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Thursday, February 17, 2011

Scrap-Basket Sensations Blog Tour - Day 8

I am so excited, my day is finally here. I hope you are enjoying the blog book tour as much as I am. Hop on over to Kim's blog and say hi!! I've been thinking about what to say. I don't have any interviews or clever questions so I thought I'd just tell you about my friend. Kim and I have been friends since 1996 when she moved to Pensacola and started working at the law firm where I worked. It didn't take us long to find out we were both quilters, and that we both had a serious fascination - okay obsession - with fabric LOL!! Isn't it so much more fun to go fabric shopping with a friend?? Anyway, I couldn't even begin to count the hours we've spent talking and stitching. I wish all of you could know her the way I do. She is funny, generous , a little shy, loves to cut fabric, is a very accomplished quilter and now she's a two-time best selling author!!! This book, just like the first one, is made to be used - a lot! These patterns are fun, have a fresh originality and if you use your scraps, they really are great stash busters. I thought it would be fun to see how these quilts look in different ways around my house.
This is a picture I took last spring before the quilts got shipped off. I was finishing the binding on "Twinkle" and thought how pretty the quilts looked all spread out in my living room.
It's been fun to see the response to "Flowers for Nana Girl". This is such a sentimental quilt for me. Kim really surprised my when she told me what she had named the quilt. I had been using the working title of "Pretty in Pink". But telling my story of how I came to be called Nana Girl by my granddaughter and then naming the quilt after me (and my blog), has been such an honor! This quilt has not come home yet - after going to Houston last fall, it's still out at Martingale's offices.
These pictures will kind of show you some of the fabrics in the blocks. I started with the border fabric, and then picked scraps to make the flowers.
I mixed all types of fabric, prints, stripes and batiks.
Here's a picture of some of the left over scraps. It's a happy quilt!!
Next is Flower Boxes. I've already said that it was love at first sight when I saw this quilt. Watching this pattern emerge as each block goes up on the design wall is the most amazing thing. This quilt has a charm all its own.
Here is Flower Boxes in my living room in my favorite chair.
It looks pretty good on the couch too!!
I've decided this is going to go on the quilt hanger soon, as my spring quilt!!
Blues crossing is a sweet quilt.
It looks so good folded over a little rocker in the guest room.
It also looks good on the wicker settee. Darlene, see my bunny??
Northern Comfort is a cuddle quilt.
Here it is still hanging in the living room.
Please leave a comment for your chance to win a signed copy of Scrap-Basket Sensations. Tell me which quilt in the book you think you'll make first. Here's the rest of the schedule. You still have a few more days and chances to win your own copy. Be sure to check out yesterday's post about my latest quilt from Scrap-Basket Sensations - a variation of Tipsy Baskets.

Tomorrow's it's Sue's turn and then Carol will end the tour.
Sue at Quilt Times - February 18th
Carol at Brown Quilts - February 19th

Good luck - I will pick a winner Saturday night Feb. 19th.

-Karen
This Giveaway has now ended. Thanks for participating. The winner will be announced soon.

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Ramona said...

I love flowers so I have to say that flowers forNana Girls is my favorite. But really they are all beautiful.

kansaswx said...

I LOVE Flowers for Nana Girl. I can't wait to make it. I love Kim's first book and want to make them all!

Andy said...

Your quilts are just breathtaking! The first quilt to catch my eye in the preview of the book is the flowers for nana girl. It would definitely be the one i would start with! thanks for the chance at a copy of this treasure of a book!

Susan said...

I think Over Under is going to be my first quilt from the book.

Linda in Calif. said...

I know I would start on Flowers for Nana Girl first - it's right up my alley!! I love flowers.

Marilyn said...

Your quilts are all lovely, but I think Flowers for Nana Girl speaks to me the most, so that's what I'll make first. Thank you for the opportunity to win.

Marilyn (no blog - mrobinson@ggfirm.com)

Gwen said...

I can hardly wait to own a copy of the book and make Flowers for Nana Girl! That quilt was love at first sight! I've been talking about how much I want to make it all through the blog hop. I'm a Nana and my girls love flower quilts. Hugs!

Jackie's Stitches said...

