Saturday, 3 September 2011

River Fabrics Giveaway!

I'm so excited to be able to host a wonderful giveaway, thanks to River Fabrics.


Yesterday I spent a lovely morning with Janette from River Fabrics, an online fabric shop.  Janette is a very down to earth mum, passionate about quilting and yummy fabrics.  She has been running River Fabrics for over a year now, and working v.hard to make this small business work.

I hadn't realised how hard it is for UK fabric shop owners to make a business from selling fabric.  In the US, shop owners can buy fabrics directly from the manufacturers, but not in the UK.  UK buyers have to buy from a distributor, a 'middle man', which is why in the US fabric can be bought and sold much more cheaply than here in the UK.

Janette stocks only top quality fabrics, lots of familiar designers, and has a lovely range of Kona solids too.

She has very kindly given me 10 fqs of Momo Freebird to giveaway, and I'm going to let you choose which ones you'd like.


No. 1 Brown Colourway

No. 2 Green Colourway

No. 3 Blue/Orange Colourway
So here's what you need to do to win, each step is a separate entry:

1. Tell me which 2 bundles you'd like from the numbers above e.g 1 + 3, or 1 + 2.

2. Visit River Fabrics website, check out the gorgeous new England Swings collection and sign up for their newsletter by clicking on(top right hand side of screen).  Then come back here and tell me you did.

3. Blog about this giveaway.

For a bonus entry, visit River Fabrics on Facebook, click 'Like' & tell me you did.

This giveaway will run for one week and a randon number generator will draw the winner sometime on Friday 9th September. International entries welcome.

Do be careful to leave your email if you are a No-Reply Blogger. You can check if you are or not following this tutorial.
Let's support our local small businesses!  Best of luck everyone!
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148 comments:

  1. Sarah3 September 2011 at 11:03

    Like River Fabrics :-) I'd pick the green colourway! Thanks for the giveaway :-)

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  2. Sarah3 September 2011 at 11:05

    ooh and the brown colourway.. like them all actually. I get the newsletter...

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  3. Sarah3 September 2011 at 11:05

    and I've "like"d on facebook too!

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  4. Lizzie Allen3 September 2011 at 11:46

    Brown/red colourway is my favourite choice!

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  5. Lizzie Allen3 September 2011 at 11:47

    Also signed up for River Fabrics' newsletter.

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  6. Manda3 September 2011 at 12:28

    The red/brown is my favourite!

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  7. Manda3 September 2011 at 12:31

    I have signed up for the newsletter!

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  8. Archie The Wonder Dog3 September 2011 at 12:57

    Great giveaway! I like the green and orange colour ways best! Thank you!

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  9. Archie The Wonder Dog3 September 2011 at 12:59

    I've signed up for the newsletter (with my 'shopping' email address so it's handy when I have some money to splash!) - thanks again!

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  10. Sarah3 September 2011 at 13:39

    Ooooo lovely giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity! Hard to decide which is my fave between no 2 and 3 - those greens and blue/oranges are lovely. Think the greens have the edge though.

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  11. Sarah3 September 2011 at 13:39

    Signed up to River Fabrics newsletter too!

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  12. Sarah3 September 2011 at 13:54

    I have blogged the giveaway here too - http://sewmeblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/check-it-out.html

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  13. Gill3 September 2011 at 14:16

    I like 1 and 3 best!

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  14. Gill3 September 2011 at 14:16

    I've signed up for the newsletter!

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  15. Camille3 September 2011 at 14:51

    The blue and orange is lovely! Well, they all are but that set is my favorite ;)

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  16. Wendy3 September 2011 at 15:04

    Fantastic giveaway, thanks for pointing me to the shop, I love finding new UK shops. I love the brown colourway best.

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  17. Leanne3 September 2011 at 15:06

    I like the brown/red one the best, but I am sure I could make something fun with any of them.

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  18. Leanne3 September 2011 at 15:07

    I signed up for their newsletter, it looks like a very nice shop, I wonder what the shipping to Canada would be and also the time to get here?

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  19. Sheila3 September 2011 at 15:46

    These are yummy - 1 & 3 I think..........be back in a minute.

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  20. Sheila3 September 2011 at 15:49

    Have been to sign up for newsletter.

