It's back to the books and time to jump into a new school year! Sew Mama Sew is helping people get ready by posting fun tutorials. I made a knit book cover tutorial that is being shared on their blog. Yay! I hope you will use it to get your kiddos back to school in DIY style.
To help even more with your cool school style, we have some fun things for you made from Harmony Art organic fabric. More YAY!
How about some organic cotton knit? To make your own book covers! Two lucky winners will get these stacks…
And a freebie would not be that same without some Green Bag Lady bags! Seven lucky peeps will win these (also Harmony Art organic fabric)…
•LEAVE A COMMENT, IN THE COMMENT LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IN THIS FORMAT: name(at)something(dot)com it is important to spell out dot and at so you don't get spam, if you DO NOT leave an email address, you will not be entered in the freebie.
•In your comment, hop over to Harmony's site and tell us something that you learn about organic cotton.
•DEADLINE FOR THE FREEBIE IS 10 PM (CST) Wednesday, August 31, 2011. (winners announced Sept 1)
•TWELVE LUCKY WINNERS WILL BE RANDOMLY CHOSEN FROM THE COMMENTS TO WIN!
Good Luck + a huge thank you to Harmony for the fabric and Sew Mama Sew for posting the book cover tutorial! Teresa
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i learned that organic cotton is non-gmo. :)
ReplyDeletesummar evans
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I learned they use natural pigment in their printing.
ReplyDeleteSally Hackney
sjhackney(at)yahoo(dot)com
I learned that crop rotation promotes healthy soil and that organic cotton naturally defoliates in freezing temperatures:)
ReplyDeleteLove the lunch totes!!
Adrianna
solsmom(at)gmail(dot)com
The Lunch Tote is absolutely cute! I love it! Thanks for the chance for any of the giveaways.
ReplyDeleteThis tip is interesting - Natural defoliation from freezing temperatures or through the use of water management.
Joan
jjplute(at)ckt(dot)net
I learned that you can have healthy soil through crop rotation rather than the synthetic fertilizers normally used.
ReplyDeleteI love the lunch tote too! I'll have to make one for myself if I don't win ;)
paskiaq(at)yahoo(dot)ca
I learned that Harmony Art's cotton warp fibers (not sure what warp fibers are, to be honest-assuming perhaps, that they are 'weaker' fibers?) are stabilized by double plying or using non-toxic cornstarch.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the opportunity and a little more knowledge :)
samanthablomer(at)gmail(dot)com
The soda ash bath, I didn't know about those in the finishing steps.
ReplyDeletetracemclee at yahoo dot com
I learned a lot! I didn't know that cornstarch was used to stabilize warp fibers. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteInitial cost more expensive. is very interesting did not know that.
ReplyDeletepamela-4atlivedotcom
I learned that organic cottons are from natural untreated GMO free seeds.
ReplyDeleteangiemail99(at)yahoo(dot)com
Samantha - woven fabrics are comprised of warp and weft threads. Warp goes up and down and weft goes left to right. Here's a link to some more info and images on wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warp_%28weaving%29
ReplyDeleteI learned about how organic cotten uses low-impact or natural pigments with no heavy metals. That sounds good for the environment!
ReplyDeletewindybooks(at)hotmail(dot)com
I didn't know it was so damaging. I know it's more expensive but maybe if we all start buying more, the cost will go down?
ReplyDeletekatrina_hertzer2000 (at) yahoo (dot) com
I didn't know that chemicals were used even in the harvesting process. The lunch totes are so cute!
ReplyDeleteBrigette
trillium422(at)yahoo(dot)com
Orangic cotton is grown in healthy soil that has rotated crops.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win.
hduceg04 (at)yahoo (dot) ca
Those tote bags are great! and love that fabric!
ReplyDeleteI learned from reading that we use way too many chemicals in our way of life and not just making of fabrics. If we take care of our mother earth, she will take care of us.
suezneal at gmail dot com
I love the idea of the printing. I do want to know what the pigments are.
