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Fat Quarter Friday {giveaway}

Today is my 2 year mark of selling on etsy. It was a hard decision to make, but it turned out to be one of the best. But mostly if it was not for selling on etsy, I never would have started this little blog of mine. This blog started out just as a place to promote my shop and it was boring. Once I started blogging about me and my life it became fun and something I looked forward to doing. So posts about my etsy shop became less and posts about me and my life became more and that’s when my love for blogging really grew!
So let’s celebrate on Fat Quarter Friday by giving away some fat quarters!

So here are 20 of my most favorite fat quarters bundled together with 2 yards of large Ric-rack. All pre-washed and from my personal stash.

This is my little way of saying thanks!

Thanks for all your support, comments, friendships, etsy sales and well… thanks for taking the time to read this blog. I know my spelling is horrible and my grammar is even worse, but y’all seem to overlook that.

To enter just leave me a comment and tell me what you would like to make with this little bundle of fabric. Please make sure you leave your email address if it is not linked through blogger.

Giveaway will end May 20th 2011.

And for the biggest news of the day… these dirty little piggies took their first steps yesterday! There we were, out on the porch watching the tractors spread cow manure on the field, when all of a sudden that little munchkin took her first 2 steps! The rest of the night was spent trying to get her to take more steps. It was the most precious thing to watch her walk to her brother and sister. They looked so sweet reaching out their arms and calling to her. The smiles on all of their faces were priceless. They were so proud of their little sister and she was pretty proud of herself too. Gosh, they just melted this mamma’s heart…again!

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  2. oh – I want to make a couch quilt for myself, I've made lots of quilts, but not one for me yet! Thanks for the giveaway and congrats on the first steps!

  3. These are such pretty colors and patterns! I would love to make a quilt I can keep in my living room year round! Thanks for doing this despite your exhaustion, I hope you know how much we appreciate you!!!

  4. What a fun giveaway – happy anniversary! I would use some of this beautiful fabric in the four baby girl quilts I'm making this summer!!

  5. I would love to make some cute pillows for summer, or some cute skirts for my daughters.

    mattles22 at yahoo dot com

  7. oooh, that fabric is calling out my name to make some bibs for my 2 year old and 2 week old nieces! I'd love to have the ricrac peeking out the seams, and on top of the little crumb-catcher pocket! Thanks for a thoroughly entertaining blog! It amazes me how you keep it going, even though you are suffering. God bless you and your family, and may you get some relief soon!

  8. Congrats on the walking little girl!! So fun.

    Congrats on 2 years on Esty!

    I am not sure what I would do with the fat quarters, but I think they would end up in a quilt.

  9. First steps, how precious! Moments like those make everything else kiddies pt you through worth it!

    Well done on reaching 2 yrs on etsy, great give away!

  10. I definitely would be making a quilt with this fabric. Something for a baby, I don't know there is so many possibilities, beautiful fabric.

  11. Wow! Very pretty fabric. Congrats on your anniversary. I know for sure what I'd do with the large ric-rack. I'd give it to my sister in-law would make a skirt for my niece. As for the fat quarters…I've been wanting to try a lap quilt. I also saw a tutorial for covered dish covers that look really neat today.

  12. I would love to make my little girl a sunbonnet to protect her from the summer sun. After that I'd have fun making little dresses.

  13. I just used the giant ric rac to make a pennant! Would love to use the fabric for many bags for friends!

  14. I just joined my first mug rug swap and now my head is swimming with ideas for different people I know. So I would definitely use the fabric to make some mug rugs!! 🙂

  15. I was just thinking today that I need a little purse to grab and go to garage sales with! I would totally make one of those and some bibs for the cuties!

  16. This would be perfect for some gifts for my little niece! I've been enjoying your blog for a few months now. I look forward to your Fat Quarter Fridays every week.

  17. I have a lot of friends who are pregnant right now so I would make burp cloths and bibs with all the great fabric!
    sefarny(at)gmail(dot)com

  18. I am thinking I would make a quilt for my little gals and with the leftover if any add some ruffles to their skirts and tops!!!

    Congrats on the 2 year anniversary.

