Saturday, October 15, 2011

Modern Mix Blog Tour

I told y'all it was book week here on the blog. What can I say? There are just a ton of really fabulous books all coming out in the coming weeks and months ... which is actually a really great thing, since it's almost time to start working on our Christmas lists!


I'm really happy to be sharing a sneak peek of the new book Modern Mix: 16 Sewing Projects that Combine Designer Prints & Solid Fabrics by my friend Jessica Levitt. Jessica, who blogs at Juicy Bits, is a mom, sewer, crafter, and fabric designer with two amazing collections (Timber and Kingdom) already under her belt. With the release of Modern Mix, Jessica can now add author to that list. And even though she went to Dook University, we get along pretty well. ; )


So what's Modern Mix all about? The book contains 7 quilt patterns along with other project ideas for other home decor items (like pillows), bags, fashion accessories, and other gift ideas -- 16 in total -- all with a single focus: mixing and matching prints with solids to discover new and innovative design possibilities.


The projects in Modern Mix are broken out into four distinct sections, based upon how the patterns incorporate solid fabrics:
  • Back Me Up -- projects that use solid fabrics as a background for your favorite prints
  • Strips and Stripes -- projects that add strips of solids to highlight your gorgeous prints
  • Accentuate the Positive -- projects that introduce little bits of solid colors to bring out the best in pattern
  • Steal the Show -- patterns that feature solids as the focus of the project


I've spoken with many quilters who are hesitant to mix and match fabrics across collections and selecting solid tones to help bring their projects to life. Large scale prints in particular seem to pose the biggest challenge. Within Modern Mix, in addition to a wealth of fresh, contemporary sewing patterns (and beautiful photography to match), Jessica offers her readers several design tips for pairing solids with large-scale prints.


Want to get to know Jessica a bit better? I've asked her a few (very random and silly) questions for your enjoyment!

Q: What's your favorite jam from the Billboard Top 100 of 1984?
http://eightiesclub.tripod.com/id223.htm

Wow, what a trip down memory lane. I'll answer it straight up and go with Thriller, but it may have something to do with Halloween coming up. However, this list inspired the "2 truths and a lie" below.

Q: If you could choose a single pair of Converse All-Stars to wear every single day for the next year, which color / print would you choose and why?
http://www.converse.com/?CSID=44_kwid/#/products/shoes/women

This would make me very VERY unhappy. I'm not against All-stars, I've owned a pair, and love them on my kids....but one pair of shoes for a whole year?!?! I think only a man could write that question. :)

But to play along, I'd say these leather boot-like ones fit my style the most. I'm going for the most versatile here and I could see wearing these even when more dressed up. But they would cause a problem in the summer. Guess I'd just have to go barefoot...

Q: If you were stranded on a desert island and could only bring 3 DVD's, which would they be?
  1. The Princess Bride
  2. Beauty and the Beast
  3. French Kiss


Kingdom FQ Giveaway!

OK, so let's talk a bit about the giveaway. Stash Books will send a copy of Modern Mix to one lucky Quilt Dad reader, to be selected randomly from those who leave a comment on this post. And to sweeten the pot, I'm throwing in a full fat quarter bundle of Jessica's newest fabric line, Kingdom.

Kingdom Courtyards Quilt

I love this line. In fact, I made a full quilt from Kingdom for Jessica to help her showcase the line at Spring Quilt Market in Salt Lake City back in May. I designed this pattern specifically for Kingdom, and I named it Kingdom Courtyards. I was thrilled and honored to see my quilt hanging in the Windham booth!

Kingdom Courtyards Quilt

Here I am wrestling to get some good photos of the quilt on a particularly windy day here in North Carolina. Thanks to Mrs. Quilt Dad for patiently bearing with me as I tried to get the "perfect shot"!

Fighting the wind!

