Item #1 You guys are all SO sweet. Every comment that came in from my last post made me just want to hug each and every one of you, (and I am not a huggy person, just ask my mom) Thanks for being so kind and understanding!
Item #2 The 'obligations' I mentioned that I would be finishing up here just so happen to involve a fair bit of yummy fabric that I will do my best to entice you with over the next week or two!
So, if you remember, awhile back I showed you a quilt I'd made from Laurie Wisbrun's Brrr! fabric line. There are two color groups, the turquoise and red, and the green and red. So here's my take on the green and red!
A little confession here: I'm not really a fan of seasonal decor, which includes Christmas! So these Christmasey colors just weren't inspiring me in a quilty way (although I have a feeling they'd make a great quilt if you just happen to be a little more normal than me!)
But that doesn't mean that I don't want to give my Christmas gifts to friends and family in some uber-awesome handmade gift bags that can be reused for any purpose, and are actually a gift in themselves!
I used Jeni's tutorial for these bags, and then just changed the sizes for a few of them.
So that's my take on the perfect way to use this fabric! Which will be out in June by-the-way. Which will be just in time for you to sew up in lots of time for Christmas by-the-way! Have I convinced you?! I hope so!!
Ohhhhh!!! I almost forgot!!!! I have a fat quarter bundle of this ENTIRE set to give to send to one of you. I messed up and forgot to get a photo of it, but believe me, it's a pretty sweet little bundle. Just leave me a comment on this post, and you'll be entered to win!
I'll draw a name on Monday morning!
Thaws are so very pretty. I know as number one I don't stand a chance to win but the bags are adorable anyway. Thanks
ReplyDeleteCute! Thanks for the giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait for this fabric! Love it! Cute bags by-the-way!
ReplyDeleteLove the bags AND this new line - the prints are great - I'm with you about Christmas decor. but I've used lots of "Christmas" fabric for gift wrapping!
ReplyDeleteI love them! Thanks for the giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteWinning the fabric bundle would sure give me a start on next Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThe scary thing is, it really will soon be Christmas! Can't believe it's already march.
ReplyDeleteFun! I'd love to win!
ReplyDeleteLove the bags! I made a few gift bags years ago and we still use them every year. I should really make some more so we can use even less wrapping paper.
ReplyDeleteLove the bags. Super cute way to wrap gifts. I happen to like Christmas decor, and would love a quilt with these fabrics :D
ReplyDeletecute fabric! I love the bags you made too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Love the fabric line...
ReplyDeleteLove the bags, and love the fabric!! The polar bears are just too stinking cute!!
ReplyDeleteKathy
dkhillerud@hotmail.com
Definitely count me in. I love what you did with the fabric. I've been wanting to make reusable gift bags for us to use every year so I think if I win I'll use the fat quarters for some bags of our own.
ReplyDeleteThe bags are great and I love this fabric line. Can't wait to see it in June when it comes out. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLove those bags and the fabric is awesome!
ReplyDeleteWell Merry Christmas. ;-) Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas :) Super cute bags and a GREAT way to use up leftover fabric!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this line. I'm not really into holiday fabric either, but I love Laurie Wisbrun's fabrics and I love polar bears.
ReplyDeleteReally cute bags! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeletechancyf (at) gmail (d0t) com
I love these polar bears! Perfectly wintery without screaming Christmas :)
ReplyDeleteCount me in. And along with everyone else, I will miss seeing your very inspirational quilts. Cami N
ReplyDeleteYou startled me with your title and then I realized it is only the beginning of March. But a great plan would be to create a Christmas something each month. Thanks for the challenge!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love these polar bears!
ReplyDeleteI was sad about your last post, but can understand... priorities. :)
ReplyDeleteCute bags! I'd love to win of course.
Merry Christmas! Your bags are adorable! And, that line is lovely! Thanks for the chance to win some!
ReplyDeleteThese are such cute bags!
ReplyDeleteYummy!
ReplyDeleteI too was sad about your last post, but totally get it!! Would love to win!!!
ReplyDeleteI agree - great way to use it!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! You always make the cutest stuff (And take adorable pictures, how cute are those jelly beans!)
ReplyDeleteI just made a "jeni bag" too! Great use for these fabrics.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to see you tonight, and, with a sweet giveaway! Please enter me. Thanks so much! And, *hugs* back at ya!
