A Community Sampler Giveaway with Lady Belle Fabrics!

It's Community Sampler Giveaway Friday!





Each Friday, throughout the Community Sampler sew-along community event that Sharon Holland and I are hosting together, we've lined up a new, special Giveaway with one of our amazing, participating sponsors! If you happened to miss the launch of our Sewcial Bee Sampler you can follow this link for all the info and can join us anytime - it's never too late to jump in!



Today's featured Community Sampler sponsor is Lady Belle Fabrics!

Lady Belle Fabric is run by husband and wife team, Rob & Brooke. In their shop you'll find both bundles and single cuts of handpicked fabrics that are fresh, modern, and fun! Designer fabrics include many of our favorites -- Art Gallery Fabrics, Cotton + Steel, Free Spirit, and Moda, just to name a few! Lady Belle Fabric's goal is to offer the most gorgeous fabric as quickly as they can!

Shop  *  Instagram  *  Facebook  *  Pinterest  We hope you enjoy visiting Lady Belle Fabric!

For this week's Community Sampler Giveaway, Lady Belle Fabric is offering the winner an EIGHT piece fat quarter bundle of prints from my various Art Gallery Fabrics collections, called the Maureen Cracknell Mix Up Bundle! This pretty bundle of prints would make a wonderful addition to any Community Sampler quilt! I'm using a few of these prints in my own version!



In addition, Lady Belle Fabric is having a wonderful 20% OFF ALL BUNDLES SALE, including this week's Giveaway bundle available right here in their shop for just $18.99!!  -- https://www.ladybellefabric.com/products/maureen-cracknell-mix-up-bundle

Be sure to visit Lady Belle HERE -- http://www.ladybellefabric.com/

Enter to win!

Here's how,
 
1. Simply leave a comment here in this post! (one entry)
2. Follow Lady Belle Fabric on Facebook or on Instagram! Just be sure to let me know you do by making a separate comment here for an extra entry! (optional extra entry)
3. Sharon's and my followers get a third entry! 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 Instagram, tweet, facebook, pin, blog, etc... (optional extra entry) 

That’s 4 possible entries! Enter now through Monday, April 9th!! The winner will be picked at random and I will announce their name at the bottom of this post here on the blog!

Our Giveaways are always open to EVERYONE, anywhere! Just please remember that if you're a "no reply" or anonymous commenter, to include your email address in your comment!

A BIG thanks to all joining the Community Sampler sew-along and to those who entered our Giveaway! This week's winner is commenter, Barb! Congratulations, please look for an email from me!

xo Maureen

Swan Journal Clutch Gift Sets!

I'm so thrilled with today's finish, a small batch collection of Swan Journal Clutch Gift Sets! It's taken me way longer than expected to get photos of these beauties, so I'm extra excited about today's blog.

A few weeks back I wrote how much I've been enjoying creating in my new studio space. After working there for just a couple of weeks, I knew more than anything that I just wanted to make all the things! For the first time I have a big studio to work in and a great space to keep organized and on display an endless amount of finished projects. It took a short time for me to decide that I would spend this year making small batches of unique handmade items to sell in My Shop.

So far my small batch project has included a variety of  boho zipper pouch bags that work wonderfully for carrying everything from EPP projects to make-up. But for this next collection I wanted to create something a bit more special, and these swan fabrics were the perfect inspiration!

Dabbling Swan Plum  *  Mystical Woods Solar  *  Flower Dancer  *  Luminaries Silver  *  Swanlings Bevy Nightfall  * Swanlings Bevy Peach  *  Petit Checks Midnight  *  Baltic Swans Sky  *  Splendid Oath Rain  *  Scatter Apricot  *  Tomahawk Stripe Cloud  *  Subtle Journey East  *  Dabbling Swan Sage  *  Your Heart Pink Metallic  *  Terra Firma Humid

It was pure luck that I stumbled upon these beautiful swan soft cover journals that go so beautiful with my fabric pull. Add in some fun fuzzy poof keychains and I had the makings of something really special!

My Swan Journal Clutch fronts are made using my Quick Quilt As You Go herringbone pattern, with pretty narrow strips sewn to a layer of soft cotton batting.

The reverse side features one of Bonnie Christine's beautiful swans from her Hello, Ollie collection surrounded by pretty patchwork made with the same prints that I used for these Swan Clutch fronts, all quilted with Aurifil 50wt cotton thread. 

