"pretty pairings II" ~ a fq bundle giveaway

This just never gets old ... being asked to put together a Blogger's Bundle of my favourite fat quarters.  This is the third time Pink Castle Fabrics has asked me to make one and it's definitely my best yet.  (Says me.)

Because I enjoy making small, quick projects with just 2 fabrics, I decided to choose another eight pairs if coordinating prints.  They are almost all designed by my beloved Japanese fabric companies - Lecien, Yuma, Kokka, etc.  They're fun, whimical, pretty, the scale is small ... makes my heart fabric-loving heart go pitter-patter.

My approach was to pick a whimsical print with a smaller coordinate.  I was particularly drawn to the Liberty-esque florals that I love so much.

This pair - of Lecien's Flower Sugar reinvented as a tea party and a newspaper print - makes me giggle a bit.  I was thinking it'd be fun to read the morning paper (or iPad/blogs) while enjoying a cup of tea.  When my daughter saw the tea party fabric, she begged me to please make her an apron out of it.  Excellent - one Christmas gift idea solved. :)

Cute little kawaii red riding hood kittens!!!

This faux patchwork is perfect for pencil cases and such, but I also thought the squares would be fun to fussy-cut and made into labels for larger projects.

Don't you just love charming translations from Japanese to English?  The above fabric reads, "I love the sweet cake and donut."  And below, "It is loved by everyone beyond the time."

Cute, cute, cute.

This bundle is available for purchase here.  FYI, stock is limited and the last few bundles I made for Pink Castle Fabrics sold out in about a week so if you don't want to be disappointed ...

But if you'd also like a chance to win it, please leave me a comment telling me if you've started on your Christmas sewing and if so, what you are making.  This giveaway closes Sunday, November 9th and is open to all!

PS:  If you're not doing any sewing for Christmas, that's ok.  You can still enter. :)

Comments

[barbara woods]

Working on lots of Christmas, thanks

[Debbie B]

Your bundle is just perfect for all kinds of projects! Love it! I just finished a quilt for my daughter(Hootie hoot!) At work we exchange handmade gifts at Christmas.(10 community health nurses) This year I am making box like makeup bags filled with all kinds of goodies! If time permits I plan to sew up some pillowcases and embroidered tea towels to give to some dear friends. Hope I win!

[Terry]

What a great bundle! Some of the sweetest prints! Hoping to win!!

[Joyce Carter]

What a very pretty bundle! I have made a few bags and will be making some more before Christmas. Thank you for the giveaway.

[Terry]

I'v started with potholder sets, and I hav some pouches and bags yet to make, as well as new Christmas stockings.

What a great bundle! Some of the sweetest prints! Hoping to win!!

[Lynne Tilley]

I have really good intentions of making a table runner. Don't know if it will actually happen, but that's my plan. I even have a charm pack of winter themed fabrics to make it from. Just need to settle on a pattern and get after it :)

[Chris]

I am making a rag quilt for a Christmas present.

[Joan stroh]

I'm pulling fabrics for a quilt for our new granddaughter for Christmas. These would be an awesome addition!

Thanks for a great giveaway!

[Kqthy E.]

Well, I haven't actually started it yet, but I have chosen the fabrics! I want to make my son a new Christmas tree skirt. His ex-girlfriend took his last one without permission, so he is skirt-less (I know he wouldn't approve of me saying that!) So, for Christmas, he needs a new skirt AND a new girlfriend!

I love this bundle and would love to win!

[Jen]

Pretty bundle! I've made some 18-inch doll clothes for my daughters for Christmas.

[Cherise]

I haven't started any christmas sewing yet but I really need to! I'm sewing some rice bags and some stockings. I just love your bundle- those prints are darling!

[Cheryl]

Beautiful bundle, thanks for the chance to win!

[Heidi]

Working on a lap quilt with Christmas fabrics!

[Karen Carpenter]

Sure have started my Christmas gifts. Making lap quilt/wall hanging for sons in baseball theme! Exciting. Would love this bundle to do something else!

[Anita]

Cute. I cut out and pinned 4 pillow cases in holiday fabric. My 10 year old daughter will sew them. I really need to figure out what I want to make and get busy.

[Ruth G]

I am making my daughter a quilt made of solids and white. It coordinates with her bedroom. This is really pretty give away bundle. Thank you.

[Christi Pike]

I haven't started my Christmas sewing yet! I have 2 quilts to finish that will be gifts and hope to begin this week! I love your fabric choices...thanks!

[Jessica P.]

I have not started my sewing. I am not sure if I will end up making anything or not. If I do, it will be place mats for my mom. I love your bundle. It is super cute!

[Rachel]

I'm still hoping to make matching pjs for the family. :-)

[Toni Anne]

I haven't started yet, I'm making a baby quilt right now. I've bought everything for a music themed/faux fur backed quilt for my 13 yr old piano playing son, as a Christmas gift. He saw the faux fur in my sewingroom and asked if I could make him something with it (he will be surprised).