  19. Is it wrong that I sooooo want this fabric stash?!! Lol – it looks gorgeous – and addly enough, I have been looking for giant ric rac with no success in stores! But i Have to be honest, I have NO idea what I would make with it yet, it is always so hard for me to tell until I get my hands on it and can touch it and feel it :).

    CONGRATULATIONS on those first steps!!!! That is incredible! What a great moment to remember, such cute little tootsies too 🙂

  20. Awwwww! Congrats on the first baby steps! I missed Anne's first baby steps, I was cooking dinner and she was in another room playing with her daddy who was recently back from Afghanistan. If I had to miss them, I'm just happy he didn't!

    What would I do with those gorgeous fat quarters? I would make quilts! I am also working on my first ever dress right now and if it is successful, maybe I would make a pillowcase dress or two for Anne. Summer only lasts about 2 months in WA and I want her to have super cute clothes while we have it!

    Happy 2 year anniversary 🙂

  21. I've been dying to try my hand at quilting. These all look gorgeous! I hope you can find a solution to your ailments and feel better soon! Thanks for the chance to win.

  23. I absolutely adore your photos and the stories of your kids. Such a breath of fresh air and joy! What would I make with these fat quarters! I strip quilt with flying geese using Bella white as the background and sashing between the vertical rows 🙂 take care!

  24. Love them!!!! I would probably make some clutches, aprons, skirts, everything!!! Happy 2 Years!!!

  25. I would love to make a quilt for my new neice with this fabric. Thanks for the great givaway!

    molly.m.amstutz (at) gmail [dot] com

  26. What a great stash! With baby #2 on the way, I could find lots of great things to make! Thanks for the opportunity!

    rmknowlton (at) hotmail (dot) com

  29. Happy Etsy Anniversary and Yippee for a walking little! 🙂 I'd love to sew that little stash into some patchwork totes for my summertime obsession for cute and colorful bags. Oh how pretty they would be!! Thanks for the chance to enter, Christina!

    henpenkitchen@gmail.com

  30. I've been following your blog for a bit and can't imagine how difficult it must be not feeling well when you are busy with little ones. I have a 8 month old and a five year old and they keep me on my toes.
    Love the bundle, I love fat quarters. I'd probably use them for a skirt for my daughter.
    crystalball 137[at]hotmail[dot]com

  31. congratulations on the first step!!that`s must be great.!!
    Happy blog-anniversary!!

    What a great stash!!What can i do with these fabrics?a beautiful lap quilt or use them in my goals.
    Love them,they´re very nice.Thanks for the chance.

  32. How exciting! Congrats on the first steps! I had so much fun watching and listening to my son encourage his sissy to walk, I think he was more excited than us! 🙂

    LOVE the fat quarters! I'm not sure what I'd make. There are so many things I want to make, yet so little time. Humph….Oh and congrats on the 2 years with the Etsy store! 🙂

  34. I would love to make some wristlet purses with those! I would also like to make some reusable grocery bags! If there is a boyish pattern, I could make my 19 month old a stuffed lovey! I just started to sew last year, so it's still a little overwhelming! I just stumbled upon your blog! Love it! I also finally purchased my first sewing machine! I have borrowed them for the past year…but they needed them back! So, I took the plunge! In case you don't see it, here is my e-mail:
    lkvenvert@sbcglobal.net

  35. I absolutely ADORE all of the fabric you use in your creations. These fat quarters would make fantastic hair pieces for my future etsy.com venture as well as some fat quarter bags that I am going to be making for going to the pool this summer!

    Very exciting that your babygirl took her first steps! Best feeling ever, no matter how many children you've had that have taken them before. Woo hoo baby girl!!!

    warm.bouquet@gmail.com

  36. Wow, I have so many of your projects bookmarked on my computer to make for my daughter! I think that I would make the diapers first and then maybe the owl stuffie…

  37. I have been wanting to make a circle quilt for awhile!

    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

  40. Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [14 May 01:00am GMT]. Thanks, Maria

  41. I've been really wanting to try my hand at quilting, and your stash is the perfect blend of colors and patterns. Thanks for all your great posts. I always look forward to reading them.
    zbraithwaite(at)gmail(dot)com

  42. Wonderful giveaway! Happy anniversary and love those little toesies….they grow up too fast sometimes.

    I would love to take some of that fabric and make some keepsake items and little lovelies just for me.

