My Project and Winner of Sew the Perfect Gift

When I told you about this book last weekend,

I forgot to tell you which project I made.

Tiny Table Topper is my quick and easy gift project.

Photography by Brent Kane

I also forgot to tell you that you can order the E-Book

from Martingale and Company if you want it now.

Oh, and I forgot to tell you that Brent Kane

photographed all of these beautiful projects.

And now (before I forget that, too),

the winner of Sew the Perfect Gift . . .

. . . is Carol!  If you'll send me your mailing address,

you can get started making all those gifts!

Kim

Random Stuff and Random Number Winner

I haven't accomplished a lot lately, unless you consider buying fabric an accomplishment.  I do.  I get a little overwhelmed with all the choices, styles, and colors.  I love that we have so many options, but fabric shopping without a plan is dangerous.    

Over the weekend, I worked on this quilt for a co-worker who's having a baby really soon.  Actually, his wife will be having the baby.  I'll share better pictures after it's quilted.  I still need to trim the blocks and sew them together.  It's made entirely from scraps, and it's the easiest quilt ever.  Seriously.

Since I'm not always able to share what I'm working on, and struggle to think of anything interesting to blab about, I got a giggle from this post by Dawn at Linen Closet Quilts.  Too funny!

So it's time to announce the winner of Sue Abrey's new book, Pick Four.  Congratulations to Happy Cottage Quilter!  If you'll send me your mailing address, your book will be on its way soon. 

If you haven't visited all the stops on the Pick Four Blog Hop, there's still time. Here are the remaining stops: 

• Sunday, August 28 - Barb at Bejeweled Quilts by Barb (giveaway open until 9/3)
• Monday, August 29 - Darlene at Insights from SewCalGal (giveaway open until 9/4)
• Tuesday, August 30 - Lynn at Sew'n Wild Oaks (giveaway open until 9/3)
• TODAY, August 31 - Paulette at Sweet P Quilting
• Thursday, September 1 - Trudi at Quilting Prolifically
• Friday, September 2 - Hazel at Cotton Cocktails

See you at Paulette's!

Kim

It's Official

Brown is no longer my favorite color.

Summer House.  By Lily Ashbury. 

I neglected to mention in my last post that the give-away for this book will close on

Tuesday, around 5:00-ish, Central Time.  I'll announce the winner on Wednesday.

Barb is hosting the blog hop today, so go by and visit her for another chance to win a copy.

The "tour guide" and author of Pick Four shared some information about Barb

that you'll be shocked to know.

And here are the rest of the stops on the Pick Four Blog Hop:

• TODAY, August 28 - Barb at Bejeweled Quilts by Barb
• Mon 29 Aug - Darlene at Insights from SewCalGal
• Tues 30 Aug - Lynn at Sew'n Wild Oaks
• Wed 31 Aug - Paulette at Sweet P Quilting
• Thurs 1 Sep - Trudi at Quilting Prolifically
• Fri 2 Sep - Hazel at Cotton Cocktails

See you at Barb's!

Kim

Pick Four Blog Hop - Day 4

It's finally my turn to share with you Sue Abrey's new book, Pick Four. 

 

Sue has provided very detailed instructions, beautifully illustrated, for making 12 gorgeous quilts in this book.  The patterns are suitable for beginning quilters as well as more experienced quilters.

 When I'm looking for a new quilting book, I usually flip through it to see if I like the projects.  I definitely love all the projects in this book, but the first thing that really impressed me was that Sue has included close-up photos of the quilting on each of the projects, along with a section explaining the process for choosing the quilting design for each one.  This is in addition to a separate chapter on quilting options!  How many times have you finished piecing a quilt top and wondered, "How will I quilt it?" Reading Sue's comments about the quilting will certainly give you ideas. 

The book also includes a section on choosing fabrics for your quilt.  If you lack confidence in choosing fabrics, just use Sue's helpful hints to find "clues" in the fabric, and you'll soon be selecting fabrics effortlessly for a stunning quilt. 

