Melissa Stramel from Lilac Lane has just released two exciting and fun patterns. Here’s a little bit about Melissa, if you don’t know her yet:
“In 2009 and 2010, Melissa designed patterns for the Moda Bake Shop and Riley Blake's Cutting Corners. Then in the spring of 2010, Melissa was inspired by her young daughters to try something new. She began designing fabrics to fill a void she saw in the industry. She wanted something beautiful and yet fun which could be enjoyed by women of all ages. Thus, her first line, HoneySweet was born, a culmination of childhood memories and her love of flower gardening. Another driving factor for this collection was a desire to make something unique, lovely and fun. Melissa's fabrics are produced by Fine Lines fabrics and her patterns by QuiltWoman.com.”
She designs fabric! So cool! And she’s a very sweet person, so be sure to check out her blog!
One of you lucky readers will win both patterns!
“This is the perfect bag for everyday or for a night on the town. Have fun learning to make pleats! Choose from two sizes and decide if you want to include the optional stripe. You can even mix it up and pick three or four colors. Then you are ready to get started. This bag makes a quick gift for your favorite friend or relative.”
AND you’ll also win…
“The Bountiful bag pattern lets you go green in style! Don't you love all the efforts to go green these day? And yet, most reusable grocery bags look nothing like the original grocery sack. I'm talking the traditional, tried and true, fold-able paper bag. Recycle some fabrics from your stash to make a stylish statement while shipping with Bountiful. The pattern also includes lunch bag and gift sack instructions.”
Only one entry/comment per person. Tell me who you would make one of these for! Deadline for entries end Friday, May 13th, at 4:00 pm MST.
173 comments:
am i the first?
such an honor!
:)
love your blog and the giveaway.
katz.gali(at)gmail.com
I would make one of these for each of my sisters-in-law for birthdays! They are so gorgeous!
The Joy bag for my aunt, the Bountiful for my momma!
I would love to make the bountiful bags as gift bags! They would have been so great for mother's day!
I would make a Joy bag for my grandma and some Bountiful bags for my sister-in-law!
Jclaiborn@yahoo.com
well of course me .... but we have several little girl birthdays coming up
For me!!! :) Thanks.
I'm trying to encourage my mom to do more market shopping, so I'd make the second for her. But one for me, too, of course.
The first one for my daughter, she is begging me for a bag. And the second, for me ; )
My daughter would love these!
She graduates from uni this summer
I would make some for me, which would be snagged by my girls. They also have cousins who would love them as well!
I would make a bag for the 4th grader who plays with my little girl every Sunday morning so I can work at church :)
I would make them for me - I could use a new diaper bag and I love using my cloth grocery sacks!
Thanks!
Jennifer
jneely0426@gmail.com
Hmm - I would make them for me & for a special friend who could use a surprise gift :)
I'd make a pretty bag for me and my sisters.
I'd probably make it for myself,I'm in need of a new bag!
I would make a bag for each of my daughters. They always need cute bags to contain snacks, juice boxes, toys that they need to haul for their kids.
Definately for myself! wkpanter at yahoo dot com
My sister and two sisters-in-law and maybe my nieces, too!
I would make the Joy bag for myself, and the Bountiful for my mom.
I love the patterns and the fabrics... I think my mom would love to receive one of those... maybe my sil too!
i would make the joy bag for my friend Anne as a wedding present! it is so lovely!
ummm. is it bad to say myself??? i love the small purse pattern! I love making bags for gifts though too... they are beautiful!
I would make a couple of totes for this season's tennis captain and co-captain as gifts, the purse for me!
Myself!
bnlsmommy04 @ msn.com
myself! so please enter me in your generous giveaway ~ thanks !!
I would totally make these for myself! And then one for my mom, sister, daughters...
I would make one for my daughter. She would be so happy:)
I would make this bag for me, because I have only one bag and I need more:))
I'd love to make the Joy bag for my sister. So cute!
I think I'd make the large Joy bag as a diaper bag for myself! And since my mom's name is "Joy" and she LOVES bags, I'd have to make her one too!
