So after all that thinking about sponsorship (here and here, if you missed it), I eventually got my act together and approached a few potential sponsors. Fat Quarter Shop had to be on the list and I'm now very pleased to introduce them as my first sponsor!
Here's why I like Fat Quarter Shop:
- they have a HUGE range of high quality quilting fabrics, and stock both modern and more traditional designs so there is something for everyone.
- their sale section is brilliant, especially when I need lots of yardage for a quilt back - there's always a bargain to be had.
- the presentation of their packages is outstanding - the fabric is always beautifully presented and it's almost a shame to unfold it!
- they are a massive supporter of the online quilting community and regularly provide prizes for quilt-alongs, challenges and other online events.
- they stock one of my favourite solid collections, Moda Bella Solids.
So Fat Quarter Shop has been generous enough to offer a $20 gift certificate to one of my readers. What would you buy? I think I might be tempted by one of the design rolls that are currently on sale. Joel Dewberry's latest collection Bungalow definitely caught my eye.
As did Heather Bailey's latest collection, Lottie Da. By the way, has anyone else noticed how many good purple fabrics are coming out just at the moment? I have, and it's pleasing. Good purples are hard to find!
To enter the giveaway, head over to Fat Quarter Shop and then leave a comment on this post letting me know what you would buy if you won.
If you want, you can get an extra entry for each of the following (just leave an extra comment for each that applies):
- following my blog through google friend connect or a feed reader like bloglovin' or feedly (new and existing followers both count);
- liking my facebook page; and
- sharing this giveaway via your favourite social media (you could blog about it, share it on facebook, tweet about it, whatever!).
This giveaway is open to everyone (including international participants), but if I can't contact you, you can't win. If you are a no-reply blogger, please leave your email address in the comment.
The giveaway will stay open until around 10 pm Friday 27 September 2013 (New Zealand Time), and I will use the random number generator at random.org to pick a winner then.
Good luck everyone! By the way, I usually respond to all comments, but giveaways can be a little overwhelming, so I hope you don't mind if I don't respond to your comment on this post. Also, please don't be concerned that my blog is going to be all about sponsored content from here on out. It won't. For the most part it will be exactly the same, with a couple of extra buttons in the sidebar. But I think it's only fair to introduce my sponsors as they come on board, and let you know why I've picked them to partner with. Also, I'm stoked to be able to offer you the chance to win free fabric!
UPDATE - GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED - THANKS SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED
I hadn't heard of a 'design roll' before, so I went to check them out. I would have to grab the Tula Pink Acacia role.
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Blogloving
ReplyDeleteAnd get the facebook updates. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new sponsor! I love Fat Quarter Shop and have purchased from them several times. If I won the gift certificate, I think I'd order the Jubilee Jelly Roll and make the free pattern that Fat Quarter Shop recently had on their blog. It was a pattern for a quick quilt using one jelly roll. I've been working with brights a lot lately and it would be nice to work with the soft pastels in the Jubilee line. The purples and grays are luscious!
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Congrats on your first sponsor. Your sponsor pondering posts were great - honest and upfront - I liked that a lot. It is always interesting to see how other quilters/bloggers work through their ideas. If I were to win, I think I would have to invest in some of those Bella Solids that you love. I haven't tried them yet - but that colour card sure does look inviting!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower!!!
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog on Bloglovin!
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And I follow you on Facebook!
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What a great sponsor. Congratulations! There is so much to choose from but Bungalow and Florence caught my eye. Actually I'm sure I'd spend more than the $20.
ReplyDeleteI follow through GFC.
ReplyDeleteI love mini charms so I would pick a few of those.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your first sponsor ... and a great one you have! The Fat Quarter Shop is a wonderful friend to all quilters with their fabulous fabric, stellar service and generous giveaways! I would shop their sale items, where I always find wonderful goodies at wonderful savings. Thanks to you and to the FQS for the chance to win ... :) Pat
ReplyDeleteI love the new Bungalow collection. The Fat Quarter Shop is my go to fabric shop, I love them!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower on Bloglovin also.
ReplyDeleteI am a happy follower via Google Friend Connect ... :) Pat
ReplyDeleteI would get a sunnyside fat eight bundle!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your first sponsor - I love you blog and follow with google friend connect!
ReplyDeletecongrats to you on you first sponsor! I love that Bungalow line! I'd definitely have to get some of that!
ReplyDelete:) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation
and I love to follow you through bloglovin'!
ReplyDelete:) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation
I follow you on Bloglovin!
ReplyDeleteI love Tula Pink! atabanana29(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI like you on FB!
