New Patterns + Giveaway

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

 I'm so excited to finally share with you my three new patterns!  Yay!  It seems like these have been in the works for a LONG time!  Whenever I start a new set of patterns I think, "Oh, I can whip these out."  And then a few months later I get discouraged that it's taking so long!  But I have to remind myself that alot of work went into all of them.  It's time consuming stuff but I love the whole process!  For this particular set of patterns, I made four different quilts, bound five quilts, figured out fabric requirements and wrote instructions for six different sizes and designed new cover sheets and a logo.  Whew!  Did I just say all that?  I'm tired!  Haha!  Needless to say I am happy they're done and I hope you love them as much as I do!


First up is Cross Stitch.


It's a Layer Cake friendly pattern and it has a scrappy binding.  The fabric for this version is Color Me Happy by Vanessa Christensen for Moda.


It finishes at 61" x 80".


My friend and co-worker, Vonda Proctor, pieced it for me after I made the original one (below).  It was quilted by Kaylene Parry (Lehi, UT.)  I use Kaylene a lot and she always does a fantastic job.  I love the modern design she picked out for this one.


Here is the one I made for my sister.  She lives in Montana and I thought these fabrics worked well with her home decor.  This one was quilted by Linda Childs (at Just Sew in Highland, UT) and she did a great job too!


The second pattern is Fresh Cut and I think it's my fave
(shhh!  Don't tell anyone! :)


I love the big, bold flowers.  And I looove the quilting Kaylene did.


It's fat quarter friendly and it finishes at 60 1/2" x 71 1/2".


The fabric collection I used for Fresh Cut was Lottie Da by Heather Bailey for FreeSpirit.  I'm totally in love with the vibrant colors and great patterns Heather designed in this line.


Last, but not least, is Marbles.  


It comes with fabric requirements and instructions for four different sizes (baby, twin, queen and king).  I made the king size version on the cover and used some of Emily Herrick's (Crazy Old Ladies) new fabric line from Michael Miller Fabrics called, Rustique.  I just used the more boyish colors but I'm working on another one that incorporates all the colors from this line!  They're so rich and vibrant!


It's fat quarter friendly but would work well with scraps or 5" charm squares too.  It also has the option for a scrappy binding.  I used Kaylene again to quilt this and I am loving the orange peel design she did.  There are so many fun edge-to-edge digital quilting designs out there right now.  I love all the modern, geometric ones!


I couldn't resist whipping up a baby version of this one using my stash!  It finishes at 38 1/2" x 38 1/2".


My neighbor, Cathy Barney quilted it for me and she did a fantastic job!  She did a tiny orange peel and got it back to me the same day I dropped it off!  Wahoo!


All of my patterns are listed in my Etsy Shop 
and are available in paper and digital form.

So that's it!  What do you think?  I think it's time for a giveaway!!!
Just leave me a comment below telling me which one is your favorite and I'll announce a few winners Monday morning.  Sound good?

Good luck!
~ Amber

132 comments:

  1. I really like marbles, but I would be more likely to actually cross stitch

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  2. That is a tough question - I love them all - but I think I really love "Cross Stitch" but I love the other patterns as well.

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  3. I think my favorite is Fresh Cut, but they are all wonderful.

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  4. I LOVE the Fresh Cut and the fabric you chose was perfect! I'll be searching for the fabric hoping I win that pattern! Thanks for the opportunity!

    qltdiva1@fuse.net

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  5. I love them all! If I had to choose one I think I'd choose Marbles. It's different and fun! Thanks for the chance to win one

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  6. It is hard to pick I really like Cross Stitch and Fresh Cut. Well done!

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  7. I really really like Cross Stitch!

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  8. I'm always amazed by the creativity and productiveness of ladies and gentlemen like you who write quilt patterns! All of the quilts are super cute! I could see myself making Fresh Cut for my son (with masculine fabrics) who is into botany and nature. My personal fave is Cross Stitch! :)

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  9. Its a toss up between Fresh cut and Cross Stitch.

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  10. I'm crazy about the baby version of 'Marbles' !

    I'm just not a pattern buyer, as my brain immediately starts figuring out for myself how you made it. If I don't win, I've just GOT to come up with something cool (but different) like this myself ! Thanks for the opportunity to win YOUR design ! I hope I do, but I will be happy for whoever does !

