SMS Giveaway Day!

Happy Monday!
 this week and I decided to join in the fun.
 
I have been collecting some black and white fabrics for some projects and decided to gather a few favourites to share with you!
 
I'm giving away eight Fat 8ths for you to sew something good. ;o)

 
To enter, leave me a comment, letting me know your preference ....patterns with photos or diagrams to accompany written instructions. (Can you tell I'm doing some pattern writing? ;o)
 
Thanks in advance for your help!
 
Get a second entry by letting me know if you're a follower in a separate comment.


This giveaway is open internationally and it will close Friday May 10th at 6pm MST. 
The winner will be chosen using the random number generator.
 
*Reminder:  Please be sure that I have your email so I can contact you if you win - otherwise I will have to draw a  new winner.
 
Thanks so much for joining my giveaway and allowing me the chance to give back to this wonderful  online community.  I'm looking forward to reading your comments - but won't be able to reply to them for this giveaway (hope you'll understand).  It will be a busy week visiting blogs and entering giveaways.  Wishing you luck! 
 

 
P. S.  Click here to check out all the giveaways happening this week!
  There are 5 different categories of giveaways - so that's lots of blogs to visit.  Giveaway Day is a great way to discover many wonderful bloggers from around the world.  Have fun! 

Comments

  1. Lovely B&W selection. I like photos when something is tricky to describe as it helps me to see exactly how I should be doing something, but good clear diagrams can often be as effective. Happy pattern writing! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.

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  2. I typically prefer photos to diagrams. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  3. Oooh, yummy! I like patterns with photos or diagrams -- something so I can see what I'm supposed to do. Thanks for the fab giveaway, Katherine!

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  4. I'm a follower via GFC/Bloglovin' and you're on my bloglist sidebar.

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  5. Hm. I'm going with pictures, if they're good pictures and instructive. Some aren't very instructive. Love these fabrics, and I'd love to win them.

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  6. I guess I like photos, but diagrams are good in some instances too. Thank you.

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  7. Def photo's! It helps to see what the writer/designer is talking about when you cannot understand what they wrote.

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  8. I prefer both photos and diagrams. I know, not much of an answer, but I think they both have their place in patterns. Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  9. I'd say a mixture of both. Diagrams for piecing, pictures for eye candy. Thanks!

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  10. I would say both. I think each can be helpful in a different way.

    Thanks!
    Amandak@whatthebobbin

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  11. I think I for very complicated thinks photos work better for me, but clear diagramms are always great!
    Thanks for the lovely give away!

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  12. I prefer diagrams that are clearly illustrated. Thanks for doing the giveaway! adriprints(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  13. Lovely fabric collection! I prefer pictures, but they have to be clear and good quality.

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  14. Photos, definitely!
    Good luck with the pattern-making!

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  15. Pictures explain more to me than a diagram.

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  16. Such a wonderful and generous give-away Katherine! Thanks for a chance to win these lovely black and whites!

    I love photos and diagrams, depending on the factor of difficulty... LOL, not much of a help, am I?

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  17. Hate to be that person, but I can go either way! Though I do like diagrams, as long as they are not too complicated!

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  18. Generally I'm happy with diagrams.

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  19. I try to include diagrams in my patterns but sometimes a photo is the only thing that will work for clarity.

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  20. I like photos, thanks for the chance to win this beautiful bundle.

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  21. I like photos, but sometimes you have to diagram on those, too. :)

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  22. I also follow you with bloglovin

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  23. I follow your blog via GFC and Google Reader; thanks for the chance!

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  24. patterns with diagrams are always useful.

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  25. Well, I'd rather have both :) But I guess if I had to choose I'd take photos over diagrams. Thanks!

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  26. I like photos. Thank you for the chance to win your lovely black and white fabrics.

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  27. It depends. I usually prefer photos if they're clear, well-lit and close-up. But I like diagrams if they're well-illustrated and clearly show the technique that is being described. Sometimes diagrams do a better job of illustrating a technique close up than a photo can.

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  28. oh man, this stack would be perfect for a quilt I'm daydreaming.
    I prefer to have pictures. It helps to see an actualy item rather than a drawing.

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  29. these are lovely! I am a diagram girl, as long as they are done well. I do all of my patterns with diagrams, easier to photocopy. I suppose if you are doing them PDF photos are fine too! (if you ever need a pattern tester, I'm game!)

