I'm excited to share some insights, with you today, on five books, published by Martingale & Company, home of That Patchwork Place. Projects in these books all contain easy to follow instructions with great visuals, which is a common quality I consistently find in project books published by Martingale.
Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts: Patterns Inspired by Antique Quilts, by Mary Elizabeth Kinch and Biz Storms shares insights on rarely seen antique quilts, plus a brief historical perspective on small-piece designs. There are 10 beautiful projects that range in size from 50 1/2" x 68 1/4" to 86 3/4" x 97 1/4".
The Sew Simple Guide to Easy Sewing and Embellishing, by the editors of SewNews is absolutely packed with instructions that will help many learn to sew and build their skills. Learn sewing basics such as working with interfacing, seams, pressing, darts, zippers, sewing and more. There is also a section on sewing with different types of fabrics, such as Fleece, Knits, Oilcloth, etc. And, a good section on building your embellishing skills where you'l learn about hand embroidery, couching, fusible applique', needle felting, fabric foiling and more.
Needles and Notions: Paper-Pieced Patterns with a Sewing Room Theme, by Janette Huff is packed with fun patterns perfect for quilters to make projects for their home, as well as gifts. I also think this book would make for an excellent Quilt Guild program, as well as a Guild Challenge! The detail in these paper pieced blocks with various sewing motifs is amazing. Definitely a fun book that will help you create some fun projects.
Stitched for Fun: 35 Easy and Adorable Embroidery Projects, by Fiona Goble is a wonderful hand embroidery book with fun projects to enjoy in your home, wear, as well as to give as gifts. This is a "must have" book for anyone that enjoys hand embroidery, as well as those that want to learn hand embroidery.
Simple Charm: 12 Scrappy Patchwork and Applique' Quilt Patterns, by Kim Diehl is a delightful new collection to Kim's best-selling Simple series of books. Projects in this book range in size from 8"x9" pillow to 68 1/2x84 1/2 quilt. Great book for quilters of all skill levels and a "must have" book for those that enjoy scrappy quilting.
Did I mention a giveaway?
Be sure I have a way to contact you. If you are not sure, check out my post "WANTED: Quilters that never win at giveaways", which I periodically update.
Want extra entries, to increase your chances at winning?
After you have completed the required entry above, do any or all of the following to get one extra entry for each of the following. Just leave a separate comment for each way you enter, and be sure I have a way to contact you if you name is drawn when I randomly select a winner next Friday:
1) Be a follower of Stitch This, Martingale's new blog: http://blog.shopmartingale.com and leave a comment on their post "How to sew a zipper", for another chance to win a copy of "The Sew Simple Guide".
2) Like Martingale & Company on Facebook. Leave a comment under their post, dated July 5th, regarding their "Quirky Question". Follow the link they provide to enter their giveaway for a free ebook. Come back here and leave an extra comment, to claim this extra entry.
Again, five lucky winners will be randomly selected and announced on Friday, July 13th. I will do my best to match each winner up with a book they are interested in winning.
http://www.shopmartingale.com/
I'm also happy to announce the randomly selected winners of last weeks Fun Friday Giveaway is:
Igne Lise (Morsingboen). Igne Lise has 3 days to claim her prize, for a RickRack Sewing Class or I will randomly draw another name.
196 comments:
What a nice giveaway! I would love the small Pieces, spectacular quilts...
I would like Simple Charm. (or Small Pieces :) Thanks for the chance!
I would love Small Pieces Spectacular Quilts or Simple Charm but any of them would be a wonderful prize to win.
Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts - Patterns Inspired by Antique Quilts is the one I'd love, there's one in particular that might have just changed what I'm planning for my quilt for our bed.
I am interested in "small charm" the other book I would enoy reading is "small pieces, Spectacular quilt! Thank you
I really think the first book would be a great book to have. Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts!
oh i would love to win stitched for fun,thankyou for having this givaway.xx
How delightful! So many choices. My pick would be Simple Charm!
I would like Simple Charm if I should be so lucky as to win.
Thanks for the great giveaway.
Hugs Tanya
I'm torn between the small pieces book and the Kim Diehl book and would be delighted with either one. Thanks so much for having a giveaway!
