Wednesday, April 20, 2011

What a NOVEL idea! Give away!

Cupcakes and Confections!

What?
Chocolate?
Cupcakes? I am so there!
Count me in!



My Pal, PAT, has a new book out, called "What a NOVEL IDEA!"  
Using novelty fabrics...  I flipped through the images and was 
immediately drawn to this SWEET TREAT!
(would you expect anything else?)


And visions of sugar plums danced in their heads....

I have a NEW found appreciation for PINK,
and after seeing Pat's Quilt with sweet treats,
I have a new found appreciation for NOVELTY prints too!
Throw in some dots and holy cow,  Hold me down!

I love how the BLUES inserted make up little treats as well...
There is  a wide range of patterns in this great book
that show how to
focus on Showing off your  FUN NOVELTY PRINTS.
Pat is the super talented, super high energy quilter,
radio show host, and busy gal all around...
She has put together a fun book of magical quilts for you to give a whirl!

The other day PAT text me that
she had three quilts to make, but she had to run to the grocery store to buy
groceries to make brownies....
Do you think she got her inspiration on that shopping trip?
MY kind of gal!

Want a copy for yourself?
(I'm keeping mine) wink!

LEISUREARTS.COM will also be offering 
What a Novel Idea! at a  
15% discount!!!

OR!
FOR A CHANCE TO WIN YOUR
OWN SIGNED COPY,

Leave me a comment telling me
What is your favorite novelty print 
or which print do you plan to buy next?

On April 27th, TWO winners will be drawn to receive a 
signed copy of WHAT A NOVEL IDEA !!
If you can't wait, go buy one now! 
Pat won't mind!

*****


WHAT NOVELTY FABRIC WOULD I BUY NEXT? 
 I never
deny myself Christmas prints...
Red and green make me so happy....
My 2011 Xmas quilt is nearly done! LOL!

I just might have to make two this year!


Visit the other bloggers for 
more chances to win! 


Tuesday – 4/19/11
LaVieEnRosie- ALL ABOARD QUILT 

PAT SLOAN

Wednesday – 4/20/11
BUMBLE BEANS INC– CUPCAKES & CONFECTIONS QUILT
 
MY CREATIVE SIDE – A PAIR OF WINNERS, VERSION 1, QUILT

Thursday – 4/21/11
The Quilted Fish– ISLAND DREAMS QUILT

Me and My Sister – MONKEY BUSINESS QUILT

Friday – 4/22/11
Gudrun’s World – LET’S GO CAMPING QUILT

The patchworkunderground – DOGGIE ADORATION QUILT
    


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247 comments:

  1. LisaApril 20, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Hey Victoria, I love all kinds of novelty fabrics but my faves are those with text! can't get enough of those, just bought some black/white alphabet prints yesterday. and I would love a copy of that book... it will be my birthday too!

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  2. PatSloanApril 20, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    ohhh... DANCING Reindeer.... now I need some .. for my 'museum' of novelty prints... wink!

    THANK you SO MUCH for being part of my blog hop!!!

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  3. Kathy in FLApril 20, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    I'm always buying Christmas novelty prints. In fact, I bought 2 yards of fabric just yesterday! Now, I need Pat's book to show me new ways to use it up!

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  4. lovetostitchApril 20, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Let's see, I hadn't intended to buy any novelties just now, but that was before I saw the reindeers on your blog.......... I have to go find them. Cute, cute, cute!!!!!

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  5. BeckyApril 20, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    I have a drawer filled with dog prints. The one I have trouble resisting is the fabric with dachshunds on it. Christmas fabric is good, too:) Thanks for participating in this blog hop!

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  6. JulieApril 20, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    I love novelty prints. I buy anything with fish on it.

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  7. AndiApril 20, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    I love fabric that makes me laugh.
    Like this one:
    http://patchandi.blogspot.com/2010/03/looking-for-love.html
    He he.
    Andi xx

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  8. DebApril 20, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    I'm actually working on a quilt right now that has Max and Whiskers fabric in it...it's really cute. Thanks!

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  9. Shirley in CanadaApril 20, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Those dancing reindeer are just too cute! I tend to collect sewing novelty fabrics. But have been known to buy "food" fabric. I have the chocolate fabric and think I could add some polka dot fabrics to showcase it!! Thanks for the hop!!

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  10. Lisa EnglandApril 20, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I like so many novelty prints that it's hard to choose a favorite. I do buy a lot with animals on them though. And I've seen one online with toasters that I think is hilarious -- might have to get some of that.

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  11. stitchinpennyApril 20, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Okay being a grandma I spend a lot of time in novelty fabrics and I say make mine Dr, Seuss. Last year it was I Love Lucy since my baby grand daughter is named Lucy.

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  12. Anita in FloridaApril 20, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    I love novelty prints! I like to make 'scenes' and storybook quilts and I pick up alot of fabric with that in mind....even if I don't have a use for it at the moment. Thanks for the chance!

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  13. MaryApril 20, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    I love the Christmas and Halloween novelties. I am also enjoying the recent popularity of owls. I have always been a big fan of owls as that was my high school mascot.

