Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Quilt Fiesta book giveaway!

Quilt Fiesta
Surprising designs from Mexican tiles.

I was honored when Cheryl Lynch asked me to be included in her blog tour and a book give away.

One of you lucky readers can win a signed copy of her book! 



 

'Quilt Fiesta' includes 10 different projects inspired from the ceramic tiles from Mexico. 

Cheryl has cleverly combined pieced blocks and easy applique designs that create secondary patterns seen in tile work. 

The book also has design options in the library of center and corner designs that will keep your own creative juices flowing. 
There are simple instructions and guidelines on how to create a unique quilt by mixing these patterns. 

Each quilt pattern has two different versions which makes it exciting and lets you be imaginative to see beyond the original quilts. (In my mind it is always a great thing!)



I love the fact that it also includes a chapter, From Inspiration to Design 
a very informative guide on creating a quilt from your own inspirations!

Isn't that wonderful?


 I am certainly going to give this a try!



Last year I had taken above photos of tile work at my grandmother's place when I visited India. 
Don't you think this pattern would make a wonderful quilt?
 
Are you inspired?

Leave a comment to win a signed copy of Quilt Fiesta!
If you are a no-reply blogger, make sure to send me your email address.
I will announce the lucky winner on March 6th!
Good Luck!

The fun doesn't stop here! 
There are two more days of giveaway left. 

Next stop,

 3/2     http://sewcalgal.blogspot.com/

Good Luck!

 


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78 comments:

  1. BeaMarch 1, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    This new book looks very interesting. Well, I hope to win!
    Happy quilting
    Bea

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  2. lag123March 1, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    This book is on my wishlist. So glad I found your blog. I am a new follower.

    lag110 at mchsi dot com

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  3. Andrew JMarch 1, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Those tiles would make an awesome quilt top! I can't wait to see what you do with the inspiration.

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  4. Stray Stitches (Linda G)March 1, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    I would love a chance to win that fabulous book. Thanks for the opportunity to enter your giveaway.

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  5. NancyMarch 1, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    I would love to win a copy of this great book. Thanks for the chance.

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  6. Cedar Ridge StudioMarch 1, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    I would love to recieve a copy and try these quilts.
    Mary Ann
    mavs@netnitco.net

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  7. LisaMarch 1, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Very interesting. Love the idea of tiles and quilts. I would love to win the book.

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  8. Kathy Angel LeeMarch 1, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Thanks for being part of this giveaway. Besides the chance to win the book, I'm enjoying looking at all the different blogs.
    kathyangellee@gmail.com

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  9. GillMarch 1, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    This looks a fabulous book! I'd love to win a copy!

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  10. Kathy HMarch 1, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I definitely want to try some of the quilts in this book. The tiles are so inspiring. Thanks for a chance to win a copy.

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  11. WendyMarch 1, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    What an eye catching cover - I'd love to win

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  12. BrendaMarch 1, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    lovely. I saw an article about this book in Quilters Newsletter and I'd love to have a copy. thanks for the chance to win.

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  13. SallyMarch 1, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Cheryl is so creative & has done a beautiful job with this book. What a nice addition to anyone's quilt collection.sw6944@gmail.com

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  14. Nanbon44March 1, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    The Fiesta book is quite interesting, I am looking forward to checking it out

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  15. DoloresMarch 1, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Not only do I love tiles but I love the fact that each pattern is shown in two versions. Sometimes one colour-way is not to one's liking but, done with different colours, the pattern takes on new life.

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  16. Cathy TommMarch 1, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    It does look fun to try. Thank you for the chance to win

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  17. MayaMarch 1, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    This sounds like an interesting book indeed. Thanks!

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  18. Spontaneous ThreadsMarch 1, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Love the book and thanks for the giveaway. I took lots of photos in Turkey a few years back and keep telling myself I will use those in a quilt. Thanks for the inspirational push.

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  19. sallgoodMarch 1, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    I love seeing how design inspires design, and this looks like a book that should be added to my library!

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  20. Linda E in NMMarch 1, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Pretty tile inspiration. I'd love to win. Thanks!

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  21. ElsaMarch 1, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    love tiles and have a bunch of them that I use as coasters. I'd love to win and thanks for the chance!

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  22. UnknownMarch 1, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    I do love tiles and their designs... I have always been fond of their beauty and uniqueness. Thanks for hosting the giveaway! :)

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  23. JeaneMarch 1, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Those tiles would make an awesome quilt. Thanks for the book give away.

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  24. AnonymousMarch 1, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Cheryl is a great teacher. I bet this book is great too!
    Sara Jane
    sjs724@aol.com

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  25. Mary PMarch 1, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    When I was in Portugal I took lots of pictures of tiles but didn't know how to translate them to quilts. This seems like a great book!

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  26. karenMarch 1, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Looks like an awesome book!

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  27. LadybugMarch 1, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    I would love to win a copy of this wonderful book.

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  28. JulieMarch 1, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    I would love to win this book. The quilts look beautiful.
    Julie
    jaaverill@aol.com

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  29. JudyCinNCMarch 1, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    What an awesome giveaway and I would love to win one of these books. So much inspiration we are surrounded with - just makes you want to smile. Judy C

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  30. ConstanceMarch 1, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    I have frequently seen a geometric pattern in architecture or flooring & wished I had the math skills to figure itout. Looks like this book takes the guesswork out. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

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  31. RobertMarch 1, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Interesting book, would love to win it. Thanks for the opportunity. Robert, in northern Iowa.

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  32. canada girlMarch 1, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    I like when I see a different colour schemes with the same pattern. This book sounds great from the reviews I have read. Thanks for the chance to win it.

