Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Discovering Liz Scott & Giveaway

****WINNER CHOSEN****
Victoria Paige.
Thanks!!

Yep I have discovered Liz and Riley :)

She is one of Moda's newest designers. 
 Her first line called Sugar Pop doesn't disappoint.
  It's bold and bright with a 70's feel.

Once Sugar Pop was available I had to get a charm pack for this little quilt.


The pattern I used for this top is called Posey Time
 by Bunnyhill designs {psst it's on sale!}.

Since I was so smitten with Sugar Pop, Paper Pie blog {Liz's blog} and Liz, I decided to ask her a few questions about her designing and what the future holds.
Several charming emails later, we had a plan worked out. I would interview her AND she would provide a pack of 8 fat quarters for one of my lucky readers.
She's THAT cool.

Here's what Liz had to share with me.

Me: How did you get involved with fabric design and how long have you been designing?

Liz:  I am a graphic designer by trade, but have always been a crafter and a maker of things as well. Add fabric addict to the list and now you see where I'm heading. A few years ago I began using Spoonflower.com to print some of my designs and I absolutely fell in love! The service allowed me to upload my designs and have them printed on fabric and mailed back to me. I designed print after print and began selling them in my WonderFluff shop at Etsy. I have been designing professionally for 10 years or so and I have been doing textile and surface design for the past 2 years.
Me:  Where did you draw your inspiration for Sugar Pop?

Liz: I love big, bright florals and 70s style. I also love nature and these are the things I was thinking about when designing the actual prints. The colors, however, were inspired by all things sweet! My love of chocolate is there, as well as the vibrant candy coated hues that you might see in the ice cream parlor and even the bakery.

Me: Is Sugar Pop your first licensed design?


Liz: Sugar Pop is my first licensed fabric design collection, but I am also a freelance graphic and surface designer. I do all sorts of different projects from bedding to stationery.
Me: Can you reveal if you have another fabric line coming?
Liz: Yes I can, and yes I do! I am super excited for this one to be announced in July and to be in stores this coming winter.


Me: Are you a quilter?
Liz: I am a very beginner, newbie quilter. I love quilting and fell in love with quilts in general on m many trips to the flea market and thrift stores. I love the work and the craftsmanship that goes into each quilt, not to mention the love that is so apparent with every little stitch. I work on my Sugar Pop quilt little by little, I savor and enjoy every minute I get to spend with it and focus more on the process of quilting than the actual end product.

If you'd like to be entered for the giveaway of 8 fat quarters of Sugar Pop by Liz Scott. 
 Here's all you have to do:
What is is your favorite city, whether you've been there or not,
either real or imagined, and why?

Liz shared that her favorite city is Portland, Oregon because the nature is abundant, the people are smiley, and there is a lot of creativity happening.
My favorite city is Paris France. I have never been there but it is the first place I want to visit in Europe. I have heard so many wonderful things about Paris.

Tell us your favorite city and why in the comments and win!
I'll randomly select a winner on 3/28/11.


210 comments:

  1. My favorite city is Miami. It's where I live. I'll soon be moving to London, which I'm very excited about, but will definitely miss the sun and warmth!

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  2. My favorite city is Las Vegas. No, I don't like to "sin" there, but I love the fancy restaurants, pretty mountain views and the glitter of the Strip at night!

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  3. I'm having a hard time choosing between my favorite city that I've been to and my favorite one I want to go to...

    I'll go with the one I've been to: Seattle. I love that Seattle is a good sized city, but doesn't feel it--you still have the woodsy, outdoorsy feel of the Pacific Northwest.

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  4. Love the green colorway!

    My favorite city is Seattle, because that's where I live and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. :)

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  5. Chicago! Food, museums, shopping. The best.

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  6. I love York, Maine and Lancaster Pa -- beautiful places we are blessed to visti.

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  7. My favorite city is Paris France. I've been twice now and could probably go back 1000 more times. It's just such a great place to visit.

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  8. Paris, France - so much to do there and all the art museums

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  9. My favorite city is right where I am. I'm in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. I have all 4 seasons, I can see the mountains everywhere I go, I'm considered in the country but I'm close enough to "town" that I can get what I need within a short drive. It's very restfull! I like my home!!!

    Wanda
    http://wandas-quilts-crafts.blogspot.com/

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  10. My favorite city is Pittsburgh. My husband and I went two years ago. It is beautiful and easy to get around. It was a pleasant surprise.

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  11. I live in a small town west of Salem, Oregon and love it as you can see mountains coming and going when going into the "big city".

