This is a really simple, quick little gift. In fact, I should make more of them. (I wish I could share how I did it, but according to the original designers, I would need to retain a lawyer if I do.) I also love this project because it allows me to use my large ribbon stash. π Which I got in at this place:
American Crafts is a company in Utah that produces all kinds of craft supplies from scrapbook paper, ribbon, albums, stickers, etc. The past few years they’ve held a big warehouse sale in December. That is where I’ve stocked up on bolts of ribbon at really cheap prices. They’ve also got screaming deals on paper, pens, albums, embellishments, etc. This year I also got some cool iron decals for only $1 each. If you’re local, you should totally check it out!
Since I understand that many of you loyal readers out there aren’t local, I bought a little bit extra to share. If you want a chance to win some of your own, leave a comment. You have until midnight (MST) Monday Dec 6th. I’ll pick two winners Tuesday morning. The first winner gets to pick two of the above bolts, second place gets the other two.
Have fun and happy weekend!
151 Comments
A Plain Path
December 3, 2010 at 2:56 pmPick me, pick me! π The ribbon blanket is lovely and the ribbons are beautiful. Embellishments like that truly can change the look of a project.
DanielleisNesting
December 3, 2010 at 2:57 pmWonderful! I have a thing for ribbon. All of these are gorgeous!
Nicole
December 3, 2010 at 2:57 pmThese are lovely – it is so hard to find unique ribbon!
Mandy P.
December 3, 2010 at 2:58 pmThe scalloped ribbon is especially adorable!
Baskets Of Quilts
December 3, 2010 at 2:59 pmCute project. If I win I'd make one for my 5 week old baby girl!
Emillie Rose
December 3, 2010 at 2:59 pmi love all of these! would love to win!<br />hisprincess886(at)yahoo(dot)com
Jennifer
December 3, 2010 at 3:05 pmAdorable! I've never maintained much of a ribbon stash but this is a great idea for using up ribbon… hmmm…<br /><br />Jennifer π
Janna
December 3, 2010 at 3:06 pmLove love love that ribbon!! Pick me please;) WOuld love to live close to deals like that!! Actually prob good thing I don't!!
Karen P.
December 3, 2010 at 3:08 pmlove the ribbon!
4throse
December 3, 2010 at 3:10 pmWhat gorgeous ribbon! I wish I could find stuff like that here.
Kristina
December 3, 2010 at 3:11 pmThe ribbon is lovely! I'll have to check out the details of that American Crafts sale next year.
Anonymous
December 3, 2010 at 3:12 pmWhat pretty ribbon – thanks for the chance to get some of our own!<br /><br />Amy<br />amy(dash)elisabeth(at)hotmail(dot)com
Jenny
December 3, 2010 at 3:19 pmribbon just makes any project *happy* wish i could be there at the sale!
Saura
December 3, 2010 at 3:19 pmSo pretty! I would love to have some. <br />kandsfrazier at yahoo dot com
Di~
December 3, 2010 at 3:19 pmMMMmmm love! I'd use these on the embroidered trees I'm making found in the inspire.co e-zine. Have you seen it? Thanks for the chance to win.
live a colorful life
December 3, 2010 at 3:23 pmBeautiful ribbon. I purchased something once from the taggies company. Wow they have a hard legal line on their products. I mean, I "get" design infringement, but really? Ribbons in baby blankets. I doubt if it is even their original idea.
Kristie
December 3, 2010 at 3:24 pmWow! That ribbon is so gorgeous!! Hope I win π
Jeanne
December 3, 2010 at 3:33 pmLove the ribbon! Darling quilt idea! My babies all loved the tags on their toys so I can see why they would love a ribbon quilt!
Kera
December 3, 2010 at 3:33 pmI am seriously in love with the lace w/ blue ribbon! So LOVELY!
Heather Prescott
December 3, 2010 at 3:35 pmOH, I so love ribbon! Pick me, please!!
Amber
December 3, 2010 at 3:37 pmLove ribbon π The cream and aqua lace is to die for!