    Congrats on some great new designs !

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  11. What great new patterns! Being a bit more traditional, I'm particularly taken with Cross Stitch.

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  12. I love all of them but if I had to make one, I would make is Fresh Cut as I have never made anything like that and my younger daughter needs a big girl quilt.

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  13. I love each one for different reasons so picking a favorite is a bit difficult. Since you're forcing my hand it would have to be "Cross Stitch".

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  14. All three patterns are great. However, I think I would have to say cross stitch is my favorite.

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  15. All three patterns are wonderful...so hard to choose a favorite...I'm going to say Fresh Cut - I love the big and bold flowers!

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  16. I am SEW in love with Cross Stitch...although they are all adorable!!!!

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  17. I love Marbles but I love Fresh Cut too!

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  18. Oh, I just love "Cross Stitch". It looks modern, but still reminds me of cute, feedsack quilts!

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  19. I like the cross stitch...it is fun to see the quilt done in different color ways.

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  20. I like Fresh Cut. It would be fun to make totally scrappy.

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  21. I like Fresh Cut. It would be fun to make totally scrappy.

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  22. They're all lovely, but cross stitch is my favourite. The baby marble quilt is gorgeous!

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  23. Those huge flowers are so fun! Great quilts

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  24. I like scrappy so Fresh Cut is my fav.

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  25. Really hard to decide! I think cross stitch is my favourite one.

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  26. Fresh Cut is my favorite. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  27. All are lovely, but Cross Stitch is my fave!

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  28. I agree that it is hard to pick! I really like the grey version of cross stitch but I also like the the fresh picks flowers and the marbles are just so cute! I could see lots of kid's quilts with the marbles. Love all the colors and your patterns are all so cute! Thanks for sharing them with us. K-

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  29. These are great patterns. I would be most likely to make Cross Stitch. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  30. I like all three quilts but the Cross Stitch is my favourite. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.

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  31. I like the one you did for your sister but would love to do a baby quilt with Marbles. Fun!
    akk_nana@yahoo.com

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  32. Very beautiful patterns and quilts! Maybe my choice is Fresh Cut)))

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  33. I love them all, yet I think Marbles is topping the list for me :) Especially with the orange peel quilting - what a perfect choice!!! Congratulations on 3 new pattern releases!!!

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  34. They're all great but my favorite is Fresh Cut. You can never be wrong with a flower quilt:-)
    hildy(at)ebertzeder(dot)de

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  35. I LOVE Marbles. I can see it in pinks and oranges on a white background.

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  36. Hard to choose - but Cross Stitch is my favorite. Thanks.

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  37. I LOVE the Marbles!! It's very modern and versatile. One could make a a cute baby quilt, male gender etc. Beautiful patterns. Thanks for the chance to win. I am keeping my fingers crossed.

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  38. I have to pick one! They are all great. I would say my fav is 'cross stitch'.

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  39. I love every single new pattern! Can't pick just one! Beautiful job and lovely fabric picks!

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  40. I've been drooling over "Fresh Cut" all morning. Such a cool pattern. Thanks for a chance. skeshlaman@comcast.net

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  41. Since I used to cross stitch I really like that pattern.

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  42. All three are special, though Fresh Cut is a favorite. But I really love your baby size Marbles and would look forward to making that one and maybe fussy cutting the 'marbles'. Thank you for sharing your new patterns!

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  43. Yep, Fresh Cut is my favorite too. I think Cross Stitch a close second though.

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  44. ooh ooh Cross-Stitch! Love it in that aqua colourway too, so fresh. Great job Amber! xo

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  45. Love the marbles quilt. Thanks for your tutorials. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  46. All three patterns are lovely. I really like Marbles. Thank you for the chance to win.

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  47. You sure made it hard to choose a favorite...they're all fantastic! I think I like cross stitch for it's versatility, though! But I really love the Marbles, too! Great job!

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  48. Congrats on the new patterns they are just lovely!

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  49. WOW~like all of them. But, am torn between Cross-Stitch and the giant flowers pattern. Probably would do the flowers for my very girly granddaughter.

