Tuesday, May 4, 2010

GIVEAWAY!


Chronicle Books, the publishers of Whip Up Mini Quilts by Kathreen Ricketson, has been kind enough to offer a free copy of this lovely new book to one of my blog readers! Just leave a comment in the comment section and make sure that I have a way of contacting you should you win.

Only one comment per person, please. Contest is open till Sunday, May 9th midnight. I will announce the winner on Monday. Good Luck!

For more info on this great book, or to see my mini quilt contribution, please see my post below.

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Julie K said...

Well, since I plan on learning embroidery, why not quilting!? Hmmm, as to getting in touch, if my name appears in your announcement of the winner, I'll be sure to connect :)

Julie K in Winnipeg

carol said...

I would love to win this book as mini quilts are my very favorite to make.

holly k said...

this book is popping up in a few places...can't wait to see it and maybe win it!! Your grasshopper is quite cute...thanks for sharing your talent! :)

Jean said...

I have been following your blog for a good while. I love your hand quilting with the big stitches. The recent small remnant quilts are just great fun. I'd love to see your quilt in this book.

felicity said...

Wonderful wonderful giveaway. Thank you for your beautiful, inspiring work!

Amy said...

This would be such a fabulous book to get! Thanks so much!

Sally said...

I am SO excited about this book! Thanks for the opportunity to win and for all your inspiration. I'm loving the concept of the work quilts and patching=love.

sharon said...

This would be a great book to win! Love mini quilts, I find I can get bogged down when doing a big quilt. Nice to pick up something small, and fun to work on! Thank you for the chance to win a copy! Sharonj.

Kristin Shields said...

Ooh, I've been wanting this one. Thanks for the giveaway!

toni edge said...

I can't wait to see this book. I've just started quilting this past December and I am really enjoying exploring the different types of styles of quilt making. I haven't found my niche just yet but I like the smaller projects as I am always so anxious to see the outcome and just can't wait months and months to see what it will look like in the end. :) I really love the table runners and quilts you have been making lately.

Wendy said...

This book looks absolutely delightful!
Thank you for the opportunity to win one!
=-)

the 8th child said...

your table runners are pretty sweet. thanks for the giveaway.

sophie said...

What a great giveaway. Please include me.

Wildgoose said...

I am inspired by your work! I'd love a copy of this book!
Jessica in Palo Alto

Sidney said...

Thanks for the give-away: I would love to have a copy of this book. Congratulations!

Lynn said...

A chance to win a great book - I'm there!

Cheryl Arkison said...

I always have such good luck with you...

pklaw said...

Thanks for the opportunity to win and again, thank you for your inspiration. Your work is so unique and interesting!

Jan said...

I'm excited about this book. Hope to win it, too.

Jude said...

I'd love to win....just to see your contribution....and I can't buy quilting books here!
Take care

RosaMaría said...

ohh that books looks like a really yummy! many thanks for tha chance to win it! finger crossed!!

Amy R said...

Wow, how wonderful! The book looks like it has quite a few projects the I'd love to make!

Sara said...

Your work has made me want to become a quilter, maybe this book will help me learn some of those skills. *fingers crossed*

Sara/Doublewinky

Jessy said...

Somehow I had gone without hearing about this until about 2 weeks ago. I saw it on a trip to Chapters and actually took a picture with my phone so I could remember to add it to my Amazon list. Congrats on such a great accomplishment, and thanks for such a great giveaway! I hope I win!!

Emily said...

I'll say it again, your "Work Quilts" are AMAZING!

Jennifer said...

Love your contribution and all your work quilts. I wish I had the dedication you do! The Grasshopper quilt is so fun.

Lynne (Lily's Quilts) said...

This book looks gorgeous and I would love to win a copy. Little quilts make such great pictures for the walls.

Anonymous said...

I just got Quilts, Baby, and I would love to have a chance to win this!

Liz said...

Oooh, I would love to win this and your quilt is gorgeous. I love grasshoppers, one of my favourite bugs....
Lizzie
xxx

JWhiz said...

What a great book I would love to win!

Contact: jwhizetsy@hotmail.com

beth said...

I would love to win this book! I enjoy your seeing all your creations!

dutchcomfort said...

Thanks for a chance to win this wonderful book Victoria! I love miniquilts!

Fer said...

Oh goody, I would soooo love to win this book!

Kate said...

Congratulations on being featured in the book. It looks just gorgeous. I really love your quilts, particularly the hand quilting.

soggybottomflats said...

