***NOTE!*** This drawing has ended! Congrats to our winner, Wendy Buchanan!
Good morning Everyone!
Today is the day I’ve been waiting for and very excited about.
MY EDITOR, Jenifer Dick is also a widely published author herself, and when she asked me to kick off her Modern Applique Workbook Blog Tour, how could I say anything but YES!!
You can find Jenifer’s website at 42Quilts.com.
Through working with her over the past 6 years I have come to rely on her attention to detail and her vision for where a quality book needs to go ---and with her new book, you will find yourself open to a whole new direction adding applique by machine to modern quilts.
Wait a minute --- MODERN? APPLIQUE? I know a lot of us think that “modern” means stark empty spaces and linear designs with terms like "LOW VOLUME" or "NEGATIVE SPACE" and applique sounds rather “traditional”.
It’s not the definition of applique that is modern, it’s all in the SHAPES and the feel of the quilt!
Shapes and colors and texture ---curves add a deliciousness to modern quilts!
And let’s face it – sometimes appliqueing a shape is a lot more freeing than trying to "piece in" that curve…..
With these easy techniques and a few readily found supplies, you will find machine applique a breeze and a delight. Jenifer will guide you through the products she uses the most for the best results possible, step by step.
Chances are you probably have some of these items already on hand. Freezer paper? Got it! Glue stick? You betcha! Spray starch? All right here!
All you need is the book and you are ready to discover how fun machine applique can be.
The projects are a delight ---
Baskets!
This is probably my favorite little ditty in the book! I love the free placement of the baskets on the blocks, and the colors are terrific….and the quilting adds so much texture!
Love the look of these “Geese” on a wall quilt in lieu of a headboard.
Big bold shapes…so modern! You can do this!
Birds!
Simple shapes in bold colors make a wonderful focal point in this little wall quilt.
Easy shapes become trees!
I love the appliqued X’s that go “Outside the box” on this quilt in blues and greys.
Fishes and waves!
I love the beautiful photography in the photos – the book is full of GREAT shots to inspire.
Tings that cat my eye? The mouthwatering cut citrus the beautiful green goblet with the blue beverage in it ---and the quilt is such a great focal piece!
Jenifer Dick is the author of 4 quilt books from traditional to modern –and yes, there is a lot of cross-over in this book that will apply to any quilter’s desire to learn better, easier ways to do applique.
I’m so happy that Jenifer asked me to participate in this blog hop!
Find more on The Modern Applique Workbook and Jenifer’s other publications HERE.
Let’s have a little Give-Away! Leave me a comment below to be entered in to my drawing!
I will be giving away one copy of The Modern Applique Workbook using the random number generator to draw me a winner by number. I will be drawing our winner on Friday, Feb 21st when I arrive in San Antonio!
I will be giving away one copy of The Modern Applique Workbook using the random number generator to draw me a winner by number. I will be drawing our winner on Friday, Feb 21st when I arrive in San Antonio!
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Feb. 10: Bonnie Hunter www.quiltville.blogspot.com
Feb. 11: Amy Smart www.diaryofaquilter.com
Feb. 12: Angela Walters www.quiltingismytherapy.com/my-blog
Feb. 13: Debbie Grifka www.eschhousequilts.com
Feb. 14: Tammie Schaffer www.craftytammie.com
Feb. 17: Casey York www.studioloblog.wordpress.com
Feb. 18: Deb Rowden www.debrowden.blogspot.com
Feb. 19: Melissa Thompson Maher @ Generation Q magazine http://generationqmagazine.com/
Feb. 20: Shea Henderson www.emptybobbinsewing.com
Feb. 21: Diane Harris @ Quiltmaker Magazine http://www.quiltmaker.com/blogs/quiltypleasures/
Congratulations on another terrific book, Jenifer Dick! And good luck everyone!
581 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 581 Newer› Newest»Just love the Modern quilts. Her baskets are wonderful and I'd love to make them.