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  12. So many places, so little time. I just visited Otrabanda and Punda on the island of Curaçao and the buildings were so colorful. I also loved all the art galleries of London in the 80s when I visited.

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  13. Great interview. She seems like a really lovely person! My favorite city is London.

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  14. I don't really have a favorite that I have been to other than maybe Salt Lake, just because it is clean and has some fun little bakeries and shops and historical sites. I think Rome might be a favorite if I ever get to go.

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  15. What a nice line...and thank you for this chance..my favorite city is Chicago,Ills. I only visited it once..it was in Nov. and quite cool. It is the windy city...lol. But I loved all the lovely restaraunts...huge as they are; and got to eat lunch at the top of the John Hancock Tower...the food, drink and the view was fantastic!!!

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  16. Anonymous4:19 PM

    MY FAVORITE CITY IS MY OWN-BOZEMAN,MONTANA! THANKS SO FOR SHARING!

    jldouglas@wispwest.net

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  17. I love Kodiak, Alaska because its wear I'm living right now. Its rustic, quiet, friendly, peaceful, and beautiful all year! I do love Portland too because it is home where my family is and wear I grew up.

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  18. Rome! We were there a few years ago and I would love to go back! So beautiful and the people are very friendly.

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  19. I'm not really a city person, but I'd say Seattle - lots to do, and love that part of the country.

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  20. Estes Park, Colorado. You have the beautiful landscapes and then when you go into the Rocky Mountains you get spectacular views that are ever changing.

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  21. I've been to lots of cities in my life, but there really is no place like home. Leominster, Massachusetts has been my home for the past 26 years and it's my favorite place to be! It has everything I need or want, lots of parks for the kids, a good yarn shop and even a Joann's so I don't have to travel far to get thread and batting! Fabric is mostly purchased online!

    Love that fabric!

    MGM

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  22. My favorite city is Spokane, WA because it was a great place to raise my teenage daughters when we moved from So. California to get somewhere quiet and calm. That is Spokane in a nutshell.

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  23. My favorite city is Montreal--my husband took me there when we were only dating and I fell in love with both him and the city. Now, three kids later, we hope to go back for our 10 year anniversary:)

    Love the new fabric line!

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  24. My favorite city is Florence, Italy. We had such a wonderful day and evening there during a whirlwind tour of Italy, that I want to go back and explore it more - to see all the amazing artworks and architecture, as well as the amazing FOOD! Stateside, I would have to say Boston for the same reasons - we had a great time and I want to go back and check out more of the amazing sights!

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  25. Carrie4:41 PM

    Boston, Mass! I love all the history there, I love the way they talk, it's all great! I've been there twice and I can't wait till my kids are old enough to go and appreciate all Boston has to offer!

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  26. My fave city is Boston.
    I've never been but I've always wanted to ever since watching the Parent Trap as a kid! silly, I know!

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  27. My favorite city is where I moved to three years ago when I remarried. We had sat next to each other in our high school band and did not hear from or see each other for over 40 years. Together we have 6 children and 15 grandchildren. Life is wonderful.

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  28. My favorite city is Seoul. I've not been there yet but it's where my heart is. We're adopting and will be there soon!!

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  29. So hard to pick I have 2 so I hope this is not breaking the rules. I love NYC because it is so old and you can get anywhere by the subway. My 2nd is Vince Beach California. The reason I love Vince Beach is the ocean and how everyone there is from every walk of life and no one looks down upon anyone.

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  30. I'm going to go with Florence, Italy. Not only does Florence boast some of the most spectacular artwork of any other city (possible exception Paris), it is situated in a gorgeous region of Italy that begs to be explored. Also, the shopping here is wonderful!! From jewelry to leather, you can't go wrong. Then there's the food - OMG, it truly awakens the taste buds!! There's a fantastic little gelato shop - anybody want to go?

    Jayne

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  31. I love Devon, England. A fellow blogger lives there and I love seeing the photos of her area, would love to visit there and ride the country side on my bike.

    Beautiful fabrics and wonderful interview. I love the fun fabrics and colors.

    Debbie

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  32. ASheville, NC hands down!! It's where I live and it is an outdoor paradise.

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  33. My favorite city is Bruges, Belgium. It's considered the Venice of Northern Europe. It's utterly gorgeous, full of history, and the food is fantastic! I went there when I was 19, and I would live there if I could!

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  34. Anonymous5:04 PM

    My favorite city is Tyrone,Pa. Its where I was raised and my Mom still lives there, so I can always call it home!

