The last bits of summer…& a little giveaway

mamarolf | 23rd Aug 10

OOO! I love a good giveaway! And, what beautiful fabrics!

Brieanne | 23rd Aug 10

sigh, my last days of summer are already gone, my baby started school last Thursday (with a smock from your patterns!). Im fundraising for her kindegarten class and daydreaming of Oct, when halloween is around the corner and she’s home all day for 10 days! I’d love to be entered, thanks for the giveaway!

Janelle J | 23rd Aug 10

We are spending our last bit of summer hopefully finishing up our roof project. We’ve stripped off the old and are getting ready for new! Then hopefully siding will get finished and we will be on to painting. I daydream of lazy summer days next summer and anything fig tree of course!

Lynda M Otvos | 23rd Aug 10

My last days of summer are spent chasing around after toddlers who’ve returned from family vacations with new skills: running, saying no, putting on her own shoes….

I wouldn’t trade my job for anything else:)

eileensideways | 23rd Aug 10

I love the change of season. As much as I have enjoyed the summer bounty, there is something so comforting about apples, pumpkins and pears, cool nights, changingl leaves, fall is in the air. Your colorful cottons lend itself to the season.

Tressa | 23rd Aug 10

I’m dreaming about the future home of some raspberry bushes and trying to get the gumption to make that dream a reality…

Megan | 23rd Aug 10

I’m day-dreaming of homemade pound cake, fresh peaches, and ice cream. Can you tell I haven’t had my afternoon snack yet?

Stacey | 23rd Aug 10

i am wowing the start of the school year, i have 3 out of 4 kids in school this year, and as for dreaming, i am dreaming of the new shop for my husband’s cabinetry business to be all finished!! here’s to dreaming, and thanks for the giveaway!!

Manda | 23rd Aug 10

Love the strikeoffs!
I’m dreaming of going back to Italy where the sun shines and even my bones feel warm lol 🙂

Lillian C. | 23rd Aug 10

I’m hoping to go up to San Francisco and the Bay area during the Labor day weekend to finish off the summer….. A good road trip up the 101 fwy would be a nice finish to this busy summer!

Thanks for the giveaway.

Karen | 23rd Aug 10

My goodness what a great giveaway!! I would love to win. The last days of summer for me has been arriving back home after a long trip in our motorhome! Seven weeks of traveling to the mountains of Wyoming, Montana, Idaho and a long detour coming home by way of Wisconsin to visit with youngest daughter and her family – so great to see the grandchildren before they head back to school.
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/

JoAnne | 23rd Aug 10

Daydreaming of ripe tomatoes from the garden–will they ever turn from green to red before the vines soon begin to die? Otherwise, trying to finish up some quilts: some just need a bit more work on the top, several others ready for quilting. Checking out last minute details for some fair and quilt show entries.

Melinda | 23rd Aug 10

Here in the South, summer is a long way from over. The kids have been back in school for weeks already but it is very hot and humid. I am looking forward to fall weather.

Anita | 23rd Aug 10

I’m day dreaming about my family’s trip this summer to Cape Cod. What a beautiful place, I wish we lived closer. Hope you are enjoying what is left of summer.

julia | 23rd Aug 10

*sigh* it seems the last days of summer are already over – it is raining cats and dogs…but somehow that is part of summer, too.
On my last days of summer I’d love to sit at the lake with a book…, my feet in the water…
I’d love to do a bicycle tour with my new bike (finally! I don’t have to fear to fall off my bike anymore ;o) ).
I’d certainly be in the park, lying on a blanket and wondering what the clouds are shaped like…eating the occasional peach or raspberry….
I hope the first week at school will work out well!
Julia

Peggy Siemer | 23rd Aug 10

I’m daydreaming of being on a trip to Australia. It’s a place I’ve always wanted to go. So, maybe I should just stop daydreaming and find a way to make it a reality. In the meantime piecing quilts gives me plenty of time for daydreaming.

Dawn | 23rd Aug 10

I homeschool so we don’t start school until the Monday after Labor Day. Labor Day week we are headed to Destin, FL to play and be l.a.z.y and then we come back home and get serious, or at least pretend to, grin. Giddy about your giveaway. Hope you kids have an exciting first day and entire school year 🙂

Konda Luckau | 23rd Aug 10

Speaking of a Fresh Cottons honeybun — I had fun playing with one recently! My Moda Bake Shop Tutorial just posted for some wonderful pillowcases using your fabric.
http://www.modabakeshop.com/2010/08/summer-fresh-pillowcases.html
Thanks for the peek at your new line!

Becky | 23rd Aug 10

My youngest son, who has Asperger’s Syndrome, had his first day of college classes today. My dream of the perfect Fall day is seeing him at a table in the Cafeteria surrounded by laughing friends, all enjoying one another’s company.

Covered Porches | 23rd Aug 10

Cramming in all the warmth and sunshine we can…awesome giveaway— thanks for sharing.

Gretchen | 23rd Aug 10

I am daydreaming about the end of summer. Here in Georgia, it has been one of the worst summers in the 22 years I’ve lived here. In the mid-to-upper 90s since the beginning of June and very high humidity. I am ready for fall weather!!!!

marcella | 23rd Aug 10

I have been dreaming of pickles. How silly is that? I just have a craving to make some homemade pickles. However, after such a cool summer, today, the day I planned to visit the produce market is HOT. Oh, and the refrigerator had problems during the night so I’ve been at the appliance repair store instead. Maybe pickles tomorrow.

The little bit of your new fabric is so beautiful! I can’t wait to see it all soon.

beritbunny | 23rd Aug 10

What fun!

I’m dreaming of those long, long days of sunshine. (Not only are the days already shortening here in NJ but it’s been rain, rain, rain.) I KNOW it’s better than heat-heat-heat, but…

Also, I’m wishing I had 4 pairs of hands so that I could stitch an Autumn thing along with the Christmas Ornament I’m finishing! 😛

Dawn H | 23rd Aug 10

Oh Joanna,your little helper is the best kind…and your little sneak peek is gorgeous… can’t wait tio see what your up to with it.. Lol
Hugs Dawn x x x x

Susanne | 23rd Aug 10

My last days of summer include a last minute lunch bag making, and possibly a little gift for his new teacher.
Your little fig is SO CUTE!
Hey-and thanks for the giveaway. I hereby promise to follow you faithfully and not be a fly-by-night wishy-washy follower.

Regan D'Agostino | 23rd Aug 10

oooooh…love le fig…we just got back from a two week vacation south so I am just gonna chill till labour day!

Stephanie | 23rd Aug 10

It’s so wonderful when kids don’t know name brands! My kids are in their 20s. Is it acceptable, yet boring, to daydream about the days when they are financially independent? :o) Thank you for sharing your sneak peek. Always lots of goodies to see here.

Kathie L | 23rd Aug 10

I’m daydreaming of going back to classes. I take free classes at my husband’s college each semester just to keep me inspired and fresh. Last semester it was geometry and this one it’s history. Kathie L in ALlentown

Carrie L | 23rd Aug 10

I’m getting my daughter ready for preschool and hoping for a nice, long, beautiful autumn. We’ve had a HOT summer and even though fall is not my favorite season, I’m looking forward to it this year!

Sandra Davidson | 23rd Aug 10

Yes summer has almost come to an end, I miss that going back to school my grandbaby is going to nursery school for two morning so I will make him his first backpack. We are moving this fall to be nearer to our grandson so I am daydreaming about all the fun we are going to have living closer. Thanks for your give away I love your fabrics and especially that little fig. This will be an interesting year for you with your son in junior high. All the best to your children for the new school year. Sandra

Nicole L | 23rd Aug 10

I’m a high school teacher so my last days of summer are busy prepping for the new school year. I don’t mind though, even as an adult I still enjoy back to school.

Laura | 23rd Aug 10

I’m dreaming of spending a little time with the grandbabies this week and sharing the last week of summer vacation playing with them. Telling stories, playing in the sprinkler, making cookies, colouring in the colouring book, making sidewalk stories with chalk, you know…..all the fun stuff.

Karen | 23rd Aug 10

I’m dreaming of cooler weather and beautiful fall colors. Autumn is my favorite time of the year. It is so fun decorating with pumpkins and halloween themes. Thank you so much for the great giveaway and the chance to win. Thank You, Karen

so we added chickens | 23rd Aug 10

Summer has escaped from me too quickly this year! but the addition of a new little one has made it a very good summer. Now I look forward to next summer with dreams of sailing and kayaking and watching two little ones play as well as sewing and creating.

Linda K | 23rd Aug 10

Day dreaming of cooler weather, for sure. And planning some fall projects, with pumpkins, and finishing my Patisserie quilt that just needs borders. Would love to have another FigTree project- Thanks for a chance to win!!

Andrea | 23rd Aug 10

We’re having such fun basking in the sun, visiting family, and heaven forbid, planning a big move away from our dream home….many changes ahead! One absolute essential in our new home: a massive, bright, beautiful quilting room!!! I must focus on my quilting haven, and all will be good =)

anna fogg | 23rd Aug 10

…my last days of Summer? Well, as a mom of 7, with 5 still at home, and still homeschoolin…we got lots and lots going on…Here we hold out on Summertime until it TRULY ends, Sept 20. We got to our pool everyday until it closes, we are checking our gourds and getting plenty tomatoes everyday. We languish at the creek, keeping our toes cool and finding the smoothest rocks. We are reading a ton of library books and making yogurt. My son is skateboarding every minute and still sleeping until 11 or 12 when he’s allowed. I love your color palettes. Would scream & jump up and down and then up again. If I win.
Thanks!! ~anna

Amy | 23rd Aug 10

We’re taking a trip to California….walking in the Redwoods, watching some races, and visiting Alcatraz!

Clay | 23rd Aug 10

I just want to win this, so I can give the prize to my wonderful wife!

Cindy B. | 23rd Aug 10

Where did the Summer go! It has been so hot and humid here that I am dreaming of sunny Fall days with cool Fall nights and what I would make with my Fresh Cotton Honeybun!

Dawn | 23rd Aug 10

While your memories of the first day of school make me miss those days when my children were small and cute, I am now looking forward to something totally opposite – in a way. My baby (I have 4 children) is going off to college about 450 miles away. So my last few days of summer are busily buying and packing to move her away. BUT – I kind of am looking forward to that empty nest! for a few months at a time anyway! It is kind of nice knowing it is only temporary!

Barbara | 23rd Aug 10

Ahh the last days of summer. I’m daydreaming of my little guy’s first day of school.

Robyn | 23rd Aug 10

Summer, well that’s something for me to look forward to as I’m in Australia, your fabrics are nothing more than beautiful & they do remind me of Summer, they are fresh & cool looking

Lynda | 23rd Aug 10

It doesn’t feel much like summer is winding down here temperature wise. We’re still in the 90’s everyday. But I am looking forward to less humidity and lower temps. I don’t have any little ones heading back to school anymore, and I kinda miss the school shopping. I love everything you do…..can’t wait to see what’s coming next!

Charlotte | 23rd Aug 10

Like you, I am spending the last days of summer preparing for the beginning of the school year. But, I am hoping to get a little sewing time to myself. Thanks for the inspiration and a fabulous giveaway!

