"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

[Sara]

I've started Christmas knitting. I've made 3 red and white Christmas balls, from the book "Knitting Christmas Balls with Arne and Carlos". I hope I win, this fabric seems lovely!

[Cindy]

Cute, cute fabrics! I haven't started on Christmas yet. I'm being selfish and working on a quilt for me:)

[Carol McClendon]

Love, love all the fabrics you put together! I have been making a few ornaments and these fabrics would be so perfect for the pattern I am using! Hope I win! Thanks for the chance!

[Elizabeth]

I'm making Beck and Lundy's, Fractured, into a quilted Christmas wreath (paper piecing). It's really quite nice. Love your bundle. eliz.i@sympatico.ca

[Jill]

I have not started my Christmas sewing and my new grandson is 5 months old and has no quilt:( I need to get busy!

[Elizabeth Brinnehl]

If by started you mean 'I've got my list and a pattern" then... sorta.

[Chris]

i am working on a Christmas table runner. I love your log and the pastel
fabric.

[Angela B.]

Very cute bundles! I am going on a retreat this weekend and hope to start a few Christmas projects. Maybe an apron now that you've given me the idea!

[Mary Ellen]

I am quilting a hexie Christmas table runner I pieced last year. Lovely fabrics. Thanks for the chance to win them.

[Jill]

I'd like to win!! Just because maybe it will inspire me to get back to my sewing room!! I guess I need a little nudge!!

[JoNell]

I completed a Christmas wall hanging. I have several projects in mind, hope I get them finished

[Loretta Dale]

I am making all of my children (4) and grandchildren (10) quilts for Christmas. I have all of the quilt tops made, now to the batting, backing ,quilting and now to the batting, backing, quilting and binding. Would so like to win this bundle for other projects.

[MaryLou]

Oh those fabric are just beautiful - you sure have an eye for choosing great colors and prints... Sewing but not anything for Christmas at the moment..
Thanks for the super duper giveaway.
MaryLou
Fun4Me1249@aol.com

[Janie]

The bundle is simply stunning. My granddaughter is 1/2 Japanese, my projects for her this holiday season are aprons, place mats, and hot pads. She is getting a child sized kitchen. Thanks for the giveaway.

[Donna]

I'm making two quilts for Christmas gifts. One for my daughter and one for my son. Sewing like a mad-woman trying to get them finished. But that is what it is all about. You put together the best fabric bundles.

[Nancy Lanier]

I'm finishing up quilts for Christmas.

[Maryann]

Wow love these fabrics. My mom needs a new apron. Haven't started Christmas gift making yet, but was going to start this week. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to win these lovely fabrics.

[Kathleen]

I love the pairings you have selected! My favorite is the tea and newspaper! : ) I would like to make a simple but pretty table topper for Christmas…but I have a two quilts I'm working on right now too. Well, we quilters are used to juggling projects! Thanks for the lovely giveaway!

[Betty Woodlee]

Great bundle your bundles are always marvelous. I haven't started on Christmas sewing yet but I plan to make some aprons for grand daughters.

[Margaret Lawrence]

What sweet fabrics! I have started my Christmas sewing- so far, quilts for 2 granddaughters, an apron for Mum, and an owl-themed purse for another granddaughter. So many ideas rolling around in my head that I can't sleep! Oh what fun things I could do with these lovely FQs...

[barb]

So pretty. Yes, I am sewing doll clothes for Christmas and I just received a new pattern book in the mail using fat quarters for these clothes.

[Tina Marie]

I am sewing little "Suzy" bags for all my staff for Christmas. These fat quarters would make wonderful bags for my gifts!

[Kirsten]

I have only thought about starting on Christmas sewing but I haven't actually done any yet........ time to get going!

[debbie]

I'm starting a cathedral window pillow with Christmas fabrics. Lots of fussy cutting :)

[Janis Patten]

I love the FQ bundle. I have been sewing up some of your cute little round pencil bags, and these would definitely make up some cute (and new) combinations. I'm ready. Pick me! Pick me!

[Kathleen O'Grady]

You have such an eye for picking fabric, I am always in awe when I see what you have paired. I love the little teapots also, so sweet. I have not started anything Christmas and know that I better get on it soon. Thanks for the giveaway!

