"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

[Lisa Hathaway]

I bought and washed the fabric for my sister-in-law's purse. Does that count as "started"?

[Tiina]

You have picked the most wonderful fabrics!

[Leeanne]

Hi I would love a chance to win but havnt even started on the Chriatmas sewing...waiting for the holidays which start on the 10th December.nwould love to make some Japanese Grab bags with these.....

[Teresa@AureasKitchen]

Thanks for this giveaway. I am sewing an advent calendar and I want to sew some ornaments for the Christmas tree.

[Susan H.]

Cute bundle! No I haven't started, but I want to make a new table runner. Guess I better get going on it. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

[Janine]

Love the pretty fabrics. I've started making Christmas nightgowns for 2 of my granddaughters. Lots more sewing to do.

[Leslie Hancock]

Love all of the fabrics you chose for the bundle. I'm struggling to find the time to sew right now, but I might just make some make-up pouches for my daughters.

Thanks for the giveaway!

[Kim Fernald]

I love your bundle :-). I'm working on a mug rug for a swap and decided to make more for gifts with the leftover fabric.

[Kimk C]

I am making crayon rolls for the little ones in my life

[Kaylinne]

I have started! YAY! I'm making snowman table runners for my siblings.

[Kerry]

Love your choices! Have started to make the Sew Together Bags for my daughters for Christmas!!
Would love to win that gorgeous bundle and thanks for the giveaway!

Kerry

[SusanG]

Cute cute fabric bundles.Have gone a bit overboard making Christmas Tree decorations, birds/stars/love hearts and also made some pretty bunting. Thx.

[Catherine]

I've started and I'm making American Girl clothes for my niece.

[Cheryl J]

I'm afraid I haven't started on my Christmas sewing yet - I'm at a total loss for some reason this year~ Perhaps some new fabric would help?! Thanks for the contest!!

[Kristen]

These are so cute! I finally dug out a Christmas quilt kit that I bought 4 or 5 years ago. That is what I'm working on for Christmas!

[Jane Briscoe]

I would love to win the fabric. I pinned ideas for Christmas sewing last night. Does that count as started?

[Anne J]

I just ordered fabric to make stockings for my daughter, my husband and myself. Once I settle on the three designs, I will start sewing…hopefully finished before Christmas!

[Kathy]

What amazing fabric! I am making christmas stockings at the moment. Thank you for a wonderful giveaway!

[Becky S]

What a sweet fabric bundle! I am still working on Christmas projects I started last year. I am making a bunch of Snowman Pails (pattern by Sweetwater) to fill with gifts. Thanks for the fun giveaway.

[SHERRI]

love that color selection. Great Assortment. My sewing machine is broken and need to get it fixed before I can so anything

[christin F.]

Love the bundle, such lovely prints in there. I started 2 advents calendars for my kids and hopefully have them done before December comes.
Thank you for the chance to win.
Christin

[Mara]

You pick out amazing fabrics! I am in the process of making a whole bunch of small purses for my nieces, I have half the fabrics cut, so much more to do.

[Cecilia]

You always choose the cutest fabrics! I have started my Christmas sewing and need to hurry since we will be celebrating early this year. Thank you fir the giveaway.

[Michelle Taylor]

Kudos on the picks, they're gorgeous! I've got two baby quilts in the works right now and of course the quilt I've been working on for my girls. Hopefully by Christmas, they'll all be under the tree instead of my sewing machine. :)

[Lisa Marie]

Yes, I've been sewing Christmas gifts throughout the year. I'm making at least 10 lap quilts so it's not really something I can wait until November to start.

[Irene Garcia Diaz]

You've got a great eye! Those fabrics are gorgeous! I wish I could win them to make something for my baby daughter who is due on Nov. 22 thank you for the giveaway!

[Rosie]

Hi Kristyne, I have just discovered your site. Love what you do. Thanks for inspiring me to get started on Christmas sewing. But right now my neighbour's son is a week away from becoming a Dad and that baby quilt MUST be finished.
I love your pairings and thanks for the opportunity to win them.
Best wishes from Australia.
Rosie

[Shawna May]

I have started a flying geese table runner thingy for my mother-in-law. That's about all the sewing I'm doing. I'm also knitting thrum socks for my mom.