[Kristy]

I have! :) Already made a bunch of stockings and a few more yet to finish! :) Love Christmas sewing! Thanks for this awesome giveaway too, gorgeous bundle!

[lynn]

Beauty of a bundle! I've been crocheting for xmas...

[Kim S]

I'm making bags, mug rugs and small accessories for Christmas this year.

[Dawn Jones]

I would love to make some simple quilts for my two daughters, but I don't know if I will have time. Thanks for the chance to win, have a great day!

[Lori]

Love the fabric and thank you for the giveaway! Working project bags for Christmas.

[Karen Ruta]

I love your choices! I started my Christmas sewing this weekend. Two Christmas stockings for my beautiful grandsons.

[Juliet H]

uhm I'm still working on fall!! Thanks for the chance!

[Barbara]

Beautiful bundle.....so many possibilities!
I have made king size quilts for my sons and daughters in law.
Have pillowcases to make and journals to cover....then I would
Like to make new Christmas pillows for my living room.
Or maybe those will be on the list for next ya Christmas!

[AnneMarie]

On my list to make are those really cute macarons!!!! Love those! But first I gotta figure out how to work this darn new "Computer" sewing machine. Ugh! LOL Spent all night trying to figure out the needle threader. LMBO I don't see what's wrong with licking the thread and putting it in the needle. Who needs a needle threader? Ahahahaha (smile) I promise I'll figure it out by Christmas.......2016. hehehe

[Marie]

OH MY GOODNESS I LOVE THOSE FABRICS! SOOOO SWEET! It seems like I always have a Christmas project going. This year I am making a big one for my bed, which probably won't be done by this Christmas, lol!

[Jean Rasmussen]

I'd like to start another project for Christmas, but I promised myself to finish all the other projects I started to learn how to quilt! It's very exciting to think of new fabric!!

[Beth T.]

Right now I am making flannel dog blankets, to keep the dogs in our extended family warm and cozy during winter. A fun project because the dogs are not critical at all. :)

[Beth T.]

Right now I am making flannel dog blankets, to keep the dogs in our extended family warm and cozy during winter. A fun project because the dogs are not critical at all. :)

[Beth T.]

Right now I am making flannel dog blankets, to keep the dogs in our extended family warm and cozy during winter. A fun project because the dogs are not critical at all. :)

[Rachel]

No Xmas sewing yet but I need to make a stocking for my daughter soon!

[Heather(mtl)]

I love your selection... once again! Such sweet fabrics would be great added to my growing list of Christmas sews. I've already made several cosmetic case sets, micro-bowl pads and am currently knee deep in potholders. These fabrics would be delicious for my projects!
Thanks for the chance to win these lovelies.

[Kathleen]

What a beautiful bundle of fabric!! I especially love the little storybook children. Adorable! I haven't made any Christmas gifts yet. I've been busy making a baby quilt for my grandchild expected in January and also freshening up and embellishing a vintage dress my other daughter wants to wear to a wedding reception. Thank you for the opportunity to win!

[Vickie]

I haven't started my Christmas sewing yet...but last year I made 9 quilts between August and November 1st. The grandkids loved them.

[Glynette]

I have made a few stockings and my daughter wants a Christmas tree skirt, so I will start that shortly!

[cindy from redford]

Pillows and pillowcases

[jamee]

i am working on a quilt for my son, SpaceDust, by tula pink.

[Deb Cobb]

Love the fabric bundle! Need to get started making Christmas gifts. Can't believe it is November already. This fall has been beautiful! But there is a chance for snow in the forecast for tomorrow.

[Linda Nelson]

Have not started Christmas sewing, but am thinking about making stuffed animals for the little people I know.

[Jinger]

Cute bundle! I'm working on QAYG quilts for our twin grandchildren and want to make stockings for family and a Christmas wall hanging for our house 🎄

[Susan in OK]

I wish I could say I have started on my Christmas sewing. I have started on my Christmas purchases. I took a trip to England in August and purchased some Christmas presents there. I need to get busy, busy, busy on my Christmas sewing. Thanks for the chance to win some great fabric - that ought to motivate me.

[Denise Cabral]

I plan on making Christmas stockings for my 2 grandchildren!

[Kathy]

I haven't started anything new for this year. I moved and unpacking and resetting up my sewing room is really taking forever. I am really looking forward to retiring and being able to call my own time. Beautiful bundle, thanks, kathy

[Joyce Mitchell]

I have some Christmas table mats that I plan to get finished for Christmas gifts this year - thanks.

[Renae]

What a lovely bundle of fabric! I would be so pleased to win it!

[Mary]

I am not doing any Christmas sewing because I am still finishing my Summer sewing!!! Cute fabrics you're giving away here!