Archives for May 2012

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May

Sewing Class This Weekend – May 6, 2012

So I’ve been teaching some sewing classes around town lately.  I know I’ve mentioned this over on The Cottage Mama Facebook page, but I don’t think I’ve said anything about it here on the blog.  This weekend (Sunday, May 6, 2012) from 1:00PM – 4:00PM I will be teaching another class for my Janey Jumper pattern at Material Girl Fabric Shop in Crystal Lake, IL. Material Girl is located in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, so if you are in the area and would like to join us, I would love to have you.   You can call Material Girl directly (see phone number at the bottom of this post) to sign up.

We will be sewing a variation of the Janey Jumper and I will be there to help every step of the way.  Along with sewing the dress I will be sharing many tips, tricks and ideas regarding sewing for children.  It will be a really fun time, I guarantee it!

 Janey Jumper Pattern at Material Girl

The class is $25.00 and does not include the pattern.  The pattern can be purchased at the shop or if you already have it, you can just bring yours with you.  There are only a couple spots left in the class, so if you are interested, give the shop a call and reserve your spot.

If you can’t make this one or the class is full, I will be teaching several more classes throughout the area as well as some new ones with my new patterns that will be released very soon.  If you would like to stay up to date with my sewing classes, please come on over and join The Cottage Mama Facebook page.

And even if you aren’t interested in one of the sewing classes, I would highly recommend you check out Material Girl Fabric Shop if you happen to live in the Chicagoland area or possibly southern Wisconsin.

You know I love fabric (and I know you do too), so I couldn’t resist taking some pictures of all the eye candy Material Girl has to offer………

How is that for some fabric loveliness?
I am like a kid in a candy store in that shop!
To visit Material Girl Fabric Shop visit them here:
Material Girl Fabric Shop
21 N. Williams St.
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815.459.2084

 http://www.materialgirlfabricshop.com

And to stay up to date with sewing classes, patterns, blog posts, ect……..please join us over on
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May

May Giveaway Day

Are you ready for this?  
It’s finally here…….

The May Giveaway Day

Here’s how this works………you can enter to win each one of these prizes from our lovely blog sponsors.  Leave a separate comment for each prize you would like to win.  For example, if you want to win the Fat Quarter Shop prize, leave a comment saying something like “I’d sure love to win the Fat Quarter shop prize – they are a great shop!”  And leave a separate comment for EACH entry. Got it? Great!

Here are the amazing prizes and sponsors for our May Giveaway Day…….

FAT QUARTER SHOP: The Fat Quarter Shop is an online quilt shop with a wide selection of top- quality cotton yardage, specialty cuts, quilt kits and quilt patterns. They also offer access to many wonderful quilt clubs, block of the month programs and exclusive projects. Most of all, Fat Quarter Shop prides themselves in their top-notch customer service, with friendly, knowledgeable representatives and speedy same day shipping.

GIVEAWAY:  
Quilt Blocks Fat Quarter Bundle by Ellen Luckett Baker 
 Includes 30 Fat Quarters from Ellen Luckett Baker’s new ‘Quilt Blocks’ line.  
Retail value: $97.50

• Website: www.fatquartershop.com 
• Blog: http://fatquartershop.blogspot.com/ 
• Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FatQuarterShop
• Flickr Group: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fatquartershop/
• Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/fatquartershop
• Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/fatquartershop/ 

YAY! LIFE!: The story of YAY! LiFE! started on a crisp winter day in Colorado when Rachelle pulled a pie out of the oven and Carl said Yay! Pie! Today, YAY! LiFE! helps people celebrate life’s little pleasures – everything from bacon to bigfoot – one car magnet, refrigerator magnet and greeting card at a time. It’s about embracing your passion, giving gratitude and living a life full of joy. Everybody has a YAY! thing. What’s yours? 

GIVEAWAY: 
Two car magnets and two refrigerator magnets of your choice to THREE lucky winners. 

