Friday, July 25, 2014

More Simply Christmas & Giveaway Too!


Happy Friday! This week has been about Christmas in July. In case you missed the first part of the post, read all about Holly Hill Quilt Designer Mary Jane Carey's new collection, "Simply Christmas" here.

We thought that we would make it a fun start to the weekend by having a giveaway of Mary Jane Carey's latest collection of "Simply Christmas." You can enter here and on Facebook. Make sure that you share this with your friends so that they can enter to win too! All you have to tell us is your favorite holiday colors. Do you like traditional reds and greens or are you more fashion forward and love turquoise or fuchsia? Have a another color combination? Let us know. There is no right or wrong answer. We want to hear what you love. Comment here on the blog or on Facebook by Thursday, July 31, 2014 at midnight and we will select a winner on Friday. We will randomly select a winning entry. Good luck!

Here's a look at the entire collection. She designed a beautiful quilt pattern that is free for you to download by clicking here.





Do you want to see what else Mary Jane has sent along? We shared some of her projects here on the blog the other day.  All photos courtesy of Mary Jane Carey/Holly Hill Quilt Designs.




We will have some more photos from Mary Jane on Facebook and Pinterest.

Have a great weekend.

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93 comments:

  1. Lisa EnglandJuly 25, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    While I do enjoy the traditional red and green, lately I've been mixing it up by including some prints with aqua, lime green and a bit of pink.

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  2. CeciliaJuly 25, 2014 at 11:12 AM

    I love the traditional red and green with black and white. This is a gorgeous collection. Thank you for the giveaway, I love your fabrics.

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  3. MelanieJuly 25, 2014 at 11:38 AM

    I am more into traditional colors for Christmas. Seeing blue and pink in Christmas fabric makes me shy away. Just my taste.

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  4. LyndaJuly 25, 2014 at 11:49 AM

    I like shades of blues and silvers and whites for the holidays, but I am also liking the simplicity of the patterns in this line - may just have to get me some if I don't win some.

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  5. Barbara SindlingerJuly 25, 2014 at 12:01 PM

    I'm a traditional Christmas person - I like red and green. Any shade of red or green though.

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  6. Dee DJuly 25, 2014 at 12:08 PM

    Cute fabric! I love the pillows.

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  7. GillJuly 25, 2014 at 12:29 PM

    I love the traditional colours!

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  8. JANETJuly 25, 2014 at 12:58 PM

    I mostly like the reds and greens, although I have seen other beautiful color combinations as well. The red, green and whites look so crisp and Christmas-y!

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  9. BrendaJuly 25, 2014 at 1:10 PM

    I like the traditional reds and greens but also like silver and gold too.

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  10. AnneJuly 25, 2014 at 1:23 PM

    I am a traditionalist. I like red and green with possible some black mixed in. This is the perfect red in this Simply Christmas collection!

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  11. Stacy LindblomJuly 25, 2014 at 1:48 PM

    Hey, I think I'm the first person to comment. Yippee!!
    I love these colors for Christmas. Just the right shades of greens and reds along with the white. I like a little black in there too! Makes the colors really pop!

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  12. DebrafromMDJuly 25, 2014 at 2:22 PM

    Red and green are my Christmas colors.

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  13. JoannaJuly 25, 2014 at 2:50 PM

    Unfortunately, I like every color combination, be it gold and cream, red and green, midnight blue and gold, whatever. If the theme is Christmas and the print or design is lovely, then I'll probably like it.

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  14. barbara woodsJuly 25, 2014 at 3:05 PM

    red green and gold, thanks

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  15. Michele TJuly 25, 2014 at 3:09 PM

    I really love the traditional red and green with touches of gold and cream!!!

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  16. Deb G. in VAJuly 25, 2014 at 4:01 PM

    I love traditional reds and greens.

