Monday, November 3, 2008

It's a Giveaway....your choice!

Time for another giveaway we say!

I had such fun making the gorgeous Short and Sassy Pleated Bag by artsy-crafty babe that I would love to make you one of your very own.

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However, there is a catch, I couldn't make a decision which fabric to choose?  I procrastinated for at least a few hours this morning while I pottered around tidying the house, should I go for the orange funky with a nice black top and handle or the green stripe and spotty top, maybe a denim one, the black one with the pomegranate design would look great, I love the little white bunnies on the beige, maybe the little Japanese girls, or a beachy pink stripe might be nice too.......oh I just can't decide.

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So it's your choice!  Leave a comment and let me know which one you would choose.  If you're the lucky winner I will custom make you a short and sassy of your very own.  If none of these fabrics appeal just tell me what your choice of colours would be and I'll go with that!  Now that's pretty simple isn't it!  I'll also throw in a few surprises for the lucky winner, it'll be just like Christmas, hang on, it nearly is Christmas!

Mention our giveaway with a link on your Blog and we'll add an extra entry for you in the draw.

We'll draw the winner Sunday lunchtime the 9th Nov, so go on, don't be shy, you've got to be in it to win it!

Kylie

165 comments:

Janellybelly said...

That's not like you to procrastinate :)
Good luck everyone!

smileykylie said...

No, not like me at all :P

A Spoonful Of Sugar said...

That is a great bag pattern Kylie. What lovely fabric choices!! Love the linen fabric with the green flowers.

Anonymous said...

You two girls are so clever.Beautiful fabrics! I love the chevron stripes. Now Kylie - have you read THE books? The Diana Gabaldon ones?

smileykylie said...

Hi lolkate, I sure have! a few times over! ask Janelle who told her all about them :) Good luck with the giveaway.

Margy said...

Cute bag! I would choose the black and white fabric with a plain top / handle as per the pattern.

Thanks for the opportunity - I do live in the UK though so if distance of posting is a factor, I will understand.

smileykylie said...

Hi Margy, yes international entries are most welcome, good luck :)Kylie

Anonymous said...

Hey Kylie

Great design, you are very clever with all your lovely work - I wish I had the time to have a go too! For your competition, I like the spotty dark/blue black fabric (front of the photo) and I think denim or black top and handles. I love handbags...

Bloom said...

Hi Kylie! The enticement of having someone make me something gorgeous is just too strong to resist! The combo that jumps out at me is the lovely Lara Cameron 'Gingko' print with the green spot at the top. How demanding I feel!! You are very generous to offer such a giveaway & it will be fun reading through everyone's preferences. Best wishes, Ros.

Renate said...

That's such a pretty pattern!!! I like the green striped fabric (bottom right) with a coordinating top - maybe a darker green or one of the other stripe colors.

Thanks for the chance to win such a lovely bag!

RebeccaMom said...

Tought choices, but I guess I'd have to pick the orange bird fabric with a denim top! I'll be linking you on my blog for that extra entry. You guys are great!

Skinsations Soap said...

I like the pink stripe myself. Lovely choices. You are very talented!

Dee said...

OOOOHhhh Please please please pick the green stripe and spotty top. But seriously, I think they will all look gorgeous. Love them all and I just loved those bags. This is an exciting giveaway indeed. Kind regards, D. :=)

Anonymous said...

Beautiful bag! I bet the one you made is just gorgeous. I like the top left ginko leaves with the bottom right stripes.

CaroleM said...

I think I would need to go with the green stripy fabric that has a big of orange in it. But I also love that orange fabric. I love all the fabrics actually.

And I mentioned you in my blog!
http://polarbearsden.blogspot.com/2008/11/how-would-you-like-to-win-custom-made.html

Anonymous said...

wow, what a cool givaway, one can never have too many bags i say! Thanks for stopping by my blog. Lisa.

Unknown said...

In light of it being close to Christmas - perhaps something red and green with gold accents?
Elizabeth. (Carole's aunt)

Jodi Nelson said...

