It is shortly after midnight so this qualifies as my Friday posting. I do not know if it is insomnia or the pizza I ate at the Elbow room for dinner, but since I am up I thought I would blog for today's FFF winner.
Congrats to you KT at Metrosupial Designs! You are this month's winner.
I will get your fabric in the mail before we cut out for our family make-shift holiday.
Also wanted to share a sneak peek with you... this is what's "on my shelf".
I have had the pleasure of meeting the nicest quilter, via the internet, while on the quest of finding an almost obsolete fabric.
I was searching for this...
The infamous "Paint by Number Bird" by Erin Michael, printed by Moda.
The very same day I put out my ISO ad, E responded. She told me her local quilt store still had the fabric in stock, but only in pink. No worries I thought. I will take it (though I was looking for it in green). I told myself I will make something fabulous out of it anyway. So I phoned her local quilt store and order the last two yards they had on the shelf. The next day E emailed me to ask if I had gotten any of the fabric (because when she went back to her local store she noticed it was gone), I told her I had and thanked her twice over. We got to exchanging emails and realized that she vacations in a small town just 12 miles from my place and we agreed that the next time she was close by we would do a fabric shop hop.
Well I got my phone call this week, E and I met at my local quilt shop and upon my arrival E presented me with the cutest bag of fabric. Yes!!! fabric! and not just any fabric... Flea Market Fancy fabric!
E said she had read through my blog and noticed how I enjoyed Denyse Schmidt and thought she would share with me a bit of her stash. How generous!
Thank you E!
To return the favor, this week I would like to post a Spring giveaway of 2 quarter yard cuts of Valori Wells Fleurish.
I thought the very bright colors reminded me of Spring and Easter colors.
Please add a comment telling me what you would make if you received these two lovlies to be qualified.
Deadline to comment is 9pm Eastern time on Thursday March 26, 2009!
In lieu of a FFF FQ Giveaway every Friday, I will be giving away fabric one Friday each month. So keep your eyes peeled on the blog and on Flickr for the giveaway!
I did not mind giving away fabric each Friday, it was the postage that hurt and with rates going up again in March (or May, I can't remember), I just can't do it and keep my stash a float (is anyone else out there laughing).
Instead, I will come to you each Friday and share a peak of what is in the stash.
Let's start with "What's new!"
I went to JoAnn's for two things (non-fabric) and came home with these lovely fabrics.
Also unpacking a bit more of my stash has uncovered these two awesome fabrics from Alexander Henry titled Arvika.
Lastly, while the little man is visiting his Avo today I whipped up a little something for myself. A new checkbook cover via this fabulous tutorial from Crazy Mom Quilts.
Congratulations to this week's FFF winner... Arnden!
She was picked at random by all the correct answers received for last week's question:
The question:
What is the title of the new line from Urban Chiks due out in February?
The answer:
Sweet
This will be my last FFF until I get my craft area up and organized, with that being said I will be "doubling" the fabric giveaway this week to a half yard! Up for grabs this week... a half yard of Alexander Henry 'in the bag'.
I do hope to start FFF back up no later than February.
This week the question will be focused on the new year.
The question:
What is Dawn of IYA2009 and what group has organized the movement?
You can provide me your answer one of two ways. You can email me at ninefireflies[at]gmail[dot]com or post your response in the comments section (however posting in comments will allow others to see, and possibly use, your answer). Cut off for answer submission will be Thursday the 1st, 9pm eastern time.
I will then collect all correct answers and draw a winner at random.
The winner will be blogged on Friday, along with the next idea for giving away another fat quarter of fabric.
Congratulations to this week's FFF winner... AmandaK!
She was picked at random by all the correct answers received for last week's question:
What was the title of Betty Page's documentary filmed in 1998?
The answer:
Betty Page: Pinup Queen
Up for grabs this week... a FQ of Urban Chiks from their Blossom collection.
The question:
What is the title of the new line from Urban Chiks due out in Feburary?
You can provide me your answer one of two ways. You can email me at ninefireflies[at]gmail[dot]com or post your response in the comments section (however posting in comments will allow others to see, and possibly use, your answer). Cut off for answer submission will be Thursday the 25th, 9pm eastern time.
I will then collect all correct answers and draw a winner at random.
The winner will be blogged on Friday, along with the next idea for giving away another fat quarter of fabric.
Many of you may have heard that an icon died this week.
Betty Page
She was one of my idols.
She was beautiful, fierce, and fragile.
You can see more of her and read about her life here.
Or check out some fun videos on youtube.
This week's FFF question will be geared to Betty Page.
The question:
What was the title of Betty Page's documentary filmed in 1998?
The prize:
While I have not found any fabric regarding Betty Page, I do think the 'tattoo' fabric from Alexander Henry can represent the era. When I think of Sailor Jerry, I think of the 50's.
You can provide me your answer one of two ways. You can email me at ninefireflies[at]gmail[dot]com or post your response in the comments section (however posting in comments will allow others to see, and possibly use, your answer). Cut off for answer submission will be Thursday the 18th, 9pm eastern time.
I will then collect all correct answers and draw a winner at random.
The winner will be blogged on Friday, along with the next idea for giving away another fat quarter of fabric.
Congratulations to this week's FFF winner... JGmehlin!
