Bundle Give-away (for you!)

May 20, 2008 · Hurrahs!

(UPDATE: COMMENTS ARE NOW CLOSED, AND I'LL EMAIL THE FOLKS THAT THE R.N.G. CHOOSES SHORTLY! Thanks so much for playing along, and for all of your marvelous suggestions/tips/recommendations)

Inspired by Heidi's fabric clean-out (and by our impending move), I decided to judiciously pare down my fabric collection. I cut most of my large pieces in half (especially prints that I know I'll never use a yard or more of) and folded and neatly set aside others that I just know I won't use.

I bundled them up in 5 fat piles, each probably containing around 15 different fabrics...some Japanese, vintage, linen, novelty prints, upholstery-weight, dots, etc. and tied each one with a pretty grosgrain ribbon and a vintage card of buttons.

Aaaaaand, now they are up for grabs!

This is how it'll work: (Like a few of my give-aways in the past) just leave a comment recommending anything...a book, a film, a recipe, etc.

Be sure that your email address is provided in your comment , so that I can get in touch with you to get your mailing address (and, I am sorry to all of my international applets, but I'd like to keep it just to United States addresses to help keep the shipping costs down).

Then, after a day or so, I'll use the great Random Number Generator to pick 5 comments and pop the 5 bundles into 5 flat-rate boxes and send them on their way! Hooray!

I made certain that each bundle has some really good stuff (Japanese or vintage fabric), so they should all be pretty equally wonderful.
Happy Commenting!

xoxo

Comments (50)

I just finished "An Irish Country Doctor". Wellingtons and train travel in the 1960s reminds me of the Black Apple style.

ranee · May 21, 2008 at 12:35 PM

I recommend the Craftster Online community.
www.craftster.org
Lots of projects to inspire you.
Thanks for the chance to win something.

ConnieC · May 21, 2008 at 12:31 PM

i just finished reading "Hey Day" by Kurt Anderson. It's a historical novel....fictional characters set in the amazing year of 1848. I just love it!

susie · May 21, 2008 at 12:31 PM

Oops. I meant, "The Lives of Others."

Robin · May 21, 2008 at 12:22 PM

If you haven't seen it already, "The Lives of Other" (Das Leben der Anderen)is an amazingly powerful, and compelling movie.

Thanks, Robin

P.S. Great blog - I love to read it at work. :)

Robin · May 21, 2008 at 12:20 PM

The book I recommend is Marley & Me by John Grogan. Great book that touches the heart, and reminds people what joy and love pets bring into our lives!

Brianna Dupuy · May 21, 2008 at 12:18 PM

I recommend the book "This is My Beloved" by Walter Benton (1949). It is a book of romantic poetry, love and loss, and was treasured by my grandparents.

I am having so much fun reading through these recommendations - I've already jotted down a recipe to test and a couple books to look up!

Erin Tyner · May 21, 2008 at 12:09 PM

Eeeks! I forgot to include my suggestion!!!
If you haven't already heard of it I recommend the book THE MERCHANT OF MARVELS AND THE PEDDLAR OF DREAMS by Frederic Clement. Pure enchantment!!

Catherine · May 21, 2008 at 12:06 PM

i love your work as well - and your bundles are great.
i am going out on a limb and recommending GOOGLE READER!
It is one way that I can organize all the blogs I go to and I am actually about to go to about 20 sites in the time it took me to go to 4 or 5. You can go to google - type in google reader and find out how to set it up. it took me about an hour.

lisa wharton · May 21, 2008 at 11:58 AM

Dear random number generator gods,
pick me! shipping would be really, really cheap.

here's my goofy addition to the tasty recipes and intellectual book readers...

"Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana."

Lisa · May 21, 2008 at 11:58 AM

Hi Emily! This is my first web blog comment ever!!! I've been reading your blog for a while now and just love it, I have to recommend a book that changed my outlook on life! Three Cups of Tea, by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin.

Tiffany · May 21, 2008 at 11:56 AM

o' so lovely fabric!

here are some books you may possibly like(perfect for a girl's naughty fairytale side:)

http://www.amazon.com/Sleeping-Beauty-Novels-Claiming-Punishment/dp/0452156610

saint rita · May 21, 2008 at 11:55 AM

hurray fabric!