Danielle | 23rd Aug 10

One more beach day if we can squeeze it in… one week left before the back to school routines fill our days. Thanks for the giveaway, lovely strikeoffs!

Valerie | 23rd Aug 10

I love your blog … thanks for all the inspiration! Although I love the cooler weather that comes with Autumn, and all the cute decorating, another summer has come and gone rather all too quickly! But here’s to Fall it all its lovely glory!

Rebecca in Tennessee | 23rd Aug 10

I’m dreaming of next summer since our ended about 3 weeks ago………next summer #1 child will be able to drive #2,3,4,&5 around to all their events and I won’t have my whole summer sucked dry by all their activities……I’m kind of tired of being a taxi…….want to get some beautiful stitching in…….

Liz A. | 23rd Aug 10

I’m daydreaming about when all the residing and painting of the house will be completed along with planning our trip Labor Day week to Hells Canyon and eastern Oregon. Must decide what hand project to take along for all the hours in the bus (VW camper, that is.)

Mary Lou | 23rd Aug 10

I’m dreaming about how I can’t wait for Wednesday when I’m flying to California to meet my newest grandbaby, just born today! Sweet baby Adelyn, Mommy (my daughter), Daddy, and big brothers Quinn and Gray! Can’t wait to see all of them!!!!

Jean | 23rd Aug 10

I watched my grandsons this summer and they went back to school August 11th. Now I’m dreaming of cool weather, getting my house organized and quilting. But mostly I miss the boys!!! We’ll have to introduce your daughter to my 8 year old grandson, Samuel! 😉

Robin H. | 23rd Aug 10

I’m spending the last days of summer weeding as it’s been too hot to garden this summer. I’m daydreaming about when it’s all finished and looks beautiful and I can spend time inside sewing while it’s raining outside. I hope I’ll be sewing up some Fig Tree stuff. Thanks for the chance!

Kristy | 23rd Aug 10

So loving the fabric…….and speaking of loving… my last few days of summer are being spent on the last minute plans for my only daughter’s wedding this weekend. I also still enjoy those back to school fun days as my husband and daughter are also both teachers. I would love to have your prize to give me something very special to work on when all this fun slows down and they are back to work.

Amy | 23rd Aug 10

Summer is finished in our neck of the woods. School started today. I am hoping for an early fall because the over 100 temps are not fun. As you can tell, I am daydreaming of the fall and cooler weather and maybe to win some Fig Tree fabric and patterns!!

Marge | 23rd Aug 10

I love the new fabrics…..actually I love your old fabrics! So beautiful!

I’m looking forward to 10 days on the North Shore in September, my favorite time to camp in Minnesota. It’s been way too hot for me this summer!

Stephanie | 23rd Aug 10

School starts Monday, but there’s still a little bit of summer fun left. I’m dreaming of going to the Fair and looking at the produce and animals and eating corn on the cob and funnel cakes and putting the kids on the rides at the midway, listening to some music and visiting the powwow. 🙂

Vicki | 23rd Aug 10

I love the new fabrics and that fig looks like you could brush it against your face….so soft looking. I love it 🙂 Please enter me in your fabulous giveaway as I so would love to win :)Thanks heaps.

Christine M | 23rd Aug 10

Hopefully I will be sewing a new quilt with your beautiful material. That would make the end of my Alaskan summer wonderful and the winter warm and cozy.

Wileen | 23rd Aug 10

I am dreaming about how nice our family reunion was this summer and that I can’t wait for next year. The summer has really flown by. Those grankids grow up way too fast.

Monika | 23rd Aug 10

Hi Joanna,
we enjoy the last summer days with the fruits from our garden, apples, plums, blackberries and, and…..

And of course sitting in the sun for sewing a little present for a lovely quilting friend!

Enjoy these last warm days!
Monika

Tammy W. | 23rd Aug 10

I totally understand the day dreaming! Just got back from vacationing in Santa Barbara and looking for the palm trees here…can’t find them! Thank you for a fun give away to lift my spirits!

Beatrice | 23rd Aug 10

These last days of summer are being spent finishing up quilting projects…like every months ! Thanks for the giveaway & hugs from France.

Polly | 23rd Aug 10

I’m dreaming of quilting. Particularly, starting your darling Cherry Picnic kit that I just had to have. I’ve been so busy w/grandma duty, vacation, church service it’s been waiting a long time. Cant’ wait to get it made. Oh yes, and I love Le Fig. BTW – a quick fig recipe: Cut fresh figs in half. Lay a piece of blue cheese on the cut side and wrap w/a thin piece of proscuitto. Broil until bubbly and drizzle w/reduced balsamic vinegar. Williams Sonoma has Crema Balsamic and it’s divine! Enjoy

Kathleen | 23rd Aug 10

I’m already dreaming of fall, my favorite time of year, and wondering if it’s too soon to decorate! The holidays are already on my mind, and all the quilting projects I need to finish before then.

Anne Ida | 24th Aug 10

Oh, love the peeks of the new fabric group – looks so warm and comfy. And thanks for the fabulous giveaway – need I say “pick me”? *lol*

My last days of the summer has mostly been spent doing something I won’t get you depressed by telling, but I have been doing a lot of daydreaming about being back at our family summer house, standing in the blueberry patches with the sun on my back, hearing the buzz from the verandah where the family is listening to summer hits on the radio. Especially today when the rain has been hammering on the windows… autumn is definitely on it’s way…

Anne D | 24th Aug 10

We are leaving winter and heading towards spring here so I am daydreaming of a summer not too far away. Now we are back in Australia after 3 years in the middle of the US. I am looking forward to just hanging out at the beach and continuing to paddling in the outrigger canoes but in warm weather. YAY summer.

Debbie | 24th Aug 10

Love the fabric, cute fig! Well it’s still winter here in Australia and I am looking foward to Spring. Not sure if I can enter or not, so thought I’d try.

Cathi O'Neill | 24th Aug 10

We have spent the summer at nana and papa’s house in Oregon and are now back in Ireland with a week to buy new uniforms, school supplies and shoes! My work is cut out for me!

Love your fabric designs and patterns!

Christine | 24th Aug 10

Here in Tasmania (Australia) it’s still winter so I’m dreaming of warmer spring weather and our school holidays at the start of September. I plan to catch up on my sewing … even have a couple of Figtree projects I’m hoping to start. Thanks for the chance to win.

Christine
(auntiesquaintquilts.blogspot.com/)

Barbara K | 24th Aug 10

I love those fabrics. So fresh. At the moment I am planning what to do for my birthday on Saturday. Quilt shopping is high on the agenda. I am dreaming of summer to come. Yes I’m Down Under and it has been cold, windy and lots of rain for the last few weeks. Can’t wait for some warmer weather.

Siobhan | 24th Aug 10

Oh my GOSH, those fabrics are b-e-a-Utiful! I can’t wait to see what you do with them, and I’m daydreaming about what *I* will do with them! 🙂

Last days of summer for us means running around getting the kids’ school clothes sorted, finding a place for my daughter to rent while doing her clinical semester in Dublin, and looking forward to cooler days that encourage creativity.

Gert | 24th Aug 10

I spend the last days of summer checking out my fabric stash and start planning some new projects for the coming Autumn and Winter. And of course buy some new fabrics as well for these new projects. But I also enjoy the last rays of sun.

Barbara | 24th Aug 10

I’m spending the last days of summer trying to finish up some things in the house before the windows are closed up tight. I love having my windows open with fresh air coming in but I’m also looking forward to the crispness of fall. I love the soft colors of your new line, can’t wait to see all of it.

Rosemary | 24th Aug 10

What a lovely giveaway! We trot off to school tomorrow. We went to visit Grandma last week and it was the perfect end to lazy days!

Karyn | 24th Aug 10

My how quiet my home is with my daughter at school. Miss her already! I have been day dreaming of fall & holidays fabric & patterns to dig into! Pure bliss!!! The first project is with a Mill House charm pack!
Thank you for the give-a-way of your BEAUTIFUL fabrics!!!

Tracy Dawson | 24th Aug 10

I am dreaming of a little bit of piece and quiet! Kids went back to school and I want to sew sew sew! I love le fig!! I love all your patterns as well and those strikeoffs are awesome!!!

Thanks for the giveaway!
Tracy Dawson
dawson.tracy35@yahoo.com

Frankie | 24th Aug 10

My last days of summer include a big family camp-out this weekend . . . I can’t wait! And there will be plenty of gardening until we start to get frost. I’m hoping for a nice long finish to summer so I can harvest lots and lots of tomatoes for canning — having homegrown tomatoes in the winter gives us a longed for taste of summer to come. 🙂 I have to admit though, I’m not all that sad to see summer go — fall is my favorite season of all!

Florence Papin | 24th Aug 10

Hello ! For me the summer was very fast and I feel sorry next week the children go back to school !!
My second daughter goes to university and our family life will really change .
I try to finish a quilt I promised to myself to finish during the summer. And I made some plum jam from the tree of my garden. Have a nice day !!
Ha

paty z. from Mexico | 24th Aug 10

My kids started school yesterday but it is still summer in Mexico. Raining in the afternoon but still hot in the mornings. I still have to do a lunch bag for one of them and maybe some bags for the market. I am starting to think about winter decorations and holidays but is kind of difficult when you see all the colors of flowers in the garden. Is it too soon to start planning your next summer vacations? Oh those lazy and long days!!!!

Mary Ann | 24th Aug 10

More yummy Fig Tree coming, I am excited. I am in the midst of a end of summer day dream too. Since my kids are long gone its a dream of fall decorating and the holidays. One Christmas quilt done, well the top anyway and a tree skirt laid out to do next!!

Eleanor | 24th Aug 10

Le fig c’est magnifique!

I’m going to spend the end of summer on vacation, quilting up a storm! I have to clear the decks so I can make room for Fall Market projects. 😀

diane | 24th Aug 10

Well, since you asked, I’m in the middle of a two day colonoscopy prep and I’m dreaming of doing anything other than a two day colonoscopy prep!

Jeanine | 24th Aug 10

I’m daydreaming about the kids going back to school and me having more time to finish a growing stack of UFOs!!!

Karin | 24th Aug 10

I’ve been daydreaming about the arrival of my first grandchild- a girl, who will be named Emma Sophia, and I cannot wait! I have so many projects lined up for her it’s ridiculous. Even the guest room (which was her mommy’s room) will have a bright new look for when she comes to visit.
The strikeoffs are beautiful. But, then, would they be anything else? Love the fig. 🙂

Peg | 24th Aug 10

In terms of weather, I am dreaming that we will have some of the nice warm, dry (no humidity), days where it is pleasant to sit on the deck with a bit of sewing, knitting, or a good book and a great refreshing beverage. As all my ‘kids’ are grown, I have the great joy of watching my grandchildren excitedly preparing for new school adventures (how is it that beautiful first granddaughter is starting high school?), and their parents rushing around to get everything in order! On the near horizon, my youngest grandson will be 1, so there is a trip to WI next week; and my oldest daughter will be visiting in mid September from her home in FL, I haven’t seen her for a year!
And, always, there are beautiful dreams of lovely quilts being made from fabulous Fig Tree Fabrics and patterns.
Thanks for your beautiful designs, colorways, and sharing.

