Simply Fat Quarters

Recently there has been some chatter about the new book,

Simply Fat Quarters by It's Sew Emma and the Fat Quarter Shop crew.

I am lucky enough to have a copy of the book.

I haven't made a quilt from it yet...

but let me tell you...

there are some sweet quilts in it.

My two favorites are Poppy and Carousel.

I think that Sherri from a Quilting Life made a christmas version

of Carousel and showed it on her blog.

I haven't seen anyone make Poppy yet.

I am super tempted to start at least

one block just to see how my fabric choices turn out.

All the diagrams are clear and the

instructions are great for a beginning quilter.

I totally recommend it.

Do you have your copy yet?

Winner of Beginners Guide to Free Motion Quilting book

The winner was chosen by random number generator.

#62 Lisa E

Lisa E has left a new comment on your post

"Beginner's Guild to Free-Motion Quilting book tour...":

I'm definitely a beginner in the machine quilting arena. I can do a pretty good stipple but that's about it. I think this book would help me a lot!

Lisa, I have sent you an email.

Congrats!

Jelly Roll Race #4

the fourth jelly roll race :)
I used Mama Said Sew by Sweetwater.

 

For this one, I just removed the selvages and

sewed them end to end.

No additions.

To spuce it up...

I might add OSU applique

to personalize it.

Okay so 2 quilt tops to go...

whew.

Jelly Roll Race #3

Yep jelly roll race #3 of 6 is sewn.

I used an older Moda line Blossom by Urban Chicks.

I added a rectangle 2 1/2" x 4" to each strip.

It gives it a more random modern look.

I am hoping to take this to the quilter this weekend.

I am actually hoping he will have one of them done for me!

I will have 6 quilts to bind by December 20th.

That seems far off...

but....

really it isn't...

Are you making Christmas gifts this year?

Beginner's Guild to Free-Motion Quilting book tour

Comments Closed *Winner Chosen*   The blog tour theme is A Family Affair.
Here's my family....


My Stick Family from WiddlyTinks.com The cats are the center of our world. Aren't most cats though? They sort of rule the roost. Our cats are not real interested in fabric  but they sure do love laying on quilts!

 

Speaking of quilting, machine quilting has always been my weakness.

I started sewing at age 8 as you know and so basic sewing skills

have been well established.

piecing quilts was easy with my sewing skills.

Machine quilting did not happen so easily.

I have tried many techniques

and after careful consideration,

I have made the choice to have it done by a profession.

Well most of the time.

My blog readers have seen me try it here and there.

When I received Natalia's new book,

I was pretty stoked to try my hand at machine quilting again.

I read through the book to generally get a feel for how she approaches quilting.

The cover quilt is my favorite with all the orange fabric.

I can't wait to try her techniques on my next quilt.

Natalia is such a talented quilter that I sent some of my book quilts to her!

If you would like to see more of Natalia's book,

you can visit the other blog tour participants.

Amy Webb - October 6th

Melissa Corry - October 7th

Melissa Mortensen - October 8th

Stash Books - October 9th

Amy Ellis - October 10th

Kimberly Jolly - October 11th

Vicki Christensen - October 12th

Candy Glendening - October 13th

Angela Yosten - October 14th

Gen Q Magazine - October 15th

Tracey Jacobsen - October 16th

Vickie Eapen-ME! - October 17th

Allison Harris – October 18th

If you'd like to win a copy of the book {ebook IF an overseas winner} 

leave a comment here about your machine quilting skills....

and I will choose a winner on October 19th .