WOW Wednesday it is! Today is the first day of my 'Celebrate the Seasons' Book tour! AND it's Block Wednesday… let's get going!
BOOK TOUR
My book is shipping out to your favorite shops! Ask them if they ordered it for you.
You can also order online HERE
I'm so excited that for the next 3 days my friends are sharing about my book and you have a chance to win a book and a few other prizes!
We kick off with my publisher that has a mega prize AND a group of wonderful friends today
TOUR GUIDES
ME! - Leave me a comment below by 6pm March 13 telling me WHICH Season you need to create a new quilt for. Not enough Summer things? Lacking in Fall pillows? Maybe need a new Winter table runner or a Spring wall hanging?
FYI- NO URL is needed to comment. Leave it blank
NOW Visit the others and leave comments. They are posting at different times of the day so check back if you don't see the post yet …. so….. let's have some fun!
Mar 6
1. Martingale post with a MEGA giveaway have fun entering! with a SIGNED copy of my book!
2. Visit American Patchwork & Quilting magazine at Facebook and over at Instagram Visit them to enter to win a copy
3. Bev at flamingo toes is sharing a project she made from my book and giving away a copy!
4. Jacquelynne Steves is also giving away a copy!
Mar 7
1. Aurifil Blog with a box of my thread to giveaway!–
2. The Fat Quarter Website for their giveway of my book & a $100.00 Gift certificate! Also on their Instagram we have a signed copy!
they also have my book in stock HERE
3. Babylock – is giving away a copy at their website!
Enter at the Facebook page and at their Instagram page
4. Jane Davidson is giving away another copy!
5.I'm in the Schmetz Needles Newsletter, take a look!
And visit Schmetz to sign up for your own newsletter
Mar 8
1. Stephanie Palmer of the Quilter's Planner will be doing a giveaway at Facebook
2. Nancy’s Notions has a book giveaway at their Facebook page And check their Instagram
they also have my book in stock HERE
3.Heather Valentine have another favorite and giveaway too!
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Thank you everyone for being part of my tour! My book winner as
Joyce C who said… I definitely need more projects for Spring—quilts, pillows and even items for the kitchen. Thank you for the chance to win.
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Block Wednesday!
My theme this week is picking flowers, which might be the BEST part of being a gardener right? Go out to your own flower beds and pick a vase full of blooms! Divine! I have an old splatterware jug that belonged to Gregg's grandmother. I fill it each spring.
We also have the next set of small blocks, so fun! This is a PERFECT time to use up smaller pieces to make a scrappy block. Keep reading to see my tips and the section together, then the Download for my pattern this week is in PINK
TIPS FOR DIE CUTTING
- Always move your dies around so that you don't keep cutting on the same section.
- I've found that when I angle the die on the shim it does a few things. First it more evenly distributes the die across the roller that is pressing to cut the fabric. Which means it won't be as loud.
- It also creates more even pressing areas on the shims so that you don't have a hard line. That keeps the shims from bending as much.
- I live with an engineer, he had to play with this to figure it out. it's what they do.. they can't help themselves. Do you know an engineer? Then you know what I mean!
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Project Tools & Tips
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475 Responses
I need to make some spring quilts. Your book has lots of great ideas.
I need spring quilts. Thanks for the give awaysh
Pat, so looking forward to your new book. I have so many Christmas quilts. I’d like a nice fall quilt. One with all the rich colors of fall. We don’t really have a fall season in Texas but I can pretend with a quilt!
Linda
The tulip pattern would make a wonderful table runner. I need one for
the Spring season
I could use a spring quilt. Something with pretty colors and maybe flowers to brighten up the apartment.
I need more quilts for Spring, I love spring…
Summer quilt would be great hard to decorate thanks Pat
I need something more for summer in my home
I need to do more summer projects. I love your books. I have most if not most of them.
Happy Creating
I need to make Spring quilts!
I love making quilted items for Christmas!!
