Friday, January 25, 2013

Pattern Play with the Fat Quarter Shop



Welcome back to our Friday Feature! Please welcome Kevin Jolly as our FQS staffer of the week!


He chose the following pattern to feature this week:
Vista Quilt Pattern by Me & My Sister Designs


Now, it's time to announce the winner from last week's blog post.

The lucky winner is....
Rebecca
I would love to use Patty Young's 
Textured Basics for this pattern!


For a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to our website, leave ONE comment on this blog post with the name of your chosen fabric collection. Be sure to include an email in your comment!

The directions for Pattern Play can be found here.

You have until Tuesday, January 29th to submit your comment and the winner will be announced Friday, February 1st, so be sure to come back to see if YOU are the winner!

182 comments:

  1. I'd love to make this with Ostara.

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  2. I think this would be cute in LIfe in the Jungle.

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  3. I would like to use this pattern for a holiday quilt made with Cherry Christmas.

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  4. I wonder how this pattern will look like with Posy (by Aneela Hoey) - probably it will be gentle and lovely.

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  5. I like play with seascapes by Deb Strain, like the blues !

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  6. I think this would look great made with Aneela Hooey's 'Posy'

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  7. My new favorite is Seascape by Dwb Strain. Blue is my only! always! forever! Favorite color. Cindy bluemoonstencils@yahoo.com

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  8. I'd like to use Bella by Windham Fabrics. so pretty! {swalters886@gmail.com}

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  9. The Asian Peony collection by Punch Studio/Hoffman fabrics would make this pattern so elegant.
    (bombletquilts AT gmail DOT com)

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  10. I would use Sandy Gervais - Flirt mixed with some solids of Bella

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  11. Simply Color would be a fun collection to try with this pattern

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  12. I love the rainbow colors so I would probably stick with Simply Color by V and Co

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  13. I think this would look great in Robert Kaufman's Bright Kona solids roll up!

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  14. I think this would be lovely in Marmalade.

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  15. I'd like to see this pattern in Moda's Birds & Berries. :-)

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  16. It would look great with Avalon by Fig Tree.

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  17. Love to use Comma - It would be my first time using a layer cake! :O

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  18. I would use noteworthy by sweetwater. I just love that fabric.
    Shawn

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  19. I would definitely do simply color by v. and co.

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  20. I would like this in Fresh by Another Point of View.

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  21. I'd make it with Birds and Bees by Tula Pink.

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  22. Blues Kaffe Fassett Collective, cant wait til that comes out!

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  23. I have been drooling over the Marmalade line. I have a few charms, but I just want more to make a large quilt for my bedroom. I will drool on until I get more. Thank you for this giveaway! :)

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  24. Kaffe Fassett Simply Dots would be neat I think with this pattern!

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  25. I would do this in Les Amis by Patty Sloniger.

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  26. I would love to see this pattern with Noteworthy by Saltwater!! Thanks!

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  27. I'd use Tree of Life...and make for my daughter in NC!!! :)

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  28. I am into kid's fabrics lately, since I will be a first time grandma this year. I love the 10 little rubber ducks, beautiful prints and fabrics to design a quilt with.

    Debbie

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  29. Life in the jungle is my favorite now but ask me tomorrow just kidding

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  30. I am waiting on the new robyn pandolph fabric I love her fabric it will be out next month I think this pattern would be great

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  31. I think it would look great made in Noteworthy.

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  32. I think it would be adorable made in Little Monkey!!

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  33. Carnaby Street by Pat Bravo...out next month

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  34. I know I say this every week (as do quite a few others), but this pattern would be perfect for Simply Color - especially the Ombres.

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  35. Love the modern colors in Comma by Zen Chic!
    jodystump(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  36. I think both versions of this pattern would look adorable in Storybook Classics for Windham. With so many fun colors and cute patterns, think of the possibilities!

    (e-mail in profile)

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  37. I think it would look great in Small Cotton Gingham & Small Cotton Dots by Riley Black. Thanks. jleekamitchell(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  38. Since I currently have an obsession with Tula Pink - I would definitely use it to make these.

    ricky@codmansquarecreations.com

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  39. Simply Colour would work well.

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  40. My fav right now is bonnie and camille. I love vintage modern

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  41. I think this would be beautiful made out of the Abbigail collection by BJ Lanz for quilting treasures conn_and_vans_mom(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  42. I use Simply Color. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  43. I think it would be awesome in Michael Miller's Ta Dot, one of my favorite fabrics to use!

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  44. I think these patterns would be absolutely gorgeous made from Flirt by Sandy Gervais!

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  45. I'd go with PB&J, with the light gray grunge as the background.

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  46. I went looking in the coming fabrics and picked Blueberry and Lime by Boho Girl.

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  47. I would like to see this in Ticklish by Me and My Sister.

