This contest is now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated! To find out who won, click here: WINNERS.
Lucky me! I get to blog about a really cool book, Block Party - The Modern Quilting Bee by Alissa Haight Carlton & Kristen Lejnieks.
I’m a pretty modern girl with a real attraction to both new and old. To me, this book epitomizes just that. The modern designs and fabrics mixed with the old traditional concept of a quilting bee. Block Party takes you on a quilting bee journey; learning about a variety of traditional blocks and techniques in a fresh and modern way and learning about how an online community of quilters make up a modern day quilting bee. If you’ve ever wanted to make a cool and modern quilt, this book is for you, it’s a great source of inspiration! And if you’ve ever wanted to share your love of quilting with others, this is a great guidebook on how a bee works and how to get a bee started! One of my favorite aspects in learning about the bee is how the designers would send off packets to the other members, giving guidelines (but not word-for-word directions) and letting each bee member use their own creativity. The end result is a fun and unique combination of all involved.
Here’s a sneak peek of some of my favorite quilts featured.
This contest will have two lucky winners! One person will win a copy of this wonderful book and the other person will win a Stack Sampler of one of my favorite new collections, Birchtree Lane. To enter, simply leave us a comment by 11:59 pm on July 4th telling us if you've ever participated in an online quilting bee. We will pick our winners a couple days later.
Following the blog tour? Join Anna Luna of Crafty Girls Workshop tomorrow for another chance to win.
Rules: No purchase necessary. Must have a US mailing address to enter. One entry per person. Must provide a valid email address so that we can contact you if you win.
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Jul 4, 2011 at 4:19 PM I have never participated in an online quilting bee...sounds like fun...
Jul 4, 2011 at 7:42 AM I have not but it sounds like tons of fun! Thanks so much for the giveaway :)
Jul 3, 2011 at 5:02 PM I am currently in my first online quilting bee and loving it! Thanks for the chance to win this book!
Jul 3, 2011 at 1:20 PM No, I have never participated in an online quilting bee. It sounds like it would be fun. I have had a quilting bee in my house before.
Great online contest!
Jul 2, 2011 at 3:47 PM What a great new book! I began teaching a quilting class last year to a group of extremely creative women who just happened to not have sat down at a sewing machine before. They have come a long ways this year, yet sometimes their creativity is one jump ahead of their skills so we are always ready to undertake new challenges and sew outside the box. I`ve never been part of a quilting bee, online or otherwise, but what a fun idea! It`d be a great way to keep my students creating between class projects. Perhaps I will encounter one of you in a later online bee. Happy quilting to all!
Jul 2, 2011 at 2:49 PM I have participated in a quilting bee -- it was an interesting experience! Thanks for a chance at the book -- it looks great!
Jul 1, 2011 at 7:11 PM I've haven't yet participated in a quilting bee - I feel like such a newbie still - but it looks like a lot of fun and a great way to meet ppl! :)
Jul 1, 2011 at 6:21 PM I haven't quilted in a quilting bee yet but hopefully soon! I have participated in a couple swaps that I had quite a bit of fun. It's awesome to have a chance to win such an awesome prize. I really would love to make a wonky quilt next; I was inspired by the photos posted above.
Jul 1, 2011 at 5:07 PM Have never been part of an online quilting bee but am willing to join in on the fun.
Jul 1, 2011 at 3:51 PM I have not been part of an online quilting bee. Someday! Probably when my kids are a little older. Love the story of this book. Thanks for the chance to win!
Jul 1, 2011 at 2:37 PM I've been in lots of online swaps and bees, including a bunch of row robins and round robins of various sorts. Almost all have had good results. I'd love to win this book!
Jul 1, 2011 at 12:09 PM I haven't ever been in an online bee - it looks like fun!
Jul 1, 2011 at 4:09 AM Lots! I admin 2, and have been in and out of several more. Some focus on Vintage Sheets, Linens, Modern and some - whatever. Totally worth it.
Jul 1, 2011 at 12:23 AM I haven't done a quilt along YET. I'm hoping to do the Rockin Robin Quit-Along over at reannalilydesigns.com starting in July. I'm a noob to quilting so anything and everything helps.
Jun 30, 2011 at 8:29 PM This book looks simply amazing! Really motivates me to start on my first quilt! I'd love to win a copy :)
Jun 30, 2011 at 7:35 PM No, I've never participated in an online quilting bee, but I think it would be TONS of fun! Thanks for the giveaway!
Jun 30, 2011 at 3:56 PM Either winner will be blessed!
And to answer your question, up until now I have not enjoyed the opportunity of sharing in an online bee.
Thanks again!
Celebrating our Freedoms and the many blessings we enjoy as Americans!
Glynis
Jun 30, 2011 at 2:38 PM I've never participated in an online quilting bee. Thanks for the giveaway!
