Giveaway day!
This weekend, one commenter will win a selection of fabric fat quarters, some cute labels and a gorgeous ‘button it’ wrist band pin cushion from Owl and Sewing Cat.
Owl and Sewing Cat is a pretty sewing shop situated in the seaside town of Eastbourne, East Sussex. The shop carries a range of contemporary ‘easy sew’ (and ultra-cute!) fabrics including designers such as Amy Butler, Michael Miller and Tanya Wheylan. Owner Tracey was excited to share her goals for the shop with us:
Hot on the heels of the latest trend of ‘make do and mend’ and the revival of the sewing machine, Owl and Sewing Cat is pleased to have opened its retail shop and the online shop is useful if you can’t get to Eastbourne!
Owl and Sewing Cat is also on a mission to get as many people as possible sewing, and is running sewing lessons for those wanting to learn, with simple kits available to have you making stunning bunting, bags and cushions in no time. It’s a great way to spend some time with family, friends or simply take some time for yourself.
You can read more about the shop on their blog or stay up to date via their facebook page.
To enter, just leave a comment on this post describing what you would make if you had a whole day to sit and sew.
Entries close at midnight Sunday UK time and the winner will be posted Monday evening, so be sure to check back to see if it’s your lucky day!
Good luck!
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16 September 2011, 14:36
I’d luv to make a bag for my yoga mat. Maybe then I’d be inspired to actually take a class and use the mat!
16 September 2011, 14:46
I would start on the quilt I have been wanting to make. I saw an amazing idea on pinterest of a heart consisting of all smaller hears. It would look so sweet!
16 September 2011, 14:52
What a lovely fabric! I love the colors! I would really like to start making a quilt.
16 September 2011, 14:53
Ooooh I think I would make a knitting bag; maybe some pretty brooches and just to finish I could start an apron!!
16 September 2011, 14:57
Definitely tackle the quilt that I bought the fabric for and then got distracted by other things. Lovely fabric – thanks!
16 September 2011, 14:59
I would make some tote bags.
16 September 2011, 15:00
I’d use those fabrics right there and make a simple quilt / throw for my 2 year old daughter’s bedroom. They would go perfectly!
16 September 2011, 15:00
I have plans to make curtains and a headboard for my bedroom, blinds for the conservatory, and then living room curtains. I need more than a day though, but some gorgeous fabric would get me started.
16 September 2011, 15:08
my brother’s wedding quilt but only because it’s due in less than a month. Really I’d like to work on me projects
16 September 2011, 15:10
I would make yoyos, flowers and a bag.
Wonderful fabric!
LG,
Tanja
16 September 2011, 15:10
Wow, there’s so much on my to sew list. First up would probably be some knitting project bags and maybe a Market Tote bag for talking my lunch to work in! Emma X
16 September 2011, 15:14
Sewing is on my to do list. So many of my friends make lovely quilts. So if I had a whole day to sit and sew Id probably try a small and simple quilt.
16 September 2011, 15:19
I would start the Celebrate Christmas quilt along going on at Quilt Gallery. All three blocks posted so far are so yummy and these fabrics would blend nicely I think.
16 September 2011, 15:20
I’ve promised myself some home made bunting for AGES so a whole day to make lots would be the plan!!!
16 September 2011, 15:23
I have a bit of a bag addiction, so I’d make a bag (or two!)
16 September 2011, 15:28
I would love to make a new bag! We never have bags enough ;-)
16 September 2011, 15:32
I would love to have a go at making a quilt, my step mother used to make some beauties.
16 September 2011, 15:40
I would love to have these! If I had a whole day to sit and sew all day with little to no interruptions, I would make the medallions that I have in my head to go on the front of the Kindle covers I have started working on.
16 September 2011, 15:42
With those gorgeous fabrics it would have to be a big carry all bag.
16 September 2011, 15:43
It’s a bit mundane, but I’m really in need of a doorstop. If I had all day I could make one to look like an owl or a little cottage.