Every year after Road 2 Calif I proclaim that 'this year I will applique!' I could use the book. :0)
The photos you have shared from the book are beautiful and the projects look interesting. I'd love to win a copy–thanks for the chance.
Would love to learn how to do that! Looks like a great book.
Applique is definitely on my bucket list! I even have this gorgeous tangerine colored pattern on my inspiration wall ... now I just need the skill and further motivation and I know this book would be wonderful. Thanks for the opportunity!
Sounds like a good challenge, count me in for the draw.
Yes Machine Applique is the way to go and I would love to get on the Modern Quilt Bandwagon. I have heard so much about them. Maybe this will be the one to help be break away from the traditional. Thanks !
I love quilt books!!
The samples look fabulous. Great job with cover, too!
Kidshope.gmail.com
I know Jenifer and the quality of her work as well as her amazing teaching skills. This book will be a must have for all quilters.
I find myself branching out from the traditional applique to more modern and this book would be a great addition to my bookshelf. Karen S
patchwrk4u@hotmail.com
I know Jenifer and the quality of her work as well as her amazing teaching skills. This book will be a must have for all quilters.
Would love this appliqué book...
I've shied away from Applique for far too long! This is my next technique to master. This new book would be a super step in the right direction. Thank you for the opportunity.
Hope my usual good luck holds out for this drawing, as this book is exactly what I need to take my applique to the next level. Exciting!
I particularly like the fishes and look forward to seeing new modern applique ideas!
thanks
I'm going to create wallhangings this year that pull me out of my comfort zone--this book looks like it would help me do that in a very fun way.
wordygirl at earthlink dot net
What a wonderful book to add to any quilting library!
Thanks for a chance to win!
Birds and fish! I would love to win! - dwynette@appleberryquilts.com
Dear Bonnie,
I would love to get one copy of this interesting book and technique! Thanks for your many give-aways!!!
Love, Rike
Rike.Busch@gmx.de
Put me on the list to win this fantastic book. Thanks for the chance.
Just my style!! Love the ideas and shapes - Thanks for the chance!!
Can't wait to get my hands on this book. I would love to learn a new technique. Than you for the giveaway!
Looks like some great techniques are in the book. More to learn!
I've always been afraid of applique work but this book makes me want to try it! Thank you for the give-away.
catremus@gmail.com
My favorite is the quilt with the green trees. Thanks for the chance!
Appliqué is on my ToDo List! I could definitely use some help and Jenifer's book looks that it would be a wonderful help. Thanks for the chance to win!
My favorite is the quilt with green trees. Thank you for the chance!
Hi Bonnie: I would love to win this book...learning machine applique and machine quilting are things I need to learn. Thanks for the opportunity to win the book. Joyce Frazier in WV, joycemarlane@aol.com
This book could give me a whole new appreciation of applique!
Love the clean look of modern quilts. Hope I win!
lindygirl49@yahoo.com
Love applique,, love modern. What a great combination!
Mary
This looks like a fantastic book. Thanks for the chance to win it.
I find applique intimidating. This book sounds like what I need to help me overcome my fear.
I am not a huge fan of applique, but this book continues to intrigue me. Thanks for sharing all this great info, Bonnie!
Wow, I LOVE modern! And to add appliqué to the mix...doesn't get any better than that. Thanks for the heads up on the new book.
mylady@nbnet.nb.ca
That books looks like a lot of fun! Thanks for the opportunity to win it.
carolyn.
Hi Bonnie thanks for hosting this giveaway! Have to C.S going and Tulip Fields and Spiderweb one too have completed Easy Street and Lazy Sunday love all your ideas !!!
Looks like a wonderful book!
Love applique but usually don't include it on quilts as it is so time consuming. Jenifer's book opens up a whole new world of applique!!
Lisa
lisamcouey@yahoo.com
Not only is the applique very unique, being a longarm quilter, I loved the quilting in the pictures of her projects.
