Thursday, November 6, 2014

Optical Illusion Blog Hop


Hello everyone! We're talking about a brand new book filled with exciting quilt designs from nine modern quilters called Optical Illusions. They took on the challenge to design a quilt with a strong optical illusion that is distinctively modern, and the results are pretty incredible. 

Today, we're showcasing Melissa Corry of Happy Quilting's Old Dutch quilt from the book. Melissa started quilting about 10 years ago, and for the past few years, her hobby turned into a passion. She's a regular contributor on the Jolly Jabber, joining our blog hops, and sharing her wonderful creations with our patterns! 

Her block, Old Dutch was inspired by a field of windmills. How gorgeous is this?


The spiral quilting just adds to the optical illusion.


Here's a little peek of other quilts in the book and head on over to My Stars Quilts to see more. 


To celebrate this new book, we are giving away the Naptime Bella Solids Fat Quarter Bundle! This bundle is an exclusive Bella Solids bundle at our shop and  a great way to start any project in this book. To enter this giveaway, all you need to do is let us know which of the nine authors are you most excited to learn from in the comments section. The winner will be announced on November 18th, 2014. 

And the winner is.... Jamie Lee Cooley

Thank you so much for joining us and tune in next time for more fun on the Jolly Jabber! 
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212 comments:

  1. The Slow QuilterNovember 6, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    I love the 3D Diamonds by Jenifer Dick it a great work of art. Thank you for the chance to win.

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  2. JasmineNovember 6, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    I loved reading from Angela Walters about quilting enhancing the optical illusions. Thanks!

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  3. UnknownNovember 6, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    I have enjoyed watching Angela Walters come to front screen with her wonderful quilting techniques. How exciting.

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  4. PamNovember 6, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    they all re awesome but love Jennifer dick quilt

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  5. LouiseNovember 6, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    I'm always excited to learn from Jacquie Gering. I love her style!

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  6. AnonymousNovember 6, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    Although a long time quilter, I am new to the modern quilt genre and am anxious to learn from them all!

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  7. ChiskaNovember 6, 2014 at 9:28 AM

    I love this book. I'm most excited about Jennifer Dick. I really love them all though. I'm also excited to read what Angela Waters has to say.

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  8. AdrienneNovember 6, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    Penny Layman!

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  9. BethNovember 6, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    Melissa Corry is new to me.

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  10. Katie November 6, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    I am excited for all of them but I know that Melissa Corry writes patterns that are great and easy to follow and I love her design in this book

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  11. Cat LadyNovember 6, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    I always enjoy learning more about Angela Walters and how she decides to quilt something. But I am also discovering new designers that I want to follow while on this hop.

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  12. ReneeNovember 6, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    I'm not familiar with any of the authors, but I love that retake on the Storm at Sea! So whoever made that is the one I am most interested in :-)

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  13. AnonymousNovember 6, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    Don't make me pick just one!! Okay, okay - Jenifer Dick has done a fabulous job, and I'd like to use my own color palette on her quilt design.

    Thanks!
    Liz
    boltonia55@yahoo.com

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  14. RobynnNovember 6, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    What a great book. I would be interested in learning from all of them.

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  15. LindaNovember 6, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    I would love to learn more about Deb Rowden. I have not heard her name that often.

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  16. MonicaNovember 6, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    Melissa Corry

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  17. Cynthia Brunz DesignsNovember 6, 2014 at 9:54 AM

    I follow Melissa over at Happy Quilting and always enjoy what she has to share.

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  18. amyNovember 6, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    Most of these names are new to me so I'd enjoy reading about all of them but I like the Dutch Windmills pattern the best!

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  19. AnitaNovember 6, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    I want to learn from them all!

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  20. GillNovember 6, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    I love Penny's Blurred quilt!

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  21. Mary JaneNovember 6, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    I would really enjoy learning from Melissa Corry, I am an avid reader of her blog. This looks like a terrific book and is bringing me over to modern quilting !

