Simply Fatquarters Showcase Tour and Giveaway
‘Zap’ is the quilt featured here on the back cover of the book on the left. |
I selected the Twin size quilt (78″ x 89 1/2″) using the divine Art Gallery fabrics by Pat Bravo, ‘Indie’ and Pure Elements ‘Mirage Blue‘ for the background, Mandarin Dynasty for the backing and Dusk Afro Fusion for the Binding.
The luxurious Art Gallery fabrics are beautiful to cut and sew, just perfect for this project. The Zap pattern was simple to make using the easy to follow and excellently written, instructions by Sarah Price. A wonderful project for the confident beginner to seasoned quilter, this quilt would be a beautiful addition to any home to be loved, used and cherished for years to come.
Zap was pieced with Aurifil 2805 50wt cotton and quilted with Superior Art Studio #208 40wt polyester with Aurifil 2805 in the bobbin. I selected a very fun and girly, flowery and feathery design accompanied by Matildas Own Wool/Poly wadding to provide warmth and moderate loft.
11/12 Katy Jones (http://imagingermonkey.blogspot.com)
11/19 Pat Sloan (http://patsloan.typepad.com)
10/8 Kick-off on Jolly Jabber and Sherri McConnell (http://www.aquiltinglife.com)
10/15 Natalia Bonner (http://www.pieceandquilt.com)
173 Comments
Jeannette Bruce
This is beautiful!!!! I love the Mirage Blue that you used with the Indie. Just the sort of thing I like. Have a great time on your trip. I so wish I could go as well, but hopefully one day in the not too distant future. And of course you have to buy fabric!
Bron @ Stop That Owl
That quilt looks great in Indie, and I am swooning over that backing – just divine!!
Michelle
Oh Jane – I love your quilt so much! I didn't realise you were in the book – it's already on the Christmas wish list, but now it has a big star on it!
Enjoy Houston. Shame you're not taking a larger port or I could have fitted into it!
Jodi
Oh, how nice!!! Have fun in Houston!
Coral
Fortunately suitcases are cheap in the States. Have fun. Love the blue solid background in this quilt. ~Coral
Cathy
Beautiful quilt Jane, congrats on having it the book and yay to going to Houston, have a fabulous time, can't wait to hear all about it. xo
Kathy
Beautiful! Great choice on the binding. Happy traveling.
Mommarock
Wow, Congrats! This is just beautiful. What a thrill you must have felt to be sure. I can't even imagine. It surely turned out wonderful, and the fabric that you used, it is delightful!
Johanna
Very nice! I love seeing quilts in different colors!
Linda R.
Love your choice of fabrics! Job well done!
Lisa Marie
I love your quilt and this book looks like a good one! Have fun in Houston! I hope to go one day. I hear it is thrilling and exhausting.
B Greene
Gorgeous version of the quilt!! I especially love your binding 🙂 Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win. It is always amazing to see how color and print choices can change a pattern so radically.
Alyce @ Blossom Heart Quilts
It's gorgeous Jane!!! Congratulations! And enjoy Quilt Market xx
Sooli
Beautiful quilt, and lucky you off to Houston! Sigh, …. one day!
Red Quilty Girl
What a lovely quilt! The colours are fabulous. Have run at the quilt show.
gccmom
This is beautiful…..I would love to make it! Hope you have fun at Quilt market…wish I could go.
Josie McRazie
I love that orange backing!
Lorri
Beautiful!!!! Thanks for sharing.
Brenda
great quilt. enjoy Houston!
Robyn of Coffee and Cotton
Your quilt is stunning. I love the Indie fabric!
Missy Bee
Hi Jane, hope you have a fab trip! My Hugh quilt is going to be in AP&Q next year, I'm sew excited!a first for a first 🙂
Love your FQ quilt, love Bev
Nancy
Stunning quilt! Have fun at quilt market.
MugglePuggle
Such a lovely quilt! I would not have thought to use such a bright color as the background, but it looks so great 🙂
freakadoodles
Thanks for the giveaway! Have fun at Quilt Market!
