Hello Fabricworms!
Here we go again! All you have to do is leave a comment on this post and you will be entered to win. The Giveaway will end at 8:30am PST, Monday, April 25th. We will announce the winner later that same day. (The winner will be chosen by random.org)
This week tell us if you prefer to use patterns, or make it up as you go?
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 452 Newer› Newest»I wing it as I go! Thanks for the giveaway. Hope I'm lucky. :)
I love to adapt patterns to fit my project!
I signed up for the newsletter. Can't wait to hear more.
I have made up my last two quilts as I go. It was very satisfying to do that.
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ugh, im a pattern girl...wish it were different, but i feel so much safer with a pattern for guideance
Just made my first ever Tweet! Love to quilt as I go. Very liberating.
Gorgeous colors!
I generally use patterns or draft up my own patterns and just make up the rest on te go!
Love those solids!! I tend to take off on my own from patterns I have seen.
lovely colours would look great in my fabric stash!
I like to use existing patterns. Too much thinking makes my head explode. ;-)
I almost always make up my own quilt patterns, and I use patterns for clothing!
I'm already signed up, great fabric!
I signed up for the newsletter :)
I would love to be able to say I make things up on my own but, nope, I am definitely a pattern person.
This is a great thing to see being given away. I NEED solids so badly and yet I never buy them.
I am an email subscriber already.
I love patterns, but very often I don't have patience enough to use them and I invent my own.
I tweeted and I'm http://twitter.com/#!/Nahuatl
I usually start with a pattern, but almost always end up adjusting or enhancing it in some way.
I just post it on facebook http://www.facebook.com/search.php?q=nahuatl%20vargas&init=quick&tas=0.7506947864553078&ref=ts#!/profile.php?id=699762665
Do a bit of both, particularly if things are not working out very well.
Beautiful colours and beautiful solids.
cdbarnes52@gmail.com
I need a pattern. I don't have much imagination (or math skills!)
I am already a follower...or stalker would be more correct
Shared on Facebook...ID # 558223139
I usually use a pattern. I haven't tried to make blocks without a pattern yet.
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I do both patterns and winging it. depends on the fabric and what I'm looking to do with it!
I love to start with a pattern then tweak it to meet my need, what I really need is some solid colors fabrics i'm starting to realize I don't have any basics!!!
kissyfacedesigns@gmail.com
most of the time i'm a pattern girl.
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I like to loosely follow patterns. :)
I love making up my own patterns but if I find the right one I love to use someone else's as inspiration. I love the Just Wing It line!
Fresh, vibrant colors. Lovely for any quilt pattern.
Normally i use patterns, but recently I have been trying to design my own quilts or design it as i sew.
LOVE these fabrics!
I just love solids!! I start off using a pattern and sometimes change it in some way.
Yay! Thanks for the giveaway!
Of course I have to be difficult with my answer, I love doing both. In fact, I often "wing" changes even while I'm using a pattern. Perhaps it's an issue with following rules?!
*My word verification for leaving my comment here today is zardle. I had to share it because I think zardle should be a real word don't you?
I generally use other people's patterns, although I've 'made up' one or two of my own to good effect!
Those solids look lovely!
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I nearly always prefer to use patterns. Thank you for this give away!
I definitely need a pattern! Love those solids - thanks for the chance!
I like to take inspiration from an existing block or pattern, then modify it to suit me. Beautiful bundle! Plz enter me into your draw.
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I love sampler quilts, so I use a pattern for the blocks, but then put them together however works! So I guess, both is my answer! :)
Sandy A
I usually prefer to make it up, but I'm learning that patterns can be fun too.
Tweeted @SkooksPlaygrnd
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I love patterns but I like to mix solids in :)
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posted on facebook.
I am signed up.
I love the fabric, I enjoy making up my own patterns but also have fun collecting new patterns.I posted on facebook
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come by and take a peek.
I prefer to use patterns...even if I could probably do without one, I suppose it's my little life raft. :-)
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I like to do both. Sometimes a pattern perfect and other times I just wing it. Thanks for the giveaway!
I subscribe too!
My stash is devoid of solids. This would be a great addition! I like to use patterns as a launching pad. They give me inspiration as does your blog! Thanks!
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Those fabrics are just so pretty. I usually use patterns, but do a bit of my own designs when applique-ing.
I am receiving your newsletter, too. :)
I can happily follow a pattern but have also made my own patterns & also quilted in an improv style, it changes form project to project. These fabrics are beautiful, thanks for the giveaway.
I love these colors! And I usually do my own thing when it comes to patterns, or I will modify a pattern for my specific purpose.
I like to mix and match different fabric.
I have subscribed to your newletter few weeks back.
As a newbie sewer, it's patterns all the way!
I have shared in facebook - \joeywong13
I love these beautiful fabrics. Thanks for this opportunity!
I prefer to just wing it, I don't like rules.
