Thanks to YOU! Flare Fabrics, Giveaway No. 2

Jul 13, 2015 | 121 comments

Time for Giveaway No. 2! Woo Hoo! Don’t forget to come back, there will be 2 giveaways listed each day this week and 3 on Friday! (Find out more or Link to all of the giveaways)

Many thanks to Flare Fabrics for today’s second giveaway. I saw her check shot cotton at Creativ Festival this year and got to use if to make a super-cute Ella Top earlier this year.

“At Flare Fabrics, Canadian sewists will find shelves of quality handmade batiks following traditional, time honoured methods alongside bold, contemporary fabrics that bring flair to any project. Online only, dedicated to reaching all Canadians.” ~ Flare Fabrics

Marlene’s Sewing Tip: Press, don’t iron. Press once to set your seam, then either press the seam to either one side or open. Then press again from the front. Pressing means picking your iron up and moving it along the fabric, overlapping as you go. Don’t iron! Ironing — where you slide the iron in a back and forth motion across the fabric — easily stretches and distorts the fabric. And don’t wait until the end to press – press as you go. This is true whether you’re sewing a quilt, clothing or — well, actually anything and everything.

Flare Fabrics is generously giving away a 5 Half Metre Bundle of Paint by Carrie Bloomston of Such Designs. Bundle includes Lotus Garden in Coral, Lotus Garden in Sea Glass, Coral Staggered Stripe and blenders Terra Cotta and Aqua. Yippee!

This giveaway is open to readers in Canada and the US, from July 13 to July 20 at midnight EST. Use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter – and if you don’t have Facebook to sign in with, just use your name and email address. There’s a “click to enter”, no social media login entry too!

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Don’t Forget! Discount Weekend coming July 18/19…

121 Comments

Pamela Bruce on July 13, 2015 at 12:18 pm

Les Amis flannel by Patty Sloniger for Michael Miller!
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andrea on July 13, 2015 at 12:21 pm

The rainforest fun bundle looks really nice~
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fenna on July 13, 2015 at 12:39 pm

the shot cottons are lovely and that Penguin fabric–o my! I wouldn’t know what to do with it, but it’s gorgeous!
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Linda on July 13, 2015 at 1:03 pm

LIKE the Kona Solids Bundles!!!
Thanks for a great giveaway!
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Rena Vandenbos on July 13, 2015 at 1:09 pm

Thanks for doing this! I love learning about Canadian options for fabric. I love the Indonesian mini collection with dogs.
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barbe price on July 13, 2015 at 1:09 pm

love the Pop Op Black and White Batik . they have a fantastic selection of batiks.
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NancyB from Many LA on July 13, 2015 at 1:19 pm

I love Sand Beach Vista Umbrellas
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Sarah J. on July 13, 2015 at 1:22 pm

I love their shot cotton selection is lovely!! I would love some of the charcoal, emerald, and the large plaids- thanks for the chance to win!
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Stephanie on July 13, 2015 at 1:30 pm

OMG I would never use it but that Snow Penguins is so stinking cute lol!
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Cecilia on July 13, 2015 at 1:31 pm

I like the Kona solids bundles.
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Karon on July 13, 2015 at 1:33 pm

love Flare Fabrics great selection of batiks
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Kristy on July 13, 2015 at 1:35 pm

Great shop! Love the Black Math Genius print, would be perfect to sew for my oldest! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Laura E. on July 13, 2015 at 1:39 pm

I like the Kona solids and that penguin print caught my eye! My daughter loves the movie Happy Feet and I might have to make her a pillow case with it 🙂
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Denise/Folsom,Calif. on July 13, 2015 at 1:39 pm

Batiks all of them ! Great shop great service!
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BrendaM on July 13, 2015 at 1:41 pm

I love the Black Math Genius by Benartex – it takes me back to my High School days
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Eva on July 13, 2015 at 1:51 pm

I think text fabrics are fun. Paint is lovely! and First of Infinity – Alphabet with Pink Roses by Lecien is really cute too!
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Linda on July 13, 2015 at 1:54 pm

I would love the Kona Dusty layer cake. So nice! Thanks for the chance to win the giveaway.
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Janie on July 13, 2015 at 1:55 pm

I love their Lorikeet Batiks. Thank you for the giveaway.
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Kathy Davis on July 13, 2015 at 2:03 pm

