Saturday, March 14, 2009

Hop Into Spring Giveaway!

It's here! It's here! The very first A Thread of Red giveaway and I am so excited.

Yesterday I had the chance to poke through the shop to find just the perfect fat quarters to usher in Spring. Get a load of these bright, beautiful colors! Gorgeous.

(Please ignore the craft room background. The photos were to be taken hanging in my friend's pear tree, but it is raining today!!)

Now, of course, if you have fat quarters in your hands you need to have something to make with them. Right? Well, how about a sweet Lazy Girl Runaround Bag pattern (and a zipper)?




I should have grabbed a pattern for myself, because I could use this bag for all sorts of things. Especially for yard sale-ing and junking at flea markets.
It will hold everything you need:
your ID, a credit card and, most importantly, a wad of cash.
In my case, it would be a wad of one dollar bills.



Really, how cute is this?
And it only uses two fat quarters, so you can sew more than one.
So, one lucky winner receives:
5 Fab Fat Quarters
1 Lazy Girl Runaround Bag pattern
1 12" Zipper, to complete one bag



Now for the rules:

To enter the giveaway, leave a comment on this post. If you would like your name tossed in the sewing basket twice, post about the giveaway on your blog and include the link back here. Make sure you tell me in your comment that you have done so.

It's that simple!

Entries for the giveaway will end on Saturday, March 21, at noon.

The winner will be announced here Saturday evening.

Good luck!
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42 comments:

  1. BettyMarch 14, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    Well, this is just too much fun! I'm sure I could use those fat quarters! What a great idea.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 14, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    Love your giveaway!! That bag would be perfect for taking on my quilt guilds bus shop hop!

    Those fabrics make me want to sing like the first robin, lovely.

    Thanks for the chance to win.

    Sue Cahill (sbonetsue at yahoo dot com)

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  3. AnonymousMarch 14, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    LOVE the fabrics and always need a new bag for Spring

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  4. ChristyMarch 14, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    That would be a great bag for Shop Hop this month. Count me in.

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  5. Carol in Indian Springs VillageMarch 14, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    LOVE, love, love the fabrics! This looks so much like spring (and I'm ready for it too). Love the bag pattern too!

    Carol

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  6. Eema-leMarch 14, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    I would love to win this. What cute fabrics.

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  7. AnonymousMarch 14, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    thanks for the great giveaway!

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  8. Colleen - the AmAzINg Mrs. BMarch 14, 2009 at 11:51 PM

    Oh the colors are wonderful! And I absolutely love the name "Fat Quarters" Kenny Chesney has a song .." livin' Fast Forward" and at first I thought he was saying "livin' fat quarters " and now, that's all my mind hears!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 15, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    I love these little bags. I have a little purse that I use that is really still too big. It's time I make one just right. Woooo hooooo!

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  10. sphinx63March 15, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    How fun! I would love to make one of those bags... My daughter would love one, too. thanks!

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  11. Diane HMarch 15, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    Lovely - thanks for a chance in your draw.
    DianeH
    laura84watt@gmail.com

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  12. AutumnMarch 15, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    How cute!!! I'm posting a link right away!!! Oh I need a new project too!!!

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  13. JoyMarch 15, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    I have this pattern and made it for a teenager for Christmas last year. Really cute! Now it's my turn to get one!

    Joy

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  14. DeAnna March 16, 2009 at 12:21 AM

    I love to make bags and totes. What a great prize. The drawing is a fun idea!

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  15. parTea ladyMarch 16, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    Great fabrics. I love the Runaround bag made up in that gorgeous red and green floral. Thank you for having this giveaway.

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  16. AnonymousMarch 16, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    That bag is so cute!!! The fabrics are just beautiful!! I can't wait to make one of those bags!! The giveaway is a great idea,

    Thanks

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  17. AnonymousMarch 16, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    Fabulous giveaway. I'm please! Thanks...Pam

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  18. AnonymousMarch 16, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    I adore this little bag... so-so cute. :o) I would be happy to post this giveaway on my blog for another chance to win !!! Happy Saint Patty's Day to all... ¥

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  19. AnonymousMarch 16, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    This is my first visit to your blog, and a contest, WOW! I just love to make bags and other small projects. i will definatley visit again. even if i don't win. contact me at blhlfam at yahoo dot com

    thanks!

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  20. CathyJeanMarch 16, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    Oh, please put my name in the sewing basket too:)!!
    Thanks for the giveaway fun!

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  21. MichelleMarch 16, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    What fun - giveaways make life exciting! Have a great week!

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  22. JenniferMarch 17, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    What a great idea for a giveaway!! I love the new blog and how it makes me feel so connected to AST:-)

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  23. AnonymousMarch 17, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    Happy St. Patrick's Day. Thanks for the opportunity to win the giveaway. The fabric is beautiful.
    Gail

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  24. cinnamongirlMarch 17, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Wow what a great give away Autumn please add me.

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  25. Thistle Cove FarmMarch 17, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    Yes, please do enter me and I will blog about your give-away. Your blog is very crisp and clean, easy to read and navigate...I like that! I also joined as a follower.

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  26. AnonymousMarch 17, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    Just what I need to get my sewing mojo back, please enter me!

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  27. AnonymousMarch 17, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    What a great blog! Thanks for doing what you do! Would love a chance to win!!!

    thanks

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  28. DeAnna March 18, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    Thanks. I've posted a link on my blog

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  29. HazelMarch 18, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    Oh I love those bright5 colors .What a great gift .

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  30. UnknownMarch 18, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    I'd love to win the fat quarters and pattern.

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  31. AngelaMarch 18, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    What cute fabrics! I would love to enter your drawing! Thanks!

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  32. edgesmomMarch 18, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    I would love to win! Bonus...the pattern looks to be all straight lines. wohoo!

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  33. Sew Many StitchesMarch 18, 2009 at 11:42 PM

    I would love to win the drawing! Good luck to all! Thanks!

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  34. My Journey to HopeMarch 19, 2009 at 12:03 AM

    What beautiful fabrics! So generous of you, too! Please count me in!

    -Michelle

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  35. AnonymousMarch 19, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    The fabrics are just gorgeous.This is the first time to your site. Thank you for holding the drawing. Kim

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  36. AnonymousMarch 19, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    That orange paisley print is calling to me, so I posted about your drawing on my blog (fingers crossed!)
    http://www.myquiltblog.com/vesuviusmama/1905/The+light+at+the+end+of+the+tunnel+and+ORANGE+PAISLEY.html

    Erin

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  37. UnknownMarch 19, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    Oooohhh...would love to use those quarters in a quilt! Thanks for the give-a-way!

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  38. AnonymousMarch 19, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    The fat quarters are super and I love the cute purse pattern. Way cool for spring and the give a way is a SUPER idea and fun! Count me in and I'm feeling kinda lucky....

    Kim

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  39. JellyQMarch 20, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    I've been looking for something to make with fat quarters & this looks like just the ticket. count my in please.

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  40. kcenya1950March 20, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    Just found your blog. Love the photo collage. Please enter me.

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  41. AnonymousMarch 20, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    Hi, I just found your blog. Please enter me in your giveaway. This would be a blessing to win, I am learning to sew.
    zokiemichael(at)sisna(dot)com

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  42. shellyMarch 20, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    I live in Illinois and had a chance to get out of the snow in January. We got to visit your store on an anual quilt trip with friends. We happened to see your billboard and stopped. We all thought it was fabulous! My heart started pounding in that wonderful way when we first entered the doors to the shop.
    I would love a chance to win something from your shop and I am very excited to find your blog and web site!!
    Thank you!!

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