Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Quilt Book Giveaway!


Have you seen the new book, "Back to Charm School" by Mary Etherington and Connie Tesene from Country Threads in Iowa? This is Book #2 with more ideas for small quilts you can make using 5" charm squares. Some are simple and others are more challenging, but they're all very pretty. This book also has instructions for making quilt binding and other good info for new quilters.

Leave a comment to enter the random drawing for a signed copy!

This book is also being featured today at A Quilting Life.
(Sorry, you can't "Click to Look Inside" as it says above. This photo is from Amazon.)

186 comments:

Debby said...

I would love to win a signed copy. What a great giveaway !

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Guwego said...

What a nice giveaway.
And i love giveaways!!!
hope to win...
Guni

Richard Healey said...

Looks like that quilt book would be fun.

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Unknown said...

Oooh yes please Karen, I would love to win this book. Fingers crossed. Luv from Me and Myra

Leeanne said...

Oh pretty please count me in for a random drawing.....looks like a great book.

Unknown said...

Oh how special, I would just love to have this book. Lovely giveaway

Schulz Family said...

It looks fantastic. Nice simple but stylish quick quilting. What every mum needs. thanks for doing a draw. please put my name in

Cheryl Willis said...

Let me know who wins so I can borrow the book from them, random isn't my friend- just kidding. I would love to get a signed copy. cheryl from MO

May Britt said...

This looks like a wonderful book full of inspiration. Cross my fingers it's my name you pick :)

Wivi said...

I love giveaways and I hope it's my turn now to win.

Sharon said...

I have their first "Charm School" book and it's wonderful. I would love to win this one!

And now I have to go to Amazon to "look inside" - LOL!

Vroomans' Quilts said...

This is simply a 'charming' book and would be a wonderful addition to anyones' quilting library.

evaj said...

I love quilts book ,,and I hope and dream.... it's my turn to win!!

Mrs. Goodneedle said...

I love their books and I love charm-ing creations! Please enter my name in your book drawing!

AlHo said...

I would really love to win this great book. It just looks so adorable and the projects are just so cute. Greetings from Germany, Alex

sosarahsew said...

Who can't use a collection of ideas?!? THanks for the chance to win.

The Cozy Quilter said...

this looks like a book I would like to have in my library! Please leave a comment on my blog if I win. Thanks! Gail

Hi, I'm Suz!! said...

I'd LOVE to win!! Thanks for the chance!!

Hugs ~~ Suz
inspiringcreativeness.blogspot

Gloria said...

I love giveaways!

Gloria said...

I love giveaways!

Mickierae said...

Sounds like a great book. I love working with charm squares.

Michele

Pat at Bell Creek Quilts said...

charm squares fascinate me! i would love to win a copy of this book...thanks for the giveaway!

Osage Bluff Quilter said...

Great giveaway, I'd love to have that book.
Happy Sewing!
Patti

Pam said...

a great giveaway thanks

Sue said...

Looks like a great book and I love winning free givaways. Thanks.

goody said...

This book looks Great! I would love to win it!

Debbie Lou said...

I would love to win a copy of this new book. Charm packs are so much fun. Thanks for sharing!

Susan said...

I've seen a couple different reviews of this book and it really does look like a must have! Thanks for the chance to win!

Michele said...

Looks likes a great book! I'd love to see it!

Caroline said...

I think I need to make some charm quilts! Caroline

shirley said...

That sounds like a fun book...and i don't have it...yet.

kerrykatiecakes2 said...

How "CHARMING" to have a chance to win this book - thanks!

Gill said...

This looks a great book!
I would love to win a signed copy!!

Rosa said...

Great giveaway.Of course ,I`d love win one.thanks

Dee said...

I love Country Threads, and would love this signed copy

Diana said...

Would love to see this book, Thank you for the great giveaway!

Diana said...

Would love to see this book, Thank you for the great giveaway!

Pieces of Time said...

Looks like a great book for a retreat!

Patti said...

Would love a chance to win. Thanks.

Anonymous said...

Please enter me in the drawing for the charm quilt book giveaway. I would love to have it!!

Lori said...

such a wonderful give-a-way
thanks for the opportunity
Lori Smanski

Cindy said...

I love charm packs so this book would be something I would totally use. Looks like lots of cute projects!! Thanks!

Mrs. DillyDally said...