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  14. CloudmomApril 20, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    My favorite novelty prints are the ones with kids and animals. I have some fun dog fabric I would like to put in a quilt this summer!

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  15. yorkie momApril 20, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    I love the sherbet pip dog novelty fabrics! Thanks for a chance to win. Allison gougeonathome@charter.net

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  16. Quilt ChickApril 20, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    I just plain like novelty prints, so I buy them! If I had to choose, I guess it would be Western/cowboy/cowgirl novelties! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  17. the gathering girlsApril 20, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    I love all the novelty prints, but the food ones are so much fun!

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  18. JeanApril 20, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Halloween prints - black cats, witch hats, moon and stars, pumpkins

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  19. Sharon J. HughsonApril 20, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I have some of those dancing reindeer novelty fabrics. I made a vest for my DD who works in an elementary school. They all dress up for the kids and the holiday.
    I have some cupcake fabs too. I want to make birthday place-mats out of that.

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  20. MommarockApril 20, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    I don't have any specific brand of novelty fabric that is my favorite.. however I'm currently trying to pick up pieces here and there as I come across them. I want to make either a hexagon quilt or a cathedral windows quilt with all different novelty prints in it.. an adventure for future grands to find their favorite picture. Of course Pats book could change those plans in an instant.

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  21. Rhonda the RamblerApril 20, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    I love baby novelty prints. I have so many I don't know what to do with. This book would help. Thanks for the chance to win

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  22. valerie boudierApril 20, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    My favourite novelty prints are cat prints - anything with cats!

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  23. Darlene BApril 20, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    I have some Christmas novelties, but want to make some cute baby quilts soon, so will try to pick up some baby novelties!

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  24. qltmom9April 20, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    I love the fabrics with I Love Lucy (LOL). The sweet Raggedy Ann fabrics tug at my heart too, but I must love ALL novelties as I have more of them than any other fabric.

    Oh, how I would love to win! Thank you for the chance.~

    Lucy (in IN)

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  25. AdrienneApril 20, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    I love novelties! Especially Halloween and I just started collecting for a cat quilt.

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  26. jeanApril 20, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    I love the blue and pink of that first quilt on your blog today, too.
    I think my next novelty purchase will be something for Halloween. I have a pretty extensive novelty fabric collection as it is.

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  27. Quilter KathyApril 20, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Right now I'm loving my Maxine fabric and my Dr Seuss...but haven't cut into them so this book may be just the inspiration I'm looking for

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  28. MelindaApril 20, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    I LOVE Gnomeville by Michael Miller. I have yards of this in my stash and have made one small camera case out of it because I just had no idea what else to do!

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  29. Michele/TextileTravelerApril 20, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    I have a cowgirl print. I have no idea why I bought it or what to do with it, I just know I love it!

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  30. epbanApril 20, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    My favorite novelty prints are birds. I've collected quite a few over the years!

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  31. guruApril 20, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    My grand daughter's name is Buttercup. I need to find a print with buttercups.

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  32. Kathy BApril 20, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Maybe something summery, kids and puppys swimming in the lake?? There is a local shop hop starting next week, I think I need to add to my novelty stash. It is a little low right now,

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  33. PatApril 20, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    I just love Halloween and Christmas novelty prints. And for the grandkids, of course, sports prints.

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  34. DebApril 20, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    I don't have ANY novelty prints in my stash...but if I had to choose I'd say a Christmas print would be my favorite.

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  35. Kristen KingApril 20, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    I'm thinking some summery prints would be fun...there are so many novelty prints out now that remind me of being young. This has been a really fun blog hop so far! :)

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  36. Nancy D.April 20, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    I would probably say either Christmas or fabrics with words/text on them are a fav.

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  37. KathrynApril 20, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    I have a great novelty print of side by side cats, some with mice in their mouths. Just where mice should be! Kathie L in Allentown

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  38. krisgrayApril 20, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I generally don't plan to buy novelty fabric, it just catches my eye, but I stalked the logo "I Love Lucy" (Black bkgrd with red hearts) on the internet after not finding at Hancock's of Paducah last year.

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  39. amroth98April 20, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I'm like you, Victoria, just about can't pass up Christmas fabric. I like stuff with animals (dogs, particularly) on them. And I like vintage style novelties. It would be cool to have a book like this on hand for quick and easy patterns for a charity or baby quilt. I don't know how Pat does it all. She must have figured out how to clone herself! I love how the blue looks with the cupcake quilt. I never would have picked that!

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  40. LauraApril 20, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I am drawn to novelty prints. Dr. Seuss prints are my current favorites, but I also have a large stash of Halloween prints. Bats, witches, cats, spider webs: I love them all!

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  41. Truffle queenApril 20, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I LOVE novelty prints! I have three dresser drawers FULL of "snallish" prints for I-spy quilts! I made a "faces only" I spy and had 280 different faces! I'm always gathering - especially things that start with "x"!! A real challenge! I also have STACKS of novelty prints that are "larger"! Wow - can I ever use this book!! Thanks for the offer!!