** Kate **
16 September 2011, 15:43
I’ve been wanting to incorporate fabric and sewing into a 12×12 LO w a frame for a gift!
16 September 2011, 15:46
What a fab assortment of fabric…and I can vouch for the fact it’s a wonderful shop.
16 September 2011, 15:51
My daughter has been waiting for about 3 months for new curtains to match her bedroom, I have the fabric but just haven’t found the time!
16 September 2011, 15:51
Oh wow! Would love to get my hands on this prize pack! I think I would make a quilt for my daughter – she would love all the girly colours!
16 September 2011, 15:59
A whole day? Good Lord, I’d sleep and eat cake. Have a bath even. But then I am heavily pregnant with an 18 month old so of course that would be my first response. If I must be pushed to answer in terms of sewing, however, I would really really really like to sew Xmas dresses for my daughter and her little sister who’s due 7th Dec. I haven’t found the time, and I feel slightly guilty. Just too much to do in such little time. I’m sure they won’t mind. :/
16 September 2011, 16:07
A whol day to sit & sew…wow… what luxury. Choices, choices. I might make some new curtains for our bedroom or some Build a bear clothes for my daughter. Or both if I really had all day!
16 September 2011, 16:07
I can’t decide whether it would be the sewing folder and matching needle kit and scissors holder that I am nearly done with or just sit with my Mum and learn how to sew better?
16 September 2011, 16:14
I would probably make a skirt and if I could a cute purse too.
16 September 2011, 16:19
Ok. I’d make these fabric bags. All different sized ones for grocery shopping…for the fruits and veggies. I’ll also make these other ones with black beans and peppercorns…supposedly good for rheumatism/arthritis for my parents.
16 September 2011, 16:21
Hmm, I would get my friend H to show me how!!!
16 September 2011, 16:25
A whole day devoted to sewing would be of quilts for Christmas presents for my Grandbabies!!
16 September 2011, 16:26
I would make a quilt. I’ve never tried bc fabric is so expensive over here!
16 September 2011, 16:50
I’d make a stuffed animal!
16 September 2011, 16:50
I would make up my two jelly roll quilts – I’ve pieced the fronts, but I find quilting the layers needs a proper chunk of time.
Love those fabrics, hope I win!
16 September 2011, 16:51
With these beautiful fabric choices I could make just about anything. I think I would be tempted to make my granddaughters little sundresses with them, and hope there were enough scraps left over to make some ruffles to put on some bags (kind of Donna Downey style)!
My sweet hubby got me a sewing machine for my birthday this summer, and the fabric store imediately burned down! So, sadly I have no place to buy any lovely fabrics!
These beauties give me the sewing buge even more! I would also use some on scrapbook pages as pockets & tags.
16 September 2011, 16:59
I see some bunting, try my hand at some patchwork – some cushions for the conservatory, a bag – now in the real world not quite sure how far I’d get but I’d love to have a go :0)
16 September 2011, 17:03
That’s a brilliant name for a sewing shop! Really impressed by the list of courses too. I would love to finally get going with a quilt. Perhaps a trip to Eastbourne is in order…
16 September 2011, 17:11
This is really beautiful fabric – I’d love to spend the day putting together some bunting for the bookshelves and a cover for the kindle. Perfect :D
16 September 2011, 17:14
I would like to make a quilt if I had a whole day to sew. I am just starting to sew again and have set myself the challenge of making a quilt before next summer…
16 September 2011, 17:26
I can see a beautiful strip quilt from those gorgeous fabrics.
16 September 2011, 17:31
I love that pin cushion. So much better than the red one with the berry, that everyone sells. Thanks for the chance to win.
16 September 2011, 17:34
I would love to sit and make one of those cute aprons that I see everyone wearing and that are in all the catalogs!
