Cut, Cut, cut :: Sneak Peak

Cutting, cutting, cutting. Feels like it will never end. The excitement to bring new prints to the shop keep me going. I am even bringing back a few old favorites as well. One of my favorite new prints, I have actually had for awhile but was inspired to make something with it after filling a custom order for a fabric junkie buddy.

As I sat today in the cafe with Sophia. I thought up a super cute new item for my shop to. I was going to head out tonight and gather supplies to really get crackin on it, but wouldn't you know that we had out first snowfall today.

Sophia was still with amazement as she watched the white flakes float down. This was the first time she has seen the snow.

Here is a little sneak peak on what is coming to the shop, I know not much of a clue (I have quite a few copycats who read the blog) but I hope that it turns out just the way I am thinking it. This was as far as I got for a few reasons. I am the kind of person that when making a pattern, I tend to measure according to my supplies i.e. for example I bought the notebook and crayons first, to measure my numbers to make my crayon wallets. (does that even make sense?)


I am super excited to be able to add touches of my favorite prints to the new items, as well as using my brand new circle cutter that I LOVE!!!!

The best part about this new product, is that when I introduce it, I am going to let all of you pick the name of it. More to come, I am going to sit at my machine and watch the snow fall.

Just a little "LOVE"

Christmas Eve, I craved my sewing machine. Can you believe that? After the long hours sitting at it trying to fill orders for Christmas, I actually wanted to sew on my day off. Only not something that I had already made. I wanted something NEW! I also wanted to use that lovely stack of Amy Butler that just came in.

I wanted so badly to join in the scarf along over at Joys' Hope, but just couldn't fit it into my schedule. I decided that even though I was late, I was still going to make one. So I did, only I made the Cookie Monday's version with a little patchwork twist on the back. I really think it gave it that extra ZING....

I "LOVE" how it turned out. I think more of these are in my future.

Hope everyone had a great Christmas, and is ready to welcome in the new year.

**This scarf was gifted to a dear friend just in time for Christmas.**



For reference since I didn't exactly use the pattern given by Cookie Mondays. Here are the dimensions I used.

Strips 1.75" x WOF sew 5 together.

After you have a strip approx. 6.5" x WOF

Cut into 6.5 x 6.5 inch blocks then arrange them in opposite directions.

Use as many blocks as you need for desired length.

For the patchwork I didn't use a specific measurement I just used the leftovers from my strips that did not quite make a 6.5 inch block then centered it on the flannel for the backing.

Please feel free to ask any questions if you would like to make one.

Merry Christmas to me

So I know that Christmas is right around the bend, but I wanted to share this with you even thought it wasn't really for Christmas. My super cute pincushion from Cindy arrived today, and Om Goodness I love it. I didn't hesitate for a second to take all my pins out of the little turtle I got on etsy months ago. (it's now a toy/decoration) Also My stack of fabric that I forgot that I had ordered came as well.

Even though I am not real fond of all the prints in Amy Butlers new "LOVE" collection. I must have been when I heard about it because I bought a yard of the whole line on pre-order... Then forgot about it. Until today when half of it arrived in my mailbox with some other yummy goodness. Now I am in fact "IN LOVE" I just had to share. Dont you just love it when you forget about something and then it surprises you at the perfect time.

For Blog Readers Only :: Secret Sale

Just a little thank you to all of you who have supported me in my journey with Etsy, as well as the blogging community. I am truly blessed to be able to call so many people my friends, who share the same creativity, and desire as I do.
I wish all of you a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS.

This new year will bring many new things to Sew-Fantastic, that I am SEW excited about. New prints, products, and patterns as well. My new business plan is something I am looking forward to for 2010.

To extend my thank you, I have re-opened the shop with some inventory that is left from 2009. There is a very limited quantity of everything, so it will be first come, first serve and custom orders will not be taken. (I hope you understand)
These items will not arrive to you until after Christmas, but make great gifts for your birthdays, or even just to have in case you have something come up and no time to shop.

This Sale is for you .... The readers only

All of the money raised in this sale will be donated in a grochery giftcard for the family we adopted for Christmas.