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  21. Sheila3 September 2011 at 15:52

    Just blogged about the giveaway. Thanks for the chance Judith.
    http://bluepatchquilter.blogspot.com/2011/09/river-fabrics.html

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  22. Jan3 September 2011 at 15:56

    I really like #'s 2 & 1.

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  23. Katy Cameron3 September 2011 at 16:22

    I'd like 1 & 3 please

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  24. Katy Cameron3 September 2011 at 16:23

    I've signed up for the newsletter

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  25. Katy Cameron3 September 2011 at 16:23

    And I've blogged about it here:

    http://thelittlestthistlecraftshop.blogspot.com/2011/09/all-things-i-forgot-yesterday-and-more.html

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  26. Katy Cameron3 September 2011 at 16:25

    I've liked River Fabrics on Facebook :o)

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  27. Lizzie Allen3 September 2011 at 17:04

    As well as the brown/red colourway, my second choice would be the orange/blue colourway.

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  28. Pat V.3 September 2011 at 19:28

    Not a big fan of brown, I'd choose 2 + 3. These are gorgeous fabrics, thanks for the chance to win some!

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  29. Pat V.3 September 2011 at 19:29

    I visited River Fabrics and signed up for the newsletter. That England Swings video is too cool, and the fabrics are lovely!

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  30. Mrs Flying Blind...3 September 2011 at 19:53

    Oooh today I'll be liking 1&3 x

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  31. Mrs Flying Blind...3 September 2011 at 19:53

    I am signed up for 'news'.

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  32. Mrs Flying Blind...3 September 2011 at 19:54

    I am 'liking' River Fabrics too x

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  33. Anonymous3 September 2011 at 21:10

    I like bundles 2 & 3. Sheila sent me to your giveaway. Hope it's my lucky day. Lovely giveaway!

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  34. Anonymous3 September 2011 at 21:13

    I blogged about your giveaway at
    http://new2quilting.blogspot.com/2011/09/elis-wheels-jelly-roll-quilt-at-moda.html

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  35. Anonymous3 September 2011 at 21:19

    I liked River Fabrics on facebook.

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  36. Nicky3 September 2011 at 21:38

    1 Brown and 2 Green for me please! thank you!

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  37. Trudi3 September 2011 at 22:45

    Green (2) first (are you surprised!) Brown/Red (1) second :) Great giveaway Judith!

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  38. Lisa3 September 2011 at 22:56

    I'd love the green or the blue & orange!

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  39. Lisa3 September 2011 at 22:57

    I signed up for the newsletter and I watched that gorgeous video!

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  40. ScissorsandThread3 September 2011 at 22:58

    Thanks for the giveaway - I like 1 and 3.

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  41. ladybird573 September 2011 at 23:33

    As I have just started sewing (I have quite a pitiful stash right now), I would be happy to have any of these fabulous fabrics. I have signed up for the newsletter. Thanks for the organizing this giveaway.

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  42. Jo3 September 2011 at 23:36

    Oh decisions can be so difficult! I am going to have to go with 1 and 3.

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  43. Jo3 September 2011 at 23:37

    I signed up for the news letter

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  44. Jo3 September 2011 at 23:39

    I did the "like" thing on FB

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  45. SoSarahSews4 September 2011 at 00:46

    Numbers 2 and 3 are my favs!

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  46. Ella4 September 2011 at 03:54

    One and two!

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  47. Catherine4 September 2011 at 10:12

    I love the brown colours - not usually my colour, but these are stunning

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  48. Catherine4 September 2011 at 10:12

    I have signed up for the newsletter

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  49. Catherine4 September 2011 at 10:13

    And I have blogged about the giveaway here: http://sewonderfulife.blogspot.com/2011/09/back-in-swing-of-things.html

    Thanks for the chance!

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  50. jotubby4 September 2011 at 10:22

    Thanks so much for this great giveaway, I signed up for the newsletter. Good luck to everyone!

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  51. jotubby4 September 2011 at 10:25

    Woops - forgot to tell you which I like - pretty much any of them really - they're all gorgeous!

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  52. Dianne Neale4 September 2011 at 11:28

    Thanks for the opportunity to win these fabrics - they are lovely. I would prefer 1 and 2

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  53. Dianne Neale4 September 2011 at 11:29

    I have also signed up for the newletter

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  54. Gailanne4 September 2011 at 12:52

    My favorites are 1 and 3, but they're all beautiful!