16 September 2011, 17:41
I would make the peg bag that was a condition of the boss buying me my sewing machine……5 years ago lol
16 September 2011, 17:55
I’d get busy on a quilt for my grandson.
16 September 2011, 17:59
I have a new grandchild arriving very soon. It would be lovely to make him/her a special quilt as a gift.
16 September 2011, 18:12
I’d make a quilt as I’ve seen some lovely one’s by Laura
16 September 2011, 18:20
A throw for my bed has been top of my list for a while now and i just haven’t got around to making a start. The fabric giveaway is gorgeous and if i won this i would make a scrapbook tote xxx thank you xx
16 September 2011, 18:21
Ooh. So many projects.. but I love the dichotomy of a quilted pouch for my iPad. But I am also tempted to make an apron will fabric flowers on the bottom hem…so much fabric.. so little time…
16 September 2011, 18:50
Ooooo loving the website!! If I had all day to sew I would make my girls the owl and chicken doorstops they found in a craft book at school x
16 September 2011, 18:50
I’d make cute but simple banner for my little girl’s room.
16 September 2011, 19:02
I’d make a dress for my daughter. I got patterns and materials at least a year ago and haven’t got round to making one!
Thanks for the chance to win pretty fabrics!
16 September 2011, 19:11
Little boxes, little boxes! I love experimenting with manipulating fabric into self held shapes – these gorgeous colours would look great on a hexagonal box idea that’s been lurking in my mind all week! :)
16 September 2011, 19:15
I’ve been toying with the idea of giving quilting a go for ages so maybe the beginnings of a simple quilt? :)
16 September 2011, 19:26
Love these fabrics, they are beautiful! I would make gifts for birthdays and Christmas gifts coming up.
16 September 2011, 19:40
I’ve been a sewing geek since fourth grade! My sewing machine is like my third hand. I love to teach boys how to use it!
16 September 2011, 19:44
clearly i can’t follow directions. What would i do w/ a full day to sew?? make some new pillow cases for my bed (a patchwork of these fabrics would be lovely.) Tackle the small mountain of mending on the chair. And i’d probably do some stitching on some scrap pages as the cherry on the sundae!! (or would that be Sunday, as it’s my most likely day to sew???)
16 September 2011, 20:41
I would sew on all my scrapbook layouts just to add that finishing touch! I love those dotted roses fabrics.
16 September 2011, 20:46
Oh how pretty are those materials? If I had the whole day I’d want to make a dress for work that actually fits where it is supposed to. It’s the one wardrobe item I totally struggle with!
16 September 2011, 20:47
I would love to make quilts for my 3 granchildren just so they would have something that ‘nana made just for them’
16 September 2011, 21:00
You can never have too much fabric! Such pretty ones too.
16 September 2011, 21:03
Oops! forgot to say what I would make. I would work on a throw for my upstairs bedroom/craft room. It is nice to have something to snuggle under when watching crafty videos.
16 September 2011, 22:42
I’d work on a quilt I need to finish for my daughter.
16 September 2011, 23:31
I would make my first quilt. Nothing too complicated just a bunch of squares of my favorite fabrics. It would be so cozy!
17 September 2011, 00:17
If I had a whole day, I’d finish off the two quilts I started about um, 4 months ago for my 2 daughters. I was so proud of myself for starting them…but now I just have to finish them!
These are SUCH gorgeous fabrics by the way! THanks so much for the giveaway!!
17 September 2011, 01:08
Minialbums, mini albums and more mini albums!
17 September 2011, 02:13
I love making appliqué designs on t-shirts for my boys- but my sister is due to give birth next month so I have just bought some baby vests that I am going to apply some designs to- I’m thinking bikini
17 September 2011, 02:41
I have an off cut of pink polka dot plastic type fabric I bought from LauraAshley which I want to turn into an apron for DD. I also have a book of vintage bag patterns I want to have a go at. But since I don’t have a full day to sew I will stick with repairing my trouser hems and making clothes for Barbie dolls for now.