So want to win your very own copy of Modern Mix PLUS a full fat quarter bundle of Kingdom? Simply leave a comment on this post and answer the following question:

TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE: two of the following statements from Jessica based on the Billboard Top 100 Songs of 1984 are true, and one is a big fat stinky lie. Let me know which one you think is the untruth in the comments below, and you could win!
  1. "Self Control" - by Laura Branigan (#24) -- The first concert I ever went was Laura Branigan, and when I got home I sketched the different outfits she changed into.
  2. "The Wild Boys" - by Duran Duran (#25) --Duran Duran was my favorite boy band, and my dad finally took me to see them after I proved my love by naming and spelling correctly all the members' names.
  3. "Legs" - by ZZ Top (#65) --I dressed as the lead singer to ZZ Top (beard and all) for Halloween in 5th grade

Here's the full blog tour schedule -- many of the posts still have their giveaways open, so visit them all for more chances to win!

10/6/11 - Sew Mama Sew
10/7/11 - Jaybird Quilts
10/13/11 - Oh Fransson
10/14/11 - Gen Q Magazine
10/18/11 - Pink Chalk Studio
10/21/11 - Juicy Bits

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241 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 15, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    I vote for #2!

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  2. Flo @ Butterfly QuiltingOctober 15, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Ohhhhhhh..... I would love,love,love to win this!! So my guess is that number three must be the untruth! Really!

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  3. JoelleOctober 15, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I have no idea- I will say number 2.

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  4. ♥DuffOctober 15, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I love the names of the quilts--I think Levitt must have a quirky, silly side that likes spontaneity. Thanks for the interview--keepin' it real, man! :O)
    What the heck--I'll guess #3!

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  5. Bron @ Stop That OwlOctober 15, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Number 2 is jumping out at me. Love love love the Kingdom Courtyards quilt!

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  6. karenOctober 15, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I would love to win this!! I'm guessin #1

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  7. DinaOctober 15, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    The kingdom courtyard quilt is gorgeous. Makes me covet the fat quarter bundle. I'm loving the chance to win the modern mix book, and the fact it helped me find you and your blog.

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  8. AndreaOctober 15, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    The book looks amazing and the fabrics are so rich and beautiful. I think that the second statement about Duran Duran is false.

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  9. Dana GaffneyOctober 15, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    I think #3 is the stinky one. Great book, gorgeous fabric, thanks.

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  10. Jacque.October 15, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Love the interview...the fabric...the book...everything! I'm going to say number 2. Thanks for the opportunity!

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  11. stephmabryOctober 15, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    I think number 1 is a lie. What beautiful fabric, and what a great quilt you turned it into! :)

    Good luck, everyone!

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  12. ChelseaOctober 15, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    I love the kingdom quilt you made! Add that to the list.

    I think #2 is wrong. Doesn't seem very dadish to me.

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  13. ColbyOctober 15, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Number two doesn't make the cut...

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  14. BeaOctober 15, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Love the quilt. The design and the fabric are a fabulous match.

    I think #2 is the lie. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  15. i might be AmyOctober 15, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    I vote #3! You do so many great giveaways, I love stopping by this blog.

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  16. Marcia W.October 15, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    My name is clueless, and I so wanted to win the book and Kingdom!
    So, my guess is #2 because it is the only even number. Thanks for the tour.

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  17. CrystalOctober 15, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Beautiful fabric! I'm going to guess 1 is the incorrect statement. Great giveaway, thanks!

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  18. AndreaOctober 15, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    my guess is number 1

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  19. AnonymousOctober 15, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Wild guess here: Number 1. Thanks for the chance. (soniaquilts at gmail dot com)

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  20. KelseyOctober 15, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    I'll guess #3. :)

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  21. Carrie VOctober 15, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    I vote for Number 1, who's Laura Branigan?

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  22. JennyrooOctober 15, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Hmmmm, I think the lie is Duran Duran (#2), but that is just a guess. I can't believe there top three movies! I overlap on two of them (French Kiss and The Princess Bride!). Wowee! Maybe I'll be the lucky ducky winner?!

