Thursday, 22 September 2011

A Big Thank You & A Giveaway

I never imagined 8 months ago as I started this blog that anyone would read it, or let alone follow it but I did it! I reached and passed 100 followers. Thank you so much to Di for her big shout out yesterday, to all my new followers who took a peek and pressed the button and all my wonderful existing followers who have been there along the way! Enough of the Oscar speech, let`s have a giveaway!

For the last 9 years I have lived in Marrakech, Morocco at the western tip of N.Africa.  It`s known as the red city as all the buildings have to be painted in a pinky shade.


It`s a city you either love or hate.  It is sensory overload on overdrive.  It`s beautiful, vibrant, hot, spicy, noisy, crazy mad, in your face and a little bit wild.  Just like the new fabric line  Moroccan Mirage by Kristian A Howell.

Moroccan Mirage in Marrakech colorway
I love the retro feel of the top fabrics and then the more sedate souk and screen patterns. I`m using this fabric line in the Duo QAL I have signed up for and will team it with some Kona solids. Red is a colour I don`t have much of in my stash and I was naturally drawn to the blue and green colourway of Casablanca, but I had to use the Marrakech line didn`t I? I`m looking forward to the challenge of using a colour I haven`t used much before!

I am thrilled that the lovely Julie at The Intrepid Thread has agreed to sponsor this giveaway by giving an FQ bundle of Moroccan Mirage in the Marrakech colourway to one lucky reader.  Thank you so much Julie! Intrepid Thread have a beautiful selection of fabrics.  Just take a look at what is coming soon.  I have my eye on Lark by Amy Butler and Pear Tree by Thomas Knaur arriving next month and who can resist a little Kate Spain, with Good Fortune arriving in January. Julie is so helpful, answers emails in minutes and will help you in any way she can.



So I`m giving you 4 chances to get your mits on this bundle.  To enter the giveaway -
  • go over to this page at The Intrepid Thread and see what takes your fancy and then come back and tell me in a comment
  • for a second chance, go and follow the Intrepid Thread and leave a  separate comment
  • for a third chance, leave a comment saying you are following me
  • and if you blog about the giveaway, leave a link in a new comment
The giveaway will be open until Thursday September 29 at 5PM GMT.  Julie will ship direct to the winner.

Good luck!
 

425 comments:

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Cindy said...

I love the 2 fabric lines arriving in January!

Anonymous said...

Just had to add you to my blog list--I follow way too many and love them all. Looking forward to seeing more of your work and maybe some photos of life in Morocco, too.

Anonymous said...

Did I mention that I follow too many blogs? lol Yes, The Intrepid Thread is one of them!

Anonymous said...

Meet the Gang is coming in Nov, but I already have a charm pack of these adorable prints courtesy of Andover! The Tiny Bird print, stripes and sweet little flowers are all calling to me. I need to buy some yardage.

Toni said...

So many to choose...I'd say Outfoxed and Half Moon Modern.

Toni said...

I'm a follower of the Intrepid Thread...

Toni said...

Of course I follow your blog!

pasqueflower said...

I visited The Intrepid Thread, and I'm loving Terrain Fern in Mist by Kate Spain. (Purple is my favorite color.)

LeAnn

Delores said...

I LOVE anything Kate Spain, so her new Terrain looks awesome. A little of Aneela Hooey's Little Apples would please me to.
Your giveaway is fantastic, love the colours.

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

Petal Pushers looks really interesting.

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

I follow Intrepid Thread.

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

I'm a new follower.

Jo said...

Hi new follower here! What a great place to live

Jo said...

I am already a follower of Julie's

Jo said...

I am so waiting for the pezzy prints

linda said...

echo by lotta jansdottir (hope thats right )

linda said...

i am a follower

paulette said...

I LOVE the Woodlands!! Thanks so much for a the chance to win this lovely, vibrant bundle of goodness!! You take care!
Paulette

yorkie mom said...

I am a new follower!!

yorkie mom said...

I already follow the Intrepid Thread!

MaryBeth said...

I'm now following your blog. Thanks for the chance to win this yummy fabric.

MaryBeth said...

I love the coming Lark by Amy Butler, especially the big pink/purple flowers on the navy background!

MaryBeth said...

