Thursday, October 25, 2012

Designer Tidbits: Art Gallery Fabrics (Giveaway Closed)


Bursting florals, colorful graphic prints and bold textures make up the latest collection from the Art Gallery Fabrics In-House Designers. Floressence has us wanting to take a stroll down a garden path, lay out a picnic and get lost in the smell of flowers. The Art Gallery Designers are here to chat about Floressence, and we are giving two bundles away!


Q: What inspired this collection?
A: The inspiration for this collection was cottage gardens with an overabundance of vibrant florals. The textures are also garden inspired, incorporating fences, cobblestones and such. It's an incredibly inspired collection!


Q: What is your favorite project using this collection?
A: The "Aromatic" Free Quilt Pattern is really our love right now. This pattern is really fun and plays off the romantic florals in the collection. When placed over AG Pure Elements solids "White Linen" it just comes to life.


Q: What would be your collection’s theme song?
A: This collection speaks simple beauty to us. It is very girly and romantic and the song that we hear is Anchor by Mindy Gledhill.


Q: If you could live in a movie, what movie would it be?
A: We are all movie freaks over here, so this is a tough question. Thinking about it we think Casablanca is a perfect fit. The romance and style fits right in with Floressence.

Q: What do you get nostalgic over?
A: Classic songs & movies really get to us. Songs from Etta James, Nina Simone, Peggy Lee and old movies like Giant and The Sound of Music.


Q: What is your favorite TV show of all time?
A: Once Upon A Time is really one our favorites right now. We love the whole story line and we think the whimsy of it crept into Floressence.

Q: If you could be a modern day fictional character, who would you be?
A: A modern version of Snow White.


Q: What’s the strangest compliment you’ve ever received?
A: Someone once told one of our In-House designers that she spoke beautifully. This was the oddest and most interesting comment she have ever gotten. She thought it was odd because who really notices that but at the same time she thought it was the sweetest thing ever because who really notices that.


We giving away a bundle of Mint Floressence and a bundle of Sweet Floressence to two lucky readers! Comment below letting us know which color way you prefer to a chance to win! Update, What's For Dessert won a bundle of Mint Floressence and Kelli won a bundle of Sweet Floressence. Thanks for playing!

288 comments:

  1. they are both absolutely gorgeous, but I think I like sweet a little bit more! Ty for the chance!

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  2. Wow such gorgeous fabrics! How do you choose??? I love them both, but probably would use the blue more (Mint?) Thanks so much for the great giveaway.

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  3. They are just gorgeous. Remind me of summer with their cheerful colors and beautiful florals... I would definitely choose the "Sweet". thanks for the chance to try to win.
    Greer

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  4. The mint is so calming- the perfect blend of pretty, calming colors and patterns, and yet not too frilly- though that means my husband would probably "not notice" the florals and steal my quilt if I were to make one out of it!

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  5. I prefer Sweet Floressence. Thank you.

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  6. So pretty! I think mint has a more cottagey (is that a word?) feel. Perfect for a quilt I want to make for my sister who likes blues. Thanks for the chance

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  7. These really are quite inspired (and beautiful!!). Can I have both? jk! If I had to pick one, it would be Sweet.
    btheisen58 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  8. I can't decide, but the Mint sounds good.
    Thank you for the giveaway opportunity!

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  9. I find this collection very romantic. I'll love the mint.

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  10. Such beautiful fabrics! I love the sweet floressence the best. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  11. I just love Art Gallery! I think I gotta go Mint, though I would be overjoyed with either one.

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  12. Definitely the sweet floressence...just absolutely beautiful!!

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  13. Such gorgeous fabrics, thanks for the chance. I love them both but sweet Florresence just pips the post for me.
    ks(dot)eyles(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk

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  14. This is one of the most BEAUTIFUL fabric lines I've seen in a while!

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  15. Love them both, but would choose the Mint Floressence. Thanks for the giveaway! sdorsey@psln.com

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  16. Not easy to choose, but since I have to, I would choose the pink colorway. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  17. Gorgeous fabrics! Just gorgeous! I think that I have to go with "sweet" though.

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  18. Both are so gorgeous...mint is a little over the top for me :) Thanks for a wonderful giveaway!

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  19. Both are lovely, but I like Mint the best.

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  20. What a tough choice - I think Sweet wins by one petal :-)

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  21. IF I'm lucky then I prefer Sweet

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  22. A tough choice, but I'd have to go with Sweet.

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  23. Wow those are gorgeous fabrics! I like them both but I prefer the Mint. Thanks for the chance to win. :)

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  24. Oh the Mint has that cottage quilt calling!

