If you remember about a month ago, I shared a picture of a cute fat quarter bundle of Laurie Wisbrun's "Don't Be Crabby" and promised a project and giveaway in November. Well, November is here!
I really feel in love with the little crabs, especially the one with the aqua herringbone pattern, and decided to make a paper pieced block featuring Crabby! (I did this with Laurie's permission of course.) I pieced Crabby with orange Kona and used two black buttons for his eyes. The background fabric is the newsprint from the Crabtastic line by Blend Fabrics--the perfect coordinate for this line I think!
I used the paper pieced block as the front pocket of a tote bag with the crab print right there next to it on the top and bottom. I used the great square blender print for the side panels on both the front and back of the bag.
The center panel of the bag is the sailboat print.
If you click on this picture, you may be able to see my quilting. The sailboats are spaced far enough apart so that you can quilt little waves below them! Perfect! I quilted the sides of the bag too, mimicking the pattern of organic, slightly wavy lines found within the squares of the side panel print.
The pattern for Crabby can be found in my Etsy shop and my Craftsy shop where it is available for instant download. I think he would work pretty well with my Flip Flop pattern in a beach themed quilt!
There's more! I have a fat quarter bundle of Laurie's "Don't be Crabby" to share with one lucky winner and a free Crabby pattern to share with another! To enter, please leave one comment telling me what you might make with the fabric/Crabby pattern if you win. For a second chance, leave a comment on Laurie's blog and let me know that you did. I will draw two winners on Tuesday Nov. 6th. Good luck!
Oh wait, there is even more! Laurie is also offering a fat quarter bundle of "Don't be Crabby" on her blog as well as a copy of the Crabby paper pieced pattern! Her giveaway will run through Nov. 7th.
Edited to add, thank you all for entering! What a wonderful response!
The winner of the Don't be Crabby FQ bundle is most appropriately blue.crab. How perfect is that?
The winner of the Crabby pattern is KristyQP.
Thank you for entering and good luck tomorrow with the drawing on Laurie's blog!
Not really sure what I would make. It is to early in the morning ti think but it is lovely/ The crab is pretty cute.
ReplyDeleteSo cute:)
ReplyDeleteAmy, what a terrific project! I LOVE the paper pieced crab, and will add it to my wish list of your patterns. My DIL has requested a beach bag, and I'd love to make it using Laurie's cute fabric.
ReplyDeleteI love your crab ( and Laurie's too!). I think a beach carry all would be a great way to use up some of that great fabric bundle :)
ReplyDeleteI've been to Laurie's site and have left a comment there as well. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteLove the project and the fabric!
ReplyDeleteMost definitely a beach bag too - this is just adorable!!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute! I think I would also make a beach bag.
ReplyDeleteLove your Crabby bag, he looks like he could just scurry off and nip your toes! It would be brilliant to have some of these fabrics to make a swimming bag for my little girl - she would adore the bright colours :)
ReplyDeleteThe crab is great! I think I'd make a pillow for a friend with this little guy.
ReplyDeleteI came over from Laurie's blog (although I follow both of you!). The bag is adorable!
ReplyDeleteI left a comment on Laurie's blog.
ReplyDeleteI would make a crabby baby quilt! I am already in love with the crabby selvedges!!
ReplyDeleteWe have taken many beach vacations with my husband's family and I would love to make them beachy gifts to remember the trips. Beach bags would be great.
ReplyDeleteI also left a comment on Laurie's blog.
ReplyDeleteThis fabric would be perfect for a huge picnic blanket! Just the thing for a day at the beach!
ReplyDeleteThis bag is absolutely adorable! I think I would make a quilt for a little boy I know that loves the ocean. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI have also commented on Laurie's blog!
ReplyDeleteI also left a comment on Laurie's blog.
ReplyDeleteLove this bag! I think it would be a perfect project. I would love to have a beach bag for the towel and a drink to go to the beach or the pool.
ReplyDeleteI left a comment on her blog.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to make a tote kind of bag for myself for my books!
ReplyDeleteI left a comment on her blog as well.
ReplyDeleteOh my, I would love to try to make a mug rug with a paper pieced crab. Perfect for my crab loving boss! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I've never tried paper piecing, but on day I'd like to try it out!