Mary Kate Wilde | 24th Aug 10

Joanna…….

Your new fab sneak peak is wonderful as usual……

My last days of summer are spent getting ready for the new Brownie Year with my grand daughter, age 7-and viewing all her new clothes that she can’t wait to start wearing-and remembering doing the same thing with my own children-won’t reveal how long ago that was. It’s still fun!!!

nana k | 24th Aug 10

Tomorrow I start teaching 1st graders to embroider – 27 of them. I don’t know who’s more excited! About half of them were in last year’s kgarten sewing class, so they’re old pros. We’ll do an auction quilt in the spring. So I’m already dreaming of sprintime fabrics and butterflies flitting across a quilt designed and sewn by little hands.

Cheryl Forward | 24th Aug 10

I’m day dreaming about wanting summer to get here in Western Australia, I hate to the cold, I know we really need to rain, but just wish it would rain at night and have warm clear days. I day dreaming about being warm love summmmer!!! T shirts, shorts thongs Yeah!!!

Karen | 24th Aug 10

Putting the house back together after 1 week with having the grandkids here ( ages 4 yrs. and 14 months). Trying to get done so I can find the sewing room!

Laura | 24th Aug 10

**swoons** Such goodies!!

I am spending the last days of summer studying. 😉 Studying Art of The Western World . . . and starting my own photography business. I do believe summer ended for me weeks ago. 😉 But I am loving these last blissful warm days. Not too hot and not too cold. Perfection.

Nicole | 24th Aug 10

My oldest starts tomorrow, and my youngest (I only have 2) starts kindergarten a week from tomorrow. Where did that 5 years go??

As for these last few days, we are just relaxing, spending time at home, and creating a slew of “fairy crafts” Wands, crowns, habitats….you name it. Aurora told me they have to get things settled for the fairies before school starts because “before you know it fall is gone and the winter is here.” Ah, I love those girls!

Margherita | 24th Aug 10

This summer is a bit different than those past. I lost my father in January, a man I took care of all my life it feels like, but in the last 5 years, he was chronic and passed away in January. We still have a few weeks here in Canada before the kiddies are off, but my last days have been filled with things I did not get to see very much over the years, the laughter of my kids, the rabbits tresspassing in my garden. I saw a mother deer and her babies enjoying a feast on a neighbour’s lawn, but most of all, I saw the sun and its warmth and this summer was definitely full of sunshine. My daydreaming will consist of looking out the window more often and embracing all the blessings I have surrounding me…

Martha Dunning | 24th Aug 10

The end of summer has arrived and I’m working on a block of the month for a new year and I picked Fig Tree fabric line for my quilt. What better fabric could I’ve choosen. I luv giva aways….how fun!

Maria | 24th Aug 10

I’m going outside in five minutes to sit on my deck and knit!!!

viv | 24th Aug 10

It’s still summer here but the grandkids are starting their 3rd week and I’m staying with them while their parents are in Florida. I’m dreaming about finishing my Blooming Meadow quilt when I return home. Love those fabrics and can’t have enough. viv

Miss Sherry | 24th Aug 10

My last days of summer are being spent sewing up a storm…. a delightful storm, but never the less, a storm. My daydreams are of brand new crayons and those delightful sharp unused tips just waiting to be unleashed…….. ahh, those days are far behind me but my grandkids are just embarking on them. Now that’s delightful!!!!

Barb | 24th Aug 10

My last days of summer are spent getting together with friends and family before I head back to the house in the city. I will miss the afternoons at the pool and stitching and reading on the porch.

I love all things Fig Tree. Thanks for the wonderful opportunity to maybe spend more time with your lovely fabrics, and patterns. You add so much beauty to our lives.

Wendy in Montana | 24th Aug 10

What a wonderful giveaway chance! Thank you so very much!! Whimsy and Fresh Cotton already live here … they are destined for Milk & Cookies and a table runner 🙂

Irene Parker | 24th Aug 10

So nice to read your end of summer comments. I myself have wondered how come the summer goes by so fast? When my children returned to school I had the same feelings as you. Also,I was a teacher and I loved setting up the classroom for a new school year. New books, pencil, and crayons and a new set of children! Now I project my feelings unto my grandchildren. One in junior college, one starting high school and one in 6th grade.

My daughter-in-law in Santa Barbara had the same crowds to face while buying school supplies!!

Great to meet you at camp Watch-a-Patcher. Your fabrics are so soothing to the eye.

Irene Parker

Dawn Liubenov | 24th Aug 10

Your fabrics are inspirational! Thank you. And now a giveaway on top? Okay, I’ve been spending the last days of summer hemming pants, fixing buttons lost last school year and making covers for the outdoor equipment (wood splitter, bbq)! Once the grunge sewing is over, I’m planning my winter project: a new quilt! Yay!

Donna K. | 24th Aug 10

Loving that fig! Our summer is over; school has been in here in the south already three weeks. I’m dreaming of being home by myself (I’m at work) sewing some of your beautiful fabric!

Jacque | 24th Aug 10

Love love love your fig… I am spending the last days of summer working and helping my 2 grand daughters get over their tonsil/adnois surgery so they can go back to school on time. They both received a Project Linus quilt when they came out of the recovery room and were thrilled. — seemed more thrilled with these than the quilts I have made them… so I want to start making quilts for Project Linus and the GO would certainly speed this up.

Thanks for a chance.

jleibfried@aol.com

Shanny C | 24th Aug 10

We get to play games and stay indoors because of nasty high temps and bad air quality. Can’t wait till it cools down so we can swim! Kind of backwards, I know.

tammy | 24th Aug 10

i have to admit a little heartbeat-quickening at that sneak peek! such pretty colors AS USUAL. my youngest girlie is starting kindergarten this year; it seems i blinked my eyes and she went from sweet newborn to schoolgirl…

Dara Jackson | 24th Aug 10

Even though my son is 32 and has a son of his own now, I still look forward to the cooler days of fall and the hope of a more organized life when school begins. Apple Cider, and home made granola to keep me nourished while I pull out fabric scraps and begin a new project.
I have to admit I am relieved when I walk near the school supply isle and can veer off in another direction. Bless all of you ladies that are in that stage of life and try to enjoy the journey…it’s gone way too soon!

Krista | 24th Aug 10

I’m learning guitar (for *my* gearing-up-to-learn project); and for Kiddo, we’re coordinating back-to-school sales with other needs, like 72-hour kit backpacks… 🙂 Kiddo’s most excited about his highlighters, though. 😉 [I’m teaching him at home, but he’s only 4, so it’s mostly acquiring things that might interest him and nurture his creative tendencies.] 🙂

Thanks for hosting this giveaway, and ditto to all the oohs and aahs over the upcoming fabrics! 🙂 I love how *gentle* your patterns are! 🙂

Kathy Brigham | 24th Aug 10

I am busy filling advertising for our Marching Band program, to be given out at our big band competition October 2. How could it be the end of August already? How could it be time for the kids to go back to school? As if reminding me how cold it was at last year’s competition, the weather has turned cool and rainy. Oh, how I need some Fig Tree patterns & fabric to console myself!!

Bev | 24th Aug 10

My last days of summer I enjoy having a cup of coffee in my backyard looking at the beauty of nature there. I love to listen to the birds chattering and feeling the wind blow through my hair and the feel of grass on my bare feet. I enjoy a chat with my wonderful neighbor and sharing a new receipe or best of all a new quilt pattern or idea. I have been daydreaming about the fun times I had with all our children, their spouses and those precious grandchildren in July. It was so great to be together. We enjoyed campfires and Grandpa surprised everyone with an amazing firewords display in the evening. I also daydream about those new projects I want to start. God is so good, to give us family, friends, hobbies and this world to enjoy. Thanks for your beautiful fabric. I look forward to seeing the new fabric come out and make it up into something special for someone. Your giveaway idea is a good one, it would be great to win. It will make someone very happy and excited. Thanks!!!!

Tina Gordon | 24th Aug 10

My last days of summer will be spent preparing school books for school since I home school my children. Then over Labor Day weekend we will drive 10 hours for 3 days of camping returning just in time to begin school September 7. And I am dreaming of sewing for fun and not for others. I love fabric!

Tina

Bev | 24th Aug 10

Hi, again!!
So sorry I should have reread my post as I see I put that Grandpa surprised us with an amazing firewords in stead of fireworks!!! I am sure you would be able to figure it out but thought I would correct my error. Have a great day.

Brennie | 24th Aug 10

It’s time to put up salt and pepper corn, so the family can dream of “summer into fall,” all winter long!

elizabeth | 24th Aug 10

I know what you mean, when I dropped my son off for his first day of high school, I couldn’t believe he was going to be with all those TEENAGERS!

For the rest of the summer, I’ve decided to can and/or freeze fresh peaches from the farmer’s market. I’ve enjoyed them all summer and now the fun can last through winter!

Kathy V | 24th Aug 10

I also hate to see summer end as the days get shorter and the darkness comes too quickly. Love all your fabrics!!

Karen Beigh | 24th Aug 10

Who wouldn;t love a give-away!

Kelley | 24th Aug 10

I know just what you mean. School starts for us next week, dd is starting grade 3 already! She is both young and old at once (looking for fairies while rolling her eyes at things I say!) I am enjoying this week while still looking forward to not being interrupted ALL DAY LONG! 🙂

Ferne | 24th Aug 10

My last days of summer have been spent observing the first garden planted in our new home and working up ways to prepare the harvest to last into the winter.

I have been a loyal follower and always enjoy your blog and especially your new fabrics! You and your husband make a very creative team!

Kim in Calgary | 24th Aug 10

Thanks for offering this giveaway! With the last days of summer, I’m trying to enjoy some of the nice weather (we finally have some) and I’m daydreaming about the days when the kids will be back at school and I’ll come home to a quiet house for a few hours of quilting before the kids rush in.

yvonne craig | 24th Aug 10

I LOVE all your fabrics and would love to have my name entered in the give away. I do not have a blog so hope I can still enter.
Our summer days continue for a few more weeks. My favorite season so hate to see the end come soon. Will enjoy the pool as long as possible.

Yvonne

Corey | 24th Aug 10

Lovely! Today I am pondering my oldest daughter starting Kindergarten tommorrow–bittersweet is the perfect word for that. In highschool I very vividly remember my English teacher telling us that as we got older our emotions would often be two-fold–and this is definitely one of those moments.

Bev | 24th Aug 10

School supply time always makes me think back to my kids being little. Reminds me how much I miss those days while at the same time being grateful that they are grown. The new fabrics will look wonderful with the new paint in my living room!

Doris Marie | 24th Aug 10

Longing for cooler temperatures, fall leaves, and all the fall festivals!
And dreaming of maybe winning this wonderfull give away?
Thanks for offering it, the little figlet is adorable.

Linda | 24th Aug 10

Beautiful fabrics!!………looking forward to seeing more!

Last days of summer here are being spent quilting while I wait for the white bean harvest to begin……then sadly (and happily) I will leave my sewing room to spend my days in a tractor.

Jill | 24th Aug 10

I can’t wait for cooler days. I am dreaming of time in the mountains with my husband and four children. School started yesterday for us, and we just came back from a mountain vacation last week that was wonderfully relaxing and fun.

