Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Art Gallery Fabrics Giveaway and A Free Pattern

Happy Thanksgiving from me to you! First off I have a new FREE PATTERN on my website. It's called the So Long Suitcase Bag and it's, quite frankly, gigantic. And for the upcoming Christmas season, just perfect. A wonderful college student gift (just think of all the laundry it will hold.) To pick up after the kids in the car. Or for toys. Or line it with laminated cotton and use it as a beautiful car trash container. Or, and this one is good, haul Christmas presents to Grandma's house with it. It could hold a huge art project. Of course you will look really skinny holding it as a purse. And finally try it as what it's titled: a little weekend suitcase.
Needed supplies include: 1 1/4 yards main fabric, 5/8 yard accent fabric, 1 1/2 yards lining fabric, 3 yards Peltex sew-in weight stabilizer and 3 magnetic snaps. Download your copy of the So Long Suitcase Bag here. Shops, this pattern is free for you to print and kit! It prints out as a pattern, not a tutorial. If you sell the So Long Suitcase Bag, either as a pattern or as a finished bag, please credit Lilac Lane LLC.

So on to part 2 of Happy Thanksgiving, which is a giveaway sponsored by Granma's Treasures. This is the first time I've ever used Rafflecopter for a drawing, so crossing my fingers! Up for grabs is 3 yards of beautiful, silky Art Gallery fabric and 3 Lilac Lane patterns of your choice. There will be one winner chosen at the end of the giveaway. Good luck! Happy Thanksgiving!

 Make sure to come back on Black Friday for a very special sale.
a Rafflecopter giveaway

 Love,
xoxo
at

56 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 21, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    Thanks Melissa! You must have seen my college freshman trying to drag all her stuff home for the long weekend. I think I'll hit the fabric store today and whip up one of these this weekend!

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

    Corinne

    ReplyDelete
  2. CherylNovember 21, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    What a nice pattern!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Swedish ScrapperNovember 21, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    What a fabulous big bag pattern! Looks like it comes together pretty fast too!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Missy ShayNovember 21, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    The bag looks great! Thank you for the chance to win the fabric and patterns! missysaprons@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  5. TiffanyNovember 21, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    I'm downloading this pattern, it looks awesome! Its the perfect size for a weekend trip. I'll make one and then tell the hubs we have to take a trip so I can use it. ;)
    Thanks for the giveaway chance!

    ReplyDelete
  6. cpup40November 21, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    Thank you so much for this pattern. It's a perfect size for a weekend getaway. I hope everyone out there has a HAPPY THANKSGIVING. Thank you for the chance to win.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Jeanine The Crafting FiendNovember 21, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    thanks for a chance )

    ReplyDelete
  8. ElizabethNovember 21, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    I'm a college student and that bag would be perfect! Thanks! Happy Thanksgiving!

    ReplyDelete
  9. GillNovember 21, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    Thanks for the great pattern! it looks as though both of your girls would fit inside!!

    ReplyDelete
  10. LJNovember 21, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    Thanks for the pattern. I've dnlded and took a minute to check the pattern out; wonderful! I'm thinking it'll be perfect when I load it down with all my sewing stuff when I head out for class!

    ReplyDelete
  11. ReginaNovember 21, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Oh what a great bag!!!

    ReplyDelete
  12. robertkayeNovember 21, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Would LOVE to win! Thank you for the chance!

    Amanda Kaye Grant
    robertkaye

    ReplyDelete
  13. ShirleyCNovember 21, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    Thanks for a chance to win! Great bag!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Chelsee JoyNovember 21, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Awesome giveaway :) Thank you

    ReplyDelete
  15. AnonymousNovember 21, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    happy thanksgiving. I never thought of making one this large but it would be handy for many things.

    ReplyDelete
  16. Mom2RyandSisNovember 21, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Looks like a fun pattern! Thanks for the chance to win!

    ReplyDelete
  17. Polly @ Pieces by PollyNovember 21, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    What a cute bag!

    ReplyDelete
  18. DeannaNovember 21, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    I love Art Gallery fabrics. They really are silky.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

    ReplyDelete
  19. AnonymousNovember 21, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    Fun Pattern! Thanks for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  20. Mary on Lake PulaskiNovember 21, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    Thank you for the So Long Suitcase pattern!

    ReplyDelete
  21. OhioLoriNovember 21, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    Love your So Long Suitcase pattern!!! Thank you so much for sharing it with us! Wooohoooo!

    Thanks too, for chance to win your drawing! :)

    HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

    ReplyDelete
  22. KristyNovember 21, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    Very nice! Thank you! :)

    ReplyDelete
  23. sandyandcosmoNovember 21, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    ReplyDelete
  24. GinaNovember 21, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    It is so nice of you to share the pattern. I am always on the lookout for bags and totes. The size of this one will suit many needs!

