Thanks for hanging with me this week and welcome to day 4 of the book tour. It was so interesting to read that so many of you haven't tried fusible fleece for "Quilt As You Go". I am telling you, when you get your hands on some Bosal, you will not be disappointed, love the stuff:) It's always great to hear when I am able to be a little informative here on the blog and not just rambling into cyberspace:)
Today's stop on the book tour is the east coast and the brilliant blog of the superstar designer, Kate Spain. I was lucky enough to meet this wonderful lady for the first time at Quilt Market in Minneapolis a year ago. I had of course fallen in love with her fabrics way before and after some chats through e-mail and meeting her in person, I fell in love with the person. She is just as gorgeous as her designs, inside and out:) Stop by her blog today and add a comment because she is giving a book away too.
Kate's designs have been licensed by many big companies, I love her dishes at Crate & Barrel, bought all the paper products from Target last Christmas with her designs and the stationary is beautiful. Her fabrics are just wonderful too and I think I have made something from each of her lines. You can see the stockings from Fast & Furious Holiday in the picture above; they are made from her 12 Days of Christmas line. Her newest Christmas line is called Flurry and will be in stores very soon. I used Flurry for the square version of my new pattern Strip To Be Square. I absolutely love it and can't wait to hang it up for the Holidays.
I used Kate's Verna fabric line for one of the runners in the book. This runner got the interesting name Jelly Jar Runner. I know you are wondering why.
This runner is in the leftover chapter of the book. I was making a quilt with a Jelly roll and then I had all of these pretty little rectangles left over from the strips. They were too colorful and happy to throw away so I quickly put them together to make the runner. The thought of having the rectangles laying around my sewing room made me think of all the Jelly Jars clogging up the fridge, each with just a little bit of jelly on the bottom. I actually cleaned them out and used them up too.
I am usually this way about my fabric leftovers. If I don't find use for them right away, they get packed away and forgotten about. Until the next spring cleaning when I dig them out again and most likely end up throwing them out.
I couldn't be happier with this little gem, it looked perfect propped on Yvonne's vintage Coca Cola cooler. And now I have a matching runner to my quilt:)
This next runner is called Scrappy Daisies Runner.
This runner was also made from leftover 2-1/2" strips. I had some strips from 2 of Camille & Bonnie's fabric lines and they really worked well together. Some of my leftover strips were only 10" long, so I used 4 different fabrics for each flower. The backgrounds are all different too, but that is the beauty of scrap quilts. When you get them all put together, they just sing.
As an extra bonus it just matches my kitchen perfectly.
This little cutie is Easy Hex. It uses 2 fat quarters and some leftover 1-1/2" strips and it is a "Quilt As You Go" project.
We had two other cuties posing with this project, my daughter Svana on the right and Briar, Paula's daughter (my photographer) on the left.
It started out real cute...
..but with a truckload of candy displayed in front of your face..
..smelling sweet and delicious....
.....It just gets too tempting....
...and just fun:)
There is just something about leftovers...either you love them or you hate them. My family loves leftovers and the kids actually prefer them over regular breakfast any time! But I think there is one thing that we all agree on...that is having too many leftovers filling up our fridge and then having to throw them away is a very bad thing. I feel the same way about my fabric leftovers, just gotta use them up if I can....fast!
Today I am adding a set of my 4 new patterns to the prize packet so make sure you add a comment today. How do you feel about leftovers? Love....Hate....???
Looking forward to your new book. Your books and patterns are a number one seller in our store. Our customers love quilt as you go, sew it once and your finished. We are blessed to be able to attend Quilt Market, see you there.
Blessings.
Posted by: Sharon Kaiser | October 18, 2011 at 05:50 AM
Love leftovers,with the leftover you can even make a quilt out of it and even lots of gifts and baby things.
Posted by: darlene | October 17, 2011 at 08:02 PM
I love fabric leftovers! When you dig into your leftover box - it's like going back in time. Just remembering what was made out of this fabric and how all these little scraps can create yet another beautiful quilt!. Thank you!
