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Dragonfly Fabric’s Sponsored Giveaway!

25th March 2014

When it comes to buying fabric, nothing beats going into a fabric store and choosing your fabrics, chatting with the owner & staff and plundering their wealth of knowledge about the fabrics they sell. You can pick up lots of tips and advice from the staff in fabric stores because they’re usually seasoned stitchers! But unless you are fortunate enough to have a fantastic fabric store locally, (few and far between!) then like me, you are likely to source alot of your fabrics online.

This of course has it’s benefits. Not least speed and convenience! But what if you could have both? All the convenience of buying online with the personalised experience of a local fabric shop? Where you can speak directly to the person who actually sources the fabric they sell, knows every product like the back of their hand, and will happily offer up all manner of tips and advice from their extensive experience in sewing and pattern cutting?

One of the things that appeals to me about Dragonfly Fabrics is the fact that it is a small business, run by the perpetually lovely and helpful husband and wife team Dorte & Simon. Simon deals with the photography and business side (he’s even offered me some advice on that front πŸ™‚ and Dorte? Well Dorte is someone I would like to interrogate for a full day, at least!  Her background in the garment industry is extensive and includes working as a seamstress and pattern cutter for the likes of  Vivienne Westwood and Hussein Chalayan among others, and more latterley as a sewing tutor.

The business was formed because of what Dorte perceived as a lack of quality dressmaking fabrics available in the online market; and has now expanded to include haberdashery & patterns too (they’re very supportive of our fab indie pattern companies too. Big thumbs up there ;). When you look at the range of fabrics they sell, you just know that they have been selected because Dorte loves them.  From jersey, to boiled wool, (Trust me on the boiled wool, it’s delicious!) to their extensive range of linens…

In my experience, with Dragonfly Fabrics, not only do you get fabric selected to exacting standards, you get Dorte. You get her advice, tips and answers to any questions you might have. In a nutshell, the kind of personalised experience you’d expect from a small local shop, with all the convenience of shopping online, combined with the knowledge and experience of someone with a fascinating background in the fashion industry….

Mood board from Dragonfly Fabric’s Blog

Well the gorgeous Dorte & Simon are offering you the chance to win some of their beautiful fabric, so you can see for yourself what they have to offer. First prize is a Β£25 voucher and second prize is a Β£15 voucher. And if you end up not winning either of those then fret not! They are offering ALL readers of this blog 10% off any order by entering the code “DRAGONFLY8” at checkout for the next month! Told you they were lovely didn’t I!

To enter the giveaway, simply tell me in the comments section, where you first heard about Dragonfly Fabrics. Magazine advert, fellow sewer, blog etc. And be sure to sign up to their Facebook page or blog to be kept updated on special offers & new arrivals!

Giveaway closes midnight GMT on 1st April. Winners will be contacted via email so be sure to leave some means of contacting you. (Blog, email etc). Discount code expires Midnight GMT on 30th April.

Good Luck!!!

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100 Comments

  1. pattyc says

    25th March 2014 at 9:15 pm

    Those Amy Butler rayons are beautiful. I heard about Dragonfly from you. I would love to win the giveaway. If (hopefully) I win, I can be contacted at : pat06040@gmail.com

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  2. maci234 says

    25th March 2014 at 9:32 pm

    from a friend

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  3. Katarina says

    25th March 2014 at 9:43 pm

    This is actually the first time I’ve noticed them. I glanced at the right side of the bloglayout before but never consciously noticed the add. What a miss, they carry a lot of amazing summer fabrics.
    Making a list mentally…

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  4. Bridget says

    25th March 2014 at 9:51 pm

    I first heard about Dragonfly through a blog but I can’t remember which one!

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  5. JTKnitter San says

    25th March 2014 at 9:52 pm

    I heard about them just now! Thanks for sharing!

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  6. Lauren Digby says

    25th March 2014 at 10:13 pm

    Beautiful fabrics! I first heard about them from you πŸ™‚ http://www.ladysewalot.blogspot.co.uk

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  7. Ellen says

    25th March 2014 at 10:52 pm

    I heard about them just now, from you! Looks like I will be exploring their website for a while πŸ˜‰ Thanks!

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  8. EmSewCrazy says

    25th March 2014 at 11:15 pm

    Dude they sound fabulous! I just heard of them from you and I’m off to check out their wool! I’d love it if I won!!

