FABRIC FRIDAY

4, 3, 2, 1
Earth below us
Drifting, falling...

As soon as I saw Lesley Grainger's Rocket Royal fabric that 80's hit Major Tom popped into my head. This stellar fabric full of planets, stars and rocket ships is perfect for any little astronaut. If you are loving this fabric make sure to also check out the other space themed fabrics in Lesley's Launch collection.

To enter for a chance to win one yard of Lesley Grainger, Launch, Rockets Royal tell us your favorite 80s hit, listen to it and rock out! Leave your comment anytime between now and Friday, February 3rd. Tweet, Stumble, or share on Facebook and leave another comment letting us know. Come back every day for new entries. We'll randomly select a winner and announce right here next Friday.

Find out who won last week's Fabric Friday after the jump...

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FABRIC FRIDAY

Happy Friday! Now that we went back to basics last week let's spice things up a bit with a pretty print this week. I was immediately drawn to Rashida Coleman-Hale's Washi Floral Cream because of the color combination. This past year I have been all about red, teal and mustard yellow (throw in some coral and call it a day).

To enter for a chance to win one yard of Rashida Coleman-Hale, Washi, Washi Floral Cream tell us your favorite color combination this past season. Grey and yellow have also been at the top of my list. Leave your comment anytime between now and Friday, January 27th. Tweet, Stumble, or share on Facebook and leave another comment letting us know. Come back every day for new entries. We'll randomly select a winner and announce right here next Friday.

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FABRIC FRIDAY!

Let's get back to basics with Robert Kaufman's Yarn-Dyed Essex Linen Flax. With all the adorable printed fabrics you always seem to be adding to your collection it's easy to forget a basic linen. Save yourself a trip to the store and enter for the chance to win a yard of your own.

To enter for a chance to win one yard of Robert Kaufman's Yarn-Dyed Essex Linen Flax tell us your favorite go-to basic to wear. My Levi jeans take the cake on this one. I always seem to try to branch out to new jean styles (skinny, trouser, straight leg) but my good ol' fashion bootleg wins every time. Leave your comment anytime between now and Friday, January 20th. Tweet, Stumble, or share on Facebook and leave another comment letting us know. Come back every day for new entries. We'll randomly select a winner and announce right here next Friday.

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GIVEAWAY WINNER: 1 Free Month of Advertising on Prudent Baby

Want to find out who won 1 free month of advertising on Prudent Baby? First, let's give a round of applause to all our Prudent Baby sponsors since they play such a huge roll in making Prudent Baby possible...


Ky and Kin is an adorable Etsy store full of comfy and stylish clothes for little girls.


Interested in starting to sell your handmade treasures? Craft Buds can help you out with all your handmade business needs as well as sharing blogging tips and craft tutorials.


Luckycann handmade bags are made for function and fashion. Something every girl needs.


Storkie.com is a one stop shop for invitations, announcements, you name it. They carry a wide variety of both classic and modern styles just to fit your taste.


Make sure to stop by Leyton Smiles and check out their collection of handmade baby blankets, bibs, and much more.

Keep reading to see the other amazing sponsors and find out who won 1 free month of advertising after the jump...

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FABRIC FRIDAY

Mary had a polka-dotted little lamb... So maybe it wasn't polka-dotted but if it looked as cute as these little lambs I'm sure she would have taken it. I am especially loving the colors in Laurie Wisbrun's Modern Whimsy, Organic Cotton, Sheep Park. There is just something very pleasant and happy about this fabric. I think it has to do with all the cute little sheep grazing about.

To enter for a chance to win one yard of Laurie Wisbrun's Modern Whimsy, Organic Cotton, Sheep Park tell us your favorite nursery rhyme. Mine is one that I heard as an adult called, Who Killed Cock Robin. It's super dark (as I'm sure you can tell from the title) but I just love the tune. Leave your comment anytime between now and Friday, December 23rd. Tweet, Stumble, or share on Facebook and leave another comment letting us know. Come back every day for new entries. We'll randomly select a winner and announce right here next Friday.

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GIVEAWAY WINNER: Birch Organic Play Quilt from Fabricworm

As most of you know we absolutely LOVE Fabricworm. Without them we wouldn't have our fantastic Fabric Friday. Did you know that Fabricworm sells more than just fabric by the yard? Right now they are carrying these gorgeous Play Quilts and Crib Bumpers by Birch Organic. I'll let them tell you all about it and keep reading to find out who won the Birch Organic Play Quilt...

Birch Fabrics has now ventured in to manufacturing Organic Bedding under the brand Birch Organic! We are so pleased to announce our very first collection of Play Quilts and Crib Bumpers! These ultra soft quilts and bumpers are made with a 100% GOTS certified organic cotton shell and organic cotton batting. This pesticide and chemical free cotton is so soft and luxurious that babies are sure to cozy up to them. And Mom can be proud that she has a healthy option for babies nursery!

Our collection can be found here.

Wanna see who won this beautiful Birch Organic Play Quilt Woodcut Floral fabric?
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FABRIC FRIDAY

Happy Friday! Here is a funny mushroom joke inspired by the Natalie Lymer's Woodland, Toadstool Spots Turquoise fabric.