Posted by: Barb in MI | June 01, 2011 at 06:55 PM
love leftover fabric, not so much leftover food. love the patterns in this post. thanks
Posted by: Sherry J. | May 28, 2011 at 10:09 PM
Great scrappy quilts! Super book!
Posted by: Helle | May 28, 2011 at 11:14 AM
I do like leftovers...it makes a great recipe last longer! And I love your tablerunner using leftover strips! That is at the top of my summer to do list! I've been enjoying the blog hop! Thanks!
Posted by: Jane | May 28, 2011 at 11:11 AM
I love the quilt as you go hexi, and the sliced runner parttern!!
Posted by: Angela N. | May 28, 2011 at 08:01 AM
Oh my gosh, what a beautifully colored post! I saw Jelly Jar Runner and loved the way you compared that to jelly jars left in the fridge and thought that was my favorite so far and then I saw the Scrappy Dishes Runner feeling the very same way. THEN......oooh the Easy Hex topper. I just love the hexie shape so that easily became my favorite from this post. I'm easily persuaded to change my mind. Great patterns and WOW! What a wonderful prize package you've been creating each day. Awesome of you and so nice as well.
Thank you very much for allowing us to take a peek inside your book each day. It really does look like an amazing book and one I want to own myself.
Posted by: VickiT | May 27, 2011 at 11:40 PM
More neat quilts. I love the leftover scrap runner and the hex quilt. This blog is awesome. Thanks for the chance to win a great prize.
Posted by: Liz | May 27, 2011 at 08:18 PM
I love leftovers, whether they are food, or fabric :-) There is always something you can create with a little bit of leftovers.
Posted by: Jocelyn | May 27, 2011 at 03:46 PM
I like leftovers, but my husband doesn't really. They make a great next day lunch. Wonderful book and projects. I just love it all!
Posted by: ~Kathleen | May 27, 2011 at 03:07 PM
Love left-overs, especially since my husband does the cooking! And do I ever have left-overs of fabric! Cannot wait to make everything in your new book!
Posted by: Deb Sheffield | May 27, 2011 at 01:03 PM
The Easy Hex table topper is awesome. Love all the patterns... I don't mind leftovers - some days they are a blessing - but I have a hard time getting my kids to eat them.
Posted by: Carla | May 27, 2011 at 12:18 PM
Love leftovers, whether fabric or food. Just makes one feel so industrias to use it all up. Which is why I love your patterns.
Posted by: Dee Johnson | May 27, 2011 at 12:11 PM
Leftover fabrics are wonderful for my grandchildren to sort into my the bins on have for each color. Helps me and helps them. Then we use them in projects together. Love the wonderful quilt projects - so pretty!
Posted by: Karen S. | May 27, 2011 at 12:02 PM
Very cute hexi pattern and love the little girls!
Posted by: Patty D | May 27, 2011 at 11:54 AM
Love the picture with the girls. Reminds me of days gone by.
Posted by: Karin E | May 27, 2011 at 08:17 AM
Wow - your projects are amazing! I hoard my fabric leftovers and use a lot of them for applique or mini-patchwork projects. As for leftovers in the fridge...love them, too!
Posted by: Deb | May 27, 2011 at 07:44 AM
I cut my leftovers into squares: 2, 3, and 5 inch squares. Then I pull them out and make scrappy little things from them (or maybe I collect the squares, I don't know). I do that with some "what was I thinking fabrics and fat quarters too!
Posted by: Gail Wood | May 27, 2011 at 07:24 AM
Your projects are interesting. We love leftovers in our family. We repurpose the food and have a series of quilts we've named "Leftovers", "Leftovers II", and "Leftovers III". Thanks for the tour!
Posted by: Marcia W. | May 27, 2011 at 07:06 AM
Those tabletoppers are so cute, it could be a great idea as a gift.
Posted by: Mens Tuxedo | May 27, 2011 at 12:19 AM
love these toppers! I usually forget to use my leftovers :(
Posted by: Rhonda | May 27, 2011 at 12:10 AM
Oh that little hex topper is adorable! Love how you use leftovers! Thank you for the great posts!