Oh wow, what a terrific giveaway! I would love this book...looks so inspiring. Thanks, Elaine
echristian851@gmail.com

Kristy said...

I have also seen this in a few places, and am anxiously waiting for it to come out. In about a month here in Australia which is a little frustrating because I am no so patient! I have seen a few samples on different blogs and all the quilts look great!

Béa said...

I would be very happy to win this book, I love your work and mini quilts also. Hugs from France.

Anonymous said...

I had pretty much abandoned quilting for knitting and spinning over the past five years - I blame you and Mrs Schmenkman for enticing me back into the fold!
Beverly near Yosemite CA

Marit said...

I would love to have my name in the hat, too. The book looks like a lot of inspiration. Thank you for hosting this giveaway.

pinkchook said...

The book looks great full of beautiful little quilts, would love to own a copy :)

Anonymous said...

Wow, 40 comments already - how lovely to see such enthusiasm from mini-quilt makers!

Laurie said...

The book looks like its filled with wonderful goodies!
Thanks for the giveaway!

Emma said...

I've been admiring mini quilt month on Whip up, congratulations on being in the book and I'd love a copy

Tally said...

Since I'm into mini-quilts I for sure would be happy to receive this book from one of my favorite quilters on the net.

Andi said...

Sounds lovely!!
Count me in.

Ida13 said...

I'd like to win this book.

moira said...

I love the idea of miniquilts :)

Slowpoke said...

Thanks for the chance to win this lovely book. Congratulations on having one of your gorgeous art quilts included.

Beate Knappe said...

This is terrific - I would love to win this book, thanks for the chance to win, you are always an Inspiration for me

Jacky said...

I would love the chance to win a copy of this beautiful book...thank you so much.
Your mini quilt is gorgeous, congratulations on being in this lovely publication.

Jacky xox

bleuvanille said...

oh nice, I love mini quilts, I made my first a couple weeks ago! Thanks for this giveaway, for the discovery and congratulations on your quilts being published in this book!

Lilysunshine said...

Oooo, that's a nice giveaway! This book looks fantastic.

meli B said...

Firstly, congratulations on your quirky quilt being published in such a fabulous book. Secondly, I have been watching your blog for a little while and as an embroiderer first and quilter second I am blown away by the detail and simple pleasure you seem to get from rewriting the rules over and over and still coming up with original pieces every time.Thirdly, thank you for having a giveaway because it lead me to the Whip Up site which is full of so much stuff I will never get a chance to read it all.

Patty said...

Congratulations on being part of such an amazing publication! I would love to win such a great giveaway!

sooz said...

Congratulations - great company you keep :-) I am looking forward to seeing it!

sue (tuscanycastlegirl) said...

oh...sounds wonderful!
Chronicle Books are pretty cool ~

-Sue

Michele said...

This book looks so fun!

Jenny said...

would love to have this book full of inspiration and lovely hand made items. thanks for a chance.

Kallie said...

I've been quilting for about a year now and am finally getting through the super basics. This book looks great for turning what I know into work of art and decor!

Pamela S. said...

What a great giveaway - count me in!

Marg M said...

Do you know I have never made a mini and would love to try :-)

Debbie said...

This book looks like a must have. I love that grasshopper. Thanks, Victoria.

zofia said...

This book looks fabulous! Thank you for the chance to win a copy :)

Patty said...

Mini quilts are perfect for trying out new techniques and design ideas. I'd love to win this book!

Abby and Stephanie said...

Wonderful giveaway. Mini quilts give more of an instant gratification and are least likely to become UFOs. I have a new and HUGE wall space to fill and mini quilts would be perfect.

Vivika said...

I'm looking forward to seeing this book. Your stitching adds so much texture and life to your work - really enjoy your blog. vdenegre *at* yahoo *dot* com

Karen said...

I would love to win this book. Please enter my name into your giveaway. Love your blog, by the way. Thanks!

Dawn said...

Oh wow what a fab book and I just love mini quilts.... so cute....can I please win...LOL..I promise to make them all
cheeky hey...
Hugs Dawn x x x

Anonymous said...

I love the simplicity of your work. And the book is a lovely give away. Thanks for the chance. --Julia

Heidi said...

I have been admiring this book and would love to win it!! Yay for new project ideas and inspiration!

Christine said...

What fun! Fingers Crossed!

Carrie L said...

This looks like a beautiful book. Thanks for the giveaway!

Anorina @SameliasMum said...

This book looks great. Great giveaway. Thanks :-)

Caterina Giglio said...

lovely book!