Here's a suggested EASY favorite and refreshing recipe for summer... Crab Pasta Salad

Large Shell Pasta (1 package)
Imitation Crab (1 package, break into bits)
Fresh Dill Weed (chopped fine, handful)
Iceburg Lettuce (1/2 head, chopped)
2 Lemons
2 Oranges
1/2 cup of Mayo (approx.)
pinch of salt

Cook pasta (al dente) in boiling water with a pinch of salt.
Drain and rinse with cold water to cool. Add crab, lettuce, mayo, dill weed and juice of 1 lemon. Mix. Slice up 2nd lemon and 2 oranges and place them all over top of salad. Refridgerate until ready to serve, no longer than 2 hours. You don't want the lettuce to wilt. Enjoy!

Linda · May 21, 2008 at 11:53 AM

I forgot to include my email...
melbamcmullin@comcast.net

Thanks,
Have a great day!
Melba

Melba · May 21, 2008 at 11:50 AM

I'm a customer of yours and a fan of your blog. I have no recipe to share... nor would you want any from me. I can't cook. My kiddies fly out the door if they even see so much as a frying pan in my hand.
But I do know all the phone numbers to the best take-out!

Helen · May 21, 2008 at 11:50 AM

Whoa! Comments are in the 800's! Wow! Just wanted to stop by and wish you a fantastic week! :) Pick me! Pick me!

Colleen · May 21, 2008 at 11:49 AM

Loved reading all the other comments!

I recommend the book
Your Life is Your Message

http://www.amazon.com/Your-Life-Message-Finding-Yourself/dp/0786882662

It is a short book that reminds me what is important in my Life.

Thank you!
Melba

Melba · May 21, 2008 at 11:48 AM

Check out the most wonderful show, "Yo Gabba Gabba", on Nick Jr. Sure, it is geared towards preschoolers, but it is awesome! We just love it! Music acts by Supernova, Smoosh, etc. and beat-boxing lessons from Biz Markie are fan-ter-iffic!

gumby8@hotmail.com

GirlieGirl · May 21, 2008 at 11:48 AM

Sangria
1 bottle of 2 buck chuck syrah (or any red wine)
1 shot of brandy
1/2 orange
soak overnight in fridge

The next day add:
blueberries
strawberries
apples
4 cups of gingerale

voila!

Susan
pintjunkie@yahoo.com

Susan · May 21, 2008 at 11:42 AM

sooooo hoping I win this! How exciting! A recommendation... hmmm... I know you don't have kids but I recently bought The Creative Family by Amanda Soule and it is wonderful! Perhaps for the future?? :)

Shelly · May 21, 2008 at 11:41 AM

Hi Emily,

I wondered if you know where I could locate vintage bookplates? I adore the two designs you have created. Will you be designing more? I can't wait to see them! I read your and go through your Etsy store everyday.

Thanks for making my day a bit brighter!

-nicole

Nicole · May 21, 2008 at 11:40 AM

Are you ever amazed by how many comments you get? Wow... Giveaways are always great. I really hope you consider moving to Portland, Oregon- I'm from Eugene, Oregon, and it is a fantastic state. A great movie filmed there was Bandits, with Bruce Willis, Billie Bob Thornton, and Cate Blanchett- shows you some nice scenery, including some of the Oregon Coast...

Jessica Hougen · May 21, 2008 at 11:38 AM

sweeeet!! Keeping my fingers crossed that the Random Number Generator somehow finds my comment :) Okay - a recommendation . . . hmmmm. How about that wonderful summer appetizer of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil (and a bunch of spices?) that and a bottle of wine on my front porch makes a party for 6 people!!

Bee @ BeeDazzles · May 21, 2008 at 11:33 AM

Bee @ BeeDazzles · May 21, 2008 at 11:30 AM

wow, you have a lot of fans, with great ideas! My suggestion is renting the Flight of the Conchords season, if you haven't already seen them. Those boys will crack you up. Also just finished reading The History of Love by Nicole Krauss, highly recommend that!

melissa s. · May 21, 2008 at 11:24 AM

How fun! I have to recommend "The Thirteeth Tale" by Diane Setterfield - I could not put it down! It's gothic and gorgeous, old fashioned and modern at the same time. Love it, and you might too!