Thanks for the fun! (email attached to profile)
Would love new patterns!
Cute patterns! I would make these for my sisters, they can always use a new bag.
I'd make the bountiful bags for gifts!
I would make one of these for my wonderful stepmom. Shes has been struggling lately with a chronic illness and need some sunshine in her life. She is the person who inspired me to sew as teenager to keep me out of trouble. She has been such an important part of my life and even though I only spent the summers with her they were filled with the best memories of my childhood. Craft stores are still my fav place to hang out. Thank you for the awesome giveaway and a BIG THANK YOU to Mrs. Sharon Flowers for all she did for me!
Ha ha, I'd be making the Joy bag for me and the Bountiful (lunch) version for my sons who are starting kindergarten and preschool this fall.
I would make them for my little cousins :)
ashj.allen(aT)yahoo(dot)com
I'd make one for my aunt, who raved about the last bag I made her so much that I think she deserves another.
i woul make one for ME, for my birthday (which is friday the 13th... maybe this will make me lucky!).
love your blog, linda
I would make the bountiful bag for my sister and friend and I would make the big joy bag for a diaper bag for my prego friend. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love Melissa's new patterns! I am always looking for a new purse pattern, and the tote is adorable. Either one of these bags would make great gifts. Thanks!
I'd make one for me, one for each of my sisters, one of each for my mom.... and a few for my little girls. Can't wait to get sewing!
I'd make one for everybody I know!! Those are so stinking cute!! oregonberry at gmail dot com
Isn't Melissa great?! I'd make them for me :) mamalusco at ortelco dot net
I'd make one for me, and probably a bountiful bag each for all my family
My mom and I are both obsessed with lunch bags and reusable shopping bags - strange, I know! But my mom would be first on the list for a lunch sack and a shopping bag.
How cute! I've been looking for a good bag pattern and the joy bag looks great! I'd make one for myself and I'd make some bountiful gift sacks for some summer birthdays we have coming up.
I would make the joy bag for one of my cousins, and one of the bountiful bags for myself.
sweetbeebuzzings@gmail.com
I would make them for my little girls. They always love a bag to haul around their treasures!
I would make them for my sister-in-laws. Hope I win!
jennyrshultz at yahoo dot com
I would make one for each of my daughters, my mom and of course my self. Awesome patterns.
I love the patterns and the fabrics. I would make the Joy bag for myself, and the Bountiful for my mom
creaciones3ch@gmail.com
My husband has been asking me to make him a lunch bag. This would be perfect! I like the idea of making an "old fashioned paper grocery bag" as well.
I would make one of these for a co-worker who is going throug a rough spot! She needs the pick up. Thanks for the giveaway!
I'd make several things, but first a purse for my niece!
Call me selfish - I'd have to make one up for me!! :o)
Love the bags! I would make one for my wonderful daughter who has lots of "stuff' to carry! gougeonathome@charter.net (Allison)
for my mom!
I would make them for my mom!
LOVE making bags, and these are both adorable!
craftsinbloom @ gmail (dot) com
:) What a fun give away! I would want to make the bountiful bag for my sister. She is always carrying EVERYTHING! I think the large size with the stripe. I know she would turn it more into a "diaper bag" use since she has a 6y/o son who has spina bifida and constantly has to bring all of his stuff everywhere. Beautiful design! Thanks for the chance to win!
i'd make the bountiful bag for my mum and sisters and the joy bag for a very good friend of mine... love these!!! fingers crossed!
I would make the Joy bag for my best friends daughter it would be great for her to take to school and the bauntiful for myself and my sister-in-laws birthday gift.
I would definitely make them for myself, but my friends and I also do a "Secret Pal" thing, so I'd make one for my secret pal too!
These are so adorable, I would LOVE to win!!
So sweet! I would make one for my younger sister. So her style.
For me--then when people ask,"Did you make that?" I can say, "Yes, would you like me to make you one?"
My Mom & and Mother in Law both have birthdays in May - looks like the perfect gift/gift bag to me! :-)
I would make this for my daughter, who is to deliver the very first grandchild in both families :-) In June!!