They are all lovely books but I would choose Simple Charm. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.
Stitched for Fun looks like the title says.........fun!
I love to embroider, so that would be my choice.
Hi stitched for fun would be my choice as it would be brilliant for the class that I teach
What an awesome giveaway..and what a difficult choice.. My first dream would be: "Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts" with Kim D.'s "Simple Charm" a very close second.
This is a hard choice, but I would choose Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts.
I am a quilter who would like to learn to do some garment sewing. The Sew Simple Guide looks like it would be very helpful.
"Stitched For Fun" would be a fun book to win. I love the cover!
Deb
Simple Charm for me thanks.
And thanks for sharing.
jleibfried@aol.com
I absolutely Love Kim's books! Would love to have Simple Charms. Thanks for a chance.
They all look like great books. My choice would be Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts.
I would like the Simple Charm book. Thanks for the giveaway.
A great giveaway. I would like to win Simple Charm by Kim Diehl. Thanks for a chance.
I have been eyeing the Small Pieces book for awhile now. Thanks for the chance to win!
I would love to win Simple Charm by
Kim Diehl. Thanks for the giveaway!
I would love to win either the Small Pieces quilt book or Kim Diehl's book.
I would like to win Simple Charm, I really enjoy Kim's books!
Thank you,
Gloria
gyates625@bellsouth.net
What a great giveaway! I like the Needles and Notions. Thanks for the chance.
I would love to win the Needles and Notions-thanks!
Deb
dr392809@gmail.com
What a lovely giveaway!
My favourite is 'Small Pieces Spectacular Quilts" but Needles and Notions is a close second.
Thank you for the chance to win.
Oh,forgt to say that i am already a follower of Stitch This.
I am a follower of "Stitch This" - and I left a comment under the "zipper" (shudder) post.
Deb
dr392809@gmail.com
My top choice would be Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts. But I would be happy to win any of these.
I 'liked' Martingale & Co' on FB and left a comment on the July 5th post. Thanks-
Deb
dr392809@gmail.com
Thank you for another nice giveaway! My preference is Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts.
Sew simple would be a fun book. Thnx. Kathy Gordon
I would like to win Kim Diehl's Simple Charm. Or any book by her, for that matter! I admire her work.
Simple Charm would be my choice.
Thanks
Needles and Notions looks like so much fun, I would love to make a sewing themed quilt!
Firstly, thanks for a wonderful give-away!
I LOVE Kim Diehl's books, so my first choice is "Simple Charm." Next would be "Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts."
Left a comment on Martingale's blog and am already a follower...
A wonderful giveaway. If I should be one of the lucky winners, I would love to receive Simple Charm or Small Pieces. Thanks for the chance.
They all look great but I think a copy of Small Pieces Spectacular Quilts would fit me best. Thanks for the opportunity.
"Like" Martingale on FB...
Answered their quirky question.
These are great books. Thanks for the opportunity to win. I love the Small Pieces book. The Simple Charm is appealing also as I have stacks of charm squares.
I would love the Sew Simple book - even though I have been quilting for over 30 years there are always new tips and tricks I can pick up. I could also share the book with my niece who is a beginning quilter.
I would love Simple Charms. Thanks for the fun!
If I'm the lucky one I would love the Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts.
I'd love Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts.
Small Pieces Specacular Quilts looks intriguing (and popular)!!!
Wonderful books... I'd choose Stitched for Fun. The projects are sweet!
I would love any of them but my first choice would be Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts. Thanks for a great giveaway!
Small Pieces spectacular quilts.
What a great giveaway. I would love to win Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts.
I would love to win Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts, but would be happy to win any of the books. They all look wonderful!
I choise Small Pieces... Thanks for ypur work and for your blog. i love read all your post...
Maricarmen, palabradepatchwork.blogspot.com.ar
HELLO! Thank you+Martingale for a neat Giveaway! I'd choose "Small Pieces,Spectacular Quilts".
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Thanks for the weekly giveaway! I'd love Kim Diehl's, Simple Charm!
wonderful giveaway, thank you toboth you and Martingal. I'd love to win a copy of Kim's book, I have a few in her series and just love them.
