Hello fellow quilters! We were excited when one of our bloggers, Dana of Old Red Barn and Co. invited us to check out her book, Imagine Quilts and share the love with all of you! Imagine Quilts will spur your imagination and help you start turning your own quilt ideas into reality.
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| Ampersand quilt |
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| Scribbles quilt |
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| Elephant Parade quilt |
Here's a look at some of the quilts in the book!
Dana was kind enough to give away 5 autographed copies of her book to our amazing Jolly Jabber readers. For a chance to win a copy of Imagine Quilts, all you need to do is let us know what inspires you to create quilts in the comments section of the post. We will randomly pick 5 winners on March 5th, 2015. Good luck everyone and let your imagination run wild!
And the Winners are....
My quilts are inspired by family and friends-- their hobbies, favorite colors, personality! Dana's quilts looks inspirational also, especially Dance Floor!
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by fabric--- just looking at it makes me want to create!
ReplyDeleteMany times I'm inspired by beautiful fabric! I'm such a fabric geek! I love the idea of creating something that could still be here long after I'm gone!
ReplyDeleteBlogs are still my main source of inspiration. With the aid of Pinterest, of course. ;)
ReplyDeleteMy inspiration is the joy I receive from the beautiful fabrics and patterns. There are so many. My granddaughters and family getting joy from using them and seeing them being used.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance! Love the quilts :)
I have a great need to create, and my love of fabric feeds my need for quilting. I find inspiration in just about everything, even some downright strange things!
ReplyDeleteI usually am inspired a quilt I see
ReplyDeletethen I change it around to fit my needs
ie a gift, or the fabric that I have
Certain fabric prints inspire me. When I'm making a quilt for a certain person, the prints tell me what pattern I will use.
ReplyDeletePrecuts inspire me -- especially jelly rolls!! Appreciate the time saved not having to cut those strips. When I see a line of fabric with a theme that I know a family member or friend identifies with, I get busy!! Thanks for the chance to win what looks like an awesome book!!
ReplyDeletethe designs in this book certainly inspire me. I've definitely got to make that whale quilt. To gosh darn quilt.
ReplyDeleteI love precuts, but I also love yardage. driven more by the project, but am also drawn to certain colors and prints.
QuiltShopGal
www.quiltshopgal.com
Everyday colors - when I see one I like I start imagining what other colors and prints they would make in a great quilt
ReplyDeleteWhen I quilt I want it to be for someone whom I love or who loves quilts and will appreciate them to use - not just to look out. Made a baby quilt recently and the Mom called to ask if it was to use or to look at. I said to use and wear out. She said good because her the baby snuggled in it every morning and she didn't want to hurt my feelings if it was just to look at.
ReplyDeleteA fabric can get my mind racing to design a quilt. When someone I know mentions something they really like, off my mind goes designing again. Most of these "quilts" never get made, but I sure enjoy the designing. Sometimes it leads to a totally different quilt that does get made.
ReplyDeleteim inspired by my family. a good fundraiser. or a charity in need. thanks, i love Dana's work!
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by lots of things... if I am going to make a quilt for someone in particular, I use the things I know about this person to help decide the final design.
ReplyDeleteI get inspiration from pictures and ideas I have in my mind.
ReplyDeleteI usually will make a quilt as a gift for a friend or someone in my own family. The inspiration comes from either a fabric I see which reminds me of one of those people, whether it's a color they love, or maybe something having to do with a hobby the do. And, of course, for Grandkids, the inspiration comes from their latest movie obsession or toys they love like cars or dolls etc.
ReplyDeleteI get inspired looking at colors in magazines, especially garden articles, and women's clothing catalogs. Of course your blog is also a great inspiration. Thanks for inspiring!
ReplyDeleteFabric and books are my inspirations for my quilts. I may start with the fabric or maybe the book and then go from there. This book looks like it is full of inspiration. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI am inspired to quilt by the person for whom I am making the quilt, or by the fabric I see and can't resist working with, or by something around me--usually a tile or brick floor or a pattern in nature like bark or leaves or branches.
