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Thursday, 29 October 2009

Not so Grumpy

No more Little Miss Grumpy for me - the mail has come! You may (or may not!) remember this bag that I made for the SEWN giveaway some time ago?
Bag from Amy Butler fabrics
Well, I entered it in the Amy Butler Midwest Modern competition way back in June. And blow me down, I was one of 15 lucky winners. My prize parcel arrived this week.
There are certain packages which should come with the following label:
WARNING - Considerable risk of hyperventilation upon opening.
This is one such package.
In the most generous of prizes, I received four of Amy Butler's newest patterns; 'The Liverpool', 'Sweet Harmony' bag, 'Field Bag' and a very cute Mini Dress/Top. All are delicious!
New & delicious Amy Butler patterns
There was also a copy of Amy's recently released software which is a gorgeous package of 22 more projects for my 'to do' list! My favourite? This super cute floor cushion with my favourite of trims, pom poms.
And then there was fabric too!! Can you see why I was hyperventilating?!
Amy Butler gorgeousness
Sandi Henderson has posted a great video interview with Amy Butler at the recent Quilt Market. You can watch it here, and see for yourself what an unassuming, gracious & genuinely sweet person Ms Butler is. I am very thankful for her generosity in offering up such an unbelievable prize.
You can see all the competition entries here, and the winning entries here.
(My Amy Butler obsession can be traced back, fairly and squarely, to the influence of Chookyblue. The first time I met her was over a little basket of bargain AB fat quarters. I spent a fun morning last weekend with the Chook, talking incessantly about gardening & quilting for the limited time we had).

23 comments:

  1. Congratulations! What a wonderful prize, so much to hyperventilate about! Having attended one of Amy's lectures, I can vouch for how unassuming and gracious she is. She is one of a kind, and always happy to share information. A great inspiration!

    By the way the bag you made is just gorgeous!

    Rita

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  2. Lucky, lucky you, what a wonderful parcel of Amy goodness. No wonder you were having trouble in the breathing department.

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  3. What a fantastic prize to receive. I love The Liverpool, so cute. Can't wait to see what you make.

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  4. Congratulations... and You are so worth it ....because the bag is gorgeous!!! :o) Enjoy your goodies..:o)

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  5. Congratulations! I am extra happy for you because I am still heartily enjoying the bag I won from your giveaway!! Get loads of compliments on it. Hope you enjoy all your goodies, and can't wait to see what comes from all the patterns!

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  6. well done, lucky you indeed. I am sure you will have hours and hours of fun with all your goodies. Simply cannot wait to see what you create, have fun!

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  7. I'm hyperventilating too!!
    Enjoy that lovely stash of prizes!!
    Andi :-)

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  8. Congratulations and well deserved. What an exciting prize!

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  9. Wow!! What an awesome prize. Congrats... Love Amy butler and especially loving her new patterns and fabric.. those floor cushions have been on my list to do!!! Just need to purchase the software.. Have fun..

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  10. ooh! I can see why you had trouble breathing! Congratulations, your entry deserved to win....

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  11. Congratulations, your bag is wonderful. The prize you won is amazing, I love the floor cushion pattern.

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  12. Oooooooh you lucky duck! COngrats. The bag you made was gorgeous.

    (And isn't Donna one of the nicest bloggers around?)

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  13. Yippee Muriel, what a way to get out of the grumps! I can't wait to see some of the finished products. Midwest Modern is one of my favourite AB ranges.
    Blessings
    NN xx

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  14. swoon! Amy is so generous. And it's true, she is just a love- so kind and genuine.

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  15. OMG OMG OMG!!! You are SSSSSOOOOOO lucky and deservedly so. Can't wait to see what you come up with after feeling/founderling/looking/touching/etc all these lovely items.
    xx

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  16. well what a wonderful well deserved winner.........
    did you have this parcel when I was there???? I remember talking about it but to this extent no wonder you let me come to your place casue I may have stolen it.........lol

    what a lovely day at the nursery - blooms garden is planted....will snap some pics later.....

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  17. oh and yes I am to blame for your love of AB I will take that.......but what a bargain we had that day...

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  18. Lucky you!And your bag is just wonderful!

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  19. Well, congratulations are certainly in order! I do love that bag. And I'm a big fan of pom poms. Just put some on my two garden room lamps.
    Brenda

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  20. Congratulations! Enjoy all of your wonderful goodies.

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  21. Lucky You, what a fantastic prize! Your bag is gorgeous!

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  22. Wow how clever are you - congratulations...I love the Liverpool pattern.

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