I'm currently hosting weekly #CreativeGoodness Linky parties for bloggers and non-bloggers to share and inspire all sorts of creativity, relative to the theme of the week. And, they'll periodically be prizes for participants. Of course I also host quite a few sponsored giveaways for followers and some for non-followers, throughout the year. And next year, I'll be hosting the 2015 Free-Motion Quilting Challenge, with a new challenge released on the lst of each month. I'll be sharing insights about this challenge the end of the month and I hope it will be fun for those new to free-motion quilting, as well as those with expertise in FMQ.
While some that participate in the SewMamaSew Giveaway Day will offer a handmade prize, the purse I'm making isn't quite ready to share. But I came up with a close 2nd to a finished handmade purse as a prize.
I thought this would be a great opportunity to give a shout out to a wonderful design house, Pink Sand Beach Designs. They have a large collection of beautiful bags and totes, with easy to follow instructions.
As I'm currently making the Bermuda Bag, with Hoffman Batiks. This versatile bag design looks great in a variety of fabrics, but it is designed to utilize 2 1/2" strips.
With 7 different 2 1/2" strips, interfacing, notions, zipper and some complimentary fabric for the outside and inside, you can create a stunning bag uniquely yours.
You may want to use Indigo Blue Batiks.
Or bright batiks.
Maybe browns and black batiks.
Soothing greens and blue batiks.
Cheerful batiks, or any fabric colors and prints that catch your interest.
The Bermuda Bag is a fun and fast bag that looks great in an endless variety of fabric combinations.
Did I Mention A Giveaway ?
SewCalGal has purchased an extra copy of the Bermuda Bag pattern to share with one lucky winner. I will also provide the winner with 7 - 2 1/2" strips of Hoffman Batiks, cut from my personal stash, in the winner's choice of the following color palettes:
- Green, Blue, Purple, Pink (close to the fabrics shown on the pattern cover)
- Green, Blue, Purple
- Blue, Purple
- Pinks, Browns
- Browns, Blacks
This giveaway is open to anyone world-wide. Simply leave a comment on this post, telling me which color bundle of 7 - 2 1/2" strips of Hoffman Batiks you would like to use to make this bag. I will randomly select a winner on December 12th and I'll notify them by email, as well as update this post to announce the lucky winner.
Check out my page labeled "Giveaways and Contests" to learn more about various opportunities to win prizes.
You can find Pink Sand Beach Designs at:
http://www.pinksandbeachdesigns.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pinksandbeachdesignsbags
https://twitter.com/Pink_Sand_Beach
You can find Hoffman at:
http://www.hoffmanfabrics.com/
https://www.facebook.com/HoffmanCaliforniaFabrics
https://twitter.com/HoffmanFabrics
What a cute bag! I'd love the green and blue strips please, and thank you for the giveaway! :0)
ReplyDeleteThey are all lovely! But the browns and blacks really stand out to me. Thank you for the giveaway :-)
ReplyDeleteVery cute bag pattern and I like the pink/brown - a gift for a friend.
ReplyDeleteI'd pick the brown/black colour way.
ReplyDeletejen dot barnard at btinternet dot com
That is a terrific looking bag! Blue & purple strips are calling my name!
ReplyDeleteLove the greedy blue strips - lively bag pattern
ReplyDeleteAll your bags look smashing! It would be very hard to pick a favorite color combo, but I guess the blacks and brown strike me the most. You are right that the pattern lends itself beautifully to batiks!
ReplyDeleteI think purple, blue and green would make a lovely bag
ReplyDeletegreen, blue, purpel is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this giveaway.
Very cute bag! I would love the brown and blacks. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely! I especially love blue and purple
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the Green, Blue and Purple combination.
ReplyDeleteIndigo Blue! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteCute!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreen, Blue, Purple
I'd like green, blue and purple. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLove the look of the Indigo Blue bag, would look so awesome with a pair of jeans.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see yours finished! I love Pink Sand. The directions are well done. I love blues and purples! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOh I love the one that has the pink and orange the brighter the better!!! Love love love!!!
