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)
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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!!!

912 comments:

  1. I follow your blog. And follow you on Facebook. Love all your creative ideas!

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  2. I want to make a bag - I made two for friends but loved the pattern so much I need a 'me' one. this fabric would be perfect!

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  3. I follow Riley Blake on Facebook.

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  4. I love this chevron line! thanks so much for the chance!

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  5. I follow Riley Blake's blog as well

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  6. Oooh love this tote bag, great job! I actually need to make one for myself for summer outings and travel. Great idea. Other things I need to stitch: dining room chair cushions. I've been procrastinating but Feather Your Nest is coming to an end, so I have to get busy.

    Thank you for the chance!

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  7. I follow you on Facebook and subscribe to RSS!

    Thank you for the chance. :)

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  8. I follow Riley Blake on Facebook.

    Thank you for the lovely giveaway and have a great day!

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  9. I'm a huge tote bag fan. Love how sturdy your design looks!

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  10. I follow you here & on Facebook.

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  11. Love your bag Maureen I want this collection of Chevrons, the orange ones will be great for halloween.

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  12. I really need to finish a quillow.

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  13. Happily follow you on FB and Blog Lovin'! Thanks for sharing!

    msstitcher1214@yahoo.com

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  14. I also follow you on Facebook. Your very talented.

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  15. Happily following Riley Blake on FB and on Blog Lovin'!
    Thank you for sharing!

    msstitcher1214@yahoo.com

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  16. I am also a follower of your blog. Thanks for all your great Ideas.

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  17. HELLO! I'D LIKE TO START A NEW TABLE TOPPER FROM THE BLUEBERRY CRUMB CAKE COLLECTION! GOTTA GET MOTIVATED!
    THANKS TO YOU+RILEY BLAKE FOR SHARING A NEAT GIVEAWAY!

    msstitcher1214@yahoo.com

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  18. love it!! i think a mug rug of some sort is in order

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  19. I would like to make doll quilts for my two granddaughters.

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  20. I would love some RB fabric!! YEA!!!

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  21. I am a loyal MCH follower too!

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  22. And I am a RB follower on the blog and FB!! :)

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  23. I love your designs. I am a faithful follower of your blog and on FB.

    michelle@campnc.com

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  24. I am a follower of Riley Blake Designs on FB.

    michelle@campnc.com

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  25. The bag is great. I'm finishing a Windmill Whimsy quilt, and hope to start a Modern Triangle Quilt really soon.

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  26. I love the look of these fabrics.
    kdunnigan@gmail.com

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  27. I am a follower on FB.
    kdunnigan@gmail.com

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  28. I have a couple of need to make projects - baby quilt and costumes for a spring concert.

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  29. I am one of your followers and always enjoy visiting.

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  30. Thanks for the giveaway! I have no idea what I want to make next, but I would love some Riley Blake fabric to inspire my next creation ;) !

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  31. I follow your blog in Reader, as well.

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  32. Love the tote - fun way to use the chevrons. I am a follower and would love to win some Riley Blake!

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  33. Just added the Riley Blake Designs blog to my Reader!

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  34. I am a follower of Riley Blake as well - chance #2

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  35. need to work on my Merry snowmen

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  36. Awesome give away! I am working on a ton of projects right now but I am really looking forward to getting some handstiching skills this summer.

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  37. I love everything that Riley Blake puts out!!!

    slhightower5(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  38. I follow Riley Blake on Facebook

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  39. I'm a follower of you, and have enjoyed your blog for quite a while now!

    slhightower5(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  40. I'm a Riley Blake Designs follower!

    slhightower5(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  41. I would really love to make a quilt for my son. I made one for him about 15 years ago, and it is well worn out ;-) Thanks for such a very generous giveaway.

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  42. I am a long time follower of your blog.

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  43. I wonder what the soon-to-be announced fabric is going to be? How exciting! The bag looks fantastic!!

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  44. I love the chevrons. So many possibilities!

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  45. I follow Riley Blake on Facebook.

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  46. I totally follow you on FB!! but I do stalk your page daily....thanks for the great tutorial and the fantastic giveaway!

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  47. I follow you here and on Facebook.

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  48. Eu sou seguidora e adoro os seus trabalhos caprichosos.Obrigada.tiacarminhapezzuto@gmail.com

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  49. Gostaria de ter mais tempo para costurar mais,enquanto isso não acontece,eu estou começando hoje um caminho de mesa para minha prima.Obrigada.tiacarminhapezzuto@gmail.com

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  50. Very stylish bag! I'm hoping to finish up 3 aprons in the next few days.

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  51. I am hoping to stitch up a small zippered bag with a vinyl window in it...to hold knitting supplies. It's a gift. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  52. LOVE Riley Blake. Thanks for another great giveaway!

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  53. I follow the Riley Blake blog.

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  54. Very stylish bag! I'm finishing up 3 more aprons in the next few days, then maybe something for our own family?...