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  30. I am also a follower of your blog

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  31. I would pick photos over diagrams, simply because sometimes some people's diagrams make no sense to my brain. ;) But a photo gives you exact visuals of what the step or end result is.

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  32. I just started following you with bloglovin'!

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  33. I think it depends on the project, but typically diagrams or very, very clear photos.

    tinaotherworld (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  34. I'd prefer diagrams to photos. Good luck with your pattern writing! And thanks for the chance to win!

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  35. I follow your wonderful blog

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  36. If it's something that will need printing, I usually prefer a diagram. Photos are nice when something is confusing though!

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  37. Thank you for the giveaway! For online directions I prefer photos, but it its on paper I tend to prefer diagrams for some reason.

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  38. I need photos because I'm a beginner! Thank you!!!

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  39. I think photos always improve a pattern. sarahsaturdiy @ gmail . com

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  40. I like a mix of both. Usually I prefer pictures, but diagrams are nice with piecing instructions. Especially if the fabrics in the photo aren't high contrast.
    Thanks for the chance to win and good luck with your pattern writing!

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  41. I like a mix of both - whatever makes following the directions simpler. For something complicated, diagrams can be less convoluted. (Love the fabrics - I'm looking to stock up on B&Ws! :)

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  42. It depends on the project, but usually pictures work great :)

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  43. I love photos, but diagrams can be good, too.

    Thanks!

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  44. I am a follower of yours.

    Thanks!

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  45. I like patterns.thanks for the chance.

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  46. I think photos are the easiest to follow.

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  47. I follow you on GFC but I did transfer all of my blogs I follow to Bloglovin.

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  48. Definitely photos as sometimes diagrams are hard to figure out (for me)

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  49. I prefer diagrams with a few pictures. Love the black and white!

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  50. I follow using friend connect, but we'll probably switch to Bloglovin

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  51. I think diagrams are clearer. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

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  52. I'm ok with either photos or diagrams. It depends on the clarity of the writing accompanying the illustrations. Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  53. I am a new blog follower. Thanks!

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  54. I prefer photos to diagrams usually.

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  55. I've found that, 9 times out of 10, a photo will show a step more clearly than a diagram will.

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  56. I prefer photos! It's easier to see everything!
    dazzlingshorty(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  57. love the bundle! I prefer photos. They are usually more clear as to what needs to be done. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  58. I like photos the best. Thanks

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  59. I prefer photo's with a diagram here and there!
    Thank you for the fabulous give-away! I adore that fabric selection!!!
    esthersipatchandquilt at yahoo dot com

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  60. I am now a follower too!
    esthersipatchandquilt at yahoo dot com

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  61. Always looking to beef up the black/white stash. I think I respond better to diagrams

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  62. Love the black and white fabrics. I'd prefer the photo instructions.

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  63. Thanks for the chance to win! I prefer a combination of photos and diagrams, just in case. ;)

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  64. I prefer both photos and diagrams but if I had to choose, I'd go for diagrams.

    Thanks so much for your generosity! =)

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  65. The engineer in me likes diagrams.

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  66. I prefer photos, but sometimes, a diagram can better show a complex or fiddly step, so I would say ... a combination of both :D

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  67. Patterns with LOTS of photos.

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  68. I really prefer the photos unless the diagrams are of exceptional quality. Hand drawn diagrams are unappealing but an Adobe Illustrator diagram done well would be all right.
    vicmil at aol dot com

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  69. I prefer diagrams--sometimes I just don't see the detail in photos.

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  70. I prefer photos.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  71. I have enjoyed following your blog since I started on this quilting journey....and I think you were my first follower who wasn't a relative! Here's to many more wonderful posts, Katherine!

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  72. Wonderful selection of fabrics...and I always love photos to accompany written instructions. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  73. I love photos but if it is hard to see then a diagram would be better

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  74. Love this bundle of fabrics - thanks for the giveaway!

    I prefer diagrams in a pattern - mainly because they use less ink if I print them off!

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  75. I'm collecting black and whites at the moment.

    I prefer patterns with photos if I purchase the pattern, but diagrams work better for me when I download a pdf.

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  76. Thanks so much for the chance! I prefer diagrams myself.

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  77. I think it kind of depends on the application. Sometimes a photo says it all, but a diagram can actually point to specific areas when needed. Probably diagrams #1. Thanks for the great giveaway - love blacks & whites!!!!

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  78. Easy question - I much prefer photos as they are real life whereas a diagram is really the drawers interpration of it. If that makes sense. Photos do tend to make for longer instructions though.