ReplyDeleteSara Miles
athena2minerva(at)yahoo(dot)com
I learned that technologies used in production of the organic cotton prevent destruction of the environment.
ReplyDeleteflas1985(at)bk(dot)ru
Oh my gosh.. i didn't know that organic fabric was whitened with peroxide. makes sense since toothpaste uses it too.
ReplyDeletethanks for give-away!
carol
maplecreekracing(at)comcast(dot)net
@Katrina--I hope so!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow I learned a LOT.Most impressive to me was the pH of the finishing process - as a mom of super-sensitive kids, I'm all for making their clothing as close to second-skin comfortable as possible!
ReplyDeleteKaren LePage
ringmaster(at)onegirlcircus(dot)com
Wow, I didn't know that organic cotton naturally defoliates in freezing temperatures! What a great project - stumbled upon your blog thanks to the sew, mama, sew blogpost. What a cool tutorial, and what a great give away! (aureliewelcomme(at)hotmail(dot)com)
ReplyDeleteWell, I learned a lot, but what caught my eye as curious was that organic cotton naturally defoliates in freezing temperatures.
ReplyDeleteThe lunch tote is awesome!
lauramdd(at)terra(dot)es
Gorgeous! Love the fabric and your lunch bags turned out GREAT!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
three4me_4now(at)yahoo(dot)com
I forgot to include that I have one of these handy cards from Harmony I keep in my sewing room! It is such an easy reference guide!
ReplyDeleteI learned that they use natural untreated seeds as opposed to seeds treated with fungicides or insecticides. Your give away is a great way to use these fabrics. Thanks.
ReplyDeletePat K.
tkelley5(at)charter(net)
I learned that Safe Peroxide is used.
ReplyDeletetricialee22(at)hotmail(dot)com
I learned that there are no organic metals used in printing the organic cotton.
ReplyDeleteGlenysLeeng(at)gmail(dot)com
I learned that that safe peroxide is used to whiten it.
ReplyDeleteAmy Sessions
assessions(at)hotmail(dot)com
I learned that organic cotton is amazing! Some things so simple, yet the industry takes the chemical way :( I liked EVERYTHING I read about the comparisons of cotton ... and I thought it was just about no chemical fertilizers ... THANKS for the great insight!
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I learned that Safe peroxide is used (which is nice when you have kids that put EVERYTHING in their mouths).
ReplyDeleteWould love to win!
Jess
jessmusumarra(at)hotmail(dot)com
I was also very suprised to learn that chemicals were used in the harvesting process.
ReplyDeletevh(dot)designs(at)yahoo(dot)com
that was very informative! and how much goes into producing the finished product....I will have much more respect for my cloth from now on ...grin...
ReplyDeleteorganic cotton naturally defoliateing in freezing temperatures???? who knew !
such cute bags GBL....
suzstuff(at)gmail(dot)com
I learned that the printing is natural as well.
ReplyDeleterebmara(at)gmail(dot)com
I learned that weed control for organic cotton is using beneficial insects and trap crops...
ReplyDeletechunchee dot loh at gmail dot com
They whiten with peroxide instead of Chlorine bleach.
ReplyDeleteI learned that cornstarch was used to stabilize warp fibers on the process of producing organic cotton.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the generous giveaway!
I learned that crop rotation helps soil to retain moisture.
ReplyDeleteI think Harmony's fabrics are beautiful! I know my mom loves them too, and uses them frequently.
Serra King
serraking(at)mac(dot)com
i've been stalking harmony's website for several years, and i still always learn something new about organic cotton. i learned about the toxic waxes used in stabilizing warp fibers (if i'm even saying that right!)
ReplyDeleteyour lunch bags are beautiful, teresa! let it grow and e&j are some of my very favorites.
earth.huggy (at) gmail (dot) com
I learned no heavy metals are used in the printing.
ReplyDeleteJessica
kawaiicrafter(at)gmail(dot)com
Pretty totes!
