november giveaway
by Patricia Belyea
SEATTLE WA This month’s two-part giveaway is a throw-sized package of Silk Batting from Hobbs Tuscany Collection and one yard of vintage Japanese yukata cotton with a bird of paradise flower pattern.
I love silk batting for three reasons: 1/ It’s light as angel wings—perfect for someone who says that quilts are too heavy and hot. 2/ Whether hand- or machine-stitching, my needles move through the batting effortlessly. 3/ What a great compliment to my Japanese cottons!
The vintage yukata cotton is hand-dyed using the chusen process. That means the pattern shows up as vividly on the back as on the front of the panel.
To participate, just leave a comment below. The drawing for the giveaway will be held at midnight on November 30. The prize will then be shipped anywhere in the world.
(The winner is chosen with a random number drawing.)
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156 comments to “november giveaway”
I had never seen these amazing Japanese fabrics until I visited The Quilting Loft in Ballard last summer. Needless to say, choosing which ones to buy took a long time and a few visits back to the shop. Oh, My. I love them all..I would love to try the silk batting. I’ve never seen it either.
Me too!
I would love to try that batting especially! I just got back from the Quilting Loft with some fabric for christmas projects. Happy to find another Seattle blogger!
Recently discovered your great blog! Agree with you about the silk batting…delightful!!
I would love to win this! 🙂
Wow, great fabric!
I am interested in trying out the silk batting. It sounds like it is far better than what I now use. Also — lovely print fabric!
What a generous give-away. I have some of your lovely cottons which have created many wonderful ideas in my mind. Soon to be projects on my design board. Would love to try a silk batting. What a special treat that would be.
I’ve never used silk batting but would,love to give it a go. And the fabric is gorgeous! Thanks for the giveaway.
would love to try silk batting and love The japanese fabrics.
What a stunning piece of fabric this is! I’ve heard a lot of good things about the silk batting and would love to be on the receiving end of this giveaway. Thanks so much for the opportunity.
Thank you for the opportunity to win silk batting & fabric in your giveaway!
I would love to try the silk batting. And that gorgeous fabric would make a stunning art quilt.
Sweet!!!
Would love to be the lucky one! Beautiful yukata fabric!
Silk batting?! I had no idea they made this. Looking forward to trying it! Thank you for including me in this giveaway.
Silk batting sounds heavenly and I would love to try it soonest.
Beautiful yukata fabric and I have always wanted to try the silk batting. What a lovely November giveaway.
I had a beautiful piece of yukata a few months ago and I made a scroll-type hanging (that is, using correct proportions) with it. I think a little silk batting behind the yukata would have enhanced it greatly! I love yukata.
Wow i didn’t know they made silk batting. I would love to try it. Thanks for holding the giveaway. I’ve also listed your giveaway on my Giveaway List for just sewers and quilters at wowilikethat.com. Thanks again.
I’ve never seen silk batting before. Sound wonderful. Thanks for the giveaway!
Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Thanks for the opportunity
What a wonderfully generous offer. I have always wanted to try my hand at using silk batting. My comforter is silk and I love it’s properties. Thank you for a chance at this opportunity.
Ohhhh… yummy! Please pick me 🙂
Would love to try silk batting. I don’t believe it is available in Australia. The fabric is sensational
Silk! Sounds sensational! 🙂
I just found your blog and what a wonderful treat on your part to offer such a give away. Would love to win!
I live 1/2 time in Kailua and 1/2 time In Washington state. My Oahu home has lots of wall space that cries for tropical themed art. I have already put up several painted tropical flower quilted art pieces but I have been looking for a bird of paradise for the pale green living room wall. I also take classes one day a week in Honolulu to become a better hand applique artist. The November prize would be PERFECT for me.
It would be wonderful to change my “never-a-winner” record with this gorgeous fabric and the silk batting (even the name sounds luscious!).
Your materials are so beautiful. I just love to look at the few that I have.
Count me “in”: I’d love to win!!
Silk batting sounds soooo dreamy! And the fabric is gorgeous to boot too. Thanks for the chance!
Ooooh, the colors in this fabric are luscious! It’s so dimensional, it seems I could actually pick the flower! I’d love to win and make something beautiful with it.
I am looking for the asanoha patterned cotton fabric in white design on black in the larger version. The size I’d like would have about a 5.5 cm measurement across the flower’s diameter. Please let me know if you have this gorgeous fabric which has added pop to many of my quilts.
Thank you for the giveaway opportunity, and for the opportunity to purchase Japanese fabrics close to home!
Linda, can you send me a photo? Thanks, P.
Beautiful fabric. Just found your blog. Can’t wait to get back to visit Ballard to see the fabrics in person.
The silk batting sounds wonderful…and that fabric is dreamy gorgeous! Thanks for the chance to win them!
That floral silk is drool-worthy! And I love love love silk batting! I hope I win!
Beverly, you are the November giveaway winner! Congratulations.
good prizes
Love the fabric. Love Seattle as well. Thanks for the chance.
Beautiful fabric, love Hobbs products, except for the cotton I was using tonight. I like silk!