[Nikki]

What a cute little bundle! I love it! The only thing I am currently working on for christmas if my Fair Isle Christmas Quilt from Freshly Pieced. It is so much fun!

[jenni]

Darling bundle! I am making the Fair Isle quilt with Lee at Freshly Pieced. I bought the pattern and fabric before she announced her sew-along.

[Tammy L]

Gorgeous bundle....I am making table runners and hot pads for Christmas and I am busy working on them as much as possible...But as you well know their is never enough time to get it all done...Big ideas and little time..Lol..

[anne]

I am finishing 9 quilted frogs for the little ones, 3 left to go. For the bigger projects I've got one twin size quilt done, one double size quilt top made, one twin size top made and one eye spy quilt almost ready to bind. Wow, when it's put down on the screen it makes me wonder if all will get done in time. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

[Rhiannon]

As I have only just started sewing, I am not confident enough to sew for others just yet! Maybe next year.... thanks for the giveaway :)

[olivia]

LOVE these fabrics!!!
I've picked out some fabrics to make giftbags for Christmas already but haven't actually done anything yet.

[Toni Leli]

I'm half done with the Christmas Tree Table Runner showcased on MSQC.

[Karen in Breezy Point]

I just finished some Christmas stocking that will be donated to the local women's shelter through my quilt guild. I plan to get some place-mats sewn up to be donated to Meals on Wheels. I had hoped to make each of my sons a quilt for Christmas, but I'm afraid it will be for 2015!

[mary]

No, I haven't yet started, but these fabrics would be a great start!

[hannah f.]

I haven't got any Christmas sewing started yet, but I plan to start a hexie tree skirt for our tree downstairs soon. I know it won't be ready this year, but that is the joy. I will have a longer project to take me through this winter.

[Juanitad]

Yes, I've started - bought all the fabric and decided on what I'm making, just have to get to work sewing! Right now it's a Christmas tree skirt for daughter #2 - have to have it ready by Thanksgiving for her to use it this year!

[Mandy Bennett]

These. Are. Adorable! The green beast of envy has attacked!!!

[TIRZAH]

I'M STILL SEWING ON WHAT WAS SOPOSED TO BE GIFTS FOR LAST CHRISTMAS! OH WELL HANDMADE NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE.

[Lisa]

I will be doing no Christmas sewing this year. I'm desperately trying to get my two quilts for the quilt show done before Christmas because we are starting a large remodel project right after the holidays and I think I will get no sewing done for at lease three months.

[Susan]

No Christmas sewing for me. I'd rather move into January with snowflakes and snowmen!

[Danette]

I am planning on sewing gifts for Christmas, possibly coin purses. I think anybody can use those. Thank you!

[Marilyn]

Pretty pairings indeed! They are just lovely. You surely have an artist's eye. I am working on bags, have finished a quilted jacket for my granddaughter, and have pillow cases (7) to get started on. Then doll clothes for three granddaughters, a table runner for my mother and maybe work at quilting and binding last years Christmas quilt. I better get off the net and get busy! Thanks for another lovely give away and as always lots of inspiration.

[marcella]

I'm not planning any sewn gifts this year...yet. Sometimes I see projects during the season that I cannot resist though like a certain bloggers gift tags :-) I do have a little winterish table topper that I'd like to finish up to use this winter though. Maybe it will even happen.

[wendy]

After doing a completely handmade Christmas 2 years ago, there's no way it's ever happening again, so no, I'm not sewing for Christmas!

[wendy]

After doing a completely handmade Christmas 2 years ago, there's no way it's ever happening again, so no, I'm not sewing for Christmas!

[wendy]

After doing a completely handmade Christmas 2 years ago, there's no way it's ever happening again, so no, I'm not sewing for Christmas!

[allisonpogany]

I started my holiday sewing and praying I will finish it- time is a-ticking!
allisonpogany@gmail.com

[Deb C.]

love the colors & prints in this bundle. Starting to do a few small projects for Christmas like table runners, placemats. Been working on quilt, blankets & other assorted things for new granddaughter due any day now. I i have some embroidered tea cups that would work well with the teapot prints!

[Four dogs and one quilter]

Haven't started yet but will this week. Have three projects cut and ready to go. Maybe I can actually finish them before the new year. Lovely bundle, thanks for the chance to win.