Elizabeth's book is true to the title. It is a practical guide to the basics of quilting. Elizabeth includes information on color, cutting, piecing, applique, quilting and finishing. There are 12 quilt projects classified for beginners, confident beginners and intermediate level quilters.I think it's great that she shows throughout the book how the 12 quilts might look made with alternate sets of fabrics.
Take a look at some of the quilts you could make.
I had the opportunity to ask Elizabeth a few questions about herself and her book. It's so fun that she took the time to help us get to know her a little bit better. Here's what she shared with me.
So, why quilting? I'd love to know what drew you to quilting.
"I'm not really sure, actually! I think it started because I decided I wanted to make a quilt as a gift. I enjoyed the design and planning aspect of it so much that I just kept making more and more of them."
What's the number one thing you'd like to see folks get from reading your book?
Make a quilt is fun and achieveable! Construction fundamental are important, but quilting is, in the end, a creative endeavor. You don't have to do it the same way as everyone else. You don't need a fancy machine. And better still, you end up with a fabulous and useful object!"
How are you manifested in the book? In other words, how would you characterize your design style?
"I really like bold, graphic designs with abrupt corners and angles. I love repeating patterns, color and prints. I like to use a lot of contrast, sometimes in value and sometimes in color. I also have a soft spot for kitsch, so I often end up integrating things like animal prints, gingham, and fussy-cutting into my work."
Be sure to continue on the tour with the following stops:
Take a look at some of the quilts you could make.
I had the opportunity to ask Elizabeth a few questions about herself and her book. It's so fun that she took the time to help us get to know her a little bit better. Here's what she shared with me.So, why quilting? I'd love to know what drew you to quilting.
"I'm not really sure, actually! I think it started because I decided I wanted to make a quilt as a gift. I enjoyed the design and planning aspect of it so much that I just kept making more and more of them."
What's the number one thing you'd like to see folks get from reading your book?
Make a quilt is fun and achieveable! Construction fundamental are important, but quilting is, in the end, a creative endeavor. You don't have to do it the same way as everyone else. You don't need a fancy machine. And better still, you end up with a fabulous and useful object!"
How are you manifested in the book? In other words, how would you characterize your design style?
"I really like bold, graphic designs with abrupt corners and angles. I love repeating patterns, color and prints. I like to use a lot of contrast, sometimes in value and sometimes in color. I also have a soft spot for kitsch, so I often end up integrating things like animal prints, gingham, and fussy-cutting into my work."
Thanks for sharing with us, Elizabeth!
Now for the fun part. Elizabeth and Stash Books have offered a copy of The Practical Guide to Patchwork to one of my readers and Elizabeth has also put together this beautiful set of fat eighths to accompany the book.
To enter, leave a comment telling me about a quilt you love or are proud of. It could be one you've made or one you've received. Comments will close Monday 8 a.m. Central time. I'll announce the winner on Monday. Good luck everyone!
Be sure to continue on the tour with the following stops:Sunday, October 31 Alissa at Handmade by Alissa
Monday, November 1 Melissa at Connecting Threads
Tuesday, November 2 Rossie Hutchinson
Wednesday, November 3 Amber at One Shabby Chick
Thursday, November 4 Kim at True Up
Friday, November 5 Kathy at Pink Chalk Studio
Saturday, November 6 Kathreen at Whipup
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«Oldest ‹Older 601 – 616 of 616A quilt that I LOVE is one my grandmother made when I was younger.
My favorite quilt is one made by my grandmother. It is purple diamonds and rectangles. She gave it to me for Christmas several years ago and it is so well loved that I need to do some mending on it in the near future. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
I made my first baby quilt using Wee Play charm squares. I love it and will be making more for babies!
I have my mother's baby quilt, made with original feedsacks by her mother, for the baby born during the Great Depression. I love that quilt, because it reminds me that my grandmother was once a young mother, creating a gift of love for her baby girl.
One of my favorite quilts was made to be a picnic quilt. It uses mostly greys, blues and greens. We haven't used it for a picnic yet but hope this fall or in the spring. Phyllis
I love the quilt top that my great-grandmother received for a wedding gift. It was recently given to me by my great aunt. She thought I would like to have it since I was named after her...
I can't wait to flip through this book, I bet it is just fabulous!
I'm SO proud of the quilt I JUST finished, because it is my first quilt that is not baby quilt sized. Finishing this quilt felt AMAZING! I remember wishing I could someday be a "quilter" and now... I think I'm on my way!
I have never quilted anything but I have always wanted to start quilting.
I made a bento box quilt when I was 8.5 months pregnant with my son -- I still just love the happy colors, and I quilted it with intersecting circles and I'm still so pleased with the way they turned out.
ooh I've just finished my first quilt top - and I've never been given a quilt... so it will be that one then. It's a lovely big "Candy Heart" made from a Moda Martinique Jelly roll.
I'm very proud of it - even though it's not quite perfect!
Thanks to Elizabeth for her quilting tips - I've just "glued" a 60 inch seam....
Thanks for a chance to win the book. My favorite quilts are the ones I give to someone who was not expecting such a gift.
I live in a country where quilts are not well known or even made. But it was love at first sight when I found them online, so now I'm starting to learn how they're made. So far I've sewn one quilted pillow with another one on the go. and I'm quite pleased with them!
I'm most proud of the baby quilt I'm just finishing up. I love modern style quilts and this was my first. I love the design and the colors, and it's going to be very hard to part with. But it's going to a lovely home.
I love my son's bedroom quilt since it was made by my mom. Fabulous book! Thanks for the giveaway!
Well since I have never made a quilt before, I would have to say the quilt that my grandmother made has always been my favorite. I just love the variation in fabrics that she used!
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