30% off your total purchase with code MERRYCHRISTMAS2009

Sale will end when inventory has been depleted, or December 28th. Whichever is sooner.

**please note this sale is for our handmade shop only and discount is taken from original prices of the items not sale prices**

Please pay as usual and a refund will be sent to reflect the discount.

A HUGE thank you to everyone! I will be back for a new post in the NEW YEAR!!!

WINNERS WINNERS ~~~

First Day Of Christmas :: Vibrant Trains

Winner:: Mary On Lake Pulaski

Second Day of Christmas :: Jane's Fabrics Gift Certificates

Winner :: Jacky

Winner :: Jessica

Third Day of Christmas :: Lightning Bugz

Winner :: Barbieanne

Winner :: Brooke

Fourth Day of Christmas :: I have a Notion

Winner :: Candice

Winner :: Love to Quilt

Fifth Day of Christmas :: Around the Block designs

Winner :: Hi my Name is Erica

Sixth Day of Christmas :: Mixed Media Mamma
Winner :: Beesheebags
Winner :: Stephanie
Winner :: Jen


Seventh Day of Christmas :: Hawthorne Threads
Winner :: Mamma24Monkeys

Eighth Day of Christmas :: Joy's Hope Handmade

Winner :: Amanda

Winner :: Tanya

Winner :: krmccord

Ninth Day of Christmas :: Bejeweled Quilts

Winner :: Sheila C.

Inchworm Fabrics :: FQ Pack

Winner :: Karen

Tenth Day of Christmas :: Clemzclozet

Winner :: Rachel Locke

Winner :: Kym

Eleventh Day of Christmas :: Lady Bird

Winner :: Kelly O.

Twelfth Day of Christmas :: Concerning Zarina

Winner :: Megan

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS.......

I will email you all tomorrow, if you would like to save me some time you can email me your name and address to sewfantasticblog@yahoo.com . I will forward that information the the giveaway item that you won.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!

Comments Closed:: Winners Tomorrow

I really hope that everyone had a great time visiting all of the wonderful vendors for out Sew-Fantastic Holiday GIVEAWAY!!

I want to thank you all for your wonderful encouraging comments to the people who donated. I am sure it made their day in more way then one.

Comments are now closed for all 12 Giveaways

Winners will be announced tomorrow

Cross your fingers

and stay tuned.

Have yourself a Scrappy Christmas::

Just as promised; I have put up some scrap packs. I am drowning in them right now, which is good for all of you. I am going to be opening up my handmade shop soon to clearance out all of the 2009 designs and make room for the new stuff. Talk about excitement! I am hoping sometime around the 20th of December so if you want some Handmade goodies and don't need them in time for Christmas it will be a great opportunity to save.

Scrap packs will be very limited this time around and will also be listed in the new destash shop. They have been set up into categories and already coordinated for you, just choose what pack you want. Very limited, first come first serve. Great chance to get a little of everything. If you have bought one before, these are not small scraps! MORE ADDED 12/15

Also please take a minute to stop by project 320 blog, the prizes have started to emerge onto the pages for this wonderful cause. It truly amazes me how well all of us bloggers can come together and achieve a goal this BIG in very little time. Thank you Everyone.

LAST CHANCE, DID YOU ENTER THEM ALL???

Thanks you to all of our very talented sponsers for donating so many wonderful things. I hope that all had a chance to say thank you to our wonderful featured artists here, and see something that may even inspire you.

There is still time to stop through and check out all the lovely giveaways before we choose some lucky winners.

All 12 posts will be closed for comment December 15th pm

Here are the links to visit them all.

1:: Vibrant Trains

2:: Jane's Fabrics

3:: Lightning Bugz

4:: I have a notion

5:: One in every color

6:: Mixed Media Mamma

7:: Hawthorne Threads

8:: Joy's Hope Handmade

9:: Bejeweled Quilts / Inch Worm Fabrics

10:: Homemade Jellies

11:: Yo yo Mobile

12:: Hand dyed by Zarina

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE

AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas.....

My Blog friends gave to me... Some beautiful hand dyed beauties.