ReplyDeleteI hopped over to Laurie's blog and left a comment there. Thanks for the chance to win - that fabric is adorable!
ReplyDeleteThat crab is just adorable. I would love to make a beach tote with the pattern and paper piece the word crabby on it too :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely little giveaway. Your bag is absolutely adorable. A beach bag looks like a great idea from this fabric.
ReplyDeleteThe crab pattern is awesome and I'd totally make a beach tote and then maybe a pillow for my sister's classroom...maybe with a "don't be crabby" on it, too! The fabric is great boy fabric - always on the lookout for good boy stuff!
ReplyDeleteI am thinking beach bags...that would be appropriate, right...lol thank you
ReplyDeletethe crab pattern is wonderful and a bag would be welcome for myself !!
ReplyDeleteI really love your tote, so I might do something similar. Or maybe use the fabrics to make a stuffed beach ball type baby toy.
ReplyDeleteFirst off-awesome! Love the tote! If I won the pattern, I would try it! All this paper piecing talk is pretty intimidating to me, but someday I hope to try it. If I won the fabric, look out tote & zip pouch! Have a great day Amy!
ReplyDeleteLeft a comment about the cuteness of this all too at Laurie's blog. (PS-The last link to Laurie in the post doesn't work. The first link was perfect!)
ReplyDeleteI commented on Laurie's blog. :)
ReplyDeleteI commented on Laurie`s blog.
ReplyDeleteHave a fun weekeknd!
I would use the fabric for a beach bag and the pattern for pillows.
ReplyDeleteOooo- i need that little crab for a beach bag! so cute- i made a pattern for a cross stitch treasure box with a crab on it that i have in my Etsy- your pattern would go so well with it! My fingers are crossed ;)
ReplyDeleteI would love to make placemats for my Daughter and her daughters. They love bright colorful designs and live near Jacksonville Beach. Perfect combination. The Three year old loves chasing crabs until they turn around and chase her.
ReplyDeleteI think I'd make a beachy wall hanging :)
ReplyDeleteSoooo cute! I would make cute bath accessorizes.
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I already commented on Lauries blog.
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I would use that block as the center of a table mat. Great for the summer or possibly as a caution statement any other time. Hahaha!
ReplyDeleteThis fabric line is sooo darling! I love your tote bag too, you did a great job with the pped crab! I would make a picnic quilt I think, if I won :)
ReplyDeleteThis would make the cutest little boy quilt! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable! I haven't paper pieced yet, but it is on the top of my list. I would love to make a little crab bib for my friend who is expecting in Dec.
ReplyDeleteI commented on Laurie's blog
ReplyDeleteI just came over from Laurie's blog! I left a comment there!
ReplyDeleteYou make the cutest things and this crab is among them ~ so impressed by your creativity. The fabric would make a great quilt for the beach.
ReplyDeleteI would love to make this bag if I won. Also, it would be cute for wallets for the kids to take on vacation to the beach this summer.
ReplyDeleteMade a comment on Laurie's blog ~ and a nice blog it is!
ReplyDeleteI would definately make a quilt with it. Love your bag. It's fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI left a comment on Laurie's blog too :)
ReplyDeleteA-Dor-A-Ble!;) Wow...did you have to make a conscience effort to keep the text fabric straight? Wow!! I think you need to have a paper piece book....big and little projects....maybe the seasons...five or so per month!!:) Hahaha!
ReplyDeleteHmmmm...just love that crabby fabric. I think I'd make a table topper for myself and some zippy pouches for presents. My husband's parents both graduated from Hampton HS...home of the Crabbers!:)
You are so clever, I love the crab, I'd make some cushions with crabs on for my crabby children!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute bag. I might try to make one or maybe a table runner for my DIL whose loves all things beachy. thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThe crab is fabulous!! I would love to make a big beach blanket for my family to use when we go to the beach :) Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI commented at Lauries too
ReplyDeleteSuper fun fabric!,
ReplyDeleteI believe I'd make baby quilt---I would be great for a special baby boy!
I would make a bib for my grandson with the crabby pattern and probably a bag with the favric.
ReplyDeleteI commented on Laurie's blog.
ReplyDeleteI left a comment for Laurie!
