Here is the latest dress for Lilly.
How can I thank you for all of your comments, hints, tips and kindness?! Thank you to all for leaving me words of encouragement and for reaching out in friendship! I always find writing the most challenging part of blogging and I wrote more about my appreciation of you but based on my husband's opinion:
"I think it is a little mushy" I have edited it away.
So let my give away be a token of my affection.
To celebrate I will be sharing with you!
Most of us who love to sew, drool over fabrics we see on other people's blogs, so why not share what I have?
I will draw 4 names, one for each pile of fabrics below. Many you have seen. Some are vintage and others new. I will add in some other treats as well- like tiny bits of Liberty to get you hooked too! By the way, take a look at what Alex is doing with Liberty fabrics.
Someone will get some pinks!
And there has to be someone who would love some flowery brights?
And the blues. The vintage pansy fabric is one I am especially fond of.
You have seen a bit of these fabrics recently too.
In celebration of this 100th post, I will randomly draw 4 commenter's
names (commenters to this post) out of a hat and mail each of the winners one of the fabric piles plus whatever else strikes my fancy that day! I'll draw the names next Thursday, March 20th at 12 noon EST and announce it soon after.
I welcome those who have never visited or commented before to join too!
I love all the dresses you're making for Lilly. Congrats on your 100th post. I never remember to look and see what number I'm on or how many visitors I've had.
Posted by: Kristin La Flamme | March 14, 2008 at 09:01 PM
Emily congrats on the 100th post! What beautiful fabric. I am dreaming up so many ideas for all of it. I think my favorite though are the blues. You're right I could spend hours drooling over everyone's fabric:)
Posted by: Jackie | March 14, 2008 at 09:16 PM
Yay for 100 posts!! What a lovely giveaway Emily!
Posted by: Penny | March 14, 2008 at 09:20 PM
Lilys dress is so beautiful and girly. The fabric is gorgeous. I love it!
Posted by: Mette | March 14, 2008 at 09:32 PM
I know I've only just "met" you, but congratulations on your 100th post ... I'm on my 9th!! I love all your dolls and especially love all the fabrics. Emma (jellybelly*jellybrain) xx
Posted by: Emma | March 14, 2008 at 09:38 PM
Gratulerer! Always a joy to visit your blog. Love the lovely Lilly dresses.
Posted by: Mirjam | March 14, 2008 at 09:39 PM
Congratulations once more, Emily!!! If I win something (as I never do) I will surely send you some of the merino :) - just to get you hooked on felting! Hugs, Monika
Posted by: monika | March 14, 2008 at 09:44 PM
I do love those blues... :)
Posted by: Bluebirdbaby | March 14, 2008 at 09:50 PM
Congrats on 100!! I love your blog! and i also really enjoy that last group of fabric!!
Posted by: Michelle | March 14, 2008 at 09:59 PM
Congratulations on post 100- gorgeous fabric!
Posted by: Christine | March 14, 2008 at 10:03 PM
Congratulations on your 100st post! Wow that's a lot... a lot of sharing, showing, and meeting.. :)
That dress for Lily is lovely! As are the bright fabrics !!
XX erna
Posted by: erna | March 14, 2008 at 10:17 PM
Beautiful fabric choices and a lovely dress. Congratulations on your 100th post!
Posted by: Lara | March 14, 2008 at 10:27 PM
Oh God!
I was going to comment these wonderful fabric piles on flickr, but when I saw I could win one I couldn't believe it!
You are so very kind by doing this give away, the fabrics are amazing (specially those with bright flowers :)
The dress looks so cute.
Hugs from Portugal!
Posted by: Ana | March 14, 2008 at 10:27 PM
Hooray for 100! I've often admired your lovely creations but this is my first comment....I've recently made that style of dress for my kindy girl :)
Posted by: Maggie Pie | March 14, 2008 at 10:28 PM
Happy 100th! Count me in. Those fabrics are beautiful! Lilly is going to have a great wardrobe this summer. -- Michele
Posted by: Michele C | March 14, 2008 at 10:31 PM
the fabrics are lovely and your work to. Congratulations!
