I am inspired by their drive, by their vision, by how hard they work to make their dreams come true.
This past March while teaching in Portland, Oregon I met Gudrun Erla of GE Designs and was instantly smitten --- what’s not to love? She is a Minnesota girl ((Via Iceland!)) and we had an instant bond!
The woman is a dynamo, and can run circles….or marathons, literally, around us all! And she is such a ball of fun.
Here’s Gudrun leading the Quiltmaker Shuffle at Spring Quilt Market!
When she asked me to participate in her 10 year Anniversary Celebration, I agreed ---Of course! Here’s to 10 years living in the states, 10 years of great designs doing what she loves – and wishes for many more.
Here’s to independent working women making it happen wherever they are.
The hours are long, the work is hard, it’s not always a glamor job – but we are doing it because we are following our passion!
So here is what is going on:
GIVEAWAYS FOR 10 DAYS!
You can win this quilt!
Very cool round quilt, straight from Gudrun’s Book:
Fast & Furious Home!
You can win the book too!
I am in love with this wall quilt from the book –Illusion!
What’s the Illusion? It’s made with a striped fabric, not strings! Hahaha! Fooled you!
How about a gorgeous FQ bundle of Gudrun’s Nordic inspired Fabrics??
You can win this Strip Ribbons Pattern! I love this!
Another of my favorites, I fell in love with this one in Portland at Block Party!
You can Win a Strip to be Square pattern!
Leave your comment here below on this post and then leave comments on each page on their day to enter to win one of many prizes!
Aug. 6th Bonnie Hunter quiltville.blogspot.com
Aug. 7th Quiltmaker quiltmaker.com/blogs/quiltypleasures
Aug. 8th Carrie Nelson lavieenrosie.typepad.com
Aug. 9th Jodie Davis itsarubberduckieworld.com
Aug. 10th Fat Quarter Shop fatquartershop.blogspot.com
Aug. 11th Pat Sloan blog.patsloan.com
Aug. 12th Lissa Alexander modalissa.blogspot.com
Aug. 13th Julie Herman jaybirdquilts.com
Aug. 14th Quilting Gallery quiltinggallery.com
Cross your fingers, wiggle your toes, wish on a star – and you could be the winner of one or more prizes from this exciting anniversary celebration!
As for me, I’m writing this ahead so it will post as I am flying my way home on a redeye flight from Anchorage, AK. First stop – Atlanta – next stop ---Greensboro – and straight to bed!
Good luck, Everyone!
Love, love GE Designs.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful giveaway! Thank you for participating.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt makers shuffle is a riot! You two are high energy women! Congratulations to
ReplyDeleteLove that Illusion wall hanging!
ReplyDeleteHI Bonnie
ReplyDeleteThank you for this opportunity - The "strip to be square pattern" is speaking to me :)
What a fun looking give a way! Oh I already see several I'd like to make~
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Thank you and I love the designs!
ReplyDeleteI really like Gudrun's designs. I have not been aware of her until now. Thanks !
ReplyDeleteGreat prizes! Thank you for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to celebrate a 10th anniversary. Best wishes to you all.
ReplyDeleteThe book looks great and the fabrics and patterns are beautiful. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteWonderful book, patterns and fabrics-I would love to win any of them. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful quilts and patterns! I would LOVE to win one of them. Thank you for the chance.
ReplyDeleteWonderful book, patterns and fabric-I would love to win any of them. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteLovely projects. Thanks so much for spreading the word.
ReplyDeletebeautiful quilts etc....I'd be honoured to win!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the dancing--and I love Erla and her designs--very cool!
ReplyDeletepick me, pick me!
ReplyDeletecherfogg@gmail.com
all the quilts are just beautiful! thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteLove Grudun and her patterns are so much fun.
ReplyDeleteThank you for introducing us to this wonderful quilter
ReplyDeleteEverything looks gorgeous; I don't think anyone would be disappointed with whatever they won (definitely, I wouldn't).
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your anniversary. I'll definitely be checking out the Blog Hop!
AndiRae in MN
I would love to win Gudrun’s Book! I've been following her for almost a year now. She's a scrappy gal like you! Thanks for the chance to win!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. I really enjoyed the Quiltmaker Shuffle.
