Hello Everyone,
Welcome to the Modern Basics Blog Tour!! If you have never been to my blog before, welcome and feel free to explore.
I am very happy to be part of Amy's Modern Basics Blog Tour. First I want to tell you a very short story. A long while ago... (not so sure of the time frame), I began to read a blog called Park City Girl. I really loved reading this blog and continue to do so, but now it is called Amy's Creative Side. So I have known Amy, virtually, for quite some time.
She is talented, creative, kind, a very busy mom, and just a plain nice person. I am looking forward to meeting her at Quilt Market this spring for the first time in person!! So when she said I could be part of her blog tour, I said YES!!! I couldn't wait to see her new book....
And it was totally worth the wait!! Not only does it have a beautiful cover, but it is beautiful inside as well.
Amy, also made this beautiful little badge that you can snag too, if you would like to promote her book.
Anyway, I would like to take you on a tour of some of my favorite projects in her book. The first one is...
Graduation! When I first saw this, Kaffe Fassett florals popped into my head. Although, Kona Cotton solids were a close second. How beautiful is this quilt? But wouldn't you love to see Kaffe Fassett florals in the colored rectangles? I would and that is what I will be doing. Possibly using solids in the sashing and borders.
This one, Basic Puzzle, I just love in the solids!! But what about a monochromatic scheme of purple, or pink with a little shot of green? How yummy would that be?
Basic Postage I just love! It is classic and just reminds me of a summer day. Especially the fabrics that she used. To see more photos or to purchase a copy now, just click here.
Amy thought of everything. The instructions are clear and concise. The patterns are appealing to all levels of quilters. But this book is just perfect for someone who is beginning as well.
You know that you have a chance to win a copy of this book by visiting everyone on the tour and leaving a comment at each stop!! Yes, that is right! So make sure that you leave a comment on this post and I will leave the drawing open until Midnight March 6 and announce my winner after that.
Once you are done leaving a comment here, be sure to visit the other blogs for additional chances to win. Here is the list:
Piece And Quilt 2/21
Sew Cal Gal 2/22
Old Red Barn Co 2/23
Terri's Notebook 2/24
Crazy Mom Quilts 2/25
Wild Card Quilts 2/26
Bumble Beans 2/27
Fat Quarter Shop 2/28
One Shabby Chic 3/1
Fat Quarterly 3/4
Amy Lou Who 3/5
I hope that you have fun visiting all of these wonderful blogs!! I am sure that you will as well as enjoying Amy's Modern Basics book!
Oh, while you are here, if you would like to sign up for my newsletter to my online fabric shop, I would be delighted. This will keep you informed about ALL things new in my shop as wells as when we are have special discounts and sales.
Just click here to sign up!
*** This contest is now closed. Thank you to all who entered***
Until Next Time...
260 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 1 – 200 of 260 Newer› Newest»Thanks for the tour of Amy's book, Jackie. Great photos! Thanks for counting me in.
What a great book! I can't wait to get my hands on it! Thanks for joining her tour!
It's a lovely book! full of great inspiring projects. Thanks for the chance.
I'm hosting a book giveaway too, if anyone interested ;-) you're more than welcome to take part!
I just love this book! Hope to win. Thanks for giveaway.
I like how you highlighted different patterns than the rest. I would love to win the book, thanks for the offering.
Thanks! I'd love to win.
This book looks fantastic an I hope I´ll have the chance to win the book :-)))
Greats from Luxembourg/Europe
This book is on my wishlist. Thanks for the chance to win!
lag110 at mchsi dot com
What a fun book....
Thanks for being a hostess and for a chance to win Amy's book.
Happy Quilting!
I'm loving this book. Thanks for showing it up so well!
I'm really enjoying this blog tour - both learning about the book and discovering blogs that are new to me. Thanks for the chance to win!
this book looks so great! I'm excited to see it in person.