Posted by: catarina | March 14, 2008 at 10:33 PM
Happy 100th post, Emily! That is the most exciting and generous giveaways - you have my admiration, as I think it takes a lot to part with fabrics so lovely.
Wishing you happiness and fun for you next 100 posts. x
Posted by: Florence | March 14, 2008 at 11:05 PM
Congrats on your 100th post.... here's to 1000's more! (cue glasses chinking!)
Posted by: Ruthanne | March 14, 2008 at 11:06 PM
Congratulations on getting to the 100 post mark, on your lovely blog and dressmaking skills.x
Posted by: French Knots | March 14, 2008 at 11:11 PM
Congratulations on reaching 100 posts! I hope I'm in time for the drawing ... those are some utterly GORGEOUS fabrics!!
Posted by: Barbara | March 14, 2008 at 11:15 PM
Congrats on the 100 posts! I've been enjoying stopping by for visits!
Posted by: Taimarie | March 14, 2008 at 11:16 PM
Happy 100th post! I must say I love your dolls and hope to get one soon. What a nice give a way, I don't know how you could part with those beautiful fabrics. However if you're willing I'm willing to take and make something beautiful. Kim Smith
www.whitecottagedesign.blogspot.com
Posted by: Kim Smith | March 14, 2008 at 11:17 PM
Hi, I just met you a few weeks ago on Flickr and then on Etsy....
A big congratulations on your 100th....
Love your work photos...
I love pinks and blues...
Posted by: June Holbrook | March 14, 2008 at 11:23 PM
Congratulations on your 100th post!! I love the new dress you made for Lilly!! I'm looking forward to many more posts!!
Posted by: Di | March 14, 2008 at 11:23 PM
bravo bravo! "magnifiques" fabrics as usual...
Posted by: adele | March 14, 2008 at 11:25 PM
Congrats on your 100th post! :)
Posted by: namolio | March 14, 2008 at 11:34 PM
Congratulations on your 100th Emily. The dress is beautiful, Lilly will be the prettiest Matryoshka of all ! ! !.
Posted by: Eileen | March 14, 2008 at 11:39 PM
Congratulations! I like your blog, please go on in the same sweet and hearty way the next 100 posts...
Greetings from Bernadette
Posted by: Bernadette | March 14, 2008 at 11:43 PM
Cute dress! And great fabrics shown here! As a fellow fabric drooler, I just have to say, "I hope you pick me!!"
Posted by: Johanna | March 14, 2008 at 11:54 PM
Ack- gorgeousness! Happy 100th :-)
Posted by: mimi k | March 15, 2008 at 12:12 AM
Greetings from Australia! And many congratulations on 100 posts! Your blog is gorgeous, and I especially love your Russian dolls and their beautiful colours and lovely faces. Your blog is so inspiring! Cheers!
Posted by: Linda | March 15, 2008 at 12:17 AM
100 posts! A centenary of sorts. Well done :)
Posted by: kirsty | March 15, 2008 at 12:18 AM
How gorgeous are those pictures? You take great pics! I wouldn't be able to decide what colors to pick if I got picked!
Posted by: Cary | March 15, 2008 at 12:29 AM
Those are some truly yummy fabrics, and it's so very generous of yu to share!!!
Posted by: Alison | March 15, 2008 at 12:45 AM
you are far far too genereous. DON'T enter my name in the drawing because I recently received such beautiful fabric and treasures from you. I just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS and keep up the good work. I check in with you every day to see what you are up to.
Posted by: Jan in nagasaki | March 15, 2008 at 12:49 AM
[drool]
The fabrics are so beautiful! Thank you so much for the chance to win a stack. And congratulations on your 100th post!
Jen
Posted by: Jen | March 15, 2008 at 02:17 AM
Yeah, congratulations Emily! I enjoy visiting your blog every day.