Sue and I have frequently discussed the differences in our quilting styles.  Sue, along with many others, prefers quilts with limited fabrics. The book is written with these quilters in mind.  Also, beginning quilters may not have a huge stash of fabrics to choose from.  But what if you do like scrap quilts?  Don't worry, I've already checked -- my opinion is that each of these designs would make a wonderful scrap quilt.

Sue will  be giving away an autographed copy of Pick Four to one lucky person who comments on this post.  If you'd like to be that lucky person, leave a comment here and answer this question:

When you "Pick Four," what color will be in at least one of your fabrics?  

There are still lots of stops left on the tour.  If you haven't visited Hazel, Mary, and Pat, go now!

• Wednesday, August 24 -  Hazel at Hazel's Quilts
• Thursday, August 25 - Mary at Quilt Hollow
• Friday, August 26 - Pat at Silver Thimble

  The rest of the stops:

• TODAY, August 27 - You're here! (Magnolia Bay Quilts)
• Sunday, August 28 - Barb at Bejeweled Quilts by Barb
• Mon 29 Aug - Darlene at Insights from SewCalGal
• Tues 30 Aug - Lynn at Sew'n Wild Oaks
• Wed 31 Aug - Paulette at Sweet P Quilting
• Thurs 1 Sep - Trudi at Quilting Prolifically
• Fri 2 Sep - Hazel at Cotton Cocktails

See you at Barb's tomorrow!

Kim

p.s. - To those you who may be in the path of Irene, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Be safe!

Entries are now closed.  I'll announce the winner on 8/31.

Pick Four Blog Hop - Day 3

Today's host of the Pick Four blog hop is Pat at Silver Thimble Talk.  Pat also has a new book coming really soon!  Not only is she giving away a copy of Sue's amazing book, but she has an extra surprise for you as well.  For interesting facts about where Pat lives, stop by and visit our "tour guide."

 

If you haven't visited Hazel and Mary, go now!

• Wednesday, August 24 -  Hazel at Hazel's Quilts
• Thursday, August 25 - Mary at Quilt Hollow

And here are the rest of the stops on the tour:

• TODAY, August 26 - Pat at Silver Thimble
• Saturday, August 27 - Come back here! (Magnolia Bay Quilts)
• Sunday, August 28 - Barb at Bejeweled Quilts by Barb
• Mon 29 Aug - Darlene at Insights from SewCalGal
• Tues 30 Aug - Lynn at Sew'n Wild Oaks
• Wed 31 Aug - Paulette at Sweet P Quilting
• Thurs 1 Sep - Trudi at Quilting Prolifically
• Fri 2 Sep - Hazel at Cotton Cocktails

See you back here tomorrow for my day on the blog hop!

Kim

Pick Four Blog Hop - Day 2

Mary at Quilt Hollow is hosting today's stop on the blog hop.  If you'd like to win a copy of this fabulous book, go by and visit with her.  And stop by Sue's blog to read some interesting facts about where Mary lives.

 If you missed Hazel's post yesterday, it's not too late!

• Wednesday, August 24 -  Hazel at Hazel's Quilts

The rest of the stops:

• TODAY - August 25 - Mary at Quilt Hollow
• Friday, August 26 - Pat at Silver Thimble
• Saturday, August 27 - Come back here! (Magnolia Bay Quilts)
• Sunday, August 28 - Barb at Bejeweled Quilts by Barb
• Mon 29 Aug - Darlene at Insights from SewCalGal
• Tues 30 Aug - Lynn at Sew'n Wild Oaks
• Wed 31 Aug - Paulette at Sweet P Quilting
• Thurs 1 Sep - Trudi at Quilting Prolifically
• Fri 2 Sep - Hazel at Cotton Cocktails

Hope I see you at Pat's tomorrow!

Kim

Pick Four Blog Hop

Please join us for the Pick Four Blog Hop.  Sue Abrey, the charming and talented author of this book, will be your "tour guide."  Each day, Sue will share interesting facts about the area where each blog hop participant lives.  And each day, a different blogger will be giving away a signed copy of Sue's book!  I'm very late for Day 1, but please stop by and visit Hazel to see what she has to say about the book. 