Karla
ckuklaw@centurytel.net
Love that book!!
mast ockwell at yahoo dot com
Love applique! From the photos you posted this books offers a new take on applique!
Deanna
teddeakel@sympatico.ca
Hello from Minnesota! I's just love my own copy of this book; the project on the cover intrigues me to no end.
Wow! Such an awesome book, looks so bright and fun.
Fresh New Applique and looks like some great quilting too! love the book! Thank You.
This book sounds very interesting. Jillfroelich@yahoo.com
Beautiful quilts and I've been dying to try the more "Modern" quilt. Thanks for the great giveaway.
hooked.quilting @ gmail.com
Thanks for a chance to win this book; the quilts look so cool!
Sue in MD
qr2012pl at gmail
Another type of quilting for me to learn. WhootWhoot, The endless types of quilting just keep showing up. Thanks Bonnie for the chance to win this book. Happy quilting.
Wendy Bradley Ontario, Canada.
Would just love to learn more about applique as its always scared me to try it. Thanks for giving us the chance at this book.
jane
looks like a great book I would love to win. Thanks Holly aka scarlet3894@yahoo.com
I would enjoy this book! Thanks for the chance to win!
The book looks so interesting. I would love to try some of those designs. THank you for the giveaway!
WAS JUST CONTEMPLATING SOME APPLIQUE BLOCKS 5 MIN BEFORE I SAW THIS BLOG! YES, THE BOOK WOULD BE HELPFUL....KJR10915 AT GMAIL.COM
Looks like a real neat book. I would love to have the opportunity to flip its pages and learn from the glossy pages.
Would love to win this....Sherri
What a great looking book. Would love to have one. Thanks for the contest.
Sue
barnyard@dishmail.net
This sounds like a fun book-I am not a fan of doing applique, but maybe that could change.
An open door to a new adventure. Would really like to embark on this adventure. Thanks for the opportunity.
Love the idea of a notebook. Makes me think back to all the things I learned in school and how much fun it was. Hopefully I will win a copy .
So many appliqué ideas! I would love to win this book! Thanks!
I am a traditionalist at heart but I find modern quilts quite appealing. I am always looking for new ways to expand my creative outlet. Thank you for sharing the opportunity to win.
I admit I do like some modern, and I love the motion she gave the birds!!!What a new awakening when Modern Quilts were in Austin at a show.....would love this book too.
thanks you two.
aka kingcooper0001@aol.com
It is my challenge of 2014 to make at least one applique quilt (or perhaps a wall hanging to start). I love the cover quilt as well as those 3 gorgeous little birds.
Thank you for the change of winning this book; fingers crossed.
If I don't win (and I NEVER win), I will order this book.
Jocelyne
That looks like a very fun book!
Love this book! theresa2121@att.net
What a great book. Love the new approach to applique, and the blog tour!
Definitely fun applique! Those quilts look great! I would definitely be willing to try and do more applique with these patterns.
Looks like a really good book.
I love the modern trend and adding
applique is one more thing to love!
janrmcfarland@hotmail.com
HOW MUCH FUN IS THIS BOOK?? LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THE QUILTS!!!
Would like to make the 3 birds quilt. -- soparkaveataoldotcom
This looks like a wonderful book - I love the background fillers in all of the samples you showed us!
I would love a chance to win this book. It looks so fresh and colorful. Thinking that planning a quilt for spring is just what is needed!
This looks like a great book!
Thanks for a chance to win! Lovely for spring.484
Oh, my, that quilt on the cover is spectacular! Thanks for sharing!
Sandy A
What great examples...now I've gotten excited. Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
What a wonderful idea for a book & quilt patterns! Congratulations!
Email: k2sattlers @ comcast dot net
This book looks like a lot of fun!
This book looks and sounds exciting! I love applique and would truly enjoying having a new book to pickup new ideas and tips to improve.
Thanks so much for all you do, Bonnie!
Sharen Jahnke
sunbeamsnpatches1@verizon.net
Beautiful quilts! The colors really pop on the backgrounds. I like trying new methods.