Josie · May 21, 2008 at 11:24 AM

I love your site, so inspiring. Your fabrics are great. I like to make small quilt projects and the little stack of fabrics would be perfect - and fun.

Tracey
gebmgr@swbell.net

Tracey · May 21, 2008 at 11:22 AM

i just finished reading Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day...it is a quick and enjoyable read!

brandie · May 21, 2008 at 11:21 AM

813 ! Wooow ! I was just telling to myself "well, you'll never win a giveway if you never even try to, so for once..." when I read your international applet forbidding...
Well at least it doesn't prevent me (yes I am trying to make you guilty ;o) ) from sharing the recipe idea I just read in a magazine : a lavender rice cake ! You just have to mix 2-3 teaspoons of dried lavender flowers with your sugar, and then cook your cake as usual. They advice to serve it with green tea infused with lavender too, and some english cream. I really look forward to test/taste this flowery cake...

Lilith · May 21, 2008 at 11:20 AM

the juno soundtrack was primarily a group called the Moldy Peaches. they have a selftitled albulm that it think is better than the juno sndtrck with a lot fo the same songs

i love them...

the track "Jorge Regula" is especially popular around here and well worth checking out

Nada · May 21, 2008 at 11:20 AM

My favorite snack (right now): Dr Kracker crackers topped with Havarti cheese, sliced tomatoes and tender arugula.

cindy · May 21, 2008 at 11:15 AM

A book I read several months ago and really enjoyed is: Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert.

Here is a recipe that is a must have in South Louisiana for Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations.

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

4 large sweet potatoes or 3 cups mashed potatoes
½ cup sugar (can use brown or white sugar)
½ cup butter, softened
2 eggs, well beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup milk

Boil sweet potatoes until tender in a heavy saucepan; drain off excess water. Mash potatoes with a fork. Preheat oven to 350o. Combine sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla and milk in a mixing bowl and mix well. Add mashed sweet potatoes, mixing well. Pour into lightly greased 13” X 9” X 2” baking dish.

Topping:
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans

In a small sauce pan, melt butter. Remove from heat and add sugar, flour and pecans. Mix well. Sprinkle mixture over casserole. Bake at 350o for 25 minutes.

Nanette · May 21, 2008 at 11:15 AM

Enjoying your blog as a newcomer since your appearance on Martha. Have made 3 of your dolls for gifts and they were well received. Thank you for sharing. All the little girls in my family will get them this Christmas.

Here's our favorite waffle recipe of late: Cardamom Sour Cream Waffles.
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/CARDAMOM-SOUR-CREAM-WAFFLES-241528

allisonhobdy@speakeasy.net

Allison · May 21, 2008 at 11:13 AM

Hi Queen Apple!

Just wanted to drop in and say hi, let you know how much I love your posts.

I sent you an email with suggestions for your Portland visit. It sounds like you had a wonderful time. If you ever get out that way again, try to hit up Edgefield Manor, you won't regret it.

Thank you again for sharing all your passions with us of a same mind. :)

-nicole

Nicole · May 21, 2008 at 11:13 AM

I recommend this recipe from Cooking Light, it is delicious!!

http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1673009

Swap the low fat yogurt for greek though, it makes it even more delicious!

Candice · May 21, 2008 at 11:11 AM

I have the peanut butter cookie recipe from cottage living still waiting on my counter to try.

Anywho...you must try this rice cooking method from Amy Karol....lovely! http://angrychicken.typepad.com/angry_chicken/2008/05/the-rice-cookin.html

Jen
ChicBoutiqueBags@gmail.com

Jen at ChicBoutique · May 21, 2008 at 11:08 AM

I recommend adding orange zest to your marinara and baking it with thinly sliced grilled eggplant for an amazing strata.

love & fabric

Holly · May 21, 2008 at 11:08 AM

Hi there! I would love one of those bundles. :) I just finished reading "Save Karyn" for the second time. I read it last summer and again this summer; it's such an entertaining book - have you read? Hope you're doing well!