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  55. Gailanne4 September 2011 at 12:55

    Just signed up for the newsletter!

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  56. Gailanne4 September 2011 at 12:55

    Like on Facebook, stay blessed!

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  57. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com4 September 2011 at 14:17

    I would love to win bundles 2 & 3

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  58. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com4 September 2011 at 14:17

    I have signed up to receive the River Fabrics newsletter. Thanks for a chance to win

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  59. Lisnaweary Quilts4 September 2011 at 15:53

    My favourite colourways are 1 and 3.

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  60. Lisnaweary Quilts4 September 2011 at 15:55

    I've signed up for River Fabrics newsletter.

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  61. The undomesticated scientist4 September 2011 at 17:17

    Signed up to the newsletter. I like 2 & 3. Fingers crossed

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  62. Maureen Gibling4 September 2011 at 18:10

    Thanks to Very Merry Handmade I have just discovered the lovely River Fabrics website and your excellent blog. I would love to win colourways 1 & 3, thanks for this great giveaway.

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  63. Carla G4 September 2011 at 19:37

    My favorite colorways are # 2 & 3. What beautiful fabric! Thanks for a wonderful giveaway! :)

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  64. Carla G4 September 2011 at 19:40

    Signed up for the River Fabrics newsletter! :)

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  65. Carla G4 September 2011 at 19:41

    I liked River Fabrics on facebook! :)

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  66. The undomesticated scientist4 September 2011 at 19:44

    Here is my newsletter entry. Big thanks to very berry handmade who popped this in her fabric of the week post.

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  67. Eilidh4 September 2011 at 20:01

    Hello ,lovely fabrics. I especially like 3 and 1. Thank you

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  68. Eilidh4 September 2011 at 20:01

    I'm a FB fan of River Fabrics

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  69. Eilidh4 September 2011 at 20:01

    I've also signed up for the newsletter.

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  70. Shevvy4 September 2011 at 20:08

    I like best bundles 1 & 2. Its all about the autumn colours for me!

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  71. Shevvy4 September 2011 at 20:10

    I've subscribed to the newsletter.

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  72. Svetlana4 September 2011 at 20:22

    options 2 and 3 are fabulous.

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  73. patchworkdelights4 September 2011 at 20:45

    Yummy a giveaway, ok I would go for 1 + 3 puleese!

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  74. patchworkdelights4 September 2011 at 20:51

    I have signed up for the newsletter and shared this giveaway on Facebook!

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  75. patchworkdelights4 September 2011 at 20:51

    Have become a fan of River Fabrics on FB!

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  76. Emma4 September 2011 at 20:57

    I love 2 and 1 :)

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  77. Emma4 September 2011 at 20:58

    I have signed up for the newsletter.

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  78. Emma4 September 2011 at 20:59

    I have liked on Facebook.

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  79. Inspiredbyfelix4 September 2011 at 21:20

    Phew! went away for a day or two and alomst missed this lovely giveaway! I'm finding it surprisingly tricky to choose, but I think I'll pick 1 and 3!.

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  80. Lucy | Charm About You4 September 2011 at 21:29

    1 and 3 would be my choice :)
    xx

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  81. Lucy | Charm About You4 September 2011 at 21:31

    I have signed up for the newsletter :)

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  82. Canadian Abroad4 September 2011 at 21:59

    I would be loving 1 & 2, thank you. Great giveaway Judith!

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  83. Canadian Abroad4 September 2011 at 22:01

    I'm all signed up for the newsletter, thanks.

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  84. memmens4 September 2011 at 22:30

    Wow thanks for the introduction to a new fabric store - how have I missed it? I'd love 1 + 3 if I was the lucky winner, brown and orange = delicious.
    thanks for the giveaway

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  85. memmens4 September 2011 at 22:31

    I'm signed up for the newsletter.
    thanks

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  86. memmens4 September 2011 at 22:34

    I 'like' River Fabrics on facebook too!

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  87. Marjorie's Busy Corner5 September 2011 at 00:35

    I choose 1 and 2 thank you

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  88. Marjorie's Busy Corner5 September 2011 at 00:37

    I signed up for the newsletter

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  89. Marjorie's Busy Corner5 September 2011 at 00:37

    I will blog about this fabulous giveaway...thanks again

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  90. Di5 September 2011 at 07:36

    Hi Judith. Great giveaway. I really like bundle 1 & 3.