So that you don't miss any of the stops, here's the schedule:

• Today, August 24 -  Hazel at Hazel's Quilts
• Thursday, August 25 - Mary at Quilt Hollow
• Friday, August 26 - Pat at Silver Thimble
• Saturday, August 27 - Come back here! (Magnolia Bay Quilts)
• Sunday, August 28 - Barb at Bejeweled Quilts by Barb
• Mon 29 Aug - Darlene at Insights from SewCalGal
• Tues 30 Aug - Lynn at Sew'n Wild Oaks
• Wed 31 Aug - Paulette at Sweet P Quilting
• Thurs 1 Sep - Trudi at Quilting Prolifically
• Fri 2 Sep - Hazel at Cotton Cocktails

See you at Mary's tomorrow!

Kim

Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour - Day 10

Today is the last day of the Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour.  Our final stop will be Carol at Brown Quilts. While you're there, take a look around -- I know you'll enjoy your visit!  She's an excellent quilter, and she shares a lot of beautiful projects. 

These are all the stops on the tour.  If you missed any, stop by and say hello, and enjoy visiting these talented and creative ladies.  You still have time to enter the drawings at Karen's, Sue's, and Carol's. 

Sherri at A Quilting Life - February 10th

Mary at Quilt Hollow - February 11th

Stephanie at Loft Creations - February 12th
Nicole at Sister's Choice Quilts - February 13th
Millie at Millie's Quilting - February 14th
Sinta at Pink Pincushion - February 15th
Darlene at Quilting Daze - February 16th
Karen at Nana Girl Quilts - February 17th

Sue at Quilt Times - February 18th

Carol at Brown Quilts - February 19th

See you at Carol's!

Kim

Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour - Day 9

Next stop for Day 9 is Sue at Quilt Times.  Sue is sharing a quilt she made from Scrap-Basket Sensations.  I forgot to ask Sue if she would mind my spreading gossip about her, but I know she's already told you that in a short while, her own book will be released!

Nicole at Sister's Choice Quilts shared an interview yesterday,
so if you missed it, go by and and check it out!

Sherri at A Quilting Life - February 10th

Mary at Quilt Hollow - February 11th

Stephanie at Loft Creations - February 12th
Nicole at Sister's Choice Quilts - February 13th
Millie at Millie's Quilting - February 14th
Sinta at Pink Pincushion - February 15th
Darlene at Quilting Daze - February 16th
Karen at Nana Girl Quilts - February 17th

Two more to go!

Sue at Quilt Times - February 18th

Carol at Brown Quilts - February 19th

Don't forget to leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of the book!

I'll meet you over at Sue's!

Kim

Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour - Day 8

Today's stop on the Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour is Karen at Nana Girl Quilts.

Karen and I have been close friends for a hundred years, give or take a few.  She'll be

sharing pictures of some of the quilts she made for the book, so hurry on over!

These are the first seven stops.  It isn't too late to go by and say hello,
and even win a copy of the book at some of the stops. 

Sherri at A Quilting Life - February 10th

Mary at Quilt Hollow - February 11th

Stephanie at Loft Creations - February 12th
Nicole at Sister's Choice Quilts - February 13th
Millie at Millie's Quilting - February 14th
Sinta at Pink Pincushion - February 15th
Darlene at Quilting Daze - February 16th

We have a few more stops to go:

Karen at Nana Girl Quilts - February 17th

Sue at Quilt Times - February 18th

Carol at Brown Quilts - February 19th

Don't forget to leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of the book!

See you at Karen's!

Kim

Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour - Day 7

Day 7 of the Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour is here, and Darlene at Quilting Daze is

our host day.  Hurry on over if you've always wanted to know my shoe size!  Ha!

(If you've visited Darlene before, you know she has a sense of humor.) 

If you've missed any of the stops on the tour before today, you can visit now. 

Sherri at A Quilting Life - February 10th

Mary at Quilt Hollow - February 11th

Stephanie at Loft Creations - February 12th
Nicole at Sister's Choice Quilts - February 13th
Millie at Millie's Quilting - February 14th
Sinta at Pink Pincushion - February 15th

And here are the rest of the stops on the tour.