I would love to win the Small pieces spectacular quilts book. Thanks for the chance!
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Answered question on the QQ. Thanks for the second chance!
I would love to win Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts, but Simple Charms would be my second choice. I would love to win any of the books, though - great giveaway!
Simple Charms looks like a great book to have. Thanks for the chance to win it.
• • • The first or last one would work for me. Thanks again!
I've posted over at Stitch This for another entry.
what great books, I would love to try the Needles and Notions book or the Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts
Oh, they all look fun, but I think I like Needles and Notions! I am in LOVE with paper pieceing!
would love to win "Small Pieces - Spectacular Quilts" Thanks for the chance!
now following "ShopMartindale"
Thank you for offering these. I'd be happy with either Small Pieces: Spectacular quilts or Kim Diehl's Simple Charm.
I've been a follower of Stitch This for a while.
It's a toss up between Small Pieces: Spectacular quilts or Simple Charm. They both look like great books. Thanks for the chance to win.
Thanks for another great chance to win. I would love to win The Sew Simple Guide to Easy Sewing and Embellishing
hugs
Sabine
Thank you Darlene and Martingale for this wonderful give away!! Also thanks for the chance to win 'Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts or Kim Diehl's new book 'Simple Charms'!! They are both on my Wish List!
You take care and enjoy the SUN!
Paulette
I like Stitched for Fun or Simple Charm. Thanks for the chance!
I like Martingale & Co. on fb.
Left a comment on the zipper post and am a follower.
Simple Charm for sure!
I am a follower of Stitch This.
Hi,
I'd love to win The Sew Simple Guide to Easy Sewing and Embellishing. Thanks for the chance!
Grace
Awesome giveaway! I'd love to win the last one, Kim Diehl's book. Thanks!
I've already followed Stitch This, and already left a comment on the Zipper post. Thanks!
I like to win Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts: Patterns Inspired by Antique Quilts.
Thanks :)
I like Martingale on FB, left a comment, entered their ebook giveaway.
Nice giveaway. All the books look interesting. I think I would enjoy the one called "simple charm" the most.
thanks for the chance to win.
mcnabca@efirehose.net
:)Carol
Wow! What a hard choice - they all look like great books!
I would choose Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts because I love history and antique quilts!
Thank you so much to you and Martingale for offering such a great giveaway!
I think I'd like to win the Sew Simple Guide. I did a small quilt that had a mixture of fabrics and struggled with it. Sure would have helped. Great giveaway!
Needles and Notions,se puderem enviar para o Brasil eu agradeceria,se eu for ganhadora ,claro.tiacarminhapezzuto@gmail.com
Sou seguidora no GFC e recebo boletim da Martingale,obrigada.tiacarminhapezzuto@gmail.com
Stitched for fun looks like it has cute projects. Would love to check it out.
I think I'd probably like Small Pieces Spectacular Quilts - I love seeing antique quilts, but don't like seeing the same antique quilts over and over in different books.
The Simple Charm: 12 Scrappy Patchwork and Applique Quilt Patterns book looks like a lot of fun.
What a great giveaway. I would chose: Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts...
My favorite is Simple Charm. I like projects involving charm packs.
i would love to win stitch in charm
Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts looks (well) Spectacular!!
The Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts is very appealing, but then again, so does Simple Charm. I'd have to toss a coin.
Simple Charm :) sounds like my style :)
i would love to have the Small Pieces book. Thanks for the giveaway
Hi!
Thanks for the giveaways!
If at all possible, I'd love a copy of Kim Diehl's newest book!
Take care, Leslie
Oh my I have been wanting the Kim D book... Simple Charm. She is going to be teaching at Road 2 California in Jan. It would be so fun to take a class from her... but the book would be great too!
I think my first choice would be Simple Charm followed by Sew Simple Guide to Sewing and Embellishing.
I am a FB fan of Martingale and just left my comment on their page.
Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts or Kim Diehl's Simple Charm are on my list. Thanks for another fun Friday giveaway. I follow your blog.
I'd love to have Simple Charm in my collection. Thanks for the chance to win!
Sandy A
Martingale publishes the best books! The new Kim Diehl book is on my "Want" list. Thanks for the opportunity!
