When she asked me to participate in her blog hop, I jumped in whole-heartedly. We’ve been friends-of-friends for years, and we really do have so much in common. I told her “Absolutely! We are *Cut from the same cloth!*” and it’s true. And I think she is absolutely scrappy crumby lovely!
In describing her book, Victoria states:
My goal for the book is to show you how my process and my inspiration is born; how to find your creative flow, keep it and let it SOAR! Giving you confidence to try new things, look at your fabrics in a different light, and build quilts that are unique to you! Also, to provide you with OODLES of inspiration and eye candy to get your JOURNEY ready to create! Building your TOOL BOX of techniques to make you a better quilter, each and every time you set about making a new quilt.
When I received my copy of her book, I was drawn in right away by the colors ---color is the one thing that drives me as a quilter. I love color, and lots of it!
But inside, I learned of Victoria’s relationship with her grandmother – an avid scrap quilter, and her story pulled me in. I learned where Victoria found her love of scraps and her passion for quilting – her grandmother!
In this book you will find:
Victoria’s Giant Hexagon!
Giant Whirlygigs!
Mod Strips!
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You can enter on any of the blogs on the blog hop below:
Nov: 26: "Victoria Findlay Wolfe", http://www.15minutesplay.com/
Nov 27: "Bonnie K Hunter", http://quiltville.blogspot.com/
Nov 28: "Alissa Haight Carlton, http://www.handmadebyalissa.com/
Nov 29: "Pat Sloan", http://patsloan.typepad.com/
Nov 30: "Kimberly," http://fatquartershop.blogspot.com/
Dec 1st: "Karen Griska",http://selvageblog.blogspot.com/
Dec 2nd: "Angela Walters", http://www.quiltingismytherapy.com/
Dec 3rd: Generation Q, http://generationqmagazine.com/
Dec 4th: "Tonya Ricucci", http://www.lazygalquilting.blogspot.com/
Dec 5th: "Michele Foster",http://quiltinggallery.com/blog-posts/
Dec 6th: "Scott Hansen",http://bluenickelstudios.com/
Dec 7th:"Amy Ellis", http://amyscreativeside.com/blog/
Dec 8th: "Rachaeldaisy",http://bluemountaindaisy.blogspot.com/
Dec 9th:"Jackie Kunkel", http://cvquiltworks.blogspot.com/
Dec. 10th: http://www.ctpubblog.com/
US winners receive a hard copy of the book
International winners receive a Electronic copy of the book, direct from C&T.
You may comment on each of the blogs until Dec 12th, 6 pm.
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510 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 510 Newer› Newest»I am so impressed with the quality of your circle of friends. Hopefully I will win a copy of this new book.
XOXOXOXO Subee
Love both of your scrappy ways! ;) Book will be fun to own.
Bonnie,thanks for the giveaway, you could use those strips you were sewing on quilt cam for the second quilt!
Wow... she is cut from the same cloth as you. If I don't win the book, I'll definitely be looking to buy it! Thanks for the chance to win.
Looks like a good book for all my scraps.
Great giveaway.....I have not ever done a scrappy quilt, but I think I would love using all my scraps up....I have them in a big basket and my grandkids love to dig throug it and hand sew pieces together....even the boys...
Would love to win this book. I am working on 1/4" hexies and the Giant hex quilt gives me an plan. There IS something about all those colors together.
What a great book! The cover does just draw you in. Thanks for posting it - will hvae to get one for my library!
I absolutely LOVE Victoria's quilts. Simply stunning!
I with could have a lot of fun with that book.
I would love to win this book
I have been reading Victoria's blog for several years and she has been and still is a wonderful inspiration to me! I am so happy for her success and her book.
Oh I like this, I have made a quilt using this idea, great scrapbuster!!
This looks like a great book. I love books that offer something different. Thanks for the chance to win.
I've got so many scraps and crumbs, I could probably make every quilt in her book. I'd love to win this!
I've been playing along on the 15 Minutes of Play blog since last summer and its so much fun. Thanks for the chance to win this book. If I don't win one, I've got it on my list for Santa!
I would love to win a copy of this book!
Thanks for sharing. The pictures alone are truely inspiring. Another way to downsize my multiplying stash!
Dale
Love the Mod Strips - it reminds me of your crumb project, Bonnie, from last week's quilt cam. Too cool!