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  42. Kim LundstromApril 20, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I have two favorites. Anything with cats and vintage 50's, 60's and 70's. Love 'em!

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  43. free indeedApril 20, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    I like to look for fabrics with trees...I just love trees...so expressive...

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  44. Jean BurkeApril 20, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Hello - thanks for the chance to win the book. I love the cupcake quilt!!! I never pass up a chance to buy seashore/beach/flip flop fabrics. Looks like there are some great ideas in the book.....thanks again. Piece.....

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  45. DebbieApril 20, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    My next novelty fabric will be chickens. I also have a lot of dog fabric.

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  46. HelenApril 20, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    I Love New York! And I buy every NY fabric I see...from antique postcard prints to subway maps.

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  47. Needled MomApril 20, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    I love using the novelty prints. There are so many great ones nowadays, but I tend to be drawn to anything with frogs on them.

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  48. CathyApril 20, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    My favorite novelty prints are Halloween prints. But I think I'm going to load up on Christmas novelties to get a jump on presents. It's great to have a chance to win the book. Hugs.

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  49. Bev CApril 20, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Hello Victoria,

    There are so many fabulous novelty prints out there. Cats,animals,cowboy boots and of course some very cute Christmas prints.
    Happy days.
    Bev.xoxo

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  50. CoryApril 20, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    My favorite print is my collection of Lemon fabrics. I am always on the lookout for more. Thank you for this opportunity to win this great book. Take care and God bless, Cory

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  51. LisaApril 20, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Hi V! I do't have a lot of novelty prints, but I do have some of Heather Ross' goldfish, in bags and out. I haven't cut into them yet, but I think I see a goldfish quilt in my future. Thanks for the give away! ox

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  52. AnnaApril 20, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I just won some Underwater Sisters and love it so I guess that's my favorite this week. Thanks for a chance to win!

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  53. Carol C.April 20, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    I love Christmas novelty fabrics, and also collect anything with baseballs -- for a quilt for my son! Thanks for the opportunity to win this book -- would love the ideas and inspiration!

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  54. WendyApril 20, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    I will be making a baby quilt with novelty fabrics so this would be a great help. Thanks for the opportunity.
    Wendy
    wenclose@gmail.com

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  55. MoneikApril 20, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    I love using novelty fabrics for baby quilts. My most recent favorite is the sign language fabric.

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  56. UnknownApril 20, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    I like whimsical novelty fabric. I haven't bought any in awhile but with Pat's new book I guess that's about to change.

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  57. JenniferApril 20, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I'm a sucker for sewing notion prints ... love 'em!

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  58. debbie mApril 20, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    My latest novelty print is old pedal cars. I love old trucks, any fabric with old chevy's especially! Or dogs, wildlife, etc. My list could go on and on!

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  59. AndraApril 20, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    I like outdoor novelty, I am eyeing the Michael Miller Critter Camp and Animal Party Too Woodland Creatures. Looks like a great book. Thanks!

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  60. robinApril 20, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Max & Whiskers. :)

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  61. JocelynApril 20, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    I do love Christmas novelty prints, but also Fish and Nature type prints. They make great guy quilts. Thanks for the giveaway. The book looks awesome!

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  62. BevApril 20, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    I'm currently collecting all kinds of novelty prints for my grandkids to make an I Spy/Memory game quilt. I also need to find some Christmas prints. Love the cupcake quilt!

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  63. MarietteApril 20, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    My friends and I do an annual camping trip, and I have made accessories for each of us campers from the "Bathing Beauties" fabric by Loralie Harris - quilts to sleep under, cases to store wet/dry bathing suits. While I like many other novelty prints (owls come to mind), this is my very favorite.

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  64. Ms DeApril 20, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I love novelty prints with cute birds or animals...which always includes Christmas prints!! I love the Larkspur I saw on Amy's blog! This book looks adorable!

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  65. Miss JeanApril 20, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    I love love love novelty prints, can't wait to get the book and try out some ideas. just used some easter egg prints and moving on to cats! have some frogs to find a home for too. and some monkeys.

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  66. DeborahApril 20, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    I love the sock monkey fabrics! So much that they have been featured in several pieces that I've done.

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  67. Vicki BApril 20, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    love cute or nonsensical or modern though I tend to collect rather than use lots of them as I don't want to cut them up -lol. Have some great monkeys and fish and coffee theme which I did cut up for a runner oh and some wonderful christmas birds which I fussy cut for a runner. The reindeer are super.

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  68. cottonreelApril 20, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I like fabric with cats and I have lots of the late Laurel Birch fabric that up to now I have not cut into , and of course christmas novelty fabric

    I really like the abstract piece near the top of your blog
    --cottonreel

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  69. Chris@Cats On My QuiltsApril 20, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    I don't know if I have a favorite novelty fabric. I've used quite a few making quilts for my grandsons. This past Christmas I made Toy Story quilt for one and a sock monkey quilt for the other. They loved them and that's all I need to know.