ReplyDeleteMy first comment doesn't seem to have posted; hope it's not the stormy weather we're having here in MN. Anyway, I would love anything I won; these are absolutely beautiful designs. I can't believe I've never come across her work before. Congrats on your anniversary.
ReplyDeleteI am wiggling my toes.....What a nice give away.
ReplyDeleteThe prizes all are amazing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway! Love that Quiltmaker's Shuffle too.
ReplyDeleteFabulous prizes, thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteI need those patterns! LOL
ReplyDeleteI would be thrilled to win any of the beautiful prizes. Thank you for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteEverything is gorgeous!!!!! Wish me luck!
ReplyDeleteFun video! Great quilt projects.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!! What beautiful quilts & fabric!
ReplyDeleteSuch great projects, patterns and fabric. Love them! Thanks for sharing with us! Will be adding her to my blog list. Congrats on your 10 year anniversary!!!
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Linda "Cookie" Lawrence
I just love a quilty celebration, party on!
ReplyDeleteLove the patterns and the fabrics! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
ReplyDeleteInteresting patterns. Would like to try several of them..
ReplyDeleteLook at all these comments! 1 word: WOW!
ReplyDeleteGreat books and fat quarters....fun quilty dance, too! :)
ReplyDeletequiltfeather at yahoo dot com
What beautiful quilts, patterns, and fabric. I would love to win any of them. Congratulations on Gudrun's 10th Anniversary and thank you for introducing me to her.
ReplyDeleteHow cute! Thanks for participating and sharing info on Gudrun Erla. What a talent. You too!
ReplyDeleteGudrun's new book and fabrics are wonderful. Happy anniversary Gudrun!
ReplyDeleteStrip to be Square and Strip Ribbons are super cute! it never ceases to amaze me how different quilt patterns can look with just a change of color! that's CRAZY. i hope i win one of the patterns. I'd never heard of her before, but she is definitely added to my list of blogs to read, and quilts to do! thanks for introducing us to her, Bonnie!
ReplyDeleteGreat projects and great give aways! Nancy: rangerer@sbcglobal.net
ReplyDeleteGudrun has great patterns and fabric.
ReplyDeleteI am loving reading your blog! I am also from Minnesota!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, those Nordic inspired fabrics are sooo yummy! And Strip Ribbons looks like a fun pattern. I'd love to win any of those things. Congratulations to Gudrun and GE Designs! Here's to many more years of success.
ReplyDeleteVery nice and thank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThanks to you and Gudrun for the chance to win. I love all of her great work. Wish I had some of her energy.
ReplyDeleteGrat patterns and quilts!
ReplyDeleteHope you sleep well! LOL! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteGreat designs. I love the fabric and books.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful prizes. Fingers crossed I win one of them.
ReplyDeleteHi Bonnie! Hopefully you're home by now. Anyway, instead of saying anything, does drooling count? LOL I would love to win, and thank you for the chance. whitehead_dianna69@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful, creative patterns Gudrun has! I am blown away by her creativity. Bonnie, I think you run a close second to Gudrun for being energized. I cannot figure out how you manage to keep up with your schedule. It is amazing.
ReplyDeleteI am a Minnesota girl (live north of Mpls. about 40 miles) and so Gudrun has to be a very special lady! I would be honored to win anything. Thank you for giving everyone the chance to possibly win. My email: liketwostep@yahoo.com
Love your quilt and congrats on the new book!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great giveaway and love all, especially the patterns!!!! Thanks for the chance!!!
ReplyDeleteWow. lovely fabrics and the book looks like something I am going to have to have.
ReplyDeleteFree spirits! That's what us quilters be.
ReplyDeleteAnd Anchorage is where for 15 years I did be.
It was there that I got stung by the quilting bee,
Hope I'm the one that wins this one from thee.
Barby, MH, ARK
Thank you for sharing now I have a new blog friend to add to my list, love the quilts, fabrics and patterns. Thanks for the opportunity to win!!!
ReplyDeleteI loved the Christmas version of Strip to be Square. And the fabric is wonderful. Sure would be nice to win. Thanks again for always sharing with us all your talent.
ReplyDeleteI have always enjoyed GE designs. :)
ReplyDeleteLove GE's designs!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects!
