Hi there! I am excited to introduce Jen from Reannalily Designs to you! I asked Jen to share a little about herself --
I'm Jen and I've been sewing for people for years. I have traveled all over the world gathering inspiration and ideas for my designs and patterns. From Korea, and China, Japan, to North America, England and France, I have found many cultural and historical elements to guide my interest and creativity. And LOTS of sewing with military uniforms. In fact, through that- I developed my Seamingly Accurate
seam guide. The seam guide was released at the Houston Quilt Market in
2008. It has had a great response from the sewing community and
replaces the need for sharpie or tape on your sewing machine. The
Seamingly Accurate guide is distributed by QuiltWoman.com And since restarting the "word of mouth" sewing business is
tricky with every military move, I've decided to branch out into
patterns- a business which I can take anywhere. I have recently
married my two areas of work and now have sewing patterns, quilting
patterns AND patterns for sewing with military uniforms. I do still
sew commission work on the side and I'm always up to receive military
uniform donations. I'm also lucky enough to have the opportunity to do
the technical writing for Art Gallery Fabrics handbag patterns. I've
had a few projects in magazines, including Quilt Scene last October. I
run my design blog which often has projects I'm working on, and like most sewing blogs, I have a collection of tutorials and tips.
To win ::
1 - Leave a comment on this post.
2 - Tell me your favorite item of Jen's shop
3 -Subscribe to Jen's blog, and leave a comment letting me know.
4 - Blog about this and come back to let me know in another comment :)
Four chances to win! Good luck to each of you - I will select a winner on Monday, April 12.
Amy
PS - Please leave a comment for each entry, all entries must be made in the form of a comment, not an email - Thank you!
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134 comments:
I love her grocery tote!
I subscribe to Jen's blog through Google Reader!
I love what she's done with some of the military uniforms (military spouse here), but I'm also bag crazy and her bags are absolutely adorable!
I love her grocery bags!
I subscribe to her blog.
I do love Jen's Lucky 13 tote bags. Thanks for entering me :-)
Love the patterns, really like that bag, very clever!!
I love her grocery tote. I will be posting her give away on my blog and I will become a Jen follower.
Elaine
I like the patterns featuring circles. So different and softer than most quilt patterns. I also think the Seemingly Accurate guide is a great idea!
Love the applique circle based patterns! I would love to try any of them. Thanks!
Hi again... I just signed up as a google reader follower. Thanks!!
Just subscribed to Jen's blog through my Google reader.
I love that geisha throw pillow cover! So simple it let's the fabric speak for itself.
I love love love the Lucky 13 bags!
I am intrigued by the cube bag. It looks neat!
Oh Seamingly Accurate!! Love to try it!
I absolutely love the half-square triangle pattern. They are my favorite! I would love to have that pattern. I'll go check out her site & may have to buy it if I don't win.
I would love to win these!
I really like Jen's Cube Pattern and would love to make one:)
Just subscribed to Jen's blog through my Google reader.
I'm a follower of Jen's blog!
I Love the cube bag
Oops! I already told you my favorite - http://www.reannalilydesigns.com/RD2020HSTJubileeFrontBACKWEBlrg.jpg.
Oh I would love to win this. I have been looking at and loving the half square triangle jubilee.
I am already a follower.
I'd love to win this one! Anything to help me get accurate.
What a great way to meet a new person...thanks for doing this giveaway...
I think my favorite thing is the Seamingly Accurate.
Well, I guess my favorite is in the giveaway!! I love the half square triangle jubilee. I just hope I am able to chose the right fabrics to make mine pop like jen's.
I really like her cube hat (also really like the way she uses military fabric)
great looking patterns!
I am now a follower of her blog
i really like the "geisha girl" pillow
What a great giveaway from a talented lady! I'd love to win this.
butlerswife@gmail.com
I am follower of her blog and facebook.
manualidades.daisy@gmail.com
...and I like her cube bag with the handles. Very practical storage/portable storage.
butlerswife@gmail.com
I like the Cube bags:)
I'm following her blog!
Jen sounds like a really creative person. I will definitely check out her blog.
I am very happy that you have the kinda hobby/job that takes you all over the world, how exciting!
I have sewn some items for the navy via my nabor,, it was fun and profitable!
Linda J
VA
Cool giveaway...I am very interested in her Seamingly Accurate tool...thanks for the opportunity to win :o)
I blogged about it...at http://thatisinarapp.blogspot.com/2010/04/some-giveawaysi-wanted-you-to-know.html
Subcribed to Jen's blog!!
My favorite item on Jen's site is a pattern called "Baby Boxes".
Lots of cute stuff but I have to say that I absolutely love the featured in the 2nd pic (from the left) on her Etsy home page...too cute!
Love finding new to me designers. Thanks
My favorite pattern on her site is Woven Comfort.
subscribed to her blog
I went to Jen's shop and I am very interested in the Seamingly Accurate tool.
that cube bag is so fabulous! Thanks for the chance to win!
I have subscribed to Jen's blog. I have already learned a neat tip from her. Thanks for the giveaway and the introduction to Jen.
Thank you for the chance to win.
Carolyn
I really like the Adjustable Apron.
Carolyn
I'm really enjoying these interviews you're doing. It's great to meet and read about so many fantastic people making a living from sewing.