I love your creative suggestions for alternative ways to make the quilts in Amy's new book. I would love to have a copy...thanks for the opportunity to win.
Thank you for a review of the book. I think the Kaffe florals would be great in the Graduation rectangles! thanks for entering me to win a copy!
Thanks for a peek into the book. Looking forward to getting your e-mail updates!
another chance to win and another great blog to visit and add to my reader, lovely every which way
The more I see excerpts from this book, the more I want a copy! Thanks for a chance to win one!
I love hearing what you think you would do for each quilt. Thanks for the chance to win :)
This does look like a lovely book, and the quilts look like the patterns would be easy enough for even a beginner like me to do :) that is fabulous!! I would LOVE to win!
Hey there Jackie how r you? I have been a follower of Amy's as well as yours for some time now. Thank you somuch for giving us an inside look at this wonderful book. But you always give us the details so Thank you! Please add me to your list of winners.
You showed some pics of Amy's book I hadn't seen before. Thanks for the chance at winning a copy. Hugs
I am so very excited about Amy's book!! It looks fabulous!!
OH! This book looks so great-glad you are giving a chance to own it! Thanks!
pamelanees@gmail.com
This book looks really great, hope I win it!
Thanks for sharing - this is a great tour to see other blogs that I would never had found on my own.
Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of Amy's wonderful book!
Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of Amy's wonderful book!
The Basis Puzzle looks intesting. Thanks for the giveaway and the intro to the book. Kathie L in Allentown
Some great quilts - thanks for the giveaway!
The more I see of this book the more I want it. What talent!
Thanks for the chance to win!
jenashford at swbell dot net
Those projects look great! Thanks for the chance to win.
What fun patterns! Thanks for the chance to win.
great patterns in the book. thanks for a chance to win one.
I would love a chance to win this book. Yes that one quilt would look great with the Kona Cotton Solids or white prints - but I think the solids better.
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/
If I won, the first quilt I'd make would be the one on the cover with those cute flowers in the lower right corner. Love those! Thanks for the chance to own the book!
Thank you for the tour of the book. There are many quilts in it that I would like to make.
Thanks Jackie for a great tour of Amy's book! I would absolutely love the chance to win a copy:)
Keeping my fingers crossed!
jodym7@yahoo.com
Thanks for the chance to win! I'm sure Amy's book is amazing.
What a wonderful book. Thanks for the opportunity to win it.
I enjoyed your comments on this lovely book! I'm thinking of making a few quilts with solids only and this would be a wonderful resource.
I've been following along the blog tour and hoping for a chance to win.
thanks for the review
From what I have seen, there are some great projects in this book :o) Hoping to win!!
A great book. count me in!
This looks a great book! I especially love the Basic Postage quilt
Thanks!
Looks like a great book. I like the look of that postage stamp quilt.
Heidi
Would love to get that book!
I have bee followig the tour and would love to win a copy!
pojeda (at)embarqmail (dot) com
Thanks for being part in the blog tour. I am looking forward to seeing this book.
I want this book even more with every stop on the tour! *Ack* I doubt I'll win so I know I'll just have to go and buy it!
Going now to have a little peek-sies at your shop!
Thank you for reviewing Amy's book and participating in the blog tour!
Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of the book! It looks amazing! I loved reading your ideas of how you want to make these quilts.
After seeing the book on the different blogs, it's amazing how much one small book holds. I'm in love and want to have this addition in my library. Please let me win it! If not, I know I'll be ordering it. And fabric. And notions. And FQs. And VISA will be so happy. But hubby won't. dmj53(at)hotmail(dot)com
Thank you for the sneak peek into the book. I'm loving Basic Postage.
And, thank you for a chance to win!
Looks like a wonderful book!
Graduation looks wonderful!! Thanks for a great give away!
I especially love that puzzle quilt. I'd love to have a copy of the book
Several good patterns to choose from! I'd love to win one - please enter me in the giveaway.
