"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

[Ellaine]

Ohhh, ahhhh - so pretty. I've started my Christmas sewing. So far I've made a huge xmas stocking for my daughter (possibly a bit big because now I have to find things to fill it with). I'm also going to try and make most of my gifts this year. So much fun. I've started a quilt, and next is a fun little owl pillow for my niece. But those fabrics - so inspiring.

[Maureen]

I am working on wool felt candle mats for the women in my family. Thanks for the chance to win !

[BillieBee]

No Christmas sewing this year unless I work on the quilt I started a couple of Christmas' ago...:))

[Ruth K]

I got a "super special" Christmas quilt for my grand nephew witch will be born around the 21st of December, so it will be a baby Christmas quilt. Deeelightful!!

[Rickie]

I love the Lecien's fabrics - keep buying them but haven't actually made anything with them yet... Hope I win your pairings and that some day I find the project worthy of them. :-). I have a fleece lined infinity scarf in process for a Christmas gift and 2 quilts that I'm sweating about having time to finish.

[Kim]

Love the fabrics you have chosen - so bright and cheery! Have made one bag for my niece and planning to do a few pillows and pillowcases. Thanks for the giveaway!

[Judy]

I am making a table runner for my daughter. I'm hoping to get matching place mats done for the holiday season. This is beautiful fabric. Thanks for the giveaway!

[Sigi G]

What beautiful, beautiful, choices! Yes, I have made a few coasters and a few doll blankets with pillows for Christmas Gifts. My problem is keeping them till Christmas to give. I made two bigger bags for our two girls and had to give them while they were still hot - oh well! Love your giveaway - thank you for the chance!

[charlotte]

Well I wasn't going to sew for Christmas, so of course I started making Lee at Freshly Pieced QAL Fair Isle Quilt. Ha! So much for a peaceful few weeks before Christmas.

[Sue Immel]

I have not started anything yet but am going to make some napkins for my daughter and some Christmas baby bibs for my grandsons.

[cheryl]

What a lovely bundle -- I like how you think: matching in sets of two. No Christmas sewing started here yet.

[ronnie]

Thanks for the opportunity to win! I hope to catch up on the Fair Isle Xmas Quilt A Long with Freshly Pieced!

[Annette Crain]

Love these "perky" and pretty fabrics! They would look so GOOD in my sewing room too.

I have sorta started my Christmas sewing. Sewing polar fleece pj pants for my grandsons, and a fairy quilt for my little granddaughter.

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[Anne Beier]

Love these fabrics. I would make a library book tote bag for my quilting guild's holiday gift exchange. Thanks for the opportunity. Hope you are feeling well, Krystine.

[Linda W.]

Love your fabric choices and designs you make. I started my open wide zipper pouches this weekend for CMas giflts. Also bought a stack of flannels for flannel pillow cases. It's time to get busy like an elf!

[Marti]

I need to start on new stocking for my daughters, just discovered damage to their store bought ones. I also need to finish up some placemats and matching towel sets and a few 'extras' to bring in case someone unexpected shows up for Christmas dinner. You curated a beautiful bundle, thanks!

[Evie H]

I'm making three quilts for Christmas and have the tops done. Just need the backings and get busy with the actual quilting. The fabric bundle is lovely and would make a nice addition to my stash. =) Thanks!

[Jeanne]

I too have started some small Christmas projects - aprons because they are always welcomed. Also some potholders for my sister. You just can't buy potholders that are as wonderful as home sewn ones. This cute bundle is inspiring! Thanks!

[Lea]

The fabric bundle you put together is so sweet and cheerful! Beautiful. I haven't started any Christmas projects but am thinking about mug rugs and maybe scarves. Not sure yet. Thank you for the chance to win a beautiful give away.

[Jodie]

I love the Japanese prints. I am only making one Christmas gift, a quilt for my son. The top is done, so we're looking good!

[rosa]

These fabrics are yummiest!!

I have started and made two pouches,one for my sister and the other for my bestie friend and also bibs.

[DebrafromMD]

Family wedding in a couple of weeks followed by surgery for my younger son. No Christmas sewing this year.

[Shelly S.]

I'm making small zippered bags out of some Hello Kitty fabric that is probably meant for scrubs since it has (medical) red crosses, band aids and nurses caps on it. I plan on filling the bags with first aid items and give them as useful first aid kits.

[Julie]

Thanks I love the fabric!!!