Posted by: Sandie ~call me crazy | May 26, 2011 at 11:16 PM
I don't mind leftovers but have a hard time getting my kids to eat them. Your book looks awesome.
Posted by: Amy V | May 26, 2011 at 11:06 PM
Leftovers in food: it means i have a free afternoon to sew instead of cooking supper that night. Leftovers in fabric: love, love, love to find ways to use it all up! Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Deb | May 26, 2011 at 10:29 PM
Love leftovers, but usually end up not using the fabric ones!
Posted by: shirley j. b. | May 26, 2011 at 10:29 PM
Are we talking about food leftovers or the fabric kind? lol Food leftovers are often better than the first time around due to blending of flavors--they also make for quick meals which means more time to sew! Fabric leftovers = scrap quilts!!
Posted by: Barb Colvin | May 26, 2011 at 09:48 PM
My lunch at work are the leftovers from the night before. "Cook once - eat twice" is my motto.
When using fabric in a quilt- variety in the same colorway adds extra interest.
cute pics of the girls!
Posted by: Sandy E | May 26, 2011 at 09:47 PM
I love having left overs- food means that I have actually been home, cooking has occurred and I don't have to take a sandwich for lunch. Fabric leftovers mean I have been spending time doing what I love...
Posted by: Cindi P | May 26, 2011 at 08:51 PM
I love leftover cold pizza - easy to grab while I am quilting! Gotta keep my sewing strength up! Heehe!
Posted by: Erin Earl | May 26, 2011 at 08:44 PM
I love this book..I keep seeing different patterns on the different blogs and love them all! Leftovers...like them much better now that my hubs works out of town and leftovers mean one less meal to cook! Lisa in Texas
Posted by: Lisa LeBlanc | May 26, 2011 at 08:37 PM
Love leftovers, it means I don't have to cook a meal. Leftover fabric is good to a point but I quess I haven't reached that point. I love all your projects. Maybe I'll have to take the step and use my leftovers.
Posted by: Bonnie H | May 26, 2011 at 08:25 PM
I like leftovers but my husband doesn't so it makes it interesting and sometimes we have to throw out food too. I love the jelly jar runner and the story behind it! At my house it would be ice cream topping jars :) Loved all of the projects you shared with us today.
Posted by: Jessica Rassler | May 26, 2011 at 08:04 PM
I love leftover's. They are perfect for free for all nights when everybody gets to eat what they want. Take care and God bless, Cory
Posted by: Cory | May 26, 2011 at 07:49 PM
I luv leftovers and this Table Talk book too. I absolutely love 'Strip To Be Square'. It is just gorgeous in Kate's 'Flurry' line. I can't wait to get my hands on this book....thanks for the chance to win one.
Posted by: Pauline | May 26, 2011 at 07:36 PM
Regular leftovers I can take or leave but now holiday leftovers are great. Especially love Thanksgiving leftovers. Can never have enough turkey and dressing sandwiches.
lsandes@comcast.net
Posted by: Elaine | May 26, 2011 at 06:57 PM
OOHH I love that little hex, very cute! I hate leftovers, never quite sure what to do with them! Don't want to threw them out though! The jelly jar runner looks like a fun way to use some up!
Posted by: Rachel Thorpe | May 26, 2011 at 06:32 PM
I love leftovers. It's so much fun figuring out how to use them up! It would be great to win your patterns, I've been drooling over them for awhile (sorry about that, I'll try to be more neat in the future!)
Posted by: Pat V. | May 26, 2011 at 06:30 PM
I love leftovers! - both food and fabric! Would also love a chance to win these patterns!
Posted by: Sue H | May 26, 2011 at 06:22 PM
This really is a fun blog hop!! Seeing all the fun projects. I like using leftovers. So many projects you can do if your really think about it. I also use leftovers in creating new recipes!!
Posted by: Syd | May 26, 2011 at 06:20 PM
I like leftovers of food as well as fabric. I really like your patterns and I love Kate Spain's collections. There has been a lot of inspiration on this blog tour. Thanks!