I like the green stripe with dots on top. Very cute. What a great Give Away, I'm goin over to post on my blog now! ;o) ooxx`jodi

Nanette Merrill said...

Pick me Pick me!! I love the orange with the bird. Orange is the new red you know. I love it! I want it! It is so darling.

Cassie said...

It's so hard for me, to not choose pink, but...I think I really like the green stripe with the polk-a-dot top idea! Cute design!

Anonymous said...

I love the green dots. I really like all of them though.

I really should win since my sister is named Janelle and her b'day is tomorrow!
Kendra
kendra444@bellsouth.net

Missy Wertz said...

Fabulous GiveAWay!!! Thanks so much! Please enter me. I followed from another blog, This That and the Other.

I will post your Giveaway on my blog as well. Hope I win!

Jana said...

oh cute, cute, cute! I see the bag in the black pomegranate fabric.

Juli said...

Heck, anything with green is good!

~Michelle~ said...

Ooh, I'm glad I stumbled across this - i LOVE bags!!! I'm totally not an orange person, but I love that fabric...it would be great to tote around during the fall! And I've posted an entry on my bloggy blog to give you a few extra comments!

Hannah LaRue said...

I love the orange bird fabric with a solid black top. If I don't win this (and I really hope I do) you've convinced me that I will have to buy this pattern! Love your blog, by the way.

Anonymous said...

Hi Kylie, you are so clever! I like the pink stripey fabric since I am so keen on pink now :-)

Nuts To You! said...

I really like the pink stripes! I am a stripes addict!!

Nuts To You! said...

I also linked it on my blog. Thank you!

crafty diane said...

I love the orange funky with a black top! Have never had an orange bag. I think it would be great!
Have posted your giveaway on my blog.
Have a Blessed Day,
Diane

SandyQuilts said...

Oh so many decisions and so little time. My favorite is black one with the pomegranate design. Thanks

Amanda said...

I would definitely go with the orange. It's so cheerful! Adorable bag.. I absolutely love it..

Anya said...

Thanks for the chance to win a custom bag. I like the idea of a denim one.

Anonymous said...

Im a procrastinator from way back, but when the inspiration hits it hits with a vengence. I do like all the fabrics but my favourite would be the orange with the black. I have been frquenting your blog more regularly as Janelle told me off for not doing so!!!! I'm becoming inspired again so much to do soooo little time do do it in. Keep up the good work.MOG

Christa said...

I would pick the green dots one on the right. I love this bag too!

Anonymous said...

My choice is the navy fabric with the multi-coloured dots,and then the darker, plain navy for the top. This is fun!
Irene (Carole's Mum)

Katie said...

I heard about your giveaway from Jodi (Simply This That and the Other).
I would go with the black with dots for the main part and the Japanese girls for the top and handle. It's such a cute pattern!

Jo in TAS said...

Gorgeous little bag! The safe me loves the ginko leaves print and with a striped top part but the devil in me loves the orange with a black handle!

V and Co. said...

i'm in, something free and cute. uh yeah i'm in.

Becky said...

My guess is that this pattern will look great in any fabric choices. Something about the black and white fabric appeals to me. Have a great week!

Anonymous said...

Love the brown, green and blue striped fabric there on the upper right.

Anonymous said...

I just love the short and sassy handbag - how generous of you to make one of choice for your incredible giveaway. I love the orangey fabric with birds for the main part of the bag with plain navy or black for highlighting and straps?
Tina D.

Rhonda said...

It is hard to pick but I think I would prefer the orange funky with a nice black top but I really like the green stripes and dots too

Bev C said...

Gosh ladies all the fabric is beautiful. The orange one with the bird struck me as soon as I saw it. I wonder what you will make with all this material? You certainly have a good range to choose from.
Have a great day.

Erin said...

I like the little Japanese girls and the polka dots!

Darrah said...

