A Fabric GIVEAWAY : :

It's Fabric Giveaway Friday!

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My sponsor Cotton Blossom Farm Fabrics is a real working family farm where the fabric business is a family business that grew out of a love for beautiful, fun designer fabrics! They began their little venture on Etsy, where they still maintain one shop, and have now grown to their own website & a brick and mortar shop on Historic Main Street in Madison, MS.  Their fabric family -- Cathy, Robin, and Heath, enjoy picking out beautiful, new collections each season, including basics, solids and fun fabrics like chenille, flannel and fleece. 

The goal of Cotton Blossom Farm is to provide the highest quality fabric, with a pleasant shopping experience, and some of the best customer service on the web!

Website * Etsy Shop * Facebook * Twitter

 

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 We hope you enjoy visiting their sites!! 

For this week's giveaway Cotton Blossom Farm Fabrics has an amazing offer, a FIFTEEN Fat Quarter Bundle from the colorful Fiesta fabric collection by Michael Miller!! This bundle includes the fifteen different fat quarters you see below! WOW, what a fun and generous prize!!



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Enter to Win!

Here's how,
 
1. Simply leave a comment here in this post! (one entry)
2. Follow Cotton Blossom Farm Fabrics on Facebook or sign up to receive their Newsletter, found at the bottom left corner of their website here. Just let me know if you do by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (optional extra entry)

3. Followers of Maureen Cracknell Handmade get an additional entry, too! Whether you follow me here, on Instagram, on Facebook, etc... just let me know that you do by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (optional extra entry) 

4. Help spread the word!! I know that many of you already do, so I've added that as another way to enter! Whether by Instagram, Google, Tweet, Facebook, Pin, blog post, etc... (optional extra entry)

Please enter now through Monday, May 4th. Random.org will pick the winner and I will announce their name at the bottom of this post here on the blog!

* Note * This giveaway is open to EVERYONE! If you're a "no reply" or an anonymous commenter, remember to include your email address in your comment so that I can contact you, should you win! Please check to make sure you can be contacted!

Thank you so much for entering our Giveaway! This week's winner is comment #207 *quiltyVal * Congratulation, Val, I will be in touch shortly!   ♡ Maureen

A Fabric Giveaway : :

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It's Fabric Giveaway Friday!

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My sponsor Cotton Blossom Farm Fabrics is a real working family farm where the fabric business is a family business that grew out of a love for beautiful, fun designer fabrics! They began their little venture on Etsy, where they still maintain one shop, and have now grown to their own website & a brick and mortar shop on Historic Main Street in Madison, MS.  Their fabric family -- Cathy, Robin, and Heath, enjoy picking out beautiful, new collections each season, including basics, solids and fun fabrics like chenille, flannel and fleece. 

The goal of Cotton Blossom Farm is to provide the highest quality fabric, with a pleasant shopping experience, and some of the best customer service on the web!

Website * Etsy Shop * Facebook * Twitter

 

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 We hope you enjoy visiting their sites!! 

For this week's giveaway Cotton Blossom Farm Fabrics has an amazing offer, an entire Fat Quarter Bundle of the Belle fabric collection by the amazing Amy Butler!! This bundle includes the THIRTY different fat quarter that make up this beautiful Belle collection, a value of $100!! WOW!

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Enter to Win!

Here's how,
 
1. Simply leave a comment here in this post! (one entry)
2. Follow Cotton Blossom Farm Fabrics on Facebook or sign up to receive their Newsletter, found at the bottom left corner of their website here. Just let me know if you do by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (optional extra entry)

3. Followers of Maureen Cracknell Handmade get an additional entry, too! Whether you follow me here, on Instagram, on Facebook, etc... just let me know that you do by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (optional extra entry) 

4. Help spread the word!! I know that many of you already do, so I've added that as another way to enter! Whether by Instagram, Google, Tweet, Facebook, Pin, blog post, etc... (optional extra entry)

Please enter now through Monday, May 5th. Random.org will pick the winner and I will announce their name at the bottom of this post here on the blog!

* Note * This giveaway is open to EVERYONE! If you're a "no reply" or an anonymous commenter, remember to include your email address in your comment so that I can contact you, should you win! Please check to make sure you can be contacted!

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Thank you to all who entered the Giveaway!!

From 2,337 entries, Mr. Random says the lucky winner is... 

Comment #1448 --   *  Michelle@factotum-of-arts.com  *
   

Congratulations! I will be in touch shortly! 

A Fabric GIVEAWAY : :

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It's Fabric Giveaway Friday!

