to say that i am excited about today's giveaway is an understatement.  i bit the bullet and pre-ordered yardage of bella by the amazingly talented lotta jansdotter a few weeks ago and have been stalking my mailbox ever since.  it was simply a no brainer.  i'm a HUGE fan of hers and loved her previous line echo.  i decided that you all should have some bella too! my awesome sponsor fat quarter shop has generously offered up some of this gorgeous new line for a giveaway today! thank you fat quarter shop <3

images via lotta jansdotter

if you are new to the world of lotta jansdotter go check out her work.  she's got books, fabrics, papergoods and more. the talents of lotta have no end.  i always find myself anxiously awaiting to see what she is going to do next.  i'm hopelessly addicted to the color palette and the natural, modern & organic designs she comes up with.  just popping over to her website gets me inspired and antsy to sew and draw.  i think that is my favorite thing about lotta's work.  i want to create when i see her work.  it's not intimidating or overwhelming...just simply inspiring.  there's a freedom to imagine and just simply make when i look at her work.  it's addicting and i love that i can let my mind wander and go on a little journey when playing with her fabrics.  if you're interested in lotta and how she works and designs check out these two posts that i found interesting here and here.


the new line bella doesn't disappoint either.  with fresh colors, a touch of whimsy and some great  new staples i will definitely be using this collection in everything.  i had a very, very hard time deciding what color and what prints to order first. i wish i could have bought the whole line in yardage but this momma is on a budget peeps :P  i can easily see these prints lending themselves from quilts, home decor to clothing.  it's going to be so fun to play with them!  and i can't wait for you to play with them too!  are you ready to see what you could win?? yay!

images via lotta jansdotter

THE PRIZE
- one lucky winner will receive a layer cake (42 - 10" x 10" squares) of the new fabric line " bella" by lotta jansdotter from fat quarter shop. wahoo!!!

HOW TO ENTER
- simply leave a comment below telling me what you would make if you won the layer cake of bella.
- bonus entry* follow luvinthemommyhood and/or fat quarter shop on facebook and leave a seperate comment telling me you did that too.

THE RULES
- you must leave a valid email address in your comment or you will be disqualified.
- giveaway ends august 27th, 2012 at midnight (PST).

good luck everyone and happy sewing!!!!! a big thank you to fat quarter shop for the awesome giveaway and for having such a wonderful & inspiring shop! head on over to the fat quarter shop and show them some love ladies!  you can find all things fat quarter shop here: