Our next blog giveaway is a fantastic prize pack including all four of Bari J.’s debut sewing patterns, Izzy Pin Cushion and Toy, Kitchen Art Accessories, The State Street Tote, and the Green Living Market Bag. The prize pack will also include a kit for the State Street Tote consisting of one of Bari’s signature spring closures, purse feet, fabric, and all other materials needed to make the project!
About the patterns
Each pattern has a little something extra in the directions: The Kitchen Art Accessories pattern has directions for fabric collage using free-motion quilting, plus embroidery stitch directions for the leaf of the pear pot holder. The Izzy Pincushion has directions for the blanket stitch for appliqué and for a nifty rolled rose in felt.
The State Street Tote pattern features either a magnetic closure or Bari J.’s signature spring closure, and the Green Living Market bag pattern features instructions for French seams and a really neat way to do a double sided cuff.
Bari J. Ackerman is a product/textile designer and owner of Bari J. designs based in the San Francisco bay area. Her first fabric line for Windham Fabrics, Full Bloom, was released this past summer, and her second line, Art Journal, lands in stores this April. Bari is one of the fresh, contemporary designers behind our Design Collective series which launches in May with craft sewing book Little Birds, and has her own book coming out with C&T in Spring 2011. Pay a visit to her blog and website/ shop.
To be in the running for the Bari J. prize pack giveaway, leave a comment here or on Facebook telling us which of the items in her collection you like best, or what you would make using her Full Bloom fabrics. Comments will be closed at 9am PST on Monday, April 5, 2010 and the winner will be announced the following Tuesday. Good luck!
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I love the market bag! Especially in those prints.
I love the market bag! Especially in those p
i like the kitchen art oven mitts.they would be so much fun making and giving them away to all my friends.
i like the kitchen art oven mitts.they would be so much fun making and giving them away to all my fr
Hm… I'd use the 30194-3 to make a nice set of pillows for my sofa.
Hm… I'd use the 30194-3 to make a nice set of pillows for my sofa.
Hm… I'd use the 30194-3 to make a nice set of pillows for my
love the market bags and also the makeup bags, need to order them for my grown daughters for their Easter baskets, still kids at heart. The fabric lines would make great kitchen curtains and place mats/ table runner, so pretty to look at each day / might not want to open the curtain.
I really like the shape of that Millie Fleur bag!
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These fabrics remind me of curtain we had on our sunroom when I was a little girl – only with a much more modern twist. Lovely! I’d have to say the market bag or the makeup bags would be on my wish list.
I’ve been wanting to make a patchwork pillow that’s shaped like my dog – that would be cute with her fabrics !
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I would love to make some beautiful purses with the full bloom fabrics!
I dream of a new kitchen–so probably the kitchen art. As far as the fabric goes, I am overwhelmed with possibilities, but I can promise it would be put to good use. Thanks for the chance.
The item in Bari J’s collection that I like the best is Alison Wristlet in “Full Bloom” Lavender Cherry Blossoms. I would make the quilt Garden Tea Party out of the Full Bloom fabric. Thank you for the wonderful designs.
I love all the products, but especially the aprons.
The state street tote is fabulous.
Love the Lizzie Pocket; think the Green Cherry Blossom one is my favorite.
Since I’m in the process of a kitchen makeover, I’d use the Kitchen Art with the fabric for my new curtains to make some new pot holders, etc. They look too nice to use!
Love those tote patterns. I love using them for trips to put my supplies in and would love to make my own and customize it with lots of pockets.
Debbie
Absolutely love the Izzy Pincushion &/or Toy! Sooooo cute!!
Love Bari’s fabric and designs! This is an awesome contest. :)
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I would make the state street tote for myself and a matching patchwork twirly skirt for my daughter…thanks for the chance!
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I love Bari’s color palettes and fun prints! I have some full bloom yardage and would love to use it with her patterns :)
This is a nice diverssion!
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I would make the green living market bag! I love Full Bloom. The colors are wonderful and quite different from the majority of fabrics in quilt shops.
I would love to use BariJ’s fabrics to make something for myself (for a change!) and I would also really like to use her cure Izzy pincushion pattern, though I don’t think I could stick a pin in it. :)
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I like the “collaged” kitchen art set! A little art in the kitchen would be very welcome.
Her fabric is also lovely; I would love to have a yard or two to make my granddaughter a sundress for our trip to the beach this summer.
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I love all of Bari’s new patterns, but I can’t wait to get my hands on Izzy. She’s too cute!
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I like the State Street tote. Need to get started right away. Maybe then spring will follow!!
I like the State Street tote. Need to get started right away. Maybe then spring will fo
Son preciosos los bolsos. Me encantaría llevarlos en verano.
