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Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Indygo Junction's Fabric Flowers Review + Giveaway!


Today I have a fun new book to share with you and a giveaway to boot! Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for Indygo Junction's Fabric Flowers by Amy Barickman! You'll find 25 different fabric flowers in this book, made with a variety of techniques.  These flowers are perfect for embellishing your outfits, bags, gifts, home--the possibilities are endless!


For my flower, I choose to use the red prints from my line with Art Gallery Fabrics, Color Me Retro!


I made the Pinked Posy! I added an extra gathered layer so that I could incorporate all three prints! I found the sweet orange button to match at my local Jo-Ann. I think I'll use my flower to embellish a tote bag or perhaps display on my inspiration board!

I had a lot of fun making this flower pin! The instructions were easy to follow and it was good to get myself out of my comfort zone and use fabric in a different way than I'm used to. I definitely need to do more crafts like these. I have my eye on a few other flowers in the book!

You can get a better view of all the flowers in this video! There really is a little bit of everything in this book! Who knew there were so many different ways to make fabric flowers? I'd love to try some of the flowers that use wool!


Don’t miss the rest of the stops on the tour:
2/2/13 - Indygo Junction Kick Off Post
2/4/13 - Kollabora
2/5/13 - CraftFoxes
2/6/13 - Sewing Secrets
2/7/13 - Princess Lasertron
2/8/13 - Dollar Store Crafts
2/11/13 - Tatertots & Jello
2/12/13 - Family Ever After
2/13/13 - This Mama Makes Stuff
2/14/13 - Amy's Creative Side
2/15/13 - Today's Creative Blog
2/18/13 - Lazy Girl Designs
2/19/13 - Skip to My Lou
2/20/13 - The Sewing Loft
2/21/13 - The Crafty Cupboard
2/22/13 - Fishsticks Designs
2/25/13 - Taradara
2/26/13 - Diary of a Quilter
2/27/13 - Craft Gossip
2/28/13 - How Joyful
3/1/13 - Lindsay Sews
3/4/13 - Flamingo Toes
3/5/13 - In Color Order (you're here!)
3/6/13 - See Kate Sew
3/7/13 - Handmade Charlotte
3/8/13 - Sew Caroline
3/9/13 - Indygo Junction Wrap Up Post, Bonus Giveaway & Free Flower Project


Now how about a giveaway? Many of the projects use handy Clover notions and tools! So, along with a copy of Fabric Flowers, the winner will receive Clover Fuse 'N Gather and Clover Wrap 'N Fuse Piping! I'm excited to try these products out myself!

To enter, simply leave a comment! Giveaway will be open until Friday, March 8th at 5pm CST.  One entry per person, all entries welcome.

And a little treat for everyone! Use code FFBK22 - for 20% off your IndygoJunction.com order (offer expires 5/1/13)!

Good Luck!

174 comments :

  1. Ooh, this looks like fun, fingers crossed! :)

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  2. Would love to win this. Am wanting to use fabric flowers on some of my bags and other things that I am making. Hugs......

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  3. Ohh I love making fabric flowers. I'm going to have to check this book out.

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  4. These are gorgeous, there are lots of things I could sew flowers onto! thanks for the giveaway

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  5. The book looks great!
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  6. I looooooove fabric flowers - have made a couple from tutorials on the net....I would so love to win this book. Even my 15 year old daughter has got me to make her a couple to jazz up her clothing.....now thats pretty cool ;-) Thank you so much for the giveaway Jeni.

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  7. Think of the beautiful garden you could make! Good luck to all!

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  8. This looks like a great book. I love to use flowers on bags, and lapel and hat pins

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  9. Such creativity! It looks like a great book. Thanks for the chance to win it.

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  10. Love your flower! The button is just the perfect finish! My package with my order of Color Me Retro arrived today, I just have to go pick it up from the post office!!! Yay! :-)

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  11. What fun! I love the fabric flowers. They would be great as embellishments on crazy quilts or little girl clothing.

