Welcome Sponsor: The Fabric Fairy

I'd like to welcome The Fabric Fairy as my newest sponsor!  I can't tell you how many emails I've received asking where to get some good quality knits.  It's always tough to find them, especially if there aren't very many fabric stores with a good selection of apparel fabrics in your city.  Well I'm happy to direct you all to The Fabric Fairy!  They have a great selection of high quality knits to choose from.  And they are very reasonably priced as well.  They carry some gorgeous cotton fabric as well, but specialize in carrying trendy knit fabric.  Here are a few options to get you drooling.... 

I don't even know if I've ever seen argyle knit fabric for sale.  Wouldn't these make some cute baby leggings?

leopard.  Can't go wrong with leopard.

They also have a great selection of solid color knits.  Maxi skirts anyone?

some amazing Juicy knit fabric. For $4.99 per yard! Dying.

and we can't forget about stripes...

are you seeing what I am seeing?  Navy and white striped knit.   I have scoured online fabric sites looking for this exact fabric.  Once in a blue moon I see it at the district in LA and get as much as I can.  I'd jump on this baby asap.


in love with this one too.

So I have some even better news.  Since it is Cyber Monday, The Fabric Fairy is offering FREE SHIPPING today only from 9am-5pm CST! 

And if that isn't enough, The Fabric Fairy is offering one lucky Elle Apparel follower a $20 gift certificate!

To enter just leave a comment telling me what fabric you love from their store.

To get an extra entry, just like their facebook page and leave me a second comment saying so.

The contest will go through Thursday and I'll announce the winner on Friday.  Can you even handle all these giveaways lately?! Best of luck everyone!

Leanne Barlow Giveaway winner

I hope you all had a fantasitc Thanksgiving and are busy working off all those turkey calories running up and down the aisles this black Friday. 

Thank you for all of your comments!  The winner of Leanne Barlow striped boyfriend cardigan is....

Elizabeth Gay

Elizabeth Gay said...

very pretty!! A small would be good!! I liked you on Facebook too!!!

Congratulations Elizabeth!  Just shoot be over an email and I'll get your cardigan on it's way.

thanksgiving

I can't get enough of this little hand turkey that Bradley and I made at mommy school. I just might keep it up through Christmas.

Before I stuff my face full of a fabulous Thanksgiving dinner, I just wanted to wish you all a safe and happy holiday!  I am looking forward to family, eating, games, and a nice little turkey coma.  Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Don't forget that my cardigan giveaway ends tonight!  I will announce the winner tomorrow. 

shipped

I just finished getting the first few rounds of orders completed and in the mail.  I have been a sewing maniac the past few weeks, and I must say, it feels great to be able to send out all those "Your order has been shipped" emails!

Leanne Barlow GIVEAWAY

Since it is the week of Thanksgiving, I would like to say a huge THANK YOU for all of your kind words of encouragement, excitement, and orders for my new line of cardigans.  So I am giving away one of my Lavender Striped Boyfriend Cardigans to a lucky reader!

To enter, you must be an Elle Apparel follower.

1st Entry: Like Leanne Barlow: Elle Apparel on Facebook, and leave me a comment telling me which size you would like (sizing chart can be found at the bottom underneath the description here).

2nd Entry: Spread the word along about this giveaway by posting it on your blog, facebook, or tweeting it, and let me know that you did with your second comment.

Good luck everyone!  Giveaway ends Thanksgiving day at midnight, and I will announce the winner Friday!

sprinkled + Raspberry Creek giveaway winner

I helped throw a little baby shower a few weekends ago for my friend Kayla.  She is having her second, so we decided to go with a "sprinkled" theme.  (Thank you Pinterest)  The inspiration for the theme we found here.  Did you know for your first baby it's called a "shower", and for your second it's called a "sprinkle"?  So the theme was very fitting.

My friend Merrick held it at her home, and she handled all of the decor, and designed the cards for the game and invites.

Samantha, Merrick, Kayla, and I

So excited for Kayla and baby Azalea's debut in just 3 weeks!

