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Here's my pick of their amazing fabric selection...
1 October 2011
Fancy Moon Fabric Giveaway!
Here's my pick of their amazing fabric selection...
176 comments:
I'm loving the forest florals and the forest animal prints by kokka. Think either of these would make a cool and very fun shoulder bag or tote!ReplyDelete
Melissa5880 at gmail dot com
What a great giveaway!! I love Fancy moon :)ReplyDelete
I really like the 'East Pavilion paper cut red'. Such a cute print :) I think I'd make a simple skirt to show off the print. Or maybe a bucket bag :)
Ashley x
What a lovely fabric site! I love this oneReplyDelete
Provence Stripe Classic, Trefle by Kokka
I'd love to make a bag out of it with a matching make up zippered purse.
I will choose http://www.fancymoon.co.uk/shop-by-designer/designers-of-japan/this-way-stripe-3017.html and also http://www.fancymoon.co.uk/shop-by-designer/designers-of-japan/russian-dolls-mini-black-3614.htmlReplyDelete
So cute.. Suitable for bag, purse or small projects :) Thanks for the chance to win..
Oh so many lovely fabrics! It's hard to choose just one but I think that the Asian Circles Dark would make a great skirt. :)ReplyDelete
- Hannah1 October 2011 at 09:12
There is so many that I'd love, it's hard to choose just one!ReplyDelete
Probably the butterfly print featured above or maybe this
Appropriate cause I work for an animal rescue! I'd make a blouse with it or a skirt.
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- Anonymous1 October 2011 at 09:14
What a choice! What a giveaway! I'd love to have some Trios, Fulham Road, Alexander Henry. Thank you so much.ReplyDelete
Everything is oh-so pretty! But I have to agree with you, I love the Imperial Kiku Red, Indochine by Alexander Henry. I think I'd be hard to miss in a dress made from this!ReplyDelete
Thanks for such a fantastic giveaway!
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Wow, these fabrics are incredible! I'd love two metres of the Contigo Light to make a corset with!ReplyDelete
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- Yvonne1 October 2011 at 09:40
Oh, thanks Tilly!ReplyDelete
As everyone said, it is really hard to decide. I´m thinking about the "Downtown Dot Rust" or the "Eton Butterfly Black, Fulham Road" both by Alexander Henry. They would both make nice skirts.
Yours, Yvonne
These are all so cute!ReplyDelete
I think I'd go for the "Deer Valley Cocoa, Joel Dewberry for Free Spirit" fabric to make a cute little dress from.
Wow, how adorable is their new website! I loved so much on there - but i would have to choose the Nutmeg Seeds Green SE1 for Robert Kaufman. Its so light and colourful, perfect for a summer Sencha blouse? I think so :)ReplyDelete
Brilliant giveaway!ReplyDelete
Hum, I would choose either the deer valley green for a dress/top:
OR, all I want for Christmas for some pjs or a christmassy cushion cover because it made me laugh like a loon:
Oh my, I've been swooning over this website long before I even started learning how to sew! Being a relative newcomer to the sewing, my aim is to make a dress for a winter wedding I will be attending and the deer valley green fabric by Joel Dewberry would be perfect!ReplyDelete
Keep up the fabulous work with your blog Tilly, you are a real inspiration.
Kat x
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Ooh! I love the teacups material for napkins to go with my afternoon tea birthday party this week! Who says 35 is too old for cupcakes and tea with friends!!ReplyDelete
Great giveaway :)ReplyDelete
I liiiike: http://www.fancymoon.co.uk/shop-by-type-1/cotton-linen-blends/bicycle-brown-3182.html - I'd make some bag-type-thing out of it.
So many great prints. I love La Strada by Alexander Henry. I would make a 70's style halter neck dress like this one, http://stitchitupstella.blogspot.com/2011/09/sss-11-day-24.html?showComment=1317463217044#c8045305829043369681ReplyDelete
Geez I hope I win, I haven't seen this fabric here in Australia.
Wow - the Eton butterfly http://www.fancymoon.co.uk/eton-butterfly-black-2792.html captured my heart. I think this would make a fabulous blouse- it's too beautiful to use it where it wouldn't be front and centre. I really like Fancy Moon's site organization. It is really easy to find what you are looking for and is very user friendly.ReplyDelete
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- Kirsty1 October 2011 at 11:14
Nutmeg Seeds Orange is lovely - perfect colours for an autumn skirtReplyDelete
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Cool giveaway! I'd either go for Dasha Azure, Fashionista by Alexander Henry, Forest Animals Sage, Trefle by Kokka or Nutmeg Seeds Green, SE1 for Robert Kaufman... And I'd try to make a lined dress or skirt that I could wear in winter! l.kievits (at) gmail (dot) com.ReplyDelete
Oh the prints! As I have an addiction with florals I have to go with the Harajuku Peony Bright http://www.fancymoon.co.uk/shop-by-theme/oriental/harajuku-peony-bright-2849.html It would probably become nice summery sheath dress.ReplyDelete
Oh I think it would be Deer Valley Green by Joel Dewberry. I've had my eye on the 30s style print for a while. But so much fantastic choice!ReplyDelete
Thanks for a great giveaway :)
I really like the Fairlyte Bug Hunt Rich, but I think I would get Bewitched Purple, Haunted House by Alexander Henry. I'm studying fashion design so I can make lingerie and costumes so it's really fitting! I would probably use this fabric for a bodice of a dress or a corset!ReplyDelete
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Definitely Gay Paris Burlesque. I would make a cover for my Kindle Fire (for the day when I can afford it, haha!).ReplyDelete
- Anonymous1 October 2011 at 11:53
The paris print postcards. I think I'd make a simple blouse like Colette's Sencha with this.
Oh oh oh! What a fantastic line up of fabrics, they have such great taste!ReplyDelete
I had to think long and carefully about this, and decided I cannot go past the Gay Paris Burlesque by Spectrix. So adorable!
I might work it into a quilt! :)
Gorgeous, so hard to choose just one! I would pick French Post and make a simple shift dress out of it.ReplyDelete
I love love Alexnder Henry's cotton lawn, and that Eton butterfly on cream would be sensational made up as a summer blouse here in Australia. Fingers crossed!ReplyDelete
I love love Alexander Henry's cotton lawn, and the Eton Butterfly in Cream would be beautiful made as a summer blouse here in Australia. Fingers crossed :-)ReplyDelete
So many beauties but i think i'd have to go with the kitties you posted, Nora Neko, Indochine by Alexander Henry, and make a full circle skirt. My husband would probably disown me though, he's not too enamoured with my cat love- the fabric is worth it though!ReplyDelete
my fave is 'forest floral black, trefle by kokka', & i'm thinking blouse, more of a kimono/wrap-around style, to go with a walking-skirt.ReplyDelete
Just Hanging, Monkey's Bizness, Alexander Henry - I'd make some PJs for my son =) Great giveaway xReplyDelete
I love all the Flower Sugar line0 I'd put it to use on a quilt :)ReplyDelete
Like everyone else there are so many I adore! I really like the American Old Story Lambs in Natural, and I have so many little crafty things I want to try. I'd probably make a little overnight toiletry satchel with contrasting lining and a bright zipper. Maximum overnight kookiness! :)ReplyDelete
I love the cosmo rose stone fabric! It would be perfect for a fitted dress.ReplyDelete
For a long time i wanted to make a kimono-style-blouse, so I would love the Flower Cart Turquoise by Kokka!ReplyDelete
ooh, the alexander henry blue bell. i've been lusting after that for so long!ReplyDelete
Oh wow, what gorgeous fabrics!! Thanks for the chance to win :)ReplyDelete
I love "Fantastic Forest Mushroom by Cosmo Textiles", I'd use it for some lovely cushions.
I love the butterfly top idea - I once saw a wedding dress in a similar butterfly print and it was gorgeous.ReplyDelete
I also love the wonderland white rabbit prints because I've been slowly gathering fabrics for an Alice-themed quilt (not that I quilt much usually).
I also would love a skirt out of the dasha azure by Alexander Henry.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Oh wow, so pretty ... I like the cotton linen mix Cosmo Rose in the stone colourway, for a skirt I think, slim, perhaps with a kick pleat.ReplyDelete
I really like the Fantastic Forest Pink by Cosmo Textiles. I would probably make a circle skirt out of this.ReplyDelete
Can't ever pass up the possibility of winning fabric! :) I really love this: http://www.fancymoon.co.uk/shop-by-theme/retro-1920-1980/wild-blue-yonder-3408.htmlReplyDelete
It would be perfect for accent pillows on our (newly slip-covered--I finally finished it after working on it for a year!) sofa. I'm trying to go with a bit of a mash-up of masculine and feminine retro motifs on the pillows, and this would be perfect. ;)
- Casey (elegantmusings AT gmail.com)
- Gaylene1 October 2011 at 14:44
Utter scrumptiousness!! The Butterflies Black would make a beautiful skirt a la Gertie'ssew along for Burda, but I would so so so love to get close and personal with All I Want for Christmas in some fab pjs!ReplyDelete
- email@example.com October 2011 at 14:49
It has to be Imperial Kiku Red!! I'm loving it for a big pop as a bolster on my already Asian-themed bedroom which is in blacks and beiges and sparks of gold. The perfect accent!! Just loving it.ReplyDelete
Oh, there are so many to choose from! I think I'd probably go with this one: http://www.fancymoon.co.uk/shop-by-theme/vintage-repro-1800-1920/eiffel-tower-rouge-3345.html. :)ReplyDelete
Yum! Lovely fabrics and a gorgeous giveaway. Fancy Moon is such a great place for inspiration with so many fabulous prints....but my favourite is Boudoir Label in Grey. It's so hard to choose but I love the vintage feel of this one.ReplyDelete
They're all great! Headed over to the website now!ReplyDelete
what a lovely give away, if i absolutely had to choose a print it would be this one. http://www.fancymoon.co.uk/shop-by-theme/paisley/indigo-paisley-2853.htmlReplyDelete
They are all so lovely! Probably the flower cart black to make a jinbei for my nephew!ReplyDelete
- Cynthia1 October 2011 at 16:31
I'd love to make ceylon with the ornament brown echino print. Perfect!ReplyDelete
Oh, too many to choose from. I do like the Vintage Art Store print tho..pillows for my bed.ReplyDelete
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- Qui Pardue1 October 2011 at 16:52
I really like "Out to Lunch, Tammis Keefe Tribute Collection by Michael Miller." Not sure what I'd use it for, but it's darling :)ReplyDelete
Hi! I'd choose the butterfly cotton lawn and make either a blouse or the top of a dress... Thanks for hosting the giveaway!ReplyDelete
I'd love to make a tie-neck blouse out of the Blue Bell, Fulham Road by Alexander Henry. I also love the Fantastic Forest series, but I'd like to make a full-skirted sundress out of them, and two metres isn't really enough for that, alas.ReplyDelete
I'm really in love with the three bears fabric by Robert Kaufman. I would make something for a baby with it like a sleeping bag. I love making things for babies as you can make really cute stuff and it's not too time consuming...Even though I don't have any kids myself, I have plenty of friends who do!ReplyDelete
Sooo hard to just pick ONE fabric! I love so many and there are tons that I haven't seen on American fabric sites before! I think my favorite is the Forest Animals Brown, Trefle by Kokka. I would make a full, highwaisted skirt with pockets and black binding all around it! *swoons* Thank you so much for the opportunity!!ReplyDelete
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I would probably make the Colette Crepe dress out of the Viva Frida in Teal fabric. With a solid band and and solid accents. I love the colors in the fabric. And they also happen to play well with my Fall Palette challenge.ReplyDelete
Thanks for hosting this!
