Hi everyone, and thanks for sticking with me this week. If you are new today, welcome to the Book Tour. Today my featured blogger is my publisher Kansas City Star and their website and blog Pickledish....to be more exact, it´s Diane that is writing the post today.
Table Talk is the first book that I have done with a publisher, I have always self published my books and I was a little nervous about the whole publishing route to begin with. I have to say though, I didn't really need to be nervous because it was a wonderful process, I got to make a lot of decisions myself so that the book really does look like something I would have done on my own which I think is really important. My editor Kent Richards was a dream to work with, we agreed on everything regarding the book so it was just a breeze!!
Let me answer the most popular question in the comments so far, in case you are not the lucky one to win your own copy of the book, you can order it here on the Pickledish website, here at the Fat Quarter Shop or if you prefer Etsy you can hit up my kit shop here.
Ok, lets get to the last quilts in the book that I haven´t showed you yet.
Let´s start with a quilt called Emma´s Courtyard.
I just love this quilt. Not only because it is named after my mom Emma and inspired by the idea of sitting in my parent´s backyard. I love quilts where you can really showcase a good floral or a good main print. This one, you can put your favorite fabric in the center of the quilt and tie everything together by repeating the same fabric in the border.
The fabric is from my Flair fabric line with Red Rooster Fabrics which should be still available in stores. It has been doing well so they printed it again and I believe the reprint has been shipping the last few days. This photo is taken at Yvonne´s house, my right hand gal! She just happened to have the perfectly matching vase & dried hydrangeas.....I think she might have to end up with that quilt after all...don't you think. It just looks so great there;)
Next up is City Square.
This quilt was inspired by a certain park in my little hometown that I used to walk through each time when I would visit my grandma after school. It had these little walkways that created a maze like pattern and I remember loving taking a different route each day to see different flowers and arrangements.
I used Halo, my fabric line that was released to stores last fall for this quilt. It has just a fun, retro feel to it and I loved mixing those retro blues, browns and greens with the pink for the flowers.
Last but not least....
Sticks and Stones. This is a Fat Quarter Quilt made from 8 medium/dark fat quarters and 4 light FQ's! Now.....I am not going to tell you how many of these quilts I could make based on the number of fat quarters I have in my sewing room....but I bet most of you could pull off that number and get that quilt made. Am I right?:)
I have always been a sucker for chain quilts and really, the scrappier the better! The scrappy border ties it all together and makes it sing....right!!
I can't leave you without one of the recipes in the book, especially with all your great comments on them. Kate complained about thinking she would be loosing focus on her sewing because of the Hot Fudge Pudding cake recipe next to the finishing instructions of City Square! I thought that was really funny....because honestly, I didn't really think about that when I was writing. Come to think of it now...I probably would loose focus myself having that recipe next to the finishing instructions!! I would at least have to take a break and try the recipe!
Well, here it is peeps!!
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Hot Fudge Pudding Cake
1-1/4 cup Sugar, divided
1 cup Flour
7 tbsp Cocoa, divided
2 tsp Baking Powder
1/4 tsp Salt
1/2 cup Milk
1/3 cup Butter, melted
1-1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/2 cup packed Light Brown Sugar
1-1/4 cups Hot Water
Heat oven to 350°. Combine 3/4 cup sugar, flour, 3 tbsp cocoa, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl. Blend in milk, butter and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Pour batter into a square pan.
In a small bowl, combine remaining sugar, remaining cocoa and brown sugar. Sprinkle mixture over batter, evenly. Pour hot water over top, do not stir. Bake 40 minutes or until center is almost set. Let stand 15 minutes, spoon into dessert bowls, spooning sauce from bottom of pan over top. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream. 8-10 servings.
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I wish I had a photo for you because it just looks and smells divine.....maybe tomorrow I will....my mouth is already watering!!!
Make sure to add your comments because the prize packet is getting even bigger. When I saw Kate giving away her scraps, I thought....what a great idea!! When I am working from a new line, I always throw my scraps in this basket I have on my cutting table and make sure to clean it out before the next line arrives. Well.....can you see how overflowing this thing is with my SUPER fabric!! (sorry for the bad iPhone pic) I would love for you to have some of this to play with before the line comes out. Sooo....here is what is happening....