Each bag has a soft sand linen side loop that's perfect for hanging these giant poof keychains and a baby blue suede zipper pull.

I love these bags so much, they're high up there with my favorite makes, ever!



These pretty swan journals are a great size, they each have 384 pages and measure 6.5" x 8.5" and are 1" thick! To ensure that the journals fit perfectly inside each swan clutches, I used these 12" zippers (affiliate link) to finish as the largest size zipper style bag that I've made yet!






This photo of the fuzzy poof keychain is definitely my favorite shot of the day! I was a little bummed that my photos look a little overcast, but still I love how these turned out and I just couldn't wait any long to share them with you all!



I'd love to know what you think of this small batch gift set idea?

So far I've received a wonderful response, these are selling fast! I have just three left, one of each of the fuzzy poof keychain colors -- cream, pink and grey. I've added what remains of these Swan Journal Clutch Gift Sets to My Shop if you're interested in taking a look.

I hope you're inspired by this swan themed set! Next up I'm using AGF's new Capsules collection, Campsite. I'll be back next week to share those, but in the meantime ne sure to stop back tomorrow for details on how to enter this week's Community Sampler Giveaway! As always, ALL are welcome to enter!



xo Maureen

A Fabric GIVEAWAY : :

It's Fabric Giveaway Friday!   

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My sponsor Lady Belle Fabric is run by husband and wife team, Rob & Brooke! In their shop you'll find both bundles and single cuts of handpicked fabrics that are fresh, modern, and fun! Designer fabrics include many of our favorites -- Art Gallery Fabrics, Cotton + Steel, Free Spirit, and Moda, just to name a few! Lady Belle Fabric's goal is to offer the most gorgeous lines of fabric, as quickly as they can! 
   
SHOP  *  Instagram  *  FACEBOOK  *  Pinterest  
 

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We hope you enjoy visiting the Lady Belle Fabric sites!! 

For this week's Fabric Giveaway Friday, Lady Belle Fabric is offering the winner their eight piece Summer Nights mix up fat quarter bundle including prints from my Fleet & Flourish, Nightfall, Garden Dreamer and  my most recent Soulful collections for Art Gallery Fabrics! This pretty bundle is also available for purchase and would make a wonderful quilt! Look for the Summer Nights Maureen Cracknell Mix Up Bundle from Art Gallery Fabrics in the Lady Belle shop!

Throughout this Giveaway, you're all invited to checkout Lady Belle Fabric wonderful SALE with some amazing deals on fabric! ALL Bundles are 15-30% OFF! Visit Lady Belle HERE --  www.ladybellefabric.com/collections/bundles

In addition, Lady Belle Fabric is offering TWO extra coupon codes! Coupon Code: FREESHIP will give you free shipping on any order placed this weekend OR use Coupon Code: LOVESTORY to receive an extra 15% OFF any Love Story pre-order purchase! Love Story is expected to ship in November and I hope you love this collection as much as I do! To view Love Story visit Lady Belle Fabric HERE --  www.ladybellefabric.com/collections/LOVE-STORY

We hope you enjoy these special discounts!

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Enter to win! 

Here's how,

 
1. Simply leave a comment here in this post! (one entry)
2. Follow Lady Belle Fabric on Facebook or on Instagram! Just be sure to let me know you do by making a separate comment here for an extra entry! (optional extra entry)
3. My followers get a third entry! 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 Instagram, tweet, facebook, pin, blog, etc... (optional extra entry) 

That’s 4 possible entries! Enter now through Monday, October 2nd! The winner will be picked at random 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 anonymous commenter, please remember to include your email address in your comment! 

A BIG thanks to all who entered our Giveaway! This week's winner is commenter, 

Cheryl @ Simply Shoeboxes. Congratulations! Please check your email for a message from me! xo Maureen

A Sewcial Bee Giveaway with Circa 15 Fabric Studio!

It's Sewcial Bee Giveaway Friday!  

Each Friday, throughout the Sewcial Bee Sampler sew-along community event that Sharon Holland and I are hosting together, we've lined up a new, special Giveaway with amazing sponsors! This week celebrates our last week of releasing patterns, but if you happened to miss the launch of our Sewcial Bee Sampler you can follow this link for all the info to make your very own SBS quilt anytime!