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  22. Linda BNovember 6, 2014 at 10:11 AM

    I love the Melissa Corry quilt. I love the idea of seeing one thing and watching it turn into something else.

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  23. Ginny WordenNovember 6, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    I think it would be Deb Rowden, but I am pretty sure I could learn something from all the contributors.

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  24. KristyNovember 6, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    I don't know that I have a favorite, probably because I don't know any of these quilters yet, but I plan to add each of them to my blog feed! I love the look of these quilts!

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  25. Marti TaylorNovember 6, 2014 at 10:28 AM

    Melissa Corry for sure.

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  26. lalaluuNovember 6, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    I want to learn all about angles from Katie Larsen! Love her Curvilinear quilt!

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  27. Myra @ Busy Hands QuiltsNovember 6, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    Katie Larson! She's new to me.

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  28. UnknownNovember 6, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    I really enjoy Angela Waters quilting and her books so I'd like to hear more from her. Those quilts are amazing!

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  29. Celeste D.November 6, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    It would be great to learn from them all, but Melissa Corry is my favorite.

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  30. MaryNovember 6, 2014 at 10:42 AM

    Melissa Corry

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  31. Karin - BluePip DesignsNovember 6, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    I'm not familiar with any of the designers so I'll say all of them!

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  32. MaryNovember 6, 2014 at 10:56 AM

    I'd love to learn from Melissa Corry. I've followed her blog for a while now and love her quilts.

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  33. Vicki HNovember 6, 2014 at 10:56 AM

    I love Melissa Corry's work.

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  34. AnonymousNovember 6, 2014 at 11:37 AM

    HI,I follow Melissa-Happy Quilting
    blog+love her designs! Thanks FQS for sharing a great giveaway!

    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  35. Mom CNovember 6, 2014 at 11:42 AM

    I learn and am amazed at Melissa's creativity daily. She is absolutely the best DIL (along with my other 5 DILs and daughters) I could ever dream of. And she is a great wife and mother! THanks.

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  36. BarbNovember 6, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    I am loving looking at these quilts, thanks for the give away, too!

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  37. LeAnneNovember 6, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    Melissa Corry is the only designer I've heard of, but I'm liking the quilts I've seen so far in the hop.

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  38. UnknownNovember 6, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    I love Melissa Corry and read her blog regularly, as well as adore her quilts. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  39. AnonymousNovember 6, 2014 at 12:01 PM

    I love Melissa Corey as she was one of the first websites I found when I started my quilting journey.

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  40. Michele TNovember 6, 2014 at 12:04 PM

    Some of these designers are new to me and I am not familiar with them; while there are a couple that I recognize their names but do not know them well, so it will be interesting to learn more about each!! Thanks!!

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  41. SherylNovember 6, 2014 at 12:07 PM

    I'm always a fan of Melissa ' s patterns

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  42. AnonymousNovember 6, 2014 at 12:07 PM

    All of the quilts are spectacular, but I love Melissa Corry's work. Thanks!

    Please click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.

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  43. ✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾November 6, 2014 at 12:12 PM

    I've actually never heard of the other authors besides Melissa Corry. I've used quite a few of her tutorials and done one of her quilt slings and I've never been disappointed. She always has great instructions! I would like to read Angela Walters's introduction too!

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  44. CA Bobbie November 6, 2014 at 12:13 PM

    I love the Old Dutch so I'm saying Melissa Cory.
    Modern is a new view for me so I'm enjoying looking atall of their blogs. Thanks for the give a way. rjc2cam(at)gmail(dot)com

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  45. SandyNovember 6, 2014 at 12:13 PM

    I would love to make Melissa's quilt first--- and hope to purchase the book soon! thanks!

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  46. AnonymousNovember 6, 2014 at 12:13 PM

    I love following Melissa Corry's blog. I am loving this blog hop so far and finding new blogs is always a good thing. Thanks for the chance!
    dragonfly9716 at yahoo dot com

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  47. JillNovember 6, 2014 at 12:45 PM

    I love Jaime David's quilt, as well as the one Jennifer Dick made, so I'm very excited about learning from them. And of course, Angela Walters!!!!