Peg | 24th Aug 10

I have totally fallen in love with your fabrics and your books. I was so thrilled when you answered my questions about Bella. I would be so thrilled with something from you! I love antique pictures and your fabrics capture that image of dreams of the past.
Thank you for such a lovely giveaway.

Susan Bailey | 24th Aug 10

It’s hard to believe that September is just around the corner. It’s really hot in So. Cal. today, so it’s hard to think it’s almost the end of summer! No children young enough to send off to school or college… I just love the little Fig and started daydreaming about what my Thanksgiving table will look like with those Figs as place settings!!!

Kay Devaney | 24th Aug 10

Daydreaming at work, at computer
wishing I could be home in my sewing room
Daydreaming at work, at projects piled high
wishing I could be home to work on sewing projects
Daydreaming at work, looking out the window
wishing I could be home!

My attempt at creative…will work harder at this~!!!
Thank you for the give away.
Kay in MN (K Devaney)

Barbara | 24th Aug 10

You are my fave designer. Love new collection.
Hope I win.

Darla Szasz | 24th Aug 10

My kids are grown, but I live in a university town. So I see all the “kids” coming to school – some, young and a little nervous, some seasoned students. Fall is in the air – it’s colder at night, the flowers are starting to die, but – snow is coming! Bliss…

kslaughter | 24th Aug 10

Our last days of summer are being spent trying to settle in a house in Belgium as we commute on weekends to Paris. It’s not a glamorous as it sounds ; ). I am missing my two older kids who are in university in the states–daydreaming about Christmas together. What a lovely giveaway–and what a generous lady you are!

Angie | 24th Aug 10

We’ve spent our last days of summer in Yosemite Valley. It was hot, beautiful and really not very crowded. My husband loves to hike and this is his place which is now our place.

fran tocci | 24th Aug 10

How wonderful to read your end of summer comments…. I ditto them …and as soon as fall hits I will be sewing again with your beatuful fabrics and patterns

Melissa | 24th Aug 10

Alas our summer is over, the kids are back in school, and volleyball has begun! We love it! I am really ready for it to feel like Fall, it is so hot! But now it is time to sew all that I can before holiday preparations begin! I love this transition time, just wish it would feel like fall!

Robin Maughan | 24th Aug 10

I love the fabrics. My last days of summer are being spent on putting in a little “secret garden” outside my bedroom that I can enjoy this fall as I sit there and read my quilt magazines.

Jean Miner | 24th Aug 10

It is crazy that summer is almost over once again! I can hardly wait to see the next Fig Tree line. I remember seeing the Fig Tree booth at Portland market–that would have been the one that was probably 8+ years ago–even before Moda so brilliantly grabbed you up! I bought and made your pattern for a hooded baby towel and stuffed star!! How far you’ve come and I have loved your stuff forever! Thanks for your wonderful creativity.

Mary | 24th Aug 10

Darling daughter, darling fabric! Would love to win the giveaway! Thanks for sharing.

Leslie | 24th Aug 10

Last days of summer, that went quick. Getting ready to send my son back to school and to try and enjoy these last few days of sun.

Emily Gail Wyett | 24th Aug 10

i am dreaming of just using my time to finish my quilt that I started with you at Camp Watch a patcher….

Janet | 24th Aug 10

Just making my comment so I can be in your givaway!! I would love to have a chance to create with those fabrics!! They are beautiful!!

Elizabeth | 24th Aug 10

My last days of summer are going to involve moving (on Saturday!), trying to finish graduate school (or get as close as I can), and having a baby! (although the baby isn’t due until the fall, so “growing a baby” is more accurate). Busy, but all good things as I try to remind myself 🙂 Love the sneak peek of the new fabric collection!

Janet Schiefferly | 24th Aug 10

Last days of summer and helping plan our bi-annual quilt show for the Napa Valley Quilters – yikes, I too, would rather be on a cruise in Canada somewhere.

Janet Schiefferly | 24th Aug 10

Last days of summer and helping put together our bi-annual quilt show with the Napa Valley Quilters – I think we will all calm down after it is over.

Nancy Mangel | 24th Aug 10

We are enjoying having family time together before everyone gets busy with their own lives again – I think the older I get, the faster summer flies by. I’d love to start my fall with a new project!!

Christine | 24th Aug 10

Wow, what a lovely give-away!!Since I love ALL of your fabrics (and have quite a stash by now) these precuts would be very welcome!!
What have I been thinking these last summer days? Frankly? Christmas!!!! It’s been so rainy and gray this entire august in the Netherlands, I started planning my christmasquilt!!
Thank you for giving me an extra entry as a newsletter-reader. Looking forward to who will be the lucky one!
Love from Holland!
Christine

Debbie | 24th Aug 10

I am dreaming of cooler weather. Your email today has totally inspired me to get back to work on my quilting. I love Fig Tree fabric designs. They are so delicate.

Jeannie Schlitt | 24th Aug 10

Well here in TX summer is not over until November. School did start yesterday though, the first day of high school for our girl. I am trying to begin sewing projects that I’ve dreamed about and haven’t started. Your new fabrics are so dreamy, I hope I can find them here. Thanks for the giveaway!

Lucille Rossouw | 24th Aug 10

I love the end of summer and one more concert on the wharf before winter. I also love the fresh cottons line and the fig is perfect.

Lynn Merring | 24th Aug 10

It is finally hot out my way so I am making lots of iced tea and lemonade and finding shady spots to enjoy with my dogs. And quilting as often as I can get my butt behind the machine!

www.google.com/accounts/o8/id?id=AItOawliGlDxVK-oXfeuTZ6BJ19q6RQfiMcHQ-M | 24th Aug 10

Well, I have to say that it seems my last days of summer are spent preparing for the end of summer and the beginnings of Fall. I have been canning up a storm all of summer’s bountiful fruits and vegetables…peaches, blueberries, strawberries, tomatoes and pickles…as it will be another year til we see them again! There is nothing more reminisent of summer than a jar of fresh peaches overtop vanilla icecream! I am definitely looking forward to the change of season especially with the leaves turning to the vibrant reds and oranges, the smell of hot apple pie in the house and warm cozy sweaters to keep the chill off….oh, and most importantly, getting back into the swing of things in my sewing room!
I do have to say that the ‘Fresh Cottons’ collection is absolutely beautiful and reminds me of a summer day at a cottage with a front porch swing where you could sit all day with a good book…what a great picture!

vivian helena | 24th Aug 10

I love looking at your blogs and web site, makes me feel all fuzzy and warm, better in Oct, then right now, when they are saying 105 in Central CA. But working with the fabric during the summer, says cool and fresh as Spring, which is the season I love most..
Thank you for visiting here in the Sierras, and enjoyed your talk.. also saw you at Camp WatchaPatcher in So. Cal this summer.. will post a photo that I took of you, just have not done it yet.. vivian

sandi | 24th Aug 10

My last bits of summer consist of getting off the high of hot and sunny weather we had at the lake this year. IT probably was the nicest holiday so far at the beach. ALl the family came and boating was good and all the rest of it. I love your new fabric it is delicious as always. Keep up the good work. Sandi

Adrianne | 24th Aug 10

You’re in my reader. : )

maria elena blecha | 24th Aug 10

Your fig is sew adorable. Am dreaming of cooler and drier days here in Florida and the coming of the fall colors. I love a giveaway too

Jannette | 24th Aug 10

My youngest starts his 3rd year of college next week, so I’m not involved in back-to-school efforts anymore.
I am spending my day finishing 4 bridesmaid’s dresses for a wedding on Sat. – just the hems and a bit of bling to finish them….
Your Buttercream and Figs fabrics were the first quilting fabrics that I bought – still love them! (I should have bought lots more!) Maybe I’ll make that my daydream – unending bolts of Fig Tree Fabrics!

Margaret | 24th Aug 10

I’m in Spain where it will continue to be very hot for at least another couple of months.
I dream of cooler weather!
I love the figs and am reminded that I need to finish off the pumpkin that I started from one of your patterns last year.
Margaret

Linda | 24th Aug 10

Do I see a little bit of “yellow” in your new line — or am I just wishing… Anyhow, I am busy organizing the kiddos for back to school. My son starts high school this year! I would love to win some of my favorite Fig Tree fabric or patterns. Thanks for the giveaway! ~Linda~

Gwendie | 24th Aug 10

I have a new artistic outlet – plein air painting – and am dreaming about how to translate that to a studio. And about when the weather is cool and I can finish my really big quilt. And then starting another! I have your book and lots of your fabric and one of the quilts in the book is next.

Scrappingirl2009 | 24th Aug 10

With my last days of summer, I am enjoying as much pool time as I can. I am also working on a wool quilt project, scrapbooking, and reading.

Diane | 24th Aug 10

I receive your newsletter via email. Thanks. Sign me up again.

Amy | 24th Aug 10

OK – I forwarded your newsletter update to my sister. I am blogless, but love reading other people’s blogs.

Jody Nowak | 24th Aug 10

My last days of summer won’t arrive until mid-October! I live in Tucson. I am dreaming of a time when my husband and I can retire in a cooler climate and look forward to a real autumn.

Margaret Goddard | 24th Aug 10

My last days of summer are being spent trying to get a quilt for my son and daughter-in-law finished before I see them next in Canada. Actually summer here (UK) seems to have finished sometime ago as the sky is grey and the wind is blowing – Happy Quilting everyone.

Francoise | 24th Aug 10

During my last days of summer, I went to Italy to pick up my granddaughter who spent 5 weeks vacation with family in Alberi in the Sorrento Peninsula, what a great place even though it was extremely hot. I came back with great ideas for sewing and lots of projects in my head as I exchange with my cousin about our hobby. For the next few days after getting over jet lag I will do my tomatoes preserves for the winter, work a bit in my garden and start to plan my fall house cleaning. I forgot that I need to catch up on my sewing as well. Why don’t we have days of 48 hours instead of 24…….
Thanks for the great idea of the drawing, I love the fig and all your patterns and projects

Robyn of Coffee and Cotton | 24th Aug 10

I am soooo daydreaming about Autumn and crisp air and soups and squashy type foods and warm bread and…
I AM DYING IN THE TX HEAT! This coastal NorCal girl needs a break.
I love everything you create!

Arlene | 24th Aug 10

I’m daydreaming about fall – clear blue skies and cooler temps. Bring it on!

Ramona Chester | 24th Aug 10

Just forwarded my email to my quilting buddies down in San Diego county who I miss so much now that I have moved to Washington state. Thanks for a second chance option at your generous End of Summer Giveaway Joanna.

psteingas@coleelectric.com | 24th Aug 10

Hmmm…let’s see…the list is long for what I am trying to fit into my last days of summer but last weekend we went camping with wonderful friends and did alot of laughing. Also made a new tote bag, getting my son ready for college…sniff…and taking walks. Also want to say how much I love your blog and all your products, fabric and such! Keep up the wonderful work and hopefully keep your kids only wanting Target and Old Navy as long as you can!!!
sincerly…Paula

Susan Vicary | 24th Aug 10

I love all figs!! Real fresh figs, fig preserves..and now Le fig…but most of all I love Fig Tree fabric and patterns!! Oh,
how I’d love to win.
Susan

maureen dobranski | 24th Aug 10

Thanks for sharing the wonderful pics. Your helper is such a cutie! We have been enjoying as much time at the lake as we can possibly squeeze in. I love summer but I am looking forward to getting back into a fall routine. Fall is a beautiful time of year too. I am excited to see your new fabrics and projects. The pear is too cute! thank for a chance to win.