She was picked at random by all the correct answers received for last week's question:
Robert Kaufman was the proprietor of which menswear clothing store in the 1920's?
The answer:
Meadowpark Clothes
I will not be offering up a FQ this week as we have officially moved into La Casa and we are frantically unpacking to get our new, old home set up for "Santa's visit" at Christmas.
However, please check back next week for the next FFF Giveaway!
Congratulations to this week's FFF winner... Beth R!
She was picked at random by all the correct answers received for last week's question:
What are the name(s) of the individual (or group of people) behind the name of Michael Miller fabrics?
The answer:
Kathy Miller and Michael Steiner
Up for grabs this week... a FQ of Robert Kaufman "Diva Delights".
The question:
Robert Kaufman was the proprietor of which menswear clothing store in the 1920's?
You can provide me your answer one of two ways. You can email me at ninefireflies[at]gmail[dot]com or post your response in the comments section (however posting in comments will allow others to see, and possibly use, your answer). Cut off for answer submission will be Thursday the 4th, 9pm eastern time.
I will then collect all correct answers and draw a winner at random.
The winner will be blogged on Friday, along with the next idea for giving away another fat quarter of fabric.
First off I would like to congratulate the winner for this week's FFF... Doodlebugfinery!
She was picked at random by all the correct answers received for last week's question:
What was the title of the Heather Ross MUNKI MUNKI print that sparked controversy over copyright use?
The answer:
Pool Party
Here is an image of the fabric for those of you who requested to see it.
Up for grabs this week... a FQ of Michael Miller "untitled".
The question:
What are the name(s) of the individual (or group of people) behind the name of Michael Miller fabrics?
You can provide me your answer one of two ways. You can email me at ninefireflies[at]gmail[dot]com or post your response in the comments section (however posting in comments will allow others to see, and possibly use, your answer). Cut off for answer submission will be Thursday the 27th, 9pm eastern time.
I will then collect all correct answers and draw a winner at random.
The winner will be blogged on Friday, along with the next idea for giving away another fat quarter of fabric.
This is officially the second post regarding my Fun Fabric Friday giveaway. Moving forward it will be referred to as FFF for simplicity.
Last week's question: What two words did Sherlock Holmes use to refer to Irene Adler?
The answer: The woman.
Here is an image of the woman herself.
Actually, it is Lauren Bacall, the woman who portrayed Irene Adler and many other roles in her career. Stunning isn't she...
Now I would like to announce the winner (chosen at random, by my 2 year old, from all correct entries submitted).
Drum roll please.
The winner is Galaxie-Bleu! Congrats to you!
Thank you to all who submitted answers!
Now, to get down to the nitty gritty. Here is your question for this weeks FFF.
Here is an image of what you are playing for this week: A fat quarter of Munki Munki "paste" made from cotton corduroy on a light blue background. It is absolutely stunning.
This weeks question:
What was the title of the Heather Ross MUNKI MUNKI print that sparked controversy over copyright use?
You can provide me your answer one of two ways. You can email me at ninefireflies[at]gmail[dot]com or post your response in the comments section (however posting in comments will allow others to see, and possibly use, your answer). Cut off for answer submission will be Thursday the 20th, 9pm eastern time.
I will then collect all correct answers and draw a winner at random.
The winner will be blogged on Friday, along with the next idea for giving away another fat quarter of fabric.
First I want to say that I feel like I lost sight of why I started this blog (well not really, I have just had a lot of crazy going on in my life over the last six months... more than my share I think).
Originally I started Nine Fireflies as an outlet to share my crafty goodness (and all things crafty) and keep my family and friends up to date on what is going on with our little family. Lately it has become more of the later and that is only because crafting has been at a minimum with remodeling and selling our home in North Carolina. Then moving into a small 600 square foot cottage in Florida. Lets just say the environment does not afford a lot of space for crafting. Did I mention it was tiny?
However, with our final move to La Casa in sight, I look forward to pulling my sewing machine, my beast (Gocco), and my fabrics out of storage and start creating until I go cross-eyed or pass out from bliss (whichever comes first).
On with my post... for those of you who know me (and those that do not)... I love all things Sherlock Holmes.
Now, back to the initial question. Who was Irene Adler?
The short answer, Irene Adler was the only person to ever "out smart" Sherlock Holmes (a woman... how fabulous).
The current question... Who IS Irene Adler?
She is the newest member of our family. I found her via CraigsList in Tampa Florida (only 7 hours away), but I couldn't resist her. Big THANK YOU goes out to my sister who drove her up to me (thank goodness she was already heading up this way for a visit). Only had her 3 weeks before I finally named her.
Yes, she is a polydactyl and has extra thumbs! Cute, isn't she!?!
What makes this Fun Fabric Friday?
If you can tell me what two words Sherlock Holmes used to refer to Irene Adler you will win a free fat quarter of fabric. And YES the answer is search-able on the internet.
The fat quarter up for grabs this week... Alexander Henry "Demi Heels" in blue!
You can provide me your answer one of two ways. You can email me at ninefireflies[at]gmail[dot]com or post your response in the comments section (however posting in comments will allow others to see, and possibly use, your answer). Cut off for answer submission will be Thursday the 14th, 9pm eastern time.
I will then collect all correct answers and draw a winner at random.
The winner will be blogged on Friday, along with the next idea for giving away another fat quarter of fabric.