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  17. SandraJuly 25, 2014 at 4:01 PM

    I am a red and green girl, love the collection

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  18. MargaretJuly 25, 2014 at 4:11 PM

    I love the traditional colors of red and green

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  19. Vroomans' QuiltsJuly 25, 2014 at 4:24 PM

    Love the delicate mistletoe prints and the stripes - sweet little projects.

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  20. Diane HJuly 25, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    I like the traditional reds and greens. Thank for the fabulous pattern.

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  21. ClareJuly 25, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    I like decorating my home for Christmas with antique reds ans greens. Thank you for the `Simple Snowballs` quilt pattern. This is will be made for Christmas.

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  22. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsJuly 25, 2014 at 7:02 PM

    I am a traditional Christmas gal, but I do like to throw in a little glitz, a little fun! :-) Thanks for the chance!!

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  23. JanieJuly 25, 2014 at 7:07 PM

    I have gone back to the traditional red and green. The fabric is lovely. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  24. Jeanne GwinJuly 25, 2014 at 7:15 PM

    I love the traditional but also love olive and copper mixed. Thanks for chance to win.

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  25. KathieJuly 25, 2014 at 7:38 PM

    I like lime green with red

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  26. Carrie P.July 25, 2014 at 8:03 PM

    Red and green for me

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  27. Kathy HJuly 25, 2014 at 8:05 PM

    I like the traditional reds and greens the most but have become more interested in the lime green lately.

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  28. Kaye M. tkmattson@hotmail.comJuly 25, 2014 at 8:13 PM

    I like the traditional red and green but I also like turquoise with an orangey red!

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  29. OhioLoriJuly 25, 2014 at 8:25 PM

    I am all for the Traditional Reds & Greens here....tho some Blues & Silvers are good! lol

    Loooove your Fabrics!! Beautiful!!

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  30. SheilaJuly 25, 2014 at 8:43 PM

    I am a traditional green and red for Christmas but love the new greens and reds . Thanks for the chance .

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  31. Bonnie58July 25, 2014 at 9:05 PM

    I love red and white or blue and white or red and green, etc. I love them all. Thanks so much for sharing

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  32. LeeJuly 25, 2014 at 9:08 PM

    I love red and white or blues and white! I am love the green mistletoe in this line! thank you!

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  33. scottyloverJuly 25, 2014 at 9:53 PM

    I love the metallics of Christmas, the silvers and golds, and even the bronze and coppers!

    Sandy A

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  34. UnknownJuly 25, 2014 at 10:21 PM

    I really enjoy the traditional holiday colors. They put me in the spirit :)

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  35. UnknownJuly 25, 2014 at 10:25 PM

    I really enjoy the traditional holiday colors. They put me in the spirit :)

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  36. auschickJuly 25, 2014 at 10:40 PM

    I prefer to do my own surprise combos! I do love purple and white, green and white, and pale blue with silver.

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  37. Vicki HJuly 25, 2014 at 10:55 PM

    I like the traditional reds and greens.

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  38. Joyce CarterJuly 25, 2014 at 10:58 PM

    I like the traditional colors of red and green, but I like to add golds and silver too.
    Thank you for the giveaway. Those pillows are so adorable.

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  39. Debbie RogowskiJuly 25, 2014 at 11:01 PM

    I'm all for tradition. Red and green!! I definitly don't like blue lights too.
    But I have beeb on the look out for purple Christmas fabric to make my daughter a tree skirt

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  40. JoyceLMJuly 25, 2014 at 11:23 PM

    I prefer the traditional reds & greens for Christmas. Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  41. ReneaJuly 25, 2014 at 11:29 PM

    I really like the traditional colors of red and green but have lately thrown in blue and silver. Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  42. PamelaJuly 25, 2014 at 11:56 PM

    I like the traditional colors, but also sprinkle in some blue and silver for that wintery look.

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  43. PamelaJuly 25, 2014 at 11:57 PM

    I like traditional red and green, but I also like blue and silvery for that winter feeling!