I love piecing, but have done some applique. This has inspired me to try more.
Hi Bonnie! I've just finished a flower basket block for a Craftsy class - Block of the Month 2013. It was all applique! I would Love to have a book that shows me more!! Joanne Donovan, SC, JDonhorses@Live.com.
What a beautiful book. And the quilting is just outstanding as well.
What a great idea. The sample quilt pictures are great starting ideas to adding appliqué to modern quilts.
I would love to see/own this book.
Diane@quilt.net
Diane Heller
Really into applique right now. Would love this book to update my ideas.
I love applique but never did it with freezer paper. Would love to win this book to learn new techniques for applique.
What a pretty book! Could sure use this. Thanks for an enjoyable web site! Wendy at wedbuchanan@gmail.com
What a fun book! I love appliqué and am learning my tastes run towards modern quilts. This seems like the perfect marriage of the two.
emsewcrazy at yahoo dot com
Sounds like a great book. Would love to win.
Those patterns look vibrant and fun. cundalini74@aol.com
Love applique and would enjoy seeing the modern quilts. The quilting in the pictures was great.
Oh I love applique especially as hand work! Thanks for the giveaway and I'll make sure to show everyone my progress on an applique projrct!!!
The books looks like it has many wonderful projects.
Oooo! Pretty!!!!! Love the birds!!!
I am a beginner to Applique and feel inspired by just looking at a sample of your work & I can only imagine where winning your book would take me. I thank you most sincerely for your book as a prize & the opportunity to take part in a chance at winning it.
Kathleen K
cottagecrescentkillarue@yahoo.ie
I would love for you to pick me! I love applique, and this book looks like it has several great projects!
I love applique and find there is always something new to learn about it, so this wonderful book would be most welcome at my house. Many thanks for the chance.
So fresh and clean! I've done lots of applique, but nothing came out looking like these.
Wow! I would absolutely LOVE to have a copy of this book! The sample pictures you posted are awesome!
Sharon
You have some of the most wonderful give aways. Thanks for all that you do for us. Love your quilts.
Another give-away!! If I keep entering - maybe I will win - probably not but who can resist the chance to try!! Would love to win!! Ho about you add Jennifer's books to your Quiltville store and add your quality choices of other creators for us to peruse???
I would love this book..looks like lot of great ideas :)
I love applique and I would love this book. Thank you for the opportunity and I will check out this site as well. Just in case my email is eblunt@maine.rr.com
Bonnie,
Oh boy what a fun book. Would love to win this one. Love the flying geese. Fingers are crossed.
Looks like a wonderful applique book. I have done a little machine applique and would really like to do more. Thanks for giveaway.
I have not done any applique yet. This book would be so helpful!
This looks like a fun book. Thanks for participating in the hop.
Sounds like a great book. Thanks for the chance to win.
bveinotte at juno dot com
This looks like a very interesting book. And if you recommend it Bonnie, we cannot go wrong!!!
XOXOXO Subee
Bonnie, do so appreciate you offering this new applique book. I would be honored if my name was chosen. Thanks, Dolly
havnfun@windstream.net
Bonnie,
This book comes at the perfect time. Our guild is having a quilt show this fall, and the theme is Modern Quilts.
Judy
Djtyer@mchsi.com
Wow, sounds like a wonderful book. Thanks for sharing the pictures and information.
Su Palmer
Quilting in Michigan
I'm always looking for inspiration. This book would help. Thanks for the chance to win.
linsquilts.blogspot.com
I would love to have a copy of this book, thank you for the opportunity.
terrichichester@gmail.com
I LOVE applique and love learning new techniques that make applique pop! Thanks for the chance to win such a wonderful book. Your teasers certainly make you want to learn more AND to have the book to guide you and give you ideas.
Terri at the Drake's Nest in Palm Bay, FL terrinv@yahoo.com
Karen Kane
Southern Maryland
kaykane34@gmail.com
I need lots of applique help!
