Friday, March 8, 2013

Pattern Play with the Fat Quarter Shop




Welcome back to our Friday Feature! Please welcome Megan McHenry as our FQS staffer of the week!


She chose the following pattern to feature this week:
Windmills Quilt Pattern by The Quilt Room Patterns


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

The lucky winner is....
Sharon Tries to Quilt
 I'd pick Spring House by Stephanie Ryan. I love the color combos!


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, March 12th to submit your comment and the winner will be announced Friday, March 15th, so be sure to come back to see if YOU are the winner!

332 comments:

  1. I think Vintage Modern would be a great line for this pattern. Thanks for the chance to win! :)

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  2. This would be lovely in Vintage Modern :)

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  3. How about Blushing by Margot Languedoc for Henry Glass Fabrics? I love the springy color.

    MNakata45@aol.com

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  4. Audra's Iris Garden would be beautiful! I love the colors in that line!

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  5. I decided this pattern would look good in Fieldnotes by Blackbird Designs

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  6. I think Oh Deer! by MoMo would make a really cute little quilt :)

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  7. It would be so pretty in the Sweet Pea Ellie Ann collection...the colors are lovely.

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  8. I like Grey Matters, thanks for the chance!

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  9. I think I would choose Ladybug Garden by Doodlebug Design for Riley Blake. I'm in love with that collection. grandmas9(at)msn(dot)com

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  10. i would choose Fig tree's Avalon. I think that would make a sweet quilt with this pattern.
    bveinotte at juno dot com

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  11. I'd use Carnaby Street from Art Gallery Fabrics!

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  12. I think Avalon would look nice!

    annadorothy (at) gmail (dot) com

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  13. Love Windhams new colony collection. It's a winner.

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  14. I think it would fabulous in Happy Go Lucky.

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  15. I'd like to see it in Notting Hill by Joel Dewberry.

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  16. Out to sea by sarah jane and micheal miller! That would be a super super cute quilt!

    Kristal Stevenson
    camsmom237@gmail.com

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  17. Pretty fun pattern - I'd like to see it in Piper by Dear Stella

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  18. Oh man, the moment I saw this pattern I thought the "Out to Sea" Collection by Sarah Jane for Michael Miller fabrics would be PERFECT!

    Tiffany Phillips
    jtjtjp2012@yahoo.com

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  19. I vote Posy by Aneela Hoey. simplybeu(at)gmail(dot)com

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  20. I would choose "Avalon" by Fig Tree.

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  21. I would use "Comma" by Zen Chic

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  22. I would use Carnaby Street from Art Gallery Fabrics!

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  23. I think Shelburne Falls by Denyse Schmidt would stand out nicely in this great pattern! marykolb (at) charter (dot) net

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  24. So many great choices! Blueberry & Lime by Wilmington really caught my eye! bhquilter@gmail.com

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  25. Flutter by Blake Riley would be really fun!

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  26. I think this would look great in Happy Go Lucky by Bonnie & Camille!

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  27. Stonehenge Sand and Surf,,batiks are beautiful in any pattern

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  28. Nature Elements by Pat Bravo

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  29. I like Fig Tree's "Avalon" fabrics.

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  30. Great design! I'd like to make it in Totally Tropical Batiks (and some other batiks)!

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  31. This would be super fun with Noteworthy!

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  32. I'd love to try it with a Good Morning jelly roll. Such a fun quilt!

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  33. I would use Comma!
    Joyce
    jfinch@kingwoodcable.net

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  34. Avalon
    Fig Tree Quilts for Moda Fabrics
    conn_and_vans_mom(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  35. I think it would be great in Taxi by Alice Kennedy

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  36. Welcome to Sesame Street Fat Quarter Bundle Quilting Treasures
    Sandy K
    grandmatomato@yahoo.com

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  37. Happy Go Lucky would be wonderful with this pattern. Thanks for the chance.
    sdjg(at)pacbell(dot)net

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  38. I think Noteworthy would be sweet for that pattern

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  39. While at the Sewing Expo in Puyallup, I found a new collection I love by Riley Blake: Willow

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  40. Use cotton dots by Riley Blake. What a fun and energetic quilt that would be!

