Wednesday, February 1, 2012

See My New Book! Fat Quarters Giveaway Starts Today! (4 Winners)


My new book is out today! It features eleven fabulous versions of the Stairstep quilt.
 It's easy enough for new quilters, but it has design options that will tempt experienced quilters too.
I'm really excited about it!

The book is a pdf, so you get it immediately via email. Print it if you like. Take a look. Then come back and leave a comment. You'll be automatically entered in a random drawing for a package of 4 fat quarters by Kaffe Fasset. Four winners will be announced on Sunday Feb. 5.


If you "Favorite" it, tell your friends, or blog about it, etc., please enter 2 comments.
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88 comments:

  1. FlourishingPalmsFebruary 1, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    You keep a secret really well, Karen! Congratulations on your new book. The designs look fun and easy to sew. I hope you sell heaps and heaps.

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  2. JanetFebruary 1, 2012 at 1:30 AM

    Yes you are good at secret keeping! The stairs look wonderful, but complicated! I'm sure you make them easy as pie.

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  3. flaviaFebruary 1, 2012 at 1:38 AM

    complimentiper il tuo nuovo libro!!!aspetto che vinca per utilizzare i tuoi meravigliosi progetti.
    flavia

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  4. Nifty QuiltsFebruary 1, 2012 at 1:54 AM

    Congratulations! And what a great way to offer a book--easy on everyone. Wishing you outstanding sales!!

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  5. CassandraFebruary 1, 2012 at 2:14 AM

    Congratulations on your new book! :) I love that fourth photo on the Etsy page.

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  6. MarileeFebruary 1, 2012 at 2:44 AM

    Fresh and new, looks great.

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  7. susilociFebruary 1, 2012 at 2:51 AM

    Felicidades por tu nuevo libro!!!!! Las escaleras son maravillosas y a lo mejor no son demasiado difíciles.

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  8. DebbieFebruary 1, 2012 at 3:37 AM

    Congratulations, Karen! I like that there's so many bright colors in the book. I love that it says Volume 1, LOL. So, when's Volume 2 coming? hehehe.

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  9. DebbieFebruary 1, 2012 at 3:38 AM

    I've also favorite'd you in my etsy.

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  10. GillFebruary 1, 2012 at 4:38 AM

    Congratulations Karen!!
    You must be thrilled!

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  11. GayleFebruary 1, 2012 at 4:54 AM

    Congratulations on the book Karen.The designs look like a lot of fun. Hope it sells heaps for you.

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  12. Lobster GrrlFebruary 1, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    You can easily achieve dramatic results with just two colors in this quilt. The red and white one you have displayed is very striking! OooooOOo, this looks like fun!

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  13. Gunilla SFebruary 1, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    Congratulations on a great book. Perfect to have as a pdf! I love the two-coloured quilt!

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  14. MichelleFebruary 1, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    looks great!

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  15. UnknownFebruary 1, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    Congratulations! You keep a secret very well! Who knew this was in the works? Looks terrific!

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  16. MicheleFebruary 1, 2012 at 6:58 AM

    Congratulations! Looks like a great book!

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  17. Tina CraigFebruary 1, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    It looks great, Karen! I wouldn't have thought about that block for guild projects. We'll have to try it at our guild workshop next week. We make quilts for every bed in local Habitat for Humanity homes.

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  18. stitchinpennyFebruary 1, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    One of my favorite patterns and 14 variations! I have to think about this!

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  19. HelenFebruary 1, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    Such a lovely book...so many variations of the stair steps!

    ALL of your work is fantastic, my friend. Keep up the fabulous work!

    Thanks for the opportunity for the fabric, also.

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  20. HelenFebruary 1, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    OOoh, and I added your Etsy shop to my favorites, too!!

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  21. Anita in FloridaFebruary 1, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    Congratulations on your new book! Love those Kaffe fabrics.

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  22. Tatyana RatcliffeFebruary 1, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    I enjoyed looking at this book and have told all my Russian friends about it, I love to play with strips like yourself, my favourite quilt from the book is Amish Wall Quilt, Greens & Browns, Bull's Eye. Love the design, colour.
    Thank you for sharing with us.

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  23. MickieraeFebruary 1, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    Looks like a fun book. I love being able to download books and patterns at home. The 5th is our 47th wedding anniversary. One of these giveaways would be a great way for me to celebrate (along with dinner out with my hubby, of course)!

