Gudrun´s World

New Patterns Spring 2011

Here is the reveal of the new patterns. I will post more about each one and share some more photos of the quilts in different color ways in the coming posts. The patterns are at the printer and will be available on May 10th. We are taking pre orders from quilt shops right now and if you don't own a quilt shop, you can pre order yours right here, so you will get it first!

Here are the covers:

I would love to hear what you think.

Which one is your favorite?

Which one would you make first?

Would you like to have a set of the patterns for free?

If the answer is yes, be sure to tell me and I will pick one winner out of the comments which will get them all for free as soon as they get here!!

 

 

Winners

I loved reading all of your comments in the Blog Hop. I could probably hand out a few bolts of the construction worker fabric if I had some, you all loved it so much. I am also so excited about the love you showed me for Super! I will show you more this weekend....promise!!

Sooooo....

here are the two winners of the "What a Novel Idea" book and some of the Super fabric:

Rhonda 

and

Debbie Evans

I already sent you two an e-mail so look for it in your inbox!

If you weren´t the lucky winner of the books, remember that you can get your own signed copy from Pat here!   

I am getting all my ducks in order for spring Market, happening in two weeks! Got my patterns to the printer yesterday and am planning on a big reveal on the blog here tomorrow, so stop back soon:)

What a Novel Idea - Blog Hop

Welcome blog hoppers to Day 4 of  What A Novel Idea blog hop, published by Leisure Arts and written by the One And Only Pat Sloan. I say one and only because nobody can work like that chick does!! I think her secret is out....she doesn't sleep and I am sure she gets her meals intravenously! All kidding aside, she has come up with one more brilliant publication, the cutest title and a great topic....Novelty fabrics.

Here is the masterpiece. If you comment on this post, I will be drawing two names and giving you each a copy of the book....and maybe some more....read on!!

If you don't win...sorry....you can get a copy of the book from Leisure Arts.  Or you can get an autographed copy of Pat's book here!   

I have always loved novelty fabrics and I buy them whenever I see something unique and irresistible....which happens a lot!! 

I always pick up cute flannel novelty fabrics because I love using them for backings....like this:

Irresistible right?

I also have 5 yards of this because I am gonna use it for backing for my 2010 Fat Quarter Shop Designer Mystery BOM.

I also have this little gem for a future "Happy Hour" Quilt. Everybody needs a happy hour quilt right!! 

I love making gifts with novelty prints because you can personalize the gift so easily if the recipient really loves something! For example....I live in a fairly new neighborhood, so for the first couple of years there was a lot of construction in the neighborhood.....and therefore, a lot of construction workers around. Some days were hot and steamy so those workers sometimes had to...you know....cool off by taking off some layers! When I found this particular print in a quilt shop...I just couldn't help myself. I made aprons for my girlfriends and encouraged them to wear them outside to go and offer these poor men some refreshments!!

I'm not sure they ever did, but the funny thing is, I found this already cut out apron that I was gonna make for myself so I could match them.......it's still not made!! I'll have to finish it now and really wear it out... to see what happens!!

 

My favorite quilt in Pat's book is the cover quilt. I wish I had all those fabrics!! The quilt is called Let's Go Camping, hence the trailers and camping gear. We have actually spent quite a few days in a trailer park during the summer so I think Pat should just pass this quilt to me when she is done with it....don't you think so?

If I can't find any of the camping fabrics, I might just have to make it out of my new fabric line Super, which is being introduced in May.....it's got some great large scale prints that could totally work in a novelty quilt....what do you think?

 

I will show you more of it a little later....this is just a little tease;)

On to some questions I need to answer:

What is your favorite novelty print?  Is there one you're currently planning to buy?

I introduced you to some of my novelty prints and I already told you that I have to have some of those camping fabrics if I can get my hands on them! Right now I am on the lookout for some gymnastics fabrics because my younger kids are both gymnasts, and some workout fabrics...yes, of people sweating it out in the gym.....I wouldn't mind if they all looked like the construction workers!!

What is your favorite food to eat?  

Chocolate!? That is a separate food group in my house, but I am a chocolate snob....not just any chocolate will do! Other than chocolate, my absolute favorite food is some Icelandic Lobster...broiled with a lot of butter and garlic!!!

