Monday, January 14, 2013

A Luxe In Bloom Tutorial {and GIVEAWAY} : :

Happy Monday, friends! I'm so excited to be sharing a new Fat Quarter Gang project on the Art Gallery Fabrics Blog today! Along with an amazing fabric Giveaway right here, of course! 

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This time I'm showing you how to stitch up a fun and pretty, patchwork Chevron Valance, with Sarah Watson's new collection Luxe In Bloom! We just moved into our very first home, so I am all about sewing up home decor these days! You can find the full project tutorial here or simply by clicking on the tutorial image below.

Chevron Valance Tutorial

Luxe In Bloom is one of my most favorite collections to recently debut, so I was super eager to get my chance to work with them! Using a Fat Quarter bundle of the Quartz colorway, I wanted to be sure to create a project that didn't leave much waste -- Just six fat quarters, made TWO valances!

Chevron Valance Tutorial

These were made for our kitchen windows and we love them! From morning until dusk the light gleams through like beautiful stained glass, illuminating Sarah's gorgeous designs! And, in the evening the lovely colors that make up this fabric collection really shine!

Chevron Valance Tutorial

Now I get the pleasure of hosting a special Fabric Giveaway to kick off the new week, for a Fat Quarter Bundle of beautiful Luxe In Bloom in the Quartz colorway!!

You can find Luxe In Bloom newly available in several of my sponsor's shops -- 
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Luxe In Bloom Fabric Giveaway!
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Enter to win this fabric bundle! 

Here's how,
- Simply leave a comment right here, under this post! I'd love to know what you'd like to make with these?!
- Followers of Maureen Cracknell Handmade get an additional entry, too! Whether you follow me here, in your reader, or on Facebook, just let me know that you do by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (one optional entry)

For Art Gallery Fabrics : :

Stop by the AGF Blog to let them know you,

- Follow them on your fav social media platform (Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter)
- Subscribe to their blog to stay up to date on all thing AGF & the Fat Quarter Gang!
Leave a comment letting them know which platform you have chosen to follow them on and that you have subscribed to the blog :)

Please enter now through Friday morning, January 18th. Mr. Random will pick the winner and I will announce their name at the bottom of this blog post.

* 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! Please check to make sure you can be contacted!



Wishing a wonderful new week to all!

Thank you to all who entered this past weekend's Giveaway!! 

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  From 808 entries, Mr. Random says the lucky winner is...

Comment #589 -- RoRo, who said...
Probably a lap quilt to use when watching tv at night - the designs would keep me awake. I follow you on Facebook...love all the pretty things you create!

Congratulations!!! I will be in touch shortly!

790 comments:

  1. I love all the pretty things i see here, i will love to try some of these projects too.

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  2. I have a new pattern in mind, for a quilt, of course and these would fit wonderfully! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  3. I love Luxe in Bloom and would love to win these fat quarters! I would make a table runner for my kitchen table. Thanks for the chance to win. By the way, I love the window valance!

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  4. Lovely prize! I would love to sew summer clothing for little niece and new bright bags

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  5. I am following on FB! Thanks for another chance!

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  6. I'm your follower! thanks for super druper blog!

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  7. Some pretty pillows for my guest room. Love the colors. Sew soft!

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  8. I'm the Art Gallery Fabric follower on FB and Pinterest

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  9. I am so into circle skirts right now, so that's what I would make:)
    ranwells(at)gmail(dot)com

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  10. I follow you on Facebook
    ranwells(at)gmail(dot)com

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  11. I want to make those blinds for my kitchen!!! Oh I hope I win!!

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  12. I'd be a copy-cat and make a valance just like yours for my bedroom. I can't believe how stunning it is!

    shel704 at aol dot com

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  13. I follow you on Facebook

    shel704 at aol dot com

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  14. Maybe a bag, room shoes, and a skirt. :)

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  15. Left a comment (shel) on the AGF blog saying "hi"


    shel704 at aol dot com

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  16. I follow AGF on Facebook

    shel704 at aol dot com

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  17. I subscribe to AGF via email

    shel704 at aol dot com

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  18. So fresh...I think I'd make curtains or a valance...that would be fun!

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  19. If I won the fabric I would make the chevron valance for my son's house. He loves blue. Thanks for sharing.

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  20. I am a follower who loves every visit to your place.

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  21. I am wanting to make baby girl dresses and baby blankets plus in am into pillows right now o...lots of options!

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  22. a quilt. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  23. Beautiful I would like to make something for my daughters room

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  24. I would definitely make a quilt - my favourite thing to make!

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  25. Not sure what I'd make with these lovelies. I'd add them to the stash until I figure it out.

