Monday, November 3, 2014

Blog Hop and Giveaway


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As many of my followers already know, I have been a huge fan of Wendy Sheppard for some time.  She has inspired me beyond words with her amazing quilting that she does on her home sewing machine.  Many of you would recognize her work as she has had quilts in multiple quilting magazines both here in the states and internationally.  I really do not think she ever sleeps!!!!

Wendy also has fabulous tutorials on FMQ called Thread Talks that can be found on the sidebar of her blog.  Because of her beautiful stitching and instructions, I have been encouraged to try the different designs that she shares.  She is an excellent teacher.

Her interest in antique quilts has inspired her to write a book and it is excellent.  It is published through Landauer Publishing.  Each project in the book is beautiful and I am itching to try a couple soon.  The book uses inspiration from five museum quilts to make ten different projects, including piecing and applique.  Her instructions are well written and easy to follow.  Another thing that I really like about the projects is that they are all able to be made with fabrics most of us have in our stashes.  Look at the pretty cover. 

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Photo courtesy of Landauer Publishing
The project that I did from the book is called Ginkos on Prince Street.  It went up quickly and the instructions were so easy to follow.  I would love to do this one as a full sized quilt. 

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Picking up on the theme of the seashells, I covered a few buttons to finish off the back.

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For the quilting I used a metallic thread and did seashells as well as some outline stitching.  

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Wendy’s version of the pillow makes a dramatic appearance with the black and some of Wendy’s beautifully quilted ginko leaves.  I love the fabrics she used in hers. 

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To read more about Wendy’s inspiration you can go to Landauer’s Behind the Scenes at http://quiltbooksandbeyond.com/author-wendy-sheppard-shares-inspiration-behind-3-projects-recreating-antique-quilts/.

To order the book you can go HERE.  To receive a signed copy you can go to Wendy’s post HERE.  By simply leaving a comment on this post you have a chance to win a copy of the book for yourself.   Shipping is limited to those in the US and Canada.  I will select a winner on Nov. 13th.

NOW....hop on over and visit Wendy at Ivory Spring to read more about the blog hop and see some of the other pieces from her book.  She has a list of the other participants with even more chances to win a copy of this wonderful book.  Thank you so much, Wendy, for allowing me to participate in your blog hop.  It was a real honor to share you with my readers.

Please be sure that you are not a "no reply" blogger.  Unfortunately the first two of three comments are from "no reply" bloggers.  If you are unsure, please add your e-mail if you would like to win the book.

87 comments:

  1. It's amazing how different the pillows look in alternate fabrics-love your shell quilting!

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  2. I find it very interesting to see how a pattern can look so different depending on fabric. I would love that book in my quilting library.

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  3. I love your seashell fabric. I hopped over here from Wendy's blog and I am so glad I did. You have a lovely blog.

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  4. Your fabric choices remind me of our vacation on Sanibel Island. Love the quilted seashells!!

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  5. I too love Wendy, I quilted over 100 quilts on my Bernina. I have since switched to a Long arm as my shoulder could no longer muscle around fabric. Wendy's patterns are always inspiring and would love her book.

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  6. I's good to see projects on the small side. We can't all take on new big projects even though we want to try something new. pjrcontest@msn.com

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  7. It's hard for me to envision a quilt in colors other than the the given pattern. I would not have thought to use that shells fabric; you did a lovely job. Thanks for being part of the blog hop.

    anndunn24@gmail.com

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  8. Love your pillow. The addition of the shell quilting is very nice.

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  9. Very nice pillow. Wendy is such a creative and talented quilter. Thanks for sharing the giveaway.

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  10. I love that the piecing design leaves a space for wonderful quilting. Thanks for the review.

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  11. I will own this book, one way or another. I love the entire concept.

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  12. Both pillows are lovely! I look forward to seeing this book.

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  13. Love your quilting choices. It always amazes me how the choice of fabric can make a pattern look so different. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  14. Love them both! It is a lovely pattern and I could see it in a full sized quilt... or even a lovely lap quilt! :) I love the colors you chose & the bright blues you have scattered though really make it pop! :)

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  15. Your cushion is gorgeous. I've been eyeing up this book - it does sound like a beauty. Wendy's work is so inspirational. A shame I live outside the US!

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  16. The more I see of this book through this blog hop, the more I want to put it in my quilt library. Your pillow turned out very nice. Thanks for sharing. I think I'm a reply blogger but just in case that status has changed (I've heard that it can do so on it's own), here's my email address: kthurn@bektel.com

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  17. I love your choice of fabrics as well as the seashell-inspired quilting and buttons for this project!

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  18. Great project! Looks like Wendy has done it again with the great projects we're seeing in this blog hop!

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  19. HI,Love your pillow! This book looks so neat>love to win it!
    Thanks for sharing!

    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  20. A wonderful book! I would like to have it.

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  21. Hi Needle Mom, thank you for entering my name in Wendy's "Recreating Antique Quilts" book give away. She has such wonderful lessons. Your pillow is delightful. Thanks again.

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  22. Lovely cushions! I love the seashell! thank you!

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  23. Your seashell pillow is quite darling . . . but I'm head-over-heals in love with the ginkgo pillow! That's my favorite tree! :)

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  24. i have her video and love it, need to watch it today

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  25. She is a wonderful lady's, love her work! Thanks for a chance to win her book!

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  26. Enjoyed your post, the buttons on the back of the pillow are a nice added touch.

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  27. Looks like a wonderful book. Your pillow turned out beautifully. Good job on the seashell quilting.

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  28. Great pillows! I can't wait to see more of this book! Thanks.

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  29. Love your seashell quilting! Thanks for the chance!

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  30. She does have some cute quilts in this book. Thanks!