This book looks like so much fun! I agree this book is so like you! I would love to win a copy-thanks for the chance!
I so love scrap quilts I would love to win a copy of this book, Bea, bitchnstitch@prodigy.net
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Looks like a wonderful book! Her quilts remind me of yours, but they are still unique. Thanks for the chance to win!
This looks like a fantastic book. I have enjoyed Victoria's two blogs for quite a while now and would love to win her book. Thanks!
This book looks fantastic. Another must have for all of us who love scrappy quilts.
Hi Bonnie. This book sounds like it would be a great addition to my "How to use scraps" library. Thanks for the chance to win.
Looks like a fun book. I would really enjoy winning it and it looks worth buying too.
Unique and inspiring!
Hubby lost his job after 28 years, lost my home last year, had to kick the adult kids out, and moved to another job in a town thats really, really small. The only thing that keeps me sane is sewing up my scraps because I don't have to think about it. Been reading and enjoying your blog for years. So thank you for being you.
What a nice giveaway ! Beautiful quilts!
This looks like a great book for ideas and inpiration. I love the hexagon quilt. Great idea to expand on my love of working with hexagons.
Looks like great book,love the hexagons.Thanks you giving us a chance to win it.~Cassie
I'd love a chance to win a copy of this book. Hope your glasses can be fixed.
my grandmother taught me to sew + quilt as well!
Unique and inspiring!
Looks like a an awesome book to have. Because of your inspiration i have my treadle set up now to just work on my crumbs. Now to find a treadle to play with when I go south for the winter. If you know of any one with a treadle for sale in Hernando County FL, I'll give it a new home. LOL
OH MY Goodness!! I need this!.......I have scraps, I have just about 15 minutes at a time to tackle them! There could be some great projects about to happen with all that great info and direction given in this book. Thank you Bonnie for your love of quilting, quilters, teaching, sharing, loving every scrappy quilt, and keeping us all motivated to keep at this wonderful quilting thing we do!!
XOXOX
I love what she does with her quilts! This book looks like fun. Thanks.
Yes, I would say the two of you are kindred spirits! I took a look at this book over the weekend at the LQS and it is an amazing feast for the eyes!
Love her 15 min play blog - and her color choices are exceptional. Thanks for a chance!
I just love all the color in her quilts! Thanks for giving us a chance to win.
I love the bright colors too. The designs are very interesting as well. What a fun looking book.
Edith
I 'tripped' over the 15 minute website some time last year and I fell in love with the colors too! I really hate tossing anything usable even if very small -- the pack rat in me I guess. I loved the ideas Victoria puts out there, and her work is gorgeous. I think I need this book!
Love your scrap quilt and it would be nice to "discover" another scrap quilter!
This book looks awesome! Thanks for the giveaway.
Victoria is definitely a quilt artist!
OH MY Goodness! I need this book! I have "sew" many scraps and only about 15 minutes at a time to tackle them! I can see "sew" many projects in my future and this book would be a great path to direct me! Thank you Bonnie for your love of quilting, quilts, quilters, teaching, and everything about this wonderful thing we do.
XOXOX
Would love to win...have lots of scraps to put to use!
Melinda McMahan
melindamc@rtmc.net
I would love to make these projects! Thanks for the chance to win.
mindingmomma(at)aol(dot)com
Looks like a good lesson on the art of scrapping, I'm in. The quilts look like some fresh new ideas.
this book looks right up my alley!
I love using scraps - the heap only seems to grow, no matter how many projects I complete. I am obsessed!
Would love to win a copy the mod strip quilt is a quilt I would love to make!!!
Bonnie, your use of color is so inspiring. Victoria's book looks like it will add to the fun.
Oh please please please let me win, I want this book so badly!
Hey Bonnie Bonnie, this book does look right up your alley...very scrappy indeedy.
Hey Bonnie Bonnie! Very Scrappy indeedy do...would love a little more inspiration!
Looks like a very necessary book!!
I have lots and lots of scraps that need to be used.
Jean
jetanner31@gmail.com
I've been following her for awhile now and am excited to see this book in person.
I would love a copy of this book, it looks so great!
Love the scraps! And I need to figure out what to do with mine. Pick me for the free book, please! Helen
I met Victoria at Quilters Take Manhattan. She's wonderful. I love her ideas, and can't wait to get her book.
"15 Minutes of Play" is an awesome name for this book. I have to disagree however, it looks like years and years of fun and play. Thanks for sharing this book.