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My sponsor Cotton Blossom Farm Fabrics is a real working family farm where the fabric business is a family business that grew out of a love for beautiful, fun designer fabrics. They started their little venture on Etsy, where they still maintain their shop, and have now grown to their own website, as well. Their fabric family -- Cathy, Robin, and Heath, enjoy picking out beautiful, new collections each season, including basics, solids and fun fabrics like chenille, flannel and fleece. The goal of Cotton Blossom Farm is to provide the highest quality fabric, with a pleasant shopping experience, and some of the best customer service on the web!

Website * Etsy Shop * Facebook * Twitter

 

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 We hope you enjoy visiting their sites!! 

For this weekend's giveaway Cotton Blossom Farm Fabrics is offering a Jelly Roll of the Wishes collection by Sweetwater for Moda Fabrics! This Jelly Roll includes all 40 prints cut into 2.5" strips of fabric, all rolled up and tied in a cute ribbon! 

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Enter to Win!

Here's how,
 
1. Simply leave a comment here in this post! (one entry)
2. Follow Cotton Blossom Farm Fabrics on Facebook. Just let me know that you did by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (optional extra entry)

3. Followers of Maureen Cracknell Handmade get an additional entry, too! Whether you follow me here, in your reader, on Facebook, etc... just let me know that you do by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (optional extra entry) 

4. Help spread the word!! I know that many of you already do, so I thought it would be nice to add that as another way to enter! Whether by Google, Tweet, Facebook, Pin, blog post, etc... (optional extra entry)

Please enter now through Monday, January 27th. Random.org will pick the winner and I will announce their name at the bottom of this post here on the blog!

* Note * This giveaway is open to EVERYONE! If you're a "no reply" or an anonymous commenter, remember to include your email address in your comment so that I can contact you, should you win! Please check to make sure you can be contacted!
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Thank you to all who entered the Giveaway!!

From 1,992 entries, Mr. Random says the lucky winner is... 

Comment #1828 --   * Stephanie @ Quarter Incher  *
   

Congratulations! I will be in touch shortly! 

A Ballet Bag : :

This past Saturday afternoon my girl and I made a little, dance class bag together. This is her first year doing ballet and we're both so excited! I've been patiently waiting for her to reach this time where she feels comfortable enough to join teams & take on extra classes without wanting me to coach or volunteer. We made it and I'm thrilled!!

She picked out the fabrics -- several of Sarah Jane's Children at Play prints left over from the pillow & crown set I made my niece Molly, while I tried to find the blog post for when I had shared the ballet class bag I made my niece Ceci for Christmas. Rather than trying to remember how that bag was constructed, we decided to just go for it and make something new. It's a little big, but we think it turned out pretty cute!



We had fun making up the design as we went along including a large, front pleated pocket, an inner smaller pocket, an inside drawstring for cinching, and the handle design was definitely inspired by Anna Maria's Multi-Tasker Tote. For a little extra sturdiness I used a light weight fusible interfacing by ThermoWeb. A medium to heavy weight would have worked much better, but the light weight is what I had on hand. I'll need to stock up soon, I've been going through my interfacing, stabilizers, and adhesive like crazy!





Besides all the crowns & fox pillows I've been making, it was so nice to start and finish this smaller sewing project in just a little over an hours time. Now that I've been busy making all these quilts, I've let all my smaller project ideas fall to the wayside. I really need to work on finding some project balance. While there's nothing quite like making a quilt, creating something small & special can certainly be just as rewarding!



Happy sewing!!  ♥  Maureen

A Fabric GIVEAWAY : :

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It's Fabric Giveaway Friday!

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My sponsor Cotton Blossom Farm Fabrics is a real working family farm where the fabric business is a family business that grew out of a love for beautiful, fun designer fabrics. They started their little venture on Etsy, where they still maintain their shop, and have now grown to their own website, as well. Their fabric family -- Cathy, Robin, and Heath, enjoy picking out beautiful, new collections each season, including basics, solids and fun fabrics like chenille, flannel and fleece. The goal of Cotton Blossom Farm is to provide the highest quality fabric, the most pleasant shopping experience, and the best customer service on the web!

Website * Etsy Shop * Facebook * Twitter

 

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 We hope you enjoy visiting their sites!! 

For this week's giveaway, Cotton Blossom Farm Fabrics is offering the Wild Child Prayer Rug Quilt Kit by Jane Sassaman for Free Spirit! This beautiful quilt kit includes a quilt pattern that's easy enough for even a beginner with stunning results, the Wild Child fabrics needed to make the quilt with enough for binding! AND Cotton Blossom Farms will also be sending this week's winner their choice of any Wild Child print, in the 2.75 yards of fabric needed to finish the backing! Wow, how generous!!

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Enter to Win!