I learned that they use non GMO seeds.
ReplyDeletePersis
pilgrim(dot)mommy(at)gmail(dot)com
I love Harmony's fabrics:) Thanks for the tutorial and giveaway:) I like that the pigments are all natural and metal free:)
ReplyDeletemgarrt at hotmail dot com
I learned that they use beneficial insects and trap crops. How harmonious that is!
ReplyDeletesandra _ mitr at yahoo do com
I learned that cornstarch is used in production!
ReplyDeleteninachen44(at)gmail(dot)com
I learned that warp fibers are stabilized using non-toxic cornstarch - very cool! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCrystal
crystallkrueger@gmail.com
The fabric comes in so many beautiful colors -- nontoxic!
ReplyDeletejlherl(at)windstream(dot)net
I found it interesting that they use peroxide instead of bleach. I had forgotten that peroxide could do that. Can you tell I've never bleached my hair?
ReplyDeleteCrystal
gnightstar(at)gmail(dot)com
I didn't know that the crops were rotated to keep the soil healthy.
ReplyDeletejessica (at) homfamily (dot) com
I learned that they use safe dyes and ink in their printing, I sometimes get itches from the dyes in my non-organic clothing!
ReplyDeletehecate(at)gmail(dot)com
I learned that organic cottons are from natural untreated GMO free seeds.Organic cotton is awesome!
ReplyDeletetrollsandra(at)yahoo(dot)com
I learned that safe peroxide is used.
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Lea
I learned that soda ash creates the balanced ph.
ReplyDeletececilyyoung(at)yahoo(dot)com
I learned a lot! A thing that I found interesting was that crop rotation really promotes a healthy soil and I wish this would be done more. We need to take more care of Mother Earth!
ReplyDeleteThe In Full Bloom collection by Harmony is fantastic!
telisantis(at)hotmail(dot)com
They use non-GMO seeds, which is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteChristine
absolutelymaybe1(at)gmail(dot)com
I learned that for harvest organic cotton plants are naturally defoliated via freezing temperatures or water management (I assume that means they let the fields get very dry so the plants lose their leaves) versus chemical defoliation being used on conventionally farmed cotton.
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway; thanks for the opportunity.
nseccia(at)fuse(dot)com
I like that they whiten the fabric with peroxide instead of bleach.
ReplyDeletelinda gilbraith
lgilbraith(at)hotmail(dot)com
I love you bags. I learned that organic cotton uses Low-impact or natural pigments with no heavy metals. That's so much better than the harsh chemicals!
ReplyDeleteJody Krueger
tandjkrueg(at)yahoo(dot)com
I hadn't considered the stabilising of the warp fibers before. I guess that using a soluble product like cornstarch instead of waxes would make a finished product that would be softer after use. Cherrie
ReplyDeleteIt's really nice to know that the organic cotton has a low impact regarding printing. The environment says thanks!
ReplyDeletefilipabmarques(at)gmail(dot)com
I learned that whitening organic fabric is safe because peroxide is used instead of bleach.
ReplyDeleteI love the lunch totes, they are awesome! =)
laura.mnplygirl(at)gmail(dot)com
I learned peroxide is a safe alternative to bleach used in organic cotton.
ReplyDeleteRotating crops is a great way to get healthy soil.
ReplyDeleteAmanda
Maswaney(at)gmail(dot)com
i learned that they use peroxide as a whitener as opposed to bleach.
ReplyDeletedisarminglyvulgar(at)gmail(dot)com
Peroxide is useful for more than getting blood stains from pricked fingers out of quilts. Good to know!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway chance.
czereyna(at)yahoo (dot) com
I learned about the benefits of crop rotation.
ReplyDeleteThanks for chance to win. Patty from a.stitch.in.time.blog(at)gmail(dot)com
I learned that they let nature take it's course when harvesting.