What a great looking book. We always need more ways to use up scraps. Thanks for the chance to win.
Haven't had the book in my hands yet at all to browse, but it sounds like a fun concept--we all have 15 minutes, right?
I love the Hexies! Will have to try the larger ones. Thanks for sharing...Judith, Texas
The 15:min part intrigues me. Someday s that's all i have.
If I don't win, I'll put it on my Christmas list! I love playing with scraps. Thank you!
Hi Bonnie,
I would love a copy of the book. I LOVE the giant hexie quilt. Now that's a hexie quilt that I have half a hope of completing! :-)
Wow, someone as Scrap crazy as you! I'd love to win the book. Thanks!
Would love to win this book-looks like your style of quilt and I like that look too!
I am pleased to get in line for a chance to win this book. I love scap quilts. Thanks, Micki
The 15 min appeals to mee because many days that's all I have!
looks like total bliss to me! I finished my first hexie flower on Sunday...best to sew while watching you sew!
Kathy aka:
sistakakalani@gmail.com
I got my love of scrap quilting from my Granny too!
I'd love to win this book! I'm a big fan of Victoria, and love her stories about her grandmother.
If I get two, do I get to play for 30 mins?
thanks for the chance to win this book !!
This book is difintely up my alley thanks to you Bonnie. I am loving my scrap quilts.
I would love to get my hands on this book. The quilts looks so alive and fun.
What fun! Unique ideas for scrappy quilts.
kkline923@gmail.com
Looks like lots of fun. Thanks!
This book looks yummy!! I love scrappy quilts, but haven't had the courage to try anything this scrappy- I usually stick with pattern. This book look like just the ticket to get me playing with color and trying something new!
I have been bitten by the scrap bug. I love to make them! This book is really cool, too!
Bonnie your use of color is so inspiring. Victoria's book will add to the fun.
I would love to win this book. Thanks for the chance!
It does appear that you two are related in your love of scraps!
Looks like a lot of fun for a scrap quilter! Count me in. Debbie in WV
I love scrappy and this looks like the ultimate. Count me in, free or otherwise. Pat
It looks like 15 Minutes of Play could add up to hours of fun. I would love to win this book.
Yes, colors that surpass a rainbow, the smell of new cotton in your hands, an inspiration of something new on your cutting table -- What more could a woman want?
I love Victoria's website and have been following her for a while now. I would love a copy of her book! Your recommendations are always great, I bought Tonya's book thanks to you.
I agree that you both seem to be "cut from the same cloth" --- very cool quilts and an inspiration for the "crumbs". Makes me want to go right to the sewing machine and bypass all the other projects that are waiting --- however, that is not going to happen --- not with Christmas just around the corner!
quiltschon@att.net
I love all of the different ways she uses crumbs to make interesting blocks! Thanks for the chance to win.
-Bobbi
amid.this.moment@gmail.com
I borrowed the book from a friend and just adore it. I hope to win a copy for me to have. Right up my alley also. I love bits and pieces and color too.
I sat on my glasses once and broke them so I understand where you are coming from with yours.
Dorothy
It looks like a great book...thank you for the opportunity!
Fantastic inspiring book from the looks of things. Thanks for the chance to win.
I'm always fascinated with Victoria's quilts and her made fabric
Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of Victoria's book. Her use of color is fabulous!
I would love to add Victoria's book to my inspiration shelf! It's a real learning curve for me to go totally scrappy... but I'm working on it!
I would love to win this book. The Mod Strips quilt is wonderful. I have the scraps that would make a beautiful quilt. jmakesjewelry@gmail.com
Looks like a wonderful book with lots of colorful quilt inspirations. I love the large hexie flowers as I am doing a hexie flower garden now. Nothing like quilters sisterhood, you are great for helping out a sister.
Oh, those Mod Strips is so yummy! Love it!
Would love a copy. Haven't ordered one for myself yet. thanks for offering the book!
Hmm --- I already commented, but, since I can't find it, it must be floating around in cyberspace, so I'll try again. You and Victoria have such similar approaches to using scraps --- those quilts just are asking to be made. I'd love to start one, but with Christmas just around the corner, there are other projects that MUST be finished. The book would be a great addition to my library.
quiltschon@att.net
Would love the opportunity to step out of my comfort zone with this new book. Just love the scrappy quilts and another great stash buster!!! Thanks, Bonnie.