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I would love to make some totes using her great fabric. She has a great sense of color that I just love!
I like the shape of the flap on those wristlets!
Thank you for the opportunity to win these delightful patterns.
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I love her aprons. I would use some of the Full Bloom line for a new duvet and pillows for my bed.
The fabric belts look fun on Bari J.’s website. I would like to sew-up each of the four new debut patterns. Thanks for the give-away opportunity!
Love the Millie Fleur bag. Great collection of fabrics in an unusually shaped bag.
These are great patterns and wonderful fabric too. What great ideas all CT Publishing's authors have!
These are great patterns and wonderful fabric too. What great ideas all CT Publishing's authors
I’ve been following Bari J for a long time and am glad to see her success. Her State Street Tote appeals to me, for I always need a new bag to tote things in. One thing that is remarkable about her is her ability to give you that extra touch–go the extra mile in her instructions and design. (I’m also thinking of that quilt she first designed with the scalloped border–interesting and new!)
If I had her line of fabrics, it would be made up into a quilt to snuggle under. Even in summer, we need a little quilt if only to ward off the air conditioning here and there, and in winter–always useful.
Thanks for running this give-away. It reminds me to look afresh at designers I’m familiar with, or to explore new fabrics and patterns.
I’m a big purse and tote fan so I’d have to say I’d make them, but my daughter would be thrilled if I got the pincushion/toy pattern.
I love the pincushion, I collect them and it is so cute
I love the pincushion, I collect them and it is s
i love those bag patterns – are they going to be available in the uk???
i love making bags!!
gill
The item in Bari J’s collection that I like the best is Alison Wristlet in “Full Bloom” Lavender Cherry Blossoms. I would make the quilt Garden Tea Party out of the Full Bloom fabric. Thank you for the wonderful designs.
The item in Bari J’s collection that I like the best is Alison Wristlet in “Full Bloom” Lavender Cherry Blossoms. I would make the quilt Garden Tea Party out of the Full Bloom fabric. Thank you for the wonderful de
What cute, cute, cute patterns! How fun for great little gifts!
I love the kitchen art—it is so whimsical.
the state street tote looks cute and so does the "little birds" book. I love her fabrics!
the state street tote looks cute and so does the "little birds" book. I love her fa
Love the Full Bloom…would love to make a Turning Twenty or Yellow Brick Road to "SHOW OFF" those beautiful large florals!
Love the Full Bloom…would love to make a Turning Twenty or Yellow Brick Road to "SHOW OFF" those beautiful large fl
This looks like a wonderful prize and anyone would be thrilled to receive it. What I love most is the fabric and how it is used. It is bright and cheerful. The projects look like fun too. I, too, love the bags, but the kitchen art is great too. I hope I am the winner!!!!!!!
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i have wanted a full collection of full bloom for a while to mix it all up and creat a colorfull handbag for my self!- i love bery j fabric!! i realy do!
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The item in Bari J’s collection that I like the best is Alison Wristlet in “Full Bloom” Lavender Cherry Blossoms. I would make the quilt Garden Tea Party out of the Full Bloom fabric. Thank you for the wonderful designs.
C & T Publishing’s blog badge with a link back to their blog is always on my blog!
I love Bari J.’s fabrics! I would love to make the State Street Tote with them.
Thank you for the giveaway!
I like the laura hobo petite
The totes are my favourite. I would love this give away!
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i would use the full bloom fabric for a dress for my daughter
My favorite item in her collection is the Patchwork Belt in size XS in Tangerine!
These are fabulous!!! I love the plush toy…
I just love those little pocket clutches. Adorable!
I pick the clutches! So cute
LOVE the State Street tote….and the fabrics are fabulous!!
I like the Lizzie Pocket in “Full Bloom” Fuchsia Pussywillows.
I like Lara Hobo Petite in Black and White Patchwork
I LOVE your new patterns. I joined C&T’s email newsletter list and subscribed to their You Tube thingie. I tweeted about your patterns before I even saw the giveaway! I love your work! Will be carrying them in my store! Thanks and cheery wave from Bev (FabricJunkie)
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I keep drooling over the Lizzy pocket in the Fushia Pussywillows. Gorgeous!
Love all of Bari’s new patterns! If I had to pick one, I would say the State Street Bag. I love bags! Would love to win. Thanks for the giveaway! I tweeted!
I love the market bag. Thanks for the chance to win!
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state street tote is great
I would love to win!! I love this in the collection:
http://www.barijonline.com/lizziefuchsiapussywillows.html
So pretty in fuschia!!
SheilaC
Love Bari’s fabrics! Great giveaway.
I really like the market bags. I just found your blog and can’t wait to spend some time at it.
