3/8/13

Let's Party!!


This giveaway is now closed.

Welcome to the Beat the Winter Blues Blog Hop Party and Giveaway.  Thanks for stopping by my blog today!


If we're going to beat the winter blues, I think we need some bright colors, don't you?  Today I have something fabulous for you.  These pretties ought to bring a smile to your face:  


It's a seven fat quarter bundle and panel of Swallow Tail Flutterby by Mary Engelbreit for Andover Fabrics.

And I'm going to make it super easy for you to win.  Here's what you need to do:

1.  Make sure I'm able to contact you.  In my last giveaway, I had to bypass the first two winners because they were set at no-reply.  Here's a clue:  If no one ever replies to the comments you leave on blogs, then you're probably set at no-reply.  Do yourself a favor and google these words:  "No-reply blogger".  You'll find lots of tutorials to help you out.  If you're using Google Plus, you could be at no-reply and not even know it.  Try these words in your search:  "No-reply Google Plus".

2.  Leave a comment.  You can say anything you want to, but if you can't think of anything, here's a question for you:  What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?

3.  Followers of my blog, new or time-honored, can leave a second comment for a second chance to win.

I will ship internationally, and so this giveaway is open to all citizens of Planet Earth.  Giveaway will remain open until March 14th.  Winner announced on March 15th.  Good luck!

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483 comments:

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Cara said...

I love these fabrics! I am thrilled to bring some color into my house!

Tiffany said...

I'd sure like to become a millionaire ;)
But seriously, that fabric is beautiful.

Sher S. said...

Love the butterfly fabrics, those would make a fun quilt for little girls. Love your blog.

Sher S. said...

I'm also a follower of your blog, can't seem to get enough of you. Love hearing about the cats, your family, the great recipes you post.
Thanks for a second chance to win.

Susana said...

Esos colores hermosos me ayudarían a dar por terminado este verano y comenzar el invierno con alegria.Besos.

Susana said...

Soy su seguidora .Una vez vi en su pared una colcha de gatos y eso me inspiro a comenzar mi colcha de gatos . Increíble fin de semana .Cariños.
En mi país hay un libro que se titula igual que su pregunta ,es muy interesante.

Brown Family said...

Those are very bright and seem like spring!

Brown Family said...

I enjoy following your blog.

Nan

Sara said...

Lovely giveaway...I think I would go skydiving...Yup...

nhsarab at yahoo dot com

Michelle Olsen Sasak said...

What lovely fabrics - I love butterflies! If I knew I could not fail, I would definitely attempt to paper piece. As it is, I am so intimidated by it, even after watching videos, reading tutorials, etc.

Monica said...

If I could do anything and not fail? I'd play the lottery!

Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures said...

Lovely g-a! Thmx.

Unknown said...

I think I would attempt medical school. Isn't that crazy!

Pat V. said...

Oh, these fabrics are beautiful! If I knew I could not fail, I would run for the United States Senate.

Janarama said...

Thank you for the chance to win these fabulous fabrics. So bright and springy.

Janarama said...

I am a follower of yours.

laura said...

Such bright pretty colors and with my favorite insect!

supersara20 said...

If I wouldn't fail I would open a quilt store of course.

sara_stetson at yahoo.com

Julianne said...

I'm a follower,love your blog and Gracie and Smitty!

Julianne said...

Good question but right now I dont have an answer for ya...thanks for the giveaway!

Beth said...

Aren't those spring-y? We had the most beautiful, sunny day today and those would fit right in with the suddenly cheerful scenery. Thanks much for the giveaway.

Beth said...

I am a follower, happily.

Darlington Delights said...

What a friendly spring bundle of fabric! Thanks for the giveaway!

Darlington Delights said...

I'm an ongoing follower by email. Keep those great posts headed my way!

Judy1522 said...

That is beautiful fabric! I can't think of anything that I would do if only I wouldn't fail at it. Maybe make my own cheese as that is something I have always wanted to try and I hear it is a very precise process so could easily fail. But it really doesn't count since I am going to try it anyway and not worry about failing at it.

Judy1522 said...

I am a follower.

Rhonda D. said...

Great giveaway! I love ME. I would open a fabric store & antique shop if I knew I wouldn't fail. Thanks for the chance to
win!

wigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com

Rhonda D. said...

I am a happy follower!

wigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com

Bellamy said...