Joan
Congratulations! Gorgeous quilt! Have a great time in Houston!
Deb
who wouldn't LOVE a chance to win that gorgeous quilt??? count me in!!!
thanks~~
Tracey @ The Peony Teacup
The quilt looks beautiful! Have a wonderful time at Market – I'm looking forward to hearing all about it. Soooo envious!
Tiffany
I think Zap is probably my favorite quilt in the book!
KMSC
I love this quilt pattern and the fabrics you chose, especially the blue background. This quilt book looks like a winner and I hope I win one! Thanks for the chance.
Donna~~
Such great colors! Count me in! And have fun at Quilt Market–lucky you!
Susan
Love it! The name is perfect for the design! And the backing is so fun! Thanks for the chance to win!
Karen
I have some Art Gallery (Bari J) that would be good for this quilt. It is very pretty!
Deb@asimplelifequilts
This is one gorgeous quilt~ Love everything about it!
Julia
I love the blue you chose for the background! And, I'm green with envy that you're going to Market! Have fun!
VickiT
Wow. Gorgeous quilt and that Mirage Blue is a wonderful color. I really like the blocks and the way you've created them. Just beautiful. I would love to make your quilt.
Have fun in Houston.
Anda W
Your quilt is stunning, the colours so vibrant! Love it! Thank you for the opportunity to win! awolk at rogers dot com
Rebecca
Have an amazing time in Houston!
Mindelicious
That AGF print makes a great binding! Thanks for the chance and have fun at Quilt Market. I'd love to hang out in the AGF booth. Those laidies seem like a lot of fun.
Linda
HI! SUCH A NEAT QUILT!
THANKS FOR SHARING THE BOOK GIVEAWAY!
msstitcher1948@yahoo.com
Becky S.
I love you version of the Zap quilt!!! Hope you have a great time at Quilt Market.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Lis
Yes I WANT to win this little (ha ha) prize. I LOVE your quilt!
lisamcgriff (at) hotmail (dot) com
sue viall
Not only is the pattern great but ,,, the fabric to dye for!!! Lov your blog,thanks for posting on aurifil face book
Judy1522
Your quilt is beautiful I love the fabrics you picked.
Terry@ a quilting blog
Your quilt is so beautiful…love the fabrics and colors!! Thanks for the sweet giveaway!
Brittani
Have fun at quilt market! I love your quilt, it looks amazing with Indie : )
Carla G
Love your version of the quilt! Have a fabulous time at Quilt Market! 🙂
Joyce
Just lovely…would be thrilled to win!
Sandy D
What a neat name for a great quilt. The backing is as nice as the front. Enjoy Market.
Francis Paul
what a beautiful quilt!
Susie Johnson
What a treat to look at!!!
Corinne
Stunning and it makes me really want to start to be bolder in choosing a backing fabric that really contrasts to the top.
Margaret
Have fun at Quilt Market!! (and please do pick up just a little new fabric. You need something for the memories, you know.) 🙂
Sallie
I love your fabric choices – Pure Elements 'Mirage Blue' for the background, Mandarin Dynasty for the backing. Have fun in Houston!
Jo Ann
What a loveyly quilt! I think the background fabric is very cool! Thanks for sharing it with us.
JoyceLM
Beautiful quilt! Love the blue background & the orange backing. Thanks for the chance to win.
jenna
So beautiful! Love the backing!
SewCalGal
Your Zap quilt is beautiful. So nice of you to giveaway a kit to make it. Of course, I'd love to win.
SewCalGal
http://www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
Abbigail
I love the colors you used in this quilt and I would certainly love to win your kit! thanks for the giveaway!
hulseybg@gmail.com
ritainalaska
fun, fast pattern and indie is quite a combination! this is a great blog tour!