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  41. I would pick Black, White & Currant 4 by Color Principal.
    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  42. I think Audra's Iris Garden by Brannock & Patek for Moda Fabrics would be perfect. rjprytz at hotmail dot com.

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  43. how about Vintage Modern by Bonnie & Camille :)
    ivaila.miia@gmail.com

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  44. I think Simply Color by V and Co or Gypsy Girl would be simply (lol) darling!

    yayacajungrl@hotmail.com

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  45. Mellow Grace In A Pickle would be so cute on his pattern.

    mlidren@hotmail.com

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  47. I'd love to make it with Luxe in Bloom by Art Gallery, thank you so much for the giveaway!

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  48. I like the tropicial batiks
    cjv115@yahoo.com

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  49. I think this would look great in Michael Miller's Happy Tones.

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  50. I'd choose Sidewalks by October Afternoon! The pattern and the fabric remind me of sweet summer afternoons!

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  51. I think this would look great in Happy Go Lucky by Bonnie & Camille!

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  52. I think Marmalade by Bonnie and Camille for Moda Fabrics would be splendid. The pinwheels within pinwheels and the cheerful colors would be so cute.

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  53. Well Spring is almost upon us in California so I'd have to pick Salt Water by Tula Pink as my favorite fabric line right now.
    janicelashley@gmail.com

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  54. Happy Tones Happy Roll
    Michael Miller Fabrics

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  55. This quilt will look great in Prairie Rose by Sue Daley Designs for Riley Blake Designs! The contrast in the fabric will really make the pinwheels pop.

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  56. I'd use Ladybug Garden! Thanks.

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  57. I'd use Zen chic with a plae grey background.

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  58. I'd love to make this quilt in Grunge Basics by BasicGrey for Moda Fabrics.

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  59. Sweet Pea Ellie Anne would look lovely in this pattern. I like the soft shabby chic look of the fabric collection.

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  60. I know its not our yet, but I would pick baby Jane by Eric and Julie Comstock for Moda, for this Quilt Pattern.

    ssparrowinflight {at} GMAIL(dot)COM

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  61. Hello, I would love to see this quilt in Old Durham Anew.
    Kathleen
    waldronkathleen02@gmail.com

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  62. I love Barbara Brackman's Metropolitan Fair, would love to make a quilt for my bed, with it.

    Debbie
    woolensails@verizon.net

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  63. For this pattern I would choose the Metropolitan Fair jelly roll by Barbara Brackman for Moda. With the right background fabric it would look stately and sophisticated.

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  64. I'd use Me & My Sister Designs "Ticklish" by Moda. So bright and fun with such a fun pattern!
    Brenna
    brenna.deutchman@yahoo.com

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  65. I would love to see this pattern done with PB&J by BasicGrey for Moda!
    mrs(dot)hbraun(at)gmail(dot)com

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  66. Paris Flea Market would be my choice. Thanks.

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  67. I would do Taxi by Alice Kennedy for Timeless Treasures Fabrics. I think it would look cool. Thanks!

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  68. This would be cute and bright in Happy Tones by Michael Miller.

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  69. The colors from the Good Morning by Me and My Sister mixed with some of their Shades of Black (once released of course) would really make the bright colors pop making the windmills standout against a white background. What a fun combo this would make for a young girl who isn't a baby or toddler, but not a teen!

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  70. I love these contests because I always get to see new fabrics that I might otherwise miss! I think this would be great in Fig Tree Quilts' Avalon!

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  71. I would use Comma by Zen Chic.

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  72. How about Sakura Park. I think it would give the quilt a lovely soft look. Thanks for the chance!

    jill(dot)majers(at)gmail(dot)com

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  73. I would use Avalon for this pattern - I think it would be beautiful!

