"I have no lid upon my head, but if I did....you could look inside and see what's on my mind"
And, don't even get me started on this pile. I could dive into it, roll around in it, sleep in it, stare it all day long. Yes, ladies....I have officially become the midwest's biggest horder of "Summer in the City" fabrics. I have every single piece from the entire line and I am terrified to cut into it. I started a quilt 2 years ago with a charm pack and then I panicked. *I warn you not to enlarge this picture, for fear of uncontrollable drooling.
Now to the uber fun stuff! How about some giveaway piles for one lucky reader?
I am doing some holiday destashing...here's what's up for grabs....
.....ooodles and ooodles of crafty doodles! You get eveything, all of it....papers, embellies, yards and yards of ribbons and trim, vintage buttons, a cardinal....and more!
I will also include 3 sheets of cardstock I recently designed....perfect for holiday crafts and one of a kind!
I used this paper to make some cute birdies....I heart them, big time!
What do you have to do to win the loot?
Not much.....just have a look at this yummy pile of freshly laundered vintage patchwork and tell me.........
What is it waiting to made into?
A winner will be picked on Tuesday
Happy weekend!
67 COMMENTS FROM CUTIES:
Wow! I'm so obsessed with your blog that I'm the first commenter! Crazy! Well, I think that lovely pile could be made into a super duper soft and cozy blanket. It looks perfect for cuddling up! I hope I don't have to sew it though! I'll leave that to you, the expert!
Well besides the obvious quilt idea I would turn it into a purse/large tote bag. Maybe a table cloth or wall hanging? Or something stuffed, pillows, stuffed animals of some kind.
I've been dying to win holiday stuff and I could use this prize for like 5 different projects on my list right now.
Overalls for Lily.
A maxi skirt (or dress) for you - hippie mama. :p
Placemats.
Toss pillows.
A tree skirt to go under your Christmas tree.
Christmas stockings.
Craft apron.
PJ pants for the hubs. Or you.
Shower curtain.
Window curtains for the sunroom/playroom/office/craft room/laundry room/whatever.
A fluffy doggy bed for your cute pooch.
Matching goofy patchwork hats for all the fam.
Beanbag chair covers.
Library/book bag.
Basket liners.
A coat of many colors.
Bedskirt.
Tea cozies? Toaster cover? Sewing machine cover? Toilet paper cozies?
Cloth "mama pads" (don't ask.)
That's all I got.
I love the bright and happy fabrics and papers that you use! It looks like a patchwork quilt or maybe a tote or a tablecloth. Whatever it is I am sure it will be gorgeous!
Lisa
perhaps that will be a tree skirt for the holiday this year? or a table cloth? I think everything is gonig to be a quilt, but maybe not everyone is like me! your summer in the city is amazing...i have some charm packs i can't bring myself to cut into, i feel your 'pain'!
Make a patchwork apron and matching oven mitt....that would be so cute!! I'd love to win this loot!! I feel your pain too...the creative process can be overwhelming sometimes! :)...in a good way! happy weekend!
I think it would make a perfect oversized tote bag. Great for the summer for a day at the beach or for the fall to carry work stuff or kids stuff in. Perfect for so many occassions.
No way, I would definitely want that as a skirt! With a solid top and some funky jewelery, it would be a beautiful and unique outfit!!
I'm really thinking some cute pillows for my daughter's room. I'm also thinking a blanket for my sofa.
That is a great vintage find! I LOVE the vintage patchwork wreaths that jcasa on etsy.com makes. I have one of hers and treasure it. I think she sells the directions on her site. Your quilt would be perfect for one!
I would make some chair cushions and a table runner for a cozy country kitchen - would be perfect year round!! You'd have enough to make a really full-skirted dress for your daughter. When mine was little, she only wore dresses and she judged them by their 'spin-ability.' She would actually spin in the dressing room in the store before she decided. It was hilarious. Have a wonderful weekend !!
