Friday, July 25, 2008

Reversible Bird Seed Skirt GIVEAWAY!!!! CLOSED.

centered darkenedWhat little girl doesn't love to feed ducks? But how many times has she been ill-prepared when encountering a flock? With this sweet skirt she can carry a handful of seeds in her pocket just in case she meets a group of hungry geese or pigeons on the street.

Lily had a great time modeling this skirt despite the high noon heat and shouted "Quack, Quack. That's duck for goodbye!" as we made our way home.

When I saw this Alexander Henry fabric I immediately asked for a yard. After seeing the print of the large bird feeding on seeds, the wheels in my head started spinning. I wanted to make a skirt with a tiny pocket on the side, large enough to carry a handful of birdseed.








But I didn't just want to make a simple skirt....so I made it reversible! It's the first reversible piece of clothing I've sewn since the kindergarten pinafore. After that nightmare I feared I'd never attempt a reversible piece again but I think enough time has passed for me to ease my way into one again....starting with this simple skirt. As you can see, the reverse side is green with a bird print pocket and trim.
(see below)







I made the waist 19" so I would say it would fit a 3t-5t. PLUS, if you leave a comment I will include the matching rickrack doublebanded headband, see below.

This giveaway is for the reversible skirt only.

Last day for posts is WEDNESDAY 7/30/08. Winner will be announced FRIDAY morning!





As usual, if you would like a chance to win this skirt just link back to this post. If you have any questions see the "questions and answers" link to the right. If you use blogger just use the "create a link" link at the bottom of this post. If you don't use blogger, that's fine too. Just create a link on your page as you normally would and I will see it using Technorati.

I've also had a couple people ask whether or not it is a problem if their blog is private. No, it is not a problem. I've seen plenty of private blogs in Technorati but if for some reason you don't think your blog is being recognized by Technorati, just let me know you've blogged in a comment to be sure.


Create a Link!






168 comments:

green girl said...

I love love love this one. That fabric is adorable. And, as always, so is your daughter. I love little girls in skirts and dresses for everyday wear, not just special occasions.

Sherry said...

Gorgeous as usual!! I love the bird fabric!

Have a great day!
Sherry

bethany said...

I love that skirt!! I added a link to my blog! Thanks so much for hosting these awesome giveaways!!
http://vermillionrules.blogspot.
com/2008/07/new-life.html

Natalie Jane said...

When are you going to start your boutique lady?! Beautiful.

green girl said...

i don't mean to be a bother, my "create a link" never seems to work. i hope you'll visit my blog and see that i am a big fan! :)
http://theavocadotree.blogspot.com/2008/07/reverisble-bird-seed-skirt-giveaway.html

paperdoll said...

so super cute!! my little girl NEEDS it!

Colleen said...

I love this skirt. I wish I had a blog for a chance to win it. Your work is lovely!

Christina.Kimberly said...

Very cute!
I linked you! *crossing fingers*

Marci said...

I have been following many of your contests, but this is the first time I have entered because this is my absolute FAVORITE item so far and it is the right size for my oldest too! I love all your clothes - so creative!

mc tacker said...

Precious design! My granddaughter would LOVE wearing this skirt!

The Brandleys said...

I don't have any little girls but this would look so cute on my niece! I wish you made patterns because your clothes are the cutest!

Malinda said...

I love the colors of this skirt it is so cute!

blueviolet said...

That's really cute! I think the headband looks darling with it as well.
doot65{at}comcast[dot]net
Elizabeth

The Brandleys said...

Oh by the way I did the create a link thing!

The Jackson Family said...

I absolutley love this skirt!!! Both sides are adorable!!

torinem said...

Oh golly, I really wan to win this one! How cute is that fabric??? I love it! Thanks so much for all these awesome giveaways!!

http://nifty-niftiness.blogspot.com/

iRiS said...

I love this fabric too and Yellow is so in this season!
I have some of this fabric in pink and I think you have just inspired me to make my lil Iris a lil "feeding" skirt!
Loves the photos and good luck to all those entering :)

~ANG said...

I absolutely love that fabric! Oh, and reversible...it's just too much for me to live without! Thanks for the chance to win! And yes, I did create a link from my blog to yours :o)

Hibler House said...

So very cute, you are so talented. I'm in love with everything you make! I tried to create a link, so I hope it worked...

Kristen said...

This skirt may be my favorite so far!! Of course, it's cute as always, but I also love the practical side of it! Great job!

Momma B said...

