What a week it’s been! Wow! Thanks for all the love, y’all! The week was such a success and I couldn’t have done it without C&T Publishing, AnneMarie, Jodie, Teri at GenQ, Sandi, Mary, and Kristin. Really big thanks to each of you!
My biggest tip to share is to ask for help. I mean – How easy is that!? Seriously, though. When I first started to quilt I always asked my mom but not everyone has a mom that sews, or is near. However, if you are fortunate enough, your local quilt shop has staff on hand to help you work through your problems. Yes, it means another trip out, and you might come home with more fabric but getting inspired while getting help is fun! And I promise they LOVE to help figure out your quilting problems! If the shop can’t help, they will find someone that can. Honest.
If you don’t have a quilt shop near you, go online to see if you can find the answer to your problem, or send a message to a quilter via a blog or read a book – perhaps, mine? A little time to noodle on the issue might work for you, too. Don’t be afraid to explore possibilities. And if you are worried about messing up your favorite piece of fabric, experiment with some muslin, or old scraps until you’ve solved your problem.
Most importantly, remember it’s okay to make mistakes. It’s how we learn. I have quilts riddled with errors and almost every quilt I make throws me for a loop at some point or another – I really should plan more! But I’ve learned a lot. Some of my (ahem) older friends have been a valuable source of knowledge, too.
C&T is giving away one copy at each stop along the way and today is your last chance to win a copy of Piecing Makeover for yourself (printed copy in the U.S. and e-book outside the States). Leave a comment on the blog and we will announce the winners tomorrow.
Here’s the list again so you can check to see if you have won on another page. Winners will be chosen at random using random.org number generator.
*edited on 9/20 – Congratulations to Sally for winning a copy of Piecing Makeover!
Patty, whether or not I win a copy, I’m looking forward to reading your book! Congratulations on publishing it.
Thank you to all the Bloggers that participated in this Hop! Was so full of info… and Fun!! I neeeed this Book..cause I need lotsa help!!! giggle… Thank you for chance to win your Awesome Book!! 🙂
This book would be an essential in my studio!! Thanks!
This looks like a great book to read and to have on your shelf for reference. Thanks for the givesway! cotten.gloria@gmail.com
Your book is such an important topic. I’ve been a longarm quilter for many years and try to give gentle tips if a quilter indicates frustration with accuracy. I’ve certainly learned the value of paying attention to piecing details in my own quilts.
Hi Sally,
Thanks so much! I hope it will be a valuable tool you can show your clients because you won! Please email your full name and address to me at patty@tyderia.net C&T will be sending you a copy in the next week.
Enjoy!
Hi Sally,
You won! Can you email your full name and address to me so I can send a copy of my book to you?
Thanks,
Patty
Patty, thanks so much for writing this book! I’ve sewn all my life (QUITE a long time :), but quilting is something new and has been more challenging than I expected. Your new book looks like just what I need to jump from the garment world to the quilting world more smoothly and with much less aggravation!
I really want to read this book.
I am so glad you wrote this book! So pick me because I am dying to add it to my library. 🙂
Take care.
Thanks for the chance and congratulations !!
Sure wish there was a local shop where I could go for help. Your book fills a niche in our world as the lqs seems to be an endangered species.
Your book looks so good – and immensely helpful!
After spending three days trying to get a block made correctly, I need this book!
This book looks great!
I’ve loved reading all the teasers on the blogs….can’t wait to read the book cover to cover. I recommended it to our local library to order. It sounds like a great resource.
I have enjoyed the tour and really need help too. Even if I don’t win looking forward to buying this
Really enjoyed this tour thanks and really need help looking forward to getting this book
Looking forward to seeing this book. Sometimes just learning a different method is all it takes.
This looks like a great resource. Thanks for the tour.
I would love to win a copy of your book. I am sure it is full of useful information. Thanks for the chance.
I would love to win a copy. Looks like great reading.
I ‘ve enjoyed visiting all the blogs stop so far. Thanks for the wonderful tips from the book!
I’ve enjoyed visiting the blog stops so far. Thanks for the wonderful tips from the book!
I can use this book!
Thanks for a chance to win.
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