Sue has an amazing talent for working with colors and choosing fabrics, as well as designing quilts. In this book, she provides an excellent introduction, insights on choosing fabrics and basic quilting techniques. What I found so special about this book, is that she also shares excellent insights on quilting decisions to finish the quilt and as you look through all the photos of quilts in this book, you'll also see examples of spectacular quilting that will inspire you.
This book has 12 projects that range in size from 47 1/2" x 47 1/2" to 70 1/2" x 88 1/2". Each project has material requirements, excellent instructions for cutting and assembly, color alternatives, and quilting options.
Projects are also rated by skill level and range from Beginner to Advanced Quilter.
All of the projects are based on the selection of four fabrics and insights are provided to help those fearful of colors and prints make wise choices. And, even many quilters that comfortable with choosing fabrics will enjoy the insights Sue shares on fabric selection. While I'm a quilter that struggles with fabric selection, I liked that this designs in this book focus on "no more than four fabrics", and I believe this would be helpful for myself, and other quilters, when we ask others to select fabrics for quilts that we want to make as gifts.
Another reason that I love "Pick Four" is that many of the designs are also ones that offer the opportunity to show off beautiful free-motion quilting. The quilts in this book are beautifully quilted and Sue does a great job recognizing the Digitial Quilt Designs used in this book, which are from:
Munnich Designs, Quilters Niche, Digi Tech, and Intelligent Quilting.
I hope you'll check out "Pick Four" at your local quilt store, or on-line at Martingale & Company, as I do think you'll like this book too.
Ok, did I mention a blog hop & giveaway. Here is the line up for each of the blogs that are participating in this blog hop and they each have a giveaway for a copy of "Picked Four" autographed by Sue Abrey.
To enter the giveaway for an autographed copy of "Pick Four" via SewCalGal's blog, in this hop, simply leave a comment on this post and be sure I have a way to contact you. I'll randomly draw a winner on Sun., September 4th.
Related Links you may want to visit:
Sue Abrey's blog Quilt Times: http://quilttimes.blogspot.com/
http://www.martingale-pub.com/store/
156 comments:
Thanks for the review!
I have everything crossed that I will win one of these. Thanks for the chance. Linda
Oh wouldn’t this be a lovely addition to my small library !~!~ Thanks for having another give away.
Looking forward to Sunday, 9/4. I know you'll pick my name. I need to learn to use only FOUR fabrics to make a nice quilt! Have a great day. Hope to hear from you soon...
This book looks very interesting. I'm loving the quilts pictured here, esp. the first on that looks like herringbone. Blog hops are fun, IF you can remember! ~karen
This looks a great book - I would love to win a copy!
I'd love this book :D
I'd love to have this book. Thanx for the giveaway!
Please count me in for the drawing I would really like to win a copy of this book.
The more I see The more I want to win the book. It looks fabulous.Thanks for the chance.
I think it's a wonderful book. I would love to win a copy.
Roswitha
I enjoy learning about new books through blog tours. It's a great way to get insight into a book. I think this one is a winner and I love the last quilt you showed with all the red. Simple and striking.
Looks like there is lots to learn from this book. Would love to win a copy.
I would love to have this book. I would enjoy using the patterns as well as using the book as a teaching tool when I teach new quilters.
Would love to win. Thank you for sharing.
Who would not love a copy of this book.
Good review!!!
This seems to simple to be true. Those quilts are all beautiful with only 4 colors. That pinwheel is calling to me and it looks so colorful. Thanks.
The more I see of this book, the more I want it! Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy.
Thanks for the book review. I like the fact that the designs are doable and yet provide for some stunning results.
I love every quilt you've featured.
Sue's book looks great! She is such a creative gal. Thanks for the review and giveaway :-)
I usually struggle with color choice also and think this book would help me focus better. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
I would love to win an autographed copy of "Picked Four". Thanks for the chance.
The blog hop has been such fun! Thanks for being a part of the tour. Happy quilting!
What a great resource! Thanks for the giveaway!!