ReplyDeleteI like the green, blue, and purple combination!
ReplyDeleteThe green, blue and purple combo would be wonderful! Thank you for the chance to win this lovely pattern.
ReplyDeleteI love this bag! I would choose the blue/purple bundle. Thanks!
ReplyDeletePlease click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.
The blue and purples for me.
ReplyDeletefran (at) grammyshands (dot) us
Blues, greens, purples
ReplyDeleteBlues, greens, purples
ReplyDeleteI like the pinks and brown!
ReplyDeleteWonderful giveaway! I will pick browns and pinks.
ReplyDeletePinks and browns are the perfect bag combo for me in this pattern.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to sew the bag with the pinks-browns colors.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance!
What a gorgeous bag! I love the Green, Blue, Purple colors.
ReplyDeleteI'd love any greens, blues and purples if I win please.
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely looking bag. If I was lucky enough to win, I'd choose the green, blue, purple and pink. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love the soothing greens and blues...
ReplyDeleteI like the green and blue one. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a great bag...so many options! I like the blues. Thanks for a great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteSince blue is my favorite color, I'm choosing the blue and purple strips. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThnx for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI love the green, blue, purple, pink! Beautiful! I love the pink and orange too! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeletetdkcarpenoctem@hotmail.com
I would definitely go green blue for the bag.
ReplyDeleteHI,very neat>I'd select blues,greens,purples!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
msstitcher1214@gmail.com
I'd love to make a bag with blue and purple strips.
ReplyDeleteI would love green blue purple pink.
ReplyDeleteariadnesky(at)hotmail(dot)com
AriadnefromGreece!
I like the brights!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the opportunity to win this great pattern and batiks! I'd choose the browns and blacks. Carole @ From My Carolina Home. craftnut at rocketmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI think the browns and blacks are stunning!
ReplyDeleteGreen...blue...purple would be so much fun this dull dull winter.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous looking bag. Hard to choose a colourway as they all look good but I think I would have to go browns and blacks. Thanks for the opportunity to participate. Cheers, Tracy
ReplyDeleteI would like to use the green, blue and purple.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance!
Greetings, Rike
I like the fall colors
ReplyDeleteI think I'd go with green, blue, and purple ... or maybe brown/black. Hard to decide! Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDelete- Green, Blue, Purple is the colorway i would choose love the bag great giveaway
ReplyDeleteThe soothing greens and blues
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bag. It looks great in every color. I would pick the blues, green and purple.
ReplyDeleteI love blue/purple - this bag pattern looks exactly like what I've been looking for!
ReplyDeleteI'd pick the browns and blacks. They'd go with almost anything.
ReplyDeleteI would pick the green, blue, purple combination. Thank you for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI think it would look awesome in the blue and purple colors.
ReplyDeleteI just love the blue, purple, my fav colors.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great pattern! And I love the batiks. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYes, definitely the browns and blacks. That bag says classy. This is a great giveaway. Thank you for being a part of the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway and giving me the chance to maybe win this bag pattern. Merry Christmas to you.
ReplyDeleteSandi Timmons
sandit1@sbcglobal.net
I love the bag. I think I would like to win the brown and black for a fall bag.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bag pattern! I think I'd like either the purple/blues fabric bundle or the purple/blue/green bundle. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the blue and greens! so very pretty! thank you!
ReplyDeletefabulous giveaway Darlene..thank you.
ReplyDeleteI choose brown/black
I would choose Blue and Purple.
ReplyDeleteHard to choose one set of colors. LOL quilting dash lady at Comcast dot net
I would love the green, blue and purple bundle.
ReplyDeletedetroitgirl77 AT gmail DOT com
Greens/blues/purple are my favorites. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteIt does look like quite the versatile bag. I would like the Green, Blue, Purple combination.
ReplyDeletetushay3(at)yahoo(dot)com
Thank you so much for your giveaway. I love these bags. They are sooo beautiful. If I won, I would love to make it in the green, blue, purple, and pink fabrics.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas. This is a cute bag. I love the bright batiks!
