Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Riley Blake Design Team Project & GIVEAWAY!!

Today I'm SO excited to be sharing a new project for the Riley Blake Design Team!!

Quilted Chevron Tote Bag tutorial

This step by step tutorial is for making a Quilted Chevron Tote bag, using very simple instructions, Riley Blake's new Chevron fabric collection, that's casual and useful. You can take this method of tote bag making and go crazy with your own ideas, just by adding a few steps.

Remember this Chevron Quilt Block from last week?

Chevron Quilt Block

Well, now it's a Quilted Chevron Tote Bag! A bag that's soft and easy, perfect for shopping, the beach or pool, and for washing after much use!

Quilt Block Chevron Tote Bag

I really hope you like this tutorial! You can get very creative using this method of tote bag making. You can swap out the batting for interfacing, to create a sturdier bag, add pockets, appliques, magnetic closures for a fancier version, etc.. The possibilities are really endless!! My project will be up on their blog later this morning, they are a few hours behind those of us on the East Coast, so be sure to stop by and check it out later this morning!

GREAT NEWS, besides having the honor of guest posting on the Riley Blake Blog as part of the Design Team, I also get to host a new RBD Fabric Giveaway right here today!!!

How does a chance at winning a Fat Quarter Bundle of an entire Riley Blake Collection sound??!!

RBD sponsor

Well...the sweet folks at Riley Blake are so generously offering a Fat Quarter bundle of the entire Riley Blake Chevron Collection to one lucky reader!!! WOW!

My creation
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Enter to Win!

Here's how,

1. Simply add a comment to this post. (one entry) If you want, you can let me know one thing you hope to stitch up soon?
2. Followers of Maureen Cracknell Handmade get a second entry! Whether you follow me here or on Facebook, just let me know that you do by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (one entry)
3. Follow the Riley Blake Blog or facebook page for a third entry. Just let me know that you do by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (one entry)

That’s 3 possible entries! Enter now through Friday morning and I will announce the winner in a new post here on the blog.

* Note * This giveaway is open to EVERYONE! If you're a "no reply" or an anonymous commenter, remember to include your email address in your comment so that I can contact you, should you win!

Thank you so much for stopping by! I'm so excited to be a part of this Riley Blake Design Team!!!
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912 comments:

  1. B GreeneApril 25, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    I would love to make the Prismatic Quilt that has a quilt-along gearing up, but I am not sure I can handle all those triangles :-? Nexy project may be a paper-pieced mini-quilt!

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  2. ThatCleverClementineApril 25, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    What a fun giveaway! No matter which collection it is, I know I'll want to fire up the sewing machine and jump right in!

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  3. ThatCleverClementineApril 25, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    I follow your blog, for sure!

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  4. ThatCleverClementineApril 25, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    And I also follow Riley Blake, on Fb.

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  5. B GreeneApril 25, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    I am a happy follower of your blog! Always exciting to see all the creative projects you come up with! Great Chevron Tote - I have loved seeing that fabric everywhere, but now I am glad to start seeing some projects actually using it!

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  6. B GreeneApril 25, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    I also follow the RBD blog - Thanks for the chance to win!

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  7. KaseyApril 25, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    I need to bite the bullet and make a new wallet. But, I"ll probably make a new purse first.

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  8. KaseyApril 25, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    I follow your blog. Thanks for the chance to win, and congrats on being part of the RB design team! Love the tote.

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  9. GingerscrapsApril 25, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    I hope to stitch up a nice quilt made with embroidered redwork blocks on it for my granddaughter! Very old fashioned! Thanks for the give away offer Maureen!

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  10. AnonymousApril 25, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    I can't wait for the new Erin McMorris's collection to come out in June so I can start a Retro Flower quilt for my bed !!

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  11. Betsy Grey CraftsApril 25, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    oooh I;d maybe make an apron for myself or include it in a quilt for my son. or a bag!!

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  12. GingerscrapsApril 25, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    I also follow you here on the blog and on facebook!

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  13. Betsy Grey CraftsApril 25, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    I follow you on facebook

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  14. AnonymousApril 25, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    I follow you here and on Facebook ! I don't want to miss anything hehe :)

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  15. Betsy Grey CraftsApril 25, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    I follow riley blake on facebook too

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  16. AnonymousApril 25, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    I like the Riley Blake facebook page ! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  17. GingerscrapsApril 25, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    I also follow Riley Blake on facebook!

