Before I get to the sponsor and the giveaway, I’m going to show you what I made. You know, just trying to live up to my tagline.
I’m totally hooked on the Nesting Fabric Bowls pattern from A Cuppa and a Catch Up. This is my fourth bowl (the others can be found here) and most definitely not my last.
I love the look of Nova’s pieced center panels and wanted to try that, so I made a bowl to store Lila’s doll clothes and diapers and things – something I’ve been meaning to do for oh, say, two years now.
This is the 7-inch bowl and it accommodates all of Baby Girl’s accessories quite nicely.
The baby dolls don’t get quite the attention they used to (she’s much more interested in the real baby in the house!), but the new storage bowl brought on an afternoon of very serious doll play, so it was 100% worth it.
The fabrics are a random assortment (a Munki Munki nightgown that I decided to cut into, some faux bois, some polka dots, some crosshatch) plus Essex yarn-dyed linen in Flax.
And see that little scrap of Joel Dewberry Herringbone? Well I’m using that as a clumsy segue into introducing you to my very first sponsor, Llama Fabrics.
It feels really funny to say I have a sponsor! I never thought about seeking advertising for this blog (I honestly never imagined anyone would stop in to look, let alone want to advertise here). But last week I got an email from a reader named Chio saying she’d recently opened a fabric shop on Etsy, and she asked if I might be interested in advertising. She’s a stay at home mom with two young children, loves to sew, and has taken the plunge to start a family business – she sounds like someone I’d feel good about supporting, so I said yes.
They’re still building up inventory, but you’ll already find a lovely selection of fabric to choose from. These are some of my favorites – I’m always drawn to the blues and greens.
top row :: riley blake | patty young | lotta jansdotter
bottom row :: dena fishbein | joel dewberry | amy butler
See? There’s that Joel Dewberry Herringbone. And to its left is Dena Fishbein’s Tarika in Moss, which I used to make my very first Oliver + S Ice Cream blouse over two years ago. This little shirt is still hanging in Lila’s closet despite the fact she outgrew it ages ago. That print remains a favorite of mine, and seeing it hang there still makes me happy.
Anyhow, take a look around Llama Fabrics if you like, and then enter the giveaway!
Chio has generously offered up a fat quarter bundle of Lotta Jansdotter’s Glimma line – all 20 prints, valued at $52 – pretty nice, eh? Think of all the fabric bowls you could make with those! Leave a comment here and I’ll pick a winner at random at the end of the day on Friday, June 21st. Good luck!
***UPDATE*** The giveaway is indeed open to international readers, so wherever you live, enter away!
***giveaway is now closed!***
congrats on getting a sponsor! That is big! I enjoy your posts, love the fabric bowls, too.
Lovely fabrics bowls! You have a great blog for anyone to advertise on!
Lovely group of fabrics!
Cool giveaway thank you! Is it open to international readers?
yes it is! thanks for stopping by! 🙂
I always love the fabric choices you make when sewing for your children (and for everything else). So I’m thrilled to know of a new source for beautiful fabric! Thanks for the chance.
Those fabric bowls are gorgeous! I’m going to have to make some myself now! Great way to use up all my scrap fabric too. =)
I just added Llama Fabrics to my Favorites. Their fabric selection looks like it is “just my style.”
I love that Tarika print too. Thanks for the giveaway!
I love Lotta Jansdotter’s fabrics! thank you for this giveaway!
What a cool Etsy store. I’ll definitely be shopping. And your basket is adorable!
I just purchased that nesting bowl pattern! Can’t wait to try it. The fabrics are gorgeous! Thank you for the chance to win this nifty fabric! It would make some cute nesting bowls. 🙂
This is a great Etsy store! I’m always looking for fabric shopping recommendations from Etsy…..thank you! And thanks so much for the chance to win such pretty fabric!
We love your blog Gail! You’re style is seriously amazing. You’re new nesting bowl is no exception–love it. I’m about to start planning my super tote ‘diaper bag’ because of your super tote testing post! Congrats on your sponsor 🙂
Count me in for the giveaway!!! Thank you very much for the chance …
looks like a great shop, lots of bright and cheery prints. I wish her luck! thanks for the giveaway!
Awesome! I would love to try my hand on a nesting bowl with some of that beautiful fabric!
