**NOTE** This Giveaway has ended! Congrats to our lucky winner!
It’s HERE! And it’s finally official!
Remember when I posted on this a while back –because I hadn’t heard that the blog tour had been postponed and rescheduled?
Hey, if you tell me to post something, I will do everything I can to post it on the day you tell me to – unless you tell me otherwise!
I’m happy that the blog tour is a go ---and this time we can do it for real.
The whole look and feel of this book is glorious. You want to turn every page. You want to read it like a novel, because unlike books where quilt designs are more like “recipes” The Improv Handbook for Modern Quilters enables you to create your own “SCORE” like you would in music –allowing yourself to build your quilt to the beat of your own drummer.
The groundbreaking new guide includes “scores” for visual improvisation that allows readers to create unique quilts from a set of parameters, but that will look unlike anyone else’s. Hundreds of quilters submitted “test quilts” for the book and the end result includes just 22.
As I leave for Alaska today –I’m introducing you to the beautiful Improv Handbook, with the goal of piquing your interest in trying your hand at some free-style and free-form piecing!
The photos in this book will truly inspire you.
I LOVE this…it applies to so much more in life than just our quilting --
These quilts go a step or two or three farther:
Lovely color and so much motion!
Bias curve petals! Isn’t this great?
Loads of color and fun piecing. And this one is hand quilted!
I wish I could show you all 22 quilts in the book – they are all wonderful! And not everything is curved:
I really like this color palette.
From Sherri’s Website:
Improvisation is about repetition and variation and flexible patterning. The Score For Modern Block Improv encourages us to repeat the pattern slightly different each time to expand it’s range. In this instance the Flying Geese block was the starting point.
Click to see the test samples here – they are fabulous!
I will be drawing for one lucky winner to receive a copy of the Improv Handbook for Modern Quilters upon my return home from Alaska!
Leave me a comment in the comments section below to be entered to win.
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Also on the blog hop: Check out what is going on around the blogosphere DAILY:
May 2: Sew Mama Sew – Score for Floating Squares Gallery
May 4 STC Craft – Score for Rhythmic Grid Gallery
May 4: Plaid Portico – Score for Strings Gallery
May 6: During Quiet Time – Test Quilter Amy Friend – GIVEAWAY through May 10
May 8: Wise Craft Handmade – Score for Get Your Curve On Gallery
May 11: Studio Notes – Test Quilter Penny Gold – GIVEAWAY through May 15
May 13: Quiltville – Score for Modern Block Improv Gallery
May 15: Peppermint Pinwheels – Test Quilter Stacey Sharman
May 18: Quirky Quilts – Test Quilter Kim McPeake
May 20: PoppyPrintCreates – Score for Patchwork Doodle Gallery
May 22: The Last Piece – Test Quilter Sara Fielke
May 25: Cauchy Complete – Score for Layered Curves Gallery
May 26: Diary of a Quilter – Score for Bias Strip Petals Gallery
May 28: Getting Stitched on the Farm –Score for Improv Round Robin Gallery
May 29: Spoonflower – Score for Showing Up Gallery
May 30: Fresh Modern Quilts – Test Quilter Rossie Hutchinson
And be sure to check Sherri’s BLOG as well!
477 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 477 Newer› Newest»These quilts are great. Love to see them. Not sure I would be brave enough to do one. antiques@eoni.com
Looks like fun!! I can think outside the box but need some direction! LOL Thank you for all you do! auggy3_3@yahoo.com
Looks like a fun book. I would love to win a copy. Terryandmarcia@comcast.net
Would love the opportunity to win. Thank you!
Cindy
cstoo13@aol.com
The book looks fantastic. Thank you for describing it in your blog. Sue
Truly works of fabric art. Beautiful inspiration.
Love the book
I would love to win this book. It looks just like some things I have bee afraid to try.
Would be a GREAT addition to my Quilting Library!! thank you for the chance to win.
Kathy Olinger
(katoli814@att.net)
Interesting book and creative philosophy. Thanks for introducing it to us :)
what fun!! sherremac3@hotmail.com
Great inspiration in Sherry's book and I would love to win it.
Linda
emtaylor@flash.net
oh my, that first string quilt looks like my stash: huge and in danger of collapsing! What fun! Thanks for the stretching....
Sharon in CO
sschipper@usbr.gov
would love to try one of those curved
quilts! something way different for me to try. Mish K in NJ
mishquilts56@Gmail.com
Wow what a neat book. Enjoy Alaska!
Now that looks like one interesting book. I'd love to see it in person.
