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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I love her grocery tote!
ReplyDeleteI subscribe to Jen's blog through Google Reader!
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteI love her grocery bags!
ReplyDeleteI subscribe to her blog.
ReplyDeleteI do love Jen's Lucky 13 tote bags. Thanks for entering me :-)
ReplyDeleteLove the patterns, really like that bag, very clever!!
ReplyDeleteI love her grocery tote. I will be posting her give away on my blog and I will become a Jen follower.
ReplyDeleteElaine
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!
ReplyDeleteLove the applique circle based patterns! I would love to try any of them. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi again... I just signed up as a google reader follower. Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteJust subscribed to Jen's blog through my Google reader.
ReplyDeleteI love that geisha throw pillow cover! So simple it let's the fabric speak for itself.
ReplyDeleteI love love love the Lucky 13 bags!
ReplyDeleteI am intrigued by the cube bag. It looks neat!
ReplyDeleteOh Seamingly Accurate!! Love to try it!
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win these!
ReplyDeleteI really like Jen's Cube Pattern and would love to make one:)
ReplyDeleteJust subscribed to Jen's blog through my Google reader.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower of Jen's blog!
ReplyDeleteI Love the cube bag
ReplyDeleteOops! I already told you my favorite - http://www.reannalilydesigns.com/RD2020HSTJubileeFrontBACKWEBlrg.jpg.
ReplyDeleteOh I would love to win this. I have been looking at and loving the half square triangle jubilee.
ReplyDeleteI am already a follower.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win this one! Anything to help me get accurate.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to meet a new person...thanks for doing this giveaway...
ReplyDeleteI think my favorite thing is the Seamingly Accurate.
ReplyDeleteWell, 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.
ReplyDeleteI really like her cube hat (also really like the way she uses military fabric)
ReplyDeletegreat looking patterns!
ReplyDeleteI am now a follower of her blog
ReplyDeletei really like the "geisha girl" pillow
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway from a talented lady! I'd love to win this.
ReplyDeletebutlerswife@gmail.com
I am follower of her blog and facebook.
ReplyDeletemanualidades.daisy@gmail.com
...and I like her cube bag with the handles. Very practical storage/portable storage.
ReplyDeletebutlerswife@gmail.com
I like the Cube bags:)
ReplyDeleteI'm following her blog!
ReplyDeleteJen sounds like a really creative person. I will definitely check out her blog.
ReplyDeleteI am very happy that you have the kinda hobby/job that takes you all over the world, how exciting!
ReplyDeleteI 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)
ReplyDeleteI blogged about it...at http://thatisinarapp.blogspot.com/2010/04/some-giveawaysi-wanted-you-to-know.html
ReplyDeleteSubcribed to Jen's blog!!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite item on Jen's site is a pattern called "Baby Boxes".
ReplyDeleteLots 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!
ReplyDeleteLove finding new to me designers. Thanks
ReplyDeleteMy favorite pattern on her site is Woven Comfort.
ReplyDeletesubscribed to her blog
ReplyDeleteI went to Jen's shop and I am very interested in the Seamingly Accurate tool.
ReplyDeletethat cube bag is so fabulous! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI have subscribed to Jen's blog. I have already learned a neat tip from her. Thanks for the giveaway and the introduction to Jen.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn
I really like the Adjustable Apron.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn
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.
ReplyDeleteThank 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.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower of Jen's too.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn
Blogged about the giveaway in my sidebar.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn
What a great giveaway. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI really like her Teddy Bear circle quilt.
ReplyDeletei would love to win some patterns! i have soo many fabrics at home and i need new projects to make with them!
ReplyDeletei love that grocery tote!
ReplyDeleteI have added Jen's blog to my Google Reader!
ReplyDeleteWould love to win the Half Square Triangle Jubilee pattern. Looks like a fun pattern!
ReplyDeleteJust became a subscriber!
ReplyDeleteI really love what you have done with your blog and find it refreshing all the interviews you do.
ReplyDeleteI really love her Floating Bubble Quilt.
ReplyDeleteI have also subscribed to Jen's blog.