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  9. Renee says

    25th March 2014 at 11:23 pm

    I just heard about them reading this post! I’ll have to check them out. Thanks for the intro!

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  10. Kestrel says

    25th March 2014 at 11:31 pm

    I don’t think I’ve heard of them before but it looks like they have some lovely things – I like the Westfalenstoffe fabrics in particular. Thanks for the giveaway! πŸ™‚

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  11. Sox says

    25th March 2014 at 11:53 pm

    I heard about Dragonfly Fabrics here, but it does seem like I’d heard of them before -tho’ I can’t remember from whom. It looks like they carry some wonderful stuff!

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  12. Rubys Kitchen says

    26th March 2014 at 12:10 am

    I’ve been drooling over their fabrics for a while. I found them by googling fabric retailers online. I’ve got my eye on some stretch cord for a pinafore dress and that kitchen garden bundle would make a divine quilt!…. x

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  13. e says

    26th March 2014 at 12:20 am

    I just learned about Dragonfly from you, but I’m hooked — what a beautiful selection!

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  14. Annabelle says

    26th March 2014 at 1:03 am

    Your lovely post just introduced me! What a rave review, I am going to have to take advantage of that 10%. Thank you!

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  15. donnyb says

    26th March 2014 at 1:46 am

    I just heard about them from your blog – but they look like a very interesting source of fabric and inspiration!. Love to win the giveaway for sure! (contact me at donny_born@hotmail.com)

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  16. Hariluna says

    26th March 2014 at 3:29 am

    I’ve just heard about Dragonfly from you πŸ™‚ Gorgeous! Heading over to their blog now. Thankyou!

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  17. alice chambers says

    26th March 2014 at 5:13 am

    I first heard about these guys from a sewing blog, some of the fabrics look beautiful!

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  18. All Set says

    26th March 2014 at 6:16 am

    Wow, nice fabrics. I didn’t know them untill you told me πŸ™‚

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  19. Claire says

    26th March 2014 at 6:40 am

    I came across them on another blog (can’t remember which) and I’ve been lusting after their wool selection ever since! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  20. Elisabeth says

    26th March 2014 at 7:06 am

    I first heard about Dragonfly fabrics from your blog. I think I’ve seen you mention them before, but haven’t really noticed them until this blogpost.
    Seems like a lovely place to shop!

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  21. wendy says

    26th March 2014 at 7:15 am

    Right here! Thanks for the intro and the giveaway and the discount, will check out their blog too.

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  22. wendy says

    26th March 2014 at 7:18 am

    Ps – have just checked out their shipping rates to Europe and happy to say they are very reasonable , woohoo!!

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  23. Eleanor says

    26th March 2014 at 8:04 am

    I’ve heard them mentioned on other blogs before but this is the first time I checked them out properly. Absolutely lovely!
    Eleanor

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  24. Angie Hoggett says

    26th March 2014 at 8:24 am

    I’m just reading about it now, they sound great though

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  25. Giddyauntlola says

    26th March 2014 at 8:27 am

    I first heard about Dragonfly Fabrics when I was searching for a dress making sewing course locally. I attended a course ran by Dorte at her lovely workshop and it was fab to be surrounded by all her lovely fabrics.

    http://asaucystitch.blogspot.co.uk/

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  26. Helen says

    26th March 2014 at 8:29 am

    Another blog. I think it might have been Handmade Jane?! Not sure though. I have them bookmarked, but have never bought from them. Thanks for the overview!

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  27. Vix Sta says

    26th March 2014 at 8:30 am

    Think I first heard of dragonfly fabrics from a magazine advert. I want to start sewing lots of newborn things soon as I’m having my first baby, 12week scan is this Saturday, excited!
    Vix.sta at gmail.com

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  28. Sew little time says

    26th March 2014 at 8:33 am

    Lovely fabrics. I first heard about them on flossie teacakes blog and been loathing after the boiled wool ever since!

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  29. Lorna says

    26th March 2014 at 8:36 am

    This blog post is the first I’ve heard of them sadly!