Posted by: Cecilia Young | May 26, 2011 at 06:13 PM
I normally save all my leftovers and a friend buys them from me who scrap quilts... maybe I just won't do that any more... :)
Posted by: Kim | May 26, 2011 at 06:13 PM
I keep all my leftover fabric bits. You just never know, that tiny little piece could be just the perfect one you need!
Posted by: Christine M | May 26, 2011 at 05:57 PM
The blog hop has been fun. Thanks.
I love the snowman in the top picture. Amazing it is still May and I have Christmas on my mind. Happy quilting!
Posted by: Donna | May 26, 2011 at 05:53 PM
I really like leftovers-both the food AND the fabric kind. I epecially liked your table runners. How pretty!
Posted by: SheilaS | May 26, 2011 at 05:42 PM
I Love leftovers and everyone in my house will eat them w/out complaint. I love that Christmas quilt - I like quilts with a lot of white to rest the eye.
Posted by: Page | May 26, 2011 at 05:19 PM
And I love leftovers. When I was growing up if you had jelly leftovers, you added milk, shook the jar and you instantly had a yummy, sweet milk shake. The best part is my grandson is doing it now and he also loves jelly leftovers!
Posted by: Angie | May 26, 2011 at 04:40 PM
Your leftover projects are inspiring. Definitly need a plan for using them as there they sit. We only cook 2-3 times a week and always prepare double (or more). We then alternate menus. It sure makes for stress free afternoons.
Posted by: Mary Ellen | May 26, 2011 at 04:35 PM
I never have jelly leftovers - but do I ever have scrapy leftovers as I can't throw any scraps! I am anxious to to the Hex!
Posted by: judy | May 26, 2011 at 04:12 PM
I love leftovers--both food and fabric. Finding a way to use either of them in a meal or a sewing or quilting project is a fun challenge. Each day I have discovered a new project in this book that I would love to make.
Posted by: Denise | May 26, 2011 at 03:27 PM
I love fabric leftovers not so keen on food leftovers although they do mean less cooking which is a good thing.
Posted by: Anne D | May 26, 2011 at 03:26 PM
I love leftovers! Fabric or food- nothing goes to waste in this household ;-)
Posted by: Sonja | May 26, 2011 at 02:45 PM
I love leftovers in fact I pretty much eat leftovers everyday for lunch. The thing with left over fabric is you start using it and it seems to grow not dwindle....
Loved the hexagon topper.
Posted by: Patty V. | May 26, 2011 at 02:32 PM
I love left-overs, food and fabric! Your book looks wonderful! Love the variety of table toppers. The blog hop has been fun, entertaining and interesting. Thanks so much for organizing it!
Posted by: Becky in Atlanta, Georgia | May 26, 2011 at 01:39 PM
Love your ideas for scraps! I am starting to get more, the more I quilt! Certainly never mind frig leftovers - it means more time for quilting. Thank you for all your great inspriration. Diane
Posted by: Diane Halstenson | May 26, 2011 at 01:17 PM
I love leftovers, but if there are enough I use them to make a pieced back for the quilt they came from. I like all the projrcts you shared today.
Posted by: Marj | May 26, 2011 at 01:12 PM
love leftovers and scrappy projects :O)
Posted by: Elinborg Dagmar Lárusdóttir | May 26, 2011 at 01:10 PM
I have a hard time throwing away fabric pieces yet there are times I know it is too small and needs to go. Just learning how using scraps for a project turns out great. I enjoy leftover food, it makes it so nice when you don't have time or feel like cooking. Some food even tastes better after sitting a day or two and absorbing flavor.
Posted by: Diana | May 26, 2011 at 01:01 PM
Love having leftovers in the fridge for my husband to have for lunch the next day...and somtimes an evening snack! Loving the book even more the more I see of it!
Posted by: Amanda | May 26, 2011 at 12:54 PM
We love leftovers. Heat and go. There is nothing better. Sure like those Flurry fabrics in your quilt.
Posted by: Amy C | May 26, 2011 at 12:37 PM
I love that scrappy daisy runner. You always come up with the cutest patterns!
Posted by: Cathie Lanier | May 26, 2011 at 12:31 PM
I love fabric leftovers and food leftovers too!!! I don't like to throw anything away!
