Oct
28
Applique Petal Party
Filed Under Books, Borders, Designers, Hand appliqué, Needleturn, Prizes
Susan Brubaker Knapp and I became acquainted through a Yahoo discussion group for pattern designers. Her Blue Moon River blog was one of the stops on my Easy Applique Blocks Book-a-Round in April. In May, Susan and I were able to meet in person during Spring Quilt Market in Pittsburgh. (See my post-Market post.)
We were both as high as kites above Pittsburgh. Me because my book had just come out, and Susan because she had just found out that not one but two of her quilts had been chosen for the 2010 Quilting Arts Calendar, one of them actually being on the cover! That’s right, those stunning citrus slices are Susan’s. Not only that, she and C&T Publishing were hard at work on Susan’s first book due out in the fall.
During the summer, C&T contacted me to ask if I would like to write an blurb about Susan’s book. Would I! They sent me an advance galley copy of Applique Petal Party so I was able to pore over the gorgeous floral designs and the written information. I wrote my blurb and sent it in.
Check out the interview with Susan on the C&T blog.
Now the book is out!
Appliqué Petal Party by Susan Brubaker Knapp
Applique Petal Party is presented in a unique format… a glossy heavyweight sleeve contains an instruction booklet and… get this… 16 full-size patterns! Each block is 13”, so what a convenience. You can make the Petal Party quilt, a smaller wall quilt, or use these designs whenever you need an appliqué block. Click here to see the full quilt on the C&T site..
The booklet gives great hand appliqué instructions plus construction information for the Petal Party quilt that goes from cutting to quilting to binding and labeling. The quilt has scalloped borders so here’s your chance to learn how to do those, including the binding part.
My blurb? It just flowed from my brain through my fingertips to the keyboard. When I got the book, I saw that my quote had made the back cover! In fact, it’s the only one!!! Wow!
Susan has generously sent me an autographed copy to give away in a drawing to a lucky reader. Leave a comment before 7:00 p.m. on Halloween to enter the drawing. (U.S. and Canada only unless you’re willing to pay the shipping.)
Boo!
Until next time,
Kay
By Kay Mackenzie
Comments
40 Responses to “Applique Petal Party”
Oh how I would so love to have this book! The cover quilt is just stunning.
I agree – I would love to have this book as well. Do I understand you right- there is a booklet for instructions and a separate packet of full size block patterns? I LOVE that format!
That’s right Sue. There’s a separate instruction booklet and the full-size patterns are all loose and independent. Very cool.
Kay
I would love to win this book! I could never hope to do work as lovely as Susan, but practice wouldn’t hurt! Thanks for the chance!
Thanks for the giveaway, Kay. I’ve been watching as Susan revealed her book on her blog. I’m not a through and through pink lover, but I think her book format and gorgeous applique could make me see different colour opportunities!
I would absolutely love to learn how Susan makes her beautiful applique pieces. I’m trying to get better at it.
Hi Kay… I have been a fan of Susan’s myself for quite some time. Not as lucky as you to have met her in person, but still, I do enjoy following her blog. Boy, how I would love to win her book. Thanks for the opportunity :-)!!
What a gorgeous quilt! I would love to win.
I would really love to win this book. I am new to quilting world. I would love to learn more about applique and I love florals. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!
This is an exciting idea, separate, full size pattern sheets. I’d love to work on a quilt that is so applique friendly. Barb on Oahu =!=
Sarah, absolutely! That’s the Pink Petal Party. You can throw your own party in any colour!
Kay
I haven’t seen this book in the stores yet but I’ve been watching for it! Wonderful giveaway of a beautiful book.
This book looks fantastic! I wouldn’t mind owning a copy.
I’ve been eyeing this book for a while! I would love to get an autographed copy! I’m kind of in between projects right now anyway, so it can join the ranks of those clamoring to have me start them next – LOL!
it looks like a lovely book – I would love to win it
I am so glad I came to your blog–I love it. I want to make the entire quilt–I love all of the patterns in the book! Thanks for the chance to win!
I’ve seen pictures of the quilt. I’d be thrilled to win the pattern. Please enter my name in the drawing. Thanks!
Ohh, what a lovely book!
Thanks for offering Susan’s book. I’d love to win! I’m glad Susan’s blog led me to yours. I”m looking forward to reading more!
Would love to get a copy of this book for needle turning inspiration!
Sign me up please!
Betty
What a wonderful book to give away. I would love to win that. Thanks for the giveaway.
The book is gorgeous. Thanks for the chance to win.
Hi Kay
I would love to win a copy of this book and am more than happy to pay international postage to OZ. There are so many approaches to applique and I never tire of reading-exploring the small hints and tips and approaches that different people have.
Cheers
Lynne
What a lovely book and I would love to win, Applique is my favorite technique. Thanks for the chance to win.
Her work is wonderful!
There are not that many books that just really turn me on but I have been drooling over this book for months waiting not so patiently for its arrival. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE To have this book!!!!
I would love to win this book. Thank you for the give away and a chance to win. Good luck everyone!
Don’t you just love all that pink? I think this quilt is so fun. Her designs are up to date and so pretty.
Ooo! Lovely! I’d love to win this book. Maybe this time it will be my turn :-)
I’m not usually a fan of applique, but WOW, this quilt is something else! I might even give it a try, well, try to give it a try…
Thanks for letting us know about this book! Full-sized patterns – what a treat! I will definitely be adding this one to my collection…
Excited about an opportunity to enter a give-a-away. Would be a wonderful book to have and drool over!
What a wonderful time to be Susan. Happy Birthday and have a wonderful show. I am looking forward to owning the book and getting started.
Susan is a fabulous designer. Her creations are clean, crisp and delightful. It would be a great Halloween treat to win her first book.
Oh do sign me up for the drawing! I love it!
I loved your “blurb” too!
I’m glad to have found your blog via Susan’s! Just beginning to do applique so great to find some inspiration and pointers!
Thanks for the chance to win this fabulous book. I’m in the UK but happy to pay postage.
Thanks for sharing this book! It looks great.
Wow! Just when I think I’m getting a little tired of all the red, green, and gold applique, along comes a colorful blast of inspiration! I love the quilt – am feeling a tickling in my fingers to start a tangerine something…
I found your blog through Susan’s via a Yahoo applique group. I had no idea there was so much out here in internetland. Your blog is so informative that I had to go get another cup of coffee. I’m gonna be here awhile!
I’m sure the words for the “blurb” on the back of the book flowed so easily because your comments were sincere…’much better than a “canned” statement. I would love to win this book!