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The vanilla velvet clutch is soo lovely. Very classy.
i like the kitchen art set the best. these are so cute!
I like the Lara Hobo Petite in Black and White Patchwork.
Thanks for the chance to win!
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I love the tote bag pattern ofcourse I love most tote bags.
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I LOVE totes! I don’t NEED anymore totes, but that doesn’t mean I won’t buy patterns/kits/fabrics etc for totes, just that I don’t need anymore…but I do LOVE them!!!
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I like the Apron in Full Bloom Hydrangea and I would probably make some bags and apron with the fabric patterns
Love the State Street Tote! The fabrics are beautiful in the sample, too!
Beautiful fabric! I love the State Street Tote pattern… I would love to make that one up. I think the Full Bloom fabrics would look great in a modern quilt with lots of white in it.
Arabella
I love the whole full Bloom line – I have made my two year old some dresses from the pussy willows. Love it! I also like the vanilla velvet clutch.
i LOVE the state street tote
The patterns are very cute and look relatively easy to complete.
I just finished my craft room and these little cuties would be so cute in there.
I love the state street tote pattern! I need to make myself a great bag for the summer :)
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I really like the Lizzie Pouch in Vanilla Velvet.
I love the Lizzie Pocket in “Full Bloom” Cream Poppies! Thanks so much for the opportunity to win–these are fabulous!!!
I love Millie Fleur. What an absolutely gorgeous bag.
I also took a look at the full bloom fabric line and they are just beautiful. I love bags and totes of any kind, and the co-ordinated look of that line would be awesome in one!
Wow – the patterns in this offering are wonderful – I would use them all! My favourite item in Bari’s collection would have to be the Millie Fleur bag. I really like it’s size and shape. That would be followed very closely by the Lizzie Pocket in the fushia pussywillow fabric. I love this fabric! It is one that I would have in my stash to use just about anywhere – Thank you!!
I love all four patterns but if I had to choose – I'd start with the Green Living Market Tote – where can I find the patterns?
I love all four patterns but if I had to choose – I'd start with the Green Living Market Tote – where can I find the pat
I can only pick one favorite? They are so cheery. I love the Alison Wristlet in “Full Bloom” Cream Pussywillows.
I really like the Lizzie Pocket in the Fuscia Pussy Willow fabric. Got carried away looking at all her designs and patterns. Thanks for the fun inspirations.
I just subscribed to the YouTube link. Love the video clips!
I really like the Lizzie Pocket in “Full Bloom” Fuchsia Pussywillows clutch.
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All the fabric is gorgeous. I think I might like a skirt made of that plum fabric with pussy willows and birds.
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I just love her new patterns. I love the colors and prints of her fabric line too….I cannot wait to see what is next.
I really like the Tote, but the kitchen items are cute to. The fabrics are so lively, but how do I make room for more fabric.
Congratulations, Laura! You should have a lot of fun with your new prize!
I love making bags, but have never seen Bari J designs and am so impressed with all I have been seeing. I am especially anxious to try her spring closers. However, I can’t choose just one of her designs to try at this time, they are all impressive.
Terrific prizes – what fun! I checked out the collection and my favorite is the Lizzie pocket in Green Cherry Blossoms. Just lovely.
I LOVE the kitchen art! :)
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I love the lizzie pocket!
The Lara Hobo Petite in Black and White Patchwork is my favorite-I love it!
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Oooh! I would absolutely make a million things with that Full Bloom fabric! A pillow and a purse first, I think!
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I like the market bag a lot. Lately, I’ve been making a lot of bags and purses, and I can definitely see that Full Bloom line carried around in purses!
I esp. love the little dog (but I wouldn’t dare to stick a pinn in her) and the fabric with birds and (smaller) blooms.
I’m also very interested in the new birds book.
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I love Lizzie Pocket in “Full Bloom” Green Cherry Blossoms from her collection!, the patterns are so cute, I’d love to win
I love the Lizzie Clutch in cream full bloom. I am a real fan of Bari J. fabrics and would love to make a simple sun dress in the full bloom fabrics. Can’t wait for her book!!
I am already subscribed to the newsletter. Thanks for the second chance!!
I luv the Millie Fleur tote/purse – What vibrant colors & so full of spring!
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Wow, What wonderful patterns and designs!
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I would love a chance at this give away. Thank You
I love the Lizzie Pocket in Full Bloom, I’d love to make one!
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I like the State Street Tote best.
Great site! Love the info.
I’d like to make a tea cozy out of Full Bloom fabric. It would be sooo cute!
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Kitchens are always in need of something to make you want to go into one.