Darlene at Quilting Daze - February 16th

Karen at Nana Girl Quilts - February 17th

Sue at Quilt Times - February 18th

Carol at Brown Quilts - February 19th

Don't forget to leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of the book!

On my way to Darlene's!

Kim

Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour - Day 6

Sinta at Pink Pincushion will be our host for Day 6 of the Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour.  I get into trouble when I visit Sinta's blog because I usually want to make whatever she's working on.  If you haven't visited, you're in for a treat.

And if you've missed any stops on the tour so far, you can hop on over now. 

Sherri at A Quilting Life - February 10th

Mary at Quilt Hollow - February 11th

Stephanie at Loft Creations - February 12th
Nicole at Sister's Choice Quilts - February 13th
Millie at Millie's Quilting - February 14th

These are the rest of the stops on the tour -- we're over halfway through the tour!

Sinta at Pink Pincushion - February 15th

Darlene at Quilting Daze - February 16th

Karen at Nana Girl Quilts - February 17th

Sue at Quilt Times - February 18th

Carol at Brown Quilts - February 19th

You'll have a chance to win a copy of the book at each stop along the way.

See you at Sinta's!

Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour - Day 5

Welcome to Day 5 of the Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour! 

Millie at Millie's Quilting is our host today, and she will be sharing a project

she's working on from the book.  She's a little bashful about it, but Millie's blog

was recently named one of Guide to Art Schools' Top 50 Blogs.  

If you missed the first four stops on the tour, go by and say hello.

Sherri at A Quilting Life - February 10th

Mary at Quilt Hollow - February 11th

Stephanie at Loft Creations - February 12th
Nicole at Sister's Choice Quilts - February 13th

And here are the rest of the stops on the tour:

Millie at Millie's Quilting - February 14th

Sinta at Pink Pincushion - February 15th

Darlene at Quilting Daze - February 16th

Karen at Nana Girl Quilts - February 17th

Sue at Quilt Times - February 18th

Carol at Brown Quilts - February 19th

Each one will be giving away a copy of the book, so join us for each day of the blog tour!

Hope I run into you at Millie's!

Kim

Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour - Day 4

Welcome to Day 4 of the Scrap-Basket Surprises Blog Tour!  Today's stop will be hosted by Nicole at Sister's Choice Quilts.  I love Nicole's elegant style.  She made a gorgeous batik version of the Over and Under quilt and is sharing it on her blog today.  She'll also be giving away a copy of the book, so hurry on over!

If you haven't visited the first three tour stops, go by and say hello. 

Sherri at A Quilting Life - February 10th

Mary at Quilt Hollow - February 11th

Stephanie at Loft Creations - February 12th

And here are the rest of the stops on the tour:

Nicole at Sister's Choice Quilts - February 13th

Millie at Millie's Quilting - February 14th

Sinta at Pink Pincushion - February 15th

Darlene at Quilting Daze - February 16th

Karen at Nana Girl Quilts - February 17th

Sue at Quilt Times - February 18th

Carol at Brown Quilts - February 19th

Each one will be giving away a copy of the book, so join us for each day of the blog tour!

See you at Nicole's!

Kim

Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour - Day 3

Are you ready for Day 3 of the Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour?  Stephanie at Loft Creations will be hosting today's stop.  While you're there, be sure to check out Stephanie's Etsy Shop to see all of Stephanie's patterns.  She designs the most adorable bags.  And if you see Abby, give her a pat for me. 

If you'd like a win a copy of Scrap-Basket Sensations, hurry on over to Stephanie's!

Here are the rest of the stops on the tour.  You'll have a chance to win a copy of the book at each stop!

 

Sherri at A Quilting Life - February 10th

Mary at Quilt Hollow - February 11th

Stephanie at Loft Creations - February 12th

Nicole at Sister's Choice Quilts - February 13th

Millie at Millie's Quilting - February 14th

Sinta at Pink Pincushion - February 15th

Darlene at Quilting Daze - February 16th

Karen at Nana Girl Quilts - February 17th

Sue at Quilt Times - February 18th

Carol at Brown Quilts - February 19th

I hope I run into you at Stephanie's! 

