Sometimes "blunders" turn into something good...for example...I was making a knot bag for my friend, Mandy (who designed my blog!). I used this cutie pattern HERE. I had never made a lined purse before and messed up by cutting two of the same thing, when I should have cut pieces that mirror each other....long story short, I bought more fabric and did the same "stupid thing" when I cut it,....but this time it was on purpose so that I could use all the fabric and not waste any...it just gave me two bags instead of one!
It is reversible and uses Anna Maria Horner's Good Folks Fortune in Chocolate on the "outside" and a pretty fuschia print by Kaffe Fassett on the "inside". The bottom is reinforced with stiff interfacing. This bag is about the size of a 5 lb. bag of sugar, from base to top of handle.
*note...I did not write this pattern and bags made from this pattern are not for resale.
So, why don't I just give the extra bag to one of my sweet readers??
To enter, visit my brand new etsy shop, Pocketful of Pinwheels, and let me know what you like or what you might like to see listed... Come back and leave a comment! Easy Peasy!
Want an extra entry? Leave me a comment, sharing that you've blogged or tweeted about the giveaway!
Grab up a goodie from my shop, and well....you'll earn yourself 50 entries :) AND, if you mention my blog in the notes to seller, I'll send you a free pin topper with your yummy purchase (of my choosing, but guaranteed cute)!!!
Comments will be open until I randomly select the winner Friday evening, June 12....Good Luck to you! **This giveaway is open to non-U.S. residents too!
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29 comments:
The aprons are very cute on your Etsy site and the bag for your give away is clever (but is it big or small...hard to tell)? Thanks for the opportunity to win!
DCK1758@aol.com
hey!!! thanks for the give away!!!
i love the stella suburb full apron, i think is really pretty and chic!
i hope to win!!!!
I thought the 'Modern Quilter' sketch was a great idea with it's little quilt falling out of the picture! Very cool! Like your knot bags too. I have the site earmarked to make one 'someday'; my girls love changing pocketbooks like they do their undies!!! Would love to win yours and watch them fight over it. THey'll be living together in the fall since the youngest graduates from HS this week and will be attending college in the fall...should be an interesting scenerio, especially when you throw in that older brother lives there too! What fun they will have and hubby and I an empty nest after 30 years! Can't wait!
Love your blog Ariel! Love all the cute things in your shop! I especially love the pop garden mini quilt that sold already. It is beautiful! And I love how you chose to quilt it!
You know I love all your stuff. I would love to see more of your sketches, maybe in some boy stuff, sports or trucks etc. I love your sketches!
Very nice store and my favorite item is the Picadilly Lily Mini Quilt. I agree that more sketches would be great.
I love those aprons!
I love the modern quilter, and I'd love to see variations on it. Great bag too!
I LOVE modern quilter!! I have wanted it since I saw it when you gave it as a swap- before opening your store :) Just trying to save up now :) You are sooooo super talented- reaaly one of those amazing people!!
I love everything in your shop, but my favorite is the sewing machine drawing with the tiny quilt. That is absolutely fabulous!!!! My daughter's favorite is the Little Red drawing. I would love to save for one of those or wish I was talented enough to trade something for one.
The little bag is darling. Thanks for the giveaway.
I LOVE the Pop Garden pillow cover. I think we have very similar taste in fabrics, I love all the colors in the shop and here on the blog! I found you through Hernanamer's blog and now I'm following!
I LOVE the aprons and the mini quilt! Actually, I love it all, but those are my favorite! Your blog design is great too! I just finished my first mini quilt...come take a look!
I *heart* the aprons, of course!
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I love the mini quilt and aprons- I'd love to see more mini quilts. I love the bags- too cute
I love your sewing machine drawing!!! I would SO love one....maybe once we get moved and settled.
Melissa
Jakemelissajakea@aol.com
I really like your modern quilter drawing. I think I saw someone link to that before and I really liked it then too. The other thing I liked was the pillow cover. I have wanted to quilt myself a pillow cover for awhile, as well as many other projects... oh well. Very nice shop!
Thanks for doing the giveaway, I love that purse.
Cassie
cmdoduck(at)gmail(dot)com
I love the Little Red Original!
She is a favorite around our house and I am attempting to make an entire costume for my two year old so she can be her for Halloween!
I love, love, LOVE the fabric elephant. I think it would be cute if you did a couple different animals with different fabrics, too. Just an idea. I am definitely going to buy one, one of these days. Just let me get graduated and gainfully employed :)
Ok, friend, I've posted about your giveaway. Can I have my extra entry now?
I love the Picadilly Lily Mini Quilt, it's really sweet! The knot bag is gorgeous, thanks for the giveaway.
ap_lemos at yahoo dot com
wow, what a neat store. i must go with the sewing mchine print. love your blog!
thanks for the giveaway!
I still really like the Stella apron, but the Little Red print is so cute!
OOOOH! So you're the one that does the sewing machine prints!! Yay! I LOVE THOSE!
I hope you have one left around Christmas--I've got it on my list!
Beautiful shop!
¡¡hi Ariel!! i've posted about your giveaway. Can i have my extra entry?
i hope to win!!
hey, my friend!! you know i LOVE everything you do!! my fav's are your sketches of course since i already have two of them, and want to buy your little red riding hood one too! but, trying to hold back from spending for awhile!! ;)
Oh man, I am obsessed with your sewing machine sketches with the patchwork piece. Any chance you'll make some smaller versions to sell for a bit cheaper? I loveee them!
Cute Esty Shop. Great name. I love your The Modern Quilter series. So original. Love it!
I'll be posting about your giveaway. By the way, such an adorable mistake. Lucky us.
Hi, I love the elephant Penelope. Great giveaway, you are so generous.
Nadine
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