Well, I think I am ready? My suitcase is packed and the samples are ready to go for this weekend retreat, I do hope you are coming - it is going to be lots of fun, talking, laughing, sewing, talking. My plane flies out tomorrow lunchtime so I have a few more things to get organised in the morning, and even though I have become the queen of lists this week I am sure to have forgotten something.
What I am really wondering is how I will sleep without my nightly cuddle and smoochy toddler kisses. I decided to stock up on them these last few days, believe my when I say it is pure bliss. Occasionally sloppy, but pure bliss.
The good news before I head up north is another pattern is ready to hit the stores, this time it is "My Market Baguette" which was featured in a previous issue of Homespun last year. I *heart* this bag big time, and have my eyes on it for my next new nappy bag. I am sure I can squish lots of things into this big bag and it still won't burst at the seams.
The handles if you are wondering are 53cm (20.5 inches) red leather ones from Studio Mio, they add a little twist of flare which makes me grin like a kid in a lolly shop.
I hope you love them too.
So that got me thinking....new pattern, new competition with a twist of red flare!
If you would like to win a copy of My Market Baguette pattern complete with red handles just leave me a message on this posting and I will draw ONE lucky winner next week March 11, 2010.
So are you feeling lucky today?
(NB. red handles included in this prize are 65cm red vinyl ones, yes - they are still drool worthy)
Will chat again soon on my return,
Till then
Natalie x
NB. Thankyou! the competition is now closed - please check here for the winners names.
I can't believe how much of this I just wasn't aware of. Thank you for bringing more information to this topic for me. I'm truly grateful and really impressed.
Posted by: cheap jewelry | August 31, 2011 at 07:18 PM
Hi Natalie
Thank you for teaching at the retreat this weekend, I love all your creations and the market baguette is a favorite. I have seen your patterns in the past and not taken much notice, but to see the articles in real life, have now got me hooked.
Thank you again for teaching at the retreat in Adelaide, I hope you will return next year, as I plan to stay the 2 full days in 2011...
-Kathy
Posted by: Kathleen Rabig | April 18, 2010 at 04:54 PM
What a GAWGEOUS bag and love the red colour, so vibrant and a lively colour.
Would love to go in the draw.
Hugs
Lois
Posted by: Dewbearrydaze.blogspot.com | March 14, 2010 at 11:12 PM
This is a bag I would love to have!
Posted by: Chris | March 11, 2010 at 05:04 PM
Your new bag is awesome!! My sewing sisters and I will be getting together to celebrate the birthdays of two special ladies in our group, we will be sewing up this beautiful bag!! But you can NEVER have too many bags so please throw my name in the hat for the chance to win this contest!!
Thanks!! Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | March 11, 2010 at 03:45 PM
That is an adorable bag and I love the RED handles. Very very cute.
Posted by: sharon | March 11, 2010 at 03:39 PM
Of course I would love to win that beautiful bag. Please enter me in your drawing. Love your stitcheries too.
Posted by: Beverly@My Sew Sweet Studio | March 11, 2010 at 03:34 PM
I just recently discovered your blog and your work. I have very much enjoyed both. Keep it coming.
Posted by: Jeanne - Maryland, USA | March 11, 2010 at 01:48 PM
I love your bag. It wouldn't be complete without the lovely embroidery. In a world that is getting so "automated" with embroidery machines we need more of your designs for hand embroidery. Keep them coming.
Marcyne from South Dakota, USA.
Posted by: marcyne | March 11, 2010 at 08:41 AM
How I love this beautiful big bag. Winning it would put me into a state of stitching bliss!!
Posted by: Glenda Karrasch | March 11, 2010 at 08:39 AM
ce panier est trop trop joli! un coucou de Paris!
Posted by: crocq | March 11, 2010 at 06:41 AM
i really think its time for a new bag, im always buying stuff for the kids or stuff to make the kids Please enter me in the drwa
Posted by: paula ryan | March 10, 2010 at 09:53 PM
I would love to win your gorgeous bag. I love your patterns.
Posted by: Marsha | March 10, 2010 at 04:46 PM
What a great bag. I hope I win the pattern and lovely handles.
Posted by: Melinda | March 10, 2010 at 02:16 PM
Love the bag. Would be ideal to take my stuff and lunch to school where I work each day.