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  30. Carmen Bouchard says

    26th March 2014 at 8:38 am

    I knew about them through a google search. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  31. AlmondRock says

    26th March 2014 at 8:54 am

    I first heard about dragonfly through twitter recommendations! Having customers who will recommend you is a great sign for a friendly and successful business

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  32. Kirsty says

    26th March 2014 at 9:35 am

    Ooh, what a great giveaway! I first heard about dragonfly on a blog- I think Tilly and the Buttons, but I can’t say for sure!

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  33. Amy says

    26th March 2014 at 9:54 am

    I first heard about dragonfly fabrics form blogs, and then through recommendations from friends.

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  34. englishgirlathome.com says

    26th March 2014 at 9:56 am

    I’m aware of them from blog mentions & banners – including yours!

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  35. HillyT says

    26th March 2014 at 11:00 am

    What a lovely giveaway. I’m very new to sewing but I first saw Dragonfly Fabrics when I was looking at Tilly and the Buttons.

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  36. Meriwether says

    26th March 2014 at 11:36 am

    I just heard about them from you, and I’m excited to try them out!

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  37. Almost a Hippy says

    26th March 2014 at 12:06 pm

    I actually learnt about them on your blog!

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  38. daisydonut says

    26th March 2014 at 12:12 pm

    I became aware of them through blogs

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  39. KajOz says

    26th March 2014 at 1:34 pm

    I guess it was from Tilly and the Buttons Blog I first heard of them. Pretty Website and lovely fabrics. Really nice!

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  40. Michelle says

    26th March 2014 at 2:27 pm

    I’ve just discovered the shop for the first time thanks to this post. πŸ˜€ I’m eager to play around with the website. It looks quite comprehensive and interactive.

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  41. Rayray Cartucci says

    26th March 2014 at 4:10 pm

    A friend of mine who blogs is crazy about DragonFly so I have been interested since she has been putting up pics. Thanks so much!!!

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  42. Siri Thafvelin says

    26th March 2014 at 4:31 pm

    I first heard of them from you. Now I’m going to lose the rest of the afternoon looking at pretty fabric!

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  43. Abby says

    26th March 2014 at 4:57 pm

    I heard about Dragonfly Fabrics through a blog, although I don’t remember which one any more. I’ve also seen a lot of ads on the sidebars of blogs I read regularly.

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  44. Laura says

    26th March 2014 at 5:55 pm

    I heard about them through my mum!

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  45. Ananda Westhuizen says

    26th March 2014 at 6:19 pm

    I have never heard of Dragonfly but I love the colors! Absolutely beautiful.

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  46. Ruth Procter says

    26th March 2014 at 6:47 pm

    I first heard about them on a blog – I think it was Flossie Teacakes but not completely sure now! http://nightingaleanddolittle.blogspot.co.uk/

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  47. Dee Durrant says

    26th March 2014 at 8:07 pm

    Just heard about them from u! They look like they have many gorgeous fabrics….I get paid on Friday – on 2 days to wait!

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  48. Anonymous says

    26th March 2014 at 8:24 pm

    What lovely Fabrics I have not heard about them before this post! Going to head over to their website now to swoon over all the lovely fabrics! Suzanne suinnic@hotmail.com

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  49. Rox says

    26th March 2014 at 9:08 pm

    Same thing here: this is the first time i’ve been hearing about Dragonfly fabrics. Sounds and looks ;lovely!

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  50. Aussiegirl says

    26th March 2014 at 10:32 pm

    I too first heard of the lovely Dragonfly Fabrics via a blog…though I can’t remember which one. I was visiting UK briefly from Australia last year & after spending ALOT of hours troweling their website (drooool), I contacted them. Simon was so kind, friendly & super helpful! Personalised service – I’m a fan!! Thanks both for such a generous offer. (kathyjlynch@gmail.com)

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  51. Anonymous says

    26th March 2014 at 10:33 pm

    You have promoted Dragonfly fabrics in a way that made me curious, I found some lovely prints.Thankyou. karenbailey1963@hotmail.co.uk

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  52. darlene macdonald says

    27th March 2014 at 12:11 am

    I have noticed them from the site Sew Mama Sew… one of their ads. Nice stuff πŸ™‚

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  53. Anonymous says

    27th March 2014 at 1:09 am

    from you and your blog my fine feathered friend πŸ˜‰ Always up for some online fabric frolicking. Jen
    Jenniferdubois@hotmail.com

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  54. rrjane011749 says

    27th March 2014 at 2:26 am

    I just heard of them & signed up for their newsletter.