My favorite fabric is the Fuscia Branches Batik.
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stanleybeagle on July 13, 2015 at 2:05 pm

rainforest fun!
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Wendy on July 13, 2015 at 2:09 pm

I love the feather fabric by Jennifer Sampou! <3
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anna brown on July 13, 2015 at 2:13 pm

I am so loving the baby animal panel using one right now….for a baby blanket…happyness04431@yahoo.com
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Tori on July 13, 2015 at 2:15 pm

Oh the colors in the give away fabric are LOVELY! Coral and aqua together are just gorgeous!
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Diane H on July 13, 2015 at 2:20 pm

Absolutely love the Teeter Totter Bright Baby Quilt Kit. Thanks for the fabulous week of giveaways and the introduction to all of these shops.
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Rachel Gagnon on July 13, 2015 at 2:23 pm

I love this kit Dream Blossom Quilt Kit by Hoffman – Bluegrass
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June Robertson on July 13, 2015 at 2:34 pm

I love the Santa Barbara tote bag kit! Flare Fabric’s bag kits are wonderful – easy to put together and gorgeous to look at.
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Faye Gareau on July 13, 2015 at 2:38 pm

I love the Hoffman Bali Crackers.
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Debbie Rogowski on July 13, 2015 at 2:59 pm

I love the rainforest collection. The green fabric caught my eye originally then I saw all the rest of the collection… sooo cute
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Rachel on July 13, 2015 at 3:01 pm

I think the white animal friends alphabet panel is cute! Thanks:)
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Allison CB on July 13, 2015 at 3:28 pm

Love the Dream Blossom kit – highly desirable!!! 🙂
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Kathy E. on July 13, 2015 at 3:30 pm

First thing I love about Flare Fabrics is how they have their home page set up. It’s so easy to navigate and find what you’re looking for! One fabric I really like is: Sand Beach Vista Umbrellas…so unique!
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Gillian on July 13, 2015 at 3:39 pm

I’m loving the shot cottons. Thanks for a great contest!
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Mirjam on July 13, 2015 at 3:57 pm

The sewing tips are realy great! Thank you! 🙂
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Pam on July 13, 2015 at 4:10 pm

I love the Dream Blossom Quilt kit by Hoffman! Thanks for the chance to win, and Happy Blogaversary!
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Melissa on July 13, 2015 at 4:19 pm

Lovin all of the earth toned fabrics!
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Sew Very Sherry on July 13, 2015 at 4:21 pm

As a Math major, I definitely LOVE:
Sku #:F355-0515
Black Math Genius
svonfumetti at yahoo dot com
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Lee on July 13, 2015 at 4:33 pm

I love the batik mini packs – the pandas are adorable!
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Janet T on July 13, 2015 at 4:52 pm

I love your vast variety of batiks!
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Patricia Cash on July 13, 2015 at 5:13 pm

Lovely fabrics!
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Mindy on July 13, 2015 at 6:12 pm

Sea Glass Batik Bali Snaps charm packs. I’m not quite into quilting yet (I mostly sew for my little girl), but I know it’ll happen. I just love all the colors and putting different fabrics together!
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Lisa in Port Hope on July 13, 2015 at 6:59 pm

I like the Unicorn herd from Houndstooth and Friends.
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Heather J on July 13, 2015 at 7:05 pm

I love the Kona solid bundles.
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Jackie on July 13, 2015 at 7:18 pm

Gorgeous fabric.
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jonquil on July 13, 2015 at 7:18 pm

Forest Leaf Vine Batik is my favorite. It vibrates!
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Kim White on July 13, 2015 at 7:22 pm

I love the color range
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barbara woods on July 13, 2015 at 7:59 pm

i loved it all but liked the bright colors in rainforest
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Peggy Gibbs on July 13, 2015 at 8:01 pm

I like Aqua Tonga Batik Blender.
Thanks.
Peggy
peggy_verdongibbs@att.net
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Vicki H on July 13, 2015 at 9:25 pm

I like the Artisan Batiks – Lava Flow Colorstory, bundle.
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Anne Simonot on July 13, 2015 at 9:26 pm

I like the Painter’s Canvas bundle!
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Sandy K on July 13, 2015 at 9:28 pm

Like the Gemstone Batik Bali Crackers
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Dot on July 13, 2015 at 9:30 pm

I like Black Argyle Diamonds for a black and white quilt I’d like to make.
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Joan M on July 13, 2015 at 9:45 pm

I like the Bella Fat Quarter Bundle. Thank you for the chance to win.
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BJ Marley on July 13, 2015 at 10:25 pm

