I got an email from Jan over at Daisy Janie this week with a great idea for celebrating Earth Day – a blog-hop giveaway of organic fabric! I’ve never done a giveaway before – haven’t had much to give away – but this happens to coincide perfectly with the arrival of the first bolts of my new organic collection, Monaco. I’m offering up 1/2 yard each of 7 prints from the teal colorway – all you have to do is take a look at the prints and leave a comment with your ideas of what to make with them. (I’ll be doing a lot of sample sewing over the next month, and I need ideas!) Then, go ahead and click on the links to the other 11 fabulous designers to enter their giveaways. The giveaway will end at 7am Cali time (10am EST) on Monday, 4/26, and I’ll pick the winner in a blind draw. So, without further ado, here are the prints! Let me know your ideas.
Here are the links for the other participants. Good luck!
510 COMMENTS
Stacey
16 years agoGorgeous prints and colors!!!! Ok lets see, I would start with a diaper bag, move on to throw pillows, maybe do a table runner, a tote bag, a baby carier cover, a makeup bag…. oh the possibilities are endless with this fabric!
momma rae
16 years agooh my! they are so fun!! my daughter is in love with all things blue (any shade, but especially teal). i would start by making some things for her dollies, like some new sundresses and maybe a carrier. thanks for the opportunity! 😉
zime
16 years agoThanks for this opportunity!! I would probably make same clothes for my newborn 😀
moira
16 years agoI could make a really funky quilt out of these 🙂
Jessica's Photography
16 years agoI love the prints, they are so bright and fun! With the brown I would make some baby boy loafer shoes. And with the others I would use a little girl skirt pattern from Anna Maria Horners book. It has a lot of bright colors and ruffles and it would be way cute on a little girl.
Jeannette
16 years agoOh I totally love the prints!!! so much fun…what to make my first choice is always something quilty…but I can see a very fun yoga bag or tote to carry for the summer! Fingers crossed hoping I win!!!
Karen
16 years agobeautiful fabrics!!!!
I am partial to quilting…. so I think I'd use them in a quilt- or something quilted (like a tote)
hilary
16 years agoLovely fabrics! I think you should make a set of nested baskets.
~Michelle~
16 years agoI love scooters! I'm trying to convince my hubs I need one! I would prolly take the scooter print to make a bag to take w/me on the scooter (if I ever get one) :-/
Megan
16 years agoGreat giveaway. I love the fabrics. I mostly quilt…so I would definitely make a quilt with these fabrics!!
Sol
16 years agoFun prints! Can't wait to make a messenger bag with the winnings!
{Jenna Lou}
16 years agoHow about some textural pillows… and handbags!!!
Jenna Z
16 years agoThey would definitely get added to my stack to go onto a wonky log cabin quilt I am planning!
natalie
16 years agothese are so cute-the scooter print is my favorite!! my friend has been eyeing similar prints for her nursery, so i'd love to make a fun nursery set for her so she'll have something truly unique for the baby!
faithfullysteves
16 years agoI think they would be lovely for baby and children's items such as quilts, bibs, burp cloths, diaper covers, diaper bags, and cuddly toys.
faithfullysteves@yahoo.com
Jennifer
16 years agoI would make myself a new purse. My old one is falling apart!
Anonymous
16 years agoPlace mats for my kitchen table … that way I can stare at this beautiful fabric 3 times a day!
Thanks for the chance to win.
Margie
margiedicroce@rogers.com
Crystal
16 years agoI would make some placemats and napkins – these are great prints for my house. I might also make some baby things – these would also make up cute bibs, burp clothes and wipes cases.
Michael
16 years agoToddler clothes definitely!
Nicole R.J.
16 years agoYour scooter fabric is so cute! I'd whip up a ruffly half-apron!
BreeAsInTheTown
16 years agoEither a log cabin lap quilt or a bunch of fabric boxes for all over my house!
VeganCraftastic
16 years agoLove the fabric, especially the scooter print! I'd love to make some project bags for my knitting with those prints 🙂
Shannon
16 years agoI would love to make some pillows for my son's room. Your fabric is so bright and cheerful!
