Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Reviewing Quilting with a Modern Slant

[Photo credit: Storey Publishing]

Welcome to the last stop of the blog tour for this new book, Quilting with a Modern Slant by Rachel May put out by Storey Publishing. I am excited to share with you about this very inspiring book today.

[Photo credit: Storey Publishing, Quilt credit: Alexis Deise]

It is a comprehensive encyclopedia about everything you want to know about making all sorts of quilts, finding inspiration, learning techniques, the modern quilt movement. Whether you are a confident quilter or a completely newbie to quilting, I am sure you can learn a lot from and feel very inspired by this book.  This book is great in that it encourages you to take freedom and follow your heart to discover your own style. I truly think that real fun of sewing/quilting comes from discovering what pleases you and what makes you most comfortable and follow your heart to work on projects.

[Photo credit: Storey Publishing, Quilt credit: Katie Pedersen]

 There are more than 70 quilters introduced in the book, who have developed their own style. There are many of them that I have admired for a long time, like Rashida Coleman-Hale, Elizabeth Hartman, Tacha Bruecher just to name a few, but I also discovered a lot of new people that I am very much excited about reading in detail. My copy of this book is still on its way to my door, so I haven't read through it, but I am pretty excited to, because I know reading about how those creative people found their own style will inspire me.

My favorite part of the book is that along with interviewing people, there are step-by-step instructions for various sewing/quilting techniques such as curved seams, machine quilting, and needle down applique. I am a very visual person, so this is very helpful. There is even a section on sewing with kids and on creating your own fabric etc! It sure is a great source of inspiration and resources!

Here is a sneak peek of the book, and be sure to read what these inspiring people said about the book :)

Jan 29th - Patchwork Posse
Jan 30th - Inside Storey
Feb 3rd - Craft Buds
Feb 6th - a cuppa and a catch up
Feb 11th - In Color Order

Would you like to win a copy of this book? If so, leave one comment by Sunday, February 16th. I will announce a lucky winner next week!
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135 comments:

  1. abby oFebruary 11, 2014 at 7:41 PM

    Eeep! I LOVE that little triangle star!!

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  2. CherylFebruary 11, 2014 at 7:41 PM

    Thank so much for the chance to win, it looks like a great book.

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  3. MelanieFebruary 11, 2014 at 7:43 PM

    I would love to win this book! Love the quilts!

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  4. RachelFebruary 11, 2014 at 7:48 PM

    This book looks wonderful! I would love a copy!

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  5. PamFebruary 11, 2014 at 7:50 PM

    Looks like a awesome book with amazing quilts thanks

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  6. TamieFebruary 11, 2014 at 7:59 PM

    This book is on my list. Looks like a good one.

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  7. PamFebruary 11, 2014 at 8:01 PM

    Looks like a awesome book with amazing quilts thanks

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  8. kathyFebruary 11, 2014 at 8:09 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway.

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  9. DebraKay NeimanFebruary 11, 2014 at 8:13 PM

    I would love a copy. I need some modern in my quilting. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  10. susan718February 11, 2014 at 8:13 PM

    I would love to have this book! It looks so interesting, and there is so much to learn from all the featured quilters. thanks so much for the wonderful giveaway!

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  11. supersara20February 11, 2014 at 8:21 PM

    This book looks great, would love a copy.

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  12. wenhkcFebruary 11, 2014 at 8:33 PM

    Thanks for a chance to win the book. Looks fun!

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  13. RobinFebruary 11, 2014 at 8:35 PM

    This book looks fabulous!

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  14. TennjennyFebruary 11, 2014 at 8:42 PM

    I'd love to win, it looks so good! thanks!

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  15. carlaFebruary 11, 2014 at 8:54 PM

    HI!!!! This book would be wonderful to have!!!! Thanks for the chance!!!

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  16. AbeFebruary 11, 2014 at 8:56 PM

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  17. AbeFebruary 11, 2014 at 8:58 PM

    Thank you for this opportunity to win!

