Carnival... A new pattern + giveaway

Sorry for not posting sooner - we had a crazy busy weekend (I should expect that this time of the year) and today my eldest has a nasty itchy rash all over her arms and a little on her legs which the doctor says is from the grass :s poor thing.

So anyway today I am super excited to share to share my other pattern that I released at the quilt market.  This was one of the patterns that I had sketched out into my books waiting for the perfect fabric (and time) to make the quilt and write the pattern - for me the latter takes so much longer than the making of the quilt (or maybe it is because that is the not so fun part)!

When designing this quilt I really wanted to incorporate elements that would keep little hands busy and little bodies still if but for a short while.

I particularly wanted to make a modern quilt that would be a reasonably quick sew for a new arrival and something for a boy (although it can be made in girl fabrics too!).  When Choosing the fabric I couldn't go past the Pieces of Hope fabric by Riley Blake Designs.  Did you know that it was designed to raise awareness for Autism and a significant portion of the sales of this fabric line is donated to Autism Speaks.  If you are after some it can be purchased from here in Australia.

Let your little one explore and enjoy this fantastic cot quilt, featuring tabs that can be fastened with 1 ½” buttons, Velcro or left plain.  This feature is sure to keep little fingers busy and become a favourite to boot!  If using fabric covered buttons you can further transform this quilt by fussy cutting your chosen fabric!   The fun pinwheels and easy piecing makes this quilt a pleasure to sew and the sensory elements are sure to make it a hit with the little ones in your life!
 

This quilt has been well traveled even making its way to Houston on the Riley Blake booth (wow right?!)  Check out Jina's blog (she is super sweet) to get a fantastic tour of the Riley Blake booth.

And my wonderful mum tested the pattern, making it up in some of our older Riley Blake fabrics from their All Star and All Star 2 collections (these fabric lines have been so popular they have made a third called Super Star available here).

 I love the Aqua and red.  She used some cute Riley Blake Matte buttons which are a perfect match!

 
Both Carnival quilts were quilted by the lovely Sarah Fraser of Patchworks Plus (she did an awesome job as always!)

Now who would like to win a copy of the 'Carnival' quilt pattern?!  Leave a comment on this post to be in the draw to win your very own copy of 'Carnival'.  The giveaway is open to everyone and the winner will be drawn in a weeks time.  Just be sure to leave your email so I have a way of contacting you!

If you would like to purchase a Clares Place pattern contact your local quilt store and ask them to get one (or more) in for you.  If you are interested in stocking Clares Place patterns in your store please contact my distributor Creative Abundance

Website: www.creativeabundance.com.au
Email: nel@creativeabundance.com.au

GIVEAWAY - Clares Place Patterns

I recently promised I would make my new 'Summertime' quilt pattern available to purchase as a PDF.  I needed to wait for hubby to have a get enough time to do it for me (my computer doesn't have the program to save as PDF)  and given that he has been flat out with work (as well as his church responsibilities), it has taken a little bit longer than planned. 

That said it has now been done - YAY and while he was at it he also saved Best Friends as a PDF too (I think he was sick of my nagging :s)

You may also have noticed I have also set up a Clares Place facebook page (look to the right - see it?  yes there :) )  To celebrate the launch of my facebook page (and Best Friends and Summertime being made into PDF patterns) I thought I would host a giveaway!!!  WOO HOO.  Who doesn't like free stuff hey?!

The prize will be your choice of a PDF or printed copy of each of the above two patterns (Best Friends and Summertime).
To Enter simply leave a comment on this post - anything at all but I would love to know what Clares Place pattern is your favourite.  Please make sure you provide a way for me to contact you if your are the winner.

For additional entries complete one or more of the following:
• Become a follower of my blog for another entry.
• Become a follower of my facebook page for another entry.
• Post about this giveaway on your blog, then come back and leave another comment letting me know that you have blogged about it for one additional entry.

Be sure to leave a separate comment for each additional entry.

Entry is open to everyone in the world and will be taken from today until the 15th July and drawn via random number generator.

Alternatively if you can't wait for the giveaway and are interested in purchasing either of these patterns as instant downloads head on over to my downloadable patterns page or my etsy store.  

Giveaway Winners!

Thanks to everyone who entered my giveaway and for all the feedback you have given me. The boys quilt has proven to be quite popular (I must admit I would like a little boy to enjoy it :) ). If you missed out on this giveaway I apologise (I just can't give you all patterns sorry!) But if you check back I will offer giveaways from time to time to reward my readers and supporters.