Here's how,
 
1. Simply leave a comment here in this post! (one entry)
2. Follow Cotton Blossom Farm Fabrics on Facebook. Just let me know that you did by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (optional extra entry)

3. Followers of Maureen Cracknell Handmade get an additional entry, too! Whether you follow me here, in your reader, on Facebook, Instagram, etc... just let me know that you do by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (optional extra entry) 

4. Help spread the word!! I know that many of you already do, so I thought it would be nice to add that as another way to enter! Whether by Google, Tweet, Facebook, Pin, Instagram, blog post, etc... (optional extra entry)

Please enter now through Monday, July 29th. Random.org will pick the winner and I will announce their name at the bottom of this post here on the blog!

* Note * This giveaway is open to EVERYONE! If you're a "no reply" or an anonymous commenter, remember to include your email address in your comment so that I can contact you, should you win! Please check to make sure you can be contacted!

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Thank you to all who entered the Giveaway!!

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From 1,331 entries, Mr. Random says the lucky winner is...

    Comment #655 --   *  Margaret  *  

Congratulations!!! I will be in touch shortly!    

A Fabric GIVEAWAY : :

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It's Fabric Giveaway Friday!

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My sponsor Cotton Blossom Farm Fabrics is a real working family farm where the fabric business is a family business that grew out of a love for beautiful, fun designer fabrics. They started their little venture on Etsy, where they still maintain their shop, and have now grown to their own website, as well. Their fabric family -- Cathy, Robin, and Heath, enjoy picking out beautiful, new collections each season, including basics, solids and fun fabrics like chenille, flannel and fleece. The goal of Cotton Blossom Farm is to provide the highest quality fabric, the most pleasant shopping experience, and the best customer service on the web!

Website * Etsy Shop * Facebook * Twitter

 

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 We hope you enjoy visiting their sites!! 

For this weekend's giveaway Cotton Blossom Farm Fabrics is offering a Moda Jelly Roll of the Simply Color Collection by V and Co! This Jelly Roll includes all 40 prints cut into 2.5" strips of fabric, 
all rolled up and tied in a cute ribbon! 

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Enter to Win!

Here's how,
 
1. Simply leave a comment here in this post! (one entry)
2. Follow Cotton Blossom Farm Fabrics on Facebook. Just let me know that you did by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (optional extra entry)

3. Followers of Maureen Cracknell Handmade get an additional entry, too! Whether you follow me here, in your reader, on Facebook, etc... just let me know that you do by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (optional extra entry) 

4. Help spread the word!! I know that many of you already do, so I thought it would be nice to add that as another way to enter! Whether by Google, Tweet, Facebook, Pin, blog post, etc... (optional extra entry)

Please enter now through Monday, March 4th. Random.org will pick the winner and I will announce their name at the bottom of this post here on the blog!

* Note * This giveaway is open to EVERYONE! If you're a "no reply" or an anonymous commenter, remember to include your email address in your comment so that I can contact you, should you win! Please check to make sure you can be contacted!

Wishing a wonderful weekend to all!!!
  
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Thank you to all who entered the Giveaway!! 

 

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  From 1,693 entries, Mr. Random says the lucky winner is...

Comment #1607 --  ✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾, who said...

What a pretty jelly roll! I bought the chevrons in all the colors and love them!

Congratulations!!! I will be in touch shortly!

A Fabric Giveaway : :

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It's Fabric Giveaway Friday!

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My sponsor Cotton Blossom Farm Fabrics is a real working family farm where the fabric business is a family business that grew out of a love for beautiful, fun designer fabrics. They started their little venture on Etsy, where they still maintain their shop, and have now grown to their own website, as well. Their fabric family -- Cathy, Robin, and Heath, enjoy picking out beautiful, new collections each season, including basics, solids and fun fabrics like chenille, flannel and fleece. The goal of Cotton Blossom Farm is to provide the highest quality fabric, the most pleasant shopping experience, and the best customer service on the web!

Website * Etsy Shop * Facebook * Twitter

 

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 We hope you enjoy visiting their sites!! 

For this weekend's giveaway Cotton Blossom Farm Fabrics is offering this super pretty half yard bundle including TEN prints of Pretty Little Things by Dena Designs for Freespirit!

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Enter to Win!

Here's how,
 
1. Simply leave a comment here in this post! (one entry)
2. Follow Cotton Blossom Farm Fabrics on Facebook. Just let me know that you did by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (optional extra entry)

3. Followers of Maureen Cracknell Handmade get an additional entry, too! Whether you follow me here, in your reader, or on Facebook, just let me know that you do by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (one optional entry) 

4. Help spread the word!! I know that many of you already do, so I thought it would be nice to add that as another way to enter! Whether by tweet, facebook, pin, blog, etc... (one optional entry)

Please, enter now through Monday morning, October 1st. Mr. Random will pick the winner and I will announce their name in a new post here on the blog. I usually try to have that up by 9 am EST!

