Monday, May 6, 2013

It's Giveaway Day!


Welcome to Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day!

Today's giveaway is sponsored by my local quilt shop Tabby Fabric and Studio.


Tabby Fabric and Studio is a fabulous little shop owned by my good friend Rhonda. Rhonda has this awesome style when it comes to quilting and design and has a keen eye for what's hot and trending. 


You may have seen her little shop in the newest issues of GenQ  Magazine or maybe the feature on the GenQ website with her pattern. You can check that out right here!


Rhonda also has an etsy store! She's working on getting more listings loaded up every day but there is already some really good stuff in there, please go check it out and show her some love!


Rhonda has so generously donated a Comma charm pack for today's giveaway!


Here's how to enter:

Leave us a comment, but make it a good one! Need some ideas? Tell us about your favorite notion, your favorite upcoming fabric collection, or what you do when you're in a sewing funk and need to snap out of it. Or just tell us a joke!

Optional bonus entries:

1. Become a follower! You can do that by clicking here:

Follow on Bloglovin

You can also follow us via Facebook (button is on the sidebar) or by whatever reader program you use. Just let us know in a second comment that you did it. Current followers get a second entry too of course!

2. Go check out Rhonda's etsy shop and then come back and leave another comment telling us what your favorite item is. 

3. Share this giveaway! Blog, Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, Pin this giveaway for an additional entry. Use whatever social media program you want to use to do it. Leave an additional comment for each share. 

I'm supposed to close the giveaway Friday night, so you have until then to get your comments in. If a few sneak in before I draw the winner on Saturday that's ok too ;)

Click here to get back to all the great giveaways!



One last thing before you go!

In honor of giveaway day, how about a coupon code?

Use code SMSDAY for 10% off in my pattern shop!


Code expires Friday at midnight Pacific time.


Giveaway is open to all visitors, including the international peeps.
Thanks so much for stopping by!



Images above courtesy of Tabby Fabric and Studio website




694 comments:

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Mary Ann said...

My favorite notion is my walking foot but my absolute favorite is when both kids nap at once and I have time to sew!

Mary Ann said...

Oh, and I follow you with feedly.

Rosa said...

There are many favorite fabrics collections I`d love to play with so I`m still dreaming!!

Rosa said...

I do follow and how about a wallet tutorial or scarf?

Rachel said...

Rotary cutter has got to be my favorite notion. The quilt shop looks great.

Rachel said...

I do already follow your blog via RSS reader.

Trudie said...

Favorite fabric in the Etsy store is Denyse Shmidt green hill ladies league in cranberry.

Melinda said...

I was in a sewing funk for what seemed like quite a while. I allowed myself some time to obsess with another crafty passion, crochet, and then just slowly worked back into the sewing. So far so good!

Trudie said...

Scissors are favorite tool. I love all shapes, sizes and colors.

Melinda said...

Already follow you on Bloglovin!

SS Sews said...

I travel relatively frequently for my job, and my suitcases are always full of zipper pouches and drawstring bags that I've whipped up - can never have too many! I would love to win the charm pack - perfect for this kind of project.

SS Sews said...

I love that Nicey Jane Lindy Leaf in Blue in the shop

Kelly said...

My favourite FMQing notions are a Supreme slider and a glass of wine :)

Kelly said...

Follow on Bloglovin

Archie The Wonder Dog said...

What sits in a pushchair and wobbles? A jelly baby! (My five year old niece's favourite joke and the only one I can remember at the moment!)

Anonymous said...

I have two favorite notions. I love my purple thang for measuring 1/4" and also for helping material through the machine. I also love my Gypsy Gripper to help me while cutting material. (It is also purple... hmmm I must have a thing for purple today!)

Anonymous said...

I just visited the etsy shop. I have to say that the Posie In Brown fabric looks like it would make a cute prairie shirt!

charlotte said...

I love my rulers. I recently won a wooden holder for my rulers. How did I live without that? It keeps them where I can find them. I used to lose them under piles of fabrics. Not any more!

charlotte said...

I follow you with Bloglovin'.

Kim said...

I think I am following you on Bloglovin now!?

Kim said...

I am looking forward to the October Afternoon Sidewalks collection coming out for Riley Blake. OHHHH and Bonnie and Camille's Scrumptious collection!!!

