Book-A-Round 2 . . . Inspired by Tradition

Mar 30

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Welcome to my stop in Kay Mackenzie’s Book-A-Round, virtual book tour!

First, for tour visitors who are new to my blog, I will introduce myself. I’m a quilt designer who started quilting in 1985 and designing in 2001. I also teach quilting online at QuiltCampus. Last year, I was both privileged and excited to become the editor of a new, online only, quilt magazine. The Quilt Pattern Magazine debuted in January 2011. Click here to learn about it and to subscribe. I have also created a website where quilters have a special place to sell their quilts online – Quilts for Sale. To date, it represents 114 quilters along with their 508 quilts.


In fact, Kay was one of the first quilters to place a quilt on Quilts for Sale, and her quilt became our first sale! I am so pleased to be able to count Kay as a friend as well as a colleague.



Kay was recently a guest on Pat Sloan’s Creative Talk Radio. Did you miss it? If so, you can still tune in to listen to it – after you’re done reading this and have taken part in the draw, of course! (More on that later.)

Click on the cover photo to purchase an autographed copy directly from Kay.

It is also available through Amazon.ca and Amazon.com where you can view lovely photos of every design included in the book. Yet another choice is to purchase through Martingale® & Company.

If you have just joined this book tour, you can still go back and visit all the stops along the way. Click here for links to each day’s visit and to read everything you missed. Each quilter introduced a different aspect of Inspired by Tradition. – It began with a video presentation, then went on to point out the special features of the book, such as back basting, the designs, the CD with 5 pattern sizes to choose from and print for each block, using Kay’s designs for scrapbooking, methods of appliqué, and using brightly coloured fabrics.

A Sampling of Some of the Delightful Appliqué Designs



You will also enjoy the Appliqué Questions and Answers section of the book. Don’t think you have the patience? Having trouble with points? What to do if your fabric shreds easily? Those are some of the questions Kay is asked. Get the book and read the answers!

If you are new to appliqué and at all hesitant, this section will assure you that, yes, you too, can appliqué, and can begin enjoying the fun of creating these designs. Imagine how the addition of appliqué will enhance your quilts and open up new and wonderful possibilities! I highly recommend this book along with Kay’s first, Easy Appliqué Blocks: 50 Designs in 5 Sizes Experienced and beginning appliquérs will enjoy the patterns and the projects that can be made from them. Both will be a welcome addition to your quilt book library.

To win a free copy of Inspired by Tradition, leave a comment here by 10 p.m. (EDT) Thursday night. (There is only one restriction. Winning books can only be sent to Canadian and American addresses.) (Return visitors please note the change in this paragraph and in the sentence that follows, where I had made date errors. My apologies!)

Tune in Friday when I will announce the winner.

Be sure to visit Kay’s All About Appliqué page to get the link for the next, and last, stop on the tour!

About mariamichaelsdesigns

Maria Michaels Designs is a partnership between husband and wife team, Maria and Michael. Michael is the artist in the family and is a former high school teacher of several subjects including Art. Maria is a former elementary school teacher and taught art at that level. Several years ago, Maria, who is a quilter, realized that much of Michaels' art work could be either used directly or translated as quilt designs and thus Maria Michaels Designs was born. After establishing her website, Maria began writing newsletters and expanded into including features on quilters and quilt designers, book and tool reviews, and much more. She soon had over 1200 subscribers and received many compliments and encouragement as well. Recently, Maria decided that a Blog would serve her readers even better and here it is!

Posted on March 30, 2011, in Uncategorized. Bookmark the permalink. 77 Comments.

  1. Darlene | March 30, 2011 at 8:06 am

    Lots of learning and great possibilities with this book.

  2. chava davis | March 30, 2011 at 8:15 am

    The book looks very intresting and beautiful. Gook luck to you.

  3. Pat Castonguay | March 30, 2011 at 8:18 am

    Would love this book. Have quilts listed on quilts for sale and receive the new pattern magazine already.

