If you are a follower of my blog, you probably know that I get very excited when I see a new quilt book. I fear authors will view I'm a stalker as I have been known to ask questions about their next release, and more details on their current publications, that may drive them crazy. I even researched to recently share insights about first time authors.
Cheryl Lynch may view SewCalGal as a stalker, as I've been following her blog for a long time. She is very talented and very inspirational. Thus, I was excited to hear that she was working on her first book and honored when she asked me to participate in the blog hop to help increase awareness of the publication of her first book, "Quilt Fiesta! surprising designs from Mexican tiles.".
Quilt Fiesta is an amazing book. I judge a quilt book based on its' ability to capture my interest, like reading a book, cover to cover, as well as to inspire, along with the the quality of the designs and instructions. My overall impression, is Quilt Fiesta will be a very popular book and one you will want to check out.
Martingale & Company, home of that Patchwork Place is the publisher for Quilt Fiesta. And, once again, they've published an excellent book with great visuals, instructions and tips. Clearly, Cherly Lynch and Martingale & Company have created an excellent book for quilters that range a variety of skill levels, from beginner to advanced, with the release of "Quilt Fiesta".
What I found to be such a surprise in this book, is how Cheryl shared insights on what inspired her to create this book. She also shared these insights in a manner that encourages us to look for inspiration we can find everywhare, from nature to architecture, fabric, other people's art, and different cultures. But this particular book can about from her journeys in Mexico where she was inspired with hand-painted pottery and tiles.
Cheryl does an excellent job show how to take beautiful artwork, from designs inspired from beautiful tiles, to fusible applique' with insights on how to stitch by machine, or by hand. She also shares insights on foundation paper piecing, quilt construction, binding, labeling your quilt and more.
There are ten spectacular quilt projects in this book, each with well written instructions. Some use applique', yet others are beautifully pieced. Sizes range 12 1/2" x 16" to 51 1/2" x 61". I also belive it would be easy to adapt these designs for a variety of sizes, as well as use many of these spectacular designs in your free-motion quilting, to make them even more special.
I truly do believe Quilt Fiesta is a spectacular quilt book that will help quilters, of all levels, make beautiful quilts.
I also am already looking forward to future quilt books by Cheryl Lynch. She is a very talented quilter that is certainly helping to make our world of quilting wonderful.
You can also order a copy of Quilt Fiesta from Martingale & Company's online store, but I also hope you'll have a chance to check it out at your local quilt store. I do think you'll love this book too!
All of the participants on this blog hop are currently listed on the page of my blog labeled "giveaways & contests". The blogs that still have active giveaways where are you enter to win a copy are: Quiltville , Finger Lakes Art, Lucky Duck Dreams, Amy's Creative Side, the Root Connection, and Cheryl Lynch's blog will also have a post for this blog hop tomorrow. All of of the blogs in this blog hop shared insights on this wonderful book and are fun to visit, but there are at least 8 opportunities to win a copy of this lovely book.
And, if you are interested in winning a signed copy of "Quilt Fiesta" you can also leave a comment on this post. Cheryl has given me a signed copy to giveaway too! I'll randomly draw a winner on Tuesday,March 8th ...sometime that evening. {this giveaway is now closed}
http://www.cheryllynchquilts.com/
117 comments:
What a lovely book! Some really interesting patterns in there and I really like her use of colour. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
This book looks so interesting and fresh. Love the patterns. Thanks for giving away a copy :-)
If I don't win one, this is on my list for the next visit to the not-quite-local quilt shop. I only get their about once a month, so my list keeps growing!
Thanks for doing this giveaway. I love this book, the more I hear about it the more I love it! Thanks!
Great idea for a book, I've been looking for some tile designs. Thanks for the chance to win :o)
I just love the patterns in this book, and would love a chance to win a copy...
I collect tiles and actually have a couple of Mexican tiles I purchased in Mexico as part of my kitchen wall tiles. Great idea.
Neat looking book - I'd love to win one! Thanks!
What a great book! I saw this on the Martingdale site, looks very interesting, I am always looking for different designs for my pink quilts for my Dragon Boat team.
Thanks for the giveway!
Take care, Leslie
I've been following the tour and cannot wait to see the book in person. It sounds and looks so interesting. I love when books have insight and information on the inspiration for the work. I've been reading through the new Twelve by Twelve book and it's amazing.
You've shared photos of projects that haven't been shown yet and they are lovely! Looks like some applique is involved but it doesn't look too intimidating. Would like to read this copy!
Looks like a book I'd like to read (I love learning about what motivates other people). Plus all the great color-FULL quilts!
The books looks really great. Thanks for the giveaway!
thanks for the give away - please count me in!