ReplyDeleteI love to make bags. Green/blue/purple is right up my alley.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas. Cute Bag. Love the Bright Batiks!
ReplyDeleteThese batiks are gorgeous! I would choose one with purple...that's my favorite color.
ReplyDeleteI am thinking I would love the brown and pink. This is such a nice combination.
ReplyDeleteramona_murray(at)comcast(dot)net
Green, Blue, Purple, Pink are my favorite choice for this bag. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteVery cool bag! I like the Pink and Browns combination! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI think purple, blue and green would make a lovely bag.
ReplyDeleteBlue and purple. Great giveaway since this bag is on my wishlist!
ReplyDeleteLove this bag and what a great way to use the 2 1/2 in strips. My favorite colorway would be the green, blue purple.
ReplyDeleteIf I am fortunate I would love to make this bag with blue, green and purple strips. Thanks for sharing and participating in Giveaway Day.
ReplyDeleteI like the green and blues...love the bag.
ReplyDeleteLovely bag! I like the green and lue color combination!
ReplyDeleteI love the blue green and purple. Love the bag pattern, too. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love the browns and the blacks.
ReplyDeleteLove the blue purple! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bag. And such a generous giveaway. Hmmm, I like all the color combos you listed....but if I had to choose I think I would like the pink and brown the best.
ReplyDeleteHave a piece full day.
Thanks for such a beautiful giveaway! Green blue purple is my favorite combination.
ReplyDeleteThat is an adorable pattern for batiks! I like greens, blues, and purples.
ReplyDeleteJackiethompson323(at)gmail.com
Love this style bag! I'm loving the Green, Blue, Purple, Pink colors. They really pop! Thank you again for giving us all this opportunity! :) brendainsb(at)aol(dot)com
ReplyDeleteLove, love the bag. I am sure my daughters and granddaughters would love for to make them. All of the colors are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway! If I were to be the lucky winner, I'd choose green, blue, purple, and pink. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteI love the green blue purple pink. Thanks!
ReplyDeletegreen, blue, purple!
ReplyDeleteEEEK - this is such a fantastic bag!!! I am in love - LOL. I would love the green, blue, purple and pink combo if I won please.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Love the blues and purples. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreen and blue, gorgeous pattern and I know just the person who I'd make it for.
ReplyDeleteVery hard to chose which colour combo I'd prefer but let's go with green, blue and purple.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win.
I'm usually a blue girl, but would like to try the pink and brown combo to widen my horizons. -)
ReplyDeleteLove that bag! I'm on your list of quilters you couldn't contact. I think I've changed my settings is there any way to let me know if I did it correctly?
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Love the green, blue and purple!
ReplyDeletelenelson(at)mail(dot)com
Super nice of you to do the give-away. I would choose the indigo blues.
ReplyDeleteI like the blue, green, purple colorway. Pink Sand Beach has such great designs.
ReplyDeleteIts a cute little bag.
ReplyDeleteLove the bag, my colour choice would be browns and blacks.
ReplyDeleteThis looks really fun, I would like the green blue, and purple set please. Thanks for a great giveaway. x
ReplyDeleteLove this bag. I would pick green, purple and blue. Thanks for the great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThose are gorgeous. I'd go with that soothing blue/green/etc. colors.
ReplyDeletethanks for the chance to win! I love the brown and blacks please.
ReplyDeleteOh my! Great looking bag -would love to make
ReplyDeleteIt in blue and purple!
They're all great combos, but my favorite would be green, blue, purple. Yep. That would be awesome! Happy holidays to you!
ReplyDeleteI love this bag! Nice giveaway. I'd choose blue & purple strips. Thanks for the chance. sewmissmouse at yahoo dot ca
ReplyDeleteLove the bag pattern! I think I'd prefer the Green, Blue, Purple, Pink colorway. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBlue Purple for me. Very cute bag!