17 September 2011, 02:43
In heaven! It is my first hobbie, I would love a whole day sew. I just wish I could buy time!
17 September 2011, 02:53
How fun! I would make aprons for my friends & I, vintage style of course! Thanks!!
17 September 2011, 03:53
I’d make a quilt for my eldest step-daughter whose off to Bournemouth unit next weekend to study textiles xxx
17 September 2011, 04:05
Well…
Roman blinds for the kitchen, study and spare room.
Finish DD I-spy quilt.
Finish the African quilt.
Quilt and bind the Christmas table runner.
Make DD gym bag and lunch bag ( yes, she’s already started school…)
Or perhaps start something new !!
You choose !!!
17 September 2011, 04:06
I would make the beautiful rag edged quilt I have been drooling over for two years! And it would go right first time ….
17 September 2011, 04:10
Lovely material x
I have a long list of – to makes
kindle cover
cushions for DD
xmas decorations
angry birds
I“ll leave it there but you get the idea :)
17 September 2011, 04:21
If I had an entire day and some fabric, I would teach myself how to use my sewing machine for its actual purpose – sewing fabric and not just paper. :-)
17 September 2011, 05:01
Oooo! Well it took me most of a day to make a skirt! But in a dream world, I could start the day using a simple shower cap, stitched up in minutes! Then dressed in my newly made skirt I’d sit down to breakfast with a place mat and napkin on my beautiful tablecloth, all made by me! Wearing my frilly reversable apron I’d use the peg bag I made to quickly hang the washing, then removing the beautiful sewing machine cover from my trusty machine I’d whizz up a string of celebration bunting and a door organiser for all my patterns, freeing up my lovely gathered front bag for other things. Perhaps, if there is time in the afternoon some new curtains and after such a hectic but productive day I’d snuggle up on the settee with my pretty cushions and patchwork quilt and sew the button eye on my new nephews elephant softee.
Of course, all those wonderful creations are mostly still a dream, but who knows? Maybe I’ll win and start a little ‘making project’ to make the dream come true! :)
17 September 2011, 05:30
Only one day ! – have to be tote bags and cushion covers. Fabulous giveaway xx
17 September 2011, 05:41
oooh lovely! I would make a bag, but it would probably take me all week since I find instructions really hard to follow!
17 September 2011, 06:22
Oh what perfect timing! I am about to inherit my friends sewing machine when she goes home to Australia next week so I would love to win some beautiful fabrics! I would sew some pretty cushions for our bare couches and maybe even try my luck at a quilt? I have seen so many gorgeous creations out there!!! Oh the list is endless…I could make a pretty little handbag or a little stuffed animal or some pretty bunting for our plain jane flat or……I won’t go on too long. Suffice it to say I would wuickly get through the fabric and need new fabrics from the lovely shop. Thanks for the giveaways!!!
17 September 2011, 07:06
I would love to sit and sew cushion covers for my daughters room. Fab giveaway
17 September 2011, 07:16
I would love to make tote bags and those cute cupcake pincushions I am seeing in various places.
17 September 2011, 07:27
Well i think I would knuckle down and make my first quilt :) x
17 September 2011, 07:35
Hiya Id make a beautiful patchwork canvas for the girls room using all those yummy fabrics and some little of their own bits and bobs which I continuously find under their beds like hair bobbles and broken beads….mmm I have just the space to. xx
17 September 2011, 07:58
I think I would make some Trick or Treat Bags for my boys to go collecting with! Or some Christmas Bunting – if only I had a whole day!!
17 September 2011, 07:59
I would have to dust of my sewing machine first! But I would like to make something for my home – a cushion cover maybe – that everytime I loked at it I could think “I made that!”
17 September 2011, 08:28
I would make a fabric minialbum from these nice fabrics ;-)
17 September 2011, 09:13
A whole day to sit and sew? Definitely a quilt to go on my bed!