This fabric is just stunning! And the Bird of Paradise is my favorite flower. Thanks so much for the chance to win!
Would love to try both products.
cool prizes…count me in! Thank you!
Another wonderful giveaway, thank you so much for your inspiration.
Andrea
Absolutely stunning. I would love to try both products.
I have used silk batting just one time. Would love to use it again. Thanks for the give away.
Your beautiful Japanese fabrics make my heart sing! Looking very forward to hearing Joe Cunningham this Saturday– thank you for inspiring us!
Glad you can make it Suzanne.
I’ve never had the opportunity to quilt with silk batting and would love the chance. The ukata cotton fabric is so beautiful, so graceful. Thank you for such a wonderful giveaway.
I would love to try the batting. Thanks for the chance!
Looking forward to trying silk batting.
Looking forward to trying silk batting.
Would love to be the lucky one to try this silk batting and receive this beautiful piece of fabric.
I, also, have never tried silk batt and would love to try it.
I have worked with silk batting only once. It was k\like sewing through butter. I hope I win. Janet
I really like silk batting
I have not tried silk batting yet so would love the chance to.
Bird of Paradise is such a beautiful flower and silk batting should make a warm throw.
Silk batting is wonderful to work with–light, airy and warm.
Never even heard of silk batting- sounds fabulous! Thanks for a great giveaway!
allisonpogany@gmail.com
your generosity astounds me patricia!
thank-you so much for sharing knowledge and beauty…
we are better for it!
I love that fabric, I have a bit of it and would love to win a bit more and try silk batting, I hand quilt and mostly use the thin cotton batting but would love to try the silk batting. Thanks for the opportunity
I tried silk batting in a class project and it is wonderful. I love this beautiful Japanese print.
Silk batting sound dreamy and of course these fabrics are ‘to die for’ so I had to come comment for the giveaway. Good luck everyone!
Oh I love bird of paradise flowers – that fabric is gorgeous. 🙂
I would so love to quilt with silk batting. Sounds luscious
Silk batting sounds yummy! And yukata cloth is always a treasure. Keeping my fingers crossed….
Ah, to hand quilt with silk batting with lovely bird of paradise fabric—something I’d really like to try!!
I truly enjoy your newsletters. Thanks. I’d love to try some silk batting, which I have never seen locally. All of your fabrics are very beautiful.
Thanks for the opportunity to win a wonderful prize.
The bird of paradise is beautiful and the silk batting has really grabbed my interest, I didn’t know there was such a thing.
I enjoy your blog and love your fabric! Definitely plan to visit your store the next time I visit my daughter!
My husband has a Bird of Paradise tattooed on his shoulder. What fun it would be to work with fabric printed with Birds of Paradise and use silk batting!
Beautiful fabric. I would love to try hand quilting silk fabric. Seems like it would be smooth.
Thank you Patricia for honoring us with another opportunity to enter a drawing for such beautiful prizes. The bird of paradise fabric is exquisite. Thank you for sharing! I would love tthe opportunity to try quilting with a silk batting.
Love the Yukata fabrics and am still looking for just the right pattern or designs to use them in. Would love to have this bird of paradise fabric.
Wish I were close enough to walk into your store. I will be on the look out for your going on line. The silk batting looks so luxurious and the hand dyed fabric would be a real creative kick start.
The fabric is absolutely stunning! How fun to have a chance to win some and the silk batting that I have heard such great comments about!
I love Japanese designed fabrics, and also silk batting. I use it for special projects.
This would be a wonderful gift! Beautiful fabric.
Your fabrics are lovely! I’ve never tried silk batting either and I would love to make something with this lovely prize.
I have heard good things about silk batting, but have never had the opportunity to create with it. Would love to try it.
SewCalGal
http://www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
What beautiful fabric!
Such amazing fabric! thank you!
So generous. Would love to work with the silk batting and the Yukata cloth is beautiful!
I would love to try the silk batting. I use warm and natural now.
Yukata and silk batting. please be mine
The colors of these fabrics are gorgeous!
Such beautiful fabric! Have always had a soft spot for vintage yukata. Have never tried silk batting, would love to win this wonderful giveaway so I can give it a try! >^,,^<
I had a beautiful Okan yukata cotton on hand when I helped my 9 yo granddaughter make a short kimono top when she visited this past summer. I received the sweetest thank you note from her in which she said she wears the kimono often. She looked quite adorable in it. We also stamped and dyed fabric. If I won the Hobbs, I would use the silk batting to make a quilt for her using the fabric she created. The yard of Japanese fabric would get put to good use also.
Each wall hanging I make with your yukata fabric is lovelier than the one before. This bird of paradise fabric is stunning!
have not yet used silk batt- though would love to give it a whirl – and what can I say – bird of paradise, heaven!
I have heard about silk batting but have never had the opportunity to use it. I am moving that to the top of my to-do list! The fabrics are absolutely stunning and I hope to be able to sew with them on a regular basis and also hope to get to attend one of your retreats one day.
I GREW UP WITH A SILK BATTED QUILT AND
LOVED IT. I LOVE THAT YUKATA FABRICS
HAVE NO “WRONG” SIDE.
