"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

[Shelley]

I usually start gathering supplies and patterns at the start of November, and start stitching on Thanksgiving weekend.

[Stina]

christmas...oh my...it's coming isn't it...;0))) well actually I have made plans..does that count!! Hope so!!
Merry christmaS...:0))

[Jeanne]

So pretty! Thank you for the chance. I am working on triangle fabric trees by Debbie Shore and as she says they can be for all year not just Christmas. As I wish to master the zipper art, I would use these fabrics for trees and zipper bags.

[Celia Quilter]

Kristyne! I have been reading your blog like a novel for weeks on end and I am up to December 2011 only- that's because I had to buy Camille Roskellly's Simplify and make pillow covers (2 with batiq precut lefovers from a wedding project, and 2 using Kate Spain's Halloween charm packs that I sent to my girls away at school.) This brings me to Christmas-I just HAVE to make more pillow covers so I'm using 2 Christmas charm packs to make more pillow covers for the girls at school to switch out with their Halloween covers if that makes sense. We're off to visit one daughter this weekend so I can't officially start, though I have all my charm squares ready to go and modified the big cirlce (can't think of the name I'm at work) to make a Christmas tree. Loved your 'mini series' set of quilts! Pick me Pick me!!!

[Cathy]

What a cute little bundle! I haven't started yet but really need to get moving!

[Karen]

Christmas sewing has begun! A couple make up brush bags and an Old New 30's hexie quilt. Thanks for the chance to win this pretty bundle!

[Yvonne]

I have started and finished a few Christmas gifts. Housework has been neglected, but my sewing is coming along nicely! Thanks for the great giveaway

[Anita T]

so many comments...and so few chances to win. I have started a patchwork camera strap for oldest granddaughter and a doll quilt for youngest, who is getting a Bitty Baby from her other grandmother. Very fun, just need more time.

[Linda Sparks]

Beautiful choices! No Christmas projects this year.

[Lynette Root]

The fabrics are just darling! Right now I'm trying to finish up a flannel backed quilt for my husband. I had made one for my daughter about a month ago and after he "tested" it and deemed it "comfy AND cozy" I thought he needed his own! If it takes me too much longer, it WILL BE for Christmas!

[Emily C]

I have not started on my Christmas sewing, yet.

[Gillybean]

I have bought a Frozen quilt kit for my 5yo granddaughter, who has the idea that she is going to help sew it. I guess she will last 10 minutes lol.

[Piroska]

No, I have not started yet, but hope to this weekend. I'm making a stocking for my baby granddaughter and a Christmas tree skirt. I had ornaments on my to-make list, but I'm not sure if I'll have time.

[Bunny]

A black and white quilt for my son is in the works. So far it's cut out. Let's see if I get this done in time for Christmas!

[Anda]

I am finishing up an NFL quilt for my son who is a huge 49ers fan! awolk at rogers dot com

[Michelle]

I'm gathering some felt to make some new ornaments for my Christmas tree. I love your fabric choices. Thanks

[Laura]

I've already made little strawberry shaped purses for my grand daughters, pillowcases, and some dresdens on kitchen towels. Love those pairings! Love your blog too!

[Aparna Mulgund]

what a great giveaway! I am working on my mug rugs for my home.

[Mom C]

Christmas sewing, are you kidding. I just finished the Halloween costumes!! I do have Christmas star blocks that I want to put together for a gift and I make PJS for family and to donate. Thanks.

[Super Mom - No Cape!]

I've completed sewing one Christmas gift set. One of our daughters requested oven mitts and hot pads with frogs on them... so that was a quick gift to make once I found the perfect fabric of frogs doing yoga. And I've also just completed making some Christmas Pips using my thimble pip pattern and adding hangers so they can be hung on the tree. Next up is knitting a pair of slippers.

[Pauline]

What beautiful fabric so pretty! I am making christmas table runners this year for gifts.
Pauline

[yenni]

i haven't started it yet..i'm still thinking it...but this bundle is so loveable...i should find what i'd sew for this christmas..^^

[karrie smith]

I haven't started sewing yet for Christmas...I'm just now starting to order...but I don't have that much to do :)

[Jules]

I have started on my Christmas gift, I am making my brother and his family six woodland creature cushions, all paper pieced and all British animals.