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  35. I'm going to say Saskatoon SK because that is where I live! I haven't travelled a whole lot, but this place is pretty nice! Thanks :)

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  36. Paris, France.. no I've never been there.. but I would love to go.. I want to take lots and lots of pictures.. it brings to mind romance, and arcitecture..

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  37. My favourite city is Istanbul. I lived there for 7 years and miss it!

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  38. I am not really a city person, much prefer the quiet of the country but if I had to pick the one I would go for is Paris it is so beautiful and so many fabulous shops.....but would only want to walk in Paris never ever want to drive there again!!!

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  39. What a great question & how fun to read all the comments! I'd have to say Lake Tahoe, CA. I loved the gorgeous views and the relaxing atmosphere.

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  40. My favorite city is New York. I love the anonymity of it. Not to mention the food. There so so many great things about New York, it's hard to just pick one.

    I think the culture and various cuisines are why it's my favorite city. I'd never want to live there, though. Too much hustle and bustle.

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  41. My favorite city is Honolulu - I went there with my hubby and didn't want to leave!

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  42. Today, my favorite city is Kansas City because I will be visiting there soon to see my daughter and granddaughter. Can't wait! It was so nice to get to know Liz through your interview. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  43. oooh so many wonderful places!

    my favorite would be Madras, India. I think it's name has changed to Chennai since I was there, but it's amazing - the people are warm, inviting and giving, the art and temples are beautiful and the history - oh the history! Plus, the food is amazing.

    I'd go back in a minute.

    miscstadra at hotmail dot com

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  44. My favorite city is Colby, Kansas because it's where my family is!

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  45. My favourite is Quebec City. It is very old and romantic. Thanks so much for a chance.

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  46. My favourite city is Florence in Italy, its a beautiful place with lots of history and some wonderful museums. Ive been there once and I would love to go again

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  47. Charleston. I have never been there, but really want to someday.

    Love her fabric!

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  48. Don't get me wrong I adore Paris and ALL it's art galleries, churches, streets and cafes but my city has to be Venice - canals, gondolas, music, lace, glass, Basilica San Marc, paintings, murals, fish markets, bridges, ice cream, sun, palazzos, italian language - I could keep going on....:D Love that place and so did my kids!

    Love that fabric too...thank you!

    Nicky

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  49. I love Quebec City in Canada - it reminds me of France. Would love to visit again!!

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  50. What a grand interview. Thank you for sharing. TO answer your questions my favorite city is Walla Walla, Washington. I went to college there and while it has a lot of memories it just keeps being a great place for me to go back to. Oh it has it's quirks but they are things that I can overlook.

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  51. My favorite city is Key West, FL. I got married there and it's just a fun, nostalgic and wonderful place to me.

    Great giveaway! Nice fabric line.

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  52. My favourite city is Victoria, BC Canada. I love the old buildings, wonderful downtown, parliment buildings and the water.

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  53. I loved NYC when I visited...so fun. What a cute fabric line. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  54. San Francisco for sure. Everywhere you look, that beautiful bay and bridge are there, plus the best croissants in the whole world.

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  55. Toronto, Ontario Canada for its great places to eat, lots of things to do, and easy to use transit system. I'm off to there in two weeks! thanks for the chance to win.

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  56. My favorite city would be Florence Italy - for the amazing architecture and markets. Thanks for the chance to win - those prints look luscious!

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  57. I like A________ OH because that is where I met you!

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  58. boston! not just bc i live there..but bc it's big enough to be a city, but small enough to still be homey!

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  59. I Love New York City! There is something new and exciting in every nook of that city! Oh and I love the Sugar pop fabric, just makes me happy to look at it!

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  60. I don't know any cities...love the idea of New York tho and hope to get there one day.

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  61. My favorite city is St. Brieuc, France- I was lucky enough to get to spend a summer study abroad there, and have nothing but happy memories (especially of the pastries!!!). If my husband and I ever get to travel abroad, I would love to revisit it.

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  62. I love Paris - I have been there but Ann Arbor, MI is still home and the best.
    love the material - purples!

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  63. Favourite city is a tough one, there are so many great places. I think I will have to say Florence, Italy. I love the food, the wine,the history, the art, the scenery, the people....

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  64. I love Lincoln City in Oregon. I love it so much. The ocean calls to my soul. I could live and die right there.We have had many vacations there!! I love the ocean!! Thank you for the give away.

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  65. I have been to a few cities that I loved so it is hard to pick one but I think San Francisco because the food was great, I loved being near the ocean and I loved the cable cars.

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  66. My favorite city is Glen Arbor, Mi

    It's where I relax in the summer!!!