ReplyDeleteI've been eyeing this fabric all over bloggy land and I love it in combination with Jeni's drawstring bag. So inspiring, I can't wait to get my hands on some of that fabric.
ReplyDeleteThose jelly beans look REALLY good with that fabric! Talk about eye candy. I guess it's bad when we start finding candy to match fabric! A great sickness to have, isn't it???
ReplyDeleteVery cute bags. Love those little polar bears! : )
ReplyDeleteI don't decorate for holidays either...just never felt the need too! I do love hugs though :P
ReplyDeleteYou gift bags look fun and festive! Can't wait for this fabric to be released. Love the doily print. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric...thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love this fabric! Thanks for the chance to win!!
ReplyDeleteLove those bags!
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness! What a lovely giveaway. I just read your last post - so sorry to see you go (for now), I love seeing all the beautiful things you make!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice giveaway. Thanks so much for a chance at some beautiful fabric.
ReplyDeleteI love green and red all year!! My living room colors are lime green, grass green, red, and brown. Those bags are adorable!
ReplyDeleteI'm up for some FREE fabric even if it isn't Christmas...Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to play with this fabric. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteYour bags are too sweet! Hope I'm lucky!
ReplyDeleteI just came upon your blog (I'm fairly new to them) and just love it. I'm sad you're stopping...but wish you the best. You are so talented. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteCute, cute, cute. I love the bears on the fabric....
ReplyDeleteI'm not really a Christmassy person either. But I do like that red lacey fabric and those green flowers! Good luck for your future, whatever it holds.
ReplyDeleteAdorbs!!!
ReplyDeleteSo unbelievably cute! Will definitely miss your posts :)
ReplyDeleteThose polar bears are the cutest! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteExcellent! Love the Polar Bears...my High School mascot!
ReplyDeleteYour bags look excellent. i made a bunch of bags for my wrapping at christmas last year, and plan to do the same again.
ReplyDeleteYour bags are so cute! Love the fabric & thank you for a giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLoooove those little polar bears! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeletePick me, pick me :)
ReplyDeleteNever too soon to get ready for Christmas! Thanks for the chance to win this adorable fabric!!
ReplyDeletehow cute are those polor bears!?!?
ReplyDeleteLove the polar bears! They would be great in a kid's quilt.
ReplyDeleteGreat way to use these fabrics! I'm a big fan of polar bears on fabric. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteYum! I want some of those jellybeans! And the fabric wouldn't be so bad either ;)
ReplyDeletelovely fabric! i hope you stick around a bit more-I just discovered your wonderful blog!
ReplyDeleteAwesome bags! I would so love to have some of that fabric!!!! Thanks for the chance :)
ReplyDeleteOh, would love to win some fabric!! Love your little bags and yes, the jellybeans look yummy too! Thanks!:)
ReplyDeleteI'm all about Christmas and polar bears. Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLove the fabrics. I'd also love to win your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThose are lovely little bags and the polar bears are adorable! I have GOT to get Jeni's bag tutorial and make some of these for Christmas this year. You've got me convinced! Thanks for the giveaway! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteYour bags are adorable! Thanks for the sweet giveaway. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm not a huge holiday fabric fan, but Laurie's is a definite exception! The bags are a great idea, and I would make stockings with that FQ set :)
ReplyDeleteI'm not a lover of seasonal fabrics either, BUT, those polar bears got me big time. ;-)
ReplyDeleteHugs
Jenny
Glad to see you're still blogging :) The drawstring bags make great gift bags....so cute.
ReplyDeleteI love to see ideas for using fabric other than traditional quilts - thanks for stretching my imagination a bit with these adorable bags! Thanks, too, for the giveaway - it would be a wonderful bundle to win!!
ReplyDeleteCute fabric. I have been thinking about making a few seasonal quilts. This line would be perfect for that.
ReplyDeleteI'm not usually a fan of seasonal fabric, but I'll make an exception for this line! It's really cute. Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteVery cute. I love this line!
ReplyDeleteYAY for Christmas Fabric!!! I ♥ this line, how did I miss it??? great giveaway- Thanks
ReplyDeleteCute fabric! And I love Jeni's tutorial too!
ReplyDeleteThose bags are pretty cute. I may have to try and make a few before next Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI love how prepared you are, maybe I should start on Christmas too. Maybe after Easter, Fourth of July, Halloween and Thanksgiving that is.