Posted by: Monica Moura | May 26, 2011 at 12:25 PM
I save all my fabric scraps and would like to make the Jelly Jar runner and the Easy Hex!! As for food leftovers...my husband eats every bit that we save!!
Posted by: Caryl W | May 26, 2011 at 12:24 PM
I use up leftover fabric and food in the frig. I like making small scrappy projects with my extra fabric pieces or they get put away and I forget to use them. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: susan | May 26, 2011 at 12:20 PM
I have lots of fabric leftovers that need a quick and easy project. I loved your Verna table runner. Kate Spain is one of my favorite designers! I would love to win your book and patterns!! Quilt as you go is the way to a quick project that is finished when you are done piecing:)
Posted by: Joanne G | May 26, 2011 at 12:06 PM
I love leftovers, both fabric and food. My husband packs the food up to take for his lunches at work and I eat what he doesn't take for my breakfast of lunch. Leftover fabrics get made into scrap quilts - my favorite kind of project.
Posted by: DebrafromMD | May 26, 2011 at 12:03 PM
I love using my leftovers. It is great fun to see what I can make with them.
I want to make Strip To Be Square, really like it. Then you show us Jelly Jar Runner and Scrappy Daisies Runner and I want to make those, too.
Posted by: Nancy E | May 26, 2011 at 11:43 AM
Each day I'm more convinced that I wil *need* this book! I love leftover fabric scraps and I really love great ways to use them up!
Posted by: manybooks (Linda) | May 26, 2011 at 11:37 AM
I love leftovers. If food, I don't have to cook. If fabric, I feel like I get a free quilt!
Posted by: Mary | May 26, 2011 at 11:36 AM
Love the fact that you can use leftovers for these cute little projects! I have plenty of them floating around my sewing room (and refrigerator!)
Posted by: Pamela | May 26, 2011 at 11:26 AM
Your projects for leftovers are so cute. I love leftovers, fabric as well as food. This has been a great blog hop. Thanks for the chance on the giveaway.
Posted by: Jill | May 26, 2011 at 11:08 AM
Love the Scrappy Daisies, it's my favorite flower. So happy and cheery!
Posted by: Carmen | May 26, 2011 at 11:06 AM
Love the Jelly Jar and the Scrappy Daisies table runners. What a great way to use the fabric leftovers.
Posted by: Janet | May 26, 2011 at 10:56 AM
Love the Jelly Jar and the Scrappy Daisies table runners. What a great way to use the fabric leftovers.
Posted by: Janet | May 26, 2011 at 10:56 AM
Wait - I always thought the holidays were Fast and Furious already. Good Name!
Posted by: Marilyn | May 26, 2011 at 10:56 AM
I wish I liked leftovers but I really don't - they usually end up in the trash. But I do have a ton of leftover fabric that I can't wait to use with your new patterns.
Posted by: Jan Stacey | May 26, 2011 at 10:55 AM
I love leftover material. My husband and daughter-in-law love leftover food. I love your new patterns. Thank you for letting us win the prizes. Thank you for the blog hop.
Posted by: Mary | May 26, 2011 at 10:44 AM
I love to eat left overs--esp when I am sewing and don't want to cook-----I love the little easy hex....thanks for the chance to win...great blog hop .....
Posted by: Linda | May 26, 2011 at 10:36 AM
I am not real good with using any kind of leftovers but I do save all my leftover fabrics in this huge bag that my bedspread came in! I am so loving all these projects you are showing. Hope I am a lucky winner!!
Posted by: Mary Ann | May 26, 2011 at 10:33 AM
I love leftovers! I think mine are totally out of control right now! LOL!
Posted by: Sharon S | May 26, 2011 at 10:31 AM
I love leftovers too! For some reason the food tastes better when there isn't quite as much work preparing it the second time around!
Posted by: Gayle | May 26, 2011 at 10:29 AM
I love leftovers....food or fabric! The food leftovers make for easy meals. Fabric leftovers are great for experiments and for small projects. Thanks for the tour. I really like your table toppers.