Posted by: joanna | March 15, 2008 at 02:52 AM
Ooooh...beautiful fabrics - someone will be very lucky! Love your matryoshka dolls....so sweet!
Posted by: sweetimaginations | March 15, 2008 at 03:13 AM
emily- congrats on your 100th post!
and sucha pretty spring dress for miss lily!
Posted by: jes mosey | March 15, 2008 at 03:24 AM
Beautiful fabric! My girls would adore any of those selections!
Posted by: Hannah | March 15, 2008 at 03:36 AM
What lovely fabrics!
Posted by: Rosanne | March 15, 2008 at 03:50 AM
Congrats on a hundred!
I love that dress. Im so jealous of thsoe that have lil girls to sew for ( I sew for my boys, but its not the same)
Posted by: Sarah Latham | March 15, 2008 at 06:53 AM
I love the dress you made for Lilly. Lovely fabric.
A big congratulation on your 100th post.. I will enjoy the next 100 too :-)
Posted by: Gitte | March 15, 2008 at 07:49 AM
What a cute dress! She´s going to have a great wardrobe this summer. Congratulations on your 100th post, and God Påske!
Posted by: strikkelise | March 15, 2008 at 08:48 AM
Congratulations on your 100th post!
I love giveaways, I love your blog to read and look at all the photos, I love the things you make and I love your fabric....
So offcourse I will leave a comment ;o)
Posted by: Maureen | March 15, 2008 at 09:05 AM
The dress is divine, you are going to be a popular lady... the fabrics are heavenly!
Posted by: Heart Felt | March 15, 2008 at 10:41 AM
Hello! Thank for your kind e-mail, as you said i'm participating! The fabrics are lovely! I hope to win! Kisses, catarina medina tudo de trapo
Posted by: Tudo de trapo | March 15, 2008 at 11:58 AM
Hooray for your 100th post!!
Posted by: Merruli | March 15, 2008 at 02:10 PM
Congratulations on a lovely blog and reaching 100 posts.
Posted by: Camilla | March 15, 2008 at 02:27 PM
I think I have to clean my monitor. I'm drooling over all those fabrics. What eye candy! I would love to be included. More importantly, congratulations on #100. Your blog is delightful.
Posted by: Lallee | March 15, 2008 at 03:02 PM
there's nothing wrong with mushy! heehee! Congrats and your blog is great!
Posted by: Alisa | March 15, 2008 at 04:44 PM
Congrats on your 100th post! Wow... that's a lot of posts. Hope there will be many more!
Lilly's new dress is gorgeous, and I'm sure she's gonna be the cutest girl in the street with that on...
You are sooo generous, having this lovely giveaway. All the fabrics are gorgeous. Hope I win one of the bundles... ;)
Posted by: Tonje | March 15, 2008 at 04:51 PM
Such beautiful fabric! I especially like the pansy one, that sort of blue is my favorite color for pansies.
Posted by: Donna | March 15, 2008 at 05:52 PM
OMG, amazing. *hands Raven a towel to wipe drool off her blog* :D
Posted by: I Heart That Dance | March 15, 2008 at 08:23 PM
I can't resist those flowery brights! Please count me in.
Posted by: Jennifer | March 15, 2008 at 08:23 PM
Ooh, count me in! I love your blog! Congratulations on your 100th post!
Posted by: Mindy Said | March 15, 2008 at 08:49 PM
Congrats on 100 inspiring posts on your blog! Love your hexagon-quilt!
Posted by: HanneJ | March 15, 2008 at 09:17 PM
Congratulations on your 100th post! What a wonderful giveaway fabric! I really enjoy reading your blog so I'm hoping for the next 100 and then next 100 and ...
Hugs from Anja x
Posted by: Anja | March 15, 2008 at 09:42 PM
Congratulations...and your fabric is all drool worthy...what a fun, thoughtful, giveaway.