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  48. I would use the new Riley Blake tone on tone cotton dots in the small and medium dots.
    onlybas(at)aol(dot) com

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  49. I'd use V & Co's Simply Color, for SURE!! :D
    Thank you for the chance to win!
    x
    Erin

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  50. I would use Lucy's Crab Shack by Sweetwater

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  51. I would use Tapestry by Fig Tree Quilts. Thanks for the chance on this wonderful giveaway.

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  52. I love the new collection called "Comma". I visit your website frequently and LOVE the fabric!
    Judy W

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  53. Love that pattern.... And I know I would love making that one in Michael Millers Kiss Dot and Happy Tones....what a happy quilt that would be!!!!:0)
    kviltstina at gmail dot com

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  54. I think Eden's Dream would look amazing with this pattern. Thank you for the chance to win.

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  55. This would be awesome in the Urban Zoologie!

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  56. I would use seascapes by Deb Strain. love!!

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  57. Posy by Aneela Hoey would be cute in this pattern!

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  58. I think it would be fun in Amy Butler Dots.

    Beth
    bo.taitai@gmail.com

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  59. I think Simply Color and Simply Style (coming soon) would be great in this pattern.

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  60. Shore Thing by Emily Herrick. Thanks for the chance!

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  61. Simply Color is one of my favorites right now, so I'm going with that. Thanks!

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  62. Bella by Windham Fabrics
    Silverize at hotmail

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  63. I'd like to see this in Comma from Zen Chic.

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  64. I think I would make wither of theae quilts with Kona Cotton Solids by Robert Kaufman

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  65. Moda: Cosmo Cricket: Twenty Three

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  66. Judie's 25th Anniversary Fat Quarter Bundle

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  67. Sunrise Over The Rainbow Batiks Laundry Basket Quilts for Moda Fabrics.

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  68. My choice is Quartz Luxe in Bloom by Sarah Watson for Art Gallery Fabrics. I love this collection.
    Thanks, Linda
    wlinda_ca@yahoo.com

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  69. I'd make this with noteworthy by sweetwater

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  70. Michael Miller's Sorbet Fruit would look great with this pattern!

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  71. Me & My Sister "Ticklish" is such a happy line and would look really fun with this!

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  72. I'd use ticklish - I think it would look great in these bright colors!

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  73. I would love to use Metallics Stone strips by northcott fabrics. It would give the lovely graduated colour change in the quilts.

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  74. Pretty! I'd want to use a FQ bundle of Nature Elements from Pat Bravo for Art Gallery Fabrics in it. Thank you for the giveaway!

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  75. I would love to use Simply Color by V and Co.

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  76. I'd like to make it in Storybook Classics by Whistler studios - I think it would look amazing

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  77. Marmalade would be bright and fresh!

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  78. Michael Miller Timeless Poppy Love!

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  79. I'd use V & Company's "Simply Color"

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  80. I think Posy would be great for this pattern.

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  81. This would look great in Cuzco by Kate Spain!

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  82. I love working with spots so Essential Dots by Moda Fabrics would be my choice.

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  83. Love Me & My Sisters patterns! I think this would be adorable in City Streets.

    Sandy A
    scotty4me39 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  84. I think Crayon Box Stonehenge would look neat!

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  85. I would use Essential Dots by Moda Fabrics; with so many colors in this collection it would look great.

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  86. I'd like to see this done in Simply Color. I'm looking for a pattern to use with this line, so this might be just the ticket!

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  87. The light airyness of this pattern really seems to be looking for Patiently Stitched Garden by Camelot with some solids to match.
    The youthful print seems a perfect match for this pattern.

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  88. I think it would look great in Honey Honey! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  89. I think it would look great in Noteworthy. Lovely pattern!

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  90. Jive Cats for me, thanks for the chance.

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  91. I think Sweetwater's new Noteworthy would be a winner for the Vista pattern!

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  92. I think I would try simply color.

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  93. The citrus Madrona Road prints get my vote x

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  94. Good Morning, for fabric that is out now; Happy Go Lucky for fabric that is up and coming-- either would look stunning!

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  95. I would use Michael Miller Happy Tones :)

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  96. Honey Honey would look fabulous!

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  97. Ticklish by Me and My Sister Desgins.

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  98. Amy Butlers Spots would look great!! So many colors and wonderful dots

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  99. I think it would be fun to see this done in something traditional like Independence Trail.

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  100. "Kissing Booth " by Basic Grey
    colleengulas@gmail.com

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  101. The colorful Happy Tones by Micheal Miller would make this pattern sing!
    bini56 at hotmail dot com

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  102. I would choose Juggling Summer by Zen Chic

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  103. I'd love to use Apple Jack Cotton to make a quilt for my toddler grandson.

    Donna
    dendonbell@netscape.net

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  104. Paris Flea Market by 3 Sisters

    susie
    legato1958@aol.com

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  105. I think this pattern would be fun made up in Tone on Tone Cotton Dots from Riley Blake!

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  106. I think that Salt Water by Tula Pink would look great, especially on the ripple quilt.