I love each quilt I see from this book. Not sure which one I'd start first. Too many to decide from - which is REALLY good for a book! One of the things I really like about this is how she's picked the names for the quilts. It makes it really special and personal - just like quilting!

Quilting_Chris said...

Thank you for sharing the quilts from this book, they are fabulous. Each one as glorious as the next, makes me want to make them all. I would love to win this book.

Andra Gayle said...

I think I would have to just start at the front of the book and make them all! There is no way to decide!

lov2quilt said...

Great quilts! I put your blog on my favorites.

Tonya said...

Its awful hard to choose! I like the look of several of her quilts, but I think, from what I've seen so far, that I really like Blessing from the Hollow quilt. That would probably be first venture!

Michelle said...

I loved seeing the quilts in all different locations and ways you use your quilts. I've said on each post comment so far, I'd made Nana's quilt first, and here I come to your tour and find this is named for you. I love the color choice you made, it is a happy quilt. Thank you for sharing your story about your friendship with Kim...you are both very lucky to have someone close by who enjoys quilting.

sue said...

I love Flower Boxes. I think I'd try that first.

Jenniffier said...

I really do like Flowers for Nana Girl. it is so pretty!

Michelle said...

Flowers for Nana Girl is my favorite quilt and yes it is happy and I love bright colors. Thank you for sharing the different ways you use your quilts. I especially enjoyed seeing the close up photos of the quilts, it really helped to see what they look like, beautiful...can't wait to make one of these.

SewLindaAnn said...

Good evening. Nice way for me to end the day with a lovely story about 2 friends. I have Kim's first book and love it. From the blog hop I'm still stuck on Town Square for my first effort from the book. Believe me, I've got enough scraps to build many cities.

Sherryl said...

I'm kind of in love with Tool Shed, but after seeing Blues Crossing made up... sigh. They're ALL so lovely!

Lori said...

I like them all, but think Blue Crossings or Northern Comfort can be pulled easily from my stash!

Debra said...

Wow!!! The quilts look beautiful in these pictures, but I like them in person better. Your work is amazing, and you and Kim are the perfect combination of talent and nice. Congratulations to you both!
Flowers for Nana Girl would be my choice to make.

kimland said...

Honestly not sure which one would be first. I need to finger the book over and over before I decide. Thanks for the chance!

Marge said...

The more quilts I see made from this book the more I want the book. I love the quilt "Flowers for Nana Girl" and have enough fabric that I could make the quilt. I just need the book!!!
Thanks
Marge

Thim3 said...

I know I will love having this book...I think I would make the Flowers for Nana Girl..very pretty quilt. Thanks for the chance to win this great book.
thim3@hotmail.com

Thim3 said...

I know I will love having this book...I think I would make the Flowers for Nana Girl..very pretty quilt. Thanks for the chance to win this great book.
thim3@hotmail.com

Bev said...

I love all the quilts you made!! what a fun "job" and great to have a friend like that!

Anonymous said...

It really brings the quilts to life seeing them displayed in your home. Each quilt from this book is going to be on my "to make" list!
It would certainly be fun to win this book!
Sandy E-H
Bemidji, MN

paulette said...

Definitely Northern Comfort would be my first quilt to make...love the pattern and the colours!! Thanks for the chance to win the book!!
Paulette

Kate R said...

Oh, I was thinking I would make the one on the cover (Picnic, I think it's called?) but now am really loving the Flowers for Nana Girl. The name and story drew me in :) But the design is great - the colors and fabrics you used are really beautiful. It's a great example of a scrap quilt - such differnt fabrics coming together to create something truly gorgeous! Thanks for sharing these with us.

Quiltin' Sandy said...

Hi I just loved Flower boxes when I fist saw it on the first blog. it is gorgeous and looks wonderful on your couch!!
I would love to make this quilt. :)
sandangels1945@hotmail.com

QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DI said...

Humm--hard to make a choice--cause so far I have loved every quilt shown--but maybe Nana's cause it looks hard--but I bet it is easy--
and I love flowers--but really there is so many in that book that I have come to love during this showing!!!
Hugs, Di

Q said...