Sandra
These are adorable patterns. I'd probably use them for our monthly sister/mom craft evening and we'd all make one together. What fun!
I'd make the Joy bag for me - and the lunch box version of the Bountiful bag for my 6 kids
I'd make the bags for my mom, my sister, and anyone I could THINK of. They are WAY cute!
I have 3 girls I would make them for them. They are all beautiful indeed. :)
I would make the joy bag for my sisters and myself. I would also make the bountiful bag for my daughter. I am not sure I can wait till the giveaway is over! I may just go order these right now. I love them.
I would love to attempt one of these for myself and one for my mom. This is my first time here--thanks for the giveaway and I just added you to my blog roll.
LOVELY patterns! i would for sure make myself one of each, then i would sew for my mom and a few lucky friends :) thank you for the fun giveaway!
I would love to make the joy bag for my mom! Thanks for the chance to win.
Love bag patterns! I'd make the one set for myself and a smaller version for each of my 3 daughters. Then I'd make the other pattern for us again and a few others I can think of.
I would totally make one of these bountiful bags for all my girlfriends and the others for myself, my sister and my mama.
I would probably make them for my mom and just for gifts in general.
heidikittelson at gmail dot com
The joy bag for my friend Rose and the Bountiful bag for my mom!!! :0)
Nice! First I'd make them for myself, then I'd move on to my mom, sisters, mother-in-law, sisters-in-law, friends, relatives, random strangers... you know.
I can't wait to see who wins ! Both bag patterns are so cute.Good luck to all.
lunch bags for my kids, the rest for me, friends, MOPS giveaways...the list is endless
who would i make these for? everyone! how great are they!
alklong at hotmail dot com
I would start with my sister, but I'm sure I'd keep making them =)
katyhornbeck at gmail dot com
I would probably have to make a couple for me first until I felt like they weren't disasters. :) Then maybe my sisters.
Wow. BOTH patterns? Awesome. I saw these already and just adore the Joy Bag pattern. It's just beautiful. I'd make that for my son's girlfriend and probably the other for her as well.
oooooo....my mom is in need of a new bag, so I'd make one for her!!
I would make a new grocery tote for me in one of the gorgeous new spring fabric lines. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
I'd definitely make my mom a new bad - she'd love this!
jmistok(at)gmail(dot)com
I would make one of each for my daughter-in law of two years on May 15 and my daughter-in-law to be on May 14!
I would for sure make some bags for myself! And I would make the bountiful bag for my friend who is getting married this summer. I'm thinking it would make a nice shower gift stuffed full of goodies!
hcaryl80@hotmail.com
I would make it for my daughter! Thanks for the giveaway.
I would make one for myself and one for my Mom. Thanks
I'd make them for me!
Too cute- just about done with diaper bags over here- so this would be a great tranistion for me!! and how cute would my nephew be the first day of kindergarten with a boy version of the lunch sack!!
First, I would make one of both for myself. Then, I am sure I would make some for gifts that I need in June. Thanks
terrim103@bellsouth.net
I would make this one for my sister-in-law. She has a gift for finding great things at thrift stores and is constantly bringing me bags (and bags and bags) of clothes for my rapidly growing children. She needs a bag for herself - one a bit more upscale than the grocery "recycle" bags!
I would make one for my mother in law because she lives too far away for me to make things regularly for her. Yup, my m-i-l.
Please pick me...!
I would make many of these, but the first one would be for my twin sister.
I would make one for my dear friend who is due to have a baby in August. She could use a special treat just for her.
I love making bags and my daughter love getting them! Match made in heaven.
Very Cool! Looks like lots of fun to make and give!
I would make one of these for my best friends, Both have been affected badly by the quakes we have had, and I think it might cheer them up a little.
Thanks
I am feeling selfish today...I would make both of the bags for myself!
I would make the Joy bag for me and make a lunch sack for my Son who started 'Big school' this year. Such gorgeous patterns!
Thanks for a chance to win.