[Deidra]

What great fabric! I'm going to make outfits for my daughters dolls for Christmas and other gifts as well.

[Sarah]

I started awhile ago, and I am making as many things as I can! Currently working on a set of placemats for my parents.

[Charlotte]

I have made some folded star ornaments and pot holders. I am just finishing snipping the seams on a flannel/fleece rag quilt in red, white and green squares. Love the fabric in the giveaway I could make all kinds of things with it.

[Keri F]

I'm making those little red stockings to hold placesettings foor Christmas dinner. Saw them on Pinterest and had to make them in plaid. I'm a happy sewing nerd! :)

[wendy]

That is a bundle full of fabric cuteness! I have not started on Christmas sewing yet but, I am gathering ideas.Thanks!

[Marissa]

Those are some amazing fabrics! I am starting today on some Christmas ornaments. After those I will work on an Advent Calendar. Here is to hoping they get done by Christmas!! Thanks for the chance! :-)

[Peggy Gibbs]

I am making tote bags and pillows for children and senior in a care facility.
Thanks,
Peggy

[katieQ]

I've started a table topper that was requested by my aunt, but that's the only thing so far.

[Helen]

I haven't started Christmas sewing yet...but I will. I retire Dec. 1 so I will finally have time for holiday preparations and sewing. I am really looking forward to that!

[Marlene]

I haven't started yet, but I think about starting all of the time! luvyorangecat[at]yahoo[dot]com

[Jean]

I haven't started on a project yet but plan on making a log cabin quilt for my daughter. Thanks for the giveaway.

[rose]

I haven't quite started yet but I have ordered two quilt kits. So i guess thats sort of a start

[Betsy in The Sunny Seattle Suburbs]

I just love bouncing over to your blog and being surprised with yet another example of your beautiful talents! Bravo! And as usual, I love your fabric bundle choices. So pretty.
I have not started physically sewing anything for Christmas yet (I guess that I had better get my tush in gear, huh?) but I do have my list together and a few things pulled together. Wish me luck.
Betsy in the saturated Seattle suburbs

[Juliana]

This is such a cute bundle! And I've already started on a little Frozen-themed bedset for my little sister! :)

[Mary D]

Yes I have started on my holiday sewing. I'm making pillowcases to use as 'wrapping' for gifts and some large fabric bowls and quilts for several of the children.

[Michelle]

I am only making one thing for Christmas. A quilt for a dear friend.

[Pam J]

I have started my Christmas sewing. I've made a quilt for my daughter-in-law, a messenger bag for my grandson and a Christmas stocking for my new grand daughter. I still need to make some bibs for the new baby next door and my grand daughter, some bags for my niece and neighbor girls and a skirt for another niece. Plus, I am trying to finish a quilt for my husband and a bag for my sister. Lots of sewing going on between now and Christmas!

[Pam J]

I have started my Christmas sewing. Much to do and not enough time to do it!

[Donna H.]

OH MY I Love your choices!! So far I have only sewn one Christmas present which is an apron. I better get busy this weekend. Thanks

[Linda S]

Your fabric choices are so well thought out. I love the choices this time again. I'm in the midst of making baby quilts for our new twin great-nephews for Christmas.

[Laura Sudderth]

I am working on bags and quilts and I switch from one to another. I get bored easily, they do get done eventually. These fabrics are adorable!

[Nicole Sender]

Love the bundle; so sweet. I'm making pillows for my family's Christmas gifts.

[Susan]

I've been working on some x-stitch ornaments for grand kids, an embroidered red work xmas pillow, and a machine appliqued truck quilt for each of my grand sons - I hope I can finish it all! Love this time of year, but I think I need more time! Thanks for the chance to win some lovely fabrics! Happy Holidays!

[Tricia C]

I hope to get some fabric gift bags that can be used year after year whipped up this month. But you know me......

[Marianne P]

I always love your choices in fabric...they're so fresh and beautiful. I'm working on a gift for my sister who loves anything country and the quilt is of cowboy boots, each pair a different fabric. Lots of fun to make. Thanks for the chance to win!

[Teresa Stanulis]

I've not started my Christmas sewing yet, but I plan to make a table runner with some Winters Lane fabric that I purchased earlier this year!