Sunday, September 6, 2015

Jaftex Blog Hop Day Six - And a Giveaway!


Welcome to day six of the month long Jaftex blog hop! Never heard of Jaftex? It's the parent company of some of my favorite fabrics: Sudioe, Blank Quilting and Henry Glass fabrics. 

Jaftex is celebrating it's 85th anniversary in style, with an amazing blog hop and giveaways each step of the way, as well as some really awesome grand prizes. (See below on how to win!)

30 bloggers were given a bundle of fabric with the directions: make something. Easy enough!

This is the bundle I received from the  Fusion Illusion  line from Blank Quilting.





As soon as I saw the bundle I started thinking of a rainbow quilt. And since I'm on a bit of a wedge kick right now, I decided to combine the two.

Here's my quilt Roy. (Named after my dad, and a nod to Roy G Biv!)



A little grainy. My photographer neglected to take any close ups.

Here's a better photo. Ignore the water pump in the foreground.

Here's a close up of the quilting. My guild-mates from the Baltimore Modern Quilt Guild will be shocked that I chose variegated thread! Quilted by Maria O'Haver.




This quilt came together really quickly! I really love the results. I'm thinking of writing it up as a pattern. If you're interested, be sure to sign up for my newsletter on the side bar. You'll be the first to know when it's ready.

So, on to the giveaway! Would you like to win a bundle of Fusion Illusion?

Just leave me a comment below. What would you make with this awesome bundle? For an extra chance, follow me on Instagram or Facebook, then come back here and let me know that you do. (Sorry, US only please. However, if you're the winner and international, I'll send you  a download of my Subway Art and a pattern. Deal?)

You can also enter to win awesome prizes from Jaftex right here:


85th Anniversary Giveaway



Here are all the stops on the blog hop! Be sure to see Kim Diehl's post from day one on American Patchwork &Quilting. The next stop is another Heather: Heather Mulder! Have fun and happy hopping!


September 1 - Kim Diehl guest posting @ American Patchwork & Quilting
September 2 - Pepper @ Pepper at the Quilt Studio 
September 3 - Anjeanette @ Anjeanette Klinder 
September 4 - Leanne @ The Whole Country Caboodle   
September 5 - Mark @ Mark Lipinski's Blog
September 6 - Heather @ Heather Kojan Quilts  (you are here!)
September 7 - Heather @ Trends and Traditions  
September 7 - Martha @ Wagons West Designs  
September 8 - Linda @ Linda Lum DeBono 
September 9 - Heidi @ Red Letter Quilts 
September 10 - Jill @ Jillily Studios  
September 10 - Dana @ My Lazy Daisy  
September 11 - Penny @ Sew Simple Designs  
September 12 - Ida @ Cowtown Quilts 
September 13 - Liz and Beth @ Lizzie B Cre8ive  
September 14 - Melissa @ Sew Bitter Sweet Designs
September 15 - Yvonne @ Quilting Jetgirl    
September 16 - Amy @ Kati Cupcake 
September 16 - Barbara @ QuiltSoup2 
September 17 - Erica @ Kitchen Table Quilting 
September 18 - Leona @ Leona's Quilting Adventure 
September 19 - Margot @ The Pattern Basket  
September 20 - Sylvia @ Flying Parrot Quilts   
September 21 - Lorna @ Sew Fresh Quilts  
September 22 - Kim @ Aurifil Threads  
September 23 - Rebekah @ Don't Call Me Becky   
September 24 - Julie @ The Crafty Quilter 
September 25 - Mary Ellen @ Little Quilts  
September 25 - Mary Jane @ Holly Hill Designs 
September 26 - Daisy @ Ants to Sugar
September 27 - Melissa @ Happy Quilting
September 28 - Janet @ One S1ster
September 29 - Jenny @ Martingale& Co.
September 30 - Teresa @ Third Floor Quilts








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Nancy said...

I'd make a quilt!

Nancy said...

I already follow you on IG

Unknown said...

I follow you on FB. :)
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Unknown said...

I am trying to make quilts for all my kids and grandkids. Still have about a dozen to go. :)
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gi quilt said...

Beautiful quilt! I have always loved Blank Quiltings fabrics. They have a great "feel" to them.

gi quilt said...