It's really nice to see the quilts in various settings in your home. I loved the picture from the book and the complexity (or perceived *hopes* complexity of flower boxes)
but seeing it close up in your photo I love it even more! Flowers for Nana Girl is also lovely, and the scraps do look happy too!

Elisabeth said...

I love the one on the cover.

Sandy said...

Ok, I've changed my mind, now Flowers for Nana Girl is my new favorite. Very feminine and perfect for a girly girl.

Lori said...

I would like to make flowers for Nana girl. Thanks for a chance to win.

Reenie said...

Flower boxes would be my first pick! You did a GREAT job on those quilts..congrats!!

Darling Jill Quilts said...

Oh I can't decide which quilt I would make first. I think that I would have to put all the quilt names in a bag and pull one out to start on... They are all just too neat!

Shannon said...

What a wonderful post. I loved looking at all those quilts together on your floor. How wonderful!

Barb in Mi said...

Flower boxes would be the 1st on my list! Thansk so much!

JJ said...

I loved the pictures of all those quilts. This book looks like it has lots of patterns that would be worth doing.

Hannah said...

I really enjoyed your post and the fabulous pictures of your quilts. I would definitely make Flowers for Nana Girl for my daughter!

Beth said...

It's hard to choose which quilt because they are all fabulous. Thanks for the chance to win this book.

Lynn said...

flowers for nana's girl. I can just imagine it in my scraps!

Patty said...

Beautiful work - thanks for sharing everything!

Em said...

Karen, Wow! Breathtaking tour and inspiring. Your heart and soul are as beautiful as your quilts!!!!!!! Sending u love as I am in Ft. Lauderdale and wishing we could meet!!! Someday!!!!!!

Jackie said...

Oh love that you picked the border fabric first and then added the scraps to match.....what a great idea :)

LesQuilts said...

Hi!
The first quilt I would make is the Flowers for Nana Girl quilt. The pinks would be a perfect fundraiser for my Dragon Boat team of Breast Cancer survivors and supporters.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Take care, Leslie

Jeane said...

The quilts are really wonderful. I am really ready for something springy so I would love to try "Flower Box".

Cheryl said...

Flowers for Nana Girl would be my first choice. Thanks for the chance to win.

Deb said...

Flowers for Nana Girl is my fav one out of all of them I think. Hard to choose though as Kim is such a talented designer. It's great seeing all the quilts spread out like that!

Lee D said...

Everytime I see a pattern from this book I want to make that one. Way too many great ones to choose from.

Debbie said...

Thanks for showing us your quilts. I would make Flower Boxes first. It would be so pretty in many of spring fabric lines. I would love a signed copy of this book. It looks great!

Beth said...

I think that the first quilt I would/will make would be the cover quilt; I think it is called "Picnic".

Thanks for sharing the photo of the many diverse fabrics you used in your quilt. I love reminders to be less rigid about matching things up. The results are always more vibrant and sparky.

ytsmom said...

I really like Flowers for Nana's Girl.

Karen said...

Love all the quilts, difficult to decide which to do first...but think it will be Northern Comfort. Thanks!

Karen said...

I'm loving this blog tour. Sew many lovely quilters sharing their wonderful stories and ideas. I really love this book. I can't decide which quilt I would make first. I think maybe picnic or over and under. Thanks for the chance to win.
Karen M

www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com said...

flowers for nana makes me happy and blues crossing looks fun. I am in blog heaven. Loved your blog. Thanks for letting me visit.

Unknown said...

Oh my goodness, how to decide which quilt to make first? Maybe the Nana Girl quilt because I love anything with pinwheels. :)But then again they are all so tempting! Thanks for showing so many pictures of the quilts, they really are all very pretty, and to think they are all made from SCRAPS!!! love it!

Kiwifruit-Shiree said...

oh I just love Flowers for Nana's Girl, it is stunningly gorgeous!!
what a lot of charming quilts

Ned's Place said...

Like everyone else it's hard picking the first quilt.It will either be Blessings from the Hollow or Flower Boxes. I know I'll be making most of them.

Janet C said...

I fell in love with the quilt on the front cover so that would be the first I want to make! ;)

quiltmom anna said...

I love the flower boxes pattern- your version is very pretty- so spring like.
Thanks for the opportunity to win Kim's lovely book- I have her first one and would love to win her second one.
Regards from Western Canada,
Anna

Lisa said...