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  48. Little QuiltsongNovember 6, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    I would be excited to hear more from Melissa Corry. Love her Blog!

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  49. Farm QuilterNovember 6, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    As a longarm quilter who wants to make every quilt in this book, I am super interested to see what Angela Walters has to say about the quilting of them!

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  50. JudyNovember 6, 2014 at 12:51 PM

    Since this Old Dutch quilt is something I would make, I would like to read more about Melissa Corry. Thank you
    jlblvn at gmail dot com

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  51. dianeNovember 6, 2014 at 12:51 PM

    Katie Larsen -love that quilt!

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  52. JanieNovember 6, 2014 at 12:52 PM

    All of the quilts are simply stunning. I could learn a thing or two from Melissa Corey. Thanks for the fantastic giveaway.

    janie.mccombs@yahoo.com

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  53. JudithNovember 6, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    Katie Larson's quilt is the epitome of quilting optical illusions. I'm really looking forward to her day. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  54. AnonymousNovember 6, 2014 at 1:10 PM

    I would like to learn from all of them. Angela Walters, Melissa Corry, & Jennifer Dick to start with.

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  55. Quilter KathyNovember 6, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    I only know Melissa from this list, so I'm really excited to see what she is up to. I have never sewn with solids, that this pile is very intriguing!

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  56. Christine MNovember 6, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    Melissa is the only one familiar to me so it will be nice to find out about the others.

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  57. Lisa EnglandNovember 6, 2014 at 2:42 PM

    I don't think I could pick just one of the authors as a "favorite". The thing I like about books with several authors is the variety of projects and perspectives. So inspiring!

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  58. BecNovember 6, 2014 at 2:43 PM

    I love Melissa Cory's quilt!

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  59. Becky (My Fabric Obsession)November 6, 2014 at 2:44 PM

    I'm interested to hear what Angela Walters has to say about quilting these to keep from detracting from the visual illusion!

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  60. Rachel @ QuiltineeringNovember 6, 2014 at 2:46 PM

    Do we have to pick just one?? Even though I'm excited about seeing all of the quilts, I'm most excited to learn more about Melissa.

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  61. BarbaraNovember 6, 2014 at 2:47 PM

    I love Jacqui Gering- I took a Craftsy class of hers and she's delightful to learn from.

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  62. DebbieNovember 6, 2014 at 2:49 PM

    I've always done traditional quilting, so I want to learn from ALL of these wonderful modern quilters.
    Debbie
    ===^..^===

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  63. KathleenDNovember 6, 2014 at 3:17 PM

    I'm looking forward to seeing Melissa Corry's & Jacquie Gering's contributions to this awesome "Optical Illusions..." modern quilting book. I've learned a lot from both of them already.
    Thanks for this giveaway opportunity! I'll be keeping my fingers crossed.

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  64. DonnaMNovember 6, 2014 at 3:18 PM

    Oh! I want to learn from them all. They are so talented and creative.

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  65. AnonymousNovember 6, 2014 at 3:36 PM

    I follow blogs of a few of the quilters here, and I love Angela Walters. I love several of the quilts, but I am really am attracted to the water ripple one....Jessica Toye I think

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  66. Jessica JoNovember 6, 2014 at 3:42 PM

    I'm biased toward Melissa Corry because she is the first person to really get me to want to quilt.

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  67. JocelynNovember 6, 2014 at 3:59 PM

    Aura by Jamie David looks awesome. What a very cool book. Thanks!

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  68. LisaNovember 6, 2014 at 4:06 PM

    Melissa Corry! What a book, I would love to make several of the quilts in this one!

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  69. dorothyNovember 6, 2014 at 4:11 PM

    I think Katie Larson, because her quilt ... Curvilinear is amazing.

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  70. Donna WNovember 6, 2014 at 4:22 PM

    It would have to be Melissa Corey from Happy Quilting.