Patchwork and Play
December 3, 2010 at 3:38 pmOh -I lOVE pretty ribbons and braids!!! They are all lovely!
Audra
December 3, 2010 at 3:42 pmSo pretty – and you are so generous!
Aleisha
December 3, 2010 at 3:50 pmI love the blanket. I've been wanting to make one like that for a while. It's on my LONG list of things to do. π <br /><br />Thanks for the chance to win.
Melanie
December 3, 2010 at 4:04 pmI have a nephew obsessed with tags! This would be the perfect Christmas gift! Thanks for the chance.
Laurel
December 3, 2010 at 4:04 pmOh how pretty! And you're so sweet to give some away. π Thanks for the chance!<br /><br />laurel dot lakey at gmail dot com
Amanda
December 3, 2010 at 4:07 pmOOHHHH ribbon! I love to collect ribbon – now I need to start actually using it instead of just keeping it around to look at. I think I'll start with one of these tag/ribbon lovies for my little love!
Jenniffier
December 3, 2010 at 4:10 pmPretty pretty thanks for the chance to win.
Trudi
December 3, 2010 at 4:18 pmRibbons are so versatile, and these are all lovely!
Jessica
December 3, 2010 at 4:20 pmGorgeous ribbon!! Maybe it's my turn to win π Thanks!
Kristan Anne
December 3, 2010 at 4:24 pmI love the sweet, girly ribbon! I don't buy a lot because I have a boy and tend to buy things that will work for him.
Jenny
December 3, 2010 at 4:26 pmI'd love to win — Thanks!
Molly
December 3, 2010 at 4:34 pmMy hubs would die if he knew I was posting for a chance to win ribbon. I seem to have a bit of a weak spot for pretty ribbon, and pretty fabric, and pretty patterns…. Wish I lived in Utah after seeing those sweet little numbers.
Ashley Harris
December 3, 2010 at 4:39 pmOh so fun! What beautiful choices!
Our Busy Little Bunch
December 3, 2010 at 4:40 pmLove that ribbon ~ great choices!<br />ourbusylittlebunch(at)hotmail(dot)com
amandasasikirana
December 3, 2010 at 4:50 pmI'm not much of a ribbon girl but I'm dying for that scallop one and the ruffled one!<br />sasikirana at yahoo
Nancy
December 3, 2010 at 4:59 pmOh my goodness! So cute! I love those ribbons. Thanks for sharing them with us.<br />spackattak7 at hotmail dot com
thewomanwhowanteditall
December 3, 2010 at 5:00 pmI'm so jealous I'm not local to that store! I hope I win…I have a baby boy who has just started to get interested in touching things like ribbon and would love to make him a blanket.
Phyllis
December 3, 2010 at 5:02 pmYour ribbon blanket is so cute. I love ribbon. Thanks for the chance to win some.
james and bess
December 3, 2010 at 5:03 pmlove that scalloped ribbon – thanks for the giveaway!<br /><br />bess π
Anonymous
December 3, 2010 at 5:13 pmI love ribbons———-pick me. Thanks for the give away.<br /><br />Marie in Oregon<br /><br />mariebeers@hotmail.com
BillieBee (billiemick)
December 3, 2010 at 5:13 pmWonderful ribbon! I love them all, but the bottom one the best.<br /><br />hmmmmmmmmmm….making me want some ribbon stash.<br /><br />billie
Diane H
December 3, 2010 at 5:18 pmOh thank you! Love the quilt – it's beautiful.
Mary on Lake Pulaski
December 3, 2010 at 5:22 pmI made one of those little tag quilts just like yours! And I had to go buy a bunch of bits of ribbon! I'm not local or I'd over to American Crafts!
Amy
December 3, 2010 at 5:24 pmThose ribbons are beautiful! They make me wish that I was local for sure.
Caroline @ Atelier Caroline
December 3, 2010 at 5:24 pmSuch pretty colors!! I love ribbons and lace and ruffles .. so does my baby girl!
orchard_girl
December 3, 2010 at 5:25 pmI love the ribbon. I need to send money to my mom so next year she can shop for me! You have inspired me to make a red and white snowflake pillow yesterday. My kids are loving it.<br />Heather
Tanya
December 3, 2010 at 5:37 pmI am local. Is it bad that I still want to win?
