Have you see Sue Bleiweiss's new book? It's really fabulous!
Sue has filled her book with lots of wonderful stuff including where to find inspiration, using a sketchbook, ideas for free motion quilting and embellishments. There is even a super easy method for dying fabric.
Some art quilt books are filled with techniques and information about process, but Sue's book also includes real projects and patterns including a backpack and pillows. This makes the book a really excellent resource and source of inspiration.
Plus, there are nine contributors who all created quilts especially for Sue's book using their own fusing techniques. I'm thrilled to be included!
Here's my quilt Windows Arise. It's 12x12 inches.
I wanted to show that you can fuse bits of sheer fabrics like organza and chiffon to create interesting layers in a fabric collage.
You know when there's a Blog Hop there's a giveaway! So, I'm happy to give away a copy of Sue's book. Just comment here and I'll pick a winner on May 14. Plus, Sue is giving away a whole pack of goodies. Check this out.
Leave a comment on any of the blogs in the blog hop for a chance to win Sue's giveaway. Or you could just buy the book today and have it in a couple of days.
May 4: Sue Bleiweiss: http://www.suebleiweiss.com/blog/
May 4: Jamie Fingal :http://www.jamiefingaldesigns.com/
May 5: Leslie Tucker Jenison: http://leslietuckerjenison.blogspot.com/
May 6: Terri Stegmiller : http://stegart.blogspot.com/
May 7: Deborah Boschert : http://deborahsjournal.blogspot.com/
May 8: Desiree Habicht : http://myclothesline.blogspot.com/
May 9: Kathy Sperino : http://finishinglinesbyksperino.blogspot.com/
May 10: Barb Forrister : http://www.barbforrister.com/blog/
May 11 Kathy York : http://www.aquamoonartquilts.blogspot.com/
May 12: Lyric Kinard : http://lyrickinard.com/lyric-kinard-blog/
May 5: Leslie Tucker Jenison: http://leslietuckerjenison.blogspot.com/
May 6: Terri Stegmiller : http://stegart.blogspot.com/
May 7: Deborah Boschert : http://deborahsjournal.blogspot.com/
May 8: Desiree Habicht : http://myclothesline.blogspot.com/
May 9: Kathy Sperino : http://finishinglinesbyksperino.blogspot.com/
May 10: Barb Forrister : http://www.barbforrister.com/blog/
May 11 Kathy York : http://www.aquamoonartquilts.blogspot.com/
May 12: Lyric Kinard : http://lyrickinard.com/lyric-kinard-blog/
I am really enjoying this blog hop and seeing how others work. When U first ssw it, I thought I love Sue's work, but am not really interested in making items that look like hers. it is apparent from the blog posts that my perception of the book was incorrect so it now on my wish list. I like your little piece.
ReplyDeleteI love your art piece because I love houses and trees myself. I'd love to win this book.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Deborah. I have backed away from fusing sheers after an unfortunate experience...ahem. You make me want to try again.
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt, and I'd love the book!
ReplyDeleteOh count me in! It looks like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteLove your quiLt. This would be a wonderful package to win. Sue
ReplyDeleteLove your quiLt. This would be a wonderful package to win.
ReplyDeleteWould love to win her book. Also, love your quilt.
ReplyDeleteWow Deborah. Congratulations on beings included in Sue's wonderful book. Thank you for the chance to win that great package.
ReplyDeleteLike your quilt. Did you say more about how you made it in the book? I will have to look. I'm interested in fusing sheers, etc. and trying MistyFuse.
ReplyDeleteYou have inspired me to try some fusing and your block is a Wow for me.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the give away. Looks like a wonderful book
ReplyDeleteI'm just learning to quilt and would love to learn some "outside the box" techniques. Congratulations on being included in Sue's book!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this package...what fun it would be to play!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the blog hop and chance to win a prize. I like your use of organza and your hand stitching.
