Good Morning, Quilters!
As the Downton Abbey series comes to a close, let’s celebrate the hours of fabulous TV it offered with a GIVEAWAY!
The show had its ups and downs to be sure, but the costumes alone were worth watching for…
The beautiful clothes, jewelry, furnishings….
I WIN–YOU WIN!
At the Craftsy Instructor Summit in January, I was the WINNER of 5 bolts of Downton Abbey fabric from Andover Fabrics!
I would like to share the bounty with THREE LUCKY WINNERS-
Each will receive 5 yards of beautiful cotton fabric-for quilting or dressmaking!
HOW TO ENTER–THREE WINNERS!
In the comment section, leave YOUR favorite Downton Abbey quote–there were so many!
Google them if necessary…
If you really can’t come up with a Downton Abbey quote, share any favorite sewing or inspirational quote!
The contest will run until 8 pm CST on Thursday, March 10th.
Winners will be announced Friday, March 11!
(Due to shipping costs, this contest is limited to US and Canada only–thanks!)
Thank you, Andover Fabrics!
Thank you, Craftsy!
Lady Lori Crawley (my real maiden name!)
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586 comments
Beverly Wood
What a wonderful give away. I am sad the series is over but I will certainly be watching the series over as I sew and quilt. One of my favorite Violet quotes is” It is the job of Grandmothers to interfere” thank you for this opportunity.
Duane Wiley
There are so many great quotes! So happy that my daughter got me into watching the show. I made her a Downton Quilt last year as a special memory for us. I wished I had one favorite but they are all just fabulous! Because I am retired now but still working (LOL) I would have to quote “What’s a weekend!” and really mean it!
Phyllis
This hit a true note and I can’t forget it…….”We shout and scream and wail and cry, but in the end we all must die.”
Pam Arbour
I have not watched any of the episodes. Just couldn’t work it in my schedule at the time. I do plan to watch them in order some day. I do like the fabrics. For a quilting quote “You can’t finish a quilt if you don’t work on it!”
LaNan
It’s the job of a grandmother to interfere! Great series to watch and sew to!!
Jean
Sorry, I don’t watch much TV – but my favorite stitching quote is, “If your applique does not come out perfect, eat more chocolate.”
suzanprincess
Haven’t watched it yet–will Netflix it eventually–but my recently seen and now beloved quote is: My favorite fantasy is where fabric is free and quilting makes you thin.
Jean
Vulgarity is no substitute for wit.
Ana Kempfer
Said to my kids many times: “Stop whining and find something to do!”
GrrannyH
Along with “Finished is better than perfect,” I add,”No one can use it until it’s done.”
Michelle A
“Vulgarity is no substitute for wit.”
Mary Grass
Quite frankly, Charlotte, I don’t give a damn!
Brenda
I loved when the Dowager (Maggie Smith) says “What’s a WEEKEND?”
Kathy G.
So very sad it’s over. “What’s a weekend?” without Downton Abbey?
Mary A.
“Vulgarity is no substitute for wit.” This is my favorite. Good luck, everyone!
Merrie
Forgive, Perhaps… Forget, Never
Thanks you for the chance to win
Cindy
The quote that brought a smile to my heart: “Seems a pity to miss such a good pudding!” By Dowager Countess
Virginia Biltgen
” Stop whining and find something to do”. The words I was raised by.
Judy
“It’s the job of grandmothers to interfere”, Violet, Dowager Countess
I will quote this when I want to give advice to my grandchildren. What a great idea on the day after the final episode.
Vivian
As can be seen from this list, most of the best lines from DA were the said by Lady Violet, the Dowager Countess (and yes full title is required)!)
Cora Crawley: “Are we to be friends then?”
Countess Violet: “We are allies my dear which can be a good deal more effective.”
I will so miss Downton on Sundays!!!!
Joyce Calhoun
Vulgarity is no substitute for wit.