Oh...and the glass of wine with it is absolutely crucial.....or the whole bottle for that matter!!

What is one item you would like to add to your studio/workroom if money were no object?  Why?

A workforce!!

With a bigger stash....

And a print shop in house??

Then I could almost retire right!!!

No, that's no fun. I dream of a new sewing machine with the large throat space, tie off scissors and all the new fancy stuff.

 

But I just can't justify getting one when my machine is working just fine and has been without hick ups for almost 8 years. However....if anyone wants to give me one...I sure would appreciate it..Thanks!!

Here is the important information you need to know:

Leave a comment here by Midnight PST on Sunday, April 24th.

I will pick two winners to be announced on Wednesday, April 27th.  Each winner will get a copy of Pat's book. You will also be receiving a little bit of the new Super fabric line....shhhh don't tell anyone!! It should be enough to get you going with one of Pat's quilts!!   

Make sure you check out all of the other blog posts in the hop to increase your chances of winning a book. Here are all the links:

Pat Sloan – patsloan.typepad.com 

Carrie Nelson - lavieenrosie.typepad.com 

Victoria Findlay Wolfe -- Bumble Beans Inc.   

Amy Ellis -- Amy's Creative Side  

Amanda Herring -- The Quilted Fish  

Barb and Mary -- Me and My Sister Designs  

Gudrun Erla -- GE Designs  

Erin Gilday -- Patchwork Underground  

 

I hope you all have a great weekend!

 

A Novel Idea - Blog Hop

If you haven't heard already.....Pat Sloan has a new book out with Leisure Arts.

It's called: What A Novel Idea

I just got home from Iceland last night so I am just getting my hands on the book now. I still need to really read through it but on my first flip through last night, jet lag and all...It's a great book.

I get to be a part of the Blog Hop for the book that actually starts today! My day to blog about it is on Friday and you get a chance to win a book and maybe something more!!! I will be talking about a specific quilt in the book and answering some other questions!! Fun stuff.

Here's the line-up:

TODAY – April 19th.  Go check out Pat Sloan and Carrie Nelson

Wednesday – April 20th ~ Victoria Findlay Wolfe of Bumble Beans Inc. and Amy Ellis of Amy's Creative Side. 

Thursday – April 21st ~ Amanda Herring of The Quilted Fishand Barb and Mary of Me and My Sister Designs. 

Friday -- April 22nd ~ Me and Erin Gilday of Patchwork Underground.

Just 4 days so start hoppin!

PS: I can't believe that a certain retriever owner called me "the Divine Miss E" ....that's a first!! As for the new game she is starting: Where in the World is Gudrun?  I am happy to be at home today, in my sweats trying to keep my eyes open from jet lag, lack of sleep, time difference adjustment and lack of caffeine!! Wait.....maybe some Icelandic chocolate can fix that!!

PSS: Carrie, I'll start working on getting you that "item" you want for your studio!;)

Classes in Iceland

I just wanted to check in here quick to let you know that I am still breathing. I am actually breathing the best air in the world according to my husband because I am in northern Iceland, more specifically: Akureyri. I taught a class here last night and spent the evening with some wonderful quilters. I only have one more class to teach tonight out of the 6 classes we planned for this trip. I fly to the westfjords today and teach in Ísafjörður tonight.
I have been taking pictures to share with you later but I have also been snapping some with my phone.
On Monday I travelled to Egilsstadir in eastern Iceland, where my sister lives and got to hang out with my nephew for a couple of days before my class. After our big tasks of chasing down coyotes and wolves in his yard (invisible ones) we hit the ice cream shop!

Flair winner

I am back from my little getaway. I took my son on his senior trip with a few friends of his. We took a cruise to the Bahamas and then stayed in Miami for a couple of days after. It was a great trip. Now it´s back to reality....and back to 30 something degree weather!!

GOODBYE PARADISE!!!

1st order of business after my return was to draw a winner for the fabric bundle. I loved reading your comments and seeing if you were cool or warm...or both. I will have to graph the results for you later.

The lucky winner of the Flair bundle is ....

....congratulations number 97..

Ruth Knee

Please e-mail ([email protected]) me your mailing address and I will get those fabrics in the mail to you.

Have a great weekend