Oh, the store is just lovely! I'd use Fairlyte Butterfly Carnival Rich, Melissa White, Westminster to make a long-sleeved blouse for work, to perk up the winter days.ReplyDelete
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- Anonymous1 October 2011 at 18:13
Oooh, what a gorgeous giveaway! I love the Nora Necko, Indochine and I would make a pretty dress out of it. The beautiful Sleeping Beauty fabric would make such a cute nightgown and bed jacket for my little girl!ReplyDelete
I really love this!ReplyDelete
I'd make it into a pretty tie-necked blouse.
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Ooh, ooh, what a fantastic giveaway. I'd choose Dasha Azure Fashionista. Thanks Tilly. xReplyDelete
I would make a retro apron with the teapot cotton-linen blend!ReplyDelete
But they are all so lovely!
I love the sewing room in purple and pink. I don't know what I'd do with it, it was just love at first sight!ReplyDelete
I'd totally make a skirt out of the Bus Stop Grey fabric by Etsuko Furuya for Kokka. So cute!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous1 October 2011 at 19:54
I would choose Eton Butterfly Black, Fulham Road by Alexander Henry or in white. I can't quite decide which one I like best. I would like to make a blouse out of it. thanks, katieReplyDelete
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My favorite is Elizabeth Rose Chinoiserie by Free Spirit..wow! I'd make the ginger skirt by Colette patterns with it for a nice vintage feel.ReplyDelete
I love the pinup print. It would match another pinup print fabric I made pillows out of for our couches. I'd make more pillows!ReplyDelete
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I love the bicycles in the "Bicycle Purple, Echino Nico by Etsuko Furuya for Kokka" fabric. I'm imagining it would make a fun messenger bag.ReplyDelete
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I'd go for the cat print (Nora Neko) from Alexander Henry, for a nice little dress (maybe with black velvet trimmings?)ReplyDelete
I've spotted really a lot of beautiful fabrics on the site. I like especially the fabrics from the scandinavian-and-folk-art-section of the shop, for example morning call breakfast. It would look great in our kitchen.ReplyDelete
I would love to own a skirt out of Bonsai Bridge fabric from Alexander Henry!ReplyDelete
Wow, it's so hard to choose! I'd love to do a cute shift dress in the Harajuku Peony, or a fun circle skirt in the yellow Asian Circles.ReplyDelete
I cant pick jut one !! I love Festival of Winter, Koi with Lotus and Waves and Papillon Bleu. To be honest I love most of the fabrics on that site ! :-) I would like to see the fabric every day, so would make a skirt. Probably the Colette 'Ginger'. Fabulous give away, thanks ! xReplyDelete
Oooooo, another night drooling over Fancy Moon, just when I thought I was out - you pulled me back in.ReplyDelete
If I had some spare cash for a self indulgent project I'd treat myself to a couple of metres of La Vie en Rose by Michael Miller. I'd make some luxurious cushions for my bedroom and splash out on some expensive fillers - dreamy.
- Emilee1 October 2011 at 22:36
i love thwe Ornament Brown, Echino by Etsuko Furuya for Kokka.ReplyDelete
It would made a cute wrap skirt or a line
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What a great store. So many lovely prints. I do love the Fairlyte bug hunt in vibrant. It's so deep in it's coloring.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous1 October 2011 at 22:53
I LOVE "April in Paris" by Timeless Trasures. This would be absolutely adorable in a button shirt with a bow collar!ReplyDelete
I would go with Corazones Tea, Folklorico by Alexander Henry.ReplyDelete
Unsure how it would look on the bias but would looove a Jasmine blouse (Colette) with it.
Wow, I've never heard of them before so thanks for sending us their way. They have some seriously gorgeous fabrics. My choice would beReplyDelete
It would be perfect for a top or a little dress.
This is a tough request, ... right now I'd say my favorite is Yugyoku Chrsanthemums Red. The exact pattern that it would be made into requires even more thought. The fabric is to lovely not to get it right.ReplyDelete
It's so hard to choose! After a lot of back and forth, I think I'd use the Farmdale Curio Natural (In the Kitchen by Alexander Henry) to revamp my living room with new pillows. Thanks for the opportunity!ReplyDelete
Is Echino allowed? I would love to turn this fabric into a simple A-line shift dress:ReplyDelete
Woodland Spring, Echino by Etsuko Furuya
Owl flower by Timeless treasures would make a fab dress for summer here. Thanks heaps : )ReplyDelete
Wow! I have spent a good coupl of hours drooling... need a drink of water now! LOL!ReplyDelete
I love that they have such a large range of different prints to suit everyone! However, picking one was hard...
I love Trios, Fulham Road by Alexander Henry and would make a beautiful trans-season dress!
My second choice would be Asian Circles Dark, Kaffe Fassett for Rowan westminster and again, a dress.... hee hee!
So many great fabrics on this site, thank you for the introduction to them and the giveaway :)ReplyDelete
I would choose the Millefiore Red, Kaffe Fassett for Rowan Westminster and make a craaazy blouse from it!
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OMG! I'd just love that cotton lawn with the butterflies! Definitely would make a blouse out of it, it's stunning! Thanks to you and Fancy Moon Fabric for the generous giveaway!ReplyDelete
I love scandinavian folk art east-pavilion paper cut red. I wanted to get an unique curtains for one of my windowReplyDelete
OMG Wranglers Tea, Nicole's prints pin-ups by Alexander Henry soooo hot. I think they would look great on an apron but I would really love to wear them out so maybe a short summer skirt to show them off.ReplyDelete
Eton Butterfly Black, Fulham Road by Alexander Henry, please.ReplyDelete
It would make a lovely summer dress.
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I love love to win the forest animals in pink ~ I think that the fabric would make up the sweetest blouse, and it would look great with a circle skirt! I have my fingers crossed...
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I really love 'Ruby Star Teatime Jade' which I think is just crying out to be made into a 1950s shirt dress. It's such a great retro colour!ReplyDelete
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You're a generous lass, Tilly!ReplyDelete
I've been over to the Fancy Moon site and there are so many cute prints (mushrooms, forest animals) but I'm going to stick to something I know I would definitely use - Dasha Azure has to be it : )
What a great site!ReplyDelete
Having looked through them all, I am going to suggest the one that made me laugh the most: 'All I Want for Christmas White' by Alexander Henry.
I particularly enjoyed the description "Handsome and lusty, these festive chaps are sure to raise a smile on Christmas morning!"
Although if I win the competition I might choose something else :-)
Oooh, buttons! Cupcakes! Wire dressforms! There are so many awesome fabrics that choosing a favorite is almost impossible, sooo... I guess I'd chose "Harajuku Lady Bright, Indochine by Alexander Henry" which is closely followed by "Imperial Kiku Red, Indochine by Alexander Henry" and "Cosmo Rose Stone by Cosmo Textiles"... The Alexander Henry fabrics would definitely become skirts... Full skirts. The Rose stone fabric would be perfect for a shirtwaist!ReplyDelete
So many beautiful choices. I, too, love the fabrics on Fancy Moon. I'm loving the website changes. Easier to navigate.ReplyDelete
Okay, I'd love Dasha Pink, Fashionista by Alexander Henry. I'd love to make a sweet blouse or skirt out of it. And it'll fit in nicely with my fall palette :)
Yay for great giveaways! Thanks.
- Kirsty2 October 2011 at 11:10
I have spent so long looking at the beautiful fabrics and I have changed my mind on so many occasions but I think I have finally settled on Griffith Park Pink, In the Kitchen by Alexander Henry.ReplyDelete
I think it'd make so many cool things, I'd have a fun time trying to decide by looking through my stack of patterns.
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OOh, I love this store, SO many inspiring fabrics! I am hankering for an oriental top/ tunic/ dress of some sort & adoreReplyDelete
Yugyoko Chrysanthemum in red or
Kyoto Geisha red by Elizabeth studios ....
More than a little smitten by the Imperial Red.ReplyDelete
I love the Carousel Stripe Pink by Kayo Horaguchi for Kiyohara and I would make a nice, crisp shirt dress in it. Great giveaway!ReplyDelete
- mini pheob2 October 2011 at 12:20
What a great giveaway!!!