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  50. They're all amazing quilts and the quilting on each one is beautiful. It's really hard to choose a favourite but I think Fresh Cut would be the one for me. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  51. I really like all three quilts but would pick Freshly Cut. My mom has been wanting a summer quilt and she loves tulips so this would be a perfect pattern to make her a new quilt. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  52. I really like "Cross Stitch". It looks so versatile.

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  53. I was admiring Cross Stitch, then. Scrolled down to see Fresh cut and was just as taken and then you added Marbles!!!! Each is so different, so beautiful! Each sure to please someone! Cross Stitch is the one I would try first!

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  54. Amber, This is so hard. The fresh cut would be perfect for my youngest Granddaughter and marbles for my oldest Granddaughter.

    But since I love to cross stitch, my favorite is CROSS STITCH!

    Patricia C

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  55. Hard to pick a favorite, but it would probably be Cross Stitch for me. and I LOVE scrappy bindings. Nice job, they all look great!

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  56. They are all lovely but my favourite is cross stitch

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  57. Congratulations on three beautiful patterns. They are all gorgeous. I do love Fresh Cut but Cross Stitch runs a close second. Just beautiful.

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  58. You have created 3 wonderful patterns! My favorite is Cross Stitch. I'm sure that is because the sample is made with that beautiful aqua, it grabs my eye every time!

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  59. Love them! The Cross-Stitch is extra cute! Hard to pick tho! Thanks for chance to win!!

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  60. I am more of a Cross Stitch type, but I sure am drawn to Marbles.

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  61. Hmm, I really liked the cross stitch, but the marbles are super cute, too!

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  62. I love the Cross Stitch pattern. I have it in my wishlist, maybe next week if I don't win I'll buy it.

    Thanks

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  63. I love them all but Cross Stitch is my favorite. Hugs

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  64. I love the cross stitch and that cute marble baby quilt!! Thanks for the chance at an awesome give away!!

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  65. I love them all so much! Fresh Cut would be my favorite thought... I just LOVE it!

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  66. They are all lovely !! But I love the Fresh Cut..SO vibrant !!

    Thanks for the chance to win !

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  67. Fun new patterns!! I think cross stitch is my favorite:)

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  68. They're all lovely, but I'm more drawn to cross stitch!

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  69. My favorite is Marbles! I do like Fresh Cut, too. It is very unique. Thanks!

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  70. Definitely Marbles - I love it !!

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  71. Have to say I LOVE Fresh Cut--very pretty and girl-ey. Hugs, Julierose

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  72. They are all so amazing! But I agree, I think Fresh Cut is my favorite. Fantastic job with the designs!

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  73. Love all of these but I think marbles is my favorite! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  74. I like Cross Stitch best, but I also like the simple clean look of Marbles. Great quilts!

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  75. Love, love, love fresh cuts!! I am an avid gardener and love to quilt too!! Would'nt it be cute in 30's prints??I have lots so I could make it real fast!!

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  76. I really love "Cross Stitch"!! it´s amazing!!!!

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  77. Everyone of them is wonderful! If I had to choose I think I'd say the Cross Stitch. Thanks.

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  78. They are all lovely but cross stitch is my fave!

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  79. Love your designs....fresh and right at the forefront! I'm a Grandma who loves making quilts for Grandkids....can see these in my future!

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  80. Fresh Cut is beautiful but I will probably make Marbles, lots of grandkids. Thanks for sharing!

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  81. I really like all three of them, but I can see how cross stitch would work with almost any fabric choices. :)

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  82. They are all amazing, Great work! First on my list is going to be Cross Stitch, thanks for the chance to win.

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  83. Now I don't have to choose~hubby just said get all three of them. Now, the dilemma is picking which one to do first.

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  84. I especially love the Marbles quilt. I have 3 boys and am always looking for something for them. This would be great for me to redo their rooms and have a new quilt for the beds.

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  85. Amber, they are all fantastic. Congratulations! My favourite is Marbles.

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  86. I really really like the Fresh Cut (as you do too!)- the flower areas are large enough to consider some 'fancy-stuff' like other free-motion quilting, embroidery, raised appliqué, or even beading, etc. if one so desired! Wow!! Thanks for all you do!
    "Learning-as-I go: :)

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  87. CROSS STITCHED!! Thanks for the chance to win. scrappinsheryl@msn.com

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  88. I love Cross Stitch. I will be making this quilt.

