***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:
1 – 200 of 581 Newer› Newest»Would love to have a copy of this book for new ideas.
Bev in NS
woodbm57@gmail.com
The book sounds wonderful. I would love to learn to do appliqued quilts.
My quilting goal for 2014 is to learn machine applique, so I definitely want this new book. Thanks for the giveaway.
Such beautiful quilts - thanks for a chance!
I find her quilts to be very unique and exciting.
This book needs to come and live with me! Thanks for the opportunity to win it!
It looks like a fun book to own! Thanks for the giveaway.
Ooooh! Those quilts do look like something I would make even though I never made a "modern" quilt before. The baskets look modern yet primitive too. Lovely! I would love to win that book.
Pick me, pick me! I've been heading toward making a mod/applique quilt! Thanks!
Very inspiring! qltz4fun@gmail.com
Would love to add a copy to my library of quilting books.
I would love to be the winner, a new thing for me to learn, applique, yea me!
Barbara
robinsonblr@gmail.com
Well we all want to win. So excited for the chance to try new things quilty.
So much fun and whimsy! Wish I could get out of the CWR genre and let loose with the bright colors.
I loved the fishes and waves quilt!
Would love to win a copy of this book. Jennifer produces some fabulous work. The picture on the front of the book has caught my eye. Thanks.
Linda Hodges
(hedworth01@gmail.com)
Thank you for hosting the giveaway, it looks like a wonderful book.
Well I'm certainly impressed with this workbook. I love the photos.
I want to win so I'm including my email here b/c I'm not sure my google account lets you see it.
sjhughson@gmail.com
Sharon
Thanks Bonnie. I would love to win this book. She has so many neat ideas.
this book looks awesome! Thanks for the chance to win it!
So impressive! So glad you participated in this because modern is not something I'm typically drawn to trying.....but THIS has changed my mind!! Wow!
Looks like a fun book. I love modern approach to quilting!deannaraeturner@yahoo.com
I love the little birds...as someone who stays away from applique this might be the thing I need to kick me into starting applique.
Yes, Please! Let's take the modern quilt to a new level!
Love to read about new techniques and look at great quilts. Thank you for the opportunity.
Deborah Swartwood
das4cps@aol.com
Some wonderful ideas and quilts! Thanks for the opportunity
What a wonderful looking book!
I'd love a copy of this book!
Terri.geesey@yahoo.com
I have never tried applique, this free spirited stuff makes me want to try.
Bonnie, I would love to win this beautiful book! And it seems only appropriate for me to win a book by Jenifer Dick, since my name is Jennifer Dyck (pronounced Dick). HA! Thanks once again for the opportunity to win!
Great ideas and beautiful photos! Thanks for the chance to win a copy
This looks like a great book - love the cover project. Thanks for a great giveaway!
love the colours and "differentness" of the designs.
jmarold@wn.com.au
Love modern quilts- and would love to have this book!
lindygirl49@yahoo.com
carol
Looks like a wonderful book. I'd love to win! I especially liked the trees.
Colleen Gorman
colmg1487@yahoo.com
Thanks for the opportunity to win this book. It looks very interesting.
I did machine appliqué on my very first quilt and haven't done it since even though it was fun to do. I would love to win this book. Her quilts are beautiful.
Jennifer is indeed very talented! I read her blog often. I had no idea she was an editor, much less yours :) I would love to win a copy of her book!
Looks like a wonderful book!
Like this idea - sounds great
Bonnie - thanks for the opportunity to win this book - I love applique and love to learn new ways to add it to a quilt. Sometimes it is just the pop the quilt needs. Faith in ME
This books looks like fun! Thanks for the opportunity to win one!
Bonnie,
Thanks for bringing the book to my attention. I would love a copy. The pictures show great color and quilting movement!
Janet
I started to do applique last year and love it. This book looks like a good one--thanks for the chance to win.
Would love to win.Thanks Bernie Walsh.Mayo.Ireland.
