Tuesday, May 26, 2009

uptown jane giveaway

Giveaway #5

Alright, my friends, it's time to give it up for the beautiful, the talented Vanessa of Uptown Jane! V is someone you definitely want to follow. Her blog is hilarious, her creations are delicious, and she's a Moda Bake Shop designer! (Don't know Moda Bake Shop? It's a Moda-sponsored blog with tons of cute tutorials using Moda fabrics!) Check her out--you're going to want to be friends with this girl (if you can stand the "sometimes" A-type personality and her urge to organize the death out of everything)! No really, she's a good one.

Vanessa's Etsy shop, Uptown Jane, combines darling handmade items with great tutorials and you've-gotta-have-'em supplies (think Moda fabrics and vintage zippers). Check out a few things she's selling now. . .






Now that you love her as much as we do, here's her amazing giveaway. V has this adorable Aviary by 3 Sisters for Moda "honey bun" for one of our lucky readers! Not sure what to do with these little strips of fabric? Check out V's tutorial for this darling baby blanket using a honey bun. Then leave us a comment telling us what you love in V's Uptown Jane shop and you'll be entered to win the Aviary bun! Hurry, we need your favorite item by Saturday, May 30 at 11:59pm PDT!

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Wheeler Family said...

I love those throw pillows!

Heather said...

I love the striped pillows!

MFamily said...

I love the honey bun idea! That is fantastic!

Kathleen Grace said...

I love the patchwork pillows and the holly girl bag! I just snagged a great vintage pattern too:>)

Carrie said...

so I pretty much NEED the aqua pillows. NEED:)

Anne said...

I really would love anything; but Three flowers pattern pdf is so cute!
I've been following her V&co blog for awhile I would love to win this honey bun for her rug tutorial! thanks for the chance!

Melly said...

The little girl pajama pants are too cute.
mellisa.willis@sbcglobal.net

Caroline @ Rugrats + Royalty said...

The aqua pillows are my fave..perfect for my guest bedroom!

ezeldabeth said...

lots of cute stuff...but i especially love her vintage flower fabric

Laurel said...

Oh I love that Prairie paisley table topper. And most of the rest of it!

Paula said...

I always read Vanessa's blog and love it! I think my favourite is the holly girly bag with the blue and red flowers, but it's hard to choose; she has very cute things in her shop. Thanks for the giveaway, please count me in.
ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

Deana said...

I really like all her things but I think I LOVE the ruffle pillow. It is so fun!

StubbsFamily said...

The polkadot fabric! I have some and can't bring myself to cut it.

Amy said...

love the holly girly bag that is blue and brown!

zees5 said...

I love the Prairie paisley table topper!

Amanda said...

I love the fabric bracelets. I've never seen something like this before and I think its super cute. I love Moda fabrics. I just started learning how to hand quilt and love making baby quilts.

Chelsea said...

I love the fabric bracelets among other things!!

FrancisMoore said...

I like the holly girly bags. Francis Moore

call me Laura said...

I love V and Co, I wish she still had the pattern for the little girls dress framed artwork, but I also love the bag that is in her shop.

Wendy said...

fabric bracelet tutorial is sooo fun!

Roman Ezekiel Young said...

Wow -everything is so beautiful!! I think i love the holly girly bag (brown and blue)the best. that would sure come in handy!

miss~nance said...

What a beautiful shop - full of goergeous items. My fav was the ruffle pillow, can so see that sitting on my corner chair in my bedroom.

Gail
gcom31@msn.com.au

Rebecca said...

I think the ruffle pillow is best because it is unique and not often seen in the Etsy bit. One of a kind, you might say.

I've recently discovered Moda's Bake Shop myself and so....I'd get right to work on that Hunny Bun!

cub@_libre said...

Holly girly bag! But fabric bracelets are also lovely :)

W said...

I love the fabric bracelet. But what I love most is the fabric she uses. They are a wonderful combination of light and bright--perfect for the sumer :)

JHalmes said...