Sarah
I would make a bunch for my friends as "Oh my gosh we made it through the year" presents before i say goodbye and leave for summer vacation. And for me, of course :)
I would make the Joy bag for me and one for my sister-in-law, too! I LOVE bags and would make the large tote for my many stops at the store. ;)
I made my first bag yesterday. I think I may be addicted to bags now. So I would make both for me!
I would make the bags in a matched set for my pregnant cousin! That is such a cute design :) I love the patterns too!
Without a doubt I'd make them for my two cousins who love the idea of reusable groc bags. Even tho they aren't even remotely the "go green" type;) They'd LOVE these!!
I love these bags, super cute! I would make one for my sister because she has been begging me to make her a bag but I just have not found a pattern that I loved, until now. Thanks.
I would make the Joy bag for my two sisters who are both pregnant. Perfect for carrying around all the essentials!
I would make at least one of these for myself, after making them for my friends who adore homemade projects.
Really, the question would be who do I NOT make those for?!! They look like so much fun. My best friend needs a little cheering up and that would totally do it!
I would make a matching set, one for my daughter and one for ME!
So cute! Well first off I would make one for my niece, but then I would have to make one for my mom, and then my sister-in-law, and then myself of course!!!
Thanks for the chance to win!
clpena34(at)gmail(dot)com
I would make loads of these for my friends because I know they would all want one. But I would definately make one for my housemate Alex. She had so many wonderful clothes, but sadly has a lack of gorgeous bags to match. This is the perfect pattern for her and I have some material I have stashed away just waiting to be made into a bag just for her. Help me give Alex The PRETTIEST bag that she needs just for being her.
I love these bags so much! I'd start making one of each for myself (per season!), then move on to my mom, sister, best friend, cool aunt. Hey, these would make perfect gifts! Man, I only think of myself.
I think I'd make a Joy for a friend who is expecting her first little one :)
Desiree Glaze
weeshareblog@gmail.com
I think I'd have to make a bountiful bag for every member of my extended family! They are a wonderful alternative to "green bags" which are so boring.
I would make the Joy bag for my daughter (who is pregnant with my first grandchild!)and the bountiful bags for Christmas presents for all my friends and family. Adorable!
Maris Olsen
http://sewmaris.com
I would totally make one for my daughter (2 1/2... she LOVES bags) and probably one for my mom, and all 5 sister-in-laws., oh, and my mother-in-law, too!
Tomorrow is my birthday and I think the Bountiful bag would be a great happy-birthday-to-me gift.
I don't know if I could choose just one person to make a bag for. I love to give homemade gifts to my family and friends.
I think I would have to make a least one of those bags for myself! So cute.
I would make one of these for each of my sisters. And myself of course. :)
What a wonderful way to make going green infectious!!! I would love to make these for my mother and 3 sisters for Christmas. And probably for the children's teachers. Once you make one I'm sure the rest would just flow!! Especially with such refreshing, inspiring fabric!!!
I would make one of these for each of my three sisters! thanks!!
Who? For myself! These are awesome. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
I'm on purse "binge" right now and looking for something new and exciting. Yours looks like a great new one to try.
I would make them for everyone I know my mom and both of my grandmas and my aunt. I'd go sew crazy:) I was just trying to figure out how to make a clothe lunch bag the other day and botched it up this would really help.
I'm new to sewing, so I'd probably make the first set of bags for me... and once I got good at making them, I'd make them as gifts for my fam!
I would make one for my daughter and my daughter-in-law. They both have little ones and are always needing bags that will keep up with their crazy schedules. Thanks for the chance to win... AJ - queenofmynest(at)gmail(dot)com
I would make one for each of my daughters. They are so cute!
tinapetronek at gmail.com
The Joy bag small for my little sister, big for me. The others I would make as gifts for friends and those pins-- I would be making for everyone.
Well, I would make all those bags for me. :-)))
cpessoa (at) gmail (dot) com
I would totally make these for everyone I know!!! So cute!
leigh (dot) ringstad (at) gmail (dot) com
I think these would be adorable for my knitting group. Thanks for the chance!!!