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  23. SharonOctober 15, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    This is a complete shot in the dark: #3 is the lie.

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  24. manybooksOctober 15, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Oh my, your Kingdom Courtyards quilt is gorgeous! Bravo! And i will guess #3 to be less than truthful.

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  25. sandraOctober 15, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    I would say #2 is a lie just because she is so creative I could see her doing the other two but just a guess. I love her fabric and the quilt is beyond gorgeous . Sandra

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  26. SallieOctober 15, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    I, too, think #2 is the lie. Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  27. ClaudiaOctober 15, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Love your quilt. I think the guys in Duran Duran have the same name so that would be the falsehood. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  28. scottyloverOctober 15, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Hi! Thanks for the great interview! I think #3 is the lie.

    Sandy A

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  29. MegOctober 15, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    I think #3 is false!

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  30. AnnieKOctober 15, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I'm going with #3, but if that is a true story, I would LOVE to see a picture, how cute she would have been! The book looks awesome, btw...and the fabric is gorgeous. :-)

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  31. JuliePicklesOctober 15, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    I love that quilt John! I also love patient spouses who help us get that perfect shot :) I'm going to guess that #2 is the lie. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  32. AlasselOctober 15, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Going with 2 as the lie...can't imagine Duran Duran being called a boy band!

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  33. EmilieOctober 15, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    I'm thinking number 2 is the lie!

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  34. TamieOctober 15, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    I'm guessing number 2. Thanks for participating in the tour.

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  35. AngieOctober 15, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    I vote number 2. I think we should get to see photo confirmation if number 3 is true--that's pretty awesome.

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  36. Taya@TypeBOctober 15, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Great tour stop! The colors in that line are lovely! I'm guessing #2, but they're all pretty awesome :)

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  37. AnonymousOctober 15, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Guessing that Number 2 is the lie...

    1984 is WAY after my time...

    Love the Kingdom line!!

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  38. KristyOctober 15, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    I'm guessing number 3 too!!

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  39. KateOctober 15, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Huh. I'd guess 3 is the lie, but who knows!? Have we seen the Kingdom Courtyards quilt on the blog before? I don't remember it, and it's so gorgeous I feel like I'd remember seeing it before. I love the art nouveau feel of that line! akmajor (at) gmail (dot) com

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  40. MommarockOctober 15, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    #2 doesn't seem quite as crafty as the others, so I will guess that one..

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  41. GloriaOctober 15, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    I think that #2 is the lie! The fabrics are lovely -as is the quilt.

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  42. RachelOctober 15, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Now I feel the need to make a quilt with circles! The quilt in that first photo is GORGEOUS!

    I think #3 is the lie. I hope so...I really, really want this book ;)

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  43. RebeccaOctober 15, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    I'm guessing number 2.
    THANKS for the chance at the prizes :)
    ourbusylittlebunch(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  44. DianeYOctober 15, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    I'm guessing #2 is the lie-it seems to me I read somewhere that Jessica is into costumes & the other 2 have costumes!
    Kingdom courtyards is beautiful!

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  45. Nancy D.October 15, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    #2 is wrong. Your quilt it gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.

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  46. Jodi-JoJoMia's PlaceOctober 15, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    I would love to win! I think #3 is the lie, but who knows?

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  47. AnonymousOctober 15, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    i'm guessing 3 is untrue!

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  48. maeveOctober 15, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    I'm going for #3 as the "story". And I LOVE your quilt, wow, so gorgeous!!!

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  49. memmensOctober 15, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    I'm loving the look of this book it sounds like it will be really helpful and not just eye candy (not that I don't like eye candy!) and the fabric is delicious. No idea so I'll go for 2 as the lie.

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  50. Jen BOctober 15, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    I'm going to guess that no. 1 is the lie.

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  51. Sew LovinsOctober 15, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    #2!! Thanks love the fabric!

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  52. Scenic Pit StopsOctober 15, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    I'm guessing number 1 is the lie. This book looks so incredible!

