Yep, you read it right. It's Bloggy Giveaways Quarterly Carnival time. It runs from July 28 to August 1. I'm probably more excited than you are because I missed the cut-off last year. Thanks to Jen (it's always good to drop by her place), I get to participate this year. AND, since I totally forgot to celebrate my 100th post, I figured this was a good way to celebrate and give something away.So, what am I offering? I will make the winner of my giveaway a Handmade Market Tote using Favorite Things Eco Market Tote pattern, which looks like this (different fabric, of course):
and a matching zippered coin purse. So what do you have to do to enter? Just leave me a comment telling me what your likes and dislikes are in fabric. I'll be sewing from my rather massive fabric stash, but I should be able to accommodate the winner. I also ask you to provide your blog address or e-mail address so I can contact you. I will leave this open until the morning of August 2. Then, at some point during the day, I will put all the comments in a hat, bowl, hat box, shoe box...well you get the idea, shake them all up, close my eyes, stick my hand in the box, bowl, hat box, shoe box and pick a winner! I can say that I have been carrying this bag for 2 weeks and I love it. Lots of room -- very sturdy.If, like me, you can't get enough of the giveaway action, then click here and you're back to the main Bloggy Giveaway page where you can link through to the other posts. Happy Bloggy Carnival days and good luck!
158 comments:
I love sturdy fabrics. While soft dainty cotton is nice, if it can't hold up in the wash or day-to-day use, it's not worth it. I say this from experience making things with flimsy fabric :-)
Oh dear. I'm hardly picky when it comes to fabric. For a bag I think I'd like something in blues and browns or spring colors. Just no school bus yellow or burnt orange, and I'm pretty pleased. :)
alaskawildrose AT gmail DOT com
Ooooo fun! I really like neutral earthy tones in fabric. It is also important for fabric to be durable!
Hmm...I like greens. Like olive or lime or spring greens...not blue-greens.
I am so not picky! Whatever you decided on would be great! It's a darling tote. Thanks for a great giveaway!!
I like earthy colors, but I'm really not picky. It's a very nice purse!
Thank you for the chance to win.
Lesha
theazuredrake (at) yahoo(dot)com
I am addicted to tote bags!
damarispalmer{at}gmail.com
www.kitchencorners.blogspot.com
I love fabrics. When I purchase fabrics, I tend to stay away from sparkly and shiny.
Thanks for the chance to win your giveaway!
mindysaid(at)gmail(dot)com
Thanks for having a giveaway! I like modern looking fabrics. I'm just getting back into sewing, and I don't always have the patience to work with lots of patterned fabrics. Although if I had a nicer cutting tool (I just use scissors), that would make life easier.
I love totes!!! Fabrics I like include bold patterns, just about anything retro, butterflies, pretty much anything except pastels! Thanks for the fun giveaway! :)
Fabric?
OOOOOOOOO, I love fabric. There isn't much I don't love, other than polyester. My favorite has to be floral pastels, ala Shabby Chic.
Great giveaway! Thanks for hosting it! I love retro prints, toile, leopard, I am open to almost anything...
I am hosting a giveaway, too! I hope you will check it out.
Oh boy, what fabric DON'T I like? Well, my biggest faves are Jacobean or Paisley prints. But beyond that as long as the colors aren't too muddy, I'm good. Clear colors are great, and sturdy fabric is always appreciated for something like this.
Great giveaway idea, thanks for the chance to enter!
I love everything about it, lol. I love handmade totes! Thanks for the entry :)
My favorites are kind of like the Guatemalan fabrics, shades of fuschia, turquoise, aqua... I basically like anything Southwest or ethnic looking as well! But I would really be happy with anything!
I like asian inspired prints on my fabric.
I love silky fabric and satins. I can spend hours in the fabric store, the smell reminds me of my grandmother who used to make most of my clothes.
I love the asian print on the bag in the photo
bdarling1963(at)aol(dot)com
My favorite fabric is something sturdy at least for a bag to put lots of girly stuff in! Something that won't wrinkle all up when washed! For colors, my kitchen is done in a southwest decor, so my favs are dusty blues, mauves etc. So nice of you to offer this!