ReplyDeleteI am so eclectic in what grabs me visually. Only limited by time to create!
ReplyDeleteI see things that I like in shops and ideas from others and then as I start on a basic, I see where I can make it my own. I have fun seeing how the project turns out.
ReplyDeleteBloggers, Pinterest, my quilty friends in my bees and guild, and even a black & white picture of tile in the newspaper! Inspiration can come from anywhere, and whatever inspires you should not be ignored - or recycled. ;)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, what inspires me...
ReplyDeleteColor, design, fabric, books and magazines, everything!
I have a very lengthy "to do" list as a result.
I think of their personalIties, likes and dislikes, and fabric "speaks" to me!
ReplyDeleteColor, the feel of fabric and just plain old making something wonderful is inspiration for me!
ReplyDeleteWhat insires me - better question is what doesn't inspire me! I love nature , family, and all color! I love her whale! Would love to see it in my Grandsons room!
ReplyDeleteLove Dana's designs. I am mostly inspired by nature.
ReplyDeleteInspiration comes from everywhere, birds,trees, flowers, bugs, other peoples quilts, museums, churches, drawings, you name it. Sometimes it can be a crazy dream.
ReplyDeleteI get inspired reading quilt books, and numerous blogs! I like to make quilts for family and friends and especially my little grandson.
ReplyDeleteI love that "ooh!" moment when I happen to see a design pop out of the window design or the ad in a magazine. Sometimes it's even a reflection off the store window meeting the items in the display. Makes the paper come out of the purse.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the give a way. rjc2cam@gmail.com
My inspiration is to leave a piece of love behind for all my children and Grandchildren.
ReplyDeletei am inspired by many things;nature, fabric, something i see on the internet etc. thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI'm newish to quilting, but so far I'm usually inspired by the person who will receive the quilt and then the fabric! I am also becoming inspired by other's projects and patterns. Thanks! Sarah: crjandsbj(at)netzero(dot)com
ReplyDeleteMy sister in law inspires me. Her way with color and pattern just amazes me and makes me want to sew, sew and sew some more. So sad she will be moving soon.
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by blogs and the fabric colors and designs.
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by the fabric and the world around me. This book looks amazing. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteFabric inspires me!!!!
ReplyDeletehahaha all my students are grown up and having children......lots of quilts......all my relatives need quilts.......all their kids and their grandkids need quilts and those who are not fortunate to have a quilter in their lives need quilts too. I will never run out of people to share with.
ReplyDeleteLots of things inspire me to make a quilt, but probably the main inspiration is the gorgeous fabrics out there. And having plenty of grandkids wanting quilts in their favorite colors. Thanks for the giveaway - I love the whale quilt especially.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I am inspired by a need. A Quilt for someone who needs healing, laughter, comfort and what I know about them and their life . Sometimes its just talking to another quilter and seeing what they are creating and it sets my mind to spinning and sometimes its set off by the blogs I check each day.
ReplyDeleteam meisten insoiriert mich meine restkiste, da kommen immer die besten idee,
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I am absolutely in love with the Elephant Parade quilt! It's fabulous. I find in get inspired by color combinations that appeal to my eye and make me happy. Lime green and purple are my inspirations for my next project.
ReplyDeleteMy family and friends, blogs, pinterest, a special occasion, and sometimes random thoughts/ideas, a what if?, start me thinking. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by the fabrics available both in the stores as well as in my stash! I want to do it all! I read several magazines, blogs etc. and never grow tired of seeing what other quilters are doing. I'm a traditional quilter and gravitate toward the quilts that are reminiscent of past times, but I find myself attracted to the newer modern quilts as well.
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by fabrics. I love taking a pattern and adding a bit of a twist.
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by my own hobbies and those of my children and also by bright beautiful fabrics themselves.
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by what my family loves since that is the majority of people I create for. Also designs and fabric.