[Angela Smith]

I am hoping to start a Christmas quilt shortly, but time is flying by so fast! What a beautiful bundle you've put together!

[Anita Carol Gambrell]

yes i AM TRYING MY HAND AT MAKING THE CHILDREN A QUILT THIS YEAR AND THAT GIVEAQAY FABRIC WOULD BE PERFECT FOR MY DAUGHTERS i AM WORKING ON AN ANGRY BIRD ONE NOW FOR THE gBOY

[Carla]

Well, so far I have made two stockings and a mini wall hanging . Thank you for a chance at this bundle

[Shirley]

I'm making super hero capes for my grandson.

[mary]

thank you for the chance at such a lovely bundle! i have hopes to have a lap quilt down for christmas, as well as stockings for my roommate and her dog (and maybe my cat, if she deserves it ;))

[Judith]

I am making Christmas napkins for my son's family. Daughter-in-law thought it would be a great idea to spiff up everyday for the kids. Me too!

[Linda Halcomb]

You've got me hooked on Japanese fabrics! I've even been trying to talk my Japanese friend into going to visit her family & bringing fabric back for me! If I could win this, then my friend can stay in the states a while longer! 😉

[Joan]

Such a pretty bundle! I've been working on flannelette nightgowns for my granddaughters. Thank you for the generous giveaway.

[Mary]

What beautiful selections!! I am hoping to do some gifts for Christmas - small things like potholders and make-up bags, but haven't started as I am in the middle of remodeling my kitchen and adjoining bathroom, so Christmas has been far from my mind lately.

[Nancy]

Such lovely prints! I've got the fabrics and will soon be starting on an apron. And I just finished the cutest little bear softie. Thanks for the giveaway. Love your blog!

[Susan]

I have started piecing some Christmas wreath wall hangings. I'm almost at the quilting stage! I sure hope I get them done before something else takes priority!

[Shirley McIntyre]

Haven't started my Christmas sewing yet! we have had some health issues with hubby, so I have busy with doctors and such!!, on my list to do is some stockings , a few table runners, and a few little gifts made from selvedges!
once again it is coming way too fast!

[merylee]

I'm making all of the scrappy ornaments possible, stuffed scrap ornaments, scrap tree miniatures and Christmas theme pin cushions. Snowmen are my favorite holiday figures, although colorless, I'm making scrap cushions, pedestals, spools & boxes for their stands.

[BJK]

Thank you for the chance to win! I am finishing the hanging sleeve and binding on a Halloween wallhanging...guess it will be a Christmas gift!!

[Norah]

I have not started sewing for Xmas but I'll sew a eye mask for my hubby. This bundle is really lovely. Thank you for the chance! :)

[Kathy Davis]

Yes, I have started on my Christmas sewing. I have already made several purses

[Paula]

Those are gorgeous! I especially love the teapot / text pairing.
Song at I have made one granddaughter a Christmas dress. Lots more sewing to do - I better hurry!

[Karen McMahon]

I have started my Christmas quilting. I am making stockings for new family members and a Christmas quilt for my daughter.

[Debbi]

These are fabulous! I have not starting on Christmas yet but need to at least get started on the embroidered sachets for the ballet teachers soon since Christmas has a way of sneaking up on me.

[Irena]

I'm in the process of making quilts for my 8 granchildren as Christmas gifts.Hope to finish on time.
Just lovely bundle! Thanks for the chance!

[Babychaser]

I need to start my Christmas sewing. I plan to make baby doll dresses, diapers and diaper bag foe my girls (6 and 2) and sorta die my boy's stuffed monkey. Maybe handkerchiefs for my 8 and 6 year olds. Something else too, but can't think of it now.

Thanks for the give away!

[Judy Cinerari]

I'm not doing any Christmas sewing because I'm completely consumed by baby sewing for my yet to be born grandchild.your bundle would work in perfectly with my baby plans. Thanks for the giveaway.

[edith]

What beautiful fabrics. Thank you.

I thought I was making a quilt for my 4-year old great-niece, but it is now turning into two baby quilts for my "little" sister's twin girls born earlier this summer. Just couldn't decide what I wanted to make for them. :)

[Jan]

I've started making Christmas dresses for my girlies. I love your bundle - thanks so much for the giveaway.

[Cheri]

With no kids anymore, I don't do much for christmas, but I will be making some christmas theme placemats

[Pat S]

Haven't started Christmas sewing yet but hope to soon! Would love to use the fabrics in this bundle - wonderful choices! thanks for the chance to win your giveaway...