Jelly Rolls and Layer Cakes

And no I'm not talking about food--I'm talking about fabric, of course! In case you don't know, a jelly roll is a set of 2 1/2 inch wide by 44 inch long strips of fabric all cut from a single fabric line and then rolled up sweet-roll style--all ready for you to use for your next scrappy quilt project.

A layer cake is similar, except you get a stack of 10 inch squares rather than a roll of 2 1/2 inch strips. The thing I love about jelly rolls, layer cakes, sweet rolls, turnovers, charm packs, (yes, I'm still talking about fabric) is that you get a little sample of each piece of fabric in a whole line without having to buy a lot of yardage.

Now that you've had your fabric lesson for the day, here's the reason I'm posting:

Lila Tueller is hosting a generous giveaway at her blog. She is a fabric and pattern designer, and I absolutely love her work! Her newest fabric line is called "Eden", and she is giving away a layer cake, jelly roll, and a couple of patterns. Go check out her blog to enter the contest and to get some fun ideas and see some gorgeous fabric! Here's a sneak peek of "Eden".

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Giveaway Winner!

Alright, the contest is closed and I have a winner--congratulations #8, Destiny! I'll be contacting you, and be sure to look for your package in the mail. Thanks, everyone for playing. And thanks to random.org for picking the winner.

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Timestamp: 2008-10-27 19:29:54 UTC

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Giveaway Glitch....Aaaargh!

Hmmm...for some unknown reason, my blog was not accepting comments. I've just fixed the problem (with DH's assistance, of course, I was stumped). It makes no sense to me, and it has happened to several other people--but not everyone. So the comments stop working on MY blog the day I start a contest. Go figure.

Thanks to everyone who sent me an email alerting me to the problem and requesting to be entered in the contest. I'll make sure your names get in the mix.

Now, all that being said, if you want to enter the contest, please leave a message on the previous post. Thanks, and sorry for the confusion. Aren't computers supposed to make our lives easier?

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Apron Giveaway Celebration!

If you are visiting here via The Nester, welcome! Well, okay, everyone's welcome here, but if today is your first time here, chances are you came from the party over at The Nesting Place.

I've been toying with the idea of selling online for quite a while, and I decided the Handmade Holiday party was just the kick-in-the-pants I needed to get things moving. Since The Nester is so awesomely promoting crafters--and also to kick off the opening of my etsy store, I thought I'd spread the joy by hosting my own giveaway today. (And no, I am not giving away my 5 year old.)

Today's giveaway is for this handmade Child's Apron and Kids Cooking Gift Set, and here's what the set includes:

Adorable size 6 handmade retro apron--gotta love the cupcake fabric!
Kid sized cooking utensils: wooden rolling pin, wire whisk, wooden spatula, and three tin cookie cutters (about 2" across).

I use only high-quality quilt shop fabrics and threads, and have chosen high quality kitchen supplies as well. Be sure to visit my etsy shop for more apron gift sets and other quilty things.

To enter, leave a comment--one entry per person, please. If you put a link to my contest on your blog, you can enter twice. The winner will be chosen on Monday, October 27. Good luck!

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