Monday, March 5, 2012

March Giveaway!








































I can't believe it's the first Monday of the month already.  Seems like I was just sending out the last giveaway.  I should be calling this one "March Madness" because that's what it feels like to me.  I'm having difficulty parting with this month's goodies.  You may ask yourself why I'm doing this so let's both you and I take a look here.  Ouch.  It's good to have the reminder.  So what's included in this pretty bundle:








































1 yard Strawberry from the very hard to find Old New Fabric Collection by Lecien
1/2 yard lattice from the same collection








































1 yard each of the three prints shown here from Rosalie Quinlan's Grandmothers Flower Garden also by Lecien.  Three gorgeous yards!








































Be still my heart.  2 1/2 yards of the most beautiful aqua and white toile "Tiny Treasures" by RJR Fabrics.  I might have to sit down (oh I am already!)








































And two of the cutest books, "Sew the Perfect Gift" and "Home Sweet Sewn".  The giveaway will be open until Thursday at midnight.  I will announce the winner on Friday, March 9.


To enter:

Be a follower of Sewn With Grace
Leave me a comment telling me what you most look forward to this spring!

For me, I'm most looking forward to not wearing a heavy winter coat
and
FLOWERS * FLOWERS * FLOWERS

Smiles,

125 comments:

E said...

Hi Renee,
What yummy fabrics ! I look forward to sunny spring days so I can take our sweet new twins out for a stroll :) Happy spring to you, E

Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts said...

Oh swoon~~ I love those fabrics!! Is it fair to cross my fingers? :-) I'm a happy follower. I am looking forward to the daffodils blooming. Thanks for the chance!

Elizabeth and Gary said...

Oh my stars...I love these prints very much! March is my birthday Month and I look forward to getting outside and planting new and fresh flowers to brighten up the yard. I am a happy follower and allways enjoy your posts.
Have a sweet week, Elizabeth

koralee said...

Oh pure joy...I love that fabric! Spring....pure joy...the birds singing outside my morning window..nothing more delightful than that! Hugs to you and thanks for the chance. xoxoxo

Janet said...

I am a follower who is looking forward to sun, sun, sun. Beautiful fabrics!

Donna~~ said...

Lovely fabrics--that little house one is adorable! I'm a new follower who is looking forward to all the spring flowers--daffodils, tulips, etc. and the flowering trees.

Mhairi said...

I am a follower and I am looking forward to Autumn in Australia. Cooler days and longer nights, less sunburn and more energy to sew (and it is easier when the weather is cooler for hand sewing hot and heavy quilts).
Hope your spring brings you a myriad of flowers.

Em said...

I am a follower :) This spring I am looking forward to our Easter Seder. One of my most favorite traditions!

Lisa A said...

I do enjoy your blog. Your colors are so inviting. I am looking forward to Daylight Savings Time and green leaves on trees.

Skomagerhuset said...

Jeg glæder mig til at købe de første stedmoder,_) se min blog og få en historie om hvorfor den heder det, hvis du ikke kan ovesætte så skriv lige og jeg skal prøve.
Fantast stof og bøgerne ser så spænnende ud er misundlig på alle de fine stoffer og ting i har der over.
hilsen til jer Ida

Cherise said...

Thanks for such an awesome giveaway! I'm already a follower of yours! I'm looking forward to lots of beautiful flowers too! :)

Pia said...

I'm a follower. I look forward to working in my garden.

Barbara said...

I look forward to the blooming trees.

Sunnybec said...

I am looking forward to being able to get out of the house and into the garden, just to feel some warm sunshine on my face will be bliss!! Not sure this is open to International as that will be a heavy package...but didn't want to miss out if it is!! I follow you. Linda

Teresa Felgueiras said...

Hi Renee, Thanks for a lovely giveaway.
I'm a follower of your blog. I'm looking forward to warm weather, sunny days and my little Easter holiday.

Gill said...

I love Spring!
I'm looking forward to blue skies and gentle breezes and of course some sunshine!

Annelies said...

I am a happy follower...and I am looking VERY much forward to a Spring vacation with my sweet husband. We both care for our Grandbabies, and as much as we LOVE it, we both could use some REST!!!!

strandkorbtraum said...

