Yay! Today is my stop on the Bijoux by Bari J. Launch Party!
I met Bari at the Phoenix Modern Quilt Guild. She had cute hair and brought embroidery. No wonder we were quick friends! I saw a sneak peek of Bijoux on Hawthorne Threads' site a long while back and just KNEW I had to get my hands on some of it when it came out. I had no idea she would give me some to play with for my very own! So generous.
Bijoux was inspired by the desert; by gypsy caravans and lanterns, turquoise bracelets and long, flowing skirts. To read more about Bari's inspiration for this new, gorgeous line, check out this link.
Bari gave me some yardage of one of the butterfly prints I picked out AND a pattern to make a sweet little girl dress. My friend had been hinting for a while about wanting a handmade dress for her daughter, and this line felt just perfect for her!
I made this dress using Bari's Zophia Playtime Dress pattern. It is made to be quilter friendly with 1/4" seams and binding to finish raw edges.
The back of the dress has an elastic casing. No buttons or zippers!
This fabric is vibrant and rich. Exactly the colors and hues I love! Plus, Art Gallery Fabrics are silky soft making them ideal for garments.
I also made a grocery bag holder for my mom out of one of my favorite prints in the collection:
You get my fancy cell phone picture because she snatched it up before I could properly photograph it, but you get the idea. I've been thinking about buying more of this print to decoupage onto wood, making a spool holder for my craft room wall. I've been needing one and this print has just the right amount of bright, bold and freaking amazing that I've been looking for.
I've also been planning a quilt.
I knew immediately I had to make a medallion quilt with this line. I free motion embroidered an image of my interpretation of Bijoux and added some hand embroidered touches to make her come to life. She is going to be the center of my Bijoux medallion quilt, which I will share once I complete it.
So now that you've seen all the beautiful things I've made, you should take a look at what some of the other Launch Party-ers have made/are going to make:
May 8: Melanie Dramatic
May 9: Sew Much Like Mom
May 10: 100 Billion Stars
May 11: I'm Doing Stuff
(mother's day, no stop on the 12th)
May 13: Imagine Gnats
May 14: Jona G.
May 15: Mommy for Reals
May 16: Olive and Ollie
May 17: Pile O' Fabric
May 18: Sally's Angel Works
May 19: JM Maxman
Bijoux has now shipped to stores, but if you would like to join, I have a 10 fat quarter bundle to give away to one lucky commenter!
How To Enter
This giveaway is open to everyone. If you are a no-reply commenter, please include your email address in your comment. The winner will be chosen randomly and I will need to be able to notify the winner via email.
Leave a comment letting me know what you would like to make with Bijoux. That's it! This is a quicky giveaway that will close 12am Arizona time TONIGHT (15 May 2013)!!! Tell your friends and have them enter here too. You don't want to miss out on this awesome collection!!
Giveaway closed.
Also, don't forget to check out the Flickr group to see what other people are making with Bijoux.
I love the dress you made! It's so cute. And you are right, the colors are perfect. Now that I've learnt that we're expecting a baby girl I guess I'd make her a little dress just like yours :)
ReplyDeleteThe dress is so pretty on that sweet little girl! II love this new range and would be thrilled to win some! I would definitely make a quilt with the fat quarters.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful model you have (and the dress isn't bad either) I love how all the colours in this line go together.
ReplyDeleteI loved that dress when I saw it on your IG! So pretty. I would probably make some cute tops for Jill since dresses get in the way when she crawls. Ooh, or maybe some pj pants for myself. They would feel amazing in the AG fabrics! I really love this line, so I think a quilt would probably be in order, too!
ReplyDeleteWow Danny - that dress is adorable - and great pics!
ReplyDeleteWow - your dress is just amazing. So so pretty. I would love to make a quilt with this fabric - it is just gorgeous :-)
ReplyDeleteI can't to see your medallion quilt! Your original embroidery and that fabric will be awesome. I also love the little girl's dress and your model is darling! Thanks for the giveaway,
ReplyDeleteI would love to make a beautiful summer dress with this beautiful fabric! Thank you for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteanne.morand@yahoo.com
This fabric would make a fabulous summer bag!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have some of this fabric and make a quilt for wonderful picnics, and the Wellen Tank by luvinthemommyhood. Pick me, pick me!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful dress and model!! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThe little dress is absolutely gorgeous. If I am so fortunate as to win, then would like to make your Medallion quilt. It combines embroidery and a cool triangle border that I really like. Thanks for the chance. mlwright29(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI want to make a king size quilt with Bijoux - and I want to use the red butterfly fabric for the backing! Beautiful fabric! I already started buying some - it's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI usuall say a quilt but, maybe a clutch. I'd love to attempt that dress. I'll have to find the pattern and give it a shot!