ReplyDeleteI really like the Cube Purse!! All the patterns are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower of Jen now :)
ReplyDeleteI just subscribed to Jen's Blog
ReplyDeleteGreat interview. thanks
ReplyDeleteI love the Cube Purse!
ReplyDeleteLove the cube purse pattern.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tool for making accurate seams!
ReplyDeleteFun! I love new patterns!
ReplyDeleteI love the Seamingly Accurate - I'm always guessing. The Teddy Bear Circles pattern is cute too!
ReplyDeletewhat fun designs!
ReplyDeleteI just create my first blog a few minutes ago and I am very excited about it.
ReplyDeleteAnd 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.
ReplyDeleteThank you for showing the cube purse on your site.
Tamara Poteet
What a generous giveaway! Thanks so much for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteI gotta say, the Army Cube Style Purse is adorable!! I would love to make one for my mom, shed think it was GREAT!!!
ReplyDeleteIm also following her blog!!! Cant wait to read more! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat give-away! Wonderful product! My favorite pattern is the adjustable apron! ~karen
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteI have been following Jen's blog for awhile. Love what creates. I love the 3-D Quilt. The blocks just seem to float.
ReplyDeleteSo that's the person behind Seamingly Accurate! I love love love the Cool Water quilt pattern...oh my.
ReplyDeletethanks for a chance to win some great patterns!
ReplyDeleteThanks for a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLove Floral Party and Boxed In!
ReplyDeleteSheilaC
I had never seen the Seamingly Accurate before.... a very interesting idea!
ReplyDeleteSheilaC
thanks for the opportunity! I subscribe to both your blogs and was happy to see this giveaway! :o)
ReplyDeleteOh I love the Woven Comfort pattern, That is so cool & would make a great guy quilt! And the Seamingly perfect tool is great, too!
ReplyDeleteSandy A in St. Louis
Here's number 1 - my comment. Thanks for another interesting interview and great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteHere's number 2 - my favourite is her "Geese Fury" pattern.
ReplyDeleteAnd number 3 - I've become a follower of her blog.
ReplyDeleteOh what an awesome give away! Thanks for doing the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI think my favorite item has to be the Half Square triangle Jubilee pattern... mostly because it's great to use with fat quarters!
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting a giveaway. I love being introduced to a new blog this way. Can't wait to see more. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteWow! Very cool giveaway--Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI follow you through reader. :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to try her Seamingly Accurate!
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway! Please count me in!
ReplyDeleteI love the Woven Comfort pattern!
ReplyDeleteI subscribe to Jen's blog.
ReplyDeleteI am following
ReplyDeleteI really would love the seamingly accurate tool
ReplyDeleteMy favorite pattern is the Half Square Triangle Jubileee, followed by the Bubbles circle quilt pattern. Please enter me in your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI going to check out her patterns! They are right up my alley!!
ReplyDeleteCan't decide what is my favorite, The Cube Purse or The quilted Party Tray. It is a toss up!
ReplyDeleteI subscribe to her blog!
ReplyDeleteWow lots of cute things in the store
ReplyDeleteI like the floating bubbles pattern
ReplyDeleteThe bubbles quilt loiks fun!
ReplyDeleteI like the cube bag! I'm a follower on Google Reader. thanks for the chance to win these great patterns!!
ReplyDeletesounds very intresting!
ReplyDeletewell done for everything you did- jen!
i totaly love the half square triangle jubllee
ReplyDeletei became jens follower
ReplyDeletethanks!
and i blogged about this
ReplyDeletethanks!
I love the half square triangle jubilee quilt - I want to make one!
ReplyDeleteI subscribe to her!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win, great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI need to check all this out, don't I?
ReplyDeleteI like the book bag in her shop.
ReplyDeleteI really liked all the bags! They were all so adorable!
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteAs 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!
ReplyDeletegoccedioceano2000(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.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! This is what I have been needing forever! Love the patterns, too. Thank you for the lovely giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI'd absolutely love to be entered.
ReplyDeletersgrandinetti@yahoo(dot)com
please enter me into the giveaway. i like floating bubbles
ReplyDeletei;ve added your contest to my blog, thanks
ReplyDeleteI like her apron patterns.Trish
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