Your not the only one whos thinking of ideas all the time. I woke myself up last night thinking of ideas for Christmas gifts. As Susan Powter would say "Stop the insanity", ha ha! You could turn that fabric into a cte tote bag to hold knitting items or books for the library. Oh yeah my mom is teaching me to knit, just something else I get to go nuts over! Have a great weekend chicky!
~Molly P
I vote for a dress for Lily, or a fun apron for yourself! Love seeing all your stash, you've got some great stuff, no wonder your head is swirling!
I would make a skirt for Lily, or an apron or one of those cute hippie swing tops with large buttons on the front shoulder straps....Super fun give-away!!
I would combine it with some solids to make a super cute skirt or dress. Whatever you decide to make I'm sure it will be fabulous!
Of course, a blanket...but I love the apron/oven mitt idea, or a pet bed, curtains, tablecloth, or maybe a removeable seat cover for the car...those are SO hard to find!
Wow! I'm totally the same way about having all these ideas and not enough time to do them! EEK. I guess it help to make a to-do list, mine is a mile long! Your fabric would be a cute quilt or a super cute dress.
Hmmm...
I'd make some super cute plushie heart ornaments. Perfect for the tree. I can just see them embellished with some matching lace/ribbon tied on the hanger. Super cute!
I will guess it's about to become a blanket maybe?
This giveaway... it's one to die for! I just LOVE it all... :)
Thanks for the generous candy!
sarit.gabay1@gmail.com
What is not to love about this giveaway?!?!? I would use that yumminess to make some pillow cases for my daughter's "quiet place" and save enough to make matching mom/daughter aprons for us. We have a mom/daughter cookie swap planned. How fun would it be to wear those aprons when all the girlies come over....L.O.V.E.
What a terrific giveaway! That fabric screams quilt to me!
What a Delight!!!Omigosh, I want to win this sooooo bad. They are beautiful and super pretty.
Cathy
blankets & pillows! so cozy!
Quilt! Everything is so pretty!
Well, there is the obvious quilt answer, but what about a fun skirt, or grocery bag, or a fun stuffed animal... or maybe a vintage looking apron. Very cute.
it looks to me like this fabric would make a super fun pair of pj bottoms for you, your hubbie and lily! maybe for a special Christmas eve treat for all of you!
so many fun Christmas goodies you're giving away! oooh, the craft ideas are spinning in my head!
This fabric would love to be made into 2 cute little purses for my 2 cutie girls!
A funky little tree skirt or a little girl skirt?
Great giveaway!
That patchwork is too pretty! I think a skirt would be lovely...or a diaper bag...tote...pillows? Oh man what all you could do!
I have some fabric I just stare at too. I am so scared to mess it by cutting it!
Since I'm currently over my head making aprons out of pillowcases, I'm going to suggest you making an apron from that gorg fabric.
I am learning to sew over Christmas with my mother-in-law - and we could use it to make some stinking cute thing! Dishtowels for a sister-in-laws new house, bibs for best friends new baby.... oh so many ideas!
I think it would be a very cute "quilted" cover for a sewing machine. It would add some nice color to a room!
i am thinking it's going to be a bag!!!
Okay a couple of fun ideas! I think it should be made into a sleeping bag (good tut on the moda bake shop) or as bookcovers or as an apron! and where are you always finding cute vintage things?!
anne molino at hotmail dot com
You have the cutest blog...love, love, love it!
If the fabric was fine, I would use it to make:
-Mommy & Child aprons...with all the cooking coming up...it would make for great memories
-I just bought a vintage high back chair that needs a little kick. I would use the fabric to recover it.
-I would also make a Mommy Tote
-Cute pocket bags for my friends as Christmas gifts to hold lip glosses and lotions
-I would make a craft board for my shop to display artwork from my son
I totally agree with you on the projects...I was cleaning out my son's room and had to stop and run to my shop and get started on projects. My husband laughs because I walk around with paper and jot down ideas that run in my head when we are cleaning...crazy I know.
A twirly fun skirt for the little miss:) I can see her twirling now....sweet!
April
Well, I think you are making a quilt. But, I think a patchwork circle skirt for Lily would look awesome, too.
I envy you for your Summer in the City stash... Makes me wish winter would have come and gone already.