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/
I have been blog hopping and enjoy all the new blogs I have visited and I really, really love this book.
This book is just beautiful. I love a quilt that is so interesting that each time you look at it , you see a different block. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
I love the look of tiles, too. Thank you for all the wonderful photos.
There are some fab patterns there! Lovely giveaway!
Thanks for the chance to win this terrific book!
I think I would like that book. very pretty quilts.
This quilt book idea was sheer genius!! I hope she does well with it. ~karen
Those photos are beautiful. What a great giveaway!
A very interesting book, enjoyed your review!
Looks like great eye candy!
Thanks for a chance to win this book. Look forward to exploring your blog as well ... lots of goodies here!
Thanks for your wonderful insights on this book.
The book looks devine. Love the quilts and her inspiration. Thanks for a chance to win a copy of the book. Hugs
Thanks! I have also been inspired by my trips to Mexico. I understand Cheryl's inspiration for this book. I would love to win a copy of it.
I would love this book! I hand painted tiles for both of my bathrooms. One in a floral design, and the other with spinning stars and a medallion tile quilt in the shower (My husband didn't want flowers in his bathroom, so he got a qult instead, lol)
I just love the look of this book and love tiles. Thanks for a chance to win.
This book has so many pretty designs in it. I will visit Cheryl's site to see what else she is up to. Thanks.
Oooh - that book definitely looks like a keeper! What a great use of inspirational patterns found in non-quilting art. Many is the time I've looked at carpet designs, upholstery or even tile bathroom floors and thought "that would make a great quilt!"
I'd love to be entered to win a copy of this book!
Oooh, looks like a wonderful quilt book! Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy! Cool!
Thanks for a chance and an introduction to another great quilt book.
Wonderful. Thanks for participating in the review and giveaway.
Hi, thanks for the review and a chance to win. Linda
I love the look of this book. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Oh, the quilts looks fantastic. would love a chance to win. Thanks! gougeonathome@charter.net
Que guapos son los disenos! I love the look of Mexican tiles, and would be so happy to have a copy of this book! Thank you for the chance to win!
It is a beautiful book; the tiles are inspirational. Hope I win!
thanks
I'm happily doing the blog hop for this book, looking at yummy blogs and just hoping to win a copy, but it's on the buy list if not.
Looks like a great book. Thanks for a chance to win!
I'd love to own this book! There are several buildings near my work that have lattice work on them that I would love to translate in to a quilt pattern. This book sounds like it would help me figure out how to do that!
Thanks for the chance to win it!
Sandy A
I love the circular feel of the blocks in this book. It looks interesting. Kathie L in Allentown
Would love this, it looks great!
I honestly can't be sure which of those quilts from this book is my favorite. They are all so beautiful. I'd love to own this book.
vburr at charter dot net
I've always loved the look of mexican tiles. Sewing them into a quilt is just the ticket!
Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy.
What a change from the jelly rolls, charm packs, layer cakes, cup cakes, patty cakes, etc. LOL I am intrigued. Hope I am the lucky recipient.
Oh! I'd love a chance to check out this book! Thanks for the opportunity!
The more I see of this book, the more I want a copy! Please do count me in for your giveaway. Thanks.
So nice to be part of this blog crawl and book give away. I've enjoyed reading all the different blogs and would love to get the book!
kathyangellee@gmail.com
Ahhh...If I WIN the book that gives me an excuse to start something else new!
Really enjoying the book tour!
Thanks,
Billie
That's a great book for this time of year. We all need some bright happy patterns, and there's still time toi get one done before Cinco de Mayo.
Would love to win the book - interesting concept. Thanks - Robert, in northern Iowa.
I'd like to be entered in the drawing, please.
Thanks,
:-D eirdre
I love the 'tiles' on the cover :) This one is going on my wish list!
The colors and patterns of those quilts are lovely! What a nice book, and thanks for having a giveaway!
Jacque in SC
quiltnsrep(at)yahoo(dot)com
such creative quilts. very beautiful!
I've often looked at tiles, floors, or other mosaics and thought they would make wonderful quilts. I'd love to see how Cheryl transformed these ideas into quilts. This looks like a super book.
Looks like a great book! Thanks for the chance to win!
This book was mentioned on Quilt Out Loud not too long ago and I thought it looked interesting there too...thank you for the chance and your opinion.
Please include me in the drawing. i've been following the blog hop and look forward to making a quilt from the book...if I win!
Awesome quilts! Now this is my kind of quilt making!
What a fantastic idea! These quilts are just wonderful!
Wow, every review I read makes me more interested in this book. Thanks for the chance to win it.
