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 a spring quilt but frankly any new quilt is fun!
I am always looking for summer patterns to use on the porch.
Summer. I would love a colorful summer quilt
For my sunroom. Beautiful reds would make me so happy. ❤️
I need something for Summer and Fall.
Congratulations on your new book. I’d like some spring projects. The tulips you showed in the fireside chat would be the thing! Thanks.
Spring and summer!
Although I love Fall, I’m finding I actually have very little fall-inspired accessories, so that would be my “make” season.
I need winter quilts.
I need a spring project with pretty spring floral fabric.
I’m interested in more fall designs. I quilt all the time.
Thanks for your freebies
I need something for winter! Something to cheer up the gloomy days!
Spring tulips for sure.
Spring or summer quilts, something fresh and pretty to curl up with under the gazebo on the deck. Love being out there, even when it rains since the sound of rain drops on the metal roof is so soothing. Pat, your enthusiasm is contagious, thank you.
I need to make a quilt for all the seasons. I want to make your tulip pattern first in bright reds and pinks. Happy Quilting !!
I tend to have darker fall fabrics so I should concentrate on Spring or Summer.
My next quilt will be a summer quilt for my Grandaughter’s birthday!
I am always happy when tulips and daffodils brighten the last of winter and welcome the new spring. I love the tulip pattern from your new book.
Winter quilt, for sure. Need one in traditional red and green and something else thrown in..
Thanks so much for yet another great post! This blog is so full of insightful and up-to-date information that I find myself coming back every day to read and reread your posts, and gradually I gained enough confidence to make my first pitch. You did a great job.
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I love winter with the blue and white.
I feel my spirit needs a spring quilt that reminds me that after a harsh winter new life is born and faith restored in the beauty of new life. Thanks for the great ideas!
I need more winter quilts.
I want to make more table runners. One for each season.
I need to make a very warm winter quilt using a wool batting or warmer batting than usual.
I love the fall. The changing colors and the crisp air always cheer me up. Thank you for this opportunity.
Summer Quilts definitely!
Spring and summer are sadly lacking quilts at my house! Thank you.
I need spring things especially a quilt! Love your work!
I need a big beach quilt. Quilt and beach. Couldn’t get any better.
Spring is what I need
I probably need more spring or summer quilts!
I don’t have Quilted items for flag day or patriotic.
I need a quilt for every season. All my quilts have been gifts or made to raise money
All seasons are great but I think I like fall colors and projects the best. That cool fall weather gets me in the mood to sew!
I need more fall table runners and toppers. But I need more spring ones, too!
I need a Spring Tulip quilt!
So cheery and warm!
I love bright colors so a spring quilt would be my choice of quilts to make-like the tulip quilt or any other sampler quilt in bright spring colors.
I need to make a summer wall hanging. Thanks for a chance to win.
I need a new spring table topper to brighten my dining room. Hopefully, the snow and cold weather will give way to sunny, warm days soon.
I need to make something for summer. I’m usually busy outside in my flower beds so I don’t sew as much in the summer. I think something red, white & blue would be perfect. I think there just might be something in that lovely new book, wink, wink. I’m looking forward to sewing projects for all seasons using that book…so much fun!
I need things for summer.
I have always wanted a nice Christmas quilt to hang over the sofa. WINTER!
Looking for summer ideas for quilting, even though spring is my favorite season!
Need springy quilts in blueberry colors and maybe yellows with light blues (my wedding colors) 50 years ago. Can’t believe this year my husband & I will celebrate 50 years of marriage.
Congratulations on your new book, loving all your BOW & BOM you’ve shared Thank you PAT
I am thinking something for fall, have two weddings and would like to make two fall quilts
If there was a sure way to lift your winter spirits its working on florals, pastels, and small prints for spring. I choose Spring as my favorite.
Love your patterns and information you share. A spring quilt would be nice! I would love to win 🙋🏼😉
I think I need some fall decor and have been collecting a few pumpkin quilt patterns that I like.
I need to make a few Easter table runner and toppers for my home. I love decorating my home with sewing projects!
Spring is my favorite season. I want to make a nice floral tablecloth for my kitchen and mug rugs for the studio sitting area.