Best of luck to you!
baileybobby6@hotmail.com
Oh, cute bag! I vote for the neutral/earthy colors - but with a bit of fun! Thanks!
Major bright flowers or dots or something way fun. (I'm an artist and work in an art gallery.) Oh, sturdy is also good. As a market bag, the thing hauls some weight.
Hooray!
art and nature [at] juno *dot* com
my likes are way too extensive for my wallet. My dislikes...anything scary or cutesy.
i like greens and earthy/natural colors/patterns. thanks for the cool giveaway
Ooh, I sew too! I do purses, although I'd love the pattern for those bags so I could make myself a few.
I like bright colors and something sturdy.
I like plain fabrics with a few pictures, but mostly one color. Thanks for the great giveaway!
I love western, orange/white (Tn Vols), vintage looking, browns, blues, monkeys.
I dislike oriental prints, anything that the color is blinding and too much purple.
I'm starting to learn to make diaper bags and would love to see what you do. I like the sturdy, apolstry type fabric for bags in bright colors. Thanks!
Davina
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Oh cool! I love that fabric actually. I like things that can go with almost anything. Neutrals...or a neutral with a pop of color like that fabric. Or a turquiose with a brown. I like classic yet sassy patterns. I like a sturdy fabric. One that doesnt bleed in the wash.
I love florals,and jewel tones and vintage prints and pastels. Guess I am pretty easy to please. Love the bag!
What a beautiful bag! I actually really love fabrics that look Asian like the one in the picture, especially reds and blacks.
Thanks for the giveaway!
saharagreen at gmail dot com
i love anything that is blue, yellow, or lime green! and flowers are nice too :)
sarah
sadiekate2001 (at) yahoo (dot) com
I really love having something that is unique. I like funky, bold anything with a print.
I love the fabric that you have on the bag shown with the post. Something like that would be great. Of course I agree with ticopi, sturdy fabrics are best.
oh i LOVE it!!! :)
With fabric...I love paisley's, toiles, anything simple, cute and country. I love plaids and any fabric that is quilted...oh i could go on and on!!! LOL thanks so much for this chance!
For a bag, I like a sturdy fabric in a unique print.
Cute bag, and I would get to pick my own colors? Wow you are very kind! I love pink and brown, girly but not too much. Is that vague enough? Thanks for the great offer!
I love that bag. I wish I could have it! I dont' like fabrics that pill!!! Ik.
Ooh, what a great prize! I love turquoise and brown together, and red and turquoise..really though, I like all colors, I'm pretty easy ;)
I love all colour but particularly brights.
Thanx for the great giveaway.
AS for types of fabric, I agree price is no substitute for great day to day durability.
daldak01@yahoo(dot)ca
I love anything that is durable..Love florals, beachy looking stuff...
Oh what a cute bag! I like fabrics that are bright and easy to see and lately have really liked the color pink.
black and white print is good :)
I love seersucker (sp?)! But I'm NOT a fan of plaids.
I live near the KC City Market and this would be SO HANDY since they throw all of your food into plastic sacks.
What a Gorgeous tote.
I love soft fabrics in soft colors such as pastel pinks, blues and greens.
Thank you so much for offering this wonderful giveaway.
I would LOVE to win !!
That's a lovely tote!
I like sturdy fabrics that are fairly understated in colour and pattern. I especially like blue, green, and dark brown (not necessarily together), and nature-inspired prints.
ikkinlala AT yahoo DOT ca
Wow, how beautiful! I'm not much of a fabric expert, although I love to see what others can do with it! I tend to gravitate toward something fun and maybe retro-ish...Thanks for the chance to win!
i love natural solid color fabrics - cotton/linens :)
Great giveaway! I hope i'm the lucky winner :)
I love greens and blues and botanical prints.