17 September 2011, 09:14
I would make a quilt for Project Linus. They have supplied all the children in the class where I work with a personal quilt, so about time I supplied the Project with one for another child!
17 September 2011, 09:15
Maybe a few little headbands with fabric flowers for my Granddaughter.
17 September 2011, 09:40
I would make some gorgeous, comfy, beautiful red cape for halloween. . .hmm, that’s sounding like a pretty good idea actually – I should go clean up my scrap/sew room so I can get to work!
17 September 2011, 10:15
With a full day to sew… I would FINISH the miniature quilt I have ready to be machine quilted. Finishing is so much harder than starting… :)
17 September 2011, 13:29
Gosh, I am a complete novice but i would love to make a simple dolly quilt for my little girl’s doll bed. What lovely fabric to make it out of too, such inspiration!
17 September 2011, 15:59
I have the pattern, I have the fabrics so if you can supply the day I have two little girls waiting for dresses.
17 September 2011, 16:59
Streamers to hang on my dining room window – such yummy colours and that pin cushion is seriously sweet.
17 September 2011, 17:10
I am always making thinkgs for other people, so i would make some beautiful things for my gorgeous daughters bedrooms for a change just to show them how special they are to me x
17 September 2011, 17:34
What gorgeous fabrics!
If I had an entire day to sit and sew I would first finish off the Cath Kidston pencil case that I started stitching months ago. And then create some fun fabric art for what will be my new craft room/ office xx
17 September 2011, 22:29
Flowers, flowers & more flowers!!!
18 September 2011, 03:57
Awesome giveaway! If I had all day to sit and sew I’d be able to get lots of practice in (I’m just a beginner!) – I think I’d try a cushion cover or something like that :-)
18 September 2011, 05:16
Hi Shimelle, if I had a whole day to sit and sew I would make a pretty bag. I just love bags and these wonderful pieces of fabric would be just perfect! I could also use the scraps on my layouts as well! Thanks for the chance to win.
Hugs Lynsey x
18 September 2011, 05:51
i would sew myself a craft bag for my scrap supplies for class or a dress (:
18 September 2011, 07:26
i started a patchwork quilt in 1993 before i had my children. i would love to finish it off!
18 September 2011, 11:01
These are just gorgeous especially the wrist pincushion.
thanks for the chance to win
18 September 2011, 12:07
Those fabrics are wonderful. I’ve been meaning to make a lap quilt for my Dad. He’s 80 now and still wins the most beautiful garden in his village but he does tend to come in and fall asleep in front of the tv. A lap quilt would be just the thing for his favourite chair.
18 September 2011, 12:17
My daughter has started full time boarding at school so I’d make her a comforting cushion to cuddle up to when she misses home.
18 September 2011, 13:03
A whole day of sewing? Hmmm, let me count the list: journals fabric covered; pretty summer tablecloth and runner; string of ruffled flowery type colar shirts, ala JCrew; fabric mobile phone cute cases and and add a soft foam inside also for eyeglasses; do I get a break to try my shirts in between coffee break? I’m slow so I guess that will be my day’s list of sewing for now. Thanks.
18 September 2011, 13:10
I would make a quilt for my neice who is due in december, I am si excited to become an auntie!!
18 September 2011, 13:24
I would love to sew a quilt, or make fabric flowers (yo yos) or just play – aka craft with fabric (make a fabric covered journal, use it on scrapbook layouts, paper piece with fabric – the possibilities are endless!!). Really loving that button wrist pin cushion. Thanks so much!!
18 September 2011, 13:35
a whole day sewing……….mmm let me think……………I would ask the teachers at school to let me take some year 6 pupils and show them how to make an apron in hope that at least one of them gets the bug for sewing.
Lynetta
18 September 2011, 14:10
Those fabrics are so pretty. I think if I knew how to sew, I would make skirts, but since I don’t, I have been inspired by one of your previous posts to make bunting. That’s easy sewing.
