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Heather Bailey, one of my all time favorite fabric designers, is giving away TWO super cute sewing patterns to a reader {shipping included}, or a coupon code for the pattern if the winners wants to purchase additional items from her store ~ so there will be TWO winners! Heather’s designs are fresh, colorful and full of life. And darling!
This November will be my third anniversary since teaching myself how to sew, and Heather Bailey fabric has been part of my product line since the very beginning:
I’m very exciting to be gifting two patterns from Heather’s shop. WILL YOU BE A WINNER? Leave a comment below to enter. Gussy Sews hearts Heather Bailey! Choose from a variety of sewing patterns: pin cushions, toys for little people, aprons, handbags — even lunch bags.
To me, pairing this sewing pattern giveaway with a little Q&A sounded like a fabulous idea ~ so I sent three questions over to Heather and let out a little, Yeow! when her answers showed up in my inbox shortly after. Heather is expecting her third babeh, due this month, so this mini-interview is extra special. Thank you again, Heather!
INTERVIEWING HEATHER BAILEY ~
What is your favorite pattern, and where did you draw inspiration for it?
My daughter, Charlotte, was crazy for pigs when she was a toddler. Her obsession began when she discovered a plastic warthog with red eyes in the recesses of her older brother’s toy box. She carried the evil beast with her everywhere, made him a soft nest to sleep in and sung him lullabies. It was hilarious—and a little alarming. (This warthog was scary-looking.)
We began accumulating toys that were piggish yet sweet. Charlotte soaked it up. Pretty soon, she had a family of plastic pigs to look after, as well as several pig pillows and two pig flashlights. It was at that time I designed Charlotte her own girly pig doll to dress and cuddle. After Charlotte’s Claira pig was shown in a cover story for Mary Engelbreit’s Home Companion magazine in April/May of 2008, requests for the pattern flooded in. I designed a boy doll to accompany Claira and added the pattern, Claira & Clancy Pig Dolls to my next print run.
I enjoy 3-dimensional design and had a hey-day contouring Claira’s face and pot belly till her personality was just-so. I’m proud of the well-placed dart seam that gives her an inviting little smile. She was born of love and was a lot of fun to create.
What are your workdays like? Share with us a little about your day-to-day.
With a family to care for, employees to manage, products to design and refine, emails to answer—and a new baby on his way this August—every day is unique. It takes a regular, concerted effort by my team and me to furnish the time needed for me to create new artwork for fabric, housewares, sewing patterns, stationery, and so forth.
My secret weapons? I don’t sit still and I don’t watch TV—though I do listen to TV often enough. It is definitely a juggle, but a happy one. I love what I do.
What is one tip you have for the Gussy Sews community as encouragement for chasing entrepreneurial dreams?
Be thoughtful. Most business endeavors with any potential value will be an immense amount of work. And not all of that work will be fun. Be sure you have what it takes to stick to it; in other words, don’t start till you find something you are truly committed to. I recommend reading Seth Godin’s book, The Dip for a simple, yet impactful introduction to this philosophy. It’s a one-hour read and well worth it.
Be original. There are a lot of inspiring artists and businesses out there. Be inspired, get excited, and gather your energy to take action—but don’t copy. Hone your own, unique voice. This doesn’t just protect other artists and businesses, it protects you—and grants you the best shot at true, sustainable success.
♥ GOOD LUCK entering! I’ll pick the two winners in a few days…
PS. blog/tweet/facebook this giveaway for extra entries {mention @gussysews and @_heatherbailey so i can find your tweets}.
xoxo
I’ve been wanting to try one of her patterns for awhile now! I love her color and print combinations. Thanks for doing this, so fun!
Gorgeous fabrics and patterns! I would just love to win for once :)
Wow, this is a fabulous giveaway. Thanks for the interview, both of you are so inspiring.
I just love her Marlo Bloom handbag pattern.
Great giveaway! I love sewing and new patterns!!!!