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  18. DeborahGunFebruary 11, 2014 at 9:00 PM

    would love to win a copy - thanks for the chance :-)

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  19. UnknownFebruary 11, 2014 at 9:04 PM

    I would love to win the book too. Tq for the chance. Crossing my fingers and pray hard now. :))

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  20. Newbie JenFebruary 11, 2014 at 9:10 PM

    I adore books like this; thanks for the chance to win it!

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  21. JoZart DesignsFebruary 11, 2014 at 9:20 PM

    I'm inspired already by your review so would love the chance to win a copy. Thanks so much, and now I'm going back to read more...
    Jo x

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  22. Giusy JdeebellaFebruary 11, 2014 at 9:26 PM

    I can't believe I am in my forty this year and that there is about 22 year I do patchwork and quilting! I loved country style in the begin of k2y, but I have to said that Modern style is intriguing me so much! I would love to win this book and eventually making a new quilt for my 4 yo boy, did you know I haven't made any than a crib quilt since his birth? Xoxo Giusy

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  23. RobinSueFebruary 11, 2014 at 9:27 PM

    Just did the sneak peek! Looks delightful. Thank you for the opportunity to win the book.

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  24. UnknownFebruary 11, 2014 at 9:39 PM

    Wishing and hoping. Thanks for the peek and a chance to win a book.

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  25. DebbieFebruary 11, 2014 at 9:58 PM

    Boy this book is sounding really terrific and I'd love to win a copy!

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  26. PoppyprintFebruary 11, 2014 at 10:00 PM

    This looks like a must have for the quilting library! It's so great that all of these inspiring people and their work has been documented in one place! I'd love to win a copy, thanks Ayumi!

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  27. Sue HFebruary 11, 2014 at 10:07 PM

    This looks like such an inspiring book, I love the minimalist look of modern quilts and the use of color.

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  28. DianeYFebruary 11, 2014 at 10:09 PM

    Love learning about new techniques

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  29. UnknownFebruary 11, 2014 at 10:19 PM

    Really curious about this book, would love to read it!

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  30. AnitaFebruary 11, 2014 at 10:29 PM

    I would love a copy of this book, it looks very interesting!

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  31. CindyFebruary 11, 2014 at 10:34 PM

    This book is awesome! Would love to win it, Thanks.

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  32. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2014 at 10:35 PM

    Hi Ayumill! Thank you for a great give away! I would love to see and read that book. It looks beautiful and sounds insipiring and teaching. Have a lovely day! x Teje
    nerospost(at)gmail(dot)com

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  33. LianeFebruary 11, 2014 at 10:46 PM

    This book looks like it is filled with inspiration!

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  34. Mack and MabelFebruary 11, 2014 at 11:18 PM

    I would love to win this book! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  35. JennyrooFebruary 11, 2014 at 11:28 PM

    Love the use of negative space on the gray half-square triangle quilt. Fabulous!

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  36. FranFebruary 11, 2014 at 11:39 PM

    Great looking book, thank you for the giveaway.

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  37. Amy's Crafty ShenanigansFebruary 11, 2014 at 11:43 PM

    Ooohhhh fingers crossed! This looks like a great book. xx

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  38. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]February 11, 2014 at 11:55 PM

    I have enjoyed hearing about this book... Sounds wonderful!

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  39. UnknownFebruary 12, 2014 at 12:01 AM

    I love the triangle star quilt. As I haven't been quilting for very long, I think that this book would be a great first to add to my collection!

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  40. CilleFebruary 12, 2014 at 12:25 AM

    Sounds like a book to own... I have lots of books but rarely make something straight from the books. I more use them as inspiration and love hearing more about how the author gas developed their style.

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  41. pippablueFebruary 12, 2014 at 12:25 AM

    This looks like such a fab book! I would love to win a copy...fingers crossed :)

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  42. SheilaFebruary 12, 2014 at 12:55 AM

    Looks very inspiring!

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  43. FlowerstarFebruary 12, 2014 at 12:56 AM

    That looks awesome! I'd love to win, as a quilting beginner it would surely help me a lot :).