  43. Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [14 May 02:15am GMT]. Thanks, Maria

  44. A quilt or maybe a quilted bag to use or a snuggle quilt on the couch on a cool day.

    So many options with such gorgeous fabrics.

  46. Happy Anniversary on your blog. And those little piggies are so adorable-first steps are such a milestone. Thanks for the giveaway – I see a baby quilt in my future should I be lucky enough to win.
    twelve30{at}gmail{dot}com

  47. SO many project ideas!! I am addicted to the little ruffle clutch (your tutorial, thankyouverymuch!) so I would make some of those. Plus a patchwork skirt for my daughter (she's 4). And I also want to try your tutorial for the craft caddy or whtev it was called…too cute!!

    Thanks for the tuts and giveaway!

  48. I started sewing years ago by making strip quilts and now mostly do simple clothes patterns and bags. I would love to use this stack to get back to quilting, but take a different approach and make a long term intricite quilt that I can treasure always- I rarley if ever make things for myself!

  49. I would love some fat quarters. About to start on Christmas pressies for all my nieces, nephews and my own 2 kids and I'm planning soft toys. A bunch of gorgeous fabrics to mix and match from would be very much appreciated!!

    PS Love your blog and all your creative ideas! Have made a few things too from your ideas!

    rachel@charliewells.com.au

  51. I'm moving into a new house and will have a whole crafting area so I feel like the possibilities are endless!

  55. Congrats on the 2 year anniversary! I have 5 month old baby – so it will be something for him:). Thank you for sharing!

  56. We have a little one in our family just getting ready to teeter a little on her tiny tootsies as well. I'd love to make her some little skirts with that fabric trimmed with the big, funky ric-rac.

    Congrats on the new mobility. God bless.

  57. I don't know if the give away is open for international quilters to but I really really could se myself making some pillowcases for my sofa with these fabrics. thank you for a great blog.
    fransansisco@hotmail.com

  60. Love your blog! I just got a new Babylock machine so im all about applique these days!! Fat quarters are just perfect to make cute shirts!

  61. Inspiration overload with these beautiful fat quarters! A couple of totes would be fun…thanks!

    Nancy Malay

  62. First steps are exciting news! I still remember when my grandson started to walk. That self satisfied proud smile on his face was priceless! If I won this beautiful fabric, I would try making some of those wonderful fabric flowers that you see everywhere. And a small quilt for a babe. And pillows with what's left. Thanks for the chance to win!

  63. I would like to decorate my little baby's nursery with those beautiful fabrics. Sumeyye

  64. Congratulations on your 2 year anniversary, and the little munchkin taking her first steps. Those are memories that never fade. If I won the fat quarters, I would probably make another camera strap, an apron or two, ruffles on t-shirts and my daughters shorts…the possibilities are endless! I love your blog!

  65. Those FQs are beautiful! They would definitely be part of some quilts and some appliques for my daughter. Thank you for this great chance at some wonderful fabric and ric rac.

  66. What a thoughtful way to celebrate your 2 year anniversary. I've been seeing all the little rosettes all over the place lately and would like to try to make some of them for bows for my two granddaughters.
    melgbrown@yahoo.com

  67. gorgeous fabric choices from what i can tell!! would love to make bibs and other baby goodies for my cousin who expecting her first baby (and the first of a new generation for our family!) this fall!!

    smith(dot)megan(at)live(dot)com

    Thanks!!

  68. I love this giveaway! I would make lots of things. I am a fat quarter kind of gal! Baby bibs, diaper clutches, bags, coasters,etc. I love fabric!

  69. Ohhh…congratulations on your 2 year Blog Anniversary! I really do enjoy reading it, so thank you for sharing yourself & your family with us. If I were lucky enough to win, I would use these lovelies to make alot of cute mary janes and patchwork dresses for my soon-to-be-here niece! Thank you again!