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  70. VickiTApril 20, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    I'm sure the very next novelty print I'll be buying for sure will be more Christmas fabric. I vowed to myself (again this year haha) to start making holiday gifts by June so that I'll be done by the rush of the holiday season hits. I'm usually the one still finishing gifts as those who are coming to our house are already on the road. Forget the night before last minute stitchers. Nope. *I* am the one that just thrives on that last minute stress and have been known to finish gifts as the guests are pulling into my driveway. LOL One year I was finishing a gift as my husband was letting them in the back door. ACK! Yea, that was a bit close even for me. LOL

    Thank you so much for the chance to win this book. Maybe I can get some inspiration from Pat to stick with my once again thought of getting these gifts done in June instead of ON Christmas.

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  71. MaribethApril 20, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    I have that reindeer fabric! I bought that and several other Tammis Keefe prints when they came out. My favorite is a pink and green alligator print. I've been waiting for a good excuse to cut them up and this book may be it!

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  72. Carol ScApril 20, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    The next novelty print I intend to buy is one with lions on it. I have a block to make in a block exchange group that is to be about a musical on Broadway --- I drew "The Lion King" --- picture a crown surrounded by various lion prints.

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  73. csstexasApril 20, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    I think my next novelty print purchase may be some child like prints for a baby quilt I want to make for a gift.

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  74. April ShaeApril 20, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Well I have some cupcake print to make a quilt, but it needs something to be served along with it...so when I find it, that will be my next novelty purchase!!

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  75. Barbara on the Eastern ShoreApril 20, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    I never turn down lighthouse, western, beach, or Christmas novel prints.

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  76. JuleeApril 20, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    I'm looking for new novelty 'Baby' prints to make a baby quilt.
    Thanks for taking part in this blog hop.

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  77. LynApril 20, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Hi enjoyed your site.
    I like kitchen fabric. I would love a copy of the book!!!!
    Thanks so much for being a part of this with Pat.
    Lyn

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  78. Busy Little QuilterApril 20, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    I have a huge, huge collection of Christmas fabrics so I understand your obession!

    I am going to the quilt show in Paducah next week, and I will be on the lookout for some New Orleans Saints fabric. I have a graduation quilt to make and he has requested his favorite football team. I will probably get some football fabric, as well.

    I love Pat's books!

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  79. DebrafromMDApril 20, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    I'm buying pirate novelty prints because my grandson loves pirates. For myself, I love a good Christmas print.

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  80. SallieApril 20, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    I love frogs in the garden by debi for Timeless Treasures! Thanks for the chance!

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  81. SydApril 20, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    The last novelty was Sandy Gervais Lollipop. I had such a fun time making quilts for my grandsons. Thanks for a chance to win!!!!

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  82. mascanlonApril 20, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    I always grab Christmas and fall but lately I've been adding text to the mix. Time to make quilts! Thanks for the chance to win this book, it looks great.

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  83. MegoApril 20, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    I love novelties and this book is just the ticket! You always BUY them and then what to DO with them. My all time favorite novelties are sailboats/fish but LATELY I've been collecting peace signs and fifties trailers! Thanx for the chance!!!

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  84. DianeYApril 20, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    I have 2 favorites! I'm a sucker for Hawaiian/tropical prints, I guess because I live in Hawaii. My 1st is Leis Luaus & Alohas by Alexander Henry & my 2nd is Aqua Divas, an old retired print from Michael Miller that has the best mermaids to be found!

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  85. Pati, in PhxApril 20, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Hi Victoria,
    I like a lot of different Novelty prints, today my favorite is Cats. All kinds of cats, silly, realistic and whatever.
    Great blog about Pat's book.

    Pati, in Phx

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  86. Sandi Linn AndersenApril 20, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    I am drawn to novelty prints with childhood scenes but the one I should really sew-up is one with kitchen scenes. It's been in my stash quilt a while. Thanks for the chance to win. :-)

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  87. lynnquiltsalotApril 20, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    I like all sorts of novelty prints, but my favorite would have to be those associated with Halloween. Anything with pumpkins or fall leaves, and I have to have a yard of it. Christmas would come in a close second. And then anything with text...oh don't get me started.

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  88. Catskill QuilterApril 20, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    I think I am going on the hunt for the perfectcupcake fabric -- one that can use with pink and seafoam green and a bit of chocolate brown. Hmmm...makes me hungry to think of it!

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  89. GidgetApril 20, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    The novelty fabric I have been eyeing lately is the bright food ones! Lemons, Blueberries, Strawberries all so bright and cheerful!

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  90. Julie SApril 20, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    I have, in my stash, some very fun farm novelty fabric! It has been awaiting inspiration, and Pat's new book may be just the ticket!

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  91. Nicole @ Patchwork Duck DesignsApril 20, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    After looking at this book, I need to buy more novelty fabric! I have some Heather Ross gnomes that are fabulous, but I may need to check out some Michael Miller prints for some really colorful options.

