Wednesday, October 31, 2012

The winner!

Thank you for entering the giveaway for Laurie's Don't Be Crabby fat quarter bundle last week! I am not surprised so many of you wanted it! It is a truly cute fabric line! Luckily, there are many fabric stores that carry her fabrics, so even if you didn't win this bundle, you will definitely have a chance to score them in your local shop or any major online fabric stores once it starts shipping in December!
The random number generator helped me pick a number as usual.


The lucky 262th entry was Katie of My Sandbox!


Congratulations, Katie! I will contact you shortly!

Oh, I have had very many people asking me about the pattern of the bag I made with Don't Be Crabby. I made the pattern, inspired by a similar bag I saw at a store. (The original inspiration was a manufactured bag of a different size. It was not patchwork or of this small size so it could be used as a basket. In the end my bag came out very different from it.)

Patchwork Bag for Kerry ;)

This is also a bag I made using the same pattern (except for the patchwork layout on the exterior.) This was for my sweet friend Kerry who had her birthday in September. To me, a combination of orange and aqua is so Kerry and I have wanted to make something for her using the combo.

Patchwork Bag for Kerry ;)

It was truly fun to combine fabrics I know she likes and some fabrics she had shared with me in the past. It is always nerve-wracking to make something for someone who you know can make a much better thing, but somehow I don't feel nervous making anything for Kerry. It's probably because she is so kind and forgiving. I just knew she would appreciate it even if she could make a much cuter bag effortlessly!

I hope you have a Happy Halloween wherever you are!!


P.S. November blocks for Super Penguin Quilt Along will be a few weeks late! Since many of you must be busy sewing up a storm in anticipation of the holidays, I am hoping to design some easy and quick blocks for November!
Thank you for all of you who have made any of the SP blocks ;)



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20 comments:

  1. randi--i have to sayOctober 31, 2012 at 6:21 AM

    Such a cute little bag! Orange and aqua is a refreshing combination of color!

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  2. SashaOctober 31, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    Congrats Katie!!!
    Ayumi, I love the bag you made for Kerry!! It's so very cute and I love the fabrics you picked. I think it turned out perfect =D

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  3. JoOctober 31, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    Wow! she's lucky ...
    Congratulations Katie !

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  4. Lori HoltOctober 31, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    It's just adorable Ayumi!...Lucky Kerry. I know she loved it!
    Even though I can't wait to see the next SP blocks...
    I'm secretly glad they will be late so maybe I can catch up!

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  5. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.comOctober 31, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    This bag is so cute and I love the big pieces of fabric to show off the cute prints. I know Kerry loves it.

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  6. Nanette MerrillOctober 31, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    So the big question is....will you release this as a pattern? I'd like to make it.

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  7. JolanaOctober 31, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    Yes, Katie is a lucky woman!! Congratulations! :-) Jolana

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  8. tabbiegirlOctober 31, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    This bag is adorable. How about a pattern (pretty please)! I would love to make one (or try to, anyway)!

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  9. KatieOctober 31, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    Woot! Woot! Woot! I won! I won! I won! I know you'll excuse me for jumping up and down here. Thank you so much, it's a wonderful line of fabric.

    Ditto on the bag. Kerry must absolutely love it. :-)

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  10. verykerryberryOctober 31, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    I do adore it and it is a cute shape, I may just have to make one myself! Every time I look at it I smile xxx

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  11. Mrs Flying Blind...October 31, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Congrats to Katie x

    Love love love you bag for Kerry xxx

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  12. LilyOctober 31, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    This is just really fun and I need to stop making big quilts and start on some fun small projects!!

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  13. Julie Phillips, aka Julieloveslucy SCSOctober 31, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    I want to know if you will be selling the pattern? I love it so much!

    Pleeeeeeeeezzzzz...lol

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    1. ayumillsNovember 1, 2012 at 1:46 AM

      I may be able to after I change a few things about the pattern, but it won't be until I cross off some other things on my to-do list! Thank you for suggesting anyway!

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  14. UnknownNovember 1, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    otra vez sera,gracias,de todas formas,con todo lo que pones ya me siento,como si hubiese recibido un premio,un honor,compartir

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  15. Nancy LeeNovember 2, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    Love this bag, and the fabrics. I would also like to chime in and say I would love to make this bag. But, I know you are so busy right now. I have already put your book on my bookstore wish list. I will be patient, and wait for the book and the bag pattern. I hope you are having a lovely day!

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  16. monkey and beeNovember 15, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    This bag is so fantastic. I put my hands up for a pattern as well!
    I can't wait for your book and love seeing how you turn pieces of fabric into beautiful items.

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  17. Teresa @ http://twistfullyyours.blogspot.ca/December 1, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    I love the bag and the fabrics! What fabric line(s) are these?

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  18. KathieDecember 1, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    Hope you are feeling better! This bag is so cute...hope that you will have a pattern soon!

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  19. UnknownDecember 20, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    Have you shared it yet? the picture is quiet broken, I wish I can see the bag you've made who's everyone asking to have the tutorial with and of course the fabric you've used.

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