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  44. A Peppermint PenguinFebruary 12, 2014 at 2:09 AM

    I want to do more patchwork and quilting this year. I want to do more sewing at all this year! I love Modern.

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  45. AnitaFebruary 12, 2014 at 2:36 AM

    I'd love to win a copy of the book! Thanks for the chance :)

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  46. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2014 at 2:44 AM

    This looks like a great one.

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  47. Janet MFebruary 12, 2014 at 2:55 AM

    Looks like a wonderful book filled with inspiration from some of my favorite designers and others I'd love to learn about. Thank you for a chance to win a copy!

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  48. Saira pFebruary 12, 2014 at 3:15 AM

    This looks like an inspirational book, would love to win, thanks for the chance!

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  49. Joan and KevinFebruary 12, 2014 at 3:29 AM

    The book looks awesome!
    Thanks for the giveaway!


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  50. UnknownFebruary 12, 2014 at 3:31 AM

    I love the cover quilt!

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  51. Teresa @ Aurea's KitchenFebruary 12, 2014 at 3:43 AM

    The grey star quilt is gorgeous¡¡¡

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  52. ShelleyFebruary 12, 2014 at 4:42 AM

    I agree with the previous commenter, that grey star quilt is stunning! Thanks for the chance to win the book.

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  53. LizFebruary 12, 2014 at 4:50 AM

    This book looks so inspiring!

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  54. KatieFebruary 12, 2014 at 5:00 AM

    I love the clean, minimalist designs of the modern quilts -- this book is so inspiring. Thanks for the chance.

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  55. Chloe griceFebruary 12, 2014 at 5:53 AM

    Love the look of this book... its hard to find interesting quilting books with a modern take. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  56. DebFebruary 12, 2014 at 6:00 AM

    Looks like an awesome book - love what you shared! Thanks for the chance!

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  57. Missenota aka Kristin S.February 12, 2014 at 6:05 AM

    Can't wait to see more from this book! Some of my favorites (from Flickr) are in there.

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  58. JodiFebruary 12, 2014 at 6:05 AM

    Oh, yes, I WOULD LOVE a copy! Thanks for the chance!

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  59. CarmenFebruary 12, 2014 at 6:06 AM

    It sounds like sooo many contributors and so many ideas are in this book. I'd love to win a copy, Ayumi! Thanks!

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  60. PaigeFebruary 12, 2014 at 6:14 AM

    Oooh, all of those triangles are calling to me!

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  61. Allison CFebruary 12, 2014 at 6:38 AM

    I would love to check this book out!

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  62. KarrieFebruary 12, 2014 at 6:42 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win!!

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  63. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2014 at 6:55 AM

    Hi, the book looks lovely! Thanks for the chance to participate.

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  64. folksmithFebruary 12, 2014 at 6:59 AM

    looks like a fun book. can't wait to see it

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  65. giddy99February 12, 2014 at 7:12 AM

    Amazing and enticing book! Would love to get my mitts on a copy!

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  66. EllaFebruary 12, 2014 at 7:20 AM

    Ooo. I've had this one on my future book purchases list. Thanks for a chance to win!

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  67. Mrs Flying Blind...February 12, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    This book is on my Wish List! Thanks for the chance xxx

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  68. BethFebruary 12, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    I am in love with this book. I just spent some time on the book's website, and know that I'm going to keep track of its author from now on--she has a great writing "voice" and a curious mind, which is a great combination.

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  69. Rachel at Stitched in ColorFebruary 12, 2014 at 9:28 AM

    yes, please! I'd love to see it.

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  70. GillFebruary 12, 2014 at 10:33 AM

    Looks a fabulous book!

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  71. MieFebruary 12, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    There are a lot of nice looking quilts and ideas in this book. Would love to get a closer look at it. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  72. UnknownFebruary 12, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    This looks like such a fabulous book!