I love organic fabrics the best or hemp but for the normal stuff I like purples, blues, and pinks. I don't like olive green, most yellows, or orange. Also I just happen to LOVE shopping bags. :)
Actually I can't sew on the machine, and it's one of my regrets when I look at all the beautiful fabrics in the stores. Anyway, I like golden and earth tones for handbag, though I willing to try new things, like brights. Thanks for a great giveaway!
i don't like brights or too flowery. :)
andrewandkristan(at)hotmail(dot)com
I love sturdy fabrics and lovely girly or cute patterns :)
Congrats on your 100th post! Woohoo!
bunnybx at gmail . com
im not that picky when it comes to fabric but i do like greens color like hunter and browns
carbajam(at)gmail(dot)com
I like fun, spring colors in a vintage June Cleaver kind of way.
:)
FUN!
I actually really like the colors and design of the fabric you've shown. If not that, I love earth tones--browns, tans, red, oranges... :) How lovely!
f dot chen at comcast dot net
I like neutral colors; I tend to be a little subdued when it comes to handbags or totes I carry. I really love the colors of the beach: sandy beiges, aqua, etc.
I don't like anything real flashy or bright but I do like a nice sturdy fabric. I have 2 small kids and it needs to hold up when I stuff it full of...well, stuff!
Thanks for the great giveaway!!
Stephanie
dsmoore1 at centurytel dot net
I'm not picky!!! I love this bag and think I would take it in ANY fabric. Maybe some beautiful fall oranges or greens or browns would be nice since we are going into that time of year.
two_pogs at verizon dot net
I love pink and brown, blue and brown, olive and brown.....
I like autumn colors in fabric for myself...no holiday prints (unless it's snow) or bright colors.
Oh how lovely! I am in love with girly/hippy/type fabrics (just check out my blog and the design of it would give you an idea what I like!). I love pinks, greens, and blues. I am pretty easy to please!
I would also be more than happy to do a review and a write up about your work (on my blog) if you would like (if I win of course!).
Orange is my favorite color. Yup, beautiful orange. I currently use the walmart black shopping bags to reduce the enormous number of plastic bags that were taking over my utility room. A sturdy orange bag would quickly become my favorite, however if I were to win, I wouldn't be picky about the color, as long as the bag was sturdy and durable.
Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
Crossing fingers,toes and eyes, I could really like winning this!
Come see mine, http://pshelovesyou.blogspot.com/2008/07/just-for-you-from-my-grandma.html
How cool is this?! I'm a classic, preppy kind of girl when it comes to totes, but I absolutely love color. Not too wild about wild prints. Of course, anything is better than the drab bags I'm currently using to grocery shop with!
I LOVE toile. I also like heavier fabrics like canvas. I am not a mod person; my tastes are pretty conservative so I wouldn't want anything wild. I like greens, blues, pinks, and purples the most.
I love pretty florals patterns. I'm not big on oranges or browns and I don't like dark colors.
Thank you for the generous giveaway!
mommyof3inva(at)yahoo(dot)com
I like either very soft fabric or silky fabric. I like asian silky looks (like the bag displayed on this comment).
mariettaseller(at)yahoo(dot)com
I love the tote you have made there and would even love that one. I love the style of it. I love anything Asian print, earth tone colors,purple, or even burgundy. Thanks for the great giveaway.
samsakara@twcny.rr.com
I like cats and sheep.
I love giraffe prints, and I dont' like things that are super busy!
I love the one you have pictured. I lived in China for a year & love anything that reminds me of it. I also love pink/chocolate fabrics.
I love natural earth tone colors and retro/mod fresh colors too! :)
I love sturdy neutrals and greens. Thank you.
urchiken at gmail dot com
My favorite colors are chocolate and blue in any pattern together, but I'm not really picky. I'd love to finally start using something that is good for the environment...
Thanks,
Angie
I like mod, bold fabrics. I'm not really into the whismical stuff!! Thanks, your tote fits my bill!!
I have been trying to win a market bag for months. I like sturdy fabric for something like this, mod prints are good, colors like pink and brown are pretty together, although I'm a fan of fall colors like orange too...