I am having a hopping good time!! Thanks for the chance to win a copy - this book looks awesome!
Thanks for the review and a chance to win Sue's book!
I've seen several patterns that I really like on the blog hop. I'd love to win Sue;s book.
I have been a follower for a long time and would love to win this book.
Would love a chance to win this book, thanks!
How wonderful it would be to have this book. Thanks for the chance!
Thanks for the informative review of Sue's book. Hope to win a copy - fabric selection and quilting suggestions would really help me. alternate email mlwright29(at)hotmail(dot)com
The designs look pretty. Thank you for the review.
I think this book really simplifys quilting especially as you only need a few colours.
Thanks for the chance to win a copy of Sue's book.
Happy days.
Bev.xoxo
This book looks amazing and I would be thrilled to own it , thanks for the chance.
I would love to win this book, being a beginner I would love the instructions. Thanks for the opportunity.
I've been entering at all the blogs to win a copy of this interesting book. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
I love the pinwheet quilts in this book. ANd I am happy to see some ideas on how to quilt the quilt once it is finished.
Love your post about this book! I love the pink, green and cream quilt! This looks like a "have-to-have" book! Thanks so much for the chance to win one!
I'd love to win a copy of this book. Thanks
This has been a fun Blog Hop!
I am so hoping to win a copy of this wonderful book! Thank you for the opportunity!
Thank you for adding my name, too! It really has some interesting quilt projects ~
hugs to you, pokey
Well.... We were asked the other day what color we would pick and mine was yellow and again today I really like the yellow and blue quilt. This book is becoming a must for me.
Love the concept in this book, would love to win! Thanks so much for the chance.
I have loved seeing all the reviews and appreciate everyone's passion about this book. Wonderful giveaway and opportunity. Judy C in NC
Sue's new book is great. A must-have resource for beginner and experienced quilter with wonderful patterns. Thanks for the review and a chance to win this lovely book.
It looks like a great book. I would love to add it to my collection. I'm anxious to see all the projects in this book. So far, I like everyone I see. Thanks for the chance to win!
Thanks for the giveaway and I would love to have an autographed copy of this book.
I'd love to win this awesome book! Thanks for the chance!
Would be great to win this book. Thanks for the chance.
I would love to win this book, there is a quilt I want to make and I think my daughter might be able to find a pattern for her first quilt.
NEAT BOOK!
WOULD LOVE TO WIN IT!
THANKS SO FOR SHARING!
HAPPY QUILTING!
jldoulgas@wispwest.net
I love all the quilts from the book that I have seen so far. It makes it easy when you only have to think about 4 fabrics.
another good review! thanks for your opinions.
I love this book! Enter my name in the drawing. Thanks for the opportunity.
I love the blue, white, and yellow quilt you show. Thanks for the giveaway! I would really love to win!
Please add my name to the drawing!
This is such a wonderful giveaway. Sue has such talent and really want this book. Thanks for the giveaway. Good Luck to all. (especially me) LOL!
Paula
It's amazing how many stunning quilts you can get just from choosing four colour. Great book
This book looks absolutely fabulous! Thank you for reviewing it~!
Thank you for this great giveaway and for the wonderful review. This is a must have book.
Have a super great sewing and stitching day.
I've got my fingers crossed that I can win a copy of this book. It looks fun. Thanks for the chance.
Getting more excited about the book with each review! Thanks!
Thanks for the review! I love that Sue included quilting instrucitons in her book!
I think it's just wonderful that our friend Sue has accomplished this beautifully published book. Two thumbs up!
I agree with Jan, with every review I read I get more interested "Pick Four". I really enjoyed visiting the different Digitial Quilt Designs websites that she used in her book. I actually picked up a couple of free designs too!
Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
cgreenleaf2(at)gmail(dot)com
These patterns look very fun, and I love that there are quilting options given to help inspire you!
Looks like a great book. Would love to win a copy.
This sounds like a great book. I'm especially excited about the quilting options aspect of it. Thanks for being a part of the tour.