Kelly
16 years agobeautiful!!!! I would make a business card holder so that I can see the beautiful fabric daily! I also would use it to make a bag, apron, and a quilt. It would also make stunning curtains!!! Oh and beautiful cloth napkins!!!
I Love Baby Quilts!
16 years agoLove them! I think you should make a squares and frames quilt.
emily
16 years agoCurtains. My apartment is a bit drab right now and this would definitely brighten it up!
Charlotte
16 years agoI'm envisioning a skirt for a little girl with the pattern on the uppper left as the main color and with a waistband, ruffle and pockets made out of that gorgeous orange. Or maybe the new Oliver+s pattern for the ice cream dress? Beautiful fabrics!
speck of dust
16 years agoI love these fabrics very contemporary and retro at the same time. I would use all these fabrics to make gardening aprons with big pockets for keeping bits and pieces in and loops for hanging tools from. I work at a community fruit and veg garden that is lacking in money and I hope to start a course of horticultural therapy for people with depression. I would make aprons for everyone and I'm sure it would raise their spirits. Happy Earth Day
Jacqueline
16 years agoI would make a set of reversible bibs and burp cloths. I love teal for both boys and girls.
juniperberry
16 years agoI think these would be great in a bright and happy kitchen! Happy Earth Day
Doris
16 years agoWhat a fabulous quilt these would make! And I'd use some of that scooter print to make a fun Summer bag!
Amy O'Neill Houck
16 years agoI think I might make a patchwork skirt for my daughter.
Carrie in KC
16 years agoMy daughter's favorite colors are blue and green. I'd love to make her a cute quilt for her bed. Thanks for the generous giveaway!
Brigid
16 years agoSuch happy prints! Would love to make myself a new bag and some fun pouches! Thank you for the giveaway!
Andrea
16 years agoof course they would make an amazing quilt! cute little girl dresses and you can never go wrong with a bag! though i've been wanting to try my hand at making clothing for myself, i've always been to scared, but these look like they would make some great springy tops, headbands, scarves or fabric bangles!! oh i'm so excited!
Christy
16 years agoI love these fabrics! I would probably make a baby dress or collared shirt with them with some bibs.
woolanthropy
16 years agoBabyBabyBaby…Quilts! Bibs! and Burp cloths, oh my! Perfect for a mod baby.
Brie
16 years agoSO cute! Thereare so many ideas running through my head. Daughter and doll dresses, baby toys, apron…
carrauntoohil
16 years agoThese fabrics are so much fun! I'd make a happy little purse out of them.
Mary
16 years agoLove! I would make a gorgeous quilt, for sure!
Madeline
16 years agoMy favorite new thing to make are decorative pillows. Your prints would look great as home decor!
PumpkinFreckles
16 years agoOh, I think that a messenger bag out of the Vespa fabric is in order. Nice designs and colorway. Thanks for the give-a-way.
Heather
16 years agoLove the fabrics! The color combos are wonderful! I would make seat cushions for my kitchen table chairs!
Joan
16 years agoI love that one on the upper left; I think I would make a shower curtain or window treatment with it.
cindy
16 years agoI love the patterns! I'd make a small quilt for a friend's baby + pattern some plain kitchen towels and if I have anything leftover, I'd make a few tissue holders. Thanks!
Stacy
16 years agoI would make something darling for my two year old – for her and for her room. Beautiful fabrics!
Quilt Monkey
16 years agoI'd have to make something for my husband because he rides a scooter that is exactly that same green color!! Most likely his very own quilt!
Holly
16 years agoI've been making bags to replace the zip-locks my family uses for lunch. These would be perfect for that, because they'd make me smile every time I see them!
Kelly Irene
16 years agoI would love to make some kind of ball or ring stackers for my friend who just adopted a baby boy!
Thank you for participating in the giveaway!
kelly@ questforrealfood.com
Sequana
16 years agoSuch beautiful fabrics!!!
I'd be making some kind of gorgeous looking quilt with those. *S* It couldn't help but look gorgeous.
Happy Earth Day!