    ReplyDelete
  25. KathrynNovember 21, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    Thanks Melissa, I'll give the pattern a try using something from my stash!

    ReplyDelete
  26. Lisa EnglandNovember 21, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    Your suggestion to carry the giant bag as a purse so you look really skinny cracked me up! Thanks for the smile and the chance to win. Have a great Thanksgiving.

    ReplyDelete
  27. KathyNovember 21, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    Thank you so much for the free tote bag pattern. This would make a great Christmas present. Also this is a wonderful giveaway. Love your blog and your great ideas!!!

    ReplyDelete
  28. JoyceLMNovember 21, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    Thanks for the great pattern & thanks for the giveaway.

    ReplyDelete
  29. JocelynNovember 21, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    What a very fun giveaway! I love the pattern. And the fabric is gorgeous!! Thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  30. SallieNovember 21, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    Thanks for the pattern and giveaway!

    ReplyDelete
  31. MartinaNovember 21, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    Thanks so much for this pattern! Have to try it!

    ReplyDelete
  32. Carrie P.November 21, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    very cool bag!
    thanks for the giveaway and Happy Thanksgiving!

    ReplyDelete
  33. pbs.seamsNovember 21, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    Have just the fabric for the suitcase, thanks for such a great pattern.

    ReplyDelete
  34. Rachel BatesNovember 21, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    YOur bag is cool. Thanks to you too.

    ReplyDelete
  35. Lisa CoxNovember 21, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    That is one huge bag. It would be great for carting around quilting projects. Thanks for sharing with us.

    ReplyDelete
  36. Michele TNovember 21, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    The bag is a-mazing!!! Love it!!! Thanks for the chance to win this sweet giveaway!!

    ReplyDelete
  37. Deb (Two Cheeky Monkeys)November 21, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    Oh my, that suitcase bag is so huge and so adorable!

    Deb - debyeo at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  38. craftytammieNovember 21, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    so long suitcase! i love it!

    ReplyDelete
  39. Bev CNovember 21, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Hello Melissa,

    Boy oh boy that bag is huge, just perfect for taking away on holidays.
    Happy days.
    Bev.xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  40. DawnNovember 21, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    Cute bag! Thanks for the pattern.

    Great giveaway, too!

    Happy Thanksgiving.....

    ReplyDelete
  41. CherylNovember 21, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Thanks a bunch for sharing your bag pattern and I hope to win so I can choose more of your great patterns.

    ReplyDelete
  42. BethNovember 21, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    That's really kind of you, to allow shopkeepers to print up a copy of your pattern to include with a kit. The generosity of that brightened my day.

    Happy Thanksgiving!

    ReplyDelete
  43. fennaNovember 21, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    happy thanksgiving!!

    ReplyDelete
  44. ELNMNovember 21, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    Thanks for a very generous giveaway, and for the terrific pattern - what a great gift idea!
    ellen(at)myerly(dot)net

    ReplyDelete
  45. Pat V.November 21, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    wow, that's a big bag!

    ReplyDelete
  46. barbara woodsNovember 21, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    great giveaway thanks

    ReplyDelete
  47. MoeWestNovember 21, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win some Art Gallery fabric.

    ReplyDelete
  48. Jeanne GwinNovember 21, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    I can see that this 'suitcase' could be useful for more then just laundry, how about when we want to show off the quilt we just finished? I think it would fit. And many other things. I could put many stocking stuffer gifts in there for sure. Thank you for a wonderful visit and a chance to win.

    ReplyDelete
  49. pizzaeaterNovember 22, 2012 at 12:47 AM

    I love the fabrics that they carry. I want me some fabrics.

    ReplyDelete
  50. AnonymousNovember 22, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    That´s really some big bag :) Think of all the sewingproject you can carry with you in that!!
    Gun, Sweden
    gun@lapp.se

    ReplyDelete
  51. DebbieNovember 22, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    Very cool bag! I would love the fabric to make it! thanks

    ReplyDelete
  52. JennyNovember 23, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    Thank you for the bag pattern Melissa and chance for some fabric from patty!

    ReplyDelete
  53. The Hungry CrafterNovember 23, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    You can never have a bag too big!!! :)

    ReplyDelete
  54. Mom CNovember 24, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Fun bag, great fabrics. Thanks.

    ReplyDelete
  55. ~T~November 24, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    A suitcase like that shouldn't get lost at the airport! Fun!

    ReplyDelete
  56. Nancy M.November 25, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    I am so making this bag tomorrow. Thanks.

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for leaving me a message!