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  55. Sara Mayo says

    27th March 2014 at 2:50 am

    I first heard of them here, in this blogpost.

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  56. Twiga White says

    27th March 2014 at 7:00 am

    I think I follow the others and say that this is the first time I have heard of Dragon Fly Fabrics. Thanks for the chance to win, fingers crossed!

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  57. tialys says

    27th March 2014 at 7:46 am

    Living in rural France, I have to use the internet a lot to buy fabric which isn’t always ideal as I do like to have a feel of fabric to make sure it will suit my project. It is good to know that you can get advice from Dorte and they do have a lovely selection. I might have noticed their banner before on a blog – perhaps yours – but this is the first time I have really registered the shop.

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  58. Bec says

    27th March 2014 at 10:09 am

    I heard about them from Tilly and the Buttons blog. I like the way they tell you if it’s drapy or good for dressmaking. I only ever buy fabric online where they’ve taken the trouble to describe it or say what it’s suitable for. Just putting 100% cotton, for example, is useless! How would you know if it’s perfect for a summer blouse or reupholstering your sofa?! (Slight exaggeration!)
    Croft Mill have brilliant descriptions of their fabric so you always know what you’re getting, it’s just a shame they charge so much for postage.

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  59. Elena says

    27th March 2014 at 10:28 am

    I also only just heard about them! What a great selection of fabric, though – I’ll definitely be using them in future!

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  60. maryall says

    27th March 2014 at 10:34 am

    I first heard of Dragonfly fabrics when reading Tilly and the buttons’ blog πŸ™‚ And I also buy a lot of fabric online, I don’t have many options here

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  61. Mary Carol De Zutter says

    27th March 2014 at 12:47 pm

    I buy a lot of fabric online, it’s hard to get out to the shops with 2 small children in tow! I heard about Dragonfly from your blog and love the selection!

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  62. DeborahGun says

    27th March 2014 at 12:48 pm

    I heard about DragonFly Fabrics on veryberryfabrics blog. They do have a lovely selection πŸ™‚

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  63. alysia says

    27th March 2014 at 3:49 pm

    This contest was in an email to me from “Miss P” website! This fabric would be fabulous for my altered art jewelry designs!

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  64. CandaceClay says

    27th March 2014 at 4:06 pm

    I think the first I head of Dragonfly Fabrics was here and now, thank you for the introduction πŸ™‚

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  65. Grace Cunningham says

    27th March 2014 at 8:56 pm

    I first heard about them from a blog, but I am not sure which one.

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  66. Jess says

    27th March 2014 at 11:19 pm

    This post is the first that I’ve heard of them. πŸ™‚

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  67. Kathryn says

    28th March 2014 at 12:40 am

    I’ve heard of them before on sewing blogs but this is the first time I’ve looked at their website – I love their selection! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  68. Maria says

    28th March 2014 at 2:11 am

    Right here! I’m a big supporter of small businesses and I’m loving these fabrics! Thank you for the giveaway.

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  69. Janey Millar says

    28th March 2014 at 6:57 am

    LOVE Dragonfly Fabrics! I am lucky enough to go in person and get fabric and sewing advice from Dorte! Fantastic choice of fabrics that you don’t see elsewhere!

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  70. Kim says

    28th March 2014 at 12:10 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway! I think I first heard of them on Tilly’s blog, but can’t really remember.. The fabrics are gorgeous!

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  71. facutinsufragerie says

    28th March 2014 at 1:23 pm

    I read about them on many sewing blog, don’t remember which was the first one though …
    Their fabrics are great πŸ™‚

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  72. Sew Drastic says

    28th March 2014 at 2:17 pm

    On your blog πŸ™‚

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  73. Isis1981uk says

    28th March 2014 at 5:47 pm

    Heard about them on your blog for the first time.

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  74. Lynne says

    29th March 2014 at 5:09 pm

    I hadn’t heard of Dragonfly Fabrics until I read it here just now! Thank you for the chance of winning!

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  75. sewcharleston says

    29th March 2014 at 5:46 pm

    Great shop! Thanks for sharing! This is the first time I’ve heard of them!