Love the fabrics, so fun! Thanks for the chance to win.

Jeneta said...

Such beautiful fabric (I'm not sure I could give it away!!)!

Julie said...

Very cool bundle--- Thanks

Julie said...

I am a follower :)

Siobhán said...

Thanks for the giveaway!

Hmmm, what would I attempt if I knew I wouldn't fail? Sad to say that the first thing I thought of was--lose weight! But I'm trying so hopefully won't fail. Ahem. I guess I'd say stating a new business.

conny's quilts en creaties said...

I love the sunny sight of those lovely fabrics, it makes that I already feel some spring in me....still rainy and cold here but the warmth from your blog made me smile!

Unknown said...

A new follower! Very pretty fabrics! Thank you! E

Jeanne said...

Really love these fabrics. Thanks for the giveaway.

Carol said...

Darn. What a hard question. I would have to say that I would invest in a a long arm quilting machine if I was sure I'd be good at it.

Turid said...

If I had the money, I would have bought my Lenni quilting machine and start to quilt my king size quilts. Thanks for this giveaway. I love bright fabrics.

Betsy said...

Thank you for the chance to win this lovely prize.

Carolyn said...

Love these "happy" fabrics!

Barbara O. said...

That's one difficult question. I can't think of life without failing, it's necessary to learn.
I'd probably have another child, knowing that it will be healthy and that all will go well.
Thanks for the chance to win this gorgeous fabric.

Barbara O. said...

I follow you via Blogspot.

Calicojoan said...

Someone got a new look on their blog! It looks great! I have followed your for ages! :-)

Emily C said...

I would play the lottery when it has one of those 100 Mil jackpots. =)

Laura said...

I love these fabrics! If I knew I could not fail, I would open up a day care center!

Laura said...

I'm a new follower!

Janet said...

Gorgeous, bright fabrics! What I would attempt to do if I knew I could not fail is climb a mountain. Not a terribly difficult one, just a mountain. I get vertigo and often can't get very far up before I have to come back down again.

Unknown said...

Nice summery fabrics. Thanks for the chance to win.

syvisser@gmail(dot)com

Unknown said...

Been a follower for awhile.

syvisser@gmail(dot)com

Jo said...

What beautiful fabrics. If I knew I could not fail I would buy a lottery ticket. Thanks for the chance to enter your giveaway.

Key Elements said...

Those are just the yummest colors ever.

Bailey said...

Great fabric and as Phil in Duck Dynasty would say it's Happy, Happy, Happy!

Mrs.Pickles said...

thank you for the chance to win. If i knew I couldn't fail I would try to fly..lol

Mrs.Pickles said...

i am a follower of course

Madeleine said...

I love Mary Engelbreit! And so does my mother. I think I would make her a little something with these. Thanks for the giveaway!

Beth said...

If I knew I wouldn't fail I would have my own dairy

Beth said...

Long time follower on GFC

barbara woods said...

i need that!!!! thanks for the chance

Debbie said...

If I could not fail?? Probably run for President, maybe. Thanks for the giveaway!

Debbie said...

I'm a follower.

Joyce Carter said...

Beautiful fabrics! Thank you for your giveaway and for the chance to win.

Lou said...

Beautiful fabrics!!! It just screams Spring!!!!!!!

Mary said...

Start a LONGARM Business. I have a midarm and want to own a LongArm but wonder if I ever will. Thanks for the fun Fabrics. I would love some by Mary Englebreit.

Mara said...

such pretty pretty fabric a great way to beat the blues, pretty sure you can contact me when I win, lol, jk
grecomara at gmail dot com

Mara said...

I'm already a follower

Roxann said...

What a spectacular springy bundle of freshness you're gifting.

Unknown said...

A great fabric that take spring, lovely. thank you for this chance. hugs

Unknown said...

Of course I am happy follower from Italy. hugs

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

Beautiful, beautiful fabrics and I love the butterfly!

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

I am already a follower, thanks!

juliehallfeldhaus said...

Love love the fabric. Thanks

Lori said...

Thanks for a chance to win.

Marianne said...

If I knew I could not fail? I'd write a novel! Thanks :)

hueisei said...

Beautiful collection. I like the butterfly :D

hueisei said...

I am a follower!! :D

Second Chance Tan said...

ooooo great give away.... I'd go for promotion xxx

Rina Mason said...