If you would like to purchase one of my patterns head on over to my stockists page and find my wonderful stockists. They are all very lovely and I know they all will go out of their way to look after you!

Now for what you have been waiting for!

Winner number 1:
Christine said...
lovely patterns...would be fun to win.

You will recieve a copy of each of my patterns in the mail shortly.

Winner number 2:
Teresa Felgueiras said...
thank you very much.
your patterns are lovely

Who wins four patterns of your choice (might get some late Christmas pressies done ;p)

Winner Number 3:
Pam said...
Your patterns are wonderful. Thanks for this chance to win!

Lucky last! You will recieve two patterns of your choice.

Congratulations to my winners. I will contact you shortly to get you details and choice of patterns.

I hope you are all having a great Christmas and if you tried for a number of giveaways during Sew Mamma Sew Giveaway day (and missed out here) I hope you were sucessful elsewhere to sweeten your Christmas.

* Giveaway Time *

As I mentioned in my previous post Sew Mama Sew is having a giveaway day and I am participating. I am giving away paper based copies of Clares Place sewing patterns and have decided to offer three different people prizes.



Prize one will be a copy of each of my Clares Place patterns (that is six in total) and postage to your chosen address.

Prize two will be four Clares Place patterns of your choice and worldwide postage.

Prize three will be two Clares Place patterns of your choice postage to your choice of destination.

To Enter simply leave a comment on this post.
For additional entries complete one or more of the following:

• Become a follower of my blog for another entry.
• If you make a purchase at my Etsy store (and pay for it) before the close of competition you will be given one additional entry per purchase. Please make a comment on here for each item purchased.
• If you make a purchase at my Madeit store (and pay for it) before the close of competition you will be given one additional entry per purchase. Please make a comment on here for each item purchased.
• Post about this giveaway on your blog, then come back and leave another comment letting me know that you have blogged about it for one additional entry.



Entries will be taken from today until the 17th December and drawn via random number generator.

Baby 123 + Giveaway

Inspired by the birds around our home, this quilt will add a special touch to your little one’s nursery. This cot size quilt features stylish appliquéd numbers and delightful birds including the elegant peacock.

Baby 123 is so much fun to make you will want to make one for everyone!

This quilt was also quilted by the lovely Sarah

Fabrics: Riley Blake Just Dreamy

Quilted: Patchworks Plus

And now giveaway time!
For your chance to win the Baby 123 pattern simply complete one (or all) of the following:
• Leave a comment on this post! For one entry
• For a bonus entry, post about this giveaway on your blog, then come back and leave another comment letting me know that you have blogged about it!
• If you make a purchase on my Etsy store or Made It store (and pay for it) during the competition you will be given one additional entry per purchase. Please make a comment on here for each item purchased.
Entries will be taken from today until the 12th September and drawn via random number generator.

Jayne's Love - New Pattern and Giveaway!

This quilt was actually designed and made for my sister in law before Twinkle, Twinkle was even started. Jayne gave me the beautiful Amy Butler Love fabrics to use and was happy for me to use them any way I pleased. Yay - way too much fun!!!

Now the photoshoot. Fun too - but I am so not a photographer! My little princess was a great sport (as good as an 18 month can be) and humored me while I snapped away. Of all the photos taken many were not suitable but great for family snaps. My princess is so very cute (totally biased) and actually looks posed in a few shots. Let me tell you totally impossible to have her pose for me!
This quilt is all about Love!!! With beautiful hand stitched detail to give it that ‘little bit extra’,

it will add a special touch to any room and is perfect for snuggling under on cold winters days.

So why not give your room that handmade “love” today?

How beautiful is the quilting on this quilt? This quilt was taken to the quilter my sister in law uses. I am reluctant to tell you who she is as she is so good and I want to keep her to myself but think its only fair to share a good thing. Ok here goes....its Sarah from Patchworks Plus phew that was tough. (fingers crossed that now the secret is out Sarah will still have time to do my quilts! ;p )

And now giveaway time!
For your chance to win the Jayne's Love pattern simply complete one
(or all) of the following:
• Leave a comment on this post! For one entry
• For a bonus entry, post about this giveaway on your blog, then come back and leave another comment letting me know that you have blogged about it!
• If you make a purchase on my Etsy store or Made It store (and pay for it) during the competition you will be given one additional entry per purchase. Please make a comment on here for each item purchased.
Entries will be taken from today until the 21st August and drawn via random number generator.

Fabrics: Amy Butler Love

Quilted: Patchworks Plus