Linda "Cookie" Lawrence
lbcookie1@gmail.com
Can't wait to spend some time studying this book. The colors are so wonderful.
Awesome book! I'm loving scraps more and more and more!!
I can see where this would be a great help with stash reduction! Julie in Canada.
jshipp@ execulink.com
This book looks like so much fun! I'd love to try the giant hexies, especially since you got me hooked on them. Some of the patterns look like string piecing--another favorite of mine!
thanks for sharing this book. It looks like a very good scrap buster.
I luv me some scrappy quilts! This book will be great inspiration for my batik scraps. soparkaveataoldotcom
You have gotten me addicted to scraps! I would love to win a copy of the new book!
Deb B - MN
dgbrandt52@gmail.com
I would LOVE to have this for inspiration and make unique quilts!
That looks like a great book to read for inspiration! I really like that grandmother's flower and with large hexagon design parts, perhaps I could actually finish a hexie quilt.
hugz
Pam
I am a member of the Wilkes Cty Quilt Guild and you just presented your trunk show for us. What a wonderful evening...thanks for visiting. You have greatly inspired me!
I am a member of the Wilkes County Quilt Guild and just tonite you were our guest. Your trunk show was fantastic and you have greatly inspired me. Thank you!
This book has really grabbed my attention.
Love the large Hexagon quilt. Thank you for the chance to win a copy.
Marj in Mexico
I would love to add that book to my collection. Thanks
I would love to win this book. I am a scrap quilt wantabee. I love them and can't throw any pieces of fabric away.
Looks like that is why I am saving all of those little scraps.
WOW Bonnie, Beautiful delight use of color, scraps and stash!!!!!!!! My stash would love this book and so would my husband!!!!!! Between you and Victoria, I could really make a dent in my sewing room and allow me to bring in more from where I have it stored!!!!
Thank you so much for the chance to win!!!!
Oh, what a beautiful book!!! Thank you so much for the opportunity to win it!!!
It looks like a great book that I'd love to have!
Hi!!! I think I would love this book!!! Thanks for the chance to win a copy!!!!
What fun! Please count me in, thanks!
15 Minuets of Play sounds like lots of fun to me, I'd love to add this book to my collection - want to get the grandkids into quilting too!
Bonnie, thanks for all you do to help us feed the scrappy happy beast within ourselves. thanks for the chance to win this book
I would love to own this book. Thanks for a chance to win one.
I *LOVE* color and am always looking for inspiration. This book looks like it is JUST what I need!! Thank you for the chance to win it.
Would love to win a copy. Thanks for the chance.
I love those hexies. This looks like a very good learning tool to have. Thank you for the chance to win.
Ohhh, I love those Mod Strips! Thanks for the chance!
Love those quilts!
what fun! I would love to win
I too love lots of color and scrappy! Thanks for the chance to win this book!
oh my goodness!!!
when will Bonnie ever have time to read all of the comments ...?
Will you be adding this publication to the books that you sell Bonnie ?
Bonnie, you have got me started on this scrappy thingy... I never used to use scraps in a quilt but since I've been following you, I'm starting to let go of my color control! Thanks for helping me to the "other" side. This book looks like it would be great as a "scrapper's delight". thanks for sharing!
This book looks like such fun. I would love to win it! Thanks.
Nancy from joy for grace
Love the scrappy hexes! Thanks for the chance to win :)
What a fun and inspirational way to use up scraps! I'd love to win a copy!
I really eed to loosen up and PLAY with my quilting!! This book could certainly help - thanks for the chance to win!
the queen of scrap is Bonnie, would love to have the book that so compliments her love of scraps.
I now know how I will use some hexie blocks I've had for years!
we all need 15 minutes of play a day. Sorry if multiple comments as computer challenged. Looks like great fun and would love to own.
Looks like a pretty cool book. I love using scraps. Thank you for the chance to win a copy.
This looks like such a great book! Thanks for the opportunity!
I love playing with scraps. This book looks like it would be fun. Thanks for the opportunity.
This book would get me started
Love these scrappy looks! Would love the book!!
I see some Leader/Ender possibilities there (:
I love her work and once participated in her Pixiedust Gather project. She IS very inspirational, for sure.
Thanks for the opportunity, Bonnie!
I've been following Victoria's blog for a few years now and am inspired by her talent and generosity. Thanks for offering up her new book!