Erika · May 21, 2008 at 11:05 AM

My favorite book: A Confederay of Dunces.

Rosalie · May 21, 2008 at 11:02 AM

might i suggest the movie, the Fountain

stars Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weis

lush settings, a riddle of a time traveller, love spanning three eras, a ring lost, found, and earned. not many people have seen it, please let me know how you liked it if you do find it in your schedule. thanks!

shaggykorean@gmail.com

kim swanson · May 21, 2008 at 11:00 AM

This is my first time commenting on a blog. I truly find you inspirational. It is one of my deepest wishes that I too could create something that other people love. I enjoy reading blogs to view into other people's souls to find out what makes them tick. I would highly recommend Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion magazine.

Amy · May 21, 2008 at 10:56 AM

I have a crush on Anthony Bourdain...
Indeed- it almost borders on indecent.
Perhaps you might like his book or his show on the Travel Network.

XoxoxoX
Jane
jane@wynnstudio.com

J a n e · May 21, 2008 at 10:51 AM

Oh, who can resist adding a comment??? I just read (yes, I did) through all the comments that have come before mine and have gleaned so me new books to read, new sites to visit, and new recipes to try among many many other gems...thank you to all! Now on to mine:

books: Victoria Hislop's "The Island" http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0061340324/ncdesign-20
Marlena de Blasi's "A Thousand Days in Tuscany" (all of her books are lovely)
http://www.amazon.com/Thousand-Days-Tuscany-Bittersweet-Adventure/dp/0345481097/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1211381343&sr=1-3

recipe: Chicken and Wild Rice Salad http://www.flickr.com/photos/imaginecreativenamehere/2500136282/

sUsAn · May 21, 2008 at 10:51 AM

Hi Emily, I'm reading the book the four agreements and seems very interesting.
I hope I win one bundle!

Veronica · May 21, 2008 at 10:46 AM

Just watched the Magnificent Seven last night. So so good. The costumes are too much to handle.

Maybe I have a cowboy doll in my future?

Thanks for the give-away!

liztdavis@hotmail.com

Liz · May 21, 2008 at 10:44 AM

My recommendation is a quaint little restaurant in the heart of South Philadelphia named ‘Morning Glory’. The address is: 735 S 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147. The seating is limited but the Pecan Waffles with Peaches and Cream on the side are to die for and well worth the wait!

Best of luck on your move and even if I don't win, thanks for taking to time to have giveaways like these!! I think it's safe to say you inspire us all :)
Email: jennyc.no3@gmail.com.

JennyC.No3 · May 21, 2008 at 10:27 AM

The French romantic comedy Priceless starring Audrey Tautou is cute and worth seeing.

Twoblues · May 21, 2008 at 10:20 AM

I'm in the middle of watching "Desk Set" and really enjoying it, so that's my recommendation. Thanks for this, it's very nice of you!

meghan · May 21, 2008 at 10:19 AM

Your bundles look fab. So here is my entry: a recipe you must try!

This recipe is my new favorite quick weeknight dinner. It's very refreshing and perfect for summer.

Lemony Tuna Salad
Serves 4, Prep Time 20 min (per the mag...I made it in like 10 min!)
(from EveryDay with Rachael Ray, April 2008)

1. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of mayo, 4 tsp lemon juice and 2 tsp grated lemon peel (I love this part because I get to use my microplane grater - love it!!!). Season with salt & pepper.
2. Add one 6oz. can of solid white tuna, drained, breaking it apart slightly with a fork.
3. Add 1 cup of canned white beans, rinsed.
4. Add 1/2 cucumber, cut into cubes, and 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion (I leave this part out - I'm not the biggest fan). Again, season with salt & pepper.
5. Arrange romaine lettuce on to plate. Top with tuna salad and tomatoes (either 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved, or your choice!)

Enjoy!

To see a picture of what it looks like finished hop over here: http://thestitchingsurgeon.blogspot.com/2008/03/lemony-tuna-salad.html

StitchingSurgeon · May 21, 2008 at 10:12 AM

i just finished the sequel to pillars of the earth called world without end by ken follett. it's amazing!

Emily M. · May 21, 2008 at 10:11 AM