I've been a follower of the Intrepid Thread for a while now.

Allison C said...

I love the Little Apples fabric line!

Allison C said...

I follow IT blog!

Allison C said...

I signed up to follow you!

Sarah Craig said...

I'm afraid I'm a Kate Spain girl - Good Fortune is calling my name......

Sarah Craig said...

I follow the Intrepid Thread blog....

Sarah Craig said...

And I'm now following your blog!! Thanks for the chances!!

Unknown said...

Hello Annabella

I was just popping by to say hi - oh my god!
You have a phenomenal amount of commenters today - I am not sure if you will notice little old me.
So I'll have to shout HELLO to get noticed x

hope you have a wonderful day and thank you for your lovely comments on my blog - I appreciate them every time.

x

Loulou

aksherry said...

Can I say that I love all the fabrics? :) I really like Half Moon Modern coming out in November. The scissors are too cute.

aksherry said...

I am already a follower of the Intrepid Thread.

aksherry said...

And now I am a new follower of you. I enjoyed looking at your blog.

Glenys said...

I like Meet The Gang By Marisa Haedike For Andover.

Glenys said...

I'm already following Julie.

Tamie said...

I'm waiting for Half Moon Modern. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway. I can't wait to explore your blog.

Tamie said...
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Tamie said...

I follow Intrepid Thread. They are a great shop.

Tamie said...

I'm a new follower of yours.

N. Perez said...

Congrats on your blogging success! i would say I love Flora By Lauren and Jessi Jung Moda. Just my cuppa tea :)
naslyyadid(at)gmail(dot)com

N. Perez said...

I folloe the intrepid thread for quite a while now,
naslyyadid(at)gmail(dot)com

N. Perez said...

And, I just became your follower,
naslyyadid(at)gmail(dot)com

Leanne said...

Congratulations on the followers, I was #100 and I am looking forward to reading your blog for years to come!

Jodi - usairdoll said...

Congratulations on reaching 100 followers! and now you are 150 plus.

I'll have to keep my eyes open for a line called Groovin by Jane Spolar that will be out in February of next year. Gorgeous.

Isn't The Intrepid Thread great? Thank you both for the giveaway and a chance to win.

usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)mail

Jodi - usairdoll said...

I'm already a follower of The Intrepid Thread. I also follow Jeanne on twitter.

Again Thank you for the giveaway and a chance to win.

usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

Jodi - usairdoll said...

I've just become one of your newest followers.

Thank you for a chance to win.

usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

Lynn said...

I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of Echo in November.

Lynn said...

I'm already of follower of the Intrepid Thread.

Lynn said...

And I'm a new follower of you. :)

Lucky Duck Dreams said...

Congrats on reaching 100 followers!

Lucky Duck Dreams said...

i FOLLOW INTREPID THREAD!

Lucky Duck Dreams said...

And I really cant narrow down what I like at intrepid thread. Everytime I try I end up with a minimum ten things!

ElfRenee said...

I'm looking forward to Outfoxed!! So cute!

ElfRenee said...

I follow the Intrepid Thread!

Mom C said...

I'm looking forward to the next Kate Spain line. I love Terrain and can't wait for the next.

Mom C said...

I follow Intrepid Thread.

Mom C said...

I'm signed up to follow.

Rachelle said...

Groovin' by Jane Spolar looks gorgeous

sable at xtra.co.nz

Rachelle said...

I already follow The Intrepid Thread

sable at xtra.co.nz

Rachelle said...

I now follow you

sable at xtra.co.nz

Pat V. said...

I do follow the Intrepid Thread; in fact, I came over from her blog. Love your WIP Wednesday blocks, btw.

Pat V. said...

,,,and now I follow your blog as well. I see you are in the goodie swap; I am too!

Pat V. said...

I always love Lizzy House, and Outfoxed is no exception! Any I'm really looking forward to those Pezzy Prints.

Danny Heyen said...

I follow the Intrepid Thread.

Danny Heyen said...

I follow your blog now. Found you through the Intrepid Thread. Thanks for the giveaway!

Danny Heyen said...

I am loving Terrain in Foliage. The colors are awesome!

Danny Heyen said...

