This week's giveaway comes from the lovely Sheree's Alchemy. She is very generously giving away 3 half-yards of fabric from the Japanese Prints section of the shop - winner's choice! But that's not all, the winner of the giveaway will also get to choose one pattern from the Sewing Patterns section as well!

Also, be sure to stop over at Sheree's Alchemy. Use coupon code MayMailer15 to receive 15% off all purchases (during the month of May). Also, everyone who orders anything from the shop in May will be entered in a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to be used in the month of June. Receive 1 entry for every $25 (excluding shipping) that you purchase.

(pictured above, Emma dresses made by Traci Butler of Hip Fabric)

How to enter? Head over to Hip Fabric and take a look around. Come back here and let us know which fabrics you would choose if you won. (Don't worry, you can change your mind if you win!)

Want some extra entries? For each one of the following, enter another comment as another entry:
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Giveaway ends Sunday, May 10 at midnight CDT. GOOD LUCK!

Above All Fabric - Free Shipping in US on pre-orders of Mezzanine by Patty Young with coupon code PATTY. Fabric expected in the shop in late June / early July.




Gorgeous Fabrics - 15% off all knits - Hurry sale ends today! (pictured above left, Walking on Sunshine rayon jersey above left, Impressionist Stripe cotton jersey)




Bunte Fabrics - New fabrics in the sale section, including Tulips on Blue European organic cotton and Charming Blue European soft poplin.




Sheree's Alchemy - 15% off entire purchase with coupon code MayMailer15 during the month of May. (pictured above left, Swanky by Chez Moi for Moda. Above left, European cotton poplin)




Fabric Hound - Super Supply Sale, 35% off all fabrics, including Heather Ross' Rabbits & Race Cars, through 5/10/09




From Here To Quilternity - 35% off Tina Givens fabrics through 5/6/09




Henry Road - 40% off all items on the site with coupon code "SALE". Expires 5/10/09





Sewing Patterns.com - McCall's Summer Release patterns on sale for $4.99 through 5/4/09




Fabric Depot - 35% off all Michael Miller fabrics through 5/4/2009 (including Ginger Blossom by Sandi Henderson and Andalucia by Patty Young)

Ballarat Patchwork (Australia) - Monthly web special, 20% off all Melly & Me patterns.

Kicking things off we have the Kyoko pattern. Chic and sophisticated Asian-inspired shirt or dress, Kyoko features a criss-cross bodice with two sleeve length options and a very full attached stripwork skirt in two lengths. Kyoko has a loose-fitting style so there’s no need for buttons, zippers or snaps. A sweet obi-style sash pulls everything together and finishes the look.

The winner of the giveaway will also receive a set of 8 half-yard bundles of Alice Kennedy's Strawberry Fields for Timeless Treasures from Fabricworm Etsy. Included in the bundle is a 1/2 yard of each of the following fabrics: Mums, Pink Floral Paisley, Pink Strawberry, White Stripes/Fences, Sorbet Mums, Sorbet Meadow, Sorbet Scattered Dots, Fuchsia Mums Orange. Head over to Fabricworm Etsy to see all the fabrics.

How to enter? Tell us a little bit about the young lady you'd like to make the Kyoko shirt/dress for. You don't have to give us names, just a little story or short description. Maybe a Haiku or a poem, if you're feeling creative! Or, just a few descriptive words.

Want some extra entries? For each one of the following, enter another comment as another entry:
::Blog about this giveaway on your blog
::Subscribe, or let me know you already do!
::Twitter
::StumbleUpon
::Kirtsy

Giveaway ends Sunday, May 3 at midnight CDT. GOOD LUCK!

COMMENTS CLOSED - THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED!

CutterGurl Creations - All Anna Maria Horner products on sale

Fabric Shack - Save 20% on all Amy Butler fabrics

Ballarat (Australia) - 20% off all Kaffe Fassett books

Some Art Fabric - Select Michael Miller fabrics buy 2 yards for the price of 1! Patterns 10% - 40% off (Sangsang by Melly & Me, pictured above, is 20% off)

Fabric.com - All patterns (and notions) 20% off

The first featured fabric is Piglet from Echino by Etsuko Furuya. This fabric is 85% cotton, 15% linen canvas. It is the perfect example of, "What interesting fabric, whatever would I do with it?" Let's see what others are doing:

Jamie Christina of Pretty Ditty blog and owner of Phat Fabric, made a skirt (she followed the guidelines on how to make an A-line skirt from the book Sew What! Skirts). She says that this particular line of Echino fabrics is great for skirts. It is thick enough not to have to add a slip or lining, but not too heavy for summer.

Kelley from Porrothecat blog also made a skirt. She says the fabric is her absolute favorite and she credits the skirt's perfect zipper to the sturdiness of the fabric

Pillows, made by Anna Oler, (photo used by permission from her Flickr photostream). Her home was featured on Design Sponge's Sneak Peek in February.

Found on Etsy:

Everyday Tote Bag by K Noel Designs and Green Piggie Pleated Handbag by Smashing Threads

Echino Messenger Bag Pattern by Etsuko Furuya, found at Superbuzzy, Fabrics to Sew and Sheree's Alchemy. Instructions are in Japanese but diagrams are very detailed. Not a pattern for beginners, but those with some bag sewing experience should have little trouble following the diagrams.