I think the Sew Simple Guide would be my choice! Hard to tell without flipping thru them.
Thanks,
I would love to win Small pieces Spectacular quilts, the Sew News book or the Needles book
Love the book small pieces, spectacular quilts, and also the one called simple charm. Either one of those would make a great addition to my sewing library!
I would love to get Small Pieces or Simple Charm
Needles and Notions! Judith, Texas
I left a comment on the zipper post of Martingale blog, and receive their blog updates via email feed.
I wouldn't mind the small pieces or the stitched for fun. They both look great!
I would like to win the book by Kim Diehl Simple Charm.
What a fun giveaway - I'd be ecstatic if I won either Simple Charm or Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts! Thanks,
I really couldnt choose! Surprise me!
I'd love to win The Sew Simple Guide to Easy Sewing and Embellishing. I don't think you can ever have enough reference books. Thanks for the chance to win.
The Simple Charm book would be wonderful: I love the patchwork cats!
The Sew Simple Guide looks like an excellent resource, but I'd also enjoy Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts for the historical perspective. Thanks for the chance!
My summertime pleasure in swimming in Lake Tahoe in the beautiful clear water surrounded by the gorgeous mountains!
Now I must stop lazily answering quirky questions and go to sleep!
Thanks for the second chance. :-)
I enjoy so many of Martingale's books. Such eye candy! I gravitate toward books like Simple Charm but am also intrigued by the challenge of Small Pieces. Thanks for the chance to win :)
Martingale has such great books, don't they? I'd love to win Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts. Simple Charm is also right up my alley, as my dad would have said.
Thanks much for the giveaway. Hope you've had a good week.
wordygirl at earthlink dot net
Needles and Notions is my choice. I'm a new paper piecer and am enjoying it so much. This looks like a fantabulous book!
What a great giveaway! I would love the Needles and Notions book~~I just love paper piecing!
The other book would be the Sew
Simple Guide to Easy Sewing and
Embellishing. Thank you so much for the chance to win!
wigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com
I would love to win Kim Diehl's Simple Charm book. Thank
I "Liked" Martingale on FB. Thanks
Thanks for showing these books.♥ I would love ♥ the Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts, because I have so many small pieces and love ♥ to make quilts using thousand of these little scraps.
Thanks for the opportunity! ♥
Simple Charm looks great, Id choose that one - thanks!
I am a current follower of Stitch This - get their emails / sales info, etc. Thanks!
I would love Simple Charm. Thanks for the fun!
Simple Charm for sure! Thank you so much! Diane Parks dineyparks@hughes.net
I would love to win either the scrappy quilts book or the paper piecing book. Both would be new to me so would help to improve my not fantastic piecing skills. Thanks SewCalGal for the opportunity.
I'd love to win Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts - thanks for the chance.
I liked Martingale on Facebook, left a post under July 5th, and followed the link to enter a free ebook. Thank for the chance to win Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts.
What a wonderful giveaway, I would love to win Small Charms! Thanks!
What a wonderful giveaway, I would love to win Small Charms! Thanks!
I am a follower of Stitch This, thanks!
I would like all of them but if I have to choose, Simple Charm would be my pick. Thanks for a chance to win.
I already follow them on facebook
I would love Stitched for Fun (or Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts), but any book would be appreciated. Thanks for the chance to win!
ellen(at)myerly(dot)net
Oh, without a doubt, I want Simple Charms...Kim Diehl is my favorite author!
All the books look interesting, but I'm going to choose Stitched for Fun.
I'm working from my stash, so I'd love to have the Simple Charms book.
I'd like Simple Charm. I've got a stash just waiting to be used with her scrappy designs!
I am already a follower of Martingale on facebook. The Quirky Question was an easy one for me...here's how I answered:
"I enjoy a serene canoe paddle and picnic with my Hubby. He doesn't often have time off so this is an extra special event."
I would love Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts or Simple Charm..both appeal to my scrappy nature!
CathyC in Alberta
cathyc1950@gmail.com
I signed up for the Martingale blog using Google Reader and left them a comment under "zipper". I have been receiving their newsletter emails for some time.
I think the book that I'd love to read is "Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts". The quilt on the front cover looks fascinating.