That is one heck of a book. I like the bright colors she used for the quilts. Almost too much eye candy - lol. There will be a happy winner on the 8th. Thank you for offering the book.
What a fantastic book! Your review felt like I was looking at it myself. I really enjoyed the bright colors she used throughout. Someone will be happy on the 8th to win a copy. Thanks for offering it.
I have this book and fell in love with it the minute I saw it. I want to make everything in it. In fact, you will see the bright colored place mat soon on my own blog. I had to make that first!
Would love to win this book, thanks for hosting the giveaway!
This looks like such a fun and inspiring book, so festive and colorful. Would love to have it.
A wonderful book and I can see the quilts in different versions and colours. Very adaptable.
Thanks for the chance to win this beautiful book!
Wow, I love her quilts.
Looks like an interesting book! Thanks for a chance to win a copy! :)
Great looking book! Thanks for the chance! hesabella(at)gmail(dot)com
This looks like a fantastic book which I'd love to win.
I have been following the blog hop hoping to win a copy of this book it looks great.
http://averagequilter.blogspot.com/
This is on my wishlist. Thank you for participating in the blog tour!
lag110 at mchsi dot com
love seeing your heading on your blog on a 15* morning here. ahhh...someday soon. Hoping to win a copy of Cherly's book for a friend...I have my own signed copy!
This unique book adds another dimension to the world of quilting. Great job, Cheryl.
sw6944@gmail.com
Beautiful book! Thanks for the chance to win.
I could really get into making those quilts. I grew up in San Antonio and still live in the area. You can see Mexican tiles all over the city. It would be so much fun to make a quilt inspired by them!
What a lovely book. She is so lalentad and her work is stunning. Her quilts look so fresh.
Looks like a great book with lots of beautiful quilt patterns, thanks for sharing.
Cheryl is a great teacher. I'm sure her book is great also.
Thanks for the chance to win this gorgeous book! I'm really excited about trying out Cheryl's patterns.
love to be included in this giveaway thanks
ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com
The book seems really interesting, so many beautiful patterns!
I'm not sure if you accept my previous entry because there is no e-mail address in it. So I put in this second one with my google account :)
Thanks for giving away a copy of this book. It looks so interesting.
A very interesting book - hope to win!
Happy quilting
Bea
Now, the problem with all this blog hopping is that I get sucked into browsing and forget to enter a comment lol fortunately I came back and remembered this time. Fingers crossed.
I really love this book and will have to purchase this if I am not a winner.
What wonderful designs! Looks like this book is a "must have" :) Thank you for participating with the others in the blog hop and organizing your giveaway :)Also, thank you for your book review. I always look forward to reading your book reviews!
nsue21702 at gmail dot com
Cheryl's book will bring back happy memories of trips to Mexico. Just loved the colorful pottery and tiles created by the Mexican artists. Thanks for the drawing. katy.washam@gmail.com
I love her use of bright coloers. I also like that she shows the tiles that inspired her. Great work.
Sounds & looks interesting - I'd love this book :)
Thanks for the chance!
I love the pictures that I've seen on the web from this book. If I'm no too late, sign me up for the giveaway.
Fantastic book with so many unique projects. Thank you for the giveaway.
I also follow Cheryl's blog, which I enjoy. Her book looks lovely, from her comments about design to her patterns and colors. Thanks very much.
That does look like a fantastic book! I loved that applique block and really everything!
You are so sweet to give away a copy!
Micki
Intriguing book. Thanks for a chance to win.
Wonderful giveaway and a really awesome book. Thanks for the opportunity. Judy C
I would love to win this book.
Simone
blendenull(at)web(dot)de
This looks like a beautiful book. Thanks for a chance to win a copy.
I would really like to have this book. I love to take pictures of tiles for quilt designs. Some of my favorite ones are in Venice, Italy. Thanks.
These quilts certainly look unique. I think I would have to have the instructions in order to make them.
Marilyn in San Antonio, TX
gstrain1@satx.rr.com
Really pretty patterns! THanks for the giveaway!
Amazing colors and design - so different than anything out there. Makes you think of spring, too!
Great review of the book -- I love your descriptions about the 'extras' ~ and all of those extras in addition to the gorgeous quilts! Great showcase of the quilts too. Thank for a chance to win an autographed copy of this book. ~~Lisa
I'd really like to learn more about where to look for quilting inspiration. So much of what I observe seems impossible to recreate in fabric. Thanks for the chance to win this lovely giveaway.
What a wonderful book. Thanks for the chance to win a copy. Hugs
What a lovely giveaway. Such a fantastic book. Definitely going on my shopping list if I don't win one.
Thanks
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SUCH NEAT GIVEAWAYS!
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