Good Morning Sew- Fantastic Readers. Need some Eye candy this Saturday Morning?
I wanted to introduce you to a super talented friend of mine named Zarina.
Zarina is from Klang Valley Malaysia, where she works as a network planner in a mobile operator. Like most of us, her crafting is done late at night, until the wee hours of the morning making beautiful hand dyed/painted fabrics and threads .

Zarina stops by to tell us what inspires her talent.

Zarina; What inspires me for all sorts of projects and celebrations are a whole bunch of colors coming together. Colors are the one that gives character to the fabric/project. Unfortunately, here in Malaysia we have colors but is not translated well in the fabric or yarn that I use for my craft. I am planning to continue making my own hand dyed/painted threads, HDTs. In addition, I am planning to design my own fabric (either dyeing or printing) to be used for my own quilts and to be shared with my fellow crafters.

Zarina is generously giving away a fat quarter set of fabric which she has hand dyed using all the five colors used in her Garden’s Path HDT (in total 1 and quarter yards). She will also include a skein of the HDT in less than 50 yards with the FQ bundle. Check out more of her thread work here. (There will be one winner for this giveaway.)

This beautiful talent is definitely shop worthy, and is now available in her brand new Etsy shop.
Check out the talent behind some of the people behind her products in her flicker group here.
Could you imagine the possibilities with beautiful hand dyed fabric and threads. This is the type of craft that brings projects to life and makes them instant keepsakes to treasure forever.

HERE IS HOW TO WIN!

1:: Follow Zarina's bog " Concerning Zarina" . - 1 entry

2:: Stop by to Zarina's Blog and leave a comment about what you would make using this wonderful gift, or even just a kind thought to her.. - 1 entry

3:: Make a purchase at Zarina's new Etsy shop - 3 entries

4:: Follow this blog Sew-Fantastic - 1 entry

5:: Blog or twitter about our 12 days of Christmas GIVEAWAY - 2 entries


ALL GIVEAWAYS WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR COMMENTS UNTIL

DECEMBER 15th

On the Eleventh Day of Christmas.......

My Blog friends gave to me..... Some yo yo's to make my sewing room fancy.
Da da da da.... Introducing the wonderful, witty, super nice, and talented Katie from Lady Bird.
Katie and her family live in the beautiful mountains of Virginia in a town called Charlottesville.
Katie is a fellow crafter who likes a little of everything, from Sewing, to knitting, you name it she will try it. Katie has two beautiful little girls, they call the oldest Lady, and the youngest Bird. Her youngest daughter is named Sophie just like my little one. Maybe Katie is like my long lost twin or something, Hey, I could dream right? After all we have so much in common.

Katie stops by our blog to tell us what she loves about the holidays.

Katie; I love the stillness of the holidays. Somehow even in the hustle and bustle of the holidays, there is a time embedded to pause and reflect. A time that doesn't seem to be present during other times of the year. I am so grateful for a season of conscious stepping beyond myself. I hope that as my girls begin to grow up they know the joy of serving others, the joy of reflecting, and the joy of stillness. And, of course, a good Christmas cookie!

Katie Has made these beautiful Vintage yo yo mobiles. (Liz and Christina, I so thought of you when I saw this... tee hee)

Made from recycled vintage sheets, these would look so pretty in any sewing room or even a child's room. The possibilities are endless. Her Husband even volunteered his expertise by helping her put together the branches to suspend the beautiful yo yo's. (Thank you Katie's Husband)

HERE IS HOW TO WIN!

1:: Leave a comment here about what room you would display this pretty mobile . - 1 entry
2:: Stop by Lady Bird and leave a kind word on one of her posts. - 1 entry
3:: - Follow Lady Bird the blog ( you will have to copy and past the link if you use blogger) - 3 entries
4:: Follow this blog Sew-Fantastic - 1 entry
5:: Blog or twitter about our 12 days of Christmas GIVEAWAY - 2 entries


ALL GIVEAWAYS WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR COMMENTS UNTIL

DECEMBER 15th

On the Tenth Day of Christmas......

My blog friends gave to me..... Arizona Grown Pomegranate Jelly

Open that box of holiday crackers, break out those breakfast pancakes, cause here comes Christy with some homemade GOODNESS!