I'm most looking forward to see how the garden will turn out - it's a new allotment and we started digging and planting some last autumn.

hueisei said...

I'm looking for my brother in law wedding this spring :)
I'm a follower!

Kathleen Grace said...

Oh Renee, be still my heart! How can you part with these lovely books and fabrics! If I win you can at least rest assured that they will be loved:>)
I look forward to longer days, sunshine, rain and flowers, flowers, flowers. Warmth too of course. Is there anything that isn't worth looking forward to about Spring?

Vickie said...

I am a follower and the thing I most look forward to this spring is planting the garden! I love to work in the garden! Thanks for such a great giveaway and a chance to win!

Shann said...

I am a follower!!!!
I am looking forward to having the windows open and seeing the curtains blowing in the breeze. :)

Brenda said...

I am looking forward to seeing all the flowers and feeling the warm sunshine.

patchworkandlace said...

What a wonderful giveaway,your so kind ,im looking forward to longer days in the garden seing new life growing ,all the flowers and hopefully lovely sunny days and good health xxxx

notes of sincerity said...

Good mornng friend. :0)
Coffee on the front porch with Woody.
Windows open and flower pots full.

Mimi said...

The books and fabric are fantastic!! Thanks for your generosity!! I am looking forward to spending more time outdoors going for walks.

katiemedarlin said...

Oh my! Really, I feel as if I might actually faint looking at those beautiful fabrics. I'm a follower.

And I am so looking forward to working in my gardens. In fact, I had my very first daffodil on Saturday.

Flora said...

Hi Renee
I so enjoy your blog.. I understand how you feel about downsizing.. I have had to do that a lot..having moved so much.. God Bless you..
I am looking forward to going home to Nova Scotia to see my son & grandchildren... living so far away here in Florida .. well you understand.. Thanks for sharing..
Flora

Michelle Chitty said...

I'm a follower! I am also looking forward to flowers and also my vegetable garden!

Sue@CountryPleasures said...

I'm a happy follower who would love to win this sweet giveaway, swooning here.......thanks for entering me!

Theresa N. said...

I'm a gfc follower and I'm looking forward to getting in my yard and weeding and planting.
Theresa N
weceno(at)yahoo(dot)com

Lynne said...

I absolutely love the strawberries and lattice! Beautiful fabrics! I am a follower. Thanks for the geat giveaway!

Karen said...

I too would have trouble giving away that beautiful fabric ... especially the houses on pink, too die for!! I love, love spring, my most favorite time of year, to see everything blooming and all the new growth on the plants. The birds are busy in the backyard and one of my plants is already in flower. One of the best parts is my drive to work every morning and I enjoy seeing what is springing forth each day! I have been a follower for a while now also.

Sallie said...

What a lovely giveaway! I am most looking forward to rainy days this spring! We had a drought last year.

Holly- Cutie Pie Cottage said...

Oh what yummy fabrics! I am a follower and I would love to win them! Thanks for the chance!

I'm looking forward to getting the veins in my legs repaired in the spring and then I can wear shorts and skirts! ♥

hoemwork said...

What beautiful fabrics. I am most looking forward to the smell of fresh cut green grass and watering flowers in the morning. Thanks for the chance to win!

robin said...

I'm looking forward to working in the dirt. :)

B Greene said...

I am looking forward to living with the doors to the screened-in porch opened wide! We get the fresh air and feel like we have so much more space!

Missy Shay said...

I always go to antique alley (miles and miles of yard sales) and camp meeting in the spring!
missysaprons@yahoo.com

Cheryl said...

What beautiful fabrics. I am looking forward to getting out in my garden.

~Cheryl

Shelley said...

Oh Renee, I can understand why you have to sit down :) Such a lovely selection and you're so sweet to offer it. I am looking forward to planting some new flowers. Last summer was lost to me because of hubbys treatments but this summer, my garden's going to be bursting with color! :) I've been a follower...your blog always make me smile :)

sherryberrybim said...

I just became a follower. I am looking forward to pick your own strawberries this spring. Your fabrics brought it to my mind. Lovely fabrics!

Mona @ la la by mona said...

I'm a follower! What a generous giveaway - you're sew sweet! I look forward to spring weather (the kind where you can open the windows and let the sunshine in!) and lots of blooms! Thank you - have a great week.