ReplyDeleteI shared on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/stacy.alfano/posts/717627151585693
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win..great sponsor,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance! I think I'd get the Simply Style Layer Cake. :)
ReplyDeleteI love any Lecien Fabrics...especially Durham Anew...that's what I would buy!
ReplyDeleteI happily follow you on Google Friends!
ReplyDeleteAnd I am also a FB follower!
ReplyDeleteI follow via GFC!
ReplyDeleteI love that Lottie Da. I need some good purple! Rcoyle at olemiss dot edu
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Bloglovin'. Rcoyle at olemiss dot edu
ReplyDeleteI follow on FB!
ReplyDeleteAwesome congrats!
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Bloglovin'!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your sponsorship! I love Amy Butler Spots.
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I'd have to scroll through the 50+ pages of sale items to find some yardage for backing my latest quilt flimsy! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteCongrats and Fat Quarter Shop is my favorite place to shop. I love Lotti Da, that's probably what i would buy or either some Aurifil.
ReplyDeleteI follow you through Bloglovin.
ReplyDeleteAww, congrats! I'm excited for you. And for me if I win ;)
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I follow your facebook page!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win. I love FQS too! I would buy some time Timeless Treasure novelty fabric, so cute.
ReplyDeleteYay you! I'm eyeing off the Bungalow too! Love me some JD!
ReplyDeleteI also follow you with bloglovin' :)
ReplyDeleteI follow you through Bloglovin!
ReplyDeleteAnd I follow you on FB!
ReplyDeleteLiked your FB Page.
ReplyDeletejchiagan at yahoo dot com
Congrats on the new sponsor! If I won I would love some Acadia even tho I have some I'm still scared to cut into it. Lol.
ReplyDeleteI follow via bloglovin!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, that didn't take too long at all !! I would get either more kona solids or more of the bungalow line ( I did buy all 3 color ways from the fat quarter shop already)
ReplyDeleteI follow on bloglovin
ReplyDeleteI just liked you on facebook too :-)
ReplyDeleteI love sweet serenade.
ReplyDeleteI follow on bloglovin.
ReplyDeleteI've been interested in fanfare:)
ReplyDeleteI'm also following you via bloglovin:D
ReplyDeleteI'd love to get the new scrumptious line:)......and congrats on your new sponsor!
ReplyDeleteI follow through bloglovin:)
ReplyDeleteI follow you on bloglovin!!
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I'd buy something from the Happy Go Lucky collection!!
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I liked your fb page!
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I would get a Tule fat quarter bundle! I love that line :)
ReplyDeleteI follow on Bloglovin!
ReplyDeleteGreat sponsor Adrianne! I love FQS! I did a little virtual shopping (love doing that) and I think I'd stock up on some pearl bracelet fabric, I've never purchased any of those fabrics, but the fabrics appear in a few swap items I've received and I love them!
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Feedly :)
ReplyDeleteI liked your FB page
ReplyDeletePosted on IG!
ReplyDeleteI would love to buy some Nordika yardage.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your first sponsor! If I won, I would get the Eerie Halloween FQ bundle :) HAlloween is my favorite holiday and I have been dying to make a Halloween quilt for the longest time.
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Bloglovin :)
ReplyDeleteI like your facebook page.
ReplyDeleteI shared the giveaway on twitter :)
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I would buy a bundle of Shades of Black - Moda if I was lucky enough to win. Thanks Adrianne and Fat Quarter Shop.
ReplyDeleteI would hit the sale section if I won...love it!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower!
ReplyDeleteI spotted a little Kaffe Fassett...Simply Spots Charm Pack for starters....
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your first sponsor!
ReplyDeleteI actually don’t buy online from the US as the shipping costs, clearance costs and VAT make it unaffordable.
That is an easy question. I would put it towards a Gracie Girl FQ bundle. Love the Fat Quarter Shop. One thing I love about them is that they always try to keep postage at the lowest possible rate- which is great for overseas buyers.
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog thrrough Bloglovin
ReplyDeleteHi Adrianne - this is so exciting - good on you for getting your first sponsor. And I love your reasons for choosing to approach them. I would use the gift certificate if I won to purchase more reproduction fabrics (probably French General) to add to my collection to eventually tackle a Di Ford sampler quilt. They are to die for.
ReplyDeleteI also like you on facebook :)
ReplyDeleteFollow you on Bloglovin! Hope the welly weather is good at the mo.
ReplyDeleteTula pink jelly roll. On special too!