Rachel
December 3, 2010 at 5:41 pmThe baby gift is cute:)<br />I love the last 2 ribbons!
Quiltjane
December 3, 2010 at 5:50 pmOoh, I would love to win some of those yummy ribbons.
C. Jaeger
December 3, 2010 at 5:57 pmLove the ribbons! It's probably a good thing I don't live near there…I would want to spend all my money on ribbons…well, what money I had that I didn't spend on fabric.<br />Thanks for sharing!
Deborah
December 3, 2010 at 6:06 pmHow wonderful of you to be so generous with something you bought that you love so very much. Thank you for your generosity. Love the ribbons.
junglewife
December 3, 2010 at 6:10 pmI'd love to win!!!
Savannah O'Gwynn
December 3, 2010 at 6:22 pmLOVE this blanket!! I make some–but mine never ever look like yours! You just have CLASS and beautiful STYLE:) LOVE IT! Thanks for the chance to win!!!
Cindy
December 3, 2010 at 6:23 pmGreat job on the blankie! I could use some new ribbon- especially something unique like you have. Thanks for sharing!
Donna
December 3, 2010 at 6:23 pmRibbons is always useful and oh, so pretty! I would love to add to my stash. Thanks!
Amanda
December 3, 2010 at 6:38 pmI was just down that way earlier today, I wish I had known and I would have stopped by. Maybe next year.
Papgena Made It
December 3, 2010 at 6:38 pmThe blanket is lovely!<br />and you are very generous! Thank you for the chance to win!
Lori
December 3, 2010 at 6:38 pmI love ribbon. It is really hard to find any cute ribbon where I live in California. Thanks for sharing.
LB3K
December 3, 2010 at 6:43 pmAwesome ribbon! Thanks for the chance. . .
Elizabeth
December 3, 2010 at 6:52 pmI love both the ribbon blanket and the ribbons themselves. Thanks for the giveaway!
Kimberly
December 3, 2010 at 6:56 pmPlease pick me! I loved the ribbons. Thanks for sharing!!
free indeed
December 3, 2010 at 7:05 pmI need to move! Would love the opportunity to purchase such lovely ribbon at discount prices…it AIN'T cheap that is for sure! I made my first taggie this summer…it was only a hand toy size for an infant to grasp and I put crinkle paper inside for noise…once my grandson is old enough to clutch, I think he'll like it…well I hope so anyway!
Nichole
December 3, 2010 at 7:18 pmScore on the cute ribbon! Happy sewing with your fun finds and thanks for the chance to win!
Willa
December 3, 2010 at 7:19 pmcute gift for a baby boy<br /><br />Love ribbons and buy them not knowing what I will do with them!
Marcia
December 3, 2010 at 7:23 pmThese ribbons are so pretty. We have 2 grandnieces with a third overdue to be born and a fourth due New Years…. so these ribbons would be so useful. Thanks for the giveaway. BTW I like the Union Jack quilt on the Dec 1 post!
Colleen
December 3, 2010 at 7:29 pmlove ribbon!
Jansie
December 3, 2010 at 7:32 pmLove, love, love your ribbon blanket!! I need to make a pink one for a friend soon. And the ribbon is of course gorgeous. I am not local, so thank you for the chance to win some!
Obsession With Online Tutorials
December 3, 2010 at 7:35 pmThe colors you choose for a boy themed black are OUTSTANDING…you did good with the matching of the ribbon..I love it when the ribbons are matching or similar to the colors on the blanket…when they don't its just to wild and busy….but…still cute…if that makes sense…LOL…..<br /><br />Great job<br /><br />Shannon Margaret
Jen T
December 3, 2010 at 7:46 pmLove the blanket, blue and brown are perfect boy colors. I wish I still lived in Utah! I'd love to win the pretty ribbon.
sunny
December 3, 2010 at 7:50 pmOoh, I love ribbon! A girl can never have too much ribbon. Thanks for a great giveaway.
