Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Second Giveaway of the Year

I was going to title this post, "First Giveaway of the Year," but then I realized that I had a giveaway on Monday, January 3 to promote my new pattern, A Wedding Quilt for Joseph and Annie. Well, no matter, because fate has stepped in to make giveaway #1 a segue to giveaway #2.
The purpose of today's giveaway is to introduce you to a new and wonderful sponsor, Marmalade Fabrics. This terrific online store carries many of the cottons you and I have come to love for contemporary quilting and crafting. Even better though, Tammy at Marmalde Fabrics also stocks some harder to come by, but amazingly beautiful fabrics like these organic cottons form Daisy Janie.
Here's where the segue part comes in. By way of introduction to you all, my lovely readers, Tammy is giving away a fabric/pattern treat. The pattern she's giving away is a copy of A Wedding Quilt for Joseph and Annie and 3 of the Kona cotton colors used in my sample version of the pattern. That's the pattern plus 3/4 yard pieces of Kona cotton in Mango and Coral as well as a 1/2 yard piece in Tomato.
 And many of the other colors seen in the sample (sewing circle link, how about that?) are available at Marmalade Fabrics, including Orange, Ash, and Coal.
As they say in the lottery commercials, you can't win if you don't play, so leave a comment and see if today(or tomorrow) is your lucky day. I'll take comments through Sunday at 8:00pm CST and announce the winner on Monday.
Good luck!

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Unknown said...

This looks wonderful. I love Kona solids.

Val Miller said...

Solids are so amazing and important - and I just these ones! I also love the quilt!!

Barbara said...

I am leaning more and more towards solids in contemporary quilts - just so clean and neat looking as opposed to the business of florals

Thanks for the giveaway

Kristin said...

I love solids and they are hard to find.

Judith said...

I would love the get my hands on fabric and pattern. Always good to find new stockist of the all important solids.

Sara said...

I joined the My Sewing Room site yesterday on your recommendation, so see how influential you are?

Love to have some PUSH on moving over to solids!

blandina said...

I agree, solids are so difficult to find especially in this country where quilting is not so popular.

RWL said...

I'm not usually someone who likes to replicate patterns exactly but I'm in love with the colors you used for this pattern - may have to make the exact one! Thanks for the giveaway!

Unknown said...

I just organized all of my fabric - a new year's resolution - and I am really lacking in the oranges, so this would be a great boost! Happy New Year and thanks for hosting the giveaway!

Anonymous said...

beautiful colors!

Anonymous said...

Oh gosh I absolutely LOVE Marmalade Fabric's site. Tammy is doing a fabulous job getting it going. And Kona solids rock!

mek said...

I may have resolved not to buy any new fabric this year, but I don't remember resolving not to hope to win fabric! ;)

Anonymous said...

Beautiful colors! I've only recently come around to the value of having solids in my stash. Although I've sworn off buying fabrics this year, I've left the door slightly open to purchase solids for sashing and quilt backs.

Gill said...

I love the colours you used! I hope it's OK to copy??????
Thanks

susan in seattle said...

I just realized I have hardly any solids in my stash. Terrible oversight! Thanks for the chance to win some!

Little Miss S. said...

Those colours are out of my usual comfort zone and yet I really like them. Love when something like that occurs to me.

Poppyprint said...

sign me up! Thanks Marmalade Fabrics (and Malka!). Love the solids. I'm working my way through my colour card, one fabric hunk at at time.

Jaclyn said...

I bought the pattern so this would be a great win! I love the color selection.

Dan R said...

Nice giveaway!

Leigh said...

Fun!! I'm so into solids right now!

Anonymous said...

Fantastic colours! Would love to win them. Thank you for the giveaway. Judith.

stitchinpenny said...

beautiful selection of Kona solids and I loved your quilt earlier.

LT said...

Kona solids are wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win some!

Dolly said...

I'm in ! Thanks for the chance at winning some lusciousness !

Anonymous said...

Love the blue and orange color combination! I look forward to using more solids this year.

Andrea said...

Oooh, Kona solids, I love them. Thanks for the giveaway!

Jenny said...

i really enjoy using kona solids...so glad to know another store offering organics! thanks for a chanc.e

Ashley S said...

I love organic fabrics and good solids are so hard to find!

