Tuesday, June 12, 2012

It's here! Quilting with Fat Quarters

Quilting with Fat Quarters is now available!  I'm going to show you a few quilts from the book, but if you want to see all 17 projects, click the link then on "see more images".

Even though I don't have very many readers as yet, I am going to do my very first giveaway!  Leave me a comment telling me which project you want to do first and I'll enter you in a drawing for your VERY OWN COPY, signed by as many of the designers as I can get (some of the people who contributed have retired or for whatever reason are not in the building).  Since I don't have all that many readers, "the odds will be ever in your favor" for this giveaway!  I'll announce a winner on Monday (the 18th) evening.

On to the quilts:

First up:  Retrolicious!  - my contribution to the book.  I love quilts with "chains" on them.  Keeping the black and the white chains going in their proper directions was a challenge for this ADD gal, but if I can do it, anybody can!  A design wall (or floor) is essential for placement here.  It's hard to see in the photo below, but I added a faux piping flange on the inside of the binding for an additional pop of color.

Retrolicious!  Designed and pieced by Cornelia Gauger; machine quilted by Cindy Glancy 

I think my absolute favorite quilt in the book (besides mine, of course) is the cover quilt.  All you need is a stack of fat quarters in your favorite color gradation and some black and white prints and you have this spectacular quilt!

Heat Wave - Designed, pieced and machine quilted by Abbi Barden

And here are a few more:

Sherbet Punch - Designed and pieced by Tracy Overturf; machine quilted by Lynn Reppas




Old Architectural Stars - Designed, pieced and applique'd by Karen Costello Soltys; machine quilted by Krista Moser

Na Kai o Kaua'i: The Waters of Kaua'i - Designed and pieced by Leanne Clare; machine quilted by Karen Burns

Grandmother's Thimble - Designed and pieced by Regina Girard; machine quilted by Karen Burns
And one more:

Blue Skies Ahead - Designed, pieced and applique'd by Adrienne Smitke; machine quilted by Dawna Callahan

There are 10 more quilts-which you can see here.  Have a look at all of the projects and then leave a comment below telling me which quilt you want to make first (it's ok if it's not mine, I'll understand).
Make sure there's contact info so that I can get a hold of you if you win!  I'll announce the winner on Monday evening.

Cheers!
Cornelia


12 comments:

  1. I like the one with the clouds and the birds the best! My son really like turquoise. I also like the Swedish-looking one with black flowers and of course the blue one with stars!

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    1. Yay, you're the first one to comment! Thanks for getting the ball rolling!

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  2. Hi Cornelia!

    My favorites are the clouds one, the slightly wonky looking leaves one, and yours! I think I'll do yours first when I get this book, and you know how many Martingale books I have bought--LOL!

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    1. Ooops! You only know one Sylvia, don't you? It's me: the Youngblut one.

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    2. Hi Sylvia! I figured it was you, but thanks for the clarification.

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  3. How fun! I like the one by Abbi then yours. Sorry kiddo.

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    1. No apology necessary, Maggie. I'm just grateful for the comment.

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  4. I love the color and intensity of Heat Wave - Designed, pieced and machine quilted by Abbi Barden, BUT, your quilt calls to me more with the use of the retro fabrics. And of course I love the thimbles in Regina's quilt, maybe blend your fabric with Regina's thimbles...Hummmm. Have to check the book out when it comes into the Shoppe. COngrats on your quilt. Belinda

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    1. Wow, you are a night owl, aren't ya!? Thanks for the comment, see you tonight!

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    2. I do like the cloud one, to be sure! I like yours a lot as well and will probably make it here soon as I have the fabrics! I've helped make Abbi's quilt (for Leslie) and that was a hoot. Wouldn't mind doing it again!
      Regan

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    3. Thanks for commenting, Reegs!

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  5. It was a hard decision but I think I like yours best. I would do it in different colors though. I also like the Heat Wave quilt and the black, white and red one with the applique.

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