ReplyDeleteLove fabric: however, patterns from magazines which could be used for a fun modern creation. Enjoy it all!!
ReplyDeleteColor inspires me, and motivates me to find the perfect project.
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired in so many ways. By my family, by blogs and by fabric to name a few.
ReplyDeletePeople inspire me when I make quilts for others. For myself, it's the fabric that inspires me! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteMostly my inspiration come from quilts other people made. But hands down I tend to change these patterns then up to make them more me;-)
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by the Jolly Jabber and the many great quilt blogs out there. I'm not super creative, but I know what I love when I see it!
ReplyDeleteInspiration comes to me from the fabrics, my family and their likes, and patterns that I see and then often tweek. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love fabric and it inspires me.
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by the person receiving the quilt and also just by the fabric patterns and prints.
ReplyDeleteOn the deepest level, I'm inspired by my grandmother who quilted.
ReplyDeleteWhile I am inspired by all of the wonderful designers, quilt bloggers, teachers and fabrics its specifically, Kimberly's Jelly Roll Jam tutorial which set the hook in my soul. I think about fabric and quilts all the time now. What a peaceful misery to fret over which fabric I must have over the many I love, the ones I missed and the new ones yet to come. **sigh**
The ampersand quilt reminds me of a game my mom & I play on road trips to quilting retreats. She calls it "Ampersandisms", and we think up all the songs or phrases that have "and" in between-like peaches & cream, bread & butter, Me & My Sister Designs-you get the picture! We get inspired by so many things-right now I'm going crazy on Pinterest. So many beautiful quilts! Also art journal photos inspire for color & shape.
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Hey, great new masthead, by the way!Love the Jolly Jabber and the Fat Quarter Shop!
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HELLO,most of my inspiration comes from nature,but other Quilters are a close second!
ReplyDeleteThanks for a neat book giveaway!
msstitcher1214@gmail.com
Seeing other peoples quilts and fabrics inspire me. I just wish I had more time to do all I want to do! This work thing really gets in the way sometimes!! Thanks so much for the chance to win this great book - I'm sure it'll inspire me!! :)
ReplyDeleteDebby E
samtaylorcjsmimi (at) yahoo (dot)com
Fabric inspires me--I love it so much I just want to cut it up!
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by what the designers, other quilters have made. There are so many creative people out there and they have so many wonderful ideas. We are so lucky to have the internet and can see what others are making. Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteMy quilts are inspired by blogs such as yours where I can see all the possibilities. Thanks for a great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI'm always attracted to certain color combinations. I'm still learning how to combine color so the internet has been so valuable. Looking at and reading about the creative process of others is indeed inspirational. Thank you for the chance to win such a wonderful book, from a truly super creative person.
ReplyDeleteFamily, friends, and the events in our lives! This book looks really cute!
ReplyDeleteMany things bring inspiration--working in the garden and seeing a pleasant color combination of flowers (purple, green, yellow) or browsing fabric in a LQS and spying a great design collection or reading a book on quilting and falling in love with a pattern. So many options!! Love the designs in the new book, Imagine Quilts! Thanks for a chance in the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI get a lot of my inspiration from magazines. Whenever an ad or photos of rooms catch my eye, I stop and consider the colors, the proportions, and combinations.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter who has a great eye for colors, movement, and everything else that needs to be combined into creating a quilt. Thank you for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love looking at old quilts and then trying to come up with a variation on it. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI am inspired to quilt by the future --it will be my legacy. color is the usual spark for a particular quilt .
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I am inspired to quilt for family and friends but the fabric has to speak to me as well. Recently a friend of mine turned 50 and she loves gardening. I tried to pick out flower material but it was just not coming together. Then I saw this gorgeous Layer cake of batiks with floral theme and the quilt almost put itself together.
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by quilt shows and Instagram seeing how much talent is in this industry.
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by my quilting friends and the talented bloggers that share there work with the rest of us in the world.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the opportunity to win this book and to spread our wings.
Colour and fabric inspire me and the ability to create something that someone will treasure.
