Saturday, August 17, 2013

Welcome the Amis with a Giveaway...

Remember how I introduced you all to a new quilt request for a coworker a week or so back?  Well the fabric has arrived and I can't wait to start cutting into it!


For this quilt, I was asked to use an owl theme because they are just her absolute favorite.  As an added stroke of sewendipity, a few days after we started talking about our plan of attack, I saw a snippet of fabric in a quilt during a guild show and tell that was part of the Les Amis collection for Michael Miller fabrics.  It was perfect!  But in addition to the Les Amis line, some prints from the Backyard Baby line caught my eye too - and the two collections really play nicely together!  A little online fabric shopping later, and these pretties arrived:


I wanted to round things out with some filler fabrics from my stash:


And here they are all together - I think its going to create a fun and whimsical Rangoon quilt!


To make those pixie sticks for the Rangoon pop, we are using the dark brown vine fabric for the background.  My only real fear is that the peachy oranges with the brown and bright greens will translate to icky 70's vibes, so I'm planning on using the orange colorways sparingly and focusing more on the aquas, greys and greens.

But with all this fabric goodness, aren't you just itching to do a little fabric shopping of your own?  Let me help you out!


Hosted by Julie at 627 Handworks, I'm a part of this week's Sunday Funday Giveaway and I'd like to offer you a 4-pack of fat quarters with a little "back to school" color scheme.  These are straight out of my stash and looking for a home in yours!


To enter, just leave me a comment from now through Wednesday at 5p EST.  If you want an additional chance to win, leave a second comment to let me know that you're a follower through the reader of your choice!  I will announce the winner on Thursday morning along with a sneak peek at some completed blocks for the Rangoon Amis quilt. Check back to see how I do on the dreaded partial seams...

Update - Thanks for all the entries guys!  Comments are now closed :)
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  1. Lia*s HandmadesAugust 17, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    Free fabric is always nice ;) Aand I like the colours you picked for your Rangoon quilt!

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  2. Lia*s HandmadesAugust 17, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    I'm also a loyal follower through Bloglovin :)

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  3. GillAugust 17, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    Fabulous colours - thank you!

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  4. GillAugust 17, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    I'm a happy follower!

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  5. Amy's Crafty ShenanigansAugust 17, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    Your fabric pull for the quilt is yummy!!

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  6. Amy's Crafty ShenanigansAugust 17, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    Yay I already follow you through GFC. Lovely giveaway!!!

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  7. LaurelAugust 17, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    mmm. those are lovely!

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  8. LaurelAugust 17, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    i follow through feedly!!

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  9. KYLLKATZZAugust 17, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    Ich bin schon einige Zeit Leserin dieses Blogs...

    Vielen Dank für die schöne Verlosung. Ich nehme mit 2 Losen teil.

    LG Marion

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  10. Leigh AnneAugust 17, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    This is going to be such a cute quilt! I'm a follower through Bloglovin!

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  11. Quilting TangentAugust 17, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    Cute owl fabric to inspire your quilt.

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  12. Quilting TangentAugust 17, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    I'm a follower on bloglovin'.

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  13. AnonymousAugust 17, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    Cute fabrics! Love the... foxes? Wolves? Canine-type creatures. :)

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  14. AnonymousAugust 17, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    I follow on Bloglovin'

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  15. Mine-rSewFunAugust 17, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    Love the owl fabric...and just made Julie's patchwork pouch. How 'bout that?! :-)

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  16. SeeMaryQuiltAugust 17, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    Love the foxes. I have a small bit myself and it's currently in the hoard and never cut pile. Someday I may work up the courage.

    Thanks for the chance!

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  17. SeeMaryQuiltAugust 17, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    And I follow on Bloglovin'

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  18. AnnaAugust 17, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    Lovely fabric pull! It's going to be such a cute quilt :) Thanks for the giveaway!

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  19. AnnaAugust 17, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    And I follow via Feedly

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  20. ReneeAugust 17, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    Love your color choices, that quilt is going to be so cute.

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  21. ReneeAugust 17, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    I follow you through feedly.

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  22. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresAugust 17, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    Follow via BL.

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  23. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresAugust 17, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    Fun fabrics...I have the bicycle...but can always use more! Thnx for the giveaway!

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  24. MalinisQuiltsAugust 17, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    I love those colors. Like you said brown, orange and green combo is what I would be worried too. Otherwise, those fabrics choices are just wonderful!