I also blogged about your giveaway. You can see the post here: http://mommyforreals.blogspot.com/2011/09/giveaway-at-lifes-rich-pattern.html

I'm hoping to one day have a great blog full of sewing, crafts, food and kids, but the posts are a little sparse since I just started. If you like what you read, follow me! I would love to have more followers!

Sheila said...

Following you - well done, you haveblasted past 100 now.

Sheila said...

am loving this line - Meet The Gang By Marisa Haedike For Andover and also a Lizzy House fan so looking fwd to Outfoxed too.

Sheila said...

Blogged about your giveaway - http://bluepatchquilter.blogspot.com/2011/09/exotic-fabric.html

Kathy S. said...

I blogged about your giveaway at New2Quilting.blogspot.com. Thanks for a chance to win the awesome fabrics!

Deb said...

I'm a BIG fan of Kate Spain, and I hadn't even heard about her new collection coming in January (Good Fortune by Kate Spain for Moda) until I saw it on the Intrepid Thread site. I'd pick that! Thanks for the giveaway.

Deb said...

I already follow Intrepid Thread.

Robin (RsIslandCrafts) said...

I follow intrepid threads

Robin (RsIslandCrafts) said...

I follow your blog

Robin (RsIslandCrafts) said...

The little apples line is adorable

kmw said...

I am following Intrepid Thread.

kmw said...

I am now following your blog.

Janet said...

I'm a follower of Intrepid thread. I'm waiting patiently for November and Karavan By Valori Wells. Thanks for the giveaway

Janet said...

I am a regular follower of Intrepid Thread

Janet said...

I've just started following your blog. It was fun to scroll back through some of your previous posts.

hueisei said...

I adore Little Apples by Aneela...

hueisei said...

I follow your blog too..

JoyceLM said...

The preview of Petal Pushers at Intrepid Threads has me hooked. Thanks for the giveaway.

JoyceLM said...

I'm a follower at Intrepid Threads blog. Thanks for the giveaway.

JoyceLM said...

I'm a new follower of your blog. Thanks for the giveaway.

Anonymous said...

goodness so much happens when I go off line for a couple of days! Would love to enter this fabulous prise! Marrakesh sounds so amazing, will have to visit one day!

Sandy said...

Love the Rendezvous line they have coming in. Thanks for the opportunity to win!=)

Sandy said...

I'm already an Intrepid Threads follower.

Beth said...

Outfoxed has charmed me already.

wordygirl at earthlink dot net

Beth said...

Outfoxed has charmed me already.

wordygirl at earthlink dot net

Beth said...

I follow The Intrepid Thread. Isn't she wonderful?

wordygirl at earthlink dot net

Beth said...

I am a new follower of yours. My dad was in Morocco during WWII and had great memories of it. I'm glad to have found your blog--I'm looking forward to getting glimpses of a place I heard about during my childhood.

wordygirl at earthlink dot net

All Things Beautiful said...

I like the flora line that is coming soon. I also like the terrain. And who isn't delighted with Delighted?

Annmarie said...

Oh my goodness - Sunny Happy Skies by Bella for Riley Blake is AWESOME - and we have to wait until December??? Not fair! Lots of great new stuff coming in over at The Intrepid Thread but Moroccan Mirage is great too. Thanks to you & Julie for the chance to win some.

Annmarie said...

You wanted 100 followers & I am #173!!! Congratulations. I'm looking forward to learning about your faraway home & all your quilty inspirations.

Chloe grice said...

The Woodlands by Khristian A. Howell is the most gorgeous fabric!

Ann Marie @ 16 Muddy Feet said...

I Love terrain, so they have a fat quarter bundle of it. This line kinda reminds me of that fabric too. I could see mixing them together.

Ann Marie @ 16 Muddy Feet said...

I now follow your blog

Ann Marie @ 16 Muddy Feet said...

I also follow the Intrepid Thread blog too.

Linda Big D said...

I like the Karavan line, particularly those elephants!

Catskill Quilter said...

I love Terrain and Delighted -- both fabulous lines! I receive Julie's email newsletter, and it is always fun to see what new fabrics have arrived!

Rosalee said...

So looking forward to Lark and Rendezvous. They both look fabulous.
Hugs, Rosalee

Catskill Quilter said...

