Superstorm Sandy Raffle Prizes


Winners of the generously donated prizes are listed below each photo! Thanks to everyone who donated. Please email us your Red Cross donation confirmation as well as where/how you'd like your prize delivered!

The following prizes have been generously donated for our Red Cross Disaster Relief Fundraiser. We are grateful to all the independent makers and the awesome vendors that we proudly do business with. Thank you so much for helping encourage folks to give to those who desperately need assistance. I love you all. And I love this community. Ready to make a donation? Click here to donate to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. Then leave a comment over HERE with your donation amount and transaction code.

  

Lorax "Speak for the Trees" Quilt (approx. 66" X 79") donated by Robert Kaufman Fabrics

WINNER: The Branch Family (ON398598819) #412

Bounty of Basics (Lights) Fat Quarters - 100 Kona Fat Quarters totaling 25 yards! These bundles aren't even available until January 2013! Amazing donation from Robert Kaufman Fabrics!

WINNER: The Litke Bennetts (ON395654653) #385

From Swans Island: A signature canvas tote bag, a copy of their newest accessory pattern the Claire Bandana and a skein of Organic Merino Worsted in Bittersweet.

WINNER: Sarah S (ON391978894) #361

 

GeoCentric 7 oz Organic Cotton Canvas Fat Quarter Bundle from Cloud 9 Fabrics.

WINNER: Carolyn Ziering (ON390937348) #315

 Dirty Water Dyeworks, $75 gift certificate for use in her online shop!

WINNER: Seanna Lea (ON399591165)  #423

 

Handmade hippo by Kitty Kitty Crafts! Adorable, 100% cotton fabric hippo that is machine-washable and one of a kind.

WINNER: Curiositykt (ON390303691) #273<PREVIEWEND>

 

A gift basket of awesome from The Orange Owl: Winner selects one vegan handmade soap, one vegan body butter, one vegan bath salt, and one vegan lip balm! All of the Orange Owl's products are 100% chemical-free!

WINNER: Minh (ON386095644) #96

 

Button Collecting Bird Tote by Egg-a-go-go! Hand screenprinted cotton tote with handstitched vintage and new buttons.

WINNER: Sonya (ON386262164) #109 

 

Enting Fibercraft Handspun Wool/Silk: Bittersweet and Grapes, 2-ply fingering weight yarn, 135 yds. The colors include rust, bittersweet orange, concord grape purple, and an olive/pine green. Made in Massachusetts by Naomi!

WINNER: YulieGilooly (ON386967525) #341

 

Totally fashionable prize combo by Margravine and SewMaryAnn.

WINNER:  Amy M (ON389994304) #238

 

Two pdf bag patterns by Needle and Spatula

WINNER: YulieGilooly (ON386967525) #347

 

Small Tattooed man from the book We Make Dolls by Jenny Doh. 17 1/2" tall. Designed and made by Mimi Kirchner. He was on the cover.

WINNER: Emily (ON384860885) #65

 

One skein of hand-dyed superwash merino/sock yarn (fingering weight). 462 yds/100g in blurple colorway by Rhinofluff.

WINNER: Kat King (ON388640179) #175

 

Two skeins of handspun super-bulky two-ply in "fangorn" 150+ yds, 7+ ounces by Rhinofluff.

WINNER: abmatic (ON382355132) #29

 

 

The complete set of Betz White's new patterns: Wildlife with Love

WINNER: The Teti's (ON392948896) #367

 

Mini Modern Drunkard's Path quilt by Maritza Soto. Approximately 30" X 40" in size. 100% cotton and gorgeous.

WINNER: Lisa R (ON390875472)  #307

 

TARDIS is a 2ply super thick-n-thin handspun yarn, that's deliciously soft and GIGANTIC like the Pixies song. It's made from super soft merino, bamboo, silk & angelina. Finally it's a whopping 145 yards and spun by KnittinK

WINNER: Sarah W (ON385843543) #79

 

addi Click Lace Long Tip Set from Skacel Collection, Inc. (I sure hope a knitter wins these!)

WINNER: Liza (ON386828764) #148 

 

The first issue of By Hand and a By Hand Eco tote bag!

WINNER: The Neus (ON398383367) #406

 

A Peep Boot by Lizzy House and a copy of her amazing quilt pattern: The Colorist

WINNER: Kelly Speakman (ON394101183) #377

 

addi-ART Diamond Circular Needles by Skacel Collection, Inc. These needles feature a visible core of genuine Swarovski crystals which twinkle and dance in celebration of every stitch you knit.

WINNER: KBlake (ON386982919) #140

 

Red Velvet Felted Cupcake Pincushion by Made In Lowell.