* Note * This giveaway is open to EVERYONE! If you're a "no reply" or an anonymous commenter, remember to include your email address in your comment so that I can contact you, should you win! Please check to make sure you can be contacted!

Wishing a wonderful weekend to all!!!

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Thank you to all who entered this past weekend's Giveaway!! 

 

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  From 1,469 entries, Mr. Random says the lucky winner is...

Comment #14 -- Deb (Two Cheeky Monkeys), who said...

Oh my, that fabric bundle is GORGEOUS!

Congratulations Deb!!! I will be in touch shortly!

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Some Happy Sewing : :

Yesterday was possibly the worst sewing day I have ever had to date. Nothing was going my way, and it only got worse as the day went on! I kept having to step away and when I would return, the silly mistakes and frustration would just continue. Blah! So, let's forget about that for now and focus on some happy sewing news, k?

I finished two more Simple Color Tote baskets for my rainbow of fabric scraps. These make me happy!!



I was so excited to receive so many comments when I first shared these, thank you! Fun and practical sewing is my absolute favorite, so these are nothing but a pleasure to make! If today's sewing road is just as bumpy, I plan to just stop and make more of these!

They are hanging and waiting to be filled, but I'm saving the fabric scrap sorting for the kids! Hopefully I convince at least one of them that it will be a fun game...he he



This new aqua tote is my very favorite! A little aqua over-load perhaps, with my chair and that door as a backdrop?!



And, this just happens to be the mug I'm drinking my coffee in today. Clearly I enjoy this color! This mug and the rest of the set, inspired my last Blogger Bundle for Pink Castle Fabrics, Sweet Summer Dreams. Today, Brenda listed my newest selection of fabrics - my "For the Boys Blogger Bundle". This new bundle is inspired by the room I hope to create for my boys in our new house, with colors that I also know my husband likes. With all the "girly sewing" I do and see, I thought it would be a nice change to put together a collection of fabrics the boys in my life would appreciate. I hope to use it to create something for them....for once!
(Oh, and all PCF pre-cut bundles are 20% with code : PRECUT20 this week only!)



In other news, I have a Three Little Birds pillow project in the newest issue of Simply Handmade Magazine's Sewing issue for Fall 2012. This is one of my all time favorite pillow designs!



I still remember the day I received my Summerlove bundle. It is such a gorgeous collection! I wanted to use it right away, but only a little because I loved it so much! This pillow is the design that emerged. I've made six of them now, and just listed this one in my shop!



And finally, be sure to take a peek at this weekend's Fabric Giveaway offering from Cotton Blossom Farms! A gorgeous bundle that will certainly make for some happy sewing!!

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Pezzy Print Goodness : :

I am completely in love with this cheerful bundle of Pezzy Prints! They're like a new box of crayons -- so perfect and bright! They arrived earlier this week from Cotton Blossom Farm (where they're on sale!) and they've been making me happy ever since!



Right away I knew I was going to have some fun with these! I'm a little late in stashing. I know these pezzy's have been around a while, and are even a little hard to find now. And, I'm definitely a bit disappointed that I missed out on the green and gray! But look how pretty they are!!



These Pezzy's make such a great basic and seem like the perfect thing to have in your stash. They're very usable with SO many other prints! Even so, I just don't want to split them up!

Yes, I think the Pezzy projects that I have planned will involve these Pezzy's staying together!








I'll have a new tutorial to share tomorrow for a simple drawstring skirt, as part of Skirting the Issue with Project Run and Play, and I'm super excited!!

If you've been wanting to give garment sewing a try or if you're a beginner, I really think this is a good first project! I'm just starting out myself, so it had to be easy, right? I hope you join me!!  ♥ Maureen 

p.s. If you're looking for my Art Gallery Fabrics LillyBelle Giveaway -- click HERE!!

A Kaffe Collective Giveaway Winner!

Thank you to all who entered and to the Cotton Blossom Farms Fabrics for hosting such a wonderful Giveaway!!! 

If you're still dreaming of stashing these gorgeous fabrics, you can find them in the Cotton Blossom Farms Fabric Shop right HERE!

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  From 931 entries Mr. Random says the lucky winner of this 11 FQ Kaffe Collective Bundle is .... 

Comment #628 -- elnorac who said...

I'm following Cotton Blossom Farm Fabrics on Facebook. Am glad to have learned about them!

Congratulations!!! I will be in touch shortly!

I'll be back later today with a regular blog post to share my new apron tutorial, and I have yet another new fabric giveaway beginning this Friday morning!!   
So be sure to stop back!!