  4. kathy h | March 30, 2011 at 8:29 am

    This book looks like such a great one. I love that there is a cd so you can pick the size block you need. No figuring out how to enlarge or reduce. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

  5. carol d | March 30, 2011 at 8:59 am

    I have wanted to learn back basting; I hope this book might nudge me into action ;grins ..when I win…more grins. Thanks for the chance.

  6. Lou Ann | March 30, 2011 at 9:04 am

    Thanks you for giving us this chance and the place to get it if we don’t win it. That looks like a staple for everyone’s library!!!

  7. Kelly | March 30, 2011 at 9:11 am

    Thanks so much for the opportunity to win this book! I’ve been following the blog tour trying to increase my chances of winning!

    I will check out your online magazine when I get home tonight!! It sounds very exciting. midnightsewin at yahoo dot com

    Kelly

  8. VickiT | March 30, 2011 at 9:11 am

    This is a must have book from all I’ve read about it so far. I LOVE the print feature in any size you want without having to go to a copy center to get them done. Fantastic idea.

  9. mariamichaelsdesigns | March 30, 2011 at 9:12 am

    If you don’t win it, Pat, order it! You won’t be disappointed. I hope that tour visitors will visit quiltsforsale.ca to view your beautiful quilts.
    Hope you are thoroughly enjoying The Quilt Pattern Magazine!

  10. mariamichaelsdesigns | March 30, 2011 at 9:12 am

    It is definitely a great one, Kathy! You will love the CD.

  11. mariamichaelsdesigns | March 30, 2011 at 9:16 am

    Carol – There are 11 pages on back-basting and hand stitching. It won’t just nudge you. It will definitely get you going! :-)

  12. mariamichaelsdesigns | March 30, 2011 at 9:18 am

    Thank you, Kelly. Let me know what you think of it afterwards. Comments, questions, and suggestions are welcome.

  13. mariamichaelsdesigns | March 30, 2011 at 9:19 am

    You are right. It is definitely a must-have book! I’ll be choosing the winner by random generator tonight and announcing the winner tomorrow.

  14. Deb G. in VA | March 30, 2011 at 9:46 am

    Kay’s new book looks wonderful! I would love to win a copy! Thanks!

  15. kaholly | March 30, 2011 at 9:52 am

    Clearly, this book is a “must have”!! What a great give-away opportunity. Thank you very much. ~karen

  16. Sallie | March 30, 2011 at 10:07 am

    I would love to win Kay’s book! Thanks for the chance!

  17. Darlene B | March 30, 2011 at 10:11 am

    This looks like a great inspirational book – full of ideas! I would love to win this book!

  18. Sue | March 30, 2011 at 10:34 am

    Another interesting blog for me to follow – this has been so much fun! Hoping to win a copy of this book – Sue in Florida

  19. Donna Pheneger | March 30, 2011 at 10:50 am

    Thank you for reviewing Kay’s book – the fact there’s a help section is a wonderful thing since I am a beginning applique quilter!

  20. Billie K | March 30, 2011 at 11:02 am

    Great review! Put my name in.

    Billie in TX

  21. mariamichaelsdesigns | March 30, 2011 at 11:03 am

    I think, that as a beginner, you will be truly delighted with this book. It will get you started with lots of information and directions, and you will especially enjoy the delightful patterns. You can start with a very small project and do larger ones as you gain confidence. I’m planning to make a quilt from Kay’s designs in this book, too. When I do, I’ll post a photo here.

  22. Lyn | March 30, 2011 at 11:05 am

    Nice and informative review of the book! I hope I win a copy!

  23. Marcia Kosturock | March 30, 2011 at 11:09 am

    This book certainly looks like a winner.. I hope I’m a winner too :)

  24. Jackie Gilbert | March 30, 2011 at 11:09 am

    Love your blog! I’d love this book – I love to applique and am always looking for new inspiration!
    Thanks.

  25. Chris | March 30, 2011 at 11:11 am

    I have enjoyed this book tour! thanks for the review.

  26. Colleen | March 30, 2011 at 11:11 am

    I I love the look of her new book! Would love to try some of this applique. Thanks.

