This week has just zoomed by so fast. It's been so busy planning and prepping for Quilt market which starts next week. We are shipping our booth to Houston today and it is always a little relief after those boxes are gone....not much you can do after that!
The winner of the book from yesterday's blog post is:
Deb Sheffield
she said:
"I would travel almost anywhere, but my first choice would be back to Chile, to visit my exchange student family! It's been three years, which is too long... Iceland would be interesting, too; reading your blog has sparked my interest in your homeland!"
Congrats Deb. I hope you get to go visit your host family soon.
Check out all the places you want to go:
I love the variety of your dream places to travel to and I actually share many of them with you. If I would get a free trip anywhere tomorrow, I would probably go to Iceland but on my bucket list are Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland and South America. Hawaii is definitely on my list too. I love to travel and have gone to a lot of places in Europe. I love Portugal and Greece, Italy and Spain are great as well.
Looks like we have to get busy planning some quilting trips/cruises:)
Let's check out the last few projects in the book:
Wings Of Love
I have one more cutie to share with you today. This is sweet little Nolan.
He is only 3 months old but handled the photoshoot like a pro.
Here is another colorway of the quilt using some delightful Anna Griffin prints. Even though I love this photo, we were afraid of raising some eyebrows over having the child unattended laying on a table:)
Nolan was such a sweetie, definitely an upcoming model.
He even gave me some heartmelting smiles.
Roundhouse Runner
This is a simple runner to make and it is easy to pick colors to match any decor.
Bright and fun (fabrics are from my Super fabric line for Red Rooster) or....
....traditional and elegant.
The fabrics used are from the Curio collection from Basic Grey for Moda.
A little bit of glam is always a good thing, right?
Ripple Effect - Runner
This runner is really fun to make from Layer Cake squares. This one is out of Late Bloomers by Sandy Gervais for Moda.
The brighter version uses an older line from Lila Tueller and some of my fabric as well. The size of the runner is perfect for smaller spaces.
That's it folks! Now you have seen everything the book contains and hopefully you are itching to get started on some of these projects.
Today's question is:
If you had the book in hand, access to any fabric you would like and magically the world would pause for 6 hours so you could sew anything you wanted out of this book. Which project would you choose first?
Remember to comment to enter the drawing. There is both the book up for grabs and then the big prize which I will pull from all the comments of the week. I will post the winners on Monday.
Have a great weekend!
PS: An answer to my Icelandic friends on when the book arrives in Iceland: Kristrún í Quiltbúðinni kemur til með að hafa hana til innan skamms, bjallið bara endilega í hana!
Tough decidion! I would have to go with the Knicknack bed runner and pillow. How easy to change out your decor to match the seasons!
Posted by: Deb Fox-McHugh | October 24, 2011 at 08:50 AM
I love the runner and matching pillow on the bed. A great way to change up a guest room. Everything in the book is gorgeous. Congratulations.
Posted by: Shirlene | October 23, 2011 at 03:10 PM
Wow, there are so many projects I would like to make in this book! I would start with the Grab 'N Go Tote, then I would have to make some of those really cute Boxes. Thanks for showing the projects that are in the book and thanks for putting your great ideas into a book. It is a must have!!!
Posted by: Ann | October 23, 2011 at 08:43 AM
I would start with the Grab'N go tote, I love how pretty and functional it is.
Then I would make the fabric boxes for my kid's cube storage shelves...and another fabric box for my knitting stuff beside the sofa. Eventually I will probably make everything in the book though, I really love it :)
Posted by: Pálína Björg | October 23, 2011 at 04:37 AM
Það er erfitt að velja, þó ekki - ég mundi byrja á boxunum síðan allt hitt, ekki spurning.
Frábær bók
Posted by: Paula | October 23, 2011 at 03:49 AM
Með betri bókum sem ég hef séð lengi! Langar að gera nánast allt en ..... ég myndi byrja á barnateppinu þar sem ég er að verða AMMA í fyrsta sinn eftir 1-2 vikur :D
Get ekki beðið eftir að eignast bókina!! :)
Kv. Siggalína
Posted by: Sigurlína Magnúsdóttir | October 22, 2011 at 01:13 PM
Oooo- love those runners! If I had the book in hand, I would use make Ripple Effect with some holiday fabrics! Probably some leftover 12 Days of Christmas and throw in other scraps as needed :) What a fun runner!