Whoops! For got to say what I would make. I am looking for brights to make a pieced Hexie quilt. These would really add to the look of it.

Unknown said...

I would make a quilt with pinwheels. How about for us Canadians, we pay for the shipping if we win the fabric bundle?
Love the quilt you made.

Diane said...

I'd make a quilt! Love this pattern.

Diane said...

I follow you on Instagram. Thanks for the giveaway.

Lynn said...

Lovely quilt and lovely bundle. Thanks for the giveaway

Lynn said...

Following on Instagram..Thanks for the giveaway

Afquilt said...

I'd make your Roy quilt as soon as that pattern is up! Thanks for the chance.

Paige said...

I follow you on Instagram!

Paige said...

I'd made a rainbow quilt also. Thanks for the giveaway!

Emily C said...

I would make a rainbow star quilt.

Southern Gal said...

I am really low on solids and would love to use this on some quilts on my list.

Susan L. said...

I would love to make a quilt like your Roy quilt, with that FQ bundle! So striking!

Southern Gal said...

I'm not on facebook, but I do fo.llow you on instagram as queencitymama89

Susan L. said...

I follow you on Instagram.

Dana Gaffney said...

I hope you do write the pattern, that's what I would use the stack for. Your quilt is beautiful.

Darlene B said...

These fabrics would make any pattern look beautiful! But I really like your Roy quilt :)

Gene Black said...

I am sure it would be a quilt. The thing asked for favorite quilt shop - there are none near me.

Janie said...

Love the quilt, yes you need to make a pattern for it. I would make a lap sized quilt or a quillow. Thank you for the inspiration.

Janie said...

I am a new follower on Facebook. Thanks!

Unknown said...

My nephew needs a birthday bed quilt! Live pattern you chose with these fabrics

Unknown said...

I follow you on ig

smreusser said...

Omg that fabric is gorgeous, esp with the black backround. Hope you do make the pattern, I'd love that & the fabric!!

Renea said...

This fabric is beautiful. I would be adding the fabric to my stash of batiks for a project that as of right now I don't know what it is. :) Thanks for the great giveaway.

Pamela said...

Your rainbow quilt is absolutely gorgeous! I would love to make a similar quilt with this gorgeous fabric. I hope you make the pattern! Thanks so much for sharing this, and thanks for the chance to win.

Renea said...

I follow you on Facebook.

Pamela said...

I'm following you on Instagram (pksolberg). Thanks again!

Anita Gambrell said...

I would make a. Quilt. I would use the EPP too.because that's what I'm learning now!

krisgray said...

Just purchased an applique shoe quilt pattern. These bright fabrics would be great for the shoes on a dark background.

Esther G said...

I have yet to make a rainbow quilt, but I'd also be tempted to break up the bundle and just add the fabrics to my quilts when needed.

JoyceLM said...

Love your quilt. If I'm lucky enough to win, I'd make a lap .quilt for my youngest sister. Thanks.

Amanda Best said...

If I won this beautiful bundle, I would like to try out my new Dresden Plate ruler, to make something similar to your beautiful quilt.
My email is: bestbelle2010@aol.com
thanks!

Anonymous said...

Your quilt is beautiful. I think I would use these rainbow colors in a log cabin quilt.

Miriam said...

Love your quilt! The fabrics are lovely... I'm thinking Modern, too.

Janet said...

Make a new lap quilt!

QuiltLaughLove said...

Gorgeous quilt! I've been wanting to make a large color wheel wall hanging for my quilt room and that sweet little bundle would be just perfect!

Kathy E. said...

Absolutely stunning and I love the name Roy for it! I immediately thought of rainbows too when I saw the bundle. I would use these gorgeous fabrics to make a baby's rainbow quilt. I love baby quilts that use strong, bold colors. These fit the bill perfectly!

Betsy said...

What not to make, this fabric is awesome. I need some fall toppers so I would make some toppers and appliqué some leaves on them

Rita Lynn said...

Love the quilt. I think I would make a double cut 4 patch quilt.

claire ross said...

I follow you on IG
Iain.ross30@gmail.com

claire ross said...

What a gorgeous quilt. I would make a quilted tote bag x
Iain.ross30 at gmail dot com

Sherri said...

