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Party time! I am joining Sew, Mama, Sew! for their biannual Giveaway Day because… well, just because it is fun to give away things! It is also cool to check out blogs we like and to discover new favorites!

The crafting community is so giving. Tips, advice, cheer, support: you get it all when you belong to a crafting group, locally or virtually. Quilting, embroidery, knitting, crocheting, sewing, painting… regardless of your inclination, you can find bloggers who are actively working with and writing about it. Check out all the participating blogs listed on Sew, Mama, Sew!’s blog and spend the week hopping everywhere. Don’t forget to comment on their post for a chance to win whatever they are giving away!

So, here is my contribution to the giveaway pool:

Saddle Up by Riley Blake Designs charm pack, 
ready for you to start stitching a fun quilt for a child.

The only thing you need to do is leave a comment with your answer to this question: What will the next quilting book you buy be about: modern blocks, miniature quilts, curve piecing, applique? Let me know… For an additional chance to win, leave another comment telling me you are a follower of this blog.

I will ship internationally, too. Just make sure I have a way to contact you (no-reply bloggers: leave your email address using words such as ‘dot’ and ‘at’ on your email address, for your protection). This giveaway is open this entire week. The winner will be announced on this blog on Saturday, May 17th, at 9 am Mountain Time.

Before you head over to Sew, Mama, Sew! to visit all the wonderful participating blogs, leave your answer to the question for a chance to win the charm pack. Enjoy the eye candy and good luck on all the drawings!

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Comments

  1. Martina says

    Hi Denise
    thanks so much for you give away! The next book I am eagerly waiting for to buy ist the one from Gail Pan with stitcheries and patchwork together.

  6. Joyce Carter says

    Thanks for the giveaway. The next book I buy will be by Eleanor Burns. Her books have a lot of traditional patterns with a new style.

  9. Rebekah Markewich says

    I do not know what book I would like to get. Probably something basic because though I sew all of the time, I sew clothing- I am a terrible quilter! I have been wanting to try it though. I am sure I would like a miniature quilt project for my daughter. I made mini quilts for her dolls a while ago.

  13. trash says

    Hello there, I am not sure what book I might buy next as I have recently bought *6* and they cover me for pretty much anything – including Strip Savvy by Kate Henderson, 500 quilt blocks by Lynne Goldsworthy and Kerry Green & Dare To Be Square by Boo Davis.

  14. Lisa Marie says

    My next book will probably be something modern. But sometimes I happen upon some random book I haven't seen before and just have to buy it!

  16. Anonymous says

    The next book I buy will be about modern blocks… or doll clothes 🙂 I'm totally drooling over those RB's! Thanks for the chance to win <3

  18. Sherry in MA says

    It seems that I am at the baby quilt stage of life- I need to make 4 in the next month, so the next book I will buy will be all baby quilts!

  21. Erin says

    My next book will be something in the modern realm – likely a quilt book, but maybe bags. Thanks for the chance to win!

  28. paulette says

    The next book I buy will be on Mini Quilts…love them!! Thanks for the chance to win your wonderful giveaway!!
    Paulette

  29. Lori says

    My next quilting book that I buy will be about how to make curves simply and well
    quilting dash lady at comcast dot net

  30. Ecochic says

    I've been eyeing up the Saddle Up set for awhile now!! My niece is big into ponies, and this would help her out.

  40. Sally says

    Next book? Probably El's Mystery with 5 different stars in medallion setting–traditional pieced blocks.

  41. Timtirim says

    I would like to buy a book about quick projects made of pre-cuts such as charm packs, etc. thank you for the chance. Hugs,
    timea(dot)greman(at)gmail(dot)com

  47. Erin @ Sew at Home Mummy says

    Hmm… I think the next book I buy will definitely be 'modern' in nature, probably about FMQ? I think. LOL. I haven't been looking at what's come out recently, I should probably do that!! hehehe
    Thanks for the chance to win!

  54. sofen says

    I have so much to learn, so I have honestly NO idea where to start with books…

    jachelno at gmail dot com

  62. StitchinByTheLake says

    What a great charm pack – perfect for that little great nephew who is going to be born in the next day or two. 🙂 Books – anything about wool! blessings, marlene

  68. British American says

    I don't own any quilting books. If I were to get one, it would have to be a basic, beginners one. I did managed to make a quilt using online tutorials. 🙂 Thanks!