For quilts, I like to figure things out on my own, although for a more complicated quilt I would definitely need a pattern.
Im a pattern person. Im not creative enough to make it up as I go!
Bit of both-usually start with the pattern as a basis,then wing it as I go on.
Those solids are great! I use patterns for apparel, but make it up as I go with other stuff!
I usually do my own pattern.
Unless it's a really simple bag or quilt, I'm a pattern girl, but I'm getting confident enough lately to make alterations lately!
beautiful fabric and colours! I usually prefer following patterns. Even if I think of something I usually make a pattern for myself, first ... :-P
I love both, I use a pattern the first time I do a new technique then once ive got a handle on the process im designing away on my own designs.
Kim Dart
I once did the "wing it" approach and loved the result....but it made me very nervous! I'm very much a pattern/rules kind of sewer. Those fabrics would fit right in a rainbow quilt I want to make, hint hint! If I win, I can be contacted at: vicenza74 at g mail dot com Thanks for the chance!
I love both, following patterns and designing my own ones. Thanks so much!
I'm very new to this, so I like to use patterns but hope to evolve to making up my own one day.
I prefer patterns. I like being told what to do but I can change things if I want. If I make the pattern it's time out of my busy sewing schedule! I'd rather be sewing! And I ADORE this MOMO line!!!!
I facebooked it!
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I've only sewn a handful of things so I definitely prefer patterns/instructions right now.
Love the colors!
Always use a pattern - but I usually design it myself.
I'm making bunting for my wedding these colours are just perfect!
I follow patterns but am happy to 'tweek' them. I have few 'artistic' skills being a scientist, i follow instructions well so will stick with patterns. fingers totally crossed.
Stunning colours! Though I can never bring myself to buy just plains. The patterns, they just call to me...
These are so pretty I would love to win them!!
Definitely have to use patterns. I'd love to win the beautiful fabric.
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I would just die to have these solids...SO I tweeted @littlecreatable
I FBed @Brie Henri
AND I already subscribe WHOO me.
I usually make my own pattern before I start and rarely follow a published pattern...thanks for the giveaway!
I'm a combination of both patterns and free form. It depends on the fabric. What beautiful fabrics you have too!
So pretty and so versatile!
I'm a bit of a hybrid sewer - I start with a pattern as a base usually somewhere along the line I go off the rails and start winging it. Usually it works out . . . other times not so much.
I'm a bit of both. I love to make it up as I go when crafting but for clothes, I'll use a pattern as a base. I would usually add an individual touch though, I never follow a pattern to the letter.
I go through phases. Currently, I am in a using patterns phase.
I included your giveaway in my blog today:
http://straystitches1.blogspot.com/2011/04/flowers-everywhere.html
I like patterns as im new at this but i love that you can out your own creativity into it as well. Thanks for the give away how cool is this yay
I use patterns but also enjoy making mine own. The colors of the fabric are great!
I get ideas from patterns,but do my own thing.
I'm on the mailing list. Thanks for a chance to win!
I love my own patterns and creations, but also love what others create....so I guess I use both...Love my pillowcase and quick easy quilt patterns and could sure use this beautiful fabric there..!
I need to use a pattern unless it's VERY basic. :)
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I do both. I often start with a pattern and go from there. I'm just starting to do improv type quilts!
Tweeted giveaway! http://twitter.com/#!/TayaMG/status/60697286052806656
Posted on FB! Thanks!
Taya
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gorgeous colours - thanks for the opportunity.....
I always use a pattern for clothing, but for quilts and "fit optional" projects I like to wing it.
it depends on what I'm making. lately I haven't had a lot of time so I use patterns--let someone else do the hard work for me.
I love to make my own patterns. =)
Lyanna
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I am a member of your mailing list. Thanks for this awesome giveaway!!
Lyanna
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Thanks for the chance to win this gorgeous fabric. I just joined the mailing list.
I have bought lots of patterns but am finding I prefer to wing it nowadays!
I do both -- sometimes I follow the pattern and sometimes I just wing it and do my own thing!
I love the solids!!
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I subscribe and look forward to receiving your newsletter!
I usually start with an idea and go from there, but sometimes it's a pattern I start with. I have to force myself if I'm doing a pattern for a reason not to change it up a bit. Would love to see these solid stripes...at my house, of course!
I like to use a pattern for the "idea." I then alter it to my liking. Thanks for the opportunity to win your giveaway.
I love all of these mostly-solids. I always seem to start with a pattern and then modify it a bit.
I like to use patterns but usually tweek them depending on the size quilt I'm making. Love the solids!
I like the idea of patterns but I usually just end up making it up as I go. I was JUST thinking that I need some solids in my fabric stash!
YUMMY!! When sewing, I like to make my own patterns. My brain just works better that way. It's more fun, too! bcharmerdesigns@yahoo.com
oh so pretty!