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  26. Your valance is lovely.
    I would love to make one!

    rjbmom7@optonline.net

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  27. Beautiful fabrics! I'd make a tee shirt dress with a multiple-ruffled skirt for my granddaughter

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  28. I follow you on Facebook. rjbmom7@optonline.net

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  29. I would love to make those curtains

    addibrae(at)hotmail(dot)ca

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  30. I follow you on FB

    addibrae(at)hotmail(dot)ca

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  31. I would make a quite to give to a family who will need to be kept warm.

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  32. These would go right into a quilt on my to do list.

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  33. I'm one of your happy followers. Love your valance- especially with the light coming in.

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  34. a bed runner would work well for me! i could even use the same pattern and applique flowers and birds on it.

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  35. I'd love to make the chevron valance with this fabric. It would look awesome in my sewing room.

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  36. I would like to make a tea party dress for my daughter

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  37. I follow you here on your blog, and on facebook. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.

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  38. Love your valances - makes me want to use this fabric for window coverings also but not a valance. Thanks

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  39. I follow you on Facebook. Thanks.

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  40. I would make a quilt. This is a beautiful line!!

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  41. I'd love to make stuffed animals - rag dolls!

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  42. I would make some cushion(pillow) covers with these pretty fabrics, they would look perfect on my sofa. Thanks for the tutorial & the giveaway.

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  43. Hi i love your blind idea. find me at lesley_ann_dean@yahoo.co.uk

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  44. doh! I almost forgotto say- - I follow AGF and Fat Quarter Gang by newsletter FB and Pinterest. This valance project is totally doable, Maureen, and a quick way to lift up a room with a minimum amount of time and material :D

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  45. Such beautiful fabrics! I would make a quilt all for myself and my own bed, this would so match my bedroom colors! Thanks for the chance!

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  46. Oh, I'd love to use them for a quilt for my big sister! THANKS for the chance!
    ourbusylittlebunch(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  47. I follow Art Gallery Fabrics on Pinterest, Facebook, and Twitter.

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  48. I would definitely make a quilt. I'm not sure what pattern that would take some studying.

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  49. Gorgeous piece. I might try doing the same. THanks for the idea.

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  50. I follow you here. Thanks for a lovely tute and giveaway.

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  51. This is a fantastic tutorial! Thanks for sharing! I'd make a quilt. :P

    Elisabeth.woo @ gmail.com

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  52. I follow you on Facebook and google reader!

    Elisabeth.woo @ gmail

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  53. These fabrics look lovely! I'm following you on my google reader (and always enjoy your posts...)

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  54. My husband wouldn't allow me making valances, but I can always sneak in a pillow or two. Or three :-)

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  55. Love your valances! Great pattern and only six FQs, sounds wonderful! I'd love to make some zippered pouches or/and a small tanle topper. I want to start making some gifts early this year, hehe.

    Thank you and AGF for an awesome giveaway and a chance to win,

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  56. I'm a follower of you and your blog via GFC, Bloglovin and on FB.

    Thanks again for a chance to win.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  57. I follow AGF on FB, left some comment love, as well as their blog on GFC and BlogLovin.

    Thank you and AGF for an awesome and generous giveaway and a chance to win.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  58. Im not sure what I'd make, I love your valence, perhaps for our toilet window :)

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  59. I would make a lap quilt and pillow. soparkaveataoldotcom

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  60. I follow you by email. soparkaveataoldotcom

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  61. Lovely fabric! I am thinking some cushions but who knows?!

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  62. I would love to make a few toasty neck warmers with this bundle!

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  63. What incredible valances! So pretty. I'm looking to make some window coverings soon too. Thanks!

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  64. I'd put these together in a bag or a wallet. Love the blind you made.

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  65. I would make some cute totes and matching zippered pouches!

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  66. I may make some pi;;ow shams or maybe give the valance a try.

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  67. Love the valance and that's just what I'd make with this lovely fabric ~ the colors in the fabric go with my kitchen!
    Thanks for the giveaway ~ so generous of you.

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  68. I follow you in my Google reader and Facebook ~ don't want to miss a thing!

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  69. lovely valances! i'm totally smitten with this line :)

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  70. I love this project - I'm so unoriginal, I would never think of this, but it's so beautiful! I would probably borrow your idea and make the same thing!

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  71. Beautiful fabric. I want to make a lap quilt

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  72. I would actually try making a quilt - my sister's getting married soon, and i want to do something special for her.

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  73. I also follow you on facebook!
    bethbimber (at) gmail.com

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  74. All I can tell you right now is something pretty - but that I *will* make something!

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  75. Gorgeous fabric! I will have to make a wall quilt!

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  76. I follow you through my email. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  77. Love the chevrons! Could see this ina quilt or a little girl dress!
    Thanks!
    jawierman@yahoo.com

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  78. I think I would make your valance, it does look like stained glass, so pretty.

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  79. I follow you in my reader and on Facebook.

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  80. Beautiful fabric. I follow you on FB. I would make a quilt and keep it for myself!