Anonymous said...

Lecien is lucious,
everyone agrees...
Springtime is scrumptious
Thanking God on bended knees.

My Vintage Mending said...

No no no Renee you can't let this fabric go. It is the hoarding kind. Ack! I have just a little sliver of that pink grandma's garden left. Oh how I love Miss Rosie. She is a dear. I was in the garden all weekend cleaning up. Watching all the little peeks of heads coming out of the ground. Smiles...Renee

Sara said...

I am looking forward to tulips popping up and blooming everywhere in my yard!

Lemon Lane Cottage said...

What a generous girl you are. Such yummy fabrics and adorable books. Enter me!

Anonymous said...

I love pink fabrics and books to inspire me. I look forward to having some longer sunny days.From kimiki_straw2000@yahoo.com

~Damita's Pretty Wrap~ said...

Hi there! Well I'm already a follower :) and enjoy following!! I'm looking forward to wearing springy clothes, green grass, warmer days, and the smell of pretty fresh flowers :) This is such a pretty/wonderful giveaway, love those fabrics!!
~Hugs~

Lee said...

I am a follower! The fabrics are beautiful! I look forward to Spring break and my college kids are home to visit! thanks!

Ric Rac and Polka Dots said...

Renee,
I am following already! What I am looking forward to the most is stepping outside and smelling that wonderful, earthy smell of spring, and the warm, gentle breezes!
Julie

Anonymous said...

I look forward to getting outside on my bike and admiring all the blooming trees and flowers in my neighborhood! Love those fabrics!

Melinda Cornish said...

oh my gosh I am hopingso hard...I love the reproduction fabrics so much!!!!I am down to half a bag of scrap fabric....shoulda been a fabric hoarder when I could have!
I am so ready to see some Spring Daffodils....then it feels like Spring to me...Thank you for including me.....oh yeah, I have been a follower for a long time.

❁Velma ~Down Our Country Road❁ said...

Oh goodness!! These fabrics are just too adorable.
I look forward to opening windows, letting the house air out and smelling the fresh fragrances of Spring!

Hilachas said...

What I'm looking forward to is everything Spring, better weather, the flowers and trees blooming, the sunshine, and sewing something beautiful with the fabric in your generous giveaway. I'm a follower and I thank you for the opportunity to win your giveaway.

Judy Miller said...

I am looking forward to lots of sunshine and warmth to help my arthritis. Also to sitting on my deck working on sewing projects. We just built the deck last spring and have not gotten to use it nearly enought. Enjoy your blog and the encouragement and inspration I get from it. Judy

nlcalendar said...

What lovely fabric, it makes me think of spring just to see it. I am looking forward to smelling Spring. It's that first warm air we get that smells like rotting snow, mud and water. May sound awful, but it's what Spring smells like to me ;-) M

My Little Corner said...

Beautiful fabrics! I enjoy your blog and also follow you on Pinterest. Spring is the time for new life! I love all the baby calves with their white faces and playful antics. The tips of the Daffodils and Tulips as they slowly push their way up out of the soil. Planning my garden. Hanging out the washing on the clothes line.
Planning my garden and just soaking in the sunshine.

Kristi said...

I love your blog!! I am following your blog and following you on pinterest.

I am looking forward to Spring for sunny days and singing birds. We have had way too many rainy days this winter.

Thanks!
Kristi
kristiz@shentel.net

Pam Fields said...

I can't wait to wear flip-flops every day! Love the fabric choices!

Sheila said...

Such lovely prints-remind me that I look forward to fresh color in nature. Thanks for the chance.

Miss Sarah said...

I love Spring! After the cold and sometimes dreary days of winter, the sunshine, blue sky, and warmer weather are wonderful! I love getting outside to enjoy the beauty of the fresh air, newly blooming flowers and just getting to enjoy the world God has created for us!

Thanks so much for a lovely giveaway! It would be SO fun to sew with these fabrics! :)

alioop said...

In Australia we are going into Fall then Winter, but when Spring does arrive I love seeing all those bright green buds pushing their way up through the earth toward the sunshine, and the bright green new leaves on the trees.

Patti said...