Lisa said...

Very cool! Thanks for the giveaway!

Providence Handmade said...

FUN giveaway - thanks!!

Kirsten said...

I like the idea of a mini quilt book, a nice manageable project.

Susana said...

Congratulations. The book looks gorgeous, and I love your entry in it. Thanks for the chance, too.

Denise said...

I have been seeing this book pop up on blogs lately and cannot wait to look at it in "real" life. Plus I just joined a mini quilt swap, so any ideas would be a blessing!

Vicki @ DottyJane said...

I'd love to own this book! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity:)

Quilt or Dye said...

I would love her book! You can contact me at quiltordye@ftml.net

Sarita said...

So exciting for you! Congrats...:) It looks to be a lovely book, I would love to have a chance to win a copy!

innBrooklyn said...

The book looks so full of inspiring quilting ideas: I would so love to own it!

Chay said...

I love the cover pics - would love to make the leaf quilt in the middle, and the flower quilt from Don't Look Now is gorgeous. Thanks for the chance to win!

Molly said...

Oh I would love, love, love a book!!! I'd make your mini first thing!

seesuestitch said...

I'd love to give quilting a shot, just need to get up the nerve . . . the book cover looks so inspiring . . . thanx for this great giveaway oppportunity!

Sue

mandbrid said...

What a great giveaway! I'd love to learn some of the techniques shown in this book.

Jeanine said...

This seems like such a cool book.

Julie said...

The book looks great! Thanks for hosting such an awesome giveaway!

zarina said...

What a wonderful friend. Put my name in the drawing please.

Kath said...

So many comments... I love mini quilts. This new book looks just lovely. Thanks for the chance to win!
Kath

Val said...

I'd love to win! I just your blog and it's wonderful.

Molly said...

Beautiful quilts in this book! This is a great giveaway!

yahaira said...

this book looks great from the cover. is it out yet?

Suzanne Kistler said...

ooo! Thank you for the chance to win a copy! It looks like a great little book!

connie said...

OH, how cool! I would love a copy of this book. Your piece in it looks wonderful! Have a great day! :-)

Jennifer said...

I would love to win a copy! But if I don't win, I'll still buy one. :)

Jennifer

two hippos said...

the book looks like it's full of all sorts of delights :)

QuiltyBee said...

How fun! I've seen lots of good posts about this book. Thanks for the chance to win.

Megan said...

I would love to win a copy!

Anna said...

Ooooh pick me! Pick me!
I was just drooling over this at B&N last week.

Char said...

I love little quilts. Along with totes they're my favorite things to make. Instant gratification!

9patchnurse said...

I love that book and wouldn't it be an awesome mother's day win. Count me in!

Rossie said...

I'm crossing all my bits in hopes of winning!

GerryART said...

I'm going to have to repeat Jean from above Comment remarked.
Love your big stitch and your remnants projects.
Thanks for the opportunity to enter to win this book that really, really should be on my shelf.
Thanks
Hugs & ♥♥♥s,
Gerry

Knitting in Pink said...

That looks like an awesome book, I'd love to win a copy! Thanks for offering it to us : )

patty a. said...

How nice to offer one of these books as a giveaway! Looks like it is full of interesting projects!

Chris said...

This looks full of fun projects small enough to try new styles
Chris x

Kelly said...

i would so love to win a copy of this book. love everything i have seen in it so far.

Unknown said...

The book looks great! I've been looking for small quick projects!

Ravenhill said...

This book looks awesome and I would LOVE to win. You are so kind!

mandi said...

yes please! count me in!

Digital Misfit said...

I adore mini quilts, but I have yet to make one of my own. I would love to win this book and get inspired. I love the stitching on your wonderful grasshopper piece. Minis could help me combine my love of hand embroidery and yummy patterned fabrics!

hugs,
Heidi
heidig@gmail.com

Robin D. said...

i love making mini-quilts and this book sounds a wonderful source of inspiration! thanks for this great giveaway!

Doris said...

Looks like a fun read...thanks for the chance to win a copy!

Doris
auntiedart(at)yahoo(dot)com

carrie said...

what a cute book. i need something for new inspiration!

Serena said...

Wonderful! This book looks absolutely scrumptious, and would be overjoyed to have a copy. Can't wait!

Bonnie said...

Been following your blog for a while now. You do lovely stuff. : )

sweetypie said...

yes please I would love to win that book!

Amy Munson said...

Looks like a great little book.

tropicslady said...

Should be a great book!! And your grasshopper quilt is so neat!!