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  53. AlliOctober 15, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    I think #2 is untrue. :D Thanks for the chance to win!

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  54. AnonymousOctober 15, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    I think it's #3 (and if #3 is true, she was clearly an uber cool 5th grader!)!

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  55. DebbieOctober 15, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    humm- i think i would vote for #2

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  56. Heather HOctober 15, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    The book looks awesome! I think #2 is not true.

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  57. stitchinpennyOctober 15, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    I also think that the second because I can't see her dad going to see them with her.

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  58. Donna BakerOctober 15, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    My guess is #3 being the untruthbut if not i hope we can see a pic! Love your Kingdom Courtyards quilt! Thanks for the chance to win!-

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  59. LeeOctober 15, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    I would say number 3 is untrue! thanks for the review and giveway! Fun!

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  60. The AfterCraftOctober 15, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Oh gawd that is hard.. First I'd like to say I Lover her fabrics too!! we've had some of them in my store and they always sell.

    I think... two is a lie. Maybe? yeah.. ok.. that one.

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  61. jabeybabyOctober 15, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    I'm going to guess that #2 is the lie. And wow this book looks great and Kingdom looks beautiful!! It is a collection of all my fav colors!!

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  62. SoSarahSewsOctober 15, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    My guess is #3 because there's less detail in the answer.

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  63. two hipposOctober 15, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    I'm going to go with #1 as the lie. Fun giveaway!

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  64. Marianne PennerOctober 15, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Wow, what fantastic quilts and fabrics, hope I win, I would love to add this book to my collection! I think #2 is the untruth!

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  65. JanetOctober 15, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Fabulous giveaway! I'm guessing # 1.

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  66. Hands Sew FullOctober 15, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    This is such a great book tour. I love the Kingdom Courtyard quilt! I think # 3 is a fib.

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  67. Janae'October 15, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    I've been thinking about getting this book for a while now. Love the Kingdom line as well!

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  68. PatrickOctober 15, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    I am going with #2. Beautiful quilt and fantastic colors!
    Thanks

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  69. GillOctober 15, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    I'm guessing #3

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  70. JanOctober 15, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    I vote for #1. Love the Kingdom fabric and the Kingdom Courtyards quilt pattern you designed for it.

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  71. SharonOctober 15, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Love, love, love your quilt. I would love to win the book!

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  72. deseraeOctober 15, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    #1???

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  73. SequanaOctober 15, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Without looking at anyone else's guess, I go for #3.

    I WANT this book so much that as soon as I don't win it, I'll actually buy it, and I seldom do that. However, I hope it doesn't work out that way. :)

    Thx for the chance to win.

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  74. JoyceLMOctober 15, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    I'll guess #2 is the lie, only because my Dad would have required a whole lot more than naming & spelling members' names. Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  75. karen sernaOctober 15, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    my vote is #3! :)

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  76. CitricSugarOctober 15, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    I think #2 is the lie.

    That quilt is stunning, John! When can I get my hands on the pattern? :-)

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  77. AnonymousOctober 15, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    I'll guess #2 is the lie. Most of their names were pretty common and easy to spell.

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  78. doloresOctober 15, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Great quilt....dad!;)

    I think #3 is the untruth.

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  79. LauraOctober 15, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    I think 3 is the lie! I already bought the ebook but it doesnt work on ipad :(

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  80. JayneOctober 15, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    I think #2 is the untruth. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  81. CherylOctober 15, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    I think #2 is the big fat stinky lie!! Thanks for the chance to win. Love your quilt, and those fabrics.
    (inhot_h2o@yahoo.com)

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  82. AnonymousOctober 15, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    I am going to say #2,but I have no idea. Love the baby quilt. The colors are beautiful. Thanks for a chance to win'
    Cori
    demoncori@aol.com

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  83. Krystal mullerOctober 15, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    What a great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win. I'm gonna day #2 is the fib. The others are pretty crafty!