I just absolutely love your stuff! I tried to use the button you have to make a link but my computer won't let me. It's funny about popups, I tried everything! So I just did it manually, and now you have a link to your blog from my blog. That's what we are supposed to do, right? I hope I did it right!

Simply AnonyMom said...

I linked to you. This skirt is adorable! If I win my DD will be sooooo happy.

The Blaisdell Family said...

I LOVE putting my little girl in a skirt. There's just something so adorable about it!

You did a great job with this skirt....the fabric is so cute and fun!!

You honestly need to start selling your stuff. But then again, that's usually when the fun stops right:)

And as always...you're linked!

www.becauseiwastaughttoshare.blogspot.com

Katie said...

Oh My goodness, that is the sweetest little outfit! My daughter said it was 'soooooo lovely'. I am adding a link to my blog, I can't believe it's taken me so long to find you. But now I'll be stalking your blog daily lolRFK

Ms. Ellaneous said...

So super cute, and I love the pictures of your little girl! I don't know how you keep the giveaways going. Good for you!-Amy

tyketto said...

Love the skirt. If I don't win the skirt I'm stealing the idea for my kids - although I don't know if I feel that I can make it reversible. Blogged about it too.

Bunny B said...

As always, GORGEOUS!!! Blogged HERE :)
Thanks!
bunnybx at gmail . com

RiVal Photography said...

LOVE the fabric you used for this! I LOVE green and my daughter is often wearing it! I will win one day! :)

Rachel said...

Love, love, love it! Such cute ideas!

brittany, steve, and gabe said...

i am obsessed with birds, and i love this fabric! so cute!

laurel said...

You have such a talent. I love seeing what you come up with.

Cindy said...

Hey neighbor! I have been reading you thru my bloglines for a month or more and looked at your pictures today and said "wow that looks like the Susquehanna!" So glad to find crafty central pa peeps!

Cindy in Hershey

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=1824

http://www.flickr.com/photos/handpicked/

David and Nicole said...

This is absolutely adorable!! I think the headband is so precious!! I know my 3 year old would love, love it!!
You are so talented!

mom said...

Cute Cute Cute! I want it!

simplycrazymomof3 said...

Adorable skirt! I love this Alexander Henry print and it is an adorable skirt.

Cheryl said...

Oo my goodness, that is such a cute skirt. My youngest daughter would look absolutely lovely in that. Great work!!

TONYA said...

Absolutely gorgeous colors. Wow.

Cammi said...

Oh this is adorable and would be perfect for my little one who loves to feed the ducks at our nearby pond... oh pretty please pick me!!

I also blogged about this...

Deanna said...

Teach me so sew! Please? I would love the skirt, but I want to sew so much. I have sewing envy!!

Beth and Jared said...

LOve the fabric, and the headband is so cute, too! It would look so cute on one of my gals!

Christian & Stephanie said...

Your pictures always tie in so greatly with your clothes. They are so cute and make the clothes you are giving away shine. I love all of the things I have seen and I hope I win once! I love this site and am so glad to have found it through a cousin! Thanks for all of the give aways! DARLING DARLING DARLING stuff!

Artfulife said...

I think this is my favorite, oh wait they are all my favorite. I am going to make special wishes that this is the one I win for my little Zoe.

Kellie H said...

You {GOtTa} start a lil store. I loooove this skirt very much! My daughter is so into pockets it's not funny. She would be the happiest gal in this! & oh that headband. How did you make it?

Snostreblog said...

They keep getting cuter. However do you do it? It's lovely especially with your daughter modeling it.

I've been working on a series of artworks dealing with birds and cages for the past little while so this fabric spoke to me...or chirped that is! Thank you for another great giveaway.

Lana said...

Oh i am absolutely green with envy! You have done a fantastic job on the skirt.. .and the fact that its reversable is even better! My little girl just saw it and said "Mummy look at her pretty dancing dress!"

I too wish i had a blog for a chance to win it... maybe i should bug one of my friends with blogs!

Lana
x

Ravenhill said...

My little Lilly would absolutely love this skirt with the beautiful birds and especially the pocket! She just adores having cute pockets on her clothes!
~Emily

Christy said...

BEAUTIFUL SKIRT! I've never won anything and this would be great to break my winning virginity!! You are so talented!

momof4kr said...

Oooh, my Ella would look adorable in this!!

Graham Shenanigans said...

Simply adorable!! I LOVE this bird fabric!! I am amazed at all the giveaways you have!! Keep em coming!!

Amy said...

Oh, how I love this skirt! My little girl probably wouldn't fit in it for a couple of years but that is one I'd be willing to make closet space for. CUTE!!