Beautiful fabrics! I would sing in public at random times. I do anyway but it's not the most pleasant thing any one would want to hear. I've always wondered why people who can sing don't just bust out at random times and the ones who can't, like myself, do.

Rina Mason said...

I am a happy follower!

pinsandneedles said...

Pretty fabrics! They make me happy! Thanks!

bleonard02@tampabay.rr.com said...

I am a google probably no reply, reach me at bleonard02@tampabay.rr.com. I would love to do something with Mary's butterflies. One of my favorite designers. THANKS!!!!!!

gibberish said...

Your fabric looks like a breath of spring - love the cheery colours. Now, if the real spring would just arrive & kick ol' winter's butt away!
bandkgram@hotmail.ca

Sheila said...

Love those happy fabrics , thanks for the chance to win. If I could do anything and not fail , it would be to write a children's book.

Sheila said...

I am a follower , thanks again

Reb Thack said...

Cute fabric! Would make a fun baby quilt.

Kelli Fannin Quilts said...

I am a happy follower of your blog. :)

Marla's Crafts said...

I am a follower and that fabric is beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win.

Marla's Crafts said...

I am a follower and that fabric is beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win.

Kelli Fannin Quilts said...

I have loved Mary Englebreit fabrics forever, and can't believe I've never seen this line! So bright and cheerful. :)

Katherine McNeese said...

these are lovely fabrics!

Katherine McNeese said...

I'm a follower

Cath said...

I am not really an adventurous type but wouldn't it be amazing to climb to the top of mount everest! AFter that I would definitely need those bright cheery fabrics to warm me up!
Cath @ Bits 'n Bobs

Cath said...

And for a second chance at those stunning fabrics......I am an active follower of your blog Barbara. I love the antics of Smitty and occassional glimpses of Gracie and of course all your beautiful sewing (with a view). One of my very favourite blogs.
Cath @ Bits 'n Bobs

Lindsay said...

These are beautiful fabrics!
Thank you for a lovely giveaway!

Siouxzq64@gmail.com said...

Beautiful happy fabric.

SewLisa :o) said...

I just love those bright colors!

Lisa
sewlisa14@a-znet.com

SewLisa :o) said...

I have been a follower for a while, now.

Lisa
Sewlisa14@a-znet.com

Sue said...

Gorgeous fabric, Barbara! Thank you so much for the great giveaway!

Sue said...

Hee, you know I am a follower. Remember I had kitties that look like your kitties!!!

Carla G said...

Wow! What beautiful fabric! If I couldn't fail, I'd open a fabric and long-arm quilting shop. Thanks for a chance to win! :)

Carla G said...

I'm already a follower via gfc! :)

Lisa Lisa said...

Love the colors of the fabric - so bright and summery, just like the day we're having in Oregon :)

Lisa Lisa said...

I'm a new follower of your blog! Thanks for the chance to win your beautiful fabric :)

Barb66 said...

I absolutely love this fabric. I like your name also.:-)

Robin said...

That is some really gorgeous fabric! I love love love bright fabrics!

Robin said...

Brand new follower! Almost at 1000. How cool is that going to be?!!!

KRubin said...

Thanks for the great give away! The fabrics are so cheerful!

StasaLynn said...

First off - WOW WOW and WOW... what awesome fabrics! And how awesome you are giving us all a chance to win them. Your blog is beautiful!

StasaLynn said...

I am now a new follower!

Deb said...

Wow! Love these colors. The neat thing about these giveaways is you get to see so many different fabrics. If I knew I couldn't fail, there are so many things I would do. But I am afraid of failure so don't try. One thing I would like to try id free motion quilting.

Lesley said...

The fabrics are beautiful! Such a generous giveaway! If I could do anything without failure, it would be free motion quilting...I am so afraid to try!

Betsy said...

I would so try to drive more. I hate driving and driving in more than 2 lanes makes me so nervous. I wish I had more confidence.

Richard Healey said...

Thanks for the chance to win

Richard and Tanya Quilts

PJ said...

Very pretty fabrics for spring (and boy am I ready for Spring!)

PJ said...

I a faithful follower.

bleonard02@tampabay.rr.com said...

I would do what I do everyday love GOD and be thankful.

ytsmom said...

These fabrics are beautiful! I love ME!!

ytsmom said...

I am a follower. Thanks for a great giveaway, and being a cat lover; need more of us in the world.