Holy guacamole!! What's not to love?? The fabric, the vintage patterns! Ohh and AHH!!

Junk It Folk said...

My favorite by far is the Holly Girly Bag. No, wait! It's the three flowers frame. Yes, that's it. Ummmm ... no, hold on! Changed my mind! It's the Prairie Paisley. I'm certain of it. Oh shoot ... just put me down for one of everything! And a HONEY BUN!!

danielle said...

the fabric bracelets!!

Lisita said...

The Holly Girly Bag in brown & blue is my fav, all cute items!

GloJoeSews said...

Yep, me too! The Holly Girly Bag is so very cute! Hope I win!

Andrea M. said...

The Holly Girly Bag in Red and Blue Flowers please! Too cute! I have never used a "honey bun" before, but I am intrigued...

Elizabeth said...

I'm already a fan of Vanessa's blog and great tutorials, and I like the holly girly bag in blue and brown :) I also love the pillows!

LisaB said...

Tough to choose a favorite, but I like the jazz throw pillow.

Jodi Nelson said...

Love everything in V's shop. But I have my eye on those aqua pillows. Oh so tempting. Would love to win a honey bun! ooxx`jodi

Karen Bosch said...

What a darling little quilt using all those strips!

Casey said...

my favorite is the pretty little dresses pattern (not up right now though) and I love the fabric bracelets

Lisa and company said...

The baby doll quilt is adorable!

shawnaberger said...

Ok, not only am I a huge fan of moda fabrics, but I really like everything on Vanessa's etsy site! The purses are super cute. Actually maybe the needle point pattern is my favorite. It's great! I also love that she is selling vintage patterns. I think my mom gave me some of those from when I was a kid. Its great. Please pick me!!!

Anonymous said...

hi, I love the holly girl bag and the bracelets! So fresh and cute.

Joanna said...

fabric bracelet! love it!!

Dawn said...

Ive followed her blog for a while!! She is a hoot!! Love her bracelets and her bags best!

Anonymous said...

baby doll quilted blankie

luckydolls123[at]verizon[dot]net

AubreyB said...

I love the aqua pillows!
byubabe14 at yahoo dot com

edeenut said...

oooh, that fabric bracelet looks nice.

Annie said...

The ruffle pillow is REALLy cool, love it!

Busy Little Quilter said...

I love Vanessa's blog, and I read it every day. I love everything in her shop. I especially love the table runner and the ruffly pillow.

Giggleberry (Amy) said...

How to decide... I LOVE the throw pillows and the fabric bracelets!!!!

giggleberrycreations@gmail.com

jamie said...

The aqua pillows just jump out at me! Love them. All of her items are gorgeous and her blog is one of my favorite's. So funny.

lil misses' mama said...

I love the aqua pillows! I have just the couch for them!

Sarah DeSalvo said...

Wow, gorgeous stuff! I do follow her blog - great writing :-)

I love the Prairie Paisley table topper. Adorable.

Hayley said...

The "Baby Doll Quilted Blankie" is gorgeous! What a talented lady!!

Lynn Osborne said...

The Holly Girly Bag is my favorite. Thanks for the chance to win!

Unknown said...

I love the holly girl bag. It can be made with so many different fabrics and all of them on her etsy sight are very cute!

Julie @ Jaybird Quilts said...

love the ruffle pillow... so much texture i think i could play with it for hours!

Marci Simonini said...

Love the fabric bracelet tutorial, so cute, looks fun to make. Great giveaway, thanks.

Alyson said...

The fabric bracelets are so cool, I need to make one soon. Thanks!

Stohl Family said...

I think the ruffle pillow is so fun and girlie!

Jen and Kent said...

The holly girly bag is adorable and I LOVE the fabric bracelets too!

Ruth B said...

I'm lovin the throw pillow in zaza and the aqua pillows. So cute!

Unknown said...

Love the holly girly bag (blue and red flowers)

alboston at juno dot com

Beki - TheRustedChain said...

The aqua pillows are my favorite.