BernieWalsh100@Yahoo.ie
I decided I want to learn how to appliqué this year. This book looks like it would be a great way to help me learn.
Diane
Angel135612 @ gmail dot com
Congratulations Jennifer! Looks like a fun book.
I have enjoyed doing some Machine Applique and look forward to trying more new designs. thanks for sharing the opportunity.
would love it! Bonnie McDaniel
bonniemcdnl@gmail.com
I am a huge fan of appliqué and would love to win this book! It looks fabulous! Thanks for the opportunity.
Would love to own the book.
I love love love the bold use of space of these quilts. Jan McCoy janmccoy@hotmail.com
Applique..something I know not much about but would like to learn. Pictures look like something I might could do AND enjoy.
This looks like a really interesting book. Thanks for the giveaway.
Thanks for the chance to win this great looking book. Allison allisone63@optusnet.com.au
Looks like a fun book. Thanks for sharing.
Ooo...I like the bird best, but the trees would be nice for dds...hope I win.
Lucy
Yes please yes please yes please! Thanks for the chance to win this great book.
Kate
kate_orchardmerkel@o2.co.uk
Looks like a winner! Who would have thought to put a blue drink in that goblet? Nice attention to detail. Would love to win this book. Thanks!!
What wonderful, bright quilts! I'd love to try them. Thank you.
I'd like to learn more about machine applique and this book would help me with that. Thanks for the chance to win.
Really nice photography in this book. The quilting detail is amazing!
I love applique of any kind and the modern quilt movement has been sucking me in, so this would be the perfect book for me!
That's pretty cool! I like those quilts. Thanks for the chance to win.
Finally something new and innovative. Love this book.
I must step outside the box
I must step outside the box
I must step outside the box
Oh. I never was in the box.
Love to win it
This book looks like great fun. mrlyn @ shaw.ca.
Forgot e-mail changed
I really like the wallhanging with the trees. And the quilt on the cover.
I would love to win a copy of the book.
I have never done applique, really, I have not. It's something that I plan to do one day, and if I win a copy of this book I'm sure I'll jump right in!
deb
ladara at cfl dot rr dot com
I need another book. Frog2quilt@gmail.com
All it takes is great inspiration such as this new book to get us all to step out of our comfort zone and try something new and exciting! Thanks for the chance to win a copy. Julie, plutosmom@gmail.com
Applique is something that has intimidated me but I think my quilting skills have developed enough to tackle it. Looks like a great book to start me on my way. :)
ME! ME! Pick ME!! LOL! Love the design on the cover! Thanks for the fun chance to win. Congrat's Jen on the new book. :)
Would love to own this book. Projects look so interesting.
Yes please. Lisa Pellett (greg-lisa@hotmail.com) I love applique!
I never thought of 'modern' and 'applique' together before -- how cool! Thanks for the chance: kimgregsmith at yahoo dot com.
I am not an avid appliqué quilter, but I am starting to get a bit of the bug. I was at the beach this weekend and picked up fabric for a Pacific Rim Quilting two fabric appliqué that I'm excited to start. I'd love this book too!
Candace Robinson
Candace2robinson@gmail.com
I love the look of this book. Believe it or not, there are people in my life who are not into scrappy quilts. I can see myself making a few quilts from this book for them. Thank you for this opportunity. Job well done Jenifer.
Hi Bonnie,
I would love to win this book. Thanks for all you do.
Nancy K at nrkozak@comcast.net
I would love to have a copy of this book. It sounds like there are great learning opportunities available.
Love applique, just not very good at it. The book looks wonderful. Thanks for the giveaway.
Karen_sutton2173@sbcglobal.net
Beautiful book, great colors.
I would love to have this book. I have appliqued on two quilts now and was very nervous about doing that. I wasn't sure if I was doing it correctly. Sounds like this is just the book I need to learn the technique. Thanks Bonnie for all you do.
beckyaddis@yahoo.com
This book looks very interesting with lots of learning possibilities, for me at least. Thanks for "sharing" Jenny with us as she is a new to me quilting author. Thanks for the chance to win.