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  73. ElizabethFebruary 12, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    I would love to win! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  74. Jane S.February 12, 2014 at 11:03 AM

    When I first started quilting I was all about traditional patterns and fabrics, and I still love those...but modern makes my heart skip a beat! This looks like such a fantastic book. Thank you for the chance to win a copy! :)

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  75. UnknownFebruary 12, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    This book looks so awesome! I can't wait to get a copy and read all about quilters lives and insight behind quilts they've made! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  76. SuzanneFebruary 12, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    Hope I am lucky! Thanks for highlighting your favorite parts.

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  77. UnknownFebruary 12, 2014 at 1:07 PM

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  78. UnknownFebruary 12, 2014 at 1:09 PM

    I love your style Ayumi :)

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  79. LisaFebruary 12, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    Yes I would love to win a copy of this book!

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  80. KristyFebruary 12, 2014 at 2:05 PM

    Sounds like a wonderful book

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  81. MeganFebruary 12, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    I've been intrigued by this book but haven't gotten my hands on a copy yet. Maybe I'll get lucky here! It sounds very interesting.

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  82. UnknownFebruary 12, 2014 at 3:57 PM

    This book sounds really amazing, and I can always use some inspiration! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  83. Diane MFebruary 12, 2014 at 4:08 PM

    This book looks great ... added to my wish list. Thanks for the review and chance to win.

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  84. BeverlyFebruary 12, 2014 at 5:43 PM

    Newbies like me...love love all the books to help us learn. Thanks for this great chance to win.

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  85. KatieQFebruary 12, 2014 at 5:46 PM

    I love the black HST star quilt. It looks like there are a lot of great quilt patterns in the book.

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  86. trudys_personFebruary 12, 2014 at 6:34 PM

    I can't wait to see all the inspirations in this book - looks like some of my favourite quilters are included! Thank you for the giveaway!

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  87. Deb@asimplelifequiltsFebruary 12, 2014 at 7:31 PM

    Looks like a great book... Thanks for the chance!

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  88. S StaumFebruary 12, 2014 at 7:43 PM

    This book offers so much! What a great resource! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  89. JoFebruary 12, 2014 at 8:15 PM

    This book sounds like a great resource

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  90. KarenFebruary 12, 2014 at 8:16 PM

    This book looks like an awesome resource. Thanks for participating in the blog hop.

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  91. TracyFebruary 12, 2014 at 8:28 PM

    Thank you for such of a nice giveaway!

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  92. LisaFebruary 12, 2014 at 9:17 PM

    This book looks so interesting! Thank you! Love to win!

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  93. GranChrisFebruary 12, 2014 at 9:42 PM

    I can't wait to actually see the book. It looks wonderful. Congratulations.

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  94. HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'nFebruary 12, 2014 at 9:51 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway! Looks like a great reference book.

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  95. sewsaucysuzyFebruary 12, 2014 at 10:15 PM

    Would love to win! I just put it on my Amazon Wish List about an hour ago.

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  96. the running hareFebruary 13, 2014 at 12:15 AM

    Looks like a must have book! Thanks for the giveaway

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  97. AliciaFebruary 13, 2014 at 1:32 AM

    CUANTO TRABAJO!!!!
    SALUDITOS

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  98. DebbyFebruary 13, 2014 at 3:36 AM

    The star quilt is great. Thanks for the chance

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  99. Gina SFebruary 13, 2014 at 5:04 AM

    Love to win!

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  100. Emily CFebruary 13, 2014 at 5:52 AM

    Looks great!

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  101. JudithFebruary 13, 2014 at 6:25 AM

    I would love to explore this book. Looks like the ideas are great!

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  102. Dita BybeeFebruary 13, 2014 at 7:39 AM

    pramuditahandaristi at gmail dot com

    I'd love to read this book! It looks great.

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  103. ElsaFebruary 13, 2014 at 8:11 AM

    I would love to win this book ~ looks so inspirational!

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  104. Carrie P.February 13, 2014 at 8:19 AM

    yes, yes, yes, I would love to win the book. thanks for a chance.