I love colorful applique quilts. I would use these in one of the upcoming BOM's for 2016!

Laura said...

Such a cheerful bundle. Think I'd make a rainbow wedge (dresden plate) quilt for my daughter. Not sure what colour I'd "float" it on yet.

Donna W said...

Love your quilt. I think I will have to wait till you write up the pattern. If I win, I would use those fabrics, otherwise I will have to dig into my stash and use those.

Donna W said...

New to following you on Facebook.

Sylvia said...

I just wanted to say how lovely this quilt is! My favorite so far in the blog hop.

Anita Gambrell said...

My favorite quilt shop is Suzanne's Quilt Shop in Moultrie , Georgia

AngieSue said...

Quilting Essentials in Roanoke, VA!

AngieSue said...

I'm following you on instagram!

AngieSue said...

I's like to make a stained glass quilt!

Quilting Tangent said...

Pretty rainbow quilt. I would make a quilt, maybe a disappearing nine patch. Following on bloglovin'. 24Tangent@gmail.com

Dee said...

I would love to make your quilt It is stunning

mamageese said...

Oh huh, what would I make???? Not quite sure yet, but love your nod to Roy G. Biv!

KMSC said...

I would love to win this bundle of fabric and make your quilt! It's gorgeous.

KMSC said...

I signed to follow you on FB.

Kathryn said...

I'm making lots of pillow cases these day for kids in the hospital. These bright colors are terrific.

Beth said...

Those are so pretty. I'm making a Dresden Squared quilt for a sparky three year old niece, and I think she would love these to be included in her quilt.

Unknown said...

I would make a quilt with the material.

Unknown said...

I would make a quilt with the material.

VA said...

I would most likely make a baby quilt--there are four babies coming (that I know of so far) that need quilts. Yikes!

Joyce Carter said...

Your quilt is breathtaking. I would use the fabrics for a quilt, too. Thank you for the giveaway.

kathy slaughter cummings said...

I would make a rainbow quilt... A new venture for me!
Thank you.

kcummings 71@gmail.com

kathy slaughter cummings said...

I am following you on Instagram. Thank you.

kcummings 71@gmail.com

Cowtown Quilts said...

Heather, you don't have to include me in this giveaway (since I am one of the bloggers, too, with the same fabric), but I just wanted to tell you that your quilt is AWESOME! When I first got my fabric, I was thinking of a rainbow quilt, too, but then I worried about what pattern to use or if I should make my own. Yours is phenomenal!I LOVE it!

Lisa England said...

Wow, the quilt and the fabrics are amazing! Should I be lucky enough to win, I would use these fabrics for a lap quilt or mix them with other fabrics for several lap quilts. I'm making a big stack for Christmas and these fabrics would lead to lovely gifts. Thanks for the chance to win.

Unknown said...

I'd make a baby quilt using Soduku blocks. pannbaas@comcast.net

Anonymous said...

Hi, I'd love to make a new Throw! Thanks loads!
msstitcher1214@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Sent Request for following on FB!
msstitcher1214@gmail.com

DebraKay Neiman said...

I would love to make your quilt, signed up newsletter to get a pattern (hope). crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

DebraKay Neiman said...

crystalbluern is following you on instagram. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

Heather371 said...

I would make a bag, or a pillow, or a table runner :)

Heather

LeftyOne12 said...

I would make flying kites

Ellen said...

I would make my youngest daughter a quilt. Haven't made her a quilt yet and it is on my list.

Needled Mom said...

Wow! That quilt is gorgeous. I'd use the fabrics to finish off my NY Beauty blocks.

@lutzcats said...

My 9 year old niece loves rainbow anything and would make her a quilt!

LeAnne said...

Your quilt is gorgeous. If I won the fabric, I want to make your quilt.

Duenan9926 said...

I love your quilt Roy. Excellent layout to show off the colors.

Rhonda Best said...

I would use these beautiful fabrics to make my daughter a quilt she would love. mtmom57@gmail.com

Candi said...

With those awesome colors I'd make a throw for my living room to brighten it up. I can think of a few patterns I'd like to try with it, they're so gorgeous!

Unknown said...

Oh, I would love to make the same quilt you did! It is just gorgeous!!If I win, you must send me the pattern too!!! rosesabeyatyahoodotcom

Candi said...