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  92. Quilt MonkeyApril 20, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    My husband and I collect monkey items, so any fabric with monkeys is welcome in my stash. One of these days I'll have to actually make a quilt from them! Perhaps this book would help me out... :)

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  93. Kd BrownApril 20, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    I always like Christmas novelty prints, but I remember that I still have an old novelty print with Jello boxes on it. So cute!

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  94. Cindy FApril 20, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    I have a small collection of Christmas and Halloween fabrics but my favorite all time novelty fabric is an old line from Lauren Birch with her cats. I don't even have a cat but I loved the fabric!

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  95. RobinApril 20, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Right now my favorite novelty print is pink background with jellybeans all over it!

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  96. SharonApril 20, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    I'll have to look for those dancing reindeer, so cute. Christmas and Halloween are my favorite seasons for novelty prints. Rest of the year pigs, dogs an monkeys.

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  97. HeartsdesireApril 20, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    I love working with Christmas novelty prints, but right now, I like Urban Circus and Pooches and Pickups.

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  98. CindyApril 20, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    I have to buy all cat prints!

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  99. CalicojoanApril 20, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    I love the outdoorsey prints. Especially northwoods theme. I am on the lookout for a fun bright print right now. Excited to see what I will find at my LQS!

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  100. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    I have a small collection of Kitty prints...gotta love 'em. My studio cat, Moses, thinks they're great!
    Jacque in SC
    quiltnsrep(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  101. Lee Ann L.April 20, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    I just finished buying all the Max and Whiskers fabrics I could find and I think I got them all. That is my current favorite.

    I love the concept of this book because I have loved novelty fabrics; but, have no clue to how to use them.

    Thank you for a chance to win!

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  102. Venus de HiloApril 20, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    I'm inexplicably fond of any fabric with really good BUGS or REPTILES on it, so long as there are NO SPIDERS! Once I buy the fabric, though, I don't know what to do with it. Cleary I need a copy of Pat's book!

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  103. Magpie SueApril 20, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    I think it was probably novelty prints that got me into quiltmaking in the first place! Right now I bet 2/3 of my stash is novelty prints. Halloween (mostly skulls and skeletons) is my weakness, with dogs running a close second. I use novelty prints as a jumping off point for art quilts as well as themed utility quilts. Fun, fun, fun!

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  104. JoyceLMApril 20, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    I like Christmas novelty fabrics the best. What a great giveaway.

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  105. jenashfordApril 20, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Hello! I'd love to win! I plan on buying this next:

    http://www.ethelbird.com/product.php?printable=Y&productid=18215&cat=0&page=1

    I'm planning on making a quilt for my nephew & this book would be perfect for it!

    Thank you!
    jenashford at swbell dot net

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  106. AlexisApril 20, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    This looks like a great book! I have a novelty collection, but I really wish I had bought some of the vintage paper doll print that was out last year. My other favorite is any type of silhoette print!

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  107. BillieBee (billiemick)April 20, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    I have just a small novelty collection, but I could be forced to buy more.....grin.

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  108. jrt14April 20, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    My favorite novelty print is anything with penguins on it. I love penguins and I can not resist a cute fabric with penguins. I am currently collecting fabric for a I Spy quilt for my son, so the next print I will buy most likely will be something with a boy motif to it.

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  109. Stitching Along the MissippiApril 20, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    My favoritte novelty print in anything dogs and cats.What am I going to by next? looking at the summer prints.
    Sharon Jones

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  110. Jeanne GwinApril 20, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    My grandson is wanting a quilt with insects on it, so will have to shop for that for his quilt. And then I would love to make a couple of Christmas Novelties for gifts (maybe) and then......well I love it all.
    Thanks for this opportunity to win Pat's book. I hope I am the one picked!! Good Luck to all of us!!

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  111. DeborahApril 20, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    I will be purchasing either Thanksgiving or Christmas novelty prints or both. Although I do like those cupcakes. They would be so cute in my granddaughters quilt. Oh gee. Who really knows til I get to the quilt shop. LOL
    Love your sweet treat quilt!
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    Deborah

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  112. Sarah VanderburghApril 20, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Love the Christmas print you showed in this post! I have a hard time resisting Christmas prints too. My most recent novelty print purchase was one with sayings about Chocolate on it. I plan to share it with some friends. Thanks for the chance.

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  113. The Fabric PeddlerApril 20, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    My favorite is black and white not a nolvelty I know.. working on a I Spy" quilt for GGNephew and now I'm hooked on them. Staring another for my GD who loves horses

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  114. JustPamApril 20, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Right now I am loving the bright owl prints.

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  115. SaraApril 20, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Novelty prints for me I have some funky veggie ones, some western ones, but haven't found the right quilt for them yet. Doing a dino one now for my son that is just about done with 1 1/2 sides left of binding to go. Also working on a baseball one for my brother.

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  116. Pat V.April 20, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    I'm not currently shopping for any novelty fabric -- I just bought some with realistic candy canes for a Christmas table runner!

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  117. GillApril 20, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    I love novelty prints - especially chickens and text! but some of them are so hard to use!!