Kim

Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour - Day 2

Welcome to Day 2 of the Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour!  Mary at Quilt Hollow will be hosting today's stop on the tour.  She'll be sharing a couple of really pretty quilts she made for the book, and telling you how one of the quilts got its name.  And she'll be giving away a signed copy of the book!

I hope you'll join us for the tour.  Here's the schedule:

Sherri at A Quilting Life - February 10th

Mary at Quilt Hollow - February 11th

Stephanie at Loft Creations - February 12th

Nicole at Sister's Choice Quilts - February 13th

Millie at Millie's Quilting - February 14th

Sinta at Pink Pincushion - February 15th

Darlene at Quilting Daze - February 16th

Karen at Nana Girl Quilts - February 17th

Sue at Quilt Times - February 18th

Carol at Brown Quilts - February 19th

If you missed Sherri's post yesterday, it isn't too late to stop by for a chance to win the book Sherri's giving away and see the project she's working on from the book. 

Have a good day!

Kim

Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour - Day 1

Thanks so much for joining us for the Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour!

Sherri at A Quilting Life will be hosting the first stop of the tour.  Sherri is an

amazing quilter, and is always working on something gorgeous.  Her blog is a

wonderful place to hang out if you're looking for inspiration.     

Scoot on over to Sherri's blog where she'll be sharing her thoughts about the book and a

couple of other things.  She'll also be giving away a copy of the book!  

And so that you don't miss a stop on the tour, here's the schedule:

Sherri at A Quilting Life - February 10th

Mary at Quilt Hollow - February 11th

Stephanie at Loft Creations - February 12th

Nicole at Sister's Choice Quilts - February 13th

Millie at Millie's Quilting - February 14th

Sinta at Pink Pincushion - February 15th

Darlene at Quilting Daze - February 16th

Karen at Nana Girl Quilts - February 17th

Sue at Quilt Times - February 18th

Carol at Brown Quilts - February 19th

See you at Sherri's!

Winner of Bloom Creek Quilts

Wow!  You guys are really knowledgeable about button storage capacity!

There were lots of close guesses!

The first person to correctly guess the number of buttons in the dish was Darlene, who

guessed 236.  Congratulations, Darlene!   

And congratulations to Jan, who asked if she could have the buttons if she didn't win the book.  It reminded me of my first blog giveaway where one of the visitors asked if she could have the cat in my blog header if she didn't win the book.  I'm a little attached to my cats, but Jan, you just won 236 buttons.

Thank you all so much for playing along.  It was a lot of fun watching all the guesses come in.  Let's do it again next month, 'kay?

And to all who will be celebrating tomorrow, I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Kim

Bloom Creek Quilts

The lovely people at Martingale & Company sent a copy of this book to share with you.  



Photography by Brent Kane

 Bloom Creek Quilts by Vicki Bellino.  You may be familiar with Vicki's work -- she has a successful quilt pattern company, Bloom Creek.  She also hosts a blog by the same name.  And now she has published this charming book!  

The book is full of beautiful projects including quilts, wall hangings, a table runner,

a pillow, and a tote bag.

The projects are all pieced, but many include applique' motifs, just enough to make the quilt visually pleasing, but not so much that it takes forever to finish your project.     

Vicki has provided full-size applique' patterns, along with the instructions for

three different applique' techniques.

  I'm sure you'll find plenty of projects that would look great in your own home. 

Hey! Where did the cat go?

If you'd like to win your very own copy of Bloom Creek Quilts, all you have to do is guess

the number of buttons in the dish.  The first person to correctly guess (or guess the closest)

will be the lucky winner. 

I'll announce the winner Wednesday evening.

Good luck! 

Kim

Old Red Barn Co. Quilt Along

I finally picked up some fabrics for the Old Red Barn Co. Quilt Along.  I know -- I'm really behind.  With everything!  Does anyone know where I can buy some big chunks of time? 

Anyway, here are my fabrics.  Pat Sloan designed the quilt for this round, and from what I've seen so far, it's going to be gorgeous! 

And since I'm so late posting about the winner of Out of the Box, I asked my husband for a random number beween 1 and 31. 

It's 25!  Congratulations, Trudi!  If you'll send me your mailing address, your book will be on its way.