***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 401 – 581 of 581Love applique and this would be a great addition to my library. Thanks for the chance to win.
Number number number. Pick me!
sdehnke@hotmail.com
This looks to be a must have book. I love applique and I love the more modern quilt look.
I love the books cover and can only imagine what lies beyond...thanks for the chance to win! My email is aynot1983@yahoo.com
This looks like a great book!
I love modern quilts, and this applique is fantastic. I like applique, but I prefer to hand applique.
Sherry Starr
txkwilter@gmail.com
Paula Triebenbach
paejbach@charter.net
This could be my entry into the world of applique. I have several projects started, but none are beyond started.
paula
Applique fascinates and terrifies me. This sounds like a good book for me!
Bonny I will be over the moon if I can win this book.
I'm applique naive, and I love that modern flying geese headboard! Thank you for the look inside and the giveaway!
Would love to win a copy of the book. I love machine applique! Thanks for a chance.
Rhonda
Blaze831@aol.com
I 'need' this book, please let me have it.
I love modern quilting and I hope I can add modern applique to my skills. Thanks for the giveaway even if I don't win but hoping that I do.
Liz, in MD
I hope to get around to learning appliqué someday and this looks like a book to help me get the courage to do it!
Love her stuff... the modern Monday/traditional Tuesday qal was fun.
Hello - beautiful! Thanks for the chance!
Hi there! I am just transitioning to modern quilts ( for the grandkids) and would love this book both for ideas and technique. Been doing some impromptu machine applique lately, so an actual plan might be nice!Thanks!
Hi Bonnie, I am starting to do some applique. I would love to win this book. Thank you so much.
Pat
I've been doing some applique lately and have been introduced to Modern Quilting lately. This sounds perfect for me to continue learning, this book should live with me.
I would love to own this book. It sound awesome. Thanks for the giveaway.
Melanie
(melanie.milmine@yahoo.com
I would love to own this book. Thanks for the giveaway.
Melanie
(melanie.milmine@yahoo.com
Applique is something I would love to learn how to do. The few times I have tried so far were disasters! I think my fav of all pics you showed from the book was the trees,thanks for the chance.
The book looks great, hope I get a chance to win this.
I would love to have the book to encourage me to tackle applique again. Thank you for the giveaway
This looks like an amazing book. If I don't win it will have to go on my wish list.
Hi Bonnie! I have been wanting to try some modern quilts. This book looks interesting!
While I absolutely love to Applique' by hand, this could be a brand new pursuit for me! Love it! Linda Hartman lhartman1@comcast.net
Wow, a great looking book. Loving those appliquéd trees :)
Would love to win this and learn to applique! Thanks
Beth, betheab199@gmail.com
Thank you for the chance to win this awesome book!
my nana maree @ yahoo . com
Hope I win!! Looks like a lot of fun projects!
Looks like a great book. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
I have always been afraid of applique, so I would love to win this book! Keeping my fingers crossed...8-)
This book looks perfect for me! Thanks for the chance to win! ksmith8@emich.edu
It looks like nice book. I´m still looking for some easy applique. I can find it in this book!
I want a copy, it looks great!
tdkcarpenoctem@hotmail.com
amazing new ideas. inspiring to any quilter
I have never done applique, but I would love to learn!
Oh my gosh! I don't think I can wait to try and win this book. MUST HAVE NOW:)
I would love to have a copy of this beautiful book. Even if I don't win, where is the easiest place to purchase?
Hi, the book looks lovely! I've never appliquéd before and could use the inspiration.
Great look!
I wold love to win this book. It looks lovely. Thank you.
Would love to learn machine applique and this book makes it look like fun.
Thank you for the chance to win it.
Fun giveaway....and great quilts!! Thanks!
Connie Hendryx
chendryx (at) nctv (dot) com
Sign me up! I'd love to try some of the projects in this book!
Looks like so much fun, Love to add this book to my collection. Thanks!
I love applique and also love the modern aspect. Would certainly love to win but whoever wins I am sure they will really enjoy it.
Great ideas in this book. Thanks for putting my name in the hat for the drawing.
Thanks for sharing. I would love to win this book.
Looks like an intriguing book.
Great projects. Want to make all you showed. Would love the book.
Love the modern look very nice looking book. Thanks for being a part of it Bonnie :)
Such an awesome book with terrific ideas...I SEW need it. Thanks for the chance to win it!
Love the fresh designs and the quilting in the negative space is delcious! Thanks for the chance to win!
Oh yes please! I love appliqué but could definitely use some pointers.
I love how the appliqué and quilting work so well together. I'd love to own this book.
Barb@Witsend
There a so many beautiful ideas in a book...thanks for the chance.
This looks like it would be lots of fun.
Lovely quilted pieces. That looks like a great book to own. Thanks for sharing.
Super cute book! I haven't done appliqué before but I am getting ready to try my hand at it very soon for a baby quilt
This book looks amazing and I love the quilts! Thank you for the giveaway!
Working on applique right now, coudl really use this book! thanks for the chance!
I am so excited about this book! I can't wait to get my hands on a copy. It combines two of my favorite facets of quilting: modern and applique.