Michele Obermeier
Your version of ZAP! is alive…it is a visual ZAP! The blue and orange create the background perfectly and the binding print pulls it all back in. From there, I think any fabric would have worked for the diamonds. Wonder how a solid color intermixed with the print diamonds would work? Get your hand sewing ready for that GREAT long flight to CA with wine and movies 🙂
Michele Obermeier
Your version of ZAP! is alive…it is a visual ZAP! The blue and orange create the background perfectly and the binding print pulls it all back in. From there, I think any fabric would have worked for the diamonds. Wonder how a solid color intermixed with the print diamonds would work? Get your hand sewing ready for that GREAT long flight to CA with wine and movies 🙂
Margaret
Your quilt is beautiful. I love the color combination.
Jo
Beautiful quilt! Hope you have fun at Quilt Market!
Lori
This is a beautiful quilt. Hope you have fun at the market.
legato1958
Beautiful quilt and colors!
Thanks for the great giveaway chance!
Susie
legato1958@aol.com
JaneB
Oh I adore the turquoise background and the orange backing. Enjoy your first market! Thanks for the chance to win such an amazing kit.
cherylj
Your quilt is so beautiful, I love the blue as a background color.
Lee
Fabulous quilt! have a wonderful trip! thank you for the giveaway!
jules
Stunning quilt. Great job, just love the colours.
Gemma@prettybobbins
Oh, I can just imagine how soft your quilt is! Love those Art Gallery fabrics 🙂 enjoy quilt market! Lucky you 🙂
Dyann Cox
Your selection of colors are yummy, front and back! Have fun at quilt market and good luck resisting buying any fabric 🙂 Thank you for the giveaway!
quilary
Congratulations on going to Houston and having a quilt in a booth there…love your take on the quilt with the darker background. Thanks for the great giveaway.
sandyb
Stunning quilt. Enjoy market. I can just imagine how much fun it is:)
Thank you for the chance to win.
sandyb720 at gmail dot com
The Amateur Quilter (Mike Pearson)
Have fun in Houston! I hope the weather is nice 🙂
Sandra Leigh
I am familiar with the units that make up your quilt block but would have never thought to put it together the way you did…love that! I admire creative people!
ELNM
What an amazing quilt! I'm looking forward to being inspired by this book. Thanks for the chance!
ellen(at)myerly(dot)net
Ullhärvan
Wonderful quilt! I really love the colours.
Rachelle
I love that quilt!
Maree:
Congratulations your Quilt is Gorgeous…Have a Great Trip I'm sure it will be Amazing…
Cheers.
Leanne V
I adore the fabric combination. I do love Art gallery fabrics.
Mummy Quilts
Your version of the quilt is absolutely gorgeous. I love it! The colors are so vibrant. Well done, and have a brilliant time at the Market! (so jealous :P)
mummyquilts@gmail.com
Jennifer
Have fun in Houston! Your quilt and the book look amazing.
barbara woods
love your quilt thanks
jennyg
Oh what a lovely vibrant quilt. My Mum s flying out from australia ext mo day to attend er first ever Houston festival.
Lyn
wow….I would love to win the book and kit because I am crazy about the blue and orange combo you used!
Art by Rhoda Forbes
Love, love your quilt, the turquoise background is so yummy and I love your binding choice.
forbesrj@shaw.ca
blondie19012k
Gorgeous quilt! I love the sound of this book too 🙂
Jane Ritz
I love your quilt. I can only dream of making one so beautiful. Your talent shines. Congratulations on your success.
VJ
Thank you for sharing your creativity. Have a safe trip!
everythingquilts
It's a beautiful quilt. Would love to win a kit and the book to make one! Congrats, and have a trip!
Unknown
I have to say this probably one of the greatest ones I have ever seen.Being one who does nothing but hand quilt aimply because being a lung cancer survivor leaves me no funds for these things.
Donna W
Love your quilt and the book. Have a great trip
Jodie
A great quilt! I like how you used these fabrics!
Beth
Your quilt is wonderful! I like that background color!
Kaitlyn
enjoy your trip and what a beautiful piece of work..
and such a generous giveaway as well. 🙂
good luck everyone
jmniffer
I like the blue you used for a background; nice change of pace. Have a super time in Huston! Thanks for sharing and for a chance at your giveaway.