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  71. Lisa ENovember 6, 2014 at 4:48 PM

    I didn't know all of the authors, but the book sounds like it has a great lineup. I would pick Jenifer Dick!

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  72. AnnmarieNovember 6, 2014 at 5:22 PM

    I think Melissa Corry is the sweetest! Her quilts are always spot on....

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  73. SewgirlNovember 6, 2014 at 5:27 PM

    Well Melissa Corry of course! Here quilts are well thought out, great colors and great quilting.

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  74. SharrieboberryNovember 6, 2014 at 5:35 PM

    Melissa Corry!

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  75. AnonymousNovember 6, 2014 at 6:32 PM

    Love the creativity of Melissa Correy. She makes amazing quilts!

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  76. shayneNovember 6, 2014 at 6:51 PM

    All of them!! What an exciting book!

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  77. PeggyNovember 6, 2014 at 6:56 PM

    I love Melissa's quilts - she is so creative.
    Thanks,
    Peggy
    peggy_verdongibbs@att.net

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  78. DorothyNovember 6, 2014 at 7:08 PM

    I already know I love Melissa's quilts, but am excited to learn from the others too.

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  79. KarenNovember 6, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    I'm really excited about Angela Walters. Quilting makes the project go from 2-D to 3-D.

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  80. AnonymousNovember 6, 2014 at 7:37 PM

    Definitely Angela Walters, thank you for the chance to win!

    Tami

    tamiquilts at att dot net

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  81. Joyce CarterNovember 6, 2014 at 7:37 PM

    I follow Melissa's blog and always enjoy learning things from her, but I am also interested in learning from Angela Walters. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  82. Allison CNovember 6, 2014 at 7:52 PM

    I would love to learn about Angela's quilt

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  83. Diane BeaversNovember 6, 2014 at 8:08 PM

    Penny Layman.
    She rocks at paper piecing too:)
    The Naptime Bundle is so soothing, like rainbow sherbet.
    The opportunity is so appreciated.

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  84. UnknownNovember 6, 2014 at 8:13 PM

    Angela Walters - for sure!!! I literally drool every time I see one of her creations!
    stephdeagostini@gmail.com

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  85. VeronikaNovember 6, 2014 at 8:39 PM

    What a lovely bundle! Honestly I am too new to quilting to know any of these authors, so all of them!! What I've seen about this book is fantastic!

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  86. TamieNovember 6, 2014 at 8:45 PM

    I'm not familiar with any of them except Melissa. There is something to learn from each of them, I'm sure.

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  87. apple blossomNovember 6, 2014 at 8:50 PM

    These quilts are so lovely thanks for sharing

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  88. AnonymousNovember 6, 2014 at 9:00 PM

    Katie Larson. Although all the quilts look great!

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  89. PaulaNovember 6, 2014 at 9:22 PM

    I really love the Old Dutch quilt, so I'd love to learn from Melissa Corry. Her color choices are great.

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  90. Diane MNovember 6, 2014 at 9:45 PM

    Jennifer Dick

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  91. CindyNovember 6, 2014 at 10:06 PM

    Love Dutch windmills and so many of the other quilts. So many talented designers out there. cdahlgren at live dot com

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  92. UnknownNovember 6, 2014 at 10:22 PM

    Of the quilts that I have seen on the hop so far, I really like Melissa Corry's!

    jackiethompson323(at)gmail.com

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  93. KarenNovember 6, 2014 at 10:30 PM

    I like the idea of Angela Walters discussing how the quilting can enhance the quilt. I am building up to quilting my own quilts. :-)

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  94. KimberlyNovember 6, 2014 at 10:35 PM

    I love that Old Dutch quilt and I'd love to hear from them all!

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  95. BethNovember 6, 2014 at 11:47 PM

    Saying "all of them" would be taking the easy way out, wouldn't it? I'll say Jennifier Dick, having seen her amazing quilt for the first time today and being mesmerized by it.