Liz M. | 24th Aug 10

I’m dreaming of having an empty, quiet home, but my heart aches so bad knowing my daugher is leaving for her senior year in college and my son is getting married next month and leaving me too.
Your fabrics always brighten my day! Thank You!

Andrea | 24th Aug 10

Last few days of summer are a flutter of activity getting ready for back to school. I’m looking forward to having some more time during the day while the kids are in school to sneak in some quilting time!

Judy S | 24th Aug 10

My last days of summer have been spent canning & freezing our garden’s bounty. It’s time to close up the swimming pool and on to helping the kids with their homework.
I’m sad to see the Summer wither away! I love the extra time I get to spend with the kids. Oh well…now I get to spend more time sewing! YAY!!

Julia | 24th Aug 10

I’m dreaming of my little one’s NOT being sick. And hoping my other one’s don’t get sick! And wishing that summer was going to be here for a little bit longer.
Thank you for the giveaway! I love your fabrics and patterns!

Jessica F | 24th Aug 10

I get the newsletter and forwarded it along to a friend! Thanks for a fabulous giveaway!

Liz T. | 24th Aug 10

I’m dreaming about the kitchen expansion plan that we just started! I don’t want to wish any time away, but I will be happy when Thanksgiving rolls around and we are all done. (At least I hope we are all done by then!!)

Angela | 24th Aug 10

My kids went off to school, my oldest started Jr High too! I’m dreaming of beautifying my home, although I doubt I’ll have much time because of my 2 little girls still at home. A kit would sure help! Love your fabrics as always!

Julie Knudsen | 24th Aug 10

I am canning batches and batches of peaches. Some to give away at Christmas. I am teaching one of my daughters tonight how to can, and I am babysitting for the other while she picks today. I still have pears and applesauce! No wonder I never get any quilting done. Love the strikeoff’s, but I love EVERYTHING that is Fig Tree Quilts. I am dreaming that maybe hubby and I will get away long enough to be alone.

Natalie Francis | 24th Aug 10

Over here in AZ, we dream of summer finishing quickly as the cooler months are fast approaching. I dream of spending our days outdoors, hiking again & long walks at night. It will come, but not soon enough!

Chris | 24th Aug 10

Well, summer is over for me as I work at a college and am back to work but no complaints because I had the entire summer off. I am dreaming about the fun week we had at a friend’s camp with my DIL and adorable grandsons. Fun, fun, fun! Can’t wait until next summer.

Barbara J Mcgowen | 24th Aug 10

I’m so looking forward for the Fresh Cottons yardage.
Love the blended colors and designs. Every line you produce goes together so well.

JAN RUTHERFORD | 24th Aug 10

What a wonderful summer it has been. These last days I’ll be relaxing with my 1yr. old grandbaby and also going to the fair. As always I’m so inspired by your patterns and fabrics. Thanks for the give away and free patterns. You Rock!

Barb | 24th Aug 10

So wishing the summer heat would end here in Texas. So excited about all things Fig!

Barb | 24th Aug 10

I forwarded the email to a friend. Thanks for two chances to enter your giveaway.

janita | 24th Aug 10

love what you do. My advice for the Sweet little office helper….KEEP HER! Love Smiling faces 🙂 I have a blog… http://thegirlfriendgap.blogspot.com/
though the posting eludes me I’ve set some goals to work on that ;0) Hard to teach a grandma new tricks! If I am on the computer than how do I sew and do miss momma tasks and if I sew and do miss momma tasks how do i get time on the computer??? HUM.

But one thing I do have is You on my Blog list on my Blog!!!YEAH Thanks for the sweet giveaway and a chance to win!

Thanks for your beautiful fabric in this place and time Love it all …. it’s Heaven on Earth!

Donna M Johnson | 24th Aug 10

As summer ends I begin to daydream of fall projects and new things to do in the winter. Always more projects than time! Anticipating your Fresh Cottons line was definitely worth it and that is why I find myself anticipating what’s coming next. Ah, to continue the daydreaming…….

Joan B | 24th Aug 10

I’m trying to get three grandkids ready for school! I’ve had a great summer doing lots of sewing. I just finished the 2010 Fig Tree Club Summer Criss-Cross Throw which is at the quilter right now, just received the Whimsey Fresh quilt in the mail, and have another quilt at my quilter also. As soon as the kids are back in school I’ll be starting a couple of new projects. I love all your fabrics and would love to win some. Thanks for the opportunity.

bolton_rb@earthlink.net | 24th Aug 10

Ahhh, the last days of summer… That wonderful scent of new crayons. Gets me in the mood to create something. Sew something. Ah, the fig!

Lani Ichikawa Ennis | 24th Aug 10

Love all of your fabrics and patterns!! Thanks for having this give away. How much fun!!

Ruthann Smith | 24th Aug 10

I am spending the last days of summer with my daughter in Germany where she is expecting her first child and my first Grandchild. They know it is a little girl and I’m so thrilled to be here with her and her husband. I love the figs! I am looking forward to November and your workshop in West Linn, Oregon.

Ruthann

Thelma | 24th Aug 10

I have had little time for sewing this summer, I’m hoping to spend these last few weeks in my sewing room! I need to finish up a quilt for my father-in-laws 90th birthday which is this fall.

Thanks for the opportunity to win!

janita | 24th Aug 10

I’m dreaming of a quilt made out of fig tree fabrics using the trip around the world pattern because i think I might love it. And now that summer is coming to a close I’m dreaming that my husband will soon be employed again. It’s been 2 long years. Cutting corners hinders buying fabric for the reason… “I”m buying this just because it’s beautiful and I love it”. So, now I’m Working harder to finish up projects already started. Let’s just say that is the Bright side of the story! Thanks for a chance to win something beautiful! Beaucoup Blessing to your day!

Nicki Lundeen | 24th Aug 10

Our kids started back to school August 8…so my summer, more or less, ended then. I have spent the last bit of summer school clothes shopping(and since mine are in middle school and high school they want whats “IN”), buying school supplies and finishing and starting a quilt.

Sue | 24th Aug 10

Daydreams – of being on a beach, of having several days to sew free of any interruptions, of . . . Love your fabric lines and love that fig! I’m ordering a kit right now, have to make one for my friend who let me pick and eat a few figs from her backyard fig tree, and they were warm from the sun and juicy and amazing! Thanks for having this give away, you’re the best.

Marianne | 24th Aug 10

My son is getting married next month. I am busy with the wedding plans.
I am dreaming of sewing time after the wedding and until then, I have to be content with scanning my quilting magazines!

Sivje | 24th Aug 10

My youngest already started 1st grade last week, so I guess that summer is kind of over for us.
But what I am doing, is gorging myself on the brilliant vine ripened tomatoes from our garden. I can’t seem to get enough of them. No other food will suffice right now, so we are enjoying them to their fullest.

What I am dreaming of is a possible new place to live in Sonoma County. We may be moving back to my favorite place in the world and I am so excited!

And I have to admit to also dreaming of winning the prize package! Oh please!!

Sivje

LaurieC | 24th Aug 10

Last days of summer are when we most enjoy sailing – and with no children going back to school (other than a daughter who is a teacher!), we can extend the time into September. But…I am also looking forward to the crisp fall weather – and more time to sew!

amanda | 24th Aug 10

We have one family reunion left and then, hopefully, it will be time for a quiet peaceful fall!

www.google.com/accounts/o8/id?id=AItOawlOHFchcdwXDcApbfNrrU3n1FTVaXx7WFs | 24th Aug 10

End of summer is all about teaching. Inservice and uploading to set up six online courses. TEACHING

liz grundvig | 24th Aug 10

These last scrumptious days of summer I’ll still be riding my newly painted 1960 Schwinn Tiger around the blocks, diving into the sparkling pool (sometimes backwards), and lollygagging. Lots of lollygagging! 🙂

Marcia W. | 24th Aug 10

Wonderful giveaway! My last days of summer were spent preparing for afterschool daycare for my grandniece. She just started kindergarten and is squealing gleefully right now eating her macaroni. mlwright29 (at) hotmail (dot) com

Jen in NY | 24th Aug 10

I am enjoying the last 2 weeks of summer vacation with my kids…entering two vegetable competitions in the NY State fair…and dreaming of autumn, my favorite season of the year!

liz grundvig | 24th Aug 10

Oh! You already are on my blog roll, and now I’ve posted a bit about your giveaway! Thanks!!! 🙂

ellen | 24th Aug 10

Summers are hotter with more than the usual humidity here. I am daydreaming of snowmen! P.S. I love your blog and love your fabric designs. I also enjoyed your vacation via photos–that’s my kind of daydreaming!

Vicky | 24th Aug 10

I’m working at the end of summer, but daydreaming about my trip home where people talk “right” next month! Thanks for a fabulous give-away! I’m hoping I win because a gal can never have enough Fig Tree!

Lynn D in NC | 24th Aug 10

We’re doing a last of summer Labor Day weekend at Cape SanBlas with DS, DIL, and GKs.

I’d love to win this little giveaway. Granddaughter is asking for a new quilt and these fabrics would be perfect for her.

Christina Childress | 24th Aug 10

As my husband and I have had a heck of a year,following his lay off, My mind,body and soul seem to be somewhere way up in the mountains in a little old house with a wrap around porch. Invisable to the world and the only things that matter in life are simplicities such my children picking pretty yellow daisy’s overlooking a world the way it should be:))

Sigrid Wilcox | 24th Aug 10

Summer here in AZ is going to last a little longer although my 3 year old went back to preschool almost 3 weeks ago. We’re taking our summer vacation in CA at end of September then going back to the UK to visit our families for Christmas. Can’t wait.

Kathryn | 24th Aug 10

I am drawing some new craft ideas as fast as I can in my little memo pad while the girls are napping to keep me busy this fall… as if two little ones don’t keep me busy enough!! I can’t wait to see the new patterns, etc… Yay for giveaways!!!

Sharrieboberry | 24th Aug 10

I’m dreaming of cooler weather and being able to work in the fall garden. Here in Texas, we have spring, and then in summer, everything just barely hangs on, and then another blush of blooming and color in the fall. Yes, fall–come quickly!

Fabraholic | 24th Aug 10

Lucky us, we have still one week of summer and the sun is shining. As I don’t want to think of the end of summer I’m planning a 5 week trip to the sun in November and December whenever I have time. I’ve got to prepare my birthday party in a couple of days and I’m thinking of strawberry cakes and icecream. You see, we have still summer…

Katarina Johansson | 24th Aug 10

On top of already being burnt out, this summer I had to take care of all kids myself since their father had a reaction to antibiotics and his brain swell and he was hospitalized.So it has been a worrisome and stressy summer.Workcamp. Now he is recovering slowly and everything is looking brighter.:) What I am looking forward to is an autumn of relaxation and getting back to “normal” again. I love fabrics, colours and shapes, always gives me inspiration to make something. Your textiles look lovely, would be a pleasuer to make something out of them! Kind regards, Katarina

Marcia W. | 24th Aug 10

I follow Joanna! mlwright29 (at) hotmail (dot) com

Mjsta2001 | 24th Aug 10

I’m still daydreaming that I cleaned up my fabric stash this summer — funny how that never seemed to even get started. – Can’t wait to see the new line of fabric. Best Wishes for the new school year!