I love so many things, but I’ll pick Blue Small Fish Tonga Batik.
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janet moilanen on July 13, 2015 at 10:34 pm

I think Foxy Playground is super cute!
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MoeWest on July 13, 2015 at 10:36 pm

I like White Twister Dot from Benartex.
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Donna on July 13, 2015 at 10:41 pm

I love to many to just pick one 🙂
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Laura on July 13, 2015 at 10:56 pm

Love the frond designs prints.
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Jeneta@PlumJam on July 13, 2015 at 11:51 pm

I love Benartex Black Math Genius
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Linda Webster on July 14, 2015 at 12:02 am

I saw a fat quarter bundle of Painter’s Canvas Collection by Michael Miller that I would love to have.
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Nicole Sender on July 14, 2015 at 12:52 am

I like the White Animal Friends Panel!
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darlene macdonald on July 14, 2015 at 7:02 am

Love Animal Friends by John Butler awesome for kids of all ages!
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TERRIE BLACKETT on July 14, 2015 at 7:06 am

Love the sea glass batik pack, love the colours for quilting!
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Beth on July 14, 2015 at 8:32 am

I like the rainforest bundle best
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Christine Owen on July 14, 2015 at 9:03 am

I’ve been a fan of Flare Fabrics for some time and can get lost looking at all the selections..can’t decide on what I like the most but the brighter the better.
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Peggy on July 14, 2015 at 9:08 am

I’ve been eyeing the Subway Tile with Love Blossom kit that came out recently.
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Delaine on July 14, 2015 at 9:57 am

I love their selection of flower panels and coordinating fabrics. They are very hard to find. Thanks!
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Jo on July 14, 2015 at 10:19 am

The Painter’s Canvas by Michael Miller
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Cherise on July 14, 2015 at 11:48 am

I like the Kona Solids! I love a good solid!!
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Jacklynn Grimm on July 14, 2015 at 7:06 pm

I searched for my favorite color, purple, and found loads of beautiful batiks!
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MaryLou on July 14, 2015 at 9:59 pm

It was fun to look around and I could have stayed much longer. I like Umbrellas at the Beach. So much color! 🙂
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Lori Morton on July 14, 2015 at 10:47 pm

I Love the “Zen – Organic Brown Quilt Kit”!!!!! Would make for my son! 🙂
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Taryn on July 15, 2015 at 1:24 am

I love this batik -Big Leaf Ocean Batik
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Chris on July 15, 2015 at 1:39 am

I’d love some of the Frond Design Prints.
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Tina R. on July 15, 2015 at 3:44 am

Love all the fabric but just couldn’t pick out a favorite so I went looking around and found the laptop cover and MP3 case! That is great!!
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Danette on July 15, 2015 at 7:22 am

Beautiful fabrics and great to see Kona solids. Congratulations on your anniversary and thanks for the chance to win!
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Cindy on July 15, 2015 at 7:53 am

I really like Stephanie Brandenburg Plaster of Paris bundle.
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Debbie D on July 15, 2015 at 8:12 am

Foxy Playground – is adorable!!
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Linda Brown on July 15, 2015 at 10:57 am

I love the Sea Breeze Tonga Batik 12 FQ Bundle
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Emilee on July 15, 2015 at 12:48 pm

I love the Hills & Hollers quilt pattern by DS
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Helen on July 15, 2015 at 2:46 pm

I like the selection of solids but since I make kids’ charity quilts for a hospital kids chemo unit, I liked the Rainforest collection – White animals tossed and leaves.
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DebraKay Neiman on July 15, 2015 at 3:07 pm

I love the Forest Artesian Batiks bundle. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com
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Anita L on July 15, 2015 at 5:16 pm

I like the “First of Infinity” collection from Lecien.
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Judy S. on July 15, 2015 at 6:33 pm

Love the Bali batiks.
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Edith Reardon on July 15, 2015 at 7:43 pm

Love their Batiks Waiting for Big Leaf Ocean Batik to go on sale so I can stock up. My go to place for Batiks when they are on sale.
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Marnie on July 15, 2015 at 10:59 pm

I love the Batik Panels, they are just beautiful!
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Diana Z on July 16, 2015 at 2:11 am

Love the Lorikeet Batiks Fat Quarter Bundle, 16 pcs, Hoffman Fabrics
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Claire Ross on July 16, 2015 at 2:27 am

