Monday, April 11, 2011

Guest blogging and Super Modeling

Welcome to my blog to all the new visitors and old friends. I’m featuring a project I was lucky to be involved with. The illustrations below are from the new children’s book F is for Friendship: A Quilt Alphabet by Helen L. Wilbur, illustrated by Gijsbert (Nick) van Frankenhuyzen. Last summer when Nick was researching with local quilters, some of them suggested he call me. A huge THANK YOU to them.










The blue and white quilt is one I made for my book, Block By Block.













The quilt the kitty is perched on was for an article on pieced borders for the (now defunct) magazine Traditional Quilter. To see the book cover, another illustration (my favorite one) and read more about the project, go to this page where I’m the Guest Blogger!

Guest Blogger on Quilting Gallery

To celebrate the release of the book (you can find it on Amazon or your local bookstore) and being a Guest Blogger, I’m giving away two books. To enter the give-away, leave a comment below. Starting with A is for appliqué, B is for bobbin, C is for... leave a comment that follows the next available letter after the comment above yours. When you make it to the end, start over again. One book will be chosen randomly from the comments on this page, and the other will be chosen from comments left on the Guest Blogger page. If you’re new to my blog, check out my free patterns, leave a comment here, then go to the Guest Blogger page for another chance to win.

Till next time….Happy Quilting.
Posted by Anonymous at 8:44 PM

63 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    This looks like fun-have never done a comment before so, here goes. A-is for Applique--the technique I love the most. I love C is for cat in the picture, Kitty resembles my kitty.

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  2. rlbatesApril 13, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    What a lovely ideal for a book!

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  3. Petit Design Co.April 13, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    B is for Bunnies as in dust/lint bunnies hanging out in your feed dogs.

    I think you had a once in a life time opportunity to preserve your quilts in a unique way!

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  4. Cheryl's Teapots2QuiltingApril 13, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    C is for comforting, as quilts are comforting to all. This looks like a really cute book. You made a great 'super model' for the sewing machine. I have 3 treadles, and I love them, but, I only use one of them. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  5. free indeedApril 13, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    D is for Daring - daring to try something new; to sometimes fail or maybe succeed. But learning from either situation.

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  6. JoannaApril 13, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    E is for enjoying the craft, the process as well as the outcome.

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  7. Diane HApril 13, 2011 at 4:12 PM

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  8. Diane HApril 13, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    F is for Fabric..where all the fun begins.

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  9. Lisa EnglandApril 13, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    G is for great day to sew! That would be any day. Also, great idea for your comments.

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  10. fabriquefantastiqueApril 13, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    H is for Handsome.... most quilts are (this is fun)

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  11. Christine MApril 13, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    I just come over from the Quilting Gallery. Your book looks lovely. I is for I love to quilt!

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  12. BrendaApril 13, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    J is for the joy at seeing quilts in children's books. thanks for sharing this and congrats on the book.

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  13. MaryApril 13, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    K is for the kindness so many show for others by giving and sharing their quilts.
    What a wonderful project to be involved in. I can't wait to see the whole book.

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  14. ljeanneApril 13, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    L is for layers - backing, batting, and top.

    My daughter went to Michigan State for her PhD. She loved East Lansing.

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  15. Carol ScApril 13, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    "M" is for Mariner's Compass --- a complicated pattern usually reserved for more accomplished piecers. This is a great book! Wonderful illustrations and good information.

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  16. PattyApril 13, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    N is for Needles, something everyone needs for their sewing!

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  17. AnyaApril 13, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    O is for oops, I cut the fabric too small! Thanks for the chance for the great book!

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  18. quiltmaApril 13, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    P is for Pins. Applique pins, Dressmakers pins, silk pins.......ect.

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  19. rgaribayApril 13, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Q is for Quick Quilts that are fun and easy to make in a weekend; and make Great Gifts!!!! This is such a fun idea for a book and for a challenge!!!!

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  20. Marcia W.April 13, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Q is for Quilt, Quilts, and more Quilts. Thanks for the opportunity to win this wonderful book. alternate email mlwright29(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  21. Genevieve PApril 13, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    R is for rectangles--so many quilt patterns start with rectangles! (also for ripper--as in seam ripper--but I thought I'd leave that for S : ))

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  22. Vroomans' QuiltsApril 14, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    S is for all the stitches, lovingly sewn along the quilting journey.

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  23. SusanApril 14, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    S is for Stitching, which all quilters love to do!
    suecshamekhatgmaildotcom

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  24. Jacquelyn Morris-SmithApril 14, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    T is for 'TIME" we get to spend with our children, grandchildren and friends in sewing circles, quilds, retreats and more.

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  25. RuthApril 14, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    U is for unbelievable that I know both the book author and the star supermodel. Today, I needed a photo of someone reading a book for a PPT presentation, so we took a photo of a staff member reading "F is for Friendship." Will have to get you to sign my copy!

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  26. MittsApril 14, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    V is the Variety, of textures and color of an assortment of fabrics to become a collection of pleasing esthetics's which quilters have since forever been piecing together to produce a panorama for all to see and enjoy. What a fantastic book cannot wait to get it.

