Thursday, September 15, 2011

Vine Creek Charming Thursday

Our featured charm pack this week is from Vine Creek. I found a wonderful old border stripe fabric that looked very KT to me and built the group around it with several smaller prints in leaf-y, vine-y patterns.
To utilize the stripe without cutting it up, we used a Jelly Roll to piece vertical strips and alternated them with the border stripe to create a lap quilt. Since we were using a JR, the flying geese units were pieced with a rectangle and 2 squares leaving small triangles on each side to be trimmed. My trusty piecer, Lois (hating to waste any fabric) double-stitched the corner triangles so when she trimmed them off, it resulted in little bias squares - almost 200 of them! My challenge was to make another project using the new-found treasures.
The bonus project in this pattern turned the often times wasted cutoff triangles into a delightful table topper. By enlarging the floral motif from the fabric for an applique, it came together simply and easily.

Comment here by Sunday 10pm to enter for a chance to win a Vine Creek charm pack and the pattern. If the stars align and I get an internet connection while I'm away, I'll post the winner next Monday.

Hop on over to Joanna's blog   for her big day on the Moda Country Fair Blog Hop. She always has something fresh and fun to share. Then click back here on Friday for KT day - Sept. 16th - for a trip to the fair and a pile of goodies you won't want to miss!
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91 comments:

  1. Rosemary YoungsSeptember 15, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    What a beautiful project, I love what you did with the fabric. The fabrics are wonderful.

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  2. ColleenSeptember 15, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Wow! That's a great fabric line and that pattern is darling.

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  3. DonnaSeptember 15, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Vine Creek is lovely! The pattern fits the fabric perfectly.

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  4. ~Kris~September 15, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    What a great idea. I have lots of those little triangles from different projects and never know what to do with them. Beautiful fabric.

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  5. JocelynSeptember 15, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Wow what a fabulous idea. And this fabric is beautiful. Thanks!

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  6. NancySeptember 15, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Gorgeous colors and fabric design.

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    I love that pattern and of course the idea to use those little triangles for a matching table topper, or pillow or.... :-)
    I have a layer cake of Summer's End, I think it would be great to use for this pattern , 'just' have to think of a fabric for the stripes .
    Thanks for the chance to win a charm pack.
    Dutch hugs

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  8. Quilter KimSeptember 15, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Loved the Vine Creek line! The pattern looks neat and I like the idea of using all of the little pieces.(good going Lois!) Thanks for the chance at the giveaway.

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Once again,,,,love your project...getting ready..to start a new bom/quilt as you go project at my local shoppe..Of course using all KT's...janet

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  10. MichaelSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Very pretty! The squares made with the cutoff triangles are beautiful-- and to think, all that color could've ended up in the trash!

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  11. LindiSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    I love the way you used this fabric!...but then again I love the way you use all your fabric. L

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  12. KathrynSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    I love border prints. I use them often. Thanks for the giveaway. Kathie L in Allentown

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  13. Me and My StitchesSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Another beautiful line - and you know that I love how you used those tiny pieces!

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  14. lanybleuSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Gorgeous fabric, thanks for the chance to win.

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  15. MarySeptember 15, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Very pretty fabric. Thanks for the opportunity to win a bit of it.
    Mary

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  16. WoolenSailsSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Beautiful prints and pattern, would be a wonderful one to make.

    Debbie

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  17. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    I don't know that I would have had enough patience to sew all those tiny pieces together for the table runner...but it looks amazing! SWarren

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  18. ThreadCatcherSeptember 15, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Love the look of this fabric and the pattern you used. The table topper is an added bonus...lots of tiny pieces though! Thanks for a chance at your giveaway.

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  19. LKDrumSeptember 15, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I love the Vine Creek collection. The pattern would make a lovely lap quilt. Thanks for all of your giveaways!

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  20. Marcia W.September 15, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    This is very pretty and like the no waste triangle method for the topper. Thanks for another charming Thursday at "vine creek."

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  21. Kay DevaneySeptember 15, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Greetings, I heart your fabric. Thank you for sharing. Kinmn

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  22. DebbieSeptember 15, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Now that's what I call NO WASTE! I just love that striped fabric. Thanks for the chance to win!!

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  23. JoSeptember 15, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Beautiful pattern. Your fabrics are absolutely wonderful for fall quilts! Hope I win.

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  24. Diana ZamoraSeptember 15, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    I love that you use all the left-overs. I hate to throw them away. Thank you for the chance to win.