ReplyDeleteKart (dot) stewart (at) me(dot) com
Beautiful fabric! And great work on the dress; she looks adorable. I love embroidery, too. I've always wanted to embroider on the design of the fabric and this line looks like it might work for that. If not, I have a binder full of quilt ideas. :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to make some patchwork cushions for my new dining room set chairs. I'm thinking about doing the "button" type cushions for a little challenge.
ReplyDeleteShe is adorable in that dress!
That is a stunning dress Danny! And I can't wait to see this quilt, your design looks amazing! And obviously I'd make a quilt ;o)
ReplyDeleteGreat dress Danny! I would like to make a quilt. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great dress! And I cannot wait to see your Bijoux Medallion quilt! I know it's going to be gorgeous! I would love to make an x plus quilt, but oh man a Medallion quilt would be amazing with this line! Oh I would love to make a Staple dress with this fabric too! So many wonderful options with this one collection!
ReplyDeletemrs(dot)hbraun(at)gmail(dot)com
The dress is gorgeous. And the medaillon quilt will be very nice. I like it.
ReplyDeleteVery cute dress. I would love to make a quilt with Bijoux. surfmclean @ gmail dot com.
ReplyDeleteThe dress and little girl are beyond precious! If I win I would like to make a medallion quilt as well and I think this line of fabric would be perfect! lisamcgriff (at) hotmail (dot) com
ReplyDeleteI think this fabric line is awesome!! I'd love to make a quilt, or a pretty handbag! Thanks for sharing a giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI've been wanted to do a medallion quilt. I love your embroidery!
ReplyDeleteThe model and the dress are adorable. I would love to make a dress or romper for my granddaughter.
ReplyDeleteI'd start with a Buttercup bag.
ReplyDeleteFabulous dress!
ReplyDeleteI'd make a wedding quilt for my sister who is getting married in September!
That dress you made for your friend's daughter is so beautiful it "almost" makes me want more so I can sew for little ones. What I would probably go for is a patchwork Summer Tote for all my projects. I need a new one that's lighter and more Summery.
ReplyDeleteI think I would make the same dress you did! That's adorable. Love the no-buttons, no zipper aspect of it!
ReplyDeletetgallop at mts dot net
The little dress is so cute! I just made (and gave away) a bag holder, too, but I'd love to make hexies out of the fabric and then tea towels with matching embellishment. Thank you for participating in the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteWould love to make a quilt using Bijoux.
ReplyDeletemaryreadsit at gmail dot com
I have wanted to make a quilt top with Bari's fabric for some time, this would be perfect. I love the dress you made and will have to get a copy of that pattern, I have 3 little granddaughters.
ReplyDeleteCurtains for my kitchen with enough scraps for a lap size Mama snuggle blanket. Great job on the dress... those eyes made my womb quiver :)I will have to buy that pattern for my little girl!
ReplyDeleteSweet dress in gorgeous fabrics. Loving the embroidery too. It will make a great centre for the medallion quilt.
ReplyDeleteThe dress you made is so beautiful and your model is adorable! I'd love to make a quilt with Bijoux, one for use in the garden or at the beach - it really makes me think of summer. I'm not a clothes maker, but seeing some of the wonderful clothes made along the hop is making me want to give it a try too :-) Fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteOh my word - that dress, fabric, and little girl are darling! I'd love to use some of Bijoux for my little girl! :) Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeletemrsrachelsbooth{at}gmail{dot}com
I absolutely can't wait until that quilt of yours in finished. I'm already in love with it just from the sketch. Clearly I need a Bijoux quilt of my own ;)
ReplyDeleteAdorable dress! I think a Kaleidoscope Quilt would be pretty with this bundle. Maybe a table runner too. I've been wanting to make one for the big square dust collector in the center of my living room LOL!
ReplyDeleteThat dress is so cute (so it that sweet little model!) I really love this line and would make a strip skirt and matching bib tee for my 2 yr old and then go buy up some more and make a gypsy skirt for my 10 yr old :)
ReplyDeleteDarling dress! So fun to wee what everyone is doing with Bijoux!
ReplyDeleteI would love to make a fun skirt for my 9 year old!