I AM DOUBLING THE PRIZES!!
There will be two winners that will get: A Table Talk Book, A Shooting Stars kit, 2 yds of BOSAL fusible fleece, A set of my 4 new patterns and half of that scrap basket!!!
Make sure you comment on this post and the others this week because I am randomly drawing two names from comments from the whole week!!
Thanks so much for reading this week, I just love hearing from you in the comments. Have a great holiday weekend!
Hi greetings from Canada, I just love the recipe will make for my grandson who adore's chocolate. Looking forward to your new book.and I love your fabrics.
Posted by: Sandra Davidson | October 16, 2011 at 01:44 PM
Hi! Greetings from Finland! I love the quilts! Thank you so much for your lovely blog! It's so nice to find other quilters from other countries! :)
Posted by: Ullan tilkut | October 06, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Hi! Greetings from Finland! The quilts are fantastic! Thank you for your lovely blog! It's so nice to find other quilters from other countries! :)
Posted by: Ullan tilkut | October 06, 2011 at 11:28 AM
Great book tour - I love the Sticks and Stones quilt. Thank you!
Posted by: Barb in MI | June 01, 2011 at 07:13 PM
Ohh, I got sick and missed the last day =o( I was just lying on the couch and nerver got to my computer for 4 days... Hope I get lucky anyway with the entries I have.
Otherwise I just have to buy the book so it's not the end of the world ;o)
Posted by: Annika P | June 01, 2011 at 04:46 AM
I really like Sticks and Stones! Love, love, scrappy!! Oh my, I'd love to win your scraps. Your fabrics are so happy! Thanks for the chance
Posted by: Linda K | May 31, 2011 at 08:02 PM
I love Hot Fudge Pudding Cake! It is a great quick dessert when you need something last minute.
Posted by: Carmen | May 31, 2011 at 07:19 PM
My lips are thanking you for that gorgeous fudge pudding recipe but my hips will be cursing!!
Your book looks just fabulous and is definitely at the top of my wishlist if I am not lucky enough to win a copy. I've really enjoyed your book tour and thanks for the opportunity to win some of your wonderful prizes!
Posted by: WandaFish | May 31, 2011 at 05:52 PM
LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR DESIGNS AND FABRIC I SO WISH I WOULD WIN SOME OF YOUR GIVEAWAYS!! TAKE CARE
MISSY
Posted by: Melissa | May 31, 2011 at 02:34 PM
What a great give-a-way and I can't wait to try your recipe!
Posted by: Bobbie Whittington | May 31, 2011 at 12:45 PM
Thanks for the recipe and all of your new patterns are devine!
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | May 31, 2011 at 08:26 AM
Just discovered your blog today. I like all your designs. I hope I can win some of your give aways.
Posted by: Karin | May 30, 2011 at 02:03 AM
Sticks and Stones is a great pattern. Thanks for the giveaway, Gudrun!
Posted by: THERESA W | May 29, 2011 at 04:52 PM
I enjoyed this tour, having saved the tour to look at this weekend. I have enjoyed seeing all the patterns in the book. I like so many of them. I don't usually enter these give-aways, but thougth I would try. I would love to have a copy of the book, the scraps and the opportunity to try the batting. Thank you for sharing your gift of creativity with all of us.
Posted by: Shelly Mutch | May 29, 2011 at 03:59 PM
It was a great tour and i enjoyed to read the posts. Thanks so much!
Posted by: Martina | May 29, 2011 at 02:10 PM
A new day, a new week, maybe I'll get lucky!
Posted by: Judy Werner | May 29, 2011 at 10:53 AM
this has been a great blog tour this week....and the book sounds great!!!
Posted by: Caryl W | May 28, 2011 at 10:41 PM
I have a round oak table that needs a quilt like the first one in this post. So i need this book and the scraps. thanks for the great book and blog posts.
Posted by: Sherry J. | May 28, 2011 at 10:06 PM
Book looks great; couple must try patterns. And the fabric! And recipes!!
Posted by: Annette | May 28, 2011 at 08:48 PM
How nice that you are giving away 2 prizes! I would love to be a winner of the book and your lovely fabric.