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  74. I would choose Happy Tones Happy Rolls van Michael Miller Fabrics for the Spring is coming feeling

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  75. I would use Small Cotton Dots
    Riley Blake Designs. Very Springy!

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  76. I would use : Flirt by Sandy Gervais for Moda,
    so lovely,
    thanks for the chance,
    katelijn

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  77. I would definitely do this in 2wenty Thr3e by Eric & Julie Comstock for Moda Fabrics. I would HAVE to do the border in the ticket patterned fabric! Yum!

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  78. It's an adorable pattern and I think it would be beautiful in Durham Anew by Brenda Riddle.

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  79. I would love to see that quilt made in a jelly row of Indigo Crossing.

    laurel(at)aol(dot)com

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  80. I would like to see it in Piper by Dear Stella.
    holly.colvin@gmail.com

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  81. I'd use Seascapes by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics. I love the colors and they remind me so much of being at the beach.

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  82. Oh, Happy Day..........I would love to have Vintage Modern..what fun it would be.

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  83. Oh it's so hard to choose a favorite jelly roll! I think this pattern would be cute in just about any color or print!
    That said, Simply Color would be pretty fantastic!
    reillyr2(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  84. When this jelly roll is available...

    Petal by Tanya Whelen

    Bella Solid White Bleached SKU # 9900-98

    And a lovely large floral from the Petal line of fabric for the border fabric.

    Lea
    podunkpretties@gmail.com

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  85. I would love the good morning jelly roll. Thanks for the chance to win

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  86. Birds and Berries would make a really pretty quilt in this pattern! -olive
    oliveannbrown@yahoo.com

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  87. I think Apple Jack would be great. Thanks for the chance.

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  88. I'd make this quilt with "Glamping" Jelly Roll by Mary Jane Butters!!! What a delightful quilt it will make too!!! :)

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  89. oh! what a great pattern! I think Kepier Durham Andew fabric would be so pretty with this pattern!

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  90. I would use St.Giles Durham Anew fabric.
    lflemin @msn.com

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  91. So many lovely fabrics, but I would choose Rose Cottage by Skipping Stones Studios

    edkaym@hotmail.com

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  92. I would like to see this cute pattern in Avalon by Fig Tree. Thanks for the chance!
    chisholmkm@comcast.net

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  93. I think the gypsy collection by stepping stones studio would give this pattern a whimsical feel.

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  94. Avalon by Fig Tree immidiately came to my mind when I saw the pattern.

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  95. I would use Happy go lucky with this pattern! thank you for the chance to win!!
    scresp@yahoo.co.uk

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  96. I would use: Storybook Classics by Whistler Studios for Windham Fabrics...I think this pattern is great for reproduction fabrics.

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  97. I would use Comma as I just love the prints in it.

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  98. Love the colours in 2wenty Thr3e Jelly Roll
    Eric & Julie Comstock for Moda Fabrics .. think this would look gorgeous in windmills.

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  99. I would choose "Snowman Gatherings"
    for Moda Fabrics for this pattern. I like the variety of colors in it. I may just have to get some myself, if I don't win, and make a quilt with this collection. I just LOVE it! :)
    janiecej315@gmail.com

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  100. I like the looks of the tavern collection!

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  101. Joel Dewberry's Notting Hill :)

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  102. I'd love it in Cozy Summer House. great pattern.

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  103. I'd love to see it in Marmalade.

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  104. I have the range of Architexture fabrics and am looking for a pattern to use it with. This one might work well.

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  105. Hello Sunshine by Riley Blake for this one!

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  106. Independence Trail would make this cute pattern into a nice QOV quilt.

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  107. I really like this pattern, and it would look super in many lines. I would say Indigo Crossing would be my choice today- but another day could well be a different choice.

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  108. This looks like a perfect pattern for Vintage Modern.

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  109. I think I'd use the "Chalky Kaffe Fassett Collective" line :) I think the colors would really pop against a solid background!

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  110. I think this quilt would be great in Comma - very graphic and mod.