Love your blog! Thanks for sharing your work.
Thanks for sharing your projects. I always love them and get inspired. I went to the site and it looked very familiar. I think that I have ordered from there before!The fabrics are so pretty. I am sure that they will do well. Chris
Love those bowls, I can think of a hundred good uses for those around my house! Great giveaway!
Congrats on your first sponsor! Thanks for the giveaway…I’d love to win!
Love those bowls! I’m definitely going to try making one. Your blog is so pleasant and friendly. : ) And her fabrics are beautiful!
What a cool Etsy store. I’ll definitely be shopping. And your basket is so cute!
The bowl is gorgeous. I’m inspired to do some dolly sewing for my little princess 🙂
It’s a beautiful collection! Thanks for the chance to win some!
Always excited when I see something new from you – and this was delightful as usual:) Love your patchwork fabric choices! I have that Herringbone in navy and am saving it for “just the right” project . . . you know how that goes:)
You are really making me want to try my hand at one of those bowls.
Congrats on the sponsor! How cool that you’re both supporting each other, I love that And, I love Lotta Jandotter’s fabrics!! And, Friday is my birthday!! I really hope the random number generator picks me!!!!
Love your blog and I love Lotto Jansdotter. Congrats on your sponsor, and thanks to you and Chio for the giveaway!
Your fabric baskets are gorgeous, and I love Lotta Jansdotter’s fabrics, Ill keep my fingers crossed.
Afternoon of play, inspired by a handmade piece? Double win! Nice work, I love your fabric choices and the little touches you put in to make it all a little more special.
those bowls are super fun. definitely love the scrappy center!
those fabrics would be So fun to win!
So glad you have such a great sponsor. Well deserved!
I love fabric baskets but haven’t tried making one yet..will have to try one, maybe the next rainy day project ? Always on the look out for new things to try….love the fabric selection too. I get frustrated with my local fabric shops because they seem to carry a lot of fleece and little else… thanks for your post!
The fabrics are lovely! thanks for the chance!
I’m absolutely loving the fabric bowls! They look so quick and easy. Maybe I’ll make one for my baby for her second birthday – but I guess she’s not a baby anymore 😦
I’ve only made one big fabric bucket, but I think I’ll make another. Very nice. Thanks for a chance at that amazing bundle.
Gorgeous fabrics! I love this blog and love discovering new fabric shops! Thanks for the giveaway. I will need to buy that bowl pattern!
How exciting to have a sponsor seek you out, I have always thought that it is so refreshing that you don’t use your blog for advertising… But it is lovely to support another mother, so bravo to you!
What a fun batch of fabric to create a number of creative things to use and show off!!
Looks like she has a great range of fabrics.
I’ve really got to get round to making some fabric bowls, they are so cute! And I’ve got everything crossed for the fabric…too lovely for words.
BEAUTIFUL! I actually purchased the Nesting Bowls pattern after seeing your last post about them. They are PERFECT for so many things I’ve been meaning to do for ages. 🙂 Love the fabric collections in the new shop. Dena is one of my favorite fabric designers. I’ve been hoarding quite a bit of her Kumari Holiday for a couple of years in case they don’t print it any more. LOL! Would love to be entered in the drawing for the giveaway.
I love the fabric bowls..am imagining the many places they could find a home around my house!
Very pretty fabric. I love all of them!! 😊
Love that bucket – need to make some of those myself and yours are inspiring :-). Thanks for the chance to win!
I just found your blog from pinning the sailor pants on Pinterest. I love the fabric bowls and much more. Where can I find the sailor pants pattern? Thanks
thanks debbie! here’s the pants pattern: http://oliverands.com/oliver-and-s-patterns/OLV-OS011SA.html
Ah Lovely! I definitely need to make a fabric bowl – if only to get my daughter’s dolls’ clothes under control! what a great prize!
congratulations on getting a sponsor! and your bucket turned out wonderfully 🙂
Congrats on the sponsorship – I absolutely adore your blog and am glad to see you getting the recognition you deserve! Love, love, love the fabric bowls. We picked up an Expedit unit from Ikea this weekend for my daughter’s room and I’m feeling tempted to fill some of the cubbies with some homemade fun :). Have you tried anything bigger than the 7″ bowls yet – do you think they would hold their shape in a 12-13″ version?
thanks anni! the 7″ bowl is the biggest i’ve tried so far, but the combination of interfacing used in the pattern makes for a really sturdy, structured bowl – i think bigger sizes would definitely hold their shape. perfect for the Expedit! oh, and the noodlehead divided basket also fits perfectly into the Expedit – another good option! 🙂
Thanks so much for your quick response – I just bought the nesting bowl pattern and am very excited to try it out. I’ll definitely keep the noodlehead basket in mind for when I’m feeling braver!