Posted by: Kathy S | May 28, 2011 at 05:31 PM
Congratulations on the new book and your beautiful blog. I have followed you by feeds for a while and you sew wonderful and inpiring things. /Petra from Sweden
Posted by: Petra | May 28, 2011 at 11:15 AM
The book looks great! Congratulations!! Love the Jelly Jar table runner, and the cake... Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Helle | May 28, 2011 at 11:11 AM
Oh that cake sounds so delishious.. i wonder if i can make it gluten free.. gotta try. Love the prizes!!!
Posted by: Angela N. | May 28, 2011 at 07:58 AM
Hot fudge and new fabric. It doesn't get any better than that!
Posted by: Nancy | May 28, 2011 at 07:14 AM
Love Emmas courtyard, very classy!
Posted by: Rachel Thorpe | May 28, 2011 at 03:00 AM
Oh, wow, can't believe I almost missed the final day! That recipe sounds wonderful. I've enjoyed seeing all the fabulous quilts all week!
Posted by: Pat V. | May 28, 2011 at 02:27 AM
Can't wait to see your book in person! Blog hop was a blast! Thanks
Posted by: Kim Hmilton | May 28, 2011 at 12:16 AM
Your book looks fun. I need to order it if I don't win one. Thanks for a bright spot in a pretty crappy week.
Posted by: Amy V | May 27, 2011 at 11:43 PM
Your book is just filled with gorgeous pictures from all I've seen so far in this tour. (I am playing catch up a bit as we had an emergency out of state that meant I couldn't post on all the days on time so hopefully that's ok.) Anyway, I just LOVE your City Square quilt in this post. The fabrics/colors you used set off the design of the quilt perfectly. What a wonderful job.
YUM! I have made that Hot Fudge Pudding cake for years and can totally agree they are heaven. Anyone that hasn't tried that recipe before really needs to right away. It sounds strange to pour the water on top and leave that alone while baking but OMG that is THE best.
Thank you for the blog tour and allowing us to see pieces of what appears to be an awesome book. You've put together a winner from all I've seen. Congratulations on the book.
Posted by: VickiT | May 27, 2011 at 11:30 PM
I don't bake but I DO sew! Thanks for the inspiration:)
Posted by: Lisa Arndt | May 27, 2011 at 10:59 PM
Thanks for the recipe, and thanks for the opportunity to win such a nice prize. Summer is just around the corner...(I think) and I need a new project!
Posted by: Julie | May 27, 2011 at 10:19 PM
This IS the recipe that is my daughter's favorite! Except, I make mine in the microwave, so you can have your cake and eat it sooner!!! I have finally decided that the Sticks and Stones is my favorite in your new book! I really really want to make it! Thank you so much for hosting this blog hop with such great gals reviewing your book! What a fun week it has been! HUGS... and stitches
Posted by: Christie B | May 27, 2011 at 09:54 PM
An awesome little journey, Gudrun. I really enjoyed hearing the stories behind the projects. I'm thinking my next quilt may be a chain type.
Posted by: Barb Colvin | May 27, 2011 at 09:39 PM
Talk about doubling your fun, Gudrun you are very generous to us. Thank you for all the great things you do and the wonderful book of runners, toppers, and family treats!
Posted by: ~Kathleen | May 27, 2011 at 09:31 PM
Ohhh Hot Fudge Pudding Cake!~ I think I'm in love! ;-) My dear grandmother's name was Emma and she was a jewel!~ so is your topper. Thanks for the week of fun!
Posted by: Sandie ~call me crazy | May 27, 2011 at 09:30 PM
Cocoa is on top of my grocery list! Thanks for sharing the recipe. I've really enjoyed seeing the quilts from the book and can't wait to get a copy!
Posted by: Robbin | May 27, 2011 at 09:29 PM
Thank You for sharing the projects from your book. It is so fun to see what you have designed. I can't wait for a book and to begin sewing, but which one first? I really enjoy these hops and the chance to be introduced to new designers and blogs. Again THANK YOU!
Posted by: Diana | May 27, 2011 at 09:05 PM
what a great way to win all those great things! I've enjoyed looking at all your patterns and recipes - you did a fantastic job!