[Rachel S]

That's a very pretty bundle of fabric. I am finishing a quilt for my son for Christmas. I am just waiting for my flannel backing to arrive. I'm hoping to get a girly quilt done for my daughter too, but I am afraid that Christmas is just coming too quickly!

[Pam]

I am finishing a quilt for my granddaughter and making cosmetic pouches for my daughters and sisters. Thanks for the chance to win this delightful bundle! I really enjoyed your post about how you choose it, and I love the selections!

[Mary D]

Yes and yes I have started Christmas sewing. I have made stacks of pillowcases that I will use for 'gift wrapping'. Children's quilts are being made also.

[Mrs. C]

Quilted potholders for the family, a couple of quilts for very special people :-)

[Sarah J.]

I'm not doing much Christmas sewing, but both of my kids have birthdays within a few weeks of Christmas (what was I thinking!?) and I want to sew something for each of them! Love this bundle- thanks for the chance to win!

[Margo]

I have not even started Christmas sewing! Everyone around me is popping out babies and of course they all have to be snuggly and warm with a "Nana made" quilt! Even if I am adopting all these babies from work and friends! ha ha! Thanks for the chance to win your giveaway! I've always loved Japanese fabrics! I think because their patterns are so cute!

[Kaylee]

I have started my Christmas sewing. So far I've made a couple tote bags, but I've got some other projects in the works too.

[Kate]

I am about to move home so probably won't sew for Christmas this year :( But watch out Christmas 2015!

[Michelle]

I've started making pretty cotton voile nighties for presents. With it being summertime at Christmas for us down under, you can never have too many for our hot nights.

Great pick of fabrics, would love to win.

Thanks for the chance.

[Jana]

I want to win! I love these fabrics. Currently, I am working on a patchwork quilt for my little 2 year old. It has sweet animal prints and florals all in browns. He love looking at the squares I've made and petting the little bunnies and squirrels.

[Heather]

I'm too busy trying to get wedding quilts done, I've hardly thought about Christmas. Ideally, though, I will get 2 lap quilts done for Christmas. Fingers crossed!

[Lorinda Davis]

I haven't started any Christmas sewing yet, but I think I'll do a few little pencil pouches for friends and teachers. Thanks for the cute giveaway!

[Gail]

Thank you for another anazing giveaway!

I am making my very first 'grown up' quilt, doing rotary cutting and really trying to get my points perfect! I am using a jelly roll of Kate Spain's Joy that I have had in my stash for a while! (Still got one left, so that's okay!)

[Veronika]

Love those red riding hood kitties! Haven't started yet, but have a lot on my list!! We will see how much gets done :)

[Therese]

I was hoping to make some cute felt ornaments for the Xmas tree. Let's see how I go...
Thanks for the great giveaway. This bundle is so adorable, I love the teapots!

[Joy Trestrail]

Gorgeous fat quarter bundle. Today I am buying fabrics to make a Christmas stocking,for my great grandson's first Christmas.x

[June]

I haven't done any Christmas sewing yet... I have just moved and my house is a mess! :(
Thanks for the giveaway!

[Joy Trestrail]

A gorgeous fat quarter bundle. Today I am buying fabrics to making a Christmas stocking for my great graandson's first christmas x

[Sandra Paul]

They are beautiful pairings indeed! I need to make a pretty little pyjama case for my Mum, which is something she requested for Christmas and I'm very happy to provide. Need to get my thinking cap on though and get it started!

S x

PS I don't know if I can enter the competition as I'm in the UK. I know the postage costs are so high so quite understand if not!

[Anne]

This is a cute fabric bundle.
I made a ces fabric bags. You can see them on my blog.
And, thanks a lot for the giveaway.

[Lily]

The kawaii red riding hood fabric is so cute! Well right now I'm not doing any christmas sewing so far, I'm working on a cross stitch project that I'm gifting to a friend for their wedding that is a few days before christmas.

[Lynn]

Haven't started sewing YET, but I'm planning a Christmas dress for my 6 year old granddaughter. Thanks for the giveaway!