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  24. ThreeOldKeysFebruary 1, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    so simple but so dramatic !!! i especially love the red & white version ... the last photo in the listing ... wow. it reminds me of some twill basketry i used to attempt ...

    thanks !! i'm a recent follower and i've faved your etsy shop & listing too.

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  25. ThreeOldKeysFebruary 1, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    so simple but so dramatic !!! i especially love the red & white version ... the last photo in the listing ... wow. it reminds me of some twill basketry i used to attempt ...

    thanks !! i'm a recent follower and i've faved your etsy shop & listing too.

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  26. AnyaFebruary 1, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Congratulations! Looks like a book with great new ideas! thanks for the chance!

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  27. Julia WoodFebruary 1, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    Congrats on the new book! I totally want one!

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  28. JocelynFebruary 1, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Wow Karen, congratulations!! The book looks fabulous!

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  29. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    Congratulations on the book! The pattern has always bored me until I saw your variations and colors! Now it's on my list! VermontPines at aol dot com

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  30. Brenda TFebruary 1, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    Congratulations on your new book! It is great to revisit the tried and true methods with a new twist. The preview looks as good as the first book.

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  31. Dreamquilter ElkeFebruary 1, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    It sounds great. I think german quilter like the new book too. Congratulations Karen from
    Elke - Germany

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  32. PamelaFebruary 1, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Looks great!

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  33. BrendaFebruary 1, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    Congratulations on your book! I love the idea of rail fence quilts.

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  34. СветланаFebruary 1, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    Большое спасибо за книгу! Мои любимые полосочки!Яркие, деликатные! Восторг!

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  35. Richard HealeyFebruary 1, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    Gratz on the book.

    http//richardquilts.blogspot.com

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  36. patty a.February 1, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    Congratulations on the book! You know how I love the stair steps/zig zag quilts.

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  37. LenaFebruary 1, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    A big CONGRATULATION to your new book, Karen!

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  38. sosarahsewFebruary 1, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    Congratulations - it looks fun! Now to scoot back to your site for further investigation. Thanks for the giveaway chance.

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  39. KathrynFebruary 1, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    Congratulations on your new book. I love the clean graphic quality of these stairstep quilt. Hope I win. Kathie L in Allentown

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  40. JillFebruary 1, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    How exciting! Off to share it on my blog now!!

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  41. kelly o!February 1, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    Congratulations on your new book!!

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  42. kelly o!February 1, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    I clicked "Favorite" -- thanks for another opportunity to win!

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  43. berylthepearlFebruary 1, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    Your book looks great and I love that zigzag design. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  44. PattyFebruary 1, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    Congratulations on the new book. I love the baby quilt you have pictured on your site.

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  45. electricdunceFebruary 1, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    Your new book looks wonderful! I'm going to go check it out right now. You are such a creative person, I love all your quilts.

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  46. OliveStreetStudioFebruary 1, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    Book looks great! Love the red and white staircase under the listing.

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  47. OliveStreetStudioFebruary 1, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    AND I "Favorited" it! :-)

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  48. RosaFebruary 1, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    congratulations on your new book!
    This looks hard to do but is beautiful.

    Hope you sell many books!

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  49. NancyB85374February 1, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Your book looks very interesting. I really like that style of quilt and would love to see more ways of laying it out. This goes on my list for sure

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  50. HavplentyFebruary 1, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    What a new look to a classic rail block. I like how you updated this pattern. I really love your african wall hanging. A friend just bought me some fabrics from Ghana over the summer & I got some from Senegal that I just cannot wait to get into. I love your art quilts. You have some great works of art.

    Good luck with your book. I will look at the rail block a whole lot differently

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  51. GunillaFebruary 2, 2012 at 1:52 AM

    Congratulations on the book! Guess it is alot of work so it must be great to see the final resault!!!

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  52. stufenzumgerichtFebruary 2, 2012 at 4:00 AM

    Dear Karen,
    the quilts in your book are really stunning and indeed, easy to realize. So this is a perfect book for beginning quilters, but also the experience ones will learn how to change this quick pattern into a quilt with the "wow-effect" ...thinking of the Zumba and the Steps of Santa Fee ;-)
    Hugs to you, dear friend from Martina

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  53. LindaFebruary 2, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    Best of luck with your new book, it looks like a wonderful addition to any quilter's library!

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  54. MarcelaFebruary 2, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    Muy lindo el nuevo libro!!! Los quilts son maravillosos, felicitaciones!!