Amy said...

Such a beautiful quilt and a beautiful color palette. I would love to see how you've done your pattern!

Andrea R said...

I just happened to pick up a fat quarter of that yellow-orange next to the mango, whatever it is called. :)

Mel said...

thanks for the intro to a great looking shop and thanks for the chance at the giveaway :)

Maria Elkins said...

You can never have enough fabric, right?

Pattie Crum said...

Lovely pattern and fabrics, thanks for the chance to win.

Marlena said...

Would love to win these solids and pattern. Thanks for the intro to Marmalade Fabrics and for the awesome giveaway!

Celeste said...

I would love to win that pattern...so simple but bold!

Michele said...

I love those three colors! Gorgeous!

~Michelle~ said...

I love Kona solids! And the new-ish Kona Crush is pretty great too!

Jody Sanders said...

What a generous giveaway! I am learning to experiment with solids outside of white ... but it's baby steps right now.

Tracy said...

Thank you for hosting such a lovely giveaway! I really like the Tomato colour. :)

Beverly said...

I have just found your blog and it is so exciting to read. The new fabric store looks like a good one. Thanks for introducing us to it.

Jodi said...

Dancing feet! So fun! Thanks for the chance!

Caroline said...

Those solids are beautiful, especially the colours - normally im not an orange kind of person!

floribunda said...

Love those colors! And anything called "Marmalade" has to be good, right?

Amanda said...

Oh, such fun colors! I'll have to enter this, see if I can' snag them for myself.

Ali said...

I love adding solids to my collection. Marmalade Fabrics looks awesome.

Brenda said...

lovely colours! thanks for the chance.

Elaine said...

Thanks for having this giveaway! I would love to try out your pattern!

Sharon said...

Wow, great giveaway, love these colors and your quilt! Thanks for the chance.

Sarahby said...

Great giveaway! Thanks!

Nina said...

thank you for a great giveaway! I am always in need of more solids....

Lynn said...

Every day is lucky in some way but it would be wonderful to win these fabrics and the pattern!! I want to start quilting with more solids....

Annie said...

OOh I love orange fabrics! Thank you for this post, I've really been trying to find lots of online fabric resources lately, and although I've only taken a quick look, this one looks great! Thanks again, and thanks for the chance to win!

DianeY said...

I was so lucky to win your pattern-can I go for the fabrics, now!

ilovebabyquilts said...

Beautiful! I need some new solids.

Kristen said...

I can't wait for my tax return to come back - I'm going to hit a few good fabric stores, and will certainly check out Marmalade Fabrics. We're all snowed in here - a good day for finishing up projects.

Molly said...

Love the kona solids and this quilt is one of my favorites. Double the awesomeness of this giveaway!

monika@mysweetprairie.ca said...

Love your new header!
: )

denise said...

yummy yummy colors!!

Vickie said...

Thank you for the opportunity and the heads up to a great online store!! I am just starting to use solids. I have been a "print that plays like a solid" girl, but just starting to venture out.

Barb S said...

Thanks for introducing us to Marmalade Fabrics. Looks like a great source for solid fabrics in great colors!

Susanne said...

Solide are Great! :) Unfortunatly I don't get many in Germany.
Best wishes
Susanne

Anonymous said...

Ooh - great colors. Thanks for the chance to win.

Shevvy said...

I am slowly building up my solids collection, these are colours I must add one way or another. Lovely.

HollyM said...

I've not used solids much in my quilting. I like the graphic look though and would love to try some.

Sequana said...

Marmalade Fabrics is a new love of mine. It took her so long to get it going with all kinds of problems, but when she did, she did it 100% right.

I'd love to win some of those solids along with the pattern.

thea said...

Beautiful colors!!

adnohr said...

My stash is seriously lacking these colors, so I'd love to win some!

Ammieloris said...

Lovely bold colors. I think the swatches themselves are pretty to look at. :)

Thanks for the chance to win.

WandaFish said...

What a generous giveaway, thanks for the chance to win! The quilt is stunning with its simple lines and mix of colours, I'd love to have a go at making one.

Vivika said...

I can't wait to look at the Marmelade site...

Marijke van Swaaij said...

Another link to a gorgeous fabric shop! The Kona greys are just beautiful against all colours. I already purchased the pattern and think it is a very strong design.

