Let me introduce you to Bari J. Ackerman! She’s a fantastic fabric designer, quilting queen, sewing fanatic, embroidery whiz and all around creative gal!
Bari is one of my favorite fabric designers because she uses lots and lots of happy colors and flowers. You can’t go wrong with that! Her fabric makes me want to conquer my quilt making fears.
I keep finding myself lost on her blog long enough to realize that I had to share it with all of you. You know how it is when your coffee gets cold because you forgot you had it…or maybe that just happens to me. Ha! Well, this is a blog that will do that to you!
When you visit Bari’s blog full of beautiful photos you’ll get a peek at her upcoming fabric line {Paris Apartment}, and don’t miss the office chair from Target that she covered for herself! You will want to make one instantly!
Here are a few more things you might not know about Bari…
Bari’s book was released at the beginning of this year and the photos are so inspiring! You can get your own copy on from her online store.
While you’re waiting for your book to arrive you can make another project. She’ll show you how to make a Garden Party Quilt that’s out-of-this-world beautiful!
This is one of the cute little zippy bags that she’s been creating lately…love them. The colors make me smile! 🙂
You can find all of these one-of-a-kind creations in her store. I keep going back to see her latest designs and dream about having a different one for every day of the week.
Have you seen Bari’s line of “Keeping It Real” patterns? If you haven’t, you are in for a treat! She has patterns for quilts, colorful totes and even a sweet little dog!
Two lucky Everything Etsy readers will get to choose a pattern to try from Bari Online. How fun is that??!
Here’s how to enter…
- Visit Bari Online and let me know about your favorite pattern or bag…you have to check out the zippy bags!!! Just leave a comment about it here to be entered.
- Spread the word of this giveaway by Twitter, Facebook or blog post {1 entry each}
- Keep up with all of Bari’s latest fabric designs by following her on Twitter or subscribing to her blog. {1 entry each}
- If you already subscribe to Everything Etsy’s blog, follow me on Twitter or hang out with us on Facebook…thanks! {1 extra entry each}
This giveaway ends March 1st at midnight(EST)…don’t miss out! Please leave a separate comment for each entry.
Bari J. Ackerman is one of those super-creative people that inspires creativity in others, and I’m sure you’ll be thanking me for sending you over to her site! 🙂
Good luck!
***This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to Donnelle and Nique!
~Kim
Kim says
I’d love to get my hands on the street tote pattern!
Libby says
Me too! I love the State Street tote! And the hobo bag 🙂
Libby says
I follow you on Twitter!
Libby says
I already follow Bari on Twitter!
Tirabaralla says
Kim, speaking of delightful giveaway I wanted to let you know that I received my heart felt necklace few days ago and it’s so cute! TY so much for the possibility to win something so nice 🙂
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Steph B. says
Love the State Street Tote pattern. I love crazy quilts!
Steph B. says
Tweeted!
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Facebooked!
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Steph B. says
Following Bari on Twitter.
Steph B. says
Subscribed to Bari’s blog.
Steph B. says
Follow EE on Facebook.
Steph B. says
Follow EE’s blog.
Steph B. says
Follow EE on Twitter.
Rebecca says
LOVE the State Street tote! THANKS for the chance!
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Theresa says
Love the pin cushion pattern!
Rebecca says
I follow Bari J on twitter (ourbusybunch)
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Rebecca says
I follow your blog 🙂
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Rebecca says
I’m a FB fan (Rebecca A)
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nique says
the lill street messenger bag is awesome
Pameladawn says
Follow on Facebook and I love the State Street Tote! So cute!
Melanie says
I would choose the Isabelle Pincushion Toy Sewing Pattern
Shirley L says
My favorite pattern is the State Street Tote!
Shirley L says
I tweeted this giveaway! @willowwhimsy
Shirley L says
Following Bari on Twitter!
Shirley L says
I follow your blog. 🙂
Shirley L says
I follow you on Twitter!
Shirley L says
And no I’m not stalking you but I also follow you on Facebook 🙂
Shirley L says
I shared this giveaway on Facebook 🙂
Barb Colvin says
I like the Notting Hill Hobo Bag 🙂
PS I had to drink cold forgotten coffee due to this post lol
G says
Love the Flower Market Tote Sewing Pattern.
Anne Marie says
Love the pincushion pattern.
Anne Marie says
I am a follower/email subscriber to everything etsy.
Donnelle says
My favorite pattern is the Notting Hill Hobo Bag Sewing Pattern
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Donnelle says
Tweeted, http://bit.ly/h4OwOW
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Facebooked, http://on.fb.me/eor1Xb
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Donnelle says
Following Bari on Twitter, sew_me_mine
Donnelle
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Donnelle says
Following Bari on her blog
Donnelle
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Donnelle says
Subscribed to your blog
Donnelle
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Donnelle says
Following you on twitter, sew_me_mine
Donnelle
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Donnelle says
following you on facebook, SewMeMine
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Risa says
Although all her Bari’s patterns are great, I really love the Kitchen Art pattern. Such great fabrics too! Thanks for the chance to win.
CathyH says
My favorite pattern is th Gracie Girl pincushion and needle book!
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Risa says
I just subscribed to Bari’s blog.
Jolee says
Absolutely LOVE the ZigZag quilt…and Market bag. Thanks!!!
Jolee says
follow your blog.
Krista French says
I like the market bag best.
Krista French says
I subscribed to bari’s site
Krista French says
I subscribe to your blog
Krista French says
I follow you on facebook
Krista French says
I follow you on twitter
Krista French says
following bari on twitter jewelrygirl 007
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I blogged about your contest at frenchelegantjewelry.blogspot.com
Tammy says
I love the Sophie Zippy Bag. It is so bright and colorful!
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Tammy says
I just subscribed to the Bari J blob and website subscription!
Tammy says
I shared her site on my Facebook!
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Tammy says
I follow the Everything Etsy blog
Tammy says
I follow Everything Etsy on Facebook!
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Tammy says
I signed up to follow Bari J on Twitter!
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Tammy says
I follow Everything Etsy on Twitter!
Tammy says
I tweeted about Bari J!
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Tammy says
I put an entry in my blog about Bari J!
Danijela says
I like Green Living Market Bag Sewing Pattern and State Street Tote Sewing Pattern.
Wacstar says
Amazing prints on these items!