flea market fancy winner!

Thank you all for the great comments and the wonderful name suggestions. We will definitely be spending some time looking over the (long!) list here!

So, want to know who won the Flea Market Fancy? How about one more photo of it first (just ’cause it’s so pretty!)

The winner, as randomly selected by Morgan, is number 502, and this corresponds to Stephanie, who said “Here’s two boy names to consider… Owen or Ryan. Both are favorite of mine! I’ve never been lucky enough to get my hands on some FMF… oh, how I would love to win! Mostly want to thank you for sharing a look into your world…your blog and quilts are amazing! Thank for all the inspirations.”

Thanks Stephanie, and thank you all for taking the time to comment! Hope you’re having a great start to 2011!

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one last giveaway for 2010!

Thank you all for making 2010 a fun blogging year! I had a great time making a number of quilts during this year, including these favorites –


1. another string quilt, 2. far far away 2 strip quilt, 3. flea market fancy lattice baby quilt, 4. hope valley quilt for Erich, 5. the flying farfalle quilt, 6. a bold fun echino boy quilt, 7. timber quilt, 8. two quilts in Tufted Tweets, 9. summer sherbet plus quilt, 10. starburst quilt, 11. twin baby goldfish quilts, 12. moonlight in the trees quilt, 13. goldfish squared twin quilts, 14. a wonderfully wonky anna maria horner string quilt, 15. postcards from the park quilt, 16. spotted squares quilt – twin sized

(if you’re interested, you can see all the quilts from 2010 listed under the Quilt tab on my blog).

A huge thank you to everyone who continues to visit my blog! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed all the sweet and encouraging comments. You truly feel like friends, and I look forward to continuing to connect with you next year!

In the meantime, a little giveaway for you! I have 8 fat quarters of the fabulous Flea Market Fancy here for someone. This line still continues to be a top favorite for me, and I’m happy to be able to share some with someone here!

Please leave a comment here for a chance to win (only one comment per person, please!!). Anything goes, though if you have a favorite boy name, we’re open to suggestions! (It’s time to start coming up with a list, and we’re finding ourselves at a loss for ideas!)

I’ll select a winner on New Years Day!

Wishing you all a very happy New Year!!

Edit: Comments are now closed! I’ll select and announce a winner shortly!

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thank you sponsors!

As this year draws to a close, I want to take the time to thank all my wonderful sponsors! I truly appreciate the support – you’ve all helped keep the blog full of lots of sewing and quilting projects this year. This morning I took some time to browse through their shops to let you know of any sales and to pick out some favorite items. In case you didn’t find any fabric under the tree, may I tempt you with any of these items? (all photos courtesy of the individual shops)

Nido is having a 20% off storewide sale through 12/31 – all fabrics, yarn, books and patterns are on sale, both in the shop and also online! Be sure to check out the ‘Other Items‘ section for some great fat quarter bundles. Also, remember Phiona’s great shipping rates – a flat $5 for anything under $50, or free shipping for orders over $50.
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Above All Fabric has a big year end sale with prices as low as $1.99 per half yard. As always, shipping is only $5 for any size order! Do you have any of Tula Pink’s Parisville yet? (I don’t, though I have my eye on a FQ bundle!)
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Check out Whipstitch for 20% off your order with discount code FAREWELL2010. I’m looking forward to ordering some of the Robert Kaufman organic solids. Oh, and I hear Deborah just got the new Ruby Star Rising in today!
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You all know how I love Laurie Wisbrun’s designs. Check our her Etsy shop for great limited release fabrics, including her newest polar bear prints! Too cute!
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Hawthorne Threads has tons of great fabrics, including great new arrivals from Melody Miller’s new line, Ruby Star Rising (going fast!) and great prints by Ty Pennington. Be sure to sign up to receive notifications on new lines coming out!
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Fabricworm has a big sale section, with fabrics 10, 20 & 30% off. They’ve also received great new lines recently, including Ruby Star Rising, new Denyse Schmidt Greenfield Hill, and the new Echino Winter line.
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Aunt Bea’s Fabrics also has a year end clearance going on. You can find prints from $4.50/yard. There are also lots of great Lecien prints – I still can’t resist a good polka dot or stripe! Remember that you can use the discount code FITF for 10% off your first order.
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Sewflakes is a new sponsor – welcome, welcome! They offer great fabrics and you can order as little as an 1/8 of a yard! On their blog, they’re hosting a Quilt Trivia Tuesday, where you can answer a trivia question for a chance to win a prize.
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Looking for some Heather Ross Far Far Away II? You can find it on sale at the Fabric Shoppe. Plus, if you’re ordering, you may want to add the $1 FQ of the week, which is a great print from Alexander Henry’s Farmdale this week.
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Fresh Squeezed Fabrics is a great place for all your fabric and pattern needs! They have Greenfield Hill in stock. I’m thinking about using one of the prints to make these PJ bottoms.
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Be sure to head over to Pink Chalk Fabrics! Kathy has a wonderful selection and is my go-to shop for a wide selection of solids. I have my eye on these Liz Scott Sugar Pop fabrics!
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And don’t forget about Monaluna! You can buy Jennifer Moore’s Monaco fabrics directly from her site. Ah, those scooters!
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Canton Village Quilt Works carries fabrics from your favorite designers, including a number of great pre-cuts. My current favorite (which I just recently purchased!) is this great selection of Robert Kaufman Essex cotton linen blend fabrics in a variety of fun colors!
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Sew Fresh Fabrics continues their special shipping prices through 12/31. You’ll get free shipping on orders over $35 within the US, and half off International shipping. How about a little Tammis Keefe?
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At Mad About Patchwork, you can save 10% – 50% on almost everything through 1/9. You’ll also find the new Amy Butler Soul Blossom collection at this great Canadian online shop.
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Lola Pink Fabrics also has a great sale section. I found some Monaluna Monaco, Daisy Janie & Nicey Jane (among others!) in the sale section. They also have great new arrivals, including Amy Butler Soul Blossom, Jenean Morrison Wild World & Ty Pennington Impressions.
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And last, but certainly not least, take a look at the Fabric Quarter Quilt Shop! Great fabrics, great patterns, and lots of pre-cuts and kits. Right now I’m loving this Tossed Animals print. Perhaps cute for the baby’s room? And if you’re looking for solids or flannels, you can find them all here!
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Thank you again to my wonderful sponsors! And thank you to you all for visiting and reading! Be sure to check back tomorrow for one last giveaway of 2010! (there just might be some Flea Market Fancy in it for one of you!)

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