Iam a new follower of your blog - so glad that I found you! I am looking forward to seeing what you do with RED - my favorite color!

Catskill Quilter said...

I am a regular The Intrepid Thread follower!

Rosalee said...

Just became a follower of the Intrepid Thread Blog.
Hugs, Rosalee

Rosalee said...

I have just become a follower of your great blog.
Hugs, Rosalee

Crystal said...

I visited the Intrepid Thread and fell in love with Terrain by Kate Spain - amazing colors!

Rosalee said...

I have just linked your giveaway to my sidebar. Hope that counts. Thanks for all the wonderful chances. Someone is going to be really lucky.
Hugs, Rosalee

Crystal said...

I left a comment at Intrepid Thread about her Kindle cover - so adorable!

Crystal said...

Following your blog via gfc. Thank you!

Crystal said...

Tweeted about the contest, I hope that counts : )
tweet url: http://twitter.com/#!/BabyDollMaker/status/117317831858724865

Catherine said...

And I have blogged about it here:
[http://sewonderfulife.blogspot.com/2011/09/alternatives-and-giveaways.html]

Paula Lemos said...

I am looking forward to Happiness By Kathy Davis, it's vert cute! Thanks for the giveaway!
ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

Paula Lemos said...

I follow the Intrepid Thread
ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

Paula Lemos said...

I follow your blog
ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

Marcia W. said...

I follow the Intrepid Thread.

Marcia W. said...

I'm looking forward to Good Fortune by Kate Spain for Moda... like those little fans.

Becky said...

Wow! What awesome new fabric lines. Groovin' definitely caught my eye. Thanks!

Becky said...

I follow Intrepid Thread:)

Becky said...

I am a new follower of your blog!

Katy Cameron said...

Thanks for the chance to win :o)

I'm favouring the Pear Tree line in either blue or pink I think

Katy Cameron said...

I follow The Intrepid Thread

Katy Cameron said...

I already follow you :o)

Katy Cameron said...

And I've blogged about it here:

http://thelittlestthistlecraftshop.blogspot.com/2011/09/finally-friday_24.html

Anna said...

I think my favourite would be the outfoxed, or maybe the half moon modern - two very different ranges!!

Anna said...

I now follow your blog!

Anna said...

And I came here from the Intrepid Thread blog - I follow them also!

Anonymous said...

I'm impatiently waiting for Lizzy House Outfoxed from The Intrepid Thread!

Anonymous said...

I'm a follower of The Intrepid Thread blog!

Anonymous said...

I'm a new follower here!

Laura said...

Congrats Annabelle! I'm a follower!

Laura said...

I like the new lizzy house line and power pop. So hard to choose! I have already got my hands on Good Fortune - lucky me!!!

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

Congrats on reaching well over 100 followers!

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

I already follow Intrepid Thread, thanks!

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

I love the Sunny Happy Skies collection!

Shanea said...

I like Lark---something about it really calls to me!

Shanea said...

follow the Intrepid Thread blog.

Shanea said...

New follower!

Dianne Neale said...

I love Meet the gang from Maris Haedike.

Dianne Neale said...

I am a follower - thanks for the chance to win

Dianne Neale said...

I am also a follower of the Intrepid thread

Anonymous said...

I just blogged about your giveaway!
http://amkreations.blogspot.com/2011/09/some-sewing-and-giveaway-reminders.html

Thanks again!

Patty said...

Thanks for chance to win. I like Half Moon Modern - love that gray print.

Patty said...

I follow Intrepid Thread.

Patty said...

I follow your blog!

Patty said...

I blogged about your giveaway http://ncweekendquilter.blogspot.com/2011/09/giveaways-and-more-giveaways.html

JustPam said...

I like Karavan by Valorie Wells.

JustPam said...

I follow Intrepid Threads

JustPam said...

I am a new follower of yours.

LethargicLass said...

I am dying for the January release of Pez :)

http://www.intrepidthread.com/coming-soon-4.html

LethargicLass said...

I follow the Intrepid Thread

LethargicLass said...

and now I follow you :)

Question... why do all the buildings have to be the same colour?

MoeWest said...

I really like A Stitch In Color.

MoeWest said...

I follow the Intrepid Thread.

MoeWest said...

