Bengal Emery and a Giveaway!

Recently, one of my favorite online fabric shops, Hawthorne Threads, reached out to me to see if I’d be interested in helping them launch their new fabric line, Bengal, which is designed and printed in-house. When I saw the samples, I eagerly said yes! I love the simple and timeless color scheme paired with the intricate and whimsical designs. Plus, white and indigo is one of my favorite color combinations. I had a hard time picking which pattern to choose, but ended up going with Hide and Seek. I love the sneaky tigers and all the fun details, but from far away, it reads remarkably neutral. I decided to pair it with a simple navy, but the pattern mixing possibilities are endless with this collection!

And, lucky you, Hawthorne Threads is giving away a fat quarter bundle to one reader! Just check out the Bengal collection and let me know your favorite print and what you’d make with it in the comments. Giveaway is open internationally and I’ll be choosing a winner in one week on 11/11.

Dress Details:

Pattern: Emery Dress by Christine Haynes (which is now available as a PDF as well!)

Size: 4 at bust graded to 8 at waist

Fabric: Hide and Seek digitally printed cotton c/o Hawthorne Threads

Alterations/Changes: I made all the same changes as I did on my first Emery dress (which was many). I also added the sleeves (though I forgot to add extra length to the sleeves to make up for my narrow back adjustment so they fit a bit funny in the shoulder) and collar this time and fully lined the dress so I could wear it with tights.

Guts:

Check out the rest of the blog hop to see the other great makes with this collection and don’t forget to enter the giveaway!

Bengal Blog Hop

Monday, 11/3 Sew Charleston

Tuesday, 11/4 Oh, She Dabbles

Wednesday, 11/5 Everyday Fray

Thursday, 11/6 Noodlehead

Friday, 11/7 Red Pepper Quilts