Am I too late? I like to use patterns. I'm not that original just yet with design. I'm an engineer so I like to follow patterns to a tee! ;-)
I'm definitely an improviser, but I do like to survey existing patterns for inspiration...
I love to make as I go. Although I've followed a pattern a few times. xo
Already subscribed to your newsletter, tks fr the chance.
I usually start with a pattern or a tutorial - then I make changes, usually because I goof something up!
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I would prefer to use my own one or existing one to avoid mistakes and wasting cloth.
I had joined the mailing list!
I like to follow tutorials!
I've tried to be adventurous and wing it, but since I'm relatively new to sewing/quilting my own creations are often flops. The patterns almost always turn out right! So I guess both for me...for now...
I love the figuring out how to make something on my own - it's part of the fun. My brain must not function the same way as people who draw out pattern instructions because I have a hard time understanding them.
I know just what I would do with those fabrics! It's an idea I've had in my head for a while...
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Beautiful colors! Thanks for having a giveaway!
Jacque in SC
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I love to just ad-lib, or wing it with no pattern!
Jacque in SC
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I like using patterns. I'm just learning and I find that different patterns teach me techniques I might not have figured out on my own.
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I like both! Sometimes I'll start with a pattern and then start changing it about too.
Thanks for the giveaway!
I've signed up for the newsletter :)
I wish I had the talent to make my own patterns! I'm strictly a follow along kinda gal!
Patti
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Patti
Lovely solids! Thanks for a chance to win.
I do both. If I love a pattern, I will use it as is. Other times I do my own thing.
I tweeted! Thanks for the chance to win these great solids.
I prefer to start cutting....
I don't quilt often. Everything else is something that I envision in my head and hope it works out the way I see it!
I love these solids!
I posted on facebook!
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I shared your giveaway on FB.
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Posted it on twitter! WoooT
twitter id: spongebobette
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I like getting a pattern ... and then ending up totally ignoring it LOL!
I'm a subscriber :)
I do both though probably more from patterns. Lot of time I start with a pattern and veer off a bit
debbie
I should use patterns, but I tend to make it up as I go... with about a 50% chance of ending up with a good end result, haha!
Perfect colors! I prefer to use a pattern as a guide, and do what I want after I understand the process. I don't like store bought patterns because I don't understand the lingo. Etsy patterns are perfect because a fellow human being wrote them :)
I like basic patterns but then choosing the fabrics to interpret it is what really makes it your own.
I prefer a pattern, wish I was as creative as so many of the sewers out there. Love these colors,
I like making it up as I go. Beautiful giveaway!
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I usually don't use a pattern though I often go to a book to learn a new technique. For example, I like the liberated quiltmaking of Gwen Marston, so I've tried most of her techniques. Nevertheless, I do love all the tutorials I find on blogs.
I've just made my first all solids quilt-I'd love to work with solids again. Thanks very much. (but I don't tweet, and rarely post on fb, unfortunately).
I love patterns, they inspire me, but I rarely follow them exactly. I always find a little something to tweak...(or I screw up and have to improvise!)
I use patterns but on occasion I will venture out on my own. Results are not always good if I do my own. lOL
I twweted your giveaway
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I mostly make up patterns using blocks I've found on the internet. These look great, would work in so many ways.
I usually make things up as I go I find patterns tend to baffel me!
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I use a pattern.
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I'd LOVE to win these! The colours are gorgeous and so spring-like.
I usually use a pattern, but sometimes I make up a design as I go. The solids are gorgeous.
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I like to use patterns, but at the last second I like to make some changes to it and make it my own.
definitely patterns for clothes but I try to be creative in quilting!
your giveaway remind me that I'm naughty about purchasing anything but fun prints!
Oh my goodness I would love these!
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I've made several quilts and have only followed one pattern but it did make it so much easier! Funny my first one wasn't a pattern at all and it was twin sized. Either way it's always enjoyable.
I'm a subscriber too! Love the fabric and the blog :)
I like doing both actually! Beautiful colors!
Since I am still learning so I prefer to use a pattern and pretty much need to. These colors are great.
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Lovely colours! So many uses.
I like to use patterns, my favorite part of the quilt is the planning.
I like to make my own patterns, but for more complicated clothing it's nice to just rely on the pattern and worry about sewing only.
I use patterns! :D
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Oooh, those colors are so PRETTY. Perfect for spring! In terms of using patterns or not, I do a little of both. I use existing patterns for more complex things, like shirts and purses with lots of pockets and other features (though I often make minor modifications to the patterns to suit my needs). For simpler stuff, I tend to wing it, now that I'm more experienced as a sewer. I recently made my first pattern-free skirt and I love it. It fits me better than any pattern I've ever made, and it's exactly what I wanted, to boot! I like web tutorials for this -- things that give me the basic steps, but leave most of the measuring and drafting up to me.
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