Posted by: manybooks (Linda) | October 22, 2011 at 01:03 PM
That's not an easy question to answer. I like many of choices.......but alas, choose the knick knack pillow. I could use a new pillow or two in my living room. I can't wait to try it.
Posted by: Grace Keir | October 22, 2011 at 08:30 AM
The big laminated bottom tote! When I go off to sewing class the ladies always joke as to "Who brought the kitchen sink ?" - this bag could accomodate it and all of my supplies. I love being organized.
Posted by: Vicki | October 22, 2011 at 08:28 AM
Wow, hard question! I don't have a round table, but I would still love to make those round matts. Those are so neat!
Thanks for a fun week of seeing your book!
Posted by: Dorian | October 22, 2011 at 07:00 AM
I think I would make the Wings of Love quilt. Or maybe the Roadhouse Runner. Or maybe......!
Posted by: Christine M | October 22, 2011 at 05:40 AM
this question was way to hard to answer, I thank in 6 hours i would make as much as I could from the book, I would just open it and work on what is on the page I could not choose
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1029856627 | October 22, 2011 at 04:15 AM
I think I would go for the storing cubes, you can never have enough of those :-)
Posted by: Kristina | October 22, 2011 at 03:44 AM
I think I would have to make a cuppa and read the book then just pop open a page and make that one. The projects in it are inspiring.
Happy days.
Bev.xoxo
Posted by: Bev C | October 22, 2011 at 01:07 AM
I would make Wings of Love out of Terrain!
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | October 22, 2011 at 12:59 AM
OH MY GOSH!!!!! Thank you so much!!!! I am so excited about winning the drawing yesterday!!!!! Since I already have the book on pre-order, I will be giving it to my very talented quilter friend for CHristmas, along with a few fat quarters of one of your fabric designs. She will absolutely LOVE it!
Posted by: Deb Sheffield | October 22, 2011 at 12:08 AM
You make this one difficult! I think the first project would be the cubes. I have a bookshelf that currently has cubes from a discount store holding many of my kits. Your cubes would replace those and definitely improve the look of my sewing room. Of course, the projects IN those cubes would be waiting for yet another day!
Posted by: Pam | October 21, 2011 at 11:10 PM
I would do the knicknack bed runner and pillow - so simple, but so cute.
Posted by: diane L. | October 21, 2011 at 10:04 PM
Well from the projects you have shown I would have to go for the tubs/boxes. I would sew them up and start filling them immediately. It would certainly help organize my sewing room.
Posted by: Elaine | October 21, 2011 at 09:07 PM
I would for sure be sewing the Wings of Love. I absolutely love the pattern. I would for sure use my stash. Thanks for all the lovely patterns.
Posted by: Bonnie | October 21, 2011 at 08:33 PM
This is surely a hard question. I would probably start with the roundhouse runner and if I had time left of the 6 hours do the ripple effect runner, can you tell I love runners, lol. I would love to do every project in the book if I had the time and fabric.
Alda, Fl
Posted by: A E | October 21, 2011 at 08:33 PM
I would try the Roundhouse Runner.
Posted by: Karen W. | October 21, 2011 at 08:14 PM
OMG!! The boxes, and the bag. Can I make it for a lot longer then that I would love to have time to sew, between work and chase the 3 year old and 8 month old.
Posted by: Jessica Hickey, | October 21, 2011 at 07:14 PM
I think I would start with the bed runner and pillow, then the grab and go tote, then the round table runner, and just work my way through the book. I can see lots of glorious Christmas presents--if only I could have six hours every day!!
Posted by: Nancy Augustine | October 21, 2011 at 07:07 PM
Austrailia TABLE runner can't wait for the book!
Posted by: sandra | October 21, 2011 at 07:03 PM
I love those placemats for round tables so much I may need to go out and buy a round table! Beautiful book Gudrun!
Posted by: Ruth B | October 21, 2011 at 06:24 PM
Definitely the baby quilt in the Anna Griffin prints...LOVE it!! And I love that baby!! I want a grand baby JUST like that sweet little guy!!