Posted by: Sue H | May 27, 2011 at 09:01 PM
Wow. You are amazing. Thanks so much for your kindness. The recipe sounds great. Thanks again. pegwatkins@comcast.net
Posted by: Peggy W. | May 27, 2011 at 08:59 PM
Emma's Courtyard is beautiful. Your fabrics fit it perfectly!
Posted by: Amy C | May 27, 2011 at 08:57 PM
the samples look yummy and the cake recipe makes my mouth water :)
Posted by: Jan | May 27, 2011 at 08:30 PM
I fell in love with the Emma's Courtyard quilt and it was on the top of my to do list until I saw the Sticks and Stones...what a wonderful dilemma to have! thanks for all the wonderful quilts this week!!
Posted by: Cindi P | May 27, 2011 at 08:10 PM
The quilts & table toppers have all been awesome. I can't wait to get the book. Thanks for the chance to win all the wonderful items.
Posted by: Liz | May 27, 2011 at 08:09 PM
I really enjoy making table toppers - quick gratification, I guess. Loved looking at the samples for your book.
Posted by: Robin Walston | May 27, 2011 at 08:08 PM
love these but I LOVE the sticks and stones quilt. and yum, that cake looks good!
Posted by: Rhonda | May 27, 2011 at 07:14 PM
Fun blog hop! Thanks, again! Wonderful goodies that you are giving away. Thanks for the hot fudge pudding cake recipe. I definitely want to try that one even without seeing a photo. Have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: Becky in Atlanta, Georgia | May 27, 2011 at 06:52 PM
Each day just gets better and better! More prizes, more sneak peeks of your books!
Posted by: Cathie Lanier | May 27, 2011 at 06:51 PM
More beautiful things to look at! That pudding cake sounds yummy!
Posted by: Christine M | May 27, 2011 at 06:48 PM
Really enjoyed the blog hop. The Hot Fudege cake sounds yummy. The table runners and topper are great.
Posted by: Janet | May 27, 2011 at 06:32 PM
Yum! My mom used to make that hot fudge pudding cake when I was a kid. Thanks for bringing back those memories. So good with ice cream melting in the warm chocolate.
But I'm telling you, those scraps look mighty delicious, too! There's nothing like playing with other people's scraps.
I have loved all the projects you have shown this week, and I'm especially liking the Stick and Stones today. Thanks for a fun week of blog hopping.
Posted by: Mary | May 27, 2011 at 06:24 PM
Gudrun...Congratulations...job well done... you have written a fabulous book everyone is going to want to own....thanks for hosting the Table Talk blog tour and the chance to win such a generous giveaway....I luv all the quilts/projects especially 'Sticks and Stones'. Thanks for the Hot Fudge Pudding Cake recipe.....sounds sEw yummy.
Posted by: Pauline | May 27, 2011 at 06:12 PM
Really enjoyed Table Talk blog hop. The recipe for hot fudge pudding cake looks delicious.Love your Sticks and Stones quilt and would like a chance to win those scraps.
Posted by: susan | May 27, 2011 at 05:33 PM
Thank you for the recipe for the hot fudge pudding cake! It has been fun seeing your projects this week and getting to know you better. Sounds like you had a great time with your family growing up...lots of memories...I do too!
Thanks for the chance to win a book and the scraps! :)
Posted by: Jessica Rassler | May 27, 2011 at 05:02 PM
I'm kind of sorry to see this this week come to and end! All of your quilt patterns are beautiful, and your recipes sound delicious!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!!!
Posted by: Syd | May 27, 2011 at 05:00 PM
Thanks so much for sharing, Gudrun! YAY for scraps!
Posted by: Adventuresinquilting.wordpress.com | May 27, 2011 at 04:58 PM
What a great week this has been. Mmmmm, I can smell that cake baking now!
Posted by: Sharon S | May 27, 2011 at 04:56 PM
For the first time in years I worked a 12 hour night shift last night...not only that it was with two of my favorite co-workers (we are nurses). We talked about getting together for "craft day". These table topper, scraps and patterns would be perfect. I've enjoyed this week, too, just seeing all the creativity. Thanks.
Posted by: Elaine Skeen | May 27, 2011 at 04:42 PM
I am totally amazed at the beauty of these table toppers. I always love to dress my table, and your designs are inspirational!