But those bracelets are pretty darn fabulous too!

Sure glad I was blog hopping tonight. :) I found a few new favorites and a great shop too!

Leslie said...

I L-O-V-E the ruffle pillow!

erica e said...

i love the holly bag in red and blue AND the aqua pillows. and i love her blog!

cmjhawaii said...

I love those fabric bracelets!

Kirsty said...

The zaza cushion would look fab in my living room. I love the fabric bracelets too...love it ALL.

Danielle said...

I love the stripe pillows (set of two).

Kim said...

I LOVE the pillows and especially the dolly blankets!

the monkeys' mama said...

i love the pjs for babies! so cute!

scrapworking said...

I love her sense of color - I just want to buy one of everything! Love the Moda honeybun but unemployment doesn't leave you with a budget category for fabric (I know, who designed this system?!). Thanks for the opportunity to win!

Sharon in FL

erin, maker of chimes said...

i'm in love with that rufffle pillow!!

Jennifer said...

I like the fabric bracelet tutorial -- Thx for the chance to win!

Crafty P said...

hands down it's those aqua blue pillows! man, I just saw a bedroom that inspired me to want to redecorate and those little gems are almost identical to the ones in the picture! I heart aqua, too!

yeah! LOVE V&Co.!

girlsmama said...

I LOVE the fabric bracelets!

Jamie Pearson said...

Man everything she makes looks great. She is always giving me ideas and inspiration to try things on my own like the pinwheel quilt. Everything is wonderful!

Delilah said...

riped pillow set. They are perfect for my baby boy's nursery. I like to keep pillows on his rocking chair :)

TexasWren said...

I have a granddaughter that would swoon over the Holly Girly bag. It's just her style!

Beth- the mama bee said...

All so cute. I've seen those rolls at the fabric shop, but never knew what to do with them! I am loving her vintage fabric.
bmoore _ mamabee at hot mail dot com

Michelle Smith said...

The fabric bracelet turtorial has been my favorite!

Michelle Smith said...

Love the fabric tutorial!

S.E.Minegar said...

Love the bag and that tiny pillow!

Too cute!

:)

Simply Vintagegirl said...

How darling, do please enter me! My favorite thing from the shop (though I do really like those aqua pillows) would be a couple yards of that sweet vintage flower fabric - what a lovely apron it would make!

Thank you for the giveaway (the honey buns are so cute!)!

Joyfully in Christ,
Miss Emily Rose

CK said...

Thank you for all the wonderful give-aways!

My favourite would have to be the baby blankets.

atouria said...

I love reading V's blog. I think my current favorite in the shop are her aqua pillows, but the patchwork pillow is a close second!

Connie said...

I am loving on the quilted pink and brown baby doll blankie!! Wonderful stuff!

Michelle said...

I love the aqua pillows!! Perfection! :)

Alexis said...

The ruffle pillow is pretty perfect.

Lauren said...

Those aqua pillows are to die for. I also loved her rag rug but it sold before I could get my hands on it.

ferne said...

She has so many fun items at her Etsy shop it would be hard to pick just one, but I am loving those bracelets so I would probably get the tutorial so that I can make many!

Alice said...

I love the prairie paisley table runner.

Rachel said...

Thanks for the giveaway! The throw pillow is my fave. Love the funky bright-ish fabrics in a quilt style. Retro but a little funky at the same time.

Candice Edgar said...

V. is so funny! I have been following her blog for a while now. I really like those striped pillows. The colors are awesome!

heatherc said...

I love the ruffle pillow! can't wait for the pattern :)

Nisha said...

I love the ruffle pillow.

Kate said...

I love the throw pillow in zaza! So cute!!

Nicole said...

I love this blog, and her shop is amazing! I get compliments on my fabric bracelet (made from her tutorial)...as for a favorite now?? I think the Holly Girl bag. Love it!

haley said...

fabric bracelet green. so cute.

Thoris Designs said...