  27. mariamichaelsdesigns | March 30, 2011 at 11:14 am

    Good luck to you, Marcia, and to everyone hoping to win! :-)

  28. lynn | March 30, 2011 at 11:21 am

    Great book – thanks for the free offer. I will check out your site and this site further.

  29. Nancy | March 30, 2011 at 11:41 am

    I have enjoyed your blog, and your new emagazine looks great. I would love to win a copy of Kay’s book. It looks like it would be a great addition to anyone’s library.

  30. Michele | March 30, 2011 at 11:48 am

    This book looks fantastic – I love applique. Thanks for sharing.

  31. mariamichaelsdesigns | March 30, 2011 at 11:49 am

    Thank you, Nancy. Glad you are enjoying the tour ad that you’ve looked at the magazine.

  32. Hanna | March 30, 2011 at 11:49 am

    Your review is great! I wouldn’t mind a copy of this awesome book – full of inspiration! Thank you!!!

  33. Peggy | March 30, 2011 at 11:56 am

    I just love the small hanging blocks. I hope to win the book or I will be looking for it at the AQS quilt show.

  34. Barbara Mayo | March 30, 2011 at 12:11 pm

    It has been so nice to visit the different blogs/site following Kay’s blog this past week or so. And, especially visiting you. Thank you for all the information you provide, and all you do! I love to applique and I am inpsired!

  35. Joanna | March 30, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    I love so many of the designs in this book and hope to win a copy. Thanks so much.

  36. SherriD | March 30, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    Thank you so much for being a part of this give-a-way! I have been enjoying the new-to-me blogs and the excitement that I MIGHT be a winner one of these times! Happy Quilting!

  37. Joan Bassett | March 30, 2011 at 1:27 pm

    I purchased Kay’s first book and I like what I see in this book. If I don’t win I might have to buy this one too.

  38. Cindy O'Dear | March 30, 2011 at 1:54 pm

    Would love to make a baby quilt for our new granddaughter using the puppy and kitty cat blocks that are in this book.

  39. BarbR | March 30, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    First, I enjoy your on-line quilt magazine very much. I note that there is always applique available. Thanks for that. I am nuts about applique so this book is a must for me one way or the other. =!=

  40. mariamichaelsdesigns | March 30, 2011 at 3:09 pm

    Yes, Joan. You will definitely have to! :-)

  41. mariamichaelsdesigns | March 30, 2011 at 3:09 pm

    That will be a darling quilt. I hope you’ll email both Kay and I a photo when you are done!

  42. mariamichaelsdesigns | March 30, 2011 at 3:10 pm

    Thank you, Barb. I’m so glad that you like our magazine. We do make it a point to include at least one appliqué in every issue.
    I agree. This book of Kay’s is a definite must!

  43. Mary B | March 30, 2011 at 4:59 pm

    The on-line Quilt Mag. sounds interesting. Hope I win the book–I have lots of gifts to make.

  44. DebrafromMD | March 30, 2011 at 5:00 pm

    I’m loving this Book-A-Round and seeing all the different interpretations of the blocks from this book. Such eye candy!

  45. Gerry | March 30, 2011 at 5:24 pm

    I’m a fairly newcomer to appliqué.
    Don’t ya think Kay’s book would be just the way to inspire and motivate me?
    Wonderful giveaway, btw.
    Hugs,
    Gerry

  46. Jocelyn | March 30, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    This looks like such an awesome book. Thanks for the giveaway!

  47. maryco | March 30, 2011 at 6:18 pm

    What a lovely happy book. I hope I win – I love to make happy quilts.

  48. Sandra Davidson | March 30, 2011 at 6:21 pm

    I have really enjoyed learning all about this book and sure hope to win a copy. Blessings Sandra

  49. Sandy A | March 30, 2011 at 6:37 pm

    Please count me in on the book give away. Love the blocks you posted pictures of. I am not that comfortable with applique and this sounds like it would surely help!

  50. Barbara C | March 30, 2011 at 6:51 pm

    This looks like a very interesting book. I’d love to win it.

  51. Ann E. Ruthsdottir | March 30, 2011 at 6:52 pm

    Yes, I am very interested in winning a copy of this book. It look WONDERFUL.