Fingers are crossed.Which each review,I`d love win it.
This sounds like a delightful book for a beginner--like me! LOL Thank you for the review and giveaway! :)
Thank you, I am excited to have another chance at this book! The more I travel on the hop the more piqued my interest gets!
I so wish I was going to Disneyland too!
Seems like it must be a great book. Hope I win. Thanks for the opportunity.
Great book! Please add my name to the drawing!
I would love to win a copy! Beautiful quilt you show.
This looks like such a great book. Thank you for giving us a chance to win!!!
Thank you for the wonderful review~ I love all the photo's and am very intrigued by the idea of only four fabrics. Thanks for the chance!
The more I read the more I would love a copy of Sue's book. It sounds terrific and the quilt designs look fabulous :) Thanks for a chance to win a copy :) Hugs Vicki x
Paulette says, I reallllly need this book! Thank you for the opportunity!
I need another quilt book like I need another hole in my head, but this one looks like it is full of great, easy patterns that will actually inspire me to try new things! I always get in a rut and make the same quilts over and over and over again. I'd love to win. Thanks for the chance.
Thank you for the review and thank you for a chance to win. :-)
i would be honored to win sue abbey's autographed copy of 'pick four'!
good review ... thanx for the opportunity to win a copy.
Such a great book...four colors.....I can handle that! Thanks for sharing.
Great review and I like your site! Thanx, L
The quilts in this book look great! I'd love to have a copy so thanks for the chance to win.
Looks like a great book. I like that red quilt with the pinwheels. Thanks for the giveaway. Kathie L in allentown
Sounds and looks like a great book. Well done!
I am hoping I win a copy of this book. Thanks for the chance.
This bloghop is such fun! Please pick me to win the book!
Thanks for the great review! This book gets more and more interesting with each blogs insight! Thanks for the chance.
The book sounds wonderful! thank you for the review.
I love that first quilt you pictured! Different from anything else I have ever seen. Please count me in on the give away for this book!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Sandy A
Please count me in too! Looks like a great book.
That book has some lovely patterns. I have been following Sue's blog for some time now. :)
Please count me in, l enjoyed your review/blog.
Wow that was a long trip from the Moon to California ..lol Great review though well worth the trip :)
Boy, would I love to win this book! Pick me! Pick me! ;)
Looks like a great book! alibear167 at gmail
This does look like a fun book to win! A lot of great quilts.
This looks like a really great book -- Love the quilts!! Thanks for the opportunity!
I look forward to studying the quilt patterns, that finish the quilt, that you mentioned will be featured in this book. I enjoyed your pictures.
Well, so I'm a little late to the party!! With any luck, you'll bless me with a copy of this most helpful book. I struggle terribly with color challenges, and some of my projects, while pieced well, just don't have enough color differences to pop. I love all the fabrics I choose, but I seem to stay all in the same value & range. I could use all the tips I can get my hands on!!!
kcallander989(at)gmail(dot)com
Lovely book. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
If I don't win this book, I'm going to buy it. . .but I'd
rather win it. Love that red pinwheel quilt. Looking forward to the 4th. Thank you.
Thanks for the chance to win the book. If I don't win one by the end of the hop this title is going on the Christmas wish list :)
I would love this book since I am a beginner!! Thanks for the chance.
donnasmll@yahoo.com
thanks for a chance to win Darlene. Keep up all your good work - appreciate it.
Nice book, I like the thoughts of just four colors. You sure keep busy. How do you keep up with it all.
Thank you for the review & for the opportunity to win it.....it seems like a great book and one I'd use!
Thanks for the review, I enjoy reading all of them as you each have a different perspective to bring out for all of us to enjoy reading about. Thank you for the opportunity to win this lovely book.
This looks like a great book and my fingers are itchy to dig into it!
Sounds like a good book to have. I especially like that Sue talks about the quilting options.
Would love to add this fabulous sounding book to my library
Great review! I see a Disappearing 9-Patch in there. Hope to own this book SOON!