Posted by: Tina | March 10, 2010 at 02:11 PM
Love it, love it, love it. You are so talented. Sigh. The inspiration of your website to me is just wonderful. Love, love, love your designs. I would be truly blessed to win such a gorgeous prize. One day I hope to go to a quilt retreat. I am just a beginner but well and truly hooked especially on bags. Would love to try my hand at your gorgeous creation. I don't own a sewing machine and have no wish at present to own one as I love, love to sew by hand. So calming and so much satisfaction of seeing the neat little stitches. Fingers crossed I get lucky with your adorable prize on offer. Thanks for being such a wonderful inspiration.
Posted by: Glenise Magnano | March 10, 2010 at 01:13 PM
Yes, I have an addiction, well probably more than one, but I am a baghaloic. Just can't get enough of them, I make them, buy them, give them and receive them and still I need more!
Posted by: Karen Reid | March 10, 2010 at 12:54 PM
This bag is just lovely. I would love to make one! Please enter me to win the pattern!
Posted by: Laura Lee | March 10, 2010 at 12:31 PM
Great bag, would love to make one! Your quilter's angel retreat looks fantastic!! Despite the mud, that would have only added to the fun. You were all so spoilt with georgeous marquee!!
Posted by: Kerry | March 10, 2010 at 11:08 AM
My daughter is away on a science trip and I too am missing all the kisses and love. She's 11 but is still a cuddly girl. Thanks for offering the pattern. She and I like to sew together, so it might be a good one to try out!
Posted by: Lisa Estrada | March 10, 2010 at 11:04 AM
I have been searching for a new bag pattern and I have just found it. I just love the bag so much, and red handles too, what a wonderful prize. I feel very lucky today as it's my birthday week so fingers and toes crossed once again it might be me who is the winner. Thank you for designing such gorgeous patterns. I have just started Block 3 in Truly Scrumptious, I just love stitching those girls. Lynley
Posted by: Lynley Skelton | March 10, 2010 at 10:56 AM
Red Handles you say?? Count me in!! (anything Red is wonderful) Thinking about red spotty material too....Too many possibilites in Red!!
Posted by: Charmaine | March 10, 2010 at 10:53 AM
Love, love the bag. Looks like the size i need. So, as kids say with their hands raised, pick me, pick me.
Posted by: Debbi | March 10, 2010 at 08:58 AM
Beautiful Natalie - I would looooovvveeee to win this exquisite bag pattern! From the ultimate bag lady - Fiona x
Posted by: Fiona Hawdon | March 10, 2010 at 07:24 AM
Beautiful bag... lovely design... as ever. Is not too late to be "the winner " ?
Posted by: cristina | March 10, 2010 at 06:57 AM
Dear Natalie,
once again you have created a dream of a bag.
I would like to win so much.
I have already realized the truely scrumptions and I love very much the tailfeathers (but I'm still in the very beginning).
In case you choose me it will be the perfect birthday present for me (which is actually on March 11th).
Greetings from Germany.
Thanks a lot for your inspiring work!!
Stephanie
Posted by: Stephanie Meier | March 10, 2010 at 06:14 AM
Yes, I feel lucky living in snowy Norway. Neither is the water frozen,nor has water found the way into our basement. The bag will be perfect to stitch as soon as I have finished my tail feathers, which I really love!
Posted by: June | March 10, 2010 at 05:22 AM
What a fabulous bag! I love your little birds and the red handles are just smashing!
Posted by: so we added chickens | March 10, 2010 at 02:06 AM
Just gotta love them red handles on that gorgous bag - to die for. thanks
Posted by: chriss | March 10, 2010 at 01:02 AM
I so enjoy your blog and that bag is awesome!! You are so generous to offer up this give-away. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!!
Posted by: Shirley | March 10, 2010 at 12:18 AM
oh my goodness what a simply stunning pattern and those red handles are to die for!!!
Posted by: Linda | March 09, 2010 at 10:48 PM
Love your new pattern. Hope you draw my name, South Carolina needs exposed to this happy material and patterns. They make me smile.
Janice
Posted by: Janice Bean | March 09, 2010 at 10:19 PM
It aren't just your patterns and your great choise of fabrics and treats. But also your story's and pictures make cinderberry stitches very special and keep calling me back again and again.
Thank you and keep inspired.
Anita, the Netherlands.