I actually LOVE the fabric of the bag in the picture!! it looks awesome - I also love brown with pinks, blues, or greens.. that sort of thing :)
Thank you for such a great giveaway--throw my name in the hat!!
hmm....I like sturdy fabrics in 40's prints.
eller@ilovejesus.net
www.handfulofellers.blogspot.com
I love blues and greens and any type of fabric is fine with me
thanks for the giveaway
ryann
ry13_2000@yahoo.com
Cute bag! I love teals and browns. Polka dots, swirls, stripes, a mixture of all of it! :) Thanks for the chance to win! trishblack(at)juno(dot)com
I like a soft but sturdy fabric (something like corduroy).
As for colors, I love fall colors--orange, dark red, dark gold, brown, etc.
Thank you so much for the giveaway! :)
I like earthy colors. Thanks for the chance to win such a great prize! I cant even sew a button on pants.. my hubby has to do it ;) Thanks again!
cadewill14[at]yahoo[dot]com
I like denim fabric a lot. Lots of other fabrics can easily go with it and it is sturdy. I like the patchwork look too, using many types of fabric patterns and weights.
I like to use drapery and upholstery fabric for different things because of the patterns and the durability. They also usually have scotch guard too.
I don't like fabrics that stretch too much, making it hard to sew or piece together. I don't like fabrics that are real thin either.
This is a neat idea for a bag you have. I like shopping totes. Thanks for this opportunity.
I have to say I really love the fabric you used on the bag in the picture. I really love dark colors and Oriental influences. Reminds me of purses I used to always pick up in Chinatown in San Francisco.
What a great bag! I like durable fabrics. I'm not big on hearts, stars, or florals. I like toile, pinks/brown, blue/brown, green/brown, stripes, and polka-dots.
alainamj (AT) yahoo (DOT) com
I like bright greens and aquas. some retro looking fabrics. =)
I love anything in browns. Chocolate browns. Make it look like a candy bar.
BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT COLORS. Im the nurse that wears neon green scrub pants and a Froggy shirt and always has mis matched socks with some hot pink Clogs. Im fun! :) Great idea. I love the tote you have your picture of.
ALSO LOVE your blogger header. Very nice picture.
Kristin
theharmons02 [at] hotmail.com
Thanks for the chance - I would like something "beachy".
I love that bag, it is awesome! I have such a hard time picking things, I like pinks, browns, black/whites with some kind of color.
I love strong fabrics... and i LOVE asian prints... I actually really like the bag in the photo...
Thanks for the opportunity to enter!
monica AT mommybrainreports DOT com
I love blues with browns, or pinks with browns, love mod patterns! Thank you for the giveaway!
I love this bag! I can't sew hardly at all but love black/white fabrics or anything polka dots. I can't sew on stretchy knits or flimsy fabrics.
Oh I've been thinking about making one of these, but I'd much rather win it!
I love retro stuff, aqua and browns and tans, the michael miller stuff like those awesome capris, dots, stripes. Not so much plaid or bears or ducks. I definitely don't do "country"!
Adorable bag! I always wanted to learn to sew but my grandmother always told me no way was she teaching me because I lacked patience for it.
cent_saving_mom (@) yahoo (dot) com
I am pretty flexible. I enjoy neutrals or pinks mainly. That bag is really nice...a lot of my farmer's market customer would go nuts for it!
I'm pretty flexible in fabric tastes. Washable and durable are high on my list. When it comes to colors, as long as they look good together, I'm happy.
radiationchic(at)hotmail(dot)com
Very pretty!!!
I love florals, soft colors like Lilac or pale green, and cute designs too (like animals). I'm pretty flexible. I also love surprises!
Thanks for a great giveaway.
i heart bags . . . i heart neutral, earthy bags . . . thanks for offering a homemade giveaway . . . they are the best kinds of giveaways! kristen
ryankristenwilson(at)msn(dot)com
I love these asian graphic prints or else neutral earthy colors. These are just lovely!
I love Asian fabrics, retro prints, and stars. :)
I think it is amazing that you can MAKE something like this!
onlycancan at hotmail dot com
I love a nice solid fabric that can hold it's shape well. I love browns, pinks ans teals. stipes and polk a dots too! Awesome give away!
I love bright traditional patterns in fabric (dots, stripes, and paisley-types). Thanks!!
Fabric challenge:
Scene: Violets the flower.