Peggy
December 3, 2010 at 7:56 pmHow fun! I love the blanket. What an easy, yet lovely gift.
Deanna
December 3, 2010 at 7:56 pmSo it is illegal for you to show us how to make, or even sell to us for that matter, anything that may resemble a Taggie item? What if we just like sewing ribbon in our blankets and toys? In any case, I love your ribbon and would love to win some!
Wendy D. P.
December 3, 2010 at 8:15 pmOooh that ribbon is gorgeous! I wish we had a place to find unique ribbon like that around me! Thanks for sharing some inspiration!
jabeybaby
December 3, 2010 at 8:26 pmWhat beautiful ribbon! It is so unique.
Emily
December 3, 2010 at 8:47 pmI just found your blog, and was happily surprised to see a ribbon giveaway! What a cute project. I 'm planning on making your felt decorative pillow, but I would love ribbon for a different project! Thank you!
Corinne
December 3, 2010 at 8:53 pmBeautiful ribbon! Thanks for a chance to win!
Trisha
December 3, 2010 at 8:55 pmHow generous of you to share! Thanks for the chance to win some beautiful ribbon.
Kristy
December 3, 2010 at 9:18 pmBeautiful! Thanks for sharing the fun too! Love me some ribbon….it is so addictive and doesn't take up much room overall so can be far more easily justified (hidden) when necessary! π
michelle michael
December 3, 2010 at 9:19 pmwow, you are so generous!!
Mimi
December 3, 2010 at 8:27 pmI would love fancy ribbon like that… they are awesome!! Thanks for the chance.
jezibels
December 3, 2010 at 9:56 pmLove the lacey ribbons, I would try and make a weave quilt out of them with the ends to continue off the fabrics just as you did! Beautiful Quilt!
Melissa
December 3, 2010 at 10:06 pmI love the ribbon blanket. I've been making them for years to give as gifts.<br />I wish I had a great ribbon source local to me like you do. I'd be thrilled to win! Thank you for sharing!
Jennifer
December 3, 2010 at 10:11 pmso much fun!
Katherine
December 3, 2010 at 10:40 pmLove the baby blanket! You must have an awesome ribbon stash to work with. I would love to win some of the pretties you're sharing. Thanks!
Sarah
December 3, 2010 at 10:41 pmsooo pretty and just the right colors for my baby girl!
Diane N
December 3, 2010 at 10:59 pmLove the ribbon
Mistylynn
December 3, 2010 at 11:17 pmWell, I came here to look at how you patched some pants π and I see you're doing a ribbon giveaway!!!!! YAY. Thanks for the chance.<br />Misty
9patchnurse
December 3, 2010 at 11:18 pmOooo purty! I love the blanket with the ribbons, such a good idea.
Libby
December 3, 2010 at 11:20 pmLove the ruffled pink ribbon. Great choices!!
Deb
December 3, 2010 at 11:22 pmI'm making a flannel baby blanket for Christmas, and I could use some ribbon to pretty it up. Thanks for the chance.
Elva K
December 4, 2010 at 12:56 amI love ribbon – I want to win:)
carmel
December 4, 2010 at 1:32 amlovely lovely giveaway!<br />thank you so much!!!
gill
December 4, 2010 at 6:50 amGreat trims!<br />I'm definitely not local – can I join in from the very cold and icy UK??<br />Gill
Kathleen
December 4, 2010 at 9:48 ampretty trims…thank you for the giveaway…
NorahS
December 4, 2010 at 10:17 amI love ribbon! I need to check that place out when I travel out West in July.
rita
December 4, 2010 at 10:45 amI am a ribbon freak! I love all kinds of ribbon. Can you tell me when the American Crafts sell is? I am a local and would love to go to it?
ggmmolly0295
December 4, 2010 at 11:57 amThank you so much for being willing to share from your ribbon stash! The blanket is adorable. Blessings – Molly
Sharon
December 4, 2010 at 12:02 pmYou are so sweet to share! You have such pretty and unique ribbons!