Following you on Instagram and Facebook, I'm tickled about that too. This is my first Blog Hop so I get to learn so much about everyone. 😊thank you!

Sewgirl said...

What a gorgeous bundle of fabrics! I would most likely make a quilt, but a different type of rainbow effect, starting at one end and transitioning through the color wheel to the other side. Thanks for sharing the giveaway.

Anonymous said...

I don't do social media, so I follow you only by email. Thanks for a great giveaway. The fabrics are beautiful!

Farm Quilter said...

Gorgeous fabric!!! A quilt, always a quilt!!! Love rainbow quilts, just haven't found the "right" fabric yet...but this just may be it!!! Farm Quilting follows you on FB and farm_quilting follows you in IG.

Sweetdreamsquilting said...

Hi Heather. LOVE the wedge quilt. Super cute. I would do some English paper piecing if I won the bundle.

Dody said...

I'd make a quilt ,of course!
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Dody said...

I sent a friend request on Facebook.
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Vicki H said...

I would like to make a lap quilt or table runner.

Vicki H said...

I sent you a friend request on Facebook.

Heidi said...

Hi Heather! Your quilt is stunning! It is exciting to see what everyone is designing for the bloghop - your design turned out beautiful in the Folio's. Please draw again if my name comes up though since I am also working with Folio's for this hop:-)

Unknown said...

I need to make a baby quilt for a new great grand niece/nephew. A rainbow quilt would be perfect!

MoniqueB said...

I'd make a quilt for my daughter. It's beautiful fabric.

MoniqueB said...

I follow in IG.

Matercakes said...

Baby quilt..lots of grandkids!

wendy said...

I'd make a quilt for one of my grandkids.

NancyL said...

Not exactly sure what I'd make, but it would go in my stash for future quilts! LOVE the bright colors set off by black!

NancyL said...

I follow you on FB, friend request sent! Thanks for the giveaway~

Cindy said...

I absolutely love bright saturated colors and would make a quilt for me!cdahlgren at live dot com

Cindy said...

I follow on Instagram, cdahlgren at live dot com

Mary Ann said...

Beautiful fabric. Love your quilt. Maybe I would make a table topper.

Mom C said...

What a fun rainbow quilt. Love it. And the fabric. Thanks.

Cynthia Brunz Designs said...

Your quilt is lovely! I love to have fabrics like these to use in my scrappy quilts. They work great paired with other fabrics in my stash. Thanks!

ShirleyC said...

I love these! I think I might have to copy your quilt if I won! Gosh, it's pretty!

ShirleyC said...

Following you on Instagram. embmimi

Anita said...

I love the bundle! Your quilt is gorgeous, and I would love to make a rainbow quilt of some kind.

Anita said...

I follow you on Instagram.

Helen L said...

I love your quilt: but I do love black with colors, and hexagons!! :-)

Susan said...

The colors are gorgeous! I started following you on Instagram

GranChris said...

I follow you on FB. This is a beautiful bunch of fabric. I love your quilt. I would probably make a Butterfly Blooms. A favorite pattern of mine.

GranChris said...

I follow on FB, separate comment.

Paula said...

Love the fabric and your quilt design! In fact, if the pattern emerges that is what I would likely do with the fabric. I now follow you on both Facebook and Instagram!!

Donna said...

I love the Rainbow quilt! Such pretty fabrics for the great design. Happy quilting.

OhioLori said...

OOOOOOH my Gosh!! AWESOME quilt! LOVE it! Would loooove to use this Fabric in this Pattern! Gorgeous!!! Thanks for chance to win! :)

lauraluvsloons said...

I love the rainbow pattern ROY and the fabric has wonderful color.

KaHolly said...

Oh, I love your quilt! If I won this bundle, I'd make a beautiful bright and cheery community quilt. My last name is Roy. Ha! I never made the ROY color connection. Aren't you clever!

dortha said...

Love your Roy quilt. I would make a quilt.

bairdmtn said...

If I could win this bundle, I would make a quilt, of course!

bairdmtn said...

Added you on Facebook!!

Rosa said...

Such a fantastic rainbow quilt!

MissPat said...

Ooh, love those colors and yes, you should write up the pattern.

Jocelyn said...