I am looking forward to digging in the garden. I have a couple of flower beds that are in desperate need of a makeover. Thanks for a chance at a lovely giveaway.

819545a0-663d-11e0-88c0-000bcdcb5194 said...

I am dying to make a quilt for an old fashioned screen porch - these would be absolutely perfect!! I want to smell the dirt in my garden! (and, of course, follow your blog!) VermontPines at aol dot com

Tammy said...

In the UK I am looking forward to longer days and warmer weather, although our Seasons have got a bit muddled up weather wise!

Beverly @ My Sew Sweet Studio said...

Silly, I know...but wearing sandles and flip flops. My toes love to be free. Love planting flowers too.
I am a follower and lover of your blog.

Diane H said...

Our winter has been mild but it's getting loooong. With more daylight I can't wait to get outside and just putter. I follow, thank you.

Vera said...

Hi, I'm already a follower and I'm looking forward to flowers, and seeing my grand-daughter's precious sweet face when she comes to visit during spring break.
Thank you for this wonderful giveaway!

Susan said...

Those fabrics make me sigh.....they are lovely! I am looking forward this spring to the birth of my fourth grandchild as well as all the flowers in my garden. I am a faithful follower.

JustPam said...

What a lovely giveaway! I am looking forward to warmth and new growth in the garden. I can do without winter. I am a follower.

loriginsberg said...

I am in love with those fabrics. I am having a hard time keeping my decision not to buy any new fabric this year after seeing the beautiful bundle you have put together. I AM going to be good :) I am looking forward to the birds returning. I love hearing their sweet sounds.

Becky said...

Spring! I love the colors of Spring- fresh, clean, vibrant. Your fabric is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing it with us your followers! Great giveaway!

keeperofthefires said...

I would love to peep at those books. I do adore books. I can't wait to read out on my porch! keeperofthefires

vintage grey said...

hi renee! i love your new fabrics! the lecien is my favorite. i can't wait to see what you make with them. :)
what i am looking forward to spring is my 2 year wedding anniversary, Easter, all the beautiful flowers, and the weather! thanks for the chance to win your giveaway. :)

Renee said...

I am a follower.

And flowers, flowers and more flowers.

Cindy said...

Renee, Those fabrics are wonderful. I am looking forward to all the beautiful flowers blooming. I love your blog!

Susan said...

What beautiful fabrics! Such a generous giveaway, as always. I am a follower, and I'm most looking forward to being able to sit on my condo balcony and read in the warm morning sunshine!

Debbie said...

What great fabrics...I have a 6 month old granddaughter and I am so looking forward to seeing her excitement as she explores all the beautiful signs of spring God has prepared for us

Kim said...

I just found your blog. What a wonderful place! These fabrics and books look like so much fun! I would love the chance to play with them.

I just read your "make do" post and goals for the year. I totally understand what you are talking about! I am a relatively new quilter..so I don't have this problem with fabrics, but scrapbooking supplies? That's a different story!

The same thing would happen, I would see a collection I liked and worried it would sell out...anyway

What am I looking forward to spending time in my yard with the daffodils while sporting my new rainboots--lime green with white polka dots and light turquois trim--they make me smile everytime I see them! LOL

Debbie said...

These fabrics are so lovely! Every spring I look forward to planting my garden, especially early greens & lettuces. Thank you for the chance to win!

kutiequilter said...

Sitting on my deck enjoying the sunshine (and the smell of our lilacs!). Great giveaway!

Janet said...

Oh my goodness!! What a wonderful giveaway. I love strawberries!

Nancy B said...

This is an amazing group of fabrics! You are so thoughtful and much too generous. I'm a happy follower and love your sweet blog!

Joan and Kevin said...

I am a follower!

Stina said...

Ahhh.. what a wonderful giveaway.. I just couldnt resist... and do you know why.. ITS SAYS SPRING ALL OVER....... and that is a Happy Happy feeling!! I so have longed for Spring.. to finally get rid of all the snow and to see some LIGHT and sun shining and as you said FLOWERS.. and to add some strawberries to that.. well then Im in heaven..;O))
I am a follower of your blog.. maybe not via google friends.. but with net news wire... hope it will do..:O))
HUGS and march is here.. and with march spring arrives..;O))))

Jen W said...