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  18. elaineridleyApril 25, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Well, after seeing the chevron tote tutorial I would like to have a go at that!
    Elaine

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  19. ToniApril 25, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    Well, since we just found out we're having a girl after having three boys, I'm thinking I need to start on some cute dresses! Thanks!

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  20. elaineridleyApril 25, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    I follow you on Facebook!
    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  21. Sew little timeApril 25, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    ooh, is this open to the UK? if so, I would love to win! Those Millie's closet prints on the riley blake site are gorgeous! i am currently in summer wardrobe mode, but i would love to try a quilt, so that's what I would do.

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  22. ToniApril 25, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    Yes, I am a follower!

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  23. GwenApril 25, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    My granddaughter will turn one year old on May 5, and I am planning to make her a birthday outfit -- complete with a special crown! :-)

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  24. ToniApril 25, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    And I follow Riley Blake in my Google Reader. Thanks again!

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  25. GwenApril 25, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    I follow your blog on GFC and also on Facebook! Thank you so much for all the fun giveaways you have! :-)

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    1. Maureen Cracknell HandmadeApril 25, 2012 at 9:07 AM

      Thanks for saying so, Gwen! I always worry that I have too many, I know some people frown on them! I personally love giveaways, well..obviously! :)

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  26. GwenApril 25, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    I follow Riley Blake on Facebook, too! :-)

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  27. SherryApril 25, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    I have been fighting with two skirts I am making my twin daughters. I can not wait to finish them and make something easier and fun!

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  28. SherryApril 25, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    I follow you on FB.

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  29. SherryApril 25, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    I follow Riley Blake on FB.

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  30. Amstaff MomApril 25, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    I follow Riley Blake on FaceBook

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  31. elaineridleyApril 25, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    I follow Riley Blake on FB.
    Elaine

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  32. JennyApril 25, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    hoping to stitch up some teacher appreciation gifts very very soon!

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  33. Amstaff MomApril 25, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    I follow you on FaceBook

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  34. JennyApril 25, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    i follow your blog maureen

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  35. Lee Ann L.April 25, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    I am determined to finish a mug rug before we move. The binding needs to be made and sewn on. That is all I have left to do on this itty bitty project. When we finish with the move and have my sewing/crafting room set up, I'll be wanting to make a grand-niece a Halloween quilt as she is a Halloween baby. I also want to make a couple of skirts, some other miscellaneous projects.. Thank you for a chance to win!

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  36. supersara20April 25, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    I am a follower of Maureen's blog.

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  37. Lee Ann L.April 25, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    I follow you on both your blog and facebook. :-)

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  38. Amstaff MomApril 25, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    This is a fabulous giveaway! In the meantime I need to finish up my daughter's birthday quilt (considering her birthday was last week and I haven't started piecing it together, I really need to start!)

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  39. supersara20April 25, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    Great bag, I may need to whip one up since in the next year all plastic bags are being banned in Austin... will need to get my groceries home some way!

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    1. Maureen Cracknell HandmadeApril 25, 2012 at 9:05 AM

      WOW! That's awesome! If I were you, I'd just skip the quilting and the lining and make a bunch of them!!

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  40. br1ghteyes37April 25, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    That chevron fabric is so cute! I would probably use the fabric for your bag tutorial Maureen.

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  41. br1ghteyes37April 25, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    I follow you on Facebook too!

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  42. br1ghteyes37April 25, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    I also follow Riley Blake on Facebook!

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  43. jlkApril 25, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    Cute bag! I have a list of "want to do" projects a mile long -- but I'm getting ready for a craft show. When I'm done with craft show prep, I've got an Amy Butler bag ready to go.

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  44. Lee Ann L.April 25, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    I follow Riley Blake on facebook. I also follow their blog! Thanks again!

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  45. jlkApril 25, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    I follow your blog (and love it!)

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  46. Sweetester1April 25, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    I follow your blog & facebook

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  47. jlkApril 25, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    I follow Riley Blake on FB. They are fabulous!

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  48. Jodi GodfreyApril 25, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Ooh! How exciting! I love a 'surprise' giveaway! I really want to play with more zigzags. In pinafores, in quilts. So many ideas, only 2 hands! :)

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  49. Sharon BApril 25, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Winning an entire Riley Blake Collection sounds AMAZING! I LOVE the purse!

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  50. Jodi GodfreyApril 25, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    I'm a follower!