ReplyDeleteWould love to start preparing for Christmas!
ReplyDeleteSeriously? Count me in please and thank-you.
ReplyDeleteYay! I really like these fabrics! Fingers crossed...
ReplyDeleteThis is really cute fabric! I don't usually like Christmas fabric either but this is really cute! I love your bags and I love your color choices. I have just found your blog and am sad you are leaving. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity. K-
ReplyDeleteWould love to have this great fabric to get started on some Christmas gifts!!!
ReplyDeleteI love her work! Thanks for a chance to start Xmas early!
ReplyDeleteVery cute bags. I use fabric to wrap all of my gifts and I feel good about not wasting paper and also making the recipients happy to receive a bonus cute present.
ReplyDeleteso cute! and Merry Christmas! :)
ReplyDeleteYour last post pulled at my heart strings, when you put pressure on yourself to perform (blog) it makes it work and no longer a hobby you do for fun. I enjoy your little place here and hope you decided to keep it even if its part time (for fun).
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win. I'm not big into theme fabric but these aren't screaming holiday. Love the polar bears.
ReplyDeleteOn the flip side, I love seasonal colors, and I really love these fabrics!
ReplyDeleteI'm really going to miss reading your blog, I hope you have a great break and get back to enjoying your journey.
ReplyDeletep.s. the bags are pretty cute. You've enticed me!
Thanks for the giveaway. I am a pretty new follower, so I am really sorry to see you take an extended break.
ReplyDeleteI do love seasonal fabrics and I love your quilt and the bags! Please count me in! Florence
ReplyDeleteDon't usually like the red and green, but I love the fabric!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on the not loving seasonal decor but every now and then, it's done so well, that I can't help but embrace it. I love that fabric line. Thanks for a chance.
ReplyDeleteI love this fabric! We all need a break now and then so take your time and come back when you're ready.
ReplyDeleteI have a request for a Christmas quilt so those fabrics will be perfect!
ReplyDeleteThese fabrics look more winter than Christmas. Very cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win! I love red and green together even when it's not Christmas :)
ReplyDeleteI'm not much into seasonal decor either with Christmas being the exception. But it has to be wintry enough to be out until March. :-) So sorry your quitting with blogging. I totally enjoy your blog and projects. And your Canadian!
ReplyDeleteYou take the most amazing pictures of your work.
ReplyDeleteDarling bags! A very nice little pattern - I've enjoyed using it myself. btw, love those polar bears!
ReplyDeleteI agree about your extended blog break - I just found you but miss you already. Wish you the best & happiest.
The bags are great. I downloaded the tut but haven't made one yet. Love your blog but understand the need to venture forward. Wish you all the best. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteSuch cute bags, but then again, all your work is just lovely. Thank you so much for the give away chance. I would love to get my hands on that great fabric. Good luck on all of your future endeavors. Keep us posted. :)
ReplyDeleteLove all those cute bags! I need to make some myself.
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute!! I love the Polar Bears!!! I wish you the best while you step back from the blog and will miss you, but respect and understand your decision! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI am loving all the projects I've seen with this fabric! I hope even though you are taking a blogging break, we'll still be able to see pictures of your quilts somewhere because they are all beautiful!! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI love anything remotely Christmasie so oh course I love these gift bags and that cute fabric! Oh and those polar bears are beyond cute! :-)
ReplyDeleteWow! Great bags Jolene. It makes me want to make those bags and get some brrr fabric. By the way your blog is my absolute favorite. You inspire me so much! Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteWell how perfect. I made a few of those bags at Christmas too but they aren't nearly as cute as yours...definitely the perfect fabric for those!
ReplyDeleteI love this fabric! This is probably one of the few Christmas fabric collections that I plan on acquiring, waiting anxiously for June!
ReplyDeleteJust discovered your blog. Are you back? The fabric is cute, perfect for the bags. Wish me luck!
ReplyDeleteDeborah
These bags are adorable...so much nicer than 'wrapping paper'!!! Thanks for sharing and for the chance.
ReplyDelete~Terry~
Great use of these fabrics! I love making Jeni's drawstring bags and they'd be so perfect for Christmas paired up with these prints. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteOooh yes please, I practically worship the ground that Laurie Wisbrun walks on...in a none stalkerish way of course!