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  67. my favorite would be a city I hope to visit someday, Paris..love you blog, and your fabrics are wonderful!

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  68. Anonymous6:51 PM

    Loved Los Angles so much fun! But where to next? I'll agree Paris is on the list. I would have to say New York city because I have heard so much about it growing up from my grandmother was born and rasied there.
    Thank you for the oppertunity Vickie!

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  69. My favorite city is Savannah, GA. I have so many wonderful memories there. I love all things historic and so... it justs fits!
    Thanks for doing this giveaway!
    Quilted Hugs,
    Lisa

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  70. Pick ONE city?? There are too many...I love nyc for the shopping, paris is soo romantic, london is so diverse (actually may be living there this summer!) New Orleans for the people, savannah cuz its cool and im a belle at heart...but there is no place like home!!

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  71. Singapore! Tropical, modern, and beautiful!

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  72. This was very exciting to have you do this. You had some very interesting questions and answers.
    My most favorite city in Barcelona in Spain. I'v ahd some exchanges students from there and I owuld love to be able to see them again.

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  73. Gonna have to go with Colorado Springs, CO...weather is gorgeous and people are friendly!

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  74. Goodness, I don't know if I could name a favorite city as I'm a small-town kind of girl. Big cities make me nervous! But I'd have to say Atlanta I guess, because the shopping is great there, the Braves play there and it's the closest big city to me (at a whopping 6 hours!!). Orlando is closer, but I grew up outside of there and it just doesn't seem as big-city as Atlanta.

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  75. I'd love to travel and see Vatican City. So much great art and architecture.

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  76. My favorite city is Ft Worth and only because I have a niece who is also my goddaughter living near there. She just gave birth to her first child and I so badly want to hold her again! :-)

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  77. New York City is my favorite...especially Greenwich Village...I love it when the shop owners are outside selling their merchandise!

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  78. One of my favorite place on the planet is Interlaken Switzerland, it's one of the most beautiful places I've ever been to, the water is so crystal clear and the mountains are amazing. It's just so peaceful, it's my happy place.

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  79. My favorite city is Chicago. It's home to three of my best friends, is about 5 hours away by car, train or bus, and is so much fun! The shopping, the food, but most of all the friends make it wonderful!

    Sandy A

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  80. My favorite city is Dublin, Ireland. I spent 5 days there and loved every one of them!!

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  81. Anonymous7:49 PM

    Love those fabrics! As for my favorite city, I LOVED our trip to Niagara last year and I would love to visit Sydney, Australia.

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  82. Though question! I love to travel and experience different places. I'm going to saw Jackson, WY - talk about a beautiful place!

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  83. Lovely fabrics and neat story.. I would love to Love Paris someday. But for now I really LOVE Boston. Shopping and food is great.

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  84. One of my favs is Garden City, Utah. And yes! I've visited. My family took a week long ski vacation to that area several years ago. Unbelievable views of Bear Lake...absolutely breathtaking!

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  85. Have been to Moscow and Beijing and they were exciting. Would love to visit London and some of the little towns in Scotland, also Prince Edward Island.

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  86. I'm not much for cities, I live in Key Largo, Fl, which is my favorite place. I think I would pick San Francisco, never been there, but I think it's fascinating. Thanks for the chance for the fabric, it's beautiful.

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  87. London, England. lived there for 6 months out of college with my best friend...best memories. so much to do. easy transportation. id love to go back now as an adult!

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  88. My favorite city is Seattle - I love the arts and crafts community there, the downtown life, the Farmers Market, and the food!! It's one of my favorite places to visit!!

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  89. My favourite city is Montreal. I grew up there and it is in my soul. It is an interesting city too, with lots of good food, drinks, shopping and old areas of town with churches, cobblestone streets and the like.

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  90. My favorite city is Seattle! I love the arts and crafts community, the urban living, the Farmers Market, and the awesome food!! It's one of my favorite places to visit....

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  91. I love San Francisco! It is so beautiful there, and the weather is nice and cool for the most part. Plus, there are so many tasty food options!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  92. One of my favorite cities would have to be Charleston, SC. The beautiful homes, rich history, and Southern charm makes it a great vacation.

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  93. My favorite city would be Tipp City...a small town in Ohio where I was born and raised. I have so many lovely memories of my whold family together there.

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  94. It is not actually a city but I would love to visit Narnia.
    Nellana @ hotmail (dot) com

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  95. Thanks for the giveaway. My favorite city is St. Louis only because it is home to the most wonderful family a girl could ask for!