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  105. Jacqueline FrancesFebruary 13, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    Hi Ayumi!
    Please enter me in the book give-away!
    Thanks,
    Jacqueline in Pitt Meadows

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  106. Amy's Crafty ShenanigansFebruary 13, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    Yes I agree - this does look like a fab book :) Fingers crossed!! amycav at hotmail dot com

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  107. UnknownFebruary 13, 2014 at 10:33 AM

    I really enjoy your blog, thanks for this opportunity!

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  108. epbanFebruary 13, 2014 at 10:57 AM

    What a great resource for my quilting "library"! Thanks for a chance to win a copy!

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  109. HayleyFebruary 13, 2014 at 7:25 PM

    This looks like it would be a fab book to simply sit and read, let alone make something out of it!!

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  110. UnknownFebruary 13, 2014 at 7:57 PM

    Oh this book is on my wish list, but how nice would it be to win a copy! Thankyou for the chance to win :)

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  111. Nancy LeeFebruary 13, 2014 at 9:42 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win this book. I love reading about creative people, along with seeing what they've done and how they did it.

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  112. LeeFebruary 14, 2014 at 3:11 AM

    A new book would be perfect to get through this winter with! thanks for the review and giveaway.

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  113. UnknownFebruary 14, 2014 at 6:27 AM

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  114. UnknownFebruary 14, 2014 at 11:35 AM

    Looks interesting! I'd like to apply for the book.
    Kisses,
    Julia.

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  115. Lisa EnglandFebruary 14, 2014 at 3:48 PM

    This looks like such a great book! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  116. Kathy DavisFebruary 14, 2014 at 5:40 PM

    Yes I would love to win a copy of this book!!! Thanks, Kathy
    kdavis1@centurytel.net

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  117. NancyFebruary 14, 2014 at 6:49 PM

    I don't remember how I found your blog, but I sure am glad I did. You have some wonderful things on it. I think this modern quilting book is just the thing to get me out of the normal quilting rut I am in and look at quilts with al new perspective. Would be happy to win a copy rather than buy one. Thank you for the opportunity.

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  118. Joan H.February 14, 2014 at 7:44 PM

    I am really beginning to enjoy modern quilting so would love the book.

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  119. atlaFebruary 14, 2014 at 8:18 PM

    This looks like such an inspiring book! I'd love a chance to win it.

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  120. KarenFebruary 14, 2014 at 8:48 PM

    70 quilters?! Awesome! Sounds like fun to read and to drool over.

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  121. UnknownFebruary 15, 2014 at 12:58 AM

    I want to fall love into this book. Really nice looking and gorgeous. I have enjoyed to read this book. I want to win this book easily.
    Carpet cleaning Sydney

    End of Lease Cleaning

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  122. maureenFebruary 15, 2014 at 1:18 AM

    Looks wonderful and inspiring. Would love a copy!

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  123. maureenFebruary 15, 2014 at 1:18 AM

    Looks wonderful and inspiring. Would love a copy!

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  124. Alyce @ Blossom Heart QuiltsFebruary 15, 2014 at 2:23 AM

    This book sounds fascinating!!

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  125. Becky (My Fabric Obsession)February 15, 2014 at 3:47 AM

    This book looks great, thanks for the review.

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  126. sofenFebruary 15, 2014 at 4:27 AM

    I would love to win this!

    jachelno at gmail dot com

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  127. Katie CohagenFebruary 15, 2014 at 4:57 AM

    Super cute! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  128. MaraFebruary 15, 2014 at 2:57 PM

    I would LOVE to win this book, it looks so inspiring.

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  129. UnknownFebruary 15, 2014 at 8:03 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win this wonderful book!

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  130. eillahFebruary 16, 2014 at 12:09 AM

    Yeayyyy...glad i found your blog. I want this book, please!

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  131. eillahFebruary 16, 2014 at 12:09 AM

    Yeayyyy...glad i found your blog. I want this book, please!

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  132. LisaFebruary 16, 2014 at 2:36 PM

    Looks like a great book!!!

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  133. maggieFebruary 16, 2014 at 4:22 PM

    The book looks fantastic. I am sure it will be helpful and inspiring. I just happened across your blog today. I can't wait to go back and read all the past posts.

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