Welcome to the September Giveaway !

To celebrate the arrival of a new season, here is our September Giveaway ! We have five prizes, including new, name-brand fabrics. All prizes come from smoke-free, pet-free homes and are in excellent condition, free of stains, rips, or tears.

To enter the contest, please write us a brief comment below. If you win, we will mail out your prize to you free of charge. The contest ends at midnight on Saturday, September 10. We will draw the winners' names at random and announce them on Monday, September 12. We would really love to hear from ALL of you, as we have such fun with the Giveaways !

Hoffman California Fabrics, Bali Batiks, Ocean and Azure

If you cannot escape to the waters of the South Seas right now, here's a great alternative. Two strikingly beautiful Bali Handpaints from Hoffman, these pure, entrancing colors are both restful and exciting.  We liked them so much we bought extra, about half a yard of each fabric  (for a total of one yard)  so that we could share them with you.  

$ 10.00 Gift Card from  Jo-Ann Crafts

Jo-Ann is a great source for name brand scissors, rulers, mats, rotary cutters, and every other gadget a quilter's heart desires. If you're in the U.S.A., you can use the gift card for purchases in store, over the phone, or on the internet.

If you are outside the U.S.A, please let us know in the comments below. If your name is drawn as a prize winner, we'll  arrange for you to receive one of the other very cool gifts in this Giveaway.

At Home With Thimbleberries Quilts by Lynette Jensen

From  Minnesota in the American heartland, quilt teacher and author Lynette Jensen  is well known for her fabrics and designs of warm, welcoming, country-style quilts. This 200 page book begins with a full color tour of Lynette's own home, featuring quilts as decor in each room. . It then progresses to 25 quilt patterns and decorating projects, with very well-organized, easy-to-follow instructions and useful tips.  If you're ready to start some holiday sewing in advance, check out the 8 Christmas projects here, including the charming "Christmas Apple" pattern shown on the cover.

Valley of the Kings fabrics by Robert Kaufman

Robert Kaufman's Valley of the Kings collection comprises opulent, luxurious designs inspired by the treasures of Ancient Egypt. These fascinating patterns are adorned with glittering gold leaf and would make an elegant addition to a fabric stash. We're looking for a good home for these lovely new fabrics, about one-half yard of each, for a total of one yard.

Quilter's Newsletter, August-September 2011, and Quilt Magazine, October 2011

Hot off the press, here are the current issues of two favorites,  Quilt Magazine and Quilters Newsletter.  Get ready for over 20 new patterns and 150 pages combined of the latest feature articles, advice,  and updates from the fabulous world of quilting. Pull up a comfy chair and take a relaxing break by browsing through these fun and inspiring magazines.

Now it's your turn !  Please leave us a brief comment below so that we can enter you into the Giveaway. Winners' names will be drawn at random and will be announced on Monday, September 12.