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  118. CeciliaApril 20, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    I don't know if I could say I have a favorite, but I love to buy novelty fabrics especially transportation ones. I can't seem to get enough for the childrens' quilts and pillowcases I make. I am making one now with pink and yellow elephants for a baby girl. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  119. mary eApril 20, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    novelty prints make me smile :>). they make great doors on wonky houses (also non wonky) or centers in your log cabins. who doesn't like a gnome peaking out in a string quilt. been looking for money (green bills) fabric for lining purses. i would love to be the lucky winner...just have a need to win something. have a wonderful day. oxoxo

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  120. Karen in TucsonApril 20, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    I have lots of novelties and have made several kiddie/baby quilts with them! It is so much fun to find ways to use them. I love using my kitty fabrics!

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  121. PattyApril 20, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    I like Sherbert Pips at the moment but I looking for fabrics with planes and also some with tools and stuff because i got a hankering to make two quilts, one for my great-nephew and one for my brother-in-law, a retired carpenter.

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  122. LeslieApril 20, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    My favorite novelty print has large bright tropical fish on it. It lent itself well to a Stack and Whack quilt.

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  123. Connie Kresin CampbellApril 20, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    My next novelty prints will be Halloween so I can make a runner for my daughter.

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  124. Kathy HApril 20, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    My favorite novelty fabric has been one with cows wearing life preservers. I must have bought yards and yards of it 15 years ago as I still am making things with it. I only have 1/2 yard left though so I will have to be on the lookout for something new. Thanks for the chance to win the book. Looks great.

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  125. NathalieApril 20, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    I love mixing in the novelties with just about anything. I just can't walk by them in the store without one of them jumping into my arms! I recently purchased some Alexander Henry novelties. I seem to love his wackyness the best.

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  126. RachaeldaisyApril 20, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    My favourite novelty fabrics are ones with bicycles because my partner is a keen cyclist. Melody Millers view master circle slides are brilliant! In fact the more I think about it I have a lot of novelty fabrics, this would be a good book for me. :)
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  127. Mary JeanApril 20, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Now that I see the cupcake quilt I think my next novelty print will have to be cupcakes. I love Christmas novelties and vintage prints.I would love to win the book!!!!

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  128. Angela N.April 20, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Im really wanting some very vibrant and fun Rainbow colored fabrics. I wasnt sure what to put here, but then i saw Amy's post and thought.. THOSE! So can i just say.. 'what she said?" (alexander henry fabrics: larkspur) Thanks for the chance!

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  129. Diane HApril 20, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    My next novelty print will be for a baby quilt. Thanks so much for a chance.

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  130. Judy GApril 20, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    The reindeer are very fun. My current novelty splurge are the kitchen appliances. Still trying to decide how to use them. Thanks for the chance to win the book.

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  131. JuliaPApril 20, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Love your novelty print..I do believe that I once had reindeer print..hmm I wonder if I still have it? Besides sewing prints and I also love Christmas prints. Thanks for being part of the blog hop!!

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  132. Sorcha girlApril 20, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Hello, Victoria.
    I love the name of your company and the bright colors I see in your quilts.

    I recently bought a novelty fabric for Christmas that features penguins. My inspiration came from Monterey Bay Aquarium where several baby penguins have been born this year--what a Great place!

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  133. quiltnmaryfApril 20, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    I don't really have a favorite...I like critter fabrics, and cute kid fabrics, and more!

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  134. JaideyBugApril 20, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    I always buy novelty prints for baby quilts!
    thanks for the giveaway!
    jacy468 at aim dot com

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  135. Glen QuiltSwissyApril 20, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    I don't NEED to buy more novelty prints, because I now have my own and my mother's sewing room living together in my already overcrowded room. I have her butterflies, birds and wild animals she so loved. I NEED this book!

    glen

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  136. SewgirlApril 20, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    I love novelty prints the most and I have an embarrassing amount of "food" fabric. I don't know what I am going to do with it all. I want to make a "candyland" quilt one of these days with all the sweets/junk food I have collected! At least there are no calories involved...!

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  137. JennyApril 20, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    I also adore the Tammis Keefe reindeer! and im excited about Lizzy House's new line...1000 Peeps soon!

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  138. GrammasheriApril 20, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    I love holiday and southwest novely fabrics. I plan to buy a bunch of the Arizona centennial fabric when it comes out.

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  139. JanetApril 20, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    I have been looking for prints with trains, boats, planes, skidoos, motorcycles and quads to make a quilt for my grandson. Thanks for a chance to win Pat's book.

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  140. MarilynApril 20, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Love the novelty stuff - right now it's BIG flowers and spring colors!

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  141. sandraApril 20, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    I love novelty prints and I am always picking them up but I never do anything with them so maybe this book will help me.

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  142. CindyApril 20, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    I've been buying novelties for little boys every since my grandsons were born...but now there is a new grand daughter so I'm excited to start in on girl fabrics!

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  143. RayApril 20, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    My favorite novelty fabric has elephants on it - and I would buy any elephant fabric that I find. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  144. Jo AnneApril 20, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    I tend to but Christmas and children's novelty prints

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  145. Carolyn in KentuckyApril 20, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Oh goodness, how do I pick just one favorite novelty fabric? I guess my most favorite would be angel fabrics, I have quite a lovely collection.