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  96. I lived 1 year in Southern France - and close by was the City of Carcassone with its incredible castle! History, great weather, delicious food - what more do you need? If you ever make it to Paris (beautiful, but too crowded for me), and have time to spare, you have to go South! Thanks so much - and I am crossing my fingers for your Paris wish!!

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  97. Louisville, Kentucky because that is where my baby girl lives. The landscape is beautiful and they have the some amazing horse races.

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  98. Tough question. I'll have to go with Rapid City, SD. I spent 12 of my first 16 years there. Lots of good memories.

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  99. Anonymous9:11 PM

    My favorite city is Boca de Yasica in the Dominican Republic. My brother and SIL live there and I love to visit them.

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  100. I've travelled to many places courtesy of Uncle Sam and I have to say that Heidelberg, Germany is my favorite. It is one of the few cities not to have been bombed during WWII. The castle and mountain walks were my favorite places to go.

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  101. My goodness, I don't know if I can pick. I love both Lexington, VA, and San Antonio, TX. Both wonderful places to live and visit. Lexington has the mountains and San Antonio has the BBQ. :)

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  102. My favorite city to visit is Bryson City NC. My in laws used to have a place there, and we have some very wonderful family memories. We are Southern flatlanders, so visiting the mountains is always an enjoyable pleasure.

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  103. My favorite town is Stars Hollow from the Gilmore Girls. It just has that lovely small town, everyone cares about you feel!

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  104. I love Richmond, VA. It's close to DC, the Beach, the mountains, it's loaded with history and it's an all-around great place!!

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  105. I'm going to jump on the Paris bandwagon-I have always wanted to go there!

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  106. I do love where Ilive right now but favourite city would have to be Montreal Went to university there, met husband, lived there for many years. Lovely city!!

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  107. My favorite city is Berlin, Germany. It's just such a cultural center and has so much history! I'm going there for the first time in a month and a half, and I can't wait!

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  108. I LOVE where I live.
    My favorite city to VISIT is San Diego CA. I love the ocean, the weather has been perfect every time I've been there, the people are nice and there are great restaurants!

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  109. My favorite city is San Luis Obispo, CA. Both daughters went to school there and we visited each year several times. Who wouldn't love a town with vineyards, beaches, a mission and wonderful small stores to shop in :) Also my husband is there on business right now and I'm VERY JEALOUS!!

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  110. My favorite city... I dont know. Im more of a small town girl. I loveee small towns. But I do love Boston. =) And Winston/Salem North Carolina.

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  111. Anonymous10:36 PM

    My favorite city is Charlotte, NC. It's where I started my life as a wife and mother. The past eight years we've been traveling around for my hubby's work/education. We are hoping to soon close the circle and finally settle back down in Charlotte!

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  112. Tough question!
    Durango, CO , a beautiful small mountain city where I met myself and later my now hubby.

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  113. I dream of going to New York...see central park, I have never been to America!

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  114. my favorite city is also portland, oregon. I lived there for 2 years awhile back and there's no place with a better mix of access to mountains and sea, urban life and creative people, bikes and microbrews, and general awesomeness.

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  115. Mine would be London - even though i haven't been there :D

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  116. Boy, that is a hard question, believe it or not! My favorite city is the one I live in, but there are about 1000 cities I'd like to visit, so I'll say Brisbane, Australia.

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  117. That's a very nice interview with Liz, Vickie. Riley is adorable! Besides the city I live in, I have two favorite cities. One is NYC, you can never get bored! The other is DC because I love the history.

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  118. My favorite city is Amsterdam, Holand; I've never been there but have plans for this summer.

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  119. Melbourne, Australia. I lived there for 1 yr and that's where I met my now hubby.

    It also has some wicked awesome outdoor markets and well it's generally AWESOME!

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  120. I grew up in Cape Town Sth Africa, which is an awesome city, but I also really love Adelaide Australia, where I live now, I think this is my favourite city. It has everything I want and need, is sizeable but still feels small, awesome climate (even with the wonky changes over the last few years) and I've never thought, I wish I lived somewhere else instead :)

    I am using charm packs of Sugar Pop at the moment, would love to play with FQ's

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  121. My favourite city is London, England. I just love all the historical buildings.

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  122. My favourite city is Bath, England especially in Spring

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  123. Anonymous5:25 AM

    My favorite city is Portland,Oregon
    where I've been.
    My partner is from there, beautiful and rose's city.
    I really liked your Sugar pop!
    I want to make comfort quilt with your fabrics
    for people in Tokoku areas.
    Bright color must cheer them up!
    Sakiko from Japan

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  124. One of my favs is Wellington, New Zealand...not too big, easy to get around, great food, great culture and great shopping.