I chose:
Play Dolls Cream, Sarah Jane for Michael Miller
Thank u! :)
Wow, what a great selection. I reckon I'd choose Nutmeg Seeds Orange for a blouse or skirt.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous2 October 2011 at 13:11
I'll throw my name in, as I adore the tea cups fabric as well!ReplyDelete
I'd really like to win Flower Sugar Rosebuds Blue, by Lecien. Thanks for introducing me to Fancy Moon.ReplyDelete
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Papillon Bleu, French Journal by London Portfolio for Michael Miller! Would make a beutiful dress!ReplyDelete
the alexander henry cotton lawns are lovely.... the peacock print is very similar to some fabric my grandmother has. It would be nice to have some more of it!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous2 October 2011 at 17:54
What a wonderful selection of fabrics! I've found three that I really like - all for very different reasons: Woodland Spring, Echino by Etsuko Furuya for Kokka; Cutie World Kitsch Border, Trefle by Kokka; and Zanzibar Lime, Zanzabelle by Alexander Henry. I can only imagine the comments and questions I'd get with a skirt made out of the Cutie World border print! (amy.ahearta at gmail dot com)ReplyDelete
- Anonymous2 October 2011 at 19:04
Ahhh! These are so gorgeous it's hard to choose. I really love the Dress Form fabric my Michael Miller.ReplyDelete
Ooh Fancy Moon is a dangerous website to look at when you've just been paid! I think I'd go for the Fresh Catch in Jade by Alexander Henry, and make a pencil dress out of it. There's a Limb one with Koi carp on it that I've had my eye on for a while - it would be good to make my own version :)ReplyDelete
There are so many great fabrics by Alexander Henry! It's tough but I would have to pick Au Natural Tea, Pin Ups as well. I'd make a cushion- sure to be a stand-out piece and complement the rustic decor of my home.ReplyDelete
I love this fabric: June Bug Bright by Alexander Henry.ReplyDelete
it'd be perfect for a skirt!
Ana Belén R.M
Hi, I love it!!! Ive bben dying to make some pyjamas indouble gauze, I would use the Cossack Striped Candy double gauze.ReplyDelete
Awesome giveaway! (I may have a duplicate comment in here, but I don't think it showed up.)ReplyDelete
The best part of this post is that you just turned me on to Fancy Moon. I LOVE it! If I were to choose one fabric, I think I'd go for the grey bus stop echino print and maybe make a paperbag skirt out of it.
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I love Blue Bell or Little Green by Alexander Henry. I'd love to make a tote, pillow for my sewing room, or a vintage 50's dress out of them.ReplyDelete
Whoops... just realized I posted as anon.ReplyDelete
I LOVE "April in Paris" by Timeless Trasures. This would be absolutely adorable in a button shirt with a bow collar!
Such a great giveaway! I love the Alexandar Henry Regent Peacock. I would make a great fitted dress out of it!ReplyDelete
Such a great giveaway! I would love to make a cute fitted dress out of the Alexander Henry Regent Peacock!ReplyDelete
So many of these fabrics are lovely! I would make a blouse out of Trios, Fulham Road by Alexander Henry.ReplyDelete
Thanks for another awesome giveaway!
- Tina Martin3 October 2011 at 02:29
I love the selection of fabrics, I'll be visiting often!ReplyDelete
I'd choose Thunder Flower Red, Indochine by Alexander Henry to make a cool kimono style dress for fall.
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I had so much fun looking through them all it was hard to pick one over all the rest but I really like the Koi with Lotus and Waves and think it would make a lovely corset.ReplyDelete
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- Caitie3 October 2011 at 06:38
I think that Flower Garden Bunches in Pink would be absolutely gorgeous as a Crepe dress (Collette Patterns) or as this Vintage Vogue dress, and I also can't get past the absolute sweetness of Farm Fresh Root Cellar in CreamReplyDelete
Thanks for the giveaway. :)
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So many nice fabrics! I would love to make a dress with a fitted bodice and full skirt out of the Echino Woodland Brown.ReplyDelete
I would love to make a robot dress with the Alexander Henry Ready Set Robot, Monkey's Bizness fabric! I have the perfect pattern to use for 2m of fabric too. Thanks for the opportunity to win! I'm firstname.lastname@example.com
Oh wow! I didn't know Fancy Moon but am bookmarking right now! The only stumbling block is total stupefaction in the face of all that choice...ReplyDelete
Right now though, as I have to choose, I'd go for the Eton butterfly black by Alexander Henry.
With it I'd definitely make a dress for my 4 year old, and 2 metres would also just about do a matching straight skirt for me too - something simple to show it off.
And I'd try to cut the fabric leaving as many butterflies intact as possible, to beautify random items with applique.
I so want to win this...! Thanks so much for such a fab giveaway!
Ooh - what lovely fabrics! Given the lovely UK weather at the moment my eye has reverted to summer - in which case Alexander Henry Fulham Road Bluebell would be amazing as a dress with a fitted bodice, boat neck and gathered skirt (Simplicity 2591 in other words), or blouse in Dasha Pink Fashionista perhaps?ReplyDelete
But my head also knows it's really October, and there i think you're right with Imperial Kiku - also Alexander Henry...also in a dress?
I have no idea exactly what I'd do with it, but I do love Los Novios Black, Folklorico by Alexander HenryReplyDelete
Amazing giveaway, thank you! :)ReplyDelete
I like a lot of fabrics, but my favourite is "Woodland Brown, Echino by Etsuko Furuya for Kokka"
It would have to be the Michael Miller Wing Study in Pastile - absolutely gorgeous!ReplyDelete
ooh I just ordered from this shop for the first time recently!! I am TOTALLY infatuated with everything Alexander Henry does, so it'd definitely be something of theirs, probably the Dagmar Plaid Pink, because I had it in my basket then had to leave it out in the end. Even though I don't normally do prints OR sew garments with quilting cotton, I'd make an exception here and do a little shell top to really show off the fabric.ReplyDelete
I absolutely adore Regent Peacock, Fulham Road by Alexander Henry. I think I would make it into a nice blouse!ReplyDelete
Thanks so much for the giveaway!
I like Blue Bell, Fulham Road by Alexander HenryReplyDelete
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- Anonymous3 October 2011 at 17:22
So many lovely fabrics - great giveaway - I think I'd like to make a skirt from Michael Miller's Bonehead Brown :)ReplyDelete
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I love the Bicycle Purple, Echino Nico, I think I'd make a skirt, or maybe a bag, probably a skirt though...ReplyDelete
So many lovelies!ReplyDelete
I would make a skirt of Nutmeg Seeds.
What great fabrics! I would make a blouse out of: Blue Bell, Fulham Road by Alexander Henry.ReplyDelete
So cute fabric! I really like *Deer Valley Green*. Right one for a dress, isn´t it?ReplyDelete
- Anonymous3 October 2011 at 20:23
Trios by Alexander Henry, and yes I would make yet another dress!ReplyDelete
Thanks Tilly!
Marta x
I am totally in love with Alexander Henry's fabrics - my last purchase from Fancy Moon was Las Senoritas, which I made into a hobo style bag that I take everywhere.ReplyDelete
Wow! So interesting! Tell me, please .... My favorite fabric is "saucy ladies" of course .... I would be happy with a shirt made with my fabric and complement that with a tie - bow. Wonderful!ReplyDelete
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- Samantha3 October 2011 at 21:21
Thanks for sharing this gorgeous site - love finding new sources for fabulous fabric : )ReplyDelete
I'm in love with Regent Peacock - wouldn't it make a divine dressing gown?
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I need to make some pillows for my future new sectional...so either Harajuku Peony Bright or Imperial Kiku Red, Indochine both by Alexander Henry...but then I also adore the Lecien Stripes...ReplyDelete
I love the Contented Cats by Michael Miller because I love kitties!! I can totally see myself making a cute skirt and an apron! Oooo what a great giveaway! :)ReplyDelete
I loved the fabrics that are in store. I would be surprised with a romantic fabric suitable for making a dress for my 5 years old daughter.ReplyDelete
Aniway, if is necessary decided I will chose Play Dolls Cream, Sarah Jane for Michael Miller, lovely. Tks.
I've been in desperate search of the black Fulham Road Eton butterfly print for AGES, ever since fabric.com sold out of it. I'd try to eke a dress out of it, failing that it would probably become a skirt. Even if I don't win your giveaway, I'm grateful to know where to find this fabric!ReplyDelete
Such a fantastic giveaway... I'm having trouble choosing just one ;) But I'll go with: Ojo de Dios, Folklorico by Alexander Henry - It's so colourful and fun... :)ReplyDelete
I love the forest animals in sage...it would make a gorgeous bag, or the fairlyte Bug hunt Rich is amazing as well and would make a gorgeous dress or bag! xxReplyDelete
An almost impossible choice! I think I would go for the Papillon Cocoa, French Journal by London Portfolio as I am currently lusting over butterflies, and I would make a simple a-line or wrap skirt. Or a tote bag. Or a top. Or just sit and stroke it, maybe crying a little at the beauty...ReplyDelete
I love the Regent Peacock, Fulham Road, Alexander Henry. My 16 year old is really into peacocks this year and is painted one on the front of her dresser. I think I would make her a dress or skirt out of this fabric.ReplyDelete
Uh, I'd OF COURSE want that Alexander Henry cat print, being a steadfast crazy cat lady!ReplyDelete
I love the vintage inspired fabrics on this site! I would probably go with the "Nutmeg Seeds Orange, SE1 for Robert Kaufman" fabric, which is a nice, 60's-inspired fall fabric. I think it'd be a great fabric to make some home decor crafts out of. Thanks!ReplyDelete
So many choices! I'd have to win to force myself to choose.ReplyDelete
I think I would choose Wild Blue Yonder by Michael Millar which would make a great shirt for a small boy (well my small boy at any rate)ReplyDelete
(I'm also in love with everything Alexander Henry of which this site has in abundance (I shall be back !), but MM gets my vote on this occasion)
I'm big into red and autumn right now, so it would be the imperial kiku for me, made into a high waisted pencil skirt.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous4 October 2011 at 17:34
Oh oh oh! I'd choose Flower Sugar Rosebuds Blue, by Lecien and make a 50's peasant blouse and matching clutch with a tiny self-covered button. Thanks for the opportunity with this giveaway. :)ReplyDelete
Land of Aloha Pink by Alexander HenryReplyDelete
I need a beach bag!
