You may not remember what got this all started? Well, Honey Teddy Bear got sick and tired of being made out of plain brown fleece and decided that we should go FABRIC SHOPPING…
AND now Honey Teddy has been on tour again… this time she headed for MELBOURNE and fell in love with the fresh, crisp, hand-printed fabric from Yardage Design.
AND I also have some yummy Yardage Design fabric for a Giveaway!
How cool is that?
I have been a huge fan of Yardage Design ever since I first met Nic at the Melbourne Stitchs & Craft show back in 2010.
For those of you who haven’t yet met this talented gal, Nic James is the creative designer behind Yardage Design a design business that specializes in hand screen-printed fabrics. Nic’s fabrics are created using water-based inks on natural fibers like hemp, organic cotton and linen.
Besides her fabulous fabrics, Nic creates lots of other wondeful things like this ‘Make your own Bunting Panel,
and a favourite of mine… Nic’s vintage-look menu tea towels.
Nic has also recently been influenced by her time spent in Spain.
Her European-summer-inspired fabric range is called Verano, a Spanish word meaning “Summertime“. This is Verano – Petals in Ink Blue.
Nic has given me a fat quarter of my favourite design of hers – Verano – Leaves in Crimson to make Honey Teddy. She came up with this design after she had a walk in a town in Spain – just sounds too lovely! To be honest, I think Honey Teddy loved the Spanish influence too, because that is what she insisited I make her out of!!!
AND here she is!
Honey Teddy Bear – in Verano Leaves.
The fabric is wonderful to sew with, and I have tried to take a close up shot for you to see how lovely the fabric is! ( Technically speaking – the fabric is a light cream/off-white coloured, medium-weight linen/cotton blend.)
AND now for that Yardage Design Fabric Giveaway…
Up for grabs is a Verano Fabric Pack valued at AUD$20… AND the Honey Teddy made up in the Verano Leaves fabric!
All you need to do is pop across and check out ALL Nics’s gorgeous fabrics on her website, then leave me a comment below to let me know which of her fabrics is YOUR favourite…
* The winner will be announced on Saturday 8th September (2102) – so everyone can get a chance to enter.
Ooh, I can’t wait to see who the winner is!
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GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
Happy Sewing,
Pauline
verino petals sea green is my farvorite
My favourite is also the Vereda Leavres in crimson…
Honey bear looks beauuuutiful 🙂
I love Verano petals, I just can’t decide which is my favourite colour 😉
I think my favorite was Verano Leaves in Crimson. Thanks for the giveaway!
I love the fan hand printed in ocean blue! So pretty!
fan and verano leaves it all looks so fresh and I just love your honey she looks so chic!!!
I like the “agapanthus” design! I like the white print on natural best!
I love all her fabrics, but have to pick Verano. They are all so lovely.
I love the Verano leaves in navy – I have them on some cupboard doors in my study so I get to see them as much as possible! I think that your bear is wonderful – I’d never have thought to make a softie with Nic’s fabric.
Love the Purple “Agapanthus”. Just lovely.
“Agapanthus” hand printed yardage fabric: white on natural linen…. my favourite.. contemporary yet natural looking. Perfect for any occasion.
The Agapanthus in Purple. Seeing it reminded me of home!
Hi I love the verano petals in sea green and honey is just delicious!
Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
Ooh, they’re all great but I think my favourite is Verano Petals in sea green
Definitely ‘leaves’ in powder blue 🙂
“Agapanthus” hand printed yardage fabric: white on natural linen
My favourite is the-verana petals in sea green x
Purple Agapanthus gets my vote 🙂
Verano leaves….hard choice…almost impossible to choose a favorite..very clever lady!
I too like the Verano leaves in crimson and think Honey teddy looks lovely in it but as a soft furnisher I also really like Agapanthus in purple. It would make some lovely soft furnishing items…. perhaps I should give it a try !
Love the verano leaves in crimson, your teddy is just adorable!
I met Nic at that show as well what a lovely person she is, her fabric quality is fantastic and wow what a great variety she has now Honey Teddy looks so sweet in this fabric and what a hard choice to pick one of these fabulous patterns-I think I like Verano “leaves” in powder blue
love the verano in all but almost fav would have to be the crimson then close by navy they are all just gorgeous may have to order some soon
I like the agapanthus on linen, but honey bear does look smart in his crimson leaves.
I love them all but I’d like to try Fan to make Honey.
I love the “Verano – Leaves” in Crimson. So very pretty!