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  51. Sweetester1April 25, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    I follow your blog & facebook

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  52. Jodi GodfreyApril 25, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    I like RB on FB!

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  53. Sweetester1April 25, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    I follow Riley Blake on facebook

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  54. ELNMApril 25, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    I like Riley Blake on Facebook - thanks for the chance to win!

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  55. **nicke...April 25, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    hi maureen, love the tote bag! i am looking forward to some basting and quilting this weekend. i have a couple more blocks to make for swaps but then it is all me and the quilting... i can't wait!

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  56. ELNMApril 25, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    I follow you by email and Facebook - thanks for the chance to win!

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  57. Sweetester1April 25, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    I will be working on a quilt for my nephews. I am also working on a dress for my granddaughter.

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  58. ELNMApril 25, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    I just purchased some of the Riley Blake chevrons in aqua for a future quilt - thanks for the tutorial and the chance to win some great fabric!

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  59. StephanieApril 25, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win! I love Riley Blake fabrics! I just started quilting, so I'd use the fabric for that!

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  60. StephanieApril 25, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    I follow you on FB. And you made my list of favorite sewing/fabric/quilting sites to go to on a friends recent informal poll. :o)

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  61. StephanieApril 25, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    And.... I follow Riley Blake on FB, too. Love their fabric lines - and their fabulous tutorials. I made the Peak Hour Quilt - as my 1st quilt - and it was very well received by the Momma-to-be!

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  62. Sharon BApril 25, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    I am a follower and so enjoy your blog!

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  63. Sarah B.April 25, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Commenting for Entry 1. I LOVE the Chevron series, I want to make oh so many bags with them all! <3

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  64. Sarah B.April 25, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    This is my entry 2 - I follow you on FaceBook :)

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  65. Sarah B.April 25, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Entry 3- I just followed Riley Blake on FaceBook. Should have done it sooner, I love their stuff!

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  66. UnknownApril 25, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    So great! I love Riley Blake fabric! I hope to win!

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  67. UnknownApril 25, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    I follow you on Facebook!

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  68. bethanndoddApril 25, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Adorable bag! I will definately check it out. I would love to finish the binding on a few quilts and work on my Granny Square quilt. With 3 boys, baseball has officially taken over my life for now so sewing time is very limited. Thanks for the chance! Smiles~Beth

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  69. UnknownApril 25, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    I follow Riley Blake on Facebook!

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  70. UnknownApril 25, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    I think I'm gonna have to make a cheveron bag. That is beautiful!

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  71. bethanndoddApril 25, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    I am a happy follower of yours on FB. Thanks for the chance and congrats on joining the Riley Blake team...how exciting! Smiles~Beth

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  72. UnknownApril 25, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    I'm a faithful follower :)

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  73. Sharon BApril 25, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    I am a follower of Riley Blake's Blog

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  74. Laurel09April 25, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Well, I have to quilt and bind a wheelchair quilt I am making for my husband's great-aunt who is in the hospital. After that, I bought a pattern and have fabric picked out to make my first bag ever... I'm nervous about it, but excited!

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  75. UnknownApril 25, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Im following Riley Blake on facebook.

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  76. bethanndoddApril 25, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    I happily follow Riley Blake on FB (I absolutely adore their fabric lines!!!). Thanks so much for the chance. Hope your day is lovely. Smiles~Beth

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  77. Laurel09April 25, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    I follow you and really enjoy your blog. I saw above that you worry about having too many giveaways - I wouldn't worry about that. They're fun! Who doesn't love the chance to win beautiful fabric???

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  78. Sharon BApril 25, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    This is SEW cute and would be a quick project for my DD!

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  79. MelindaApril 25, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    Well, right now I am quilting, so I really, really hope I'll be stitching up some binding soon!

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  80. niveasApril 25, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    A Giveaway?! Great because I love the Chevrons and I'm sure that the new fabricline will be as good as well! Thank you!

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  81. niveasApril 25, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    ...and for sure I follow you on Facebook ;)

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  82. MelindaApril 25, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    I follow your blog and like you on facebook!

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  83. MelindaApril 25, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    I like Riley Blake's facebook page!

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  84. niveasApril 25, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    and right now I've discovered the Facebook-page of Rile Blake Designs - I'm now a follower and looove the page already ;) Thank you for showing this!

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  85. LaurenApril 25, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Love your Chevron bag! I'm hoping to stitch up some summer clothes for my little girl in the next few weeks.

