Sponsor Giveaway Winner!!

Thank you to all who entered and to Modern Fabric Studio for sponsoring this weekend's Giveaway!! 

 

 

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  From 686 entries, Mr. Random says the lucky winner of the Modern Fabric Studio $25 Gift Certificate  is.... 

Comment #18 -- Sasha who said...

I have a WIP list as long as my arm! By the end of this weekend I *Will* have a rag quilt finished and a girly top with the Bijou lovely pattern and Children at play fabric. I will, i will, i will (maybe ;) )

Congratulations!!! I will be in touch shortly!

I'll be back later this morning with a regular blog post to share, 

and I have yet another new fabric shop giveaway beginning on Friday morning!!   So be sure to stop back!!

A Sponsor GIVEAWAY : :

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It's Friday Giveaway Day!! 

My sponsor, Modern Fabric Studio, has a wonderful offer for this 
long holiday weekend!

 
Modern Fabric Studio
offers high quality fabric in rich and vibrant colors perfect for quilting, sewing and creating anything our imaginations desire, and they supply patterns and sewing tools to assist our sewing adventures! The owner is devoted to providing fabrics and accessories with fast shipping and reliable friendly service.

We hope you enjoy visiting the Modern Fabric Studio shop today! 

For this weekend's Giveaway Modern Fabric Studio is offering a $25 Gift Certificate to use in the shop! Right now everything at Modern Fabric Studio is 40-75% off!! And, for this weekend you're all invited to... 

Enjoy an additional 10% off any purchase by entering coupon code : : handmade

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Enter to Win!

Here's how, 

1. Simply add a comment to this post. I'd love to know what you're stitching up these days or hope to finish this Summer? (one entry)
2. Follow Modern Fabric Studio on their Facebook page for a second entry. Just let me know that you do by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (one optional entry)
3. Followers of Maureen Cracknell Handmade get a second entry! Whether you follow me here or on Facebook, just let me know that you do by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (one optional entry)

Please, enter now through Tuesday morning, May 29th. Mr. Random will pick the winner and I will announce their name in a new 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 holiday weekend to all!!!

Studio Snapshots : :

Yesterday I didn't find as much sewing room time as I had hoped to after being gone for several days.  Honestly, the only things I kept thinking about really wanting to make back here at home, were more of those wonderful Scrappy Improv Chevron Blocks and more birds!

I did find all of about 45 minutes, with a little helper by my side, to be in my room. I walked in, immediately putting on Pandora, noticing the mess I had left everywhere, sat on the floor with my camera and I started taking photos. Want to see?

It's safe to assume that this is where Lily spent most of the time while we were away. I had left my large order of  AMH's Loulouthi Coreopsis sitting on my sewing desk, waiting there to remind me they needed to become curtains when I got home. I think she's going to be upset with me when I do start sewing with them!



I had left a small pile of Art Gallery Birds to remind me, just in case I were to forget, that I wanted to put a bird on everything last week. This week, I still do!



I'm excited to add them to these lovely new Robert Kaufman Linens and Timeless Treasures Texture prints from JAQS Studio, in the form of pillows, tea towels, and possible a new bag!



I whipped up this block on a whim a week or so ago, after getting an idea while thinking of this pillow, and I'm still not sure what it should be? Ideas appreciated! I was planning to add it to a back of a bag that I want to make in the very near future, perhaps I should just stick with that?



I snapped a quick photo of my huge stack of Urban Cowgirl that I had won a few weeks back from the Fat Quarter Shop! I still can't believe it and still don't have a plan for them just yet. I think I'll continue to admire them all bundled up so nicely the way Moda always does!



After spending a very special stretch of days with my family, it was extra sweet to finally turn my calendar to April and to find this image. My husband and I will be celebrating our TEN year wedding anniversary later this month, so it felt pretty perfect! Isn't it sweet?



When my 45 minutes of sewing room time was up, I felt as though I had accomplished a lot in a short amount of time, even though I didn't actually have anything to show for it. It was a great reminder of all the things happening and waiting to happen, but mostly that some days the best thing to do is just to sit and notice and just be.

Today, however, I feel like sewing! How about you? Have you made anything new lately? I'd love to see!

Bee Blocks & New Fabric : :

I finished up my two March bee blocks yesterday!! These are for the do. Good Stitches Love Circle. March hostess Natalie chose improv chevrons in turquoise, robin’s egg blues, orange-yellows, and greys -- a fabulous color combination if you ask me!! We were assigned to use the Improv Chevron tutorial created by Six White Horses and I just love the end result!  This great block design paired with a Natalie's beautiful color palette is perfection!



I did struggle with my first block in the beginning. I pieced together my center just fine and then I got a bit lost and just couldn't get that full angle in the side pieces? I stepped away for a few hours, realized that I was just majorly over thinking the whole process, and when I returned it was a piece of cake. The second one came together so fast and beautifully!



I really like the brighter tones in this block. I added in my favorite Bryant Park print, the top fabric on the left and I think it's so pretty!



This afternoon I'm leaving for four days, with no sewing! Can you believe it? Otherwise, I think I would keep going with these blocks, a quilt of these would be amazing!! I think I may have found my next scraps quilt plan?



Besides, the last thing I need is another project to start right now. I hope to return with some new energy to finish up all my unfinished projects. There are several that are so close!



I have a desk full of new fabrics & materials, projects, and future giveaways waiting for my return, as well.



Just check out these wonderful stacks of fabric! I had myself a bit of a shopping spree recently with some of my extra birthday crown $$! :) I took advantage of the special sales happening at Form & Fabric, Modern Fabric Studio, and the Grand Opening sale Julie had for her new eCommerce site for her shop, The Intrepid Thread!