  70. Congrats on your 2 year Anniversary and your little one taking her first steps! I think that I would make a skirt for my daughter and I have been wanting to try your fabric airplanes for a while now.

    mendralski@yahoo.com

  71. Oooo! I love fabric in all shapes and sizes! We love making quilts at our house. And we love dirty little toes too!
    Sandy

  72. yea for the little piggies walking! i would love to make some fun skirts with an matching t-shirt or something for my daughter. maybe ties for my sons … or something fun like an apron for a gift or for me! thanks for the chance and congrats on 2 years!

  73. Congratulations on the first steps! What a wonderful day! I would definitely use the quarters to make either a quilt or a hobo bag or some dresses for my two nieces! They would just LOVE this! It would be a wonderful project to work on with my sister!

  74. Hi

    My sister is pregnant with a little girl and at the moment they are moving to their own apartment. I would love to get those beutiful fat quarters and make a houswarming and a baby quilt for them. Nothing says love more than homemade, right?

    love
    Nicky

  75. My sweet little girl is about to turn 1 (gosh, this happen so fast!) and these days, we're watching her every second because we don't want to miss those first steps!! Hope she doesn't walk by herself for the first time when she's at the kindergarden (which happens half a day a week!!)…

    I'm already collecting/choosing fabric to make her a quilt for her birthday. I'd like to give her something that she'll keep forever, in memory of her first birthday!! Those fabrics would be part of it, making it extra special, cause some of them are not available (or too expensive to get from the internet) in my region.

    Hope to be lucky! Thanks for the chance!

    smilling_lemon (at) hotmail (dot) com

  77. I would make a sweet little baby quilt! Congrats on the first steps. So precious!

  78. Oh first steps are just the best – I remember both of my boys' first steps, but my 2nd son's was on his first birthday and it was so precious to watch him walk to me. Now I wish he would stay in one place for more than 1 minute! 🙂

    If I won the stack I would make something from Sew Serendipity which I just got, lots of great projects to make in there with various fabrics.

    Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
    crystalfulcher(at)ec.rr.com

  81. Happy Etsy-aversary! 🙂 I think these would be perfect for sooo many things, but I guess I'd have to start with a few bibs because my little guy is seriously lacking in that department!

    heidikundin[at]yahoo[dot]com

  82. I fell in love with one of your fat quarter bags and these would be perfect to make and give to my daughters and my mom and sister. Thanks for your blog. I really enjoy reading it.
    vlpeavler.quilt@gmail.com

  84. congratulation and well done!I love these fabrics and thousands of ideas through my head…I make handbags,accessories,dolls and…much more!!!

  86. I would love to make aprons with these fabrics! My girlfriends and I do cookie exchanges once every other month and would LOVE to have this be my "prize" for the best tasting cookie! You have a beautiful family! Take care of yourself and others! Thank you for the give-a-way!
    kelly (dot) hamblin (at) hotmail (dot)com

  87. I'm new the the crafting world, and I just love your blog. Your blog is a great source of inspiration for me. These fabrics are amazing! I would love to make a baby blanket for my friend's soon-to-be born baby boy.

  88. Love your blog – happy anniversary!
    I can see a baby quilt for a baby due in October – my daughter's best friend who has always been like another daughter to me!

  89. My little sister is expecting her first rugrat, i would use the fat quarters to make he a quilt and some bibs, burp cloths… pretty much anything baby that i can out of them!

  90. Congrats on 2 years on Etsy! I would make handbags, pouches, and little girl skirts, tops. And hairbows with the scraps. Thanks for the chance to win.

  91. Two years on Etsy is fantastic! I love Etsy. Thanks for the chance to win! I've been into making skirts and bibs for my 2 year old. Keychain bracelets and misc. home decor. Your fat quarters look awesome!

  92. Happy Anniversary! I've been reading your blog for quite some time now and you are one talented lady! I'm sure I could make something special for my little girl with that beautiful fabric. Thanks for a chance to win!

    Ashley
    ashleymwren@yahoo.com

  93. Congrats! 2 years is an amazing accomplishment. I would really really love to win! I want to make my first quilt for my sweet little m for her first birthday. I am anxiously awaiting her first steps…
    mrsashleyedge (at) gmail (dot) com

  96. I would love to try to make my first quilt with these pretty fabrics!!
    Congratulations. And hope you get to feeling better soon!!

    jillotte(at)hotmail.com

  97. Awesome, I like to customise some of my walls with silhouettes with different patterns, and we need much more lovely pillows

  98. How Precious! My little girl's feet are also getting ready to take those first steps (I think).

    I'd love to use your fat quarters to make some baby stuff. Fat quarters are the perfect size for a variety of things for baby!

