I've often joked to my more sporty friends that summer is my indoor season here in sunny and humid North Carolina. It's hard for me to get motivated to even open the front door when temperatures are in the upper 90's and 100's as they have been lately. The garden gets super weedy for a couple of months and maybe I gain a pound or two but I'd much rather sit inside in the air-conditioning and sew.
And what better to sew up when it's hot than an airy blouse to keep you cool and comfy? This week's giveaway is for your choice of one of Wiksten's two pretty downloadable blouse patterns, either their beginner level Tank pattern or their intermediate level Tova pattern (both of which include dress-length variations). These patterns are sent as downloadable zip files so you don't even have to go out to your mailbox to pick it up. We'll also throw in 3 yards of the Spoonflower fabric of your choice to make it up in. The Spoonflower cotton voile or cotton silk would be perfect for a floaty, lightweight blouse, don't you think?
If you'd like a shot at winning this week's giveaway, just leave your comment below or on the corresponding Facebook post and do include your Spoonflower screen name or other means of tracking you down easily in case you're our winner. Entries close next Tuesday, 7/17 and we'll announce a winner on Wednesday, 7/18. Good luck, everyone! This giveaway is now closed and we'll be announcing a winner on the blog shortly.
Last week's winner of the quilting notions set was Robin Hadden in Vermont — congratulations, Robin! I think you'd better hide that rotating cutting mat as soon as it arrives, though. It was coveted by quite a few commenters!
I would LOVE to win. I know just the fabric I’d order, too 🙂 – brandymiller
I would love this!!!! spoonflower: tnmski
Love this idea!!! I know exactly what fabric I would pick, too! – Mothra1982
I would love love love to win this….thanks for the opportunity for such a great give a way….
What a great giveaway! (yarndoggie on Spoonflower)
What a cool giveaway, I’ve been hearing a lot about that tova top lately! Spoonflower name is lkglioness!
I would love to win this. I’m trying to work my way into some garment sewing and everyone seems to love the tank. You can find me at fallinstarlight (at) gmail (dot) com.
Love the shirt/dress pattern! Wonderful!
That’s me! –> http://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/bohobear
What a lovely pattern, with all the pattern choices this would be fun to make and wear.
I’ve seen both patterns made up and they are great. Not sure which one I’d choose!
I think both patterns are great and would love to make them! I’m leaning toward the tunic. There are so many fabrics you have that I love I’ll have to really work on narrowing it down to just one! Thanks for this great giveaway!
Great giveaway! I’d love to win!
Awesome giveaway! I’d love to try the Tova pattern! – emmmylizzzy
I would love to win the tank pattern….perfect for a day at the beach!! contact Melissa at yarnandclothclothier@gmail.com
Love the Wiksten patterns. I have the tank, and would love to try Tova!
serenakate at gmail dot com
I have the tova, but would love to make the tank, too! meagangracie
Great giveaway!
jenniferladd
Just love your give aways! I would totally make the second pattern for my great niece and I know the fabric I would choose!
Would love to win this one, but picking (just one) fabric would be difficult!
I’ve been wanting to make the wiksten tank! llapella
gorgeous patterns! would love to try them out. scg00387 at yahoo dot com
Nice! Loving the Tank! Thanks for the opportunity!
mmjohnson555(at)gmail(dot)com
Love these patterns! thanks for the giveaway! alliburt (at) gmail (dot) com
Love the pattern …so much fabric to choose from!
I haven’t tried to make myself a shirt yet, but I would love to try! Thanks for the chance.
Spoonflower: AliCoe
Would love to win! sewmanic1@gmail.com
Pick me! Me!
I have wanted to try that Tova pattern for a while, wouldn’t it be fun to win! Spoonflower: bethrose
I have been dreaming about ordering fabric from Spoonflower! What a great giveaway, thanks!
ncflanagan(AT)aol(DOT)com
I would looove to win! Spoonflower user name: ewood1875
Would love to win this!
Spoonflower name: kmh530
My husband and I visited his parents in Raleigh last week – I agree, waaaaay too hot and humid! I would love to sew some summer blouses! (robyriker)
lemonadefish certainly needs a new summer shirt! I’d have to flip a coin to choose which one!
I would love to win, too! My user name is Sleepyeyes 😀
I adore the tank pattern and recently saw a version made by In Color Order’s Jeni. I love that it is the type of pattern that can be done exactly as is, or adapted for various styles. I’d love to make the tank in a solid with patterned pocket. Spoonflower ID: justplainlovely
Love the tova pattern! rachael.gray.young@gmail.com
I’d love to win this amazing give away! Thanks for the chance! 🙂
Spoonflower : kallou
I’d love to try my hand at the Tova blouse -thank you for such a great giveaway!
(michelleheran at gmail dot com)
Either one of these look like great fun!