- Caroline4 October 2011 at 19:26
Too many great fabrics to choose from! I would love to make a top out of Regent Peacock, Alexander Henry. Thanks for the giveaway.ReplyDelete
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With too many to chose from, and being hooked on polka dots and flowers, I'd go for Flower Sugar Rosebuds Green by Lecien, and it would have to be a shirt dress. I think I will, even if I don't win the giveaway. Fancy Moon is great!ReplyDelete
I really like Millefiore in Orange and in Tomato by Kaffe Fassett!ReplyDelete
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I LOVE Dasha Pink Fashionista by Alexander Henry. Thanks for the great giveaway Tilly!ReplyDelete
Fun contest! I'm pretty much in love with the Matryoshka Russian Nesting Dolls in cream by Kokka. I would use it to make either Amy Butler's Spice Market tote (with a red interior) or her Blossom shoulder bag.ReplyDelete
Great giveaway, thanks!ReplyDelete
It´s hard to choose just one fabric, but it probably would be Dress Form by Michael Miller.
I think my favorite is the Morning Call Coffee. It would look pretty in my kitchen for pot holders or a table runner or an apron. I am new to your blog, btw, and just added it to my Google Reader.ReplyDelete
Ooh ooh too much gorgeousness. But I would choose Fresh Catch Jade, Twin Peaks by Alexander Henry. And I'd try and squeeze a dress out of it. I've been working on McCalls 2401 and I've managed to make a wearable muslin out of two metres so I'd give it a go! Thanks for offering it up Tilly :)ReplyDelete
I would choose the beautiful bird themed fabric that is shown on your site; I would make pillows for my sewing room, which overlooks my garden! Lovely! LindaReplyDelete
I'd choose the kitch outdoor girls and make some cheeky cushions for when we go glam ing next year. Saucy!ReplyDelete
- Sertyan5 October 2011 at 03:43
I love the Animal Face, Puti de Pome, Kiyohara, I think it would make a really cute top or skirt!ReplyDelete
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Wow, what gorgeous prints! I think I'd choose the Cosmo Rose Blue fabric. I could definitely see a lovely new blouse, or even a vintage dress out of that! And it looks to be in my color pallet!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous5 October 2011 at 08:39
Love the Dress Forms, by Michael Miller.ReplyDelete
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Oh my goodness, it's so HARD to make a decision, because I love so many of them, but I think my current favourite has to be French Post. It would make the most wonderful cushion covers or curtains in my boudoir. If only I had a boudoir......ReplyDelete
- Anonymous5 October 2011 at 15:41
For me it would be the butterfly fabric...I love it in Anthropologie and would make a dress in homage.ReplyDelete
I would love some of the 'Fifties Kitchen' fabric :o)ReplyDelete
So cool for aprons, and matching gloves, toaster cover etc..
Please be kind enough to enter me in your giveaway!
And what a fabulous place to shop Fancy Moon is :o)
It was extremely hard to just choose one fabric :o)
I love the "Dill Blossoms Turquoise by Robert Kaufman". I have a pattern for a 70's tie neck blouse that I think would look awesome in this fabric.ReplyDelete
And, my boy friend is a musician so it would be fun to line one of his guitar cases with a "Pin Up' fabric, "Las Senoritas" would be excellent.
- BrandNoo5 October 2011 at 20:22
I'd choose "perch pink stripe" or "flower bed purple" from the echino collection. I'd use them for a bag and matching wallet.ReplyDelete
I would go for the slinky Alexander Henry cats, for a nice quirky dress.ReplyDelete
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Roasted asparagus and fresh crunchy red bell pepper combine beautifully with the delicate nutty flavour of quinoa and a lively tamari, sesame and wasabi dressing in this colourful summer salad. The addition of white cannellini beans also makes this a complete and wholesome lunch or dinner.
If you don't have powdered wasabi on hand, substitute a lesser amount of cayenne pepper. Tamari sauce, however, is almost a kitchen essential — traditionally brewed from slow-fermented soy beans, it is far superior to anything marketed as just soy sauce, which is typically made with 40-60% wheat as well as quick hydrolyzed soy protein and caramel colouring. Good tamari sauces are wheat-free, contain more digestible proteins, and taste so much better than ordinary soy sauces that you'll never go back. You can find tamari sauces from such reputable suppliers as San-J or Eden Foods at most health food stores and large supermarkets.
This is also my submission to My Legume Love Affair, a very popular monthly event started by lovely Susan and hosted this month by Diana of Spain in Iowa.
Quinoa and White Bean Salad with Wasabi and Roasted AsparagusOther asparagus recipes you may enjoy:
1 cup dried quinoa
1/2 cup dried cannellini (white kidney) beans
1 bunch fresh asparagus
olive oil for brushing
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons tamari sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 - 2 teaspoons wasabi powder, or to taste
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Scrub the quinoa under cold running water. Add to a pan, cover with 2 cups of cold water, and soak overnight at room temperature. Separately, rinse the beans and cover with cold water with a little yogurt whey or lemon juice added. Let stand overnight at room temperature.
The following day, bring the quinoa to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, drain and rinse the beans. Add to a medium saucepan and cover with several inches of fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour or until the beans are tender. Drain and set aside to cool.
Preheat an oven to 425°. Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus and arrange the spears on a baking sheet. Brush each side of the spears lightly with olive oil. Roast the asparagus for 10 minutes, turning the spears over once. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool for a few minutes. Cut the spears into halves or thirds.
Meanwhile, toast the sesame seeds in a small pan over medium-low heat, tossing frequently, for 5 minutes until golden brown.
Mix the tamari sauce, sesame oils and lemon juice in a small bowl. Whisk the wasabi into the dressing, a 1/2 teaspoon at a time to create the desired spiciness.
Gently combine the quinoa, beans, asparagus, red pepper and green onions in a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss.
Serve cold or at room temperature, with a scattering of toasted sesame seeds over each serving. Serves 4 to 6.
Wasabi Roasted Asparagus
Asparagus and Oriental Tamari Dressing with Pine Nuts
Asparagus Pesto Rice
Farfalle Pasta with Cannellini Beans and Asparagus in a White Mushroom Yogurt Sauce
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The Eagle's Sept. 14 editorial ("Can redistricting reform solve our budget crisis?") hits the nail on the head. Today's hyperpartisanship, both in and out of government, is a root cause of many of today's social ills, and Pennsylvania's perennial budget crises are a clear example of its effect.
We like to think of democracy as a process by which voters select their politicians. But — and PAR is correct that BOTH parties are guilty — thanks to gerrymandering, what we actually have has simply devolved into a process whereby politicians in power select their voters.
We can see the result most vividly in Pennsylvania's endless budget stalemates, in which Republicans can create crisis after crisis without having to worry about re-election, thanks to cynically rigged, inefficient, counter-productive drawing of voting district boundaries. Without a constitutional amendment to do away with gerrymandering, there can be no fix to such problems.
Simply letting the politicians in power continue to play with voting boundaries will not fix these problems. There must be an impartial, transparent, non-partisan, accountable process for creating and maintaining fair and sensible voting districts that benefit our citizens, and doesn't perpetuate the kind of irresponsible partisanship that we see in today's Pennsylvania legislature. There is a bill in the State House (HB 722) that is a first step toward establishing an independent redistricting commission. But it is being held up in committee and prevented from moving to debate and vote on the house floor by the most hyperpartisan member of the legislature: career politician Daryl Metcalfe.
To learn more about what you can do to move toward a lasting solution, visit www.FairDistrictsPA.com.


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Bluegrass blends with green grass and those shady Valley oak trees as the musical palette expands a bit more during this summer's free concert series at Stockton's Oak Park.
Bluegrass blends with green grass and those shady Valley oak trees as the musical palette expands a bit more during this summer's free concert series at Stockton's Oak Park.
Snap Jackson & the Knock on Wood Players, a Stockton band that's been named California's best bluegrass band, opens the series of 12 Wednesday park concerts on June 5.
"I'm excited," said Jackson, who fondly remembered attending the picnic concerts with his family while growing up. "I really don't know what to expect. I hope people come out to hear us. We're definitely excited to share what we do with local people."
In recent years - as threatening financial difficulties have been resolved and the 61-year-old series has become more stable and secure - its directors have attempted to broaden the musical scope.
As far as anyone can recall, the Knock on Wood Players are the first bluegrass group - though a slightly hybrid one stylistically - to perform since the series began at Oak Park in central Stockton.
"It's great," said Brian Clark, the quartet's upright bass player who's familiar with playing in Victory Park. "We're very honored we got the call and were offered the chance to open. We're very happy. It's a perfect fit: Outside in the park. Good weather. Really, it's the perfect setting for roots and Americana music."
Clark, 37, a graduate of Stockton's Bear Creek High School and University of the Pacific, also plays bass in the Valley Concert Band, a 29-member ensemble conducted by Chris Anderson that's the rock of the series, playing its band-music standards on June 12, July 3 and Aug. 7.
The 12-concert series, which typically attracts in excess of 12,000 people, also includes the classic rock of Summit (July 31), the rhythm and blues of RBX (June 26), the return of country-rockabilly music with the Nick Isaak Band (Aug. 14) and the showmanship of Waterloo, a Stockton-based ABBA tribute band led by drummer John Wells that concludes the series on Aug. 21.
Wells, who also drums in Al Mannon's Swingaires big band, will miss that group's July 24 Victory Park show while he attends a musicians-union convention in Las Vegas.
Wells, president of the Stockton Musicians Association Local 189, said he and members of the co-sponsoring Stockton Concerts in Victory Park Inc. - a nonprofit group that raises funds for the series and chooses the groups via a six-member committee - hopes to develop even more musical diversity.
"I like bluegrass," said Wells, 48, a Stagg High graduate. "I like and know the players very well. I think they're fantastic. Everyone has their own cup of tea.
"There are pros and cons for everything. I'm better than OK with that. That's good. We've got a good representation of lots of genres. But, you know, there are a lot of other talented groups. It's not so much a union-sponsored thing any more. We've got lot of bands who could 'quote-unquote' audition."
Mannon's well aware of that.
"We get calls from different performance groups who are anxious to play out there," said Mannon, a board member for the concert association and union. "It's kind of across-the board. There are plenty of qualified groups. That's been our project since way back in history."
Jackson and Clark's group certainly is "qualified." Formed four years ago, the Knock on Wood players - Jackson, Clark, fiddler Shane Kalbach and guitarist Eric Antrim - perform "at a slew" of California events this summer and at bluegrass festivals in Brunswick, Me., and Cape Cod, Mass.
