Izzy & Ivy Designs Blossom's Garden Party Skirts Booklet GIVEAWAY!

So excited to share with you your chance at the fabulous Blossom's Garden Party Skirts pattern booklet from Izzy & Ivy Designs!

Our friends at Izzy & Ivy Designs are offering THREE of you your chance at this NEW sewing booklet! The booklet includes 8 uniquely beautiful skirts and a headpiece, all that will have your little one looking adorably stylish! 

Simply follow the Rafflecopter prompts below to enter. Open to all. Winners announced, emailed 5/13/13 and provided 48 hours to respond and claim their prize or alternates will be selected.

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Be sure to check out my review of the "Fancy Forget Me Not" too!

Good luck to all!
Thank you Izzy & Ivy Designs for your awesome patterns and this generous giveaway!

Pattern Review - Blossom's Garden Party Skirts by Izzy & Ivy Designs

We recently celebrated a very special 3 year old birthday for our Lil' Princess. This meant mommy had the perfect excuse to make her some adorable new outfits! I have been wanting to try some of the sweet skirt designs in the new Blossom's Garden Party booklet from Izzy & Ivy Designs since it arrived, and so......

My first one to try was the "Fancy Forget Me Not" and I love it!!!

 This sweet skirt is delightful! As was my sweet girl's squeal when she first saw it, exclaiming "Is it for me????" :) 

One of my favorite parts of the pattern design is the added touch of the placket. I added an additional ruffle ribbon to the top of mine. Paired with some coordinating gingham and pink elephant buttons, I just love the accent it all provides!

I went on to create this chunky elephant applique T using the same coordinating fabrics, button and ribbon for the tail.  

The booklet includes step-by-step photos and instructions for 8 different skirts. The pattern pieces for the skirts that require them are included in the back along with one of those famous Izzy & Ivy "Sprinkle" labels. Over 60 pages of full color photos and inspiration to spark your creativity. 

While I love sewing with PDF patterns, it was very enjoyable to just decide I was ready to get started, pull this book out and go straight to creating! Very pleased with the way this skirt turned out and look forward to sewing the other designs included in the book as well.

SUMMARY

Sewing Experience Level: Beginner

Size Range: 1T - 14 Girls

Special Techniques: Gathering, Double Layers, Elastic Waistband

Pattern Format: Paper Booklet

Materials Used: Cotton Prints - Circus/Anna Griffin , Stripe/Sis Boom, Solid/Kona, Ribbons, Buttons, Elastic, Label.

Personal Notes: This booklet is PACKED with potential! With 8 unique skirt patterns and a lovely headpiece, you could easily sew an entire wardrobe from this one book.

Pattern Review - Monster Backpack from Muddy Max Designs (part of the Monster Mash pattern)

I already shared the adorable Nap Mat I made from the Muddy Max Designs pattern, Monster Mash, and now here's my lil' guy's Monster Backpack.

 Say "AHHHHH!"

 The back includes a hanging loop too.

This is such a fun backpack!

My little boy couldn't wait to get his hands on it and immediately fill his monster's "tummy" with lots of books and cars and other things commonly devoured by monsters. :)

There is plenty of room to store all his necessary treasures for a day's outing and the straps nicely fit both my 5 year old and 7 year old.

Yes....it's no secret....

Very thorough instructions and many more projects provided in this pattern.

You can find this pattern here.

SUMMARY

Sewing Experience Level: Intermediate

Size Range: Any. Clothing in this pattern, up to child's 6

Special Techniques: Interfacing & Applique

 Pattern Format: Paper (part of a pattern booklet)
Pattern includes a quilt, plush friend, nap mat, backpack, PJs & full size appliques.
Materials Used: Cotton woven prints, velcro, fusible fleece, applique adhesive

Personal Notes: This is such a super fun project! I listed the sewing experience level as intermediate since it is a detailed pattern. However, a confident beginner could easily complete this pattern reading carefully through the instructions and being patient with the process.

Muddy Max Designs - Sponsored GIVEAWAY Contribution!

Here's the next item being contributed to our Monthly Project prize pile!!!

This is the NEW Monster Mash pattern booklet from Muddy Max Designs!

If you aren't yet familiar with Muddy Max Designs, please let me introduce you!

Muddy Max Designs is the "little brother" to the fabulous and well know, Izzy & Ivy Designs. An "All-Boy" collection of fabulous, unique and creative patterns to sew for the little guys in your life. Yep! I'm pretty excited about this myself! :)

One of this month's seamstresses will WIN their own copy of this pattern!
Retail Value = $16.50

It's chock full of 6 delightful monstery projects to please any little one in your life.