Betty
Bari’s pincushion pattern is one of my all-time favorites! Let’s hope she will be prolific with her patterns–what a talent.
Really like the pocket clutches.
These are really cool. My grand would love the horse/pony.
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Love the State Street Tote — it would make a great gift for my kids’ teachers this year! Love Bari’s patterns; the only thing I don’t like is having to pick and choose which to buy — I want them all!
Just love the tote and market bag! I always love having my own in fabrics I select. Colors of yours are great…
I would love to make a quilt out of Bari’s Full Bloom fabrics! Thank you so much!
Oh, the tote. I am crazy about totes and this one looks great.
I love her patterns and the fabrics. I’m a fabric purse-a-holic! Her fabrics would be adorable as items for my newborn identical twin granddaughters. :)
The bags look great!
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Absolutely love the bright colors and the oven mitts are on my list of things to own!
I subscribe to the newsletter and I like the pincushion.
I love the Full Bloom fabric line! As I was pondering what I would make I had a Eureka moment. I would bond the fabric to paper or interfacing to make book cloth. I would use it to cover hand-made journals for my Dream Group friends. There’s such a nice varietyj, so, each one could have a different look.
Love, Love these patterns! Would love to win one! Please keep them coming.
I love the fabric and the great patterns!! Happy Easter!!
I would make a gorgeous, flirty apron and tablecloth, lay out a fantastic spread of food and invite my friends over for a summer party on the patio!!
I love the look of the State Street Bag. Is it inspired by State Street in Santa Barbara, Ca.? The fabric in your picture make a charming and artistic presentation. It’s beautiful.
I would make the State Street Tote….love the line.
Love the Marketplace bag! Nothing like going green in style!!
I have a grand daughter that would love to have some things made with the prizes! I hope I win, I hope I win. If I do not – I love the items anyway and will be looking forward to picking them up soon.
I LOVE these patterns! The Green Living market bag is both fashionable and functional while the design of the oven mitt is not only functional, but pure fun! With these prints…fantastic!!!
I carry a handwork project with me where ever I go so I love having a wide selection of totes, and I can never have too many! I love making and having totes of all sizes.
Love that Green Living Market bag — would NEVER forget to take a couple of those to the grocery! Love the fabric line — I’ll need to have some of that!
I love your sense of color that you use in all your patterns. It really brings them to life and jumps off the shelf in the store infront of other patterns.
All the projects are great, but I especially love the market bags. I can never throw fabric scraps away, I always wan to use every bit, I’m making bags for family members to use when they shop. great stuff.
Love the State Street Tote. Gonna subscribe as soon as I’m done here. OK, I’m done!
I LOVE ALL things Bari J!!! I so want ALL the patterns :) so much talent :) Thanks ,
Dawn
I really wish(hint hint) she’d do a clothing book with patterns or directions to remake old clothes :) she’s such a treat!!!
I like her makeup bags, particularly the Lizzie Pocket in “Full Bloom” Fuchsia Pussywillows.
I like the collaged kitchen art set!
great website – love the colors and patterns
I love the market bags. What great fabric. It’s high time I returned to crafts. This is an awesome giveaway.
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I really like the Lara Hobo Petite in Black and White Patchwork.
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I really like the Lizzie Pocket in “Full Bloom” Fuchsia Pussywillows. It’s very sweet!
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Would like to make a snowball quilt with her floral fabric
I like the Lara Hobo Petite in Black and White Patchwork.
My favorite of Bari J.’s collection is the Millie Fleur bag – it’s nice and large and sits flat, so I could even use it to carry my latest knitting project!
I like the Lizzie Pocket in “Full Bloom” Fuchsia Pussywillows
I love everything, but to pick one I would choose the Ruffle Pillow in Lavender Tea Set 14″ as they would look wonderful in my bedroom.
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My fave is the Lizzie Pocket in “Full Bloom” Fuchsia Pussywillows. So cute!
I like the Lara Hobo Petite in Black and White Patchwork the best.
I love the tote patterns!!
Awesome blog and thanks for the giveaway!….would love love LOVE to win this!
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I adore the Lizzie Pocket in “Full Bloom” Green Cherry Blossoms.
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I really love Lizzie Pouch in Green Cherry Blossoms!
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I like the Lizzie Pocket in “Full Bloom” Fuchsia Pussywillows. :D THANKS!!
I liked the Lizzie Pocket in “Full Bloom” Fuchsia Pussywillows.
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I like the Lizzie Pocket in “Full Bloom” Fuchsia Pussywillows.
I love the Ruffle Pillow in Lavender Tea Set 14″!
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This is a fabulous website/blog that I am excited about. Not just the give-away, but the first project is so me! Thanks for the ideas and instructions. Can’t wait for more!
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