I really need some inspiration for a Fall quilt!
I love spring quilts especially applique
My favorite season is Spring and fall being my second season. Thanks
I did your In The Summertime, so I have one for summer. I’m finishing up Merry and Bright So Winter is good…but then again you can always use more! But I think a spring quilt would be great!
I think I need spring things. Love your tulip quilt.
I need a fall quilt or table runner.
I have lots of seasonal quilts I decorate with during specific holidays/ seasons. I think I could use monthly themes in general not so much Christmas but the months of January, March and August could use some attention. Thanks for asking.
I need to make more things for spring and summer! I love the colors of fall and winter but I need to start expanding and make brighter runners and quilts for my house.
I haven’t kept much of my work, so there isn’t a season I don’t need a quilt for.
I need a summer quilt!
I’d love to make a really light weight Summer quilt ,but in a pretty Spring design!
I need a new spring throw..something fun for my living room!
I just started pulling out my Spring decorations and I see I’m sorely in need of some springtime table runners and other cute quilty things. Of course, I’m also a sucker for fall and winter (and summer’s not so bad either!).
Any type of quilts. I am having fun making your blocks. Thank You. It has helped me come out of my shell more and reach out. I am so thankful I am part of your group
I need Winter quilts but I may need to buy more fabric
I enjoy seeing the Spring quilts, but I like them all. I rotate my quilts for the seasons.
Good Morning Pat . . . I do need Summer Quilts . . . I have lots of Christmas (and will make more) but I guess to be honest, Spring and Summer. Your blocks and quilts are amazing. You have increased my level of quilting and happiness while doing it. Thank you so much 🙂
I would like a quilt and table runner for the fall….something fresh and cheerful! I’m thinking bonfires, raking leaves, apple pie, kettle corn, mums… I’m ready! Lol
Fall anything! Love fall quilts and wall hangings!!! Thanks for the chance to win…and for all you do!!!
I need some summer and spring quilts:) Love the tulips!
I need to make a Fall quilt, maybe this will be the year! I’ve been wanting to make a leaf quilt in all the pretty Fall colors. My big dream is to make a scenic quilt of mountains in Fall quilts. Maybe someday.
Summer quilt, something that gives the impression of sun, sand and water.
I need to make a fall wall hanging, I have not done one yet for that season.
Halloween 👻
I most definitely need a fall table runner! Thanksgiving & Christmas especially come to mind! Thank you, Susan
need spring and summer projects. Love your patterns esp those TULIPS!!
I need quilts for all seasons. I do not own any of the 20 plus quilts I have made. I always make them for everyone else. Even when I start one for myself, if someone says they like it, I usually give it to them. I do have a few table runners that I’ve managed not to give away, but that’s it.
I need Summer quilts. I love the other seasons,too, and have several of each of those seasons. Definitely need summer.
I need more spring quilts, I have many fall and Christmas quilts, it is time for spring colors
I need more summer quilts and wall hangings – I love your tulip pattern! I change out my quilts and wall hangings with the seasons and sometimes more often than that.
Catching up – Caught Up – Another block is out! LOL
This is such a rewarding joy learning, quilting, making quilts you knew you just couldn’t do it but its done. Thank you for all you do!!
summer sunflowers is what i need
What do I need to make more of…summer things. Since it is so hot in Texas I tend to make items for the cooler seasons..wishful thinking!?! Must say in all honesty, I love making things for all seasons..any reason to quilt.
Spring quilt patterns would be welcome–especially after this rough winter
I need to do some sewing for Summer.
I need a quilt for all seasons…not one in particular…. I’ve only finished 2 quilts ..one was a gift and the second is for my camper. I need a bunch of everything..lol
I really need winter not Christmas related things! Your book looks great.
I need to work on a tablerunner for summer and winter (past Christmas). Thanks for the great ideas your book provides!
I need new spring items-something to brighten up the end of winter days!