Posted by: Mary | March 15, 2008 at 09:56 PM
Congratulations, I love your blog! I never would have met you without it. Yay for blogs. We were playing a rhyming game today and my 3-year-old came up with: "doggie bloggy foggy froggie!" "Blog" is definitely not a word that was in my vocabulary when I was 3. How the world changes!
Posted by: Katy | March 15, 2008 at 10:38 PM
I'm new to your blog and LOOOOOVE (emphasis on Love..if you can't tell) your work! I can't believe I'm just now finding you! I have become totally addicted to Matryoshka dolls. I would love to enter the drawing!!!! I have my fingers crossed!
Posted by: nathalie | March 16, 2008 at 12:05 AM
What fun fabrics...I got my little gal in the mail today - she's beautiful! Pretty fast shipping considering it's coming halfway across the world :-). Have a great day!
Posted by: Amber | March 16, 2008 at 12:10 AM
Congrats on 100 posts. Those fabrics are all so gorgeous too.
Posted by: sue | March 16, 2008 at 12:26 AM
Happy 100th! Your blog is lovely and I do check in from time to time. The chance of more fabric for my stash? Whoooo wheeeee
Posted by: Suzan | March 16, 2008 at 12:57 AM
Well done on 100 posts - I think I will have to try starting a blog of my own as yours (and a few others!) are just so addictive I feel inspired to join the fun. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Philippa | March 16, 2008 at 01:00 AM
Ah wait - where ARE you? Take my name outta the pile if you're not in the States. The cost of posting will amaze you.
Posted by: Suzan | March 16, 2008 at 01:04 AM
I love your dolls . My daughter collects matrushkas. I am also a huge fan of liberty fabrics.
Posted by: Margaret Oomen | March 16, 2008 at 01:39 AM
I would love to be entered into the drawing for any of those lovely fabrics. They are inspirational!!!
Posted by: Becky | March 16, 2008 at 04:52 AM
Congratulations on you 100 post - looking forward to the next 100!!
Posted by: linda | March 16, 2008 at 08:04 AM
Congratulations to 100 posts and to a great blog!
Lillys new dress is lovely!
Posted by: Annica | March 16, 2008 at 11:15 AM
Congrats on 100! Kids clothes are so much fun to do!
Posted by: jamie | March 16, 2008 at 12:18 PM
Congratulations Emily!!! I'm very new to your blog and I just love it and adore your work. Thanks for your lovely email too!
Take care,
Natasha : )
Posted by: Natasha Burns | March 16, 2008 at 12:22 PM
gratulerer med 'jubileet'!
Posted by: therese | March 16, 2008 at 12:30 PM
stopped by on a whim and see you have been ever so busy! congrats on your 100th post and wishing us all many more to enjoy. your little babushkas are adorable!
Posted by: glennis | March 16, 2008 at 07:08 PM
Congratulations for your 100th post!!! I think that this dress for Lilly is awesome, I'm waiting for more :)
Your welcome Emily!
Posted by: Manoli | March 16, 2008 at 08:02 PM
You do wonderful stuff. I really enjoy jumping by your blog to have a little sneak peak and to get into the crafty moods....
Posted by: Stine | March 16, 2008 at 08:29 PM
I feel like you about blogging and T would have have the same opinion about my overwhelming love for my blog friends as your husband :) It is hard to express without sounding too cheesy... Thank you for YOUR always so kind comments!
I hope I will get lucky, you have the yummiest of fabrics!
Posted by: Kajsa | March 16, 2008 at 09:43 PM
...well, this evening I've added you to my contacts in Flickr, in my favourites in Etsy, and now I'm here, to give you my best wishes for your 100th post celebration...what do you think, it's clear enough that I love soooo much your works? ;o)
A big kiss from Italy..!! :o***
Posted by: logos63 | March 17, 2008 at 12:18 AM
Congratulations on your 100th post!
I have just recently discovered your blog. Thank you for the give-away.
CK
Posted by: CK | March 17, 2008 at 02:05 AM
Congrats...Toni
Posted by: Toni | March 17, 2008 at 02:31 AM
Love love love it all!! ;-) Oh oh oh.. pick me, pick me!! haha Love your work.
