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!)
PS…All tutorials, images and information are the property of Lori Kennedy at The Inbox Jaunt and are intended for personal use only. Feel free to re-blog, pin or share with attribution to The Inbox Jaunt. For all other purposes, please contact me at lckennedy@hotmail.com Thanks!
588 comments
Christine Pierson
Hi Lori, thank you for all the free motion quilting tutorials, I was able to apply some to my quilts, it came out really nice on the borders and sashings. I don’t have any special quote from Downtown Abbey but I can tell you my husband’s comment on my fabric- “I think Joann’s fabric dept. has moved to your sewing studio”. 🙂
Darrell
Violet: “Oh, well, that is an easy caveat to accept, because I’m never wrong.”
Debby
“I am afraid that you have read somewhere that rudeness in old age is amusing, which is quite wrong.” said Lady Rosamund to her mother, Violet Crawley.
Karen
Sorry, I don’t remember any quotes although I love the show. Hate to see it end. The costumes were marvelous.
Sherry
“My dear. A lack of compassion can be as vulgar as an excess of tears.”
carolynblock
I never followed the series but a coworker once gave me a cross stitched piece that said “Old quilters never die, they just go to pieces”! I have it framed in my sewing room!! Thank you for the opportunity to win some beautiful fabric!!
Valerie Beaver
Anna Smith, Head Housemaid
“I love you, Mr. Bates! And I know it’s not ladylike to say so, but I’m not a lady and I don’t pretend to be.”
Sophie
The Dowager Countess seems to have had the best lines … How about this one (from an earlier season)
Lady Mary: “I was only going to say Sybil that is entitled to her opinions.”
Countess Violet: “No, she isn’t, until she is married. And then her husband will tell her what her opinions are.”
Thank you, Lori (and Craftsy) for the lovely giveaway.
Terri Wolthuis
I missed most of the programs, but would love to stitch up some gorgeous fabric. Thanks for the chance!
Jane VanWijnen
I’d rather be alone than with the wrong man!
annieofbluegables
“Every mountain is “unclimbable” until someone climbs it. So every ship is “unsinkable” until it sinks.”
Donna Mueller
“The presence of strangers is our only guarantee of good behaviour.”
Cathy Morrison
“I’m a woman Mary, I can be contrary if I choose.” This quote is tied with ” I should hate to be predictable”. Both are my favorites. My favorite quote that is sewing related is of course…She who dies with the most fabric wins!
Mayela Hansen
“Vulgarity is no substitute for wit.” – Dowager Countess
Thank you for the opportunity to win beautiful fabric.
Lori Campbell
I wonder your halo doesn’t grow heavy. It must be like wearing a tiara around the clock.
Violet
Tamara Hutchinson
“I’m a woman, Mary. I can be as contrary as I choose.” I will miss DA but so glad for a chance for some of the lovely fabric!
Debbie Horton
An aristocrat without money is as useful as a glass hammer. -Violet Crawley
Love it! And thanks for the chance. 🙂
quilterpt
I liked the one from last night:
Rosamund: What do you think makes the English the way we are?
Violet: Opinions differ. Some say our history, but I blame the weather.
Just made me laugh…thanks for sharing the giveaway!
quilterpt
I loved the one from last night:
Rosamund: What do you think makes the English the way we are?
Violet: Opinions differ. Some say our history, but I blame the weather.
Just made me laugh! Thanks for sharing the giveaway..
Carol Jensen
“What is a weekend?”
Bev Schulte
Mr. Carson: Life’s altered you, as it’s altered me. And what would be the point of living if we didn’t let life change us?
Kathy Wilson
“If reason fails, try force”
Lorraine Doyno Evans
Robert: There is nothing more ill-bred than trying to steal the affections of one’s dog.” (Season 5)
Laura Flaviani
“No one ever warns you about bringing up daughters. You think they are going to be like Little Women. Instead they are at each others throats from dawn till dusk.”
Norma
Love your beautiful photography. I’m using the hibiscus photo as my desktop, so pretty. Hope that is ok. I was so glad that the ending of Downton left me feeling happy and that all is well for now. will miss all of them!
Sherry Moore
I never saw the show…:0( But the fabric is gorgeous! The only quote I can think of is “a stitch in time saves nine”.
Lisa Marie
I’ve never watched Downton Abbey but I have bought a few of the fabrics to make a bag for my aunt, who is a big fan. Would love to make something else for her! As for quotes, one of my all time favorites is from Margaret Thatcher:
“Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren’t.”
Karen F.
I agree with several others: Finished is better than perfect as I have so many unfinished projects that my goal for this year is to get some of those actually done.
Kaye M
Grandmama had so many great lines but it was so touching when she encouraged Lady Mary that she could marry for love!
Dixie Middleton
“Oh, Dear have you swallowed a dictionary?”
I have to confess, I’ve never watch Downtown Abby, so I googled this quote.
Janice King
“Vulgarity is no substitute for wit.” -Dowager Countess. How we will miss all her opinions! Thanks for the opportunity to win some of this delicious fabric!!!
JanineMarie
I loved Violet’s zingers, but because I’m already feeling nostalgic for this show, Thomas Barrow’s “Even good things come to an end.” Followed by Tom’s “I hate goodbyes.”
Janet Maddox
One of my favorite quotes is this one: Mrs. Hughes: “You can always hold my hand if you need to feel steady.” Carson: “I think I will hold your hand. It’ll make me feel a bit steadier.”
I am sad to see the show come to an end.
Thanks for the great give away.
The Lisa Marie
“All life is a series of problems which we must try and solve.”
Ness
“Ugh, how you hate to be wrong. ” “I wouldn’t know! I’m not familiar with the sensation.” ?
Telara McCullough
Lady Mary : I should hate to be predictable.
Karen
Daisy: “I have never felt special to anyone.” How sad that she felt that way, but I must admit I have also felt that way. Dreaming of a quilt I could make if I win the fabric. Thank you for sharing.
Karen
Daisy: “I have never felt special to anyone”. How sad that she felt that way, but I have to admit I have been there before. Dreaming of a quilt to make with this gift if I am lucky enough to win.
mmcgloth2
I agree with Rebecca, “finished is better than perfect” nosiness like it was created for quilting.
MB
“A lack of compassion can be as vulgar as an excess of tears”
Rebecca Shaffer
I have many favorite Downton Abbey quotes, but my favorite quilting quote is “finished is better than perfect”.
Janet Hanson
“Rosamind has no interest in French. If she wishes to be understood by a foreigner, she shouts.”
Sue Mentze
“Vulgarity is no substitute for wit.” -Dowager Countess
Deb Huehn
I wonder your halo doesn’t grow heavy. It must be like wearing a tiara around the clock.”
Ginnie
“What’s a weekend?”
barbara woods
” Im a woman Mary , i can be contrary if i choose”
C. J.
Isobel: “How you hate to be wrong.” Violet: “I wouldn’t know. I’m not familiar with the sensation.” Miss this show already! So civilized, such great characters and attention to detail – it was one of a kind.
Thanks for the giveaway.
Sue Wozniak
To Robert from the Dowager: “When you talk like that, I am tempted to call the Nanny and have you put to bed with no supper”.
Debra T.
It’s good to be in love, whatever age. -Violet
Connie in Florissant
I am a woman, Mary. I can be as contrary as I choose.
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