I love Heather Bailey too! I can’t imagine juggling all that she does.
oh I would love to have one of Heather’s patterns!
Ooh! I’d love to win one of her patterns!!
Love Heather Bailey fabric…thanks for the awesome giveaway!!
Love Heather Bailey fabric!! I can’t wait until the pop daisy turquoise is back in stock! It’s on my “Want!” list!
I love her stuff! One of her patterns would be great to have!!
-Many Smiles!
What cute patterns! My mom retires in Sept, so this would be fun to have- we both love to sew. Thanks!
I’ve loved using Heather Bailey’s fabric – so unique and beautiful!
I would love to try one of her beautiful patterns!!
Great interview with Heather…I love the part about being creative yet original !
Thanks for the giveaway.
HB, yes please! I love her design. I cant wait for my daughters hair to get a bit longer to use her trash ties. And dont get me started on her fabric, I recently bought some laminated cotton that has been open up a can of worms. I have been sewing and sewing and sewing, that hasnt happened in over a year!!
Wish these beautiful patterns were around when my two sweet daughters were babies! I adore the fabric, as well.
Heather (not myself) is super talented – many blessings on the new baby!
I would love to win this, the patterns are so pretty!
I just made my mom a laptop sleeve with Heather Bailey fabric and she loved it! So excited for her!
Love the patterns!!!!!
I absolutely LOVE her fabrics! I have used them tons!!!!
I am always looking for new handbag patterns and hers are awesome! I would love to win!!!! Thanks for the oppportunity!
I love her fabric and would love to make an apron.
super super awesome give away!!! I want one! :D I am in love with Heather Bailey! She is so inspiring!
Thanks for the Chance! :)
Jacinda
http://www.periwinklepixies.blogspot.com
http://www.periwinklepixies.etsy.com
Hey Maggie! How cute are the Claira & Clancy Pig Dolls?! I love her blog and all of her “pretties”. Did you notice her new line “Thrash Ties”? You should give those a try for your new and different hair styles. http://www.trashties.com/trash.html Luv me some Heather B, too!
Those Pigs are adorable. I know just who would love them!
Tweeted here: http://twitter.com/#!/peasandluvfrmJO/status/98373251805356032
My Tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/peasandluvfrmJO/status/98373721915523072
I Follow both @gussysews and @_heatherbailey !
Love Love Love Heather’s patterns and fabric line! What a great interview! Thanks for a great giveaway – so generous!!!!! I would LOVE to win! Thanks for the chance!
awesomeness. :)
I love Heather’s fabrics, and I’d love to sew with one of her patterns! :)
Following both on Twitter and tweeted this http://twitter.com/#!/HippieDogDesign/status/98376800446586880
That is one of the sweetest stories I have ever heard! What can I say, I have a heart for the scary warthog! Anyone else know the Flanders and Swan song about how nobody ever wants to court a warthog? Anyway…darling :-)
I’d love to win!
Love Heather Bailey! Such a great giveaway!
Wow! I’m just starting to sew and had not idea there were such cute patterns out there! I’d love to get started with a few. AND did not know you only started sewing 3 years ago; that’s very encouraging for me!
Super duper cute patterns! i love hearing form the many different artists you showcase on your site! Thanks, Maggie!
I’d LOVE one of those patterns! She is so talented!
I tweeted this giveaway!
https://twitter.com/#!/ErinLauray/status/98382040889692164
I would love one of her patterns. The patterns are great, her fabric is stunning, AND we share the same first name… :)
Ooooh….her use of color is great!
I’d LOVE LOVE LOVE to win one of these, they are adorable!!!
Those pigs are just darling!
OOOOOO sounds like a lovely win! Fingers crossed :)
omy gish. love this post!!!!
She’s so talented! Thanks for the sweet giveaway:)
tamara
tamz_ck@hotmail.com
Oh, I just love Heather Bailey!! Thanks for the chance to enter!!
Facebooked it!
I followed you on Twitter!
I love Heather Bailey too and I’d love to win, thanks Gussy!