    Debi Horne
    debihorne54@yahoo.com

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  107. Oh, my favorite new line of fabric is Pam Kitty Morning!
    Thanks so much for the chance to win.

    nettiecrain@live.com

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  108. I can't wait for 2wenty-thr3e to come out - I think it would look fab with these funky quilt patterns x

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  109. I would love to play with the Little Monkey line.

    maggiecolorado@gmail.com

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  110. I think this would look awesome in the Sesame Street fabrics! So much color!
    sharla.green@att.net

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  111. Marmalade would be really pretty.
    Or the aqua/oranges of Fig Tree's Tapestry.

    Skf0930@hotmail.com

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  112. I think Ticklish by Me & My Sister Designs for Moda Fabrics would look great for these patterns

    Thx

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  113. I just fell in love with Dame Esmeralda by Robert Kaufman and know if I don't win the giveaway I'll be seriously looking at ordering some!

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  114. I think Honey Honey would just rock this pattern!!
    staceynapier@me.com

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  115. Marmalade would be cute! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  116. I would go with fre.ch general babscorbitt@gmail.com

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  117. I think this pattern would look really nice with Color Wheel Over the Rainbow Batiks.

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  118. Hmm, maybe Blueberry & Lime Boho Girl - Wilmington or, for fun, Michael Miller's Les Amis Gray Aqua.

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  119. This rainbow pattern would look good in Color Wheel Over the Rainbow Batik.

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  120. I think I would use Ticklish...I've been eyeing it for a while and I think the bright colors would work well with this pattern.

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  121. Hi i would love to make this in Happy Kaffe Fassett Collective Fat Quarter Bundle.lesley_ann_dean@yahoo.co.uk

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  123. I'd use Krystal by Micheal Miller for this pattern.

    ntzasqrl2(at)msn(dot)com

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  124. I'd choose Marmalade.
    Thanks so much!

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  126. Garden Grove for Henry Glass
    Thank you!

    daveanddiane@sympatico.ca

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  127. Couldn't find it in a layer cake, but I'd use Hello Sunshine because the colors are all so whimsical and happy.

    caroline(dot)emay(at)gmail(dot)com

    (sorry, I had to delete my first comment because I'd accidentally used my hubby's account.)

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  128. I would love to make this pattern up using Aneela Hoey's Posy - this new line grabbed me the minute I saw it!

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  129. I would use Posy by Aneela Hoey. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
    sandyser47@gmail.com

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  130. I just bought some La Belle Fleur and would love to use that.

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  131. I would use Simply Color by V and Co. Thanks!

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  132. I want really bright colors. I would use Skyscraper Grand Hotel.
    Thanks for the chance to win!

    wigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  133. This would look fantastic in Aneela Hooey's new collection - Posy!

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  134. this would be so fun in Simply color!

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  135. I think Alchemy by Amy Butler would be fun to use.

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  136. I'd love to make this in Simply Color! :)
    bcgeates at netbistro dot com

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  137. I think this would look amazing in Flutter by The Quilted Fish!

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  138. I think this would be great in Cuzco by Kate Spain.

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  139. Either version would be fun in Urban Zoologie.

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  140. I'd love to see this in Ladybug Garden by Doodlebug Design

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  141. Riley Blake Tone on Tone Dots would make this pattern really sweet. Thanks for the chance. xo

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  142. I would make this one with Riley Blake Small Tone on Tone Cotton Dots.

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  143. Waves Salt Water by Tula Pink! thank you!

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  144. Noteworthy by Sweetwater....love this line!! Thanks for the sweet giveaway :)

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  145. I would like to try the Vista 2 in Brown Sugar Bali Crackers
    by Hoffman Fabrics.

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  146. I LOVE Mary Jane's Glamping fabric! klucking(at)fairpoint(dot)net

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  147. I'm pretty sure I haven't commented yet!
    I would use Flutter by Riley Blake. Bright colors and big florals deserve a simple but pretty design like this one!

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  148. For version 1 I'd use a mix of Robert Kaufman's Spot On prints since I think they'd look cute in the zig-zag pattern. For version 2 I'd use Comma by Zen Chic since the squares would show off the prints better.

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  149. I would love to see these made up all in polka dots...like Riley Blake's Cotton Dots in bright colors against a pale or solid white background. Fun!!!

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  150. I think it would be very chipper and cheery in Ticklish.

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  151. I would use 1930's Colors Bella Solids!

    Thank you!

    ppfarrington@yahoo(dot)com

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  152. I would use pretty floral prints for these from the La Belle Fleur or Paris Flea Market lines

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  153. I love dots and think that Small Cotton Dots by Riley Blake Designs for Riley Blake Designs would be fun with this pattern.

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  154. Chipmunk Forest Friends by
    Anton & Ink for Camelot Cottons would look adorable using this pattern.

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  155. What a fun pAttern! I would use Boy Crazy Rollie Pollie to make a sweet quilt!!

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