Applique is one of my favorite techniques and I am always looking for new things to teach. Would love this book!
I love the simplified shapes in these appliques.
Thanks Bonnie! Once again you continue to inspire quilters around the world with give-aways. I would really love to add this fabulous book to my library.
Debra In Va
dgodwin273@yahoo.com
I'm in Love with her quilts! Would love to win the book!
These quilts just blow my mind. I'd love to get a copy.
Sandi
Quiltnrph@yahoo.com
I am falling more in love with modern design every time I see it. Love the concept of Jenifer's book. Thanks Bonnie (and Jenifer) for a chance to win a copy.
I just love that tree wallhanging! Would love to win the book, Jennifer's books are always great.
This would be a wonderful addition to my quilt library
schroeppelr at yahoo dot com
Would love this book
I have met an appliqué I did not love
donnagauch@hotmail.com
WOW!!! What a fantastic give away! Winning this book and open a totally new "world" of quilting for me!
thanks!
Love applique quilting and love blog tours! How do you think I found you!!! chemmingsen@tampabay.rr.com. My comment is linked to an account I don't frequently check!!
Love her books and methods! Thanks for all you do.
Love the Fishes and Waves! Looks like a wonderful book.
Looks like a fun book…thanks for the sweet giveaway!
I am learning to love Blog Hops/Tours! You get to see so many new places and pictures and quilts and people, and, and.....
Thank you for sharing a new book, the quilting in these pictured quilts is fabulous!
This would be a beautiful book to win and share with quilt friends and guild members.
I love the "Three Birds" piece. I am going to go right now and see if I can make something like that for my grandchildren for Valentine's Day...wish I had the book for the pattern.
cjomorris@aol.com
I've done some machine applique and these pictures peak my interest. I'd really like to win a copy of this book --- thanks for the opportunity.
quiltschon@att.net
I would love to win this book and branch out on my techniques. Thank you,
Linda
emtaylor@flash.net
I will probably never do applique the traditional way so would love to learn machine applique. And I know my daughter would love the modern quilts in the book. Thanks for the chance to win this book!
Love the new ideas! Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of this book.
I'm ready for some applique lessons, and this book looks scrumptious!
This looks like da fabulous book! It needs to come home with me! Janet
orchidjm@optonline.net
I am a little afraid of applique, but I love the modern look of the quilts in this book. I'd love to win a copy of the book to try the machine applique. Who knows...I may have found a new passion!
Thanks Bonnie for thr chance to win this interesting book. May be i have to buy it on my own ...
Greetings from Norway
Brigitte
I saw this announcement of the Modern Applique Workbook today and was so excited to order it BUT unfortunately we Canucks cannot order. I was sooooooo disappointed. I did the Celtic Solstice with my sister-in-law in Winnipeg and I am going to machine quilt it myself. I am also keeping the photo's of this book so that I may be able to follow them especially the birds, love love it. Happy Quilting Joanne joannem1111@hotmail.com (Canada)
I follow Jenifer's work and would love to win a copy of her new book!
I am one of those who thinks modern and applique wouldn't go together but wail they do. Would love the book to explore the possibilities.Good luck to me and everyone else.
Charlotte Taylor-iamctaylor@bellsouth.net
Beautiful! Can't wait to get the book!
This book looks really inspiring to try things out of my comfort zone...I would love to win it!
The book looks wonderful. Thanks for the blog hop list! (It is a wonder I get any sewing done with so many cool blogs to check everyday!) What I love about the modern quilts is how the quilting is seen and how it contributes to the overall look. I loved the one with the bird and the quilting looked like air currents.
Looks like I book I would LOVE!
The baskets and birds are so sweet!! Would love the book!
The design on the cover is enough to reel me in. Thanks for the chance!
I would love to win!!!
sweetpeamarie2003@yahoo.com
Love,love this appliqué look!