Spoonflower: mothlight
The tank pattern looks great. <3
Thank you for the opportunity ! 🙂
I’ve been eying Jenny Gordy’s patterns for so long! Super giveaway.
emily.marie on spoonflower.
Love both of the patterns…perfect for summer!
I would love to win this! It’s so hot in ATL right now that this would be a great summer top/dress for me! Spoonflower: belue_inc
This is a very enticing contest! I would have a hard time choosing, but I could do it! (finnichiro on Spoonflower)
Ooh what a lovely prize. I don’t know which top I would go for if I won as they both look great! Sooo many gorgeous prints on spoonflower too, all I know is that it would be printed on one of the organic options! spoonflower: thecraftykitty
Such a great giveaway! I just pinned those Wiksten patterns to my Pinterest account this afternoon! I would love to win this one.
Spoonflower: rainbowsandrobots
Awesome giveaway… I NEED THIS TO LIVE! For me, beginners patterns are medicinal because so far I haven’t managed to get any of my projects ‘just so’. *crosses fingers, toes, eyes*
I’m Moobug, and I’m struggling to type right now.
I’m __J and would LOVE to win!!!
I would love to sew me a light blouse with nice fabric! It’s very hot here, too! (käselotti on spoonflower)
I think the yard of fabric would be the most fun!
What a great give-away. I would love to make the blouse on the left for an upcoming trip to London/Paris with my hubby in September. Our first visit to these romantic cities.
Would love to sew up that Tova pattern! Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂 hopefulthreads (at) yahoo (dot) com
Such a lovely giveaway! I’d love to be able to win this :3
– Doucefrivolite
I had a baby 5 months ago and am itching to get back in the sewing saddle again! I’m not a great seamstress but I enjoy it. The Tova top is just my style. You’ve got some gorgeous fabrics I’m drooling over a few right now!
I’m signed up as Felicia Lowther Woodhouse :)x
Oh, would love to make this! Deciding on fabric would be hard – too many good choices, lol!! Maybe have to make more than 1! 😉 tikichic at Spoonflower
This would be excellent…..amyloutro
Oh my! I LOVE that tank pattern! my spoonflower user name is malinda
Beautiful patterns, I’ve been looking for an excuse to buy one! Thanks for the giveaway. Spoonflower name Anne AtHome
Oh I have the Tova top pattern and have been coveting the tank pattern!! I would definitely get some cotton voile to make my top! Bdavi295(at) gmail(dot) com
Fabulous giveaway!! I’d so love to win… wendyklassen on spoonflower
What a great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!
I would love, love, love to try out 3 yards of Spoonflower fabric! I have the Wiksten tank pattern and love it, so I’m sure the Tova would be good to add to my pattern collection. Spoonflower: wocketbaby
Wiksten is so great. Glad to see it featured here! remnantrehab
wow! i have been wanting to use a wiksten pattern for a while…and to have any spoonflower fabric i choose??? amazing………..
i will be waiting for my email..sewing4you@windstream.net!ha…
seriously…thanks so much for giving us this opportunity!
Those patterns look great! dreamerJGD or jamie dot graceduff @ gmail dot com
Awesome giveaway! I love the Tova pattern!
I’m with you RE: summer… I count the days until the humidity and heat are over and cool, dry weather gets here again (and I’m only in NY–can’t imagine how bad it gets in NC!). I love Jenny’s designs and Spoonflower’s goods… this giveaway is the best of both worlds!
Jennifer
gem333(at)optonline(dot)net
This is a very nice contest. I also would like to win. I have bought a couple pieces of your fabric and made things Would love tomake myself something. You have a very good selection of designs. Would be hard to pick one but I would. Thanks LaLinda Eggerling. Leggerling@aol.com
I’m in hot hot Chapel Hill…i need those patterns! Thank you for a lovely giveaway….
boppiesgirl@gmail.com
Oh what I could do with the tank pattern and 3 yards of spoonflower fabric! @miletteoutloud on Twitter
I just adore these patterns and surely could use them. thank you for the chance to win.
sandyb720 at gmail dot com
this sounds awesome!!
fabulous!!! would love to try the shirt pattern. thank you
I would love to win!
Wow, I would love to have that tank pattern!
Thank you so much for the giveaway! I always like hearing about pattern companies that I’ve never heard of too, I’ll have to see if they have anything else, those are cool. username is alim
Love to try the tank top with your fabulous fabrics! Spoonflower id: hellofabric
Nice giveaway !
Thanks !
T-13
I’ve heard so much about the Wiksten patterns. I would love to try out and see for myself, if they are as good as everyone tells me they are. Thanks for a chance to win! Alet
These are perfect patterns for breezy, summery tops! I’m eyeing some India-inspired prints I have saved in my Favorites. (Spoonflower name: holly_t)
wahoo terrific givveway!
