Review & Giveaway: Flower Girl Designs- CLOSED
7:56 PM Posted by Desi @ Wee Share
One of my goals in 2010 is to be more organized. I have started by purging a lot of the things that I no longer have a use for. Now, I have to find a spot for everything that is left! One of the first areas I have started to organize is Raileigh's room. When she was younger, there were far less toys and it was much easier to find a home for everything. Now, she has more toys with more parts and it's much harder to put everything away. So, I went in search of something that I could make to bring a little more order to her room. I found a lot of great patterns for all sorts of organizational tools at Flower Girl Designs.
Dorinda is the wonderful lady behind Flower Girl Designs. Luckily, this talented lady didn't keep her creativity all to herself! She has created a plethora of amazing patterns that will add beauty and organization to your home. But, before I tell you all about Dorinda's wonderful patterns, let's get to know her a bit better! I am pleased to introduce Dorinda of Flower Girl Designs!
Name and Location: Dorinda Dombrowski, Escanaba, Michigan
Where did you get your etsy shop name, Flower Girl Designs, from? I really don’t remember, I just like the name.
What inspired you to open your etsy shop? I have a love of sewing and creating, so I decided to share my ideas.
Apart from creating things, what do you like to do? I love my animals and spending time with them. Also, I’m looking forward to Spring and planting a garden.
Is there any craft you don’t know how to do but wish you did? I would love to learn how to knit.
If you could meet anyone from the past or present, who would you choose and why? I would like to meet Martha Stewart, I love watching her show. She is so crafty and loves to garden, I know I could learn a lot.
Where is your favorite movie? I don’t watch many movies or T.V., I guess, I don’t have a favorite movie. But, my favorite show and actress is Lucy from I Love Lucy!
What is your greatest accomplishment is life this far? That would be my sewing business, I have meet many people from all over the world, through the Internet.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? To have at least 100 patterns for sale.
Out of all of the patterns Dorinda has created, the one that caught my eye was the storage bags pattern. I imagined creating these to hold all of the small toys in Raileigh's room. Then, I could just envision them popping up all over my house to hold various things! After I finished brainstorming all of the uses for the fabric storage bags, I contacted Dorinda to see if she was interested in having the pattern featured on Wee Share. I was thrilled when Dorinda responded that she was indeed interested!
In a very short time, the storage bag pattern was awaiting me in my email. As with all patterns, I took the time to read through it before cutting any fabric. I have wasted valuable fabric by not doing this before, so I highly recommend not skipping the read through. Next, I used Dorinda's measurements and some freezer paper to create my pattern pieces. Creating pattern pieces that can be used again and again is a bit time consuming the first time, but every time after that will go a lot faster.
After I had used my pattern pieces to cut out all of my fabric, it was finally time to start sewing. This pattern calls for Craft Fuse, which I have really never used before. The fusible webbing I bought was not actually Craft Fuse. What I bought was really too thick and not very fun at all to work with. I had a difficult time getting my fabric to actually stick to the fusible webbing when I ironed it. All I can say is that I definitely learned which fusible webbing NOT to buy, and that I will definitely go with actual Craft Fuse in the future!
Following along with Dorinda's pattern was very easy. Every step contains a visual illustration of the direction. Plus, Dorinda uses wording that is very easy to follow and understand, It was comforting to know, however, that Dorinda was just an email away if I did get stuck. The storage bags can be created with or without an exterior pocket. For my first bag, I chose not to have a pocket. That meant that I got to skip several steps, which is always rather exciting!
Before I knew it, my bag was complete! The final product is absolutely wonderful. I read the measurements of the finished product, but upon seeing it in person, it was bigger than I had pictured. This was just fine by me! I already had something in mind for this first fabric storage bag- a holder for all of Raileigh's little people figurines. They are taking over and really needed to be contained. The storage bag is perfect because it holds them all, with plenty of room for more (yeah!). Plus, it has no sharp corners or edges it Raileigh happens to fall on it.
After seeing how much this simple bag did to organize Raileigh's Little People, I have decided I need about a zillion more. I need one for all of my fabric remnants, one to hold Raileigh's washcloths in the bathroom, one to contain all of her bibs... and the list could go on and on! I also see several more patterns in Dorinda's shop that I would love to try including the reversible market bag, the child's pocket placemats, and the gift bags with bows.