I NEED this book.... There are some gorgeous designs in there with my name on them!
I love the modern quilts, i can use all my scraps. Love your blog and all the info you provide, because you love what you do!!!!!!!!!
Thanks a million
Annette Parsons
WOW what an interesting book. Would love to win. Thanks for sharing.
Linda S.
ml2steph@aol.com
I have a friend that was a tester for this book and I was able to be the helper in one of Sherry's classes at QuiltCon. The book looks amazing.
Hi Bonnie, welcome home! I would love to have a copy of this book!
Thank you for all that you do!
Mary Kauffman
mary57k@yahoo.com
I've got a pile of beautiful fabric that needs to become something ... just haven't found the right thing yet. That book looks awesome. Thanks for a chance to win a copy!
I'm a traditional quilter and this book would really help me quilt outside the box. Thanks for the chance to win this book!
k.castanette@hotmail.com
Oh how I would love to add this book to my collection..
Opening up a new quilting world!!
jennieb@bex.net
I would love to win the Improv Handbook, Bonnie.
Theresa tstralse@msn.com
oh how i would love to add this book to my collection..
bivenspam@yahoo.com
I would love to win. Thanks!
dzuellner@yahoo.com
This book looks wonderful. I would love to win it.
What great inspiration! I hope to win this book!
I NEED THIS!!
terebacks@yahoo.com
This would be great to have
The more I learn about this book the more intrigued I am. I am very interested in adding it to my library, and working my way through it.
The more I learn about this book the more intrigued I am. I am very interested in adding it to my library, and working my way through it.
I think I've 'accidentally' been doing improv quilting when my mistakes force me to take another route than the original pattern intended. Would love to improv on purpose!
cathylouwilson@gmail.com
i'm so ready to try a modern quilt. i've put it off way too long, winning a copy of this wonderful book would be the little push i need.
Love to win as I am inspired by all this improv and need a kick to get me started.
Thanks for the chance Bonnie.
Sandra(Dot)klassen(at)pobox(dot)com
I see many quilts I'd love to make. Thanks for the chance to do so!
baglady2b@aol.com
Welcome back to Alaska! The book looks fantastic! Lisa golddust@kpunet.net in case Google doesn't work
pat draa
baglady2b@aol.com
I wish I were as "brave" about quilting and could quilt out of my comfort zone. The quilts in the book look amazing, would love to see them all! Thanks for a chance to win!
gladystan dot dawn at gmail dot com
Wonderful quilts. loved all the examples of the flying geese too! Thanks for the giveaway.
I would love to win. I could use the inspiration.
pbudesheim@comcast.net
I would love to win this book. It looks like some quilts I'd like to make. Thanks for the chance!
Sandra Easley
seasleycrafts@yahoo.com
Have only been quilting 3+ years so love to collect books & try new things. My birthday is next week & would love to win this book.
The book looks very informative! Would love to win it!
Allison
Wrightandallison@charter.net
Would love to read this book! I must see if we can buy it for the guild library... looks like a terrific resource book! Have a safe trip to Alaska!
Oh, I could use a push out of my quilting rut. This book looks perfect! Nell at nellsheartstrings@yahoo.com
I missed a chance to see her present at my guild meeting due to illness, and would so love a copy of her book. I have enjoyed making liberated blocks (a'la Gwen Marston) and am so interested in how she works with curves and petal shapes.
lsmucker@hotmail.com
What a fun book to use for creativity! Donnam317@yahoo.com
I would be tickled to win a copy of this neat book. Looks like it is filled with inspiration. Jspwarren at aoldotcom
Who wouldn't love to win this book to add to their library and try some new techniques? flanagan@udayton.edu
I participated in the improv round robin workshop that is featured in the book. I'd love to try some of the other improv techniques that Sherri Lynn teaches.
Looking for a Singer 404 to go along with this book.
Bonnie that's for all you have done for ALL us. robin
quiltnrobin@nwi.net
Can't wait to see this book!
I have quite a library of books but this one would really be an asset! Thanks for the giveaway-ale3002000@yahoo.com
What an interesting book. I really love the evaluation form. Could use that on every quilt. Thanks for the opportunity.
Wow! These quilts just blow me away!
Kyndle@valornet.com
The book looks great I love the crumb blocks I do them all the time if I don't win I will still get the book and if I win I will have to buy the book for my quilting girls.
What an interesting book! Good for all of us....who have loads of scraps!
melissacline50@gmail.com
Would love to have the book looks like it is using scraps oh so much fun kathy
Book looks great. Lots of wonderful ideas to spark creativity.