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  146. JeniceApril 20, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    I just finished piecing a really cute butterfly quilt for my granddaughter. I find that any fabric that "talks" to me is the one I will buy. I love all types of fabric...I tend to buy all fabric with cute bears on it.

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  147. harriettApril 20, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    My favorite is valentine's. I am all about hearts! they always make me smile:)

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  148. Stray Stitches (Linda G)April 20, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    My next novelty fabric purchase will be Max & Whiskers. Thanks for the opportunity to enter your giveaway for Pat's new book!

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  149. Pat from FloridaApril 20, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Today I was working with chocolate novelty prints. Made me hungry! That's my current favorite.
    nana.quilts@gmail.com

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  150. Dana GaffneyApril 20, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    I think you're right, Christmas novelty prints are the best, they are so fun.

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  151. zswelaApril 20, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Any animal print. I love the dogs,cats, frogs, butterflies, zoo animal,get the picture.

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  152. JeanneApril 20, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    My favorite novelty prints would be of flowers, children and butterflies. Thanks for a chance to win one of Pat's great books.

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  153. JillApril 20, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    I really like the Very Hungry Caterpillar novelty print. I made the cutest quilt for my grandson with it.

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  154. pauletteApril 20, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    I love all the Christmas and Halloween and Thanksgiving novelty prints!! Thanks for the chance to win this lovely book!
    Paulette

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  155. ljeanneApril 20, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    I have a fat quarter of The Witch's Underwear that I love. I look at it all year because it makes me laugh!

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  156. pheglandApril 20, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Novelty prints based on well-known children's books are some of my favorites...and the Very Hungry Caterpillar prints are my favorites of that group. Preschool teacher!

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  157. LisaTApril 20, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    I like snowman anything, I also like folk art prints, snowmen with stick legs, etc.

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  158. 4dreamsrApril 20, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Haven't been a collector of novelties, but think now I'll start. I do love flowers, bugs & I'm wanting pigs flying.

    Do love your site V. Come by almost everyday. & I found you thru Pat.

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  159. KristinApril 20, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    I'm not certain about the next purchase the last was monkey fabrics to make a quilt for my 5 month old.

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  160. quiltmom annaApril 20, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Hi Victoria,
    I love kids prints so I guess things like the Cat in the Hat fabrics might be one of my novelty choices- I also collect certain kinds of fabrics like star prints, sunflowers and holiday prints.
    I am going to cut strips for a new quilt this weekend. I am not quite sure what fabrics that I am going to use in my stash but I am sure I will find something that my aunt and uncle will love...It is their 50th wedding anniversary in June.
    Thanks for the chance to win such a fun book.
    Regards from Western Canada,
    Anna

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  161. BertApril 20, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    My guild makes quilts for a Children's Home and they've requested donations for 10 new children on the waiting list. So my next novelty fabric purchase will be something "kid friendly". Not sure yet what theme it will be.

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  162. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    I like retro novelty prints or ones for kids or babies...or ...

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  163. BrendaApril 20, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    I may sound like a broken record by time I visit everyone sponsoring this blog hop. I do not buy a lot of novelty fabric but I have been seeing a lot I have been tempted to buy. I do buy Scottie fabrics when I see them because..I own a Scottie. I would love to win this book because I would probably find a reason to buy more novelty fabric.

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  164. Marcia W.April 20, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    The next novelty print that I may purchase is for a baby quilt - maybe a cuddly soft flannel print.

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  165. Mary T. Pratt SalmonApril 20, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Hi Victoria!
    I love your blog!! I also love your Santa fabric with the reindeer. Please where can I find that? Am I too late? I would have to say my favorite novelty print as of this evening is kitties and Santas on Harley's.
    I will sure keep checking back to your blog too. Isn't Pat great?
    Love,
    Mary

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  166. MaureenApril 20, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    My favorite novelty fabric is the ones with wine related designs (wine glasses, corks, wine bottles). I am in need of some Christmas novelty prints.

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  167. starfishalleyApril 20, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    I love all kinds of novelty prints but at the moment it's bicycle fabric and kids prints. It's all so much fun it's hard to choose. I'm looking forward to seeing a copy of this book for some great ways to use my "collection".

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  168. pamApril 20, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    I like cats and dogs. I also like the coffee ones.
    Thanks for being part of the blog hop
    pam roever at yahoo dot com

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  169. ValerieApril 21, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    One of my favorite novelty prints is Starling by Alexander Henry. I really like it but didn't know what to make with it, I bet this book would give me some ideas. Thanks for the chance to win!

    valekort at yahoo dot com

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  170. j.g.prescottApril 21, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    For awhile the 'well endowed' Fruit Ladies were my favorites. Trimmed a lot of tea towels. And now there are so many new ones, it is hard to choose a favorite. Do like all the retro kitchen gadgets and the many toy prints.

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  171. LindaApril 21, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    I love the candy fabrics--and I love the cupcake fabric that I am seeing---I am going to make a quilt like these--too fun..