  69. Stephanie says

    probably FMQing. I have one book but I think I need more if not just to look at so maybe it will force me to stop with the straight lines!

  75. KYLLKATZZ says

    Liebe Denise,

    gerne versuche ich mein Glück bei deinem schönen Giveaway. Als nächstes Buch
    werde ich mir das Thema Applizieren vornehmen.

    Ganz liebe Grüße aus Deutschland
    Marion

  78. Jess says

    I want to learn applique, but I'm stalling. My next book will probably be something about modern quilting. .

    jhunsberger (at) gmail (dot) com

  80. Victoria says

    My next book will be one written by one of my Quilt Guild members. It is not due out until the fall. Heather Jones is the best!

  81. Wendy says

    I have no plans to buy any quilting books as there Re so many great blocks and patterns on line. If I do it's likely to be a modern quilting book

  99. Joy says

    I'm always looking for new blocks to try, so I'm sure that my next book is going to be a big modern blocks book, or about paper piecing. Thanks for such a great giveaway!

  113. Melissa Miller says

    I am not much of a quilting book buyer, so I can't say with certainty what kind of book would actually get me to buy it. I check a lot out from the library, though.

  116. Julie in WA says

    Oh dear, I try NOT to buy quilting books; it is cheaper to get them from the library! Lately I have been checking out books on scrap quilting, as my stash needs some thinning!

  120. Andrea says

    Thank you! I've never made a quilt before, so I'd love to get a basic how-to book of quilting. I have all the supplies to do a king size quilt for our bed, but I think that might be a little ambitious for my first quilt. And overwhelming, which is why I haven't started yet!

  127. Susan Solberg says

    I just bought The Practical Guide to Patchwork this week – and I love it! I think my next book may be Tula Pink's modern quilt blocks. We will see!

  130. Sandra says

    Oh swoon, Riley Blake (which I have none of but totally need including the ribbon as our Granddaughters name is RILEY)
    I am wanting to get a Christmas BOM book,
    Thanks for the opportunity to win

  150. Carol says

    I have lately bought several books on free motion quilting but I have become interested in the applique that you fuse and then sew as you quilt, so that type of applique book might very well be my next purchase. Thanks for the give-away!

  152. pennydog says

    I tend to prefer technique books to pattern books now, but it one came out for the quick curve ruler I'd be all over it!

  165. Catherine says

    I like books that teach individual blocks. I'm also really looking for good books about fat quarters because my stash is getting a little crazy. 😉

  176. monica sisk says

    The next book on my wish list is the new one by Bonnie Hunter, More Adventures with Leaders and Enders.

    Just in case: m3reyna at gmail dot com

  198. Sandra says

    The next book will be called "More Leaders and Enders" by Bonnie Hunter. A lot of new quilt patterns and easy to interpret. Thank you for being a part of Sew Mama Sew Giveaway and giving all of us, your followers, a chance to win that cute charm pack. I am thinking about making a baby's quilt and this charm pack would certainly make this quilt adorable.

    Sandi TImmons
    [email protected]

  201. Paula says

    I think it will be about applique; don't have much experience but love it! Thank you for the chance!
    ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

  202. Kestrel says

    Hi there, thanks for the giveaway. I don't really buy quilting books but I love modern blocks and geometric designs 🙂
    My email is kerry [at] kestrelmakes [dot] com

  204. Sherry says

    Thanks for a chance at the giveaway! My next book purchase will be on Landscape Quilts and or Thread Painting. I am going to start on a special project and will need the information they will provide.

  211. Rose Marie Andreozzi says

    I have so many quilt books and magazines, now the only one I buy is the Quilt Sampler with 10 quilt shops that I always dream of going to someday…sigh… However, I have been going to the local library and taking a peek at their stuff, but mostly I look in my own library! IF I bought one, it would be on free motion quilting designs. [email protected]

  220. Allison says

    I have really cut down on the books I buy, because i have so many I haven't sewn from, but there are two or three about sewing softies that I would really love to have

  226. Anonymous says

    I have several books requested from my library on string quilting! Thanks for the giveaway. crjandsbj(at)netzero(dot)com

  231. Pauline Perry says

    I want to buy Yoko Saito's book on quilts – I already have her book Houses Houses Houses which is amazing.
    Pauline

    perry94022 at hotmail dot com

  232. Pauline Perry says

    I follow you on Pinterest and just signed up for your newsletter/blog via email. Thanks for the lovely giveaway chance LOVE Riley Blake.
    Pauline

    perry94022 at hotmail dot com

  236. Anonymous says

    the book "growing up modern" the colors and quilt patterns used are very inspirational.