Terry@ a quilting blog said...

What fun,colorful fabrics...thanks for the sweet giveaway :)

Terry@ a quilting blog said...

I'm already a happy follower :)

Kathy said...

These are gorgeous!!! Thanks for the chance to win them

Gloria said...

If I knew I would not fail, I would learn a foreign language to near native speaker level.
I have tried several - from school onwards - but have never become fluent. I can get by in French and German, have done some Greek, Russian and Spanish but really and truly am only fluent in English. (And there are times when I query that!)

charlotte said...

Oh, Barbara, what pretty fabrics. Makes me feel happy just looking at them.

charlotte said...

I follow you too. Thanks.

Ann said...

What a happy spring time looking group of fabrics!

Sandra said...

I am a new follower - signed up to receive emails.

Sandi Timmons
sandit1@sbcglobal.net
Sonora, CA

Sandra said...

You are so right. Really beautiful colors to help chase those nasty blues away. Gotta love fabrics - gotta win those fat quarters. Thank you so much for being a part of the Beat the Winter Blues blog hop and giving all of your followers a chance to win.

Sandi Timmon
sandit1@sbcglobal.net
Sonora, CA

Kathy L said...

Thanks for the chance to win. The fabric looks beautiful. Spring will be here before we know it. it Time goes by so quickly.

Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studio said...

Pretty fabric.

Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studio said...

I am a follower.

Linda said...

I would open a quilt shop in my city because we don't have one. Thanks for the chance to win those gorgeous fabrics.

Kate said...

Your pretty fabrics really make me ready for spring. I'm so tired of cold and brown.

If I could try something and not fail it would have to be a making a quilt using diamonds.

Kate said...

I'm a follower.

Unknown said...

If I could try anything and not fail then I would run a marathon. I love running but am not really good at it. :)

Unknown said...

I am a happy follower - love getting your posts in my email!!

Pat S. said...

I love kitties & quilts, too! Lovely bright fabrics are right up my alley. Thanks sew much for this chance to win your generous giveaway :-D
back2loghome (at) yahoo (dot) com

Pat S. said...

I'm a new follower, too :-D

Karrie said...

BEAUtiful giveaway!!! Thanks for the chance to win!

Karrie said...

I'm already a follower ;)

Bonnie Pfrimmer said...

What lovely fabrics, so ready for spring. Thanks for the chance to win it...

Bonnie Pfrimmer said...

I am a follower and love your blog. Thanks for the giveaway.

Vicki H said...

LOVE, love those fabrics. Thanks for the chance to win.

Vicki H said...

I am a new follower by email.

Lisa Cox said...

Wow, if I knew I could not fail, I would play the stock market, open my own business, learn to play the guitar.

Nita said...

I am a follower, love every post.

Nita said...

What happy fabrics!

Bj said...

Love the Mary Englebright Fabrics, I would fly :)

Deanna said...

Love the gift, makes me think of spring.

Hanke said...

Nice fabrics! Thanks for the chance!

Jane's Quilting said...

Wow, what a question, that is one I never really thought of and would really need time to answer. Your fabrics are beautiful that you are giving away. Thank you for the chance to win.

Nancy-Rose said...

Love these Mary Englebreit prints - beautiful! Keeping my fingers crossed that I'll be picked!

Roslyn said...

Lovely spring /summery fabrics, they would make a lovely baby girl quilt for my expected grt niece in Aus.

Nanbon44 said...

if I knew I couldn't fail, I would open a quilt shop..

Joanie's Trendy Quilts said...

Pretty giveaway and definitely evokes Spring! I would purchase a long arm machine and be able to pay it off because the quilting would be fantastic!

Joanie's Trendy Quilts said...

I am a follower now!

Debbie said...

If I knew I couldn't fail I would love to learn to fly!!! Thanks!

Average Quilter said...

I am a follower

Average Quilter said...

If I knew I couldn't fail I'd open a little shop

Unknown said...

The fabric is gorgeous!!! I am trying to convince myself to jump in and try foundation piecing.

Pippa Parsons said...

heheh I'd quilt lots and lots of feathers.... I wish

Unknown said...

Beautiful fabrics...just love the butterflyQ

Gene Black said...

If I knew I couldn't fail? I think I would write a best seller on quilts and quilting.

Purl Buttons said...

I am a time-honored follower!