Archie The Wonder Dog said...

I'm a follower (with Feedly).

Archie The Wonder Dog said...

I love 'The Ramble' (blueberry) from Greenfield Hill.

Carla said...

When I'm in a sewing funk, finding a classic half square triangle block pattern to throw together always inspires me into the creative process. There's just something about putting HST together...

Carla said...

I follow you on GFC and Bloglovin'. I'm happy to.

JLVerde said...

My favorite notion is technically not a sewing notion. It's the plug from an exercise ball. It's the perfect size for stuffing little doll legs (I sew a lot of toys and dolls).

JLVerde said...

Follow on gfc/bloglovin

Joelle said...

I love my add a quarter inch ruler for paper piecing. Of course I love many other notions also.

Melissa L said...

I am already a follower

Melissa L said...

My favorite fabric right now is Comma!!

jlk said...

I cannot get through a day without Diet Coke. It's not that I'm addicted -- I just like it. :)

jlk said...

I follow your blog through bloglovin.

jlk said...

I just went to the etsy shop and I love that she has a lot of Nicey Jane. One of my favorites ever.

KristyLou said...

Well, I am in a definite sewing funk right now. With a 2.5 month old, and just starting back to work, I am keeping plenty busy. Thanks for the giveaway!

KristyLou said...

I already follow you on bloglovin! Thanks for the giveaway!

KristyLou said...

Wow, it was hard to pick a favorite! But Denyse Schmidt/Flea Market Fancy/Fizzy Dot in Pink caught my eye pretty quick. Thanks for the giveaway!

Sunshine and Pink said...

I always seem to get motivated to sew something as I'm packing to go in a trip. It's always something to take on the trip with me, and I can't seem to imagine going on the trip without it! Makes packing happen at the absolute last minute!

Sunshine and Pink said...

I follow with bloglovin

Katie said...

OH my goodness what a pretty shop. I love making charity quilts for our quilt guild for donation to senior services and I know this beautiful jelly would brighten the day of a senior.

Katie said...

I am a follower

Alli said...

I usually make something fun and unnecessary to get out of sewing funks. I think this time it might be a stuffed animal! Thanks for the chance to win! :)

Alli said...

I follow you in my reader!

Alli said...

My favorite thing in Rhonda's store is her FMF eyelet in pink. I've got that in my stash, and I've been hoarding it! :D

Lisa England said...

Love the Comma fabrics and I'm also looking forward to getting some Hipster!

Lisa England said...

I follow you via GFC and read on my blogger dashboard.

Lisa England said...

Love the Moda V and Co. Simply Cotton Ombre in Sweet Tangerine in Rhonda's shop!

Kristin said...

I used to follow you on google reader, but now I follow you on "the old reader." I actually saw this post before I saw the main post over on sew mama sew!

As for Rhonda's store, I love the FMF posie in grey!

anyadahab said...

I have been following you with Feedly. This month I have joined a couple of online bees to push myself out of my comfort zone.

anyadahab said...

And I love all the Nicey Jane fabrics. They are great colors and great patterns. A perfect match.

Sewing Mom said...

I love my rotary cutter...it's a great notion. Thank you.

Sewing Mom said...

Following via bloglovin.

Jamie B said...

My rotary cutter changed my life. :)

Jamie B said...

I'm following on feedly

Michele said...

Love my snips.

Sarah@SisterGiggles said...

I just got the Clover fabric folding pen, and it's been a lifesaver for hemming curtains and crib skirts.

Sarah@SisterGiggles said...

I love the Simply Color Ombres.

Sarah@SisterGiggles said...

I am living in denial, following you on google reader.

Laura said...

I love sew-in metallic snaps. I just used a set of big ones to make my 7yo a raincoat which even a toddler could open and close with ease.

katie@stvital said...

What motivates me he most is crazy stupid deadlines. I make a point of not putting deadlines on myself, but sometimes they sneak in, like the fact that I had no window treatments on my kitchen windows for 5 years, then decided to host a party and HAD to have them done in a week's notice.

katie@stvital said...

I follow you on feedly (and bloglovin and google)

audrey said...

I'm super excited about Tula Pink's new Acacia line, and it's coming out in September, just in time for my birthday! :)

pippinsequim said...