The "Ruffle Pillow" has caught my eye. A few months back I came across a bright orange pillow similarly ruffled for free and love it. This "Ruffle Pillow" would look fabulous with my orange one.

-Dejah Thoris
thorisdesigns@gmail.com

Annell said...

I love the holly girl bag and how she uses fantastic vintage fabric. Love it!

Coralee said...

love the throw pillow in zaza - great!

Jan said...

I love the new aqua pillows the most.

Nate and Steph & Brooke said...

V is so talented! I absolutely love the ruffle pillow. It stopped me right in my tracks!

Jeanie said...

I just love the holly girly bags ! Everything in the shop is fantastic !

Donna Porter said...

BEAUTIFUL! So sassy and girly. I love that fabric!

Donna
buggaboosmommy@yahoo.com

momof2Boys said...

I can't decide between the ruffle pillow and the throw pillow in zaza Love them both.

Anonymous said...

Just discovered V. and Co. blog. Would love to win that honey roll.
Debbie at mkdk6@bellsouth.net

Callicott Family said...

I love all the fabrics. Those striped pillows have great colors!

Aunt Spicy said...

How can you even decide? Either the holly girly bag or one of the bracelets, so freakin cute!

Cindy said...

I am all over making this strip baby blanket. What a keepsake!!

Mindy said...

Loving the ruffle pillow and the fabric bracelets! What a cute little shop!

Suzy D. said...

nice! I am in the middle of making a new craft/ sewing room. the fabric bun is soooo pretty

Liz said...

I like the aqua pillows, they'd go great with the pic I love from your other giveaway! Thanks for all the great giveaways.

yahaira said...

those pin cushions are so cute!

Sabra said...

Wow, everything is so cute. I love the fabric bracelet and aqua pillows. I need some Moda!

Treasuresofjoy said...

I Love V's blog! I love that ruffled pillow in her shop too!
Yeah to winning some fabric!

Nicki said...

I love the holly girl bag! Cute stuff!!!

Bethany said...

I really love the green fabric bracelet! (Although all the bracelets are great!) Thanks for the great giveaway!

Cindy said...

I love it all! Especially the rag rugs!! I read your blog every day and just love it! :) Keep up the great work and thanks for the chance to win the giveaway!

orr20004@msn.com

Sha nay nay said...

I love the pillow and the table quilt for festive patriotic holidays.

Kigwit said...

I really like the blue and brown holly bag. But I also like the ruffly pillows. That's really a neat idea.

Becky Whitney said...

I love the ruffle pillow pattern so cute. My little one needs ruffle pillows

...Nina Nixon... said...

I have only just recently discovered the lovely Vanessa and all of her things in Etsy are divine, but the one thing I would have to say I love the most would have to be the 'Prairie paisley table topper' it looks gorgeous!!

Have a lovely day,

Nina x

Rachel said...

I LOVE all her pillows, but the aqua damask one is my favorite!

Brenbren said...

Too hard to choose. I will take one of everything! WHAT!?! I have to choose, okay I pick the holly girly bags. Totally retro and cute.
brenbren13@gmail.com

Amber said...

I love everything, especially the Holly girl bag!

Dawn said...

The fabric bracelet tutorial looks great-the fabric bracelets are so pretty and different.

Alice S said...

I would love to win this fabric! Its on my list of projects to a make a quilt with it for our living room.

I like the looks of the ruffled pillow tutorial in her shop. Very original. I also love the tutorial she posted at Moda Bake Shop!
stephensons4 at embarqmail dot com

*katie said...

Love, LOVE the holly girly bags!

stitchinpenny said...

I love the striped pillows. The colors are great. Such fun stuff and she likes the same colors I loke.

Tara said...

OMG what beautiful stuff! Love it all, but I really love the ruffle pillow, it would be perfect in my daughter's room. Love pattern.

free indeed said...

I loved her new pattern for ruffled pillows...they are so feminine looking! I never had a honey bun before...

Ginny said...

The monkey is so cute & I'm loving both garden & buds fabric in the bags!

Ginny said...