ReplyDeleteThis book would be a great birthday present to me--my birthday is March 5! To answer your question, I am inspired to make quilts when I love the design of a quilt, first and foremost.
ReplyDeleteI think being is inspired just comes from about anyplace and anything if you just quiet your heart and mind to be open to what is around you. Also all the new fabric lines are enough to get anyone inspired.
ReplyDeleteI am greatly inspired by the gorgeous fabrics available! I see so many that I want to use in quilts and small projects! Reading blogs has inspired me too. So much so that I started my own! I just love seeing what others are doing these days.
ReplyDeleteMy life and everything around me, even if I just sitting watching TV, some puts an idea into my head.
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by so many things. Sometimes I don't even know where it comes from; I just love to design and create. Inspiration is everywhere!
ReplyDeleteMany thing inspire to make quilts...fabric, the environment, patterns in nature, beautiful threads and above all the love fabrics on your website.
ReplyDeleteMany thing inspire to make quilts...fabric, the environment, patterns in nature, beautiful threads and above all the love fabrics on your website.
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by my group of seven very dear quilting friends. I'm the newbie -- they're all awesome quilters who have befriended me and taught me so much. We've also shared harrowing times (three are breast cancer survivors) and they were my circle of love when our youngest DD got pregnant. We get together about every two months -- most of them live 100 miles from me. We're getting together next weekend. I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by so many different things. In particular strong graphic design because I'm a graphic designer by trade and love bringing strong elements into my work. Would love to win and add this book to our MQG library since I'm the librarian.
ReplyDeleteReading various blogs has given me much inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by other people's quilts - especially their color choices. That's right - other people inspire me and I'm not ashamed to admit it!
ReplyDeleteEither the fabric or the theme inspire me:)
ReplyDeleteI love seeing what other people are doing and I love geometric patterns with lots of color.
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by the feel of the fabric in my hands as I sew, by colours I see in the garden and by the geometric patterns which I see when I'm walking Archie.
ReplyDeleteI am inspired first by the colors, designs, and textures of the fabric.
ReplyDeleteMy inspiration comes from nature, my desert home. It took a while to really appreciate the beauty.
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by nature, especially animals. But I prefer an abstract representation of it. I'm also a minimalist so I love solid fabrics. I lean toward bright color but also include neutrals for balance. This book is great - thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by Instagram and pinterest mostly, but sometimes the fabrics themselves speak to me too!
ReplyDeleteReading people's blogs and show and tell at Guild meetings always gets me inspired. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.
ReplyDeleteblog! i get so much enjoyment from reading and seeing quilts
ReplyDeleteI always get inspired by fabrics. Once I see a collection I like I start hunting down a pattern to create them into something magical!
ReplyDeleteI grew up with quilts. The history passed from generations, and the stories shared. I love knowing that I am carrying on the tradition.
ReplyDeleteI love color and pattern and knowinng I can make a new story to share.
Looking at quilting blogs and Instagram inspires me. So much fun beautiful creativity going on.
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by old and antique quilts that I find. Updating them with current fabrics ties the past with the current and makes them my own.
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired to make quilts because they last - they will be here when I'm gone. Thanks for a great giveaway. I would love to win. Thanks again. (debbie at wowilikethat dot com)
ReplyDeleteInspiration comes from a variety of places! Becoming a grandmother inspires me to do fun quilts, sometimes I'm taken away by the colors &/or the fabric itself. I've learned also to look at stone work designs & iron work (recently returned from Charleston & saw quite a few black iron work beautiful gates patterns!)
ReplyDeleteThe book has peaked my imagination, looks interesting.
My family are my inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteI love the Elephant Parade quilt!
Wow...what inspires me...that is a tough question to answer. So many things inspire me. A picture, a particular fabric, a pattern, chatting with a friend, looking at anothers work. Most often I am sparked by sight. See something and off I go to the sewing room!!