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  111. Carnaby Street from Art Gallery Fabrics

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  112. I'd pick Glamping by
    Mary Jane Butters for Moda Fabrics--it's so bright and fresh and zesty!

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  113. Avalon by Fig Tree for sure! Just love those color combos!

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  114. I would use Amethyst by Exclusively Quilters - lovely colors.

    Linda
    wlinda_ca@yahoo.com

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  115. I think hello sunshine would be great

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  116. I've fallen for Jubilee by
    Bunny Hill Designs ...looks sooo soft and delicate!

    (danielle@tutshi.com)

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  117. I would use Bonnie & Camille's Happy Go Lucky line.

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  118. I think Fig Tree Quilt's Avalon would be perfect for the Windmills Pattern.

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  119. Vintage Rose by Makower UK for Andover. Pretty!!!

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  120. I think Ladybug Garden by Riley Blake would be perfect.
    :o)
    pippirose59 at gmail dot com

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  121. A mix of Sweet Pea and Lilac Ellie Ann would make a beautiful Windmills quilt. ebbtide45 at yahoo dot com.

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  122. I would use the Flutter line

    addibrae(at)hotmail(dot)ca

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  123. I think Aunt Grace First Place by Judie Rothermel for Marcus Brothers Fabrics would be very appropriate for this pattern.

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  124. I think it would look great in Happy go lucky! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  125. I think Architecture would be a great line, it would be a perfect low volume quilt.

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  126. Storybook Classics Charm Pack by Whistler's Studio for Windham fabrics...bright, and charming detail.
    NiCaam
    nldcam@gmail.com

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  127. I think this would be great in Fig Tree's Avalon! Great pattern!!

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  128. Love ladybug garden! So cute and fun for a kids quilt!

    Fourkidsandwine@yahoo.com

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  129. I think this would look great with Happy go Lucky!

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  130. I really like Textures by Angela Walters for Art Gallery Fabrics, I think it would look they with the pattern.

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  131. I think this would be a good pattern for Chicopee. Small, repetitive prints look like they'd work well here.

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  132. I would love to see this pattern in Comma Zen Chic by Moda

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  133. My chosen fabric collection is my latest favorite...Zen Chic by Moda. Love it Love it Love it.

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  134. I think Indigo Crossing would great in this pattern.

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  135. Zen chic would look fantastic in this pattern!

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  136. Blue Variety Fat Quarter Bundle
    Jo Morton for Andover Fabrics woulkd look fantastic in the windmill pattern--

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  137. I'd use Salt Water and fussy cut some octopi.

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  138. Fig Tree's Avalon would be my choice...so pretty, so fresh! Thank you for the chance :)
    marydeckert@comcast.net

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  139. I would like to see this quilt made with a Field Notes jelly roll. It would be fun to play with the dark/light contrast of the blocks. There's my two cents!
    quiltfairy@msn.com

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  140. PB&J by BasicGrey for Moda! I think that would look AWESOME with that pattern!!

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  141. Great pattern. I think it would look great in Chateau Chambray from Andover
    jane(dot)bitz(at)gmail(dot)com

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  142. Since I'm feeling in the mood for spring, it would look great in Honey Honey!

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  143. I would love to see this pattern using Independence Trail by Minick & Simpson.

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  144. Let's do this one in Shelburne Falls
    by Denyse Schmidt for Free Spirit Fabrics!

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  145. Oh, definitely Art Gallery's Indie!

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  146. Love Civil War fabric so think Victorious Civil War Melodies would do well

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  147. Field Notes from Moda! I bought so much of that fabric and need to do something with it!

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  148. This pattern would look great with Honey Honey!

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  149. Ladybug Garden by Doodlebug Design would be so fun! Thanks for the chance to win.
    Silverize at hotmail

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  150. I choose the Kaffe Fasset collective 2013. Bright, saturated colour!

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  151. I would like to see this in Spa by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics.

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  152. Michael Miller Happy Tones would be very cool in this quilt!

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  153. I'd like to make this with Marmalade.

