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Thursday, April 10, 2014

A Visit to Hoffman Fabrics and A Giveaway

UPDATED 4/11/14 Due to Rafflecopter Hiccup....I have fixed the Rafflecopter gizmo and it should start working.  No worries if you have already left a comment, I can go back and manually add them to Rafflecopter.  I have also extended the time because of the mistake :)  I might even add more fabrics....stay tuned!!! Thank you for your patience :)

I've been traveling so much that I'm thousands of photos deep in preparing for blog posts.  When I was in California a few weeks ago I had the opportunity to go back to Hoffman Fabrics.
I instantly fell in love with this quilt and the fabrics.  I think this is the "Royal Surfer" line ....makes me want to jump in the water.  Check out Hoffman's 2014 Tropicals & Conversational Catalog" to see more fun fabrics.

Seeing all the mouth watering Hoffman Fabrics my creative energies began to run wild.  After seeing the Route 66 fabric I thought of home, the Motor City and the Woodward Dream Cruise.  Classic cars are driven up and down Woodward Avenue for three straight days and people come by the thousands.  I suggested Hoffman consider making some Dream Cruise fabrics so those classic car enthusiasts could be sporting  Hot Rod Shirts, Skirts and Shorts.   I also thought of the pattern I have for making boxer shorts....classic car boxer shorts would really be fun.   Just so you know....I AM holding my breath Hoffman Fabric Designers :)....and I'm begging too!  

Another recommendation I have for Hoffman Fabrics is to put defibrillators within arms reach when giving tours....I felt my heart racing several times during my visit.  You may need one just to view the remaining photos...you've been warned!! 

 Pallet after pallet of beautiful Hoffman Fabrics.......
Jamie Fingal's Home is Where Your Story Begins  is so much fun.  Can you see those travel trailers....this fabric makes me smile in my heart.


 This is a piece Jamie made and instead of using batting, she used felt on the back. "Coffee Break" is a free pattern offered by Hoffman Fabrics and you can find it HERE.
Very playful.  I was  thinking  making prayer flags with her fabric and using the felt would be a fun idea....I may have to try this.

New Hoffman Fabric Lines for Christmas....here is one of them.....
Stained Glass Christmas

Stained Glass Christmas will be coming out soon and I think it will be a huge it.  If you would like the free pattern, just CLICK HERE.


While I'm on the subject of Christmas....keep in mind that SewCalGal is hosting a Hand Made Christmas Challenge and there will be wonderful prizes....including Hoffman Fabrics...another chance to win some great fabrics.

If you love Batik Fabric like I love Batik Fabric....check out these Holiday Batiks

Honestly I'm not trying to torture you....giggles....I'm just preparing you for a GIVEAWAY!!!  Yes....Thanks to Hoffman Fabrics I am able to give away two bundles of fabric on my blog....I know...a defibulator would come in handy....I'll put one at the end of this post just in case....LOL

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

 This giveaway is open to EVERYONE EVERYWHERE because the winners will be paying the shipping.....the only way to balance the books folks.

There are two bundles being given away.....

Holiday Batiks

Stained Glass Christmas



 Here is your virtual defibrillator....throw your chest against your computer and perhaps it may help....keep in mind....it may not help....in that case...DIAL 911 immediately :)

Smiles,
Kelly

56 comments:

  1. Let's get this party started, how lucky to tour Hoffman Fabrics and how lucky for us that gives us a chance to win such yummy fabrics...thanks for the giveaway!

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  2. Oh my goodness, you must have been on fabric overload by the time you were done. Could you even sleep that night?? Wow, such pretty fabrics.

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  3. Those fabrics are fabulous--let's start a quilt! XOXO

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  4. Thanks for featuring my fabric line on your blog! So exciting to see! I've made many prayer flags with my line. Glad you had a great time on the tour!

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  5. Ummmm I would have loved to have been a mouse in your pocket!!! on the tour.

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  6. I know how much you love their fabrics, so I know you were like a kid in a candy store there. How fun! I love Jamie's bright colors and whimsy. I've never thought to use felt. Clever! Very clever!

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  7. I would have had to use some of that beautiful fabric to wipe the drool from my mouth. Visiting a fabric manufacturer is what heaven must be like.

    Your rafflecopter is saying the giveaway starts soon.

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  8. I love that batik that has a flower pattern!! Just the best.

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  9. Yes, rafflecopter says it has not started yet... Lovely giveaway when it does get going..

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  10. I love the holiday batik's the best.