Laura Barnes | 24th Aug 10

These last days of summer I’m thinking about last spring’s milestone of our last child graduating from college and thus completing the cycle for good of the annual “back to school” show that began some 25 years ago with my oldest daughter, middle son and now youngest son. A bit melancholy but all a part of life. In the meantime I am enjoying listening to the cicadas sing while work on baby quilts for my nephew and his wife who are expecting twins.

Dee | 24th Aug 10

Being the first day of college for many students and me working with them, I enjoy reading your blog immensely.
I can escape to blissland and dream of making everything. Summer just went by too fast.

Alicia | 24th Aug 10

Just last week a customer of ours brought in a REAL FIG! It was Delicious! Love the new fabric and would love to win!

Karen | 24th Aug 10

I am tired of the oppressive summer heat and humidity and can’t wait for that nip of fall in the air.I am already making deadlines for myself to finish quilts for Christmas gifts, dreaming of the perfect Christmas quilt while doing something for Fall too! There are great arts and crafts shows to take in! It means making time for College football (Go SEC!), tailgating with friends, and taking along a quilt to keep warm on the cold days. Lastly, I’m looking forward to curling up in front of the fireplace with some handwork to do! Yippee! I love the days of Indian Summer.

Nicole | 24th Aug 10

The end of summer is sad. We all had so much this year, bubble, side walk chalk, swimming. I wish there was more time to swim with the kids. The little we did was so much fun and I long for more. Winter swimming indoors is not the same.

Judy Sullivan | 24th Aug 10

I’m daydreaming about my trip with three other ladies from my church to Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. I had never seen sea roses!They were on York Beach in Maine. Beautiful!

Barb Dawson | 24th Aug 10

Let’s see…Planning a family Labor Day “get together” & looking forward to SNOW DAYS! (I’m in education & a SNOW DAY means extra time for sewing! YAY!)

Jane | 24th Aug 10

We are just to embark on Spring in the southern hemisphere and it is time to make beautiful quilts from FRESH new cotton fabrics. I love all your fabrics and cannot wait until they are released. I am excited about the giveaway and have been day dreaming about making a quilt that I can drape over the wicker chairs in the garden amongst the grevillia and gardenias.

Janet | 24th Aug 10

I’m busily scurring around doing all kinds of projects I should have done earlier in the summer….and I love, love, love le fig!

Jan Richards | 24th Aug 10

I love your designs. Thinking of the end of summer, I am busily sewing some new clothes for the two youngest
grandgirls to wear back to preschool. They are 4 and 5
years old and still love the fun fabrics and designs.
Actually, the almost 9 year old grandgirl is requesting a dress made from Lila Tueller’s new designs. Thanks for a chance to win some of your beautiful Fresh Cottons and other goodies.

Patty D from NC | 24th Aug 10

Great giveaway… last days of summer I am trying to get in as much pool time as possible!

Carol Broughton | 24th Aug 10

Here in Florida I am dreaming of temps that will dip below 90 degrees, even better, being able to shut off the AC and open the windows for a cool breeze! Dreaming about starting a new quilting project!

Marianne Karp | 24th Aug 10

My last days of summer are very special this year. Iam getting ready for a trip to Italy. I leave on Sept. 10th for 17 days. I am dreaming about the harvest and the golden hues of Sept. in Tuscany. A perfect place to fantasize about Buttercream and Figs. I wish that I could take you all along.

KatieQ | 24th Aug 10

My “baby” is getting ready to leave for her senior year of college. I will be driving her to all of her yearly doctor exams (eyes, dentist, annual physical, etc) she has scheduled before she leaves and her road test (she doesn’t like to drive so she keeps putting it off). I’ll need a new project to keep myself occupied once she leaves.

PaisleyPam | 24th Aug 10

I’ll be doing a little canning, working, washing windows and hopefully going to the Minnesota State Fair!

Shirley Barnhart | 24th Aug 10

My last days of summer have been filled with a malfunctioning hot water heater that flooded our basement. We have spent the last two days getting the water drained, the basement dried out, all the damaged boxes emptied, sorted and trashed or hauled off to Goodwill. Now we can face fall knowing that a job we have been putting off for a couple of years is now completed. AND looking forward to a new grandbaby due in 8 weeks. I have been sewing like crazy on baby quilts, booties, and sleeping buntings. I look forward to fall with a joy filled heart.

Louise | 24th Aug 10

Hi, and thank you for the lovely giveaway offer. I’m planning on ending our summer here in No.California with a trip up to the Sierras with my husband. We’ve invited a couple of my sewing buddies to come up and join us over the weekend. We all like to get together and have a “sewfest”, it’s so much fun, and we get to gab and see what each other is working on. I do so love your fabrics, I’ve made the large purse for myself, and one for my sister, using your pattern. Always get such lovely compliments on the fabric choices! Love your line of fabrics, and the colors are just awesome.

Andrea | 24th Aug 10

I have so much enjoyed Reading all the above comments – seems the simple things in life are mainly what we enjoy most. I am looking forward to the dark nights drawing in and lovely warming comfort food. Also dropping off to sleep at night, cuddled under a warm quilt and listening to the rain on the windowpanes. Would love to be entered into your kind giveaway – your fabrics are gorgeous xx

Agnes "Pat" Linville | 24th Aug 10

My dream is to finish this endless renovations and sell this house and buy a house that has room for a studio where I can finish my Ufos. All my “Stuff” is shoved out of the way of construction and my projects are just waiting till this is done which should be soon. Agnes “Pat”

Jenny W | 24th Aug 10

Beautiful patterns and fabric! My last few days of summer are filled with quilts and pickles! Trying to preserve all the summer bounty while keeping a relaxing balance of hand applique. (My summer is actually over already with the school year starting last week, but let’s pretend with this giveaway!) Thanks so much for the chance! I would use it well :o)

hmbound@yahoo.com | 24th Aug 10

Well, at the risk of being called old fashioned I am canning the fruit in my garden and what my neighbors share too. I always make time for sewing projects though. I just finished dresses for 6 of my grand daughters.

Debbie Bauer | 24th Aug 10

I’m dreaming of our final get away for the summer.Next week my husband are heading up north(saskatchewan) for a fishing trip.It should be very quiet and peaceful as most people are finished their holidays.We plan on resting,reading,fishing and dreaming.Debbie

Betty | 24th Aug 10

My project is your bella bag pattern that is all cut out and ready to sew. I love your fabrics and colors, all so pretty and fresh.

peggy.serpico@gmail.com | 24th Aug 10

I am sitting here dreaming of the baby quilt I will be starting for my first grandchild due in October. My baby started the 10th grade today and he has informed me that this was the last summer of his true childhood. How sad to think that my babies are all growing up. His big brother is off to college next week and I think that calls for a new quilt as well. I.m going to need to stop daydreaming and get started on all those quilts.

ann reichert | 24th Aug 10

I’m looking forward to finishing a halloween quilt and two fall weddings. Love the fig and I just bought one of your purse patterns today at Thimblecreek –my next project.

Lynn S | 24th Aug 10

I am waiting for summer to end so we can turn off the air conditioner and use the money for quilt fabric and maybe some new books. I love the new fabrics they are just yummy.

Phyllis | 24th Aug 10

Oh my gosh. I would love to win your giveaway. My last days of summer are being spent by dreaming about our trip to a country fair in Ohio. Hopefully it will be cooler there. Here in the midwest it has been hot, hot, hot. Can’t wait to see the new fall group.

Lauren | 24th Aug 10

Hmmm. Last days of summer. Hoping to finally get around to my “Spring Cleaning and Purging” just in time for Fall . . . if it ever arrives! Love what you’ve shown us so far and would love to win it! Thanks for the giveaway!

Diane | 24th Aug 10

My last days of summer include making some fig preserves and now I’m finishing up the pear relish and preserves. I really like your cute little fig. Love your giveaway and wouldn’t mind having it to get me back into the swing of quilting after the last 24 days of over 100 degree heat.

charlotte.chidester@frontier.com | 24th Aug 10

I am still trying to get the last of my canning done. Come Monday morning I am going to my daughter’s for a couple of days. And then hopefully I can begin sewing again.

Sondra | 24th Aug 10

I’m enjoying my last days of summer because not only do my little darlings start school but also because I’m heading back out in to the workforce and this is my last summer off for awhile… *sigh*… but I’m enjoying my last few free days with quilting, day trips with the kids and anything else that sounds totally fabulous.. (that might include a little fabric shopping too!) Thanks for your fabulous give away, you have no idea how much I love everything you make!! You’re seriously fabulous!!

Ruth Wright | 24th Aug 10

Longing for the weather to start to cool off, cannot wait for fall and winter……..Leaving the best of summer to the last, a family reunion in San Diego with everyone (except my Dad who passed away 2 years ago). Happy times and the making of wonderful memories. Thanks for the opportunity of this giveaway. Love surprises especially if they are fig tree related!! Ruth Wright 🙂

Nancy Woods | 24th Aug 10

I forgot to mention that I added this blog to my blogroll. I’m so happy to be able to do that!

LeAnn Frobom | 24th Aug 10

Love the fabric!! My last days of summer will be spent taking 3 grandsons to the zoo, and driving to CO over Labor Day weekend to visit 4 more grandkids.

Linda | 24th Aug 10

I’m dreaming of the cooler days of September! The heat has been brutal this summer but winning your giveaway would make up for all that suffering! Thanks for the sneak peak at your new line – I love it, as always!

Brenda | 24th Aug 10

AAhh the end of summer. This morning it was 36 degrees while on my way to work (granted that was 6 in the am) but I love the fall and am looking forward to the wondeful fall colors and then once winter comes I will be wishing for summer again – Go figure !

thanks for letting me enter your giveaway !!

Sharon Martin | 24th Aug 10

I am not the luckiest person at winning anything; maybe I will be lucky this time. Regardless, your site is fabulous. I have ordered those beautiful little girl dress patterns, hat patterns and some of those beautiful quilt fabrics that you showcase. Love the Fig.

janan doster | 24th Aug 10

As we say goodbye to Summer, welcome Fall! Your fabrics are wonderful Fall colors and so VINTAGE.
Vintage peaches and browns! I can hardly wait to see the new collection!
Janan Doster

Pati | 24th Aug 10

My summer is over! Thank God the last kid is back in school! She moped around all summer because she didn’t have anything to do!! At least with school she has plenty to do. Besides, the summers here are hot, hot, hot and I’m more than ready for Fall and Winter!!!! Bring it on!!!

Carol Yates | 24th Aug 10

Love to win!! Love the fabric!

Karen in Breezy Point | 24th Aug 10

I’m dreaming of sunny days and cool nights–seems we never have enough of those!