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  55. MaryFebruary 2, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    Congratulations on your new book! I'm anxious to try it out. Love the red and white version.

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  56. hueiseiFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Congrats on new book!! Wish you sell many of it!! :)

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  57. JodiFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Excellent book and giveaway! Good luck with it!

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  58. SewLindaAnnFebruary 2, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    The pattern is awesome! I didn't even realize you had a shop on Etsy, going back to check it out further.

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  59. PamFebruary 2, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Very cool!! So glad you put together another book. Love the solid zigzag quilt. And I definitely NEED some Kaffe fabric!

    Love you,
    Pam (and Elizabeth)
    pamstahl@gmail.com

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  60. DinahFebruary 2, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    Karen, your new book looks wonderful! Congratulations! Dinah Snyder

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  61. SueFebruary 2, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Well, who knew you were writing a book?! I'll have to see about getting myself one. Your giveaway is amazing! Thanks for the chance to win. :)

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  62. CharFebruary 2, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    Congratulations, the book looks wonderful.

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  63. KirstenFebruary 2, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    I love the style of these quilts - your Amish quilt in the pinks is gorgeous!

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  64. LN in TXFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    Those quilts sure have zing!

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  65. Shirley in CanadaFebruary 2, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    Huge Congrats on the new book!!! Wishing you huge sales!!

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  66. KathleenFebruary 3, 2012 at 5:30 AM

    What a nice array of quilts on the etsy site, very colorful, very pretty. Lovc those fat 1/4's of Kaffe's. He always has beautiful fabrics that inspire me to do more!

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  67. KathleenFebruary 3, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    Love this blog also.

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  68. fiberchickFebruary 3, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    Congratulations! Am definitely going to buy this...

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  69. MayleenFebruary 3, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    I think this would be great scrap quilt! Congratulations on your new book.

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  70. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    I love the simplicity of this design, not to mention the easy execution. I can see all sorts of possibilities!

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  71. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    I am always looking for ways to use scraps - your book looks wonderful. Thanks. kcannon@anwsu.org

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  72. Ladydy5 aka: Diane YatesFebruary 3, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    Scrapping, as I call it, is so much fun to do and put into a quilt. Using just any fabric you put your hand on and using selvages or misc. pieces reminds me of what women must have done when they quilted by hand in the 1800's or so.

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  73. JoAnne in southern CaliforniaFebruary 3, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    Congratulations, Karen! When I first read your post, I thought, "I'm heading to Amazon!" I'll head to Etsy again instead. I am looking forward to it.

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  74. Catskill QuilterFebruary 3, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    Your new book looks fabulous! Congrats!

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  75. KT EvelerFebruary 4, 2012 at 1:39 AM

    Love the stairstep book and quilts! Can't wait to start one!

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  76. heleenFebruary 4, 2012 at 6:21 AM

    Lovely book. I will put a stairs on my to-do-list.

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  77. Jennie P.February 4, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    I just took a look in your shop. I love your quilts! They are so beautiful.

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  78. SticheleiFebruary 4, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    Congratulations on your new book!
    Herzliche Grüße
    Anneliese

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  79. Laura B.February 4, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    Pick me! Pick me! :-) I'm craving some new fat quarters. Congratulations on being published again!

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  80. ZizophoraFebruary 4, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    Stairsteps look like fun to make! At first glance they seem so complex! Great idea for the book and thank you for the chance to win.

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  81. ZizophoraFebruary 4, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    I already had several of your quilts "Favorited" -- might as well Favorite your entire shop so I can find it easily! :)

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  82. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogFebruary 4, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    I definitely LIKE your new book,
    congratulations!

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  83. quiltmom annaFebruary 5, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    I love rail fence quilts- you have created some beautiful quilts on your etsy site- I especially like the Amish looking one- such lovely pinks.
    Congratulations on your book and for hosting such a wonderful giveaway. Kaffe Fassett fabrics are yummy.
    Regards from Western Canada,
    Anna

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  84. CarlaFebruary 6, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    Congratulations, Karen! I didn't know that you were doing a book....it looks like some great ideas about one of my favorite subjects...Scraps!

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  85. goldilocksFebruary 9, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    what an awesome book. congratulations

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  86. nlcalendarFebruary 13, 2012 at 9:47 AM

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  87. Jan BarnettOctober 13, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Love it!

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  88. UnknownFebruary 14, 2019 at 3:46 PM

    Great Idea! I'm going to go through my mess of scraps and get started!

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