Posted by: anita Koimans | March 09, 2010 at 10:12 PM
I love this gorgeous bag. I'm sure owning the pattern would give a legitimate excuse for a bit of lovely embroidery.
Posted by: Shona | March 09, 2010 at 08:29 PM
This bag is so gorgeous! Winning it would be a brilliant teeny bit early birthday present :) I love reading your blog and stitching your patterns!
Posted by: Cornelia | March 09, 2010 at 08:27 PM
A lovely bag,love the red handles.I would love to own this and show off to my friends.I enjoy your site,thanks.
Posted by: Beverley Rivett | March 09, 2010 at 06:50 PM
Lovely bag! As always with things you make it looks great. I'd love to win the pattern and be able to make one for me,
Lotta in Sweden
Posted by: Lotta | March 09, 2010 at 05:31 PM
Me encantaria partisipar en su sorteo. La saludo desde Mexico con cariño.
Posted by: encarna | March 09, 2010 at 02:06 PM
Despite flood, storm and tempest at home this weekend and also the fact that I walked into my office this morning and went ankle deep in water, when I finally sat down at my computer this morning there you were to brighten my day. Only fellow stitchers will know how good it is to immerse yourself in our world even if it is for just a little while.
Posted by: MARILYN LAFRENZ | March 09, 2010 at 10:28 AM
It is a beautiful bag, specially the stitchery so refined. Who knows, once in a live time I will win a gift and that day I will be a very lucky person. Greetings,
Anne-Marie, The Netherlands
Posted by: Anne-Marie | March 09, 2010 at 08:12 AM
I would love to win one of your wonderful designs. Thanks for the opportunity.
Posted by: Coby | March 09, 2010 at 08:12 AM
Thanks for asking and YES I am feeling lucky today. Lovely bag--the red handles are an inspired touch.
Posted by: erin | March 09, 2010 at 07:18 AM
Oh to be the lucky one.Everyone would be drooling in Nova Scotia when I take it to market. So fashionably responsible!!! No plastic bags for me any more. This is so pretty.
Have fun on your retreat we are having one the end of April-the Queens Qulters Guild 3days of sewing,giggles and wine!
Posted by: Quilter faye | March 09, 2010 at 07:02 AM
I love that bag. I would love to win the pattern to make this bag.
Posted by: Melita | March 09, 2010 at 04:04 AM
Hi, Natalie,
A little message to tell you your work is allways so fresh. I love the colors, the stitcheries,... I would be so proud to drag your Market Baguette in my country.
Sylvianne (Belgium)
Posted by: sylvianne | March 09, 2010 at 01:31 AM
I really hope you survived without the cuddles and kisses... Did you stock enough?
The bag is awesome and I would love to sew it!
Posted by: Jantine Urban | March 08, 2010 at 08:15 PM
This is an AWESOME pattern and RED is the BEST color for handles - so go with everything - sew I really hope to win! Have a great trip!
Posted by: Page | March 08, 2010 at 08:12 PM
Hi Natalie, Thanks for sharing lunch at our table on Sunday and being such pleasant company. We are really happy you made it to the weekend at Highfields near Toowoomba. Love the red handles on the bag - they really pick up the fabric red. You shouldn't tease with that polka dot teaset box hiding in the background.
Posted by: Susan Ikin | March 08, 2010 at 07:37 PM
Hey Natlie! Oh ... I would have LOVED to come and play on the weekend, since you were at my home-away-from-home, but my budget squealed so loud that I had to forgo the fun. Hope you had a lovely time despite the rain ... which we locals have been praying for for YEARS! Hmmm ... perhaps you need to visit us more often to bring the rain with you! :0) Love your bag design and LOVE the red handles! A gal just feels like she can take on the world when she's carrying or wearing a bit or red! :0) Bear hugs! KRIS
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Posted by: Nay from Nays Place | March 08, 2010 at 04:44 PM
I love your work - the embroidery is great and the handles really add a lot.
Posted by: Merlyn | March 08, 2010 at 04:03 PM
Oh yes please, I would love to be included in the drawing for your sweet red bag!!!
Posted by: Stef | March 08, 2010 at 02:57 PM
Wow, love the bag and the colors are so great... I would love to be entered please ,,thank you...