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That dress you made is just gorgeous, Danny! Clara needs one! I'd make a quilt since that's what I usually make:)
ReplyDeleteSince I only have grandsons I would make a quilt with these fabrics, they're gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to make a cute baby quilt for the little girl my friend is expecting!
ReplyDeleteI am a quilter and quilt is the first thing that comes to mind...something very HAPPY and AIRY and FLYING....kinda like a free spirit! :)
ReplyDeleteBut with this fabrics - some summer skirts, blouses and dresses come to mind too...
Thanks for a great giveaway!
That dress is adorable! I am wanting to make a chevron quilt and think this fabric line might be perfect. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteA skirt with layered ruffles for my grand daughter....this is the perfect fabric !
ReplyDeleteI'd love to make a small lap quilt or maybe a cute bag with the fabric, although that dress is adorable! Thanks for the giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteI see so many possibilities with this fabric...clothes, bags, and of course quilts.
ReplyDeleteI keep changing my mind....Dresden fan? something with big squares to show off the beautiful patterns....I guess I need to win and then I'll decide.
ReplyDeleteI'd make a quilt of course! I have some tutorials pinned that are perfect for a fat quarter bundle!
ReplyDeletethat dress is SO cute. I can see myself making my granddaughter one just like it.
ReplyDeletelawton_linda (at) yahoo (dot) com
A sweet yet sassy little-girl dress! Perfect for the Bijoux fabric!
ReplyDeleteLove the bright colours in that dress! I might have to make a big bag to show the prints off.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win :o)
I love your choice of fabric for the dress. It was so cute on her. I would make a summer purse with the prize. Thanks
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love your little one looking down at her toes in the hat! That is a framer for sure! Fabric line looks great too :)
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure what I would make but I love this fabric! Maybe a patchwork top for myself, that would be nice!
ReplyDeleteI am thinking of making a bangle quilt from hand quilted with love. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI want to make a cute dress for my little girl too! This fabric is just adorable!
ReplyDeleteI would make an awesome Spring tote bag - I need something new, and I have a new Noodlehead pattern to use.
ReplyDeleteI would make a quilt for my goddaughter. Terrific giveaway, thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteOh what an adorable dress! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI would make two giant pillows for my friend. This fabric is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous dress! Wascit for the photographer friend? It would make a lovely flowy adult skirt too!
ReplyDeleteI love the dress! Wonder if the pattern could be for a 9 year old. Love the simple casing idea! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI would make patchwork pillowcases and embellish some plain drapes with an abstract floral applique.
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty! I might make some picnic placemats to brighten up our summery meals.
ReplyDeleteThis dress is adorable -- and so is your model. Not sure what I would make...perhaps a wall hanging for my guest room.
ReplyDeleteI have a friend having a little girl soon and this looks girly and rich without being baby fabric which I hate. This looks perfect to make the new bundle a quilt.
ReplyDeleteThese lovely prints just scream "summer clothes", so I would love a summery skirt. The little girl's dress is adorable! Thanks for the inspiration and giveaway!
ReplyDeleteellen(at)myerly(dot)net
Oh my goodness, ovaries aching at her cuteness!! I'd love to make an infinity scarf from some of these prints!
ReplyDeleteLove the dress super cute!!! If I won I think id make a blouse or mayne a handbag.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful collection from Bari J. I would love to make placemats and a table runner from Bijoux.
ReplyDeletesuegribble(at)gmail(dot)com
Yeah I'd make a quilt too. ;) Man this is a beautiful and lush collection! I really like the mix of warm colors and different scaled prints. Your dress is just gorgeous Danny. It looks like it came straight out of one of those high-end children's boutique collections.
ReplyDeleteIf I had a sweet little girl like this, I'd make this no buttons no zipper dress! My kind of pattern :) But instead, maybe some cushy pillows to fall back on and relax.
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable lil' model you have!! Love her dress too!
ReplyDeleteI'd have to use this awesome fabric in a Quilt!! I loooove it!! :)
I'd make a summer bag and some pouches for my honeymoon trip!
ReplyDeleteI want to make a purse with that beautiful butterfly print.
ReplyDeleteI'd make a beautiful quilt and some throw pillows for my couch :)
ReplyDelete(i know giveaway closed) but I wanted to say how beautiful this dress is!!! and lovely pictures too! did you take them? they are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHY!wow so nice you baby pics and she look very pretty.I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I have really enjoyed reading your blog posts. Any way I'll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you post again soon.A fantastic presentation. Very open and informative.You have beautifully presented your thought in this blog post.
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