Take care!
paulette
Posted by: Paulette Doyle | October 21, 2011 at 06:23 PM
Love the round table placemats. As for a place to travel I will do Iceland anytime, My husband & I have been there 3 times.
Posted by: Donna | October 21, 2011 at 06:07 PM
If I had to pick a pattern, I would probably pick the storage boxes because they would help me get organized. However, I would probably end up making the fan placemats because I love their unique shape.
Posted by: Kathy S | October 21, 2011 at 05:34 PM
It would take me at least the first 2 hours going through the book to make sure I didn't miss anything. After that I would make some boxes, the grab and go tote and the roundhouse runner. Did you say only 6 hours?? I would need 6 days at least to make all the great projects in this awesome book. Great job again Gudrun!!
Posted by: Gale Lavers | October 21, 2011 at 04:58 PM
Round tablemats for sure - straight into the runners - then I would opt for a larger project. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity. Judy C
Posted by: JudyCinNC | October 21, 2011 at 04:00 PM
I would make the fresh blooms placemats.They are very cute.
Posted by: Evie | October 21, 2011 at 03:20 PM
Oh now that is a wonderful dream! I'd start with the tote and some of the tote fabrics that are coated. I'd be ready for retreat with that big tote! :-) Thanks for the fun! Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Sandie~ call me crazy | October 21, 2011 at 02:34 PM
I would make the placemats for a round table. Thanks for a fun week of giveaways.
Posted by: MoeWest | October 21, 2011 at 02:31 PM
Six hours to sew hmmmmm I'd want to do the ripple effect runner..... out terrain fabric I have some fat quarters in need of a project idea.
Thanks for showing your new book.
Posted by: Patty V | October 21, 2011 at 02:03 PM
I would like to make one of the baby quilts just in case I am going to be a grandma again! I am crossing my fingers!
Posted by: Sue Anderson | October 21, 2011 at 02:02 PM
Blooming Bounty Topper in my Xmas stash. Then the all the runners and place mats. I hope my quilt shop has order the books. Have a great weekend. Tomorrow my daughter and I are having a sewing day. I hope to get a lot done. Thank you for all your patterns.
Posted by: Mary Hickey | October 21, 2011 at 01:49 PM
You are making this answer hard because I like all the projects. The first would probably be the fabric boxes or the tote. Also love the roundhouse and the ripple table runner. Lots to keep me busy in this book.
Posted by: Denise | October 21, 2011 at 01:39 PM
Tablerunner for sure. Then Tote bags and Fan place mats. I love smaller projects. Thanks for letting us participate in the contest. Even if we don't win I love to read the comments as well.
Have a great Holiday season.
Posted by: Colette | October 21, 2011 at 01:29 PM
The fresh blossom place mats. I'd choose your fabric, Super. Love the floral and the colors!
Posted by: Patricia Wachowiak | October 21, 2011 at 12:48 PM
Wings of Love.
Posted by: Jo Anne | October 21, 2011 at 12:44 PM
My favorite is the Ripple Effect table runner with the Roundhouse Runner close behind. Just give me the six hours and all the goodies necessary to make the project, and I'll be off and running! Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: MarciaW | October 21, 2011 at 12:40 PM
This is the hardest question of the week!!I want to do all of them.With the six hours to play with, I'd start the bed runner. Coincidentally, before you posted your project, I had mentioned to a quilting friend that I'd like to do a bed runner, and magically,the next day,I saw and
loved your design. So, how could I not do this one first??
Posted by: Patricia Dawe | October 21, 2011 at 12:38 PM
I guess I'd have to make the bin/boxes (there are too many wonderful things to choose from!). I see those being very useful with two kids. Everything would finally be organized. Thanks for all your wonderful projects!
Posted by: Johanna | October 21, 2011 at 12:37 PM
I am just about to start Christmas projects your ideas. So easy and quick. The bright Ripple Effect Runner is sure to please.
Posted by: Lois Mecord | October 21, 2011 at 12:17 PM
All wonderful projects so really hard to decide but I am really taken by the ripple effect runner in the first colorway , just gorgeous. Thanks for the chance to win .