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  84. CoreyOctober 15, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Love the colors in the Kingdom fabric! And that book! I've been waiting to get my hands on it, but it's not exactly cheap...


    I can smell a lie out of thin air, so I'd say it's #1.

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  85. Josie McRazieOctober 15, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    # 3, maybe LOL! I have to say the movie...Princess Bride would be on my list as well! Is that inconceivable or what!!

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  86. Jodi - usairdollOctober 15, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    You always ask such great intervierw questions John. It's nice to see unique questions to help us get to know the person you are interviewing. I love Jessica's line Kingdom and your pattern Kingdom Courtyards is super. I'd love, love to win this giveaway.(as I wipe drool from my mouth, hehe)I think it's the second picture of Kingdom Courtyards (pictured above) that looks like it's floating!. A magical quilt perhaps? I think #2 is the fib. I'm probably putting too much thought into it, but figuring Jessica is around your age then she'd be about nine years old in 1984 and...well I think it's a fib.

    Thank you, Stash Books and Jessica for the giveaways and the chance to win.

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  87. RachelleOctober 15, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    I'm going with option 3 as being wrong, really don't know though so it's a stab in the dark

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  88. DONNAOctober 15, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    I think number 1 smells fishy. I love your Kingdom Courtyards....it really shows of the colors of her collection!

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  89. KateOctober 15, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    I'm feeling totally lost, because I was all of -2 in 1984, but I'll go with #1 being the lie.

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  90. PattiOctober 15, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Well, the Duran question is just corny enough to be true, but I'll pick it anyway!! Thanks for the opportunity to win this amazing book and the fabric!

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  91. AmyOctober 15, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    And a hard question it is. My guess is #2 is not true.

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  92. CarolOctober 15, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    I think #2 is the lie. Their names aren't that hard and I don't think of them as a boy band.

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  93. KellySOctober 15, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    What a wonderful giveaway! I am going to guess #2 is the lie, I hope at least! I would really love to win this book and the gorgeous fabric! Thanks!

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  94. MicheleOctober 15, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    I think number 2 isn't true. But it's hard to tell. Who knows what crazy things any of us did in the 80's. Like big hair! Why??

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  95. Jennifer DOctober 15, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    I'm guessing #3 is the lie. I haven't seen "kingdom" before and it's beautiful!!

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  96. robinOctober 15, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Awesome giveaway! I'd say #3 is the lie. Right?

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  97. Rhonda the RamblerOctober 15, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    What a spectacular giveaway! I think #3 is a lie! Thanks so much for sharing.

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  98. JenOctober 15, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    I definitely vote for #2 as a lie. It's not like Simon Le Bon's name is that hard to spell correctly ;)

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  99. Laura K.October 15, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    I think #3 is the lie. That book looks really intriguing, and I love those fabrics!

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  100. LOctober 15, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    I'll guess #1

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  101. Kristy October 15, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    I'm going to say #2 is the lie just because #1 sounds like a designer/quilter and #3 is just too funny to be a lie.

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  102. DebOctober 15, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    First thought was #2 as the lie. I hope I'm right. i'd love to win the book and bundle.

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  103. JenOctober 15, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    I think #3 is the lie! Looks like a great book and beautiful fabric!!

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  104. SueOctober 15, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Just found your blog and LOVE it! Also love the book and fabrics! #1 is the lie. No logical reason why I chose that one, just seemed like it.

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  105. Mary on Lake PulaskiOctober 15, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Fabulous fabric and pattern to showcase it. My guess of the untruth is number three.

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  106. AnonymousOctober 15, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Love the fabrics, love the quilt - will order the book tomorrow. I think that #3 is untrue. Is there a pattern for the quilt?

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  107. SueCOctober 15, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Love, love, love the book and fabric! Just found your blog and will be back often. Untruth is #1.

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  108. AmoretteOctober 15, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    i'm guessing the untruth is the zz top costume- if not, that is freaking awesome! rock out!