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  96. AnonymousNovember 6, 2014 at 11:51 PM

    I love Melissa Corry's Old Dutch quilt. I would love to learn more about her and see more of her quilts.
    wlinda_ca at yahoo dot com

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  97. GranChrisNovember 7, 2014 at 12:20 AM

    I don't know Deb Rowden, so can't wait to learn more about her.

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  98. Afton WarrickNovember 7, 2014 at 12:36 AM

    I've been a follower of Melissa's blog, and am anxious to see her part in the book

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  99. UnknownNovember 7, 2014 at 12:51 AM

    I look forward to learning from them ALL!
    You can never get enough info and the learning never stops.
    Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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  100. AnnaNovember 7, 2014 at 12:55 AM

    I love Melissa's quilt - I want to make one soon!

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  101. suz3726November 7, 2014 at 4:22 AM

    Melissa Corry. I am amazed at her ability to produce such wonderful quilts and patchwork projects. Thanks for the giveaway.
    suegribble at gmail dot com

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  102. WendyNovember 7, 2014 at 5:18 AM

    To be honest, none of the author's are familiar to me so I'm looking forward to finding out about all of them.

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  103. LeeNovember 7, 2014 at 5:23 AM

    3D Diamonds by Jenifer Dick is my favorite!!

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  104. CarolinNovember 7, 2014 at 6:55 AM

    Katie Larson!

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  105. annemarieNovember 7, 2014 at 7:09 AM

    Melissa Corry would by my choice.

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  106. JanieNovember 7, 2014 at 7:11 AM

    Melissa Corry her quilt is simply stunning. Thanks for the chance.

    janie.mccombs@yahoo.com

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  107. MarleneNovember 7, 2014 at 7:12 AM

    I pick All of them!

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  108. LindaNovember 7, 2014 at 7:15 AM

    I would have to go with Melissa Corry.

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  109. ozone3November 7, 2014 at 7:20 AM

    Love the 3D Diamonds by Jenifer Dick.

    Thanks for the chance to win!!

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  110. Sherry VFNovember 7, 2014 at 7:21 AM

    I made a table runner based on one of Jenifer Dicks modern blocks and would love to know about her style. svonfumetti at yahoo dot com

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  111. Bonnie58November 7, 2014 at 7:23 AM

    I love seeing the new projects by Katie Larson. Thanks so much for sharing

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  112. Gina SNovember 7, 2014 at 7:32 AM

    I can't pick just one. I want to learn from all of them.

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  113. PattiNovember 7, 2014 at 7:32 AM

    The quilt made by Jenifer Dick looks so interesting! I'd like to see more on how it was made.

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  114. LindaNovember 7, 2014 at 7:40 AM

    Melissa Corry...I follow her blog.

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  115. Sylvia AndersonNovember 7, 2014 at 7:43 AM

    That would be Melissa Corry, whose blog I have been following for some time now and thoroughly enjoy. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity.
    lv2bquilting2@comcast.net

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  116. JanNovember 7, 2014 at 7:56 AM

    Melissa Cory's old Dutch quilt is really gorgeous, so I would pick her first, but I'd love to check out all the others. Thanks for the nice giveaway.

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  117. DawnNovember 7, 2014 at 8:00 AM

    I would say Jennifer Dick. (dawnm1993 at gmail dot com)

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  118. DGNovember 7, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    I just love Melissa Corry!!!

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  119. AllisonNovember 7, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    Angela Walters and Melissa Corry would be my top choices!
    allisonpogany@gmail.com

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  120. Camille MendelNovember 7, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    I'm interested in learning more about the modern technique so I'm interested in all of them. But I love Angela Waters as well. Thanks for the chance.
    Camille@camillesquilting.com

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  121. Karen in Breezy PointNovember 7, 2014 at 8:40 AM

    I'm interested in all of the designers, but especially appreciate any quilting tips from Angela Walters!

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  122. valerie boudierNovember 7, 2014 at 8:48 AM

    Mary Kay Fosnacht - love the Tangerine Tumbler valerie.boudier@ntlworld.com

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  123. Anita GambrellNovember 7, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    Katie Larson !