ReplyDeleteW0W! I live in the Portland area and had not seen her work before. Ten years is GREAT, Gudrun! Hope you have many, many more.
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant achievement by Gudrun and what a generous gesture. I have everything crossed and hope I am a lucky one.
ReplyDeleteMargaret
Please enter me in the drawer ... I can hear the 2.5" strips from my scrap users system calling to me! Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE her fabric and patterns. I love the bold use of stripes in the patterns!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win an awesome prize!
ReplyDeleteA very Happy 10th Anniversary to Gudrun.
ReplyDeleteAnd, thank you for hosting this special giveaway. I like all the patterns, and this fabric is just beautiful.
I sure hope Quiltmaker does another Block Party! I'm so thankful for the online quilt world of learning but I WANT to BE PRESENT and see and learn. Gudrun's designs look totally FAB! Thanks for expanding my online quilt friends list!
ReplyDeleteYay! Whoopie! Awesome stuff to win. I'm all in.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win!
ReplyDeleteGreat fabrics & patterns!
ReplyDeletePenny
What a beautiful quilt! I love GE Designs and would love to win! I'm a Minnesota girl, too!
ReplyDeleteLove those modern wallhanging/table topper quilts. They are vibrant and alive. Congrats to Gudrun's 10 year anniversary and continued success with her company. Thanks for sponsoring the absolutely wonderful giveaway of Gudrun's book and fabric pack!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 10 years of wonderful and beautiful designs.....
ReplyDeleteLove anything with 2-1/2" strips. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGudrun is a wonderful quilter and so inspirational. Doing the happy dance shuffle. Judy C in NC
ReplyDeletebeautiful original designs. Awesome.
ReplyDeleteExcited to play along on this giveaway!! Congrats on 10 years!!
ReplyDeleteOh, my...what quilty goodness!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for introducing me to GE. Her book is on my Wish List!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts and fabrics! Hope I win!
ReplyDeleteI love all the prizes! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Gudrun on her 10th anniversary, love her designs! I made her first tablerunner pattern and more for gifts since.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a good trip back from AK, Bonnie - thanks to both of you for the chances to win!
Congrats to Gudrun on her 10 year anniversaries!!
ReplyDeleteThe day of this post is my birthday so maybe I will get lucky! Love some of these projects too...my to be sewn list just keeps getting longer! Andee in AZ
ReplyDeleteLove the quilts. They look like great patterns.
ReplyDeleteI love a new quilt idea ... and a give away ... Thanks!
ReplyDeletedebnydegger@hotmail.com
I love all the quilt desgins! It is hard to pick just one faborite!
ReplyDeletelots of fun and some gret prizes.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful quilts! ~~ Thanks
ReplyDeleteHI! GREAT PROJECTS!
ReplyDeleteTHANKS FOR SHARING!
msstitcher1948@yahoo.com
Bonnie - I have a great time reading your posts and traveling vicariously with you all over the country and sharing in all the breat show and tell quilts, it's very inspiring. Your 10 year/10 day celebration giveaway is a great way to get people exited about making new quilts. Thanks for the chance to win one of the wonderful prizes!
ReplyDeleteWow, would love to win, contgrats on 10 years!
ReplyDeleteWhat's not to love? Everything is beautiful, fabrics, patterns.... wow! Got my fingers crossed as it's all wonderful.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to her! I love her designs.... thanks for a chance to win!
ReplyDelete~robin
welchrobin@Hotmail.com
Love the GE things, very much eye-candy! Here's to many more successes.e
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 10th anniversary!! Thanks for the chance to win a great prize. Took her class in Portland, very lively class.
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ReplyDeleteGreat patterns! Thanks for introducing her to us.
Love her designs and would appreciate being the winner of this drawing.
ReplyDeleteI like the Illusion quilt, too. Congratulations on 10 years.
ReplyDelete10th Anniversary Way to go!
ReplyDeleteLove the projects.
ReplyDeleteThe projects and patterns are lovely. Congratulations on you anniversary!!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely designs! original configurations.
ReplyDeleteThanks for participating Bonnie. Hope you get some rest soon!
ReplyDeleteWhat great projects! I'd love to win!