Please delete my last comment :) I love the the holly hairclip (blue with stripe)

Bernice Madsen said...

I like the striped pillows the best. Everything is soooo cute though!

Dawn W said...

I love the Holly Girly bag in brown - what a cute idea! ~ Dawn W.

Sandra said...

Love that zaza throw pillow!

Loving My Life said...

I love the fabric bracelets!

lexid said...

I love how V combines fabric with WHITE! So clean and classic and she has inspired me to dream quilting and even crank out a little project of my own. I love it all!

Cara said...

I really love her holly girly bag...especially the fact that it's reversible!

Amanda B. said...

I love the colors! I love the fabric bracelets and the Three flowers pattern.

Ashley said...

I love the ruffle pillow! Adorable

Alison said...

The ruffle pillow is so cute and girly!

Vickie E said...

I love the bracelet..I NEED to buy that pattern...she's so talented

Trina said...

I've never had a honey bun and would love to win one! I love the ruffle pillows. I want to buy the pillows and the pattern!

LunaMoonbeam said...

Oooh....that Holly Girly Bag just TOTALLY caught my eye!

thanks for the giveaway!

Megan G said...

I love her "throw pillow in zaza"! So adorable.

Kathryn said...

i've been a fan of hers for a while now and how exciting shes one of your giveaways! i love the holly bag in her etsy. however, if i win the honeybun, i'm totally going to make the fabric easter basket. i used that tutorial this year and made 3 of those baskets for me, my husband, and my son for easter. it's WAY cute and easy! (on my blog if you're interested in checking it out, just go back to the april archive)

The Pimentel Family said...

Vanessa's SO creative and I love all of her stuff! My favorite is "aqua pillows", I love that fabric!!!

Sabra at Sew a Straight Line said...

I've been a fan of V for a while now. I love her patterns and colors. Everything is homey and clean at the same time. Its just feel good stuff.

SewCute Shop said...

I just bought the bracelet tutorial and LOVE IT.
Good Luck to Me !

Unknown said...

I'm so buying the tutorial for that bracelet! LOVE it!

I love the bracelet in green!

I also love the throw pillow (zaza)

cute items!!!

thanks!

Amy said...

I love her bracelet tutorial, i purchased it and now need to find time to make some!

Anonymous said...

Love the Moda fabrics! The holly girly bag (brown and blue) is really nice. Thanks for the opportunity!

Shayla said...

I LOVE that fabric bracelet!!! It is so perfect for jeans flipflops and a white tank top!!!!!

Cuddle Bug Baby Designs said...

I love the PJ bottoms - too cute! and they look so comfy.

Elise said...

I love love love her ruffle pillows! I might just have to break down and buy that pattern.

Gosfam said...

I just was introduced to Vs blog and I am hooked. I love her ruffle pillows, and her holly girly bag.

connie said...

I love the fabric bracelet and the fun ruffle pillows the texture is very cool. This is great to visit new blogs. Thanks.....

Jeff and Holly said...

I like the Holly hair clip. Sooo cute!

Kristi said...

love the prairie paisley table topper. V is great--make me laugh and makes beautiful things. (I think my mom may have made me a drees using the same pattern as the vintage one in her shop)

Anonymous said...

Love the Aqua Pillows! So fresh and retro!

Net said...

I love the zaza pillow. Just love it.

Peanut Blossom said...

Love those ruffly pillows! How does she do it without a ruffle foot?!

Unknown said...

Love all the fun stuff in V's shop!! blogs great too :) the bracelet is super - I need one :)

andrea creates said...

I just love her cheery fabrics and patterns:)

Courtney said...

the the PJ's and the blankets. Honestly, everything is adorable and I want it all :)

Sarah - Roots and Wings said...

What DON'T I love in her shop?! I guess my favorite is the pink fabric bracelet.

Tammy said...

The holly girly bag (brown and blue) is my favorite. I love the bracelets too - everything is very cute!

Beth said...