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  25. MalinisQuiltsAugust 17, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    I do follow you through bloglovin ;).
    Who doesn't love a giveaway!

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  26. AnonymousAugust 17, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    I can't wait to see the blocks. I have a pattern marked with overlapping lines, and I haven't gotten brave enough yet for the partial seams, so I'm waiting for you to report back that they are conquerable :-)

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  27. AnonymousAugust 17, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    And, I already follow on blog lovin; that's how I got news about the fun giveaway. I'm loving that red fabric; I'm taking part in the modern block quilt along, and I'm betting it would come in handy at some point as the remaining blocks are unveiled.

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  28. barbara woodsAugust 17, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    great giveaway and i love owls too

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  29. barbara woodsAugust 17, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    i follow on gfc

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  30. Laura C @ littleandlotsAugust 17, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    Good fabric choices! Les Amis has SUCH cute owls. I can't wait to see your first Rangoon blocks. And hear how the partial seams go. (I am sort of wanting to do Sarah Fielke's Bangles--partial seams AND template cutting. It's actually the template cutting that is really putting me off right now.)

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  31. SAugust 17, 2013 at 11:27 PM

    I follow with bloglovin

    Spolgar89@gmail.com

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  32. SAugust 17, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    I love th little bicycles!

    Spolgar89@gmail.com

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  33. wonderlandbyalyceAugust 18, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    Love the Les Amis line and it will make a beautiful quilt. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  34. wonderlandbyalyceAugust 18, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    I follow on bloglovin!

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  35. LynAugust 18, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    Great give away. My Grand daughter is so into owls right now too.

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  36. Lindsay RAugust 18, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    Les Amis has been on my "Project Wishlist" for while, can't wait to see how the Rangoon Quilt comes together.

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  37. DeborahGunAugust 18, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    This is going to be a lovely quilt - your fabric selections are great. Thanks for a lovely giveaway :-)

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  38. Sherry VFAugust 18, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    Best of luck with your Rangoon quilt. The fabric choices look great. Thanks for the giveaway. svonfumetti(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  39. DeborahGunAugust 18, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    I am following on Bloglovin!

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  40. Michele TAugust 18, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    Your quilt is going to be gorgeous! I will be checking your progress as I follow you via Bloglovin'!!

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  41. Michele TAugust 18, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Great fabric choices for your giveaway!! Thanks for the chance!

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  42. EmileeHopeAugust 18, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    Love the fabrics you chose for the quilt! It is going to be great! (Oh! And great fabric giveaway as well! Thanks for a chance to win,)

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  43. UnknownAugust 18, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Love the fabricss!

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  44. AnneAugust 18, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    I love that owl print too, it's one of my favorites. Owls have been an obsession of mine recently. Thanks for the giveaway!
    (majesticjenkinsATgmailDOTcom)

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  45. AnneAugust 18, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Follow you on Bloglovin'
    (majesticjenkinsATgmailDOTcom)

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  46. Faye NettlesAugust 18, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    The fabrics are so cute.

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  47. Faye NettlesAugust 18, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    I am a follower.

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  48. Susan StantonAugust 18, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    It is so nice to see new fabrics from quilt bloggers. Thanks for sharing and for having a giveaway. yoyopattycakes@hotmail.com

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  49. LisaAugust 18, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    I love the fabrics you have pulled. You have a great stash and I hope I win!

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  50. Susan StantonAugust 18, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    I'm a follower of your blog.

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  51. BetsyAugust 18, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Stephanie thank you for the chance .

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  52. LisaAugust 18, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    I am your newest follower!

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  53. BetsyAugust 18, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    I follow with bloglovin

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  54. BrendaAugust 18, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    That should make a wonderful and colorful quolt! love the fabrics you choose!
    hulseybg at gmail dot com

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  55. Michelle@factotum-of-arts.comAugust 18, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Lovely choice in fabrics - thank you for the give away

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  56. Lisa EnglandAugust 18, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Your quilt sounds wonderful! Beautiful fabrics, thanks for the chance to win!

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  57. Lisa EnglandAugust 18, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    I signed up to follow via GFC. I will read your blog on my blogger dashboard.

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  58. NupurAugust 18, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway! I adore the colors and prints on that fabric.