ReplyDeleteRobin in Iowa
Love the patterns and the quilt!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful quilts and prizes! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and inspiring. Makes me want to sit down and sew! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Gudrun for her 10 year anniversary. I love the Nordic flavor of her work.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for 10 more years. fran.daoust@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteLove the QMS so much fun thanks for the chance to win the great designs and patterns.
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway. Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeletethanks for this post. I have been a fan of Gundra for quite a while.
ReplyDeleteGudrun does a great job leading the quiltmaker shuffle. Her quilts are beautiful and look like fun to make.
ReplyDeleteGreat blog hop. and Congratulations to Gudrun on 10 years!
ReplyDeleteLove all the prizes. I'm always in for another good pattern or pattern book.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the beautiful ideas. love new patterns and books.
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt maker shuffle. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to GE on the tenth anniversary. That quilt with the faux strings/striped fabric is cool! Thanks for joining the giveaway, Bonnie!
ReplyDeleteWonderful projects---I love the look of that Nordic Christmas quilt!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! I LOVE your style!!!!! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteGudrun's patterns are so unusual and striking. Happy anniversaries and thank you for your generous giveaway.
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!!! Thanks for a chance to win some cool stuff! Love that flower fabric ! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love giveaways! Who doesn't really? :) Such beautiful fabric and patterns! I may have to go help myself.
ReplyDeleteI love every one of her designs and have made many! 10 years already?! what an accomplishment! looking forward to the next 10:-)
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! thanks for sharing, this contest got me out of the lurking mode :)
ReplyDeleteWOW what a lineup and an event! How wonderful, wish I were there for sure.
ReplyDeleteCOngrats to her for 10 yrs! Need more like her and you. thanks Bonnie
Congrat Gunrun! Bonnie, I have loved your site for years. I've made many of your quilts and used your scrap organizing methods. You are a real blessing for both beginner and experienced quilters!svonfumetti(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI love all those quilts, especially the round one. I could use one of those for my round dining table. Congrats on your 10 year anniversary. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love how the frame of the one picture highlights the quilt without actually framing the quilt behind glass. It gives it so much more texture. I was checking out some of your other posts. Wow your fellow class mates were busy with some beautiful quilts. ll_gee at hotmail
ReplyDeleteLove that Strip Ribbon pattern - I need to make it!
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary to a great designer. I would be so honored to win a giveaway from Gudrun. What a great honor that would be. I just enjoy her blog; newsletters and recipes. Thank you for the neatest giveaway ever. You just gotta love her. And that dance is so dang clever.
ReplyDeleteSandi Timmons
sandit1@sbcglobal.net
I'm a fan of Gudrun's patterns and am glad for the chance to celebrate her 10 year anniversary.
ReplyDeleteLove them! Please add me to the drawing!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 10 years!!! Thanks for the chance to win some wonderful and beautiful prizes!!!
ReplyDeleteSo many great patterns, Congrats on 10 years.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts & wonderful prizes!
ReplyDeleteGreat Patterns!
ReplyDeleteOh my...beautiful quilts and fabrics! I am so excited that I found Gudrun's gorgeous designs. Happy Anniversary!! Thank you! anglanouette at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteI crossed my fingers, wiggled my toes, wished on a star to win.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed your visit to Alaska.
Hope your return trip was great and you slept all the way. I'd love to win. Beautiful fabric.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful 10 years of projects you have shared with us. happy Anniversary.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to learning more about Gudrun, and thank you for sharing your story!
ReplyDelete~Brandy
brandizzle7133 at yahoo dot com
I really like the strip to be square pattern
ReplyDeleteit looks so fun!
Thanks for being in this fun blog hop. Thanks for sharing your time and talent and your blog.
ReplyDeleteHope I'm not too late. Congrats on the anniversary Gudrun.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great book and I am excited to see these pattersn --- definitely added to my "to do" list!
ReplyDeleteI love the Strip to be Square pattern. My toes are crossed which is no small feat/feet since I wear size 11 shoes.
ReplyDeleteLove the round gray quilt on the cover of that book. I've always loved gray, don't know why, but am trying to use more in my quilts lately. Thanks for the opportunity to win some fantastic prizes!
ReplyDeleteI love Gudrun's quilts and fabrics! I'd love to win these. Fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteVery nice fabric to go along with fun patterns
ReplyDeleteHow cool! Hope the drawing is still open!
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