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  89. I love them all, but Cross Stitch is my fav!

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  90. They are all fantastic, but I really love Fresh Cut!!!

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  91. Its a toss up between "marbles" & cross stitch for me. Super fun quilts!
    teekayb29@gmail.com

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  92. Love Marbles but Fresh Cut is my favorite!

    Sandy A

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  93. I like all three, but I would really like to make Cross Stitch. I would also have to make the baby version of Marbles, it's too cute.

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  94. I love the Fresh Cuts...but that being said, you have my utmost respect for the work involved in publishing all these patterns. Until you have actually done it yourself you have no idea of the time & effort that such an undertaking involves. And you did three! My hat is off to you!

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  95. I love them all but am really drawn to Marbles. The baby quilt is such a fun idea! Thanks.

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  96. Talk about a hard choice! I love Fresh Cut but Marbles is so cute and Cross Stitch just looks so warm and comforting. I think my pick would be Fresh Cut because it's so unique.

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  97. I like cross stitch and marbles the best!

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  98. I love marbles and cross stitch, but they're all 3 are amazing 💗!

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  99. I love Fresh Cut, I have some granddaughters that would love that in a quilt, and I love that it's NOT applique! But then..... I have a grandson who would love the Marbles. I really am in loving your baby marbles :) Great job on all three patterns.

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  100. These are beautiful! Congrats on a great accomplishment! It's so hard to choose a favorite. I love Marbles and Fresh Cut, but I think I'd have to go with Fresh Cut.

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  101. I love Fresh Cut and have some Fresh Cuts fabric that would be wonderful for it!! Well done you!

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  102. I really like all your patterns buy Cross Stitch really draws me in.

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  103. I vote for Cross Stitch as my fav!

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  104. I like them all! But, if I have to choose a favorite, I think it would be Cross Stitch. I love how changing the fabric makes the quilts look so different. Well done on publishing your patterns and thanks for the giveaway!

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  105. I like Fresh Cut the best, but I do like that baby quilt using Marbles. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  106. It is nearly impossible to pick a favorite. Cross Stitch speaks to me though. Marbles is really modern. So hard to decide. Ok, I'll pick! Cross Stitch. There I made a decision!

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  107. Cross stitch is my favorite with fresh cut a close second. Congrats on a job well done.

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  108. Cross stitch is my favorite with Fresh Cut a close second. Congrats on a job well done!
    Amy

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  109. They are all wonderful! Cross Stitch is probably the first one I would like to make. Great patterns!

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  110. I love them all! Cross stitch is the one I will make first. Love them!

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  111. I am realigning the Fresh Start. It makes me smile.

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  112. I love Marbles! Thanks. sarah@forrussia.org

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  113. Wow great patterns.. LOVE cross stitch.

    Sandyn

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  114. Cross stitch is calling me..love it! All your patterns are wonderful...such talent!

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  115. I love them all!!! Fresh Cut is my fave ;) ksmith8@emich.edu

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  116. Cross Stitch is my favorite. They are all amazing though.

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  117. That's a tough one! If I have to choose, I'd say Marbles is my favorite!

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  118. I think I still have time to enter your giveaway... of your three patterns I like "Cross Stitch" the best (maybe because I like to cross stitch as well as quilt.) Thanks for the giveaway!
    k(dot)castanette(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  119. All of your patterns are so cute but I think that Fresh Cut would make a fabulous quilt for a little girl.

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  120. They are all gorgeous, but my favorite is Cross Stitch.

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  121. They are beautiful. Love the cross stitch. Congratulations on making your own patterns!

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  122. Amber! Congratulations on more cute patterns! Love them all!

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  123. These are all so fun! I really like Marbles, but I think my favorite is Cross Stitch. There is just something about that quilt that makes me smile! Congratulations on the new patterns. I guess I should just plan on not sleeping for a while so I an make these quilts. :-)

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  124. All the quilts are fun but I'm like you I think I like Fresh cut best.

    Thanks for sharing

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  125. I love your Marbles quilt. It is fresh and modern and minimal - just my style. Well done!

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