Thank you for participating in last week’s giveaway! “Easy Layer-Cake Quilts 2” is a great book filled with ideas for quilts with 10″ squares, whether you bought them as layer cakes, made your own cakes, or use yardage. We have a winner! Here is the randomizer pick:
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1 Set of 1 Unique Number
Range: From 1 to 56
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19
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Congratulations, Cecilia! I will email you soon to get your mailing information. In the meantime…
This week it is Valentine’s Day in the US. In Brazil, Valentine’s Day (Dia dos Namorados) is in June so in my house we celebrate it twice! In the spirit of this celebration, let’s have another giveaway: 1-1/2 yards of this cute fabric by Riley Blake Designs with little flowers and strawberries. Who needs chocolate, right?
I will mail it to you wherever you are in the world. Just answer this question: Do you use directional fabrics in blocks, or do you leave them for the borders only? Remember, if you are not a blogger leave your email address using this format: “soandsoatinternet.com” – you will not get spammed and I will have a way to get in touch with you.
The winner will be revealed on February 14 – Valentine’s Day. Happy Monday!
Lisa Marie says
I will use directional prints in blocks as long as I can orient them so they point in a consistent direction. If they go every which way, I find it chaotic and/or distracting.
tubakk says
I use every fabric everywhere, all directions. It gives me fun quilts. Thanks for the giveaway. Happy Valentine's.
Stitchin At Home says
I use them whenever or however I want. Thanks for a chance to win.
Marjorie's Busy Corner says
I have done both, but mainly for borders..thanks for this chance
Anita Jackson @ Domestic Felicity says
I use directional fabrics in both, but mostly like them in the blocks themselves. 😉
Terry says
I use them both ways. Thanks for the give away. Really pretty fabric.
Kathy E. says
Oh, how sweet is this Riley Blake fabric?? I'm always big on hearts and this is one I really like. I tend to use more directional fabric in borders rather than blocks, but it happens!
Brenda says
Directional fabrics are great everywhere, although I do pay attention to the orientation. And using it on the bias makes a jazzy binding.
Danette says
I prefer leaving directional fabrics out because it kind of bugs me that they are going the wrong way. Thank you, [email protected]
Unknown says
Yes, I use directional fabrics in blocks and everywhere. I don't discriminate!!
tubilinha tiacarminha says
Eu uso mais para o forro.feliz dia dos namorados!!
Deb says
Yes I use directional.
smithcindyk says
I like fonts in print so I will intentionally make them go in all directions.
Nancy says
I do use them at times – it makes it interesting and fun!
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Michele T says
I use them both ways, thanks!
Julie in WA says
I love using directional prints in quilts! They can create such interesting patterns; an added bonus is a great workout for my brain cells, to get the fabric going the way I want it to!
OhioLori says
I use directional fabrics in some things.. depends if there is a definite top & bottom. If can be scattered in different directions.. they are fun too 🙂 Thank you for chance to win your give-a-way too 🙂
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Quilting Babcia says
I generally use directional prints in piecing, occasionally in borders, though so many directional prints are printed off-grain it's difficult to get them looking straight in a border.
MoeWest says
I will use directional fabric for blocks or borders. I just have to pay closer attention to keep the direction consistent. Thanks for the great giveaway! Happy Valentine's Day from Canada where we also celebrate this day.
barbara woods [email protected] says
some times I do and some times I don't , depends on the fabric
Laura says
I use directional prints in blocks on occasion, depending on the "look" I am trying to achieve. The fabric is very cute.
Angie&Gary Short says
Cute fabric! I use directional fabric both in blocks and borders. Happy Valentine's Day! Enjoy your day! 🙂 🙂 angielovesgary2 atgmail dotcom
Teresa @ Aurea's Kitchen says
I love to use directional prints. Borders and blocks. Just need to be more focused so the fabric is all right. Happy Valentine day
Unknown says
I have used directional prints in both borders and in blocks. You just have to be careful so it goes in the direction you want. Nancy A: [email protected]
Sheila says
I have used directional prints in blocks but prefer to use them in borders.
Sewgirl says
I totally use directional fabric…Just have to be careful while using it! Thanks for sharing the giveaway!!
Karen says
I have used directional prints.
rosemaryschild says
I have used directional prints in a block! Such a cute print! I do need chocolate, lol! Thank you, Susan
myzbarb says
Directional prints only for borders?! I think not; let's put them in blocks and let them dance all about!
Lee says
For my it depends on the design of the quilt as to if I use directional fabrics! Thank you for the lovely giveaway!
JoyceLM says
Using directional fabrics in blocks is perfectly fine with me. I used some directional zebra fabric on the back of a baby quilt & had to add a simple black/white strip in between to keep the top & bottom zebras going the same way. I don't think I would have been so choosy if I'd used the fabric in blocks on the front of the quilt. Thanks.
Mom C says
More often than not I realize I have directional prints when I've already cut them and start piecing!So they end up going every which way. When I do plan ahead I use then throughout the whole quilt. Thanks
Delaine says
I do use directional fabric sometimes, but I am very careful when cutting to get the lines all going evenly in the block. Thanks!
Just Quilt It says
I do use directional fabrics unless it makes the project more difficult.
Marcy says
Of course. It's fabric.
Sarah J says
I'm willing to use them if the pattern/ block isn't to complicated to figure out, lol!