Rachel said...

I don't know if my post is showing up, though my blog is not private.


Love this skirt!

Natalie* said...

LOVE it and so would my little Chelsea Nicole - birds are her favorite!

Zoë said...

I created a link. I hope I win! Love it!

My Three Sons said...

The skirt is just adorable.

lorieannbell said...

Love it!! You are making me want to start sewing again!!

bizzy mommy said...

i just found your blog and it's fabulous! your creations are darling! i'm linking to you permanently :0)

Michelle said...

Oh my gosh, this outfit is so stinkin' cute, how perfect for Summer!

Rachel said...

Love the green. I'm going to win this time. Love all the work you do.

Mattam said...

Absolutely adorable!

Naomi said...

one day I'll win and Roo will sport your finery!

Nicole said...

Wow, I've only seen your blog recently, and you make the cutest things!! I'm definitely adding your blog to my list!!

Arin said...

I've never seen a reversable skirt-great idea, especially if they want to wear it twice in a row!!

earthmama said...

You are so freakin' talented! Damn girl! Your designs, fabric choices, sweet shots-- impeccable. For serious. Love your blog!

FYI, you are on fire! I have never seen this big of a leap in readers from a bloggers inception to just a mere few months! Awesomeness...

earthmama

RobinBirdsNest said...

I love this one!! Just posted about it on my blog.

Meichelle said...

I am posting about this on my site right now. i love the fabric!

Hil'Lesha said...

Very nice!

Jennifer said...

I love your little one's shoes. Are they just black ballet slippers?

Another adorable creation! You must start selling these outfits!

Kiley said...

I am in Awe over these incredible outfits you make for little ladies. I am in love with this skirt. I can see my little love wearing this and twirling around.... I would love this skirt.....

I linked this to my blog "through our lens" at idahoheters.blogspot.com, i hope you can check it out...

Thanks!!!!

- Marybeth I. said...

Love it - love the cut, the fabric and the print.

blogged about it here: http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2008/07/reverisble-bird-seed-skirt-giveaway.html

Amy said...

I blogged about this and think it is adorable, love the fact that it is the size my daughter wears! Thanks!

Trish said...

Very cute, would love to win this for my girls as would every other person with a good eye for beauty!

Chel said...

oh my goodness... amazing!! So glad I stumbled on your blog!! WOWZERS... I think I'm in love!

Sarah S said...

Beautiful! My daughter would love this.

Robyn said...

LOVE the fabric, that is awesome.

Stacey Moore said...

my little bird watcher would love to feed the birds in this skirt!!
thanks!
moore.g at insideconnect.net

Mel said...

Very nice & I love that headband!

~Bobbi~ said...
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~Bobbi~ said...

What a precious skirt and little girl =) I love the fabric.

The Littlest Hillbilly says: said...

I so love the fabric. I refer to both of my girls as little birds so it would be perfect for them. Please let it be me this time. :)

Litchfield Family said...

this is just too cute!!

Michelle Leigh said...

You are so talented. I wish I could so, well maybe not, but in theory it would be nice!

Anonymous said...

I love that skirt - what a cute idea for the reversible pattern.
clenna@aol.com

Kacey Randolph said...

How FaBuLoUs is this skirt?!! I'm a sucker for just about any Alexander Henry fabric and I LoVe the sweet little pocket you made. The fact that it is reversible is almost too much its just so GREAT! Oh please oh please pick me! I linked you.

emily call said...

This is just too cute. I added a link to my blog. www.createdbyemily.blogspot.com

ashlynn said...

What a cute little girl in a cute little skirt! Love your blog.

emh said...

Pleez, for the love of all that is holy, PICK ME!!! Once again, this is ridiculously adorable! LOVE IT!

Haydee said...

Beautiful! I hope I finally win one of these things.

Cara B said...

Great choice in fabric!!! My daughter approves :) She is 3 and her favorite color is green and her room is full of birds including 5 birds who hang above her bed.

Angelique said...

Oh my I am in love with that skirt!!! And the headband!!! I dont know what the deal is this year, but everything I go to buy is GREEN!

I am all green with envy here!

I can't wait to go read more of your blog- you have some super cute stuff!!

I hope I win!

Heidi Zawisza said...

I LOVE this fabric! So vintage and so cute!! LUVIN' it!!

Katie said...

I just took my daughter to feed the ducks in the park a few weeks ago! This skirt really would have come in handy :) My blog is private, not sure if it will be recognized, but you can email me at wtrbaby6@hotmail.com just in case!

