Winner!
(and a fun idea I just had)

Thank you all for the wonderful comments on my new laminates, the umbrella tutorial and the new Andalucia re-release (more on that tomorrow, if I get all my pictures done!).

The winner of the Umbrella contest is comment #40:

JustPam Mar 8, 2012 03:38 PM

I haven't checked out the instructions yet, but I would love to have one of these for my little one. Love the dress too!

Congratulations, Pam! Please email Emalee at egrambo@modkidboutique.com at your earliest convenience to claim your new Lush umbrella! Make sure to send her your mailing address so we can get it out to you right away!

Now, I was messing around on Facebook today (because I don't have anything better to do, apparently) and I came across a fun picture my sister had posted of her coming across my new book at her local Barnes & Noble store. So, I came up with a super fun idea that will require all of you out there. If you are curious, go to our Facebook Fan Page and read the most recent post. Would love for as many of you as possible to participate. I am brainstorming a cool giveaway as I type this.


Also, if you haven't heard, it's time for MODERN MADNESS again at the FatQuarterly blog! If you didn't play last year, it's just like March Madness (with brackets and everything) but with modern fabrics instead of ... uhm... basketball? haha This year both Grand Bazaar and Lush are nominated and we are so proud. Grand Bazaar is up today, so please go VOTE VOTE VOTE!! Lush will be up next week.

Umbrella Redux -- tutorial and giveaway!

We've been having a blast with our Lush Laminates... coming up with projects left and right. First, it was the Paige rain slicker, then it was the Sun & Surf Tote (what a perfect beach bag this is!). Last week Emalee whipped up a few kid-sized umbrellas and they turned out SO CUTE that I asked her to write down the instructions for you guys. Just check these out!



The weather cooperated with us yesterday and we were able to capture some sweet outdoor images...



Sydney loves her new umbrella!



She can't decide which one's her favorite...



Sydney is wearing her new Gretchen dress. And if you're thinking "Hmmmm... the fabric on that dress looks vaguely familiar, but a little different", you have a keen eye for sure! The next time I pop up here on the blog I will give you the full reveal, but if you are as impatient as I am and just have to, have to know right now... well, then you can click here and see for yourself. :)



And, since I'm feeling mighty happy right now, how about a little giveaway? Leave me a comment and I will draw a winner for one of these adorable umbrellas. Winner will be randomly chosen next Wednesday, March 14th. Please leave us a way to contact you if you win... a clickable link on your name is sufficient.

Want to make one of these beauties for yourself? Click HERE to download the free tutorial.

P.S. We've just re-ordered more books (the first batch flew outta here pretty fast), so if you are still wanting a signed copy, your wish is my command!

WINNERS and another announcement

First of all I want to thank each and every one of you for the lovely comments regarding LUSH and our newest sewing patterns. Between our blog and Making It Fun, we received 685 comments and I read and enjoyed each and every one of them. Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart.

Without much further ado, I present you the three lucky winners, randomly chosen this morning from both blogs...

WINNER #1, who will receive 16 yards of fabric in the Sweet palette, is....

#127

Laura Ann Myers Jan 29, 2012 04:10 PM

I just love the Stargazers on the pink! WOW! I had those flowers at our wedding and they just make me weak in the knees! Simply amazing, job well done!

*****

WINNER #2, who will receive 19 yards of fabric from the Sunny palette, is...

#164

Shonda Jan 29, 2012 07:21 PM

These are beautiful prints, love them. My very favorite collection would have to be the Sunny Palette. LOVE LOVE LOVE those colors!!!

*****

WINNER #3, who will receive our four new MODKID sewing patterns, is...

#281 from Making it Fun

Kim Nugent said...

I love the new fabrics and the raincoat pattern! So perfect to brighten up rainy spring days.

February 3, 2012 8:36 PM

Congratulations to all!!! Please email egrambo@modkidboutique.com at your earliest convenience with your mailing address and Emalee will get your prize packages out to you a.s.a.p.

Now, I know a lot of you commented about wanting to see new laminates so you could sew our new Paige pattern as a raincoat, so here's our new announcement...



Yes, the new LUSH Laminates are now in stock at Michael Miller, so retailers, you can order those now. That is our Sun & Surf Tote there on the left, which we are currently using as a swim bag... how perfect it is to hold all those wet items! And of course, our Paige pattern looks adorable as a reversible rain coat... we are so ready for the rainy season!

And since we also heard from lots of you that you are dying to get the new MODKID patterns, I am thrilled to announce that all the patterns arrived at our warehouse last Thursday and pre-orders began shipping right away. They should be arriving at your favorite retailer this week, so go ahead and ask them if they have the new patterns coming. :)

Have a great week everyone!