"It's been a long time coming," said Jackson, 34, a Lincoln High School graduate and multi-instrumentalist whose group was named band of the year for 2012 by the California Bluegrass Association in January. "We're really honored to be that."
Again this year the concert "show-mobile" stage and portable toilets are being provided by the city. Donations cover all other expenses.
For the first time in 2012, no money was available from a national free-music fund. So, Wells "passed the hat" - actually a box - during shows, a method that had been prohibited by the national organization.
"It was phenomenal," Mannon said. "Very successful. We generated almost as much as we would have gotten from the national fund. We're in pretty good shape for this year, but we're getting a little lax. We might have trouble next year."
That's one thing the concerts series helps relieve.
"It's awesome," said Clark, who's trained in classical and jazz. "It's free music in Stockton. Out in the park with people bringing their families and throwing out blankets and bringing chairs. Amid all the ugliness, this is something special. I've never seen a fight out there. People are enjoying something with their families. It's imperative that we have these opportunities in Stockton."
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Once you know what style diamond engagement ring you want to buy and are comfortable with your budget, you have to handle the most basic question – what size ring do you get? You obviously don't want it to be too small so that she can't put it on immediately, but you also don't want it to be too big and risk it falling off before being sized properly.
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One day when she is out, slip one of her rings onto your own finger and mark how far down it goes. When you get to the jewelry store you can then try on their ring sizer and select the size that hits the same spot. Voila!
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Download and print a ring sizer from a jewelry store or request for one from us and match it up to a ring in her jewelry box.
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If she knows you are in the market for a ring, just ask her. That way, there are no questions about what's right or wrong.
Plus, here's a big hint! Most jewelers will recommend that if her left hand is her non-dominant hand, you buy a smaller size engagement ring (generally about a ¼ size smaller) than the ring size she wears on her right hand.
No matter what, within a few days of popping the question, take her into the jewelry store you purchased her ring from and have a professional check the sizing. You will both feel a lot better that way!
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Miles and miles of sand paired with the most gorgeous lighting, a pastel bouquet by Blue Ladder Botany, and a timeless, hand drawn paper suite by Pirouette Paper – all we can say is yes, yes, yes, and yes! This editorial captured by Mallory Dawn Photography and coordinated by Just a Kiss Weddings and Events has us singing its praises from the rooftops, it's so darn pretty.
From Mallory Dawn Photography... Miles and miles of open sand dunes make for one epic view. That jaw-dropping sight mixed with the gorgeous light in Glamis, California, created the perfect ambiance for this wedding inspiration. Destiny of Just a Kiss Weddings and Events gracefully handled all of the coordination with the vendors while I worked on the design and style aspect of the shoot. Diamant of Blue Ladder Botany created a stunning arrangement of florals for our bride to hold. She incorporated deep, rich greens as well as soft pastel colors for the bouquet. Kaylyn, the talent behind Pirouette Paper, put together some timeless paper goods for the invitation suite and hand drew elements on textured paper. We wanted simple, clean lines for the bridal gown, and this Elizabeth Dye wedding dress was the perfect piece for our bride to wear. We also wanted to keep with the pastel theme, so we were sure to grab a light grey suit for our groom. Theresa of Kohnur composed a timeless and elegant makeup look as well as a delicate updo hairstyle. Film is definitely my favorite choice of medium. The way it handled the golden light added an overall sense of romanticism and effortlessness to the images, bringing them to life.


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WAUKESHA (MILWAUKEE), WISCONSIN -- Buyer Beware - Please do yourself a huge favor and DO NOT BUY A FORD! My experience with Ford Motor Company and my vehicle, a 2005 F-150 King Ranch, exceeds reality and certainly explains why the company is in serious trouble. I purchased the vehicle new, from a local Ford Dealership. I've stayed away from Fords since 1976 due to poor quality and service then. Stupid me for thinking they have gotten better. I would be embarrassed to work at Ford.
I have so many problems with the vehicle that to trust it as reliable is foolish. Ford simply cannot service what they sell and after several discussions with the company, I realize they don't stand behind what they sell either. I wanted to "Buy American" and made a huge mistake with Ford. I now carry a battery charger, jumper cables and cell phone with me at all times when driving the vehicle. THE VEHICLE APPEARS TO BE AN ELECTRICAL NIGHTMARE. For $50,000 DOLLARS HERE'S WHAT FORD QUALITY CAN OFFER TO YOU!
My vehicles Short List of "Cannot Duplicate" or cannot fix problems from Ford Authorized Services (Dealership). By the way, these ALL began during the first year of ownership (under 12,000 miles). You can expect Ford "quality" to rear its ugly head early in your unfortunate relationship. The vehicle goes into "Creep mode" which is a feature to protect the engine when there is "something" wrong. You'll be glad to hear that each time mine has done this the Ford experts cannot figure it out. This is a comforting situation FORD provides to many vehicle owners that I've spoken with.
Vehicle battery drains "at will" - at which time the vehicles driving lights will come on and cannot be turned off! Also the 6 disc CD player will index continuously assisting to drain the battery - this always requires a cable jump to start the vehicle - the battery drains too rapidly during normal battery charging and never reaches the point of being able to turn over the engine. Expect a hardy "Cannot Duplicate" on this one from the experts at Ford.
The engine when started will occasionally shake the vehicle continuously with notable performance problems (seems as if its not firing on all cylinders). The solution is to stop the vehicle, wait 1 minute and restart. Continue this procedure until the engine runs properly. Here's another "cannot duplicate" by the experts at Ford.
Similar to above, if while driving the engine suddenly runs erratic, pull off to the side of the road, wait 1 minute and restart. Known to Ford is the problems with this vehicles fuel injectors. I received THE MASS MAILING BY FORD ABOUT THE FUEL INJECTORS AND TOOK THE VEHICLE IN THE FOLLOWING MORNING. They were so nice to replace ONLY 1 OF THE 8 injectors so that I could still enjoy the same problem - guess that's Ford - Quality IS NOT job one. They tell me there's nothing wrong... live with it. Truth is there's something really wrong at Ford and it goes much deeper than poor vehicle quality. I wish this was an employee vehicle!
Gas mileage has fallen from 18 hwy to 13 although I keep proper maintenance. Service department is really concerned and delivers the "oh well..." on this one. Hey - could this possibly relate to fuel injector problems... da! The four wheel switch (used as recommended) often produces a "clanking" engagement noise, shaking the vehicle. The last event caused the vehicles rear to jump airborne, slide on the ice and exit the roads shoulder. Fortunately it was not a big ditch! The kids don't want me to use the switch when they're in the truck. They've been frightened by it too many times.
The heat or AC will turn itself off on occasion. This is especially appreciated during the winter or when the windows are fogged - leaving it alone for a few minutes seems to be working so far. By the way - another "Cannot duplicate" from the experts. The "door ajar" indicator will come on at random and "dings" while driving. Turning off vehicle for 5 minutes eliminate the false indication. The driver side window mirror rattles so badly that items are unidentifiable. The added cab makes these side mirrors important but Ford can't fix it.
The rear backup sensors are faulty and unreliable more often than not - I actually backed into an upright post while delivering meals to the elderly. The indent to the bumper is right there at the sensor location. Ford installed an override button which needs to be used frequently to avoid the annoying beeper. The sensors are ABSOLUTELY USELESS. The interior center console does not appear to be firmly attached to the vehicle and lighting of the dash and console are so dim that often, during the early evening hours, they can't be read. A serious engineering mistake made by Ford
The dome light has never worked properly - we now smack it a few times at night when we absolutely need it - sometimes that works. The CD player is good for 3-4 hours then without exception will fail to read/play properly - turning it off for 30 minutes gives another couple of hours of use prior to failure again. The vehicles painted bumpers are rusting well beyond what should be expected - suspect these were not prepped or finished properly. The plastic steps along the doors for the vehicle were poorly designed and crack with normal use.
The rear sliding power window decides when it wishes to work. This is a hassle during the winter if it has been open to access the cab area. We've decided not to use it at all. Here's the latest development - the vehicles front windshield separated from its seal - evidenced by a sequence of loud popping noises. The FORD dealership told me that the windshield was missing clips and must have been a replacement windshield.
I ended up having to pay for the re-seating of it!!! My confidence in Ford grew on that one... There's a lot more as well but I think you get the picture - DON'T BUY A FORD!!! DON'T BUY A FORD!!! DON'T BUY A FORD!!! DON'T BUY A FORD!!! DON'T BUY A FORD!!! Save yourself a lot of grief and time by buying a vehicle from a company that will stand behind and can ACTUALLY service what they sell. I have been left with no choice rather than to replace this rapidly depreciating vehicle. The old acronym from the 70's still holds true: FORD -"Fix Or Repair Daily". Do not allow yourself or any friends to become victim to this companies problems.
It's clear to me why Ford is asking for a bailout - the real question is "Are they worth it"? You know my answer. As an Engineer, companies like this will be filtered out naturally - a Ford bailout only lengthens the companies inevitable outcome.
Bottom Line - I've been instrumental in keeping dozens of people from making my mistake and tabbing lost sales for Ford. I'm at about 30 vehicles and close to 1 mil in sales (not to mention service resulting from...). What Ford has done for (to) me will forever keep alive my quest to inform car buyers of the pathetic positioning Ford has established in the automotive industry. Only the strong will survive and Ford can't compete.
HUDSON IOWA, IOWA -- I live in the midwest and we have had a lot of snow. I have owned 5 ford F150 King Ranch and Lariat over the past 13 years. The truck I own now a F150 2010 Lariat bought last year. I have contacted the dealer I bought the truck from but they did not seemed so concerned. The problem I have had with this truck are the tire rims. At times the rims will become packed with snow - I believe because of the design - and it makes the front end shake violently. This also happens with mud.
My concern is that this week when I was driving to work, it started to do this and the front end was shaking so bad that I hit a patch of plowed snow and it threw me into the passing lane losing control of the steering. I think that this could become a major safety problem, not to mention the wear on the suspension and tires. Just don't want to see a bad accident happen over this and the Ford dealership I bought it from in Iowa don't seem very concerned. I have always bought Ford and never had any problem with my previous vehicles.