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  125. This is tough for me as I'm more of a small-town girl. But I do like Washington, DC because of the wonderful museums. And I'm a bit biased because I'm visiting there right now!

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  126. My favourite city is Carcassone in the south of France. I first read about it in Kate Mosse's book Labyrinth. The walled city is amazing, I got to wander around there in October 2008 and bought back wonderful memories of a wonderful 6 weeks overseas.

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  127. My favorite city is Maastricht, Netherlands. It was my home away from home for 10 months and the city and its people are just charming.

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  128. We enjoyed our trip to Charlottesville, VA. Beautiful scenery, history, and fun places to shop. Thanks for the giveaway! love Sugar Pop!

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  129. My favorite city that I have visited is Phoenix. I was impressed with the cleanliness and ease of travel there at the time. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  130. My favorite city is Monterrey, Mexico. That's probably not my real favorite but that's what comes to mind this morning before 7am. I studied there in high school and the nice parts are over the top nice and make you feel like royalty and then there are the poor parts that are really poor. That's unfortunate but makes you constantly aware of what you have and what you should be grateful for.

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  131. My favourite city is Budapest in Hungary, Europe. The old city center is wonderful.

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  132. My favorite would be Dublin, Ireland - sounds like such a neat place.

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  133. Chicago, IL - I grew up near there and have a lot of memories of going there.

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  134. Coastal Maine - took a vacation there and have dreamed of going back ever since. So relaxing! Thanks Vickie and Liz!

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  135. My favorite city is Miami! I visited there last October, and am house hunting in that area right now.
    I love the warmth of the sun, the sound of the ocean, and the diversity of the people. I want to call it home.

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  136. My favorite city is Cedar City Utah. It is home and I can't wait to move there in 3 more months. We have been away for 10 years and it will be just a slice of heaven to be back :)

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  137. My favorite city... Hmmm. I would have to say Krakow, Poland. It is beautiful there. I would love to go back and visit again. My favorite US city would have to be Orlando, FL. I love Mickey Mouse!

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  138. My favorite city is Chicago. It was the first "big" city I ever visited and I was (and still am) quite enamored with the huge buildings and fascinating museums and the beautiful Lakeshore Drive!

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  139. My favorite city is: Rivendell, the elf's home, in Lord of the Rings. What a fantastically mythical place. The costumes and fabrics they used, oh to get my hands on some of that. That's where I would like to go and visit.
    thanks
    cathy

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  140. Portland Maine is my favorite city... it's my "home" city even though I don't live there:)

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  141. My favorite town is Forks, from the movie and books of Twilight. Probably sounds corny, but I love the way it looked in the movies and the way it's described in the books!

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  142. Would have to say that my favorite city is San Diego, CA. Love the town, being near the ocean, fair weather and site seeing.

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  143. My favorite city at the moment is San Diego. The weather is just perfect!

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  144. My pick is Paris: beautiful architecture great food, fashion and so much culture.

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  145. My favorite city is Dublin, Ireland. It was so unbelievably beautiful that I would love to move there someday, but probably won't have the courage!

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  146. This is a tough one because there are so many places I love. My favorite place I've lived is a toss up between Salzberg or Innsbruck, Austria; favorite city I have visited was probably Prague or Hanapepe, Kauai. A city I would love to visit is St. Petersburg. Okay so I gave you 5 cities instead of one, but considering all the beautiful places in the world, that's not very many. P.S.--You should save up and go to Paris, it is lovely.

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  147. My favourite city is Cambridge, England. It's such a historic and beautiful place with incredible university buildings, some great shops and a market square, oh and punting on the river. I spent many happy hours here as a child with my grandma, lovely memories!
    Thanks for the giveaway - Sugar Pop rocks!

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  148. So many beautiful cities that I've been to. I like Oak Creek Canyon, AZ. Its beautiful there right outside of Sedona, red rocks and pine trees. I enjoyed your interview and the fabric is so nice.

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  149. I was born in Portland Oregon but have lived and visited lots of other cities. I have to say my favorite is still Portland because it is home.

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  150. Tough question, I love a lot of the cities I've been too. I'd have to say New York City as it's just brilliant and (I'm having two!) Warsaw, Poland as I lived there for 2 years and it is very special to me.

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  151. I was lucky enough to go to Hong Kong, it was my first experience of a high rise city. The mix of expensive restaurants and boutiques next to noodle bars and markets was great. The view from The Peak was fantastic! Thx for the great giveaway.