Ma Val said...

I'm so excited about this skirt that I setup my first link with you! I'll definately be back to checkout more of your blog. Excellent craftsmanship. Thanks!

thundercloudgirl at hotmail dot com

Dana said...

Super cute skirt, my little girl would love it!

Jessica said...

How great is it that it is reversible?

onawa said...

I NEED IT I LOVE IT I MUST HAVE IT!!! You are so talented!!!!

Just Sew Divine said...

this skirt is just to cute.

mel

Claire said...

Oh WOW - HOw beautiful is this skirt, but your little model is just gorgeous!! I have just found your blog & you are not only talented, but incredibly generous!!

Donna said...

I LOVE it!!! You are so good at seeing the potential in a pile of fabric! I just feel overwhelmed when I look at rows and rows of prints and patterns.

Totally cute and I hope I win it for my little cutie!

Bri said...

OMIGOSH! I just love it! This was my first venture over to your site and it's soooo cute!

Mel's Mom said...

I just found your site. How precious is that skirt. Miss Melanie NEEDS one too!

{jen} said...

cute skirt! I want one for me!!!!

Stacey said...

So pretty! Count me in!

vicki said...

OMG! How cute! Lets fly away and have some fun!

Erica said...

I love this skirt! My daughter would look adorable in it!

Andrea said...

I love your stuff, I have to add you to my review blog!!! thanks. My post is up.

Ryan and Genevieve said...

I have finally purchased my first sewing machine and your work is incredibly inspiring for a beginner like me!

Tsosie and Peterson Bunch said...

Everytime you put something up I think it must be my favorite...until you put something else up and I love it even more.

Amanda Sewell said...

This is just totally adorable as usual!!! How fun! I wish I could sew!

Laurel MacD said...

I have two girls - either one would love this!

Kristinia - Loving Heart Mommy said...

You pick the cutest fabrics!

I'd love to win for our baby girl!

phillipsonlygirl at gmail dot com

Kristinia - Loving Heart Mommy said...

Blogging here:
http://kristiniac.blogspot.com/2008/07/theres-whole-lot-of-bloggy-going-on.html

Heather said...

Oh my goodness that is ADORABLE! Can you enter without a blog? (I have a blogger profile just no blog!) My daughter would look SO adorable in that skirt!

Christi said...

This is so cute. You really need to open a store. I love it. I hope I plinked it right!

Katie said...

I LOVE this fabric. I've seen it online and have admired it a time or two. I've just stumbled upon your blog today. I just started sewing and have made my first clothing pieces for my little girl over this past month. I love everything you've created. Beautifully done and beautifully shot. Its inspiring to me and I hope to be able to create my own patterns too someday. I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with next. Thank you so much for sharing!

Joanna said...

I went ahead and made a link to your giveaways in my sidebar. I will change it every time you post a new one! I want this skirt soooo much! It's too cute!

Arin said...

So perfectly cute! You make the cutest thigs!

Snostreblog said...

I know I already commented, but I just wanted to let you know that you have been such an inspiration to me that I have decided to do my own giveaway. I'm giving away these little crocheted hair clips that would look so cute in Lily's dark hair. (I'm working my way up to dress giveaways.) Check the clips out at tabithapettit.blogspot.com/2008/07/hair-clip-giveaway.html

Thanks again!

Liz :) said...

Ohhh this is TOOOOO cute! my daughter would love it...

Brandy and Josh said...

Love your sight!! I will be checking back regularly!! Wish I was as talented. Beautiful!!!

Layton Clan said...

I'll take one skirt, and one of the darling dark haired doll.

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!

The Hills said...

So cute. I love it. So very creative.
azhills@gmail.com

Michelle said...

So cute, please count me in!

pumpkin seed said...

oh definatly count me in on this one! That is adorable!

mistycreek said...

I posted on my blog.

lou lou designs said...

Oh, I adore this skirt! Who wouldn't?

Hélène said...

That is so cute! I would love it for my daughter.

Christina said...

What a cute skirt! The headband is really cute too!

The Blah Blah Momma said...

gorgeous simply gorgeous...hopefully i entered correctly.....hehe

Meredith A. said...

My niece would LOVE this! How cute! I wish I could sew :)

Tina said...

This is absolutely adorable. I have that fabric in pink, and you're right, it would make an awesome little skirt!

MindiJo said...

You're amazingly talented! I came upon your blog by way of "how to make a tutu". It's a great blog.

bec said...

very very cute. i hope i win. :)

karyn said...