A mushroom goes into a bar and sits down to order a drink. The bartender walks over and says, I'm sorry sir, but we don't serve your kind here.
The mushroom sits back and asks, Why not? I'm a fun guy (fungi)! (Hehehe)

To enter for a chance to win one yard of Natalie Lymer Woodland, Toadstool Spots Turquoise tell us a joke. It can be any ol' joke. Leave your comment anytime between now and Friday, December 15th. Tweet, Stumble, or share on Facebook and leave another comment letting us know. Come back every day for new entries. We'll randomly select a winner and announce right here next Friday.

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GIVEAWAY WINNER: Make and Takes for Kids: 50 Crafts Throughout the Year

Make and Takes for Kids: 50 Crafts Throughout the Yeargives you 50 kid-friendly crafting and cooking projects that celebrate each month. This would be a great way to teach your kids about the seasons and holidays in an artistic way. Let's hear some more about this year round craft book and find who won a copy of their own...

Crafting isn’t just playtime; there’s a purpose to all the gluing, cutting, and coloring. Children are learning hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, problem solving, math, teamwork, and individual expression. In Make and Takes for Kids, popular craft blogger Marie LeBaron brings her creativity and her training in early childhood development together in a truly original children’s crafting book.

Keep reading to find out the winner of one copy of Make and Takes for Kids.

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GIVEAWAY WINNER: Made to Play! Handmade Toys and Crafts for Growing for Growing Imaginations

If you are looking for a new great craft book that pushes your kids to use their active imaginations Made to Play!is just that. Created by father, Joel Henriques, Made to Play!encourages kids to use their imaginations to turn a seemingly simple toy into hours of fun.

Keep reading to see a glimpse of the many crafts inside Made to Play!and to find out who won a copy of their very own...
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GIVEAWAY WINNER: Custom Toy Portrait and Matching Stationary Set from First Friends Portraits

A custom toy portrait sounds genius, right? That's what we thought when we first heard of First Friends Custom Toy Portraits by Erin. As you can see Clare was absolutely thrilled when her portrait of "Mermaid" arrived. Here are a few words from Erin and keep reading to find out the winner of this exciting giveaway...

First Friends celebrates children’s love for their favorite toys. In addition to custom toy portraits, First Friends now offers personalized stationary items featuring your toy portrait, custom portraits of children and pets, as well as gift certificates (Last minute gift crisis? Gift Certificates are a super fast and easy way to give a toy portrait as a gift - I can email you a gift certificate to print at home immediately after receiving your order).

Check out who won a First Friends Custom Toy Portrait and complete matching stationary set after the jump...

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GIVEAWAY: Custom Toy Portrait and Matching Stationary Set from First Friends Portraits

A custom toy portrait sounds genius, right? That's what we thought when we first heard of First Friends Custom Toy Portraits by Erin. As you can see Clare was absolutely thrilled when her portrait of "Mermaid" arrived. Here are a few words from Erin on how this ingenious idea came to be...

First Friends celebrates children’s love for their favorite toys. As a Yale-trained artist and mother of 3-year-old twins, I was inspired to create First Friends after painting portraits of my twins’ lovies. When they saw their toy portraits for the first time, they jumped around and screamed with joy….and thus the idea for First Friends was born.


In addition to custom toy portraits, First Friends now offers personalized stationary items featuring your toy portrait, custom portraits of children and pets, as well as gift certificates (Last minute gift crisis? Gift Certificates are a super fast and easy way to give a toy portrait as a gift - I can email you a gift certificate to print at home immediately after receiving your order).

Now that you know exactly who you would want to give a First Friends Custom Toy Portrait to, keep reading to find out how to enter for the chance to win a custom toy portrait and complete matching stationary set after the jump.

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Winner: Handmade Beginnings by Anna Maria Horner

Last week we gave away a copy of Anna Maria Horner's lovely book Handmade Beginnings: 24 Sewing Projects to Welcome Baby. Check out our interview with Anna Maria, in which our readers asked her questions and she gave us the scoop on how she gets it all done, and some great advice for sewing and crafting. So who wins? Find out after the jump...
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FRIDAY {SURPRISE} PRIZE

This week we have an Art Caddy Tote PDF Sewing Pattern from Gingercake to give away! Wouldn't this make a cute Easter Basket for the crafty kid?

Go ahead and leave your usual hilarious, sweet, and silly comments all week long, and we'll let you know the winner right here next Friday!

Read on to find out who won last week's Kokka fat quarter!
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GIVEAWAY: The Best One-Dish Suppers

Spring is here and Summer is just around the corner. The last thing we want to do during these lingering hours of daylight is wash a pile of gnarly pans, yet our families still demand meals. Sigh. The Best One-Dish Suppers by the editors of Cook's Illustrated is here to save us from dish-pan hands with a collection of more than 175 recipes that you make in one pot/dish/wok! Yummy! Easy!


Would you like to win a copy? Read on to see more of this great cookbook and find out how to enter to win.
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