I'd love
Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts: Patterns Inspired by Antique Quilts
(of course Simple Charm
is also great!!)
I would love to win The Sew Simple Guide to Easy Sewing and Embellishing
I am a follower of Stitch This. After reading the post about sewing a zipper I don't think I will be quite so nervous.
Great books! I'd choose the Sew Simple Guide. Thanks!
I'd like any of them but Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts: Patterns Inspired by Antique Quilts,is my favorite. I checked how to help win and hope I have updated mine.
Thanks
Wow! Thanks for the giveaway. I'd like to win the sew simple guide or the spectacular quilts, but actually...I'll take any you'd like to send my way!
I think the Needles and Notion's book looks terrific!
Would really use Small Pieces, Spectactular Quilts as I'm 'tight' and never throw away! ha
Lynn.kelly@earthlink.net
Simple Charm is my favourite, but really, I'd be happy to win any of those. Thanks for the giveaway!
Small Pieces Spectacular Quilts would be my fave of these awesome books! awolk at rogers dot com
I follow the Martingale blog! awolk at rogers dot com
I follow Martingale on Facebook! awolk at rogers dot com
Small Pieces: Spectacular Quilts! I love the cover quilt - gorgeous!
I'd love to have Small Pieces spectacular Quilts...also interested in Kim Diehl's book.
Thanks for a chance to win, I'd pick Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts.
Oooh, the Small Pieces... looks intriguing. Great giveaway!!
I'd love Small Pieces Spectacular Quilts or Stitched for Fun! Thanks for the giveaway.
I already Follow Martingale and Facebook and receive their Newsletter by email. I actually won once on their Quirky Question about color and got an E-Book I really wanted.
I've been a subscriber in Google Reader of Stitch This.
Thanks to you and Martingale for hosting a great giveaway. I'd love to have the Kim Diehl book. Her work is beautiful.
Thanks!
Would love to win the Small Pieces book, being a lover of mini quilts and keeping every tiny scrap I've ever generated!!
I'd choose Simple Charm - 12 Scrappy Patchwork and Applique Quilt Patterns
By Kim Diehl. Thanks!
Left a message on Stitch This post about zippers. I follow their blog.
I like Like Martingale & Company on FB and left a comment and entered their giveaway.
I would love to win "Stitched for Fun" - this book has been on my wishlist for ages.
I would also like to win "Sew Simple" as it sounds like a really great resource to have.
Thanks so much for hosting the giveaway and reviewing these books.
I am a follower of Stitch this and I have commented on the zip post.
I would so love to win the Simple Charms book. I would share it with my students at school where I teach quilting and fiber arts classes.
Oh, I would so love to win Needles and Notions. I've seen the original at the Martingale offices and loved it! I MUST own this pattern!
I already follow the Stitch This! blog.
I would love to win Needles and Notions. Thanks for the opportunity
I would love Small pieces, spectacular quilts.
Thank you for the chance to win!
I would like the Simple Charms book. I am always looking for new patterns & ways of doing things.
Small pieces looks like fun. Thanks for the contest!
Oh, I love the Needles & Notions paper piecing book the best. Sew cute!
You always have great prizes!
Wow, SewCalGal! I'd have to choose Kim Diehl's Simple Charm because I love her style and teaching methods. Thanks for yet another great giveaway. :)
I would select Simple Charm. I love Kim Diehl's patterns.
Oh, what a wonderful giveaway!! ... I think the first book would have to be my #1 choice of those five ... "Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts: Patterns Inspired by Antique Quilts" ... Sounds fantastic!! ... The last, "Simple Charm" sounds just as good though!
**Wonder if commenting on my 30th birthday will bring me luck? Lol! *fingers crossed* **
Wow, these all look like great books. shuttermom77 at gmaildot com
what a great giveaway to satisfy many. Either of the first 2 books would be great for me!
I would love to win Simple Charm by Kin Diehl. Saw some of the quilts she did on Facebook and am a big fan of her books.
Sew simple guide please!:)
andri_chama(at)yahoo(dot)com
what an awesome giveaway!! I'd like either Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts or Simple Charm! Thanks for a chance to win! :)
The Sew Simple Guide is just what I need!
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