Cindy Anderson said...

I like the picture of that flower quilt on the front of the book. Looks very interesting.

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Blogless me said...

Looks like a great book - thanks for this giveaway!

kelly mae said...

I saw your mini quilt on flickr...love all your hand stitching!
Thanks for the give-a-way!

momto2wasd said...

Looks like a wonderful book! Thanks for sharing!

Dolci Fusa said...

I would love to win this book, it looks gorgeus!
Veronica

Verte Adélie said...

I suppose that book would be a great introduction to that world I don't really know well... So could you please count me in, if international readers are welcome? Thanks Victoria!

Karen said...

oooooh YES please!!

Anonymous said...

I'm just planning some mini quilts myself. I'd love to win this book. The quilts look beautiful. Great giveaway!
Munaiba
PS You can contact me through my blog which is linked here.

Anonymous said...

I just posted a mini-quilt - so maybe a book like this will give me some pointers!!

thanks for the chance! :)

Kristy said...

I would be THRILLED to win the book. Kristy in Ohio

Patty said...

Mini quilts is a fun idea for a quilt book. This will help new quilters get a feel for quilting without being overwhelmed!

I really like the grasshopper quilt you made; such a cute idea.

Karen L. said...

I have just stumbled across your blog via Lazy Gal blog and Wow, am I ever glad I did. I am loving your series of quilts that appear to be what quilts were originally all about .... at least in the early days of the US. You have really inspired me to head in this direction. Thanks so much for that and keep on quilting!!

Sewz4fun said...

I would love to win this book! Thanks for hostessing the giveaway, Denise

Anonymous said...

I would love to win this book.
Your hand stitching is wonderful. It has inspired me as a machine quilter to try this skill. I hope someday my work will look half as gorgeous as yours does.
Rebecca O of Buffalo
If I win I can email you my info. I will be watching!
Thanks for your blog!

Jackie said...

yahoo, what a great gift

Diane J. Evans said...

Here's hoping #139 is the lucky number -- it looks like a great book. Thanks, Victoria!

Diane

shiurprati said...

thank you for your kindness
what a great giveaway!

Carin

wishes, true and kind said...

I absolutely adore that center quilt on the cover!

Amy said...

This looks like a great book and your contribution is quite awesome. Those mini-quilts are habit-forming. I've made several for my daughter's wall. Fun!

Staci said...

Your grasshopper is just charming! I also love the leaves quilt on the front of the book.

Thanks for the chance to win this fun book.

Corky said...

I would love to win that book! i love the leaves on the cover. Thanks for a great giveaway~ Corky (Barbaramdahl(at)gmail(dot)com

Nina Lise@Mrs Moen said...

I would love to win a copy of the book; please enter me into your giveaway. Thanks!

Hey Harriet said...

Please enter me! Although with so many entries already I don't think I stand a great chance of winning! Fingers crossed anyway :D

Amapanther said...

Yay! Thanks!!
escuishi (at)hotmail.com

Unknown said...

I've been admiring this book all over blog land! Thanks for the chance :)

Colleen MacDonald said...

That's so generous of the publisher! I can't wait to get my hands on a copy, one way or another! *If* I win, will you sign my copy?

Andee said...

Count me in!

Sarah said...

This book looks fantastic! Congrats on being a part of it! Your grasshopper quilt is adorable, I love the embroidery and handstitching.

Glen QuiltSwissy said...

Oh, my fingers (and toes) are crossed. What a wonderful Mother's Day present. Since my mom has Alzheimers and we are moving her into an Assisted Living facility, I would imagine my Mother's Day will be not so great this year.

glen: a book would make it really nice! Hint hint!

Carol said...

What a beautiful book. Thanks for the chance.

Michala Gyetvai (Kayla coo) said...

Hello,
I would love the chance to win this quilt book.
Thank you.
Michala x

The Taylor Bunch said...

This is one craft I haven't tried yet
jonilynntaylor at gmail dot com

L said...

I love making small quilts for children--I can complete them so much faster than an adult-sized quilt (so it's about right for my attention span)

Sharon MLS said...

Refreshing looking. Love your blog too.

Rice said...

this book looks awwwwwwesome.
jenrcui (at) yahoo (dot) com

Kristen said...

I want to learn about quiltmaking and this would be a good way to start!

couponboss at gmail dot com

Kelsey said...

great book!
Kelsey
micahandkelsey1@cox.net

Nupur said...