Posted by: sheila | October 21, 2011 at 12:13 PM
First the Dream On Baby Quilt for a new baby arriving in November, and the Placemats for a round table for my in-laws for Christmas! What great ideas! Thanks for a chance to win! :)
Posted by: Carla G | October 21, 2011 at 12:05 PM
The tote bag and the boxes. Fantastic book and all of the projects are to die for! Have a great time at Fall Market!
Posted by: Julia P | October 21, 2011 at 11:55 AM
I think I would start with that roomy tote bag that you used a laminate for on the bottom. Such a cute & practical bag!
Posted by: DianeY | October 21, 2011 at 11:46 AM
Playtime runner, than the placemats. I loved everything in this new book. Looking forward to seeing you at Lake Beauty in November!
Posted by: Kim B | October 21, 2011 at 11:41 AM
I would start with the patchwork boxes, I think they are so great!
Posted by: Jessie | October 21, 2011 at 11:37 AM
I would start with the fabric boxes. Then the "dream, believe" runner. All the projects look great. Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Darlis Johns | October 21, 2011 at 11:36 AM
I like the ripple effect runner!! If I had the book in my hand...I would check what fabric I had and go for that...I might start with the placemats!!
Posted by: Caryl W | October 21, 2011 at 11:32 AM
I would make the baby quilt first. Love the Wings of Love pattern and the name you chose for the quilt is perfect. Thinking about various color schemes. Thanks for having the giveaway; always a pleaure.
Posted by: Mary Ellen H. | October 21, 2011 at 11:29 AM
I'd definitely do that table runner with the little IKEA dishes!!! LOVE those and have them myself. I even had a tea party for my grandkids this past summer using the IKEA kids dishes...we had a blast. That tablerunner would be a fabulous addition!
Jacqui in Canada
Posted by: Jacqui VMS | October 21, 2011 at 11:28 AM
I would start with a tote and the fabric boxes. Thanks for the fun week- all the photos and ideas. You are great!
Posted by: Nancy | October 21, 2011 at 11:23 AM
I love the ripple runner!
Posted by: Gill | October 21, 2011 at 11:23 AM
If I had your book, I'd immediately start on wings of love! My good friend is expecting, this will be perfect!
Posted by: Pat V. | October 21, 2011 at 11:18 AM
I'd go for the placemats and tablerunners. I know I'd be able to finish them for sure in 6 hours and have something wonderful to show for it. I just love the wedge look of the placemats & runner.
Lori
Posted by: Lori M | October 21, 2011 at 11:17 AM
I want to make the bed runner and matching pillows. Actually I want to make every project in this book! I can't wait to get a copy! Thanks for the fun week.
Posted by: Mama Dub | October 21, 2011 at 11:08 AM
Tough decision! I think I would do the roundhouse runner first and then boxes and the playtime runner :)
Posted by: Heather W. | October 21, 2011 at 10:40 AM
For sure I would start with the tote! i love it! thanks!
Posted by: Lee | October 21, 2011 at 10:39 AM
There are several projects I would like to make, but I would probably start with the little quilt Nolan is on in today's post as I have several friends with babies on the way. I also love several of the runners and would love to make the boxes in several sizes. This book just has so many useful projects! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Mary | October 21, 2011 at 10:38 AM
I really love the boxes and I'd use any green fabric I have on hand. I am desperately in need of storage space and everything will coordinate with or is green.
Posted by: Diane | October 21, 2011 at 10:26 AM
I'd do the runners for me, then for gifts. Just to find the time to do them all.
Posted by: Marie | October 21, 2011 at 10:23 AM
HELLO! I'D START WITH THE RIPPLE EFFECTS RUNNER USING CHRISTMAS CANDY FABRICS! IT WOULD BE A NEAT CHRISTMAS GIFT.
THANKS SO FOR SHARING!
Posted by: Linda | October 21, 2011 at 10:19 AM
I would make the Ripple Effects runner with some Fiona's Fancy :) THANKS for the chance!
ourbusylittlebunch(at)hotmail(dot)com
Posted by: Rebecca | October 21, 2011 at 10:10 AM
I would make the wonderful baby quilt as I will be first time grandma in December. Oh how would baby and mama love this. Karin E:)
Posted by: Karin E | October 21, 2011 at 10:08 AM
Very hard choice. But I think the first thing I would sew are the boxes! My daughter would love some for her new room!Thanks for the booktour. It was much fun!