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  76. GuruOnAMountain says

    29th March 2014 at 6:16 pm

    I’ve just heard about it from you. Going to bookmark them!

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  77. sewingblueberries says

    29th March 2014 at 8:33 pm

    From you, today πŸ™‚

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  78. Anonymous says

    29th March 2014 at 10:23 pm

    Was so happy to find such a nice selection of cotton jersey fabrics when I found this shop through a google search for cotton jersey fabric! I made a lovely dress, my first attempt with knit fabrics! Deborah_steventon@outlook.com

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  79. Craft Sanctuary says

    30th March 2014 at 2:58 am

    I just heard about them from you πŸ™‚

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  80. Melissasews says

    30th March 2014 at 6:00 am

    This shows up in web pages to the right (not sure what those images are called) and I am pleased to have clicked on it!

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  81. essexkit says

    30th March 2014 at 8:34 am

    Heard about you from Google….need some pretty fabrics for home crafting :

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  82. Jessica in your ear says

    30th March 2014 at 10:00 pm

    I’m very new to sewing so this post is the first time I’d heard of Dragonfly Fabrics! xx

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  83. Jessica in your ear says

    30th March 2014 at 10:01 pm

    And I forgot to leave my email – it’s jessicainyourear@gmail.com xx

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  84. Jessica R says

    31st March 2014 at 12:38 pm

    I think I came across them while Googling for fabric shops selling interesting prints, but have been waiting ’til I’m a bit more skilled before treating myself to some lovely Amy Butler viscose! jmrbs31[at]gmail[dot]com

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  85. zeenie says

    31st March 2014 at 5:46 pm

    i found out through a friend

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  86. Eliza Brown says

    31st March 2014 at 7:34 pm

    I can’t believe I’m just hearing about Dragonfly Fabrics now, on this blog!! It sounds just what I need! I’m definitely going to check out their Facebook page πŸ™‚

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  87. id says

    31st March 2014 at 11:03 pm

    I heard about them here! Where have I been…
    Some lovely fabrics.

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  88. Severe Rambler says

    31st March 2014 at 11:34 pm

    I have heard about them through a few crafting groups on Facebook but have not seen any of their fabrics. So I will be adding them. Thanks. If I am lucky enough my email is theonlybonster@ymail.com

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  89. Eryn says

    1st April 2014 at 5:37 am

    Hah! I’m pretty sure it was right here!

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  90. Kirsty Mackay says

    1st April 2014 at 6:14 am

    I first heard of them when carrying out a google search for unique and colourful fabrics for children’s bedrooms.

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  91. Anne Woodthorpe says

    1st April 2014 at 10:37 am

    from a friend x

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  92. Anonymous says

    1st April 2014 at 12:10 pm

    I first heard about Dragonfly Fabrics through Loquax.

    @polly58

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  93. Chantelle Kemp says

    1st April 2014 at 12:21 pm

    I discovered you because of a good friend of mine when i was looking for funky fabrics to liven up my house πŸ™‚ chantellekempcomps@gmail.com

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  94. Chris Baker says

    1st April 2014 at 1:54 pm

    I found your wonderful fabrics through a friend, and the name is beautiful just like your fabrics

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  95. Sojii says

    1st April 2014 at 2:39 pm

    I found out about them on a blog- it could well have been yours I can’t remember. Great piece about a really great company. I would LOVE love to win this. Email: sarah [dot] ogorman [at] gmail [dot] com…. Fingers crossed!!! xx

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  96. Fiona Ramsay says

    1st April 2014 at 6:08 pm

    Never heard of till now – gorgeous fabrics – love the colours.

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  97. Gail Bennett says

    1st April 2014 at 6:22 pm

    I first heard of Dragonfly Fabrics from a sewing friend, she recommended I look at their website when I was planning a project πŸ™‚

    gailbennett@talk21.com / @gail_bennett on twitter

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  98. shirlz51 says

    1st April 2014 at 6:24 pm

    fellow sewer

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  99. Erica Price says

    1st April 2014 at 6:39 pm

    First heard about them through your blog. @ericahughes

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  100. jodie harvey says

    1st April 2014 at 10:46 pm

    lovely giveaway, hadnt heard about Dragonfly Fabrics until i came across this blog, and im so happy taht i did they are lovely!
    tw – @jodieh1131

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