Love Country Threads! Am sure to make many of the projects inside!

jrwork said...

Would love to win this book...lots of charm packs in my stash.

robin said...

Looks like a great book - I'd love to win one! Thanks for the chance!

stephsews said...

Looks like a fun book! I'd love to win one!

Lisa England said...

This looks like a book with lots of cute patterns. Thanks for the chance to win.

Wanda said...

This book looks great! Thank you for the chance to win a copy.

Wanda said...

This book looks great! Thank you for the chance to win a copy.

LeAnne said...

Would love a copy of this book so I can use up some of my charm squares.

wannabequilter said...

This is a great giveaway and I have a charm pack just begging to be created

Desert Threads said...

Cute little quilt. Would love it in a queen tho.

Mike Pearson said...

Wish I would have had this for the Modern Mini Challenge!!!

http://amateurquilter.blogspot.com/

Darlene Fel....... said...

There must be a message here~I have a number of charm packs and a large charm collection from an exchange once all waiting to be used. This book would be great motivation for me! and signed, too, how fun:-)

Heartsdesire said...

Loved their first book, and this one looks like another winner. Any patterns that use charm squares are my favourites. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

quilting Jeannet said...

Wow, I love this small quilts, they look like doll quilts.I hope to win your book.

Aunt Marti said...

I have the earlier book -- this would be a great addition to our Charm School at High Country Quilts in Colorado Springs.

Quilt n Queen said...

Would luv to win a signed copy. This book will be another must have, thanks for the chance. My fingers crossed in Michigan...(o:

JGlock said...

I love these patterns! Please enter me in the give-away, Mary E. sent me!

Jan said...

Would love to win a copy, Thanks.

Pam said...

Looks like a good one!
Thanks for the giveaway.

pam

Unknown said...

Great giveaway, would love to win

Teri said...

What a great giveaway....I would love to win a copy of this book....

Jocelyn said...

This book looks amazing. Thanks for the giveaway!

Lynn said...

Thanks for showing this book, it looks like there are some fun projects!

Sallie said...

I would love to win! Thanks for the chance

Pippa Parsons said...

would love to win, thanks for the chance

Mary said...

I have a nice collection of charms and would love to win the book!

Dolores said...

What a great looking book. I have some charm square waiting for a project. Thank you for the chance to win.

Loris said...

I'm loving what I see from this book! Thanks for mentioning Amazon...I love seeing what is inside :-) Exciting giveaway! Thanks for hosting!
I'm having a book giveaway at my blog too if you are interested :-)

Deb said...

I think I could put that book to good use. Thanks for the chance!

libbyquilter said...

i'd love to win a copy of this book. thank you~!

:-)
libbyQ

Sarah said...

I would love to check out this new book. I ave sew many charm squares that need to be used...

Kathy MacKie said...

Having a signed copy of this book would be just the cat's meow!

BizyStitches said...

I've been following this hop for the book giveaway. I love making small projects and I have lots of charm packs to use. Thanks.

B Greene said...

Thanks so much for the chance to win this book - it looks like a great resource!

Kathryn said...

I love small quilts, and this book looks like it has a few. Thanks for the giveaway. Kathie L in Allentown

Missy Shay said...

What a great looking book!
missysaprons@yahoo.com

Lynn said...

I love charm packs and I love quilting books, this giveaway is the best of both world!!

Lisa Cox said...

I would love to win this. You can never have too many quilting books. Thank you for the chance to win.

Cecilia said...

This looks like a great book, especially for quick gifts. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

Brenda said...

Thanks for the chance to win this book.

Sewbig said...

Great giveaway for a great book!

VickiT said...

I had not heard of their first book until I saw this blog hop for their 2nd book. It definitely is a book that I'd love to have. Thank you for the chance.

Laurie B. said...

If it's from Country Threads, it's a great book. Would love to win it!

Kyle said...

Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of Country Threads newest book. I've loved their designs for a long time.

Jans said...

Nice book and I would love to win it.
Thank you for so much inspiration on selvage quilts and things.
Greetings from Janny S.

RSHudson said...

Thanks for chance to win book! Rhonda (marshudson at comcast dot net)

Janet said...

I'd love to win a copy - it looks like a great book!

saltandpepper said...

The book looks great! Thanks for a chance to win it.
Christine

khayse said...

Mary E. sent me! I love Country Threads patterns and books!

Delores said...