My favorite notion would have to be a lint roller. I use it to pull off the extra threads after seam ripping. So fast and easy. :)

Jess said...

This is my favorite line right now! My favorite notion is my hera marker. I use it all the time! Thanks.

Busy Quilting Mama said...

When I'm in a sewing funk I read until the fancy strikes me. Usually one good series of books puts me back in the mood.

sarah said...

i'm in a sewing funk now. well, it's a busy time for me, rather. i keep some extra kiddos and it has seriously cut into my sewing time. but this is my last week!!! so, hopefully i'll get a good stretch in before summer vacation for my kidzzz.

thanks for the great giveaway.
i love comma!!

Barbara said...

When I'm in a sewing funk, I just sew on through it. Usually it's because I'm afraid of trying something new. It's never as bad as I thought it would be.

Sam said...

I'm excited about Tula Pink's new line! Thanks for the great giveaway!

Sigrun said...

Oh, we have to be funny to win?! You'd think that would be easy, but NO!

Sigrun said...

Following you with blogger

knittingispurple said...

Why do mermaids wear sea shells?



Because b shells are too small and d shells are too big, hehe

Irina said...

My rotary cutter is my one of the best tools for me, thanks!

Anonymous said...

When I'm in a sewing funk, I usually make a small quick project like a skirt or tote bag. Instant gratification gets me going again.
Sarah
Sshuttrbugg at aol dot com

Irina said...

I follow you on bloglovin

Anonymous said...

My first quilt was cut out with scissors using templates, so my favorite tools are rotary cutters and mats!

Wonderful giveaway, thanks!

BestPirateEver said...

Why don't cats play poker in the jungle?

Too many cheetahs!

Bonnie said...

The marmalade collection makes my heart pitter patter

Anonymous said...

I follow you with Feedly!

Megan said...

When I'm in a sewing funk, it usually means that I have too much on my plate at the moment... so I take a break until life gets a little more balanced (or until I need to make a gift for one reason or another), and when my head is clearer, the inspiration pours in! footprint13@gmail.com

jmj said...

I'm a crazy quilter, just buying fabric is enough to get me out of a funk

Sarah said...

I love fabric and sewing. My kids have been very sick so i haven't sewn in a while.

manada said...

I'm looking forward to Heather Ross' new line from Windham, Briar Rose!

Shauna said...

I love my new little snips, sharp and small perfect for clipping threads!!!!

Lindsay @ 402CenterStreet.blogspot.com said...

I love my rotary cutter! And nothing gets me out of a sewing funk like a deadline! :)

Jane S. said...

My current favorite notion is a magnet on a stick! I got one of those telescoping magnets so that I could easily pick up pins and scissors that I drop, and my husband was so enamored of it that I got him one too. He uses it in his shop to pick up nuts and bolts that fall into tight spots.

Thank you for the great giveaway, I love charm packs. :)

Patti said...

I love quilting notions, and the one I use alot is the "add a quarter inch" ruler for paper piecing! Thanks for a wonderful giveaway.

Patti said...

I'm a follower on Bloglovin'! Thanks

Joy said...

When I get in a creative funk, I try something COMPLETELY new.

This often, but not always, includes uteri.

Monica said...

When I'm in a funk and need a pick me up, I go quilt shop hopping and do a little retail therapy. It works like a charm...EVERY TIME!

Anonymous said...

My favorite sewing notion right now is the Wonder Clips by Clover. They're so awesome! They're great for more than just holding binding one. I absolutely love them.

Kimberly said...

I finally finished my Cosmic Burst top from the QAL. You can see it here:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sZQ4X_cjlLc/UIGEZaIlFoI/AAAAAAAADJc/-zfNUuDFtL4/s1600/DSC_0108.JPG
Thanks for the giveaway!

Katie.Herzog said...

When I don't feel like sewing, looking at pictures of other people's FO inspire me!

Tiffany said...

I'm really excited about the new HR fabric coming out - those frogs in the pond are adorable!!

adriprints said...

I'm following on BlogLovin' now
adriprints(at)yahoo(dot)com

Natalie J said...

I love going on Pinterest when I'm in a sewing funk and need inspiration. Granted, I end up finding WAY too many things that I will never get to, but sometimes I need to overload on new ideas! :)

adriprints said...