These Yuwa Prints are some of my favorites right now, aren't they sweet?



Most of all, I am loving all things Art Gallery right now! Which makes me extra excited about tomorrow's Giveaway!! Here's a peek!

♥ Maureen

Modern Fabric Studio Giveaway Winner!

Thank you to all who entered and to Modern Fabric Studio 

for hosting such a wonderful Giveaway!!! 

From 824 entries Mr. Random says the lucky winner of Three yards of any of the Organic Fabrics available in the Modern Fabric Studio shop, a value of $30 is # 579....

Mommy Made It! who said...

Working on several quilt projects. My daughterhopscotch bedquilt. Mini quilt for my sister.

Congratulations!!! I will be in touch shortly!

I'll be back late this morning with my regular post to share and I have yet another new fabric giveaway beginning this Friday morning, sponsored by Canton Village Quilt Works!!   

So be sure to stop back!!

Loulouthi Giveaway Winner!

Thank you to all who entered and to Modern Fabric Studio for being so very generous!

Without further ado -- From the 1,348 entries Mr. Random says the lucky, lucky winner of ten - 1/2 yds of the Loulouthi Collection is comment #89 -- Jen@thecraftingfiend, who said...

I follow modern fabric studio on facebook and get the newsletter already

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

Good news!! I have a new, designer fabric giveaway beginning this Friday, sponsored by Moona Fabrics! As well as an amazing number of great giveaways scheduled in the upcoming weeks ahead -- including Aurifil threads, custom bundles, brand new designer collections, and more gift certificates from the shops of my sponsors, just to name a few! Please be sure to stop back often for a chance to win!!

A Loulouthi GIVEAWAY : :

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It's Friday Giveaway Day!! My sponsor, Modern Fabric Studio, has a wonderful offer today!

Modern Fabric Studio
offers high quality fabric in rich and vibrant colors perfect for quilting, sewing and creating anything our imaginations desire and they supply patterns and sewing tools to assist our sewing adventures! The owner is devoted to providing the newest fabrics and accessories at competitive pricing, with fast shipping and reliable friendly service.

We hope you enjoy visiting the Modern Fabric Studio shop today and that you stop back often to see

what’s new and exciting, and of course what's on sale!!  

Modern Fabric Studio is offering TEN - 1/2 yards of Loulouthi, the newest collection by designer Anna Maria Horner, to one lucky reader! The winner will get to choose their selections from the Loulouthi Quilting Cottons available in the Modern Fabric Studio shop. You can check them out here! The Loulouthi cottons, flannels, and voiles are all available at an amazing price right now!! And, you're all invited to...

Enjoy an additional 10% off any purchase this weekend by entering coupon code : : handmade

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   

Enter to Win!

Here's how,

1. Simply add a comment to this post. (one entry) 
2. Followers of Maureen Cracknell Handmade get a second entry! Whether you follow me here or on Facebook, just let me know that you do by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (one entry)
3. Follow Modern Fabric Studio on their facebook page or sign up to receive the Modern Fabric Studio Newsletter (sign up here on the right side of that page) for a third entry. Just let me know that you do by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (one entry)


Please, enter now through 10 o'clock pm (EST) Sunday, February 19th. Mr. Random will pick the winner and I will announce their name in a new 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! I learned that many of you are a "no reply" commenter when trying to reply to your comments from the other day. Please check to make sure you can be contacted!

 Wishing a wonderful weekend to all!!!

Loulouthi Giveaway Winner!

I've decided from now on I'll be announcing any giveaway winner in a little post just like this. So, lets get to it!

Mr. Random says the winner of the voile and flannel fabrics from Modern Fabric Studio is # 28 -- BeeSewSweet, who said...Lovely scarves! Thanks for the tutorial and the giveaway. :)

Congratulations!!! I will be in touch shortly!

p.s. I'll be back a little later with my handmade post for the day and I'll be having a new giveaway sponsored by Skye Reve Fabrics this weekend! Be sure to stop back!!

Our Loulouthi Scarves : :

This weekend my girl and I did a little sewing together and made ourselves each a new scarf with Anna Maria Horner's lovely Loulouthi.



I stashed some Loulouthi voile and flannel recently from Modern Fabric Studio (for a great price!) and used the same directions I gave for my Simple Children's Scarf tutorial, just altering the measurements to allow for wider and lengthier scarves. I'm planning on adding the how-to for these to my tutorial page, as well.



It was a great afternoon project for the two of us to do together!



Anna Maria's flannels are so soft and wonderful! We both prefer the feel of these fabrics around our necks, over a knitted scarf. She chose this aqua Flower Circles print in Maiden.



I chose an aqua thread to add my top stitching.



These are my very favorite prints! The voile is Clippings in Forrest and the flannel, Flower Circles in Twilight.



My new rotary cutter came just in time!



Our scarves were quick and easy to make. The combination of the voile and flannel make them so super soft and snuggly!



Aren't they pretty?



We think so!



And now, a giveaway winner!

Thank You to all of you who entered this past weekends giveaway! From the 1109 entries that came in before 10pm, Mr. Random says our lucky winner is comment # 47, Katy!! Congratulations Katy, please email me @ maureencracknell@hotmail.com, so you can receive and enjoy your winnings.
* UPDATE* I just realized that Katy is a no reply commenter and her email is not available in her profile. I will wait until Wednesday to hear from Katy, and if I do not, a new name will be drawn. 

Wishing you all a lovely new week!