Time for another Giveaway!

Its time for another giveaway... I love these, hope you do too...

I know I promised one a while back so I am making this one worth the wait.

 I have for you a Fabric Addictions costuming pack. There is enough fabric, trims and beads included to costume one large doll (12" or so) or several smaller ones along with some Tibetan Lambswool and a set of hand made wings... Prize pack is valued at over $60... all you have to do is provide the pattern

What you need to do to enter...

1) Leave a comment. Only active bloggers can enter

2) Make sure your comment leads back to you with a link, so I can visit your blog, too.

3) Please make I am able to contact you if you win (if it´s not already in your profile).

4) The winner will be drawn on 28th Feb and announced on this blog on March 3rd, 2011.

5) The winner will get an email and must get back to me within 3 days or I will choose another blogger for the prize.

By all means please let your friends know...

Flat Rate Shipping

Did you know??? that Until 31st Dec 2010 if you spend $50 or more at www.fabricaddictions.com you will be eligible for Flat Rate Shipping Rate of $9.50 (AU ONLY)

Special Offer

Exclusive offer for my blog and FB readers 

Spend $50 or more on books, magazines, kits, mohair or lambswool, paper patterns or tools and supplies in the store and receive one Fat Quarter of the new Pima cotton for FREE with no extra cost for shipping...

If you order e-Patterns or classes you will still receive the FQ but postage costs will be applied so I can ship to you. (max cost $5 shipping worldwide)

This offer is good to 1st December 2010 and is limited to new orders only (a limit of one FQ per person will be applied) just put the words "Blog Addict" in the comments section when checking out to collect your freebie

This is a great chance to try this fabulous fabric so you can see for yourself how well it replaces the Pimatex. 

Pima Cotton

happy me... Exclusive Offer EXTENDED

Exclusive Offer to all of my blog followers
as I told you earlier its my birthday this month and to celebrate I am offering you the presents,

This Offer has been EXTENDED for another 2 days... 
Last chance
until 11.59:59pm the 25th October you get an exclusive

15% discount off mixed media magazines, paper patterns, tools and supplies

in the Magazine section; you will find back issues of Belle Armoire and Altered Couture,

in the Patterns section; designs by Michelle Harrold, Rhonda McGinnity, Delys Brady, 
Linda Misa and Suzette Rugolo

in the tools and supplies section; lambskins, mohair, eyes, fabrics and so much more... there is just too much to list.

all you need to do to get this discount is put some stash in your shopping cart and use the code HAPPYME15 in the redeem coupon section on the check out page.

You need to use the code as is, uppercase and numbers for the code to work.

So if you are wanting to add to your stash here is your chance... the code can be used more than once but only in separate orders and will expire at midnight on the 23rd 25th October 2010. Feel free to tell your friends. Stock is limited so get in quick.

Terms; Sale is limited only to items in stock and not to back orders, once these are gone that's it. Sorry this cannot be applied to e-patterns, online classes, gift certificates or orders already in system nor can it be applied after if you forget to use it and does not affect the shipping cost.

October Give away... is it your turn?

October Giveaway.. 

Gorgeous SILKS... 

this goody pack contains several different pieces of Silk Hand Dyed by me in a most delicious colourway... and 3 solid dupioni all in complimentary colours  to make the colour pack "Wild Heather"

included in pack are:-

hand dyed crinkle silk tissue approx 25cms x 25cms

hand dyed silk organza 30cms x 40cms

hand dyed tissue silk approx 15cms x 95cms

plus 2 meters of hand dyed silk cord

1 piece blue/mauve dupioni iridescent silk approx 15cms x 55cms

1 piece mauve/blue iridescent dupioni silk approx 15cms x 55cms

1 piece iridescent golden/orange dupioni silk 10cms x 50cms

Total value is $45.00

This is fabulous value and these pieces can be used on quilts for doll costuming or whatever your heart desires...

"Wild Heather" Silk Pack give away

All you have to do to win this luscious prize is one or all of the following

• Refer a friend or several (tell them to leave a comment telling them who referred them = you get one entry for each friend referred and your friends get one entry)
• if they become a follower = you receive 1 entry.
• Leave a comment anywhere on the blog =1 entry
• If you create a link to your blog or website = gives you 2 entries (write a comment and add your blog addy so I know you have linked with me and I can tally your votes)

 Remember the more you do the more entries you receive and the better your chances are...

Best of luck
person with most entries will be announced the 1st November 2010

Pimatex no longer available???

"Whats this you say?? Did I hear right?" you ask.... Yes from what I can gather Robert Kaufman has decided to finally discontinue the wonderful Pimatex Parfait from his line of fabrics only special order now I believe and I would have to order quite a bit to qualify... why I cannot tell you  but I can say this...."Fear Not"!! I have done extensive research and have found a 100% Cotton Fabric that is based on the same Pima Cotton Fiber (same as the Kaufman line) and it is equally as good AND even better its re-orderable...... 

FYI ~ Pima cotton broadcloth is the ideal cotton fabric: soft, robust and straightforward and replaces the Pimatex by Kaufmans. This plain weave material comes in a dainty light pink color similar to "Parfait", it combines the incomparable strength and soft hand of premium Pima cotton with the multiple uses of broadcloth. This handsome lightweight fabric is just right for cloth doll skin and it dyes well. I prefer this fabric for its smooth finish and tight weave which means less popping of the seams.

http://www.fabricaddictions.com.au/p/366939/pima-cotton-broadcloth.html

The Pima Broadcloth takes over from the pimatex and is comparable in colour, weight and smoothness of finish making it the ideal replacement fabric; in fact it is so close in texture that you wouldn't know it was a different fabric! 

A Bit of Trivia ~ Pima cotton, also called Extra Long Staple (ELS), is a type of cotton grown primarily in the southwest region of the United States, Peru, Australia, and a few other countries. It is considered to be one of the superior blends of cotton, and is extremely durable and absorbent. Pima cotton is named after the Pima Native Americans who first cultivated the plant in the US, but its origins date back to its cultivation in Peru. 

Pima cotton has long threads which is the same base as used in the manufacture of Pimatex by Kaufman and is often used in the manufacture of Egyptian cotton products...  In sourcing I have tried to stay as close to the original fabric as possible so you can still get the same great results as you did with the Kaufman Branded product.