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Friday, April 22, 2011

FRIDAY {SURPRISE} PRIZE


This weeks Friday {Surprise} Prize is from Aivilo Charlotte Designs. The best comment on any post this coming week receives THREE LOVELY PDF PATTERNS of their choice. You can browse them all on EasyToSew.com. Are you dreaming of which you will choose?

Aivilo Charlotte's frustration-free patterns are clear and easy to follow!

These simple patterns and easy to understand tutorials are:
- Written in plain English - as if a friend were telling you how to sew - with lots of pictures and diagrams to guide you every step of the way.
- Tested by a team of sew-ers ranging from beginners to experts to ensure clear instructions and a frustration-free sewing experience for you!

ALSO Aivilo Charlotte Designs is offering 25% off for Prudent Baby readers! Enter Coupon Code: pbgiveaway at checkout to take 25% off all orders!

Read more to find out who won last week's Friday {Surprise} Prize!

The winner of the Gingercake PDF pattern for the Art Caddy Tote is:

smokelesslife for her comment on the post Snap Wrap Dress
Just made it and it is adorable!! I ALMOST want to wake my 3 yr old to try on... almost...

We know exactly how you feel! Go ahead and use the Prudent Baby Contact Form to send us your address. Winners have five days to contact us before forfeiting their prize to another lucky reader.

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27 Comments:

Blogger Mariel said...

Oh how fun! She has a lot fun cute patterns. I'm kind of obsessed with bags and purses so I'd probably go with that. I'm also determined to get over my fear of sewing clothes and her skirts are adorable!

April 22, 2011 at 5:18 PM  
Blogger Leah said...

I want the cute skirt! Adorable!

April 22, 2011 at 6:03 PM  
Blogger Loree` said...

My daughter is FINALLY out of newborn clothes just in time for warmer weather. I'm so ready to learn some cute skirt patterns!

April 22, 2011 at 7:01 PM  
Blogger Chris and Carrie Elmore said...

That pouf purse is pretty snazzy! I wouldn't mind making one of those!

April 22, 2011 at 7:47 PM  
Blogger Kim said...

I'm really new to sewing, so it would be nice to have some simple patterns for me to try.

April 22, 2011 at 7:58 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I belong to a sewing group at our library. We have teenagers and adults called Needlereads. We get togerher for 2 hours once a month. The hipster and wristlets would be PERFECT to make.I love the patterns. Thanks

April 22, 2011 at 10:18 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I'm new to sewing but my mom has been sewing for a long time... She is obsessed with purses and bags and she's now made ME obsessed with making them as well! 8o) We get so excited about our purses that when we finish one - we skype each other just to see what each other made! I could see us doing that with these patterns too - they are really up our alley!

April 23, 2011 at 5:18 AM  
Blogger Bonus Mom said...

I sew with my 7 year old and there are some adorable things we could make with these sweet patterns! Congrats to last Fridays winner! What a cute art tote!

April 23, 2011 at 6:12 AM  
Blogger Lanie said...

Just added a baby girl to our family of 3 boys... I am so excited to make some girly things. I have done blankets and bow ties, but have been wanting to make some cute girly cloths and bows and a diaper bag.

April 23, 2011 at 8:14 AM  
Blogger Pam said...

So many nice patterns to choose from. I would love to win this give-a-way.

April 23, 2011 at 10:37 AM  
Blogger Sara said...

I love the Shirred Sundress and Swing Top Pattern. This would be great for Summer!

April 23, 2011 at 1:26 PM  
Blogger ::The Beetle Shack:: said...

Eeekk! The pressure!

April 23, 2011 at 7:16 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I love all the bags. I am a bag freak of sorts and love carrying/using super cute bags! Being on a tighter budget, these patterns give you the option to carry a super cute bag that is only as expensive as you make it :) I am relatively new to sewing so easy is best for me :)

April 23, 2011 at 7:30 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I have a new baby on the way and an 11 month old and one of those patterns would be lovely!

April 24, 2011 at 7:53 AM  
Blogger Fat Chick Adventurer said...

Oh wow! It's a good thing the winner gets three patters as I don't know how you'd choose just ONE. I love the recycled skirt and the purses and bags are so amazing, hard to choose just one.

April 24, 2011 at 7:00 PM  
Blogger Lynne said...

Very, pretty! I do like the upcycled skirt, the reversible skirt, the shirred sun dress, and the T-shirt dress. The bags are pretty cool as well - it would be a tough decision!

April 25, 2011 at 3:44 AM  
Blogger quinster said...

OOOwweeeii I would love some new bag patterns!! You can never have too many bags =D And the art caddy would be perfect for my second job !!!

April 25, 2011 at 7:35 AM  
Blogger Holly said...

Jacinda,

Another great idea! Thank you :) Check out my blog. There is an award waiting for you http://holly-pinklady.blogspot.com

April 25, 2011 at 6:17 PM  
Blogger Peppermint Twist Creations said...

Aivilo Charlottes Designs are the best. I have made dozens of her bags. The patterns are easy to read and follow. And she is always there for advice when needed. There are quite a few more of hers I want to buy!

April 25, 2011 at 7:07 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I have never tried Aivilo Charlottes Designs before. I cant wait to try that shirred dress in some polka dots!!!!!!!!

April 26, 2011 at 10:13 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I would love to win this, I have been wanting some new patterns to make my little girl a new dress.

April 26, 2011 at 2:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I am somewhat of a intermediate sewist (is that an actual word?) and I love to make bags, accessories and even the itty bitty coaster from time to time. I'd love to win the lovely bags and clutch shown above. I still am improving on reading tutorials and patterns, if you say that they are so easy-peasy, then I'd love to win them! I have some seriously cute fabric that'd go with the bags very well.

April 26, 2011 at 4:07 PM  
Blogger Lindsay said...

My mom just sent me a sewing machine (it literally came yesterday!!) and I'd love to try to make some bags now that I'm not confined to hand sewing only!! How cute would it be to make the fat quarter wristlet and the diaper and wipes case and keep both in the pleated carry-all? Much more fun than my current diaper bag (solid brown and falling apart)!

April 26, 2011 at 4:58 PM  
Blogger Danielle said...

I am new to sewing and would LOVE to expand my skills with one of these wonderful patterns! The only hard part is going to be which one to chooes!

April 27, 2011 at 4:14 PM  
Blogger Mama Bear said...

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April 28, 2011 at 9:47 AM  
Blogger Mama Bear said...

I need this book! Quick, something funny...funny...ok, Knock knock!
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Who's there?
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Needle
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Needle who?
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Needle-ittle Prudent Baby to start my day!

Ba dum BUM

April 28, 2011 at 9:50 AM  
Blogger Shelley said...

I just got back into sewing although I didn't do much sewing before more fuming over what I couldn't do, mistakes, and things I had no idea how to save. I recently have had so much fun making dresses for my 5 month old daughter with my sister thanks to your website. I would LOVE to try to make a purse! They are all so cute it would be hard to pick!

April 29, 2011 at 8:26 AM  

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