ReplyDeleteI Love that pattern! I think browns and black would look great! Thanks you!
ReplyDeleteCute bag. I'd love blue/purple. Your Indigo one is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI would love to make the bag with the Indigo Blue strips.
ReplyDeleteGreen, Blue, Purple for me. merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteLove this bag! My favorite colors would be the blue, green and purple.
ReplyDeleteHope you have very Happy Holidays!
I love Pink Sand Beach patterns and batiks a winning combination! I would choose the blue-green-purple-pink combo if I am lucky enough to win. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win the pattern with the brown and black batik strips. Such an elegant, but simple bag.
ReplyDeleteI like the bright pink and orange strips
ReplyDeleteGreen, Blue, Purple, Pink are lovely colors together I think. :D
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway! I love batiks, especially purple, so the blue and purple strips would be awesome.
ReplyDeleteI would love the green, purple and blue pack!! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLove this bag! The browns and blacks are calling my name! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteCute bag. I like the blue/green combo.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute bag I would choose the green, blue, purple, and pink.
ReplyDeleteGreen, Blue, Purple for me! Lovely bag! Does it have a lot of pockets inside?
ReplyDeleteWow, green blue purple would be lovely.
ReplyDeletet_ktl at yahoo.com
I like the blue and purple.....
ReplyDeleteLove Purple and blue, bag looks like lots of fun to make, enjoy your blog and your sharing! Vivian
ReplyDeleteBlue and Purple,, thank you for sharing, and would love to win, or course. Enjoy your blog. vivian
ReplyDeleteFinally a cute way to use 2 1/2 inch strips. I love the combo of blue and purple batiks.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute bag! I think I would go with the pink and brown. I am usually a purple kind of girl but I have been loving pink and brown lately.
ReplyDeleteGreen blue purple pink
ReplyDeletesntbosch(at)me(dot)com
Browns and black batiks.
ReplyDelete24Tangent@gmail.com
I'd love the pink and brown to make a beautiful bag!
ReplyDeleteI would think that the blue/pink combination would be nice. Thank you for the giveaway
ReplyDeleteThe brights are fabulous! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGreen, blue, purple. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteHi there,
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet bag!
If chosen, I would prefer the blue-green-pink-purple strips.
Thanks so much for the giveaway,
Jacqueline in Pitt Meadows,
snausages22@yahoo.ca
I love this bag! Green, blue, purple, pink would be my choice! Thanks for a lovely giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLove making bags. Like the brown/black.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway
Nice giveaway! I like the blue/green combo
ReplyDeleteI like that batch with the green,purple, blue and pink. Great colors for a great bag.
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous bag, I have made a couple of other Pink Sand Beach bags and the instruction are so easy to follow! I would choose blue/green/purple :)
ReplyDeleteThe blue/green combo is beautiful but then again they all are.
ReplyDeleteLove these patterns. Would choose the indigo blue colour.
ReplyDeleteCute bag and I love jelly rolls so....
ReplyDeleteI would go with green, blue, purple.
Any color will suit me, you pick!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a darling purse and cute in all the different colorways. I'm going to choose the pink and brown I think, or maybe the blue, green and purple. I'll have my mind made up when you email me, hehe.
ReplyDeleteThank you for a super giveaway and a chance to win.
usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
I would like the green, blue, purple, pink bundle. Thanks! sarah@forrussia.org
ReplyDeleteI love the cover colors so I'll go with green blue purple pink!
ReplyDeleteI love the greens and blues!
ReplyDelete3 dears (at) gmail (dot) com
blue and purple would make a really cute bag
ReplyDeletesushikrazy@hotmail.com
Great giveaway. If I am the lucky one a brown black batik sampling would be just the ticket.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and thanks for the chance.
I love the blue, green, pink and purple combo. Happy holidays!
ReplyDeleteI would pick green, blue, and purple for my color choices. Thanks for the chance to win. vickise at gmail dot com
ReplyDeletePinks and greens would be great.