We have a 1999 Ford F150. The heater core has been replaced twice and now needs another replaced. It was replaced at a Ford dealership the second time, then replaced again on their 12 month, 12,000 mile parts warranty. Less than 10,000 miles later and only 9 months, Ford refuses to honor their warranty for a 2nd time. Must be a faulty part anyway. Searched the net and found thousands of them being replaced numerous times each. Ford says they won't replace it because the vehicle is too old to honor their warranty.
If you plan on keeping a vehicle for several years, choose a different brand. I won't ever buy another Ford vehicle and advise you to do the same.
GREENBRIER, TENNESSEE -- I recently went to Tracy Langston Ford with the wiper assembly from my truck. It had pulled apart because the wipers had stuck to the windshield over night. I went to the parts counter and asked for the plastic caps that hold the assembly together. After looking up the part on the computer I was told that they did not have the caps available. I would have to order the whole assembly. This was 125 dollars. I got online and looked for Trico wiper parts and found the caps for 4 dollars and 99 cents for 4 caps.
I contacted Trico and complained to them and they sent me 2 of the caps for nothing. I was able to find the missing part still in the area where the assembly attaches and was able to reassemble the wiper control assembly. I just wanted everyone to know that Ford and its dealers are taking their customer to the cleaners on items like this because they don't carry the insignificant parts to repair some assemblies so they can charge a higher price for the whole assembly.
DEARBORN, MICHIGAN -- I purchased a 2008 F150 Super. I had Cam Phaser issues. My Ford dealer attempted to fix it twice, under warranty. Their efforts failed. I had to park the non running truck while I deployed to Afghanistan and came back after 16 months. Truck is still under warranty and the mileage had not changed. As soon as I got back I had it towed back to the dealer. Now I am told it will have to have the engine replaced to correct the same issue but Ford won't cover it. They said the engine shows signs of varnishing.
Ford took my service records which showed regular service and made a comment about me being "out of town for 16 months." The only answer I get from Ford is they are not participating in the warranty. I have asked the question "Could sitting unused cause engine varnishing? Or the use of the multifuel?" My answer back was from the dealer "I don't know, I am not an expert." Ford has lost its way on customer service. CSM won't even speak directly to customers. I guess Fords don't run on the high road. If this is their definition of "Ford tough," I certainly wouldn't want them in a foxhole next to me.
I started looking for a replacement for my 1994 Dodge Ram Laramie SLT about 2 years ago. I looked at everything and was on a first name basis with many managers of internet sales departments in many dealerships. Tundras, Tacomas, Rams, Titans, F150s, I drove them all and kept hounding the dealers for the best price. I was getting a reputation for being just a talker about getting a new vehicle with my coworkers. But the bottom line was, I just couldn't find that deal I couldn't walk away from.
I did not want to regret signing for $300+ payments for 6 years. Then, out of the blue, I found it. A 2006 Ford F150 King Ranch, owned by an elderly woman, one owner, only 36k miles, and in very, very good condition. She only wanted $19.5k. KBBG was $25.5k. I bought it, detailed it, tinted the windows, and dropped in a bed liner. It, of course, drives like a dream and I still can't believe that I'm driving such a nice truck. I keep it looking immaculate and my wife and kids like it as much as I. What a deal. And I have not once regretted buying it.
LEBANON, VIRGINIA -- I have a 2008 Ford F-150 that is only about 2000 miles beyond the 36,000 warranty period. There were just a few minor corrections to be made before the warranty expired and Ford took care of these. My problem now is that the speedometer illumination comes and goes and I was told by my local Ford dealer that the entire instrument cluster would need replacing at a cost of $393.46 plus labor!
This information also cost me $75.55 for the diagnostic (they knocked on the panel to make it switch on an off). Is there no way Ford can take care of this since it is barely out of warranty, and I can't believe that a instrument light would burn out this quick with today's technology.
PENNSYLVANIA -- Poor visibility of instrument cluster. Outdoor temp is always wrong. Front end shakes when brakes applied going downgrade. Driver seat wear. Shifting sucks with the 3.55 rear. Had the steering wheel replaced due to premature wear to the first one. See how long 2nd one will last (It probably won't be around for that). The finale is the rusting of both rocker panels rusting (truck has had mud flaps and solid running boards from the beginning) is still under warranty. I took my time to go to dealer and go through the motions and ended with denied from FORD!
TEXAS -- Today my truck ran out of gas in my driveway and I put 5 gal of gas in it while in driveway. Truck is standard, I had the clutch in and car in 1st. I went to start it and the second I turned it on it lunged forward into my garage door and the brakes would not work. Thank GOD the garage was closed to stop it from going through the house. Has anyone else had an occurrence where truck jumped out of gear?
Sit back, grab a coke and listen!!!!!! We purchased a new 2007 F150 truck, only has 469 miles on it and the company has had it more than us. The Ford Motor company does not stand behind their junk. The truck started leaking when it had 400 miles on it. Guess what... It has a leaking head gasket. After I wanted a new truck just like the one that I bought, I was told that they were going to fix it and when I put up a fight, ** said that she would close my file if I didn't like it.
Now they can also make threats to the person that bought their junk. Where does anyone go to get help from these thieves? Not the main company because they will tell you that they don't care. What a company. Everyone say a little pray that these kind of people will get their paybacks. All I can do is tell as many people as I can about the thieves in Michigan. Please don't buy their junk and run them out of the United States.
If anyone that reads this lives in Ohio, a word of advice. Stay far, far away from Dutro Ford in Zanesville. They sold us the junk truck, refuse to fix it, were smart to us. Said that it wasn't their problem. We bought the truck, it's our problem. We had to cancel our vacation and lose money because we didn't have our truck to pull the camper. I guess we got the last laugh, because I had a week to get back at them.
My goal is to tell 1,000,000 people. They also put in a bed liner wrong that we bought from them, now we have to get it done right. What ever happen to quality products made in the USA and good decent people standing behind their products? Oh, one more thing, I guess they don't mean it when Ford says quality is job one, and built Ford tough.... Figure that one out!! Remember one thing, don't buy from Dutro Ford and Ford sucks.


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Ashley Tisdale Premieres 'Movie 43'
Ashley Tisdale hits the red carpet at the Movie 43 premiere held at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Wednesday night (January 23) in Hollywood.
The 27-year-old actress looked lovely in a Phillip Armstrong dress, Walter Steiger shoes, a Jennifer Behr headband, Norman Silverman earrings, and a Lauren Merkin bag.
Later that night, Ashley hit a screening party for Green Housewives held at SUR Lounge in Los Angeles.
Just last week, the actress took a solo trip to Rite Aid before taking a spontaneous road trip with her friends.
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As truth-tellers, journalists remain the undocumented aliens of the knowledge industry, operating in an off-the-books epistemological economy apart from philosophers and scientists on one side and "creative" writers on the other. We expect philosophers and scientists to argue and prove their claims or die trying. We declare that poets, novelists and playwrights can stage life's truths rather than demonstrate them. When geniuses do either, insights spurt at point of impact, like blood at the bullet's point of entry.
But journalists? It's confusing. To demand that they perform elevated forensic tasks while conveying the news smacks of capitalist exploitation of workers, schoolmarmish control-freakism, abuse of second-rate minds. If journalists wanted to be scientists or philosophers, they'd have stayed in grad school–or accumulated stronger grade-point averages. Yet venturing too far into artistic license still gets your ass canned.
Reporters and editors for respectable outfits keep to modest standards of accuracy, of real sources and confirmable facts, on pain of being humiliated on Romenesko's MediaNews, boldfaced and multiply linked. The other part of the field offers full-time gasbags–decorous synonyms include "pundit," "commentator" and "analyst," commoner ones "jerkoid," "screamer" and "culture critic." They grab cable and syndicated-column jobs, lifetime employment no matter how many facts they screw up, so long as they don't piss off public taste (no actionable racism, anti-Semitism or pedophilia) or their ideologically sensitive employers ("If we're paying you to talk left, Botox-brain, don't mess us up by talking right, or going middle of the road").
Is this a media culture that dares render harsh judgment on H.L. Mencken (1880-1956), the erstwhile "Sage of Baltimore"?
Like an Underwood typewriter by the desk, or London Fog trenchcoat for foreign assignments that never come, a taste for Mencken serves as symbolic projectile for pontificating, old-fogy journalists, usually conservative, almost always male (though maybe there's a Mencken Fan Club for testosteronic Lady-J's somewhere). You can spot them in the newsroom–they're preternaturally certain they share the Baltimore Bulldog's alleged fearlessness, independence and panache. Terry Teachout, industrious music critic for Commentary and octopussian freelancer, is a middle-aged fogy of 45, so the affiliation shows generational staying power.
Teachout, to be sure, is an admirer. His Mencken ranks as "America's greatest journalist," "the sharpest, cruelest, most self-assured wit in the history of American letters," "the reigning literary panjandrum of the twenties, a critic whose blistering attacks on the culture and customs of the Bible Belt (a term he coined) had made him the idol of every aspiring young writer in America."


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When developing an understanding of a new language, it helps for a speaker to associate objects(as symbols) with new vocabulary in a given lexicon. In my own endeavors, I have utilized methods as traditional as objective-based vocabulary studying, taking x amount of words from Cassell's dictionary or Bill Whitaker's online index per diem and putting them to use in categorical propositions both on paper and verbally while en route to school; I've also used less conventional methods, such as labelling objects/places/colors/etc around the apartment with sticky notes. I attempt to recreate to the best of my ability the conditions of L1 learning experienced in childhood, starting with the sounds, attaching them to their respective objects, and then attaching some qualitative aspect to that object via proposition. So far this has worked decently for me, but there may be some better way out there- and if it exists I had best find it before my intensive Greek course begins this Fall!
What are some of the other tools and methods used for building a strong vocabulary foundation? I want to hear what methodologies are used by my fellow Textkittens.


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NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter is introducing a feature that lets advertisers target ads based on words that appear in users' tweets.
Twitter said in a blog post Wednesday that users won't see any difference in their use of Twitter and the change doesn't mean ads will show up more frequently.
Rather, Twitter says this keyword targeting will bring its users ads that are more relevant to them. For example if someone writes a tweet about a band they like, they might see an ad about the band's upcoming concert nearby.
Twitter is privately held and doesn't disclose revenue figures. Research firm eMarketer, however, expects the San Francisco company's worldwide ad revenue to hit $583 million this year. Next year it is expected to grow to nearly $1 billion.


