Thank you for stopping by and visiting A Fiber Freak! My name is Carolyn and I have been quilting for about 20 years. I took some time off for a number of years but with the recent interest in Modern Quilting, I have been inspired to dust off the old sewing machine and get back to quilting. There are so many fabulous fabric collections available today that it's so hard to decide at times what to add to the stash or work on next - I want them all!!!!
I try to quilt as much as I can but I also knit, crochet and tat so I can have many projects going at once and much to share. I started my blog as a journal of my projects and hopefully provide a bit of inspiration to others since I've been inspired by so many great quilting blogs.
I'm currently working on a Spin Cycle quilt for my niece who is planning on joining the Air Force this summer. I've only completed six of the twenty-five blocks but I'm confident I will have it done in plenty of time before she leaves us.
Now for the best part - a GIVEAWAY!!! I am offering a Gee's Bend Quilt Kit by Windham Fabrics in the "Housetop Nine Block" pattern by Annie E. Pettway. The kit includes the pattern and fabric to make the quilt (except backing fabric).
To win this fabulous kit please leave a comment telling me about your must have fabric collection. I can't wait to get my hands on Kate Spain's "Honey Honey" collection. It would be great if you also became a follower of my blog but not necessary to enter the giveaway. The giveaway is open until midnight eastern time on December 15th. I will randomly choose a winner from all comments on December 16th. Please be sure your email address is available in your profile or comment (no email means no entry). Sorry, the giveaway is not available for international shipping - US only.
The giveaway is now closed. A winner will be announced shortly.
Thank you for stopping by and enjoy the Blog Hop!
I would love to get my hands on all of the collectons by Kate Spain. Any fabric, any quilt patterns would work for me. I am a follower and cannot believe what you are giving away. Someone, somewhere will be doing a happy dance, for sure. My gosh, who wouldn't want to win this Gee's Bend Quilt kit. I know I would. Thank you for giving all of your followers a chance to win. Happy Holiday to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteSandi T.
Sonora, CA
sandit1@sbcglobal.net
I want some Indigo Crossing.
ReplyDeleteI would love to get some 'Flirt' by moda
ReplyDeleteI would love to get some of the new Toasted line by Jo Morton!
ReplyDeleteI am waiting for Indigo Crossing and Snowman Gathering. Thanks for a great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteANYTHING Kate Spain or Sandy Gervais for me... and I LOVE to mix and match both designers fabrics together in the same quilt!
ReplyDeleteMy stash is as eccentric as my music collection. I have been stashing mostly batiks lately though. I love Gee Bend quilts, I have quilted quite a few for other people but have not yet made one myself. ;)
ReplyDeleteI want to get my hands on Architexture!! It is super yummy and has so many possibilities..thank you for a chance to enter!
ReplyDeleteLove anything Kate Spain!
ReplyDeleteLove anything Kate Spain!
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE some Kate Spain but even even more so, the Gees Bend collection. I met the ladies a number of years ago. When they started singing, Mary put her arm around me.. I started crying.. it was so moving and beautiful. kjw18250@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI like Mary Butters "glamping' line! I'm a sucker for whimsy.
ReplyDeleteI love Gees Bend quilts - this is a really cool giveaway! I have a lot of collections that I look at and love, but I rarely purchase a whole collection. I would really like to have Cocoon. The other line I really want, though, is an old one that I don't think would be easy to get my hands on anymore -- Patty Young's Grand Bazaar.
ReplyDeletethere are so many collections I like, I love riley blake FLUTTER, I also like Jason Yenter both atlantis and a new BLOOM collection.
ReplyDelete(i used to live in lake worth BTW)
my must have is sweetcakes by Riley Blake, thank you for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteMy next must have would have to be Twenty-Three by Cosmo Cricket.
ReplyDeleteI would love the whole collection of Kona solids.
ReplyDeletePining for Salt Water.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! Thank you for a chance to win. I would love some sew stitchy...but can't see spending money on it. Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteHi!!! New follower!!! Thanks for the fun!!! I would love to have some well a lot of the Laural Burch fabrics!!1
ReplyDeleteI've been drooling over Honey Honey too, isn't it gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteNew follower GFC
ReplyDeleteI love anything Moda...
ReplyDeleteI am now a follower
ReplyDeleteI really want some Simply Color.
ReplyDeleteI love the Bunny Hill designs, but for the most part I just love any and all fabrics... I think I am addicted, but my husband has no problem supporting my fabric habit as most fabrics are made into quilts for my charity group
ReplyDeleteI love anything by Kaffe Fassett, but Kate Spain ranks right in the top 10. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI want some Salt Water!
ReplyDeleteI would love some oh deer fabric by momo for moda babscorbitt@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI love Kate Spain material very much
ReplyDelete/Bonnie
rbfern@triton.net
Maybe Architextures! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteIm looking forward to ARchitexture and Im always looking for new solids! your Gee's Bend kit is awesome. I find their quilts so inspriing! thank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI want Sweetwater Noteworthy.