Pattern includes a quilt, nap mat, squishy friend, backpack, and pajamas!

Aren't they fun!!!!

My lil' guy already has a couple of these items and he LOVES them!
See my version of Ned's Nap Mat here.

all images used with permission by Izzy & Ivy/Muddy Max Designs

Thank YOU Izzy & Ivy/Muddy Max Designs for this wonderful gift!

Add this to our fabulous contributions from Figgy's and it just keeps getting better! 

(plenty MORE to come too!!!) :)

Oh....how to win???

Simple.

Participate in this month's sewing project here at Hopeful Threads. We're sewing shorts to be donated through the organization Children In Families.

Sew your shorts for donation. Take a picture and add it (or have me add it) to our Shorts Sewing Flickr Album. Then, email me for shipping address. Mail your shorts to me!

They'll all be traveling to Cambodia with a friend of mine that makes regular trips.

At the end of the month, Tuesday, July 31st, I'll announce the GRAND TOTAL of shorts contributed for our monthly project (we're aiming for at least 100 pairs!) and select winners for all of the sponsored prizes from the entries in our Shorts Sewing Flickr Album!  International seamstresses welcome! Each pair of shorts sewn for donation will be counted as an entry. An entry # is added below the picture as a comment by me once the photo is added to our album. Winners will be randomly selected from all eligible entries, announced here and under their photo July 31st, 2012. Winners are asked to respond within 48 hours of announcement, claiming their prize and providing shipping information if applicable. One prize per winner. *Please note, shorts do not have to be received by me by July 31st, but I do ask that you ship them no later than August 5th.*

So what are you waiting for???

Let's get shorts sewing for these sweet little boys and have a chance at some really fun prizes at the same time! We've already passed the half-way point of our goal in our album and a great number more have been committed to by so many of you, so I can't wait to see how many we end up with!!! Thank you all so much for making this a reality!

I love sewing with you!

Kristy

Izzy & Ivy Pattern GIVEAWAY! 3 Winners!

 How would you like your own Ruthie's Romper pattern?
It's your luck day!

 Izzy & Ivy Designs is giving 3 Ruthie's Rompers patterns away...1 each to 3 of you! Just follow the Rafflecopter prompts below for entry. Be sure to include answers and/or links as noted for your entry to qualify.

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Winners will be announced and emailed Tuesday, June 12th and have 48 hours to respond.

Thanks for entering and thank you Izzy & Ivy for inspiring us with your creativity and generosity!

You can see my latest version of Ruthie's Romper and pattern review here. 

Kristy 

Pattern Review - Little Vicki by Izzy & Ivy Designs

Izzy & Ivy Designs has provided some of my favorite little girl sewing patterns for years now. Their fresh, unique and easy to sew styles set them apart and I'm always delighted with the outcome of sewing with their patterns. In addition to creating garments my girls love to wear, I also learn a lot of different sewing techniques from their patterns. I always appreciate that!
My latest Izzy & Ivy pattern to sew was the Little Vicki dress.

This bright & cheery dress was made to pair with the matching Mae doll I shared earlier this week as a contribution for the upcoming Love Without Boundaries Art Auction.

This dress is CLASSIC ELEGANCE!

The pleating on the front gives it such a crisp, tailored finish. While I did have to read the pleating instructions through a couple of times before getting it just right.....this isn't uncommon for me, I'm very much a hands-on visual learner.....this is probably my favorite part of the finished dress! 

The hem band and rounded collar add just the right touches and allow for a complimentary fabric to be used in the dress also. The pattern also includes instructions for making the dress without the collar if preferred. 

 The back offers a button closure....another nice finishing touch!

The pattern has a size range for girls 1-6, and I can't wait to make one for my little sweetie!

The pattern also has a very sweet story behind it. It was designed and name for the designer's mother. :)

So, if you're looking for the perfect little dress for that spring and summer wardrobe, I highly recommend the Little Vicki!

Happy Sewing!

Pattern: Little Vicki by Izzy & Ivy Designs

Materials: Floral/Michael Miller, Polka-dot/stash, Buttons/La Mode

Monthly Project Giveaway!

This monthly project giveaway is INCREDIBLE!!!

The delightfully generous folks at Riley Blake Designs have provided me with a lovely assortment of precuts that include:

 Indian Summer 10" Stacker

Penny Lane 2.5" Rolie Polie

AND

a Fox Trails 5" Stacker!