Oooo, I bought this Alexander Henry fabric and have been contemplating what I should use it for. I think my 6 year old could be quite smitten with this idea especially paired with the rick rack headband!

Blake & Ally said...

Reversible Bird Seed Skirt GIVEAWAY!!!!

Oh my goodness! My baby girl's first word was "Quack!" She would love this! All birds are "quacks" to her. You are a fantastic seamstress! thanks for sharing and I hope you pick me :)

KarenKal said...

I just found your blog. Such cute stuff. I have a 2 1/2 year old girl. She is in love with feeding the ducks!

petiteblogger said...

So adorable! My little girl would love this skirt...
Thanks!
Amber

Stacey said...

Oh, that is the cutest skirt ever! My girls love feeding the ducks. What a creative idea!

Rachel said...

SUPER CUTE (& so is the model!)! found your link on plum tree studios blog! i'd like to enter! and i'm putting a link on my blog! THANKS for the chance! :) - R

Wendy said...

Love it! Please, please, pretty please.

Andrea said...

OOOH!
So cute! Love the "partride family"ish fabric!

Erin said...

Love the mod/retro vibe!! Super cute!

Candice said...

This is really cute! I love the colors!

Meichelle said...

My 18 month old daughter was sitting here while I was reading your blog, and she screams QUACK QUACK when I got to the pictures. She was so excited about the ducks! I love it. I posted about it on my blog. Hopefully I'll win!

J&K Freeman said...

okay, this would look fabulous on my little red-head! Cute skirt, I would love the pattern.

Ylana said...

Oh i am absolutely green with envy! You have done a fantastic job on the skirt.. .and the fact that its reversable is even better! My little girl just saw it and said "Mummy look at her pretty dancing dress!"

(i posted as Lana before but this is with my blog ;) )

cpullum said...

Cute I love it!!!!!!!

mamalou said...

So I created a link on Saturday, but I am not sure if it recognized me. Anyway, I hope it did because I LOVE this skirt!!

fourangels said...

Super cute! You've made it look like a breeze to make! A friend sent you my way and I am so excited to keep up with your awesome site. Love it, love it!
fourangelsutah at gmail dot com

Nina said...

Love the green!

Nina said...

I linked to you over on my blog but it didn't show up on the trackbacks here. There appears to be a problem with my blogger as it has lost a years worth of posts and technorati isn't working either! Go figure! lol

holley family said...

hey there! i had to post the link in a regular posting, i can't get the create link to work. our blog is holley-family.blogspot.com btw, cute ideas!

The Royal Family said...

ok, i'm down with a headband. Glad to join the bandwagon this is my first time I have seen your site, its now in my favorites. :) www.theroyalkingfamily.blogspot.com (it is private let me know if you have issues)

Amy and David said...

Where do you find such great fabric? You have totally inspired me to sew more. I hope I created a link successfully, my server timed out when I tried. Thanks for the inspiration!

Aubrey said...

I know I am at the bottom of the comments, but I just came across your blog! You have inspired me to get out and feed the tweet tweets with my girlies!:)

Gatlin Gang said...

This is so darling. I have never been to your blog before. You are amazing to make all this stuff and then give it away. We would love the bird seed skirt. My daughter would think it was the best thing ever!

Stephanie said...

I just came across your blog! Love the skirt!

Desiree said...

Just found your blog, love this skirt. Green and yellow are so nice together.

kristib said...

I love this skirt! The yellow birds are perfect for summer. You are totally inspiring me to start sewing more regularly. I started with a simple tote bag but it's a start nonetheless! Thank you!

laceeJ said...

My friend's daughter just loves birds! She would look really cute in this one!

laceeJ said...

oops, I forgot to leave my email... montesbugsaliveAThotmailDOTcom You are very thoughtful and creative for doing this! How fun!

Brooke said...

This is pretty darn cute!

TaraLee said...

Darling in concept and execution!! I agree with natalie jane - you are a boutique waiting to happen. tarasteed at gmail dot com.

Christine said...

Can I get one in adult size? This is gorgeous. Keep up the good work!

Patrizzia said...

OMGosh I just found your website. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this skirt. So amazingly adorable! WTG!

Trinadee Grimes said...

I'm sorry I was to late for this one. My 3yr old little girl loves to feed the duck!So cute I just love it.

Jenn said...

I love your work and fabric. I love it
Jenn

Jenn said...

I love it!!!!!

sdwaard said...

How did you make that adorable headband? I've never seen anything quite like it.