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  12. What cute flowers! And I love how yours turned out! Beautiful!

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  13. That looks wonderful book! I have made some flowers from fabric and felt but would really need new ideas! Thank you for sharing!
    nerospost(at)gmail(dot)com

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  14. We have a wedding coming up in our family this year - I think it would be fun to make the flowers. Thanks for the chance!

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  15. Very interesting. That is a really nice give away. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  16. that's a pretty book love to win it thank's for the chance to! have a beautiful day like your flower!

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  17. The flower you made turned out so cute - especially in your new fabrics!! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  18. Now that would so fun to make! thank you for the chance.

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  19. Thanks for the chance to win the book! I have many things I can embellish with fabric flowers!

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  20. That looks like a great book! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  21. I'm always trying to learn something new. This would be quite exciting to try.

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  22. Your flower is amazing, I love your fabric collection. Thanks for the chance!

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  23. I would love to win this book for my daughter! I think it would be perfect to get her into sewing. 2 years old is old enough to start right?! lol Thanks for the chance!

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  24. I would love to have this book to play with!

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  25. How lovely...the flowers are so pretty. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  26. Such cute flowers, looks like a great book

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  27. Oh my goodness - the rose bouquet is beautiful!

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  28. Fabric flowers are so cute! Looks like a handy book to look up.

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  29. Looks like a fun book! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  30. I love the red fabrics. I t makes the flower look so cute. Its' definitely spring

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  31. Pretty flower - this looks a great book, I would love to win a copy!

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  32. What a gorgeous book! Love your flower, especially.

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  33. Your little red flower is so sweet, Jeni! I watched the video -- LOTS of really cute ideas in there. If I had a little girl (instead of two rowdy boys!) I would be making a gazillion of these flowers to go with every outfit, putting them on headbands, barrettes, little felt purses, ballet slippers... Which reminds me, I need to get my butt OFF the computer and UPSTAIRS to my sewing room -- my niece's 5th birthday is in 5 days and I'm scrambling to finish a very girly-girl quilt for her! Wish me luck. :-)

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  34. Thank you for sharing your findings with everyone ... pretty much work with fabric flowers, recycle very, very difficult to buy fabrics I usually use leftover seamstresses, companies cut clothes ... and I love it all too. love your blog, thanks for everything!

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  35. The flower looks great in your new fabric! It's nice that you can change up the patterns for more creative options. Thanks for the chance!
    ellen(at)myerly(dot)net

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  36. This book looks so amazing. I would love to learn different ways of making fabric flowers :)

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  37. Think spring...and flowers! Nice giveaway! Thnx.

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  38. I love your cheerful flower and the fabrics you used!

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  39. My daughter would love some fabric flowers!

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  40. Lovin' the unique and different Spring posies!

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  41. Love this! I could use some ideas for an upcoming wedding :)

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  42. Ohh! I'd love to win. I think fabric flowers are SOOOO beautiful!

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  43. Lots of fun ideas here to embellish my sewing projects. Thanks.

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  44. I think some fabric flowers could dress-up my scrubs for work. Thanks for the give away!

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  45. Looks like fun--and a good way to bring the spring flowers out a bit early! :)

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  46. Such a cute little flower! I think fabric flowers are the best!

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  47. Really lovely flower with your fabric and I love all things Clover!
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  48. With 4 grand daughters to sew for, this would make a great addition to my pattern arsenal! Thanks for a chance to win.

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  49. What a great giveaway! Clover tools are so handy, I use their bias tape makers all the time!

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  50. How fun, I love the idea of making these as embellishments.

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  51. The book looks great, so does your flower!

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  52. Oh wow, is this just coincident or what ? I got a flower fabric (in the middle) yesterday but still don't know what should I make. And your flower is beautiful too. Thank you for giveaway

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  53. I love your fabric choices! A perfect flower to embellish almost anything!

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  54. Oh! What a cute flower! I'd love to win this book

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  55. My girls have started experimenting making their own fabric flowers for their head bands, etc. This would be so timely!