I love her blog. Right now in her shop though she has a couple simple pillows that I like the a strip set and an aqua one.

debra lynn said...

I've never used a honey bun--but I'm sure I could make a quilt with it! The fabric is lovely!

Jenny said...

I love the bag!! So cute and I love the new patterns!

Emily said...

Love the aqua pillows-- perfect for spring!

Rachael said...

I really like the holly girly bag, but I LOVE the fabric on the aviary baby girl blanket! I would love to win it so I can make a blanket for my little girl due in September!

Laura said...

I love the aqua pillows, would go great in my new place.

JaneM said...

love the baby pjs! so sweet! thanks

dotti white said...

I love V's blog and her etsy shop. She is so fun and creative! I love her ruffled pillows, the bracelets (I'm going to order the pattern) and the table toppers. I also love her little stitcheries. Thanks for featuring V!

aaron, robyn, paige and payton said...

The throw pillow is zaza is wonderful! the colors, the fabrics - i love it!

Jenna said...

I would love a new handbag besides my diaper bag!!! Beautiful fabric!

Michelle Bebe said...

oh my goodness those stripe pillows are heavenly! i am dying to redo my front room in those colors!

Laurel said...

oh wow - i love this fabric!!

from the shop, i'm completely conflicted between the stripe pillows for the corner of my room, the pink ruffle pillow for my daughter's bed OR the holly bag in blue and brown for me.

Katie said...

I love the ruffle pillow...so cute. Would love the bun. :)

Sus said...

I love the idea of a baby blanket - the fabrics are great. My favorite item is the throw pillow is Zaza, it would brighten any room!

Kiwifruit-Shiree said...

oh so many choices - (and so so many comments here too! - wow)...anyway I really like her prairie paisley table topper and runner, the throw pillow, and the ruffled pillow, oh and the holly girly bag, and her prairie paisley table topper and runner.what beautiful fabrics she has used.

Amy DeCesare said...

Love all of it - especially the pincushion pattern.

Kristy said...

I love V's holly girl bags, but I really love the vintage fabric she has...I'm hoping it's there on payday!

Kathy said...

The shop is fantastic! I love the holly girl bags the best, especially the brown one!

Ariel said...

Her etsy shop is one of my favorites. I've been eyeing some vintage fabric for awhile now!

Adrienne said...

many favorites here... ruffle pillow leading at the moment. but, i just ordered the bracelet pattern because i love, love it too!

Christina said...

I think my favorite is the holly girly bag you have pictured, so cute!

Christina
cmatthies@hotmail.com

Amanda said...

LOVE the ruffle pillows AND I just may be buying the pattern! And I think I just read that she has a fabric bracelet tute?!? sppells trouble for me...lol

YEhudim@aol.com

Dena said...

I loved everything. Such talent.

Sarah said...

i love her blog and shop. her bracelets are adorable. and, even though she doesn't sell them her quilts are beautiful.

Family Moments said...

Vanessa~
I love love love the honey bun!!!!!!!!!!!!! The colors are so cute!!!!!!!!!

Laticia

Gene Black said...

I love the set of two striped pillows.

Mindy said...

I'm feeling that ruffled pillow!!! It's adorable!

-Sydney- said...

I love the stripe pillows.

Meghann said...

I have really enjoyed V's blog for a few months now and her shop is wonderful. I love everything in it but find myself drawn to the fabric bracelets since they are so unique. Thanks for such a great giveaway and I plan on making the baby blanket from a honey bun.

Alex said...

Love her bags! I am even going to implement the token system.. Count me in!
Alex

Sarah said...

I love love LOVE the aqua pillows. I wish I had something to match them. I would MAKE something in my house match those if I had them. So awesome.
spondah(at)aol(dot)com

IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jackson said...

I really like the bracelets covered in fabric. I think they are interesting and would be fun to wear with a variety of clothing styles.

Kelly
IHaveANotion@yahoo.com

Candice @ Made With Love said...

Thanks for this opportunity! I love the aqua pillows on page 1- gorgeous!

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