Lindsey Swain
December 4, 2010 at 1:27 pmB.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L. beautiful blanket. Can you make me one — I'll pay ya!!! I love the ribbon and I think my 3 month old Molly would love it even more!
Lara
December 4, 2010 at 2:06 pmWhat a cute wee blanket! Such a neat idea for a new little baby. I've been meaning to make a few for the pressie cupboard. Hmmm. Maybe 2011 will be the year I actually get my little self organised!
Diane
December 4, 2010 at 2:38 pmHow nice of you to share!
Crafty Mermaid
December 4, 2010 at 2:52 pmCute ribbons, I'll have to put my hat in the ring!
Kati
December 4, 2010 at 3:20 pmI'd love some ribbon to add to my stash.
Mystica
December 4, 2010 at 3:22 pmThe ribbons are beautiful specially the crocheted look one! Thanks for sharing.
KerryQ
December 4, 2010 at 3:36 pmThat scalloped velvet ribbon is off the hook !
Deirdre
December 4, 2010 at 3:50 pmWhat lovelies!!! Count me in π
Doina
December 4, 2010 at 4:17 pmGreat giveaway! Please count me in!
Patty
December 4, 2010 at 4:54 pmI really love your baby tag blanket.
Martha anne
December 4, 2010 at 7:10 pmOkay that lace one at the bottom is probably the most adorable ribbon i have ever seen! I love it and for a dollar thats so great! Wish I was local!<br />martha.a.bishop@gmail.com<br />Thanks for the chance to win some of this goodness.
Johanna
December 4, 2010 at 7:13 pmI really wish I was local and could go to that sale. For now, I just cross my fingers and hope that I get picked π
JBlanton
December 4, 2010 at 7:25 pmI love ribbon- please count me in the giveaway! thanks<br /><br />ejxd95 at gmail dot com
sunflowerlin
December 4, 2010 at 7:31 pmI love your ribbon minky! And of course you can never have too much ribbon π
Tara K.
December 4, 2010 at 8:57 pmsuch a cute tag blanket. thanks for the giveaway.
Max's Mommy
December 4, 2010 at 9:22 pmVery pretty ribbon! Crossing my fingers. Thanks for the chance!
Liz @ LivingMySweetLife
December 4, 2010 at 9:41 pmSo Pretty! I have such a small ribbon collection ( I only have boys and I find that since I don't do a lot of girl sewing I don't collect pretty ribbons!)<br />I love them!
Melissa
December 4, 2010 at 9:42 pmOkay, I live in Utah- how do I find out when this sale is? Thanks for sharing!
Kate @SwimBikeQuilt
December 4, 2010 at 9:57 pmI love making ribbon blankets for friends who are having their 3 or 4 baby too. My daughter LOVED hers–yours looks great! And these are pretty awesome ribbons.
Brooke
December 4, 2010 at 10:29 pmGorgeous ribbon! I have made one of these ribbon blankies for my own baby boy and totally use American Crafts ribbon- good stuff.
Hopeful Homemaker
December 4, 2010 at 11:03 pmI am a ribbon junkie! It's so much fun to use with practically everything. Looks like you picked up some super-cute stuff!
Karen
December 4, 2010 at 11:16 pmWonderful ribbons!! I can never have enough!
Lesa
December 5, 2010 at 6:17 amThe ribbons are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing of picture of the taggie too. I think these are next on my baby gift project list!
Laura
December 5, 2010 at 7:55 amI love ribbon! I love your blog! Thanks for sharing!
Alexandra
December 5, 2010 at 8:46 amLove that ribbon! I wish I were local, the ribbon selection out here is not very good…
Blogless me
December 5, 2010 at 9:14 amBeautifully made baby blanket!<br />I am surprised though, that there are so few people who react to the totally insane claim of having a copy right on sewing ribbons in projects. Are those people of Taggies themselves prepared to pay authors' rights to our grand- and great grandmothers that have been doing that for ages?! What a ridiculous notion that a company has developed an "
Melissa
December 5, 2010 at 9:54 amoh, I have been wanting to make one of these for a long time. Thanks for the reminder. I love the ribbon and am sad to be moved to another state so I can't check out the sale. Thanks for sharing.