I love the black with the pomegranet design, or the green stripe with the green spots. Both would be cute! I would love to win!! :)

lindagerig said...

i love the green stripe purse.lindagerig@sbcglobal.net

Abbie S-Dyer said...

it must be giveaway month! please enter me in to win this stash, and i wouldn't mind any of those fabric choices! they all look so delish!--please stop by my blog, i am also having a giveaway---A quilt! thanks!

Katherine said...

I love this pattern :)

I like the two fabrics on the lower right..the stripe and dot...and I love the orange with the birds w/ well I dunno! Posting to my blog.
Thanks!!
www.handmade-oholic.blogspot.com

LisaW said...

Oh, all those fabrics look fun, I would love the funky orange with the black top though. Wow, you ladies are so generous, can't wait to see who wins. :)

LisaW

Kimonos and Sushi(OLD BLOG) said...

What a lovely bag. I can't choose what fabric I like the Japanese girls as well as the lovely pink striped fabric. I would just be so honoured to win it,Thanks for having a giveaway

Anonymous said...

I like the pomegranate idea.

Anonymous said...

What a cute purse! Does the green in the Japanese girls go with the ginkgo leaves? I love pattern on pattern. Thanks so much for the opportunity!

Suse said...

The green combination would be just divine.

Anonymous said...

These bags rock! I like the bunny fabric or the fabric with the ginkgo (?) leaves. Too many cool fabrics to decide!

Janine Rule said...

Janelle - the orange is the standout for me as we get into the summer vibe - love the birds on it very cute!

Camille said...

What a fun giveaway!! I am dying over that black fabric!

May Britt said...

Choosing fabrics is always the hardest but the most fun part of it all. If I got to choose I think I would have chosen the black fabric.

Naomi said...

Ohh lovely please choose me! Hehehe!
I love the green stripes but would love it with contrasting green spots!

Good luck everyone!

Anonymous said...

I love what I see,great bag,scrumptious fabrics and an ending appreciation of craft.I would love to win the bag in the photo.

~T~ said...

I would choose the pink and blue - they always go well together - what an cool giveaway!

http://patchworkpjs.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

Love the ginkyo leaves!

Kate said...

I love the pattern, and my choice would be the green spots with the stripes on top.

Thanks for stopping by my blog too

Cathy said...

Love those chevron stripes!

Anonymous said...

Ooh, tough choice! The black pomegranate fabric looks gorgeous but then....I AM a green girl so the gingko print with the green spot or stripe would be good! Either would be lovely - what a great giveaway.

Beth said...

OOOHHHH - so lovely. Orange. I love orange. And - anything that will go with it. Beth

Abby and Stephanie said...

That ORANGE just caught my eye. I have never seen that print before. What a terrific giveaway.

Joanna said...

I am the biggest fan of orange ever! I even painted my kitchen orange....so I would have to pick...um... the orange fabric!! lol!! Maybe with the black/white pomegranate on top? But I also love the green ginko leaves with the green spot on top. I see the problem you had now! lol!!

Loralynn said...

What an awesome giveaway! I love that purse!! I would choose the pink stripe. Maybe with a coordinating pink top and handles? Just darling!

Doris said...

Where did you get that gingko leaf fabric?!? I would pick that with the Amy Butler dots and stripes!

mom2three said...

I love this bag- it's just adorable. I like the greens, not so much the oranges. I'd like any combination that you came up with though!

Dawn said...

What a fun giveaway! I'm lovin the orange print. The bag is way cute.

Stacy said...

I like the linen fabric with the green leave fabric....would be marvelous!!

Terri said...

I would love to win your giveaway and will mention you in tomorrow's post - thanks so much! Please stop by and enter the Thistledew giveaway, listed on the Nov 3rd post. It's a custom hat made by my SIL, who is quite the artiste! :)

Terri

Candace said...

What a very cool idea! My color choice is browns. I am a neutral kind of girl. :)

Krista said...

I would love to have this bag. I love purses & love making them. I've never tried this pattern though. Even if I dont win, I would like to try to make it.

PrincessButtercup said...

