NEW SEWING PATTERN AND GIVEAWAY!

Many of you will know that my line of sewing patterns began relatively not long ago. Till now I just made only THE TOY BOX and BLOSSOM PILLOWS. A few months ago I was thinking how the babies might have fun using my fabrics and what pretty pattern could come from that. I usually think very much a project before launching it. It has to be functional, practical, fun and VERY EASY to do. Often after so much waiting on my thinking, my husband says to me: "I am falling asleep…" I do not deny to you that sometimes I also fall asleep of that much waiting … :)
Once I have it, I begin to run faster than a formula one car: drawing, doing the first sample, writing the instructions… is an exciting, revealing process. I imagine how much sewers will like it, if a shop will be able to teach a class from it, how fun this class could be, and thousands of things more. Anyway, I always put my soul and heart in everything I do; isn't this how a life has to be lived?

I had an idea for a pattern exclusively for babies and toddles and I want to introduce it to you: MY FIRST PLAYMAT

Playmat 6 

I am extremely happy and proud of how it came out. It contains step-by-step diagrams, photos and illustrations. 

Playmat 1 

It is GREAT for babies and toddlers as well. A round mat with appliques in different colors coordinated with the stuffed shapes, so your little ones learn to recognize figures and colors at the same time.

Playmat 2 

Done playing? Your baby can take a nap over the comfy mat…

Playmat 3 

Show it to your baby's pre-K teacher; she'll say what a great toy is for sure!

It is completely washable, super practical and lightweight, so you can take it with you anywhere and your baby can have hours of fun playtime!

Playmat 4 

Made with COLOR SPLASH Collection

Playmat 5 

And I thought: When is good time to do a giveaway of this pattern? NOW, of course!

6 lucky ones will be the winners with one pattern and a six fat quarter bundle of Art Gallery Fabrics each!!

To enter this giveaway is SO simple. You need to:

1- Answer the following question:

Which kind of patterns made with my fabrics would you like to see at your local quilt show in the future?

  • A: Patterns for Handbags
  • B: Patterns for baby's accessories (like MY FIRST PLAYMAT)
  • C: Patterns for clothing 
  • D: Complete Kits of the items mentioned above to grab at your local quilt shop and go
  • E: None of the above. You tell me what you would like to see… (any other kind of pattern)

2- Subscribe to my blog (if you are, forget about it; if you are not, it's a plus for you, because I LOVE to do giveaways very often) Yeah!!

3- Blog and Tweet about it (another reason to talk more among pals)

Well, I think it's easy, isn't it? Make sure to tell me your answers as A, B, C, etc. (if you want to explain a bit more your choice, of course you can!)

I will choose the winners randomly from all your answers. I hope the Random.org site won't explode from so many! :)

Last day to enter: Saturday, July 18, 11:00 PM (it's basically a week) .

FOR SHOPS THAT READ MY BLOG: with more than 1000 patterns sold already (we started shipping last week), many quilt stores are taking advantage of this pattern to teach a cool and fun class that is great for beginners, moms, grandmas! If you are interested, please contact www.artgalleryfabrics.com for a rep in your area.

Ready for your comments, set, GO!

Handmade rocks… so let's keep on stitching!

Patricia

74 responses to “NEW SEWING PATTERN AND GIVEAWAY!”

  1. Ruth B Avatar
    Ruth B

    I love this playmat! So cute and a learning tool as well. I love to see handbag patterns and kits.

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  2. corinnea Avatar

    Your fabrics have such a beautiful drape, I would love to see more clothing patterns!

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  3. Jenny Avatar
    Jenny

    Answer D. I am all about instant gratification.
    I think your play mat looks stupendous!
    Thanks for the chance to win.

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  4. betsy Avatar

    D but they look good enough to make many things with.

