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4th of July Giveaway from Contemporary Cloth

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Happy 4th of July! This day is of special significance to my family. My husband is currently serving overseas to protect our freedoms and our independence, which is exactly what this day is about, celebrating those freedoms.  In honor of my husband and with the help of Sondra from Contemporary Cloth, I have put together my first ever fat quarter bundle. It is called BitterSweet Bundle #1 – it is a combination of Kaufman Fly Away and Kona Solids.  It is currently available for purchase AND 2 lucky winners will each receive their own bundle!

I know what you are thinking…this is the most unpatriotic bundle you’ve ever seen. Let me explain.  When I think of freedom, I think of birds, flying high in the sky without a care in the world. They have absolute freedom. The kind of freedom I hope my husband and his fellow soldiers are fighting for.  It represents the kind of freedom I see in my daughter when she is dancing in her playroom with her arms thrown up and her eyes closed tight.  This is what I will be celebrating today, that type of freedom and the strength it took 200+ years ago to fight for it.

This bundle is the first of many that Contemporary Cloth and I will be putting together for you.  Sondra carries prints and fabrics that I haven’t seen anywhere else and I am going to try and put together a bundle a week – time permitting. Each of these bundles will be unique to Contemporary Cloth and will be a mix of solids and prints.  I am really excited about this new adventure with Sondra and I hope you all will be excited to see what we come up with.

Please use the Rafflecopter below to enter the giveaway and I hope you all have a happy and safe Fourth of July.

 

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Guest Post – Sondra from Contemporary Cloth

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I met Sondra in December and almost immediately I knew I had met a kindred spirit.  Sondra owns and operates Contemporary Cloth and specializes in fabrics that I have never seen anywhere else.  If you are looking for something truly different and original, often one of a kind, Contemporary Cloth is the place to go. Sondra has a great article on inspirational workshops for you today! We could all use a little more inspiration in our lives.
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3 Places for Inspirational Workshops

Hello Everyone!

I love being here on Melissa’s blog because she is such a very special person (so talented + kind) and I totally love Anne (the Little Amazon)!

In the past 15 years or so, I have taken several amazing workshops from Jane Dunnewold in my main area of interest: surface design. Here are 3 wonderful places for workshops in quilting, fabric dyeing, surface design, paper + fabric collage, etc.

The Quilt Surface Design Symposium (aka QSDS) – Columbus, Ohio. People come from all over the world to attend these workshops from May 10th to June 28th every year, they are for all levels of experience and all of the details are here.

This quilt is by Sue Benner, an instructor at QSDS.

Nancy Crow’s Timber Frame Barn – Baltimore, Ohio. Nancy Crow has been know internationally for her quilts since the early ’70’s. As in QSDS, the instructors and attendees are from all over the world. The workshops are in the Spring, Fall and now offered in the Summer. See all of the details here.

Nancy Crow's Timber Barn
Fabric dyeing - Nancy Crow Timber Frame Barn

Both workshop facilities provide wonderful experiences with inspiration. You meet people from all over the world and many attendees make lifelong friends. The instructors are incredible. Most of my experience has been with Jane Dunnewold at both facilites.

Art Cloth Studios – Jane Dunnewold – San Antonio, Texas. I have never attended here, but would love to! She is in the process of building a new studio. Jane Dunnewold is the best instructor I have had in my life and the kindest. There is no one like her and many others feel the same. That said, on her website there are not only workshops, but resources, her publications and tutorials. Jane is the creator of the concepts: artcloth and complex cloth. Her work is stunning, see some of it here.

Etude 22: Interlude with Leaf Forms – Jane Dunnewold
Dahlia Tiger - Jane Dunnewold
Art Cloth Studios

Melissa, thanks so much for inviting me to guest post on your fabulous blog! I am honored!

Positive energy to everyone, Sondra
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Are you inspired to go find a workshop in your local area? There are also lots of great online workshops you can take! Thank you so much Sondra for all your help and support!

Winners, Vacation, and a Hop!

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Happy Monday Everybody!!!  I am so excited to announce the winners of the generous giveaway from Sondra at Contemporary Cloth – I love announcing winners, but it is even more fun when there is more than one!

First up…

Author: Angie
Website: http://pinterest.com/angielatte
Comment:
I’m a twitter follower.

Second up…

Author: Jacque
Website: http://lilypadquilting.blogspot.com
Comment:
I added Contemporary Cloth to my Facebook page! http://www.facebook.com/pages/OleFrogEyes-Virtual-Design-Wall-for-Quilters/221149167928848

Third up…

Author: Mary
Website: http://sewmaybeican.blogspot.ca/
Comment:
I signed up for Contemporary Cloth’s newsletter. Thanks for the chance to win.

Congratulations everyone! I will be sending your email addresses to Sondra and she will contact you since I will be out of the country.

Which brings me to Vacation!!!

My husband and I are taking our first ever vacation without our baby girl. We will be spending 4 days in Victoria, BC in Canada. I am so excited and so nervous at the same time. I know Anne will be fine, her Nana and Baba (grandpa) will be staying at our house with her. It is me that I am worried about, I just know I am going to have separation anxiety, I already have it and we haven’t even left yet!!! Good grief!  The top of my list is going to Butchart Gardens, after that I will do whatever my hubs wants to do. I have already been there and this is his first trip.

And now for the hop!