Posted by: Jocelyn | May 27, 2011 at 03:45 PM
All the recipes look so good--but the pudding cake might be made first---it would go great with quilting today---thanks for the wonderful blog hop and the chance to win----love the quilts....
Posted by: Linda | May 27, 2011 at 03:37 PM
Very nice! I think I gained 5 pounds just thinking about the Hot Fudge Pudding Cake. Thanks for the great Blog tour!
Posted by: Nancy D. | May 27, 2011 at 03:07 PM
I can tell your delighted about your new book, as you should be. Thank you for your great ideas, recipes and huge prizes. I, especially, like the leftover patterns and the scrappy border on Sticks and Stones.
Posted by: Mary Ellen | May 27, 2011 at 03:02 PM
This has been such a fun and interesting week. I sure would love to come home from work some day next week to find a box from the mailman. Thanks so much for sharing your new book with us and the great giveaway.
lsandes@comcast.net
Posted by: Elaine | May 27, 2011 at 03:00 PM
Scraps of your material and the book WOW I hope I will be picked. Thank you for a fun week of block hop. Have a happy Holiday.
Posted by: Mary | May 27, 2011 at 02:55 PM
Very good Blog Hop! Your book looks wonderful and the recipe divine! Thanks so much for a chance on your wonderful giveaway.
Posted by: Jill | May 27, 2011 at 02:50 PM
Yippee Skippy! I have enjoyed this week..you have done a great job of presenting the book. Sticks and Stones..love it along with all of the rest! Thank you for the great chance to win...I really want to get my hands on some Bosal, sounds like a dream! Lisa in Texas
Posted by: Lisa LeBlanc | May 27, 2011 at 02:41 PM
Thank you Gudrun for this great week!!! I loved seeing these great projects from your book, hearing the lovely stories about them, "hopping" to others blogs... now my fingers are crossed!!! Hugs!!
Posted by: Monica Moura | May 27, 2011 at 02:24 PM
This has been so much fun this week. If I am not a lucky winner, I will definitely be buying this book and some patterns. I will also be on the look-out for some of your fabric.
Posted by: Mary Ann | May 27, 2011 at 02:10 PM
krossa fingur og tær og vona að ég verði valin í random valinu 'plís plís plís' :O) var í GE-klúbbi quiltbúðarinnar og er búin að sauma city square sem er mjög fallegur dúkur og í miklu uppáhaldi hjá mér.
Posted by: Elinborg D. Lár. | May 27, 2011 at 02:08 PM
WOW! I just have to have a copy of Table Talk!!! The more I see of it the more I feel the need to have it. I would be happy to take any of the scraps off your hands.
Posted by: Ann | May 27, 2011 at 02:08 PM
I would love to be the winner of that awesome book OR the cute scraps!
Posted by: olive liza | May 27, 2011 at 01:51 PM
Thanks for the fun hop - it has all been great. I really want to make that cake!
Posted by: Julie Letvin | May 27, 2011 at 01:40 PM
Lovely quilts, as always...and the recipe sounds like a must-make-soon!
Posted by: Deb Sheffield | May 27, 2011 at 12:58 PM
That Hot Fudge Pudding Cake sounds divine! Thanks for sharing this week. I'm going to be definitely adding your book to my library.
Posted by: Kelly | May 27, 2011 at 12:51 PM
Each day the prize gets better and better. Would love to win but realize there are quite a few hoping to get it too. So good luck to whoever wins.
One thing for sure, I love the projects in this book. It will be on my list of items that I need to have. Thanks for the fun of seeing all the lovely projects and also for the chance to win.
Posted by: Denise | May 27, 2011 at 12:32 PM
Thank you for such a wonderful blog hop! It has been such fun to read all the different blogs and to see the great projects from your book! Your book is definitely a keeper.
Posted by: Julia P | May 27, 2011 at 12:22 PM
mmmm that hot fudge pudding cake sounds yummy! I really like Emma's Courtyard quilt. They all look really great.
Posted by: Carla | May 27, 2011 at 12:14 PM
I love every quilt in this book. The recipes are an added plus. Can't wait to get my hands on this book.
Posted by: JoDee | May 27, 2011 at 12:13 PM
Love the tabletopper. Thanks for the neat ideas.