I love to work with applique. I wasn't sure what Modern Applique was but after seeing your pictures, I love the look of it. The simplicity. Would love to win this book.
What a great new book with a new idea! Would love to embrace this type of quilting!
yoyopattycakes at hotmail.com
I love to work with applique. I wasn't sure what Modern Applique was but after seeing your pictures, I love the look of it. The simplicity. Would love to win this book.
This sounds great! Would love a copy.
cashrimp@gmail.com
Karen Stephens
Fascinated of the fun ideas she came up with. I do like appliqué but find most ideas old and like "done that, seen that houndreds of times before" and this is finally something NEW and long overdue!!
I just returned from the AQS in Phoenix! I would love to quilt with my new fabrics using the techniques in the book ..
Love all the projects you showed. Especially the fish mat. Thanks for another blog hop and chance to win.
I love the idea of modern applique. I have always enjoyed applique and am just starting to explore modern quilts.
This looks like a wonderful book! I would love to win it.
Kathy
I am a big applique fan, but have not tried much on my machine, what I have done is by hand. This book looks like it could widen my skill base and enjoy it at the same time. I would love this book.
Leslie in NC lewjacks@suddenlink.net
I love how quilting is "fusing" itself in so many different ways that it will allow different styles and techniques to become a new look/method. Quilting drags me along go adventure with these new ideas. The book looks flake a bunch of fun and more ways to drag me along o try new things. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy
Jane Modjeski
I'm new to modern quilting and would love to win a copy of this book and learn all about modern applique.
Annette Parsons
aparsons673@cfl.rr.com
You have such a fun editor, Bonnie! Her book looks like fun, too. Thanks for counting me in.
I love the modern quilts paired with retro grey velvet piped couch!!
Ok I'm hooked ... the book sounds not only interesting but is for sure stirring my creative juices
great job
my creative juices are stirred .... my inquisitive mind is buzzing ...great job
I've done a little bit of hand applique..machine applique sounds like a lot more fun.
Liz
ejreid@tbaytel.net
Yes please! This book looks very exciting.
I love appliqué and have the perfect location for the "geese" wall hanging.
I have been getting caught by the modern quilting bug and would love to give applique a try.
Would love to win! I love appliqué and am always looking for new methods.
This book would sure help me create a modern quilt as each time I've tried, the quilt ends up looking traditional! Thank you for offering this give
away!
This book looks beautiful and might encourage me to get better at applique!
Thanks Bonnie, I love all that you're doing for us quilters!
Ruth Bahri
wordnerd411@yahoo.com
Love this book!!! I prefer to applique with my longarm and I would love to give it a go with some of these patterns!!!
I'm good and ready to do some applique and would love to win this book.
OMG! I didn't know how much I loved modern applique until I saw this book. The geese on the headboard are calling to me. Way cute!
Thanks for this opportunity to win this beautiful book on appliqued quilts. Looks like this could be fun to learn and apply to my quilts.
Have a safe few weeks traveling.
Jean Keeter
hercules12k@gmail.com
Hand applique is difficult with arthritic hands, but with the new Book, it could be fun by machine. Patquilt@live.com
I love the quilting in this book!
What a cool book! I'm doing the Modern Merry BOM which is a modern pieced and appliqued quilt. This book would be great to go along with it. I love the projects you've exampled in the blog! Would love to win this book!!
Applique is on my list. I'm sure I could do it with the help of this book. Thanks for the great blog, Bonnie!
Would love to see a easier way to do anything!!! Thanks for the fun Bonnie!
I love modern quilts. My house along the modern lines, so when I started back into quilting, I mainly looked for modern quilts. I love that yours has applique!
Great designs. Wishing to learn applique, this looks like a good place to begin.Thank you for the chance to win.
Oh boy, this book looks wonderful. I haven't done machine applique before, so I hope I win the book!
LadyJudith@aol.com
What a wonderful collection of ideas!