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  5. tracy_a Avatar
    tracy_a

    As a sort of beginner, I would like D. And yet – I also just like to buy patterns to remind me of cool things I want to make.
    B and C – I have/have seen a LOT of handbag patterns. The problem for me is all the extra stuff – the super heavy interfacing, the snaps, etc. I would love to see some patterns for school age kids – pencil cases, lunch carriers.
    Classes with kits – that would be great! This playmat pattern would be good for it, because there are some new-to-me skills (like applique – eek! scary!).
    I subscribe via google reader (but don’t have a blog and don’t tweet).

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  6. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle

    What an awesome giveaway!
    I pick B: patterns for clothing…I’m always on the lookout for cool new patterns.
    Sorry, I don’t have a blog and I don’t tweet.

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  7. TammyR Avatar

    I like kits! Everything is ready to go for a project and it takes the guesswork out of picking the right fabrics.

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  8. Emily Avatar

    Very cute, I love the color choices.

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  9. Mary P Avatar

    Adorable. I already subscribe to your blog, but I would say choice A–handbags are always popular!

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  10. Jamie S. Avatar
    Jamie S.

    HI! I would have to say D and children’s clothing! I love the sew for my little girl and the pattern and fabric all in one kit would be awesome!
    Thanks for the giveaway!!

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  11. Shelley C Avatar
    Shelley C

    Definately a purse…that is my craze lately! With new grandbabies popping up all the time, this play mat with certainly be a hit!

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  12. Chasley Avatar

    Patterns for clothes that actually fit and aren’t full of errors. Also patterns that are easy to understand for the beginner or experienced sewer. So many patterns published today are full of errors and obvious that they have never been tested by different levels of sewers.
    I also love quilt and home dec patterns.

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  13. Kathleen Avatar
    Kathleen

    I love the baby placemat with matching toys-in such wonderful fabric.
    I’d most enjoy seeing (A) and (D) at quilt shows and/or shops–I’ve gotten interested in totes, small pouches and handbags. And kits make it easy to stitch up a gift for someone, with all the fabrics in the kit.
    Thanks so much for this giveaway
    Kathleen

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  14. Kathleen Avatar
    Kathleen

    I’ve subscribed to your webblog so that I will get your posts every day. Thanks,K.

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  15. Angie Avatar

    B– & I also love to buy patterns for childrens clothing. And D would be my second choice. Not only would the kits be convenient to make, but the kit itself makes a great gift for a fellow crafter.

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  16. Karen Avatar

    A and B, I ‘m not much of a kit person. I like to make my own color choices.
    Love your blog!

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  17. Cory Avatar

    What a cute playmat. I would love to win this pattern. I would like to see more handbag patterns in my local shop. Thank you for offering this great give-away. Take care and God bless, Cory

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  18. Anya Avatar

    I’d vote for A. I don’t usually care to buy kits…thanks for the chance!

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  19. Maria M Avatar
    Maria M

    Though my kids have outgrown the stage for the playmat, I have a number of relatives starting to have babies and this would make a great baby shower gift! But I’m also going to be selfish and want A for myself. C for myself or for my kids. So overall I’d love D!!!

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  20. Dot Avatar
    Dot

    Love this new pattern, seen nothing like it before, and would like to see more patterns that stimulate learning and get away from “cutesy” infant quilts. Bag & purse patterns are always a favorite. What I see lacking are simple skirt and dress patterns for mature women (everything is very short and geared towards the thirty and under woman).
    Keep the fabric designs coming.

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  21. Cynthia Avatar

    I would like to buy the handbag patterns, I just can’t get enough of those! I follow your blog on google reader and love it.

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  22. Amy O Avatar
    Amy O

    I’d like to see B and C, hard to find those sometimes!

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  23. Karen G. Avatar

    I vote for A,B,C, and D!
    I love your new playmat pattern!!
    Have a wonderful day :)
    Karen G.

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  24. Tricia Avatar
    Tricia

    More clothing!

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  25. BeckyS Avatar
    BeckyS

    I love kits. Kits are super fun and easy to grab and go. However, I love bag patterns too.. so my vote (if I was to pick only one) would be A.

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  26. Ellen Ban Avatar
    Ellen Ban

    I’d like to say C for Clothing patterns, with B a close second! That playmat is so nice!!! Handbags are great too!!!