I keep seeing Essex Linen everywhere – I really need to bite the bullet and get some! Thanks for the giveaway.
That bucket is so gorgeous! You really are a wonderfull seamstress. Makes me want to get better at sewing, haha. LOTS of improvement needed here… 😉
Those are all such great fabrics! I hope I win:)
Excited for a chance to win some of those beautiful fabrics! I will definitely give the fabric bowl a try, it looks like a perfect gift to just about anybody, and I can think of a million things they would help keep organized at home and even at work.
That is a great bucket! And these fabrics are beautiful.
I love the bucket and the fabrics! Congrats on getting a sponsor!
Seeing those lovely bowls makes me think that even I could get organized someday. Maybe some pretty fabric would encourage me!
Congrats on getting a sponsor and congrats to your sponsor on opening their shop, it looks great! Hoping to win 🙂
What a lovely little fabric shop! And that’s so exciting to get your first sponsor! I have that fabric bucket pattern too but haven’t gotten around to making it yet. Would definitely whip some up with fabrics from this fabulous bundle if I should be so lucky to win it 🙂
fabulous giveaway.. Not sure if it is for international readers.. I’m entering for fun.. 😀
Yes, international readers are eligible! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
congratulations for your first sponsor, and i love the little shop, wonderful fabrics in there, thanks for the give-away too
Love your fabric bowl. I need to make some of those for myself and get organized!
This looks like a great etsy shop!
love your style. too neat. thank you! not to mention your littles are a.dor.a.ble!
Hi, I love your blog! I’m entering the fabric give away. Thanks for your inspirational projects you post!
I would like to enter the giveaway as well!
Cute fabric box! I am heading to the link right now.
How fun to celebrate getting your first sponsor!
What a lovely collection of fabrics and so well used in your beautiful bowls! The sewing machine calls…
Beautiful fabric bowl!
Hi there Gail! Hopefully the number of comments accummulating here gives you a feel for just how many people do stop in to look at your lovely blog. I am a massive fan! Congrats on your great new sponsor, who seems to have the same good eye for a lovely fabric as you.
I love your bowls, and I love all of that fabric! Thanks for the giveaway!
I love your new fabric bowl. I just started sewing in May and I have made only one of Nova’s bowls. The reason i haven’t made a whole set is because I ran low on cute fabrics! Perhaps I will be the luck winner?
Thanks for the inspiration. I have now made 2 patterns I found on your blog and I am going for a Roller Skate skirt today.
Congrats on the sponsor! She has a cute store. You remain as one of the biggest inspirations for my sewing ideas! Thanks for sharing!!
Love it, love it, love it!!!
So great, love the embroidery on your bowl!!
I’ve been eyeing the Lotta Jansdotter for quite some time…love the fabric bowls.
I love your fabric bowl. I think I would play there for an hour too! I love Lotta’s fabrics and haven’t been able to buy any of her newest line yet. Thanks for the chance!
I am obsessed with the new line and would work every little bit of that fabric into some fun projects. Love the bowls too, the extra little hand sewing really makes it special.
Love your photos!
Congratulations. I have followed your blog for awhile now and it is definitely one of my favorites. I love your photos, fabric choices, and thoughts on projects. Your posts always inspire me to go sew!
these are so pretty
I really enjoy reading your blog! Congrats on your first sponsor!
Good luck with your new business, Chio. Those Glimma fabrics are gorgeous.
Love it! So many great patterns!
Love the nesting bowls and love anything Lotta Jansdotter, thanks for the giveaway!!
Love those bowls. One day I will make some, because i gawk at them every time i see them on your blog.