And, I'm currently on a sewing valley... I'm trying to get over the hump, and I think it's just a matter of reorganizing the crafts area. Ah well. Thanks for the opportunity - I've been lusting over the comma collection for a while. So pretty and bold and graphic! adriprints(at)yahoo(dot)com

Natalie J said...

I love the ramble printed fabric that Ronda has in her shop. I haven't tried free motion quilting before, but it would be fun to use that fabric as a quilt back!

Cecilia said...

I love using Deb Tucker's Wing Clipper ruler for making accurate flying geese blocks. Thanks for the great giveaway.

Cecilia said...

I'm a new follower via Bloglovin.

Cecilia said...

My favorite fabric is Flea Market Fancy eyelet in pink.

Jessica Pyykkonen said...

I am looking forward to purchasing some Winter's Lane by Kate & Birdie, just love this fabric... Oh yeah and some Happy Go Lucky by Bonnie and Camille!

Anonymous said...

I recently opened an Etsy shop and am having so much fun filling it up with quilts!! Loved looking at the Tabby Fabrics page, thank you for the chance to win!!

Tami

tamiquilts (at) att (dot) net

Kat said...

When I'm in a sewing funk I usually make a quick afternoon project. A table topper or a pillow, something cute and fast to get me back in the mood. LOVE the comma collection, thanks so much!

Kat said...

I like all the Nicey Jane Welcome Road in the Sky fabrics in the shop.

pennydog said...

That is such a beautiful shop! Good luck to Rhonda.

pennydog said...

I follow you on Bloglovin

Kim said...

I love Textures from Art Gallery Fabrics. They are they perfect color combos for my home.

Tammy said...

I am allready a follower via Bloglovin. Thank you for the chance to enter your giveaway, Great fabric...

Tammy said...

Love that nicey Jane leaf in green she has over in her Etsy shop. Absolutely beautiful fabrics over their. Bookmarking her shop for future.

Wendy said...

other than the obvious necessities, I love my "Purple Thang" Great notion!

Meghan said...

I'm in a bit of a sewing funk myself right now. I think I need to start a new exciting project, or something like that.

Meghan said...

I'm already a follower too :)

Kate said...

A great quote -- comparison is the thief of joy.

Kate said...

Love the Flea Market Fancy in the Etsy shop!

L said...

Sometimes if I'm in a funk I give myself permission to start a new project, and ignore the WIP I'm stuck on. The ideas on how to finish that will come later.

giddy99 said...

I love Comma! I'm anxiously awaiting Lush Uptown, too (I missed it the first time around).

giddy99 said...

I follow your blog via BlogLovin; thanks for the chance!

giddy99 said...

I like the DS Seedpod!

supersara20 said...

I was recently in a sewing funk and I spent some time doing other things I like, like reading a good book.

giddy99 said...

I tweeted! https://twitter.com/giddy99/status/331514059868491776

Ali said...

Well when I'm in a funk, I actually start a cute little embroidery project - usually within an hour I'm ready to tackle the finicky sewing machine again!

Anonymous said...

I'm excited for the Katie and Birdie winter line

emtdlb said...

I love the rotary cutters, magnetic pin holders and verigated thread. Thank you for the chance.

Unknown said...

Well, I'm new at quilting, I don't know a lot of things but I like COMMA.
Thanks.

K@ren said...

Comma!!! I love this line!! Thank you so much for the opportunity to win!
krenthom @ gmail . com

Miggsie said...

Great giveaway! Here's my son's current favorite joke (which he learned just in time for St. Patrick's Day): What's Irish and lives outside? Patio ("Paddy-O") Furniture. :-)

Tammy said...

OMG...this is not an attempt at a 3rd entry....I have absolutely no fabrics shop where I live. Our Local walmart doesn't even sell fabric....But looking at the website for Tabby fabrics. I just discovered it is about an hour from me. Now that is a doable trip to Beaufort from where I live. My husband and I go there sometimes to the Lowe's. Thank you "sew" much for posting her store I will definitely be going to vist her shop one Saturday. Thanks a ton.....At first I said Beaufort no way it was be another Beaufort. Nope ...Beaufort, S.C. if you need to delete this post so it doesn't mess up your numbe count fo rthe giveaway that is fine. I was just so excited I had to share.