Thanks for a chance to add these to my quilting library.
Debbie in WA
Hi
This book really puts a modern twist on appliqué. So fresh and so inspiring. Brilliant photos too.
I Would be so happy if I was a winner in this draw.
Margaret
It looks like a fabulous book.
I would love a copy of this book...getting into modern quilts and I love applique. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com
I'm so excited about this book- hope I win. Thanks for the op.
Bobbie C
rjc2cam@gamil.com
Wow this book looks stunning! Would love a chance to win a copy - thanks for giving us the opportunity to be in the draw :)
The projects in this book look like so much fun. I would love to win a copy. Edie Lesslie at luv2stamp2001@gmail.com
Thanks for a chance to win this wonderful book, I have just recently taken up quilting but I do alot of embroidery by hand in them and aplique or picture quilts I have about 12 going but none finished as of yet 3 are king size and will have to be taken to a long arm quilter when I get them finished. Once again thank you!
Robin Mclure, robinlmcclure@hotmail.com
Applique is on my to do list... Would love the book
lynnd.paul@yahoo.ca
Recently started to applique again. Very open to a modern approach.
Looks like a wonderful book. Thanks for the chance to win it. landl2@comcast.net
I have always been a traditional quilter, but this past year I have fallen in love with modern quilting. This book will take me even one more step 'out of my box'.
Looks like a fun book to have.
Looks like a fun book. I like the quilting designs too. :-)
Thanks for the opportunity to enter the drawing!
nancyrose123 @ hotmail.com
Beautiful I would love to try some modern applique.
Marla
marlangreg@ameritech.net
Thanks for the peek into Modern Applique'. Would love the chance to win a copy. mary4gen@cox.net
Thank you for this great offer. I do applique a lot and love new inspiration.
Greetings,
Sylvia
Love the variety of appliqué work. I would love to add it to my collection.
This book looks inspiring and amazing. Thank you for the chance to win this book.
Looks like an awesome book, Bonnie!
I love this "modern" applique. Can't wait to see the book and make some projects! Thanks, Bonnie. Cheri C. cuffmail@aol.com
My mom loved applique and someday I hope to give it a successful try. This book looks wonderful.
So many great ideas in this book, I really want it badly!!!
Sue Copeland at jmcope@cox.net
I have lots of ideas already
I have not tried applique, but this seems a great way to start! Thanks for the chance to win!
Her fresh ideas are just what I need. This book has beautiful quilts in beautiful colors.
What fun ideas and I can see the combination of both modern & traditional styles. Cindy at cwienstroer@amuniversal.com
I do both machine and hand applique. Would love a copy of this book to look at other techniques
The book looks very interesting. I have done a lot of hand applique but not by machine. It would be great to learn.
ekquilts@gmail.com
Applique has always been a favorite of mine, so this book would be a delight for sure......
My favorite technique is applique! Hope my number is selected! Have a good trip out West, Bonnie.
I am struggling with Applique! This book could really help me learn.Thank you so much for the book giveaway.
Bring on the random generator. Maybe I will win this beautiful book.
alicefrench@bellsouth.net
Looks like a great book. Thanks so much for sharing
OOH-love the look of these projects-what fun!
susan L in Albuquerque
suejean64@q.com
We recently started a modern quilt guild and I'm floundering on the concept. This book looks like it could be a great help. Thanks for sharing. Cynthia. cknapp3626@sbcglobal.net
Sounds like a good book. Thanks for the chance.
What a great new spin on applique! Love the cool ideas!
Thanks for the chance to win this fun book. I really need help when it comes to applique.
Shawn
What a great book! Loving all the quilts you have shown.
highroadquilter live.com
Would love to try modern applique. Looks Like a fun book.
Hi, Jennifer this book is one I would love to win!! I am a newbie when it comes to applique, I always thought it was something I could never learn, but you have written this book in a way that I will enjoy learning from. Thank you for the Giveaway!
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