This looks like a really interesting book. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
That book looks great, I would love to make the check boxes quilt!
I love the birds, so sweet Stop by my blog and share a love story and read others.. Happy Valentines.. ..
I love applique! I'm excited to take a look at this book, I hope my local quilt store will have it!
Love appliqueing and a book with modern patterns....sounds super!!!!
This book looks great - I love the way she quilts the quilts....lots of inspirations!
Deb
debradzinski@yahoo.com
#472 commenter. I am going to have to be really lucky! I recently made an applique block designed by Jenifer Dick and would love to have her book. svonfumetti at yahoo dot com
Interesting - I've always done invisible machine applique but admit I never thought about putting the idea of modern design and applique together.
I've been slowly venturing into the modern quilt landscape and would love to see how it gets applied to applique. So count me in on this giveaway!
I am teaching myself to applique. I would love a copy of this book. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com
Thanks for sharing photos from the book. They make me want to see more!
I have just started to really get interested in qpplique. I would love to win a copy of this book.
I'm glad you mentioned the give away a second time because I missed this post. I have been traveling a lot this month to take care of my father who is ill.
Applique is on my bucket list. This sounds like a wonderful way to start. Thanks!
Would love to win this book and learn applique better than I do now.
Thanks for the give away.
Greetings Dini
akuijer@versatel.nl
love jenifer's new book! would love to win a copy ... thanx for the chance to do so.
I would LOVE to see some modern applique patterns! The modern quilt bug is hitting me, and I'm intrigued by the idea of modern applique! Thanks for giving us the opportunity to win a copy!
This looks like a very useful book. I like the variety of shapes available. I also like the small projects.
I appreciate the opportunity to win this book.
Love applique. Simple and stylish is even better
I'd love to win a copy of this book. Looks like some fun projects! Thanks for the chance.
I love applique and look forward to learning "The Modern Applique"
Way! Many thanks!
It is always a challenge to try something different, and this book would be different from what I have ever done before. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Jeanine
twowaals@mahaska.org
Love to applique and this book would give me some new ideas.
Vera
This book sounds wonderful.. Would love to own a copyl
Would love a copy of the book. I am starting to applique
i would love to win!julie
plutosmom@gmail.com
This is an applique book I would love to have in my collection. Thanks for the opportunity to win it.
This book would be a welcome addition in my sewing room. Just started doing some applique!
Connie
Would love to become better at applique
Very different and fresh ideas. Would love to add this book to my collection and get busy learning new techniques! ♡
Would love it! Thank You for the chance :)
I'd love to win this book! I've never really done applique and it is something I want to explore
Brenda
evansby@charter.net
Just started a Baltimore Album quilt, a huge difference in the type of applique in this book. Both beautiful just different styles for different times :)
This looks like an awesome and great new take on appliqué!
Sherry Yeakel
sly8387@bellsouth.net
I would love to learn more applique techniques!
I'm always looking for new applique ideas! Love the look of this!
Sweet pages to add to my quilt library! Plus a great Birthday gift! ;)
dwhiting@metrocast.net
Would love to have this book
Diane
I want to learn applique; need to get out of my comfort zone. Thanks for the giveaway.
I love applique!! and thanks to you :) I now see hexies everywhere!!
Bonnie, Please enter me for this book. I love appliqué quilts. Thanks
Looks like a fun book@ Thanks for hosting the giveaway! :)
I need this today, getting ready to applique for the first time....YIKES! tina at theweddingmaker.com
would love to add this to my collection and so great of you to have these free giveaways. Keep up all you great work you do
I could use this today, getting ready to do my first applique! tina at theweddingmaker dot come
This blurb has gotten me to want to try applique....so it is on my buy list. Thanks
elizabethgray@gmail.comrefertum
Would love to win the book - interested in learning to applique!
Hi Bonnie!! modern appliqué sounds like something that will be in my future project!!!! Thanks for all your great give a ways!!!!
This looks like a book I need for my library. I love machine applique'
I love applique and this looks like a fun way to experiment with new designs. Thanks for the giveaway.
Love the birds and the fish...could really learn to do wavy stuff. Thanks for sharing another great book!
Love to applique and would love this book to learn more.
2-21-2014
I have been lusting after this book since I first saw it last week... I would love to get a copy of it... Not into traditional applique but these look like new and refreshing ideas.. LOVE GRAPHIC blocks and these look stunning.
It's the first modern applique book I've seen!...Love it!
Hi Bonnie, Thank you for featuring this wonderful book. The trees or amazing.... and the waves with the fishies... so cute and with the movement on how the waves are quilted, you feel like you need to get a towel because your table is wet.....love to win....
Pick me!!!
Love Applique and would love to win this book.
WoW! Love me some applique!!!
Wow! Love me some applique! Lee Ann @ llively89@yahoo.com
Love checking out you blog every day. Gives me something to look forward to. Thanks for the chance to win this wonderful book.
Joyce
Fun and fresh! thanks for all you do, Bonnie!
Wow - what beautiful and inspiring ideas. This book likes like a very practical, fun way to learn some new design and sewing skills.
