Podcast 212 – The BIG Book Review and Giveaway
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I decided that it’s finally time to empty out my “Treasure Box” to make room for the new treasures that will be sent to me with the advent of Fall Quilt Market. So, in regular style, I’m passing on the goodies and gems to you.
But before we go there, I want to remind you that the Exploring Fabric Choices online class registration has been extended to October 15th. Which means, you have until October 15th to sign up for the most important workshop you will ever take. On October 16th, registration will close and it will go into the Quilting Stash Classroom archives. Don’t delay — you will have 30 days from the day you sign up to complete the workshop, which is usually completed in 2 days.
Here are the rules before we start:
Leave me a comment for each book you desire to win. Do not leave me a comment with a list of books you desire to win — I will delete any comments that has a list of books. I want one comment for one book. You can leave as many comments as you wish. You can win more than once, if I draw your name.
In the comment field, I want to know why you like this book, what inspires you, etc. so I can give that feedback to the Publishers — who want to know!
I will draw the lucky winners on October 19th — so please comment!
Here are the books for the Giveaway:
These next two books, and only these two books, are counted as ONE Giveaway:
and last but not least…
so, good luck! And remember the rules for entering the Giveaway, located at the top of the blog!
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Word Play Quilts is my kind of book. I’d love to see how she uses words in quilts.
Thanks,
Phyllis
Fresh Quilting looks like fun because I can’t be traditional and love color.
Thanks, Annie, for this giveaway!
Phyllis
Fresh Quilting by Malka. I love the bright colors and the different shapes. Looks interesting. Thanks for the giveaway Annie!
Tammy
Stash w/Splash Quilts by Cindy. I absolutely love the bright colors. I get more excited with brights and have fewer UFOs :o) Thanks for the give away Annie!
Tammy
Candy Cane Lane by Melinda Bula…Christmas is getting closer and I’m already getting excited. I love any Christmas project. They are really fun in July! Thanks for the give away Annie!
Tammy
Country Threads goes to Charm School. I collect charm packs and have no idea what to do with them all. Thanks for the give away Annie!
Tammy
Another Bite of Schnibbles…I love the cover quilt. Would love to see what is inside. Thanks for the give away Annie!
Tammy
The Big Book of Patchwork by Judy Hopkins. Patchwork is my thang and I would love to have that many patterns and ideas at my disposal. Looks like a good book. Thanks for the give away Annie!
Tammy
The Rose of Sharon Block book. Wow I love the Rose of Sharon block and would love to see all the varieties. Thanks!
Tammy
Piece in the hoop looks like an amazing book. I like the idea of using digital techonology for a quilt! Thanks, Patti
Flower show quilts appeals to me because of the possibilities. Flowers on anything would be wonderful, quilts, clothes, bags, etc.
Fresh quilting looks like a clean fresh way of looking at quilting in the home.
Quilting line and color looks like my kind of style. Clean lines which could fit in any home decor. Beautiful!
Start with a sweatshirt 2 looks interesting. I have seen the technic, but have never done one.
Welcome home is wonderfully colourful. Now I see the author I know why!
Hi, Annie! You’ve certainly got your comment boost on this post! I’d love to win the Bloom Creek book – I’m new to quilting and traditional quilts with a modern take are the current topic of my obsession. Thanks for the chance to win! I’m sure I’ll be commenting again as the podcast progresses.
I’d love to win the Candy Cane Lane (Christmas quilt) book! I’ve got a Christmas baby on the way, so I think I could find “the special project” in this one!
Oooh, Stash with Splash! That’s one I would LOVE to win, because as a self-taught quilter, I need that kind of help! (Especially the sections on quilts with FQs and quilts with leftovers.)
I’m quite taken by the cover of Simple Graces, and your description makes it even more drawing. I’d love to win that one.
Word Play Quilts would be such a great book to add to my tiny library. I’ve got a project I’m plotting that would be enhanced with some words in the border! Thanks for the chance to win!
I’d love to win the Big Book of Patchwork. So sorry to hear of Judy’s passing – thank you for sharing her story.
Quilting on the Go sounds fascinating! I’d love to win it and learn the techniques.
Quilting Line and Color sounds amazing! I’d love to win it and learn about this type of art quilt. I’ve got some Japanese fabrics that maybe could find their purpose in the book’s projects!
