My news and my first giveaway!

This post is getting posted SO much later in the day than I had planned. Lots of unforeseen obstacles (isn't that the way it is when you have something important going on?) The main one being my 4-year-0ld's preschool teacher calling to let us know one of of the pupils came down with the chicken pox and they need to sterilize the school. So just when I planned on getting a lot done during preschool time, I am suddenly a lot less productive. But, it's better than a kid with chicken pox, right? Perspective . . .

Okay, so that's not the big news.

This is:I finally opened my etsy shop! This is not an official opening, more of a soft opening (thank you Ocean's 13) with only a couple of things listed at the moment. I have a bunch more things waiting to be listed sometime next week.
So keep watching! And keep watching for more giveaways in the next month! Woo!

This is my first offering. A vintage-inspired I-spy baby quilt kit.

All of the squares are pre-cut. I only used really high quality quilting fabric from companies like Michael Miller, Alexander Henry, Moda and, of course, those adorable Japanese imports. And I only went with vintage reproduction or really whimsical prints. No Spongebob or Garfield.

The quilt also comes with pre-cut borders, binding and backing.
(Recognize those cute American Jane prints?)

For this quilt I tried something new. I used a linen/cotton blend for the off-setting squares. I really like the change in texture. It's in the dryer right now and I can't wait to see how it comes out. The kit comes with a choice of off-set squares out of either the linen/cotton blend or just a neutral 100% cotton.I am also listing charm packs of 45 different pre-cut 3 1/2" I-spy squares.
A great way to get a good little collection for your own projects, without having to collect that many different fabrics.

Here's a small sampling of what's included.

And that is my giveaway to you! One of these packets of 45 pre-cut squares. All you have to do is leave a comment, and if it has any feed-back or suggestions on the etsy shop, the i-spy quilt, or something else you'd like to see in the shop in the future, you'll get two entries. You'll have until Tuesday night at midnight Mountain Standard Time to enter. I'll announce the winner Wednesday morning. Be sure to leave a way for me to contact you so I can get mailing info if you win!

Thanks! Have a happy weekend!