ReplyDeleteMy garden is my inspiration. In front, we have a water saving lawn with cactus and lilac with visiting butterflies all the time. Out back we have a wild California garden with yellow and red flowers that just rooted and are growing like crazy. If I can't see something there, I'm lost. Love the Elephant Parade Quilt!
ReplyDeleteI get inspiration from other quilters and traditional patterns that I "freshen up". I love Dana's blog too!
ReplyDeleteI get inspiration from books, magazines, quilt shop, blogs and nature. The book looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by fabric, nature, and other quilters. Thanks for the chance to win this book, it looks great.
ReplyDeleteMy quilts are inspired with a purpose. If there is a fundraiser or auction for a cause I am interested in, I love to make a quilt to donate. I am currently making an I SPY quilt for a Cystic Fibrosis fundraiser.
ReplyDeleteKathy Davis
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I am inspired by traditional quilt block patterns and small print fabrics. I love choosing somethng that fits the person or purpose of what project I'm doing.
ReplyDeleteColor is my inspiration! Like the blue of the sky or the green of a leaf. When I see a fabric I imagine what i could do with it even if I never even buy that piece.
ReplyDeleteThe colours and designs of fabric and nature inspire me to create.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your giveaway! Most of nature inspires me, no matter the season. I especially like spring because it is the birth of vibrant colors.
ReplyDeleteIt just friends who it for. I am newer at quilting so they aren't super fancy but definately made with love!!!!! sonjasmith76@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by seeing all the beautiful work on blogs I follow in addition to just wanting to make something special for the people I am making things for. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired when I see the joyful faces of the recipients of my quilts.
ReplyDeleteSeeing all the beautiful fabric and quilts are what inspire me!
ReplyDeleteFabrics & Patterns inspire me...but I always consider who I am making a quilt for...their likes, colors, style etc are Huge Inspiration. :)
ReplyDeleteThis book is sooo cool! Lots of Great Inspirations for sure! Lots of variety! :) Thanks for chance to win!
I am inspired by others' quilts. I enjoy looking through books, magazines and blogs to get ideas. Thank you for sharing with us! cknapp3626@sbcglobal.net
ReplyDeleteI get inspired by the need to create memories for loved ones..to give gifts. I would love to win this stash.
ReplyDeleteMy younger sister was my inspiration to start quilting ,it gave me the bug,and the rest is history as they say.
ReplyDeleteI get inspiration from magazines and blogs. Colors also inspire.
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by the colors in nature.
ReplyDeleteI get inspiration from everywhere. On line, patterns, nature, fabric, my grandkids. I have more ideas than I will ever be able to sew in my life time. Thanks for a chance to win Dana's great book. Janita
ReplyDeleteI have a collection of quilting books and patterns that inspire me.
ReplyDeleteI am almost always inspired by the beautiful fabrics themselves.
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by lots of different things but nature is probably number one.
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i really enjoying piecing together lots of pieces to make a big picture!
ReplyDeleteMore often than not, it is fabric that inspires me to make a quilt.
ReplyDeleteInspiration for me first comes from color and color combos. It can be anything - just something strikes me about the combinations I see. And fabric is just so beautiful - who wouldn't want to paint with cloth? ktsquiltdreams atgmail dotcom
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by quilting books and fabrics, as well as preferences of the recipients of my quilts. Dana's book has been on my wishlist for much too long...Thanks for the chance to win it.
ReplyDeleteI love Dana's blog and have been looking at this book. Thanks for the chance to win it!
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by patterns I see in nature and in the architecture in the buildings around town, especially those around where I work!
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Color inspires me most. I could be any where and bright happy colors jump out and I have to get my idea down on paper before it passes. I think that has something to do with age.
ReplyDeleteI get a lot of inspiration from quilts I see on blogs and Pinterest.
ReplyDeleteHiya!!! I find inspiration in lots of things and places, but most comes from the history behind the quilts that I see. Thanks for having the giveaway. Blessed be, hugs!!! Pam
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I am inspired by quilt books and magazines.