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  27. jen w Avatar
    jen w

    i would love to see B and C…i am having our third child and i am always up for a nice comfy skirt pattern or cute little kids clothing. i think the playmat is adorable and very practical! great job!

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  28. Renee G Avatar
    Renee G

    I would love to see D. Then if I love it as much as I think I will, I’d try it again with different colors.
    rsgrandinetti@yahoo.com

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  29. kathy s Avatar
    kathy s

    just discovered your blog- love the fabrics- are they available in australia. as a new grandma i think choice B would be great but looking at your work any of them would be great – I have just subscibed to your blog – before I read about the contest- and I also have forwarded your blog site to my daughter in law as she was also taken away with your fabrics and designs. Congrats love the bright cheerful designs- kathy s

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  30. Cat Avatar
    Cat

    I would like to see more baby items. I’m a new grandma.

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  31. Paula Avatar
    Paula

    Patterns for Handbags (and totes) are definitely my favorite. Thanks for the giveaway!
    ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

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  32. Paula Avatar
    Paula

    And I am a subscriber!
    ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

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  33. Becky Avatar

    All of the above! About to be a new GrandMa so I need baby things, I sew lots of clothes and I am just learning to quilt. and kits make some projects so much easier!

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  34. carmel Avatar

    i have seen “my first mat” in my email when you started selling it out to the croud.
    and i must say that i stoped and looked at it for some minutes thinking that its very clever!
    i am now 8 monthes pregnant so i realy wish to win this spasefic giveaway.
    i live in israel and we dont have quilt shows… unfortanatly…. but i would love to see more clever patterns for baby’s like this one
    thanks for the giveaway!

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  35. Renee E Avatar

    Handbags! I love the playmat! What a cute gift that would make!

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  36. Sarah Avatar

    Hi! I would say A. handbags. I can NEVER get enough handbags! Thanks!

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  37. Heidi Avatar
    Heidi

    B
    I would love to see more baby patterns like that wonderful playmat.
    My new grandnephew is due to arrive in just another month or so, and I would love to create all kinds of treats for him.

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  38. Mary L Avatar
    Mary L

    I would love to see kits at my local shop.
    Mary

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  39. Beth Avatar

    I would like kits — everything I need in one spot!

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  40. Paula Bohan Avatar
    Paula Bohan

    I would love patterns for cool clothes that have better directions than those Simplicity/McCalls/Butterick type patterns – I’ve been scared since highschool home ec by those! And quilts! I love handbags, but there are soo many out there, it may be done …

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  41. kathy Avatar
    kathy

    wow, really cool playmat!
    I would love to see more baby items. It’s the one thing I am always on the lookout for. As long as people keep having babies, there will be handmade!
    I am a subscriber already. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  42. Jackie H Avatar

    I would love to see handbags b/c they are so versatile…I’m thinking small ones for quick trips and big totes for overnights. How fun! :)

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  43. Sue Goodin Avatar
    Sue Goodin

    I would love A,B,C and D. Such fun fabrics.

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  44. Korie Avatar
    Korie

    I would love A & D. I am an incessant bag maker and when it comes to quilts, kits are my thing. I twittered about this great giveaway (no blog!) and hope some of my followers head on over!
    The playmat is adorable and I would love to make one for a friend who is expecting. I’m not much into apparel sewing, but I will sew a skirt or pants if needed.
    What can I say, bags are my thing!
    Thanks!

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  45. Jennifer Ladd Avatar

    I vote for B! Very cool playmat!

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  46. Catherine Avatar
    Catherine

    Patterns for children’s clothing. Kits are fun too. Thanks!

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  47. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    I would love to see patterns for handbags, with patterns for baby’s accessories as a close second.

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  48. Lavina Dee Avatar
    Lavina Dee

    I would love love love to see some simple and stylish clothing patterns. Your fabric is so funky, in a good way, clothing is a must.

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  49. Jannette Avatar
    Jannette

    What a great new twist on the playmat idea – like it!!
    I always gravitate towards clothes patterns, especially children’s (boys’ too!!!) ones.

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