  52. candace | March 30, 2011 at 6:57 pm

    I would just be overjoyed to win a copy of the book! Thanks for the wonderful review :D

  53. Marti | March 30, 2011 at 7:04 pm

    would love to win this book!

  54. MARTHA CIANOS | March 30, 2011 at 7:15 pm

    Really looking to learn more about applique, hand and machine so would love to have this book!!

  55. Jill | March 30, 2011 at 7:43 pm

    I would love to win this book. I think it could greatly improve my applique abilities.

  56. Marcia W. | March 30, 2011 at 8:06 pm

    I wish to learn how to applique and this sounds like a great book to help me with applique on quilts. Thanks for the opportunity to enter the giveaway. And, thanks to Kay and The Patchwork Place for the book.

  57. Barb Colvin | March 30, 2011 at 8:52 pm

    I love Kay’s first book! Thanks for the chance to win her new one :)

  58. Debbie St.Germain | March 30, 2011 at 9:08 pm

    I love what I am seeing of her book, wonderful for small and large projects.

    Debbie

  59. Laura Lee Tawney | March 30, 2011 at 11:09 pm

    I’m just a newbie when it comes to applique and this looks really fun! I would love to win a copy of this book:)
    Laura T

  60. Nancy Sue | March 30, 2011 at 11:11 pm

    I’m sooo intimidated by applique, but reading comments from people who have read and use her book in their active home libraries, the book sounds like THE “go to” book and like a keeper. Thank you for participating in the blog hop and organizing your giveaway!

  61. Cassie | March 31, 2011 at 1:08 am

    This book looks awesome. I can’t wait to see who gets a copy, I hope I do. :)

  62. Jen | March 31, 2011 at 1:23 am

    I can’t wait to check out this book! I want to learn applique but don’t have the confidence or know-how. This book will change all that!

  63. Pat Moseman | March 31, 2011 at 10:00 am

    Applique is becoming a new passion of mine. I have tried different methods and love to see how Kay’s recommends. Having so many possibilities in one book

  64. Wanda Stenzel | March 31, 2011 at 10:05 am

    I would like to learn applique but have never had the patience to work on it. This may do the trick.

  65. vicki boschman | March 31, 2011 at 10:13 am

    I too appreciate the opportunity to be entered in a draw to win this book. It looks like a book I will cherish and use often on my applique journey. thank you

  66. Chris | March 31, 2011 at 10:26 am

    I have never tried applique on quilting yet. It is becoming more tempting!

  67. mariamichaelsdesigns | March 31, 2011 at 10:35 am

    I believe it will do the trick for you, Wanda!

  68. mariamichaelsdesigns | March 31, 2011 at 10:35 am

    Succumb to the temptation, Chris! :-)

  69. Linda Erickson | March 31, 2011 at 10:50 am

    This looks like a really great book with things that I’d love to try, so I hope to win!
    thanks!!

  70. Marilyn | March 31, 2011 at 1:14 pm

    This book looks like so much fun. I have done machine applique, but not any hand applique. I would love this book. Thanks.

  71. vera | March 31, 2011 at 3:40 pm

    Always looking forward to trying new applique patterns and this book sounds exciting.
    Would make a lovely addition to my collection.

  72. Sylvie | March 31, 2011 at 4:40 pm

    I’m just getting into applique and have much to learn, I bet this book would be a must have for any quilter :D

  73. Donna Joy | March 31, 2011 at 6:19 pm

    Wow what a great book, my mom would love this. Thanks for the giveaway.

  74. Leslie | March 31, 2011 at 6:29 pm

    Hi! The more I see this book, the more I like it! I am a die-hard appliquer, so I am really hoping I win a copy! I’ve crossed my fingers AND toes!
    Thanks for the giveaway,
    Take care, Leslie

  75. Marcia W. | March 31, 2011 at 6:58 pm

    I want to learn how to applique and Kay’s book would be a wonderful reference to help me do this. Love the bird applique! Thanks for the giveaway and to The Patchwork Place for the book.

  76. Peggy | March 31, 2011 at 9:20 pm

    I just love applique and check out new books to see if I can improve my favorite methods.

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