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  109. BFromMOctober 15, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    I think number 3 is wrong, just because I think the beard is a little creepy.

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  110. HolliOctober 15, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    #2 - spelling vs designing? No, I think not.

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  111. YvetteOctober 15, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    I have no idea which one is false but I think making a kid spell something is a very dad thing to do and I could imagine a zz top costume so I'm going to guess #1

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  112. AndreaOctober 16, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    I'm guessing that #1 is the untruth. I hope. Thanks for a great giveaway!
    arbendlin@gmail.com

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  113. Sew FestiveOctober 16, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    I think number 1 is the lie. Or rather, I hope it is because I want the other 2 to be true :)

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  114. ladmquilterOctober 16, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    I guess #1 thanks for the chance.

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  115. KirstenOctober 16, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    I went to a Duran Duran concert in the 80's too - I will pick#3.

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  116. AnonymousOctober 16, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    I think #3 is the lie.

    dede(dot)dedebaker(at)gmail(dot)com

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  117. Hilary FryeOctober 16, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    Definitely #3. And I really like the wall art picture from the book!

    p.s. Your quilt rocks!

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  118. BronwynOctober 16, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    I'm guessing no. 2! Your quilt, John, is simply divine!

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  119. LisaOctober 16, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    I'm guessing no. 2! Love your quilt John, it shows off the fabrics beautifully.

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  120. AnonymousOctober 16, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    My vote is No.2. I love your quilt and fabric choice. :) Are you going to release the pattern?
    yvonnebenson@bigpond.com

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  121. ElisabethOctober 16, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    Lovely book and fabrics. What a fun question, I guess that the lie is no. 2.

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  122. liveformemoriesOctober 16, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    I'm going to go with number 1 being the untruth. Fingers crossed that's the right one, because this is a wicked giveaway and the book looks stunning!

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  123. Sew Create It - JaneOctober 16, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    I think #2 is the lie :o) And if #3 is true I'd love to see the pictures :o)

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  124. AnonymousOctober 16, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    I think #1 and #2 are true, and #3 is false :)

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  125. PurpleMumOctober 16, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    I really think number 2 has to be the lie. Really, naming all the members, and then your Dad takes you? I know what my Dad would have done...
    What a wonderful give away, thanks so much for the chance...

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  126. charlotteOctober 16, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    I am going to guess that number 2 is the lie. I think they all seem plausible. Love the quilt, John. Is there a pattern available. I would love to win this...here's hoping.

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  127. XandiOctober 16, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Fun questions! I'll go with #2 since my dad would die before going to see Duran Duran

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  128. Allison COctober 16, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    I'm guessing number 1 is the lie.

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  129. CloudmomOctober 16, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Love the book...the chevron wall hanging has grest details. I guess #1 is the lie.

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  130. KatieOctober 16, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    I'm going to say #2 is wrong! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  131. JudyCinNCOctober 16, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    I am probably saying #2 because a lot of others have - I surely hope they are right because I have not a clue - thanks for a wonderful opportunity and a great review. Judy C

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  132. Scrap Happy QuiltingOctober 16, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    #2??? I have no idea- but I would love to win!

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  133. MoeWestOctober 16, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    I'm guessing that #3 is the lie. Thanks for the giveaway and the review. It looks like a great book.

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  134. janiceOctober 16, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    I think #1 is the lie. I'd love to win the book and the fabrics are gorgeous!

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  135. JanetOctober 16, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    I'm going with # 3. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  136. Lynn BrownOctober 16, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    I think #3 is a lie. Beautiful quilt and great giveaway!

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  137. AnonymousOctober 16, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Put me down for #3 but I can't wait to find out the answer! Thanks for sharing with us and I love the work in the book and your quilt is pretty "quool"!!!

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  138. EmilyOctober 16, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    I'm going to guess #2 is false! Fun giveaway!

