Halloween Costume Announcement.

Do you hear those eery noises too?

No, they're not screaming because they are scared. They're excited.

Why?

Because Fabric Mart is giving them a chance to win $100 to spend on fabric!

You might have already seen it on Facebook or received your invitation with your recent order.

Maybe you thought, "This can't be? Can it be true?!"

At last! It is true!

And it is simple!

All you need to do is order fabric from Fabric Mart (www.fabricmartfabrics.com) or visit us at our location in Sinking Spring, PA and make a Halloween costume for yourself, a family member or a friend.

Photograph that bad boy on either your model or a mannequin and email it right on over to fabricmartblog@gmail.com

including your Name, Invoice Number for the fabric you ordered, the Pattern used (if any!), and Who the costume is for.

~~All entries are due by November 1st, 2012 and must be sent to the blog by 11:59 pm EST.~~

We are offering two categories which means two prizes!

The winner of the Adult Halloween Costume will receive a $100 Gift Certificate to Fabric Mart.

The winner of the Children's Halloween Costume will receive a $50.00 Gift Certificate to Fabric Mart.

Don't delay or you'll miss out!

~~Here are the dates to know:~~

~~October 20th 2012 - Fabric Mart highly recommends ordering your fabric by this date to ensure delivery!~~
~~November 1st 2012 - Last day to enter contest - email all entries to fabricmartblog@gmail.com~~
~~November 3rd 2012 - Finalists announced on Blog~~
~~November 5th 2012 - Finalist forms are due~~
~~November 7th 2012 - Winner announced on Blog!~~

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