It is so beautiful! and would make a gorgeous peasant dress!!!
What a WONDERFUL giveaway! I am going to go with some scrappy pillows. If there is enough left over you could do a funky, scrappy animal pillow for Lily. :) Cute!
Pillows and pin cushions!
Hmm...I would say a wall hanging, or maybe a comforter or duvet cover. It would be amazing on a bed! Or a throw blanket?
I see a shabby curtain for my daughter's closet in this pile. :) I hope your mind settles down a little soon. I know how you feel though because some days I feel the same way. Too many ideas...so little time.
Ohh what about a fun colorful wreath with a big red bow. Too cute. Hope you get all your projects done. :)
I'm drooling at the huge fabric goodyness. Yumm!
I think the patchwork would be an adorable skirt for Lily. With maybe some sparkly embellishments too.
I think it will either be made into a blanket or some pillow cases/throw pillow covers. Can't wait to find out!
Is it going to be a teepee tent for Lily? It would look great like this...http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=525
I heart your blog!
i'd love to see it as someone's bedspread duvet cover!
I think it would look awesome made into a purse/re-usable shopping bag!! It would also look sweet made into a funky, fun sundress!!Adorable fabric I tell ya ;)
Ooooo ... so many fun ideas are popping into my head ... how about a table runner mixed with some solid Christmas fabrics, rick rack, and maybe some embellishments - charms/appliques? Or a great pillow border ... or a vintage doggie coat!!!
Thanks for great products and for sharing your creativity with us!
GREAT GIVEAWAY!
Hmmmm....a laundry bag?!
I love laundry bags and am making some for my kiddos for Christmas :)
Thanks for the chance to win!
If you want to be all unconventional, you could make the patchwork into fabric covered buttons :D
A pillow and a blanket for a doll bed. =D
I think the fabric would make a funky little skirt.
I would "try" to cover an old lampshade with it. That is one project that is on my entirely too long list of fun stuff I want to try. Lamp shades are super boring and fabrics are definitely not...worth a shot!?!
LOVE your shop and blog...very inspirational!
I think it's waiting to be made into bags! I'm quite new to your blog, and I love it! It's so cheery and bright.
I really want to make a car (back of the seat organizer) for both of my kiddos... we have two road trips coming up and I think this just might save my sanity!
Something for yourself!!! I have been in a cery crafty mmod with the holidays right around the corner so I want to be the big winner!!
I'd love to make it into a tote to bag my on-the-go craft supplies, especially my yarn and hook. The colors are just so wonderful that I'd like it to be a cozy blanket to brighten up my day when i open my eyes in the morning underneath it. ^_^
An adorable little spaghetti strapped sundress with a ruffle at the bottom :)
How about a cute little 1/2 apron??
Fantastic flower pins..... an apron for my little one...and just some fun experimenting! I am new to sewing (JUST bought a machine)...and I can't wait to begin!
I can't decide what I would make it into!
hmmm. Some sort of baby item.
Or something for my dog, maybe applique for shirts..?
thanks! I hope to win!
ashley
jepeuxetsy @ yahoo .com
Probably cut into 6" letters to spell out the names of my three sons to hang up in their room... :)
Or, some eco-friendly gift bags that can be used year after year!
SeaBirdChronicles.com
woooow......first your blog is amazing! i l-o-v-e- it. so colourfull and happy.
second...well I think that it can turn into a wonderfull carpet (but it would be a shame to walk on it) or maybe curtians?
the price looks amazing!!!
Thanks for letting me take part in it!
Maya, Israel
oooh how I love vintage fabric!! I think I'd have to go with 2 cute sets of matching pj pants for my kiddos, and if there was enough left over maybe some matching pillows :)
No matter what you decide to do with it though, I'm quite sure you'll have tons of fun with that yummy fabric!!
Gorgeous! I think it would make super cute christmas stockings!!!
Love it!!
Love the blog and LOVE YOUR stash of Moda fabrics...o dear....I would have a hard time cutting into that too!
Alison
maggiemoosmom.wordpress.com
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