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  55. I am a happy follower of your blog :)

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  56. I get Riley Blake's newsletter :)

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  57. LOVE your tote bag! That looks very handy! I'd love to make one.
    DeniseB

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  58. And the next project I'm going to work on is the phone pouch and dresden plate.. Thanks for a great giveaway! Can't wait to see the collection :)

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  59. That block worked out perfectly for a tote!

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  60. love the chevrons -no HST's required!!!

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  61. Love your bag and use of your block as a design! I'd like to finish up some bags I bought fabric, pattern for but didn't finish. Thanks for the chance to win some great fabric!

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  62. Ooo fabric - yummy fabric! Great giveaway and I have my fingers crossed! I hope to finish a Christmas table topper ASAP!!

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  63. I am a follower here and on Facebook :) Yay for your giveaway!

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  64. I one of your blog followers and on FB too. Thanks for the giveaway chance!

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  65. I'm hoping it'll be the "Fly A Kite" bundle. That would make a beautiful little quilt for my Lily girl.

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  66. I'm a follower of yours and I love RB fabrics and their design team! Thanks to them and you for this drawing.
    My sewing hasn't been much lately as the outdoors has been calling but I recently decorated my mantle for Spring and I need a banner for it. That's not much sewing I know but it's the most I can handle right now but just wait until it gets HOT down here in the South and the ac goes on and then I will be indoors and sewing up a storm! LOL!

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  67. I definitely follow Riley Blake on Facebook. A girl's gotta keep up on the latest and greatest happenings there!

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  68. The bag is a signature piece of your work. Beautifully done, Maureen!

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  69. Happy follower of your wonderful blog!

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  70. I get a second entry! Woo Hoo! If I get a rainy day I want to sew some pillow cases and then crochet some trim for them.
    Have a great day Maureen!

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  71. I'm working on a summer throw right now. I have lots of projects in mind for over the spring/summer. Thanks for the contest! Good Luck, everyone!

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  72. I follow you here and on Facebook. Thanks for a chance at this great giveaway!

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  73. What I hope to sew up soon (as in today! LOL) Is a few small doll and baby quilt tops. I'm going to get them all sewn then I'm going to layer them all and quilt them one after the other until they are all done! :D Thanks for a chance at this!

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  74. My neighbour's daughter just has a daughter, I'm going to make a quilt for her real soon.
    jchiagan at yahoo dot com

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  75. I already follow you on FB. Thanks for the giveaway.
    jchiagan at yahoo dot com

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  76. Cute bag! I am working on the hand part of a binding on a wedding present lap quilt. Next up is a baby quilt (boy) for a new grandmother. It's fun to work on baby quilts. The prints are fun and the project goes fast!

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  77. I'm a follower of Riley Blake Designs too.
    jchiagan at yahoo dot com

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  78. I would love to sew a tote bag to carry my WIP knitting. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  79. Wowser - what a fantastic prize! LOL!

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  80. I'm just starting a play quilt for my cousin's new baby girl. Would love to win!

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  81. I love the bag and can't wait to see the tutorial and make my own!

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  82. I follow Riley Blake Designs and would LOVE winning!

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  83. I have a quillow that will hopefully be finished within a month or so!

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  84. Need to make a Baby Quilt! But want to start a new quilt just for my Home! Always give away things I make! LOL

    Thanks for chance to win! ;)

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  85. I ike the Riley Blake Facebook page.

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  86. I follow Riley Blake Designs on fb!

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  87. I'm a Follower of Your Blog here! LOOOOVE IT!

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  88. Such cute fabric! I would make a dress for my granddaughter.

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  89. I also follow Riley Blake's Blog too!

    Thanks for chance to win! :)

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  90. I'm following Riley Blake via newsletter and FB

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  91. You can't beat a surprise! I would tell you what I plan on stitching up soon, but my plans will change within the next hour or so so I wont bother!

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  92. I love the black & white chevron! I hope to stitch up some more quilt tops, one is lime green/purples.

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  93. I already follow your blog via google. :-)

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  94. I just finished 20 granny blocks and hope to have them sewn into a top by the weekend.

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  95. I am on an stuffed owl kick - I think Riley Blake fabrics will be fantastic for a owl pillow I want to make.

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  96. I really don't know what I would make with the fabric. Still dwelling on the carry on luggage tote

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  97. Have been following you for quite a while - great fabrics...

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  98. I follow all your social medias. Thanks for a very nice giveaway

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  99. I am itching to make a new bag - but the pattern choices are endless - it makes me dizzy!

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  100. I follow all of Riley Blake's social medias. thank you Riley Blake

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  101. I am a faithful follower of you on your blog and Facebook.

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  102. I follow Riley Blake Fabrics on Facebook too!