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  11. I would love the holiday batik bundle. It would make a beautiful Christmas quilt.

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  12. I'd love the batik bundle, because I'm WILD about batiks.

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  13. wow, I love Hoffman batiks. Esp. the holiday bundle.
    Thank you for a chance to win. Have a great weekend

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  14. Love all those fabrics. Lucky you going to Hoffmans. Would love to win some fabrics. I'd love any you would like to send me. I'm not picky!

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    1. Oh and forgot to say, I'm a volunteer EMT in PA so I have experience in using the AED!

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  15. Wow I can see why one might have the need of a defibrillator. Love all the fabrics. I would love to win any of them.

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  16. I would love the Holiday Batiks bundle. I will make some placemats for Christmas.

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  17. The holiday batiks are beautiful-maybe some placemats

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  18. A trip to Hoffman--bucket list item! The fabrics are fabulous; I love Jamie Fingal's fabrics and who can resist the batiks? Thanks for the opportunity!

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  19. I'm so very jealous that you spent all that time in California, while Northeastern Ohio was still battling to leave Winter behind!! Those fabrics are beautiful!!

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  20. Love the batiks. Looks like a fun trip day.

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  21. I love those Holiday Batiks. I thought I would need that defibrillator while looking at all those fabrics.

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  22. I would love to be able to visit there. I absolutely adore batiks so I would have to choose the holiday batiks bundle.

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  23. I love the Holiday Batiks and would use it to make a table runner or placemats or a tree skirt.

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  24. The batiks are beautiful! Must have been a very fun visit!

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  25. Oh, I can't believe they give tours! Wow! Be still my heart! I would love to have either one but Holiday Batiks is my favorite!

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  26. I would choose the Stained Glass Christmas bundle and make a new runner for the antique chest in my front hall where I display our Christmas cards.
    tstanulis@mac.om

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  27. Oh, my, I can see why your heart was racing. Gorgeous!

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  28. What a great time you must have had at Hoffmans!! Thanks for the warning - the fabrics are fabulous - I love the batiks!

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  29. Beautiful fabric! You must have been really having a great time

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  30. Oh, the thrill of it all. Just seeing all of those fabrics makes me want to go to the nearest fabric store and just fondle, fondle, fondle. Too bad those bolts were a little too long to smuggle out under your arms or in your pant legs (gg). I'd be happy to pay the postage on BOTH bundles if I won one of them. Thanks for all you do and for arranging this giveaway. And thank Hoffman for me as well.

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  31. Yay batiks! all so pretty!! I think I'd probably turn 'em into those tote bags for tatted tits!

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  32. I envy you your trip to Hoffman! I love the Holiday Batiks! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  33. That's really hard to choice...hmmmm.....the second one.

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  34. I'd love the Stain Glassed Christmas. I would use it for a throw for the couch during the holidays!

    Sandy A

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  35. Ohhhhh how fun you must have had touring Hoffman!!! Wowie!

    I would love to have Holiday Batiks Bundle!! I will make a Christmas Throw for my Daughter!! (shhhh.....)

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  36. I like the Holiday Batiks the best. They would make great placemats for my holiday breakfast table!

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  37. I follow you thru Bloglovin too :)

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  38. I love Hoffman Batiks and these look stunning- what a fun place to visit- was your wallet lighter after your visit ?? LOL It looks like a terrific journey with some gorgeous new fabric lines.
    Regards from Alberta, Canada
    Anna

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  39. I would love to win the Stained Glass Christmas to make new stockings. svonfumetti at yahoo dot com

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  40. I would love to win the beautiful fabrics. I may need the defibrillator if win though!

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  41. What yummy fabrics…especially those Holiday Batiks!!!! I can see a pretty lap quilt made with them…thanks for the chance :)

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  42. Christmas! Holiday Batiks! Never made a Christmas Quilt before! Thanks for the entry!

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  43. Taking a tour of their warehouse would be wonderful! I like Holiday Batiks and I would make a Christmas quilt.

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  44. Both of the bundles are so pretty, I would be thrilled with either. I'm sure I would be making table runners to give as Christmas gifts if I were the lucky winner.

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  45. I love it when a holiday fabric dose double duty!

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  46. I love Hoffman fabrics, especially the holiday prints! I'd make some really lovely Christmas gifts with them! Thanks for the chances to win.

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  47. I will love the Holiday Batiks, perfect for some Christmas decor around the house and gifts for my family!

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  49. Love the Holiday Batik line! Perfect for Christmas decorations.

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