Prim2Pink
December 5, 2010 at 9:54 amDarn, I wish I lived closer! You can never have too much ribbons. Right?<br />Thanks for the chance to participate in your drawing.<br />Judy
Viviane
December 5, 2010 at 10:38 amVery beautifull ribbons…
The Sassy Librarian
December 5, 2010 at 11:39 amIs there anyone out there who DOESN'T love ribbon? I can't imagine it. π Love the giveaway and congrats on being such an awesome bargain hunter!
Kate B
December 5, 2010 at 1:51 pmWhat lovely ribbons!! I am on my first quilt and have been looking at several of your designs for inspiration! I'd love to win some ribbon to use on a taggie blanky for my own #2 due in February =)
Jayme
December 5, 2010 at 2:08 pmWay cute ribbon…I love ribbon. Almost as much as I love fabric!
stance.
December 5, 2010 at 3:22 pmthat blanket is so cute! i have a friend's baby shower coming up and that might be just the right idea. i hope i win!<br /><br />stacy dot wamble at gmail dot com if you need it!
Kris
December 5, 2010 at 4:01 pmI love your blog and just made two table runners using your pattern for scraps of different sizes! I would love more ribbon for my stash.
Julie
December 5, 2010 at 4:38 pmI'm in Utah and have never heard of this. I've been missing out! Next year for sure!
janie
December 5, 2010 at 9:06 pmbeautiful ribbons, beautiful colors, darling idea…..luv them.
mommymiller2004
December 5, 2010 at 10:31 pmThe ribbon is beautiful!
MoeWest
December 5, 2010 at 10:49 pmRibbon on the baby blanket is such a good idea. I bet it keeps them amused for a long time. My grandson loved the tags on his stuffed animals. I don't have much of a ribbon stash, so thanks for the chance to win your pretty choices.
T. Rehder
December 6, 2010 at 12:57 amVery cute ribbon picks!
Paula
December 6, 2010 at 6:25 amThe ribbon blanket is beautiful; would love to try to make one. Thanks for the chance to win some of your lovely ribbons!<br />ap_lemos at yahoo dot com
Sher
December 6, 2010 at 7:50 amAmy, such cute stuff on your website! Thanks for the opportunity to win some cute ribbon.
tricialee
December 6, 2010 at 8:12 amI love making those little taggie blankets. They are great plain, or pieced, and end up well loved. And a giveaway too, that is great.
Anonymous
December 6, 2010 at 9:01 ambeautiful ribbon!!! thanks for the giveaway! ashley<br /><br />ashleymjones@live.com
Melissa
December 6, 2010 at 9:26 amOh they're beautiful.. wish I was local lol π I love the 2 top ones to make a ribbon blankie for my boy! Thanks for the chance to win!
Kristy T
December 6, 2010 at 10:43 amGreat giveaway! Pick me!!!
Maria
December 6, 2010 at 11:08 amthose riboons are great, please pick me π
neubiewaters
December 6, 2010 at 11:10 amTHose ribbons are all great for early spring stuff…very pretty!
sntbosch
December 6, 2010 at 2:28 pmThanks for a chance<br />antbosch@msn.com
sntbosch
December 6, 2010 at 2:28 pmThanks for a chance<br />antbosch@msn.com
Kitten's Lost Her Mittens
December 6, 2010 at 2:35 pmThey're so beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win. <br /><br />Also, stop by my blog if you'd like – I'm having a giveaway as well!
Melanie@Crafty Cupboard
December 6, 2010 at 4:09 pmHow fun! My quilt muse took me there once, when I lived in UT, to bask in ribbony goodness.
Calli Makes Do
December 6, 2010 at 10:52 pmAmy, I almost missed the giveaway! I love what you bought. It was fun to see you at the sale. I'm kicking myself for not buying more. cheers, Calli