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  91. Di5 September 2011 at 07:39

    I've signed up to River Fabrics newsletter too!

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  92. Julzie5 September 2011 at 08:49

    Ooh I'd love numbers 2 and 3 :), thanks for the giveaway :)

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  93. Julzie5 September 2011 at 08:52

    I've signed up for the newsletter :)

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  94. Julzie5 September 2011 at 09:23

    I've blogged about the giveaway here http://daisymadeit.typepad.com/daisy-made-it/2011/09/giveaway.html

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  95. Julzie5 September 2011 at 09:23

    I've liked River Fabrics on facebook too :)

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  96. BusyMoma5 September 2011 at 11:13

    1&3 would be my choice, my mind is whirring with ideas already! I already buy from River Fabrics and am never disappointed

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  97. Deanna5 September 2011 at 13:05

    3 + 1, please. That blue and orange combination makes me happy just to look at it. Thank you for the chance.

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  98. Ainslie5 September 2011 at 15:09

    Hi Judith, what a great day...not only have I discovered your blog but I also get a chance to start up my stash for free! Good times. My favourites are bundles 1 and 2.

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  99. Ainslie5 September 2011 at 15:11

    I 'like' River Fabrics on Facebook!

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  100. Ainslie5 September 2011 at 15:12

    ...and I now subscribe to the Newsletter :)

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  101. Paula Lemos5 September 2011 at 18:55

    Thanks for the giveaway! I'd love 1+2; thanks for the chance!
    ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

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  102. Paula Lemos5 September 2011 at 18:57

    I signed up for River Fabrics' newsletter
    ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

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  103. Paula Lemos5 September 2011 at 18:59

    I liked River Fabrics on Facebook (Paula Lemos)
    ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

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  104. Sheila5 September 2011 at 19:17

    I would be really happy with 1+2 , thanks for the chance .

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  105. Sheila5 September 2011 at 19:19

    I have signed up for the newsletter .

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  106. Anonymous6 September 2011 at 02:05

    Green and then brown. Thanks for the great chance to win. VermontPines@aol.com

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  107. Anonymous6 September 2011 at 02:09

    Liked River Fabrics on Facebook. Thanks for the chance to win. VermontPines@aol.com

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  108. the frog princess6 September 2011 at 12:11

    2+3, love the colours in those! (No pink for me!) :)

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  109. Canadian Abroad6 September 2011 at 16:13

    I've blogged you. Yippee, I get another chance!

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  110. fordcowgirl_856 September 2011 at 16:36

    This is a great give away and I love all the fabric but being pressed to chose only 2 I suppose I'd go with 1+2. Thanks so much for a chance to win!

    Alisha

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  111. fordcowgirl_856 September 2011 at 16:38

    I also signed up for River Fabric's newsletter.

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  112. fordcowgirl_856 September 2011 at 16:39

    And last but not least I liked River Fabrics on Facebook.

    Alisha

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  113. Sunnybec6 September 2011 at 18:50

    Thanks for a lovely giveaway and thanks for opening this to international. I like 1 & 2. Linda

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  114. Archie The Wonder Dog6 September 2011 at 20:46

    I've blogged about the giveaway! http://archiethewonderdog.blogspot.com/2011/09/great-northern-quilt-show-2011.html

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  115. Svea6 September 2011 at 21:25

    no 2 and 3 pretty please :)

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  116. Svea6 September 2011 at 21:25

    and i've 'liked' riverfabrics on facebook as well

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  117. Alli6 September 2011 at 22:02

    Hopefully someday it'll be easier for people to get fabric in the UK!

    I like 1 & 3. Thanks for the chance to win! :)

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  118. Anonymous6 September 2011 at 22:39

    My goodness, I've wondered why fabrics are so much more overseas.

    I like 1 & 2. Thanks for the chance to win.
    (supermomnocape at yahoo dot com)

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  119. Anonymous7 September 2011 at 00:21

    It is like that here too. And extra import tax. No fair is it!
    Anyway thank you for the chance. I like them all but if you twist my arm into a decision I will probaby choose 1&3
    Kat Xx

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  120. Fiona @ Poppy Makes7 September 2011 at 00:36

    I would love bundles 2 & 3.
    I like River Fabrics. I've bought from them a few times and they were great :)

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  121. Fiona @ Poppy Makes7 September 2011 at 00:38

    I've just signed up for their newsletter and been tempted by that Gorgeous England Swins collection. Can't believe you've helped me add another pile of fabric to my wish list ;)

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  122. Liz7 September 2011 at 03:39

    I would love numbers 1 and 3! They are beautiful!