ReplyDeleteMust have is David Butler's new collection! Thank you for the chance to win your wonderful give-away!
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to Saltwater, although I'm probably not going to get it for a while. Thanks for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThis kit is great! Thanks for the giveaway! I'm always pining for Tula Pink...
ReplyDeletesam(dot)mccreery(at)gmail(dot)com
I'd like to work with Sakura Park by Moda. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the Kaffe Fasset fabrics. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI love all the Stonehenge fabric. Thank for a chance at your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower of your blog.
ReplyDeleteI just saw Honey Honey earlier today and it looks so beautiful. Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI would love Notting Hill by Joel Dewberry. Thanks for such a generous giveaway!
ReplyDeleteSo... I don't know much about the designers :( I just go to the store & pick out ones that call to me :)
ReplyDeleteHoffman batiks are my downfall! Fantastic giveaway. I have done 2 of the Gee's Bend quilts, but not that one! jbechosend at sbcglobal dot net
ReplyDeleteWould love a new 30's set from Judie Rothermal. The bee I am in are all doing a 30's quilt and I would love to add more to it than what I have:)
ReplyDeleteParis Flea Market is mine. Thanks for the chance to win.
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ReplyDeleteI am a sucker for western cowboy and cowgirl fabric. Thanks for the chance at your great prize:)
I would like some BariJ. fabric of her 1920's line by Art Gallery. I love the feel of the fabric. Or, some of the new sweetwater line Noteworthy or Judi Rothermel would also be nice. Thank you for this wonderful giveaway. Oh, I love the quilt you are working on!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to be a new followr of yours! I look forwar to next year.
ReplyDeleteThe Collections for a Cause are my must have collections.
ReplyDeleteI've got a Michigan address ready! A collection I'd love to own is the Kokka Japan, Trefle Matroyshka - I love Russian Dolls...babushkas!
ReplyDeleteDeborah
pinkscissorsdesign @gmail .com
Great giveaway! I'm thrilled about Paris Flea Market coming back. I'm really into Kate Spain at the moment too, just bought Serenade & Cuzco jelly rolls on Black Friday...
ReplyDeleteI'm all about Lotta Jansdotter's new one, Glimma.
ReplyDeleteI love anything in the 1930's fabric line.What a great giveaway! Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteLotta Jansdotter is so fun!
ReplyDeleteU know I don't really have a must have collection. Cause every piece of fabric I see I want and I have quit buying except for immediate projects. I am on a strict budget now and this keeps things working well for us without blowing the budget to pieces.
ReplyDeleteconn_and_vans_mom(at)yahoo(dot)com
I don't really own much fabric so I can't honestly say I have a favorite. I do really love teh MODA fabric lines though
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to Noteworthy. I love the Sweetwater collections.
ReplyDeletepaweis at yahoo dot com
I really don't have a favorite collection. I love anything bright and cheery.
ReplyDeleteNEW FOLLOWER VIA GFC!
ReplyDeletemsstitcher1948@yahoo.com
I, too, am a Kate Spain fan. I have some of her fabric and would love to get any other collections she has.
ReplyDeleteI don't really follow collections or lines. I buy by color
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get my hands on some Alchemy by Amy Butler!
ReplyDeleteYour Spin Cycle is really pretty. I am looking forward to Noteworthy.
ReplyDeleteMy must have fabrics are batiks. I really would like the stonhenge collection.
ReplyDeleteI must have some Pam Kitty Love! ;) Thanks for such an awesome giveaway! Happy Holidays to You! :)
ReplyDeleteI have to say that I love Mama said Sew. Thanks for such a great giveaway and have a Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the really nice giveaway, and for being part of the hop. I really like the noteworthy fabric
ReplyDeleteI'm head over heels for Denise Schmidt's Flea Market Fancy.
ReplyDeleteohhh I asked for duplioni silks for Christmas - but I also need a ton of pfd fabric too!! loveeee your give away - thanks!
ReplyDeleteI've been quilting and stashing for eons now, but recently I fell in love with modern quilts and am adding gobs of solids to my stash so I can play more on the modern playground.
ReplyDeleteThanks for participating in the blog hop party.
Mary
fleurdelisquilts.blogspot.com
I've got to have more Oh, Deer! {I just got three of the tiny deer prints, but more of that collection needs to find it's way to my doorstep!} thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteTicklish by Me and My Sister Designs for Moda Fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI want some Joy and Stamped
ReplyDeleteLove spin cycle. Look forward to watching it progress. I am a new follower. :) Nice to *meet* you.
ReplyDeleteI'm currently in love with Mona Luna Next Stop. Thanks for the great giveaway chance! :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to get some Joy. o do not know who it is by.