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  81. and I follow you on FB!
    saruqa at gmail dot com

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  82. I follow your blog! Junie.None@gmail.com

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  83. I follow you on Google Reader. I'd probably make a patchwork pillow!

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  84. oh what to make! I've been making pouches/clutches lately so I guess that'd be the way to go :)

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  85. Love those valences and this collection. Thanks!

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  86. I really like the Quartz colorway of Luxe in Bloom.
    I would love the challenge of incorporating these
    awesome fabrics in a new quilt project.

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  87. I would love to use these to make dresses to donate to Dress A Girl Around The World.

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  88. I would make a quilt

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  89. I'd make placemats, aprons, kitchen towels- so pretty! Thank you!

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  90. I follow you on fb and subscribe to the blog.

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  91. I follow your blog!
    Love your tutorials and your positive spirit.

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  92. I am following Art gallery Fabrics on FB!
    Love your new courtains.

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  93. I follow you on FB. You have such ideas, and beautiful stuff! My email: grandecahoon@yahoo.com.

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  94. i need to make a baby quilt soon for a friend and I think these would be great.

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  95. Love the fabrics...would make a tote bag or small quilt!

    Thanks!
    Julie

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  96. Am also a follower on facebook....thanks for a fun giveaway!

    Julie

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  97. I would love to make a quilt out this fabric!

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  98. I also liked you on Facebook...

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  99. I would make some fashionable purses!

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  100. I follow you on Facebook.

    Shirin — quidam@rocketmail.com

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  101. I'd love to make a handpieced quilt!

    Shirin — quidam@rocketmail.com

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  102. These beauties would be fabulous as a colourful quilt for my Mom's cabin at the lake.

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  103. I follow you via Google Reader and Facebook.

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  104. I subscribe to the Art Gallery blog via Google Reader and follow them on Facebook.

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  105. I am really into sewing tote bags at the moment. But I do want to make a set of sewing accessories,zipper pouches, ,a quilt, and just randomly patchwork everything in the world!

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  106. I would love to use these BEAUTIFUL fabrics in a lovely quilt!

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  107. I started following AGF on FB as well!

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  108. I'm seeing hexis....lots and lots of hexis with this beautiful bundle!

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  109. Maureen, I just love the stained glass effect of this valance! Not to mention the fabric is just gorgeous. I don't know what I would make, but I'll think of something if I win!

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  110. I follow you by email...keep those great posts headed my way!

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  111. Wow this was a long scroll! I'd love to make a floor pouf to throw in the living room! These colors are such a great pallet!

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  112. I've been sewing valances; I love yours!


    2me1@roadrunner.com

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  113. I need an apron, so some of these fabrics would be used for creating it.

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  114. Man, I love this line. And your valance looks super cool! Great idea! If I win (pretty please!), I would definitely make some pillows.

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  115. I would love to make some new pillow cases.

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  116. I'd make a huge tote bag with those beautiful fabrics!

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  117. I am a follower - thanks for such a lovely giveaway :)

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  118. I love the stained glass look of your valence! I'm not sure what I would make with this fabric but it is beautiful.

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  119. I follow your blog ;-)
    Thanks for a great giveaway.

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  120. I am thinking this could be turned into curtains for a small window in my bathroom or a really neat shower curtain!
    lisamcgriff (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  121. i would love to do a shower curtain in patch!

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  122. i follow you on facebook! (juls ricci)

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  123. I'd made a very springy lap quilt! It's beautiful.

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  124. Oooo, I love these colors! What would I make? Maybe a table runner for my breakfast room table -- the room is in similar colors, lots of windows looking out to the woods.

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  125. Oooo, I love these colors! What would I make?? maybe a table runner for my breakfast room. It is in similar colors w/ lots of windows looking out the woods.

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  126. I follow you here and on facebook! I would love to make a throw quilt and pillows for my living room with this fabric! I have been to several of your sponsor sites and love the modern fabrics!!

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  127. I love this fabric line, of course I follow you here and on fb!

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  128. Well, I have a new grandbaby that who'll be making a 'GRAND' appearance at any moment. He/she is 4 days overdue! My focus is one this little one so I'm sure I'll be doing a crib quilt as my next project! Be especially blessed...

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  129. I'm a follower of your blog via email and also on Facebook!

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  130. I think I would make a quilt I have some colors that would blend with these really well

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  131. I am a follower of yours on facebook

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  132. I follow art gallery on facebook and have subscribed

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  133. Wow! What a great giveaway! We live in a fishbowl so I would use this fabric to make valances. I just love your valances. Most of my walls are painted golden yellow, one urban grey/brown, one room is pumpkin and one is green so those colors would go great!

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  134. I follow on google reader. LOVE your blog!

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  135. I would love to make a quilt with these fabrics.

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  136. I follow your blog in my reader. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  137. I could have sworn I entered this, but can't find my comment? I may be too late, but if not, I follow you by email.

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  138. I would make a lap quilt with these, they are so bright!

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