VR
What a beautiful quilt! I love the colors and love a chance to make one for my home! Thank you!
VR
Gorgeous! Thank you for the opportunity to make one of my own.
hennies.pennies
Just beautiful! Have an awesome trip… and thanks for an opportunity to win! Be especially blessed, Kathy
Gwen
I love your quilt!! It makes me think of lightning bolts! 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win!~ 🙂
Unknown
Lovely quilt. I especially like the blue.
Deborah
Bea García
I love your quilt! Tha backing is fabulous… Have fun in Houston's Quilt Market! Thanks for the chance to win 🙂
Mimi
Striking quilt!! Love your version!! Wow!
Lisa in Port Hope
It's really nice that the book includes all different sizes to make it easier. I may have to buy a copy for myself for Christmas. Enjoy your trip to Quilt Market.
Marcia W.
Zap is lovely – gives me another option for the few Indie fqs I have. Here's wishing you a safe and productive trip.
LeslieP848
I really love this quilt and hope to learn to quilt something like this one day! Thank you for the inspiration!
LeslieP848
Such a beautiful quilt. I can't wait till my skill improves so I can create beautiful quilts too!
Tamie
Have a great trip to Houston and be sure to let us know what's coming up. I'd love to add this book to my library.
usagypsy
Beautiful quilt! Love everything about it! Safe travels!
Cecilia
Your version is striking! I would love to win this book. It has so many beautiful quilts and I love the fact that there are size options. Thanks for the chance to win.
Heather
I love your color choices. Who'd a thunk?
Theresa
I love your quilt, absolutely beautiful. Have fun in Houston. I went several years ago and had so much fun. Can't wait to hear about your trip.
laura
I love the teal background fabric
Jeneta
Jane – you MUST buy fabric when you are in Houston! I am quite intrigued with you 'Zap' quilt. I adore the orange backing fabric – so vibrant with the background fabric on the front. Your ability to coordinate fabrics is quite amazing (though I should no longer be surprised – you are so talented in every aspect of creating quilts!). I still marvel at how the same quilt pattern can be totally transformed when created using different fabrics.
Matt and Robyn Conners
Love this quilt! The blue with the orange on the back is AMAZING!! I will be starting my first quilt EVER this weekend and I am beyond excited!!
Carol
Great quilt!
Anita
Love your quilt and the fabric! Would be so happy if I won 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!
Béa
Love the colours in this beautiful quilt !
Jennie P.
I love that quilt! Thanks for the chance!
elliek
Enjoy the quilt show. You will show a lot of restraint if you don't buy any fabric!
Melanie
Beautiful quilt!!! I always tell myself, no fabric, but it doesn't work well 🙂
Beth
Wow–what a pretty quilt! Thanks very much for the chance to win the book and kit.
KaHolly
Hope you had fun in Houston! Thanks for this great review and give-away!
bentneedle
I *love* the blue for the background! Just stunning.
Shar
There are some great quilts. I hope I can win!
Shar
There are some great quilts. I hope I can win!
Kathryn
I love this block and the color choices you made in your version. I'd love to make its twin. enjoy Houston!!
Gloria
Any comment will do?
Oh I wish I was coming to Houston to see your quilt in the flesh!
tpott
I'd love to win this book and quilt kit. I have a 13 yr. old son that would LOVE that quilt it's perfect. Enjoy Houston!!! Thanks for the peek and the chance. ;-> Toni zanne
Lovie
I'm always amazed at how the same pattern looks completely different with the selection of fabric.
M.W.
I love the burst of colors in this quilt.
Shawn from Michigan
M.W.
I love the burst of colors in this quilt
Shawn
Mom2RyandSis
Love your version of this quilt! Thanks for the chance to win!
I Love You, Evie
The Mirage Blue is perfect for your quilt! soparkaveataoldotcom
V
The "zap" effect in the quilt is great! It looks fun and different!
GO STARS!