I am incredibly excited to tell you that Dorinda has agreed to do a giveaway here at Wee Share! One lucky reader is going on a shopping spree at Flower Girl Designs! Dorinda has generously agreed to let the winner have $25 to spend in her shop! Thank you, Dorinda, for such a generous giveaway!
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Mandatory Entry (MUST be done before any extra entries will qualify)- Go to the Flower Girl Designs Etsy Shop. Tell me how you would spend $25 if you are the winner (feel free to also mark the patterns you like as a favorite on etsy!).
Extra Entries (Must leave a separate comment for each entry):
- 1 extra entry- Heart the Flower Girl Designs Etsy Shop
- 1 extra entry- Comment on any post on the Flower Girls Designs website. Include a link to the post you comment on.
- 1 extra entry- Follow Flower Girls Designs on twitter
- 1 extra entry- become a member of the Flower Girl Designs flickr group (include flickr ID in comment)
- 3 extra entries- Upload a photo to the Flower Girl Designs flickr group (include a link to your photo in comment)
- 1 extra entry- PUBLICLY follow Wee Share using Google Friend
- 1 extra entry- subscribe to Wee Share via email (must be activated to count)
- 1 extra entry- follow WeeShare on twitter (include your twitter ID)
- 1 extra entry- tweet about this giveaway (may be done daily) You can use this tweet: Sew till your heart's content w/ a $25 Gift Certificate for sewing patterns @ Flower Girl Designs Enter @WeeShare http://tinyurl.com/yajkeky
- 2 extra entries- Blog about this giveaway and provide a link back to the giveaway (please include web address of blog in your comment)
- 2 extra entries- add my button to your blog. Let me know where I can find it!
- 10 extra entries- Make a purchase from Flower Girl Designs. Make sure to let Dorinda know that you found he at Wee Share. Let me know what you bought!
Giveaway will end at 11:59 EST on March 10, 2010. Open WORLDWIDE- everyone can enter! Winner will be chosen using a random number generator. Winner will be contacted via email and will have 48 hours to respond before I choose a new winner.
Good luck!
February 21, 2010 9:48 AM
I'm first! :) I love the Reversible Tote pdf Pattern-Jenprincess88 at aol dot com
February 21, 2010 9:49 AM
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February 21, 2010 9:50 AM
addes seller to fav's-Jenprincess88 at aol dot com
February 21, 2010 9:51 AM
commented on her site here: http://www.flowergirldesignscollection.com/flower_girl_designs_colle/2010/02/etsy-shop-sale.html#comments
February 21, 2010 9:52 AM
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February 21, 2010 4:42 PM
I would love the reversible tote pattern, the child's pocket placemat pattern, or the oilcloth portfolio pattern. Thanks for the chance.
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February 21, 2010 4:43 PM
I heart FGD on Etsy. My profile is ladyvdzine.
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February 21, 2010 4:45 PM
Commented here: http://www.flowergirldesignscollection.com/flower_girl_designs_colle/2010/01/car-carryall.html#comments
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February 21, 2010 4:46 PM
Following FGD on twitter. Profile is ladyvdzine. ladyvdzine[at]yahoo[dot]com
February 21, 2010 4:47 PM
Tweeted. http://twitter.com/ladyvdzine
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February 21, 2010 4:48 PM
Joined FGD on flickr. Profile is ladyvdzine. ladyvdzine[at]yahoo[dot]com
February 21, 2010 4:49 PM
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February 21, 2010 6:15 PM
I like the storage bags, too. I would make mine with the pockets, and maybe add some type of handles?
They would be cute in the playroom, and I also need somewhere to store my knitting!
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February 21, 2010 6:15 PM
hearted the etsy shop.
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February 21, 2010 6:15 PM
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February 21, 2010 6:16 PM
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February 21, 2010 6:49 PM
I love to sew...so I would spend my $25 GC towards" Sewing Room Storage pdf Pattern, Organizer Cover for Coffee Cans pdf pattern, Child's Pocket Placemats pdf Pattern
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February 21, 2010 6:50 PM
<3 Sellers Etsy Shop
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February 21, 2010 6:50 PM
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February 21, 2010 6:51 PM
I am following your blog
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February 21, 2010 6:52 PM
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February 21, 2010 8:31 PM
Following you from FF!
I was just saying to my husband I need a storage bag for Charlies toys! This looks great, I'll look you up on Etsy as I have a lot Etsy on my blog. Come by for a visit:)
As for wanting to see the Northern Lights, they are beautiful. I miss them. Being from Manitoba...