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  25. Like most people said, they are both beautiful. If I should happen to win I think I would lean towards Sweet Floressense. Thanks.

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  26. I love both. But I think I like the mint best. Thank you for the chance to win such pretty fabric.

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  27. beautiful fabric! It's hard to choose but I guess I would go with sweet...

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  28. Hi! Like both but Sweet Floressence is my favorite.

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  29. Surprisingly, I like the Mint Floressence! Both are gorgeous, but I like Mint more.

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  30. They are both just wonderful! But I would love to work with Mint!

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  31. i think they are both fabulous! I'll take either!!! {that is, if I win!} Thanks for the offer!

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  32. They're both absolutely beautiful, but I prefer the mint!

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  33. Both are beautiful but I really like the Mint Floressence! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  34. i am always a blue person, but these are both great. i have seen some quilts lately that these would be fantastic in.

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  35. Mint Floressence is my favorite. Thanks for the giveaway - these fabrics are beautiful!

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  36. Holly Barry hbarryus@yahoo.comOctober 25, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    This collection is gorgeous. I'm partial to Sweet Floressence. I see a new skirt in my future!

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  37. They are both beautiful, but since we get to choose, I would love the Mint Floressence! Thanks for letting us try!

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  38. These Fabrics are wonderful. I think I lean toward the pink cus blue is always what I get....a beautiful change.

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  39. Mmmm, hard to choose! but, I'll go with the Mint!

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  40. Both so beautiful...but I think I would go with "Sweet"...thanks so much for the chance to win!

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  41. both colorlines are gorgeous, but if I have to choose, I choose the Mint line :-)

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  42. Both are gorgeous, but the Mint includes some of my very favorite colors!

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  43. What gorgeous fabric, a tough choice but I think I just prefer the mint bundle - thanks for the giveaway

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  44. Tough choice, but I think I prefer the Mint color way. - love the contrasts in it.

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  45. ooh-la-la! Sweet would be my choice! And thanks for the chance!

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  46. Beautiful fabrics! I would prefer the Sweet Bundle - it has a little more pop in the colors. (Also I love that the designers said Once Upon a Time is their favorite show - I love it and definitely can see the magical whimsy in the fabrics.)

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  47. :) These are just lovely! I like both colorways but would enjoy getting to use the Sweet colorway.

    sowingstitches [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  48. Sweet would be my choice. Love that they were going for a cottage garden look. That is my goal in my garden, lots of flowers with lots of color.

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  49. HI! I'D SELECT THE 'SWEET FLORESSENCE'! THANKS FOR A WINNING CHANCE! HAPPY STITCHING!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  50. I'd like the Mint--the colors would go well with some fabrics I already own. Love the mix of prints!

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  51. They are both fabulous, but I like Sweet a little more :) Thanks for the chance to win!

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  52. They are both beautiful but I would choose Mint Floressence

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  53. I'm not really a pink person but I love it in this line!

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  54. I am loving the Mint Floressence but they are both great and I can already picture the quilt I would like to make!

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  55. Oh I love both!!, but choosing the Mint...thank you so very much

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  56. Both are very pretty and I would be thrilled with either but I like the Sweet a little more than Mint.

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  57. This line is GORGEOUS! I'd love to win either! Thanks for the chance!!!

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  58. yikes! pick just one line of them?! they are both beautiful! I think, because I have so much pink already, that I'd choose the mint. but I'd be happy with either!!!

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  59. Ohh definitely sweet :) :)

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  60. They are both absolutely gorgeous, but I prefere blue color so I would choose the Mint Floressence

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  61. They are both lovely but I would choose the Sweet Floressence!

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  62. Beautiful fabric but I think like the sweet set the best.

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  63. This is such a romantic collection! I would choose Mint Floressence.

    Lisa
    Lalexander733 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  64. They are both so lovely, hard to decide. Sweet Floressence for my granddaughter's quilt.
    jbechosend at sbcglobal dot net

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  65. Love them both, but I am a big pink fan!

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  66. Both groups are beautiful, but I tend to move toward the pinks, usually, so I would love to have the Mint colorway. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  67. I would use more of the reds and pinks so would tend toward the sweet side.

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  68. Mint Floressence is really pretty! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  69. I like the Mint colorway best. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  70. Defintiely Mint! I love all of those colors though!

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  71. Oh my word, so hard to choose but I think I prefer Mint just a teensy bit more. They are both delicious!

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  72. I like both, but would pick the mint.

