Have you ever walked into a restaurant or public building and thought to yourself that the tiles would sure make a gorgeous quilt pattern!?
You “KNOW” that I have…I’ve posted pics from my travels of tile floors, tile table tops, tile counters…even tiles found in a Taco Bell Bathroom that would make a great border design! I’ve taken pictures of tile designs all across The Netherlands, and Paris, The Carribean, Mexico – Anywhere I can find quilt-inspiration!
A few weeks ago Cheryl Lynch contacted me to participate in her blog tour for the release of her new book Quilt Fiesta! Just one look at the cover and I knew I wanted to spend some time with this book.
It is splashy and fun and fresh and makes me OH SO READY for spring and summer!
There is applique, piecing, wonderful color, cute projects large and small, and INSPIRATION!
It’s like a history lesson and a quilt lesson at the same time. There are images of actual tiles, the process of the painting and designing and from there how they end up in Cheryl’s delightful quilts!
I remember the first time I sat at a tiled table in a Chili’s restaurant…just captivated by the colors and designs in the tiles. I know you’ve thought it too! Now Cheryl will show you how to take those designs and turn them into your own tile-inspired quilts!
So here we are with another Give-Away! I’ve got a SIGNED COPY of Quilt Fiesta here for you! All I want you to do is leave me a comment on why you want to win this book! This post will be open for comments for 5 days ---We will draw for the winner on Thurs, March 3rd! ((I think I should be over my Germany Induced Jet Lag enough to draw the winner and mail it on by then!!))
Also, please feel free to visit these blogs who are next in the line up after me on their given dates, and you can sign up for a free copy there!http://amyscreativeside.com/ 2/28/11
http://therootconnection.blogspot.com 3/1/11
http://quiltinggallery.com/blog-posts/ 3/2/11
http://CherylLynchQuilts.blogspot.com 3/3/11
And of course, please drop by Cheryl’s Blog, and leave her a comment saying Bonnie sent you!
233 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 233 of 233I've often looked at tiles and mosaics thinking they would make wonderful quilts. I'd love to see this book for inspiration for future quilts. Thanks for the giveaway!
This book is on my wish list. I want to win because I think it will be a wonderful addition to my quilting library.
lag110 at mchsi dot com
This book is a celebration indeed! I would encorporate ideas from the book into my quilts, especially the appliques. Thanks!
I'd love this book. I'd love one of yours someday, too. What great ways to use scraps and happy fabric.
fingers crossed. thanks
What a nice unique book!! I would love to have be able to make some latin inspired quilts, plus San Antonio is the place for Fiesta!!
How fun is that?! I have photos from tile work and parquet floors in Paris, too, that would make great quilts. Sounds like you're having a wonderful time, I'm so happy for you!
I would really love to have the Quilt Fiesta book! It shows how to use things around you and make a quilt. I would like to learn that process.
It's amazing how many things we see in our day that can be made into quilts! I love mexican tiles, but have never really thought about making a quilt from them before reading about this book. Love it!
My man thinks I'm crazy taking pics of floor and wall tiles. This book would show him exactly why and how they inspire quilters. Thank you for the chance to (hopefully) win one.
The words Quilt and Fiesta sharing the same title....this book will be loved by many!
I would really like to win a book... looks like a mix between applique and piecing-- which is my favorite. It would also prove that I could actually WIN one of these "leave a comment" give-aways. No matter how many times I've tried, never seems to happen!
Barb
barbpowers77@gmail.com
I've always loved designs in tiles & thought they would make great quilt patterns. Would love to try this. Love your updates from Germany.
Love the cover quilt - would like to have this just to look at. Reminds me of the book "Bella Bella Quilts" by Norah McMeeking which is based on Italian mosaics. You should check that out.
I would love to win this book. The cover alone is gorgeous!
Angela in North Texas
Dear Bonnie,
I was sick when this was posted, but my daughter saw it and told me about it. We do mission work in Mexico and in our spare time I quilt. I would love to have this book. I have so many times looked at the tiles and thought what a great pattern for a quilt it would be. I hope you pick me.
Love, Cheri
I've been to Mexico three times, and every time I find inspiration. I'd love a chance to win!
This is a perfect book, I can't wait to look through it! You look like you are having an awesome time over in Germany. Thanks for sharing your trip with us... I nearly bought a plane ticket when i saw that cheesecake photo!
Fun book! I've been known to snap a photo or two at the floor in a public bathroom. Especially in Europe. Those tiles are fabulous, some churches too!
March 3rd is our wedding anniversary. It would be super to celebrate by winning a copy of Quilt Fiesta.
Sally, sw6944@gmail.com
Leave a comment saying why I want to win this book....well, duh, it's a quilting book!! hehehe. I want anything and everything "quietly" but have never been able to come up with a good reason WHY...I just do!! lol
nettecan at hotmail dot com
I'd really like this book because I've always enjoyed looking at tiles on floors, herringbone patterns of wood planks on floors, and bricks on the outside of buildings. I've always thought that it would be so cool to include those designs into my quilts. How wonderful to know that others think the same way and now someone has published a book!
I've enjoyed visiting your blog, and would love a copy of the book!
Wow, this sounds similar to the book we were talking about this weekend (though it was a diff. book). I think it'd be a great book both for the history and the quilting techniques. locknessa@hotmail.com
Love the placemat in the picture above, and I'd love to win the book. debgiro at wildblue dot net
Looks like a great book! Tiles and floors are good inspiration for quilters. Thanks for the chance. hesabella(at)gmail(dot)com
I'm always looking to make something different and the projects in this book look like they would be fun.
Deb S.
I want this book because I've seen several photos of quilts made from Cheryl's patterns, and they are amazing. I am very much drawn to symmetry, and most tile designs are symmetric. Because Cheryl was inspired by the tiles, many of her creations offer that balance of design that brings me a sense of peace and harmony. Love what she's done!
I would like to win this because these are such original quilts and also very beautiful.
I love "different" quilting books and this one looks like it would fit the bill...not the "same old" quilt patterns.
This is such a great idea for a book. The quilts look amazing!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
biggirllittlegirl.wordpress.com
I hope I'm not too late -- just found out about this book and it looks great!
I would like to win a copy of this book, because it has applique, and I would love to learn to do that!
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