My absolute favorite thing of Spring is DH's Grandmother's lilacs blooming and my Grandma's Lily of the Valleys. We have both in our yard and the smell is absolutely heavenly complete with memories of both wonderful ladies!

I'm a follower and thank you so very much for the opportunity to participate.

Valorie said...

Renee,
I'm a devoted follower! Such a beautiful assortment of treasure this time. Thank you for your generous spirit. In Wisconsin, we hardly get spring but I look forward to that wonderful smell Spring winds bring! V

Ana Siti Rahayu Nurdiana said...

yaaay giveaway! love those beautiful fabrics :)
i'm looking forward to go travelling in a sunny day :D

Renea said...

Beautiful fabric and the books look sew cute! Spring means getting the garden ready and imagining the vegetables that would soon be on my table. Thanks for the great giveaway.

Arlene said...

Your blog is one of my favorite because you love the same Jesus I do! I'm from Manitoba Canada and today my daughters are home from school because of a heavy snowfall. My parents are 85 years old and every spring my sisters and I take them on a tour of local greenhouses as a birthday present for my Dad. We love helping our Mom pick flowers to plant in front of their house. It's a day that all of us really look forward to!

Linda said...

For me, it will be to see green grass and new flowers! Thanks for sharing a sweet Giveaway!

LILIANA said...

the fabrics are amazing!what I'm looking forward this is spring is to move to Pennsylvania and visit important historic sites with my little family!

Clara {Clover and Violet} said...

I am looking forward to flowers, lots and lots of flowers! I am a follower!

my3girls said...

Renee,
I'm looking forward to being done working during tax season! Also my flowers starting to bloom - although I wonder how early they will come because it's been so nice this year!

Janan said...

Oh my, I think you need a glass of water to sip while you are sitting down. What fun wonderful treasures to you are sharing. I look forward to watching my bluebirds build their nest, hatch, and then their little offsprings!!

Daisy said...

What beautiful fabrics!!! No wonder you are having a hard time parting with these! I enjoy following your blog. Thanks for all the inspiration. I look forward to nice weather and everything blooming.

Linda Ruthie said...

Oh, I could make the sweetest aprons with those wonderful fabrics!
I look forward to pussy willows and crocus. We have had such an unusually mild Winter here that I already have purple buds under my kitchen window.

Deb said...

I would be very willing to oblige and help you eliminate some of your stash! I'm a follower and enjoy your blog a lot.
I forgot to say that my favorite part of spring is, of course, all the flowers in bloom but also all the wonderful mulch I get to put around my flower beds to help them look nice and fresh.

Sharon said...

Hello you have a lovely blog and I am now a follower. I came here from Madame Samms blog and I have to first tell you that your cake quilt is just awesome. The colors and each block is just beautiful..Wow I love allot about spring that is a loaded question but I to do not like allot of clothes so yeah.....To see everything rich and green and growing and smelling the wonderful flowers that is all a yeah for me...

Michelle Olsen said...

What gorgeous and happy fabrics! I'd love to win. What I'm most looking forward to in spring is seeing which flowers bloom. We moved into a new rental house last September, and I have no idea what flowers are planted in our yard. We have some bulbs that sprouted and have buds - I'm thinking they might be daffodils - and a lot more sprouting up every day, it's exciting!

Lorri said...

I am a follower. I look forward to spring and the flower gardens, planting veggies in the backyard and potting up new hanging baskets, filling the hummingbird feeders and being able to relac in the yard in the afternoons

Becky~ said...

Oh wow the fabrics are just sooo adorable.Springtime for me is a walk through my garden hearing birds sing and planting and checking what has grown so green and lovely.

Happy Spring!

Dayle @ A Collection of This and That said...

I would love to win the fabric for my beautiful mom. She would know exactly what to do with it. :)

As for spring, we are spending it on the road this year, so I'm looking forward to the surprises that await.

Sharon said...

Hi Renee,
Flowers are also what I look forward to in Spring! Such a beautiful burst of colors that I could look at forever!
I am a follower of your blog too! Thank you for having this lovely giveaway!

Janine said...