Justine
I would love to win a copy of Amy's book. Thanks
I love the blog hop for books as each stop shows different (their favorite) projects.
Graduation would be perfect in Kaffe florals!! I just got some in the mail yesterday....guess what my next project is going to be? :)
Amy is such a creative gal. And what a fun hop it has been. Thanks for giving a copy of Amy's book. It looks fabulous.
Thanks for showing more of the book I hope to win - the Graduation is one of my favorites - and your ideas on what else to do. Also just love your white stripe quilt and the others you have are showing - beautiful work.
KatheGTN at aol dot com
I love modern quilts. Looks like a great book. Thank you for the chance
Looks like a great book! Thanks for including me in your giveaway.
Love the quilt on the cover.
Great quilts to mix and match into new designs too.
Debbie
Welcome back from AZ! The book likes a great base to use to choose some fabulous fabrics! Thanks for letting us know more about it!
Thanks for the review. I love that last quilt you show, too.
What a great book. Would love to win it. Thanks for sharing the great ideas you have for the patterns.
Thanks for the review. I have taken the tour and would love to have this book.
http://averagequilter.blogspot.com/
All of the quilt look so doable for beginners and more experienced quilters alike.
Every stop on this tour has reinforced my need for this book! So cute!!
What an inspiration. I would love a copy of the book. If I don't win, I guess Ill just have to buy it. ;) Rachel, CA
1ratchet@sbcglobal.net
Love your ideas on how to use her patterns. Need this book! Thanks for the chance to win!
ktyoung1(at)gmail(dot)com
Thanks for the sneak peek, Jackie! I can't wait to get this book. :)
This book looks like it has some really fresh ideas in it! I would love to be entered.
Thanks for doing the giveaway! I love seeing pictures of the quilts in this book, each time I do I fall in love a little bit more. :) Thanks!
I think i need to make a basic puzzle - how fun!
it would be great to add a new book to my shelf.
qkrinabx@ hotmail. com
Looks Great! Can't wait to get my hands on it!
Looks like a great book! I would love to win a copy.
Great ideas to go along with Amy's book. Thanks MJ
The more I see this book, the more I want it! Thank you so much for the chance to win...
Lisa
mistyfuji *at* yahoo *dot* com
Love the book, thanks for hosting a giveaway and being part of the tour.
This is such a beautiful book! Thanks for hosting a give-away!
I can't wait to see this book with my own eyes, everything looks beautiful and fun!
Thanks for hosting the tour - I'd really like to get a copy of this book!
Thanks for hosting the giveaway! I'd love to win.
I'd love, love, love to win a copy! Thanks for the chance! :)
Thanks for the preview, and the chance to win!
Jackie, I would love to win this book. I have many teacher quilts to make by the end of the year. My son's ed team has been amazing over the years, helping him become more independant and able and I really want to thank them each with a quilt. These simple, modern patterns are just the right way to acheive that goal.
I would love to win a copy of Amy's lovely book! Thanks for giving me a chance. 8-)
Thank you for showing us a little more about this wonderful looking book. I honestly can't wait to have one of my own.
vburr at charter dot net
Would love to have a copy of that book. All the quilts are wonderful, don't know which one I'd do first.
Great fabric suggestions for Amy's quilts!
This is such a wonderful book, perfect for both beginner and seasoned quilters!
Thanks for showing more of the quilts in Amy's new book. I love the graduation also. Florals would be great for that. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the book.
Love this book. Thanks for the chance to win.
I can't wait to get the book! Thank you for your post.
I really am enjoying learning about this book. I love Amy's designs, they have such a clean look to them. Thanks for the chance.
wow...amy is a machine...kids, quilts, patterns and a book! how does she do it all??
You highlighted a quilt that I haven't seen yet on the blog tour. Thanks for the peek inside!
This book looks very interesting. Thanks for the giveaway.
Looks like a great book. Thanks for the giveaway
Thanks for oppt'y to play with a copy of this book.