Unknown said...

I'm dying to buy the upcoming Christmas collection of Anni Downs! Thank you for the giveaway

Heidi Staples said...

I love Clover clips -- they make bag making a breeze! Thanks for the great giveaway -- I love Comma!

JenJohnson said...

i cant wait to get a bundle of sweetwaters upcoming line!! my address was smack in the middle of the sneak peak they posted the day before my birthday, yay!

Jessica said...

When I'm in a sewing funk, I knit! And vice versa... if I don't make anything at all, then I just get sad.

LYNN said...

Oh my favorite is the comma fabric. thank you!

Anonymous said...

There was a birdie in the sky who left some whitewash in my eye, I did not whimper I did not cry, I'm just glad that cows don't fly.

Southern Gal said...

I love my ruffle foot, rotary cutter and anything that makes sewing easier! Thanks for the chance.

Miggsie said...

I checked out the shop on Etsy and my favorite of the listings was the Flea Market Fancy Posie in gray. thanks again!

Amy Badskirt said...

When I'm in a funk, I crank up the music to sew sew sew. Thanks for hosting a giveaway. Happy Crafting from Amy Badskirt

Chelsie C said...

That is a beautiful shop!

Beth said...

When I am in a sewing funk I have a friend over and we sew together - working through the hard parts!

Beth said...

I follow by email

Beth said...

Checked out the shop - love the grey flea market fancy!

Wens said...

I listen and sing along horribly to really loud 80's hair bands for inspiration for sewing. I scare the dog every time, but sometimes you need some backup to keep you motivated :)

Betsy said...

I make as much as I can for my home as well as my kids homes. When I am in a funk I think about all th money I save up them by making their things.

Rebecca said...

Something to make you laugh - I'm sick today and the huge bear of a dog decides to bolt out the gate when my kids came home from school. So I was in my robe and pjs chasing a bear of a dog down the side of a country road.

Love this fabric, cute shop too!

Sarah said...

I'm new to sewing so I don't have a favorite item yet--but I DO love when my 3 yr old takes a long nap and allows me to make some cute items for her :)

kbzelazny said...

I really LOVE this line! This shop looks absolutely beautiful-thanks!

Kim said...

I can't wait for Fig Tree & Co's new line Honey Sweet. I love the colors! Thanks for the chance to win!

auntie sash said...

What a great blog name. Just added you to bloglovin'.

auntie sash said...

Checked out the Etsy shop - LOVE those Griswold plaids!

Stacy said...

Rulers! I have so many I don't have a holder big enough.

Anonymous said...

I am 58 and just went back to college. I managed to get a 4.0 for my freshman year in a design program. Proving that old dogs can learn new tricks.
vicmil at aol.com

Anonymous said...

I love the colors of Nicey Jane Lindy leaf in the blues and green

Laura said...

My favorite notion is my hera marker!

Laura said...

I'm a new follower via bloglovin'

Stephanie @ Quarter Incher said...

I follow you on BL
dazzlingshorty(at)yahoo(dot)com

Stephanie @ Quarter Incher said...

I'm a FB Fan!

Stephanie @ Quarter Incher said...

I pinned your giveaway!

Stephanie @ Quarter Incher said...

I love my rotary cutter!

S Staum said...

My favorite notion is my new ripper from During Quiet Time! I used it so often when learning to paper piece that I decided to embrace it!

S Staum said...

I am excited to follow your blog!

S Staum said...

My favorite Etsy item is Denyse Schmidt/Flea Market fabric line- love it!

Stephanie @ Quarter Incher said...

I love the Flea Market Fancy Fabrics in her shop!

Jessica said...

I just found out how to use my walking foot and LOVE it!

Jessica said...

I follow your blog via bloglovin!

Teresa in Music City said...

OMG!!! I've been wanting some Comma fabric ever since I saw it the first time!!! It's like being stunned by a gorgeous guy - you can't speak, you can't breathe, you just know you HAVE TO HAVE HIM!!! Okay, so it's kinda like that :*D

Teresa in Music City said...

I'm a new follower via Bloglovin!

