Back to school GIVE AWAY!

I know we are now mid September and school has been in session for about 2 weeks or so. But I just got back from vacation and it is feeling like I am back to school or work rather and it's feeling a bit like fall today in NYC.  What's a better give away than a lap top envelope! 

This is a cute bee print in pink and green, lined with matching green and padded.

It measures 15" x 10 1/4". I have a 13" imac and it has a few extra inches room in this case.

It is stitched with pink stitching and closes with 2 vintage buttons, one in bright pink and one larger in pearl finish.

These are great to use if you take your laptop to work. You can pop it into your purse or tote and not worry about it getting banged up.

Just leave a comment in the comments section. Do you use a case now for your laptop? Are you a PC or a MAC person? Do you like bees or are afraid of them like me?

Leave your comment by Saturday midnight  September 22.

Winner will be chosen by a random number generator and announced Monday September 24th

  

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Fabrics for sale

One of the few things I love about being a designer is the fabrics. I get so excited when looking and/or shopping for fabrics. Many designers are asked what is their process. Do we sketch first? Do we shop for inspiration first? Do we get the idea from the fabric? I am definitely one of those designers. Most of the time I do get the idea when I see the fabric. I see it and I think "oh this would make great....." and sometimes it does get made into that and sometimes not.  Many of you know I love Michael Miller fabrics. I have been buying from them for a few years now.  I love that they are in NYC, right down the street from me actually and they are a pleasure to work with.  Just an FYI Michael Miller is not one person, it is the brainchild of a man and a woman. 

It's a new year and I am trying to get organized. My fabric closet is overflowing and I purchased quite a few bolts of Michael Miller. I am starting to sell fabric by the yard on etsy but I thought I would also post here. Email me if you would like to buy some or go thru etsy. The etsy links are below or email me at tracey@traceytoole.com
*all fabrics are 100% cotton    *$8.00 a yard  *cut right off the bolt

"Pet Deer" chocolate back ground

http://www.etsy.com/listing/65783988/michael-miller-fabric-pet-deer

 "Scattered Lanterns"

http://www.etsy.com/listing/65785869/michael-miller-fabric-scattered-lantern?ref=v1_other_2

 "Daisy Dot"

http://www.etsy.com/listing/68116293/daisy-dot-michael-miller-yard

"Raspberry Blossom"

http://www.etsy.com/listing/68264739/raspberry-blossom-fabric-michael-miller

 "Hive"

http://www.etsy.com/listing/68158769/hive-fabric-michael-miller-yard

These fabrics will make a great skirt, tablecloth, napkins the uses are endless!