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  103. I'm working on a quilt for my daughter to take to college

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  104. I'm hoping to quilt my daughter's bed quilt soon!
    ourbusylittlebunch(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  105. I follow the Riley Blake blog and on FB :)

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  106. I follow Riley Blake on facebook

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  107. I love chevrons...fabric, in knitting (feather and fan) and in paint.

    I would make some pillows, as this fabric goes with the colors in my bedroom.

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  108. I have to get working on my Craftsy BOM...April has almost gotten away from me and I haven't even started.

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  109. I follow Riley Blake on facebook!

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  110. I LOVE surprises!! I'm hoping to start and finish a bag for a teacher friend soon. I'd love to have some fat quarters to play with when I'm done!!

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  111. I follow your blog - look forward to your e-mails every day!!

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  112. I am trying to finish up some donation quilts, but my three great grandkids seem to be taking all my time.

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  113. Ooh, I love a fabric give away!

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  114. I am definitely a follower of you on facebook.

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  115. Following Riley Blake Designs on FB, too!!

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  116. I follow your blog (Maureen Cracknell).

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  117. Liked Riley Blake's facebook page, too!

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  118. I follow both Riley Blake on facebook and on the blog.

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  119. Having just returned from the first ever India Modern Quilt Guild, if I win this giveaway then I am definitely making a quilt with us!
    Dying to win Designer fabric that's still unavailable in India.

    leena
    India

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  120. Having just returned from the first ever India Modern Quilt Guild, if I win this giveaway then I am definitely making a quilt with us!
    Dying to win Designer fabric that's still unavailable in India.

    leena
    India

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  121. Having just returned from the first ever India Modern Quilt Guild, if I win this giveaway then I am definitely making a quilt with us!
    Dying to win Designer fabric that's still unavailable in India.

    leena
    India

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  122. The bag design is darling! I love how you arranged your blocks to show off the chevron pattern.

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  123. I am a happy follower.

    Leena
    India

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  124. I subscribe to her newsletter.

    leena
    India

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  125. And for my third entry, I hope to get caught up on a mystery quilt I want to start AND finish my wool applique block for May (before the kit for June arrives :) )
    Thanks to all for a super giveaway!

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  126. I follow Riley Blake on google.

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  127. I love chevrons...the house I grew up in had heart pine floors...and the entire flooring was in Beautiful chevrons!

    beulahcdot [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  128. Lovely bag......I am stitching hexies for a swap right now. Also doing the Zakka Style Sewalong. I love making totes.

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  129. Wow chevrons galore! The bag looks great. I'm hoping to make one of those AMH pin cushion caddies for my mother in law (an avid quilter) for Mother's Day. Now that I think of it, these chevrons would look pretty cool on that... :)

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  130. I follow Maureen C. Handmade on FB...SO INSPIRING

    beulahcdot [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  131. And I follow your blog. Thanks for organizing such a great giveaway!

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  132. I follow Riley blake on FB!

    beulahcdot [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  133. This weekend, I'm planning to sew my paper-pieced quilt bee block. I left it to the end of the month, as usual... eek!

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  134. I follow your blog in my reader. Thanks for the chance to win! :)

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  135. Thanks fr the giveaway!!! I LOVE the chevron fabrics!!!

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  136. I adore this fabric!! Thanks for a chance to win.

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  137. I follow Riley Blake on Facebook.

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  138. Thanks for the tutorial on the bag. An apron with all the colors worked in is what I see myself making.

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  139. I follow Riley Blake on their blog and FB.

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  140. I want to make my daughter a quilted nap sack. For sleep overs and such. Its on my big fat list of projects.

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  141. Chevrons are my favorite! I'd love some for a quilt I wanna make for a friend that is adopting :)

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  142. Right now I'm working on a fabric cornice for my bedroom with coordinating valance for the door that has a window on the opposite wall.

    Thanks for the chance.
    shel704 at aol dot com

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  143. I follow you with GFC
    shel704 at aol dot com

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  144. I've been a follower of yours for awhile and look forward to each og your post. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  145. I like Riley Blake on Facebook
    shel704 at aol dot com

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  146. I follow you via GFC! One of my absolutely favorite blogs :)

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  147. I follow you on Facebook!
    These fabrics are incredible!! I love the prints and colors....OH MY! I am going to be a new grandmother in June, so I would make something for her!

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  148. I follow you on Pinterest.

    GORGEOUS fabrics. I would make a tote for my daughter, who is a mother-to-be! This would make her the happiest girl!!!!

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  149. Oh my, how I would love the full chevron collection! It's such fun fabric. I'm hoping to stitch up a few bee blocks this week. I'm starting to fall behind.

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  150. I'm happily following along. Thanks for all you share here!

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  151. Making a black and pink quilt for my cousin's little girl :)

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  152. I am a follower of your blog and facebook :)

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  153. I adore Riley Blake! I'd follow them anywhere. lol

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  154. I'm not sure what is next, maybe a quilt for my granddaughter or a tote for me.

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  155. I'm a follower, thanks for the chance to win

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