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  73. I really like the Mint Colorway, thanks.

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  74. I would love either one. Colors are great

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  75. I think both collections are lovely, but I'm more drawn to the Mint Floressence, all those yummy blues!

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  76. Both bundles are pretty but I like the Mint a bit more

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  77. I love the Sweet, but wouldn't turn my nose up at the Mint, either. ;) Thanks for the chance to win!

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  78. Hmm, how to choose? They are both so beautiful. If I have to pick, I'll say Mint. AGF is my favorite. I buy more of their fabric than any other manufacturer.

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  79. Great interview! It's really hard to decide but in the end I plumped for Sweet Floressence because I adore the dark blue print!!!

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  80. Hmm, would have to say Sweet Floressence but not an easy decision to make. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  81. The Mint Floressence is beautiful! I'm going to have to get both of these!

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  82. Gosh they are GREAT I that Mint Floressence is edging in the choice this time.

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  83. I love both of them! I would be happy with either sweet or mint, if buying them I'd have to get the entire collection :)

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  84. LOVE the MINT!
    ourbusylittlebunch(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  85. What a beautiful collection! The Sweet is my favorite!

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  86. I like Sweet Floressence best out of the two. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  87. It is hard to pick, but since I love pink and gray together I have to say the Mint Floressence is my favorite!

    Thanks!
    Sandy A

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  88. I like both but if I had to choose it would be Sweet Floressence.

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  89. I like them both but my favourite would be Mint. Thanks for the chance.

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  90. I would happily take either, but if I have to pick then I'd say Mint! christina112358 at gmail dot com

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  91. My favorite is the Mint line. I love blues.

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  92. thanks for the giveaway i love mint

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  93. I love the Sweet Florescence!! SO hard to choose though.

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  94. Beautiful fabric! Love the mint!

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  95. not easy, but I think I prefer the sweet

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  96. Both are lovely, but I think I like the sweet one a tad more.

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  97. i like Mint - though both are lovely. thanks!

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  98. I think I prefer the large florals in the mint colorway, but it really is hard to chose!

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  99. Oh, I just adore the mint selection! And I always notice speaking voices and styles, I think a beautiful speaking voice is a pleasure to hear!

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  100. I love the Mint Floressence - such bright, lovely colors!

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  101. They are both beautiful and I love the mint!

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  102. Beautiful fabric! Sweet is my favorite, reminds me of summer, little girls and tea parties.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  103. I would like the Mint! I love the colors! thanks for the giveaway!

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  104. I have to choose?!?!?!?!? I think I like the Sweet color way a little bit more! I can see a quilt for my daughter with this beautiful fabric! Thank you for the chance!

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  105. I love the pinks colorway...beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  106. They are both lovely bundles. If I was lucky enough I would pick Mint but I'd be happy with either. Thanks for the chance.

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  107. I love them all...but would have to go with the blues(Mint??). What a gorgeous quilt to snuggle under!!

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  108. They are both so lovely...but I'm leaning toward the mint....but the sweet is just so sweet...tough choice.

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  109. I think "sweet"
    But it is a hard choice!

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  110. Beautiful fabrics - I love the Mint colourway!

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  111. It's terrible having to choose, but I guess I'd go for Mint.

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  112. They are both beautiful and lush. I might like mint just a tad bit better though. :) Thanks for the chance!

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  113. What a beautiful line of fabric! I love the Mint, but both are beautiful! Thanks!

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  114. I like them both but the mint edges out in front for me because I LOVE the cornflower shade of blue in a couple of them....I'm keeping my fingers crossed !

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  115. They are both really nice, but I think I like Mint Floressence better.

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  116. I prefer the Mint collection!
    Barb@Witsend

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  117. This is a terrible choice to have to make. Gun to my head...I'd have to choose the sweet collection. Thanks for the chance to win this beautiful fabric.

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  118. I don't always enter contests but I love this collection. For some reason I am into English florals or maybe I always was and just didn't realize it. I like the big blue rose floral but both collections are gorgeous. I don't think there is anything I couldn't do with these fabrics! YUM!

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  119. I absolutely love the Mint Floressence Fat Quarter Bundle
    AGF In-House Studios

    serenap95(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  120. I love the mint Floressence very much! Thanks for the chance!

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  121. I love both of them, but Mint is slightly nicer

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  122. It's a tough one but I think I prefer the Mint Flouressence
    thanks for the giveaway

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  123. just so lovely, would be happy with either, but if I have to choose, I think it would have to be mint.