Posted by: Lise | March 08, 2010 at 01:56 PM
What a gorgeous bag!! Thanks for the chance to win....is there something you're not telling us about needing a new nappy bag????? Hmmm
Posted by: Kym | March 08, 2010 at 01:00 PM
I'm feeling lucky, the sun is shining , the jobs are being ticked off the list and I love that bag and the red handles!!!
Posted by: The Chocolate Cat | March 08, 2010 at 11:08 AM
I love your pattern very much
Posted by: hillie | March 08, 2010 at 09:08 AM
Hi Natalie,Gorgeous,bag count me in please
Karen
Posted by: karen Catterall | March 08, 2010 at 08:33 AM
Wow that is a gorgeous bag,love the stitching and the red handles. OH how I would love to win this and show off your designs. Thanks
Posted by: Donna | March 08, 2010 at 07:53 AM
It's so cute! I would love to make it!
Posted by: Meg | March 08, 2010 at 05:18 AM
How could I not enter my name for a possible prize from you! I read your blog everyday - I just enjoy your time with your precious little girl, as well as your creative mind, thanks for all your energy!
Posted by: Judith A. Avery | March 08, 2010 at 02:53 AM
The bag is just delightfull! Hoping to win this one!
Regards Ahn from Norway
Posted by: Snuffeldyret | March 08, 2010 at 02:34 AM
Hi Natalie, love the colours in your baguette bag. Every new design is so fresh & wows me with new colours - just beautiful! Happy stitching Tracee xx
Posted by: Tracee (Quiltkitty) from Perth | March 08, 2010 at 12:54 AM
Gotta feel lucky!!!...racy red's my fave....fingers crossed.
sugary hugs :O) Wendy
Posted by: wendyb | March 07, 2010 at 11:48 PM
I would just love to win! I searched for red bag handels all over. And this great bag needs red handels.
Kind regards from Sweden
Posted by: Liene | March 07, 2010 at 08:18 PM
This is just devine. Please add my name as I would just love a Cinderberry Stitchers bag.
Posted by: Fiona@Dragonfly-Crafts | March 07, 2010 at 08:11 PM
I would love to have a chance to win....Thank you!
Red is my all time favourite colour...I wearing a red shirt while I type this so hopefully it will be my lucky shirt!
Thanks
Posted by: Michelle | March 07, 2010 at 05:32 PM
RED IS MY FAVORITE COLOR!! And I absolutely love the bag design. Can't wait to make one! Or two.........
Posted by: Sharon Stewart | March 07, 2010 at 03:51 PM
Red is my favorite color! Pick me!
Posted by: Teresa Marler | March 07, 2010 at 03:11 PM
Natalie, I LOVE this bag design - I can see myself making up a few of these for gifts and one for me too! Such a practical size for so many purposes :)
Posted by: Karen | March 07, 2010 at 12:53 PM
wOw, those handles make your bag extra yummy!
thanks for the give away!
SheilaC
Posted by: Sheila Carita | March 07, 2010 at 09:54 AM
sooooo gorgeous - love those red handles!
Posted by: tracey dawkins | March 07, 2010 at 09:26 AM
That bag is beyond lovely and the handles are so cute! And I'm feeling very lucky today. :)
Posted by: Sandy | March 07, 2010 at 08:44 AM
I love your red bag it is adorable thanks for a chance to win.
Posted by: Laurie | March 07, 2010 at 07:49 AM
YOu have outdone this again, just when you wonder if it can get better it does!! Love those red handles so much, wouldlove it !!!!!!!!!Many hugs, Marie
Posted by: Marie Evans | March 07, 2010 at 06:54 AM
Hope I win!
Posted by: Martine De Schepper | March 07, 2010 at 04:56 AM
Oooohh how lovely !!!! Great !!!
Posted by: Lapichon | March 07, 2010 at 04:47 AM
What a wonderful bag. I love the colors of the handles and the rest of the bag. I'm throughly enjoying your BOM Tail Feathers. Just completed my first block. It is truly wonderful. Thank you so much.
Posted by: Jen | March 07, 2010 at 04:43 AM
Love you bag!! Red is soooooo my colour!!
Posted by: Shirley | March 07, 2010 at 01:58 AM
The Market Baguette is very nice, the stitchery pieces are so cute. And those handles, wow, that is nice. You come up with some really nice patterns.
