So who knew three years ago that when I met Amy Ellis online that she would one day write a quilt book? Surely not me but here it is . . .
and I was thrilled when she asked me to review it and share my thoughts.
Wait a sec.
::My thoughts. Does she realize how scattered those can be?::
Anywho.
If you've been around here for any length of time you know that when it comes to quilting I'm not a pattern type of girl. I'm more of a have-an-idea-and-start-cutting-fabric-and-hope-that-it-all-works-out kind of quilter. And Amy's book arrived and it was chock full of patterns. Uh-oh.
What a relief when I opened the book and saw page after page of quilt patterns that were approachable. Patterns that were adaptable. And patterns that made me want to pull fabric from my stash and get to work. I've been crushing on solid fabrics for awhile now and see this above quilt in my near future. It's called Tumbling Cubes and can be found on page 9. But Basic Puzzle on page 32 is going to be made in 2011 by me as well.
I can see it now. . . "Look Mom! I'm sewing from a pattern!" . . . she'll be so proud.
It's fun to look at quilting books for inspiration. But it's extremely fun to look at quilting books and not be intimidated. I've never met the author in real life but when I do I will be sure to give her a hug and tell her job well done.
Want to win a copy for yourself? Leave a comment here to this post and you'll be entered in the random draw to win a copy of Modern Basics. One entry per person. International entries welcome. Leave your comment before Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 6pm US EST. Winner will be announced Friday morning. And be sure to check out other bloggers also reviewing and giving away copies of this book.
Piece N Quilt
SewCalGal
Terri's Notebook on February 24th
Crazy Mom Quilts on February 25th
Wild Card Quilts on February 26th
BumbleBeans on February 27th
Fat Quarter Shop on February 28th
One Shabby Chic on March 1st
Canton Village Quilt Works on March 2nd
Diary of a Quilter on March 3rd
Fat Quarterly on March 4th
Amylouwho on March 5th
Crazy Mom Quilts on February 25th
Wild Card Quilts on February 26th
BumbleBeans on February 27th
Fat Quarter Shop on February 28th
One Shabby Chic on March 1st
Canton Village Quilt Works on March 2nd
Diary of a Quilter on March 3rd
Fat Quarterly on March 4th
Amylouwho on March 5th
263 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 263 of 263I have been collecting fabric since I was a kid, and have started many many quilts....only to finish one or two. They are just so daunting! Maybe this book will finally release my "inner quilter".
I would love to see that book
I love Amy and I'd love this book! Thanks!
Looks like a book of very approachable patterns! Would love to try it out!
Looks like an inspiring read!
sure. what the heck... me!!!
I'm not a pattern girl either but I really have to get this book :)
I love this book! Thanks for the giveaway.
I'm a big tim fan of Amy's blog quilts too!
please enter my name for a chance to win the book
would love to have a copy!
I would love a copy of this book! Fingers crossed!
I've always loved traditional quilt styles, but since finding quilting links on the internet I've become quite the fan of Modern styles too!!! :) Love the wild and fun fabrics that so many of them have.
Looking forward to your new projects you make out of your book.
Love from Texas! ~bonnie
Thanks for the chance to win this book.
Approachable patterns--what a concept! Love what I'm seeing about this book. Thanks for a sneak peek!
Would love to have a copy of this book!
Hi Dana,
Great review! I am only a beginner, but your review makes me want to start a project right away. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of Amy's great book. :)
Hugs,
Birgit
I'd love to win this book!
Thanks for doing this!
ohh this would be lovely to win!!!
This is so exciting!! The book looks awesome, would love to win a copy. thanks!
I love the patterns in the book. Thanks for joining the giveaway. I'd love to win this book.
I'd love to get the book. That quilt on the sofa is gorgeous. Thanks for a chance.
That book looks right up my alley. I love that type of clean, modern quilting. I hope I win, but if I don't, I 'm definitely going to buy the book. Thanks for showing it on your blog.
Thanks for a chance to win what looks like an interesting book.
I would love to have this book!
Michelle F.
These pictures look so lovely - I'm excited to see the book in person!
Enter me!
I'm so hoping to win a copy. I'm just starting quilting & my first one is from your quilt-along from a couple years back.
I'd love to win this book. It looks great!
There are so many great projects to make in this book,it would be wonderful to win a copy! Thank you for a hosting a give away.
Approachable - now that is a word a newbie to quilting needs to hear in a book review. Going to have to add this one to my book shopping list.
Reading these blog posts sure makes the book even more irresistible than it already is.
Hoping I might still be entered even after six o'clock, th book looks great!
so many quilts.......so little time......and heck I'm retired!
Looks like a great little pattern book :0) Thanks for the chance to win :0)
Happy sewing
Great!
I would love to win Amy's book! Thanks for having a giveaway!
I can't waitto get my hands on a copy!!!
I'm loving plains too at the moment, but I'm collecting and stroking not using them yet. Perhaps this book is what I need to take the next step!
I love Amy's blog so know this will be a fabulous book.
I love reading quilting books. I'm putting this book on my list.
Heidi
ahmotz at xplornet dot ca
I love that approach. I recently made one up as I went along and had so much fun!
I would love to win this book !! :))
thanks for the chance !!
best regards
Kat
Love that tumbling blocks quilt!
Looks like an amazing book, would love to win a copy:)
disappointed that I missed this post. I was suprised to see that tumbling cubes quilt...very nice addition to the book
Lovely book! Thanks for the chance!
Sounds like my kind of quilt book!
I would love to win a copy of Amy's book!
Thanks for the chance!
Congrats on the book and thanks for the chance to win my very own copy!
Fantastic quilts. Would love a copy of this book. Hugs.
love your idea of no patterns, but don't do that too often as i also love patterns--the puzzling of it all!! your ferris wheel on your banner (it IS a ferris wheel isn't it?) thanks for the opportunity and have a great day
The book looks awesome.
Hey Dana - am I late? Have a good weekend!
Looks like a great book. I'd love to try out some of the patterns.
Jennifer
A great book for sure.
I would absolutely LOVE the book!
Great quilts, thanks for the chance to win.
I'm very excited about this book! Thanks for sharing!
The book looks amazing and so does your Princess and the Pea quilt!
The book looks amazing!! I'm a new quilter and I would love to own a copy of the book.
This book looks fantastic!! I would love to win it!
Please draw me. I'd LOVE this book thanks
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