  245. Jodi says

    I just got Tula Pink's 100 Blocks book this week so it will be a while before I pick another book. I am just getting started in quilting making my first quilt using my own design made from a combination of 3 Moda Bake shop projects.

  264. MrsV says

    I'm not really a quilt book person – I learn from those around me (mom, gramma, ladies at church, etc.) I did just buy a stack n' whack book and I'm eager to try something from there.

  266. kt says

    My next book will probably be a Bonnie Hunter book about scrap quilting. Thanks for the chance to win!

  272. Kathy H says

    My next book will be about using precuts. I have been collecting them and now need some ideas on how to use them.

  276. Beth says

    I have cut way back on buying books, because I need to make projects out of the books I already own. I just received Gwen Marston's Minimal Quiltmaking and I have a lot to learn from that one about color and design. I might buy the book "Working in a Series" (??title) because it is more a process than a project book.

  279. Alexis says

    Oh my word that fabric is cute! My next book will probably be about free motion quilting. I really want to learn more about it. Great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win.

  281. Lady J says

    I would like one about beginning quilting. I have really wanted to try quilting, but am so nervous about messing up.

  285. Mara says

    I don't know.. I am interested in making the Dear Jane blocks, but then you need the computer program too, not sure if I can spring for that.

  286. toffeepops says

    Just starting out in quilting, so don't really know any particular books. Something with basic techniques to refer to would probably be a good start. I've seem some great tutorials while blog hopping, that I am going to go back to. Thanks for the chance!

  287. Anonymous says

    ah, i don't currently have the luxury of buying books! that charm pack is sure cute!

  295. Crafty Tokyo Mama says

    Heather Mulder Petersen's new table runner book looks like a winner. She wrote the first pattern book I ever bought and I've been a fan ever since. Her patterns are so clever and wonderful!

  296. Crafty Tokyo Mama says

    I just signed up for e-mail updates. I live in Japan, but am most definitely an Oregonian at heart and anything Western really makes me happy. I've been eyeing this line for a while, and am so happy for a chance to win a charm pack. You are sweet for being willing to part with it! Come visit my giveaway too, if you'd like. I'd love to see you there!

  307. Jessica says

    I'm trying to find a book with good techniques for quilting big quilts on a small machine – so maybe a quilt as you go?

  310. Anonymous says

    The next quilt book I buy will most likely be a book full of continuous FMQ quilt designs.

  311. Nita says

    I don't need anymore patterns, so my next book will probably involve some history or special techniques.

  320. WhoMom says

    I don't buy to many books but I'd like to get "Leaders and Enders" by Bonnie Hunter. Usually I check them out from the library.

  325. Anonymous says

    The next book will probably by 100 Modern Quilt Blocks by Tula Pink. I checked it out from the library and I don't want to return it!

  328. Weatherbee ;) says

    Adorable fabric! I think the next quilting book I would buy would probably be modern quilting, or applique.

    Thanks for the awesome giveaway

  338. Lyndsey says

    I would like a book on free motion quilting. I love doingit but would like to learn more and try different techniques.

  346. Nancy Sue says

    My next book is going to be on quilt as you go…I need to get more portable quilting projects, especially coming into the summer months 🙂

  349. Kristen says

    The next quilting book I buy will probably be about either modern quilting (block designs, etc.) or applique. I have a great BOM project that I haven't started because several of the blocks require applique and I'm terrified! 😉

  352. CaLynn says

    I have never bought a quilting book – I usually stick to smaller projects. Plus, my family is a bunch of quilters and have a ton I can look through. However, now I have a place with a lot of recommendations!! Thanks for the chance to win:) hoopla((at))thecrafties((dot))com

  353. Karen says

    I usually buy books with great, inspiring photos of quilts I could never dream of making myself. For the instruction, my guild has a great library.