Made of 100% cotton.
Otherwise, sturdy is best for a green tote.
I like vintage looking fabrics or Shabby Chic. :)
I like kahki/navy blue.
Thanks for the chance! :)
thenestegg08@yahoo.com
I'm not picky when it comes to my bags - I have a wide variety of them to match any mood and any outfit... my friends call me the bag lady, but you can never have too many bags, right?
Duh me. Until I read the others' comments, I thought you wanted to know what do I like/dislike about fabric in particular. So I will answer that also. I like fabrics that don't shrink up right before your eyes when sprayed with water or starch. I like fabrics that look good as a unit when you put them back together, after the tortous decision of which ones will go where in a quilt top. Now for my answer to the real question: for a bag, I like decorator weight, linen, or something sturdy in neutral (beige/gray) colors so I can wear it with anything. I'm not a 'change my purse to match my outfit' person. You're so great to do this. Thanks.
I like a lot of different fabrics. I have a dog so I like paw prints. I like Halloween so anything like bats or witches or orange/black colours are great
I love the funky, the different. Bright colors are great, but so are black, white and red. Something that can be easily cleaned is also a major bonus!
seeryusfam@msn.com
I'm just in love with fabrics! I've been sewing most of my life and was even an assistant manager of a Cloth World before it was bought out by JoAnn's. The only thing negative I can think of about fabric is if it isn't a good quality or it's too old and hasn't been taken care of.
I've subscribed to your feed so that I can keep up with your blog.
Thank you for this wonderful giveaway that you are participating in!
I love the fabric in your example! My suggestions would be something sturdy (of course) and I'm really into retro patterns and color combos right now.
shaunjoy(at)juno(dot)com
I like a lot of very cute fabrics. Browns, creams, flowery, dots, etc. I would have to see what kind of fabric there is, but I am sure that I could find something that I would love. I actually like the fabric that is in the picture. Very cute!
~Meredith
rosesaremyfavorite (at) hotmail (dot) come
Pretty much anything bright & fun is great. I love patterns you don't see all the time. Am not a fan of flowers, pink, or purple.
I love the bag but don't know anything about fabric except colors. I would love something including purple. Thanks!
that bag is so very pretty!!!! i like pretty much anything but my favorite color is green :)
lc_intocable at yahoo.com
I love Chinese style cloth, fantasy or plain black. I spend a lot of time on the road, so it has to be really sturdy and can handle all the junk I carry around. :)
I'm a purse addict, so this is the perfect give away as far as I'm concerned!
I love the bag! I don't like floral.Other than that I'm not picky! monk5(at) charter (dot) net
Really I like anything on my shopping bags..Dont like them to be too plain or of the same fabric..My favorit colors though are chocolate brown, tiffany blue and pink of course
cjinhb at msn dot com
I like fabrics that are durable and can be easily cleaned, eco-friendly if possible.In terms of pattern, I'm really into the kinda faux retro thing going around, and toiles, and stuff of that nature. I like greens and lately I've had a thing for sunny yellows! Not a big fan of blue, but sometimes it complements green so well...
Anyway! Thank you for the generous giveaway!
I need something sturdy that doesn't show dirt, LOL. I like calming colors. Thanks!
kpuleski at gmail dot com
I love the designer quilting cottons, florals by heather bailey, amy butler, or cute little retro prints by michael miller.
maumauisginger at gmail dot com
I'd love any kind of fabric that's trendy and fun.
Kathy
bigfamily8(at)yahoo(dot)com
Let's see, something sturdy and in earth jewel tones. Not too many florals. Thanks.
thundercloudgirl AT hotmail DOT com
I think a sturdy fabric is best for a bag; I love purples and blues. Butterflies are nice on material. It can be 2 different materials as in the picture(which is beautiful by the way).
yourstrulee at sasktel dot net
How fun! I love preppy fabrics - stripes, seersucker, polka dots, madras plaid!
Needs to be sturdy and easy to clean. I prefer darl colors with asian or indian inspired designs.
Thank you!!
