Welcome to the September 2013 Giveaway !

~This giveaway is now closed.  The winners are announced in the next post! ~
Welcome to the Giveaway, with free books, a pattern, and gorgeous fabrics!  All prizes are in excellent condition, from smoke-free, pet-free homes.  Just write a brief comment below, and we'll enter your name in the contest.  The contest ends on Saturday, Sept. 7.  Winners' names will be drawn at random and will be announced on Monday Sept. 8.

Stardust Quilt Pattern by Anne Donaghy, plus 1.5 yards of Hoffman International large flower Bali fabric.

Stardust is one of the prettiest patterns we've seen in awhile! It's sewn in squares, diamonds, and half-square triangles to make a dazzling three-dimensional kaleidoscope effect. We can imagine it done in autumn colors of tangerine and apricot orange, lemon yellow, cranberry red, and grape violet -- all the fruits of the harvest. For a border, we're including 1 1/2 yards of  sparkling Hoffman large flower Bali batik. Look closely, and you'll even see the purple grapes in the print !

$10.00 Gift Card from Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts

If you need sewing notions or quilting supplies in the U.S.A., Jo-Ann is the big-box place to find them ! You can use your gift card to purchase quilting goodies in person, on the phone, or over the internet.

If you win and live  outside the U.S., please let us know; and we'll arrange for you to receive one of our other very cool giveaway prizes !

Shadow Applique by Hetty van Boven plus 2 fat quarters of Hoffman Batik Fabric

64 pages of full color photographs and easy-to-follow instructions will whet your appetite for shadow applique, a technique in which a layer of organza fabric is placed over an applique blocks to produce a soft, elegant effect. We're including a fat quarter each of Hoffman "July" fabric # K2487 and "Sahara" Fabric J2387. It's still available online, should you need more to create your applique masterpiece.

Dancing Dragonfly Quilts by Sue Beevers  plus 2 fat quarters of Hoffman Batik Fabric

What an intriguing title for a 93 page book filled with vibrantly colored contemporary quilts in this beautiful geometric pattern !  Sue's book has helpful color suggestions, plus very clear directions for creating a variety of dragonfly designs. This prize includes a fat quarter of  Hoffman "July" fabric and a fat quarter of Hoffman "Sahara" fabric. We know you'll have a great time with this fascinating book.

Inspired to Sew by Bari J.  plus 2 fat quarters of Hoffman Batik Fabric.

Author, designer,  and teacher Bari J. Ackerman autographed her 2011 book to Q.I. blogger Daryl Lynn, who was indeed inspired by all the fabulous sewing projects.  You'll love Bari J's lively ideas, which are accompanied by easily understood instructions.  This cheerful book with its most creative, artistic patterns is a real day brightener !  We're including a fat quarter each of bright orange "July" Hoffman batik and rich gold and deep peach "Sahara" fabric to help you get started.

Now it's your turn !  Just leave a comment in the section below, and you'll automatically be entered in the Giveaway. Please make sure that your e-mail address is included, so we can notify you with the good news that you're a winner.  Thank you, and have fun!