I just popped by this evening to find out which pattern you used for the bowls as I remembered them from one of your previous posts – so great timing! I am really enjoying reading your blog having found it quite recently – although my list of ‘to do’s is getting longer and longer!
Oh, wow — I love Glimma but only have a couple of the prints. This bundle would be awesome, thanks! I love your fabric bin — gonna go pin that pattern. Thanks again!
Congrats on the sponsor! I love the fabric!
Wow these fabrics are just beautiful! Thanks for the giveaway!
I found your blog over an hour ago while looking for a snuggle wrap pattern – and I haven’t been able to tear myself away! So many ideas that I won’t have time to make, but I’ll be giving the snuggler a go this week 🙂 Thank you!
Who can pass up a give-away? Nice new fabric bowl! Makes me want to kick up my sewing pace over here!
Thanks for the giveaway.
Thanks for the giveaway
I like your fabric choice and this bowl pattern!
Oh! I LOVE the Glimma line! Winning would make me so happy!!
I love your blog and those fabrics are wonderful! Here in far away Belgium I would love to make nice stuff with all of those lovely prints!
Lotta is one of my favorite designers! Eeps! LOVE your fabric basket.
Sarah M
as a new(ish) shop I love supporting new shops!
and I would LOVE some Lotta FQs 🙂
Is it possible to play even if i’m french? 😉 Love your creations and this very nice shop with many fabrics i don’t find in France!
I’ve been following your blog over my breakfast in Darwin Australia for sometime now and you have inspired my sewing and the thought to get my blog going more regularly if only I find time with two little ones! Love the llama fabric. Congratulations on your sponsorship!
Awesome giveaway! I love finding new fabric shops! Beautiful bowl too 🙂
You are way too modest! All of your sewn garments are beautiful and you have such a great eye for fabric selection and pairings. Congrats on your sponsorship! The Lotta Jansdotter fabric would be awesome as fabric bowls.
What a GREAT giveaway, I would love to win.
I discovered your blog something like 2 months ago and I love it. It permitted me to discover some american patterns (I’m french) and beautiful online shops. Thanks for the giveaway.
Your fabric bowls are wonderfull! I’m going to have to make some with scraps from my favourite Designer Lotta Jansdotter!!!! 😉
LOVE THE BOWLS!! Had to go right out and get the pattern too! Thanks for hosting a giveaway . .this would be great to make some bowls!
BEAUTIFUL fabrics! I’m dreaming of all the things i’d make twith them if i win 🙂
love those fabrics!!!!
They have some really nice fabrics, and I love your fabric bowls!
yep- they’ve got some pretty yummy fabrics over there! & yay for having a giveaway open to international readers. thanks from New Zealand (well, not the whole country, just me 🙂 )
Beautiful! And just like this, I added another item on my ‘to sew’ list. Thank you!
What a great giveaway – thank you for the chance. 🙂
I took a look and it’s pretty cool. Thanks for sharing!
I love your fabric bowl! You have inspired me to make one. Thanks for the inspiration and thank you and Llamafabrics for the great giveaway!
Those fabrics are lovely ! Thank you for the giveaway.
Thanks for sharing your fabric bowl!:)
As always your things r lovely…
I am so happy I found your blog from pinterest. I am brand new to sewing and your easy recommendations and adorable clothes are helping my confidence. I have the nesting bowl pattern and can’t wait to try them out. I am still struggling with the best way to p,an to cut fabric so not to waste it, but practice makes perfect. Any recommendations on some real basics for beginners?
Love the nesting bowls! And what a great give away! The fabric is so pretty!
I have the nesting bowls pattern. Just waiting for the right fabric. Lotta’s Glimma line would be just the ticket!
those bowls and fabrics are adorable! i need one for my growing scrap stash 🙂 thanks for the giveway
i have the nesting bowl pattern but have yet to make. i love your version-i’m gonna have to find the patterns and get to work-thanks for the inspiration. and i love love love Lotta-so thanks for the giveaway!
Oh congrats on your sponsor! Very cool! Checked out Llama Fabrics, she’s got a nice little selection already! And I love this nesting bowl. I should get that pattern, seems like a quickie.
I want that Lotta fabric so bad, would love to win! Going to buy the nesting bowl pattern right away!
I love your fabric bowls! I just may need to purchase that pattern.