Okay I will be posting this on my blog to get the extra entry. I think the orange fabric would make the best hand bag :) (I personally do not wear orange, but I appreciate that others do) ;)

carrie said...

Oooh, so cute! I love the white and green and I love the orange... oh, whatever! Love all the fabrics. Hmm, I will choose if I have to, though.

Deb said...

What a wonderful giveaway! I love the orange fabric with the bird.

Monster Fluff Studio said...

Ok the Orange fabric is just awesome!!! Fingers crossed! =o)

KateKwiltz said...

Ooh, that's cute! I'd go with the orange bird print on the bottom and the dots on top! What a great giveaway!

Gwen said...

The orange fabric with the bird is by far the best! :-) Thanks for your giveaway.

Lisa said...

I like the green polka dot with the green stripe on top. The purse you made is very pretty,thanks for the chance!

Anonymous said...

Hi Kylie,

Love the bags you know that! Like the fabric you used in your bag, of course the japanese girls are gorgeous too! Red and Sky Blue kinda combination would be good too.
Thrilled to look at your blog its a great read well done to you both!

Anonymous said...

I think a nice deep maroon color would be nice to get in the holiday spirt with a black handle. It always looks good with your black winter jacket. I heard about this blog from the polar bear den's blog.

Alana Jo said...

I would choose the orange in the middle or the orange/blue/green/brown stripes on the right side.

Great giveaway. Very generous of you! Thanks.

yahoobuckaroo@hotmail.com

Alana Jo said...

Blogged about your giveaway. :) Thanks again.

http://justniftythrifty.blogspot.com/2008/11/threads-of-friendship-giveaway.html

yahoobuckaroo@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

The bag is just beautiful, and one of a kind. You and Janelle just inspire me all the time. I love the Chevron Stripes, in fact i love them all. You could make any i would be thankful.

Shanaka @ Mama Bee Does said...

Love the bag you did! For the giveaway I would choose the spotted fabric with denim top and handles or black top and handles.

I also blogged about your giveaway:
http://couponclippinmamab.blogspot.com/2008/11/threads-of-friendship-giveaway.html

This is such an awesome giveaway, such talent.

hottmommie84@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Well I know how you stay out of trouble... choosing fabrics is too hard for me too, though I do love the greens and the denim... hmmm Better get back to it myself!

Anonymous said...

You are very clever Kylie! Sorry I am so unoriginal with this message but thought I'd say thanks for the prompt:)

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

Definitely the green strip with the dotted print top. What a cute bag.

Bianca said...

Thanks! My choice would be a denim bag with an orange top and handles... have to have some orange, i'm dutch and orange is a must ;)

said...

Wow! What an amazing giveaway and that bag is adorable!!! I love the black pomagranent print & the greens! I'm also adding this to my blog!
http://paperjunkielife.blogspot.com/

abigail @ Paper and Cake said...

very cool bag... i would LOVE one! if it was up to me? i would choose green every time...

Anonymous said...

Oh, I'd like something black and white

Trudi said...

The black pomegranate fabric would be my choice....add a few sequins and it could be a great evening bag!

Anonymous said...

one entry for me please, pomegrantes and a white handle. from Faye

Anonymous said...

Well I really shouldn't have to enter your giveaway in order to get a bag should I.....think of all the times I wiped your nose and cooked your dinner. love Mum

Bronwyn said...

love the ginko leaves and the chevron stripes - thanks for being so generous - I do have a link on my blog too for extra points Hehe!

Anonymous said...

My choice is the navy fabric with the multi-coloured dots,and then the darker, plain navy for the top. This is fun!

windycindy said...

All of the fabrics would make a lovely bag. I would love to win a handmade purse from you! Please enter me in your drawing. Many thanks!
Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

Debbie said...

Hey, Love the pattern. I'm going for the orange with the black for handles.I think that would look stunning. Pls pop me in the draw. I'm a bag addict.

Lori said...

I love the fabric on the far right - green dots. Thanks for the chance to win!

Nonnie said...