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  59. Teresa S.August 18, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Cute fabrics!
    tstanulis@mac.com

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  60. Teresa S.August 18, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    I started following you via Bloglovin'.
    tstanulis@mac.com

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  61. Vicki HAugust 18, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    You have selected great fabrics for the owl quilt. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  62. Vicki HAugust 18, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    I am a new follower via bloglovin.

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  63. Stacey NapierAugust 18, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    Thank you so much for the adorable FQ bundle! Have a great week!

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  64. Swedish ScrapperAugust 18, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Super fabric pull for the Rangoon quilt! I just realized I have that digital issue, so I'm going to look up that pattern :)

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  65. Swedish ScrapperAugust 18, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    I'm a new follower and I found you through Julie Hirt's blog. Going to be fun to see how those partial seams go ;=)

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  66. BethanyAugust 18, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    I follow through google friend connect!

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  67. BethanyAugust 18, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    I love that owl fabric, so cute!

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  68. juceyj03August 18, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    Yay another wonderful giveaway! Thank you so much!
    juceyj03@gmail.com

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  69. Jacklynn GrimmAugust 18, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    Love the owl print, can't wait to see how this quilt turns out. Thanks for the give away!

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  70. juceyj03August 18, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    I follow you on bloglovin!!!
    *juceyj03@gmail.com

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  71. Cynthia Brunz DesignsAugust 18, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    That is one adorable little owl fabric! Thanks for the chance!

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  72. Cynthia Brunz DesignsAugust 18, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    New follower through Bloglovin'

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  73. PamelaAugust 18, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    I love your color selection for the baby quilt! Thanks for sharing!

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  74. PamelaAugust 18, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    I'm following your delightful blog via bloglovin.

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  75. MargaretAugust 18, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    I love that owl fabric. Thanks for sharing

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  76. MargaretAugust 18, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    I am following by bloglovin

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  77. WendyAugust 18, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    What a fun giveaway! Love the fabric you pulled - so cute!

    caribousmom (at) gmail (dot) com

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  78. SherylAugust 18, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    The owls are too cute! And the best giveaways are always stash giveaways. Thanks for hosting!

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  79. SherylAugust 18, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    Also I follow on feedly

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  80. UnknownAugust 18, 2013 at 12:50 PM

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  81. AllisonAugust 18, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    These are great fabrics! And the Lizzy House from Castle Peeps? I just /love/ her lines so I'm really crossing my fingers for this one

    knausallison[at]yahoo.com

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  82. AllisonAugust 18, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    I also just began following on Bloglovin

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  83. UnknownAugust 18, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Hi! I love the 4-pack of fq's you picked out! And the owls are just too cute, also! Thank you for the give-away, they are always fun!

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  84. Jen BarnardAugust 18, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Lovely fabrics. Is the competition open internationally? You didn't say.

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  85. UnknownAugust 18, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    Hi! I am a new follower of you at bloglovin'! Thank you for the chance to win!

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  86. BethAugust 18, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    Those owls are so cute! Your quilt I am sure will look great with the fabrics you picked.

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  87. Joanie's Trendy QuiltsAugust 18, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Your selection of fabric for your Rangoon quilt is so fun with all those different critters. Love the owls and the turtles. The fat quarters are wonderful! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  88. Joanie's Trendy QuiltsAugust 18, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    I am a new follower on Bloglovin!

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  89. Rachel BatesAugust 18, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    The popularity of owls is amazing.

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  90. Catskill QuilterAugust 18, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    I love the way your fabric selections for this quilt grew! I am a new follower with blog lovin...wish I could figure out how to follow you with feedly!

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  91. UnknownAugust 18, 2013 at 3:40 PM

    That's an adorable fabric pull! Your quilt is going to be awesome! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  92. Mary AnnAugust 18, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    I live owls too. Can't explain it.

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  93. Stephanie @ Quarter IncherAugust 18, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    I love those bikes!

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  94. Stephanie @ Quarter IncherAugust 18, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    I follow you through bloglovin

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  95. AnonymousAugust 18, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    HI SUCH NEAT FABRICS!
    THANKS FOR SHARING!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  96. AnonymousAugust 18, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    HAPPY TO FOLLOW YOU VIA BLOG LOVIN'!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  97. SarahAugust 18, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    I love your "back to school" color choices.

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  98. SarahAugust 18, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    I follow you with Bloglovin.