Love to win this book - the patterns look very interesting, and doable!!

Julie S said...

I really like the projects in this book, and who doesn't love a charm pack?!!!!

Marcela said...

Me gustaria participar, qué lindo debe ser ese libro! Gracias!!!

Leo said...

what a nice giveaway. Thanks for the chance!

Mary said...

I would love to win a copy. I have the first book of this series, and it is wonderful!

Marcia W. said...

My comments are not posting the first time today....
Thanks for the giveaway of this great book. Mary E. sent me. My favorite quilt from the book thus far is the honeycomb.

JoAnne in southern California said...

Thank you for telling us about this book, I love little quilts!

HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'n said...

I look forward to seeing the book. I'll have to go to amazon and check it out. Thanks!

Jennie P. said...

Crossing my fingers. This looks like a great book.

Anonymous said...

I would love to win this book. Sounds wonderful and being signed would be a bonus!! Here's hoping!

emmy said...

Thank you for the great giveaway to win a signed copy. I'm always looking for patterns for charm packs.

Patti said...

I was able to have a quick flip through it at my local quilt shop. It has some really nice projects. Thanks for the opportunity to play along!

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

I would love to win this book! Thanks for a great giveaway!

Michele T said...

I love to make small table toppers and this book has some really pretty patterns! Thanks for the chance!

KatieQ said...

I love working with 5 inch charms. In fact I can't get enough of them. This book sounds wonderful.

WoolenSails said...

I would love a chance to win a copy, I love making small quilts and great practice for my piecing skills.

Debbie

Sandy said...

I love charm packs and that book would be great for different patterns.

Lynette said...

I looked the book up on Amazon.
It is lovely and I do so love charm squares

Becky said...

Thanks for including the Amazon link. It was fun to look at the photos in the book.

Granny Anne said...

This looks like a very useable book. Sign me up and thanks so much!

Robin Walston said...

I'd love to win a copy of this book. Country Threads always has neat ideas.
Thanks!
indyqltr@hotmail.com

girl from the country said...

would love the book! Thanks!

KMSC said...

Thanks for a chance to win this book!

Nancy E said...

I love their other book and I need this one .... maybe I will win it?

Carolyn J. said...

Looks like a great book! Thanks for sponsoring this give-away.

Kristi said...

What a wonderful giveaway....thank you!

CC said...

I would love this giveaway. I have charm packs just sitting here waiting to be turned into something nice and I bet this book is just what I need to do that.

patricia.shotwell said...

I would love to win Back to Charm Quilts to go with Charm Quilts.

Anne said...

Enjoying using precuts lately, this book has some neat ideas.

Mary said...

Would love to receive this book. It looks like there are a lot of great projects.

Anne said...

Looks like a terrific book with lovely projects!

Shana said...

Thanks for the giveaway! The book looks like amazing!

shanakellogg@hotmail.com

Vivian said...

These ladies have made some of my favorite patterns, and I have their previous little-quilt book. I'm sure this one has just as many cute ideas. Thanks for the giveaway, Karen.

Libby Clarke said...

Charm Packs are my favorite things to quilt with. I would love to win the book to get some great ideas.

Lisa said...

This book looks fantastic! I've loved all the positive reviews!

Tania said...

I loved their first one, am making something out of it now in fact. I can't wait to get this new book - how exciting it would be to win a copy! Thanks for the lovely opportunity!

hueisei said...

I love to win this book! Thanks.

Janet said...

I'd love to win this book. I have quite a few charm packs saved up.

Dar said...

What a nice giveaway. I love scrap quilts and have been cutting lots of 5" charms for this type of book. Maybe I'll get lucky.!:)

QuiltSue said...

I would love to win this book, it looks great. Thanks for the chance.

Lindi said...

What a perfect giveaway! Please enter my name...I'd love to win a copy, signed or not! :)

antique quilter said...

OH I love making little quilts and of course scrappy quilts, would love to win the book!
thanks !
Kathie

Anonymous said...

Oh how lovely! I would definitely like a copy! Thank you.

Michele T said...

I love table toppers and this book looks awesome!1 Thanks for the chance to win a 'signed' copy, woo hoo!!

Darlene B said...

I would love to win this book! Thanks so much for the opportunity!

Paula said...

What a great giveaway. Thanks

Pat said...

Thanks for the opportunity to win.

Pat said...