The quilts are beautiful in this book and I would love a chance to win it. Thank you for the great review.
Linda-TN
ChenL99290@aol.com
Thanks for the review!!!
I don't normally buy quilting books because I don't normally follow patterns but this book looks like a great addition to any quilter's library.
Great review! I really love the blue and yellow quilt - it's so pretty! :)
Thanks for the great post about this book. Quilting suggestions are much appreciated as I am often at a loss on how to quilt different designs.
I have really enjoyed reading everyone's review on this book. four fabrics is such a great idea. I get stuck sometimes when I have to think about so many fabric. thanks for a chance to win the book.
I love the idea of choosing only four fabrics! I always get so caught up in adding "one more" and the next thing I know I've got a pile of 30 fabrics. Thanks for the giveaway!
Great book! would love to have it, great giveaway!
I love that the book's quilts are skill rated - means I'll grow with it! Thanks for the giveaway!
I'd love a chance to win - this book is getting great reviews/comments from this book tour!
The more I see of this book the more I need it.
blondiigirl@comcast.net ( cause blogger wont let me post for some reason )
I have been trying to win an autographed copy of this because I have followed Sue's blog for sometime and I think it would be so cool to get!
It would be great to win such an awesome book from such a talented quilter! Thanks for the chance!
I have been very intrigued by the book concept, would love to win, especially since I've been blogging friends with Sue for a while.
This looks like a wonderful book! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Thanks for the chance to win Sue's wonderful book! After seeing some of the projects, I'm stunned; they are gorgeous!
I can hardly wait to get my hands on this book! An autographed copy would be even better! :o)
Love the whole concept of picking just 4 fabrics! What a great idea!
Through this hop we are all falling in love with Sue's book. Thanks for a chance and the great review.
Thank you for the good review of this book and especially for the pictures of the quilts! This book looks so inspiring! Thanks for the chance to win one :-)
This book has been on my list of wants for a while and I would love to win a copy of it. Thanks for the giveaway.
Can't wait till I get this book.
Thanks for a chance to win.
I like the concept of this book. I think limiting the number of fabrics would put the focus on the design graphics.
Thanks for the chance to win.
wordygirl at earthlink dot net
Darlene, the more I read the reviews of Sue's 'Pick Four' book the more I know I will have to get a copy of this book. Thanks for the chance to win an autographed copy....that would be awesome if I wone!!!(o:
This looks like a fabulous book. Thanks for the chance.
I always enjoy your book reviews...and I would love to win an autographed copy of "Pick Four"....
I don't know how you manage to have so many projects going at the same time! This, the Pets on Quilts, etc, etc. The more I read about Sue's book the more I think I've just got to have that book. An autographed copy would be wonderful. thanks.
Quilters like yourself and Sue are such inspiration. Thank you for the chance to win.
wendzneil [at] googlemail [dot] com
Only four fabric in a quilt? Sure would make picking fabrics easier! Would love to have the book!
thanx for the chance :)
I would love one of Sue's book - signed or unsigned!
I would love to win a copy of this book. I really like the quilts I've seen so far. And now I'm ready to make my own quilt!
Jittina, the Netherlands
This looks like such a great book. I really would love to win it.
I would love a chance to win this book! (have fingers crossed right now!) It looks like a good one... thanks for the chance to win!
I've been following Sue's blog for awhile now. She is so sweet to also follow mine! I'd just love a chance to win her book!
Jayne
jaynesquiltingroom.blogspot.com
I've found this blog hop at the wrong end of the list....I'm not sure if I'm in time for some of my entries, but I'm a tryer...so have left comments just in case on any that I thought were still open....but yours is like a Goldilocks entry...just right! (or just in time!) Thanks for the chance to win the book. Hugs Naomi
I would love a copy of Sue's book - what great quilt patterns! Thanks for the chance Darlene!
It would be great to win a copy of this book. Thanks for sharing with us!
Oh am I too late hope not. please enter me into your draw.
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