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  124. KimNovember 7, 2014 at 8:59 AM

    Any of them! Seems like an amazing group. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  125. Mary on Lake PulaskiNovember 7, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    I would like to learn more about author Jaime David!

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  126. cjmontNovember 7, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    i love melissa corey's quilts and i love bella solids.

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  127. UnknownNovember 7, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    The book sounds great, but I really look forward to Angela Walters and the quilting she provides.

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  128. UnknownNovember 7, 2014 at 9:04 AM

    I would love to learn from any of these authors but if I have to pick, I'll say Melissa Corry! Thanks so much!

    tdkcarpenoctem@hotmail.com

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  129. DeniseNovember 7, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    The only name I recognize is Angela Waters, so I'd like to hear from any of the others.

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  130. Tu-Na QuiltsNovember 7, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    I've been following Melissa Corry for some time now and enjoy learning from her but am interested in learning from the others as well. kthurn@bektel.com

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  131. Joan H.November 7, 2014 at 10:08 AM

    I would love to know more about Mary Kay Fosnacht's designs.

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  132. RamonaNovember 7, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    Most of the authors are new to me, so there's a lot of opportunity to learn something new. I follow Melissa Correy's blog and really enjoy how she takes the traditional and creates fun interesting quilts with a modern flavor.

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  133. MicheleNovember 7, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    The only name that is familiar to me is Melissa Corry, but I'm interested in learning more about all of these quilters.

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  134. MysticaNovember 7, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    Melissa Corry's creativity appeals to me.

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  135. TiffanyNovember 7, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    I always love hearing from Melissa Corry. She is so down to earth. But I'm not as familiar with most of the other authors, so it would be great to hear from one of them!

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  136. Quilting TangentNovember 7, 2014 at 10:52 AM

    Melissa Corry - like the pinwheels in her design. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  137. Sandy DNovember 7, 2014 at 11:05 AM

    I am a fan of Melissa Corey.There are quite a few names that I am not familiar with.

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  138. TerryNovember 7, 2014 at 11:06 AM

    So many talented designers…I'd have to choose Melissa Corry since I really enjoy her style. Thanks for the sweet giveaway :)
    cwayons(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  139. KareeNovember 7, 2014 at 11:22 AM

    Melissa Corry!

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  140. quilterNovember 7, 2014 at 11:22 AM

    I like Old Dutch, and the fabric is beautiful, thanks for the giveaway!
    cork@pa.rr.com

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  141. RobinNovember 7, 2014 at 11:29 AM

    I am not familiar with many of these quilters - so it would be fun to learn from all of them. Love the Melissa Cory quilt pictured!

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  142. Country GirlNovember 7, 2014 at 11:29 AM

    Angela Walters. I love the Dutch Pinwheel quilt and the solids are gogeous!

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  143. UnknownNovember 7, 2014 at 11:29 AM

    Whoa! Hard to choose just one...but I think Trisch Price of Hadley Street has some amazing stuff out there!

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  144. mumbird3November 7, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    Melissa is very talented! mumbird3atgmail.com

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  145. crazy quilterNovember 7, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    I would love to see Melissa Cory's contributions in this great new book. thanks for the chance to win. Happy Day!

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  146. AnitaNovember 7, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    I would have to say Melissa Corry because because I follow her blog. :)

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  147. Kelly WilsonNovember 7, 2014 at 12:09 PM

    They all have so much to offer it is hard to choose just one. But I would pick Angela Walters - I find the actual quilting part of the process to be the most daunting. I need an expert! Thanks for sharing! notwendy gmail

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  148. GO STARS!November 7, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    This looks like a great book. I'd love to learn more about Jaime Davis

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  149. KatieQNovember 7, 2014 at 12:47 PM

    Melissa Corry is one of my favorite designers/bloggers. She has such a great sense of color that I wish I could shadow her for a day to learn her secrets.

