Fat Quarter Shop Mystery Block Hop & Giveaway

Today is your lucky day because you could win a layer cake of Salt Air fabric.

The people you have to thank for this lovely opportunity are your friends at Fat Quarter Shop! They invited me to participate in designing a block for their Mystery Quilt. Since they didn't need me to sew it, it turned out great!

I can't spot my block in their preview pics, but take a look at the beautiful fabric they chose. It's a line called Vintage Modern and it was designed by Bonnie and Camille. The patterns and colors are so lovely that I felt myself wishing I had designed it!

Even though my final block turned out, it did take some trial and errors. Here's one of my reject blocks. Don't get me wrong, I think it's fun, it just wasn't right for this project. What do you think? I tried to make it easy enough that I could sew it. Should I pursue it?? If any of you do, will send me a pic?

Ok, onto the game!

Below is a photo of a vintage wearable I own. This is my very favorite clothing item I have ever owned in my life. I feel just like Julie Andrews in Sound of Music when I wear it. Sometimes I even break into song, "and all those children, heaven bless them, they will look up to me and MIND me." (They step right in line after I promise that I'll quit singing if they do!)

This item was not handed down to me from anyone I love. In fact, I bought it for $9 on Ebay (that included shipping). When I got it, I found that sizes circa 1950 are different than sizes circa 2010. I had to lose a few pound before I could enjoy it. 

Now that it fits, I wear it every chance I get and I'm terrified that one day it is going to wear out! I have worn it at market. I have worn it at CHA. I have worn it at Scrapfest. It's very likely that you may have seen me in it! In fact, I have even worn it on facebook! (I really make this easy for you.)

If you think you know what this is, leave a comment to be entered into a drawing for the Salt Air layer cake. Good luck everyone!

PS: Tomorrow hop on over to Sweetwater's blog to have a chance at winning something fun there. Also, I saw a really cute bag on their site yesterday. Great inspiration!!!