I like bold patterns (marimekko or amy butler) or very tiny, sweet novelty patterns (munki munki, japanese). I love corduroy and moleskin. And faux fur.
I have just described the most hideous bag, ever!!!
I like jewel tones--but nothing flashy or garish.
I love simple and classic styles where the piece looks timeless. Thanks for the chance to win!
Since this would be for a shopping tote, I'd want something sturdy. Dark colors would be best since the back of our car, where we keep the groceries, is pretty dang messy full of dog hair. Can you tell I'm more function than anything else? :)
Patterns I like are anything retro, anything girly, florals, Asian, bistro, cocktail culture.
Seriously, I'm the least picky person when it comes to stuff like this. :)
I love the design of this tote! I simply adore tote bags and use them constantly. I like classic fabrics like... what's the name of it, damask? I like black and white, or brown and aqua, or brown and hot pink. Modern dots or stripes are good, too. Thanks for the chance to win!
Thanks for this great, useful giveaway! As for fabric, I love soft, crisp 100% cotton. Amy Butler-type fabrics. Just beautiful!
that is a very pretty bag! i like fabrics in swirly or floral patterns in red, pink or black but i'm not very picky. just as long as it looks good.
fertawert AT yahoo DOT com
I love greens, browns and purples in fabrics. Dislike oranges, most yellows and obnoxious pinks! I go for fabrics that are European in feel and I have a weakness for garden themes! :)
i like silk fabric, but i reaally hate anything thats synthetic.
Gorgeous bag! I like earth tones. I dislike pinks, oranges, and purples.
Great giveaway!
amixedbouquetATgmail.com
I love fabric; however, I don't like fabric that loses its luster after one washing.
I love all kinds of designs. I go by how I react to them.
Thanks for your generosity!
KJ - California
I really love earth tones and deep jewel tones. Especially with unusual patterns. Thanks for the chance!
I love that bag! I like black with either pink or blue. Something that will go with alot.
elkmeese at yahoo dot com
I love that bag. I like asian prints (reminds me of Firefly) or earthy tones.
i love that asian print. i like reds, black, and white together. i like earth tones. i hate yellow, orange, lime green. you know. obnoxious colors.
alexandra dot hancock at gmail dot com
I am drawn to shabby chic fabrics.
Thank you for hosting this giveaway.
tiffanyannrosson at yahoo dot com
I pretty much like eveything. :)
whoa. cool.
likes and dislikes in fabric? i LOVE fabric. i'm not a big fan of primary colors / some pastels. i love earth tones, intricate patterns. i'm not a shabby chic / floral kind of person - much more of a stripe / swirls. does that make sense? i try not to keep too much of a stash here so that i can go to the fabric store as often as possible to go look at all the pretty fabrics!
I seem to be drawn to toiles and paisleys right now
I like pink and brown colors, and a fabric that holds up well to washing.
This looks like a great bag! I usually prefer simple patterns and darker colors for bags (not as likely to show the dirt!) Thanks for the giveaway!
What a great bag!
I like bold bright colours, and fun prints, but I'd be so happy to win the bag I wouldn't be fussy:)
I want to win!!! I like reds, grays, and black together. I can't wait to see who wins. Hope it is me!!!!
So cute! I like pinks and oranges.
sweetanlo92292(At)yahoo(dot)com
I love soft, cotton, purples.
shoreview3(at)hotmail(dot)com
I live by greens and Japanese patterns. And sturdy fabric is always better, in clothes or bags--since I also live by clay and paint.:)
I love the tote and I actually really like this fabric as well. I am a bit of a nut over asian design. Otherwise I might like something black with cherry blossoms. Thanks for the chance.
I love polka dots...and lots of other things...usually a fabric just clicks with me or doesn't...great giveaway!
I don't like anything to lacy or froufrou. The bag in the picture is nice, if that's an example of your style I bet I'd like whatever you made!
These are gorgeous! When it comes to fabric, I like warm autumn colors, maybe mixed with earth tones. All in a nice cotton!
SO super cute...I think they'd be adorable no matter what fabric!
I love the chocolate brown and pink combo now and I could totally use a new purse. Thanks for this offer!!@
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