I love the Agapanthus white on natural fabric!It’s so pretty!!
Love them all!!! How cruel making us pick only one! I think my favourit is Verano petals in ink blue, but they are all gorgeous
Has to be the lovely “Agapanthus” in purple !!! so beautiful !!!
thanks for a chance to enter and good luck to all xxx
Definately “Agapanthus” purple and “Fan” blue very pretty. I loved them all!
Wow! These fabrics have so much character & charm about them – Ibet they’re gorgeous to touch! It’s a toss up for me – love the Verano petals in ink blue but also love the purple agapanthus!
The “fan” is stunning as well as “leaves” in crimson.
Thanks for the give away whoever wins will just love the fabric
If I did the Agapanthus purple will go down very well, I can just see Honey Teddy in that fabric and so would my grand daughters
Thanks again
ILse
I think Honey would be beautiful in almost any fabric but if I have to make a choice, I love the purple agapanthus.
I lie all the fabrics, lovely clear colours. Especially I like “agapanthus” in pirple, and “fans”.
I love Agapanthus in purple, it is just beautiful.
vereno petals sea green is just so beautiful…I can think of a dozen things to use it for.
Red is def my colour…I don’t think I could go past the verano leaves in crimson. So many lovely fabric though. I think I might need a new sewing project!!
I was going to say the Verano Petals in dark blue, but then I saw the purple Agapanthus…now I can’t decide!!
26. I think the white agapanthus on natural linen looks very stylish.
I love the powder blue Verano “leaves”.
The gorgeous colour and design is inspiring and I could use it in heaps of craft activities.
Agapanthus purple for me!
I love agapanthus in blue. It looks fresh and clean.
I love the petals in sea green!
My favorite is verano petals in sea green.it is a lovely soft color which can be used in so many different projects
I love the Verano Petals in Sea Green- so beautiful!
I like agapanthus. It reminds me of the driveway up to my nan’s house.
I love the Agapanthus in purple, Honey looks gorgeous : ) i’d love to give her a new home, she looks like she’s been eating strawberries x
I love “Agapanthus” hand printed yardage fabric: white on natural linen
Agapanthus in purple – I made my niece a quilt in purple & white, Honey Bear would look great sitting on the bed. You have definetly inspired me for another project.
Lovely fabrics, I like the Verano leaves cream and burgundy fabric that you chose for your bear, classic and eye catching
It has to be Verano Leaves as it looks very regal. Your honey ted should be re named Regal Ted ! x
“Agapanthus” hand printed yardage fabric: white on natural linen so gorgeous, so fresh and so unique! I love this fabric!!!
Love the verano “leaves” in the crimson…. And honey teddy looks gorgeous!!!!
Verano petals is my favorite. I love the hearts that are hidden but obvious in the design. Honey bear is adorable !
Well I really like the Agapanthus and its on sale, woohoo! But I also think the organic plain basecloth woud be fabulous to play with my fabric paints, stamps and stencils 🙂
“Agapanthus” hand printed yardage fabric: white on natural linen…………Loooooooooooooooooooooove it!
I really like the blue fan design but I am tempted to buy a few of the packs, thanks for letting us know about this beautiful fabric range!
How cute is your new Honey. I love the symmetry of Petals in navy.
I think the Verano leaves print particularly suits Honey Teddy because the print is small and delicate. But ALL the fabrics are fabulous, including the panels. What a fantastic combination! Beautiful fabric and cute bear!
Verano Leaves the one you made Teddy with…. very classic , crisp & clean
My favourite is the Verano leaves – crimson, followed by the Agapanthus – white on natural. Honey bear is gorgeous!
I love the Verano Leaves and Petals fabrics
I love agapanthus, so it has to be the “white agapanthus on natural linen” I wish I could think of something wonderful to do with the dried out ball of sticks you are left with when the agapanthus finish flowering
I like the petals in sea green. My favorite was not fabric but the succulent flower tea towel in green. That would be an awesome fabric print.
I love Verano Leaves in crimson, Honey Teddy looks adorable made from that fabric 🙂
The fabric is absolutely gorgeous! Love Honey too! Hopefully in my spare time (ha ha) I will eventually get to make some of your wonderful animals!
Its a difficult decision but I think in the end it has to be the “Fan” with the Agapanthus purple a very close second.
Agapanthers on natural linen is beautiful!!
I love the Verano – Leaves in Crimson, this is a stunning fabric.
this is my favourite
“Agapanthus” hand printed yardage fabric: purple.
Veranda petals in sea green just makes me want to dive in!