ReplyDeleteI think I would make a bag, I think the one you did is so cute! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeletefantastic block!
ReplyDeleteI left a message on Laurie's site!
ReplyDeleteI love this fabric. Living in central Florida we like beachy things.
ReplyDeleteI would makencushion covers! Love the pattern and your bag! Thanks for the chance to win
ReplyDeleteI'd make a bag just like yours Amy!! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI left a comment at Laurie's blog!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh that is so cute!! I would just have to copy what you did.hah.ah.ah.ah.a.a..It's perfect!
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ReplyDeleteSuper cute Amy!
So cute! I would have to make a bag like that one!
ReplyDeleteI left a comment on Laurie's blog!
ReplyDeleteI left a comment on Laurie's blog.
ReplyDeleteI would love to make a quilt with the FQ set. It is too cute!
ReplyDeleteI would love to make something for my grand son with this!!! A pillow cover maybe!!!! Thanks for the fun!!!
ReplyDeleteCrabby is too cute. I love her.
ReplyDeleteI would have to make some pillows.
I just left Laurie some love.
ReplyDeleteI'd make a beachy quilt with these fun fabrics and pattern.
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So cute, I really love that crabby is done onto text fabric too as it really makes it stand out. I would love to make some summery picnic napkins and mats out of the fabric. thanks for the chance.
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I think I would make a bag for my brother. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI have been over to comment on Laurie's blog too.
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Your crab is so much fun. I'd probably want to do a bag similar to your because it's just all too cute!
ReplyDeleteI posted a comment on Laurie's blog as well.
ReplyDeleteI like your idea of the bag and think I would go that direction too, thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely I'd trim a set of beach towels, or even make a new project that my friend Berene has designed for an upcoming issue of Stitch that would go perfectly with this fabric (but I can't tell you what it is yet...trust me. Beachy). Love your cute crabby, Amy!
ReplyDeleteI came here from Laurie's blog, so there's a comment over there already!
ReplyDeleteWould be great for a sunlounger pillow! Love your bag!
ReplyDeleteThis crab would be great on an apron! :)
ReplyDeleteCame over from Laurie's blog - staying around to browse :) I think I'd make a blanket for my nephew with these adorable prints. Love the little crabbies!
ReplyDeleteGreat crab! I am making beach bags just now, and this would be perfect for them! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteohh thats great, I'd put in on a cushion for our campervan
ReplyDeleteI've just been over to Lauries and entered there too :) great giveaway thanks
ReplyDeleteDear Amy, you rock again!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis crab pp pattern is awesome!!
I will love to be the winner, 'cause this new Laurie's prints are adorable!
I was on Laurie's blog and leaved a comment there!!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry but I forgot to say that I could use your new pattern in a table runner for a beach house! And for a tea towel too!!
ReplyDeleteI visited Laurie's blog and left a comment there - thanks again!
ReplyDeleteI think I'd make a beach blanket-this fabric would be perfect!
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking a swimming bag with a waterproof lining for one of my boys using the fabric or the crab pattern. Thanks for the give away!
ReplyDeleteI've left a comment on Laurie's blog too!
ReplyDeleteOh, what to make with these lovelies, maybe a beach blanket of rhaving my picnic on?? Ange : )
ReplyDeleteSince my husband is a chef, I see this as the front of an apron he can wear around the house. Perfect, because I love crab legs! Thanks for the give away!
ReplyDeleteThat bag is SUPER cute! I would make a child's quilt out of these fun fabrics!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute. I think a pillow for my nephew is in order. Thanks for making such a great pattern.
ReplyDeleteI also commented on Laurie's blog!
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't matter what I would make...I must have these fabrics....
ReplyDeleteI commented a Laurie's
ReplyDeleteI think it would have to be a picnic blanket or a lap quilt for when we go to the beach. The quilt would be more appropriate with me living in England!
ReplyDeleteI commented over on Laurie's blog
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute and useful bag! If I win, I would use the fabrics for my 3" hexagon quilt, or the tote bag into a guild bag. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI commented on Laurie's blog...thanks for sending me!
ReplyDeleteI think I would have to make something for my little boy. Maybe a bag for his toys? It's too stinking cute!