    ElizabethIreneArnold at G Mail dot com

  99. Ooo, I want some pretty fabric!!
    I'd use them for toys/bibs/etc. for my soon to be babe!!
    Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I'm glad you're doing better! 😀

  101. I have been wanting to try and make a quilt so this would be a great motivation for me to get started!

    rwheelerii (at) hotmail (dot) com

  102. I'd make a babyquilt for the baby we're about to adopt! love the colours!!!! my email is mel_m78@hotmail.com, I'm from brazil but can provide a mailadress in the usa, so hope I can participate! congratulations!!!

  103. I would love to make bean bag rabbits and chickens, flower brooches, fabric party bags and bunting. These look beautiful fabrics and you have such a wonderful selection of patterns and designs in the US. We get nothing like that here in the UK.

    I always enjoy looking at your blog about you and your family. Your pictures are wonderful.
    Wish you better soon.
    Julie Kidd

  106. Aww, I love love love the fabrics! And I love your blog…I hope you keep writing!

    I'm big into purses and baby dolls at the moment – so I'd be on the little purse/clutch movement, and probably some doll clothes.

    Thanks for the opportunity!

    betweenthetoys(at)gmail(dot)com

  107. great giveaway!

    i would make so many summer happy stuff for my2 year old!

    thanks!

    lee(dot)raz(et)gmail(dot)com

  109. Oh congratulations on baby's first steps! I always thought such things were the best fun in life. The fabrics in your giveaway are really pretty- just the sort a girl could whip up into a toddler quilt for my neighbor's new little adopted daughter all the way from China!

  110. I could have lots of fun with these quarters this summer! Flowers, headbands, burp clothes…oh my!! 🙂 Congrats on reaching the 2-year mark on Etsy!!!

  111. Oh what wouldn't I make with all those fat quarters! My "to do" list is endless!
    tiatoad(at)hotmail(dot)com

  112. I think that with all of those beautiful fat quarters I would attempt all of your tutorials the fabric would allow :o) I have been anxious to attempt some of your projects but never have the extra "funds" to get the quarters needed. Love your blog, you are an inspiration from everything you share from your life! God Bless :-)….. aries_2127@hotmail.com

  115. I'd love to use this to make lots of little things for my daughter. For sure some little animal friends and maybe a pillow or a cuddly little quilt. Tons of possibilities.

    Megan
    amomma23 at gmx dot com

  116. I'd love to make a little quilt for my little girls. Though the fabrics are so beautiful that anything goes.
    lauramdd (at) terra (dot) es

  117. A quilt my first Ive been on the fence and this would give me the kick start!
    3osterbergsatgmaildotcom

  119. looks awesome! i want to make so much stuff for my 18 month old daughter! i just picked up some elastic thread and really want to try a shirred summer dress. or maybe a quilt for a toddler bed? or maybe some shorts? or a twirly swirly skirt?

  120. Hi from Spain (Barcelona) I would be grateful to make something for my little ones, I have 2 boys (1 and 3 years old) and summer is comming and I need a quilt for go to the beach and the mountain to take picnics…. Ah!! my little one start yesterday to walk alone, only a few steps but it is exciting to look him comming to my arms… Congrats for your blog and your nice family…. instead the distance between us reading your blog I feel so close to you!!!
    montse_riera@telefonica.net

  121. i would love to make a little pressie for you my dear friend 🙂 congrats on the first steps…so fabulous! i love those moments!!!
    hugs and lots of love your way. thinking of ya….

  124. happy anniversay! i have a one year old boy and a two year old girl so i will be making lots of things. dresses, pants, shorts, pillows…. and the list will go on…
    stephanie24 @ sbcglobal (dot) net

  126. I do agree with all the concepts you have offered in your post. They’re really convincing and can certainly work. Still, the posts are very short for beginners. May just you please prolong them a bit from subsequent time? Thanks for the post.