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  27. AnonymousApril 14, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    W is for Wonderful, the pictures in the book, and the fact that you are hosting this giveaway!

    - Mary, The Curious Quilter

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  28. Queen of the Unfinished ProjectApril 14, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    X is for x-stitch, I guess. I really wish I could come up with something better as I can't stand to cross stitch. I much prefer embroidery, which I do use on my quilts occasionally. Lovely book. Congrats.

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  29. BookwermeApril 14, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Y is for yarn-dyed meaning fabric whose color comes from thread/yarn died before being woven.

    LOVE those illustrations!!!

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  30. BookwermeApril 14, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Fiddlesticks...This time I didn't catch the spelling error...should be yarn dyed before being woven...not died. lol I am a hopeless case today. Sorry.

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  31. LisaTApril 14, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    W is for the Wonky Houses and Stars quilt I just finished quilting. W is also for Warm and Cozy Quilts!

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  32. DeannaApril 14, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Z is for...ZEALOT...the fanatical partisans of quilting.

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  33. Average QuilterApril 15, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    A is for ALL the AMAZING quilt ARTISTS we are ABLE to view online

    http://averagequilter.blogspot.com/

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  34. StitchesApril 15, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    B is for BUY, BUY and BUY some more. That's what I do best...soon I will need a new Building to store my Bounty and then I will be Broke..:-)

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  35. LynnApril 15, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    C is for Calico...the fabric for quilts.

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  36. PattyApril 15, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    D is for Done!!...of which I have one or two..

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  37. BonnieApril 15, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    D is for delectable mountains -- a pattern of ups and downs. Love the whole series of alphabet books the author has produced. Now I need to buy one for my grand daughter.

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  38. SallieApril 15, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    E is for extra-wide fabric for quilt backs.

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  39. pojedaApril 15, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    F is for Friendship. There are allot of friends that are helpful when you are quilting a quilt!

    I really like this book!

    pojeda@embarqmail.com

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  40. JodyApril 15, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    G is for Glorious--which describes our attitude when quilting!

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  41. grandmarocktonApril 15, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    H is for HOPE; We can help make the world FREINDLY by the QUILTS that are made

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  42. LindyApril 15, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    I is for your blog! Inspirational, intelligent, intriguing- I scanned the panty quilter entry....oh, my!

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  43. AnnmarieApril 15, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    J is for jelly rolls - I LOVE them!

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  44. AnnmarieApril 15, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Checked out your free patterns - love your sampler quilts but REALLY love the Lattice Quilt - put it on my to do list! Thanks so much for sharing.

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  45. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    K is for Kaleidoscope--great traditional quilt pattern.
    Phyllis

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  46. Bev CApril 16, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    L is for Lint which gets caught up in my bobbin holder. Must remember to clean it out on a regular basis. Happy days.
    Bev.xoxo

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  47. Kathy HApril 16, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    M is for museum where there are so many beautiful quilts and where you were working.

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  48. pinsandneedlesApril 16, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    N is for the notions that help every quilter make beautiful quilts.

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  49. LindaApril 16, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    O is for opinions - everyone has one about your quilt!!!!!

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  50. AnonymousApril 16, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    O is for the shape my mouth made when I saw this GORGEOUS book. Thanks for the opportunity to win it for DD ( ok, secretly me.... !!)

    Margaret C

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  51. ScrappyStuffApril 16, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    P is for Prairie Points, so Pretty and Perfect in PURPLE! ~ what a great book to add to my library!

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  52. SewCalGalApril 16, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Congratulations on your new book. Looks absolutely wonderful. Would love to win a copy to read, as well as share with my great-nieces and great-newphews. Looks delightful.

    I also posted about this on the page of my blog where I share insights on contests & giveaways: http://sewcalgal.blogspot.com/p/giveaways.html

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  53. BillieBee (billiemick)April 17, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Q is for Quilts so Quirky and cute.

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  54. Mary AnnApril 17, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    R is for right angle - may we be able to make those 'regularly'!

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  55. ValerieApril 18, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    S is for . . . Seam Ripper. I hate having to use it, but am soooo glad I have it available to fix my "uh-oh"s!!

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  56. Kylie CarlsonApril 18, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    T is for tutorials, which is how I learned to quilt. I love the internet with a whole world of quilt bloggers willing to share their secrets and tips.

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  57. TiffanyApril 18, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    U is for Unique. Each quilt we make is unique. Also, being a teacher, I own several books from this ABC series. I must say, they are all unique in their own way! I love them!

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  58. LadybugApril 19, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    V is for variability. No matter how many quilters make a pattern each one is a little different.

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  59. JenniferApril 19, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    W is for the work put in on all of the amazing quilts I see every day!

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  60. ElenyApril 20, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    My quilt is made of a XILINOUS cloth,
    Its colors are black and white and brown,
    It reminds me of the wings of a new moth,
    All soft and cuddly and fluffy as down.

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  61. JenniferApril 20, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Each stitch of a quilt is placed with love for YOU, the recipient.

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  62. DebApril 20, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Z is for ZigZag blocks - never zippers!

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  63. JodiApril 21, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Back to A which is for Amelia - My little girl who has inspired me to stitch, quilt & create.

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