So, it's no secret that I've been crushing on black.  Black in prints, black in solids, black to make those colors pop.  It's all part of the 80's creeping into our collective sense of style.  You can love it; you can hate it - but there's no denying that it's there!  When Jackie of Canton Village Quilt Works and I started chatting about a giveaway, I asked for something with black and white and boy did she deliver..

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This stack of 8 black and white prints really, really wants to break out of its shell and embrace some color.  Would you like to add it to your stash?  Well, in fact, these are just a few of many in a rather large collection at Canton Village in the " Black and White" category.   Here are some of my other favorites:

Essentials Fan

Essentials Tweet Tweet

Essentials Dots

Essentials Floral Stream

Obviously, Jackie gets the whole black and white thing!  But, I guess that's no surprise since she's been quilting for 18 years and professional longarm quilting for 12.  Wow!  Yes, fads come and go, but black remains truly basic, good for every stash.

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For your chance at winning this 8 fat quarter bundle, I'm curious to know if you've ever used a professional longarm quilter to finish a quilt.  I haven't yet and I'm curious about how the whole process would feel.  Add your comment to this post for your chance to win!  One comment per person; winner to be announced Friday afternoon.

And... as it happens, you can also save 15% off any order at Canton Village Quilt Works now through Friday with code incolor15.  She also has Kona cotton (including jelly rolls) and Essex Linen!  Talk about good basics...

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I'm late, I'm late!  Thanks for all your thoughts. Comments closed!  The winner is comment #23, who is Liberal Sprinkles.  I'll be in touch with you!