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I'm really excited about our new 100% cotton lawn fabric, Matsuri; I think it makes a great addition to our classic quilting cotton. When developing these fabrics, I was very mindful about the end projects that would be made, and did my best to create designs that would be beautiful in all applications of this fabric type.
Matsuri is a Japanese-inspired group that is delicate and has a few watercolored prints that work so well in the lighter-weight lawn fabrics. Lawn has a beautiful airy and whispy quality to it. It has a fine texture and a slightly silky sheen. I've seen lawn and voile quilts and have always loved how they look -- they just add a new and different element to a quilt.
When I was given the chance to sew a test quilt for our catalog, I jumped at the opportunity. I really love the collection and the fabrics, and I loved the quilt's design. I'm also very excited to be doing a few projects that I will be blogging about later in which I will be sewing up other items like blouses. It has such a beautiful drape for clothing and accessories. While we all love our traditional quilting cottons, it is so fun to have other fabric options to choose from! I'm one for newness and variety, so I'm very pleased to have it and to work with it.
I found this blog post by Anna Maria Horner on Voile and I can completely relate with her. I love the part where she says "I am not out to convert anyone, but to offer beautiful options that make me happy", because I feel the exact same way!
We are so excited about this new addition that we are giving away two fat quarter samplers of it! To enter, just leave us a comment telling us whether you have used cotton lawn before, and what you would use it for if you won.
We will pick our winners on April 9th and announce them shortly after.
Rules: One entry per person. No purchase necessary. To be qualified to win, you must have a mailing address in the US or Canada. You must provide us with a valid email address so that we can contact you if you win. Contest ends 11:59 pm on Sunday, April, 8th. Good luck!
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Apr 8, 2012 at 3:15 PM I have never used cotton lawn before, but the patterns and colors are gorgeous! I think they would look amazing as part of the cathedral window quilt I'm putting together -- and the lightweight fabric will probably go great with the muslin!
Apr 7, 2012 at 5:03 PM These fabrics are lovely! I'd love them for a quilt or for clothing.
Apr 7, 2012 at 11:41 AM Would love to use lawn for a Spring or Summer quilt.
Apr 7, 2012 at 10:50 AM I have never used this fabric but can hardly wait to sew with it. I have a beautiful little grand daughter with one Asian parent, she is just so gorgeous! For her, I would make a dress and a quilt with pillows to match.
Apr 6, 2012 at 2:23 PM Yes I've used it before, years ago I made a blouse. I think this would make a lovely quilt for a little girl.
Apr 6, 2012 at 11:18 AM I absolutely love the new collection! I haven't used lawn before but I'm looking for patterns for new tops for myself! If I won the fat quarter pack it probably wouldn't work for tops for me, but pillowcases sound wonderful! :)
Apr 6, 2012 at 11:12 AM WOW the new Lawn fabrics are the greatest!!! Top quallity, high thread count, great patterns. Can't wait to sew with it. I ordered some the very minute it was available. Reminds me of silk, only better as it's totally washable. Would like to make a skirt and blouse for myself as well as a summer quilt. Wouldn't a summer nightgown look and feel marvelous in this fabric. Would love to see another line in the future, maybe a large floral with coordinates and some jewel toned geometrics. My minds is racing with ideas. Keep up the good work. Love your fabrics and your company.
Apr 6, 2012 at 10:49 AM I made a lawn blouse a long time ago, loved it, very cool summer fabic. Perfect fabric for a granddaughters room. Quilt, pillows, cutain trim.....
Apr 6, 2012 at 8:38 AM I bought some3 lawn in England in 2000. Saved it for years and finally made dresses for my grandaughter. With this wonderful fabric I would make her a lovely nap quilt.
Apr 6, 2012 at 7:03 AM I like lawn because I prefer garment sewing to quilting. I'd probably make some sort of summer top. I love the Japanese inspired prints!
Apr 6, 2012 at 6:47 AM I have never sewn with cotton lawn. This collection is scrumptious. I would sew a summer quilt and some pillowcases if I'm the winner. Thank you.
Apr 6, 2012 at 5:51 AM I had never even heard of Lawn until now. It looks beautiful and the first thing I thought of was baby things for our new grandbaby due late summer.
Apr 6, 2012 at 5:44 AM I have not used this fabric for quite some time. I think that this could be used to make a cool summer dress for my granddaughter. Just wondering about the wrinkle factor...
Thanks for the opportunity to enter your contest and to work with this fabric once again.
Apr 6, 2012 at 5:38 AM I have never sewed with the lawn fabric; but would love to sew maybe a dress for my granddaughter or even some place mats and napkins for my table I love all the colors; so beautiful.
Apr 6, 2012 at 4:40 AM I have never used it before, but I would try a purse or a wall hanging. Thank you!!!
Apr 6, 2012 at 3:59 AM I have not used this fabric line before. I would make dresses for the children in Haiti. The beautiful colors would lift their spirits.
Apr 6, 2012 at 3:46 AM I have never used lawn fabric before, but from what I am reading from the other comments, I think cute dresses for my granddaughters would be my choice. Thank you for the giveaway
Apr 6, 2012 at 3:08 AM Think of a peaceful beach cottage, windows facing the sea, and soft shell pink and white lawn curtains tickled by the breeze. That's lawn at its best!
Apr 5, 2012 at 11:51 PM I have not sewn with Lawn fabrics before but I would love the chance to. These fabrics look so soft and delicate and just gorgeous. I'd really like to make a quilt if I won. What a super Christmas present that would make.
Thank you for an awesome giveaway and a chance to win.