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  154. Hello Sunshine would be my choice.

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  155. I think this would look great in Northcott's " Singapore Sling". Thank you for running this competition.

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  156. I really like Happy Tones Happy Roll by Michael Miller Fabrics for the Windmill Quilt Pattern. But I also like 2wenty Thr3e Jelly Roll by Eric and Julie Comstock by Moda Fabrics. And then there is also Cinnamon Spice by Blackbird Designs.
    This is just a really versatile quilt pattern. Perfect for many different fabric lines and tastes. Thanks for the chance!

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  157. PB&J, definitely. I'm cannot wait until the yardage is available!

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  158. I'd use Oh Deer for this quilt- so cute!

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  159. Paris Flea Market... sigh. :-) Linda

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  160. OK, I love the Ticklish collection by Me & My Sister !!! Love those colors...

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  161. What a great pattern! I think it'd be wonderful in Fig Tree's Avalon--it'd look so nice and summery.

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  162. Great pattern and I'd love to make it with Noteworthy by sweetwater! Thanks for the fun (again!!)

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  163. Vintage Modern would look good made up in this quilt.

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  164. I love Vintage Modern, I think it would look great with this pattern.

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  165. I would use Honey Honey by Kate Spain

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  166. I think Indigo Crossings would look good.

    Debi Horne
    debihorne54@yahoo.com

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  167. This would be really cute in Vintage Modern! Thanks for the giveaway!!

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  168. I would like to see this pattern in Bungle Jungle.

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  169. Carnaby Street would really make those stars pop!

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  170. This pattern would be perfect for my use in Ticklish by Me and My Sister for Moda. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  171. I'm drawn to all the spring colors right now, so I think it would be great in Me & My Sister's Good Morning line.

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  173. I would choose Ladybug Garden Rolie Polie jelly roll to play with this pattern. shaza.zain(at)gmail(dot)com

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  174. I just love Glamping ~ that would be my choice for this cute quilt!

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  175. I would love this in vintage modern!

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  176. I would love to see it in Avalon by Joanna Figuera of Fig Tree Quilts. The colors would really pop, including the navy she has snuck into the line!

    dwarthen@laca.org

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  177. I would choose Simply Style by V & Co. I think the colors are nice and bright and would make this pattern pop!

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  178. Gosh....I'll go with Avalon...there are so many that would be gorgeous!

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  179. I absolutely am in LOVE with the Pam Kitty line from Lakehouse Dry Goods.
    The colors and the "vintagey" look really tickle my heart. I want to buy some of the fat quarter bundles and make a comforter with them.
    Thanks!

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  180. I would love to see this pattern in Monster Bash by Moda for fall time.

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  181. I love La Belle Fleur by French General.

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  182. I would like to see it in Ticklish by Me and My Sister.

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  183. hollyvan @hotmail.comMarch 9, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    Sweetly blushing would be my choice. So sweet for a baby or kid's quilt.

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  184. I would make this with Noteworthy by Sweetwater.
    Shawn

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  185. I love Comma, by Zen Chic! thankyou!

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  186. Regina rchihuahua2@sbcglobal.netMarch 9, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    I think this pattern would be so pretty in Field Notes by Blickbird.

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  187. I'd love it in Once Upon a Time by Deborah Edwards for Northcott Fabrics. So soft and pretty. jonna (dot) pedrioli (at) gmail (dot) com.

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  188. I'd use Cuzco by Kate Spane and Kona Cotton Bone. Thanks for the chance!

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  189. I'm with you Megan! I love this pattern and I am dying to do something with Honey Honey by Kate Spain! This would be so cute!!

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  190. I think this would be stunning in the Color Wheel Over The Rainbow Batiks. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  191. I love purple so I think Purple Passion Batiks by Hoffman Fabrics would be awesome.

    KimmiesKreations@hotmail.com

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  192. I think Salt Water would make an awesome quilt.

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  193. I'd do it in Marmalade! But there are lots of other great options too!

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