Lizchilders@skybeammail.com
Now that I can use scraps like Ms. Bonnie, I know I can Improv!!
Hi Bonnie!
From Tuscany via N.C. to Alaska - what a life you live... amazing and tiring at the same time. Safe travels, as always!
I would love to win the book, hope the generator is on MY side!
Greetings from Germany!
HI, BOOK LOOKS REALLY NEAT! THANKS FOR SHARING!
msstitcher1214@gmail.com
I am already inspired by the photos you've posted from the book. I am such an improvisational person when it comes to creating. I like to put my own spin on a project to make it unique and this book looks like it was made for me! I'd love to have it!
duchick at gmail dot com
Bonnie
I'm with you on the string piecing... it is so much fun and oh so colourful. Would love to read and see all the pages in this book for inspiration!
Bev in BC
A feast for the eyes. I would love to have this book for inspiration. Thanks Bonnie! jens.scrap.heap@gmail.com
Love love love it
I think this book is what I need to jump start me into being more creative.
Connie Wood ckwood@charter.net
Would to learn this technique. Thanks for the giveaway...good luck to all.
Awesome book, talk about outside the box! Well, here goes nothing! Lol
Bgbailey81@gmail.com
This book looks like FUN!! I love playing out of the box and there is plenty of eye candy to keep me going strong! I would love to be the winner.
hudsonmichelle0@gmail.com
I hope I win this!
Thanks for the chance!
merryorganic@gmail dot com
I am ready to start trying something new and different. This looks like just the thing. Drhodes9@cox.net
And the giveaways keep happening. Looks like a very interesting read. I have to admit though I am a very traditional scrappy quilter!
I would love that book. Love all the bright color's. Julie at kjhallquist@mchsi.com
I would love to have this book. Thanks Bonnie. I love your blog. I read it every day.
I would live to win this book. Thanks Bonnie! I am having trouble posting so if this is a duplicate, please delete.
Love the color in the quilts that you showed from the book. Sounds like a great book!
Rosalie
rjoehnk@txwinet.com
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
You do a great book review, Bonnie. I'd love to win this book. Thanks.
Sew much to learn, and sew much inspiration!!!
Rhonda
rhowas@msn.com
I would love to win this book! Such inspiration!
Thank you for all you do!
I would love to win this book! Such inspiration!
Thank you for all you do!
Just started dabbling in the modern of style of quilting although I have done improv quilting several times. I would love to win this book.
Thanks for the chance at expanding my horizons! Would love to win this fantastic book to jump start into modern quilting.
tba247(at)Hotmail(dot)com
What fun to learn about Improv Quilts! Even if I don't win the book, I'll add it to my collection :-) Have a wonderful time in Alaska-it is beautiful there! Rebecca Johnson
rlpringle@hotmail.com
Yes please would like to try something different
joan_owens@yahoo.com
I am itching to get my hands on this book- thanks for the chance to win! I love the curved petals- I tend to think in straight lines so that would be a fun way for me to try something new. Sarah: crjandsbj(at)netzero(dot)com
Hi Bonnie - Thank you for this opportunity - I am intrigued :)
What an exciting quilting adventure! Keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks for the opportunity, Bonnie :)
Cool book!!
vintagesewgal@gmail.com
What a cool looking book!
It looks like fun. Sharlene. Wimp0015@msn.com
I'm ready for Improv.
I need this book!
Linda Evans
lindevans@gmail.com
This looks like a really interesting book! Thanks for the opportunity.
Kathy Nadel
K dot Nadel at comcast dot net
Vicknurse@aol.com.....Bonnie, you and my friend Sarah....from Alaska how shared the love of quilting and the joy of thinking outside the box. So much fun!
Definitely Improv city with these quilts. They look like fun.
Enjoy your trip to Alaska.
caspharm@yahoo.com
Thanks for the opportunity to win this lovely book, bettyharden at charter dot net.
What a fun book to add to anyone's collection. Thanks for a chance to win one. Enjoy Alaska.
Thanks for this possibility. I am reading this while on break from my yellow and pink Mountain Majesties. It is going to be a fun one!
What a great exercise in creativity. Would love to win.
cindyhwhite@yahoo.com
The book looks like it gives permission to have fun quilting and would love to have in my library. Hope I win this one!
email is royal01@swbell.net
Oh my goodness! What a beautiful book. Of course, it will be a looooong time before I'm able to make a quilt like that but it sure makes for some great reading and dreaming. Some day.....