Christy is an amazing women! She is a mother, a crafter, canner, and scrapper. A wife, a sewer, a quilter, and author of "The Little Family" She even runs her own Etsy Shop called clemzclozet, selling these beautiful baby rag quilts and other handmade items.

This year Christy has made us all some mouth watering yummy goodness. Homemade Jellies.
If you entered to win some is the Sew Mama Sew giveaway, and Mr. Random Generator did not pick you, then here is another chance.

Christy tells us what she loves about the holidays.

Christy; I love the holidays, especially handmade gifts. There's nothing better than hearing the oohs and awes that come when your handmade or homemade gift is opened and treasured or tasted for the first time. The satisfaction that this brings is priceless and cannot be bought.

What can you win???

She be offering 2 - 4oz jars of homemade jelly (so 2 separate winners, will ship in US ONLY for obvious reasons):

You can choose from ::

Arizona Grown Prickly Pear Jelly (Harvested by husband and myself, grown in the Central AZ Desert. A beautiful Burgundy color, rich flavor and scent)

Arizona Grown Pomegranate Jelly (Harvested by my husband and myself, grown in the Central AZ Desert. A sweet, beautiful soft wine color)

Utah Grown Peach Jam ( These Utah peaches are the best and make the best peach jam)

Washington Grown Apple Butter (These Washington Honeycrisp Apples are the only way to go. This sweet, tangy treat is mouth watering)

All jellies and jams are perfect on pancakes, or served with crackers and cheese or Christy's favorite, English muffins and cream cheese.

HERE IS HOW TO WIN!

1:: Stop by The Little Family and leave her some comment lovin . - 1 entry

2:: Follow Christy's Blog The Little Family - 1 entry

3:: - Make a purchase from clemzclozet on Etsy 3 entries

4:: Follow this blog Sew-Fantastic - 1 entry

5:: Blog or twitter about our 12 days of Christmas GIVEAWAY - 2 entries

OK now wipe the drool off your keyboard and get to commenting. (I see that look in your eyes, your box of crackers is already open. Isn't it?)

On The Ninth Day of Christmas......

My Blog Friends gave to me........ fabric bundles, to make me so Giddy.

I would like you all to meet Barb. Barb has been visiting Sew Fantastic since I can remember. I think she was one of my original followers. She always stops by to give a kind word and I appreciate the time she puts in to make my day. She is a sewer, quilter, and author of Bejeweled Quilts by Barb, as well as the creative genius on Art fire we know as Bejeweledquilts

Barb tells us what Inspires her.

Barb; What inspires me most are bright vibrant colors. I love applique the most and if you were to travel with me you would see me with my camera taking pictures of tile on the floor, or designs on the airport walls. The other day in church I was sketching out a design from a ladies dress. What I will do with all of this? Who knows but I see a quilt in everything.

Barb is offering one winner 4 FULL yards of Samoan Fabrics from her Shop. (pictured above) Barb has the BEST PRICES for these beautiful fabrics you gotta see her shop.

You think that is great? Barb's Niece Jennifer Is also donating a fat quarter bundle from inchworm fabrics to a second winner.

Talk about YUMMY Huh!

(These would look great in my kitchen)

HERE IS HOW TO WIN!

1:: Stop by Bejeweled Quilts by Barb and become a follower . - 1 entry

2:: Follow Jennifer's Blog Inch Worm Fabrics - 1 entry

3:: Make a purchase At BEJEWELED On Art fire or INCHWORM FABRICS- 3 entries

4:: Follow this blog Sew-Fantastic - 1 entry

5:: Blog or twitter about our 12 days of Christmas GIVEAWAY - 2 entries

Now go go, times a wasting, What would you make with all that beautiful fabric??

On the Eighth Day of Christmas....

ALL GIVEAWAYS WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR COMMENTS

UNTIL DECEMBER 15th

My blog friends gave to me... pretty messy flowers from Julie. (hey whatcha know, that worked)

Darling! That is what your thinking right now huh. Julie is the creator of the pretty messy flower pins and headbands.
Now if someone asked me straight forward what inspires me, I would have to say Julie does. She sparks my creativity, makes me laugh, and touches my soul in each and every blog post she writes. I believe I am blessed to know Julie and to call her my friend.