Posted by: Rhonda Beam | May 27, 2011 at 12:12 PM
Love the Sticks and Stones topper, and your
Hot Fudge Pudding Cake recipe. I also appreciate that we get to "know" you a bit when you have a blog post. Thank you Gudren!
Posted by: Dee Johnson | May 27, 2011 at 11:58 AM
I just love the City Square quilt! It looks amazing. I'm so excited that we are getting Super in at the shop.
Posted by: Moneik | May 27, 2011 at 11:57 AM
Such amazing generosity and thanks for your inspiring photos and for the chance to win.
Posted by: sndy1 | May 27, 2011 at 11:56 AM
thanks for the little blog hop. it's been fun. now to go find some chocolate, you've got me thinking about fudge cake.
Posted by: Robin C | May 27, 2011 at 11:55 AM
I love all the patterns from this book - they are just incredible! The recipe sounds delicious but then again who doesn't looove chocolate.
Posted by: Karen S. | May 27, 2011 at 11:54 AM
Looks wonderful - I enjoyed seeing all the quilts
Posted by: Patty D | May 27, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Wow - even MORE wonderful projects! CONGRATS on what looks like a fabulous book, and thanks for the prize chances :)
Posted by: manybooks (Linda) | May 27, 2011 at 11:50 AM
Oh my, what an awesome prize package. I would love to win it. Thank you for all the hard work you do for the quilting industry. Take care and God bless, Cory
Posted by: Cory | May 27, 2011 at 11:49 AM
That cake sounds devine. I must make it this weekend. I love the quilts you showed today as well. If I don't win a book I'll be buying one for sure.
Posted by: Tammy | May 27, 2011 at 11:23 AM
I love every quilt/project in your book! It's a book that will definitely be in my possession soon. Looking forward to the recipes too!
Posted by: Cheryl | May 27, 2011 at 11:23 AM
I had "met" you when you contributed a pattern to one of my quilt magazines. I cut it out and it is in my to-do folder of projects. I'm Scandinavian so enjoyed the bio about you. I mainly like to make smaller projects like table toppers or runners so your book is the type I like to buy.
Posted by: Kay Harold | May 27, 2011 at 11:13 AM
I've enjoyed your blog hop. How did you know I've been searching for this recipe? Seriously. I've been scouring all my cookbooks! Your quilts and fabrics are so nice!
Posted by: Mary | May 27, 2011 at 11:12 AM
Yummy Recipe!!! and YUMMY Fabric scraps. Love all the projects in this great book a must have for sure.
Posted by: Gale Lavers | May 27, 2011 at 11:09 AM
The quilts you showed today are beautiful... I am hoping so much to win a copy of the book...then to have more prizes added - I'm speechless!
Posted by: Amanda | May 27, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Wow! You have a very exciting blog. Have you thought about a button for all of your finished quilts?
Posted by: Page | May 27, 2011 at 10:57 AM
I'm going to have to try your recipe, I've made several versions, but none has measured up to the one my mom used to make, so I am hoping this one is IT! (Oh, and I would so love to have those lovely scraps...)
Posted by: Pamela | May 27, 2011 at 10:55 AM
LOVE THE SAMPLES!
RECIPE SOUNDS SO GOOD!
THANKS FOR SHARING!
Posted by: Linda | May 27, 2011 at 10:25 AM
My mouth is watering at the recipes, my eyes are bulging at the scraps!
Is there anywhere in UK stocking your book - please!!!
Chris x
Posted by: Chris | May 27, 2011 at 10:03 AM
I think I can smell that cake through the connection! Smells devine. Can't quite feel the fabric but I'd love to!
Posted by: Marilyn | May 27, 2011 at 10:00 AM
I can't seem to find the entry for Pickledish....anyone having any luck with that?
Posted by: Darlene B | May 27, 2011 at 09:49 AM
Gudrun - love your Table Talk blog and book! And I love your advice to use up your scraps right away and not just add them to the closet or drawer. I am going to start doing that... thanks again. Would love to win your giveaway... thanks!
Posted by: Angie | May 27, 2011 at 09:39 AM
I decided I not only love your quilts and fabrics Gudrun....I love your house. Those chairs with the ruffles on the bottom and doilies? Too cute!!
Posted by: Ruth B | May 27, 2011 at 09:27 AM