ReplyDeleteI love the FQS too :-) I would definitely buy some Joel Dewberry Bungalow. Love the colour combinations. Thanks for a lovely giveaway :-)
ReplyDeleteI like you on FB (Deborah Gunthorpe)
ReplyDeleteYay for you getting a sponsor! And the new Joel Dewberry would be my pick!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower here and even more important I'm a big fan of Team Emirates NEW ZEALAND in the America's Cup race. Our team, Oracle USA, is trying really hard, but nothing beats your sailors! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win. I love the fat quarter shop
ReplyDeleteI already follow on bloglovin
ReplyDeleteAs Christmas is aproaching what about a-Ho-Ho, Let It Snow Charm Pack
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I follow your blog on bloglovin
ReplyDeleteI like your page on Facebook
ReplyDeleteI share the giveaway on Facebook
ReplyDeleteHi Adrianne, as everyone has already said, I think it is great that you have aligned yourself with the Fat Quarter Shop. If I was lucky enough to win, I could not go past Lotta Jansdotter Glimma fabrics, I adore them!
ReplyDeleteI follow you through both GFC and Bloglovin'. Thanks for the chance to go shopping with someone's else's money :).
ReplyDeleteI am happy to see that FatQuarter shop is your first sponsor. It is my favorite fabric supplier as there are no fabric shop here where I live.
ReplyDeleteI'm hunting for a large scale purple print for some backing and have been eyeing both Lush Uptown and Lottie Da for it. Then again, I'm also trying to snatch up every last bit of Comma I can get my hands on.
ReplyDeleteAlso I follow with Feedly
ReplyDeleteI love FQS! I would buy a Bluebird Park layer cake to make a quilt :)
ReplyDeleteI follow in feedly
ReplyDeleteWell done on having a sponsor and Fat Quarter Shop no less - woohoo!!! I am a follower :) amycav at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteHi Adrianne
ReplyDeleteI would buy a layer cake of High Street by Lily Ashbury. Thanks!
I follow you on Bloglovin. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have little ones and the Fat Quarter Shop has some great new Sesame Street panels. I'd have to get those and whip up something fun for my kiddos.
ReplyDeleteI like you on FB
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Digg
ReplyDeleteI'd buy Super Hero Cape Panels!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely Joel Dewberry's 'Bungalow'
ReplyDeleteI'm a happy GFC follower!
ReplyDeleteI have been following you by bloglovin.
ReplyDeleteI would have to go for Sweet Serenade.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your first sponsor and thanks for the chance! I would probably use it towards the purchase of a Barcelona FQ bundle...I've fallen in love with that collection all over again.
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog with Bloglovin'.
ReplyDeleteI like your page on facebook.
ReplyDeleteI shared your giveaway on facebook. Thanks again for the chance!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being sponsored! I would use it for a bundle of some Tula Pink. Acacia maybe. Thanks
ReplyDeleteYes I follow through Bloglovin
ReplyDeleteSo glad you decided to go for it! I'd probably be tempted by Joel Dewberry's new line as well. I just love his use of color!
ReplyDeleteI also follow via feedly!
ReplyDeleteAnd I liked you on FB
ReplyDeleteThere are a few prints from Lottie Da I desperately want. And Lecien's tiny print collection is adorable, too. I need a few more Bella Solids (they're my favorite, too!) Flight patterns is another collection I need some of. I could do this all day. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I follow you via feedly.
ReplyDeleteI really need some bungalow in my life!!!! Thanks for the chance :)
ReplyDeleteI am follower of your blog as well :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to get some Briar Rose. Thanks so much for the chance!
ReplyDeleteFairy Frost would be one of my choices. 24Tangent@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI follow on bloglovin. 24Tangent@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI would buy Twice As Nice! I just LOVE it! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI have purple and lilac barstools in my kitchen and a floral purple feature wall so I'd get the heather bailey lottie da fabrics to make a table runner, napkins etc.
ReplyDeleteI follow you from Ireland on bloglovin
ReplyDeleteI would buy some essex yard dyed.
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Bloglovin
ReplyDeleteI would get a Bluebird Park Jelly Roll. Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteI follow you via Bloglovin! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your first sponsor. I think I would love to get some solids and Essex linen.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower
ReplyDeleteI've been waiting for Bungalow to be released as I have a quilt pattern I want to make with it. I'd be buying a layer cake of Bungalow!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on getting sponsors! I follow you via BlogLovin!
ReplyDeleteIf I won, I'd probably spend it on Lush Uptown... I have no idea what I'm going to make with, but I keep buying it.. :)
ReplyDeleteI like you on Facebook; thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI tweeted! https://twitter.com/giddy99/status/382199845663952896
ReplyDeleteI would apply it to some Joel Dewberry Bungalo..I love that collection.