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the winner of the Raspberry Creek giveaway is....

Sariah!

Sariah said...

I would give the fabric to my sister so she could make a quilt for my little boy. I am not the seemstress that she is. 

Sariah, please shoot me over an email with your contact info so you can claim your prize!

Now go enjoy your weekend everyone!  It's the Mr's birthday, so I will be busy spoiling him.... oh and sewing like crazy.  Don't forget that free shipping at the LeanneBarlow store ends tomorrow night! (code: LBOPENING)

Anthro inspired caftan

I have been in love with this caftan from Anthropologie for a while now.  It's no longer availalbe on their website, so I added it to my "Things to Sew" board on Pinterest.

I had kind of just forgotten about it, until I found some fabric that reminded me of it in LA.  So I snatched up 5 yards.  It was $2 per pound, and weighed next to nothing, so I'm pretty sure it literally cost me $2.  I figured it would be great and flowy with my baby bump, and the colors were perfect for fall.  And after some trial and error, and many threats to throw it in the trash, I finally completed it to my liking.

I made a row of tiny pleats along the top of the sleeves, and the empire waist.  The back is just straight, but has the effect of being gathered once it is tied around the waist.  Since the fabric is sheer, I made a black maxi skirt and wore it with a black top underneath the caftan.

I felt especially pregnant wearing it, but I guess that's one of the joys of being 7 months pregnant.  You don't have to feel too self conscious wearing 4+ yards of fabric.  You're growing a human inside of you for crying out loud!

Welcome Sponsor: Raspberry Creek Fabrics + Giveaway!

First of all, I just want to say a big thank you to all of the kind words and support for my new shop!  I honestly wouldn't have opened one if it wasn't for your sweet emails and comments.  THANK YOU!

Next, I would like to try and brighten your Monday morning with introducing you to my newest sponsor and an awesome giveaway!  Welcome Raspberry Creek Fabrics!

Raspberry Creek Fabric sells tons of great designer fabrics.  By tons I mean like....18 pages worth.  Which I may or may not have spent a majority of my time looking though last night.  Here are a few that caught my fancy:

Chevron remix  /  Fandango

Flora  /  Trees

Their shop is great because you can select individual fabrics, or go with a bundle that will give you a set of coordinating fabrics that would be perfect for a blanket.  They also carry ric rac in some beautiful colors.  

I have been pouring over fabric looking for bedding and blankets for our upcoming little bundle of joy and fell in love with this bundle:

blue and orange boy fabric

So what do you get to win this week?  This gorgeous Aqua and Gold Bundle!

It has all the makings of a gorgeous quilt.  To enter you must be an Elle Apparel follower.

1st entry:  Simply leave a comment telling me what you would make with this fabric, and who it would be for. (and no shame in keeping it for yourself.  I'd make a quilt that was mine all mine!)

2nd entry:  Like Leanne Barlow: Elle Apparel on facebook and leave me a second comment saying so.

Good luck everyone!  You have until midnight this Thursday to enter.  I'll announce the winner on Friday morning.

Introducing: LeanneBarlow Shop!

Some of you might remember a while back when I made this cardigan:

I am so excited to announce that I have decided to start selling this cardigan in my new Esty shop!  I get the most emails and requests for this piece of clothing, so I decided to make it available for purchase!  I have made so many of these cardigans for myself and I live in them.  The length is ideal, nice and elongating.  I hope you love them as much as I do!  The cardigan comes in three colors.  Take a look:

Shop The Boyfriend Cardigan  

available in:

Lavender Stripe

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Navy Stripe

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Scarlet Stripe

I have been busy grading patterns, setting up shop, and designing my tag, and I am so glad that this cardi is finally available for purchase.  Want some more good news?  All the items in my store ship FREE in honor of the grand opening from now until November 19th.
Just use the code: LBOPENING
(for US orders only)

Happy shopping!

*Note: I am doing my best to stay on top of relisting any sold item.  Don't worry if you go to purchase a color and it is gone, I'll be relisting it shortly.  (feel free to shoot me an email if a color has sold and I haven't relisted it yet)