Enjoy Alaska and thanks for all you do and post!
Book looks wonderful!
I'm just starting to try this technique- would love to have the book. Thanks. ennelson@att.net
How wonderful. Would love to have this book.
It looks like a pretty incredible book, someone is going to be very lucky...hope it's me!
I think I am a little intimidated by the 'no score' quilt making. I need patterns. But I can see the allure of being free to decide how to create a quilt. It would be interesting to see what this Improv Handbook is all about.
anndunn24(at)gmail.com
I will love to have this book. Thank you Bonnie for this oportunity. Ana Burton. Anukquilt@hotmail.com
I think I sometimes answer the evaluating questions without actually writing them down --- we all learn from our projects. I like the concept of this book and look forward to seeing it.
quiltschon@att.net
This book looks like something I could spend some time with. Lots of ideas and eye candy! Thanks for the opportunity to win. kahrsc@yahoo.com
I MUST win this book! It totally speaks to my kind of quilting. I've joined the modern quilting movement, because I'm all about improv and working with what you already have. I watched yesterday's Quilt cam today, because I always get the notifications after the fact. I don't know why. Thanks for being an inspiration! My email is haydemon@gmail.com. Be safe in your travels. Cheers!
I would love inspiration and guidance in improve piecing!!! Love the modern quilts with some much negative space for me to play with quilting.
I would really enjoy reading and learning from this book.
Laurie
towers.laurie@gmail.com
Reading and quilting, two things I love put together, what could be better ;)
Dianne Holder dholder@surry.net
I have tried and tried to post a comment Maybe this one will work
I have been wanting to make a modern quilt for awhile now. This book would be perfect for me. pjhrph@msn.com
I would love to win this book. It sounds like a quilt book you actually read and then make a decision and then do, rather than a book where you just follow a pattern. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy.
both my quilting husband and I would be thrilled to win this book. He is really into your style of quilting and using scraps and strips. The teacher, me, is a little more conservative. It would be wonderful for him to get. Thank you so much for this offer.
fletcher.jean@gmail.com
This looks like a wonderful book. I love the colors!
Looks like a book that want in my library! Have a good time, Bonnie! Blessings!
Barbara Green bigrin@cox.net
Reminds me of the Gee's Bend quilts. Thanks for the chance to win the book.
Paula Baron
Bubbamanforever@gmail.com
What an awesome looking book!! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Kathy
The book looks like a lot of fun. Enjoy Alaska!
j6cal6@gmail.com.
This looks like a great inspirational book. I appreciate the opportunity to win it. -- soparkaveataoldotcom
Wow what a great book to stir the creative juices. Thanks,
ldakins@gmail.com
This book not only has inspiration but makes you THINK. It look great.
Gorgeous....scary....inspiring
leagme@yahoo.com
Stupendo libro. Sarebbe bello poterlo avere.Grazie per questa opportunità e buona vacanza a Firenze.
Silvana
elosarig59@gmail.com
Really interesting designs and great colors! Would love to make some of these quilts.
kismet51@aol.com
What an innovative type of book that must be. It would be a real thrill to win it. Thanks for the opportunity. Quilter Barra: barcon2013@triad.rr.com
What an interesting book. Great ideas!
nikilsend(at)outlook(dot)com
Seems like the author really took time to give us the clues on how to be inspired - GREAT!
This book looks intriguing! I old love to win!
Mary
Inspiring book! Thanks.
Would love to be a winner.
Wow, - very innovative stylized patterns. Quilts have taken on a whole new look. Beautiful.
Jean Bray
jeanbray2005@yahoo.ca
This book looks fantastic! Would love to add it to my quilting library. Thanks for the chance to win.
I'd like to explore this book. It makes me uncomfortable. Isn't that silly?
Sjhughson@gmail.com
The book looks wonderful, maybe use a coffee table book also. Thanks for the give away.
I would love to win this book.
scrappyquilt@bellsouth.net
What fun! So different from anything I've ever done. This book is sure to get one out of a rut!! Pick me!!!!!
That looks like such a fun book! Have a great trip to Alaska.
Debbie
dmckinniss@sbcglobal.net
Looks like a great book! Thanks for the chance to win it!
Rhonda
Blaze831@aol.com
I would love to own this book so filled with improv inspiration.
Seeing the colorful, fanciful designs brightened a gray, rainy morning.
Interesting and unusual book, great addition for my collection!
Interesting and unusual book, great addition for my collection!