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  150. BrandyNovember 7, 2014 at 1:13 PM

    I'm happy to learn from them all, especially because this kind of design is beyond me at the moment!
    ~Brandy

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  151. Farm QuilterNovember 7, 2014 at 1:22 PM

    I love them all!! I need to make every quilt in this book!!!

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  152. OhioLoriNovember 7, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    Interested in them all...but Melissa Cory tops my List!! Awesome!! :)

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  153. TinlizNovember 7, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    Very interesting book. I am sure all of the designers are inspiring.jitney41@gmail.com

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  154. juliehallfeldhausNovember 7, 2014 at 2:06 PM

    I think Melissa Cory, but so hard to decide:)

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  155. UnknownNovember 7, 2014 at 2:39 PM

    Melissa Cory is someone I could learn from.

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  156. maggieNovember 7, 2014 at 2:46 PM

    All are great, but love Melissa Cory.
    Great designs, would be really "out of the box" for me, a challenge for sure.
    cheers
    maggie

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  157. ErisNovember 7, 2014 at 3:01 PM

    I really like Melissa Corry's quilts and instructions. She makes it simple for amazing designs

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  158. SandyNovember 7, 2014 at 3:28 PM

    I still cherish wonderful optical illusions designs from the early b/w Quilters Newsletters. These new designs are inspiring me to get out the graph paper again. Thanks.

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  159. EllenBNovember 7, 2014 at 3:52 PM

    Jennifer Dick's 3D Diamonds is wonderful. I'd love to see and learn more about her work.

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  160. MicheleNovember 7, 2014 at 3:57 PM

    Melissa Corry's quilt looks great!

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  161. JeriNovember 7, 2014 at 5:14 PM

    I don't know these authors YET but I am loving the Illusions quilts I've seen popping up everywhere, I really like the diamond shapes quilt.
    Jeri oldtismeataoldotcom

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  162. carolannNovember 7, 2014 at 5:22 PM

    Melissa Corry! carolann427@aol.com

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  163. quilt455November 7, 2014 at 5:31 PM

    Melissa Corry, I 5181just love her blog

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  164. MargaretNovember 7, 2014 at 6:07 PM

    I would love to meet Penny Layman.

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  165. wendyNovember 7, 2014 at 6:34 PM

    Melissa Corry, I love the Old Dutch block and would like to see more of her designs.

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  166. BeeshebagsNovember 7, 2014 at 6:38 PM

    I think I've only heard of one of the nine designers, so if notoriety is a winner, then Melissa Corry...but otherwise, all of them...coz ALL the quilts so far are just stunning.

    Thanks for the chance to win.

    Hugs
    Nomes

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  167. NancyNovember 7, 2014 at 7:03 PM

    I would say Melissa Corry,.

    thanks for the giveaway

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  168. Cheryl @ Simply ShoeboxesNovember 7, 2014 at 7:12 PM

    I would have to say Katie Larson.

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  169. Kathy E.November 7, 2014 at 8:00 PM

    I am most interested in Penny Layman's designs. I've heard of her before and would love to see what her latest creations are!

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  170. KathleenNovember 7, 2014 at 8:04 PM

    Who made the gray white and magenta quilt? That's the one I want to learn from! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  171. JanaramaNovember 7, 2014 at 9:26 PM

    Why pick just one when I can learn from every single one of them. Thank you for the chance to win.

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  172. JuelsNovember 7, 2014 at 9:41 PM

    Why, Melissa, of course!

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  173. UnknownNovember 7, 2014 at 9:47 PM

    I am most looking forward to learning from each and every one!

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  174. AnonymousNovember 7, 2014 at 9:52 PM

    Not familiar with most if the signers but do love the Tangerine Tumbler quilt by Mary Kay Fosnacht.

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  175. Judy1522November 7, 2014 at 10:10 PM

    I follow Melissa Corry's blog and enjoy reading it so much. She has great tutorials and quilting videos that are easy to understand. I love quilts that have optical illusions in them and Melissa's as well as the others look amazing.