The book looks so sweet! I would love to win it for my sister (she loves to sew).

nupur.kittur AT gmail DOT com

Anonymous said...

What a great book - I would love to win! Thanks so much!

ang
ang_vaughan at yahoo dot com

brandeye said...

looks like a great book! the smallest quilt i've made is baby size, but i should start making some mini art quilts. i'll be a good excuse to finally hand quilt!

sandyandcosmo said...

Looks like a very inspiring book,
thanks for a chance to win!

Brooke said...

Awesome giveaway. Thanks for the chance at the book!
shutterboo at gmail dot com

Julia said...

I love these beautiful quilts, I would be thrilled to try making my own.

sugareaterATgmailDOTcom

angelina said...

how very generous....xx

Chelsey said...

What a great book! Thanks for the giveaway and the inspiration. mybabyappleseed(at)yahoo(dot)ca

alex_alex said...

i'm sure that this book is so creative...!!!!i'm really crossing my fingers to win it...!!!thanx...!!!

alex_ophilia@hotmail.com

Ash said...

This book would be a great introduction to quilting! My mom has been an avid quilter for years and I have wanted to learn but I just haven't been able to find my niche. This could be it!

demureprincess7(at)gmail.com

nanann said...

Would love to have a copy of that book! Looks like it's filled with goodies!

Celestia said...

Sounds like a great book!

celestia dot price at gmail dot com

Marcia W. said...

Thank you for this giveaway. This is indeed a book that I would like to win -- as I have seen your quilt and that of others unveiled. mlwright29 (at) hotmail (dot) com

CarolineB said...

What a great giveaway! I would love to own this book.

carbar79 at gmail dot com

the five of us said...

What a neat idea!!! I like to start small! (crossing fingers and toes!)

Scott said...

Oh, this is a must-have!

mickelleshea at {gmail}[dot]com

Melissa said...

The quilts on the cover of the book are lovely.

Oh, My Darling said...

What a fun project to embark upon!

omydarlingblog(at)gmail(dot)com

Cat G. said...

This is such a beautiful book!

teresa said...

i love your quilting style. i have quilts, baby....love it. would love to add this to my book collection. thanks

Marty said...

I'll give it a shot...I just got a new sewing machine so it'd be perfect!

poetees at gmail dot com

Miranda said...

I'm so excited for this book, it looks great! I'd love to win a copy so count me in :) thanks for the giveaway!

Anonymous said...

The book looks gorgeous, I would love a chance to win! Thanks

Unknown said...

I'd love to win this book - I love your work and and planning a couple of projects using 1 patterned FQ and plains - not necessarily small projects but any and all inspirition is welcome - now I've found you have a blog I'm off to create a link on my blog.

Barbara Palermo said...

I never tried to make the quilt, with this book I could certainly try!
Great giveaway, thanks!
Barbara
ricettebarbare at gmail dot com

Peach Rainbow said...

The leaf quilt on the cover page makes me want this book!

Michelle Frame said...

I am excited about this giveaway because I have just started learning how to quilt. I know that I could make some of these mini quilts.
mframe00@yahoo.com

Madeleine said...

I'd love to win a copy of this book! Thanks for the giveaway!

AliceBknitN said...

I'm in the middle of my first quilted project (a table runner). I just need to finish quilting and then add the binding, and I'm done. I've been looking for ideas for my second quilt. I'm already addicted to quilting. Love the idea of a mini quilt. Would love to win the book.

Louise said...

I've been collecting mini quilts for a while, but have never made one. Now might be the time :)

Morgan said...

I love that quilt on the front with the leaves! It looks like a fun book!
Thanks for the giveaway!

Paula Lemos said...

I would love to win this book because I'm a beginner in quilting and mini quilts seem a lot easier to make.
Thank you for the chance to win.
ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

Deborah said...

I would love to win a copy!

Colleen Kole said...

What a great cover - I would love to win this. Thanks for doing this.

Sonja (sopame) said...

Even if there are 194 people before me I keep my fingers crossed winning that wondrful book which I could never afford for me at the moment.
Best greetings from Sonja

Anonymous said...

groovers4him@bellsouth.net
i would love to win!

Cecilia said...

I would love to win this book. ceciliajon at gmail

Victoria Bennett Beyer said...

This looks like it's filled with great ideas! Count me in!

stephie @ Narrative Self said...

Wow, Vic this is amazing! The book looks really inspiring :)

Cammy said...

This looks like such a fabulous book!

Angel said...

What a fun giveaway! I've only made 1 quilt before, and I could definitely use some tips.

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