Mariao
This would be so nice! I love that there are dress options on both patterns…the hard part would be picking what fabric I want! There are just too many to choose from! – emelote
I’m in desperate need of non-t shirts. This would be great.
I’ve had my eye on that Wiksten vest top for a while now, would love to win.
Spoonflower Username: CandyJoyce
Wow! A cute pattern AND three yards of fabric! Awesome giveaway! Already know the fabric I’d choose. 🙂 McGinnessButtercups here at Spoonflower.
would love to win! spoonflowerid-cyndijohnson
Love the giveaway! flowerchild22
I would start with tank. I’m definetly a beginner. thanks! My Spoonflower name is gussek
The tank is really pretty and versatile. I would love to win it and some fabulous Spoonflower fabric! — avadahl
Those shirts do look very cool! We could use some cooler clothes with the weather we’ve been having! (naiadkitty)
Fabulous competition! Spoonflower ID: maxwellsdemon
I have had my eye on these patterns for a while and would love to whip up the Tova since it would be great to wear to work! Thanks for the giveaway. Spoonflower: jabernstein
Oooh. That would be dreamy! Hooksvsneedles on Spoonflower. 🙂
Someone has to win, why not me? Love Spoonflower fabrics, just right for these patterns! Hope to win.
I love to try the tova pattern!
Spoonflower: tombita
Thanks! This will be a fun project. spoonflower: Gardengnome
I love a good giveaway! Right in time for my birthday on 7/17 too. 🙂 Spoonflower: kristinchristensen
Would love the chance for not only the pattern but the choice of fabric! Choosing the fabric will take longer than sewing it up!! 😀 Good luck to everyone 🙂
I would love to win this! I have been really wanting to buy some fabric on here, but my hubs hasn’t allowed it just yet! 🙂 Thanks for the chance!
Which fabric? Which pattern? So many decisions!
I’ve been meaning to buy the Tova pattern for some time now, so I would love to win this. And there is so much fabric to choose from!
We’ve been having some really hot days and I really do need a few new cool tops – thanks for the chance!!!
So cute! kjbrey02
Thanks for the chance the win the great giveaway. Both patterns are great.
Spoonflower: Schenley Park Designs
I’d love to make that tank! klucking(at)fairpoint(dot)net. Thanks!
It would be hard to choose. Thanks!
I would **love** a chance to make either shirt with some beautiful Spoonflower fabric! RuthHburke@gmail.com
I would pull out the sewing machine if I won!
I would love to try this pattern with my Spoonflower fabric! Spoonflower name – ModernPrintCraft.
Would love to win this!
spoonflower name: angalese
Love that tank pattern!! Keeping my fingers crossed 🙂 *Kelly
Both patterns are darling. I’m more of a quilter but I think I could sew one of these.
Thanks so much for a great giveaway and a chance to win.
usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
I love this! arcana-j
This would be so fun to win! Thanks for the chance! My Spoonflower name is jeremyscarrie.
Nice patterns! I would love to win a pattern and fabric. khowardquilts
I love Wiksten and I’ve had my eye on the Tova pattern for awhile. I also just placed my first order through Spoonflower so basically this is right up my alley and I’d love to win!
My spoonflower account is jennieclaire.
cool thanks
I would love to win a pattern and some fabric to make something for myself and my daughter!
danicastarcevic@yahoo.com
Looks like so much fun!
Awesome giveaway Spoonflower!!
I hope, I hope, I hope! Thanks for the opportunity to win! ellie (at) elliedesigns (dot) com
I would love to win a pattern to add to my collection!
Thanks!
(rachml)
Wiksten Tova + fabric = some lucky winner!
Fun! I would love to try these patterns!
I’d love this! katie_zelle
I already have the Tank so I would love the Tova. Thank you!
I would love the Tova. I could make a pretty nice Tova with those 3 yards. 🙂 Thank you!
What a great give away! I love to give it a try.
With Love, Anna.
Oooo, what fun!!! love this pattern and have been wanting to try it out! bailjane(at)hotmail(dot)com
just getting back into sewing—you all have the BEST fabric!!!! would love to try one of those patterns!
oh! love both patterns and spoonflower’s prints are amazing wouldn’t know which one to choose…
Would love to win a pattern and especially some great fabric!
Wow, what an awesome prize. Would love love love to win!
Making a tank top out of my freaky weird fabric is at the top of this summer’s wish list. Would love that pattern.
Spoonflower: andibird
There Isn’t such a thing as too much fabric in my opinion! ( I only have about ten sewing projects lined up). And, I’ll be glad to make an airy shirt for this quirky weather we are having on the west coast and post it on Spoonflower’s website and FB too! The fingers and toes are crossed:)
I’d love tohave a go at the tank.