Jun 30, 2011 at 10:53 AM Looks like a fun book with lots of neat ideas
Jun 30, 2011 at 9:22 AM Hi--I've never participated -- don't feel like I'm skilled enough yet (or have enough time) -- but I love the idea of it!
Jun 30, 2011 at 7:31 AM I have never participated in a quilting bee. Maybe I'll start soon!
Jun 30, 2011 at 6:55 AM I have never participated in an on-line quilting bee, but I would love to. Outstanding book and quilting projects!!!
Jun 30, 2011 at 6:18 AM I've never participated in a virtual be, but after reading all of the reviews on this book I really want to! How exciting.
Jun 30, 2011 at 2:11 AM I have never participated in an online quilting bee, but it sure sounds like fun! Maybe someday....
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Jun 29, 2011 at 6:23 PM I've never participated in an on line quilting bee but it sounds like fun. Thanks for the chance to win the book or sampler.
Jun 29, 2011 at 6:07 PM I have never participated in an online bee, but I have partipated in online swaps and quilt-alongs ... fun! Thank you for the giveaway!
Jun 29, 2011 at 5:53 PM I have participated with Heartstrings Yahoo Groups online quilting bees/challenges.
Jun 29, 2011 at 5:33 PM I was part of a Row Robin swap a few years ago. It had its ups and downs, but it was really fun to meet some talented quilters out in the world!
Jun 29, 2011 at 5:06 PM I haven't participated in an online bee but a deadline might be just what I need. Thanks for the chance to win.
Jun 29, 2011 at 4:49 PM I've never joined a quilting bee, but I'm working on a QAL project right now!
Jun 29, 2011 at 3:00 PM Love to use blocks. The white quilt with bits of color reminds me of candy. Love to win the book. I have never joined a online quilt along or bee quilt along.
Jun 29, 2011 at 2:55 PM Love to use blocks. The white quilt with bits of color reminds me of candy. Love to win the book. I have never joined a online quilt along.
Jun 29, 2011 at 1:58 PM I have never participated in an "online quilting bee" but am planning on doing a quilt along online. Sounds fun to me and this book sounds like something I really must have!!
Jun 29, 2011 at 10:45 AM Neat! A quilting bee sounds fun!
Jun 29, 2011 at 10:26 AM I have never even thought of an online quilting bee,, but what a wonderful idea!! I think that I would really enjoying trying it!
Jun 29, 2011 at 9:11 AM I have never participated in any quilting bees but think it would be fun. I would love this book; I really like that quilt on the grass with the diagonal blocks. Thanks for the chance to win.
Jun 29, 2011 at 9:04 AM I didn't know these bees existed til just now (I need to get out more...lol). Sometimes I sit back and think about how it used to be when ladies gathered to do their handwork on their quilts, their conversations, the chance to get away from the "men folk"...these were the "ties that bind" for these quiltmakers. Thanks for sharing!
Jun 29, 2011 at 8:52 AM Sounds like a great way to learn something new and meet
fellow quilters. Sign me up to be an online quilter.
Jun 29, 2011 at 6:04 AM Looks like lots of fun. I'd love to participate.
Jun 29, 2011 at 5:48 AM I have never participated in an online quilting bee, but it does sound fun! I have found lots of neat friends through quilting communities!
Jun 29, 2011 at 4:31 AM I've done online quilt-alongs, and block exchanges but no quilting bees. Thanks for the chance to win!
Jun 28, 2011 at 11:45 PM I just love a good book that I can look at for hours!
Jun 28, 2011 at 7:51 PM I have participated in an online quilting bee and it's always been really fun! I think if you have a chance, you should definitely give it a try.
Jun 28, 2011 at 7:51 PM I have not yet participated in an online quilting bee, but may soon with a friend as I am moving in August! I can't wait!
Jun 28, 2011 at 4:35 PM Would love to win..have never participated in a bee yet..hopefully one day I will get the courage! Lisa in Texas
Jun 28, 2011 at 3:41 PM This is an an interesting concept especially since I live on a farm in the country.
Jun 28, 2011 at 3:37 PM I have never been involved in a quilting bee but think it will be in my future. Looks like a lot of fun.
Jun 28, 2011 at 3:03 PM I've never participated in a bee before, but I've enjoyed living vicariously through the blogs that post about them :)
Jun 28, 2011 at 2:48 PM I haven't participated in a bee, though participated in two online quiltalongs this year - my first. I don't have a blog so this eliminates a lot of the bees that require posting. Yet, my mother and I will be having a two person bee if we win this book. We would make some of these great quilts together. Thanks for the opportunity. p.s. I love those fabrics too! We enjoy our connecting threads catalogs and orders.
Jun 28, 2011 at 2:27 PM I have never been involved in an online quilting bee, but I was involved with round robins for cross-stitching, and that was alot of fun. I always wanted to belong to a quilting bee, but there are none around me, so online would be the next best thing. I would really like to have this book and find out more.