Friday, August 27, 2010

Star Struck Blog Tour Stop and Giveaway!!

Hello Everyone,

I am honored to bring to you a wonderful interview with Barbara Cline. Not only is she a talented quilter, but a fantastic designer as well. She has written an absolutely gorgeous new book that is a must have for any quilter who loves stars or dreams of making a beautiful star quilt.

The book is titled Star Struck Quilts and it is a winner. So without further adieu, let me introduce you to Barbara and some of the phenomenal quilts from her book. At the end there will be 2 giveaways!!


1. Your designs are beautiful and based on the traditional Lone Star pattern. Can you describe the process of how you take the Lone Star that one step farther?

I think of each diamond as a “block”. This diamond block then is broken down into smaller pieces which can create design beyond the diamond block. There are examples in the book to see just how these diamonds can be broken down.



2. Most of us know that when working with diamond shapes, you will end up with bias edges. In your book you talk about a popular technique of blocking. Can you explain, why this is a great technique and what it does to the diamond?

This is a great technique because all edges of the diamond block will measure the same and fit perfectly into the completed quilt causing the quilt to lay nice and flat.



3. Throughout your book you speak of life lessons, which I love, do you have any others, that are not in the book, to share?

Yes, here is one I will share.


The Secret to Smooth Sailing

Have you ever observed your neighbors across the fence or the couple in the next pew at church

and concluded that they have a perfect marriage? That is exactly how I felt after we were

married. I would think if only Terry and I would always agree then life would sail smoothly on. One day I heard a well known talk show host share a personal story of a healthy argument between him and his wife. As his story unfolded, they were each sharing their feelings and discussing openly what had transpired.

This immediately caught my attention as I began to realize that even the experts must deal with conflict in marriage. I became aware that all relationships including marriage have some rough spots. The secret to success is learning to be open, to share and to bend as we work through our issues.

Now I know that the happy couple next door is one that knows how to work together navigating the rough water to the smooth sailing of married bliss. For it is not the weather, but the ability to handle the storm that makes the differences.


LESSON: Be willing to deal with conflict in a positive way.



4. I love the "Create Your Own" section of your book and my favorite quilt in this section is the Delightful Diamond Chain. Do you have a favorite quilt in this book and why is it a favorite?


My favorite quilt in the book is “Stitches That Bind”. A deadline for the book was coming up and I was running out of time. It was Labor Day and my daughters had off work. They agreed to put in a day of sewing for me. We picked out the fabrics in the morning and by evening we were ready to sew the blocks together. We had a wonderful mini sewing retreat that day.



Don't forget there are more stops on this tour, so be sure to visit all of them. There will be a giveaway of the book at each stop and possibly more. Details below.

Here is the schedule of stops:

August 26 Dorcas Smucker
September 2 Tazzie Quilts



Here is the book that will be given to one lucky winner from my blog! I will also be throwing in a second prize!! Yes, I will be giving one lucky individual a $20 gift certificate to my shop!! (lots of new arrivals)

To enter the giveaway here are the rules:

You must leave a way for me to get in touch with you if you are chosen a winner.

1. Leave a comment on this post.
2. Become a follower of my blog, then leave a second comment letting me know you became a follower.
3. Blog about it and leave another comment for a 3rd entry.

Good luck to all!! I know you will love this book. The giveaway will be open until Midnight, September, 2 Eastern Time.

** The giveaway is now closed. Make sure you check back here in the next few days for the winner**

Until Next Time...


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Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

The quilts in this book look amazing and I would love to make some of them!

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

Of course I'm a follower Jackie!!!

Anonymous said...

Jackie - you know my obsession with stars!!! Enter me PLEASE!

Karen Miranda

cathy said...

The interview and photos are so inspiring. Please enter me in the giveaway.

cathy said...

I follow your blog via google reader.

Nancy Page said...

Great giveaway. Looks like a fantastic book. And the life lesson is a good one and oh so true. Thank you for sharing.

Have a super great sewing day.

Nancy Page said...

I am a follower of your wonderful blog. Have a great day.

Nancy Page said...

I posted on my blog about the giveaway.
http://teaandquilts.blogspot.com

Have a super great day. Thank you for the giveaway.

Tiffany Sherman said...

I would love to win this book!!!

tdscrap at gmail dot com

Tiffany Sherman said...

I follow your blog!

tdscrap at gmail dot com

Debbie said...

I'm a major star quilt lover.

Debbie said...

I am already a follower of your blog.

AnnieO said...

Wow, I love the intricacy of the quilts in this book and amazing piecing work. A talented lady! Thanks for the chance to win.

AnnieO said...

I am already a follower of your blog. Thanks for the second chance to win.

Cecilia said...

Looks like a great book. I love stars.

Cecilia said...

I have become a follower of your blog. Thanks for the giveaway.

quiltma said...

What a great book, Thanks for the giveaway.

quiltma said...