Aurifil      Circa 15      The Intrepid Thread      Fat Quarter Shop      Omnigrid      Llama Fabrics      Color Girl     Lady Belle Fabric      Needle in a Fabric Stash      Dritz      Knotted Thread    Needle and Foot   Thread Cutterz   Stash Builder Box    Hobbs Batting

Today's featured Sewcial Bee sponsor is Circa 15 Fabric Studio!

Circa 15 Studio is an extraordinary fabric shop for the modern sewist located in Kirkland, Washington. They carry a variety of high end, high quality fabric and notions, including many of our favorite manufacturers -- Art Gallery Fabrics, Cotton + Steel, Free Spirit, and Moda, just to name a few! Circa 15 Fabric Studio goal offers the most gorgeous fabric as quickly as they can!

Shop  *  Instagram  *  Facebook  *  Pinterest  We hope you enjoy visiting Circa 15 Studio!

For this week's Sewcial Bee Giveaway, Circa 15 Studio is offering the winner a generous TWENTY-piece fat quarter bundle including prints from both my Nightfall and Garden Dreamer collections for Art Gallery Fabrics! You can find these pretty fabrics available for purchase in the Circa 15 Studio shop, HERE!



In addition, Circa 15 Fabric Studio is having a wonderful SALE on ALL Maureen Cracknell fabrics available in the shop with an additional 20% OFF! There is no coupon code needed and the sale runs now through Sunday night, enjoy! Visit Circa 15 Studio HERE -  https://www.circa15fabricstudio.com/shop/DESIGNER/MAUREEN-CRACKNELL.htm

Enter to win! 

Here's how,

1. Simply leave a comment here under this post! (one entry)
2. Follow Circa 15 Studio on Instagram and/or Facebook! Just let me know that you do by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (optional extra entry)
3. My followers get a third entry! If you follow here, on Instagram, or on Facebook just let me know 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 Instagram, tweet, Facebook, pin, blog, etc... (optional extra entry)

That’s 4 possible entries! Enter now through Monday, July 31st at 4pm EST! The winner will be picked next week at random 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 anonymous commenter, please remember to include your email address in your comment! 

A BIG thanks to all joining the Sewcial Bee Sampler sew-along and to those who entered our Giveaway! This week' lucky winner is commenter, Bluefigquilts! Congratulations, I will email you shortly!

XX Maureen  

The Sewcial Bee Sampler Sew-Along: Block 24!

Once again this week before I share our week TWENTY FOUR block, Sharon and I are asking for all SBS makers to take the 8-answer survey we've prepared! This quick questionnaire is completely anonymous and the answers will give us better insight into how you've enjoyed this sew-along. To ensure the most accurate results, please only take the survey once. A BIG thanks to those of you who've participated in the SBS questionnaire already! If you've not yet had a chance to take the survey, please do so as soon as you can, we're only keeping it open now through the end of the SBS sew along. The link provided on both our blogs will link to the same survey. So, if you access the questionnaire from either Sharon's site or mine, your answers are compiled to the same place. Thank you in advance for your help!

Now it's time for another block release of the Sewcial Bee Sampler sew-along!

Today's free download is for block #24: Crosses and Losses. I'll be sure to add this new pattern to my Sewcial Bee Sampler Page with the previous week's patterns. It's a great place to start for those of you just discovering our bee, where you can easily find everything you need to begin the SBS Sampler right in one place! Simply click on the link or the image below for direct access to this week's new SBS pattern!



For my version of this week's Crosses and Losses block I used two Nightfall prints, Aura Fletchings Rose and Mothlike Shadows Deep with two prints from Garden Dreamer, Diamond Fragments Rose and Climbing Posies Blush. I LOVE pretty combination!

This week's block once again revisits the make 2-at-a time HST method used to make two different size units. I didn't add any fussy cut patches to my block this week, but instead focused on creating a pretty palette. After laying all of my finished blocks out, it was time for a softer block that included pink as a main color!



I can't wait to see all of the Crosses and Losses blocks this week! Be sure to visit Sharon's blog today to see her beautiful versions, and to stop back for details on how to enter this week's special Sewcial Bee Giveaway Friday with the Lady Belle Fabric!

Happy SBS sewing, friends!  ♡ Maureen    

The Sewcial Bee Sampler Sew-Along: Block 23!