Posted by: Karla from Ohio | March 07, 2010 at 12:00 AM
You have a flair!! You go!
Posted by: rebecca | March 06, 2010 at 11:29 PM
Just love everything about your beautiful bag! Shape, size, colours! mmmm... all the things I could fit in there!
Posted by: Alison M | March 06, 2010 at 10:59 PM
A stunning bag. Can just see me holding it strolling through the Adelaide Central Market.
Pam x
Posted by: Honeybug | March 06, 2010 at 10:57 PM
Natalie...I would die to win the pattern with red handles...They are calling my name!!
Can't you hear it ??
Hugs,Liz
P:S. I feel lucky ! LOL
Posted by: Liz Schaffner | March 06, 2010 at 10:54 PM
I love this bag! Cant wait to make one, with red handles of course!
Posted by: Autumn | March 06, 2010 at 10:36 PM
I just love your bag!! Love all of your patterns by the way!!I so hope I will win the pattern aspecially with the red handles!
love from Holland,
Esther vd M
Posted by: esther vd meyden | March 06, 2010 at 10:28 PM
I feel lucky enough to have found your giveaway in time to enter :) Gotta love bags, you can never have enough of them.
Janelle xx
Posted by: Janellybelly | March 06, 2010 at 09:23 PM
Oh man, I need a new bag....hope I win! Thanks.
Posted by: Jamie Hall | March 06, 2010 at 07:26 PM
Loving the bag!
Posted by: Sharon S | March 06, 2010 at 06:26 PM
I have had the same bag for 5 years. I would love to win one of these bags. I fell in love with it the first time I saw it. I've had the same bag because I'm just too picky I guess. What a wonderful change, red handles and beauty, all in one. Have a great trip.
Posted by: Debbie | March 06, 2010 at 06:10 PM
Oh I so feel lucky! A beautiful bag & yes it would make a divine nappy bag - just perfect for my and my nearly 1 year old baby boy! Sweet!
Posted by: Natalie | March 06, 2010 at 04:36 PM
Oh man, you are certainly one creative lady indeed! Wow, would love to win a copy of this pattern,and you even include the handles??? Wow, would be too nice for a nappy bag....would simply have to be a bag for me....considering I don't have my 'own' bag.....could be the sart of a dangerous obsession these beautiful handmade bags of yours!
Posted by: Cherie | March 06, 2010 at 04:26 PM
Your bag is beautiful and I will dream about the red handles. You are very talented!
Posted by: Cyndi C. B. | March 06, 2010 at 02:13 PM
I am a sucker for red - especially on a handbag - so pretty!
Posted by: Elizabeth | March 06, 2010 at 01:32 PM
Gorgeous! Would love to make or win one!!!!
I usually wouldn't carry anything that big to shop with but it would be great to hold whatever project I am working in at the time!Lou
Posted by: Lou | March 06, 2010 at 10:42 AM
Oooohh how lovely - so more appealing than the navy blue thing I lug about.
Posted by: Jennifer | March 06, 2010 at 10:02 AM
I'm very lucky today. I feel i will being lucky until 11. Thank you so much, I love your job, kisses from Spain Loly
Posted by: Loly Daviña | March 06, 2010 at 09:19 AM
OH MY GOD! pleaseeeeee tell that your fabulous pattern gonna be mine!
I know... everyone want it!!! but I tnink I could try... YES.. I COULD TRY! =D and..who knows.... =D =D someone gonna have it (which is so niceee! thanks for sharing!) Love your creativity and romantic inspiration! everything's beautifull! Hope you enjoy your weekend and.......
PLeaSEeeeEeEeEeeEee PiCk ME fOr bE thE LuCKy WinNEr!!
INêS!
Posted by: Inês Carixas | March 06, 2010 at 09:12 AM
wow Natalie what a great giveaway....please pop me in the draw....
Have a great time away,& make sure you get heaps of kisses & cuddles on your return home.....lol....
Hugs Catherine xx
Posted by: Catherine | March 06, 2010 at 08:33 AM
I love the birds - maybe I might be the one to give them a home? Thanks for the opportunity...
Posted by: Sandy Bovee | March 06, 2010 at 08:24 AM
Oh i luv those handles and red is my favourite color. Enjoy your trip, the retreat sounds fun.
Posted by: Sia | March 06, 2010 at 07:43 AM