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  123. Mish Mash Mama7 September 2011 at 09:24

    YAY!!! Judith, I'd like to order #1 & 3 please!!
    Think of the things you could make with ANY of those yummies! Thanks

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  124. linda7 September 2011 at 10:49

    i like 2 and 3 what a lovely giveaway thank you .

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  125. linda7 September 2011 at 10:52

    signed up for newsletter

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  126. linda7 September 2011 at 10:52

    and have liked on facebook too.

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  127. Linda Crosby7 September 2011 at 21:12

    I have signerd up for your newsletter...thanks for the chance to win

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  128. Linda Crosby7 September 2011 at 21:13

    would love 1+2 if I was ever so lucky to win this beautiful fabric..thanks again

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  129. Henria O.8 September 2011 at 07:42

    I like 1 + 3! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  130. Henria O.8 September 2011 at 07:48

    Signed up for the newsletter (sazzyfrazz at gmail dot com)!

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  131. Henria O.8 September 2011 at 08:04

    Blogged here: http://sazzyfrazz.blogspot.com/2011/09/rags-to-bags-river-fabrics-giveaway.html

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  132. Henria O.8 September 2011 at 08:04

    I like River Fabrics on FB!

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  133. Diane H8 September 2011 at 14:21

    They are all lovely! #1 and #2 are my favourites though.

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  134. Diane H8 September 2011 at 14:24

    Thanks very much for the introduction to River Fabrics. I signed up for their newsletter.

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  135. ck8 September 2011 at 20:33

    What a great giveaway! It's hard to pick, but I think I would say #1 and #3 :-)

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  136. Katherine8 September 2011 at 20:53

    I would pick #1 and #3. Brown colour way for me and the orange for my hubby.

    Thanks for a great giveaway and the heads up on a lovely fabric shop!

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  137. Stephanie - My Calico Heart8 September 2011 at 21:40

    I love 1 & 3 - thanks for the chance to win this lovely fabric. I have already bought from River Fabrics and the customer service is fab!

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  138. Stephanie - My Calico Heart8 September 2011 at 21:41

    I have signed up for the newsletter too :)

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  139. Karen8 September 2011 at 23:52

    I love the brown (no 1) & green (2) colourway... what a lovely fabric range!
    Thanks for a lovely giveaway

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  140. Karen8 September 2011 at 23:55

    I have just dropped over to River Fabrics & signed up for the newsletter.. thanks for introducing s to a great UK based shop!

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  141. Heather @ Raising Memories Blog9 September 2011 at 01:01

    1 + 2 = gorgeous! :)

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  142. Irina11 September 2011 at 12:48

    I like River Fabrics on FB

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  143. Irina11 September 2011 at 12:49

    I've sign up for their newsletter

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  144. Under the Maple Tree12 September 2011 at 12:55

    Is this a blog? I've never blogged in my life. I love your website. I have shopped via River Fabrics before and I like them too. Nice and simple, lovely fabrics and fab customer service too.I have signed up for their newsletter now too.
    I'm loving the look of the Momo Freebird range, my choices would be 1 or 2 the Browns and Green selections. I am fairly new to patchworking and quilting (and I was a sewing avoider for years) but I have been bitten by the bug. I'm now an addict with a fabric stash habit...and it looks like I may have just found another great online resource. Do you do a newsletter or do I have to entangle myself with this blogging lark again?

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  145. Unknown12 September 2011 at 23:57

    I like 1 + 2

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  146. Unknown13 September 2011 at 00:02

    I like 1 + 2. I have also subscribed to the newsletter which I cannot wait to get in my mailbox :-) I love fabric! I have only recently discovered my creative side and want to make cushions!! :-)

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  147. Sarah22 September 2011 at 13:40

    Love the #1 Brown colorway. :-) thanks for the giveaway!

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  148. Anonymous1 October 2011 at 08:19

    nice post. Now you can use these business pages directory for bulk silk fabrics import & export business.

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