Terri Tresise
I haven’t had the chance to watch Downtown Abbey. I do like the fabrics that have been inspired by the show, they would be a great line to win! I like the advice, “Measure twice, cut once.”
Margaret
Cora: “These days we like to take women’s opinions seriously.” Lovely to see how far we’ve come! The Downton fabrics are quilt-gorgeous & I would be inspired to make something extra-special if I won. Thank you for the chance! ??
Patty
It sounds like it was unfortunate for me that I didn’t watch it — but I love the quote above (and I think it is very appropriate for the present) “Vulgarity is no substitute for wit.”
Pat D
Button it, Granny!!!! by Mary to the Dowager
Teresa Rives
Edith: Now you’re happy again, you’ll be nicer… for a while.
Mary: If that’s what you feel, then why are you here?
Edith: Because, in the end, you’re my sister and one day, only we will remember Sybil… or Mama or Papa or Matthew or Michael or Granny or Carson or any of the others who have peopled our youth… until, at last, our shared memories will mean more than our mutual dislike.
Kathy in FL
Vulgarity is no substitute for wit.
Shari K.
Violet: “You know me…Never complain, never explain.”
Glenda Smith Gassner
There’s a difference between solitude and loneliness. (The Dowager Countess played by Maggie Smith). Oh, this is so true!!!
Maggie Nichols
“I’m a woman, Mary. I can be as contrary as I choose.”
I LOVED this series and am so sad to see it end! I have it on DVD and I, too, will re-watch it while sewing. Thank you for an opportunity to win Downton fabric!
Jane B
The Dowager “Stop whining and find something to do”.
What to do “Quilt” of course!!
Elizabeth S
An aristocrat without money is as useful as a glass hammer. -Violet Crawley
Karen Wahl
It is a Grandmother’s job to interfere .
Tonie Peterson
“Stop flanneling, and get on.”
Karen Rackliffe
“We all have chapters we’d rather keep unpublished.” (Though I grateful that you have published so many of your skills.)
Mary C
“I can keep secrets when I want to.” And my hardest secret to keep….who is getting the next quilt that I am making! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Tina Melton
I am a woman. I can be as contrary as I choose.
Judie
Downton Abbey was a delight to watch, especially all those linen clothes worn by both the family and the staff. Favourite quote, in context of the scene, was “I do hope I’m interrupting something”. by the Dowanger Countess. Her character was a hoot!
Terri
I’ve never seen the show, but the fabrics are beautiful. Thanks for the opportunity to win. My favorite quilting quote: “finished is better than perfect”.
KEK
Season 6, Episode 5: Lord Grantham: “Golly Gumdrops!” A low point; there were so many!
Sue
When Bates said “Until two years ago I was a drunkard and a thief” !!!! Oh how i loved that show!!!!!!!!!!
Kathleen
I will be lost on Sunday nights without Downton Abbey! My favorite: I have many PHD’s (projects half done)!
Deb C
Most of my favorites came from the Dowager of course. Maggie Smith is a delight. One of them is “Is this an instrument of communication or torture?” as she attempts to use the new fangled telephone. Sadly, it is just like my Mom and a cellphone.
Nancy H
“I won’t take sides, it’s true. But I’m anything but neutral.”
Dowager Violet Crawley.
Lynne Fonteneau McCann
Violet: I’m a woman Mary, I can be as contrary as I like.
Trena
From Mrs. Hughes “Looks can be deceptive.” It applies to many things and crosses all boundaries of life. I loved this show. Thank you for the giveaway.
Terri Jones
Stop whining and find something to do! ( personally, I detest whining.)
rochelle wiese
Lady Mary says “really smart people sleep in separate rooms.”
Dianne Duff
I think the writers gave the Dowager Countess Violet the best lines and Maggie Smith appearsed to deliver them spontaneously…she had so many good lines here is one I enjoyed. Isobel: “How you hate to be wrong.” Violet: “I wouldn’t know. I’m not familiar with the sensation.” (Season 4)
Vickie
When in doubt…….”doodle” it!
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