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  153. I'm not so sure I have any one particular city in mind for a "favourite city" especially since I have travelled so much, but I do have a few (in no particular order): Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Antigua (Guatemala), Jodpur & Jaisalmer (India), Melbourne (Australia - I lived there for 2 years) and home: Vancouver (Canada).

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  154. I left my heart in San Francisco, many years ago! Anything you want to do, eat, buy, shop, walk, take in the beauty, drive to the mountains, fabulous city.

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  155. Nantucket, MA! It's so much fun to bike around and shop, shop, shop, and it's an island!

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  156. I really loved Yountville California. It is the perfectly picturesque small town. It doesn't hurt that it is home to 4 of Thomas Keller's restaurant either!

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  157. I LOVE Seattle. I have lived here all my life and it is so green. The rain is refreshing (most days) and the sky is so blue!

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  158. My favorite city is Savannah, GA.. my husband and I went there for our anniversary a couple years ago and it was amazing! The people were warm, friendly, and inviting, the food was delicious, and the place its self was just old and historic and breathtaking!

    thanks for the chance :)

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  159. ooh such pretty fabric surely enough to brighten up this dreary winter that doesn't seem to want to go away. Great interview; thank you for that. I have to say that I LOVE the hexie pincushion Liz has on her blog.

    Gosh, my favorite city ~ that's tough because I dream of going to Maine which really isn't a city obviously, but having not gone there yet, hard to pin down a favorite city. I LOVE the water and my favorite meal is lobster. In the midwest though we get tiny lobsters and I want a 'real' lobster that is huge and to see all the small fishing villages out in Maine with all the history. Of all cities I have been to, I'd say my favorite would be Chicago because there is always something to do or see.

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  160. I imagine my favorite city would be Los Angeles or somewhere of the like. Lots of sun, sand, and beaches! I love beautiful, warm weather and would be outside constantly.

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  161. My favorite city would have to be London - I love all things British (even married a British guy!). I've only been to London (the airport doesn't count) once, but I am itching to get back there! What great fabric - thanks for the giveaway!

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  162. Austin, Texas it's beautiful, friendly and it's home! Oh, by the way, love the interview and the fabrics. Have a great day all!

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  163. my favorite city is Paris France! It is so rich with history and art.
    sntbosch@msn.com

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  164. Can't think of a "favorite," although I would like to visit Las Vegas and New York City. Don't think I would like living in either place though!

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  165. My favorite city is Seattle! It's gorgeous, clean, and cultural! Everything poor Sacramento is not! I love this fabric, BTW! nice meeting you Liz!

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  166. I was trying to choose between Edinburgh and York, I've spent a lot of time in both. In the end the decider was that we have friends in Edinburgh.

    sarah.bowyer@ntlworld.com

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  167. My favorite city is London, England. I lived there for a semester in college, and it is glorious, so full of history, character and culture!

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  168. Anonymous2:37 PM

    My favorite city is Chicago. I went to college in River Forest (right next to Oak Park) and it was very easy to get into(and out of)downtown Chicago. Lots of terrific museums. I have lots of good memories from my 4 years there (long long ago).

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  169. I'm really not much of a big city person, but I LOVED Paris (France, that is). It is the one city I've visited that I wish I could live in (for at least a month!) The atmosphere and the attractions are unparalleled. Sipping coffee at a sidewalk cafe, strolling through the Louvre, ambling on the Champs Elysees -- so cosmopolitan, and so romantic! Oh yeah, I'm ready to go back...

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  170. I think I would have to say Dublin, Ireland. I've never been there but I think it would be a lot of fun to visit. I just think Ireland looks so beautiful.

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  171. My favourite city is London, England. It is so easy to be in the bustling city and a few miles away and you are on country lanes with lovely scenery (so green everywhere) and cozy pubs along the
    way. We went there on our honey moon, so very happy memories.
    Fabrics are gorgeous. Thanks, Luba.

    chris.luba@sympatico.ca

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  172. My favorite city is Sydney, Australia - friendly people, gorgeous views, eclectic food. I can't wait to go back!

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  173. NEW YORK CITY!! It's on my bucket list to visit some day. A play (musical would be best) and wave to everyone outside of the TODAY show..

    And I love Sugar Pop. A friend made two quilts from it on retreat..and they were so pretty..

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  174. Raquel6:00 PM

    Washington, DC because of the history.

    Sugar Pop looks like a super fun fabric to quilt with -- I hope I win!!

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  175. My favorite city is Rome, Italy. I have never been, but it is my dream to go one day. To me it seems like the most beautiful city in the world.