Thank you for the great photos of some of the quilts! I am excited about this book.
I would LOVE to have this booK! It looks fantastic!
jacy468 at aim dot com
Thanks for chance to win this book -- your review is great & I plan to check out her blog (and yours) to find lots of great ideas & inspiration.
Thanks for sharing some projects from the book! I hope I win!
I love this! I have been searching for a good book on modern quilting for a few weeks and I have now found it!
Thanks for the chance to win this beautiful book
Thank you for the ideas of alternative fabrics for the patterns. I could make these quilts so would love to win a copy of Modern Basics. I already receive your newsletter and enjoy your blog immensely.
I am dying to get my hands on Amy's book. March 6th happens to be my birthday. What a great present winning this book would be!
smurfy4ever@yahoo.com
Hi Jackie!
Such a neat Book!
Thanks for sharing!
jldouglas@wispwest.net
I'm excited about this book! Thank you for the post and the giveaway! :o)
I love Basic Postage. I'd love to win this book. Thanks.
The more I hear about this book, the more I want it! Fingers crossed...
chancyf at gmail dot com
I am so excited to have a chance to win what looks and sounds like a fantastic book!
~Kimberlee
SpunkyDiva@live.com
It's a great tour and I like the book very much.
*crosses fingers* Thanks for the chance! I am excited to see what else you are working on!
Great review of Amy's book. I have seen so many good reviews I am going to have to put it on my list of quilting needs. Thank you for this great giveaway.
Have a super great sewing and stitching day.
It looks like a great book, of couse I would love to win it ☺
It looks like a lovely book! full of great inspiring projects. Thanks for the chance!
Thanks for the views of Amy's book and a chance at the giveaway.
How did you all know I need a book such as this.
Wonderful - Modern - I love the modern look. The first two you've featured are just right up my alley.
Hugs,
Gerry
Looks like a great book! I loved your ideas too.
Thank you for a chance to win!
Looks like a great book! I loved your ideas too.
Thank you for a chance to win!
First time I've been to your blog -and I love it! AZ vacation looks so fun, maybe I'll go this year or next. Please enter my name to win the book. They look like fun.
Haven't been by the blog in a while. Would love to have the book.
I have been partial to solids lately.
Would love to own this book! I love both Amy and your blogs, they are so informative!
Sandy A
Looks like a great book. Thanks for the chance.
So many beautful patterns. Looking forward to sdding this to my library
I would love to have this book. I have been following Amy for over a year and really love all of her work
I would love a copy of this book - it has so many fresh quilts. Thanks for the tour and sharing.
Thanks for this great giveaway. What a wonderful idea to visit a whole lot of other wonderful blogs that I may never have come across otherwise. I am gradually working my way through them all. What fun Regards Vicki
I would so love to win this book. The patterns look wonderful!
This looks like a great book!
I would love to win it!
Thank you for posting this tour.
Island Quilter
This has been a fantastic blog tour! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of Amy's book. Got my fingers crossed!
Can't wait to see this book in person. Thanks for the opportunity.
What an inspiring book! I would love to win this!!matal
The puzzle quilt is great! I hope I win this book! Thanks for sharing your favorites--I had not seen those before (I'll need to go check the other stops on this tour).
I think Basic Puzzle is great! A wonderful man/boy quilt. Wouldn't it be fun to use some of the fun transportation fabrics that are available now?
Looks great. Thanks for having this
chance to win a book.
Cindy W.
cwcavy@hotmail.com
Wow. What a great tour that was. Well worth the time and effort. Thanks once again for the opportunity to win the Modern Basics book. Inspirational stuff.
Regards Vicki
This book looks amazing!
What a beautiful book. Love the one on the cover. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
This looks like a great book. I would love to win it!
I'd love to win the book, thanks for the chance!
This book looks amazing. Thanks for all the inspiration on your blog and the chance to win this book. I am enjoying the blog tour.
Neat! Thanks for the chance to win!