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  86. memmensApril 25, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Love the bag, need to make a new one for me soon and this is a great one. I'm busy making quilts for Siblings Together a UK charity supporting children separated by the care system, I've got one top finished, another more than half done and another waiting to be cut! Thanks for the great giveaway

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  87. Reader OwlApril 25, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Love surprises! Hope to finish a birthday quilt soon for someone's 4th birthday.

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  88. LaurenApril 25, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    I follow both your blog and your facebook page.

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  89. memmensApril 25, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    I'm a follower of yours by RSS and on facebook.

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  90. memmensApril 25, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    I'm already a Riley Blake blog follower and facebook fan - thanks very much

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  91. domestiCassApril 25, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    I can't wait for the tutorial to go up...I was looking for a pattern to use for a tote as a teacher appreciation gift for next week! Perfect timing. Thanks!

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  92. teammckownApril 25, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    I love the bag and the chevron pattern! I NEED to get some dresses made for my girls! I need an awesome sewing room (or any at all would be awesome) so I don't have to pull it all out and put it all away. I think I would get a lot more done!

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  93. domestiCassApril 25, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    I follow you on GFC and facebook as well.

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  94. LaurenApril 25, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Already following Riley Blake's blog and facebook page. Thanks for the chance!

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  95. teammckownApril 25, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    I follow you on fb!

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  96. domestiCassApril 25, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    I also follow Riley Blake designs on both too. :)

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  97. GillApril 25, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    I love the chevron fabric! at the moment I'm cutting out a charity quilt for siblings together!

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  98. teammckownApril 25, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    And I am a RB follower as well!

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  99. GillApril 25, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    I follow Riley Blake!

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  100. Jo C.April 25, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    Love that fabric...and your quilt block....!
    boppiesgirll@gmail.com

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  101. ChristineDApril 25, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    I am loving all the projects I've been seeing from the Riley Blake team using the Chevrons! Not sure what I do with them yet, but I know some would end up in a quilt in the near future.

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  102. LeAnneApril 25, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    I think that chevron fabric could be used in so many ways.

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  103. RSHudsonApril 25, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    I'm planning to start a baby quilt later this week using Peak Hour! Thanks for chance to win some wonderful Riley Blake! (marshudson at comcast dot net)

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  104. ChristineDApril 25, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    And I follow your blog on Google Reader.

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  105. LeAnneApril 25, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    I follow you on FB.

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  106. RSHudsonApril 25, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    I'm one of your followers; thanks! (marshudson at comcast dot net)

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  107. LeAnneApril 25, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    I follow Riley Blake on FB as well.

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  108. RSHudsonApril 25, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    I'm signed up for Riley Blake's newsletter; thanks (marshudson at comcast dot net)

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  109. CyndylouApril 25, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Good Morning Maureen, I'm getting excited about all the new chevrons going around the fabric world. I'd want to make lots of things. Maybe some pillows.cyndylouquilts@yahoo.com

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  110. Debora ExumApril 25, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    My next project...this tote bag of course. Love a quick project in between bigger ones.

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  111. CyndylouApril 25, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    I follow you on your Blog and Facebook. cyndylouquilts@yahoo.com

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  112. Debora ExumApril 25, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    I follow you on Facebook.

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  113. CyndylouApril 25, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    I follow Riley Blake on Facebook, too. cyndylouquilts@yahoo.com

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  114. Debora ExumApril 25, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    I follow Riley Blake Designs on Facebook.

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  115. stephmabryApril 25, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    By the end of the week I'm hoping to finish at least one of the three baby quilts I'm working on, all three of which will be given to a dear friend of mine to help with fundraising to adopt a beautiful little girl from Russia who has down syndrome. Beautiful quilts for a beautiful cause!

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  116. pkruegerApril 25, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Love that bag, want to make one. Right now I am working on a baby quilt and a queen size quilt for myself. Thanks for the tutorial.

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  117. stephmabryApril 25, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    I follow your blog. Thanks for the chance!

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  118. pkruegerApril 25, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    I follow you on facebook. Love your blog.

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  119. pkruegerApril 25, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    I follow Riley BLake on facebook too.

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  120. Terry@ a quilting blogApril 25, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    The next project I hope to stitch up are some table runners and place mats.
    ~Terry~

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  121. Terry@ a quilting blogApril 25, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    I'm already a happy follower of your blog :o)
    ~Terry~

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  122. SIMPLESEWApril 25, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    I Love Giveaways, its exciting to be in a contest so easily, I have never one any, but hey, I dont by lotter tickets either... LOL

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  123. SIMPLESEWApril 25, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    I follow you MC and like I stayed yesterday, I am trying to save up enough fabric with color and style for a KINGSIZE BED SPREAD..