ReplyDeleteThis blog hop has been offering a lot of inspiration. Looks like Sue's book will be another inspirational hit!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a very inspirational book which I would love to own. I love your little quilt.
ReplyDeleteI love fusing and am always looking for new sources of inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove the book. Hope to win otherwise I will be buying it soon.
ReplyDeleteLove the book. Hope to win otherwise I will be buying it soon.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great book to add to the collection. Thanks for the give away, I like how you used the organza. I will have to explore that.
ReplyDeleteWindows Arise is so lovely!
ReplyDeletenikilsend(at)outlook(dot)com
I love all those goodies, esp. Sue's book!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the give a way. Looks like a fun and creative book.
ReplyDeleteYour new book looks so interesting would love to have it
ReplyDeletei love that fabric collage.
ReplyDeleteYour work is so fun! Just love it!
ReplyDeleteYour work is inspirational - just love collage & stitching.
ReplyDeleteThis book looks so interesting! I'm adding it to my wish list.
ReplyDeleteI've never tried to fuse sheer fabrics....what a great effect it has on your quilt ! Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt you made for Sue's book! And thanks for the opportunity to win this great package.
ReplyDeleteWow - what fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the book review AND a chance to WIN!!! Congrats! on your inclusion in the book. What FUN!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your piece ... but confess I suffer from "once burned twice shy" and am skeptical of rave reviews from artists that are featured in the book they are promoting. I love Sue's work (and yours) and hope that the book lives up to your review.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your work. Love your house piece, especially the thread embellishments. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed seeing all of the different projects that have been created for this book. I would love to learn more about her technique.
ReplyDeleteReally like your contribution to the book, If I don't win I will need to buy the book. I did see her on the quilt show, her methods look really interesting.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like one fabulous book!
ReplyDeleteI love your work.
ReplyDeleteI like all the elements in Windows Arise - very interesting and satisfying piece.
ReplyDeleteTips to fuse sheers in projects is just the ticket! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting - I've never worked with fabrics other than cotton. I need to try it. Great blog hop!
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt...wonderful creativity!
ReplyDeleteHi Deb, LeeAnna in MD here!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win... here's my addy
leeannaquilts at gmail dot com
I hope to see your quilt close up in the book. Thanks
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great book! Would love to win so I can peek at your work in there too
ReplyDeleteI love your windows project, and can't wait to read more about the techniques in the book. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour block has personality! -- soparkaveataoldotcom
ReplyDeleteLoving all the ideas in this bloghop. Would love to win the prizes --- but if I don't, I will be purchasing her book. Thanks for the ideas.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of mixing fabric. So neat
ReplyDeletedetermineddebby at gmail dot com
Wow, those bright colors are gorgeous! Thanks and God bless! ILuvTheEucharist @ aol.com
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work! I would love to look through this book and get more inspiration!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to get the book in my hands! Looks fun and interesting!
ReplyDeletelooks like a fabulous book to have...thank you marta,martamanole@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing what you did and for the chance to win
ReplyDeleteLove the book ,sew colorful. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLove your Block! Is a fun idea too...this Hop has sure been Inspiring! Thanks for chanc eto win!
ReplyDeleteI love your mini for this book. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great design! I would love this book for my libarary
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful book, thanks for the chance
ReplyDeleteMarsha vamoody(one)(@)verizon(dot)net
what a lovely block
ReplyDeleteYour art quilt is gorgeous. I want to learn how to fuse sheer fabrics without making a mess. I would love to win the prize package
ReplyDeleteI am in love with all the bright colors. The projects I have seen so far are just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work! I love working with sheer fabrics too.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is super cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks for another chance to win this lovely prize! jvermunt(at)shaw(dot)ca
ReplyDeleteSo great today to see not only your blog, but also your studio assistant hard at work! Thanks for the op to win!
ReplyDeleteAs I have followed through the list of participants, this book is looking more attractive with each entry! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteIt's been fun looking at the projects on the blog hop. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteGrace
liberalsprinkles at gmail dot com