Thank you for sharing this book. I appreciate the chance.
Thanks for the giveaway, Jackie! I would love to win this book.
I'd REALLY love to win this book. It looks wonderful. I especially love the picture with the stacked quilts.
I love the quilts I've seen in this book. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
I would love to win this book.
nettecan at hotmail dot com
I've really enjoyed this tour, as it has taken me to so many interesting places. Loved seeing the bright blue sky in your vacation pictures, Jackie! Thanks for the blast of sunshine on a gray Northwestern day.
wordygirl at earthlink dot net
Came her on Cheryl's blog tour and discovered Amy's book. It looks like a good one that I would be happy to get.
I am so wanting to get my hands on one of these. My wish list will have to get longer if I don't win one.
Thanks for the chance to win this great book!
Wonderful stop on this blog tour. So fun!
This book looks wonderful! I would love to win a copy! Thanks for the chance! :)
Already a big fan of Amy's so I just know this book will be fabulous.
I'd love a copy of this book!
Looks like a great book! Thanks for the chance! hesabella(at)gmail(dot)com
Thanks Jackie,
I appreciate the chance to win a copy of Amy's book. The more I read from the blog tour the more I'm sure I want a copy as well. Hopefully I'll win a copy if not I going to be on a mission :0) Sarah
This book has been on my short list since I found out about it - and you've just highlighted three quilts I'm going to have to make!!
Oh I soo need this book!
Thanks for the chance to win!
ashley_c_014@hotmail dot com
Thanks for the review. Looks like some very fast quilt making and can use up some scraps and stash. If I don't win, I'll have to return to buy ... huh?
it would be great to win this book !!
thanks for the chance !! :))
greetings from germany
Kat
Love this book and would really like a copy. Please add me to your list of contestants
There is no friend like an old friend, it is neat that you have been following Amy so long
Thank you for being in the tour and listing a few of your favorite gems from the book. I love the puzzle one, and the graduation quilt as well. Very visually stunning :) And of course, I'd love a copy of the book, haha.
I love that "summer" quilt! Would love to win this book!
Looks like a fun book! I'd love to win it. Thanks for the opportunity.
nkadenver@yahoo.com
all the patterns look wonderful
This is a terrific book! and I love this blog by the way...stopping by every day! Thanks!
This looks like a fantastic book, I would love to win! missavene at gmail dot com
I adore Amy's style, and would be thrilled to win a copy of this book.
I'd love a chance to enter your wonderful giveaway!
Thanks :)
I'd LOVE to win this book! Thanks for doing this.
I've had this book on my Amazon list since way before it was released! It looks awesome!
I have a complete & total girl-crush on this book. Thanks for the opportunity to win it!
(shelan928 at yahoo)
love the chance to win thanks
ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com
Would love to win "Modern Basics!" Thanks.
Modern Basics is at the very top of my wish list - thanks for the chance to win a copy!
Basic Puzzle is the first quilt from the book that I'd like to make.
The book looks terrific. I hope I win.
The book looks awessome. I never made a modern quilt, but they look so incredible!
Micki
I'm so excited about h Amy's book, I will definately making a quilt this spring but which one is the trouble.
Thanks for a wonderful view of Amy's book!
Looks like a really neat book.
Great book, and thanks for the idea to use Kaffe's fabrics on the quilt you mentioned.
I am a pretty new quilter, and this book looks right up my alley! Thanks for the chance to win, stay blessed!
Would love to win this book!
Billie in TX
I just bought my first sewing machine. It would be awesome to get this book!
mrsk [at] mrskandco [dot] com
This book looks wonderful!!! If I don't win it, a definite buy :)
What a wonderful book! Definitely going on the "list"!
Oh such gorgeous designs in this book. I love it and NEED it.
Anna
anna@ourinfo.biz
great inspiration!! could use some of that right now!!
What a great book, I'd love to win. THANKS for hosting! Glad to see you had a fun trip, Jackie!
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