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  172. schmidt1016April 21, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    I spotted some fabric printed with images of some of the Little Golden Books "stars" and I need it. I'm in my second childhood, I guess, so I am drawn to all kinds of things from when I was young. It was a long time ago!

    Leslie S. in MN
    esclante at comcast dot net

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  173. JillApril 21, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    I love novelty fabric. Always on the lookout for something for the 3 sons and husband in my life/

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  174. anneApril 21, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    Wow what a great idea.....I love any fabbie with Elephants as I collect them, just like my Grandma did. Thank you for sharing.

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  175. Chef Mama LoriApril 21, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    I own mostly all food related novelty prints. The ones I REALLY want next are a whole line of the new Chocolate fabric I've seen in the stores! YUM!

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  176. Quinta da QuilterApril 21, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    ooooh I do like the cupcakes but think mine might be a bright halloween print of the lime green variety!

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  177. nicolesenderApril 21, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    I love novelty prints. My next purchases will be with trucks and trains for a quilt for my grandson.
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  178. MaryApril 21, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    wow all kinds of novely fabrics in my stash. Music is the predominant category right now.

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  179. UnknownApril 21, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Hi Victoria I really love all kinds of fabric as far as novelty goes I think the latest ones I like are the sherbert pips....

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  180. MonicaApril 21, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    I would like to buy some Cat in the Hat....and I'd better hurry or there won't be any left out there!

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  181. BethApril 21, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    I like all kinds of novelty fabric. My DD loves owls so that will be my next purchace, cute owls.
    Thanks for a chance to win.

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  182. JodiApril 21, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    My next novelty print will have to be the Dr Suess series of fabrics. I love Suess. I saw a travelling exhibition of prints and memorablilia from the Suess estate last year and loved it. Last week I found out there is a fabric collection and I was just about beside myself.

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  183. MarilynApril 21, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Hi, I want to make a "Maxine" quilt, she is so funny and it would be for my older sister who is such a fan. Can't wait
    Marilyn

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  184. whistlebet57April 21, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I too Love Christmas Fabric. Especially Snowmen and Deep vibrant colors. That is what I am going to buy next to make some placemats to match my dishes. thank you for participating in this blog hop. I love looking at different blogs.
    Elizabeth

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  185. PatriciaApril 21, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    I don't have many novelty prints but am always drawn to those by Alexander Henry. I know I have a great Christmas one by him

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  186. DebApril 21, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Cupcakes!

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  187. HilachasApril 21, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    I don't quilt much with novelty fabrics. Mainly, I used novelty fabric when I make pjs for my grandsons so I would love a book like this, full of ideas. Thanks for the opportunity to win one.

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  188. hadacresApril 21, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Favorites are so hard to decide. Anything cow would be my first choice. My next print to buy is something chicken.
    Thanks for the opportunity.
    hadacres at comcast.net

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  189. Patty VApril 21, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    I love seasonal novelty prints especially christmas and Halloween. I just bought a piece of birthday balloons for the back of a table runner I just finished. It's always a fun way to use a novelty print.

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  190. MaryBethApril 21, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    I was in Williamsburg yesterday on the way home with the hubby. He graciously stopped at a local quilt store so I could shop - I think my trying to open the car door before we even stopped convinced him, LOL. Love 2 Quilt, don't you just love that name? Anyway, they had a panel of fabric featuring different birds in each panel. I had to buy it (I have 6 bird feeders in my backyard) and think I'll center them inside Ohio stars.

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  191. LeeApril 21, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    I would love some TammisKeefe novelty fabric! Thanks for the review and giveaway.

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  192. KimApril 21, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Oh I just used some of your scrap sock monkeys in a very scrappy quilt that went to Japan. Love that fabric. Yes, I buy all kinds of cute Christmas novlety fabrics ..and I love little owls too.
    thanks for a chance to win.

    Happy Sewing and Happy Easter

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  193. SueApril 21, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    OOH, I really NEED some cupcake fabric!! Or cute owls!!

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  194. Mary on Lake PulaskiApril 21, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    My favorite novelty print is Christmas too - Gnoma Claus by Monica of Happy Zombie for Lecien!

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  195. AnneApril 21, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Any type of bird print catches my eye.

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  196. AggiequilterApril 21, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Novelty prints are so fun to find and use, I guess my Favs would be Christmas & Holiday prints. I have a few vintage ones I found that are so cool. Thanks for the giveaway!!

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  197. TrudiApril 21, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    My latest purchase of novelty prints is some pretty china tea cups :) Typically English Afternoon Tea!

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  198. DorisApril 21, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    And you aren't even a novelty girl... but love that Christmas print!

    Great book idea, and my fave novelty print is Alexander Henry's The Ghastlies, last year's Halloween collection.

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  199. UnknownApril 21, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    I do a lot of kids' quilts for charity, so I'm always on the lookout for cheery juvenile prints.

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  200. EileenApril 21, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    My next novelty fabric purchase will be one that makes me laugh...like the one I bought that had knitting chickens!

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