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  139. NancyinSTLOctober 16, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    I think that #3 is false, because the other two are too unusual to have made up. Love the Modern Mix patterns and your giveaway fabrics.

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  140. AnonymousOctober 16, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Number 3 is false.

    Love the quilt and fabric both are AWESOME!

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  141. webmailaddress2October 16, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    I love her designs! I will guess that #1 is the lie.

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  142. The Rx quilterOctober 16, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Going with #3 is the fib. Lisa in Texas

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  143. AnonymousOctober 16, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    What beautiful fabric Kingdom is. This book looks like it's full of great projects. I enjoyed your interview as well and love the pattern that you made. Thanks for the chance to win.

    missmoozie(at)gmail(dot)com
    (google and I aren't speaking today-this is Shawna G.)

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  144. hennies.penniesOctober 16, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Awesome fabrics, beautiful quilts! I will take a wild stab and say that #1 is the lie. Sure would be thrilled to win a copy of this book. Have a blessed day!

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  145. EricaOctober 16, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    I'm going to randomly guess that 3 is a lie, even though I think zz top would make a great halloween costume. Love your blog!

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  146. ritainalaskaOctober 16, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    voting for #3! like the big blocks on your quilt; really showcases 'kingdom'

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  147. ikcebOctober 16, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    I'm thinking the Laura Branagan is the lie but I don't know why I think so. The book looks delicious!

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  148. babiesdocOctober 16, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    I love your quilt and would like to put more solids (other than black, white and coal)into my quilts

    My answer is zztop
    I don't know why

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  149. AnneOctober 16, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    #2 is the lie, I think. Everyone I know has dressed as zz top at some time or other, and the first one seems too wierd to make up! This looks like a very nice book; thanks for the chance to win it and the fabric too.

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  150. Katie ROctober 16, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    #3 ? What great stuff :)

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  151. AimeeOctober 16, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    I guess #2!

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  152. LucyOctober 16, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    #3 is too great not to be true, I'm going to say #2 with Duran Duran memorizing :) Fun way to enter btw!

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  153. Lisa EnglandOctober 16, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Great interview and giveaway! The question is a tough one -- I'll guess #2 is the lie.

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  154. RobynLouiseOctober 16, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Great fabrics! I choosing #1 as the lie as I always know who's in my favourite bands and #3 is something I'd do!
    Cheers,
    Robyn

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  155. ElizabethOctober 16, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    I think #1 is the lie. My memory is a little fuzzy but I don't recall Laura Branigan being much of a fashion plate.

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  156. Karen L.October 16, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    I am going with #2 but don't know why. However, no matter what, I really think I am going to have to buy this book even though I am not normally a modern or contemporary quilter. However, I love everything I see in this book. Hmmm, maybe you can teach an old dog new tricks .... or at least get them to expand their horizons.

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  157. AnonymousOctober 16, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    What fun! I am going to guess #3 is the untruth...

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  158. MultiOctober 16, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    I vote #2, because it sounds the lame-est. :P

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  159. Stephanie C.October 16, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    #2

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  160. SewWhatsNewOctober 16, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    #2. Please add me to the give away. Thanks

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  161. roccagalOctober 16, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    i think that 3 is a lie and I do not know why! thanks for the giveaway!!!!

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  162. Lisa C. in GAOctober 16, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    I'm going to guess it's number 2. I'm excited about this giveaway. I'm sure at some point I will be the lucky winner in one of these - I hope it's this one!! ;)
    barzi10091 at aol dot come

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  163. AngieOctober 16, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    <3 Giveaways :) But I read your blog for more than just the chance at free stuff! I think #1 is the lie.

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  164. NomiaOctober 16, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    I think it's #1... did you really have the patience to sketch out different outfits?

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  165. anneOctober 16, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    I will go with number 2. Thanks!

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  166. Lissia LaehnOctober 16, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Oh, pick me, pick me! I would love a copy of the book and a fat quarter bundle! How generous of you! I'm thinking #3 is the untruth...let's hope!