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Beautiful colours and pattern.
    maryturub@shaw.ca
    Mary

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  26. DebSeptember 15, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Very pretty material and I like the pattern too!

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  27. alwayssewinSeptember 15, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    The pattern is great. I am SOOOOO glad to see that I am not the only one that hates to trash the tiny leftover triangles. It feeds my soul when I can find something to do with them. Wonderful pattern. Tammy

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  28. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Loved this fabric collection. Thanks for the opportunity to win. :)
    sheila.fernkopf@gmail.com

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  29. BeckySeptember 15, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Vine Creek is a nice combination of different blocks like a sample. Fun.

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  30. UnknownSeptember 15, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    lovely fabrics and project. thank you for this chance. hugs

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  31. SallieSeptember 15, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Love the design and colors! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  32. NancySeptember 15, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Vine Creek....beautiful!! I am so happy to have an opportunity to win some. Never met a KT fabric line I didn't like.

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  33. BillieBee (billiemick)September 15, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Really nice pattern. I see Nancy above me has never met a KT fabric she didn't like either....grin.

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  34. BarbSeptember 15, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    I love the Vine Creek line....I have had some in my stash for a long time but can't make myself cut them LOL.....then again there are not many KT fabrics I don't like.....thank you for the opportunity to win!!

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  35. JanSeptember 15, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    LOVE, love, love it!!! Hope I'm the lucky one.

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  36. TerrySeptember 15, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    I love Vine Creek! I'm using a charm pack of it now on a stitchery quilt I'm making. I'd love to win some more of it for stash! And of course that great pattern too! Thanks for the chance! :0)

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  37. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    I'd love to win this charm pack! And the pattern! Thanks for the giveaway!
    Susan
    fourseasonsfarm at windstream dot net

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  38. Larissa HeskettSeptember 15, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    WOW!! THIS is BEAUTIFUL!! =)
    I was checking out all of the people on the blog list and notice "KANSAS"!! =)
    I am a NEBRASKA girl, but we live only 14 miles from the kansas border!! (sw corner north of Herndon) I couldn't wait to come and check your site out!! I LOVE the patterns and your style!! THANKS SO MUCH For the fun giveaways!!
    Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  39. ElyteSeptember 15, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    I have some Vine Creek fat quarters just waiting for some attention. This could be their fate?

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  40. GrammieSeptember 15, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    I love the fabric and the pattern - beautiful!

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  41. ZoeSeptember 15, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Wowie! That is a fabulous pattern (and gorgeous fabric too)

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  42. LaurieSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    so glad to know i'm not the only one who uses those "cut corners" to make something else - usually a pillow or candle mat :) thanks for a chance to win - laurie

    llsbaskets@comcast.net

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  43. Amanda DicksonSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Always love your colors...so rich and warm.

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  44. EdnaSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Love your Vine Creek fabric and pattern, such warmth. Thanks for the chance at your giveaway.

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  45. Diane HSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    That's an amazing pattern. Thanks for a chance.

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  46. LeeSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Beautiful fabric! I adore the colors! thank yoU!

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  47. LaniSeptember 15, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Lovely pattern! I'd love the chance to win and make it........thank you for the opportunity :)

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  48. Cynthia FoxSeptember 16, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    What a fun, fun and practical project. I'd love to win this! Thanks for giving us all a chance.

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  49. Nelle F.September 16, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    I love what you did with the striped fabric and also with the little left over triangles from another project. I just completed several projects where I had tons of those and felt pretty guilty just throwing them away! I would love to win the charm pack and pattern--thank you for the opportunity!
    Nelle F.

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  50. Quiltin' SandySeptember 16, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    That border stripe is just beeeeautiful. :)

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  51. QuiltSueSeptember 16, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    I love the look of this fabric range. I also love what you did with the tiny left-over triangles.

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  52. Maria GraziaSeptember 16, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    Vine Creek it's great, i love it !
    It looks very warm and elegant, wonderfulL..
    thank you

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  53. MeredithSeptember 16, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    Love the border stripe; Vine Creek is just beautiful!

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  54. trilliumSeptember 16, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Waste not, want not. I like the autumnal colors of the Vine Creek.

    Your Oct. KT quilt is wonderful.

    Please enter me for the giveaway.

    trilliumcreates AT gmail dot com

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  55. Patty September 16, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Wow. How pretty. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  56. CariSeptember 16, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Oh my gosh...such beautiful fabric. Your pattern looks like so much fun too!! Thanks in advance for sharing!