Sueryder@gmail.com
Sorry if you notice I deleted the above post....not sure whether I had a visible email address. You had me with hexies with Mickey Dupre, you have me stepping out of the box with scrap quilts, I'm hooked and now, applique. I'm game, let's go for it so sign me up for the book giveaway. Love the modern take on applique.
jetwertz@aol.com
That looks like a great book! What fun!
Looks like great fun! Really love the birdies and the trees!
This book looks like just the ticket to get me into Applique. Interesting that the author is also your editor.
This looks like a book worth having! Good job.
Dmcp48@yahoo.com
See quilts in your blog that I want to try
Loved to read this new book. I like too learn a new look on doing applique. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
How fun! I loved the fish...thanks for the opportunity! pbstrand@msn.com
I love applique. This book looks like it will enhance my skills and offer new ideas for design. Sounds like fun!
nancyannmcfall@yahoo.com
The projects look great! Thanks for the chance to win.
I love applique but have mostly done traditional quilts-am moving in the modern direction and would love to have this book to help with the transition!
The one of the fish and waves is wonderful.
I have always shred away from the "a" word. This book looks like a new slant on appliqué.
Jane
Goddard1@telusplanet.net
The appliquè scares me! I guess I just have to jump in! They look beautiful!
Love modern quilts and applique . book looks great!
Wow - what a great book! Thanks so much for the opportunity!
lksanner15672@aol.com
Looks wonderful ! I checked out her site would love to have her book. Thanks for a chance to win.
Psbogan@yahoo.com
I would love to have this book! Great designs.
Pat in Manitoba
pmscott52@mymts.net
Have always loved applilque quilts. Haven't ever gotten up the nerve to actually do one. Maybe if I win the book I will get started. Thanks for the chance to win.
Would love to win this. Thanks Bonnie and Jenifer!
This book looks fantastic! I love to read quilting books and if I can learn just one new thing, it is money well spent! Thanks for the opportunity!
How fun, i would love to give it a try!
Great looking book. I love the wall hanging ones and would love to have this book! Thanks for sharing.
Would love to win this book, have done raw edge appliqué and needle turn appliqué, and am always looking for new inspiration.
lovaybroussard@gmail.com
Applique and modern - who would have thought! Thanks for this opportunity.
Margie
tangoflyer@gmail.com
I would like to win this book. Thanks.
Love the quilt on the cover and the fish table runner.
Leslie in Washington
millerll@comcast.net
Haven't tried machine applique but I love the results. Looks like the book to get me started. Thanks for posting it.
Her take on applique looks interesting and something I could do!
Hi Bonnie, I love how your mind works! I could use some new inspirations, anything you recommend I trust. Thanks for being so generous with your freebies. Marti and Debi in DE. Qwltr4evr@comcast.net
I would love to win a copy of modern applique - I might give applique a try again :)
HI,very interesting book>love to win a copy! Thanks for sharing!
cobaltt16@yahoo.com
This book looks like applique work is a safe road to go on to take a break from piecing. I have 2 wallhangings that I did, turned out great.
I would like to win this book, but I will eventually purchase it if I don't win.
There are so many things that I need to learn about applique. It would be wonderful to win this wonderful book and see all the different way to do it. Hope I am lucky.
The book looks great!
Nancy
nancyaaho@yahoo.com
Love the flying geese headboard. Would love to add this book to my library. Thanks for the giveaway.
I find applique quilts the most interesting of all methods. Would love to do some of these in this book. Thks!
Love her quilts....and modern and applique. What more could anyone want? Would love to win this....thanks.
Martha Lindberg
Would love to start my quilting book collection with this one.
Mollie
Venusbluephoto@gmail.com
my best friend loves applique and I would love to win this book and surprise her with it.
Terrific looking book! Thanks for the giveaway, Bonnie, would love to be chosen. I am being drawn to modern quilts more and more, they have such a fresh feel. Have a great day, hope your reunion with your friend was awesome.