Posted by: Brandy | March 17, 2008 at 04:09 AM
Hi, Congrats with the 100!
I have some green Blue Faced Leicester yarn handspun for you, if you like!
Would like to send it to you!
And congrats with the Front Page, doesnt it make you proud to craft!
Groeten uit Rotterdam,
Puk
(ballee.etsy.com)
Posted by: knittingajour | March 17, 2008 at 09:58 AM
The dress is simply Lovely.Also the fabrics. Congratulations ! I love your blog!!
Lisa
http://companhiadasalmofadas.blogspot.com
Posted by: lisa | March 17, 2008 at 10:57 AM
Oh it's the first time for me to visit you ;-) Hope you won't mind ! I just found you by chance ! I wanted to congratulate you or this 100th post ! And I wish you at least 10000 more ;-) I love all your colorful world ;-) And these piles of fabrics are so lovely ;-) Big hugs from Belgium !
Posted by: Sandrine alias Didine | March 17, 2008 at 11:26 AM
Emily,I love that dress,did you follow a pattern?
the fabric is beautiful too.
Happy 100th,sorry that it is late but until yesterday,i had the flu,full force,and I missed this .
fingers crossed on the draw.x
Natasha
Posted by: natasha s | March 17, 2008 at 12:15 PM
Congratulations on your 100 post, great work! Love the fabrics, hopfully they'll be 100 more posts that come round quickly!!
Posted by: Claire | March 17, 2008 at 12:45 PM
Happy 100th post!!!!
I enjoy reading your blog often. Beautiful fabrics! What a great idea.
Posted by: Michaela | March 17, 2008 at 03:24 PM
Happy 100th --- Blog O'versary. Those colors are so happy and spring like, I would love to be lucky enough to win that fiber spring here.
Posted by: coffeechris | March 17, 2008 at 03:28 PM
Lovely, just lovely. Happy 100!
Posted by: Carrie | March 17, 2008 at 03:59 PM
Congratulations on your big milestone!
Posted by: Shelley | March 17, 2008 at 04:33 PM
Emily!
Look at the response! Look at all these readers you have---more than that, we are fans and supporters of what you do and give to us! I am feasting my eyes on these colors and am thinking it could really inspire me to not be so intimidated by my sewing machine!
;)
Thank you for providing these colorful dreams!
Love,
Iris
Posted by: irisdagmar | March 17, 2008 at 07:39 PM
This is my first visit to your blog, and I just love all the color! Everything is so pretty and vibrant!
Posted by: Grace | March 17, 2008 at 08:52 PM
Your blog looks fabulous! A belated congrats on the front page and I must say I feel honored to be included in your drawing. Thanks for offering such lovely fabrics for a giveaway!
Posted by: Tamara Barker | March 17, 2008 at 10:58 PM
Congratulations!!
Posted by: jenne | March 17, 2008 at 11:09 PM
Congratulations on the 100th posting!! Have just discovered your blog & what a lovely person you are to provide a giveaway.. the little dress is very cute & the fabrics are divine!!
Posted by: sallyd | March 17, 2008 at 11:31 PM
Congratulations. The fabrics are lovely, and it's great to read your blog. I am subscribed on bloglines, the best invention ever (well, one of)
Posted by: Hannah | March 18, 2008 at 05:49 AM
You are so right. I really have to put a hold on myself not to use all my money on fabric :-) Congratulation on the 100 posts. All these crafing posts are such an inspiration to me.
Posted by: Helene | March 18, 2008 at 09:52 AM
Love your work. Your precious doll found a nice place in our home. keep up this gorgeous work.
Posted by: Margy | March 18, 2008 at 09:53 AM
Wow, 100 posts! Congratulations.
I would love to join the give-away!
Posted by: Muriel | March 18, 2008 at 09:56 AM
Love your work. You little doll found a nice home with me.
Keep up this lovely work
Posted by: Margy | March 18, 2008 at 10:03 AM