I'm already a follower of your blog.

Susan Seeley said...

Wow! What a gorgeous book - what imagination - very inspiring!

Susan Seeley said...

I'm a follower!

henny said...

wow...what a great give away!

Chelsie said...

Oh yay! I would love to win this book. SO many ideas. Not gonna lie though, the gift certificate is calling my name as well. :)

Chelsie said...

I am already a follower.

Cory said...

This book is beautiful. Thank you for the wonderful interview and the opportunity to win it. Take care and God bless, Cory

Cory said...

I follow your blog on bloglines. Take care and God bless, Cory

Thalia said...

Do please put my name in the hat, and thank you. My email: thaleia_muse at yahoo dot com

Thalia said...

Also I'm following you now. Sorry that that sounds so menacing! Email: thaleia_muse at yahoo dot com

Thank you!

quiltmom anna said...

Jackie,
I think this would be a wonderful book to win- Thank you for the chance to win this lovely informative book.
Regards,
Anna

quiltmom anna said...

I have been a follower of yours for a long time. Thanks for hosting such a nice giveaway.
Regards,
Anna

Anonymous said...

What beautiful quilts! I would love to win this book.

Sue
sashaquilts@centurytel.net

Anonymous said...

I am already a follower of your blog.

Sue
sashaquilts@centurytel.net

Jo said...

I'd love to win the book!

Jo said...

I follow you with my blogger reader.

Blessed said...

Barbara is such a talented quilter. Please count me in for the draw. Thanks so much.

Trish said...

Beautiful Quilts!
Trish www.quilttalesandcattails.com

hannah said...

I have never attempted diamonds in my quilting, so this book would be inspiring!

gdesignsATwildblue.net

hannah said...

I am a follower!

gdesignsATwildblue.net

Mama Spark said...

Sounds like a fabulous book.

Mama Spark said...

I am already a follower.

mharpole said...

Yes, would love a copy of this book. I am a follower of this blog.

mharpole said...

I have blogged about the book. Barbara Cline is a brilliant quilter.

thegoose said...

Oh, a book on star quilts would fit nicely with my latest obsession! Great giveaway!

thegoose said...

and I am already a follower of your blog. :)

Cathy said...

Wow are those stars fabulous or what! Just making the center is hard enough but to add all the additional stars is amazing! Would love the book!

Treva Classen said...

I love stars and hope to do a quilt sometime!

Weatherbee ;) said...

Sounds like a great book. And what amazing quilts! :)

Weatherbee ;) said...

I am a follower! :)

Bec Clarke said...

Oh that looks like a wonderful book. Thank you for the chance to win. I have just finally caught up on all my podcasts too and yours are equal favourite with 2 others

Bec Clarke said...

I already follow your blog, its great

jednoiglec said...

These stars are amazing! Book is for sure great.

jednoiglec said...

I'm your follower:)

Christy Franklin said...

Once again, I'm entering this competition in hope that I could gift the prize to my sister who LOVES to quilt. She is always after new inspirations and she would love this book. Feel free to contact me through my blogs :)

Christy Franklin said...

I am already a follower!! :)

Christy Franklin said...

Blog post = complete!

http://achristyproduction.blogspot.com/2010/08/more-fantatic-giveaway-opportunities.html

Shari said...

This looks like a great book! Count me in...

Shari said...

Of course I follow you!!

Osage Bluff Quilter said...

What a beautiful book! I'd love to make something out of it.

Osage Bluff Quilter said...

I am a follower too!

Judy D in WA said...

Love the secrets of smooth sailing. So true! I would love to win this fabulous book. Thanks for the chance.

Judy D in WA said...

I am already a follower, I hope that counts. :)

ferne said...

I love star quilts and would love to make some of the above. So I guess the book would really be helpful!

Dandelion Quilts said...

Beautiful quilts...great book. I'd love to win. Thanks, Jackie.

Dandelion Quilts said...

Beautiful quilts...great book. I'd love to win. Thanks, Jackie.

ferne said...

I enjoy following your blog!

Dandelion Quilts said...

I already follow your blog.

MoeWest said...

I haven't tried a star quilt yet. It would be great to have this book to guide me through the process. Beautiful quilts!

MoeWest said...

I'm already a follower! Thanks for the interview and the giveaway.

bobbie23nc said...

So many beautiful star quilts-oh yes, I'd like to have this book for mine.

Gaile said...

wow amazing book! thanks for the chance to win one. I think my mom would love it.

free indeed said...

I have been enjoying getting to know Barb better through these giveaways.
freeindeed at myfairpoint dot net

bunnythreads said...

sounds like a super quilty book~I love love quilty books...Thank you

bunnythreads said...

I am a follower & I would LOVE to win the book or gift certificate.thanks so much

Brittainy Barnes said...

I would love a quilting book!

Brittainy Barnes said...

I follow you via GFC!!