Four dogs and one quilter said...

my favorite color: orange. Keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks for the giveaway.

Kaki said...

Awesome giveaway! Love the Kona colors. I hope I win!
Katherine

Elizabeth said...

Thanks so much for the info about Sewing Circle! I signed up late last night and will be looking for you when I have a little more time to spend on there.

And thanks for the great giveaway!




lwghosts@yahoo.com

knottygnome said...

great giveaway! thanks for the chance to win.

Anonymous said...

These colours are fabulous, what a wonderful give-away!! I will cross my fingers and toes :) Thank you!

JudyS said...

I always love finding new, wonderful online fabric shops. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful fabric colors and I love that quilt in your banner!

mg said...

Love it!

Jacky said...

What a wonderful giveaway...those fabrics are delicious! Please put my name down in your draw, would love to play with these lovely Kona colours and that beautiful quilt.

Jacky xox

Rocio said...

I loved the quilt as soon as I saw it. It would be great to get those fabrics!

Brittney said...

Those solids are great colors, I love them! Thanks for the giveaway :)

Anonymous said...

Great giveaway

Serena said...

I can't wait to take a look at the site!

Deb said...

*sigh* Those coral and tomato colors are calling my name. But alas, I never seem to win these giveaways!

sko_G knits said...

thank you for hosting the giveaway, i love those kona colors

PrairiePeasant said...

Thanks for the giveaway. I'm starting to like solids more and more.

holly | bijou lovely said...

Thank you for the giveaway! I love Kona solids!

Jennie said...

I don't work with a lot of warm colors and I should. Count me in.

ikkinlala said...

What a generous giveaway - I'd love to enter if Canadians may!

Deb said...

What a lovely design. It's great to see solids used so effectively in a quilt.

Susan said...

Love Kona cottons, beautiful colors

Leslie said...

Very beautiful colors!

Paula Ganyard said...

The name of the line and the colors are fun.

Laura said...

More gorgeous fabric. Love your quilt.

2mayboys said...

Your pattern is gorgeous!!I just love the look of the solids.

Michele T said...

I have never worked with solids in a quilt - would love to try it! Thanks for a sweet giveaway.

Alesia H said...

I wish...

Erica said...

Thanks! I would love to win your pattern!

Joy Manoleros said...

Awesome giveaway! Pick me! Pick me! ;o)

Ginger said...

These are great colors and pattern.

tutto a posto said...

Kona solids are beautiful as was the wedding quilt. I love your choice of colors and own both of your books--so inspirational!

MadeByMeaghan said...

Great giveaway! I loove Konas! :)

Ann MT said...

Awesome giveaway! I love the colors.

Ann MT said...

Awesome giveaway! I love the colors!

em's scrapbag said...

I'm loving Kona solids more and more each day. Thanks for the great giveaway.

Care said...

What a fantastic giveaway -- I'd love to win! :o) Thanks so much.

Tong said...

just love solids, i'm hoping to sew more with them this year. thanks for the wonderful giveaway!

Chris said...

Oh I love those colors! and I could definitely use more solids! Isn't that really similar to the Pantone color of the year? i'm going to have to look now. oh yeah - pick me! pick me!

froghair said...

that blue and orange combo is an inspiration unto itself!

fabric labels said...

I just have to agree that your collection of fabric works are incredibly awesome. I admire your skills and insightful thoughts for making those collection awesomely inspiring. And the way you lend the colors were truly great. Thanks for posting this article. I would be very pleased to come back again.

Netta said...

Definitely bookmarking Marmalade. Very nice shop! Thanks for the give away. nanasew at gmail dot com

no4daughter said...

Love the colors. Orange is my favorite. Thanks for the chance to win this fantastic prize.

Audrey said...

I'm waiting for the snow to melt so I can get some solids. Can't wait to make this one!

Bea said...

The finished quilt is just lovely. Not so feminine but not really overly masculine either. Love your choice of colors. Thanks for the chance to win some of them plus the pattern!

Sarah said...

My quilting resolution for the year is to use more solids. so count me in!

trudys_person said...

Love that quilt and your colour-play - looks like so much fun! Thank you for the giveaway!

pklaw said...