ReplyDeletei love these bags. i am planning on making some this weekend!
ReplyDeleteLove this fabric and will miss reading your blog
ReplyDeletevery sweet bags. i just found your blog in the last couple months and will miss all your gorgeous projects.:)
ReplyDeleteHope you're not going away forever! Lovely fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea to use the bags as wrapping.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for wrapping gifts... Don't stay away too long!
ReplyDeletehi, must be hard to make the decision to end a blog - like friends leaving - i shall miss you, however there is a time and place for everything. Enjoy and continue to have fun.
ReplyDeleteThis fabric is just gorgeous, I adore the polar bears Wishing the best I'll miss your blog.
ReplyDeleteI wish you all the best on wherever you go :o) I shall miss your blog as I've only just recently discovered it. You do some beautiful work!
ReplyDeletePlease count me in on the giveaway...sound delightful!
love the fabric and I love these bags. I am in the middle of making a pile of them.
ReplyDeleteI was so excited to see that you posted again - I'm new to your blog, but am in awe of what you can do with fabric.
ReplyDeleteYour bags are awesome - I'm moving towards fabric gift bags myself.
Those bags are so cute! I agree, I'm not huge on seasonal decor, but this fabric is adorable and would certainly bring some Christmas cheer :)
ReplyDeleteI love the bags and fabric! I need to make some for my kids, I know they'd love them! Can't have too many bags...
ReplyDeleteThese bags would make great gifts! And it's never to early to get ready for Christmas haha... x
ReplyDeleteGreat use of Laurie's fabrics :) I'm sure there will be some happy recipients this Christmas! Thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteGreat project! Love it! :D
ReplyDeletePerfect home for those polars!
ReplyDeleteThese are so sweet! We just got a beautiful snowfall, so I'd love to sew with some polar bears!
ReplyDeleteThose bags are so cute. thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing fabrics, I'm a fan of all her collections :)
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of homemade gift bags too! I'm not huge on seasonal decor either with the exception of Christmas (and then it's under stated). THank you for a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThere has been sooo many great things popping up in blogs , made from this fabric! I would just LOVE to win (never have before!) :) Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat fabric! Cute bags!
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea for gift giving. I'll have to get started soon.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gift gift. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI love this fabric, especially the polar bear. I often wish my house was decorated less Christmasy (I'm not sure how to make that a proper word). My husband is a Christmas fanatic. The interior of our house is like visiting a Christmas shop. Secular and religious decorations frolic together. Even though I sweetly tell family members that we really don't need any more decorations, they continue to bring them. Luckily, things look completely normal from the outside.
ReplyDeleteJust recently discovered your blog and it has became one of my faves!--I am sorry that you will not be continuing but would like to thank you for lots of great info,tutorials inspiration and amusement!! I wish you all the best in your journey!
ReplyDeleteES1
I love all your bags. I will be making some soon. Love the Christmassy feel of the new fabric
ReplyDeleteI look for your blog most every day and will miss your great quilts and all those artistic ideas! You are an inspiration to me..... hope you come back really soon!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving that fabric and your bags, thanks for sharing the tut link! Please enter me in the drawing for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI jusptp found your Blog and am so sad your headed on to a new adventure, but I understand. Ps- I'm with you on not making holiday quilts...but my three little boys could get way into those fabulous polar bears!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I've been seeing so many samples in the aqua & red, this was a nice change & equally cute!
ReplyDeleteI love those bags! They are awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love those little bags that Jeni designed. I've made a few myself and they would be amazing in this fabric!
ReplyDeleteHow cute!
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking about making a series of bags to use for Christmas, it would be "greener" and all, but I just love the process of unwrapping the gifts and all the aftermath. Maybe when the kids are older?!?! I WILL be making some of these sweet bags though for gifts outside of the kids. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThese bags are perfect! I'm planning a 90% home-made-present-Christmas this year so this giveaway would certainly help me out! Thansk for the chance to win! Amy from www.craftyshenanigans.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThose bags are darling! Thanks for the great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI will miss you! :)
ReplyDeleteI am soooo lovi this line, christmas colors and all !!!!! Love the bags too Thanks sooo much for the oppurtunity !!!
ReplyDeleteI never win anything, but I love those little polar bears, so I'll give it a shot. :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win some fabric. Those gift bags are very cute.