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GREENSBORO, NC (AP) The U.S. military's departure from Iraqi soil has left the city of Greensboro, NC with a sad distinction: It was home to the last U.S. soldier to die fighting in that war.
David Emanuel Hickman was killed on Nov. 14 in Baghdad, when a homemade bomb exploded during a patrol by his unit. The 23-year-old soldier was buried last month after a large ceremony packed with family and friends.
The final U.S. death toll from nearly nine years of war is 4,487 killed. More than 32,000 were wounded during the war, which began in 2003 and toppled the dictatorship of Saddam Hussein.
Logan Trainum, a friend of Hickman's, spoke with the soldier a week before he died, and says Hickman was looking forward to coming home.
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Robert Lewandowski believes Borussia Dortmund have what it takes to make it to the Champions League final after seeing off Shakhtar Donetsk in the round of 16.
The Bundesliga champions beat Shakhtar 3-0 at the Westfalenstadion on Tuesday after recording a 2-2 draw in the first leg in Donetsk, and Lewandowski was quite pleased with BVB's performance.
"Obviously, we're pleased to have won 3-0 and with a very good performance. I think we were the better team from the first to the last minute," the Poland international was quoted as saying on the official Uefa website.
"Now we can relax and look forward to the draw. It could be Schalke or Bayern – anything is possible, and there are no weak teams left in the competition. Real Madrid? Why not...
"We're a good team too, and we have a chance of reaching the final, but we need to remain focused. We'll have to wait and see who we get in the next round."
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The price of oil rose to $88 a barrel Monday as the conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas showed no signs of abating, raising concerns about Middle East crude supplies.
By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark oil for December delivery was up $1.09 to $88.01 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract added $1.05 to finish at $86.92 per barrel on Friday.
Brent crude, used to price many international varieties of oil, rose 77 cents to $109.72.
Analysts highlighted concerns that oil supplies could be disrupted if the Israel-Hamas conflict engulfs countries elsewhere in the Middle East, a huge producer of crude.
"Fears are growing that Arab oil producers could find themselves dragged into the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians," said a report from Commerzbank in Frankfurt. "We therefore assume that prices will continue to rise."
The fighting comes just as winter arrives in the U.S. and China, boosting energy demand.
Meanwhile, expectations that President Barack Obama and U.S. congressional leaders will reach a budget deal by the end of the year and avoid the "fiscal cliff" of tax increases and spending cuts also bolstered oil prices.
"It seems that risk appetite is back to the energy board, showing a strong rally in crude oil prices following U.S. fiscal hopes," said analysts at Sucden Financial Research in London.
In other energy futures trading on Nymex:
— Heating oil was up 4.06 cents to $3.0274 per gallon.
— Wholesale gasoline rose 1.19 cents to $2.7220 per gallon.
— Natural gas added 1.3 cents to $3.803 per 1,000 cubic feet.
Pamela Sampson in Bangkok contributed to this report.


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Ronald Coase
CHICAGO (AP) - Nobel Prize winner Ronald Coase, a pioneer in applying economic theory to the law, has died at age 102. The former University of Chicago professor was the oldest living Nobel laureate before his death Monday at a Chicago hospital.
Coase died after a short illness, said University of Chicago Law School Dean Michael Schill who spoke to Coase's caregiver who was with him when he died.
The British-born economist won the Nobel in 1991 for expanding economic theory to include simple but neglected concepts such as property rights and overhead costs. His work generated a new way of thinking about government regulation, without condemning all regulation as bad, Schill said.
"It's impossible to overstate the influence of Ronald on the law," Schill said. "Ronald was one of the founding fathers of (the field of) law and economics."
Coase was born in suburban London in 1910. He wore leg braces as a child and was sent to a school for "physical defectives," he recalled in a biographical essay he wrote for the Nobel Prize organization. He hadn't taken Latin, so a degree in history - his first choice - was impossible. That became "one of those accidental factors which seem to have shaped my life," he wrote, and eventually led him to the study of economics.
Coase's ideas grew from roots in the real world. In the 1930s, while a student at the London School of Economics, he toured U.S. factories. What he learned from talking to business owners shaped his first significant paper, "The Nature of the Firm," published in 1937 when he was in his mid-20s.
His second influential paper, published in 1960 and titled "The Problem of Social Cost," made the case that parties in a dispute - such as a railroad and a farmer - can negotiate ideal agreements without government intervention as long as property rights are clear. The idea, called the Coase Theorem, still helps policymakers think about when taxes are appropriate to resolve problems such as industrial pollution.
In a 1997 interview published in the journal Reason, Coase talked about studying the effects of government regulation using real-world cases.
"Economics has been becoming more and more abstract, less and less related to what goes on in the real world," Coase told the magazine. "In fact, economists have devoted themselves to studying imaginary systems, and they don't distinguish between the imaginary system and the real world. ... All the prestige goes to people who produce the most abstract results about an economic system that doesn't exist."
His most recent book, co-authored with former student Nina Wang, looked at China's market transformation. "How China Became Capitalist" was published last year when Coase was 101.
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Homeless man arrested minutes after TD Bank robbery in DerryBy HUNTER McGEE
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According to police, bank employees said a man entered the bank at about 11:25 a.m. and handed the teller a grocery bag and a note instructing her to put money into the bag, Thomas said. After the teller complied, the man took the bag containing an undetermined amount of cash and fled from the bank on foot. He was last seen walking away from the bank and heading west.
No one was injured in the incident and no weapon was shown, Thomas said.
Derry police officers and detectives quickly responded to the scene and conducted an extensive search for the suspect, Thomas said. At 11:33 a.m., officers checked a man walking on Scobie Pond Road who matched the physical description of the suspect but he was wearing different clothes, Thomas said.
A New Hampshire State Police K9 unit was requested and responded to assist in the search. The K9 search located discarded clothes in the wooded area between TD Bank and the area where the man was detained. The clothing appeared to match witness descriptions of clothing worn by the robbery suspect.
Cash and a grocery bag were also recovered in the area, Thomas said.
Goguen declined bail and will be arraigned before the 10th Circuit Court, Derry District Division.
In the early afternoon, a police cruiser was parked in front of the bank, which was closed. A sign posted on the front door directed customers to TD Bank's Londonderry branch.
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DERRY - Police say they have apprehended an individual they say is a suspect in the robbery of the TD Bank branch at 35 Manchester Road in Derry this morning.
Someone entered the bank at around 11:25 a.m. and robbed the bank of an undetermined amount of money, said Derry police Lt. Frank Stoncius.
A suspect was later located within the immediate area of the bank, Stoncius said.
"We do have a suspect in custody," Stoncius said.
He wouldn't say if a weapon was used. He declined to comment further on the incident, other than to say police are not actively looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.


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Ray's Own Brand is a line of beef jerky produced by the husband and wife team of Raymond Cattaneo and Nina Marie. The business has been around since 2003, based out of San Luis Obispo, CA.
The Cattaneo's beef jerky business follows their successful barbecue service, Cattaneo BBQ Service, which they've been doing since 1971 across the central coast of California. Ray has been in the meat industry since the age of 9, when he started working in his family's business.
Ray's Own Brand makes their own beef jerky at their facility in SLO. Ray oversees the individual batch processing, while Nina Marie directs all business operations.
The Cattaneo's jerky business benefits from a growing interest in "artisan jerky" across the central coast of California, an area long known for its wines and cattle ranches.
Beef, water, cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, garlic, sodium nitrite
The first taste that hits my tongue is a tanginess, that perhaps comes from the cider vinegar marinade. The next is a saltiness, and then comes the natural meat flavors. The garlic is also rather pronounced in this. With some chewing, I get mostly the natural meat flavors.
That tangy taste I described above is something I've come to find common in all the varieties produced by Ray's Own Brand. It adds a really unique taste that I think is created by the rather thick slices of this meat. Being cut so thick, the cider vinegar doesn't totally evaporate from the dehydration process. At least, that's my educated guess. I think it's the secret that makes Ray's Own Brand such a great jerky.
For being advertised as a hot variety, I don't perceive this as being hot by any means. It's definitely spicy, but not necessarily hot. I'd rate it as mild-medium. The package is labeled, "Zowie Sheshah Hot Hot", suggesting this is going to set your mouth ablaze. Hardly! If anything what I get is a slight burn as an aftertaste from eating several pieces. Each piece offers very little burn, if any. If you just go by the ingredients list, the black pepper is the only thing peppery in this. But looking at the pieces, it appears there is red pepper, or cayenne. I'm going to say it's cayenne. Either way, it's not hot.
That doesn't mean this jerky is disappointing, it's a very great tasting jerky. It's similar to the black peppered variety I review earlier, except with the added taste of red pepper and/or cayenne.
The predominant taste in this jerky is the natural meat flavors and that tanginess of the cider vinegar. In other reviews of Ray's Own Brand I've written I described it as a sharp beef flavor, meaning the beef flavor is much more discernable from the other flavors.
Salt is another dominating flavor, but I'm not about to call this "too salty". I could do with less salt, but I'm finding enough flavors in this that offsets it. The garlic, on the other hand, is identifiable in this, but not to the point where you end up smelling like an Olive Garden restaurant.
Overall, this is a very tasty jerky that offers up a great natural meat flavor, with a tangy marinade, and lots of seasonings to enjoy in the black pepper, garlic, and red pepper/cayenne. While it's not quite hot, it still gives you some spicy bite.
Meat Consistency
These are cuts of whole meat, sliced very thick, and in small to medium sized pieces.
This is a dry jerky, but one that's rather rigid. You can't really bend these pieces without cracking or breaking them.
The only way to eat this is to grab a meat grain with your canine tooth, and pull the piece away, just like stripping off a piece of string cheese. For the most part, they tear off with some ease, though you'll need to put a little muscle into it. I found one smaller piece that was very tough.
Otherwise, I found nothing else chewy in this like gristle or tendon. It's also extremely lean, no pieces of fat.
Overall, this is a tough jerky that can be tolerated for the most part. It still subtracts from the overall enjoyment of the flavors, however.
Product Value
Ray's Own Brand sells this Hot variety from its website at a price of $7.00 for a 4oz package. That works out to a price of $1.75 per ounce, putting this in the average price range.