Ginny | 24th Aug 10

The last days are awaited anxiously by my youngest, Rebekah who wants to get on with school!! I am totally daydreaming about being at the lake again, and wish it were a little closer!
This summer, I visited the Quilt Shop in Mich. that carries Fig Tree fabric and wanted to see more of your beautiful fabric. I’m trying to figure out how what to make to take on my bike rides 🙂

Joan G. | 24th Aug 10

A giveaway? yippee! I am daydreaming about my new craft room and how it will look once I get it organized and hopefully I will be completing a lot of unfinished projects.

patty | 24th Aug 10

I’m spending the last days of summer going through my fabric stash, making cotton tops in darker colors and eating the last fresh watermelon of the season. I love summer and am not looking forward to seeing it end. The temperatures are supposed to drop into the 80’s this weekend. A sure sign that summer is wrapping up and preparing for a beautiful long fall.

Cynthia | 24th Aug 10

I’m getting my oldest ready for another year of college and my youngest ready for another year of High School. Busy days!

I’m dreaming that hopefully after both schools start, especially after oldest returns to college, that I have some more free time to work on my quilting and stitching. 🙂

Cynthia

Deb | 24th Aug 10

We just returned tonight from a 10-day celebration of our 30th anniversary in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Canada was beautiful! And it was a perfect trip to end our hot summer here in VA.

donna | 24th Aug 10

summer is over? it only just got warm in napa!

Erlene Slingsby | 24th Aug 10

Summer is almost gone. A season to remember. Our
baby son got married. Quilt top is to the quilter. The binding will come next. The school
where I work has started. I am daydreaming of
the canoe trips on our rivers where the cotton-
woods will display their bright yellow leaves.
The Fall season of my life with retirement
dreams are just across the room. The sewing
machine is set up and ready to roll. Oh, what
fun it will be. Thank You for the fun of
sharing with us. Erlene

maureen | 24th Aug 10

I daydream of my true love coming home to me after being overseas (working). I am enjoying the last days
of summer with my kids hanging by the pool and listening to the crickets at night.

Jodi | 24th Aug 10

My last days of summer are filled with baby quilts in whimsy fabric–many friends and family are having babies in the early fall!

Sherri Vieau | 24th Aug 10

Buying school supplies was the best part of getting the kids ready for school. Nothing like new pencils and a new box of crayons. If life could only stay that simple. Its hard to hold on to that forever.

Spending the last days of summer soaking up as much sun as possible. And the warmth…. Here is MN the winters are long and cold. But great weather for quilting!!!! I love the new fabrics!! I can hardly wait for the new patterns!!! Hurry I am dying to see them!!! Thanks for keeping us all inspired!!! We love FIg Tree!
Sherri

Donna | 24th Aug 10

Summer is quite over here, 103 today and 105 tomorrow. The tomatoes are ripe, and sauces made and even some tried. They are so pretty dried, a shame to eat them. Have pulled out all my Fig Tree fabrics and beginning to think of a new quilt to remind me of summer once the cool weather comes. Have that wonderful runner pattern call Harvest Beauty by Robin Nuhn all done up in Fig Tree fabrics, perfect for the fall season. My last days of summer remind me that holidays soon will follow, and gifts need to be made for those special people.

Dora, the quilter | 24th Aug 10

My summer was over a couple of weeks ago when I headed back to my classroom. So I’ve already started dreaming of next summer when I’ll have more time for quilting and tinkering with sewing machines and am trying to fit as much of that into each day as I can (although sometimes it’s several days before I can get back to my sewing room).

Heather | 24th Aug 10

ACK! Over 500 comments! Well, first off, thanks for offering a giveaway! I know the chances are slim with so many entries, BUT, all you need is ONE entry to win! I am enjoying the last of summer by taking an applique class before winter sets in, finishing up with garden tending (potatoes, beets, and carrots went crazy this year), and enjoying at least one more trip to the mountains for enjoyable scenery and company with friends (the Rockies at Banff & Canmore that is).

Kay Shakespear | 24th Aug 10

Last week I had my three grand daughters for their last days of summer with me. We made doll dresses, a circle skirt for them for fall, hiked Bryce Canyon and swam a lot. It was soooo great to do a little school shopping with them. I didn’t realize how I missed those kind of things until we were in Old Navy and just the smell made me tingle with memories of shopping with their dad and aunts. Isn’t life so good. You just have to love family and being a mom/grandma. Take care.

Erica F | 24th Aug 10

I absolutely love your fabrics. Thanks so much for the giveaway!

Sharon | 24th Aug 10

Here in Southwest Colorado the leaves will start to turn yellow & orange/red before we know it and the nights will get cooler and then cold. There are a lot of quilt shows in this area in September so much fun to go and look at what other guilds have made. Then soon we will have high mountain snow.Burr!!
Loved your new fabric collection..wonderful!

Betsy | 24th Aug 10

My last days of summer are being spent putting my bedroom and closets back together after a new paint job and new carpet! Yay! I have big plans to complete a quilt for the bed. It is made from blocks my grandmother hand pieced before I was born. My job now is to add the border(s) and binding.

Love those fig tree fabrics!

Bridget | 24th Aug 10

oh, I forgot to tell you what I have been doing>>>>>, well I started a new job, so unfortunately, less time to sew.. but still trying to finish up a quilt top for an Oct. quilt show coming up.. Didn’t get to go on vacation with family this year, so I really got into my gardening, the Italian sweet peppers, zuccini, and roma tomatoes look and taste so good. And my flowers did real well too. Day dreaming????? Getting away to the beach, and sewing for the afternoon, reading a good book with a glass of wine, watching the sunset while out on the beash.. My happy place, wish I was there!!!

Penny | 24th Aug 10

Lucky you, just now saying good-bye to summer. I started back to teaching a week ago. So my says are filled with setting up routines, getting to know new faces and personalities and waiting for some me time on the weekend.

I’ve also been picking figs–so the Le Fig kit would be perfect for me. Did you know that it takes almost as long to make fig jam as to make a “Le Fig”? What we won’t do for some summer flavers in the winter.

cathy j payne | 24th Aug 10

heavy sigh its bittersweet to have my baby back to school this week…. I cant believe she’s in the 8th grade!!!!!! Seems as though it was just the last day of school just the other day. Time flys faster the older we get….Ive been hearing the geese flying overhead as they make their way south once again…a blink and the holidays will be here!!!!! The strikeoffs are awesome….thank you so much for the giveaway!!!! Hope to see you at PIQF soon. Thank you for all your great work!!! Nurse Payne 🙂

mnguire5@msn.com | 24th Aug 10

I am going to spend the last days of summer with my husband, friend and lover (one person!) spending the weekend at a B&B and taking a limo tour in wine country.
Nancy M

Sheila | 24th Aug 10

Love your fabrics.
I may be one of the few who are desperate for the horrible hot, humid days of summer to be over and the glorious cooler days of autumn to arrive. But it could be some time here in Sunny Spain!

Jackie R. | 24th Aug 10

My fanciful thoughts dream about the long mountain views in and around Yellowstone National Park. I’ve visited often through my computer, but I long to actually stand there, take in the sights/sounds of this rugged nature.
Beautiful giveaway 🙂 Please enter me into it.

Angela | 24th Aug 10

My last days of summer are going to be spent with my beautiful 9 year old, Emma. All those long days I had to work are going to pay off with a little R &R and some one on one time with her, before she no longer wants to spend time with her “mother”. A trip to the Santa Monica Pier for some carnival games, sea air and screaming on roller coasters. Next a mother/daughter trip to a seaside resort. A friend for a sleepover and some quality pool time. Maybe some horseback riding. Trying to cram all that we can in a week before we all go back to the work day grind and homework.

Liz | 24th Aug 10

I took my first class of the school year yesterday on non-native plants. (I teach Math, Science, and History in a middle school.) It was hard getting up at 5 and staying up! I have had a very difficult few months but now I am thinking about projects that await me in my sewing room. I’m thinking I need that little fig! I love patterns and seem to collect them.

Kimberly | 25th Aug 10

School starts on Monday for my second grader, and it was 105 degrees today! I’m daydreaming of cooler weather and lots of time to quilt and try out some of my Fig Tree patterns.
I love the new strike offs and I’m daydreaming about them being at the Fig Tree booth at P.I.Q.F. in October! See you there, and thanks for having the giveaway.

Coral | 25th Aug 10

First of all I have to say your helper is gorgeous!

We are in Spring here in the southern hemisphere, and it is wonderful to have warmer days. My tomatoes are growing and I am envisioning salads and warm BBQ days.

I wish for health for my grandson, 16 months old and has leukemia. This is my biggest wish. Poor baby has missed so much on life as he has been in hospital 27 times already.

A give away sounds divine!

Enjoy your autumn, or should I say fall?

Meredith | 25th Aug 10

The last days of summer are always filled with thoughts of those long days, picnics, watermelon….but I also love the colours of fall (or autumn as we call it here in Australia) and the thought of warm fireside evenings and all the sewing I might get done..and the fig jam I will make, and Le Fig pincushion kit which I received the other day which I am still daydreaming about making! Thanks for the chance with your giveaway.

Carolina | 25th Aug 10

Hi!
Here in Portugal classes start only in three weeks, and the summer is still on its best, but I can’t help searching for new fabrics for my Autumn creations!
I guess that I miss leaves falling all over…
And I love scrolling through your blog and just dream of all these beautiful colours!

Lisa | 25th Aug 10

Summer is over for me…teachers reported to their first day today and my own children will join me at school on Monday. During the summer I quilted a couple quilts and pieced a couple. I cut out a couple of quilts and I’m dreaming of the double wedding ring quilt that I cut out and I’m going to sew over the next few weeks!! My kids are getting older and don’t do a lot of school shopping or prepping with me any more. Enjoy the days with your young ones!

Christine Brown | 25th Aug 10

Hi, I love your fabrics and love the give away. I bought the Fresh Cotton FQ bundle this summer along with lots of “extras” for borders, bindings and background for an appliqued quilt I will work on this fall(B. Brackman’s Carrie Hall Sampler). And since I now have so many extra’s I also purchased your Parasols pattern, to hopefully use up the leftovers.

julie love | 25th Aug 10

My daughter is grown now – I’m mostly wondering just exactly where the summer went! It was so long when I was young – flies by now. I’m busy planning quilts, and making quilts and planning trips to quilt! It’s all about the quilt! It would be fun to win a giveaway! I enjoyed reading about your children – brought back fun memories of back-to-school!

Christine Brown | 25th Aug 10

Hi, just added a link to your blog onto my blog.
Gracefulquilter.blogspot.com

Linda ~ Madamquiltsalot | 25th Aug 10

Oh I havve been lusting after this fabric ! and the patterns, well what can I say. YIPPIE ! Summer is leaving yes but it just gives me more time to blog hop and creat ! Thanks for the giveway.
Madamquiltsalot ~ Linda
deckhoff8514@esagelink.com

Linda ~ Madamquiltsalot | 25th Aug 10

I love everything you creat ! Your fabric is to die for ! Summer is ending, but what can we do ? Create !
I ‘ve been a devoted follower for quit some time and wouldn’t change a thing. Thanks for the giveaway.
Madamquiltsalot ~ Linda
deckhoff8514@esagelink.com

Barbara | 25th Aug 10

My last days of summer will be spent with my daughter, moving her into a new apartment. Then the last summer gathering with my husbands family for the annual lobster cookout when we cook about 30 lobsters and pounds of steamed clams. Must say I’m looking forward to the end of summer though, as I hate the heat…and I LOVE fall!!!!

rebecca | 25th Aug 10

Always great to get a post from Fig Tree. Summer is almsot over. I better hit the course and golf, golf, golf!!!! I shoud probably round up a fall quilt project. Fig Tree is my choice!!

