Did my title peek your interest?
Today is my day for The Teacher’s Pet
Strip-Smart Quilts Book Blog Tour
I have known Kathy for many years. She holds a special place in my heart for many reasons.
One is that she is Cajun and talks funnier than I do.
My husband
thinks he is Cajun
due to the time he spent with an
X-girlfriend that was Cajun but that is another story.
Every time I talk to Kathy she makes me think of my time spent crabbing, making Gumbo
(minus the okra) and Boudin. Kathy has included her recipe for Grits in the book which is
tame compared to the other things she could
be cooking up?
I have known Kathy for many years. She holds a special place in my heart for many reasons.
One is that she is Cajun and talks funnier than I do.
My husband
thinks he is Cajun
due to the time he spent with an
X-girlfriend that was Cajun but that is another story.
Every time I talk to Kathy she makes me think of my time spent crabbing, making Gumbo
(minus the okra) and Boudin. Kathy has included her recipe for Grits in the book which is
tame compared to the other things she could
be cooking up?
Yesterday you visited Elizabeth at Late Bloomers.We both chose the same quilt from the book. I would say great minds think alike. Right, Elizabeth?!
Well Kathy has cooked up some delightful patterns in her new book using 2 1/2 strips or
yardages cut into strips.
When Kathy asked me to be included in this Hop, I quickly agreed. I was to pick out my favorite quilt and tell why. Now rremember I am a middle child, so I had a hard time deciding on my “Favorite”.
I like them all.
I studied and studied. I couldn’t decide if I liked the quilt design or the fabrics used in the quilt the best.
Each of the fabrics Kathy choose for the quilts were perfect. I tried to choose something different than what she had pictured which was even a tougher task.
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| Hometown in stores August, Ruby in stores September |
I choose a jelly roll from Sweetwater called Hometown. I mixed it with a teeny tiny grey white polka dot from Ruby by Bonnie & Camille for my background.
I could use an entire bolt of this grey dot. Love it!
This is what I made. I may have to finish it up for perfect Father’s Day gift for my X Cajun man.
Yes the header said I am giving away a book.
Leave a comment on my blog and Kathy will be using a
random generator to pick a winner each day.
Each winner will be receiving a book and ruler which will
be shipped at the end of the blog tour.
Tomorrow visit Vickie at Sugar Spun quilts to see her favorite
project and get another chance to win!
A Cajun gal told me there will be a grand prize also drawn for at the end of the book tour.
If Kathy share more of her recipes, beware! Have you ever had aligator? It tastes like chicken.
_modalissa
This whole book tour has me SO excited!!
I wouldn't eat alligator and grits arent' a favorite on my menu either, but I like this book and ruler and Thank you for making such a cute example to entice us to want to win!
As a mom of two boys who are always begging for quilts, I love to see "boyish" designs and fabric ideas. This is a winner! I want to play with one of those rulers so badly! 🙂 Great book. Thanks for sharing.
I love your fabric choices! I can't wait for the Hometown line to hit the stores and I'm anxious to see a copy of the book. Thanks!
Pinky swear, I fall in love with every line Sweetwater makes – and that quilt looks AWESOME! What a cool tool!
I am from baton rouge. Def miss those Cajuns, especially the food 🙂
Like boudreaux and thibodeaux jokes?
Love your quilt. I really can't wait for both of those fabric lines.
Great patterns and ruler. What a great addition to any quilters' collection.
Love the quilt design. My son has eaten alligator, I thought it looked like chicken but I didn't want to eat it!
yup – love what you are doing! that is not new. great things hopping over there at Moda. Hope i win ! wouldn't that be a kick?!?
I would love to win!
I know what you mean about having a hard time picking out a favorite from this book. From what I have seen on the blogs it looks like a fabulous book. The ruler is amazing. Thanks for the chance to win. I hope I'm lucky.
Tastes like chicken? SURE it does…
I am getting so many fabulous ideas for quilts made from this book…now I just need the book…
I would love to win a copy of the book. I really like the hourglass quilt. And yes, I've had alligator, and really like it. We have a seafood place near my home in Augusta called "Old McDonald's Fish Camp" and they have alligator on the menu. It's yummy.
fabulous giveaway. Count me in. I keep thinking one of these days it's my turn..
Quilting and food – what a wonderful combination!
hiya, would love to win this book! pick me! pick me! (mauh) Liz
I love the hour glass quilt you have started using Hometown fabric. The book looks like a fun one. Koye
It sounds super cute. Can't wait to see more.
I love your blocks made with Hometown and Ruby. Looks like a great book and handy ruler!!! Thanks for the fun giveaway.
I would love to win this book and ruler! especially as it would mean no more templates that I made for the other quilts using this design!Thanks for the chance and FYI Love the hometown fabric.
rebecca.bird@clear.net.nz
This tecnique is great! The book looks so interesting!
Great projects!
Your husband will love that quilt – can't wait to make one too (I hope). Thanks for the chance to win. (Love that fabric!)
Thanks for the nice give away. I like how crisp yours looks!
The book looks great and I love the Hometown fabric!
I love this idea for quilts, and love the hometown look. Can't wait to get the fabric.
This book looks so cool! Thanks for the opportunity to win!=)
Would love a chance to win!
I'd love to give this book a try. Thanks for participating in the blog hop.
This looks like such a fun book and ruler- Your winners will be really happy when their name is chosen. Thanks for the chance to win such a lovely prize.
Warmest regards,
Anna
Yes you title caught my interest! Though I was coming over here anyways. 🙂
The ruler and the book look like a lot of fun. They are both now on my wish list.
Cynthia
I would love to win the book and especially the ruler. Thank you for a great giveaway.
These look great. Hope I win them. Thank you.
Thanks for the chance to win. Your quilt is looking good.
So fun, I love that grey dot too!
Hi Lissa,
what a wonderful blog and a great book!
The ruler is very interesting. I hope I win.
Greetings from
Gudrun
Great choice of colour and pattern – clean, modern, and graphic. This quilt will age well. Amazing how the different fabric can make the quilt look so different. Fingers crossed. Cheers!
This ruler looks great! And so does the book~ thanks for the chance, Ruby~
I think you picked my favourite quilt!! But then I haven't seen all of the quilts in the book so I'm not positive on that!! I do know that I LOVE this quilt! thanks for the chance to win a book and ruler so that I can make this quilt…and maybe some more…:o) Have a great day!
Paulette
Wow, Hometown looks great in this hourglass pattern! I have to have this ruler!
Great fabric, love the blocks. Looks like a great book and the ruler makes it so easy. Thanks for sharing.
Ohh, I've come late to this party but what a fun one it is! I love what I've seen so far of your quilt and the book!
I would love to win the book…thanks for giving everyone a chance to win.
I haven't seen the book, but I can't wait to win it!
I love your fabric choices. Thanks for the chance to enter!
Love the Hometown hour glass squares!
The book and ruler are now on my must have list.
Looks like a nice book – thanks for the chance to win!
Looks like a great book. Would love to win one!
Sherrell
I am dying to get my hands on this quilt book and ruler. Thanks for giving us a chance to win!