Purl Buttons said...

I would teleport if I knew I could not fail. Otherwise, what if I materialized inside a rock? Better not try it yet...

Unknown said...

Love the fabric, and your blog. I love to quilt, garden, and am also a social worker. Thanks for participating in the giveaway. I am new to blogging, so decided to just observe this year.

sherry said...

wow great fabrics...i am a reply blogger...pick me pick me

Unknown said...

If I knew I wouldn't fail, I would do what I am doing, my own quilting business. It is what I love to do. Thank you for this opportunity.

Kim said...

HOw fun and springy! THanks for the chance to win! I would love to do a triathalon. I have done marathons-but would love to do a full ironman. The swimming is what holds me back right now.

✄ Erin @ Sew at Home Mummy ✄ said...

Ooh, beautiful fabrics! I love how bright they are - would certainly cheer up anyone with the winter blues!!

✄ Erin @ Sew at Home Mummy ✄ said...

I'm already a follower - thank you for the chance to win!!

Carla said...

Cute fabrics. I think they could make something sweet for my grand girls

Barb and Sharon said...

Wow, the butterfly fabric is gorgeous. Thanks for the chance to win.
Barb@Witsend

MC said...

If I absolutely KNEW that I couldn't fail, I would go bungee jumping!

Jocelyn said...

Beautiful fabric Barbara. If I knew that I could not fail, I would play a musical instrument, like the piano ;-)

Jocelyn said...

Long time follower!

Lori said...

These are so pretty. I adore butterflies. When I make cards, I put them in any colors. I love to watch them fly and learn about them.

quiltmom anna said...

What great fabrics- I love Mary Englebreit fabrics- she is just so fun - especially her panels.
Hope your cat is well and that spring will soon arrive in your neck of the woods,
Regards from Alberta,
Anna

quiltmom anna said...

I am a long time follower of your blog. Thanks for the chance to win such funky bright fabrics- very pretty.
Regards from Alberta,
Anna

Cynthia Brunz Designs said...

Great summer colors on those fabrics! So many possibilities. Thanks for the chance!

Tina said...

Thank You For A Chance To Win Your Lovely Fabric

Cherise said...

Thanks for the chance to win! Have a Happy Day! :)

Mhairi said...

If I knew I couldn't fail I would make a quilt and FMQ it by myself. I would also probably buy more fabric and better equipment and make money doing my craft.

Mhairi said...

I am a follower of your blog. I love reading all your posts.

Lucy | Charm About You said...

Great fabrics! I would fly, it would be so cool!! And good to know I wouldn't fail ;)

Pamela said...

Ohhhh. I love Mary Engelbreit designs. What a perfect choice for spring. Thanks so much for the chance to win and for your lovely blog. If I could do anything without failing, I would become a travel writer.

Pamela said...

I'm a new follower. I love you winter wonferlanf quilt and your kitties!

Peggy said...

Butterflies are my favorite thing to watch in the spring!
Thanks,
Peggy
peggy_verdongibbs@att.net

Peggy said...

I'm already a follower.
Thanks,
Peggy
peggy_verdongibbs@att.net

Briarose said...

So bright and spring, love, love love this fabric.

Bossymamma said...

I'm following you via GFC

Bossymamma said...

If I knew I couldn't fail I would give everyone a place to live that they wanted to live in.

Wendy said...

such beautiful fabrics, thanks for the chance!

Courtneysews said...

I would FMQ!!! Still have to try it out! Thanks!!

Patricia said...

Love the fabric!

Patricia said...

I'm a follower.

crafter1953 said...

Hi, thank you for those wonderful fabrics, sure hope I win them. They could bring on the spring. If I could do anything and not fail then I would have to make the world a world of peace and kindness to all.

crafter1953 said...

Thanks I am a follower.

Norma said...

Really like the fabric! Nice giveaway.

Anonymous said...

I LOVE Mary Engelbreit's fabrics, not to mention her designs in general. If I could do something that I knew I wouldn't fail at it would probably be losing weight. I've tried but rarely get passed the thought process. Too much tempting foods (chocolate) out there.

Francine said...

Awesome giveaway, thanks! I think I'd open the coffee shop for moms with kids that I've always wanted to open :)

Anonymous said...

Definitely had to become a follower with kitties in the mix. We have four tuxedo cats here at the shop. All are spoiled rotten thanks to our visitors.

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