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Apr 5, 2012 at 10:09 PM I have never sewn with lawn, but my mother and grandmother used it to make dressess (many of them smocked) for daughters and granddaughters
Apr 5, 2012 at 7:56 PM I haven't used this, but I think it's beautiful. I would love to make my daughter, whose husband recently deployedntonAfghanistan, a cheery wall hanging for her home. The branch print would be perfect for a background for an owl wall hanging.
Apr 5, 2012 at 7:32 PM I have never used it. I would LOVE to. What beautiful fabric! I'd love to put it in a scrap quilt.
Apr 5, 2012 at 7:26 PM It's lovely! I've never seen cotton lawn before, though I've seen it mentioned in books. With only 2 fat quarters, I'm sure it'd be small, but maybe a apring table runner. Or maybe a new stethoscope cover! Anything that soft would feel good around my neck.
Apr 5, 2012 at 7:24 PM I have not ever used these fabrics but I sure would love to try some. They would make a terrific summer dress for both of my granddaughters who are one and three years old.
Apr 5, 2012 at 6:59 PM Have never used lawn cotton before but would have some summer fun with it.
Apr 5, 2012 at 6:41 PM I have no experience working with lawn. These fabrics are so beautiful I would probably make a quilt for a baby.
Apr 5, 2012 at 6:38 PM I have never used lawn before. I think this fabric would make a beautiful quilt. Thanks for bringing us this gorgeous collection!!
Apr 5, 2012 at 6:22 PM I've never worked with lawn, although I think it's a beautiful fabric. I'd like to try a quilt with it, though, the ones shown on your website are beautiful.
Apr 5, 2012 at 6:08 PM I have never worked with lawn - am not sure what it even is - but this fabric is SOOOO pretty I would love to have some!
Apr 5, 2012 at 6:01 PM I have not used it yet but really want to make a summer quilt with it!
Apr 5, 2012 at 6:01 PM I haven't used lawn fabric before, but I would like to make a quilt with it. The colors are so soft!
Apr 5, 2012 at 5:59 PM I would definitely make a quilt with it. The fabric is very delicate but it would be worth it to be extra careful with this fabric to make what I would call a "girlie" quilt! That would be my plan if this collection made it into my stash!
Apr 5, 2012 at 5:58 PM I have never sewn with lawn before. I am in love with these delicate colors and patterns. A cool summer quilt for sure! Thank you for this opportunity.
Apr 5, 2012 at 5:36 PM I have never used cotton lawn before, as far as I know, but I'm definitely intrigued. I usually don't have projects in mind before purchasing fabric, but I almost certainly would incorporate it into a quilt.
Apr 5, 2012 at 5:33 PM I've never used lawn before. I think I would make a summer lap quilt. I really like the colors and patterns of this fabric.
Apr 5, 2012 at 5:29 PM I have never used lawn. I think it would offer great dreaming for the 9 yr old I am teaching to sew/quilt. She is so creative, it would be fun to follow her lead! It already given me a SpringTime lift!
Apr 5, 2012 at 5:11 PM i have never worked withlawn cloth, I will make a quilt with my go die cutter from someone that need to be warm
Apr 5, 2012 at 5:04 PM I have never sewn with Lawn fabric; but I would make myself a summer quilt. I've made others quilts but never myself and this material and design is what I've been looking all over for! A nice light-weight girlie quilt just for me!!! I would SO like to win!!! Thank you!
Apr 5, 2012 at 4:52 PM I haven't worked with it but looks great for a light colorful granddaughters sun dress or a sunny table runner too! Colorful imagination! I would love to win it cause I usually choose more earth tones myself!!!
Apr 5, 2012 at 4:46 PM Oh, I've never heard of or tried cotton lawn fabric before. Your Matsuri collection is truly beautiful, and I'd like to make some small bags for my family and friends. Thanks very much for this chance to win. :-)
Apr 5, 2012 at 4:40 PM I love the look of this fabric! I would love to make spring quilt for one my daughters :-)
Apr 5, 2012 at 4:39 PM It will be my first time using 'lawn' if I become a winner! I would incorporate these fabrics into a nice set of coasters with matching table runners... perhaps use some leftovers for a notebook cover or an e-reader case...sorry I'm getting carried away!
Heather
Apr 5, 2012 at 4:37 PM I have a small piece of lawn in my stash, looking for a friend. I haven't used it, because there isn't enough for anything. I'd like to make a small quilt and maybe a twirly skirt for my 7 yo daughter.
Apr 5, 2012 at 4:36 PM I would it to make a quilt for my as yet unconceived but much anticipated first grandchild.
Apr 5, 2012 at 4:33 PM I've never used lawn but I think it would be perfect for a little girl's dress. My daughter would love it.
Apr 5, 2012 at 4:29 PM Have never sewn with Lawn, but this would make a beautiful young girls quilt!
Apr 5, 2012 at 4:28 PM I have never used lawn! I would love to make ME a lap quilt with some. These colors are delicious!!
Apr 5, 2012 at 4:28 PM I have not worked with Lawn before. These prints are in lovely soft colors and could be used for summer fashions, curtains and light quilts. I have been loving this new fabric group ever since I got the recent catalog a week ago.
Apr 5, 2012 at 4:26 PM The only time I used lawn was for a christening gown and that was all white. These prints are so delicate and fine; I think they beg for a baby quilt!
Apr 5, 2012 at 4:23 PM Never used lawn fabric before but I quite like the colours. I'd put this fabric into a quilt for a friend who is going through chemotherapy.