ReplyDeletePillows for the Cancer crabs in my life - daughter and brother
ReplyDeleteI love your paper pieced patterns so much Amy, and the crab is so perfect, I'd have to do a tote as well! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI love the tote, but I think I would make a little beach quilt. Thanks for the giveaway. Crabby is adorable
ReplyDeleteGosh I don't know, maybe a boys quilt?
ReplyDeleteAwww I love this fabric! It'd go for an outfit for my daughter! She has a pink crab that she loves so maybe a softie, too! :)
ReplyDeleteI think I'd make some sort of pouch for myself :)
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That crab is SUPER cute. I think I see myself making a baby quilt with the fabric, using the snail trail blocks ... they have always reminded me of the ocean. Your little crabbys would make awesome corner pieces ... hmmm ... this may have to happen. Thanks for a chance at a great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThat is some of the cutest fabric. But I love all her lines. I think a cute little summer quilt for my grandson would be perfect in this line. Those crabs are too cute.
ReplyDeleteI commented on Laurie's blog.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to use these fabrics in a quilt along with your crab.
ReplyDeleteI left a comment on Laurie's blog.
ReplyDeleteLove the Crab pattern... thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI left a comment on Laurie's blog :)
ReplyDeletei would love to win thanks
ReplyDeleteI would make a fun little quilt with Crabby in the corner!
ReplyDeleteI commented on Laurie's blog.
ReplyDeleteLove this bag and pattern! So cute! Definitely meant to be made into a beach bag!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
Left a comment on Laurie's blog :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for having this give away, it is always great to find a new quilt blogger to follow. I think a table topper would be great with these fabric to bring out a bit of whimsey,esp during the summer months. I also love the tote bag so may have to make one of those as well. I did leave a post on Laurie's blog.
ReplyDeleteLeft a comment on Laurie's blog first - then found you. Too cute!
ReplyDeleteMy mom collected crabs and they remind me of her. I would probably make pillows for my siblings so we'd each have a little huggable reminder for the days we miss her most.
ReplyDeleteI would love to make a baby quilt using the crabby bundle.
ReplyDeleteAmazing project! Both the crab pattern and the fabric will look great as pillows in a beach house - so that's what I would make. :)
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love that line of fabric. My niece is having a baby soon-so I think a baby quilt would be perfect for the little guy! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteOh sooooo cute! I cant wait to get my hands on that fabric for my hubby and inlaws all from baltimore who take their crabs seriously!
ReplyDeleteI just left a comment on Laurie's blog.
ReplyDeleteI just left a comment on Laurie's blog, too.
ReplyDeleteI would love to make a quilt for a baby boy with this wonderful fabric! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI have left a comment on Laurie's blog.
ReplyDeleteThat crab is adorable! And I think that's a pretty hard thing to be when you have claws!!
ReplyDeleteI'd be making cushions with Laurie's fabric, and zipped pouches too!
Eeek!! I love it! I think it is my favorite 'don't be crabby' project yet of all the ones I've seen on blog land. How are you so talented. I'd end up making a quilt. :P
ReplyDeleteI sang your praises on Laurie's blog too ;)
ReplyDeleteCrabby is cute--if such a thing is possible for a crab!
ReplyDeleteI think it would fun to create some drawstring bags using Laurie's fabrics and your design. If I use some iron on vinyl, the grandkids can use them for wet swimsuits and towels next summer.
I left a comment on Laurie's blog, too.
ReplyDeleteI love the crab, I think I'd have to make your crab into a pillow.
ReplyDeleteJust have to do a Chesapeake blue crab on the newpaper. It is a staple here for the summer!
ReplyDeleteI would make a baby blanket!
ReplyDeleteI left a comment on Laurie's blog, too!
ReplyDeleteI would love to make some pillows. I love the crab!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice giveaway. I love Laurie Wisbrun. Love her. You know how much I love Lucy's Crabshack. I'd probably make more of my little duffel bags! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteOh you're crabby;-) Love, love, love this!!! I've promised to redecorate Dex's room in Maine this year (Can you believe he objects to my flower garden quilt?) and I think this would be the perfect collection:-)
ReplyDeleteI was thinking of a Crabby/Flip Flop wall hanging :)
ReplyDeleteCrabby is cute! And the newsprint background is perfect. I think I'd lean towards making placemats or a table topper. Thanks for the chance Amy.