Does subscribing to the feed count as being a follower? If it does I'll say I'm looking forward to getting to spend more time outside. Ilove warm weather.

NanaNor's said...

Hi Renee, I almost missed your giveaway-oh what adorable fabric. I could certainly find a new baby quilt to use them in. I love spring for the warmth of the sun, the end of the cold and of course pretty spring flowers plus the ability to get out and walk more or bike.
Thanks for your generous giveaway-I am a follower so enter my name.
Hugs, Noreen

Elaine said...

I live in Texas and the thing I always look forward to every spring are the BLUEBONNETS!!!! the hillsides are covered with them and they are so very beautiful. Almost time for them. :)

Linda said...

I'm looking forward to the return of the hummingbirds as well as the flowers! I'm in south Texas and the wildflowers are already starting to cover the fields, so spring is here already for us! Yay!

grammycarolynn (flickr) said...

Oh, dear...I left a comment and forgot to share what I love most about the Spring! There are so many things to be thankful for...the flowers, the reason for Easter, tulips, daffodils...And, new birth!
Blessings, Renee, and thank you for letting me pop in again!
Carolynn

RSHudson said...

This is a great giveaway; love toile fabric! Thanks for chance to win; I am a follower. I'm looking forward to all the beautiful blooms! (marshudson at comcast dot net)

Ali said...

I would LOVE to win for my Sissy. I am most looking forward to Spring so I can see green grass, trees budding and my tulips blooming!

StitchinByTheLake said...

It has to be the dogwoods - such amazing trees that take my breath away every time I see one. I always think of Easter when I see one blooming, and then I think of the reason for Easter, and again..that takes my breath away. blessings, marlene

Janan said...

I have a recipe for homemade strawberry cupcakes with strawberry icing. My girlfriends at work tell me they are so good they are "addicted" to them like drugs! They cannot eat just one!
I look forward to Spring and the fresh strawberries in the field where I can go and pick them by the gallon!

Marcia W. said...

I look forward to Spring because my favorite flowers and trees bloom and are green. Blogger tells me: You already follow Sewn With Grace
http://www.sewnwithgrace.com/
Thanks for the chance to win those pretty fabrics.

Anonymous said...

What a generous and truly delightful fabric and book giveaway! Praise the Lord! Let's see.. I think pretty shows of flowering bulbs especially tulips would be my delight to look forward to in the Spring. Oh and baby swans that wander on the fields about the lake we lived by under the watchful eye of the proud mummy and daddy swans. That has brought much joy and pleasure too. Thank-you for asking! Grace:) {weftandwarp(at)hotmail(dot)com}

Amy, a redeemed sheep said...

Wow! *I will not covet, I will not covet*...It's not working, but I am trying....

I am looking forward to hearing the birds sing their songs again. And of course...Flowers. =D

Lisa Cox said...

OMG! What a great giveaway! You are so generous!
I'm looking forward to being able to go out and play in the garden. It will be my first year of being able to have a real garden and not have to use pots for everything. I can't wait. Now if this stupid ice that fell last night will just melt, I'll feel that spring is on it's way.

Krista Robbins said...

Hi! What a great giveaway and your site is lovely!

I'm following now and I am looking forward to our first flowery spring here in St. Louis after living in Houston.

Thanks!
Krista

Dorothy said...

Hi there, I look forward to finding purple violets blooming in the pine straw. They always remind me of my grandmother.
I'm a follower! :-)
Dorothy

Kathrynn said...

I am looking forward to being outside enjoying the sun. Very beautiful fabrics, thanks for the chance to win.

Rhonda D. said...

Hi! I am a new follower. I am looking forward to warm, sunny weather; blooming flowers, and
being able to go fishing and camping with my husband.
I love the fabric. Great giveaway!
Thanks for the chance to win!!

KOcanQuilt said...

It is all so beautiful Renee. I have some scraps that would go so well with this! I am looking forward to spring so I can have my first vegetable garden. Thank you for the chance to win such loveliness.

Susan said...

I'm looking forward to seeing the flowers bloom and it staying light longer. Gorgeous fabrics!

Monica said...

I look forward to seeing my sister and nephew this spring. I'm so excited...I miss her so much! I also look forward to planting a new garden...new vegetables and flowers..yay!

Blessing