Once again this week before I share our week TWENTY THREE block, Sharon and I are asking for a little help to better help us to understand what you're looking for in future sew-alongs. We've prepared an 8-answer survey and we'd really appreciate you taking the time to help us out! This quick questionnaire is completely anonymous and the answers will give us better insight into how you've enjoyed this sew-along. To ensure the most accurate results, please only take the survey once. A BIG thanks to those of you who've participated in the SBS questionnaire already! If you've not yet had a chance to take the survey, please do so as soon as you can, we're only keeping it open now through the end of the SBS sew along. The link provided on both our blogs will link to the same survey. So, if you access the questionnaire from either Sharon's site or mine, your answers are compiled to the same place. Thank you in advance for your help!

Now it's time for another block release of the Sewcial Bee Sampler sew-along!

Today's free download is for block #23: Friendship Star. I'll be sure to add this new pattern to my Sewcial Bee Sampler Page with the previous week's patterns. It's a great place to start for those of you just discovering our bee, where you can easily find everything you need to begin the SBS Sampler right in one place! Simply click on the link or the image below for direct access to this week's new SBS pattern!



For my version of this week's Friendship Star block I used two Nightfall prints, Magical Gust Crisp & Nox Iridescence Aglow with one of my Garden Dreamer plaid blender colorings, Terra Firma Sunlit. I LOVE this happy yellow paired with peachy-pink and teal!

This week's block revisits the make 2-at-a time HST method and is another great opportunity to add a fussy cut motif to the center star if you'd like. I chose to frame a sweet Nightfall dragonfly this time. The 2.5" square patch is the perfect size for the scale of this print and my little dragonfly seems to float amidst the details in my Magical Gust print!





This block includes a larger frame and comes together super quick, I could make these Friendship Stars all day!



I can't wait to see all of the Friendship Star blocks this week! Be sure to visit Sharon's blog today to see her beautiful versions, and to stop back for details on how to enter this week's special Sewcial Bee Giveaway Friday with the Intrepid Thread!

Happy SBS sewing, friends!  ♡ Maureen    

The Sewcial Bee Sampler Sew-Along: Block 21!

Before we jump right in to week TWENTY ONE, to help us better to understand what you're looking for in future sew alongs, Sharon and I have prepared an 8-answer survey and we'd really appreciate you taking the time to help us out! This quick questionnaire is completely anonymous and the answers will give us better insight into how you've enjoyed this sew-along. To ensure the most accurate results, please only take the survey once. A BIG thanks to those of you who've participated in the SBS questionnaire already. If you've not yet had a chance to take the survey, please do so as soon as you can, we're only keeping it open now through the end of the SBS sew along. The link provided on both our blogs will link to the same survey. So, if you access the questionnaire from either Sharon's site or mine, your answers are compiled to the same place. Thank you in advance for your help!

Now it's time for another block release of the Sewcial Bee Sampler sew-along!

Today's free download is for block #21: Hourglass. I'll be sure to add this new pattern to my Sewcial Bee Sampler Page with the previous week's patterns. It's a great place to start for those of you just discovering our bee, where you can easily find everything you need to begin the SBS Sampler right in one place! Simply click on the link or the image below for direct access to this week's new SBS pattern!



For my version of this week's Hourglass Block I used a combination of prints from Garden Dreamer: Flower Dance and Flower Waltz with on of the main florals from Fleet & Flourish: What Awaits Above. I love this combination of peach, mint, & creamy white!

This week I fussy cut one of my favorite flower clusters from the peach floral print, framing it with Flower Waltz and I'm really happy with this fabric combination! My delivery of AGF's Soft Sand Linen came this week so I had it just in time to add to this block and have already added the linen frame to last week's to be able to share on Instagram later today!



The center of this week's block is my favorite part and includes a new piecing technique called Square in Square that Sharon put an extra step by step tutorial for on her blog today. Be sure to visit her if you need some extra visuals of how this Hourglass block comes together, Sharon's instructions are the best!



I can't wait to see all of the beautiful Hourglass blocks you'll make this week! Be sure to visit Sharon's blog today to see her beautiful versions, and to stop back for details on how to enter this week's special Sewcial Bee Giveaway Friday with Needle and Foot!

Happy SBS sewing, friends!  ♡ Maureen