Quiltaholic said...

New follower here who loves stars! Hope I win this one! Either way, I'm getting this book, looks GREAT!

Mom said...

What a delightful book!
margaret
msolomo1@maine.rr.com

Kim said...

I am a follower

Kim said...

the book is just awesome. I would love to win a copy.

Lynn Osborne said...

Love that star! Thanks for the chance to win the book!

Lynn Osborne said...

I'm already a follower!

Audrie said...

I was flicking through this book and it's absolutely stunning.

Audrie said...

And I'm a follower :)

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the chance to win Barbara's book. I really need to build my skills :)

Anonymous said...

I am now a follower!

Mary said...

Thanks for sharing about the new book. I am really looking foward to see it!!!

Anonymous said...

I blogged about this awesome giveaway!

Elizabeth said...

I love star quilts, but have never tried to make one. The book looks wonderful!

Elizabeth said...

I'm a follower.

Blanje Bleu said...

Oh yes, I'm already a follower! Yay! :)

Blanje Bleu said...

I would love to win this book!!!

Lee said...

thanks for the chance to win.
Love the book
colleen
butler83ataoldotcom

Lee said...

I am now a new follower too.
Colleen
butler83ataoldotcom

Beth said...

This would make a lovely gift for a friend with a birthday coming up. Thanks for the chance to enter.

wordygirl at earthlink d0t net

Unknown said...

I was late for the GO let me know if i have luck for the book who look fantastic

Carrie P. said...

What awesome star quilts. Just amazing!

Carrie P. said...

I am a follower.

Leila said...

Beautiful quilts. I would love to win!

Leila said...

I am a follower.

Joanna said...

They look awesome

Anonymous said...

I'd love to tackle a star quilt! They look intimidating.

Anonymous said...

I'm follower

Vicki @ DottyJane said...

Thanks for the chance to win a great book Jackie!

Vicki @ DottyJane said...

I already follow:)

Colleen said...

What a fun book. Thanks for the give away.

Colleen said...

I signed up as a follower.

Hannele said...

What an interesting book!

rockgranny said...

I would love to win this book.Thanks for the giveaway.

Linda said...

What an interesting looking book!

Linda in OK
http://quiltcookies.blogspot.com

Linda K said...

Thanks for a chance to win! Absolutely beautiful star quilts!

Linda K said...

I follow you on Google Reader!

Annmarie said...

What a great interview with Barbara - love the book. Thanks for the chance to win.

Patricia said...

Hi Jackie, This looks like it would be a fantastic book to win! Thanks for the chance!!!!

Patricia said...

Hi Jackie, Great blog and giveaway... I just became a follower!

Karen said...

I'd love the opportunity to own this book. Thanks!

Margeeth said...

Wow, that's a lot of comments

Kim said...

I am a follower

Kim said...

I have posted a link on my blog

Kim said...

Awesome giveaway Thank you,

cvdnurse said...

Beautiful book!
Susan in NC
susie.galasso@gmail.com

cvdnurse said...

I follow your blog.
Susan in NC
susie.galasso@gmail.com

Kim Martin said...

I would love one of these books. I love star quilts.

Kim Martin said...

I want to follow your blog. Looks interesting and inspiring.

Cathie in UT said...

Oh my gosh I love what I have seen so far. This book will be a must have and I can tell great inspiration too!
I am a new follower and can't wait to see what you share next!

Ruth said...

that book looks awsome!! I love sewing!

Hey ... I'm Lindsay ! said...

Jackie ! Your book giveaway puts **STARS** in my eyes! I hope I win !

Hey ... I'm Lindsay ! said...

I'm a follower! :)

Hey ... I'm Lindsay ! said...

I blogged about your GREAT GIVEAWAY! Thanks for the opportunities to win this great prize! :)

Staci said...

The book looks great and a gift certificate to your shop is a wonderful giveaway too. I've been eying those solid fat quarter stacks for awhile now. Thanks for the chance to win. :)
~Staci

Staci said...

Oh and I'm a follower :)

Strlady said...

I love star quilts! Thanks for the great interview!

Nancy Sue said...

I follow your blog. Loved your question about the process. I felt myself leaning in towards the computer to read the answer. I was giggling when I realized what I was doing!
nsue21702 at gmail dot com

Nancy Sue said...

Thank you Jackie for adding more to this giveaway. Quite generous! I've enjoyed reading about this book. Sounds like a "keeper"!
nsue21702 at gmail dot com

Brenda said...

I am a follower of your blog already.

b/

Brenda said...

These quilts are absolutely amazing. The star quilts I have planned pale in comparison. I would LOVE to havae this book.

b/

Amy said...

would love to win the book or another prize!

Amy said...

i am a follower of your blog too

Quilts And Pieces said...

Oh yeah, I could so see myself making quilts from that book!

Omaloriann said...

Beautiful work. Look forward to seeing the book in person.

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