Posted by: Linda | May 26, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Loving the blog hop & am inspired by your leftovers. I can't throw fabric leftovers out as the leftovers cost as much per yard as the fabric used in quilts, but I often struggle with what to do with it - now I know!
Looking forward to the book
Chris x
Posted by: Chris | May 26, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Leftovers are great no matter if it's food or fabric. Our kids come over the fridge door immediately flies open to see what's inside- leftover. I just can't throw away fabric! Needless to say they end up in scrappy strip quilts. I would love to win your new patterns!!!
Posted by: Nancy | May 26, 2011 at 09:56 AM
The Scrappy Daisies is beautiful!
Posted by: Kelly | May 26, 2011 at 09:56 AM
I love leftovers! Your designs are always wonderful and I'm a big fan of Kate Spain too. Just made a wallhanging with Central Park and I love it!
Posted by: Ruth B | May 26, 2011 at 09:51 AM
My hubby and I love left overs. It helps us not have to cook during the week and if the first time around was boring I think of things to add to make them taste better. I love fabric leftovers as well to add something extra and unexpected to a new project. I'm loving this blog tour - thanks for doing it!!
Posted by: Tammy | May 26, 2011 at 09:49 AM
I just love to use up my fabric scraps too. I always think I can squeeze just one more project out of them.
Posted by: Moneik | May 26, 2011 at 09:40 AM
Oh my... You just show more and more I want to do. Luckily I have lots of fabric so as soon as I have a book I need to take a vacation ;o)
Posted by: Annika P | May 26, 2011 at 09:26 AM
Love leftovers!
Posted by: Nancy | May 26, 2011 at 09:25 AM
I love being able to rely on leftovers. Today's lunch is pizza left from my granddaughter's birthday party last night. Leftovers give me more time to sew! And your projects from leftover fabrics are equally delicious. The Jelly Jars one is so simple but yet so eye-catching. And the hexagon one is just adorable.
Posted by: Mary | May 26, 2011 at 09:19 AM
I, too, like leftovers esp. the food kind!
Posted by: sndy1 | May 26, 2011 at 09:15 AM
Love the jelly jar pattern, and I don't ususlly care for leftovers except lasagna and tacos!
Posted by: Andra | May 26, 2011 at 09:09 AM
I love leftovers. I'm always a little short on storage space so leftovers can be challenge to manage. The Scrappy Daisies runner is sew pretty. I'm sure I would have some leftovers to use to put it together.
Posted by: Robbin | May 26, 2011 at 09:04 AM
What great use of your fabric leftovers! I especially like the Hex table mat. There is no such thing as food leftovers in my house since I have a husband who is fond of those leftovers. I have quite a few of fabric leftovers and like you, have them tucked out of sight. Your new book is truly inspirational!
Posted by: Julia P | May 26, 2011 at 09:01 AM
I just have to have a copy of Table Talk! I have so many 'leftovers' to use up and this book would be just the right recipe!!
Posted by: Ann Wissbaum | May 26, 2011 at 08:52 AM
I like Easy hex !
Posted by: florence | May 26, 2011 at 08:45 AM
When I was first married, I usually saved leftovers, only to throw them out in a week. Now I treasure leftovers for a good meal with no prep time, or to have for lunch the next day (better than making another boring sandwich!). I also treasure fabric leftovers and love that your patterns make use of all the scraps I've been collecting! I hope this comment goes through (despite all the blogger problems of late) so I can hopefully win these great patterns! I really love the Scrappy Daisies runner - that would be first on my list!
Posted by: Darlene B | May 26, 2011 at 08:40 AM
Grateful that my family loves leftovers as well. Enjoy reading about your views (and projects) of leftover fabric. Think I'll clean a few corners, the fridge, and then won't feel guilty about working with some fabric. Thanks!! Sweet pictures of the girls and candy...
Posted by: Elaine Skeen | May 26, 2011 at 08:37 AM
Just love the Jelly Jar Runner and Easy Hex. I have lots of leftovers and these would be perfect to use them up.
Posted by: Kelly | May 26, 2011 at 08:21 AM