Crystal Allen, the Canadian creator of on-line shop Lilikoi Lane, approached us about trying one of her gorgeous handmade shirts.  Once I knew that I was selected as the lucky Spilt Milk Mom to try out a shirt, I realized that I had my work cut out for me – Lilkoi Lane has so many unique and adorable applique patterns and so many gorgeous and funky fabrics to chose from.  After chatting with Crystal, I decided to try out one of her latest creations: Alphabet Shirts!

Designing Maddie’s shirt (shown above) was an easy three step process:

1. We chose a letter applique from two different font choices – we selected the ‘Georgia’ font (above);
2. We chose the fabric pattern that we wanted our applique to be – we chose the ‘free spirit pebbles’ (above), and then;
3. We chose the shirt for the applique’s background – we picked a Rabbit Skins Long Sleeved Children’s Tee, and it is a basic cotton unisex long sleeved tee.  If you are looking for something a little more girly, then I would recommend ordering one of the girls T-shirts instead.

When Maddie’s shirt arrived at our house, it was a professionally wrapped masterpiece, including a really sweet handwritten note from Crystal.  The applique and the stitching was perfect (and trust me, as a perfectionist I know perfect!).   The shirt was pre-washed and ready to wear, a definite bonus because Maddie was so excited to put it on, right then and there!  I think that the greatest thing about Lilikoi Lane shirts is that you can involve your child in picking out the appliques and patterns.  And then, when your child’s shirt arrives, they can see the end result of their creation!

Dealing with Lilikoi Lane was an absolute pleasure, and you can tell that Crystal loves what she does and is incredibly talented at it.  The shirts are created in Canada, and are so reasonably priced (approximately $10 – $15 each for the basic appliques and the alphabet shirts, and $30 each for Lilikoi Lane’s new monster shirts!).  The letter applique shirts would make a great birthday gift for that ‘kid who has everything’.

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Lilikoi Lane has offered one of their amazing shirts for a giveaway so that one lucky Spilt Milk Moms reader can share in the fun!  The lucky winner will get to design their own Alphabet shirt shirt or can design their own shirt from this list!

You can enter this giveaway in three ways:

1. Leave a comment on this post (BELOW) telling us which shirt (applique and fabric pattern) you would chose if you won – only one comment per day, please;
2. Tweeting this contest on Twitter, linking back to this post AND to @lilikoilane AND @spiltmilkmoms (entries that don’t include @spiltmilkmoms/@lilikoilane will not be considered); and
3. Become a Fan of Lilikoi Lane on Facebook (just leave us a comment on this post telling us that you are/have became a fan).
   

This giveaway ends at midnight PST on Tuesday, March 9, 2010.  The winner will be selected using Random.org.  All entrants must be residents of Canada or the US.

Don’t forget to visit us every day for a new chance to win!  Good luck!

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In case you’re not the lucky winner of our Lilikoi Lane Giveaway, Lilikoi Lane is offering a discount on their products for all Spilt Milk Mom readers.  Now through the end of March, simply enter code SM10 to receive 10% off  of any order, OR if you spend over $25, enter the code SM15 to received 15% off your order from the Lilikoi Lane Website .

Wow!  Thanks Lilikoi Lane!!

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