ReplyDeleteI want to own all the Kaffe that was ever created
ReplyDeleteI don't have a must have collection....I'm up for anything!
ReplyDeleteI'm really liking Flirt by Sandy Gervais.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway! I like that spin cycle quilt, I'm just about done with all my quilts in progress an am looking for another pattern. My must have upcoming fabric line is Architextures, but then again I have about a dozen must have lines coming out soon!
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit fickle when it comes to a must-have collection - it's whatever catches my eye the day I'm shopping. Though Architextures looks to be right up my alley.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on Kate Spain fabrics. The collection that I'm waiting on is Primitive Gatherings Snowman Gatherings (I think that's the name) Thanks for a generous giveaway! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteAnna Marie Horner... I really want the entire line of field study.
ReplyDeleteooohh, a kit, a kit, a kit! Thank You.
ReplyDeleteAnything Kaffe Fassett.
ReplyDeletei love anything kate spain thanks
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower! The Gee Bend kit is awesome -- have you ever been there? The quilts are magnificent! I love the title of the piece you're working on, 'Spin Cycle'. Especially since we just had to replace our washer/dryer combo machine for NOT going into that specific cycle! LOL! :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to get my hands on the Glacier Holiday Batiks line.
ReplyDeleteI love your Gee Bend kit. I'm going to be teaching a friend how to quilt after the new year and this would be perfect for her first project since I was just telling her about this incredible group of quilters! I love the flea market fancy fabrics, they're awesome.
ReplyDeleteSo many choices for fabric, it would be moda if I must pick.
ReplyDeletei agree moda
ReplyDeleteI'm not fussy. I like all kinds of fabric!
ReplyDeleteOh I love that one too, but Flurry is my sweet love.
ReplyDeleteLove the moda!!!
ReplyDeleteI love reproduction and primitive fabrics. I'd love to have the next Kim Diehl's collection or Buggy Barn's.
ReplyDeletesuch pretty fabrics! I'm dying for the new tula pink saltwater line.
ReplyDeleteI like anything by Kate Spain or Bonnie and Camille. Thanks for the chance at a most generous giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love anything moda. But I also crave 1930's reproduction fabrics.
ReplyDeleteFabulous giveaway....I love anything Kate Spain....
ReplyDeleteI have two Joy layer cakes on my Christmas list and I can't wait for Notting Hill by Joel Dewberry and Hipster by Holli Zollinger and Shannon Lamden. I'm now a follower thanks to finding you on the hop.
ReplyDeleteWhat a generous giveaway! I love anything by Lori Holt. I am also looking forward to getting some Architexture an 2wenty Thr3e. Thanks
ReplyDeletefor the chance to win! I am a follower.
wigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com
I'm not usually a person who looks at collections ahead but recently I keep seeing Architexture and I would love to have it!
ReplyDeleteI am absolutely CRAZY for all things Gees Bend!!!! I am looking forward to Simple Marks by Malka Dubrawsky currently :)
ReplyDeleteI wan't Ticklish by Me & My sisters. Thanks for chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI don't have a favorite collection. I like all fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI actuallymostly quilt with hand dyed fabrics but this quilt woild be great for a veteran's quilt. My quilt group makes them for the local veteran's hospital.
ReplyDeleteI am new to quilting so I don't have a favourite yet. I love all fabrics :-)
ReplyDeletektreve (at) hotmail (dot) com
I'm still learning about designers and collections. I try to close my eyes when I visit all the fabric sites as they are full of tempting eye candy that I just can't afford right now :( I've opted to stay home and raise our kids, so our budget has done some very interesting things....which makes my quilting escapades much more interesting as well. Thanks for the chance. That pattern looks like an awesome "man quilt".
ReplyDeleteMy favorite fabrics change on a daily basis! Love the new Indigo for one example. Tomorrow, I will love another fabric line!
ReplyDeleteLove anything by Kate Spain. And Joel Dewberry is becoming a favorite. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to Saltwater, and I think it hits the stores this weekend!
ReplyDeletebeth(dot)sebastian(at)gmail(dot)com
Love these fabrics! I also love Lorna Fat Quarter Bundle
ReplyDeleteSkipping Stones Studio for Clothworks Fabrics. Thanks for the great giveaway! Merry Christmas!
I really don't have a favorite collection, I love it all. Thank you for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI would love anything Kate Spain too, but Saltwater is great as well.
ReplyDeletemrsloisannjones@aol.com
Oh... I love everything bright!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm now in love with Sandy Gervais. I have most of her Phenomenal Fall collection. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower via GFC.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to getting some Ticklish by Me and My Sister.
ReplyDeleteMy most recent "must have" was the new Nancy Drew by Moda. My cousin was a huge Nancy Drew fan so guess what she's getting for her birthday! pbstrand@msn.com
ReplyDeleteAnything of Kate Spain, is great! (hope I am lucky)
ReplyDeleteRight now I am crushing on any fabric that has hearts on it!