Very, very cute. Just love making the Funky Friends. I love the fabric in red.
I like the blue and natural succulent tea towel. Her fabric is very beautiful.
” happy hills ” in funky fabrics is very beautifull.its coloyr scheme is very nice. all fabrics are cute.t
I love the purple Agapanthus – it’s a total “makes me feel good” pattern with a wonderful color. I also thing the blue and natural succulent tea towel is gorgeous!
i love her fabrics the verano leaves and the apanthis in purple is gorgeous can see many funky toys being made with this will bookmark this site for further sales thanks pauline for sending us to such a wonderful site x
sorry agapanthus in purple stupid phone lol
I like agapanthus purple and the crimson leaves honey Teddy is sporting!
I actually love the Agapanthus white on linen, for homewares but if I was to craft a funky friend I would love to use Verano petals in sea green.
The “Agapanthus” hand printed white on natural linen is my favorite.
So beautiful for my little one to come 🙂
Just love the Agapanthus in deep purple. So many possibilities!
I love the leaves in crimson!! Thanks so much for doing this give-away, Pauline!!
Verano petals in sea green is absolutely stunning!
I like the Verano Leaves in Crimson the best.. Thanks for the giveaway.
Thank you for letting me enter this, such a wonderful give away. My husband was stationed in Rota, Spain for 2 years several years ago, I can and know how she felt walking down the streets at the vendors. I loved all the color and designs of their material. One was more beautiful than the other. You would think you seen the best and it became your favorite then you would see another. Very talented lady for sure!
I, too, like the Verano Leaves in Crimson the best. It is both rich and crisp looking!
I like agapanthus purple 🙂
love the “Agapanthus” hand printed yardage fabric: purple
Absolutely adorable in this fabric. The only problem I see is Teddy need a hug 🙁
I love the Leaves design or Aghapanthus- cant decide which? Think I’ll order to make a giraffe- so handsome he’d be! :0)
She has beautiful fabrics but my favorite is the “Agapanthus” hand printed yardage fabric: purple.
Hi Pauline, Honey is gorgeous in crimson verano leaves. I also love Verano Petals in Ink Blue,so fresh, just right for spring.
Fabrics are all beautiful but I really love the airiness of the Agapanthus on natural linen. It reminds me of dandelions ready to float through the air.
Agapanthus: white on natural linen, its just so beautiful…
I love the Agapanthus design any color.
I love all of them, but I think my favorite might be the “Agapanthus” hand printed yardage fabric: white on natural linen! 🙂
Pauline, thanks for introducing me to yardage design! Wow. Beautiful fabrics, and my favourite has to be VERANO PETALS INK BLUE. Just spectacular! Cheers Kath.
Verano petals sea green are my favorite ^_^
Love love love the fabrics!
they all look fabulous, I had a hard time picking a favorite, but I really love agapanthus white on natural linen.
love the fabrics.. beautiful..
I like most the fabric “Fan” in blue on natural linen.
They are all lovely, but I prefer – Verano “Leaves” handprinted yardage fabric ~ crimson
I want to make teddy in Agapanthas in purple. It’s mean of you to make us pick one!! They are all beautiful! The make your own bunting is a fabulous idea! I love it! Definitely have to pin that one!
The blue “fan” hand printed fabric is just so eye popping! It is defiantly my favorite.
I LOVE the “Fan” hand-printed fabric best but the Verano “Petals” in sea green is definitely a close second. Thanks for this AWESOME give away!
Agapanthus purple is my favourite … Not often you find something so stylish in this colour option.
Love the swizzle in ocean blue. Actually they’re all nice!!
I love the Verano Petals in Ink Blue, and the Verona Petals in sea green is second choice. I also love Honey Bear in crimson. It was hard to choice from the lovely fabrics
Verano petals in sea green! So cute!!!
Wow, I love the purple “agapanthus” design. Thank-you SO much.
Nancy
Love Verano Leaves – I love the rest of the designs also. Very talented designer.
I love the agapanthus in purple!
I personally Love the verano “leaves” in the crimson…. And honey teddy looks very sweet- big cuddles!!!
Agapanthus white on linen is my fav! 🙂
Verano petals in blue is my favorite at the moment. Oh dear, it’s too hard to choose!
All the fabrics are beautiful, but I think right now my favourite is the verano “Petals”in sea green.
Judy
I love the Vernon leaves in powder blue. What gorgeous fabric.