Hi Kylie,I don't even like the color orange,but I'm in love with the orange bird cloth !!! Black would be great for the top/handle.
Thanks for the chance to enter!!!

Rachel said...

Awesome bag. I love the "beachy pink stripes."

Anonymous said...

Wow! I love fabric! I have lots stored just waiting for the perfect project--maybe this pattern would be good to start with--that is if I don't WIN the bag :)
I'd have to go with the black & white pomegranate pattern with maybe a burgundy/maroon top and handle.
delectable!
thankyou for being so kind in offering a giveaway!
Kelly
skotten@distributel.net

Anonymous said...

I would love one made of the black and white material.

kerrinorrod@yahoo.com

Tasha said...

If I could choose it would be the black one with the pomegranate design ....love, love, love it!!


Tasha

Anonymous said...

I like the pomegranate, but they are all darling, cute purse!

Anonymous said...

Oh I love the bag.

Janie

Bry said...

Oh It would have to be the lil japanese girls with the bunnies! That is a totally adorable bag!

Regena@QuiltnQuiltthings said...

I think the bag is cute and would look great in blues or purples something fun and kicky.

MINDY said...

What a cute bag...I like the green stripe with the green dot.

kamewh said...

I love the green stripey one and also the orange one! It would be a hard choice!!

Thank you for the giveaway!

kerin0874 (at) yahoo (dot) com

Christina said...

I'd love any of the green fabrics, though I never win these things. :)

Up North Cottage said...

Wow- how generous! I love the vibrant orange.

Paige said...

The Japanese girls with the Ginko leaves fabric would be adorable!!

Debra said...

What a great giveaway! I like the dark fabric with the multi colored dots- with a solid color top! My birthday is coming up soon- what a great gift that would be!!

Sadie said...

I love love love the birds on orange!!

(hee hee, my word verification is "i shout!" and i sure would shout and dance for joy if I won!)

Unknown said...

Oooh this is so great! I pick the white and green pattern at the top left corner. thanks for the opportunity! :D

Anonymous said...

Hi Girls! What a fabulous, fun and generous giveaway you are running. I love it!! I think a great combination for the sweet bag would be the white fabric with the green flowers on it for the body of the bag and the pink stripe fabric for the top and handles!! YUMMO.........:-)

Natalie x

Anonymous said...

That is such a cute bag! I LOVE pleats! And I also love that fab orange birdie print you've got there. Oh, I need this pattern...badly.

Anonymous said...

I love this stlye of bag - very stylish. The fabric are great but I think I like the rabbits with a plain top for fun or the green spots for a little more consertive.

Blossom said...

what a lovely pattern........

I like purples and sage greens....either alone or together!!!

Jeanette said...

Cool bag design. I studied the fabrics & thought - black bag, the orange for the top & for the handles the green stripe fabric in the bottom right hand corner of the photo. But that's just me

Anonymous said...

I like the pink and white stripes material - love the bag!!

Kerry said...

I think I like the green stripe and spot. What a nice bag, hope I'm lucky.

Natalija said...

Thank you for the wonderful giveaway :) I really like the orange one. It's my favourite colour, so I couldn't resist :)))

Unknown said...

I love the orange bird print!

Anonymous said...

Wow, look at all of your comments!! I think your first choice was definitely the way to go, funky orange with a black top & handle - very cute bag, love the ones you made earlier!! =]

Anonymous said...

Luv the bag. I luv the bright orange fabric. Great for Summer. Sue

Lulabell said...

what a great giveaway girls! Very special to let the winner choose. I would have to say the orange with black.

Ruthie said...

I love the green stripe with a spotty top. What a great giveaway!

Anonymous said...

I like the pomegranate material!
Cherie M

Treasa said...

Such pretty fabrics that it is hard choosing. :) But I choose the green variation., Please enter me in the contest. Thanks!

Nancy said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE the funky orange with the birds....where do you find such beautiful fabric??

DHB said...