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  57. cityquilter graceSeptember 16, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    mmmm, luscious fabrics and zowie! all those HSTs? gorgeous!

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  58. Linda in Maryville, ILSeptember 16, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Looks wonderful...and I like the colors a lot! Looking forward to see who wins the give away and to see what comes next.

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  59. Bev CSeptember 16, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Hello Lynne,

    Such a stunning pattern with beautiful fabrics. Thanks so much for the opportunity to enter.
    Happy days.
    Bev.xoxo

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  60. suzSeptember 16, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    This is a great quilt and the bonus project is adorable. The fabric is really beautiful.

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  61. NannySSeptember 16, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Love a bonus in anything and as always begging to win!

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  62. Pam H.September 16, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    A project with a bonus, love it! As usual the fabric is beautiful!! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  63. SusanSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Love your creations! Thank you for inspiration and the chance to win!

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  64. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Beautiful fabric. Might be the prettiest one I have seen lately. :)
    Cathy

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  65. KarenSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    I love your patterns. I don't know how you find the time to design!

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  66. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Love your use of the border fabric in the strip quilt! I have of basket full of those extra hst pieces from corners - guess I should get to work on putting them together into something beautiful like you did.

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  67. Kelly GreenSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Gorgeous pattern and fabric. I'm adding another "to do" to my list.

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  68. PerrySeptember 16, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    A great pattern and gorgeous fabric. Would love to have it.

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  69. AnneSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Love the pattern and those floral vines. Kudos to Lois for making use of every little bit of fabric, too.

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  70. MoeWestSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    I sew those little squares for future projects too. These are great patterns. Thanks for the chance to win some yummy fabric.

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  71. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    That striped fabric is so rich and warm. I do the same with what would have been leftover bits. Now I know what to do with all mine!

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  72. MarySeptember 16, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Beautiful fabric. I love your use of the extra triangles.

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  73. GretchenSeptember 16, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Love the pattern and as always, love the fabric too:)

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  74. lauraluvsloonsSeptember 16, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    I love the pattern - nice use of flying geese and stars. I'm loving combining piecing with applique too.

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  75. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Hi! I almost missed this one! My husband, our three Shelties and I are heading out in the morning for a road trip from Ohio to Colorado. Ye we will be traveling through Kansas to get there, along I-70. I quilt shops that I am stopping at in all states but Illinois. It will be Sunday when we are going through there so they will all be closed.

    Anyway.. Love the pattern, I don't think I have seen that one before! Glad you had a good time at the fair!

    Vine Creek was one of my favorite lines.

    Happy Quilting...

    Onalee
    NE Ohio

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  76. AngieSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Love the bonus table topper!

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  77. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Fantastic fabric and pattern. I love the border prints.

    Colleen M

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  78. Sewbear3September 16, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    I absolutely love your fabrics & designs!

    Marsha S in No CA

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  79. DONNASeptember 17, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    What a fabulous collection and pattern!! I love using ever last tidbit. I haven't been in the mood for fall, but this has sparked my interest!

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  80. SueJeanSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Great pattern. Beautiful fabric.

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  81. CrystalSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Love the way you always make each and every new line of fabric so appealing. I always want to make something even if it is something small. Thanks for sharing and giving me a chance to win.

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  82. BevSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Love the quilt and the fabric.

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  83. JoanneSeptember 17, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Those border stripe fabrics you found are beautiful! They do look very KT. Would love to win the Vine Creek Bundle!

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  84. cannewaSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Love Vine Creek, I made a quilt from that fabric line, but gifted it! Thank you for the chance to win, I would love to make a quilt for me!

    Char S.

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  85. JillSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Love it! Thanks for a chance to win.

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  86. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Love the table topper idea and your Vine Creek fabrics are beautiful ! Thanks for the giveaway !

    Kristy L in Texas

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  87. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Have several pieces of Vine Creek in my stash now....thanks for the chance to win the charm pack and pattern. Pat in New York

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  88. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Love the fabric and pattern. It would be very happy at my house!
    Mary

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  89. SueSeptember 18, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    So nice to meet you at Material Rewards "Dessert Party" on Friday, Sept. 19th. Would love a chance to win a charm pack!

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  90. Janan DosterSeptember 18, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Would love to win some vine creek. just used some of vine creek in a border.

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  91. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Just got home from vacation. Hope I'm not too late to comment. Beautiful border print. Would love a chance to win the vine creek fabrics. They would make a beautiful quilt.
    Lois R.

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