Love, Love, Love that cover! And the birds...and the geese. Thanks for a GREAT BOOK giveaway! I would love to win it. darlsc@gmail.com
Bonnie,
Question, do you travel with your sewing mc? Some have said you don't and I remember seeing your carry on luggage packed. I am going to be on a trip for 8 days while husband is in conference and considering taking my 211.
Oh I love the Modern Applique Workbook!
What fantastic inspiration to do more applique. Loved the quilts pictured.
Diana
dcruz @ pacifier.com
Oh my, the inspiration! Would love a chance to win.
Thanks Bonnie and Jenifer.
Sally in Minnesota.
richter@wcta.net
What a beautiful book! Thanks, Bonnie, for the giveaway.
What a beautiful book! Thanks, Bonnie, for the giveaway!
Hi, I do hope my number is picked. I too like the look of the quilts she has done in her book. Beautiful. Different than your beautiful However I find I can like both styles.
Love her work!! Would love the book to try some.
Thanks for the opportunity! Love the look of that book.
OMG!! This book is awesome looking, I would love to win it and learn more about applique to brush up on my techniques and creativity.
At first I thought I wouldn't enter because this isn't my thing. But as I read the blog post I realized I loved several of the quilts and I would "have to" enter! I love the pink birds and the "fishes and waves" quilt! Oh, and the tree one with the cat in front of it! Thanks for the chance to win!
Count me in!
Recently, I took an applique workshop because I always thought that piecing was easier. This book makes it look like applique is easier than piecing. I suppose it is when it comes to curved lines. It would be cool to win a copy of this new book. Thanks!
My first quilt was an applique one many years ago. Would love to learn new modern techniques.
Carole D in PA
bistry@atlanticbb.net
Beautiful book -- I'd love to win!
New Possibilities Every Day! Looking forward to visiting new blogs! Hey, wait, I don't have to wait till tomorrow just to visit,do I???
: )
I sat next to someone doing machine applique at our last retreat and it looked like fun. Would love this boo to help get me started.
I love every one of the quilts you have shown. What a wonderful opportunity to win.
Sue.quilts at verizon dot net
This book looks really fun. I love to applique and like this fresh modern look.
ckersh1@cox.net
That looks like a wonderful book! I was actually hand appliquing a block last night while I had the latest Quilt Cam playing (couldn't hear it while machine stitching).
Thanks for the chance to win!
I've always thought that applique lent itself very well to modern quilting and have been surprised to see so few modern applique quilts over the last few years. Perhaps that is starting to change though. Thank you for a wonderful giveaway. kcarlson1152[at]hotmail.com
I love applique but I haven't done much of it. I would enjoy this book. Debbie in WV
I really want to learn to applique. Have quilts cut out, but don't know how to finish!!
This looks a great book - I LOVE the geese!!
What fun designs. Ni have done some appliqué. The projects look simple but have a lot of visual impact!
Wow. I would love to win a copy. It looks like a great book.
I like the look of Applique. This book takes a Modern Turn in the right direction. I would love to own this book! Thanks for kicking off the Book tour.
While I love modern, I do not yet love applique...maybe one day! Throw my name in the hat, if I win the universe is telling me something! :)
Looks like a fun book. Thanks for the chance to enter.
This book would be a great addition to my library. Thanks for doing this give away. Diane odiane79@yahoo.com
What a great book! I can see myself doing several of the projects.
Hi Bonnie,
Love your friend's new book, looks very inspiring for a newbie like me:)
Wendy Bynum
Baytown TX
gigiwcb@aol.com or
wendybynum@gmail.com
Hi Bonnie,
Love your friend's new book, looks very inspiring for a newbie like me:)
Wendy Bynum
Baytown TX
gigiwcb@aol.com or
wendybynum@gmail.com
Hi Bonnie
Would love to win this book...so many pretty pages to look at and I am hoping to try applique soon!
Bev H.
Appliqué is on my todo list this year and I could definitely use some help.
Alibear167 at gmail
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