I am not sure exactly where to start and you guys know that I have zero expertise in quilts, quilt making and therefore quilt books. But seriously .....
The images alone in this book by Emma jean Jansen are enough to warrant the purchase (oh yeah and the stunning quilts).
The quilt pictured above is my absolute favourite from the book. You guys know that I work with Emma though both Ella Blue and Creative Abundance but you may not know we live about 5 minutes from each other ! I was lucky to see all these quilts in the planning and making stages and this one was my favourite right from the start. In fact I currently have all of Emma's test blocks here at my house and was going to post them and pretend I made them.... but you guys are just not that gullible.
Emma's book is designed to inspire quilters to use their pre-cut bundles to make stunning modern quilts. The book contains quilts for every level of quilter, from some simpler quick piecing methods with rectangles and squares, to curved piecing, raw edge applique and foundation paper piecing.
By the Bundle is produced by Lucky Spool Media and can be purchased at all good quilt stores and the usual online places... I believe the author has a handful of copies in her Etsy shop if you were looking for a signed copy! (I won't tell you what she wrote in my signed copy !!!)
See - total favourite!!!
Anyway, I have a copy of the book to give away (not the one with the cheeky inscription). There are no hoops to jump through- just leave a comment to be entered. You could tell me which of the quilts you like best.The winner will be chosen at random and emailed.
(photos borrowed from Lucky Spool Media)
Thanks everyone the winner is I am.
Thanks everyone the winner is I am.
My favourite is the boxes and crosses. The photography is as stunning as the quilts.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful book. I can't choose a favourite.
ReplyDeleteSuch a stunning book to really ignite ones imagination.
ReplyDeleteLovely.
Wow! As someone who is new to the world of quilting, I confess that I love fat quarter bundles because I am not confident in my ability to match fabrics. Of the quilts I was able to see photos of, in addition to the raindrop quilt, I love the one pictured on the back cover that has the rows of circles. Thanks for bringing this book to my attention!
ReplyDeleteLove the raindrop quilt, that design would make a fabulous quilt for teenage cancer kids. Looks like a great book
ReplyDeleteEmma has certainly excelled herself with the eye candy in her book Boxes and Crosses is my favourite, but I'm often drawn to those colours. It is very generous for her to do this giveaway. Thanks to you both.
ReplyDeleteI was lucky enough to see all the quilts in person at a trunk show a couple of months ago. They are beautiful! I think the one with the rows of different-sized circles was my favourite, but really, each one seemed more amazing than the last as she opened them up.
ReplyDeleteClever Emma...such gorgeousness...I thought I loved the raindrops, and I do, but the rainbow pyramids just managed to win the pushing and shoving for top spot...the book wish list just got a new entry...
ReplyDeleteI want to make the Raindrop quilt now. Wonderful.
ReplyDeleteInteresting how the right photo, in the right location can make a quilt look more than the sum of its parts. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteOh I love the rainbow pyramids so clean and crisp, gorgeous .
ReplyDeleteI'm no quilter but that boxes and crosses quilt is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely book and I love the rain drops
ReplyDeleteJudging by the ones on here and those shown on her Etsy shop there are some seriously beautiful photographs in this book and I do love a fat quarter friendly quilt pattern.
ReplyDeleteI heart the raindrop quilt!
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My fav is the teardrops but Boxes and Crosses is more achievable for me. The colours and scenery inspire me to find my quilting mojo, which has been MIA for a wee while. What a beautiful book. Thanks.
ReplyDeletelove all three that you have featured here! and I want to make them all! great opportunity thank you
ReplyDeleteThe Teardrop quilt is awesome! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteNice to see a new face in Australian Quilting -the photos look stunning! Will definitely have to look this one up. Hope you had a great Christmas. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the teardrop quilt the most but they really are all beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWowsers, that's a gorgeous book! I have to agree with you, the raindrops quilt grabs me by the heart strings... Also, the rainbow pyramids quilt is absolutely my kind of quilt, I would make that in a flash! I'd fiddle of course, play around with the gradient, make it my own :-) Thanks so much for sharing Jodie :-)
ReplyDeleteRaindrops! Oh, but Boxes and Crosses would so much fun to make also!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a really good book. Please enter me. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. I like the boxes and crosses. And what a great background! Thanks for the giveaway!!
ReplyDeletethe rainbow pyramids and second would be the one you like. I would just make it in a different color scheme. It would be great as a scrappy quilt too!
ReplyDeleteI like the one with the raindrops. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI like rainbows and pyramids cant wait for a chance to see the rest of the book. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with you, the raindrop quilt is stunninng!
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I too like the raindrop quilt. Thank you Jodie for the chance to win this lovely book.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful book! I adore the raindrop quilt!
ReplyDeleteI like Rainbow Pyramids.
ReplyDeleteLove that raindrop inspired quilt.
ReplyDeleteIt's years since I made a big quilt - and that one was hand-appliqued and hand-quilted. This book transports me to the 21st century and a big burst of inspiration. All the quilts are wonderful but the raindrops quilt has stolen my heart. And the photos are terrific. Thanks, Jodie and Emma!
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ReplyDeleteRainbow Pyramids!
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ReplyDeleteThey're all gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteRainbow quilt for me...
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful book,my favourite is raindrops,fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteI love the raindrop quilt...so different!
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting this book since it came out but will have to save the pennies. I simply cannot choose a favourite - I love them all equally.
ReplyDeleteI think I just dribbled on my keyboard. Love them. xx
ReplyDeleteI like the Boxes and Crosses pattern.
ReplyDeleteThey look so lovely!
ReplyDeleteWowsers, that's a gorgeous book! I have to agree with you, the raindrops quilt grabs me by the heart strings... Also, the rainbow pyramids quilt is absolutely my kind of quilt, I would make that in a flash! I'd fiddle of course, play around with the gradient, make it my own :-) Thanks so much for sharing Jodie :-)
ReplyDeletewoohoo......congrats to Emma........the top pic in front of the old shed is my favourite.........lovely quilts.........it's great seeing little steps finally become something big like this book.........
ReplyDeleteWhat a great book, love things to use up all those hoarded pre cuts!!!! Love the Rainbow Pyramid quilt.
ReplyDeleteI have drooled over this book many times. I just love all the quilts! I am quite new to quilting and dont have any real quilting books. This book would be an absolute asset to my library. Precuts are my favourite buys, you can do so much with them! Thank you so much for the opportunity, and congratulations to Emma Jean Janson on her lovely book. She is such a talented lady.
ReplyDeletethink I am comment #51 and i quite fancy that teardrop quilt!
ReplyDeleteWould love to own this book. Too many great patterns to choose a favourite.
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I don't know the name of the quilt, but it is at the back of the book. It involves many spiky pieces. I looked through the book, and did not buy it. Now it is going to be hard to find. 😳 I think the raindrops is another favorite. Should have bought it, when I saw it!!
ReplyDeleteEmma's book is gorgeous &I'm sure you could make them Jodie.
ReplyDeleteAs a new, beginning quilter I think I could make a "Boxes & Crosses". Thank you for the chance to win. momoftana at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteOoh that raindrop quilt is gorgeous
ReplyDeleteThis book looks wonderful! Soooo many choices!
ReplyDeleteLove the raindrop quilt! Thanks for the chance. Cheers Lyn
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely book!
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