Let’s talk incentive. As mentioned in previous posts, Maker Savvy is hosting two Quilt Coat challenges simultaneously. First is the FreeSpirit Coat Story which has some product requirements for your project to be considered. Include the hashtag #FreeSpiritCoatStory and tagging us (@MakerSavvy) in your Facebook and Instagram posts. A panel of judges from FreeSpirit, Quiltsmart and Grainline Studios will search #FreeSpiritCoatStory and vote on their favorite coats and select 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.
1st Place Winner:
- $500 shopping spree at your FreeSpirit Fabrics retailer of choice
- Stella Lighting: Stella»GO portable battery powered wireless LED task lamp ($349)
- Oliso: TG1600 ProPlus ($229.99) and matching Mini M2Pro ($79.99) and IBC ($31.99); pattern weights by ThanksImadeThem ($22.00)
- Aurifil: Tula Curiouser, Unicorn Poop, & Dragon’s Breath ($200)
- Quiltsmart:assortment of best-selling, quick-to-make project packs: 8 packs ($160)
2nd Place Winner:
- $250 shopping spree at your FreeSpirit Fabrics retailer of choice
- Oliso: TG1600 ProPlus ($229.99) and IBC ($31.99); pattern weights by ThanksImadeThem ($22.00)
- Aurifil: The Kaffe Collective ($140)
- Quiltsmart: assortment of best-selling, quick-to-make project packs: 5 packs ($100)
3rd Place Winner:
- $100 shopping spree at your FreeSpirit Fabrics retailer of choice
- Oliso: Mini M2PRO ($79.99) and IBC ($31.99); pattern weights by ThanksImadeThem ($22.00)
- Aurifil: Tula’s Unicorn Poop + Dragon’s Breath ($100)
- Quiltsmart: assortment of best-selling, quick-to-make project packs: 3 packs ($60)
We certainly encourage you to participate in the FreeSpirit Coat Story, but we know that not everyone is interested in showing their items to a panel of judges. Maker Savvy will also offer prizes for sharing your quilted coat/jacket project. You will receive an entry each time you tag us (@makersavvy) and include the hashtag #savvystitchers on your social media pages. We will randomly pick a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner.
 | First Prize: Tula Pink Designer Solids Bundle Includes: Half Meter cuts of Unicorn Poop and Dragons Breath and both Aurifil Designer Thread Packs (50wt cotton spools) |
 | Second Prize: Perfect Pressing Bundle Includes: Oliso Mini Iron with Trivet and Gypsy Quilter Felted Wool Pressing Mat (13.5″ x 13.5″) |
 | Third Prize: Mending Bundle Includes: Field Bag Pattern from Grainline Studios for your supplies, Modern Mending book by Erin Lewis-Fitzgerald and a Stitch Dome from Clover. |
How do you like the incentives? Include both the hashtags (#FreeSpiritCoatStory and #savvystitchers), tag us (@makersavvy) and you will be eligible for both! Deadline for both is May27th, 2022. Maker Savvy will post every week (Monday) with our progress and helpful tips and questions we have received along the way.
Next week (January 31st) both Beatrice and Wendy will share their inspiration stories. Have you picked fabric? Do you have an inspiration story? Don’t forget to share.