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  56. I have many bags I want to make. The flowers will look great on them.

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  57. Would love to have this book... There are so many things I want to do with the flowers. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  58. Hi!!! I love the flowers!!! Thanks for the fun give away!!!

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  59. Love that flower arrangement! Thanks for an awesome giveaway!

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  60. Love the flower thanks for chance to win.

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  61. Oh wow... I would have so much fun with this!! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  62. Thanks for the opportunity - cute flower!

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  63. My granddaughter would love me to make these fabric flowers to wear in her hair! Would love to win this book.

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  64. What a lovely book, looks like a lot of fun! Hope I win.

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  65. Great looking flowers, I will have to try this out.

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  66. Very cool!! I love your version!

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  67. What lovely flowers....these would be perfect to make for my daughter.

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  68. I have this book and I can't wait to start playing!!

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  69. I NEED this book! Cute, cute!!!

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  70. So cute! And I love your fabric line.

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  71. awesome! I wasn't aware there was a book on fabric flowers. I've looked in the past for different ways to make them. This is wonderful! Thanks for sharing:D

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  72. This is a cool giveaway! Please pick me! Thanks for te chance!

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  73. What a great looking book! I can't wait to see it.

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  74. Looks like it could be a lot of fun!

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  75. I can see many possibilities with this. Thanks.

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  76. Adorable flower! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  77. I love making flowers!! Those products are very intriguing; I have not seen anything like them before and seem like they would be great fun to try!

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  78. Looks like a great book! I would love to make some cute flowers. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  79. These look like fun! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  80. I love your flower - sounds like a wonderful book. Thanks for the chance to win

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  81. Oh wow! Looks like a great book that my daughters would be sure to fight over.:)

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  82. Your flower turned out great! Thanks for the give-away :)

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  83. So cool! I love fabric flowers, they are so beautiful :D

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  84. Love your flower and it looks like a really fun book!

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  85. Com a primavera a caminho...Flores e livros seria o sol a iluminar os meus dias.Sua flor é linda e o livro eu quero na minha mesa de trabalho.
    Obrigada.
    tiacarminhapezzuto@gmail.com

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  86. Love the flowers! I'm planning a wedding for my daughter and these would be fun to incorporate.

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  87. Fabulous flower!! What a fun giveaway!!!!

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  88. Great book! Your flower looks FAB!

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  89. Love your flower, can not wait to read the book.

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  90. I just started out making fabric flowers, and would love to get my hands on this book to learn more techniques on making different flowers!

    Thanks for this great giveaway! Good luck everyone! :)

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  91. Fabulous giveaway, I'm intrigued by the notions, thanks for the chance to win :o)

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  92. I love this book! Your flower is so cute - of course the fabric is gorgeous! :)

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  93. what a great book and giveaway!

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  95. What a lovely posy flower! Thanks for the chanceto win!
    Have a wonderful day!
    Liz

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  96. I really love the look of this book, the flowers are gorgeous! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  97. I've been looking for just such a book to craft flowers for my wedding!

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  98. I love your flower! It's so fun :) This looks like a great book. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  99. Lovely flower....the fabric you chose is so pretty...

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  100. Great little flower. Saw you as the Aurifil designer of the month. I'm making a little wall (door) hanging with 3 dimensional flowers so this book is perfect.

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  101. This looks like a great book. I am a librarian and ordered a copy for my library, but it would be wonderful to have my own copy. I can't wait to make flowers!

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  102. I love the three prints you used! I really want this book!

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  103. I think I'd like to try some flower embellishing

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  104. This book looks like one I really need to have, so many pretty flowers.

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  105. Thank you for a chance! Love this book and your fabric in the flower pattern is fantastic!!

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  106. This would b fun to try on a larger scale and make a blanket.

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  107. oh these are darling! i make some simple ones at work but would love to learn other techniques!

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  108. Can't wait to get this book or better yet, win it! Thx for the chance

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  109. This looks like a good book.

    melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com

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  110. That's really nifty stuff-- I'd never have even thought of doing stuff like that! What a great give away!