I’d love to win the Bite of Schnibbles book! It looks like a great book for me, given the current state of my stash (and skills). Thanks for the chance to win!
I’d also love to win the Quilts of Thimble Creek book. Thanks so much for putting together such an awesome giveaway!!
Quilting-on-the Go sounds just like me. Always busy trying to fit quilting in around a busy household.
who doesn’t love Carrie Nelson’s Scnibbles. I love her patterns and would love to win this book. I think you have passed your 59 comments!!!
I re-read the choices. I still love the Rose of Sharon book but I also love the Hop to it Book. I have seen these blocks made up in wool and they are beautiful! Have been learning to use wool in applique, so would love to make these blocks. They are very different which appeals. thank you again for the chance to win!
I would love to win a copy of Malka Dubrawsky’s book. Her use of color and pattern are so inspiring.
Word Play Quilts is another book I’d love. I love the idea of putting words on a quilt, but need some direction as to where to start and how to plan out such a quilt. Thanks!
Big-Ass Book- Just the name makes this book sound like fun. I like the idea of using contemporary designs to brighten up my house.
Thanks,
Genie
Bloom Creek-I enjoy making traditional quilts. I like the one on the cover, especially the pillow with the dancing flower.
Thanks,
Genie
House Party- I often give my quilts away. Making companion pillows that I could keep, would be a nice way to remember the fun I had making the quilt. The quilt on the cover looks like it would be both fun to make, and can’t help but make someone smile.
Thanks,
Genie
Stash with Splash- What could be better than making fun colorful quilts, like the one on the over, and thinning out my fabric collections so I can go out an buy more fabric.
Thanks,
Genie
Simple Graces- I love the quilt on the cover. It is traditional, but contemporary in it’s coloring. I love bright colorful quilts.
Thanks,
Genie
45 Quilt Blocks Animals, and 45 Quilt Block Flowers-The animals and the flowers make me smile. They look simple, but have lots of character. I love to put animals into the baby quilts I make. It would be great having simple patterns to follow.
Thanks,
Genie
Pieced Applique, More Blocks & Projects- It would be great to have a book of good designs, and great directions of small projects to inspire me to try something new.
Thanks,
Genie
Big Book of Patchwork 50 Fabulous Quilts-I love the quilt on the cover. The bright colors and traditional design makes the quilt look like fun to make. Having 49 more quilts to dream about making seems totally inspiring.
Thanks,
Genie
Start with a Sweatshirt 2- The jacket on the cover looks fantastic. I would love to be able to make a sweatshirt jacket that actually looked good.
Thanks,
Genie
Quilts of Thimble Creek- With all of those fantastic quilters contributing, this book must be a joy just to look at. To think that there are clear easy directions, that these quilters are known for, makes this book very inspiring to own.
Thanks,
Genie
Welcome Home-To be able to get some insight in to how a designer does what they do, would be very enjoyable to read.
Thanks,
Genie
I have always loved making stuff for my home. Would really like the Big-Ass Book to see what else I could make.
The Bloom Creek Quilts look fun. Thanks Annie
Stash, I have lots of stash and would love Stash with Splash Quilts.I have been sewing for years (45) and don’t throw anything away.
I am new to quilting and love the look of Simple Graces.
I have seen and wanted to know how to place words on quilts. I would like Word Play Quilts. I think my grandkids would get a kick out of that.
I love scrappy quilts and The Big Book of Patchwork looks like it would offer a lot of patterns and ideas.
After hearing you talk about who all were contributors, Quilts of Thimble Creek looks amazing.
I love the precuts (would like to get an AccuQuilt Go) but the Country Threads Goes to Charm School looks like a fun book.
Annie you asked for podcast ideas and I have one I’d like to you revisit…..how to buy a sewing machine. I bought my bernina 630 four years ago and I love it, but it has many features I don’t use enough. Did I over buy for my needs? Or did I buy something I’m going to grow into?
Exploring online classes (I live in a very rural area in Canada) is another interest of mine. I’ve done some from the bernina website, but obviously there is much more that I don’t know about.
Finally I’d like you to discuss computers and designing quilts, either with EQS or is there another product you’d recommend? I’m just putting my toe in the water now and feel a little lost. I’ve got embroidery on my machine as well and I’m not sure how to incorporate that into my quilts.
Thanks for all the hard work. I’m crossing my fingers that I win a book. Take care, Patti