Mmm, nice. It’s not quite as hot and humid here in the Northeast, but I still need a nice cool sundress!
I would love a new reason to stay inside and sew!
I love the look of both of these patterns! And the fabric, too! Awesome! Thanks for doing this.
Denny1600 at gmail dot com
Yes, please, please let me win, gail/buzz
fingers crossed. tank! osirises at gmail dot com
Woohoo! It would be almost impossible to choose a fabric. Almost. yy.amadeus [a] gmail.com
I would so love to win, pick me!
kitlittle is my spoonflower name.
Hi there, what a great prize – summer is very hot in Oz so an airy blouse would be cool!
Thanks
What an awesome giveaway!! Thank you 🙂
Great giveaway!! I love Spoonflower!
Great giveaway, thanks! ljr
The tank looks cute and comfy. I’d love to try making one for myself!
screen name: maxandella
Oh I would love this!! What an awesome giveaway!!
–AllGeek
Love to win! I’ve been craving a dress 🙂
The heat is definitely something I avoid and escape by staying inside and sewing! I’d love to make a comfy shirt instead of wearing pjs all day!!
email : ruelasjacobo90@gmail.com
i think my spoonflower name is: ruelasjacobo
I would love some Spoonflower fabric – thank you for the chance to win!
Thank you so much Spoonflower! I’ve just started sewing some of my own clothes, and this would be the perfect opportunity to get some REALLY cute fabric!!! -carrotpoptarts825
Awesome giveaway! I have the tank pattern and I would love the Tova pattern.
spoonflower: fernandapalencia
Kim! I heartily agree with your philosophy regarding the summer months in the South! My favorite season in East TN is Winter, if you can call it that! I love the colder months. My philosophy is, “You can only take off so much clothing in the summer. But, you can always pile on the layers in colder months.
🙂
I would love to win! To think about being enveloped in the silk cotton tunic ….ahhh…that would sooth my sole. martinmosaics
Great patterns! I’d love to make the tank from cotton voile! Thanks! (MShepler on Spoonflower)
Now this would be a really nice summer project as it is very warm here also!
I do love me some Tova pattern! -gershamabob
I’d love to win!
Hueiseiong
Yes!
How cool would it be to have a shirt I MADE with fabric I DESIGNED?! VERY! It would make my day to win! =)(Spoonflower ID: mommyluv)
I’d love the Tank pattern and 3 yards of Spoonflower fabric? Be still my heart <3
spoonflower: auntiethesis
shel704 at aol dot com
Wonderful giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win 🙂
I know exactly which fabric to use! Pick me pick me!! 🙂 Spoonflower: wendyg
Fabulous!! The tank pattern is adorable! lindseyebelle
Your designs INSPIRE me!
i love this site – love love the patterns -definitely could pick out some great fabric to make the shirts have a new life
This is an amazing giveaway!
this is cool, i would love to win, thanks!!
stacey@staceysplace.com
I would love to sew either one of these two patterns! Brittany Kay
Would love to win this, have been wanting to make these for a while!
I have been meaning to get the Wiksten tank for ages. I’m a_titch_in_time on Spoonflower.
I would love to win this, i don’t have any fabric choosen yet but i wouldn’t have lot’s of problem choosing one!
I would love to make this for my daughter.!!
Wow, what a cool giveaway! lbhaydon (at) gmail (dot) com
Gorgeous Spoonflower fabric and the wiksten pattern to make it too! Thank you for this giveaway. spoonflower id MarciaW
I would love the tank pattern, and picking fabric would be like Christmas! dandelion16
I would love to win! Thanks for the opportunity! write2emilee (at) gmail (dot) com
Yes pleassse! I’m imagining the thousands of amazing designs on Spoonflower I can choose three yards from (arrrg. only 3 yards… *thinking… thinking*).
~Ravenous @ Spoonflower
What a great giveaway chance. Would have to make the tank but as a dress and go on a major shopping spree here. Couldn’t live with just 1 fabric choice as there are so many beauties to choose from…
SalidaSandi
I want to win this for my wife who makes cool things with fabric. Thanks for the opportunity.
StoneMedia
Great competition! I know just the fabric I’d choose too.
Spoonflower: gail_mcneillie
Wow! Wiksten is such a lovely designer! What a great giveaway. please let it be me, please let it be me!!!
rhubarbinthegarden
Joanne
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I am teaching my daughter how to sew and the tank pattern would be a perfect project! jtterwelp
I’ve made a few Wiksten tanks for myself, that I love!! And I’ve seen some beautiful Tovas out there. Thanks for the chance! 🙂
Beautiful patterns! I’d love to win this ! – yemiliee
Amazing giveaway! Thanks for the chance =)
Love this! <3 oneeyedjack
This is really cool!! (katsanders)
I’ve been dying to sew one of these patterns!