CANTON VILLAGE QUILT WORKS: Canton Village Quilt Works is an online fabric source for fabulous fabrics such as Kona Cotton Solids, Kaffe Fassett Collective, Batiks, Art Gallery, Australian Aboriginals, and Black and White fabrics. But we are not limited to just that… we carry a HUGE variety of patterns, specialty rulers, kits, bundles and more!! We also specialize in long arm quilting for you special quilt top. We have been in business for 12 years. So come and take a peek… www.cvquiltworks.com/shop 2.

GIVEAWAY: 
Giving away a fabulous fat quarter pack of 8 Kaffe Fassett Aboriginal Dots! 
 A great blender or “almost solid” for any project.

Shop: http://www.cvquiltworks.com/shop 
Blog: http://www.cvquiltworks.blogspot.com/ 
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Canton-Village-Quilt-Works/355001000860
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/jackiequilts/
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/26867500@N05/ 
Craftsy: http://www.craftsy.com/user/449924/projects

FAIRYTALE FROCKS & LOLLIPOPS: Sewing has been a life-long passion of Terri Allred, owner of the on-line based sewing boutique, Fairytale Frocks and Lollipops. In 2009, Terri began living her dream… Fairytale Frocks & Lollipops was created with every seamstress in mind! From children’s clothing, aprons, bags, designer fabric and patterns, to home décor and much more! You will find whimsical, traditional, contemporary, or heirloom-style patterns offered at all sewing skill levels. Terri has an impeccable eye for detail and design and hand-selects what she loves. Fairytale Frocks & Lollipops steadily features and promotes small boutique owners and always has an “open-door” for any new ideas or designs. New designers are teaming up with Fairytale Frocks & Lollipops everyday! Terri is proud to present a “one-stop” sewing boutique with such vast inventory variety. Stop by, browse around, fall in love.

**Currently they have instant digital pattern downloads which is a huge perk for anyone ready to get sewing on a new pattern right away!  Also, they have a lot of their stock on sale, so stop by and take a look around.

GIVEAWAY: 
$20.00 gift certificate towards anything in their shop.
MODERN FABRIC STUDIO: I started sewing a few years back…I taught myself how to sew and the first fabrics I started sewing with were from the Designers I sell in my shop! I have always wanted to own my own business so this was a perfect combination – to own a business doing something I love!  Modern Fabric Studio offers high quality fabric in rich and vibrant colors perfect for quilting, sewing and creating anything your imagination desires! 🙂  

Additionally, Modern Fabric Studio is offering an exclusive discount of 10% off their entire purchase through the duration of this giveaway with the promo code: 
COTTAGEHOME



GIVEAWAY:
$25.00 gift certificate towards anything in their shop.

HeartSong Quilts is one of the most unique quilt shops in America. It offers visually stunning fabrics including Australian Aboriginals, primitive moderns,urban and edgy fabrics, and fabrics evoking African mudcloth and homespun. They also sell traditional fabrics, panels, quilt kits, books, patterns and notions. They have an extensive clearance fabric department with savings up to 50%. They provide long arm quilting service, too. When you don’t want the “same old, same old”, head for HeartSong in Hot Springs, SD. It’s definitely not Your Grandma’s Quilt Shop!



GIVEAWAY:
Hand-selected bundle of 8 fat quarters from Heartsong Quilts’ Kaffe Fasset Collection.

If you’ve never seen these fabrics, you’re in for a real treat. They combine bright and clear colors with visually arresting designs, and have great hand and washability. Pair these with any of the Marcia Derse Collection, Jason Yenter designs, Australian Aboriginal fabrics, or any of the other contemporary designers using bright colors.

A BIG giant thank you to our sponsors who decided to participate in our May Giveaway Day!  
Again, leave a separate comment for each prize you would like to win. 
It would be great if you could visit the different shops and tell us something you like about their shop, but I understand if that’s not possible.  So just a nice comment will work too!
Giveaway open until Friday, May 4 at Midnight (CST).
Happy May!