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  176. SkullNovember 7, 2014 at 10:15 PM

    Definitely Tia Curtis ~

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  177. Rina MasonNovember 8, 2014 at 12:24 AM

    I am in love with Katie Larson's quilt so she is my choice.

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  178. SarahNovember 8, 2014 at 1:20 AM

    Katie Larson! sarah@forrussia.org

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  179. Helen LNovember 8, 2014 at 2:24 AM

    I love learning from Melissa Corry: she is so nice and has some great quilt patterns!! Thanks for the chance to win such lovely solids!!

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  180. nicolesenderNovember 8, 2014 at 3:17 AM

    Mary Kay Fosnacht's quilt is a great example of modern traditionalism.

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  181. UnknownNovember 8, 2014 at 5:59 AM

    I'd love to see more of the work of Tia Curtis..the geometry of the quilt top and the detail of her quilting...inspiring. Thanks

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  182. Dear FayeNovember 8, 2014 at 7:38 AM

    Penny Lehman's quilt is a great example of an illusion.

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  183. Carrie P.November 8, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    melissa corry

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  184. BeckyNovember 8, 2014 at 10:03 AM

    Penny Lehman is new to me so I would love to see more of her work.

    arico2000 AT earthlink DOT net

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  185. BarbNovember 8, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    I can't wait to read what Angela Walters says about optical illusion quilting techniques.

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  186. carlaNovember 8, 2014 at 11:37 AM

    Hi!!!! I love all of the quilts and designers!!!! Hard to choose just one!!!! I love the one by Melissa Cory!!!!

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  187. MicheleNovember 8, 2014 at 12:39 PM

    Melissa Corry!

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  188. Susan IkinNovember 8, 2014 at 1:45 PM

    I have so much to learn, so I think they will all have something for me.

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  189. AnonymousNovember 8, 2014 at 6:06 PM

    Hiya!!! Although I'm not much into modern quilts, this looks very interesting. I especially love the Tangerine Tumbler, by Mary Kay Fosnacht. It reminds me of doing shaded drawings of buildings when I was studying Architecture in college. Thanks so much for having the giveaway. Blessed be, hugs!!! Pam

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  190. MamaLovesFabricNovember 8, 2014 at 9:31 PM

    Beautiful colors and designs. Would love to win.

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  191. UnknownNovember 8, 2014 at 10:58 PM

    I especially like the Surf's Up quilt by Karen Hanson. Love the curves and the block style. I need to learn curves.

    Thanks for the chance.

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  192. JenetaNovember 9, 2014 at 1:13 AM

    Hmmm...I know I'd love them all and would learn an enormous amount from each one. But I think I would love to hear from Katie Larson first!

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  193. auschickNovember 9, 2014 at 7:23 AM

    I love the quilt by Mary Kay Fosnacht

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  194. DebbieKLNovember 9, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    I love Karen Hansens Day at the Beach!

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  195. UnknownNovember 9, 2014 at 12:40 PM

    What an interesting book. L just love all the quits and all the creativity! If only I could be so creative. Melissa Corey's style "speaks" to me for sure. sandybailey55@hotmail.com

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  196. AnonymousNovember 9, 2014 at 1:02 PM

    Since the intro is by Angela Walters I am hoping to see many of the quilts in the book quilted by her. She is such a gifted artist.

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  197. AudreyNovember 9, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    The designer I am most excited to hear from is Melissa Corry. I always am drawn to her designs. I must admit that I am not familiar with most of the designers featured in the book so to find out more about each is wonderful. I do love Angela Walters' quilting and do know lots about her and her work. Thanks for the blog hop and the chance to enter a giveaway.

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  198. erin mcsweeneyNovember 9, 2014 at 2:11 PM

    Karen Hanson thanks for putting on these great giveaways.

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  199. lfhpuebloNovember 9, 2014 at 6:30 PM

    Melissa Corry would be new to learn from.
    lfhpueblo@msn.com

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  200. QuiltSueNovember 9, 2014 at 8:26 PM

    I'd love to learn more about LA quilting, so the chpter by Angela Walters would be very interesting.

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