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  79. Easy question - I much prefer photos as they are real life whereas a diagram is really the drawers interpration of it. If that makes sense. Photos do tend to make for longer instructions though.

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  80. I prefer photos as long as they are clear and really show me what I'm supposed to do. Love the fabric 8ths! Thanks so much!

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  81. I prefer photos. Love the black and white

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  82. I think I prefer photos, but sometimes they don't show the whole story, so i'll say PLENTY of photos!

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  83. For printed patterns diagrams are fine as long as they are easy to follow.

    For blog patterns/tutorials lots of photos.

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  84. I think instructions with photos would be very helpful!

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  85. Love them! I like photos if they are still clear enough to print off black and white - I like to print off my pdf patterns. :)

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  86. I like photos, generally, unless the diagrams are really clear. Thanks for the chance to win this great set of fabrics!

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  87. I do find photos easier to follow. Thanks and have a wonderful day!

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  88. I too usually prefer photos. But they have to be very clear, otherwise diagrams are better.
    Thanks for the lovely black and white fabrics give away.

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  89. What has been the most helpful for me are the photos that have diagrams/lines overlaid onto them. I like seeing the fabric, but the diagram is sometimes more helpful. When I get both it's pretty clear.

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  90. I'm a visual kinda gal so the more photos the better!

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  91. Those are great fabrics. I prefer photos with patterns.

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  92. I do follow your lovely blog.

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  93. I think I'm more of a diagram person. In my mind, it loos alot clearer for whatever reason.

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  94. I like photographs unless it's not clear where the seamlines are. I always want on clear diagram of the layout, however. That's the easiest way to understand the quilt and to pick different fabrics.

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  95. I'm now following you on bloglovin

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  96. Gorgeous fabrics. I like photos, I am definitely a visual person when it comes to learning new things

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  97. I tend to like diagrams as there's never a difficulty seeing sewing lines and such due to low light or crazy patterns.

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  98. Diagrams are better sometimes but often they're not as clear as a photo or vice versa so it depends on what the particular step calls for I guess!

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  99. I prefer photos provided they're clear and set by step ... but I have seen some nice diagrams done as well. Depends on the writers/photographer's skill I think! Go with your strength!

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  100. Gorgeous fabrics - thank you :-) I prefer photos - I find them easier to follow.

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  101. I prefer diagramms because you can see the setting and assembly of the pieces better.

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  102. I find diagrams easier to follow. Sometimes B&W photos don't have enough contrast to see what is going on.

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  103. I am now following your blog and look forward to coming back for a look at some of your tutorials.
    Thanks for the opportunity.

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  104. I don't mind if it is photographs or diagrams, i am just grateful that people are prepared to share their expertise my thanks to all that share! xx

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  105. I love the black and white fabric.
    I prefer photos.
    thim3@hotmail.com

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  106. I follow your blog on bloglovin.
    thim3@hotmail.com

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  107. i love a clear diagram or labelled photos..
    thankd for the chance to win

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  108. I like patterns with lots of photos. Thanks for the chance!
    ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

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  109. I'm a new follower
    ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

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  110. I like patterns with great photos!
    Thanks for this giveaway!

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  111. I prefer diagrams, but that's just how my brain works! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  112. Diagrams (also collecting black an whites, from second hand clothes too:))
    ehodasz at yahoo dot com

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  113. I prefer diagrams. It can be hard to see what is going on in photographs sometimes.

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  114. Photos better! :-)

    (my email is antifa2000 @ gmail.com)

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  115. Photos are nice, but sometimes diagrams are more useful.I think it depends on the project which I would prefer. But most of the time it's diagrams.

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  116. I think that diagrams are the most helpful, they're uncluttered and convey exactly what the designer wants.

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  117. Diagrams are easier to follow if done well and make it harder to get sidetracked by the colours you used but at least one photo helps with an overall idea. Thanks

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  118. I like a bit of everything, some times diagrams are easier to follow but generally prefer pictures. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  119. I like photos better. Thanks for the giveaway

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  120. I follow you on bloglovin ;)

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  121. I like diagrams if they are clear, but sometimes pictures are better since they show the actual fabric and where to place it. Thanks.

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  122. I prefer patterns with clear pictures. Although I have recently followed a bag pattern that had little drawings and mainly text and was able to follow it easily (I am not an expert bag maker). So clear written instructions can also be enough

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  123. When in doubt, add a picture or a diagram. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words.

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  124. Thank you for the chance to win.