What an amazing bundle of bright beautiful colors. I love your design! I'd love to make a quilt for one of my nieces. Thanks!

Jocelyn said...

I already follow you on Instagram :-)

SherryB said...

What a gorgeous quilt, and I love looking at the backgrounds/settings in your photos. There must be a story behind that variegated thread! If I won the fabric, I would certainly be making a cheery lap quilt for a friend who needs a lift, and these rainbow colors would be just the ticket.

Unknown said...

Wonderful colors. I would make something tropical with these fabrics.

mlb said...

Love your quilt,and rainbows are my favorite!

Margaret said...

I would love to make a quilt. I love the colors.

Margaret said...

Following on instagram as @marg1950

Margaret said...

Following on instagram as @marg1950

Donna said...

Just lovely Colors and a stunning quilt. I would make a lap quilt and a bag. What do you think about using the Winding Way pattern?

Unknown said...

Your quilt is fantastic and I love the color saturation on this bundle! My daughter is to be married in two years and she and her fiancé love rainbow colors and this would be perfect for their Wedding Ring Quilt!

Vivian said...

These are some great blender fabrics! I'm planning to join a guild this Fall and they're hosting a Rainbow quilt exhibit at a festival next year so if I won these the fabrics would go toward making a project for that. Now I need to start thinking about what pattern I'd use just in case I win!

Amy Verne said...

I really like that quilt Heather. I would love it as a pattern. I follow you on InstaGram.

quiltonia said...

A chevron quilt in rainbow colors would be my choice of design. I will follow you on Facebk.

MB said...

I would branch out and attempt the Prism Modern Quilt that I saw on Craftsy.

selleck said...

I like the way you used the fabric. I'd like to try a wall hanging using the bundle.

Annmarie said...

Would I like to win a bundle of Fusion Illusion???? Would I ever!!!!! Brights are my absolute favorites. Love what you did with them.

Joanna said...

This fabric is so beautiful and every project I've seen with it is super. I'm probably use it making a quilt or wall hanging since those are what I usually make. Thank you.

phegland said...

I like your project and you should certainly write a pattern. I would use the fabric bundle to make a quilt (throw size) very similar to yours!

Carol said...

I'd make a string quilt, maybe give it to my local cancer center for a chemo patient.

Cecilia said...

I would make a quilt with ithis fabric and your rainbow quilt is great inspiration. Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway.

Cecilia said...

I follow you on Instagram now as Ceciliaquilts.

Knittingdancer on Ravelry said...

I would make some lovely tote bags with this fabric.

Brita said...

I would incorporate those fabrics into my stash, to be enjoyed, used, discovered for a long time!

Connie Kauffman said...

I'd probably do a stained glass quilt. I like how your colors glow

Shirley JB said...

A quilt, love your quilt!

Bonnie58 said...

Beautiful fabrics. The colours are so rich. I would love to snuggle with a quilt from this. Thanks so much for sharing

Sarah@123quilt said...

I love your quilt and it's name! If I win this bundle I'd make a quilt. Thanks for the chance to win!

inchworming said...

The bundle of fabric is beautiful and your quilt turned out great! It's always so hard to say what I'd make until I play around with the fabrics!

Miss Jean said...

Our guild theme this year is the color wheel, I haven't made mine yet. This might be the boost I need.

Miss Jean said...

Sent you a FB friend request as Wolf Hills Quilters

Linda said...

These fabrics would make a colorful gift for a charity!

tandrejack said...

Very cool, thanks for sharing!

tandrejack said...

I sent you a friend request on FB. Thanks again!

Linda said...

I love the fabrics!

Julie said...

Love this bundle of fabrics and absolutely love your quilt.

Judy1522 said...

I love your quilt and that is what I would make if I won the fabric once the pattern is available.

Rina Mason said...

If I won the bundle I would make a quilt once the pattern is released. Love it and the eye pleasing colors.

Rina Mason said...

I'm not only following you on Instagram now but signed up for your newsletter.

Sarah said...

I would use it in a spinning star quilt I'm getting ready to make. sarah@forrussia.org

Kristy said...

I would use these fabrics for my doll sewing for the FLUFF Project! Thanks for the chance!

Kristy said...

Following on Instagram! @hopefulthreads

Anja @ Anja Quilts said...