It was a hard decision but I think my favorite is verano Petals in ink blue
Just love the agapanthas design. What wonderful prints and great use of creative talent. To be applauded.
What a beautiful range of fabric! Your choice for Teddy was perfect, and as a hopeless ditherer when faced with such a collection, I’d opt for the same. The white agapanthus on natural linen is very special!
I love ” fan” 😀
So hard to choose but I love the agapanthus for cushions because of the size of the pattern (purple is my favourite colour) and the verano Petals in crimson for toys – such a clean design, love it.
I love the unexpected vintage feel of the “Agapanthus” hand printed yardage fabric: white on natural linen. Lucious!
All the fabric patterns are so fresh and I would lovw to have some in the quilt I am currently planning. Verano Petals in the ink blue is my favourite however, I would gladly use any of them.
This is my favorite
agapanthus-hand-printed-yardage-fabric-purple
Wow! how to choose, Agapanthus or fan, think agapanthus for Honey & fan for quilt border, great designs, have added to my favourites list.
Verano leaves in crimson is definately my favourite, and Honey looks beautifull
In it! I love yardage fabric!! X
Oh, how adorable Honey looks! Love the verano in green!
Hi Pauline,
I love all of the designs but Verano ‘Petals’ in ink blue reminds me of travelling in Spain myself so I’d pick that one.
Beautiful work, Nic! I’ll be visiting your store for fabrics for clothes sewing soon.
Thanks for sharing.
It’s so hard to pic one, as they are all fantastic. But the Verano “Petals” handprinted yardage fabric ~ sea green would look great on a honey bear.
i love the “petals” in the sea green its so bright and appealing 🙂
My favorite is the fan in blue … Already coming up with ideas of what to use it for
🙂
The fabrics are so simple yet still complex. I LOVE the White Agapanthus on the natural background. Living in Hawaii I find it difficult to find good fabrics! : )
They are all beautiful!!!! I can’t pick just one. I would love any if I got them..
Agapanthus-white on natural linen. She has some very lovely prints.
I just LOVE the Verano “Petals” in sea green. Takes one right back to nature. Very elegant designs!
I absolutely adore the Verano “Leaves” handprinted yardage fabric ~ crimson!!!!! So cute! Teddy is adorable!!
I love the Verano “petals in ink blue. These are very different, but beautiful fabrics.
My favourite fabric is the aqua flower print on the top of the fabric yardage pack. I can just see it on the tail of your peacock !
What a talented artist Nic is!! So hard to choose just one fabric, but I’d love to make Hoey Bear in Verona “Petals” seagreen:)
I love all of them but fav is verano in navy looks very polished.
“Agapanthus” hand printed yardage fabric: purple
I’m looking forward to attempting honey bear this weekend for the first time 🙂 x
Agapanthus Purple is my favorite, but I have to say that they are all beautiful fabrics!
Ooh! It was a hard choice to make between the Verano petals in the ink blue or the sea green but the blue won out in the end. The print is so simple but so cutesy!
they are all pretty but i like pettles in sea green the most i also think honey would be realy funky made in the bunting
Agapanthus purple was striking! Also loved the teatowels and totes. Does she do “made to order” I wonder, ooooh, the possibilities!
I love all of the fabrics, but my favorite is “Fan” in red!
Oooooh, I’d love to win that cute little bear.. <3<3<3<3
Verena
Honey Bear is so adorable in the veraco fabric!! My sewing is horrible so having the bear already made would be SO wonderful!!
Even if I could purchase one somewhere would the the best ever!
Such beautiful fabrics! My favourite is the Verano Leaves in crimson.
Agapanthus! Definitely agapanthus. In purple of course.
Love it, looks so crisp!
They’re all really gorgeous, but my absolute fave is the Agapanthus in purple x
My favourite is the Verano ‘Petals’ handprinted in Ink Blue!
So many beautiful fabrics, how to decide. And a stroke of genius that Honey Bear only takes a fat quarter of fabric to make. She’ll be popping up everywhere in the most amazing guises.
My favorites are the Petas and the “Agapanthus”. Both remond me of Zentangles which I love! My imagination is going wild thinking of all the things I could make with that fabric ! LOL
Sorry for the typo should have been Petals 🙂
Love them all. Favourite would be Verano Leaves…..
Verano leaves in crimson–a small print that can be used in so many ways! thanks for bringing these fabrics to my attention!
They are so pretty! I love the Verano Petals ~ ink blue
All her fabric prints are beautiful, but my favorite is verano leaves
in blue.
Verano leaves in crimson is gorgeous!!