I really love that Oliver + s ice cream blouse! Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
What beautiful fabrics! Thanks for introducing me to a great store!
Good Stuff 🙂 Happy Happy!!
Love the fabric selection that they offer. When I whittle through some of my large fabric stash, I will check them out!!
Love your running stitch around the top of the bowl. Great give away!
Love your blog, your fabric selections are always so wonderful. Will definitely check out this new fabric source. Thanks for the fun give-away!
Thank you for opening the giveaway to international readers. Now lemme see if my luck brings the prize in!
You have a superb blog- am a regular lurker.
I love your blog and I love the fabric bowls! Thanks for the inspiration!
Oh, I’ve always wanted to get my hands on some Lotta! Thanks so much for the chance.
LOVE those bowls. If my sewing machine was seeing any action right now, I’d be scooping up that pattern!
Love your fabric bowls and love Lotta! Our baby girl doesn’t yet have ‘babies’ or baby clothes to store but I think the basket would make the perfect addition to her nursery to store her own nappies, wipes etc until she has a baby with accessories that require storing!!
What a great idea for doll clothes storage- I’ve been wondering what to do with all of my daughters things. Congratulations on your first sponsor!
You’ve got great style, my dear! I always love your fabric choices. Congratulations on your first sponsor. May there be many more.
What a fantastic giveaway. I love the etsy shop! and I am definitely going to make some of these baskets soon!
That fabric bundle is gorgeous!! Your fabric buckets are fantastic, don’t you just love it when your children ‘find’ there toys again and play for hours. Thanks for the chance to win.
Your blog really got me hooked for sewing blogs. I love your fabric choices and Llama fabrics seems to be going pretty well along with that. I purchased the fabric bowl pattern right after you posted your first bowl. And I can only say, it is a very nice pattern and I’ve made three so far (more to come…). Thanks for a chance to win!
Love the fabric and the bowls. Very clever!
Just discovered your blog via your lovely ‘child’s nook’ photo on Pinterest then your flickr page and I love them both! So inspiring, you have great style! Congratulations on your new sponser.
Oh my gosh, that’s lovely fabric! I especially adore the Tarika in Moss with it’s Morocco-esque feel 😀
Congrats on the sponsor!!! Thanks for the giveaway.
Thank you for your posts. I love your projects and featured fabrics! I happened upon this blog a few months ago and it has inspired me to really learn how to sew so thank you! I have a 4yo daughter and 2yo son so everything Is so relevant to me.
ohhhhh my little sewing heart is longing for some Glimma, i have the basket pattern sitting on my table…it lovely, the shop is lovely…the giveaway the best. thanks for the chance to win.
Lovely fabric bowl and congratulations on your sponsor:) love your segue too, that herringbone is beautiful.
LOVE this giveaway and I love your blog!! In fact, you got me hooked on shot cotton 😉
Congratulations on the sponsor (off for a peek now). The bowls are lovely and I’m very tempted to have the pattern for myself…
Beautiful ! I adore Dena Fishbein’s fabric too. And cross my fingers for the giveaway, thanks.
Love that fabric! What a neat first sponsor.
I’m always happy to add another great fabric seller to my favorites! Congrats on getting a sponsor! This Lotta line is perfect for all kinds of homey projects. 🙂
The bowls are going to the top of my “to make list”! I think my 4 year old would love them for her play kitchen, and well, probably a bunch of her other toys too!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Lovely fabrics. I will be checking out that store.
Yay for sponsors – you have such an amazing blog and mad skillz so of course I’m not surprised. That fabric bowl? I think I might have to make a special trip to Portland to steal it.
I love how neat your bowl looks! I have always shied away from fabric vessels because my sewing never seems to be so crisp.
great! thank you so much!!!!!
Love your fabric bowl! Thanks for the giveaway!!
I’ve only recently come across your blog and it’s fab. Congrats on the sponsor and thanks for the great giveaway.
A warm hello from the kingdom of Belgium! Those fabrics are wonderful! My doughter lived for a year in Bolivia, she just loves llama’s! 🙂
I love your bowls, and actually have the pattern…just haven’t gotten around to making any yet…but may have to move it up the to do list if I win that gorgeous fabric! Thanks for the giveaway!
Marnae
goldenbear80@yahoo.com
Cute bowls, and fun blog! I always love fun fabrics.