Love the quilt. Have a great time in Houston. I don't get to go this year but it is the BEST!!
quilt 'n piece
I love your Zap quilt. Would love to make it. Thanks for the chance.
quilt 'n piece
I love your Zap quilt. Would love to make it. Thanks for the opportunity.
Shar
I love these quilts! There are some gear ideas. I hope I win!
Kelly
I Love the aqua background! See you in Houston – safe travels!
Rosanne Derrett
What is there not to like? Indie is gorgeous to begin with, but, against the contrasting Mirage Blue it is lifted and showcased beautifully
Lauralee74
I love it! Beautiful quilt! Wish I were going to Houston with you! I'm going next year!
Silvia
What a lovely quilt. Thanks for a chance to win the book.
Jayardi
● ● ● Beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
Laura V
I saw the front and fell in love, then saw the back and about fell over! It is so beautiful. I would LOVE to make this. Thank you for such a wonderful opportunity!
evelyn
Have fun in Houston. This is a lovely book full of great patterns.
Lisa E
The new book looks great. I so jealous that you're going to Houston for Market. I can't imagine leaving without some new fabric! Have fun.
Erin
Gorgeous quilt!!
Kimby
Pick me! Pick me!
Texas JennyWren
Awesome quilt. I would LOVE to make this Zap quilt. Thanks for a chance to win the book and quilt kit.
txjennywren.blogspot.com
lindaofthelakes
Ilove your version of this quilt with the blue background. Nice!
lawton_linda (at) yahoo (dot) com
Kell
Wishing a bought this book now but already have to many patterns. 😉 I really love your quilt with the blue background.
Sandi1100
YOur quilt is gorgeous!!! The book has some great quilts in it and I would love to win it. Thanks for the chance to win. Have fun in Houston.
Searchfamilies
What a beautiful quilt really nice, i would love to win this book it looks like one for me as i never know what to do with all my Fat Quarters so this would be a great book for me & any quilter
Hugs Janice
Mom C
Fun quilt, love the back you chose. Suitcase for Quilt Market open on the bed. So excited.
Carrie P.
your quilt is so pretty and the backing fabric is so cool.
have fun at market. thanks for a chance to win your giveaway.
Mara
I love the mirage blue color, gorgeous, Have fun on your trip.
grecomara at gmail dot com
Bonnie58
Gorgeous quilt. Looks like a great book. I'd love to give it a try. Thanks for the opportunity on a super draw.
bonnielarson58@gmail.com
Judy MacLeod
I want to make every quilt in this book! I haven't been this excited about a book in years! I have a lot of fat quarters too 🙂
PS You've gained a new follower
Cassandra
I would love to win a copy! Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂
Addibrae
I love that quilt. The colours are great.
LindaB
Love your "Zap" quilt…great colours….I have lots and lots of fat quarters…would just love to win the book…thatnks for the opportunity…LindaB
linda@stationeryworld.net.au
Andrea
Beautiful quilt. Love the backing.
Andrea
Beautiful quilt. Love the backing.
Linda in Calif.
That looks like a great book – and the quilt is beautiful. I would love to win. Have fun in Houston!
BizyStitches
You did a great job on your quilt. Enjoy your trip. I would love to win.
Karen Propes
Love your quilt, love the book, I would love to try my hand at making this quilt. Thanks for sharing.
ncjeepster@aol.com
suemac
Love Art Gallery fabric. They are a dream to work with.
corinne
This book looks amazing. I will be looking for it at my local store. Your version of the zig zag is lovely
Mandy Ivastchenko
Well I have to say that I LOVE LOVE LOVE this quilt! the colours are absolutely fabulous and the design is to die for!
As I am ridiculously new to quilting I will not attempt to recreate this quilt..but I hope one day I will be able to create something just as fabulous!! And If I don't win the book…. I will buy it anyway!!
I hope you are having a fantastic time quilting it up in Houston!!
Susie Johnson
So beautiful!!!
bestjlb
I love your beautiful quilt! Thanks for the inspiration!
Sarah Russett
I love your quilt! I am addicted to Pat Bravos fabrics!