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February 21, 2010 11:43 PM
I love the gift bags with bows pdf!
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February 22, 2010 6:13 AM
love the tote and go pattern! zazzle for the cook is really cute too!
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February 22, 2010 6:14 AM
i fav'd flowergirl designs on etsy (etsy id jodi9507)
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February 22, 2010 6:15 AM
i am a wee share follower
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February 22, 2010 8:01 AM
If I were the winner I'd have to get the gift bags with bows pdf and the pet's bed pdf!
Anna
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February 22, 2010 8:02 AM
I follow flower girl designs on twitter!
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February 22, 2010 8:04 AM
I commented on her post about this giveaway!
http://www.flowergirldesignscollection.com/flower_girl_designs_colle/2010/02/2500-giveaway.html#comments
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February 22, 2010 8:04 AM
I'm a public follower of your blog!
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February 22, 2010 8:04 AM
I'm an email subscriber!
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February 22, 2010 8:05 AM
I follow you on twitter! (perfectbluemoon)
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February 22, 2010 8:06 AM
I tweeted about this giveaway!
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February 22, 2010 8:07 AM
I blogged about this giveaway! (1)
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February 22, 2010 6:36 PM
HI! I've already bought two patterns from Dorinda - and w/the $25, I would add to my collection the bucket organizer, the car organizer & storage bags for starters :). And perhaps the picnic set. I recently made two of her Tote-n-Gos - and she's posted my pics to her blog!
BTW, my son's name is Ranleigh :) I couldn't help but smile at your daughter's name!!
February 22, 2010 6:37 PM
I heart the Flower Girl Designs Etsy Shop (under madebyma)
February 22, 2010 6:39 PM
I commented on the a Flower Girl post:
http://www.flowergirldesignscollection.com/flower_girl_designs_colle/2010/02/sew-much-to-sew-and-sew-little-time.html#comments
February 22, 2010 6:40 PM
I became a member of the Flower Girl Designs Flickr group - but had trouble posting pics so I just emailed them to her!
February 23, 2010 1:57 PM
Oh, this is great!!
I'd get the sewing room storage pattern, the coffee can cover organizer, the car carry all and the storage bags. I think I added that up correctly.
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February 23, 2010 1:59 PM
♥ed the shop
February 23, 2010 1:59 PM
commented here as Allyson
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I forgot my email in my last comment (sorry)
February 23, 2010 2:00 PM
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February 24, 2010 9:46 AM
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February 25, 2010 6:45 PM
I would get:
Sewing Room Storage
Storage Bags
Gift Bags with Bows
The gift bags with bows are so cool looking!
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February 25, 2010 6:46 PM
Hearted Flower Girl designs on Etsy as Cranky Cat Studio.
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February 25, 2010 6:49 PM
Here is the link where I commented on he website. That dragon IS adorable!
http://www.flowergirldesignscollection.com/flower_girl_designs_colle/2010/02/sew-much-to-sew-and-sew-little-time.html#comments
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February 25, 2010 6:51 PM
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March 1, 2010 9:46 AM
Wow! $25 would get me the Car Carryall pdf, the Sewing Room Storage pdf and the cute little Fleece Wrist Wallets pdf. All would be extremely helpful around here.
March 1, 2010 11:03 PM
I woul love to get the Car Carryall PDF;}
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March 1, 2010 11:04 PM
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March 2, 2010 6:33 AM
I'd get a few tote pdfs. especially the Gift Bags with Bows!
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March 4, 2010 2:12 AM
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March 7, 2010 3:06 AM
I like the Sewing Basket and Needle Keeper pdf Pattern
March 7, 2010 3:09 AM
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March 9, 2010 10:30 AM
I'd get the Reversible Towel Handy Apron pdf Pattern; Organizer Cover for Small Coffee Cans pdf Sewing Pattern;Storage Bags pdf Pattern; and the Gift Bags with Bows pdf Sewing Pattern
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March 9, 2010 10:31 AM
I hearted her etsy shop
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March 9, 2010 10:32 AM
I follow flower girls designs on twitter
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March 10, 2010 5:55 PM
I like the Child's Pocket Placemats pdf pattern! tylerpants(at)gmail.com
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March 10, 2010 6:18 PM
I would get the Car Carryall pattern!
March 10, 2010 6:35 PM
I like the car carryall and the overnight bag patterns.
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March 10, 2010 6:36 PM
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March 10, 2010 9:36 PM
I'd love the Child's Pocket Placemats pdf Pattern!
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