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  111. I am so excited to have found this blog. My project list for 2013 includes making my own fabric flowers accent the totes I plan to make. I would love to use you book for inspiration. Creativity is not a skill I have to any great degree, yet.
    lbhudson2001@yahoo.com

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  112. I love looking at all the things that you ladies have made from this book!:)

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  113. Another fun giveaway! I need to spend more time doing frivilous crafts. They make me happy.

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  114. Wow, thanks for a great giveaway! Love your blog!
    -Melissa

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  115. I love your line of fabrics, and how you used those 3 reds together! Thanks for the giveaway :)

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  116. Your fabrics are perfect for this flower! Just gorgeous :)

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  117. Love the little orange button :) These would be fun!

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  118. Great flowers!! what a clever idea! so spring-y!!!

    mnumme@sluggy.net

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  119. This book looks so cute. I've not tried making fabric flowers before, but now I want to try!

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  120. oops...The above comment should have said....Thanks for the chance to win...I love how your flower came together. Gayle

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  121. Thanks for the chance to win - I would love this book.

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  122. I really like your flower - there are so many uses for them! Thank you for the opportunity to win!

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  123. fingers are crossed. Thank you so much for the opportunity!

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  124. What a awesome book. I would love to be the new proud owner. Thanks for the chance to enter. conn_and_vans_mom(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  125. I'd love to win! I love fabric flowers!!! Thanks!

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  126. I made a purse for one of my granddaughters and put a flower on it. It turned out great. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  127. I'm a fabric flower fanatic!
    buffyh_6(AT)yahoo(DOTCOM)

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  128. Love to add flowers to bags. thanks for the giveaway.

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  129. I would love to learn how to make these flowers!

    lag110 at mchsi dot com

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  130. Yay! Another reason to hoard all those fabric scraps!

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  131. With four daughters, that book would surely get some good use! Thanks for the chance!

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  132. Oooo...would love to play with those. Love the Hello Kitty pics.~

    Lucy~

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  133. I would love to win this book and supplies! I would stay in my sewing room for hours playing with it!!!

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  134. This book looks fabulous! Thanks for a chance to win! :)

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  135. i would love to win this it looks like a wonderful craft to do. thanks for the chance!!!

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  136. I can see myself putting these flowers on bags, dresses, and who knows what else! They are so cute!

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  137. Looks like a cool book! Thanks for the giveaway :)

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  138. The more I see of this book, the more I'd love to have it. Your Color Me Retro flower is so very pretty - a great partnership with the book.

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  139. I love your flower, it would be perfect on not only bags, but also on jewelry and quilts. Thanks for a chance at the giveaway.

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  140. It looks like a great book, and I love your flower!!

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  141. Love pink (and Hello Kitty). Would love to win the book too. You're flower and color choices are so bright and spring-like!

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  142. I'd really like to win this book. I'd like to make a fabric flower wreath for my front door.

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  143. What a fun book! I'd love to try those notions too. :)

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  144. Wow, what a fun project! I would love to try the book and notions.

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  145. I'd love to win. It looks like so much fun.

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  146. I love all the projects you are making with the color me retro fabrics! I'm in love with your line! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  147. I love all the projects you are making with the color me retro fabrics! I'm in love with your line! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  148. would love to win!
    charissa
    star5601@optonline.net

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  149. I've never made fabric flowers before but I'd love to make some for my daughters!

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  150. Would love to try the wrap and fuse piping.

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  151. How interesting! Would love to give it a whirl!

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  152. I'd love to add some new ideas to my baby hats!!! THanks for a great giveaway!
    jodym7atyahoo.com

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  153. I'd love to win this book - what gorgeous flowers!

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  154. Wow, looks like a cool book! Lisa in Texas

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  155. Wrap and fuse piping sounds convenient!:)

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  156. I've made rolled fabric flowers before but not this kind. They are really cute!

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  157. I'd love to win. I just stumbled upon your great blog.

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