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  44. PamelaJuly 26, 2014 at 12:18 AM

    I love burgundy and gold and green. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  45. GranChrisJuly 26, 2014 at 12:35 AM

    I like both. I decorate one room traditional, another modern, another crazy. Anything goes in my book.

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  46. AnonymousJuly 26, 2014 at 12:49 AM

    I love silver and blue! I love how it shimmers!

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  47. UnknownJuly 26, 2014 at 1:17 AM

    Maybe I'm old fashioned, but I like the traditional reds, greens and golds. :)
    craftyccain@gmail.com

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  48. UnknownJuly 26, 2014 at 1:20 AM

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  49. Carla A Few Of My Favorite ThingsJuly 26, 2014 at 4:02 AM

    I love the traditional red and greens. Mary Jane Carey's fabrics are wonderful!

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  50. PaulaJuly 26, 2014 at 5:09 AM

    I guess I am old fashioned because I lean toward the traditional red and green....but lately I am growing fond of the aquas also. Love the fabric!!

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  51. LindaJuly 26, 2014 at 6:22 AM

    Deep cranberry and dark green are my favorites for Christmas.

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  52. KarenJuly 26, 2014 at 7:02 AM

    I like to be different so I like purple and silver.

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  53. KarenJuly 26, 2014 at 7:03 AM

    I like to be different so I like purple and silver.

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  54. DorianJuly 26, 2014 at 7:21 AM

    Oh wow a great fabric line! It contains my favorite Christmas fabrics, traditional reds/greens and white. I enjoy a bit of blue and silver too!

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  55. VickiTJuly 26, 2014 at 8:15 AM

    My first choice is a traditional red and green, usually in the deeper, rich tones of those colors. Of course the sparkle of silver and gold are always added in. In the past few years on many blogs I've seen some amazing holiday projects using turquoise, lime green, and a bright red that I have really loved.

    Of course, my Christmas tree is purple. lol

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  56. Quilting TangentJuly 26, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    I like traditional reds and greens.
    24Tangent@gmail.com

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  57. AllisonJuly 26, 2014 at 11:19 AM

    I'm a blue and silver girl, myself. These prints are so versatile though!
    allisonpogany@gmail.com

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  58. MargoJuly 26, 2014 at 11:28 AM

    I like the traditional colors...my daughter loves Purple/grey/white ..thus a tree skirt in those colors. I love the pillows with those big bows! How adorable! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  59. Judy1522July 26, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    I am a traditional red and green Christmas color person. Thank you for the pattern.

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  60. Katie, Julep and Derby's MomJuly 26, 2014 at 1:12 PM

    For a modern twist on Christmas sewing I like to usse Lime Green and a Bright Red.

    Have a great weekend and best luck to all those who have entered.

    Katie

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  61. ~Laurie~July 26, 2014 at 1:14 PM

    I like the traditional red and greens. I like the darker shades especially. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  62. barbJuly 26, 2014 at 1:39 PM

    i love gold and red! these fabrics are beautiful. of course working with christmas fabric in hot and humid july makes you feel cooler. lol babscorbitt at gmail dot com

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  63. juliehallfeldhausJuly 26, 2014 at 8:06 PM

    I love the red gold and green for Christmas:) Thanks for a chance at a great giveaway:)

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  64. UnknownJuly 26, 2014 at 8:44 PM

    I use traditional red and green. But I do like the turquoise.

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  65. Emily CJuly 26, 2014 at 9:26 PM

    I love silver and blue.

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  66. MeganJuly 26, 2014 at 10:17 PM

    I like a nice crisp white and green color palette.

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  67. Jean July 27, 2014 at 12:36 AM

    I like the limey greens and off reds.