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  124. Gorgeous.I love Mint Floressence

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  125. I had to really think about this, but I choose Sweet Floressence. I wish I were in Houston!

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  126. Oh My! Both are equally yummy... and if I had to choose, it would be Mint! Thanks!

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  127. They are both beautiful. Mint Floressence is my favorite. Thanks for the chance.

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  128. I love them both, but if I had to choose, I would say the Sweet would be my favorite!
    Thank you!
    mrserindavis@gmail.com

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  129. Thanks, I enjoyed the interview! I think I would go with "State Fair" as a classic movie to go with this line...Sweet Floressence is my favorite. Thanks.

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  130. I would say that Sweet is my favorite of the two :)
    caitlindavis28@hotmail.com

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  131. I love the Mint Floressence bundle. Thanks for the giveaway!
    wlinda_ca@yahoo.com

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  132. I'm going with "sweet" but they are both beautiful!

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  133. They are both amazing, but I think I have to go with Mint!

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  134. I enjoyed the interview and love the fabric. Cottage gardens are my favorite. I like the mint best.

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  135. I would be happy with either collection.

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  136. What a beautiful collection - sweet is my favourite. Thanks for the chance.

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  137. What fabulous fabric! I like them both... But I'd choose the Mint. :)

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  138. I love them both! But if I had to choose, I'd go with the sweet. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  139. great interview! I like the Mint colorway.

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  140. I love the mint collection.
    Deborah

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  141. I love the Mint!Thanks for the chance

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  142. I love the Mint!Thanks for the chance

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  143. I like the sweet colorway! What an interesting line--it seems like a real mish-mash of styles, but somehow, it works! I'm amazed at people who can come up with that stuff.

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  144. Gotta go for the pinks, they are scrumptious.

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  145. I would love either/both of these lines...if I have to choose, I like the Sweet! Thanks for the chance.

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  146. I love this line! Mint is my favorite.

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  147. So pretty!!! I think the Mint bundle is my favorite.
    Thanks for the chance to win.

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  148. Ohhhh Sweeeet.. Sweeeeeeet Floressence! :) So beautiful.

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  149. They are both lovely, but if I had to choose I think it would be mint.

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  150. Lovely colours. I like mint more. Annaleena

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  151. The colourways are both wonderful, but I like the "pink"one best.

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  152. my favourite would be the Mint one :)
    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  153. Ahhh, I love this collection. Love them all. I guess I would have to go with mint.

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  154. Love the pinks but both are wonderful.

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  155. Really love Mint Floressence

    Susie
    legato1958@aol.com

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  156. Both are wonderful, I will choose Mint. Thanks for the chance.

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  157. There are both beautiful and this is a hard choice! Can I pick both? LOL
    Well since I can't I'm going with
    Sweet Floressence!
    thanks for another great give away!

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  158. That is almost to hard to choose but I'm a hot pink kinda girl so I go with Sweet Floressence!
    lisamcgriff (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  159. Both are gorgeous! My favorite is Sweet Floressence. :)

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  160. Both colorways are gorgeous - but the Mint Floressence really calls to me. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  161. Love them both, but if I must pick one, I will go with the mint. jillfroelich@yahoo.com

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  162. I loooove the blues!!! Soooo pretty

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  163. It is hard to choose. They are both so yummy. I think the mint would be my first choice if I have to choose.

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  164. Going with the mint colorway....so fresh you can almost smell it! :)

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  165. I'd go with the Mint Color-way! Such beautiful fabric!

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  166. Oh, such a hard choice! I would say "Mint Florressence" for me, though. Both are gorgeous!

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  167. Mint Floressence Fat Quarter Bundle!
    Both are just gorgeous lol so it was super hard to choose!

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  168. forgot to leave my email. sophieandmomma at gmail dot com

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  169. Sweet florescence is absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.

    counselorbobbi@yahoo.com

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  170. They are both just beautiful, but I think I'd choose Sweet Floressence if I won.

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  171. Definitely the Mint Floressence!

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  172. Oh, such a hard choice between the 2. I'd have to say Mint Floressence is my favorite but only by inches!
    Thanks so much for the giveaway!

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  173. Both look great!
    I would pick Sweet :)
    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  174. Both colorways are so pretty! I guess if I could only choose one of them though, I would select the Mint bundle.

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  175. Boy, this is tough. I love them both! But, I'm going with Mint Floressence. Thanks!

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  176. Oh the mint Floressence is wonderful! I'd love to win this!
    hulseybg@gmail.com

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  177. These fabrics are totally gorgeous! I would love the MINT colorway.
    Thank you for the giveaway!

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