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  124. SIMPLESEWApril 25, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    I am a big follower of Riley Blake,even painted my shed outback like some of their fabric design.

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  125. Terry@ a quilting blogApril 25, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    I follow the Riley Blake blog. Thanks for the chance! :o)
    ~Terry~

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  126. Kari's StitchesApril 25, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    I love the tote, it looks like a great size!

    kari dot stewart at me dot com

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  127. Jennifer LaddApril 25, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    I would love to make myself a fun new summer skirt ... it's been a while since I've made anything for myself!

    Jennifer
    jennifereladd at yahoo dot com

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  128. Kari's StitchesApril 25, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    I follow you here. Always enjoy seeing your creations.

    kari dot stewart at me dot com

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  129. Jennifer LaddApril 25, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    I follow you on Facebook.

    jennifereladd at yahoo dot com

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  130. Barbara O.April 25, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    What a lovely tote bag! I really grow to like chevrons, until now I used to make them myself with HST... ;-)

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  131. Barbara O.April 25, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    I'm a follower of your blog. I cannot like you on FB because I've quit the Blue Universe for good.

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  132. Barbara O.April 25, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    I've just become a follower of the Riley Blake blog.

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  133. marymacApril 25, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Maureen, Chevron design is perfect for your tote bag.

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  134. Kari's StitchesApril 25, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    I follow RBD on Facebook.

    Thanks again for the opportunity to win some great fabric.

    kari dot stewart at me dot com

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  135. AmyApril 25, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    I love a chevron bag!! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  136. Jeanine The Crafting FiendApril 25, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    I am hoping to be done with stitchin the pinwheel blocks for my 1st ever quilt soon so I can put them together and get my daughter's quilt done before she moves to her big girl bed!

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  137. marymacApril 25, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    I am a follower.

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  138. AmyApril 25, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    I'm a MCHM follower!

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  139. Jennifer LaddApril 25, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    I like the Riley Blake Facebook page.

    jennifereladd at yahoo dot com

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  140. RainpatterApril 25, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    Following Maureen on RSS.

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  141. ♥DuffApril 25, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    I need to get a baby quilt done--I'm going to force it on myself this weekend because the baby is due May 7. I keep imagining a 'modern' version of something but then back down. I'm going to find the courage! dammit! And yesterday was my birthday. I'm getting too old to be such a chicken liver!

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  142. RainpatterApril 25, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    I hope to stitch up some wallets!

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  143. Jeanine The Crafting FiendApril 25, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    I follow you here and on facebook

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  144. donnaApril 25, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    I am in love with that tote, black and white anything makes me drool......

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  145. donnaApril 25, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    I follow you on FB

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  146. ♥DuffApril 25, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    oyes, I'm a follower! looking forward to more sewing machine info.....crossing my fingers and toes that you got one free!

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  147. donnaApril 25, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    I also follow Riley B on FB

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  148. Jeanine The Crafting FiendApril 25, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    i follow rileyblake on facebook

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  149. Katie PApril 25, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    I love the chevron prints! I haven't bought any yet, I need to destash a bit first :) Thanks for the chance to win some great RBD fabric!

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  150. SvetlanaApril 25, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    love this chevron fabric!

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  151. SvetlanaApril 25, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    I'm a follower!

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  152. Katie PApril 25, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    I already follow Maureen Cracknell handmade on facebook.

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  153. CheriApril 25, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    This is great. I have crocheted chevron afghans forever and so excited to see them hit the fabric world. I would have to make your cute little tote bag for starters. Thanks for the tutorial and another great giveaway.

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  154. CheriApril 25, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    I am a FB follower of you.

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  155. Katie PApril 25, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    I also follow Riley Blake Designs on facebook, and I LOVE all of their fabrics :D

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  156. CheriApril 25, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    And now a Riley Blake follower.

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  157. JessnmaryApril 25, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    Wow this would be spectacular! I'm trying to figure out what I want to use to make a picnic blanket, so this would be super useful!