LOVE the fabric bowls. Hope that will be my next project!!
Joellen
joellencarr@gmail.com
love your bowl!
congrats on the sponsor! well deserverd 🙂 Love the bowls!
Another lovely bowl, with tasteful fabric selection as always. I can attest to the excellence of this pattern. Looks like a great new sponsor.
Congrats on a sponsor! Your blog made me actually sew.
love this!!! would love to make some fabric bowls thank you for the chance!!
cbrocious1984 AT gmail dot com
Beautiful bowls! Thanks for the inspiration!
Love the fabric. Thanks for the giveaway
I love the shop selection. Also, you have pretty much convinced me to buy that basket pattern! Thanks for sharing!
Oh how i LOVE everything you make – you are so talented!! Thank you for the generous give-away! And thank you for sharing your work…
Love the fabric bowls- I think it might have inspired me to make some as I was just looking at the disorganisation that is my daughters room!
Whow !!! That’s a cool give away … Would love to receive this in Belgium 🙂
Lokakid.blogspot.be
I love, love, love that fabric! Thnaks for the giveaway.
Love the fabrics you pair together; winning this giveaway would be wonderful.
Gosh! I think I need to make some of these bowls for my granddaughters. I love the fabric and will definitely check out your new sponsor.
Ooooooh. Pick me!!
You’re such a great inspiration (and a serious attempt to my wallet, lol).
After drooling over these bowls for a couple of weeks, I’ve just decided I’m in serious need of some for the kids rooms (summer organizing is starting this weekend)
You always sew the BEST stuff. Just beautiful! Love the fabric bowls. Love this site! Love the inspiration!
Love the bowls; love the fabrics!!!
Love the newest bowl and I’m excited to check out the fabric shop on Etsy!
I am LOVING your fabric bowls 🙂 x
Love your blog – and very happy you found a sponsor. Love supporting mum entrepreneurs!
Good on Chio for starting a business! And thank you for the chance to win, I’ll keep my fingers crossed 😉
Love your blog, the bowl, and the stuff you make!
Great news on your first sponsor! It’s a lovely little store, too. Thanks for the opportunity to enter the giveaway!
I’ve been meaning to make a fabric bowl/box for a long time. This one is so cute!
Love the bowls and fabrics
Love the bowl. With a 3 year old, I can definitely see the use for these!
Beautiful fabrics and I LOVE the bowl!
I love your bowl! I bought the pattern and can’t wait to use it after I finish a couple of other projects. 🙂
beautiful!
I’ve had my eye on those nesting bowls for forever! Hopefully some free fabric would get me sewing 🙂
Love that ice cream top. Such a great fabric!
I just found your blog through Pinterest, and I love the fabric bowl you have made! 🙂
Thank you for the giveaway, I would like to participate!
I love the bowl and I’d love to win – thanks!
Do you suppose your mother could win? I’d make a fabric bowl for sure.
Cute bowl! Thanks for the chance!
Such beautiful fabrics! Your projects are inspiring. 🙂
Love the bowls. Would make a great gift! And a sponsor, congrats!
Oh what fun! Great project, and a great giveaway 🙂
Love Lotta Jansdotter, I’m always drawn to blues and greens too
I love these fabrics! I checked out LlamaFabrics etsy shop and think I have found a new place to shop for fabric! What an awesome giveaway!!
Those nesting bowls could be so handy! Thanks for the giveaway and congratulations on getting a sponsor. Your blog, which I found from Pinterest introduced me to Oliver+S patterns for which I’m eternally grateful 🙂
Sounds great!
Love. Love. LOVE the bowls! And those fabrics are so darling!
Hello, from Hungary. This is the first time, i get the chance for a giveaway. Thanks.
Love your blog, i’m a fan too.
what a wonderful giveaway! I’d be crazy not to try even though I never do win. but she’s one of my favorite designers, so thx for the dream. love ur blog btw!!!
So pretty!! Thank you for the chance to win. Also, Llama fabrics is an awesome name. 🙂
Oh what a fab giveaway.And thanks for making it international, as you know some of us are not in the US.
You know, yours was the blog that finally pushed me into starting my own. So you will always be my favourite. 🙂
Looking forward to seeing you on sanaeishida!