I love this one : Multi Leaf Collage Digital Printed Digital Print
Sku #:F415-0715
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Vanessa G P on July 16, 2015 at 2:37 am

Pale Yellow Whisper Batik…so feminine and dainty.
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Sandy on July 16, 2015 at 6:55 am

love the big leaf island batik, i love batiks!!
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Judy Russwurm on July 16, 2015 at 8:05 am

Love all the kids fabric and looking forward to the homespun ones too.
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MicheleTimms on July 16, 2015 at 11:47 am

What don’t I love??? At the moment I’d love to get Sea Glass Batik Pack…. Beautiful collection!!
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Karen Thurn on July 16, 2015 at 12:40 pm

They have a great selection of black and white fabrics such as Black and White – Kaleidoscope in Charcoal, which I’ve been collecting for my next quilt project.
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Sarah C. on July 16, 2015 at 12:41 pm

I love Love Batik so any thing in the Greens section
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Jenni on July 16, 2015 at 2:25 pm

I like Michael Miller’s Painters Canvas bundle.
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Rhona on July 16, 2015 at 2:49 pm

I like the kona solids bundle, you can never have enough kona!
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Dominique Wielgosch on July 16, 2015 at 2:57 pm

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE – Foxy Playground – Red Fox Transportation
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Stephanie on July 16, 2015 at 7:20 pm

Essez Linin Yarn Dyen in Charcoal is just beautiful….I’d love yards and yards of it….
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Deb Berkebile on July 16, 2015 at 7:26 pm

I love batiks!!! Any color any style
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Kathryn Jang on July 16, 2015 at 9:57 pm

Love the Blacks and Greys.
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Kathy Whetstine on July 16, 2015 at 11:58 pm

I like the nations, the seasonal? And the cracker ones!! This whole thing you are doing is so much fun. I learn and find more posts to read. Thank you!!
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Debbie Unelli on July 17, 2015 at 6:52 am

Love the bright summery colours! Would love to win, thanks for the chance!
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Margaret on July 17, 2015 at 8:25 am

Love the digital prints, especially the leaf one!
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Jenna D on July 17, 2015 at 9:04 am

I love Foxy Playground – Red Fox Transportation
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Rachelle Bigham on July 17, 2015 at 9:46 am

I love their selection of wide back fabrics for quilts.
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Linda on July 17, 2015 at 12:58 pm

I like Blue-Purple Branches Batik.
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Bre schueller on July 17, 2015 at 2:43 pm

Kona solids!
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Lisa Marie on July 17, 2015 at 7:25 pm

Painter’s Canvas Collection by Michael Miller – 16 FQ Bundle is wonderful!
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Shanna on July 17, 2015 at 9:03 pm

The Batiks are beautiful, I really love Cockatiel Aqua Glimmer and Blue Small Fish Tonga…I can see some adorable little girl dresses!
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Melanie on July 17, 2015 at 9:29 pm

Love the painter canvas bundle
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Laura on July 18, 2015 at 1:49 am

I love the kona solids.
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Michelle on July 18, 2015 at 4:47 am

Thank you for the opportunity black math genius by bartenex.
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Nancy Hilderbrand on July 18, 2015 at 7:28 am

I really like the Aqua – Tonga Batik Blender
Sku #:F376-0514 Love all Batik but this one will go with anything
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Cindy Dahlgren on July 18, 2015 at 3:46 pm

Loving the Mercury Batik bali Snaps. I have a short memory for names, sorry, but love batiks and charm packs!
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Deana W. on July 19, 2015 at 12:05 am

I love Unicorn Herd. It’s gorgeous
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diane beavers on July 19, 2015 at 11:47 am

Pandora “multi paint splatter”
Oh so hot! Ty:)
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jeannie watt on July 19, 2015 at 11:53 am

Thank you for the chance to win!
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Deb on July 19, 2015 at 4:36 pm

I like the Foxy Playground – Aqua Dots.
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Danette on July 20, 2015 at 11:19 am

Painters Canvas collection is awesome. Would love to have some. Thank you, peterstankovich@comcast.net
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Meghan on July 20, 2015 at 2:26 pm

Love unicorn herd in pink, super cute!
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Sarah on July 20, 2015 at 2:27 pm

I love the Lorikeet FQ bundle. Thanks for the chance to win!
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Carla G on July 20, 2015 at 11:31 pm

Love the Aquamarine Blue Batik Blender – my favorite color! 🙂
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