WINNER: Stephanie (ON391985904) #360 

 

Winner may choose from either the 6 Month Yarn Club Spring 2013: Sock / Fingering Yarn or Bulky/Worsted Yarn. Every two months members receive an exclusive, hand-dyed skein of yarn in a totally new color-way! By Toil and Trouble.

WINNER: Sara O (ON389906575) #230

 

Lamb is knit from cotton and wool and is made from the "Lamb" pattern from the book Itty Bitty Toys by Susan B. Anderson. Knit by Sarah Schlesinger.

WINNER: Mommers (ON389482597) #21

Three skeins of Fleur de Fiber Amelie, which is 70% wool, 30% silk, 115 grams, 378 yards per skein, retail $30 per skein. They are a lovely purple with hints of reddish purple and splashes of blue by Angela aka Purls before Wine.  

WINNER: Caitlin (ON385856025) #82

 

Megan Nielsen "I Make Fashion" gusseted cotton tote bag, fabric stash note cards and a copy of Pina: dress/top pattern.

WINNER:  Sophea Diaz (ON394041175) #373

The Herringbones Quilt by Maritza Soto using Lizzy House's Guising.

WINNER: Grassfield Manor (ON401506899) #432

Custom Hand Knit Pom Pom Hat for Baby by MB by brigid.

WINNER: Electra (ON385764654) #169


 

a copy of Jenean Morrison's Pattern & Design Coloring Book vol. 1 which Virginia picked up at Quilt Market.

WINNER: Elise W (ON386614719) #115

2012 Quilt Market Swag! Copies of Quilting Arts and Modern Patchwork. Three fabric bundles and two patterns!

WINNER: Siobhan (ON383576701) #41 

From the 2012 Quilt Market Fabric 2.0 Goodie Bag! One Free Online Quilting Class on Craftsy!

WINNER: Laurie Mathews (ON389996105) #257

70 yards of hand dyed, hand spun, corespun yarn plus a simple mitt pattern from The Spun Monkey!

WINNER: Lesley Zavediuk (ON388511652) #174

A large stuff toy of the winner's choice by Zooguu!!!! There are 23 critters to choose from including aliens!

WINNER: Monica (ON390258914) #279

 

The Petite Hobo by Pansy Maiden! Waxed canvas exterior and Cordura interior combine to make the most durable, long-lasting, water-resistant AND fashion-forward bag you will ever come across. Our all-natural, paraffin-based waxed canvas has been used by tough-as-nails mariners for over a century. This fabric is renown for its long-lasting, water-resistant properties. Zip closure, four interior pockets: 2 = 6”x4", 2 = 3”x4” 12” drop, 14” at widest point, 5” deep, 4” across bottom.

WINNER: Jackie Lane Tsioris (ON390945953) #314

 

A hand embroidered pendant by The Merriweather Council. You will receive a voucher from Danielle to select one pendant in any color with any letter that you'd like!

WINNER: TeamKloss (ON384438723) #50  

 

Veggie Vampire Tea Towels! A set of 4 18"X20" cotton towels!!!!! by rhymes with twee. (gosh, I hope someone just gives me a set of these)

WINNER:  Alison Gordon (ON389106326) #202

A huge box of charms, fat quarter bundles and four gorgeous tote bags arrived from Andover Fabrics! I think every single person who donated is going to win a charm pack of Marisa (creative thursday)'s the Red Thread and Thomas Knauer's Frippery.

WINNER: Melissa Quest-Mercadante (O-40W557706V615450G) #11
Melissa Carden (ON386663843) #122
Kat Kennedy (ON380262220) #326
Kate Sharaf (ON396126372)  #390

Pellon USA has generously donated throw-sized packages of Natural Blend 80/20 Batting, Wool Batting and 100% Natural Cotton Batting. That's 3 awesome prizes to inspire 3 people to make a quilt! Which you might consider donating to THIS quilt drive!

WINNERS: K Mahoney (ON397374625) #397 (NATURAL BLEND)

Donna (ON390855318) #290 (WOOL)

Candice & Eloise (ON38993678) #241 (COTTON)

 

This necklace from designer, Erin M. Harris consists of 5 strands of green, gold, and purple seed beads (metallic, clear, and silver-lined), 18 inches with a gold-plated lobster clasp.
WINNER: Amy aka Knit Collage (ON385674372) #72

 
Also from designer, Erin M. Harris, a bracelet consisting of 3 strands of copper, blue, and green seed beads (metallic, clear, and silver-lined) with green iridescent cube beads. It's 8.5-inches with copper wire end cone coils and a copper square-and-bar clasp.
WINNER: Becca F (ON386210441) #85
Schaluna in Luxair. 58% Baby Alpaca, 10% Merino, 19% Lurex and 13% Nylon. 120 yards per 50 gram ball. From Skacel Inc. 2 balls and a copy of the Skacel Fall Magalog with pattern for hat on the cover.
WINNER: Teena (ON388927823) #187
Betz White (ON390006770) #261
T Crockett (ON391508854) #337
license to purl (ON379104956) #295