Thank you! :-)
I checked out Jen's shop, and I'd love a Seamingly accurate to stick on my sewing machine, what a great idea! I also really like the box bag.
I'm a new follower of Jen's too.
Carolyn
Blogged about the giveaway in my sidebar.
Carolyn
What a great giveaway. Thank you!
I really like her Teddy Bear circle quilt.
i would love to win some patterns! i have soo many fabrics at home and i need new projects to make with them!
i love that grocery tote!
I have added Jen's blog to my Google Reader!
Would love to win the Half Square Triangle Jubilee pattern. Looks like a fun pattern!
Just became a subscriber!
I really love what you have done with your blog and find it refreshing all the interviews you do.
I really love her Floating Bubble Quilt.
I have also subscribed to Jen's blog.
I really like the Cube Purse!! All the patterns are wonderful!
I am a new follower of Jen now :)
I just subscribed to Jen's Blog
Great interview. thanks
I love the Cube Purse!
Love the cube purse pattern.
What a great tool for making accurate seams!
Fun! I love new patterns!
I love the Seamingly Accurate - I'm always guessing. The Teddy Bear Circles pattern is cute too!
what fun designs!
I just create my first blog a few minutes ago and I am very excited about it.
And the best of all is that I really want to be the one who wins thi time, I love all her works.
I really love the cube purse I thought it was so pretty! And now I am going to learn how to make those.
Thank you for showing the cube purse on your site.
Tamara Poteet
What a generous giveaway! Thanks so much for the chance to win.
I loved her interlocking squares pattern and would love to try her apron pattern. I also can't wait to check out some of her tutorials. Thanks for the link to a great site.
I gotta say, the Army Cube Style Purse is adorable!! I would love to make one for my mom, shed think it was GREAT!!!
Im also following her blog!!! Cant wait to read more! :)
Great give-away! Wonderful product! My favorite pattern is the adjustable apron! ~karen
I love ReannaLily Designs!! Thanks for sending me this blog. I signed up as a subscriber and my favorite thing is her amazing tutorials! Can't wait to try the braided quilt technique on her site. I'm going back to read more.
I have been following Jen's blog for awhile. Love what creates. I love the 3-D Quilt. The blocks just seem to float.
So that's the person behind Seamingly Accurate! I love love love the Cool Water quilt pattern...oh my.
thanks for a chance to win some great patterns!
Thanks for a great giveaway!
Love Floral Party and Boxed In!
SheilaC
I had never seen the Seamingly Accurate before.... a very interesting idea!
SheilaC
thanks for the opportunity! I subscribe to both your blogs and was happy to see this giveaway! :o)
Oh I love the Woven Comfort pattern, That is so cool & would make a great guy quilt! And the Seamingly perfect tool is great, too!
Sandy A in St. Louis
Here's number 1 - my comment. Thanks for another interesting interview and great giveaway.
Here's number 2 - my favourite is her "Geese Fury" pattern.
And number 3 - I've become a follower of her blog.
Oh what an awesome give away! Thanks for doing the giveaway!
I think my favorite item has to be the Half Square triangle Jubilee pattern... mostly because it's great to use with fat quarters!
I like the cube purse pattern. It looks roomy enough and I have wanted to try that kind of pattern for a while. Thanks for the chance!
Thanks for hosting a giveaway. I love being introduced to a new blog this way. Can't wait to see more. Thanks for the chance!
Wow! Very cool giveaway--Thanks!
I follow you through reader. :)
I would love to try her Seamingly Accurate!
Great giveaway! Please count me in!
I love the Woven Comfort pattern!
I subscribe to Jen's blog.
I am following
I really would love the seamingly accurate tool
My favorite pattern is the Half Square Triangle Jubileee, followed by the Bubbles circle quilt pattern. Please enter me in your giveaway.
I going to check out her patterns! They are right up my alley!!
Can't decide what is my favorite, The Cube Purse or The quilted Party Tray. It is a toss up!
I subscribe to her blog!
Wow lots of cute things in the store
I like the floating bubbles pattern
The bubbles quilt loiks fun!
I like the cube bag! I'm a follower on Google Reader. thanks for the chance to win these great patterns!!
sounds very intresting!
well done for everything you did- jen!
i totaly love the half square triangle jubllee
i became jens follower
thanks!
and i blogged about this
thanks!
I love the half square triangle jubilee quilt - I want to make one!
I subscribe to her!
Thanks for the chance to win, great giveaway!
I need to check all this out, don't I?
I like the book bag in her shop.
I really liked all the bags! They were all so adorable!
Hello,
As I was subcribing to Jen's blog, I had a look through and thought the 'cube bags' are cute..Great for you girls....Cheers :-)
I love her grocery bags!
goccedioceano2000(at)libero(dot)it
WOW awesome giveaway, I could really use the seamingly accurate, I struggle with 1/4" seams AL THE TIME, I even bought a 1/4" presserfoot, that helps some. Thanks for the opportunity to win it.
Awesome! This is what I have been needing forever! Love the patterns, too. Thank you for the lovely giveaway.
I'd absolutely love to be entered.
rsgrandinetti@yahoo(dot)com
please enter me into the giveaway. i like floating bubbles
i;ve added your contest to my blog, thanks
I like her apron patterns.Trish
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