Honestly, it's all so beautiful, I wanted to hoard it away in my collection! ;)

++++PLUS!!!++++

The fabulous ladies at Izzy & Ivy Designs have generously contributed a pattern bundle of FIVE of their hottest designs which includes: 

 Addie Joe Skirts

Little Vicki

Messenger Bag

Princess Bella

AND

Sweet Polly's Play Clothes!

Told you it was INCREDIBLE!!!
Are you interested in winning?
Here's how to get your name in the drawing...

Sew with me this month!

That's right, check out October's Monthly Project and sew with me to support an amazing organization caring for children and families in Cambodia. They are in need of preemie diaper covers, so that is the project focus for the month.
Make at least 3 diaper covers, any kind, PUL, knit/crochet, fleece/up-cycled and mail them to me to be delivered by a friend who is traveling there early next month. Simple enough don't ya think? :)

When you mail your covers, please just comment here that you have done so, and I'll be sure to reply to let you know once they've arrived. You might also consider adding delivery confirmation for added peace of mind. Packages need to be mailed by October 28th to allow time enough for them to arrive to me and me to pack everything together to then deliver to my friend before he leaves, so that gives you 3 weeks.

3 weeks - 3 Diaper Covers and this could be yours!

 @ $125.00 VALUE!
COME ON!!! Let's love on some babies through our sewing machines!

A winner will be randomly selected from all those that send covers for donation. The winner for this giveaway will post early November to allow time for all packages to arrive.
(Sorry to my international friends, but since shipping is on me, this one is only open to US addresses. I hope that won't keep you from sewing along anyway since it's a great cause AAAAND....as there is something else planned that you can get in on a bit later this month!) ;)

My sincerest gratitude to Riley Blake Designs and Izzy & Ivy Designs for providing the goodies for this INCREDIBLE GIVEAWAY! Both of these companies have some exciting things going on, so I fully recommend checking out their blogs and following them on facebook!

Ready? Let's SEW!!!

***Izzy & Ivy Pattern Bundle WINNER!***

Thank you Izzy & Ivy for providing the darling patterns for this giveaway!

The lucky winner of the 3 pattern bundle including, 

....is....
 Garilyn said... 33

The button is on my blog! www.itstimetosew.blogspot.com blessed.mama4 at yahoo.com

 CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Watch your email (& spam as messages sometimes end up there!) I'm sending you a message now so I can get your fabulous pattern bundle prize on it's way to you! I need to hear back within 48 hours or an alternate winner must be selected.

Thanks to all who participated and remember Izzy & Ivy for all your boutique clothing pattern needs...there's no other like them!

Happy Sewing!

*IZZY & IVY* Pattern Bundle Giveaway!!!

Who doesn't know the brilliance that is Izzy & Ivy Designs? Izzy & Ivy has brought unique and stylish designs to girls boutique sewing patterns since they began. I've always loved the wearable flare that their patterns provide to my girl's wardrobes! Additionally, Izzy & Ivy is a business with a heart using their talent to make a difference in the lives of others....I LOVE THAT!!!

Well, today is your lucky day! Izzy & Ivy has provided me with patterns to share! And one of you will WIN a pattern bundle containing the following THREE patterns...

 Aren't they just LOVELY?!?!?!?!

To get entered, all you need to do is add our "BACK TO SCHOOL HERE & THERE" project badge to the sidebar of your blog for the month of August.

<a href="http://www.ladybirdln.com/p/ladybird-lend-hand.html" target="_blank"><img alt="Back to School" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n514/LadybirdLN/button.jpg" /></a>

That's it! Just copy the code and paste it as a HTML Gadget to your blog and comment below that you did with a link to your blog where the badge is.

Once you've added the badge to your blog, you are eligible for 2 Bonus entries.

Bonus entry 1 - Follow Izzy & Ivy Designs via facebook, blog or twitter and leave a comment saying how you follow.

Bonus entry 2 - Follow Hopeful Threads via facebook, blog/GFC or email and leave a comment saying how you follow.

So, that's a total of 3 possible entries for a bundle of 3 LOVELY patterns! Make sure to leave each comment separately. Giveaway open to US addresses only. Winners will be announced here, Monday, August 15th. MAKE SURE TO LEAVE A WAY FOR ME TO CONTACT YOU or else I will have to select another winner, and that would be terrible! Winners will have 48 hours to respond or alternate winners will be selected....again, terrible, so please don't make me have to do that. :)
Also, make sure you are taking the time to read the post & following the entry guidelines, otherwise your comment will not be counted and will be removed.

A HUGE "Thank You!" to Izzy & Ivy for this giveaway!

Good Luck ya'll!