18 September 2011, 15:08
Such gorgeous fabrics! I’ve recently seen some lovely tote bags, so I’d have to have a go at one of those!
18 September 2011, 15:09
id make bunting for my baby’s room, make a quilt from my fave baby clothes and this lovely fabric, make soft toy blocks, cover some notebooks …the list could go on!
18 September 2011, 15:10
Oo lots of loveliness. I don’t live far from the shop…..and one day will pop into see them.
18 September 2011, 15:11
more bags of course :)
18 September 2011, 15:11
Oh my! Polka dots and roses :). If I had a WHOLEday to sit and sew I would set myself a challenge and finally learn how to make a quilt!
18 September 2011, 15:13
What a dream come true to be able to just sit and sew for a day… I’d have to say I have a stash of quilt projects ready but I also want to work on these quilt block picture books…all soft and squishy with fussy cut pictures in the center..Now I just need grandchildren to give it to!
18 September 2011, 15:20
I would finally start my quilt which I planned doing during the summer – but never happend!
18 September 2011, 15:23
I am just starting to get into sewing and am going to be redecorating my daughters bedroom would love to make her some pretty cushions and wall hangings to make it into a big girls room
18 September 2011, 15:32
I’d like to make myself some handbags and maybe the sock monkeys that I have been promising my daughters for ages.
18 September 2011, 15:37
With a whole day I could sit round my mums and learn some techniques! I am a complete novice with lots of ideas but never seem to have enough time to learn to do them properly, so would love it if the extra day were to be part of the prize :)
18 September 2011, 15:43
Yay! fabuolous fabric thanks for the chance to win! :)
18 September 2011, 15:49
Lovely looking fabric, would be perfect for the bunting my daughter is requesting !!
18 September 2011, 16:08
If I had a whole day to sit and sew I would love to make a ‘rag’ doll for my little girl ..and hopefully she would keep it and pass it on to any family she may possibley have ..Id like to make some little outfits for the doll too..x
18 September 2011, 16:25
if i ever had a whole day to sit and sew it would have to be to make bunting for my garden.
18 September 2011, 16:35
If I had a whole day to sew,i would make my 9yr old daughter a lovely bag to carry her guitar in, to lessons! In fact I really must find that day because her lessons start next week! I can just picture it in a patchwork of fat quarters! :)
18 September 2011, 16:38
I think id probably make some more iPhone, iPad & kindle cases for my store if I had a whole day free!
18 September 2011, 16:49
Bunting, bunting and more bunting! And perhaps a bag too :)
18 September 2011, 17:07
I would replace all my crocheted cushions with fabric ones. Get started on a suepr kingsize quilt for my bed using all vintage fabrics <3
18 September 2011, 17:12
What pretty colours – would make a very stylish tote bag for my weekly shop!
18 September 2011, 17:54
I would make a start on a quilt for my daughter which I’ve been meaning/wanting to start for the past year. I keep on adding to my stash of fabric but not doing anything with it!
18 September 2011, 18:13
I would start a quilt and create wall hangings with the fabric. Probably using a combination of applique and collage techniques to honor my brother or my four legged boy, Jake. Not sure what will strike me.
18 September 2011, 18:33
i would make some little bloomers and frilly pants for my little girls xxx
18 September 2011, 18:57
I just bought a couple of new Tilda character books, I can’t wait to get started but I need to go fabric shopping first.
19 September 2011, 05:19
I would love to make a simple dress…it’s YEARS since I last did!
20 September 2011, 11:32
hi owl and sewing cat. i have been in your shop many times and have seen your beautiful materials… i would create a shoulder bag from a cute material and add decorations to it. I would also make a cute little matching purse, and to finish it of, add one of your ‘made by me’ labels to make it extra cute and unique … see you soon hopefully in your after school club !
23 September 2011, 07:04
A whole day? That’s a dream! :) I would finally finish my son’s quilt which is taking me ages to get done. Thanks for the chance!
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