What a cute purse pattern! Of the fabrics I would pick the green ginko leaves and the amy butler stripes for the top section.

Too cute!

Sabra said...

What a cute bag! Demin with a faux suede handle and trim would be too cute. Thanks for the give a way.

Thistledew Farm said...

Love the bag - especially in the orange fabric! I posted you on my site also!

Kimberly said...

What a cute bag..I love the green and white polka dots fabric...but anything green or pink is fab to me!

Nancy Page said...

Great bag, great design. Such fun. As I am not a fan of green I would go with the orange with the black handles. One thing. The interior would have to be a light color as it is hard for me to look into a bag with a dark color and find stuff. What a fun giveaway. Thank you for sharing.

Burgundy Primettes said...

Kylie, love the pattern, and now to colour choice, anything in Burgundy will be fine :-))

Anonymous said...

I love the black and white! Oh please pick me!

Carin said...

Well I will add my name to the growing list here. I like the one with the wide stripe myself.

Anonymous said...

I love blues, greens and pinks in polka dots...

Susie said...

What a great giveaway! I love the print with the green gingko leaves.

Anonymous said...

That is a great bag and it would look awesome done in that fantastic orange fabric!! Please sign me up.. :-)

Renee said...

I like the bunnies! They are gorgeous. But I also like the pink stripe... hmmm..nope, it's definitely the bunnies for me!

Karen C said...

Orange, oh how bright and cheery that bag would be, I'm not usually an orange nut but this one just stands out and i think it would do you pattern justice.

Anonymous said...

What about me! I might like a bag made by SmileyKylie :)
Lorraine - Janelle's Mum

Diana said...

Cool pattern!

I like the green stripe and spotty top too!

Anonymous said...

Stunning Orange Funky bag with black would be the way to go, bright, cheerful and inspiring to strut myself around Aus, of course telling all about Threads of Friendship.

I am glad my Mum (lolkate) told me about your site, it's sensational and inspirational. Keep sewing and energizing us all. Thank you

Deb C. said...

How sweet of you. I'm sure you must be as busy as the rest of us, so thank you.
I love the linen w/green the most.

Anonymous said...

I like the orange with the green dots! :) Wow you guys have a TON of comments! That's awesome!

Lavinia said...

Hi! Great giveaway! Please enter me!! I love the green stripe with spotty top.
Thanks!
I put a link on my blog´s side bar

Nancy said...

You do such a beautiful job. If I were chosing, I would go with the green stripe with the green dot. Thanks for the opportunity.

marmee said...

okay,
this is fun, you crafty people are such givers. i would choose the funky orange fabric with the black accents. love it.

Anonymous said...

Kylie, I must win this bag, simple as that. :) Lindsay R

Unknown said...

What gorgeous fabrics! You do have a hard choice! That bag looks so cute! I love the green and white ginko fabric.

emma poole said...

Hi Janelle love the blog will pass it onto friends who will also love it when I get back home. I really love the white with bold olive green flowers, gorgeous.

Days and colors said...

The bag looks so pretty! I would use the fabric with leaves, I guess they are Gingko leaves, and then linen, that would be great! Have fun in sewing the bag, it doesn't matter which one!

Anonymous said...

Hello Kylie

What a nice bag give away you have. With so much fabric to choice from is it very difficult to make a decision, but I would choice the with with the green ginko leaf and the green dot in the lower right corner or the little japanese girls. And I would use the green dots on top and the green ginko leaf or japanse girls at the bottem

Anonymous said...

Hello there, from the cold North! Snow may fall any minute! It is cold and has been raining most of yesterday and the night.
But I have a warm fire going and I am sitting down to do red work for my sis's comfort quilt.
I would love to have a purse made out of the orange oriental fabric with black or white! Thanks for the opportunity. Quiltaholic sent me over here!
Gremlin

Helen from N.Y said...

Hiya Oh lovely purse but have to say the orange Bird fabric is just yummy. Pretty please enter my name in your giveaway.
Take Care
Helen from N.Y
myrosey2@aol.com