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  99. Elise LeaAugust 18, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    Thanks for this wonderful opportunity!

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  100. Elise LeaAugust 18, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    I follow you on bloglovin!

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  101. Darlington DelightsAugust 18, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  102. Darlington DelightsAugust 18, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    I follow through blogloving!

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  103. Ella and NestaAugust 18, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    Love the fabrics you're giving away! Great colours too!

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  104. Ella and NestaAugust 18, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    I'm a new Bloglovin' follower!

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  105. Rhonda D.August 18, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    Love your fabric choices for your Rangoon quilt. Thanks for the
    chance to win!

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  106. Rhonda D.August 18, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    I follow you by Bloglovin' and GFC. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  107. PamelaAugust 18, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    Those are really cute! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  108. PamelaAugust 18, 2013 at 8:32 PM

    Following with Bloglovin!

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  109. Julie Hirt - 627handworksAugust 18, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    I probably shouldn't be allowed to enter, but I'm going to :) bloglovin!

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  110. KarenAugust 18, 2013 at 10:22 PM

    Great fabrics in your giveaway.

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  111. KarenAugust 18, 2013 at 10:24 PM

    I'm a new follower with Google Friend Connect.

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  112. supersara20August 18, 2013 at 10:54 PM

    I love that bike fabric!

    The owls are darling, good choices.

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  113. janAugust 19, 2013 at 12:18 AM

    i really like how you blended backyard baby with Les Amis fabric and then added from your stash. I can't wait to see the sneak peek!
    xo jan@sewandsowfarm

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  114. janAugust 19, 2013 at 12:19 AM

    I am already a follower on Bloglovin! I love the fabrics you chose for the giveaway!
    xo jan

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  115. Tami CAugust 19, 2013 at 1:43 AM

    I am now your follower.

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  116. Tami CAugust 19, 2013 at 1:45 AM

    The little "back to school" color scheme is really cute. Great giveaway!

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  117. KarrieAugust 19, 2013 at 2:04 AM

    I love that line so much!

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  118. KarrieAugust 19, 2013 at 2:04 AM

    I now follow on BL-karrie smith

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  119. AnonymousAugust 19, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    Great fabric choices. I love the contrast of the black and white with the bright colors. ll_geeathotmaildotcom

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  120. Sarah LouAugust 19, 2013 at 5:58 AM

    Oooh, I do love those owls! Thanks for the chance to win :D

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  121. Sarah LouAugust 19, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    I follow you on Feedly

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  122. UnknownAugust 19, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    Can't wait to see the blocks! I need to try partial seems (but they're scary!)

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  123. UnknownAugust 19, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    I follow with Bloglovin

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  124. SaraAugust 19, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    New to this blog and loving it! I'm working on building up my stash... would love to win!

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  125. Paula@TheSassyQuilterAugust 19, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    Oooh! Love the owl:) Can't wait to see some of those blocks!

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  126. Paula@TheSassyQuilterAugust 19, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    Following on bloglovin'

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  127. VickiTAugust 19, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    Good luck with that quilt in getting it finished. I LOVE the owls. It's going to be super cute with all the other fabrics you are using.

    The fabric you are giving away is a great group of colors too. Thank you for the chance.

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  128. VickiTAugust 19, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    I am a new follower on Bloglovin'

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  129. MtcliffordAugust 19, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    Your seams will be perfect! And I love your colors! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  130. MtcliffordAugust 19, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    I follow on Bloglovin!

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  131. Barb NeiwertAugust 19, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    Those owls are adorable - they'll go great with the fabrics you chose. Would love to work that red and yellow fat quarter into a project I'm working on now. Thanks!

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  132. MaraAugust 19, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    Love the bike weekender fabric and your superhero pillow below is just plain fun, you should enter it in the Le Challenge "Heroes" in September.

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  133. hueiseiAugust 20, 2013 at 2:47 AM

    Love the colors!!

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  134. hueiseiAugust 20, 2013 at 2:49 AM

    I am a follower

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  135. LauriejoAugust 20, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Pretty fabrics! Thank you for the giveaway opportunity.

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  136. Allison SewsAugust 20, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    That pull is going to make a beautiful quilt!

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  137. Kim @ TiesThatBindQuiltingAugust 21, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    Love the fabrics you've pulled together for your quilt and I especially love the orange fabric in the giveaway!

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