I'm a new follower of your blog :-)
Thanks for the great giveaway.

Anonymous said...

for some reason (not my norm), I am drawn to the red circle dots of the outfoxed collection. wow!

ahaverinen [at] yahoo. com

Anonymous said...

I am following you - I feel like a stalker...


ahaverinen [at] yahoo. com

Anonymous said...

and following intrepid thread - wow, the patterns!


ahaverinen [at] yahoo. com

Linda V said...

I love The Woodlands. Thanks for the giveaway!

Henria O. said...

Congrat's on 100 followers! You're almost at 200 now! Love the Terrain and Taza bundles at The Intrepid Thread store!

Linda V said...

I am a follower of the intrepid thread! Thanks again

Henria O. said...

Following The Intrepid Thread blog via GFC!

Henria O. said...

Following your blog via GFC!

Henria O. said...

Blogged here: http://sazzyfrazz.blogspot.com/2011/09/giveaway-at-lifes-rich-pattern.html

Canadian Abroad said...

I've blogged the giveaway. That's me in with another chance!!

Kathy H said...

Congratulations on reaching over 100 followers. I am a new follower.

Kathy H said...

I follow the Intrepid Thread.

Kathy H said...

I am looking forward to seeing OUtfoxed when it comes out.

tusen said...

9 more people and we'll be congratulating you 200 followers ;)
As for the coming soon section, I just love Echo By Lotta Jansdotter.

tusen said...

And I'm a follower of your blog

The New Mrs. said...

I am a regular follower of intrepid thread.

The New Mrs. said...

I am a regular follower of intrepid thread.

The New Mrs. said...

I am looking forward to half-moon modern from moda, and I am currently loving the marakech that you are giving away. Thanks for the chance!!!

Caren said...

I am a new follower. Hi!

Caren said...

I'm following Julie's blog, she sent me over :)

Caren said...

I like the OUTFOXED prints, definitely!

Unknown said...

Congrats! And thanks for the giveaway! Im seriously loving outfoxed! Its so cute. But I love domestic bliss too... can't wait!

memmens said...

I follow Julie at Intrepid Thread

memmens said...

I'm a new follower of yours...

memmens said...

I've had a look through the coming soon page and I love it all! But especially Outfoxed by Lizzy House.
thanks for a superb giveaway

mary said...

Congrat on your blog. Love that i can see what everyone is up too and what quilters and crafter have in common. God Bless

Michelle @ the quilted tortoise said...

I too have been hanging out for the Pear Tree range, it looks divine! I bought some dressmaking patterns yesterday and last night instead of going to sleep I was thinking of fabrics. I decided the Lizzy House pearl bracelet print would be really cute for a gathered skirt pattern so today I would have to choose that too! Thanks for the chance to win x

FabricDonkey said...

Congratulations on the followers!

I love Outfoxed. I'll definitely be adding that to my stash.

FabricDonkey said...

I already follow the Intrepid Thread.

FabricDonkey said...

I follow you. :)

Karen O said...

I really like the looks of Good Fortune by Kate Spain - the Asian influence is very pretty.

Karen O said...

I already follow Intrepeid Thread. I hope someday to make a purchase there!

Karen O said...

I now follow you. I look forward to learning more about your life so far away!

Sarah said...

I couldn't decide on just one fabric line that I have my eye on!! But here are a few of my fav's... stitch in color, piccadilly circle and flora..yumalicious!!!

Sarah said...

I am following intrepid thread!

Sarah said...

I am following you!!

Kirsten said...

I am looking forward to seeing the Echo fabrics By Lotta Jansdotter.

Strawberry Patch said...

Ooo I cant wait for Outfoxed by Lizzy House for Andover

Strawberry Patch said...

I am a follower of Intrepid Thread

Strawberry Patch said...

I follow you :)

Strawberry Patch said...

Ive blogged your giveaway here
http://strawberrypatchramblings.blogspot.com/2011/09/pondering-modern-christmas-fabric-swap.html

dutchcomfort said...

Those fabrics are divine!

Rebecca Lynne said...

Definitely looking forward to some Echo. Really beautiful and I know exactly what I'd make with it too!

Rebecca Lynne said...

I follow the Intrepid Thread! Adore that store...great fabric and wonderful customer service.

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