ReplyDeletesowingstitches [at] gmail [dot] com
Love Tula Pink and linen is a must.
ReplyDeleteAlchemy by AMy Butler
ReplyDeleteAwesome give-away. My must-have fabric collection includes any old clothing that I can find at yard sales and cut up to use in my art. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great chance to win...I love any fabric! But I do have a love of all Thimbleberries.
ReplyDeleteI like Kate Spain and Joy by Moda is so festive.
ReplyDeleteI am on a strict budget so I just drool over the various collections. lol I am a follower and thanks for the giveaway, merry christmas!
ReplyDeleteI just love to get my hands on batikx thankyou from me and my hounds too for doing this giveawayx
ReplyDeleteWow! What a generous person you are! I love these colors too!. I'm a new follower. I like so many right now that I can't pin down just any one! I have a lot of moda in my stash.
ReplyDeletehulseybg at gmail dot com
OH,OH, OH! I love Gee's Bend Quilts. I just finished "Housetops" for my son. Thanks for the chance to win this set.
ReplyDeleteAs for my current favorite line, it would have to be "Double Chocolat" by Moda. Very yummy!
I LOVE Kate Spain!! Right now hoping to find some Cuzco under the tree :) Thanks for a terrific giveaway!! Merry Christmas :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this!
ReplyDeleteI am always on the lookout for new prints designed by Kaffe Fassett. I love his use of color!
ReplyDeleteI want the collection"Chicopee". thanks for the awesome giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI am working from my stash so no must-have collection for now!
ReplyDeleteI'd really like having the complete Architextures collection. Having all Kate Spain fabrics would also be good...you know, I could go on and on, actually it's really tough settling on just one!! Thank you for the great giveaway. :)
ReplyDeleteWhen I get my next check I am buying Tickle from me and my sisters for my wife Tanya.
ReplyDeleteI am now following via google
ReplyDeleteI don't find my earlier comment--yours must have been one of the sites too busy when I tried. I didn't keep good notes. Anyway, my must haves are modern prints. My tastes are shifting...but I WILL use the 12 boxes of traditional fabric sometime.
ReplyDeleteWOW Oh my goodness!!! a whole Quilt Kit?
ReplyDeleteMy favourite fabric master is Kaffe Fasett, His fabrics are so bright, full of life, and simply amazing in anything you'd want to use them in.. only down side for me is the cost!
That and I know that I would buy it in and then think that it was too precious to use (cut up and quilt with)... I can still live in hope that one day I'll buy some and have the guts to cut and make with it ;-)
J x
Janey @ bagsocharm.co.uk
Hello from Canada. I've been commenting on almost all blogs, so I'm doing the same for you! I like your giveaway. I personally don't go for a collection as such, but usually what I like, and then make sure I mix and match at least 3-4 fabrics with it, so I always have something in my stash that will match, usually for small items like table runners, wallhangings, bags, etc.
ReplyDeleteI want to get Hello Sunshine by Riley Blake. I have just started collecting jelly rolls and charms so now on to fat quarters. I have a hard time with this because I am used to buying all my fabric in our little town and I buy 2-3 yards at a time. They dont have precuts.
ReplyDeleteI would love to build a stash of Kona Bay Asian prints. They have such gorgeous lines! I keep getting their newsletter and drooling over the new fabrics. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI'd love more organic fabrics (for sale, and in my stash). A lot of them are baby-oriented (which is great, as baby quilts should be organic to avoid all those chemicals!).... would love more sophisticated organics. Thanks for the giveaway-- real nice!
ReplyDeleteI like Michael Miller fabrics. Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Peggy
peggy_verdongibbs@att.net
I've never been a collection type of person. I like mix and matching.
ReplyDeleteAnd I usually pick fabrics by colors I need for a certain project, not the other way around. Am I strange that way?
Thank you for being in this fun blog hop. Merry Christmas. Wow that is a wonderful 'gift' giveaway. The colors are perfect for my taste. I always look forward to what Jo Morton puts out in fabric.
ReplyDeleteDid not know about this collection and I sure would like to win. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway. I love any Kate Spain, the use of colors is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteOh Kate Spain has the neatest fabrics - would love any of those. What a wonderful giveaway your offering - any one would be on cloud 9 to win it..
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance.
MaryLou
Fun4Me1249@aol.com
Wow. Nice. Thanks for the giveaway. I am a French General lover and am always waiting for more.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to own some of Juggling Summer by Zen Chic.
ReplyDeleteThere are so many fun designs coming out, I am not sure what I long for. Thanks for a nice giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower of your blog.
ReplyDeleteMe too!!!! I love any and everything Kate Spain. Only recently did I hear about Honey Honey. That's on my list!
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