Julie stops by to tell us a story about her family Christmas.

Julie says; My husband is a Clark Griswold in training and would love to win a holiday light award.
You know those neighbors who put up their excessive decorations before Thanksgiving?
We are those neighbors.
But each night we pile the kids in the car, blast Christmas music and drive around looking at lights.
Our kids talk about it all year and I wouldn't trade those little voices singing along for anything.
When I am up late sewing with my Pandora Christmas mix playing in the background I smile and think about their little voices.

Not only is Julie an amazing Designer with her crave-able messy flower pins. But she is also the personality behind Joy's Hope. A Blog dedicated to LIFE! As well as her new blog for a wonderful cause Project 320. You can also follow her journey on twitter.

Julie, and many other talented women are coming together and collecting 100 handmade goodies from all over the world to raise awareness for a great cause and save lives. You can read all about it here. ( This is click worthy definitely)

Julie is kindly giving a pretty messy flower pin to three different winners. Those are good odds you know. As well as Donating half of each purchase to her worthy cause for Project 320.

HERE IS HOW TO WIN!

1:: Stop by Project 320 and become a follower of the journey to save lives . - 1 entry

2:: Follow Julie's Blog 'Joy's Hope' to be inspired on a daily basis- 1 entry

3:: Make a purchase At Joy's Hope Handmade to help support Project 320 - 3 entries

4:: Follow this blog Sew-Fantastic - 1 entry

5:: Blog or twitter about our 12 days of Christmas GIVEAWAY - 2 entries

Be a part of something bigger then gifts under the tree this year. Something that will truly make a difference this holiday season. Give a little back! Save Lives!

On the Seventh Day of Christmas...

My blog friends gave to me.....

Some Wendy Slotboom Frolic in GREEEEEENN!

CALLING ALL FABRIC JUNKIES!! This one is for you. Please calm down, and wipe the drool from your chin.
ACK!! ok, I'm just playing you can do the happy Dance now.

Charlie and Lindsay of Hawthorne Threads, The "IT" factor when it comes to fabric shopping. Not only do they continue to give FANTASTIC customer service, they really listen to their customers in terms of what they like. Bringing new hip trends from up an coming fabric designers to your doorstep everyday.

Lindsay takes a moment to tells us what Christmas means to her family.

Lindsay; Charlie and I love that our little ones will be old enough this year to be awed by the wonder of Christmastime. We're looking forward to the quiet stillness of Christmas Eve when the excitement and anticipation is tangible in the air. Seeing this time of year through Aidan and Annie's eyes our hearts become young again and we're awakened to the magic that this season brings.We can't wait to hear the tiptoe of eager little feet on Christmas morning!

Charlie and Lindsay really put some thought into this website. Offering discounts if you become a frequent shopper, or even if you buy three or more yards. The discounts can get VERY BIG, to the more you buy the more you save.
They have been a very reliable and crucial part to helping me build my etsy business as well. So here is my SECRET, I am offering you my key to success.

Hawthorne Threads Is generously donating a half yard bundle of Wendy Slotboom's Frolic in green. Can we say YUMMY!!

Those cute little owls are calling out to me. I must tell you that I ordered some last week and it's even cuter in person.

HOOT HOOT I'm CUTE!

HERE IS HOW TO WIN!

1:: Stop by Hawthorne Threads and tell me what your favorite fabric line is?. - 1 entry

2:: Sign up for The weekly newsletter at Hawthorne Threads ( this gives you a heads up on their own shops weekly giveaways to) - 1 entry

3:: Make a purchase at Hawthorne Threads - 3 entries

4::Follow this blog Sew-Fantastic - 1 entry

5:: Blog or twitter about our 12 days of Christmas GIVEAWAY - 2 entries

Also take some time to send Charlie and Lindsay an email or use their LIVE CHAT option to tell them about what fabric you would like to see them carry, or offer some feedback on the new site. they love hearing from their customers.