I did not know they make silk batting, would like to try it; love yukata fabrics and have a few panels and your pattern, and working its way up the ladder of projects.
Cheers
I would love to try silk batting!
Thanks!
Love the bird of paradise. They are in full bloom at the moment. Silk batting sounds amazing.
Always great seeing your posts!
Peg
Would love to try the silk batting! Love Japanese fabrics!!!
This fabric is making my mouth water!
The meaning of bird of paradise is Joyfulness and Magnificence. Your magnificiant collection of Yuccata cottons fills your blog followers with joy, myself included! I will put silk batting on my supply list! Would love to try it on my next quilt!
What a luxurious giveaway!
I have been using cotton batting and wanting to try wool or silk on one of my next quilts.
I have never used silk batting…would love to though!! thank you for the giveaway.
What gorgeous fabric! Have never used silk batting, love the opportunity to try it!
Silk batting, yum! Cotton would be nice, too.
I had no idea there was silk batting!
I am totally inspired to curve cut my stash of yukata, my favorite quilting fabric.
I enjoy reading your blog and seeing your beautiful fabrics.
Love silk thread, would love to try silk batting. Thanks for opportunity to win such a great gift.
Super awesome to have the opportunity to win such fine fabric!
That fabric is beautiful! No idea what I would do with it if I won…. look at it for a while I think 🙂
Love silk batting! Feels so extravagant.
Silk batting is on my list to try,and the fabric is beautiful! Thank you.
Gorgeous fabrics; hope to have the opportunity to try silk batting since I have not used it before.
Love your fabrics and now a chance to win this batting and more fabric! Yeah!
What nice prizes – thanks for the chance to win!
Beautiful fabric. I would love to try the silk batting.
Wish I lived closer so I could visit your shop and attend Joe’s presentation.
From one who cherishes the yukata I bought in Japan! Good stuff. Silk batting sounds lovely.
Love the soft drape of Silk batting.
I want to come visit your shop!
I love that Tuscany silk batting – it makes hand quilting an absolute joy. The fabric looks stunning!
I would love to try silk batting. And I’m watching your website to see when the online store opens.
Totally fabulous fabric! Thanks for the giveaway!
Thank you for enlightening me about the chusen process.
Truly adds such depth to the fabric/print.
Thank you for sharing
Would love to try the silk batting in a baby quilt I am planning. And the yukata fabric is beautiful. Thanks again for the inspiration.
I have wanted to try silk batting! Your fabric is beyond lovely. Thank you for this offer!
Sue Kaufman
I guess I need to have computer instruction! I love your fabrics…haven’t finished anything yet… And your posts about artist’s and your travels are inspiring!
I’ve wanted to try silk batting for ages! I would love to work with this combo of fabric and batting.
Silk batts quilt wonderfully and would feel even more luxurious covered with beautiful Japanese fabric.
Hi… I have seen and am now an owner of some Yukata cottons and am a new fan! Thanks Patricia!
The colors in the yakata cotton is just stunning!
Wow, what a great idea! I hope to get a chance to use this very very cool batting. Thanks for the opportunity!
I have always wanted to try silk batting. And the yukata cotton! It takes my breath away.
I am an old “Polio Survivor” and am losing quite a bit of arm/hand strength so I now work mostly on wall hangings instead of large quilts. The silk batting would be so easy to sew and since I always embellish everything I make the exquisite Bird of Paradise fabric has my mind absolutely whirling with ideas.
This sounds like it might be wonderful in wearable art.
This is such a lovely and generous offer. I would love to use the silk batting.
silk…so strong, cool in summer, warm in winter..
would love to win this.
I have never tried silk batting, but I would LOVE to. I’d also love to see the silk fabric in person and think I could find a good use for it! Thanks for the great giveaway.
I have been saving my silk fabrics for a special project.
Winning your silk batting would be just the right final touch to inspire me to get started. I would be most grateful.
I have never tried to quilt with silk fabric or batting but it’s in my plan now!
Oh my gosh that vintage piece is wonderful with the Bird of Paradise on it. I haven’t used silk batting before so that would be a fun experiment. Your fabrics are delightful and when BPQuilters had you at their meeting it was so fun to see all of your fabrics and hear about your travels.
LauraT
What a treat to try silk batting and that gorgeous Yukara!
Thanks for the opportunity!
Here in Germany it is a cold and grey today. But it is really a great day to win this wonderful giveaway 🙂
Greetings from across the ocean!
Love it – pick me… Pick me!
love that Bird of Paradise print. Perfect for Hawaiian quilting projects.
Wonderful giveaway, thanks.
Would love to try the silk batting.
Have never tried the silk batting but it sounds really great. And Japanese fabric, to die for!
I’ve never used silk batting – would love to win this! And of course the Yukata cotton!
Beautiful Yukata cotton fabric and silk batting make a wonderful
prize! Enjoying your newsletter – always interesting and
informative.
I would love to try this batting, but it is pricey, so Thanks!
Oooh–I just came across your giveaway and thought I’d put in for a last-minute entry. I love yukata fabric!
What a great giveaway! I would love to try the silk batting and the fabric is just beautiful.:)