Thanks for sharing your fireplace quilts, they're gorgeous ~ each one. Hmm, As with Scrap Basket Surprises there are sooo many great quilts in this book. I like Over and Under, Northern Comfort and Flowers for Nana Girl a lot! One, huh? I think I would make them in that order, first up will be Over and Under. ~~Lisa

Maj said...

I would make the Flowers for Nana Girl first because I think that it is a happy quilt.

Litamora's Quilt & Design said...

So many wonderful quilts in this book! I'm actually working on my "Kitchen Sink" today, since I have a day off work. Love Scrapbasket Surprises, so I know I'll love this one too :-) Got to have that book :-)
I'll make a blogpost later tonight, about my progress, and I will add a picture form a non blogger that did see mine, and sent me a pic on my e-mail. It is gorgeous! Hope you'll like them :o)
Wish you a great weekend, and happy sewing.

Kathy said...

Love your quilts! I think I would like to try making Northern Comfort. Thanks!

DonnaCME said...

What beautiful quilts! Thanks for the chance to win the book...!

Judy in Michigan said...

Wow, now I have another favorite from the book - Blues Crossing. You have a lovely home. Hope I win this book!! I'm really trying! Thanks.

Lori H said...

I love walking thru your home and seeing your lovely quilts in different settings. I agree it looks like every quilt is a winner in this book

Wendy said...

I am smitten with Flowers for Nana Girl. Such a happy, cheerful quilt. To be honest though, I haven't seen any quilts in the book that I didn't like. I would love to win a copy. Thanks!

Wendy T.
wtulloch@town.harwich.ma.us

Joanne said...

All the quilts look fantastic! I think I am partial to Flowers for Nana Girl.♥

Staci said...

This book is full of treasures! I love the cover quilt, and the Flower Boxes very much. Thanks for a chance to win the lovely book!

beth said...

What a lot of quilt inspiration! I'd love to win a copy.

sewfunquilts said...

Oh..this has been a fun blog tour and "visit" with all the quilts for this book. I really love the Flowers for Nana's Girl the best.
Thanks.

kynomi said...

Maybe Flowers for Nana Girl. It's really hard to say with all the beautiful quilts.

Allison said...

The colors you used in the Flowers For Nana Girl quilt are so lovely. This looks like a great book.

Needled Mom said...

I love the Flowers for Nana Girl and the fabrics you used are fabulous. I'd like to try that one.

Surely wish my floor had such gorgeous quilts spread over it.

Michele T said...

I really enjoyed looking at the snaps of your quilts - thanks for sharing. You gave me some ideas and inspiration.

Henrietta said...

I would make either Sparkle or your Nana Girl quilt first then almost certainly the chain one in batiks.

My DH does the same thing and it is never a quilt that I would have thought he might like. Go figure, its a guy thing.

Lynda said...

I love all the quilts I've seen from this book. This is such a fun giveaway where we get to visit several blocks and have several opportunities to win. Thanks.

Nathalie said...

I like the flower boxes quilt the best of these 4 that you have shown, however, after I study the book that may not be the first quilt I make. Something else may catch my eye and scream at me to make it first!

Carla G said...

Beautiful Quilts - I would like to try the Twinkle Quilt first. Thanks for a chance to win!

Sarah Vanderburgh said...

Lovely quilts! I'm so glad I came to visit your blog. All of Kim's quilts look so loveable, and makeable. I enjoyed seeing them look right at home in your beautiful home.Thanks for the chance.

Marlene said...

Thanks for the great post. I'm new to your blog which I have found very inspirational. Thank you for sharing.
The first quilt from the book will have to be Twinkle.

Connecticut Chronichols said...

So many great patterns to choose from. I'm really enjoying this blog hop
Sue

em's scrapbag said...

Well, Nana Girl, the quilt I would love to make out of this book is your flower quilt. I love it!

Dolores said...

That's a tough one. I would choose either Island Chain or Flowers for Nana Girl. Perhaps with spring around the corner, Flowers for Nana Girl would set me in the mood.

Beverly said...

