Thank you so much for your generosity!
    Esther
    esthersipatchandquilt at yahoo dot com
    Ipatchandquilt dot wordpress dot com

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  35. GwendellynAugust 23, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Gosh, there's so many things I have in mind, particularly centered around sewing room organization/storage, but I think what I've really been neglecting is my clothing sewing! I miss making clothes for myself, and I really could use some. I just picked up a few patterns, so I'm running out of excuses... :)

    Congrats on 50, btw!! I should do a giveaway when I get there, too ♥

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  36. TamieAugust 23, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    I haven't made zipper pouches yet but I really intend to do that soon. I have a Swoon going to but that will take awhile. Congratulations on 50 followers.

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  37. ChristineAugust 23, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    I want to make a sock sack (for knitting socks) and some other accessories for knitting and other hand work projects. Thanks for the great giveaway! I would be very excited to have 50 followers.

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  38. MelissaAugust 24, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    Happy (belated) Birthday, Nathaniel!
    I want to make a bag to cart my sewing projects around in. I'm currently using a canvas tote - boring! There always seems to be other things I need to do first though so it keeps getting put off. Congrats on 50 followers! I normally follow by email so I am going to have to add you to my subscription list.

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  39. Sew and Sow FarmAugust 24, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    First Happy Late Birthday Nathaniel. You are a handsome young man!
    I would love to make a bag for myself and I need a quilt! lol... For the sofa! I usually give sofa sized quilts away and I have a couple of bed quilts that I made that I have kept for our guest room.And I would like to make some aprons because I go through them so fast!
    Thanks for the chance at the giveaway - i follow through bloglovin
    jan@sewandsowfarm

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  40. JoAugust 24, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    Congratulations hitting 50+ followers! I've added another to your list :) I made a messenger bag a while ago, for me, but the kids seem to have swiped it for carrying their piano music to practice, so I now need another one!

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  41. ReneeAugust 29, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    Thank you for hosting a giveaway! I want to make a bunch of little quilts done in a styles of spools for my sewing room. I want each one to be different. I have grand ideas for sewing for my first grandchild (Cora, age 5 months). So may projects, so little time! My email address is gzuslivz@comcast.net

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