ReplyDeleteI follow via blogger
ReplyDeleteI also like you on FB
ReplyDeleteand I shared on fb
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your first sponsor! I totally adore Sweet Serenade by Basic Grey at the moment, so that would be what I'd get :) And a binding tool ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm also a loyal follower through bloglovin'
ReplyDeleteAnd a fan of your facebook page ;)
ReplyDeleteAnd I've just posted this giveaway to Facebook:
ReplyDeletehttps://www.facebook.com/wolfgirl28/posts/10152182191918943
and Twitter:
https://twitter.com/wolfgirl_28/status/382235861443547136
congrats on your first sponsor! i follow via Google friend
ReplyDeletei'd spend on some basics like dots or sketch print favorites - must haves in the stash!
ReplyDeletecongrats on having a sponsor
ReplyDeletei liked you on facebook and friend you
ReplyDeleteBoho by Urban Chiks - I LOVE that range! Thanks, and excellent sponsor, I love getting their parcels in the post :D
ReplyDeleteI would get me some Treetop Bungalow by Joel Dewberry!
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteI follow you via Feedly.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on getting a sponsor!! I'd be mighty tempted by Acacia! I've really fallen for Tula Pink lately.
ReplyDeleteAlready follow via Bloglovin!
ReplyDeleteI also follow on FB already!
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THANKS TO YOU+FQS FOR A GREAT GIVEAWAY!
ReplyDeleteI'D CHOOSE SUNNYSIDE!
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HELLO, SHARED THIS GIVEAWAY ON FB
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I really liked the Adventures fat quarter bundle, or Laddie Da. I need some good purples right now (or always!)
ReplyDeleteI follow you on bloglovin :)
ReplyDeleteI also like you on FB.
ReplyDeleteI would spend the gift certificate on "Scrumptious" by Bonnie & Camille. Thank you for the chance to enter.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your first sponsor - I would get the Nile Acacia Fat Quarter Bundle - more great purples :)
ReplyDeleteand yes, I follow you on bloglovin' :)
ReplyDeleteI shared your giveaway on my "Daydreams of Quilts" Facebook page. Congratulations on having the Fat Quarter Shop as a sponsor of your blog. I love the FQS too!
ReplyDeleteI too am a big fan of Fat Quarter Shop. I would grab up some Simply Style to compliment my collection of Simply Color.
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Bloglovin
ReplyDeleteI like you on Facebook
ReplyDeleteFQS is one of my favorite places to shop online. But I had never heard of a dessert roll - interesting. I would purchase the Hot Kaffe Fassett Collective Dessert Roll. Congratulations on having a sponser.
ReplyDeleteI would be checking the sale section and solids and definitely end up spending more than I won!
ReplyDeleteAlso following on bloglovin,
ReplyDeleteAnd Facebook. Thanks for chance to win!
ReplyDeleteWell I would start with some Roughing It Tents, and some Sketchy Dots. Who knows what would happen after that. :) Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteAntique Rose Black Floral Lace is what I would start with.
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I already follow you with bloglovin.
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I love Lottie Da by Heather Bailey!
ReplyDeleteI follow you in Bloglovin.
ReplyDeleteKate & Birdie Paper Co - Winter's lane is what I would buy, I've been wanting to get my hands on that loveliness for a little while now, but the shipping costs are holding me back. Congrats on your first sponsor - and you're right, Fat Quarter Shop is a fantastic supporter of the quilting community.
ReplyDeleteI follow you already on Bloglovin'
ReplyDeleteI liked you on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteI tweeted about your giveaway - https://twitter.com/milaandcuatro/status/382688919487131649
ReplyDeleteFollow through feedly, would love some 1930s playtime or maybe Koi! (liamandmeg@gmail.com)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your sponsorship and thank you for the giveaway. I would also buy the new Heather Bailiey's Lottie Da! Marie (mlismore@optusnet.com.au)
ReplyDeleteI follow via Bloglovin. Thanks Marie (mlismore@optusnet.com.au)
ReplyDeleteI think you made the right choice for your 1st Sponsor :-)
ReplyDeleteIf I won, I think I would treat myself to a few Charm Packs. I've been eyeing...Barcelona and Acacia to name a few.
And of course I follow your blog on Bloglovin'...wouldn't miss it!
ReplyDeleteThere's so much to choose. I'd have some of the new Sweetwater line, Road 15
ReplyDeleteI follow you via bloglovin.
ReplyDeleteI tweeted your giveaway @ MtnQuiltr
ReplyDeleteI would buy as much Lakehouse Pam Kitty as I could get my hands on... I am slightly addicted.
ReplyDeleteBravery Quilted in Honor, Cabbage Rose, and Violet Blooms... all batiks. Batiks are my fav. Ohh, Who am I kidding...I want all the batiks. LOL. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI would probably add more solids - running out of greys.
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ReplyDeleteWhoohoo!! I follow you through bloglovin
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