    I like patterns that have easy to follow diagrams as well as photos of major steps. OK, I want it all. :)

    kj_hahn(at)telus(dot)net

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  125. I love pictures. Lots and lots of pictures. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  126. Photos WITH diagrams. That's the way to go.

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  127. Photos WITH diagrams. That's the way to go.

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  128. The more photos the better for me... I am definitely a visual learner!

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  129. I would prefer diagrams - especially if I will need to print it out. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  130. For quilting patterns, I prefer diagrams. For sewing techniques, I prefer photos. And of course, every pattern needs a good photo of the finished object. Thanks for the giveaway chance!

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  131. photos. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  132. I prefer photos with instructions!! It really helps to have them..

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  133. love that bundle! If the diagrams are really clear, I prefer that because it's less ink than pictures

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  134. Photos for sure!
    Beautiful bundle.
    mcintoshsusan@hotmail dot com

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  135. Photos for sure!
    Beautiful bundle.
    mcintoshsusan@hotmail dot com

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  136. Great giveaway! I prefer diagrams, but love patterns that have both. Thanks!

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  137. Black or White is a beautiful Give Away!!Hugs Bambi

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  138. Most of the time I think diagrams work well.

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  139. If the choice is between professional quality photos or diagrams, I pick photos every time. However, that said, I have seen some atrocious photowork. Bad lighting, distracting nail art, unpalatable color balance. In that case, professional grade diagrams might be the way to go. Publishing today is so easy that almost all of us can produce quality graphics photo or diagram.

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  140. i do better with LOTS of pictures:)

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  141. Generally I like the photos better!

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  142. I am a new follower with bloglovin :)

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  143. I like to have pictures in my patterns. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  144. Photos for sure :O)
    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  145. FOLLOW>GFC

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  146. I like photos... but then that's what I'm using in the patterns I'm working on, so I may be a bit biased.

    Thanks for the giveaway and the chance to win!

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  147. Can I say "both" depending on what's being illustrated?

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  148. i am much more likely to start and complete a tutorial with both written and picture instructions.

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  149. Prefer diagrams with the patterns. Thank you for the chance to add some black and white to the stash!

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  150. I like diagrams a bit better - sometimes it's more clear than a picture!

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  151. I like diagrams but for the tricky parts photos are good

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  152. Unless the photos are really fantastic, I prefer diagrams. And if I'm going to download and print them myself, always diagrams.

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  153. I'm also a new follower through bloglovin

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  154. I prefer photos if enough steps are shown in separate photographs and there is enough difference in the fabric that the block pattern is visible

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  155. I love photos in a pattern or tutorial. I do better if I can actually see what I need to be doing.

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  156. I like photos, assuming the author is using simple fabrics (tone-on-tone, maybe, or just solids) so that it is easier to keep track of which fabric is which!

    Great bundle, thanks for the chance!

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  157. I wish I could make it an either/or answer but sometimes photos are best and sometimes diagrams are best. I think with photos you can do more step outs and with the right fabric choices it does really help.

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  158. I like diagrams generally, but sometimes a picture can say 1000 words, know what I mean??!!

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  159. i prefer diagrams but I know a lot of people prefer photos.

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  160. I like diagrams best. Thanks for the chance at your giveaway.

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  161. I usually like photos better; however, if it is not taken well it's not going to help at all. I've used both and have found that the verbal directions along with whatever you choose usually answers any questions I may have.

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  162. I like diagrams. Sometimes it's hard to see what is actually being shown in a photo, depending on the angle and the light, whereas diagrams show only what you need and there are never hands or sewing machine parts in the way :)

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  163. Lovely fabrics!
    Why choose? Better to have both photos AND diagrams!

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  164. If I can't have both, I would choose clear photos. Have seen some patterns with photos that were useless.

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  165. I've been following you for a file now. I have to find out how to keep doing it when they close Google Reader this summer. Thanks a lot!

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  166. I like diagrams better, it's often easier to super impose my fabric onto that in my mind.

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  167. Depends on what is being illustrated. Usually diagrams work better for me, but sometimes I wish I could see a photo of exactly what it is the diagram is trying to show me. Sorry I'm not much help. ;-)

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  168. Patterns with photos, as long as it's clear if fabrics are right-side up etc. Sometimes a diagram can be handy, but it kind of depends on what's being shown.

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  169. As a beginner, I would definitely prefer photos!

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  170. I think diagrams work better for my learning style

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  171. Either works for me, I'm very visual.

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