ReplyDeleteLovely fabric and the polar bears are adorable! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteCute fabric, and what a genius idea to make gift bags with it!
ReplyDeleteLove the polar bear - we will miss you!
ReplyDeleteWill miss your posts but hope your other endeavors go well. Thanks for the chance at yummy fabric bundle!
ReplyDeleteI love these bags! What a great idea to package up a handmade gift.
ReplyDeleteWow, I didn't think I'd be able to be enthusiastic about anything remotely Christmas in March, but you proved me wrong! I love Jeni's pattern and these are an amazing incarnation of it!
ReplyDeleteI wish you all the best for the future! Your blog has been so hugely inspiring to me, thank you for that!!!
This is beautiful Christmas fabric! I would love some!!
ReplyDeleteCount me in! I know what you mean about red and green fabric... you had the perfect idea.
ReplyDeleteLove them - we've started going over to cloth gift bags in our family. The fabrics are beautiful, thanks for the chance to win xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, the bags look great!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing this new line on all the blogs, thanks so much for the chance to win some!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful!! now i want jelly beans.. haha!
ReplyDeleteSorry to see you signing off. I really enjoy your posts. Love the fabric, love jelly beans and would love to win the bundle!
ReplyDeleteLove these! You're so talented!
ReplyDeleteI'm not much for seasonal decor either, the fabric is cute though :)
ReplyDeleteooh I love those! I also just finished make some reusable Christmas gift bags, but my fabric was not nearly so cute.
ReplyDeleteMe, please!!! onesassyquilter {!at} gmail {!dot} come
ReplyDeleteThat's funny, I'm not much for seasonal decor either, just a couple of small things. There's only 2 Christmas lines that I'm interested in since I don't usually buy them. Brrr and Joy I think making bags like that is perfect, useful and fun.
ReplyDeleteOh that line does make sweet bags :) it would make cute pillow cases too! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteChristmas talk already??? LOL! We have tons of snow in our yard and it probably won't all be gone until sometime in May. I should get going on some Christmas items though...early is always better than Christmas EVE!!!
ReplyDeleteChristmas is my sister's absolute favorite holiday, I'd love to have these fabrics to make her something fun!
ReplyDeleteI'd love the chance to win... And will be dreaming of what to make with the fabulous Christmasey prints... Gift bags, quilt, table runner...
ReplyDeletelove these fabrics - I've been meaning to make some more of these drawstring bags too, for Christmas next year!
ReplyDeleteI'm not usually a Christmas fabric person but these are so clean and crisp.
ReplyDeleteyum- I love these fabrics!
ReplyDeleteThe fabric collection is very sweet. I'm also not a fan of seasonal things but you managed to use the fabric in a lovely way as gift bags. You inspired me. I'll do the same if I'm the lucky one! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear you're leaving. I just recently found your blog and so enjoy your work. Good luck in your new enterprise! All the best,
Luciana
The bags are an excellent way to use the fabric!
ReplyDeleteAbout your last post: I'm going to miss reading your blog, but you have to do what is right for you. Good luck with everything you're working on!
I always run out of time for handmade presents...maybe I can start now and at least make bags for wrapping. Yours are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThe bags are a super way to use the fabric. Thank you for the giveaway
ReplyDeleteLove the bags and teh fabric's really cute!
ReplyDeleteLove the bags!! The fabric looks so fun.
ReplyDeleteThis is my favorite Christmas fabric ever.
ReplyDeleteThose bags are great! I love this line. I'm usually not a green/red Christmas person but the line is whimsical enough that it's fun. starfishlover615 at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteLovely fabric! To win would definately inspire me to make some Christmas goodies!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win.
I would love to win!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bags xxx
Such cute fabric! I do like the red and aqua color way the best - it's more winter and less Christmasy.
ReplyDeleteLove your blog; love this Brrr! fabric too; thanks for chance to win! (marshudson at comcast dot net)
ReplyDeleteOkay I am dying for this fabric!!!!! I fell in love with it the moment I saw it and would love to win a fat quarter bundle. I don't know if it's the colors or the polar bears (my hubs is from Alaska so we are fond of those fluffy white guys)! I hope you're well and I'm so glad to see another project made by such a talented person!!! Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch cute fabrics! Love the bags!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to miss your blog and bee-you-tiful quilts lots. Boo. Love that fabric!
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