Thanks for passing on a great source for solid fabrics. It's nice to get everything you need in one spot. Thanks for the great giveaway.

Madame Awesomepants said...

It's embarrassing to say so, but my stash is sorely lacking in solids, so even a little bit would help!

Debbie said...

I love the Kona solid colors. Can always use some more!

cpurl17 said...

The colors are fabulous! thank you for hosting!

Digital Misfit said...

That quilt pattern is so beautiful and modern. I always love Kona solids, especially the spicy tones.

heidig@gmail.com

thegoose said...

I'm in!
Thanks for the chance to win. :)

Hey Jude said...

I love the grey solids in this quilt. It looks stunning again the brighter colors. Fabulous design!

Chelsea Strong said...

I never seem to buy solids... When I have cash to spend on fabric, I usually over compensate and buy notng but prints! Maybe winning this giveaway would break my cycle :)

TheQuiltingB said...

I am trying to use more solids in my work....for some reason I always lean towards the prints!

jenny said...

Kona Coral is perhaps my favorite Kona color.

And interesting that you share the Albers as inspiration, as I have made two quilts that are mostly-copies of Albers art, one of a Anni textile and one of a Josef glass work.

Melissa said...

I'm so taken with solids at the moment... and such besautiful colours. Thanks so much for the chance to win!

noga quilts said...

Lovely fabrics, really great solids, and would love to have your pattern!

Anonymous said...

Our family has a wedding coming up this summer!!!!
Love the colors.
Also joined my Sewing room site, whar a great idea.
KarinM.

Kirsty @ Bonjour Quilts said...

Beautiful colours. Thanks for the chance to win!

Pondering said...

I love the idea of dyeing fabric! Your blog is awesome. I hope I win.

Kathy said...

Its so nice of you to do these giveways.

patty a. said...

The colors are yummy! I will have to check out Marmalade's website. I am alway looking for unusual fabrics. Thanks to both you and Marmalade for the giveaway!

sophie said...

Thanks for telling me (us?) about the Marmalade site ... and for the terrific giveaway.

Anonymous said...

Wow, what beautiful swatches! I'd love to see those colors in person... ;)

connie said...

Please throw my name in the hat. These colors are incredible, my goal this year is to move to solids... It makes me excited just to think about it... Thanks the the chance.

Julie said...

Thanks for the giveaway - I love Marmalade Fabrics!!!

Jennifer said...

Beautiful! I love using solids in my quilts. Thanks for the giveaway!

Jennifer :)

robin said...

I'd love to win some Kona solids - thanks for the chance! Nice colors!

colorquilter said...

I love your new pattern and would love to make it bold bright colors.
thanks for the new (to me ) site. I love finding ways to spend more money! HA!

Josée said...

Nice colours! I always need solids! Thanks for your ideas.

maeve said...

I have your book, love your own dyed fabrics, and would really like to win this giveaway to make your quilt pattern for my granddaughter who is now engaged. It would make a wonderful wedding gift for sure! I am definitely a big fan!

Anonymous said...

SWEET GIVEAWAY!
THANKS FOR SHARING!

jldouglas@wispwest/net

JayTee said...

love solid Kona, esp. brights

Alix Broadfoot said...

Love these great colors!

Rumi said...

Great colors! I am so sorry I am not an USA citizen to take part in the competition with prize Kona cotton solid.Hope here is my lucky site :)

Lauren said...

As of next Monday I will be quilting for the first time with my mom as my teacher. So far, I have ordered 5 different fabrics and love the colors you have shown here.
Yay to giveaways!
Lauren

Mariel said...

Drooling over that pattern and the solids! I think it will be my lucky day!! :)

Jennifer in Kansas said...

I saw your book reviewed on House On Hill Road and Tallgrass Prairie Studio. It looks inspiring and I admire your aesthetic. The new pattern and accompanying fabrics sound like a good way to learn about your process.

Thanks for the opportunity.

Jennifer in Kansas

Katie said...

Great giveaway! Love the quilt & love those colors! Thanks for the opportunity.

Amanda ~ A Crafty Fox said...

i love solids bunches! thanks for the giveaway!

Audrey said...

I'm shopping for solids right now!

Amanda @ www.kiddio.org said...