MY LQS is Atlantic Fabrics. I love this rainbow quilt...awesome job!!!

Grammy Queen said...

I'd add it to the t-shirt quilt I'm making for my grandson. Such happy colors!

Bev said...

Striking Quilt! I would add to batiks and appliqué or make a star burst.

Bobbie said...

Roy is gorgeous! I love the name too! I would probably ooh and ahh over fusion for a while and then find just the right project. I'm planning quilts for my brothers and could see those colors in them!

Bobbie said...

I follow via bloglovin

Bobbie said...

And Instagram :)

Rachell said...

Pretty pretty! Love the rainbow tone-on-tone textures of Studio E.
I would do something similar as you....hexagons and wedges using the Night Sky pattern by Jaybird Quilts with this beautiful bundle.
reillyr2(at)hotmail(dot)com

Lisa said...

I would use them in making my blocks for do Good Stitches Nurture Circle!

Anonymous said...

Yummy! I see some beautiful Dresden blocks used as flower heads with appliqued green leaves against a blue sky.

Karen said...

I love your quilt! I would use the bundle to make a beautiful colorful quilt.

stichnRN said...

i have a brand new little great-great nephew who NEEDS a quilt from these fabrics!!!

Anonymous said...

I Love your quilt! If I win I'd probably rub my face in the fabrics for a while until I actually decide what I want to make. Thanks so much for the chance to win :)
Debby E
samtaylorcjsmimi at yahoo dot com

janice said...

I'd love to win and make a quilt for my son and his wife. thanks

Kathy said...

Your quilt is so beautiful, if I won the fabric I would love to make your quilt!

JANET said...

Love your quilt, and the colors are gorgeous!

JMaggio said...

I love the bright colors…I am working on a civil war repro quilt, so I am ready to use brights again!

Anonymous said...

What a gorgeous use of your bundle. That quilt speaks to me and says "make me".

Thanks for the chance to win a bundle. I definitely would make your quilt.

Lynne Stucke said...

I'd use that fabric bundle to applique flowers on the border of my 3/4" hexagon quilt. They'd make perfect flowers!!!!

tac73 said...

I have been wanting to make a rainbow quilt and yours is great inspiration!

ledamewood said...

I would make some sort of a rainbow quilt too, but probably not in wedges - maybe stars. But I am signing up for your newsletter, so I know when and if you release your pattern.

Seacoast Quilter said...

I have been working with brights on a black background recently and love your quilt. I will use this to inspire my next project.

ME said...

Thanks for the giveaway! I think that bundle would make a great start for the Gravity quilt!

JD said...

I love the bright colors. Your quilt is great. I probably would us the fabric to make a baby quilt.

Lisa E said...

I would make a baby quilt with all those bright colors.

Peggy said...

I'd make a quilt for charity.
Thanks,
Peggy
Peggy_verdongibbs@att.net

Michele T said...

Gorgeous colours!!!id make a quilt but I'm not decided on the pattern.

Quilting After Dark said...

I love your Roy wedges!! I think I would make Tula Pink's Dreamweaver quilt with those beautiful prints.

Gloria C said...

Beautiful jewel toned fabrics, my favorites! I would definitely make a quilt, preferably one of my own design. I have some ideas already!

WPBMOMMY1 said...

I love everything about this quilt and if I won I'd make a quilt with bright colors on black too! I also admire the fact that you kept the edges of the quilt following the design of the wedges instead of trimming them even. VERY NICE!!

WPBMOMMY1 said...

Also, I'm following your Instagram as wpbmommy1

Anonymous said...

I'd love to sew a rainbow quilt with this colorful fabric!
nikilsend(at)outlook(dot)com

Anonymous said...

Instagram follower: minibea123
nikilsend(at)outlook(dot)com

Unknown said...

I really like the fusion line. Perhaps because my son loves all the colors in the rainbow right now or maybe just because they are pretty. I would make a star quilt I've been trying to find the right fabric for if I was the winner.

Brenda said...

I'm not sure what I would make but I can say it will be awesome just by using these great fabrics! Love them and your quilt!

gi quilt said...

This is a great Blog Hop for a great company! Especially love Blank Fabrics. Your table runner is so nice! Thanks for sharing

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