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  33. VickiTMarch 1, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    This looks like an amazing book. I'd love to have one of my own. Thank you for the chance of winning one.

    vburr at charter dot net

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  34. JayMarch 1, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Looking forward to winning this book! :)

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  35. Barbara CMarch 1, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    This sounds like a very interesting book. I'd love to win it.

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  36. LeeMarch 1, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    It would make a splendid quilt top! It looks like such a lovely book. Thank you for the chance to win!

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  37. amesterMarch 1, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    I would really like to win this book.

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  38. AnonymousMarch 1, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    I'll bet your quilt based on your photo from your grandmother's will be great...especially with lots of deep red! I'm trying to get a copy of Cheryl's book for a friend since I've got my own!!

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  39. Carla GMarch 1, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Looks like a beautiful book! I would love to win a copy! Thanks for a great giveaway! :)

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  40. LynnetteMarch 1, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    I would love to win this beautiful book.
    nettecan at hotmail dot com

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  41. Kendra from missknittas studioMarch 1, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    This book is so inspiring! Thank you for sharing it with us :)

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  42. lindarooMarch 1, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    I think Cheryl's concept is fascinating, and I'd be so happy to win a copy of her book! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  43. JocelynMarch 2, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    This book looks so exciting. Thanks for the giveaway :-)

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  44. robinMarch 2, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    I'd love to win a copy of this awesome book! Thanks for the chance!

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  45. OrlandoMarch 2, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Love the two color way. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!

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  46. antique quilterMarch 2, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    wow I have to admit I think that floor would be great as a quilt!
    have to admit to seeing many floors that would be great as a quilt!
    Looks like a book I would love to have in my library
    Kathie

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  47. Christine MMarch 2, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    This looks such a lovely book. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

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  48. AnonymousMarch 2, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    What a gorgeous book.
    That's a FIESTA and thanks for the invitation
    Gina
    http://gina-catswhiskers.blogspot.com/

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  49. LauraMarch 2, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Tiles are a great inspiration for quilts. I'd love the book!

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  50. DanMarch 2, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Great patterns. I'm often inspired by patterns I see in rugs, and also in nature -- leaves and branches. The chapter on transforming inspiration into design intrigues me. I'm not much of a pattern follower -- I feel more creative and awake when I fly by the seat of improvisation. Nice post, thanks!

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  51. AnneMarch 2, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    What a perfect inspiration the tile work at your grandmother's will be!

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  52. JoannaMarch 2, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    I've liked many of the designs I've seen on the different blogs I've visited. I'd love to win. Thank you.

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  53. KathyMarch 2, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    This book will bring back happy memories of trips to Mexico. Just loved the colorful pottery and tiles. Thanks for the drawing. katy.washam@gmail.com

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  54. KathyMarch 2, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    This book will bring back happy memories of trips to Mexico. Just loved the colorful pottery and tiles. Thanks for the drawing. katy.washam@gmail.com

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  55. PeggieMarch 2, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    What a great book. Thank you for participating in the reviews.

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  56. Deborah in AtlantaMarch 2, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Wow! I know I've seen so many quilt designs in fences, wooden benches, brickwork in older buildings, etc. And it's nice to have a book that incorporates these ideas and we can possibly win it and make a quilt with it. Cool man! dmj53(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  57. quiltmaMarch 2, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    It's amazing how many thing we can play with that give us inspiration for making quilts.
    Thanks for the giveaway.

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  58. BillieBee (billiemick)March 2, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Really enjoying the book tour!

    Thanks,

    Billie

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  59. LauraMarch 2, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    this is such a wonderfully orignial idea! These quilts are so beautiful.

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  60. DebMarch 2, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    I'd surely be interested in this book. Thanks for entering me. I'm enjoying finding new blogs on this hop!

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  61. Rhonda the RamblerMarch 2, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    This book was mentioned on Quilt Out Loud not too long ago and I thought it looked interesting there too...thank you for the chance and your opinion.

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  62. Kate RMarch 2, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    This book looks fantastic! And I love that there's a chapter about creating your own designs - what a great idea!

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  63. MoeWestMarch 2, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    This looks like a very lovely book. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

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  64. LydiaMarch 3, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    I would be so very happy to have Cheryl's new book. It is so festive and inspiring.

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  65. TamarMarch 3, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win this great book!

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  66. HelleMarch 3, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    Great looking book; tiles and floors are great for inspiration. Thanks for the chance! hesabella(at)gmail(dot)com

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  67. Lisa EnglandMarch 3, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    These quilts are beautiful! The one with the yellow flowers, especially. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  68. RobynMarch 3, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    This looks like such a fantastic book with gorgeous quilts. I'm really excited about getting to try out her patterns!

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  69. apple blossomMarch 3, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    love to be included in this giveaway thanks

    ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com

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  70. mommaMarch 3, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Loving visiting all the new blogs, and getting the chance to win this book. Now following your blog too.

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  71. audreyMarch 3, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    so fun to have a chance to win a new quilt book! aud-kat@hotmail.com

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  72. Nancy SueMarch 3, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Thank you for welcoming us to your blog as we hop along. What wonderful designs in this book! Thank you for participating in the blog hop and organizing this giveaway!
    nsue21702 at gmail dot com

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  73. All8March 4, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    I'd love to own this book! So pretty! Thank you for hosting.

    all8garden (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  74. Kathleen CMarch 4, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Cheryl's book sounds and looks great. I like that she offers various design options and version, and I always enjoy reading about an author's inspiration and ideas. Thanks!

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  75. meli BMarch 5, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    Thanks for the chance, I do have a thing for tiles.

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  76. JanetMarch 5, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Pretty quilts in this book. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  77. Vicky FMarch 5, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    this quilt book looks like a good one. Thanks for the offer.

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  78. Oops-LahMarch 5, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    I hope I am not too late, but I would love to put my name in to the hat as well. The book looks interesting. Thanks very much!

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