ReplyDeleteSuch cute fabric! Thank you. I would make something for my nursery ; )
ReplyDeleteI love it! I think a beach quilt would be awesome!!
ReplyDeleteI left a comment on her blog too!
ReplyDeleteI was going to say a beach bag, until I read Laurie's idea of a beach blanket on her blog! That would be so cute!
ReplyDeleteAnd I left a comment on her blog too :)
ReplyDeleteI left a comment on Laurie's blog too. Love the crab!
ReplyDeleteMy mother collected crabs and everytime I see something with crabs on it I think of her. I would love to make some bags for my family members as a remembrance of our "crabby" mom!
ReplyDeleteI might make a beach blanket quilt!
ReplyDeleteI've also left a comment on Laurie's blog :)
ReplyDeletemaybe a picnic quilt?
ReplyDeleteI would love to make a crabby bag with this adorable fabric!
ReplyDeleteI left a comment on Laurie's blog.
ReplyDeleteI left a comment on her blog
ReplyDeleteThat fabric would be great for setting the tone of a beach-themed busy book!
ReplyDeleteI think I'd make some toys with the fabric.
ReplyDeleteLeft comment on Laura's blog. And signed up for her email updates!
ReplyDeleteI would probably make a little quilt for my nephew
ReplyDeleteThe crabby is adorable. I would use it or the fabric to make a nautical themed baby quilt.
ReplyDeleteI also commented on Laurie's blog.
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous. I would love to make pillows for my boys room to brighten it up a bit!
ReplyDeleteI think I'd make a beach bag or travel tote.
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ReplyDeleteI would probably make a mini quilt wall hanging and hang it above my sewing machines so I could look at it all the time. He's adorable!
ReplyDeleteI left a comment on Laurie's wonderful blog too.
ReplyDeleteThis is SOOO cute!!!!! See? You even make being a crab cute. :) I have been into tote making lately, so I would either make a tote or a fun pillow. This fabric is so happy!! Thanks, Amy!
ReplyDeleteI love this pattern! My husband is from Maryland and is very connected to the Chesapeake. I'd love to make a quilt for him with these crabs in blue fabrics. He'd love it!
ReplyDeleteI also left a comment on Laurie's blog.
ReplyDeleteI'd make a wide mouthed zippered pouch!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!!
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I left a comment on Laurie's blog.
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I've never paper pieced before, but this crab is fantastic! I think it could be incorporated into a cute picnic/beach blanket. Thanks for the great "crabbiness" and for the chance to win!
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I commented on Laurie's blog - her fabrics are wonderful and whimsical! Thanks for the chance to win!
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Oh, the possibilities are endless, right? I think I would like to incorporate some of it into our new patchwork Christmas stockings (seriously)!
ReplyDeleteI left a comment on Laurie's blog, too! :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to make a quilt for one of my great nephews. They both live in Maryland, so the pattern & fabric would be a perfect fit. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteSo adorable! I would make a beach blanket for sure.
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My grandson loves crabs so I think I would make him a backpack.
ReplyDeleteI'd make a cute quilt with the fabric and the crab would be prominent in it. soparkaveataoldotcom
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ReplyDeleteAmy, that is the cutest crab ever!!! In my favorite color, too! I think I would make something cute for my lake house! Pillow, perhaps!
ReplyDeleteSo, so cute! Would love to make a table topper with this pattern for my daughter, who lives at the shore!
ReplyDeleteGreat fabric & a super Big Orange Crab ! I like your pattern...
ReplyDeletegives me ideas...I think I'd use the fabric for a summer pieced
picnic table cloth ( I'd also tuck some away in my "I SPY" collection
for a future quilt...love the imagery in this collection )
Thanks for the giveaway !
I would make a beachy quilt to remind me of all the years I lived at the beach! I would make up a lot of your crab blocks and incorporate them in the quilt. It all looks perfect together!
ReplyDeleteI went to Laurie's blog and left a comment
ReplyDeleteI left a comment on Laura's site. Would love to win and make a quilt for my grand-treasures. They got to spend 2 weeks right on the shore this past summer. One of their biggest thrills was walking with Great Gramps (86yrs young) from his home to look for crabs n shells on "his" beach.
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