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  31. Wendy's last name is spelled exactly like my maiden name! I rarely see that name. Makes one wonder if we are related. Did you embroider your shells for the quilting? I like that idea for the smaller pieces. Please add my name...I'd love some new inspiration!

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  32. It is a wonderful blog hop. The projects are all just lovely. thanks

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  33. What a wonderful pillows, Mary!!!Great choice of fabrics :)

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  34. Your pillow is sooo pretty. I love the quilting. I really love the projects in this book. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  35. What a difference fabric makes. The pillows are both lovely.

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  36. I'd love to win this wonderful book! I am sure I am no-reply (Blogger doesn't like Wordpress) so find me at craftnut at rocketmail dot com.
    Carole @ From My Carolina Home

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  37. Pretty pillows! Thanks for introducing her! I hadn't heard about her lovely work until I read about it on your blog :-)

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  38. Cute pillows. i like the themed quilting motifs you used. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity too.

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  39. Both pillows are so pretty, love your shells but love those gingko leaves too. Having a copy of her book would be a treasure, thank you for a chance to win. Now back to binding this queen size quilt.

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  40. I love your pillow and the fabric choices. It is so different from Wendy's. It has a totally different look even though it is the same pattern. Thanks for sharing it.

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  41. Oh I agree Mary!!! I've taken an online quilting class of Wendy's. she is amazing!!! I would love this book

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  42. You made a great-looking pillow.
    Thanks for the chance to win this fabulous book.

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  43. Your project is terrific. I find I love all the things Wendy does. I have been following her for years and have learned so much from her generosity of spirit and sharing over the years. Thanks for the chance to win her book!

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  44. Wendy is a beautiful woman and awesome designer. Thanks for the chance to win her book. Your Ginko uh hum I mean sea glass nautilus pillow looks wonderful. It's very nicely done.

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  45. Both pillows are beautiful.
    The book would be wonderful to have.
    lflemin at msn dot com

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  46. All of the projects I've seen from this book look wonderful. I would love to get started on these for the holidays.

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  47. Great pillow with the covered buttons on the back and that wonderful quilting. Great pattern.

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  48. Love your pillow, striking colors. CDahlgren at live dot com

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  49. Wonderful pillow Mary and I love your quilting , very nice shells ! I am very familiar with Wendy's work and would be delighted to win her book , thanks for the chance .

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  50. This book looks FABULOUS! She is SO talented and I love the fact that she does her quilting on a domestic machine. Since I know I will never own a longarm, it's nice to see that there is still hope for what I can accomplish on my DM. Thank you for the chance to win!

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  51. Great pillow and I love the little seashell details on the back. This looks like a great book with projects suitable for all skill levels!

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  52. This sounds like a nice book. I wonder what they would be like done in more modern fabrics?......

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  53. Very pretty pillows. Love how different they can look with a change in fabric and quilting.

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  54. I love the quilt on the cover. This book looks awesome! Thanks!

    Please click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.

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  55. Wow, Mary, you are one of the four lucky bloggers! I enjoyed checking out her blog and loved her post about crafting with her daughter. That's my favorite thing in the world!

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  56. Pretty! Both yours and Wendy's pillows are beautiful. It is amazing how different fabrics make the same pattern look so different. Thank you for the review and giveaway.

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  57. Lovely pillow! Thanks for the chance to win this book!

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  58. It looks like a great book! Love the cover quilt :) Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

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  59. Love your quilted pillow and would love to win Wendy's book. genipickens at gmail dot com

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  60. I love seeing all these different projects from the book. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  61. Beautiful pillow. I specially fell in love with your quilting :)

    -Soma

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  62. I love this book and I can't wait to get a copy! Your pillow is beautiful! Thanks for a chance!

    tdkcarpenoctem@hotmail.com

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  63. Love those shells on the back of the pillow... very creative! I love antique quilts and would enjoy creating one form Wendy's book!

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  64. Both pillow are lovely. What a difference colors make! Like your shells on the back. Nice addition.

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  65. I like your choice of colors for your pillow. jitney41@gmail.com

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  66. i love your quilting on the project you chose!! Very pretty :) ksmith8@emich.edu

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  67. I love your pillow. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  68. I have that same shell fabric and I'm here to tell you I never made anything with it as nice as your project from Wendy's new book.

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  69. Oh, I remember now.....I am not eligible....I live tooooooo far away. I will go on your recommendation, and see if I can get a copy on Amazon. Love your cushions and the quilting.xxx

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  70. Oh my word, Wendy is my hero! I do live far away but am very happy to pay for the shipping if I should win. Hope you don't mind that I enter!

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  71. Love the shells pillow. Thanks for sharing!

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  72. Hi Mary! Your pillow is awesome! I love how you finished the back with the covered buttons. Very nice touch.

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  73. Enjoyed seeing how switching up the fabrics can make such a difference.

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  74. I love seeing patterns with color swaps. This looks like a great book.

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  75. Those seashell buttons are the icing on the cake! Beautiful. sarah@forrussia.org

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  76. I love Wendy's work and I'm sure her book is one that every quilter will want to have. Thank you for the chance to win a copy for myself.

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  77. Darling book. Thanks so much for the nice giveaway.

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  78. Love the shell buttons and shell quilting. Wendy's book looks awesome. I can hardly wait until I have a copy in my hands. Thanks for sharing and for offering a giveaway.

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  79. Loved your pillows and the shell quilting on them. This book is lovely. Would love to see inside.

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  80. I have been trying to cut down on book buying, but this looks like it would be a good addition to my library.

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  81. I'm going get this book I love Wendy's work and yes she never sleep!

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  82. Your pillow turned out beautiful! I've been looking forward to the release of this book. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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