I have always been a lover of traditional quilts, but have become enamored with all the new modern quilts and have made several and plan to make more. Tks-would love to win this book.
Looks like a terrific book. Would love to have a copy. REALLY enjoy your blog and photos as "we" travel around the world.
Nancy W
haybrton@gmail.com
Loving your photos of your travels, Bonnie. You surely visit some wonderful places!
Good luck everyone on the giveaway.
Jonnie in SC
dbrit89828 at aol dot com
I NEED this!
lag110 at mchsi dot com
I NEED this!
lag110 at mchsi dot com
I've been "pushing" into improv territory and this book looks quite interesting. Thanks! teresakeane703@hotmail.com
I need to get my brain "jump started" once in a while. This book looks like jumper cables that could just do the trick. Thanks for the offer to win.
K. Miller klmguardian@gmail.com
This looks like a delightful book!
I've always admired this type of design and have been to lectures on this style, but have not made an actual project. Thanks for the opportunity! Enjoy Alaska and Oregon! It's beautiful right now!
I love to improvise. This would be a good inspiration.
this looks like a great book-lots of ways to "step out of the box".
susan
suejean64@q.com
Oh, oh, oh!! Pick me please!!
Can't wait to see all the quilts!
Jamie McClenaghan
passion8quilter@hotmail.com
Awesome, Awesome. This may just be the kick in the ***** that I need to try something new. So exciting!
cvbeileen@hotmail.com
Wow take me to a totally new level. I'd love the opportunity and challenge in this book. duwaklj@ gmail.com
Looks like a really fun book - I'll request that our library get a copy!
Want to step out of my comfort zone and make a improv quilt. Thanks, Bonnie.
Would love to win
Sheila at shehix45@gmail.com
Thanks
Like the idea of no rules.
Very cool book. I have a hard time "letting go" and improvising. I guess I need to practice it more! cknapp3626@sbcglobal.net
Would LOVE to win this book. Thanks Bonnie for the opportunity to grow outside the box ! Julie K tornado_alley@hotmail.com
I would Love to have this book
Barbara Gruber
Airdrie Alberta
Begruber@shaw.ca
Bonnie, thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of "Improv Handbook for Modern Quilters"!
Kathy Medlin
klmedlin@yahoo.com
Thnks!
C A Moss
Mrsladybug@BellSouth.net
This book looks fantastic, what a great way to get the creative juices flowing.
Another drawing so soon. You are so good to us scrappy followers. Thanks for the lovely adventure through Italy. June at momabeel@sbcglobal.net
Thank you. Looks like fun
Wow, would love the book, so many colors and designs. Something I would like to try improv piecing, would be interesting.
I need a break from "rules" and the like! I want to take the plunge into improv! Thanks for the chance to win!
Looks like an awesome book. I would love to win!
Linda in Maine
Linda_q@roadrunner.com
This book looks great. Thank you for the chance to win it.
Did a test quilt for the book (not chosen) . . . would love to have the book!
Would love to have this book! I need to learn how to let go a little and this sounds like a good way.:)
What an exciting way to challenge my quilting style. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
Val
khaa13@aol.com
Hi Bonnie, Thank you for the chance to win this book.
I like the ideas in this book, especially in plain fabrics as I have a collection of plain fabric waiting their turn to be sewn.
Very interesting! I'd love to win this book! Thanks for offering the chance. paulinefisher@verizon.net
I would love some parameters and guidelines for Improv Piecing! I've wanted to do it for a long time but get stymied. I'd also love to see you doing it on QuiltCam!
Laurie
leavesongrass@cox.net
An inspiring book..ruler free patchwork, wow!
I just love all these ideas for limits and evaluation of quilts
Love that bias petal quilt-such lusciousness! Thanks for the chance to win!
jlpfeffer at gmail dot com
Looks like a fun and creative book. Thanks Judi
judib@gvtc.com
Vera said this book looks great and what fun it would be to stretch myself with these ideas.
bill.schmidt@sympatico.ca
Not sure when the drawing is, but I would love to win. Thanks!
I am so happy to have been a "tester" and want to do more. I can't wait to get the book.
As always, I really enjoy your blog entries and I love you quilts. I also would love to win this book. The bias strip petals are of particular interest to me. Thanks for the opportunity.
beostermeier@yahoo.com
It would be great to win this improv quilt book. Oh how I've been wanting to try improv and this may be my jumping off opportunity
Would like to learn a better way to use scraps
Nancy
gandn74@ymail.com
This book looks like just what I need to start improv quilting.
nkadenver@yahoo.com
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