On the Sixth Day of Christmas.....

My blog friends gave to me... Some "She said" prints under the Christmas tree

Meet Chrissie Grace! She needs a BIG introduction, cause she fills some pretty big shoes. She is the creative mind behind Mixed Media Mamma On Etsy, the vocal thoughts on In His Grace, as well as the author of (going on her third) creative tile books. (Sold on amazon here and here)

Oh to walk one day in her mixed media life would be adventurous I am sure.
I met Chrissie In blog land and was fortunate enough to find her etsy shop. Chrissie's She Said Prints hang on my daughters bedroom wall, bringing encouragement to both of us everytime we see them. Check out my personal favorites here.

Chrissie writes;
We have four small children under the age of nine, so Christmas time is indeed a very exciting time in our house. For the first year ever, we are doing three gifts per child, just like Jesus received. I love decorating with the kids, building Operation Christmas boxes, making Christmas crafts, and trying to capture all of the magical moments with my camera. Making memories is my favorite part of Christmas!

She makes many inspirational items, from pillows to plaques, Prints and pretties. Chrissie sure is one talented lady, wife, mother, and daughter. All in one mixed media package!

Chrissie is offering 3 prizes to 3 different winners. Each winner will get a choice of one of her "She Said" Prints

It's so hard to choose just one, Trust me, I already have three and can't wait to get more. What would you pick???

HERE IS HOW TO WIN!

1:: Stop by Mixed Media Mamma and tell me what item you would love to cherish in your home?. - 1 entry

2:: Follow Chrissie's Blog In His Grace - 1 entry

3:: Make a purchase Mixed Media Mamma on Etsy - 3 entries

4::Follow this blog Sew-Fantastic - 1 entry

5:: Blog or twitter about our 12 days of Christmas GIVEAWAY - 2 entries

Also take some time to visit Amazon.com to check out Chrissie's books.

On the Fifth Day of Christmas.....

My Blog friends gave to me.... A Christmas Pincushion with Selvage Goodies.

Hey everyone meet my new bestie blog buddy Cindy. I met Cindy through a comment I left on another blog we started talking about that comment and became friends I even mailed her some goodies for her upcoming new shop ideas that I am SEW excited about.
Cindy stops by to tell us what her most fondest memory of Christmas is.

Cindy; One of my fondest Christmas memories is a handmade Christmas stocking made for me by one of my parents' friends. It was out of red felt with little appliqued cutouts of a Christmas tree, candy cane, and star, all embellished with sequins and beads, along with my name in white felt. I made one for my husband when we got married, one for our son for his first Christmas, our daughter-in-law when they got married and one for each of our grandchildren. They are not fancy but every year they bring back so many special memories.

Cindy is the brain behind this wonderful idea One in Every Color; Selvage pincushions. Whohoo right! Cindy makes these cute little treasures for your sewing room. They add the perfect pop of color to any sewing desk.
I love this lightning Bugs one. She also keeps up a Super Fabulous Blog .

Each pincushion is sewn together with designer selvages, and back with a coordinating fabric, trimmed with colorful piping, and it was stuffed with environment-friendly crushed walnut shells to make it nice and weighty--your pins will love it. And so will you!
measures
4 1/2" x 4 1/2".

See one you like??? Better get it quick she is offering FREE SHIPPING in the USA right now!! Remember I said there are no two alike, so be quick.

Or you can win one here ! Cindy is offering 1 winner, two pincushions in a Christmas theme.(shown above in pictures)
One for you and one for a friend (can I be your friend if you win? Wink wink)

HERE IS HOW TO WIN!

1:: Stop by One in Every Color and tell me what fabric you would love to see in a treasured pincushion. Do you have a favorite designer?. - 1 entry

2:: Follow Cindy's Blog Live a Colorful Life- 1 entry

3:: Make a purchase At One In Every Color - 3 entries

4::Follow this blog Sew-Fantastic - 1 entry

5:: Blog or twitter about our 12 days of Christmas GIVEAWAY - 2 entries

Stop dropping those pins on the floor, Go visit Cindy and let those pins be Merry this year to.