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I was a bit naive in my views of organic cotton. I thought the big difference was just in the application of pesticides and soil erosion. I had no idea so many chemicals were used in the process after it was picked.
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Natural defoliation through freezing temperatures. Nature is too cool!
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I did not know that there was a "safe" type of peroxide.
ReplyDeleteJust found your site. What a great project you have. And all those bags are super cute.
monoka(at)gmail(dot)com
What a neat giveaway!
ReplyDeleteJnbrenna(at)gmail(dot)com
I learned that organic cotton is lightened with peroxide.
I love the lunch totes. I learned how important crop rotation is.
ReplyDeleteMel
mkjacquot(at)gmail(dot)com
i learned that peroxide is considered a safe whitening tool. who knew?
ReplyDeletelynscot(at)earthlink(dot)net
I learned that safe peroxide is used.
ReplyDeletewyldcat2u(at)msn(dot)com
I learned that organic cotton eliminates the use of toxic pesticides and fertilizers.
ReplyDeletetheresa rice
trice228(at)verizon(dot)net
I didn't realize about the low impact and natural dyes and printing inks until I saw that on the Harmony Arts site.
ReplyDeleteLoved you knit book covers tutorial!
Lorelei
bbaker4(at)kc(dot)rr(dot)com
Organic fabric is free of chemicals and good for the soil.
ReplyDeletecstoops(at)cox(dot)net
Love this!
ReplyDeletem_opel{at}yahoo{dot}com
I learned plenty - and still encourage organic everything.
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Melanie
m_opel{at}yahoo{dot}com
Keeping an open mind about price difference is very important. Even though organic may be a bit pricey, in the long run, we all benefit. Thank you for the chance to win a wonderful prize. charcoll_98(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteNice to know that organic cotton uses non-toxic methods of processing.
ReplyDeleteKatrina Van Walterop
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What I have learned is that I should only be letting my children wear organic cotton as much as I can. Especially undergarments.
I am shocked at the amount of chemicals used in making printed cotton fabric.
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ReplyDeletecornstarch is used to stabilize warp fibers - who knew. makes me think what else I can do with cornstarch?
Natural pigment in thier printing. Interesting
ReplyDeletesonjamawson(at)yahoo(dot)com
I especially liked the last sentence. It made me think that even though it is more expensive, in the end it is so much better for us and the environment that it makes it trully priceless.
ReplyDeletebecker.olga(at)gmail(dot)com
Ewwww!! I learned that "sometimes formaldehyde" is used in the finishing process of conventional cotton fabrics. No wonder the smell of new, unwashed fabric sometimes makes me gag, especially when ironing. Eww, what have I been breathing in?!?! Thanks for the information and for hosting this give-away.
ReplyDeleteJulie Andrea
sundayschild1966(AT)yahoo(DOT)com
Organic all natural got to love it!!
ReplyDeleteAnn
moilulu02(at)gmail(dot)com
Initial cost more expensive. Long term advantages priceless........Which makes it all worth the money.
ReplyDeletedawneaton(at)rocketmail(dot)com
I didnt realize how many chemicals and metals in traditional cotton
ReplyDeletekimberlywm(at)yahoo(dot)com
Wow, I learned lots of things including that the fibers of organic fabric is stabilized with cornstarch versus toxic wax in other fabrics.
ReplyDeletemarij4 (at) gmail (dot) com
I would really love to win one of these beautiful bags. Thank you
ReplyDeletejbpitcher at hotmail dot com
Fibres in organic cotton sometimes stabalized with cornstarch. I'll have to think about this for family allergic to corn (sigh). Interesting!
ReplyDeleteMama Martin
jdkrmar(at)telus(dot)net
Dear Green Bag Lady; I was so excited to see that Harmony Fabrics uses materials that are natural pigments for printing and low pesticides in production because my son has always been allergic to pesticides and he would love a free bag. Keep up the great work. You are a hero, and your helpers are little hero-ettes. Pobox889(AT)Gmail(DOT)com
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