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  176. My favorite is actually Portland, OR too! I lived there almost 10 years ago. I love the city, but I also love how you have mountains and the ocean within reach too! And if it's a little too cold, you can take a short trip down to Cali :) Oh wait, and the public transportation! Awesome.

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  177. Anonymous5:57 AM

    I'd love to visit Paris, France...haha...and I noticed you would too! =) I want to see the Eiffel Tower...and just go to Europe in general...I've never been off the soil of the good old USA. =)

    Lovely new fabric designer! Great post. Thanks again!

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  178. My favorite city is Charlotte, NC, which happens to be where I live. Great weather (well, the Summer could be a little cooler.. :)), friendly people, and it's big enough to have lots of fun stuff to do. Thank you!

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  179. I think it would have to be Oxford, UK, especially on a sunny day - amazing architecture, independent shops and nice countryside. No fabric shops though :-(

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  180. Love Portland, Oregon -- so green, so friendly and my BFF of 25 years lives there !

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  181. London! Great style, lovely parks, British English, lots of textile exhibits & V&A museum!

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  182. My favorite city is Fort Worth, TX because that's where I mostly grew up and found my husband and birthed my children :) and earn my living (which pays for my crazy fabric addiction). It's also where the West began! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  183. My favourite city is Vancouver, Canada, where I used to live. It is so beautiful with the snow-topped Lions (mountains] as a backdrop. There are plenty of places nearby for skiing and lots of outdoor activities such as racing around the seawall through Stanley Park. People seem quite happy there and it also hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics.

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  184. Favorite city...so hard to choose...I think I would pick Singapore. That was my first international trip and so many amazing memories of amazing people and places.

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  185. It would be San Antonio, Texas. They have my favorite Puffy Tacos.

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  186. Great fabrics and an interesting interview!

    My favorite city would have to be Chicago. I love that you can walk and walk in it, have fabulous foods, visit museums, shop and feel the breezes off of Lake Michigan.

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  187. My favorite city is the little town that is our county seat. After living in some wonderful big cities (Miami, Ft Lauderdale, Chapel Hill, Scottsdale, SLC), I've come to appreciate the features of this small place. Quilters galore. People who call just to check on you if you missed church. Neighbors who bring fresh from the garden produce - just because. And, a community that celebrates "A Community of Character" year round. All kinds of events - we just had the Quilt and Craft Fair and "Beast Feast" is in April to benefit our education foundation. And, of course, my family is here. Thanks for the opportunity to brag about Trenton, Florida.

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  188. Love San Francisco! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  189. My favorite city is Orlando, FL because that is where I first got to meet my little sister!

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  190. Although I have never been to these cities, I would love to visit London and New York! :)

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  191. It's tough to narrow down! I really miss Istanbul so it is my current favorite city...I long to be there again!

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  192. Do I have to choose just one!? I LOVE Boise, my hometown. But I also love New York-it NEVER sleeps and Canal Street is a blast, and Seattle-talk about friendly people and good manners.

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  193. My favorite city is Boise Idaho. We lived there for 8 1/2 years and it was the best! It is in a unique area, lots of trees, high sage brush desert, Boise River runs through it, nearby Lucky Peak reservoir, situated at the base of a ski area, fruit orchards nearby. I loved the area and Idaho in general.

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  194. London! Would love to go there :)
    Susanne

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  195. My favorite city in Burlington, Vermont. It's got great shops, restaurants, and entertainment but still very close to nature and the country. Perfect balance!

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  196. Providence, RI. My sister took me to see the city's canal and the water fire nights they have. It sure is a clean upscale looking place. The social crowds during water fire are fun, the music etheral...just a nice time to be had by all.

    THanks for the interview. It's always interesting to see how someone started in the industry .


    freeindeed at myfairpoint dot net

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  197. My favorite city is San Diego. I've never been there, but I've heard the weather is fantastic year-round (no mid-west humidity), it has the ocean, and a great zoo. And Mickey Mouse!

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  198. I can't really tell, which is my favorite city, but I do have a favorite island: Mauritius! G R E A T ! ! ! ! Nice people, beautiful beaches and lovely food!!!! All in one, a trip worth!

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  199. My favourite city is Florence. My family and I got to go there last summer- its breathtaking! The architecture, the sculptures the history it's beautiful!!

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  200. Anonymous8:21 PM

    Thank you for that cool interview--such cute fabric! My favorite city of alllll time is London. Happy Day to you!
    ~robin
    welchrobin@hotmail.com

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