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  167. KarenOctober 16, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    I think No. 1 is the untruth! I love the quilt you made with the Kingdom fabrics.

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  168. SunnybecOctober 16, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Not sure if this is open to International as I know some aren't but having a go just in case, my guess is number 3 is wrong. Thanks Linda

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  169. ShrutiOctober 16, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Oh! I'm in love with this book! I'm entering as many of these giveaways as I can before I order my copy! And I think No 2 is a lie (keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks for the opportunity, John!
    Cheers from India

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  170. CodyOctober 16, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Gotta be number three.

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  171. LadybugOctober 16, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    I'm pretty sure #2 is false.

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  172. LauraOctober 17, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    What a fabulous book and beautiful fabric. I think that #1 is the lie.

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  173. WendyOctober 17, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    Tough one. I'm guessing #2!

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  174. KleepOctober 17, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    I think the #2 is the untruth, mostly because I really, really hope that she dressed as a member of ZZ Top!

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  175. SonjaOctober 17, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    I guess # 3!

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  176. JanieOctober 17, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    Thanks for a great giveaway. I think #3 is the lie.

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  177. BettyOctober 17, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    I think # 2 is a big fat lie

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  178. Jess @ Scrappy n HappyOctober 17, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    I'll go with #2 as the lie!

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  179. Henria O.October 17, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    I think #3 is the untruth! I just don't think she would have dressed up as a guy from ZZ Top! LOL!

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  180. JessaOctober 17, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I think #3 is the untruth! :)

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  181. EmOctober 17, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Ooo ... great 2 truths and a lie. Tough. I say #1 is the lie: too obvious. And that is one sweet pot. Maybe I'll win since I'm commenting today and using my "birthday mojo!"

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  182. Jeanne GwinOctober 17, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    I think #2 is the "lie" but just guessing. LOL

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  183. Kelly O.October 17, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I'm thinking #1 is the lie...am I right? :)

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  184. patty a.October 17, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I am guessing #2, but I have to say it is a pretty good one!

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  185. DebOctober 17, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    This book looks FAB! I think #2 is a lie. Thanks for the chance!

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  186. WendyOctober 17, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    This book looks fantastic! I'm going to say #3 is the untruth.

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  187. K8October 17, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    My guess is #2!

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  188. TrishOctober 17, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Hmmm...I'm going to go with #2!

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  189. HannahOctober 17, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    I'll guess that #3 is the lie...

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  190. PatriciaOctober 17, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    i pick number 3.

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  191. JulesOctober 17, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    ok so, i have no idea, as a guess i'm gonna say 1. is the lie??
    thanks for the chance anyway lol.

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  192. Carla GOctober 17, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    I'm going to choose #2 for the lie... This book looks fabulous & the fabric is gorgeous! Thanks for a chance to win! :)

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  193. RaddnessOctober 17, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    #2 is the lie because really, how hard is it when two members have the same last name?

    The book looks gorgeous! Thank you!

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  194. Amy in VAOctober 17, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    I LOVE your Kingdom quilt. Now I need that bundle! I'll guess the whopper is #2, Simon LeBon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor, Andy Taylor, Roger Taylor...

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  195. LisaOctober 17, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Want this book so bad..and love the fabric too... i think the wrong one is #3.

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  196. LydiaOctober 17, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Am super excited about this book. It seems so new and interesting. Put it together with the bundle and...what a great win! I'm guessing that #2 is the stinker. Hope I win...

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  197. Marci GirlOctober 17, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    I am guessing #3! Beautiful book images, and a great giveaway!

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  198. GrownUpMeOctober 17, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    I would say NUMBER 2 is false!!! And I am just getting started so I want everything!!!

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  199. Emily ElizabethOctober 17, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    #1! I love Laura Branigan, but I think that takes love to a new level!

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  200. VictoryOctober 17, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    #2 Duran Duran--any self respecting fan can spell their names, so that seems like too simple a test.

    I love those fabrics.

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