 
Gather Here "make something" hand silk-screened tea towel embroidery kit. One tea towel, 12 skeins of DMC floss, a 6" wooden embroidery hoop, and one pack of Sublime Stitching Needles. Designed by us, made by you!
WINNER: Susan Lay (ON382152183) #13
Heather (ON390010139) #239

 
A copy of "Sew Merry and Bright" and a fat quarter bundle of Cherry Christmas by Aneela Hoey.
WINNER: Tracy Kilpatrick (ON382143216) $10 - #21

WINNER: Ingrid Schorr (ON382046637) #1


Lizzy House Recipe Cards!
WINNERS: Nancy Twu (ON382134535) #22
Ariel (ON382299295) #32
Kristen Lewis (ON381987831) #57
The Kleins (ON386775986) #154

 3 yards of Liberty of London silk charmeuse.
WINNER: Emily Chionchio (ON386667647) #131


Charm Pack from Andover Fabrics!
40 WINNERS:
Jennifer Rich (ON401723719) #438
Lindsay's/Serrao's (ON401538865) #437
Jen (ON401590681) #436
Rachel Brogatti (ON401498262) #435
Marissa (ON401446630) #431
Steen (ON398933554) #419
Sarah S. (ON398415055) #407
K Noe (ON396308342) #396
Abigail M (ON395649240)#387
The Sumners (ON395190232) #381
Molly (ON394719900) #378
Melissa Kojima (ON393244824) #371
The Andersons (ON393072927) #370
Rosenstein's (ON392634787) #364
Cheryl Tracy Kubat (ON391563249) #334
Rachel Miller (ON381734412) #332
Beth Schmidt (ON390929448) #320
Erin in Chicago (ON390807970) #311
rowingj (ON386686492) #298
Elizabeth Kite (ON390271268) #269
Heather (ON390158908) #267
Kristen (ON389339987) #265
Lia C (ON390011327) #259
Kristen (ON389534557) #223
Laura (ON389414159) #215
Christine Q (ON389074346) #195
Meredith Honig (ON388691770) #180
The Kleins (ON386775986) #156
Jessica (ON387142159) #150
Monique Hartl (ON386934340) #137
Simone Alpen (ON38683555) #136
Alana (ON385708164) #74
Antonella D'eramo (ON384339385) #45
Greeley (ON383466934) #39
Kris (ON382377809) #36
Katie Carruth (ON382276135) #24
Nicole Levesque (ON382104859) #19
Soley (ON382160497) #10
Caitlin (ON382121078) #4



Mystery Prizes...
Amanda Linnea (ON384131561) #43
Nicole Levesque (ON382104859) $30 - #18

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First Ever Fiber Trunk Show: Featuring Dirty Water DyeWorks


Five days until the trunk show! Each day we'll be featuring one of the awesome folks we've invited to be a vendor. Here's an opportunity to learn more about each of them before meeting them in person this Sunday!


 

What's your name, what's your business name, and where are you from?

I'm Stephanie from Dirty Water DyeWorks.  I live and work in Arlington. <PREVIEWEND>

What came first knitting - dyeing - spinning?  

I learned how to knit and sew when I was a little girl.  As an adult I learned how to spin and started dyeing.  I dyed fabric and clothing - dresses, t-shirts, socks, towels.  Everything was a blank canvas waiting for color.  Since I'm an avid knitter, the shift to dyeing yarn and fiber was a natural progression.

 




What's your favorite fiber to work with?

My favorite fiber . . . that's a tough question.  I work mainly with animal fibers.  Blue faced leicester is always a favorite. These days I'm also enjoying a Polwarth wool /silk blend.

How do you fend off creative-block?

I make a concerted effort to identify new and exciting colors around me on a regular basis.  That doesn't mean I translate them to dye right away, but it gives me a starting point.  If I'm on a deadline to create new custom colors and they aren't coming out in the mix, I take some time to step away from the project.  Go for a walk, do some baking, sit down and knit a few rows - time to clear my head.  Usually things come together after a little separation from the project at hand.

What do you love to make with your yarn/fiber?

My booth display contains many shawls, but socks are my constant companion.  They travel well and don't take up much room. Lately I've had an itch to start a sweater or three.  So far I have the yarn picked out.  Will see where this adventure leads.

Any exciting things in the works that you want to share with us?

I'm considering a couple of new yarn bases that will debut either this winter or next spring .  There are also new kits in the works.

 

 You can follow Stephanie on twitter, read about her work/inspiration on her blog, and shop on her website.


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