a pinterest tutorial & a simply sweet giveaway

Pinterest. 

I'm trying to remember life without it. 

I can't.

Can you?

I found this Chinese pouch tutorial the other day ... I could not get to my sewing machine fast enough to start making it.

Here's how mine turned out. 

Daughter #1 called dibbs on it already.  Guess I need to make another one.  Or two.  Or ... you know ... maybe about infinity more.

Wanna know where I got the pretty pink floral?  From this, adorable Etsy shop Simply Sweet Fabric.  Such a fantastic selection of tiny florals and pretty prints over there.

If you'd like chance to win this delicious bundle of 8 fat quarters leave me a comment stating which print/color above is your favourite.  Giveaway closes on Sunday, January 26th and I'll announce the winner shortly after.  (Promise I'll remember this time!)

Comments

[Margareth Said]

Querida Kristyne,
Amo todos os seus trabalhos.
Esta bolsinha é muito meiga e todos os tecidos são lindos.
Gosto mais do floral com listas azul claro.
Estou programando uma visita por aí ano que vem.
Quem sabe não nos conheceremos!!

Beijo!

[Glyn]

All are adorable, but I'm always drawn to red!!!

[Malerie]

So cute! They remind me of my old Laura Ashley dresses - I'd pick the bottom pink print as my favorite.

[Anne]

I love them all!!
My favourite is the one with the white background and tiny flowers :)

[Rae R]

Your little bag is beautiful! I like the soft pink with white flowers. Little florals are so sweet, I love them!

[Kristen]

I love the red without the stripe, those little bows with the flowers are adorable.

[Joan]

Cute little pouch! I like the pink polka dot with white flowers. So pretty! Thanks for the chance to win.

[JoySmith]

cute pouch! I like the black with the tiny red and pink roses. Thank you for the lovely give-a-way.

[Jana]

I like the pretty white background with pink flowers.

[Heather]

I love the navy one with the pink flowers the best

[Barb]

I love them all! Too hard to choose. But if I HAVE to, I pick the red stripe. Great bag too. And I can't believe you just looked at those pics and then whipped it out. Do you read Japanese? <grin>

[Cathi]

Oh, my -- you are incredible. That little bag is amazing!
We can only pick one favourite out of that bundle? I guess for me it's the pink and white stripe.

[april]

the baby blue stripe...if i had to pick one...though they are all super sweet as is your pouch.

[Lara S.]

Oh, I love the navy with flowers and bows. That is so cute! What a fun little project too.

[Mad Cat Quilts]

My eye is drawn to the red floral! But they are all great! Thanks!

[Em]

I love all of them and they would blend with my growing fabric stash beautifully. I'm loving the navy ones especially - I seem to be going through a dark blue phase at the minute.

Thanks for another inspiring post,
Em

[Melissa]

The red background with lacy borders is my favorite! The same one with blue background is a close second!!

[Wendy]

My favourite is the one you used for your pouch, pink with little white daisies, so pretty and dainty. All the others are just as pretty though. I love your little pouch and I am not surprised that your daughter has already claimed it.

[Debbie M]

You've done it again, Kristyne! I love the little pouch you sewed, and you have a talent of choosing the perfect fabrics and embellishments.

Thank you for your blog and for having another generous giveaway. My favorite of these pretty little floral fabrics is the tiny pink flowers with pink/white pin-dot stripes. It looks just like ribbons : )

[Lori Morton]

Your lil' pouch is Awesome!!

I love the whole bundle ...lol But the red stripe w/ flowers (left side in pic) jumps out for me...

[Gill]

I love the reds!!

[Janet]

I like the white ground with the pink daisy's, but all are pretty.

[Rachel]

I love them all! but I think the Navy stripe is my favorite!

[Carolyn]

I love the pink print you made the pouch out of. Reminds me of what I used to sew my dresses in junior high with. Thank you for sharing.

[Mary L.]

I like the small red print the best.

[Barb Colvin]

I love the navy floral stripe! I certainly understand why she called dibs :)

[Irena]

My favorite is Blue Floral Stripe, Cosmo. Addorable prints & your pouch! Thanks. Irena

[Irena]

My favorite is Blue Floral Stripe, Cosmo. Adorable prints & your pouch! Thanks. Irena

[Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts]

I love your little bag! My DD would call dibs quickly too. LOL I love the red stripe, I think it would an adorable bag too. Thanks for the fun!

[anna dorothy]

I love the navy blue with pink flowers :) thanks

[Joan Hanson]

I love all the fabrics but my favorite is the red and roses stripe, which would make a darling dress for my little granddaughter . A little purse would complete the picture.

[ange@heartofcharnwood]

Oh that beautiful navy print is perfect!

[julie]

Cute little pouch. Such pretty feminine fabrics - I love the creamy one with pink flowers.

[Susan A]

Cute little bag! I'm definitely a pink person!

[Celine]

So love the red fabric...so cut with the bows!

[Cathy Lounsbury]

I love the light pink fabrics, but my favorite is the dark blue background piece. It would make a great soft doll dress, among other things.

[Paula]

Such a cute pouch and beautiful fabrics too. If I had to choose a favourite fabric I would go for the navy with tiny floral and bow print.

[Susie]

Kawaii pouch! How could I possibly choose out of those fabrics!

[Laura]

Thanks for the pouch tutorial. I love Pinterest too!
All those fabrics are sweet but the Navy with all over flowers sings to me the loudest.

[Terrie]

I think the upper pink but I am on a navy kick at the moment and I do love stripes :) Cute cute cute !!!

[DH]

I love all of these fabrics and would be delighted to have any of them in my stash. If I must choose just one I would say the white fabric with little pink flowers on it but really, I love them all.

[Jodi]

Red is my favorite beside purple so either of the reds!!! Although all the colors are pretty.

[Daniela S. R.]

Thanks for the giveaway!! like the flowers with the navy background.

[Cathy]

OMG! How can one possibly choose?? I suppose, since I have to, that the white with the little pink posies is my favorite. And I love that pouch! Thanks for sharing!

[wendy]

I love the little pouch! Not sure if I would have made it with out directions in English. Normally, I am drawn to pink fabrics but lately I have really been liking the aqua colors. So....I pick the one and only aqua stripey fabric in the bunch! Thanks!

[Jackie]

Oooohhh, I love them all, but if I have to pick just one, it will be the white background with the pink flowers. Thanks for the tip on the shop with the tiny floral prints. I need some for a hexie project I'm working on. By the way, how is your hexie project coming along? You haven't blogged about it for a while.

[tammyCA]

Very cute pouch. I love the tiny flowers and sky blue stripes, but they are all sweet. I have a real weakness for the sweet Japanese fabrics (who doesn't)...just bought some today, but it sure is hard to find, esp. the vintage-y ones.

[Pam]

Oh! Probably the pink daisy print!! I love anything pink!

[Sherill V]

I love all the colours! The one that pulls at my heartstrings is the navy with pink flowers and bows.

[allison]

your little pouch is fantastic! I like the fabric with the light blue stripes the best :)