Oh, my, another book I need to add to my quilt books collection. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
Edie
I have always been drawn to scrap quilts. While I like the new fabrics, the scraps quilts have been my favorite. I love all the things that Victoria has done with her scraps. This book looks like one of the ultimate scrap quilting books. I would love to have a copy.
Looks like a great book. I've learned so much since I met you....THANKS!!!!
Hi Bonnie!
I would love to win this book!!!!
Jacqueline Van Horn, Pitt Meadows, BC Canada
snausages22@yahoo.ca
I would feel honored to win this book. My all time favorite quilts are scrap quilts. I am fascinated by what can be done with scraps. My grandmother had a talent for taking scraps and incorporating them into quilts which I thought were treasures. I wish I had pictures of all the ones she made.
I can see why you relate to her......love scrappy!
sao in Midlothian, VA
Love Give Away and Winning!
I love the mod strip!!
lag110 at mchsi dot com
I am so intrigued by this concept of using scraps to make new fabric. I would love to win this book!
Love your quilts and you Bonnie.
Love your quilts and you too Bonnie
bonitac@centurytel.net
Those string hexagons are amazing, Bonnie, aren't they! Thanks for joining the book giveaway tour.
Oh what fun! How in the world do you decide which post to choose?
Would love to have some inspiration for all my scraps and crumbs.
I really need this. I have a huge scrap surplus.
Bonnie
A fun book that melds well with the books I have from you and wordplay. What's not to like with gaining the fun inspiration of this new books. I love books....books I can hold....
Jane modjeski
This looks like a great book!
Great looking book, Bonnie. I would love to try it. Thanks for the opportunity on the draw
bonnielarson58@gmail.com
Boooh ! Too much comments on your blog to win something :(
Those are great inspirational scraps quilts. Very beautiful and unique. Would love to win a book. Joyce from Missouri, USA
I absolutely love scrap quilts. I think it is because that is what I grew up with. The pictures from the book reminds me of a quilt top that my greatgrandmother made later in her life. She pieced pieces. I was given a choice of several quilt tops when I was a young woman, and I thought it had so much charm that I chose it. I have since made it into a quilt, but I tied it. We don't use it because I feared the fabric was too fragile. I was named for this woman who died a month before my 3rd birthday. However, I do have one memory of her.
Wow what a great book! Thank g ourselves for the chance to win.
Oh lovely! Those look like such fun quilts!
Oops, sorry, forgot to add the email address (pbstrand@msn.com)
"15 Minutes of Play" What a terrific title. I can't wait to see what's inside.
Sandi
What happy quilts! Love the scrappies. My grandmother was/is my quilting inspiration.
Those scrappy hexagons are delicious! Sign me up....I'd LOVE a copy of this book!!
I can't to see V's book! She is a true inspiration.
Sounds great for my piles of scraps. Thanks for the chance.
A book about Crumbs wonderful. Mine Mine Mine Please
I would love to win a copy of 15 Minutes! It looks like a great scrap quilt book.
I'm always looking for ideas to use my crumbs. These patterns would be great!
Oh this look like a wonderful inspirational book! Who wouldn't want a copy! It will be fun seeing all the posts about it!
What an intersting-looking book!
I love how very beautiful scrappy quilts are. I plan to use my over whelming supply of scraps in 2013. I think I will call it my year in scraps. You are an inspiration and I am realizing that scraps make gorgeous quilts as well as a very planned out quilt that is made with full yardage. 2013 will be a fun year of scraps.
Bonnie, I can see why this book appealed to you :) I'd like it too! Thanks for all you do! Angelia in Georgia
Intriguing book! Thanks for the chance to win.
Just love the scrappy quilts. this would be an awesome book to have.
Just love the scrappy quilts. this would be an awesome book to have.
That looks like great fun. I have been collecting crumbs just for something like this. It would be sew fun to win. Thanks for the chance.
Hi Bonnie,
This looks like such a fun book. It would be fun to be a winner. Loved the photos you showed.
I love to play with scraps. And I think it will be a good book doing this.
Greeting Guilitta from Germany
You are right! Color- and lots of it! I love the bold colors, planned scrappiness of the backgrounds, and the playfulness of her quilts! Just beautiful. Very improvisational! Thanks for bringing it to our attention and for a chance to win :-)
thank you for the chance
Love the looks of this book...hoping to win!
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