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  158. fennaApril 25, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    I'm hoping to sew up some baby gifts--I'm a little behind :-o

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  159. Melissa CorryApril 25, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    I love these chevrons!! I would love to be stitching with them but I am playing with an early line of Riley Blake's so that is fun as well :)

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  160. fennaApril 25, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    O and, I follow you on google live feed :)

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  161. Melissa CorryApril 25, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    I follow Riley Blake!! They are incredible!!

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  162. Melissa CorryApril 25, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    I follow your super fun blog as well :)

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  163. ~Kelie~April 25, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    What an amazing giveaway!!! Thanks for the chance to win! I am HOPING like crazy to get my daughter's quilt (my first complete quilt EVER) COMPLETELY DONE very soon!

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  164. ~Kelie~April 25, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    I am a follower of your blog! (and I love it!)

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  165. Petit Design Co.April 25, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    I really want to get my hands on some of those chevrons, I think they would make super fun bindings

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  166. Petit Design Co.April 25, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    I follow your blog

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  167. PhyllisApril 25, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    Great bag! Thanks for the giveaway! I'm wanting to make some tote bags since they are quick to do.

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  168. MareenchenApril 25, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    I hope to find time to make a toile for my hen do dress soon. I still got 3 months but its nice to be ahead of your game, right? :)

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  169. MareenchenApril 25, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    Still following. :)

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  170. Allison CApril 25, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    Love the tote! I think these fabrics are a great stash builder. No specific plans right now, but I'm sure I will come up with something.

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  171. Allison CApril 25, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    I follow you!

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  172. DanaK ~ WaterPennyApril 25, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    Adorable bag! I like you on facebook!

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  173. Allison CApril 25, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    I like RB on FB

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  174. DanaK ~ WaterPennyApril 25, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    And I follow riley blake !

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  175. DanaK ~ WaterPennyApril 25, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    Thanks for the opportunity !

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  176. ~Kelie~April 25, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    I follow Riley Blake's facebook page!!! Thanks again!

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  177. ElsaApril 25, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    Really like this bag ~ it's so cute! Really a great way to show off quilt blocks.
    I've always got plans for something or other. Think a bag like this would be the thing!
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  178. Lisa EnglandApril 25, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Love your bag and all the ideas for variations. I have started my first H2H quilt which I hope to finish by next week. I'll bet a Riley Blake bundle would make a great H2H quilt too -- although I'd probably have to split it and use some for myself! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  179. Lisa EnglandApril 25, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    I follow your blog.

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  180. ElsaApril 25, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    I'm following you on your blog and facebook ~ don't want to miss out on anything ~ teehee!

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  181. ElsaApril 25, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    And I get Riley Blake's newsletter!

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  182. Marjorie's Busy CornerApril 25, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    wow!!thank you Maureen and Riley Blake folks. I am about to start a few bags and table toppers....love your tote

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  183. Rebeckah AustinApril 25, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    I an hoping to finish some diaper covers this week.

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  184. Marjorie's Busy CornerApril 25, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    I follow your here Maureen

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  185. Rebeckah AustinApril 25, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    I follow RBD on FB

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  186. PhyllisApril 25, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    I like Riley Blake on facebook!

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  187. WoolenSailsApril 25, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    There are a lot of things I want to make, need more time and energy, lol.
    I am working on an americana piece now, and I want to make some more quilts to hang around the house, some charity quilts, and then learn how to make bags and clothing, so lots on my to do list.

    Debbie

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  188. WoolenSailsApril 25, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    I am a follower!

    Debbie

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  189. Diane NApril 25, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    I LOVE tote bags! And I especially like the black/white zigzag fabric. I'm hoping to finish up a checkerboard quilt I started a couple months ago...got in to other projects and haven't gotten back to it!

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  190. tiffanyApril 25, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    love the bag! the stitch project at the top of my list these days is my daughter's Daisy uniform... she's earned several new patches lately but oh-my-word i don't get along with clear thread (and unfortunately that's the only way to get them to look nice & stay on through the wash).

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  191. tiffanyApril 25, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    i'm a MCH blog follower!

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  192. just marthaApril 25, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    I am one slipper down one slipper to go on a pair from ithinksew.com. Going to make more pairs to give out for mother's day from some AMH velveteen. Love your cheveron tote!

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  193. just marthaApril 25, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    I follow you on facebook.

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  194. just marthaApril 25, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    I follow Rilley Blake on facebook.

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  195. Diane NApril 25, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    I follow Riley Blake through google reader

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  196. LauraApril 25, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    Ifollow you! I love Riley Blake!

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