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by quilt books and magazines.
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by beautiful fabrics.
ReplyDeleteInspiration comes from all around me, especially patterns on floor tiles and woodwork, and the colors of flowers in the garden.
ReplyDeleteWhat inspires me changes constantly...it may be a pattern, or picture, a friend's quilt that I just HAVE to make myself or a luscious fabric that just whispers my name then screams make something with me!
ReplyDeleteSometimes it is the fabric; sometimes it is a blog post; sometimes =it is a picture of a quilt in a magazine or on the web. I wish I could make up quilt designs out of thin air, but I
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I am always inspired by the beautiful fabrics of the quilts... That Scribbles quilt is really awesome..
ReplyDeleteJaslynn, Ecbilla
I am inspired by many things - fabric, color, magazines, other peoples' creations, Pinterest, etc. My head is constantly full of ideas, and I can't seem to get through a day without either working on a quilt or drawing up the plans for one!
ReplyDeleteMy main inspirations are needs that arise and the personality of the quilt's recipient. Looks like a great book for inspiring creativity. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteMy main inspirations are needs that arise and the personality of the quilt's recipient. Looks like a great book for inspiring creativity. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteEverything I look at I can see a quilt pattern it. Commercials on tv, flowers, plants, floors, walls, doors. Everything is a pattern. Personalities of people I love inspire me also to name a quilt after them.
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting the giveaway! Fabrics and the satisfaction of making a quilt out of those fabrics is what inspire me. weitay at Gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteSo many thing, nature, fabrics, books, friends, family, tile patterns.....just to name a few.
ReplyDeleteI tend to be inspired by the fabrics I have and seek inspiration from books and seeing other peoples finished designs x
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by patterns and quilts that have great use of color!
ReplyDeleteI love the ampersand quilt, but the whale also speaks to me. Looks like a great book.
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by many of the things others listed, but behind them all are the quilts and pillows that my grandmother collected from antique shops in Maine when I was a child. They seem to have stuck in my subconscious!
ReplyDeleteOther peoples quilts are usually my inspiration!
ReplyDeleteUsually my quilts and all sewing is made for someone special so I try to use their favourite colours and think of their home too. Thanks for a great giveaway. x
ReplyDeleteMost of my inspiration comes from family. The challenge is to find just the right fabric for the person receiving the quilt.
ReplyDeleteI also enjoy quilt patterns that have a simple, graphic twist (like Ampersand--that bold quality is always fun.
My inspiration comes from almost anything. Nature is a definite favorite. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteMy inspiration for quilts comes from everything around me. Nature, architecture, people, art, etc.
ReplyDeleteInspiration can come from a color, a pattern of light, fabric collections or a drawing from my grandchild.
ReplyDeleteLooking at others' quilts, looking at colours in Nature, sometimes paintings, magazines, books, are all places I get inspiration. This looks like a lovely book. Love that whale quilt. :-)
ReplyDeleteSo many places to find inspiration! But my favorite is from blogs. I follow almost 100 different quilt blogs and probably find too much inspiration! Eh, who am I kidding? There's no such thing as too much! ;)
ReplyDeleteSo many places to find inspiration! But my favorite is from blogs. I follow almost 100 different quilt blogs and probably find too much inspiration! Eh, who am I kidding? There's no such thing as too much! ;)
ReplyDeleteLike so many others... inspired by the people around me!
ReplyDeleteFabric inspires me to make quilts!!! There are so many beautiful fabrics out there!
ReplyDeleteInspiration comes to me from all quarters --- other quilts and quilters, nature, architecture, even floor patterns. I'm always a bit surprised at what sparks my imagination.
ReplyDeleteMy quilt inspiration comes from what I hear people say they like (colors/collections, etc) and knowing if I surprise them with a quilt, it will make them smile. I also am inspired by my own creativity and silliness from my second designing.
ReplyDeleteIn usually get inspired looking at old quilts in books. I also like seeing projects on blogs.