Thanks for the opportunity to win.

pbee ... said...

Soon I will pick out a Charm pack and a pattern from the book I win and get busy!
Thank you

Ladydy5 aka: Diane Yates said...

143 so far for the drawing. Hopefully 144 wins.

Dee said...

LOVE Country Threads!

Carrie P. said...

I would love to win a book so I can see how to use the charms that are just sitting in piles. thanks.

Glenda in Florida said...

Please enter me in the drawing--I've been reading reviews all over blogland. Thanks for the chance to win.

Jackie said...

Oh Please count me in, I would love this book to use some of my charms squares.

Yorkshire Quilter said...

Please enter me for the draw - I'd love to find a way to use some of the lovely charms I've collected!

Linda said...

The projects in this book look fun and beautiful. They work for traditional and modern fabrics. Love it!

LN in TX said...

Ooo, I love quilt books!

carol said...

Book sounds really interesting. Love charm packs.

Tatkis said...

This book looks so nice and cosy!
Thank you for the chance to win :)

Hugs,
Tatyana

u keep sewing said...

Love a chance to win this book.
Can't believe you have daffodills already. Not until may here in MT.
Thanks!

Karen O said...

I love charm packs, so this would be a great thing to win. Karen in MN.

Silverthimble said...

This looks like a great book! I am always looking for new ideas for using up those irresistable charm packs we all have.

/sewprimitive said...

Please enter me in the drawing. This book looks terrific!

/sewprimitive said...

Please enter me in the drawing. This book looks terrific!

Carla G said...

This book looks awesome! Thanks for a chance to win! :)

Unknown said...

This book looks and sounds like a great book for some quick but very cute projects. Thanks for the drawing!!

Unknown said...

This book looks and sounds like a great book for some quick but very cute projects. Thanks for the drawing!!

Deb said...

I'd love to enter to win a copy. I've enjoyed the book tour describing this book. Thanks so much.

Stephanie said...

I would love to win.

Siena Van Brabant said...

Perfect... A book with small projects! I still want to quilt, but have run out of beds to make them for.

Sherryl said...

Oh, I love this book SOOO much! Thank you kindly for the chance to win.
- sunshdws at yahoo dot com

Marilee said...

I have the first, so would love to see the second Charm School.

robin chapa said...

I loved the first book! Sign me up for the giveaway :)
~robin
welchrobin@hotmail.com

Quilt Rat said...

Oooooo.....I often see some beautiful charm packs but never know what to do with them, looks like a great book! Thanks for the opportunity to get in on the draw.

Janet said...

What a wonderful giveaway, a signed copy. Would love to win. Thank you,
Janet

Anonymous said...

What a great book!! Would love to win it. Thanks for the giveaway.

Donna

Linda said...

I would love to win the book.

LesQuilts said...

Hi! thanks so much for the Giveaway!
Take care Leslie

Lori said...

Hope to win this great looking book.

Kim said...

I would love to win this books! I am newer to quilting and love learning about new patterns!

Unknown said...

What an awesome looking book! Thanks for the opportunity to win it! :)

Kristy said...

Thanks for the giveaway. Looks like a good book for ideas.

helen said...

Love your blog and the great looking book would be a real treat Helen west australia

Jan Thompson said...

I have started making small quilts, and would LOVE LOVE the book. They are so much fine, and I also have a drawer full of selvedges.....need to do something with them...looking for an idea.

Gretchen said...

Loved the first book in this series and would love to win a copy of this one too!

Phyllis said...

I would love to win this book. I love the projects I've seen.

Ellen S said...

Thanks so much for a great giveaway!!!I am a huge CT fan!!!

Ellen S

Beth said...

This book looks fabulous! I have quite a few charm packs stashed. This book would definitely help me crack open some of that stash. Thanks for the chance to win one.

Sis-O said...

Hoping to win. Thank You.

carol said...

Looks like a great quilt book.

Sheila Pallotta said...

I am always looking for new charm-based quilts. Thanks for posting the book on your blog!

Jenny Johnson said...

Greetings from East Tennessee! Would love to win the book giveaway -- as a newbie I need all the help I can get!

Gunilla said...

Thanks for the chance to win! I would love to get some ideas for charms!

Lynette said...

Would love to win a signed copy. I got to visit their shop back in 1998, what a great country setting and awesome shopping experience. My son loved all the farm animals!