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  68. KarrieJuly 27, 2014 at 3:50 AM

    i really like metallic silver and aqua. But I love all things Christmas so I enjoy everything. I really like this collection. I have the simple patterns and the colors :)
    -karrie
    ksmith8@emich.edu

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  69. _MoMo_BeeJuly 27, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    I like a burgundy red/holly leaf green/ with threads of gold plaid.
    momobeeweldingcaps@yahoo.com

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  70. KarenJuly 27, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    I always like the reds and green, but it can be many different shades of each colour.

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  71. JenneJuly 27, 2014 at 1:49 PM

    I love red and white!

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  72. BrendaJuly 27, 2014 at 6:47 PM

    I go between the regular reds and greens of Christmas to burgundy and blue.

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  73. pippiroseJuly 27, 2014 at 9:51 PM

    I do love red with white for Christmas. The occasional green thrown in. :o)

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  74. Natalie FJuly 27, 2014 at 9:51 PM

    I really like traditional red, green, and gold. I love this collection, thank you for the change to win.

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  75. Christine MJuly 28, 2014 at 12:32 AM

    I like the traditional red and gree but have to admit I've been seeing some pink Christmas fabric and it is starting to sway me.

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  76. sandyandcosmoJuly 28, 2014 at 12:41 AM

    To me nothing says Christmas like reds and greens! I'm willing to go with any shade though!

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  77. noreenJuly 28, 2014 at 1:46 AM

    I love the new color combos, fushia and mint or aqua

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  78. DeniseJuly 28, 2014 at 12:01 PM

    I mix up all colors.LOL! Love nice crisp whites with red and green ,but like I said, I love to mix and match.

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  79. JDJuly 28, 2014 at 12:05 PM

    I love the traditional colors.

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  80. JackieJuly 28, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    While I love the traditional red and green I've been trying to expand my fabrics to anything metallic, blue,gold and purple. A very steep departure from my usual but I'm trying to work outside my comfort zone.

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  81. Quilt n QueenJuly 28, 2014 at 2:07 PM

    Hi Mary Jane, I like anything red...it's my favorite color and with the green in Mary Janes new line 'Simple Christmas' it is perfect with my Christmas decor. I hope to see Mary Jane at the AQS show in Grand Rapids in a 3 weeks. Happy stitching, Pauline

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  82. MamaLovesFabricJuly 28, 2014 at 2:09 PM

    I love the traditional red & green with some gold & white mixed in.

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  83. JollyWorkerAliceJuly 28, 2014 at 8:01 PM

    I like the traditional red and green.

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  84. Christine SJuly 28, 2014 at 9:09 PM

    I love traditional colors for Christmas!

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  85. quiltchickJuly 28, 2014 at 10:12 PM

    I love a traditional green with a deeper almost wine red. A ouch of black and white is a great addition too!

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  86. SarahJuly 28, 2014 at 11:12 PM

    I love blue and white and gold. sarah@forrussia.org

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  87. NancyLJuly 28, 2014 at 11:43 PM

    I prefer traditional red and green, but like to add white and black and touches of aqua or blue occasionally. Beautiful fabric collection!
    alnaloge(at)gmail(dot)com

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  88. DiAnn SJuly 29, 2014 at 12:07 AM

    My favorite colors are the traditional red and green! The fabric collection is very pretty! Thank you for the opportunity to win

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  89. Connie KudskJuly 29, 2014 at 10:14 AM

    I love the traditional red and greens!! All always gravitate towards anything red.......it is my favorite color!!

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  90. Aunt TCJuly 30, 2014 at 4:29 AM

    I used to choose the traditional red and green. Then I leaned toward the burgundy and dark green. Last year I leaned further to the apple green. I guess I love them all.

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  91. Pat S.July 30, 2014 at 7:26 AM

    When it comes to Christmas, I'm a traditionalist. Thanks sew much for this chance to win! :-D

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  92. UnknownJuly 31, 2014 at 7:55 AM

    I like working with both the traditional colors as well as the darker reds and greens. It just depends on the project. mgreen2427@live.com

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  93. Cheryl HammondJuly 31, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    I love raspberry with soft greens & a pop of teal.

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