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by fabric itself. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThank you for a chance to win this great book. I make a quilt to fit the personality of person I am making the quilt for.
ReplyDeleteI get inspiration from beautiful quilts others have made, as well as from quilting books and magazines. I also get my leads from the intended recipient.
ReplyDeleteMuch of my quilting is inspired by the people for whom I'm sewing. I made coffee themed place-mats for one son, wine themed place-mats for a daughter and am working on a baseball quilt for my grandson and planning a chemistry themed quilt for my professor son. Colors & mood also play a role in my quilting endeavors.
ReplyDeleteI love looking through Pinterest and now I am finding inspiration on IG.
ReplyDeleteMy family inspires me to make quilts! I would not even know how to quilt if it wasn't for people out there in you tube land especially Kimberly who post fabulous tutorials!
ReplyDeleteLike Dana, I get a lot of inspiration from the world around me.......and dinosaurs, I love dinosaurs.
ReplyDeletei get inspired by fabrics! colors, prints and the possibilities of how they look in a quilt!
ReplyDeleteLately i have been inspired by babies. I have 6 quilts made and 4 more to go so i can to donate to local charity.Should have them all done before Easter. this page gave me some new ideas.
ReplyDeleteJLB
I'm inspired by other bloggers. Love seeing what other people can do and gives me so many new ideas.
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I make alot of baby quilts and try to design them to fit each baby the their family:)
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by fabric! Touching it, playing with it, you name it, fabric.
ReplyDeleteI am constantly inspired by the creativeness of bloggers like YOU who share their creations. I pin many of them so I can choose one when I'm ready for a new project.
ReplyDeleteColors inspire me. sarah@forrussia.org
ReplyDeleteYoutube tutorials are my inspiration,
ReplyDeleteI love the ampersand quilt! I am usually inspired by the person for whom the quilt is for.
ReplyDeleteKnowing things that my recipient loves, like sand and seashells, or
ReplyDeletefloral prints. I just shop and then stitch w/that person constantly on my mind, feeling their energy!
bluestarof2@yahoo.com
I get inspiration from a lot of sources. Beautiful quilts others have made, color schemes that touch a chord, nature, natural history, and, most especially, the people I plan to make them for.
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by the fabric! I love looking for pattern ideas from books, blogs, and instagram
ReplyDeleteMy quilts are usually inspired by whoever the quilt is for.
ReplyDeleteIt is all about the fabric!Also the challenge of what one could make with the fabric! Its all so much fun!
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Reading blogs and exploring fabric shops are my inspiration. Thank you for this opportunity. Love reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by the endless creativity I see from bloggers. I'm working on my first quilt now but I have dozens upon dozens of ideas bookmarked for "one day"! Thanks for the giveaway. bwwedprep(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI get inspired by looking at quilt sites, magazines, and books. Also by looking at blankets in magazines . The modern quilts really get me thinking outside of the box for my quilts. Often I design my own backs for my quilts to use of my leftover fabric. So it helps to look at other quilts for ideas.
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by the person I'm making the quilt for. Fabric helps too!
ReplyDeleteMy children and the people I love inspire me!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a really fun book! I am inspired by my favorite unit, HST, my favorite colors, beautiful fabrics and precuts, and mostly, other quilters..
ReplyDeleteMy garden inspires me for colour placement and patterns.
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by my favorite designers' color choices and patterns, by quilts my mom makes, and beautiful scenes in nature.
ReplyDeleteBlogs, Pinterest, and quilt shows...but if only I'd make time to actually quilt more than just say "Ooo, I want to make that!" ;)
ReplyDeleteMy quilts are inspired by color, the more saturated the better!
ReplyDeleteMy inspiration comes from my family. I like to match quilts to my kid's and grandkid's personalities. Some are light and bright, some are more subdued....yes, I tend to overthink things sometimes ;)
ReplyDeleteI get inspired by what others are creating. Several of the quilts pictured have got me wanting to try those designs.
ReplyDeleteI would say blogs are an inspiration to me.
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