I love that Twinkle quilt. Wouldn't that make a great Christmas Quilt surprise?

dortha said...

Would love to win the book.

AnnieO said...

Love to see "action" shots of quilts in use! I really love the Flowers for Nana Girl but each of the quilts you bloggers made seems to suit so well! I just finished a Kitchen Sink quilt top and am definitely a Kim fan :)

WandaFish said...

I'm loving this blog hop and finding interesting blogs! I think I'd like to make a Twinkle baby quilt as my first project from this super book. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy :)

Shayla Sharp said...

I've been wanting to do a pastel quilt and that Flower Boxes just seems to be calling my name, so I'd probably make that one first! (I've had this book on my wishlist since before it was released!)

Tina said...

I love the patterns in this book and have to get it! I would love to win it. Your quilts are awesome!

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

I would love to win this book - I would use many patterns I do believe from what I have seen they all look wonderful!
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/

quilary said...

I think I'd make blue crossings. I really like the look of the blue and creams with the touch of red. I think I'd have just about the right fabrics already in my scrap box - of course I could create some more if necessary!!

Rainy said...

I will make Nana's Girl first. I want to give it to my Mom who is called Nana by my kids. Just have to decide on colors.

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

What wonderful quilts you have! I think I would start by making Picnic because the cover photo just grabs my attention!

Dawn said...

I would probably make Flowers for Nanas Girl. I heart this book...my fingers are crossed!

Deb said...

I actually like all the quilts I've seen so far from the book. Maybe Northern Comforts would be a good first quilt to make.

chook said...

oh wow 300th comment LOl but who would be suprised at that it is the most amazing book I would just love to win and then have the fun of making all the quilts from the start to the end thanks for the chance
hugs Beth

Teri said...

I loved looking at all the pictures of quilts made from the book. It is very inspiring.

Annie said...

I am loving all these quilts!!! I am so confused as to what one I would like to do first!!

Cheri said...

Winning this book would be wonderful just like all the lovely quilts in it.

Elizabeth said...

Those quilts are all so gorgeous. Flowers for Nana Girl is amazing -- so beautiful. And Northern Comfort is amazing. Thank you for the chance to win.

xo -El

Peach Rainbow said...

Flowers for nana girl looks lovely :)

Rachel said...

Looks a fabulour book, love the pictures and the information on your blog, thank you for sharing x

Jennifer said...

I really like Flower Boxes and have the perfect Jelly Roll just waiting for it!

Nicci P said...

Thanks for sharing a different spin on this book. Nicely done! I would love to win this book as I have really enjoyed her last one. She does great work, and you ladies have done a great job as helpers. I like the idea of multiple quilters for one designer because it illustrates different styles with your fabric choices and shows the versatility of the pattern. Thanks again!

Anonymous said...

Wow, it's really difficult to decide which one I'd do first, but guess I'd have to pick Blues Crossing. They're all just so wonderful.

Patty said...

I really like Flower Boxes. There are so many pretty ones to pick from.

Unknown said...

Thank you for sharing all of the pictures of both your quilts and your home! I especially love Twinkle done is the greensreds it reminds me of what I think of Tuscan, it is also a beautiful pattern done in the white, red and black. I am enjoying reading all of the different perspectives on the Scrap Basket Sensations book on everyones blogs.

Kim G said...

Those quilts are beautiful, great blog hop seeing what every one likes!!

Katie M. said...

I love "Twinkle"!!! I have some aqua/lt.green/lavender fabrics that I've been wanting to make up and I think Twinkle will be the one! I enjoyed seeing how you display quilts in your home - mine are on the back of my furiture,too - just waiting for someone to sit down and wrap themselves in love.

Little Miss Shabby said...

This is such an amazing book! I'd love a chance to win. =)

Judy C said...

I love them all, hard to choose which one to start on. I think I would have to sit and stare at all the lovlies then go pull fabric to see which one.

Heather said...

Your version of Twinkle is lovely. Imagaine it green with pink in the triangles....

Quilt Genius said...

What a lovely book and beautiful quilts!

Mary
iammaryburke@gmail.com

http://www.ourhoppyplace.com

Unknown said...

I love your quilting. I especially like the Blues Crossing. Thanks for sharing them with us.
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