Well I'd make a Joy bag for me and a Bountiful bag for my daughter. Thanks for a chance to win.
I would love a chance to win the patterns. I found you over at Lilac Lane.
Nancy at mom2jebj@gmail.com
I loves these bags. I would make one for myself, my mom, and my sister. Totally adorable and functionable.
Wow! I would make these for every female in my life, big or small :)
I would make it for my mom and sister. They are heading to Disney this summer and they could use a great bag to hold all the essentials and souvenirs!
My little daughter would love one of these bagas. They are really nice.
OMG!! I looove this pattern! I would soooo make one for my mom! She really loves bags and she loves Hand Made goods! Im sure she'd be on cloud 9 if I gave her one! :)
Alia
http://aliascreativelife.blogspot.com/
I would make this bag for me. I think that my son and mom and mom in love have enough goodies from me :) I think this would be a great way to spoil myself!
Jstar1031(at)yahoo(dot)com
i would definitely make one for everyone (me, mom, mom-in-law, sister, sisters-in-law).
My girls need some cute bags for church, perfect!
These bags would make fantastic Christmas presents - or bags for presents, depending on how ambitious I get this year! sarah AT vraeden DOT com
Would LOVE to win!!! I am a bagaholic!
I would totally make one for my mother in law. She is difficult to buy for, but loves bags! This would be perfect!
This would make a great gift for my mom & MIL! LOVE!!!
I would make a Joy bag for my soon-to-be daughter-in-law. What a way to get on her good side!
I'd make one for my sister and most likely for myself.
I'd make one for my best friend who moved to AZ, so she would have part of me with her all the time. And one for my daughter who had her 1st baby Christmas morning. I could keep going, I would just keep making them and giving them to my friends, they are so cute.
ladyljp@comcast.net
I never win giveaways, but I REALLY hope to win this one!!! I would make the joy bag for my best friend. I would make the bountiful bag for yours truly! And I would make a ton of the lunch bags for my kids. I tried a long time ago to make them on my own and they were not great, but I was too cheap to buy a pattern. :)
One for Me and one for my BFF Suzanne.
Marilee
I would make the Joy bag for my friend Donette and the Bountiful bag for my sister.
I would make one for my daughter. She is starting college next year and can't use her "Jonas-Brothersbag"anymore.
I would love to make one of these for my daughters teacher. She is so devoted to the children in her class and I am always looking for something nice to do for her. I love the patterns they are lovely.
Just found this blog thanks to AllFreeSewing!
Loved the tutorial on the hand sanitizer and would like to win the patterns for the bags! A girl can NEVER have too many! Thanks for the opportunity!
I would make lots of the Bountiful Bags to use as reusable gift bag at the holidays and for birthdays! I'd make the Joy bag for my mom :)
Thanks for the chance to win! herdt19(at)aol.com
I would make lots of the bountiful bags for gifts, and both sizes of the Joy bag for myself! Love them!
katieellsworth at hotmail dot com
I might just make one for a friend who's to be a new mom this summer. And selfishly for myself too. It is a really cute bag!
I would totally make one for my mama, she needs a cute purse like this. . . as well as myself. Not gonna lie I really want one of these bags for myself.
I am totally in love with handmade bags right now and these are super adorable! Were the bags in the pictures made from her line of fabric? They are totally beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win!
I would make one for myself...because I deserve it! :)
ecisley(at)comcast(dot)net
I'd make my first "bountiful" bag for my best friend Jill, then I'd be busy making them for me and everyone I know! These bags are perfect for gift giving!
thepitterpatboutique@earthlink.net
I love these bag patterns! I would make the Joy bag for my mom and three sisters, and I would make some bountiful bags for myself (I've been meaning to upgrade my reusable shopping totes).
I would make one for my best friend who is about to have her first child! She needs a little something just for her!
thirty-one, smhirty-one...i'd make one for myself...and maybe my mom if she ask really nice. lol. :)
love fun patterns!!
mandy
mduncan1901@aol.com
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