ReplyDeleteVery cool looking bag. I'd make it in pinks and browns.
ReplyDeleteI love the purples that you showed in the first photo. Thanks for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteHmm..blue and purple :)
ReplyDeleteI think the green, blue, purple would be a lovely color combination. I love the style of the bag as well.
ReplyDeleteSuper looking bag. Brown and black for me.
ReplyDeleteThe browns and blacks! Love that look!
ReplyDeleteCute bag as far as the color you can surprise me:) I love surprise fabric!!
ReplyDeleteI am a (tote)"bag" lady...love the blue,greens purples!
ReplyDeleteThis giveaway will remain open until December 12, 2014 at 5pm PST and a winner will be picked at random and will be notified by email by December 14, 2014.
Like the bag and like it in bright batiks!
ReplyDeleteI love the one in the browns and black batiks best. Merry Christmas from Oklahoma, USA! crystalbluern at onlineok dot com
ReplyDeleteI would choose either the - Green, Blue, Purple, or the Black and Brown.
ReplyDeleteFantastic bag! I would choose the browns and blacks. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteCute bag! - Green, Blue, Purple would be my choice. My mother would love one in black, white and red. Hmmm.... Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bag!! I'd choose the green, blue, purple strips. :)
ReplyDeleteI would love the blue, green, & purple strips to make the bag. I love Pink Sand Beach patterns! I have some of their other patterns & they are well done. Don't have this pattern, but would love to have it! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOooooh...the greens, blues, purples! Thanks for the chance !! Looove the Pattern/purse!! :)
ReplyDeleteI've got bag making on the get accomplished list and I like the looks of yours.. for the fabric I think Green, Blue, Purple or Blue, Purple .. THANKS!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to make this bag using brown and black batiks. Thanks SewCalGal. I enjoy getting your emails several times a week.
ReplyDeletepurple, blue and green, what a fun bag. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteooh, that indigo blue example is great! indigo blue for me!
ReplyDeleteI love them all, but especially the brown and pink.
ReplyDeleteI love them all actually. The greens and blues would be beautiful I think. So are the brights... hard to choose!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance. Happy Holidays to you!
NaturallyFunDays(at)gmail(dot)com
I like the Green, Blue, Purple, Pink set please.
ReplyDeleteBrown and black, I think. Not too merry, but so classy!
ReplyDeleteLovely bags, by the way, I really like them.
sianozneta@gmail.com
What a gorgeous bag! I'd pick green, blue and purple. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI love the blue and purple
ReplyDeleteOoo.. thats a nice bag, i love the batiks. I think I would like blue and purple.
ReplyDeleteCute bag - I'd go with purples, blues and greens. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI am a sucker for blue/purple!
ReplyDeletethey all sound great but I will pick the brown and black.
ReplyDeleteI would like Pinks and a Browns. Have a great day!
ReplyDeletedawnm1993(at)gmail(dot)com
So beautiful! I love the blue, green, pink, and purple! Thanks for a great giveaway!
ReplyDeletecyntheo at verizon dot net
the blue purple would be lovely I think..
ReplyDeletei love the green and blue fabrics! ksmith8@emich.edu
ReplyDeleteI think I would like the blue/purple combination. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLove the soothing blues and greens combo, right up my alley. Thanks for participating in this great giveaway, awesome prizes. Wonderful blogs to follow and great quilts to see. I'm impressed with finding all this. janetfetting@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteBlue/Green/Purple palette ! So pretty !
ReplyDeleteLove the bag and so many gorgeous batiks - love batiks - I looked on the Hoffman website and like the Gemstone palette.
ReplyDeletePauline
perry94022 at hotmail dot com
blue ad purple ....
ReplyDeleteTHe blue and purple seem to be calling to me..
ReplyDeleteLovely bag. I like the sound of blue. green and purple.
ReplyDeleteWhat a BEAUTIFUL bag pattern! And batiks are always lovely. I can't quite decide which color scheme I like the best; I really like the blue/green bag so maybe the Green, Blue, Purple scheme.
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