For general jerky snacking purposes, it's a good value because it offers a wonderful flavor in with its great tasting meat, the marinade, and the spices. I would've called it a great value if not for the tough meat consistency, which for me, detracts from its snackability.
As a hot variety, it's weak value. It just isn't hot. While there is indeed a spiciness to this, it offers only a slight burn in my mouth. I'm not sure I could even call it a burn. Albeit, I eat a lot of hot foods and I've perhaps developed a tolerance; other people might see this as being hotter than I see it. Nonetheless, if you bought this specifically because it was advertised as "hot", you'll be let down.
But keep in mind, for $1.75 per ounce, this is still a great buy on its own merits, hot or not hot.
I'm giving this a good rating.
And I'm giving a good rating under duress.
It just doesn't live up to its advertised flavor, which I've made into an important rating factor. Perhaps if Ray's Own Brand advertised this as a spicy variety, which doesn't necessarily equate to being hot, I'd be inclined to give it a best rating. It's a technicality based on my review criteria.
Otherwise, this Hot variety from Ray's Own Brand is a delicious beef jerky that packs in a great tasting, and tangy, meat flavor, combined with an array of spices in the black pepper, cayenne, garlic, and salt.
While the meat consistency is rather tough, it tends to vary from one piece to another. I'm willing to bet that other packages of this same variety may be easier to eat. Still, based on this review sample, it's tough.
But the star of this jerky, just as in other varieties from Ray's, is that wonderful beef flavor that comes from this. It illustrates the reason why many of us jerky lovers eat jerky, for great tasting meat.
My beer recommendation is the same as with other Ray's Own Brand jerkies, a lambic, perhaps a cherry or raspberry.
Rating: Good
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Ray's Own Brand - Hot
Ray's Own Brand is a line of beef jerky produced by the husband and wife team of Raymond Cattaneo and Nina Marie. The business has been around since 2003, based out of San Luis Obispo, CA.
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- AnonymousOctober 9, 2008 at 1:22 PM
Ray's Own Brand Hot beef jerky is my favorite! It is just the right amount of spice with out being over powering. Everyone must try this jerky, you will be happy you did!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 21, 2008 at 11:36 AM
My kids love the hot beef jerky and I love buying it for them because it is such a healthy snack!ReplyDelete


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It ain't magic: Ohio, South Florida stage upsets to contribute to March Madness in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) ' Ohio coach John Groce doesn't want anyone to confuse March's madness with magic. He knows the upsets happen for a reason.
His 13th-seeded Bobcats limited Michigan's talented perimeter game and came up with late stops to get a 65-60 win over the Wolverines on Friday night in the second round of the NCAA tournament's Midwest Regional.
"It's not like I waved a magic wand for this game," Groce said. "We're top 15 in 3-point defense all year for the most part. It's something we do well. They may have made a shot, but we knew what we were doing."
Ohio (28-7) will face another team feeding the madness in Nashville. No. 12 seed South Florida survived 3-of-27 shooting in the first half to beat fifth-seeded Temple 58-44 two days after getting a first-round win over California in Dayton, and a program in only its third NCAA tournament now has a chance to make an even bigger statement on Sunday.
"Obviously, we're trying to create and build a history and build a tradition even more so," South Florida coach Stan Heath said. "We don't have much, but we have a little bit. Our guys, we talked about leaving some footprints in the sand. I told this group, we've already done a little bit. But let's try to make it bigger. I think the guys know that there's more opportunity for us."
There were no upsets in Nashville's East Regional games on Friday, just close calls.
Cincinnati, the No. 6 seed, jumped out to a comfortable lead that helped it withstand a late rally by Texas and win 65-59. The Longhorns (20-14) looked as if they had missed their wake-up call and opened the game 1 of 14 from the field while the Bearcats (25-10) jumped out to a 16-2 lead.
After trailing 31-17 at halftime, the young Longhorns attacked, hitting five of their first seven from 3-point range and shooting 50 percent for the second half. With 3:44 to play, Texas' Jonathan Holmes hit a layup to tie the game at 52. Cincinnati scored the next six points and went 5 of 6 at the free throw line in the final 36 seconds to close out the game.
"We probably are more comfortable playing if it's a close game," Bearcats coach Mick Cronin said.
Cincinnati will face third-seeded Florida State after the Seminoles trailed for nearly 35 minutes before pulling out a 66-63 win over St. Bonaventure. It was a bit of a scare for Florida State (25-9) coming off its first ever Atlantic Coast Conference tournament title in a season in which the Seminoles beat both North Carolina and Duke twice.
Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton cautioned against thinking his Seminoles took St. Bonaventure (20-12) lightly. Not with NBA prospect Andrew Nicholson on the roster.
"They were well prepared. They're loaded with talent. They executed very well," Hamilton said. "We're very fortunate to come away with the victory. They won their league. Some teams from the Atlantic 10 have done really well in the NCAA tournament."
So have teams from the Mid-American Conference, and Ohio is this season's tournament champion. Ohio had the Wolverines on their heels throughout the game, but Michigan's Trey Burke hit a 3 with 4:12 left to cut it to 63-60. The Wolverines took rushed shots the rest of the way, missing all five of them ' four from the freshman Burke.
On Burke's third miss, fourth-seeded Michigan (24-10) got the rebound but Evan Smotrycz lost control of the ball in front of the Wolverines bench, and Walter Offutt grabbed it. Offutt was fouled by Smotrycz and sank both of his free throws with 6.8 seconds left to preserve the win.
Ohio shot 51.2 percent and held Michigan to 40.7 percent shooting, including 7 for 23 from 3-point range, typically the Wolverines' comfort zone.
It's not the first time Groce and the Bobcats have found themselves advancing in the tournament against expectations. A 14th-seeded Ohio team bounced third-seeded Georgetown from the 2010 tournament with a 97-83 victory before losing to Tennessee two days later.
Groce learned a few lessons from that experience and hopes they will give Ohio another shot at pulling off the unexpected.
"We have to get our rest now," he said. "We have to eat, hydrate, take care of our bodies and our minds."
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Ms. MWI International - "The Premiere Pageant for Women Over 35" - presents its international pageant Aug. 4-9 at the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel in downtown Niagara Falls. As part of the weeklong celebration, contestants will spend time in the Village of Lewiston on Monday. They will make a stop in the business district and pay a special visit to the residents at Our Lady of Peace nursing home.
The Ms. MWI International website states the organization exists to champion "today's woman," that person "who is comfortable in her own shoes; the woman who knows who she is and is not defined by labels." The mission, then, is to "promote, inspire and empower all women to develop and utilize their strengths and inner qualities. These are the foundations and qualities that each woman imprints on the world."
"Delegates are judged on interview, haute couture fashion wear, evening gown and fitness," the site continues. "The combination of all these elements, along with community service, makes the perfect recipe for MWI International royalty. The evening's competition will end with an on-stage (top five) question-(and-answer session), bringing the conclusion and highlight to the crowning moment of MWI International."
While in Niagara County, the contestants are slated to visit local shelters, spend time with sponsor businesses and dine with local dignitaries and elected officials.
The semifinal will take place 5 p.m. Wednesday at the casino, 310 Fourth St. The finals are set for Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
For more information, visit http://www.msmwiinternational.com/.


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Based on current archaeological findings it is certain that human beings have been coming to the Western Hemisphere for at least 40,000 years. There were three methods of travel that were used: 1) In small sea-going craft closely skirting both the Pacific and Atlantic coast lines (from Alaska all the way to the far reaches of southern South America, and from northern Europe all the way to Brazil); 2) By land (over the so-called Bering land bridge and through various ice-free corridors on the enormous ice sheet covering what is now Canada); and 3) Presumably by larger ocean-crossing craft from different locations in Asia, Africa and Europe.
Representing an assemblage of different peoples and cultures over more than forty millennia, there would have been a great diversity of shamanic and religious practices wherever people settled. While, generally speaking, it is true that the further back in time we go the less we know about such matters, the following list gives the locations of those places that were considered sacred sites in the region of the United States.


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|Product Type:
|Product Use:
|Walking, Multi-Sport
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|Delivery Option & Carrier
|Delivery Time*
|UK mainland (England, Wales, Scotland excluding Highlands)
|Economy Delivery - Royal Mail
|4-6 working days
|£2.99 or FREE on orders over £40
|Premium Delivery - Royal Mail
|2-3 working days
Next Day Tracked Delivery - Interlink
|Next working day**
£5.99 - any time
£10.99 - delivery before 12 noon
Northern Ireland, Highlands, Channel Islands, Offshore Islands
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|Economy Delivery - Royal Mail
|6-8 working days
|£2.99 or FREE on orders over £40
|Premium Delivery - Royal Mail
|4-6 working days
|Next Day Tracked Delivery - Interlink
|2-3 working days**
|£5.99 - any time
|Republic of Ireland
|Tracked Delivery - DHL
|4-6 working days
Delivery Terms & Conditions:
* Delivery times for Economy Delivery may be longer during periods of high demand. This will be clearly stated at the top of this page and on the basket page when this is the case, giving an indication of the delay up to a maximum of 14 working days.
Hi-Tec UK guarantees that orders will be dispatched in time to be delivered within the delivery times stated above unless clearly communicated otherwise on the Delivery and Basket pages. However, unfortunately we cannot guarantee delivery within the timescales where circumstances beyond our control, such as extreme weather, prevent the postal service or relevant carrier from being able to make the delivery.
** Next Working Day delivery orders must be placed before 1pm Monday-Thursday to be delivered next day. Orders placed before 12noon on Friday will be delivered Monday. Orders placed after 12noon on Friday or on Saturday and Sunday will be delivered on Tuesday. No orders will be shipped or delivered on UK Bank Holidays. Please be aware that residents from Northern Ireland, Highlands, Channel Islands and UK Offshore Islands are not eligible for Next Day Delivery. Where this option is chosen for a delivery address in any of these areas, the order will be delivered in 2-3 working days. You will still be charged the amount stated for this service.
Visit our Delivery Information page for more details.
* The Navigator must be returned within 14 days from the date of purchase. Customers must obtain and keep a proof of return in order to receive a refund or exchange on this product.