I've always been fond of applique - ezpecially needleturn. This new take on applique may be just what I need to improve and "modernize" an old art. I hope I'm lucky enough to win this!
I would love to win, looks awesome!
Never too many book, they get creative juices going.
Blah! I don't see my post and I really want to be entered for a chance to win this new book! Thanks for the opportunity to win! I love applique!
Obviously LOTS of people would like to win this book, including me. If I don't win, I just may have to buy it. But I'd rather spend money on thread and fabric.
Bonnie, These quilts seem so fresh, wht a great book!
Thanks, Pat
I would love to have a copy of this book. I have done a little applique and this would be a great resource for improving skills.
Ellenmasseythomas@gmail.com
Denham Springs, LA
Would love this !!
I just learning to do applique and would love to add this book to my collection! Thank you for a chance to win!!!
Awesome, would like to have one of my own ��
What a great book!! Would love to make a Modern Quilt!!
I love the quilt photos. The quilting is awesome!!! So... Even if I don't win the book give away, I'm going to buy her book!
Laura in SW Arkansas lakeside344@yahoo.com
I am an applique fanatic, but I have difficulty deciding how to quilt my items. This book looks like it could give lots of ideas. Sure hope I win!
Thanks for the chance to win this book. I'm a quilting newbie who would love to increase her skills.
This sounds like a wonderful book! I would love to get my hands on it!
As I am a newbie quilter and new to applique, I would love to win this book to help me in my journey of learning applique!
I love applique! Lately I have been exploring modern quilts. This book looks like a good fit for me!
I can't wait to see the book. Always interested in new creative ideas.
cherylagriffin@earthlink.net
Started my travels in applique and this book would add to my adventure. Hope it comes my way.
Sharon W
overlimit1953@yahoo.com
Would love to learn this fascinating skill. Thanks for the chance !
Connie
hamwife@com-pair.net
Started my travels in applique and this book would add to my adventure. Hope it comes my way.
Sharon W
overlimit1953@yahoo.com
Choose. Me. Please. Trying to appliqué on a quilt right now and I could definitely use some tutoring!
pattic0312@gmail.com
Oh, the endless hours of fun this book will provide.
Looks like a great book. Thanks for the chance to win.
This book looks amazing...what a special treat it would be to win this. Random number generator, please pick me!
Thank you (both) for giving us a chance to win such a nice book!
Mieneke - miepo73 (at) gmail (dot) com
I would love to win this book - I love applique. Thanks for the chance.
Bonnie, would love to try some of these patterns in this book. Thanks for all your patterns, love them.
This must be a wonderful book. I collect book ;). Thank you for the chance to win.
Would Love to have this Book
Love applique and am always looking for new ideas.
Thanks for the opportunity to win! Learning applique is on my to-do list!
These quilts are so pretty. Would like to know how to do. My husband's aunt does beautiful applique quilts with beautiful scenery on them.
oh how I LOVE applique!!!! And I would definitely love to win this book! I'm always looking for more ideas and I saw some things I would like to try. PLEASE pick me!!!
I LOVE applique!!! And I saw some things that I would love to make. I'm always looking for new ideas and it looks like this book is what I've been looking for! PLEASE pick me! I'd love to win! Thanks!!!
I am a member of the South Coast Modern Quilters and I would love a copy of this book to share with all the girls in my group.
Great blog, who needs to go further for any info, patterns, tips... One stop quilt genius!
Looks like a fun book! Linda B in Naples, FL
bionfam@gmail.com
Would love this book! thanks Bonnie.
Linda B in Naples (Paradise) FL
bionfam@gmail.com
Would love to add this to my library. Exciting designs.
This book looks like fun would love to win one
zbanjo@msn.com
would love to win a book looks like lots of fun
zbanjo@msn.com
Hi Bonnie, I love to try new techniques. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Shanon from Ohio
I love applique of any kind!!
I especially like Fishes & Waves but all have such a clean and fresh look I would be happy to play in this book!
Melody - mlgriego@email.arizona.edu
I'm always looking to learn somthing new - this book would help fill that need - I have a spot for it on my bookshelf too!
Thanks for the opportunity. Pam
Pick me! Love reading your blog daily. Thanks!
R Penning
thepennings@juno.com
Pick me pick ME ! I could ceratainly use this one!
Pick me pick ME ! I could ceratainly use this one!
Thanks for the chance at winning something.
I've been reluctant to move from traditional quilts to the more modern, although the designs in this book are wonderful. Would love to win it and try them.
Thx,
Anita
ablanton@nmsu.edu
Would love to win this book. The cover is very eye catching. Thanks Bonnie for the chance.
I would love to have a copy of this fabulous book. Thanks for the chance to win one.
Pauline
Pauline Perry
perry94022@hotmail.com
Never done much applique but this looks rather interesting.
Hi Bonnie wold love a copy of this new book
Beh non so se sono ancora in tempo, ma ci provo. Non ho mai vinto nulla e magari chissà questa volta vinco io! Così posso provare questa tecnica che per me è ancora nuova.
Grazie per questa opportunità.
Silvana
elosarig59@gmail.com
Learning to quilt would love this
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