First, second, who's counting?!? Thank you for offering such a lovely giveaway...what a nice winter treat!

mandykittie at yahoo dot com

Connie Akers said...

I really like your work and the colors are yum. I'd enjoy seeing if the fabrics match your praise.

Teresa said...

I love that quilt - and the fabrics that went into it!

dot said...

I will throw my hat into the contest barrel. I love the colors and would love to find a good quilt to put them in. Good luck to everyone.

CJ said...

Thanks for the introduction to Marmalade Fabrics.I like being able to search by color. :D

Larissa said...

oh, the pattern and fabrics are fabulous! please count me in.

carolyndawn said...

love solid colours particularly in contemporary quilts. Would love to win!! Thanks Malka and Marmalade Fabrics

Adele said...

I need more solids ! Thanks for hosting this giveaway....I'll also check out Marmalade !

JariJari said...

solids are awesome!

Caro said...

Would love a chance to win the beautiful solids and pattern. Thanks.

Unknown said...

Love the pattern. Love the fabric. Love the store.

Shirley Pando said...

I'm new to your blog and love your work!

Chinaberry Grove said...

The samples are enticing. I'm going to Marmalade Fabrics as soon as I click Publish.

Chinaberry Grove said...

Fabulous shopping experience at Marmalade Fabrics. We don't have this type of selection in my local shops. Thanks for introducing them to me.

joan said...

Marmalade Fabrics is terrific! Love your site as well! Joan

Tara said...

This is a great giveaway. Solids are always great to have!

Linda Teufel said...

Farics look wonderful and love the book cover/concept. Hope I win.

Unknown said...

Love the colors and Kona solids are fabulous.

This is My Life said...

So hard to come by a good solid. Love them!

Unknown said...

this looks great...thanks!

oma said...

i'm new to your blog and have been loving your inspiring style.

Unknown said...

Thanks for hosting a great giveaway. Love your blog!

Julie said...

Fabulous! Solids are the new pattern.

Tamie said...

I would love to add more Kona's to my stash and would love a copy of your pattern.

Heidi Sheneberger said...

So awesome! I love the combo of warm and cool solids. And this is a great fabric store!! Thanks so much!!

Andy J said...

Love your website and blog.

mel said...

Wow that's lovely!

Karin Husty Art said...

Tomatoe Red....OOOOHHHH love this color...and my daughter is prego with twins (just found out!) she just loves reds/oranges.....so we will be using these colors for her quilts! Yes thats plural quiltS...can't wait to sew my fingers off for my new twin grandbabies!

beth said...

I don't lean towards these colors most of the time - but I love they way they look together! Solids are becoming much more interesting to me than they used to be.

Anonymous said...

Love your color combinations and how you use your solid colors. Nice quilts.

Aspiring Mom2three said...

I LOVE these colors - so rich and colorful. The solids would work well in an upcoming quilt I'm mulling on. Marmalade has some great patterns and fabrics.

MicheleStitches said...

My local fabric store is really pitiful in its quality and selection. I'll definitely be checking out Marmalade Fabrics!

Diane Melms said...

Please count me in.
Diane

Cori said...

Today is my birthday, so it must be my lucky day. Win or lose, thank you for the chance

Diane said...

I woul love to win - who can't use more fabric. I love every color - would it better to dislike some. No way!

Anonymous said...

deb wolff said...
orange is my favorite color. i also joined my sewing room yesterday on your recommendation.
thank you for the giveaway.

Andrea said...

love Kona solids!!

Ally said...

Thanks for the giveaway! Love Solids and never have enough!

MollyP said...

Those colors are fabulous! Thanks for the great giveaway!

molly_dye(at)hotmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

I love this pattern and hope to make it for daughter and new son-in-law for their first home.

Sewhappy said...

Ok count me in, I would love to be lucky enough to win this.

Sue said...

Ohh. A new place to shop. Thanks Malka! Would also love to win the contest.

Sue said...

Oooo a new place to shop. Thanks Malka!

Joslin said...

I love those colors, nice and bright.

Lynn Koeppen said...

Oh, those colors are inviting! Hope to win!

Joanna said...

I've been using solids just in the past 6 months and really enjoy them. thanks for telling us about Marmalade, as that's new to me. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Malka's new book!!!

Sandi Crafty Planner said...

These are simply delicious!

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