I tweeted your giveaway with Heather!!
I liked you Gussy Sews on Facebook!!
I am also a self taught seamstress on my mothers 32 year old “brother” sewing machine. I love to sew and enjoy the end product more than anything. I typically only make time to sew now as gifts. I’d love to win a patter (or two) and would pick something that would work as a gift for my girlfamily and girlfriends.
I Facebook-ed this giveaway!
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=211137845602355&id=1467711469
Tweeted! I really want to win!! LOL
What a fun interview! Heather Bailey is one of my favorites. Thanks for the fun giveaway!
I absolutely adore all things Heather Bailey! What a great interview.
I love Heather Bailey! When I started teaching myself to sew about a year and a half ago it was her fabric I ordered first. I did my little girls baby bedding and bumper pads out of the gorgeous fabrics. I love the bold colors and patterns. Thanks for the chance to win.
I would love an opportunity to win this. I am trying to teach myself to sew right now.
ooo..Like this giveaway! Crossing my fingers!
I ‘liked” you on facebook @Joanna Noel Sterrett
I follow you on twitter @JoannaNoel88
me me me! please pick me!
I started sewing in September of last year all self taught through books and online tutorials/blogs :) I LOVE the sewing community and all that people have to offer and all the awesomeness of the bloggers!
Tweeted about the giveaway too! :) (jkesseldesign)
I’ve always loved Heather Bailey’s style as well! Thanks for the fun little interview!
hello! what a lovely interview. :)
i follow gussy sews on facebook too!
Shared on FBook too :)
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=586830319
Wow Gussy! You are in the “in” crowd!! Good for you getting out there. You are one successful lady and lots more in the future! Heather Baily is so cute and LOVE that she has a family and kids and fits all that in to her day. IT is a struggle. My favorite thing she said is don’t copy! I wish more people understood this and respect the fact how much time we the creator have put into crafting our skill. I suppose you almost have to ignore those people and hope that your work shines through and is true.
Great interview and giveaway!
Love her designs, as well as yours :) Match made in heaven!
So excited for this giveaway- love her stuff!
Tweeted about this giveaway.
her fabric is adorbs!
[and i really like your new header ;)]
I love HB fabric! YAY!
I tweeted! @huddyma
Thanks for the generous giveaway !!
Loves to have chance to win it!!
Tweeted the news here :- https://twitter.com/hueisei/status/98416940745363460. Via profile @hueisei
What a wonderful give away! I’d love a pattern!
Shared your giveaway on my facebook account for B is for Boy.
Just tweeted! Pick Me Pick me! You girls are 2 of my faves!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i <3 you both!
How exciting!! My next stop is directly to Heather Baily’s shop. Thanks for this great giveaway!!
Love it! You have such a great give away Gussy! And Heather! Thank you!
I tweeted too from @SuesSewCrafty. Isn’t social media great?
What cute projects! Love the felts beautiful.
i like you on facebook, retreeted this giveaway! I wanna win!
I love Heather’s designs and have been following her for a while. I am also loving the facebook posts you have been doing in facebook since I “like”‘d you. Thanks for the giveaway!
I love your site. Yhanks for this opportunity.
Love her fresh colors and ideas. I am also expecting my third baby this August too! So much fun…..
haha Thanks. Also shared on FB.
Wow, her patterns & fabric are all so cute! I found my mind running wild thinking of all the things I would like to make using her patterns & fabric! The elephants are my all-time favorite! Anyways, Thank you so much for turning me onto a new suppplier and also for the chance to win!
Also “Shared” your post about this on Facebook. Thank you again!
I love her fabrics!
Very inspiring interview!
Great interview! Thanks!
I’ve made several fruity pincushions(!!) and I’d love to try Heather’s clothing patterns
What a great giveaway. I have been thinking of making my daughter her own doll.
Would LOVE to win this giveaway :)
And I ‘like’ Gussy on FB
How awesome!
Beautiful patterns! Thanks for the giveaway!