Posted by: Martina | October 21, 2011 at 10:07 AM
I would definitely start with the tote. I really need to get that done. Maybe two....one for my son! The boxes would be next and then the table runners. How many days off do we get????
Posted by: Pamstitches | October 21, 2011 at 10:06 AM
Spelling corrections I would have to make two of each.
Posted by: Philomena Gaslard | October 21, 2011 at 10:02 AM
I would make the tote bag first and then move on to the tablerunner, placemats, little boxes and oh, the little quilts too. This is a fabulous book. Congratulations! Thank you for the giveaway.
Posted by: Joan | October 21, 2011 at 10:01 AM
I love those table runners, all of them and the bags and boxes too. I love to make them all for Christmas gifts so that means I would ahve to make to of each one for myself and one for a gift.
Posted by: Philomena Gaslard | October 21, 2011 at 10:00 AM
I would start with the placemats and hope to get at the fabric boxes and the pillow cover sometime too. The pictures really make me want to head to my sewing room. Thanks for sharing with us.
Posted by: Gloria | October 21, 2011 at 09:58 AM
Without a doubt, I would work on the Grab N' Go Tote. I'm already excited about this one! They would make great gifts and help with my organizing OCD.
Thank you for sharing all of your new projects with us.
Posted by: Tonya | October 21, 2011 at 09:56 AM
I would start with the fabric boxes and make them out of Twirl fabric. Those happy prints make me smile, and I can always use more containers for organizing my studio.
Posted by: DebrafromMD | October 21, 2011 at 09:52 AM
I absolutely love the Knick Knack Bed Runner and coordinating Pillow - that would be the first project. Followed by the Ripple Effect Runner. I really like your fabric choices too! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of this amazing new book!
Posted by: Tracy | October 21, 2011 at 09:49 AM
I'd start with the laminate bags, and then move to the cubes and on to the placemats-6 hours of uninterrupted sewing? Oh, the things I might accomplish! Thanks for the wonderful preview!
Posted by: Leslie J. | October 21, 2011 at 09:40 AM
I think I would make the roadhouse runner first, although some of the other projects would be very close behind. Christmas presents need to get done....
Posted by: Marjorie | October 21, 2011 at 09:34 AM
I love making table runners, but the fabric boxes would be top on my list.
Posted by: Marie | October 21, 2011 at 09:32 AM
The laminate bag! Definitley. I could use one right now. Then I would make the boxes. And a few runners. I love all these projects and can't wait to get a copy of the book!
Posted by: Quilty Jen | October 21, 2011 at 09:29 AM
I love them all but with my time limited I would do the table runners, all of them
Ella
Posted by: Ella Taylor | October 21, 2011 at 09:27 AM
They are all so wonderful I would spend the first hour looking through the book and playing eenie meenie. But the one that stands out the most right now is the boxes. That is such a clever idea and can be used anywhere and for anything. I can't wait. Thanks.
Posted by: Lori Stephens | October 21, 2011 at 09:26 AM
I'd make the boxes first! They would definitely help with all the reorganizing I've been talking about doing lately. They'd also be great for the welcome baskets that I'm going to have for my out-of-town guests at my wedding in June!
Posted by: Sarah | October 21, 2011 at 09:26 AM
I would have to make the placemats for the round tables first! But, after that, I would have to make most of the projects in the book. I love small, quick projects....keeps me entertained. But I'm still behind in making some projects in your previous books. I better get busy!
Posted by: Kat Scribner | October 21, 2011 at 09:25 AM
I definitely would make the boxes first and then move on to the runners! I love the ripple effect runner and that will be the first runner I start with! Thank you!
Posted by: Erin Earl | October 21, 2011 at 09:17 AM
If I was going to be selfish, I would make the Playtime runner for me, but if I was planning ahead for Christmas (which I should be) I would make the placemats for a round table for my parents. And then, there are those cute cubes for storage.....So hard to just pick one thing!
Posted by: Darlene B | October 21, 2011 at 09:16 AM
As hard as it would be to decide, I think I would start with the Ripple Effect runner. I'm envisioning Christmas presents! All of your patterns are wonderful and your instructions are always so easy to understand. Thank you for all you offer!
Posted by: Vickie Streich | October 21, 2011 at 09:15 AM