ErikaB3 said...

oh my, I am in an anti sewing funk right now. too many projects I need to finish that keep staring at me sayimg. "please finish me" so I am avoiding my sewing room right now.

Laura said...

I love my walking foot and use it all the time!

Laura said...

I am a new follower via Bloglovin.

KendasCrafts said...

THIS is my new favorite fabric line! Thanks for the giveaway!

Teresa in Music City said...

I love the Denise Schmidt Flea Market Fancy Flower & Dots - YUM!!!

Teresa in Music City said...

I spread the word by posting your giveaway on my FB page!

Unknown said...

Great giveaway! I recently gave in and bought a seam ripper - revolutionary!

Adele said...

when in a funk, I grab the scrap basket and free piece. It might be the start of something or it might not!

Anonymous said...

When in a sewing funk I load up a new book on my iPod and sew something fun first before getting back to the necessaries.

Anonymous said...

I love the Dennis Schmidt Flea Market Fancy!

AnnMarie said...

Drats! I need YOU to motivate ME to finish my Mod Pop quilt. All the curves are cut and it's ready to lay out and sew together.
Thanks for participating.

Lyanna L. said...

Thanks for the giveaway! I am currently obsessed with text prints. WHen in a sewing funk I usually just start a new project or go fabric shopping. =)

Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures said...

Never get a FQ tattoo...it will turn into yardage. I am also a COMMA junkie! Thnx

ipatchandquilt said...

I adore this line!!!
Would love to turn it into a pillow and a few baskets for my livingroom!
I just bought a swivelling cutting mat and I think that will be my favorite "notion". I have not been able to try it out yet... Can't wait!!!
esthersipatchandquilt at yahoo dot com

ipatchandquilt said...

I am now a follower on FB!
esthersipatchandquilt at yahoo dot com

Jill said...

I love this line too! Such a fun collection and such great stash builders. I'm really looking forward to Briar Rose. I also really loved Lizzy House's Constellations.

Thanks for the chance to win!

pupton said...

I am following you on GFC!

pupton said...

Love c the fabrics in Rhonda's etsy shop but lesaf and dots in gray is my favorite!

Gina said...

What a gorgeous, inspiring shop!! I am looking forward to Scrumptious and Briar Rose! Thanks so much for the chance to win some Comma, I love that line too.

Julie said...

What a fun giveaway....thanks for a chance to win!

Trying to figure out how to add more days to this month so I can finish my daughter's tshirt quilt before her high school graduation!

Thanks again!

Unknown said...

I love Comma! I couldn't sew without a bag of buttons - they keep my 2 yr old amused so I can get some cutting and/or sewing done ;)

Michelle Frame said...

When I am in a sewing funk I go and buy some $1 patterns from JoAnns and then I always find inspiration.

KD-Quilts said...

Does my design wall count as a favorite notion? I wouldn't be able to live without it! thanks for the chance to win!

Born4Travel said...

My favorite notion is the little things that go around your bobbin to keep them from unwinding. Thanks for the chance to win.

roxanne said...

Seam ripper!

AnnieK said...

My favorite notion is definitely my rotary cutter. (Least favorite is the seam ripper-it works like a charm but I dread having to pull it out, just the same.)

AnnieK said...

My favorite item in Rhonda's shop is Flea Market Fancy Bouquet in turquoise.

JoyceLM said...

No jokes but one of my favorite comments from Miss Piggy: "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and it may be necessary from time to time to give a stupid or misinformed beholder a black eye." Thanks for the chance to win.

JoyceLM said...

I'm a follower - receiving posts by email. Thanks.

Libby said...

Love the Comma fabric. I just pinned most of it last week!

Cynthia Brunz Designs said...

Love self threading needles. Thanks for the chance.

Angela D. said...

my favorite new line is Briar Rose by Heather Ross.

Angela D. said...

I love the flea market fancy flower and dot fabric in any color, but especially the blue.

Angela D. said...

I follow you through google reader.

Cheri the Quilting Nanny said...

I follow you via email!
Thanks for the chance!

Cheri the Quilting Nanny said...

You had to mention a funk! I have been in one for a month now! I can't make myself do any quilting! I can't come up with any ideas! So today I started cutting scraps...but am I at my machine? Now, I am here! thanks for the drawing chance!

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