Susan | 25th Aug 10

I love your fabric! And I love giveaways!

My kids have been back to school for a couple weeks, so summer’s over. We live in the Atlanta-area…Hot and Humid, so I’m dreaming of fall. North GA mountains, hiking, pumpkins, apples, cinnamon scented candles, pies, JACKETS….

Miwako | 25th Aug 10

Too many sewing and knitting projects that I want to put my hands on, too little time… I homeschool my children and they started about a month ago. My summer has kind of ended, but before a new baby comes along in a month and a half, I hope to have a little bit more sewing fun!

Christine | 25th Aug 10

My kids returned to school last week so summer has ended down here in Florida. Well, except for the summer heat and rain. Lat weekend I bought the jelly roll and charm pack for your Gypsy Rose and use this to keep in the summer spirit.

cloud mom | 25th Aug 10

I really enjoy your blog. Your ideas are inspiring. I am dreaming of picnics and eating outside. (We only have a short time to enjoy that in MN.)

Mary Durham | 25th Aug 10

This is my first school year of being a retired teacher. Yippee! I babysit my precious 3-month granddaughter every other weekday, and that is a major slice of heaven. I’m daydreaming of all the extra sewing time I’m going to have and all the wonderful things I want to make.

kerry Linklater | 25th Aug 10

I love your fabrics and would love to have some of Fresh Cottons! Am daydreaming about baking cakes as today is my little boy’s birthday!

Lori | 25th Aug 10

I have only been sewing for a year. I love all your great patterns. I always want ALL the new fabrics. My house cleaning days have been replaced with sewing days. Much more fun!

Iris | 25th Aug 10

Your pictures look so yummy. Sadly summer is gone but I love fall with all its splendid colors. Card clubs and sewing clubs are starting up again and I look forward to visiting with all the gals again.

AmberCA | 25th Aug 10

We are in our last days of summer over here….School starts the day after Labor Day. I am dreaming of cooler weather for sure, it’s been a suffocating 108* here in South Cali. Great giveaway!!!

Stephani | 25th Aug 10

Hi,

Can’t wait to see your new line. I keep every scrap of past lines and they find their way into my new lines of Fig Tree fabric new quilts with that for soft, hazy, vintage look.

My first grandson started kindergarten yesterday, and it certainly brought me back to many “first school days,” my sons, my baby sister, my own. Dreams and memories to keep us linked.

jAne | 25th Aug 10

i’m rather new to your blog (2 weeks) and am hoping it’s all right to enter your giveaway. the cotton pear is lovely and would be happy taking its place on my mantle. :o)

as summer comes to a close, i’m still canning and dehydrating. i dream about getting busy on stitching (embroidery), a bit of knitting, a couple mini quilts, finishing a primitive Americana quilt, and sewing a couple dresses. lots to dream about.

hope your day is swell.
jAne

KellyK | 25th Aug 10

Personally, I’m glad summer is about over. I don’t do well with the heat. I’ve been dreaming about fall for months now. Ü Thanks for the giveaway! I LOVE your fabrics and patterns!

Carol | 25th Aug 10

I am finishing up Fall projects and looking for a new pattern to make a quilt for my daughter’s new home and for Christmas. Also looking forward to canning some peaches!

I love your fabrics. Just love the colors you have in your collections. Thanks for the give-a-way.

JFQuilts | 25th Aug 10

Love le Fig! Not to mention the strike offs … daydreaming? I’m daydreaming about having a week off the week after next – a whole week to sew!

Thank you for the opportunity!

sneumaier@roadrunner.com | 25th Aug 10

My last days of summer with spending time with three of my grandchildren ended today they went back to school today. I tried to teach them something new everyday, we had fun. Now I will gw=et some home projects done. Will miss the hoopla though. My Mom was always sad when we went back to school.

Michele | 25th Aug 10

Ahh, finally summer in the Napa Valley even though the evening fog is always welcomed for cool nights. Breezey cotton blouses, fresh cotton blouses or a lawn dress.
Junior college is back in and a new normal to our household with time to dream and create.

Pam Holloway | 25th Aug 10

We are not in summer at the moment, it’s still winter in Australia. We are haviing quite a bit of rain and cold weather, after a few years of being in drought it is vey welcome.
I love Fig Tree materials and i’m on my fourth quilt using them, A Carpenter’s Star for my mother.
I really like the fig you have on your blog, it would go with the pear that i have.
Cheers for all the good patterns and material.
Pam

Mary F | 25th Aug 10

I am working on these last days of summer, however, I did just spend a glorious week in Montana! The weather was beautiful as was the Western Montana countryside! I will just close my eyes and dream I am there still…

Geri Hildreth | 25th Aug 10

ummm!
Thanks for the giveaway…daydreams: always about quilting, but also about my baby girl.
She’s pregnant with her first baby and that is wonderful but bittersweet also!! Where did the time go? Love at your babies they grow up so very quickly.

Geri

Kathy | 25th Aug 10

Your new fabrics are gorgeous!!!

I’m using the last days of summer to finalize school plans & clean out a few nooks ‘n crannies. : )

Monica | 25th Aug 10

What am I doing….finally starting my Fig Tree Quilt Fly Away Home quilt kit and machine quilting my Fig and Plum kit. I’m dreaming about all the Fig Tree quilts I can make. I love the Fig Tree club because I can be sure to have all your fabric lines!

Ashley | 25th Aug 10

I am a longarm quilter. My last days of Summer will be spent longarm quilting before I start the fall of my freshman year in college.

Thanks for the giveaway!

Robin C | 25th Aug 10

beautiful little fig. My last days of summer are working every day 🙁 and daydreaming about a fall trip up north to hunt for quilt shops and yarn shops. Driving in cooler weather, leaves changing colors and finding quaint restaurants with homemade soups and desserts. What more could you want?

Christine | 25th Aug 10

For the last days of summer we have been spending time outside as much as possible. Working in the yard, taking the kids to the park, going on walks, and just enjoying the nice weather.

Your fig is adorable!! And thank you so much for this wonderful give away!

Marianne | 25th Aug 10

Sent an email to a friend, thanks for the chance at the giveaway!

Dania Kinney | 25th Aug 10

Luckily for us, summer will be here for another month in sunny Arizona. School has started and I’m trying to finish up two charity quilts for my guild’s outreach program.
dwkinney@cox.net

Kathie Bugbee | 25th Aug 10

We just finally got some good weather. It’s our second day of 80 degree weather and it is wonderful. They have both been lazy days. I just can’t believe summer is coming to an end!! Oh well it was lovely if not hot 🙂 I am looking forward to doing a little more quilting as the days cool off so your giveaway would be wonderful to win 🙂 Thanks a bunch.

Becky S | 25th Aug 10

I am spending my last days of summer eating lots of local peaches, corn on the cob, and tomatoes out of the garden- YUM! Thanks for the great giveaway–I am crossing my fingers!!!

Silvana | 25th Aug 10

I love your fabrics. I love their colours. I love your little fig.I hope to win your giveaway!!

Sinta Renee | 25th Aug 10

I am dreaming of when all the tourists leave our area… and then I can go enjoy a little time on a quiet lake. Just like your picture:) I think I am like 9 million 227th to enter your giveaway… good luck to everyone and good luck to you on having your booth come together like you are dreaming it to be.

Debbie Kennedy | 25th Aug 10

My last days of summer are being spent getting my son ready for his second year of college. Who knew how much more work there is to this than high school was! Tracking down textbooks and gathering up stuff for the dorm has been a full time job.
Love your stuff and woud love to be entered in the giveaway

Lynn Wilder | 25th Aug 10

With my last days of summer, I’m designing a quilt called Summer’s Blush using ALL Fig Tree fabric…..from Fresh Cottons to A Day in the Country. Hopefully it will be hanging in the In Between Stitches booth at PIQF! If I stop blogging and start quilting! –Lynn

Donya | 25th Aug 10

Spending the last days of summer with my children and grandchildren….so happy!

Judy | 25th Aug 10

I’m daydreaming about football Fridays, cider mills, and pupmkin pies ( I love fall and we’ve almost made it!) also looking forward to the trees lighting up in their hall finery!

Cathy M | 25th Aug 10

I’m daydreaming of my summer now gone…great memories…great trips…Oregon…Costa Rica…Washington DC…
Summer–come back again soon.

cheryl | 25th Aug 10

Hi,
The boys are grown up now but for the first time in 10 years we rented a camp. We rolled back the clock and for me time stood still. We went to the swiming hole, ate burnt marshmallows and played the game of Life. This time it wasn’t just the my two sons, now I have a daughter! I was asked on the last day if I would create a quilted Harvest Table cloth. They want their traditions to begin with me! So, I am dreaming of the perfect piece to grace their table.The collections are beautiful choosing one, the perfect one will be oh soo hard! Thank you for bringing beauty & joy to all…

Roseann | 25th Aug 10

The last tid bits of summer here are spent going to the local fair! Also, getting ready for my son to go off to college for the first time, UGH. I’m not ready for it!! Have enjoyed the hottest summer in the Hudson Valley yet so far. Wanting to start a new quilt project, maybe it will be a fig tree project. Here’s hoping… Love your fabrics, Joanna.

Tamie | 25th Aug 10

My summer days are over. Two of the girls are back in school. I had foot surgery this morning so daydreaming is about all that I can do at the moment. My sweet husband brought the computer to my bedside so I can at least keep up with the blogs. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

Pat | 25th Aug 10

I am winding up summer watching the pumpkins grow and mature in our pumpkin patch. Soon they will be ready for fall decorating. So many local people driving by ask me when they will be ready. I’m enjoying “putting up” the crops of the season. Tomatoes will be made into salsa and canned for chili. Won’t that be good on those cold winter days? The cucumbers will be canned into pickles and await giving away to family and friends for the holidays – if they will let me wait that long. I enjoy sharing all the produce!

kim | 25th Aug 10

I am dreaming of putting the finishing touches on my small little corner of heaven on earth….my sewing room!
I am planning and looking forward to all of the fun things I can make and give as gifts (or keep) and I would like to try one of your patterns!

Thanks for the giveaway and the chance to do just that!
k

Nancy S | 25th Aug 10

My last days of summer are being spent trying to beat this last bit of Bay Area summer heat, hoping the deer don’t get all of my tomatoes as they roam hungrily for the last vestiges of food on the local hills, and wishing I was back in Sunriver, biking, lounging at the poolsides with my soon to go off to college kids, and enjoying what being a family is supposed to be…together.

Bonnie Coleman | 25th Aug 10

Last days of summer in the deep south are so steamy, I’m just dreaming of the first flash of Fall! Just that one cool, dry day when the light changes makes me look forward to colder weather & sleeping under warm quilts! Love all the Fig Tree fabrics and collect the patterns….with dreams of making them all!

Joanna | 25th Aug 10

Kaye-

thank goodness that they found it in time. Life does feel quite different in moments like those.
Blessings!

Joanna