I am participating in the Colonial Needle Blog Hop hosted by Lily Pad Quilting. Go check it out, I will be back on Thursday with my post and giveaway for the hop!

Sunday, April 15 – Snoodles at Lily Pad Quilting
Monday, April 16 – SewCalGal
Tuesday, April 17 – Gene Black – An Alabama Artist & Quilter
Wednesday, April 18 – Tonya at Hillbilly Handiworks
Thursday, April 19 – Yours Truly – Sew BitterSweet Designs
Friday, April 20 – Kiera at It’s Sew Kiki
Saturday, April 21 – Sunni at Love Affair With My Brother
Sunday, April 22 – Barbara at Cat Patches

I will see you on the flip side on Thursday! Have a great week!

Contemporary Cloth Highlight & Giveaway

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Are you familiar Contemporary Cloth? Contemporary Cloth, open since 2001, specializes in bringing fabric connoisseurs contemporary/modern and retro textiles for home, office, and every day sewing. With amazing customer support, quick shipping and a fabulous Pinterest site for inspiration, Sondra has an eye for art and for fabrics that I have never seen anywhere else!

Here are a few examples of the textiles that Contemporary Cloth carries:

Contemporary Cloth donates 1% of all sales to Dress for Success in Cleveland, Ohio. Another wonderful example of this amazing community of ours giving back to those in need.

Here are some of my favorite quilting fabrics that are currently in stock over at Contemporary Cloth:

Alexander Henry Villette Black/Brite

 

Fly Away Sunset by Amy Schimler
Daisy Jane – Shade of Gray Rag Tag Collection

Sondra has some wonderful specials going on this week:

::: 50% off vicki payne + ty pennington home dec fabrics,

::: clearance fabrics – up to 70% off, robyn pandolph fabrics reduced to $4.40/yard, 50% off thirties reproduction fabrics,

::: Free mixed media fabric pack with each copper tjap stamp ordered!

And…just for Sew BitterSweet Designs readers – 25% off your order with code ThanksMelissa.  Thank you Sondra!!!

In addition to 25% off for all my readers, Sondra is also giving away THREE $15.00 Gift Certificates to Contemporary Cloth for 3 lucky winners!

Lots of chances to enter this week (please make sure you are a follower of this blog before entering!):

  1. Go like Contemporary Cloth on Facebook, please be sure to thank Sondra for the wonderful giveaway! (1 entry)
  2. Follow Contemporary Cloth on Twitter (1 entry)
  3. Sign up for Contemporary Cloth’s Newsletter – be the first to learn about new fabric arrivals and sales! (1 entry)
  4. Go like Sew BitterSweet Designs on Facebook or Twitter (1 entry)
  5. Alert the media – blog, facebook, or tweet this giveaway – make sure to leave me the link (1 entry)

***And for everyone who not only quilts but also sews dresses…I have a bonus entry and giveaway for just you! My friend Kristy from Hopeful Threads is collecting dresses for Dress A Girl Around the World this month. Due to the fact that there is so much going on in my personal life right now and I am also not a very accomplished seamstress I wanted to find a way to donate. I am giving away enough fabric and bias tape to make a dress to donate over on Hopeful Threads. If you sign up for this giveaway (you must commit to donate the dress to Dress a Girl Around the World) you can come back here tell me you did so for an additional entry!***

Good luck everyone! This giveaway will be open from April 9th until April 15th. I will announce the winner on April 16th.

Valentine’s Day Showcase Schedule & Sponsors

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Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, are you ready?!? I am getting there! I have one project done – tutorial next week, and one project in the works – tutorial during the Valentine’s Day Showcase!

Here is the schedule of the AMAZING bloggers who will be providing inspiration:

Here is the schedule of the amazing bloggers who are providing tutorials for your inspiration:

February 1st – Sharon from Craizee Corners
February 2nd – Connie from Quilting by the River
February 3rd – Vicki from Sassy Blog
February 6th – Kris from I don’t have a problem, I have a well-rounded fabric stash!
February 7th – Melissa from Sew BitterSweet Designs
February 8th – Debbe from Pieces to Love
February 9th – Lyanna from Purple Panda Quilts
February 10th – Jenna from SewHappyGeek
February 13th – Lisa – future food and craft blogger
February 14th – Michele from Quilting Gallery

Here’s a look at our amazing sponsors and prizes for the linky party!

First place prize is:

A $75.00 gift certificate generously donated from Fat Quarter Shop

Known for their customer service, huge selection and fast shipping – Fat Quarter Shop is a one-stop destination for your quilting needs – Modern, Traditional or somewhere in between.

Second Place Prize is:

A $25.00 gift certificate from Contemporary Cloth

Contemporary Cloth carries textiles and supplies for your modern art, sewing and quilting needs. They have notions, books, and a Pinterest account chalk full of inspiration.

Third Place Prize is:

Keepsake Frame Cards from Carol Doak and an Add-A-Quarter ruler from Sassy Packs

Sassy Packs was started with the beginner quilter in mind – they specialize in “Sassy  Packs” – kits that contain everything you need – start to finish for your project. Purses, quilts, table runners, etc.

Make sure to stop by each day from February 1st to the 14th for some fun projects ranging from sewing & quilting to baking and come back on the 15th to link up your own project! If you don’t have a blog no problem, upload your project to Flickr and link up the photograph.  Voting will take place over President’s Day weekend and I will announce the winners on Monday, February 20th.

So grab a button and start creating!

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