Congratulations, Amy, on a beautiful book!
Here are a few more of my favorites:
How on earth did you write a book with kids at home? (It's a good question, don't you think?) ;)
This is the million dollar question! I always tend to work in an assembly line which I think helps. But mostly I stopped and started a LOT! My most productive hours were (and still are), 8-midnight after the kids went to bed. During the day I would prep and cut fabric, and pin pieces so that I could systematically sew, and sew, and sew in the evenings.
My husband and kids were all very supportive and excited for the book, and helped out with extra chores around the house and dinner preparations. While challenging, I think sewing at the kitchen table helped too - I am always right in the middle of the house and all that is happening with the kids, and can quickly get involved as I'm needed.
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Here's the complete schedule of the blog tour:
Piece N Quilt 2/21/2011
SewCalGal 2/22/2011
Old Red Barn Co 2/23/2011
Terri's Notebook 2/24/2011
Crazy Mom Quilts 2/25/2011
Wild Card Quilts 2/26/2011
BumbleBeans 2/27/2011
Fat Quarter Shop 2/28/2011
One Shabby Chic 3/1/2011
Canton Village Quilt Works 3/2/2011
Diary of a Quilter 3/3/2011
Fat Quarterly 3/4/2011
Amylouwho 3/5/2011
Make sure to stop at any or all of the stops on the blog tour for a chance to win your very own copy of Modern Basics!
Amy will be giving away a copy of her new book to one commenter on this post. Please, only one comment per person. I'll announce the winner sometime next week.
455 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 455 Newer› Newest»The picture of the stack of quilts at the beginning of the book is wonderful, very comforting somehow. And I admire a person who can forget the housework and concentrate on more important things.
It's fun seeing all the reviews of this book, I'm ready to add it to my
library!
I would love this book! The few you showed are beautiful!
It looks like a lovely book! I love the look of all her fabric mixtures.
Looks like a wonderful book!
How fun to have a whole book of patterns! I'm definitely at my learning/beginning stages and these patterns look just up my alley!
I love the stack of quilts too! Cannot wait to see more!
Would love to win the book, the quilt "1,2,3" looks like it would be very easy to make! Mary
This book looks fantastic! Congrats Amy!
those pictures are lovely! i'd love to get some ideas from this!
Thanks, I would love to win a copy of Amy's book.
This book looks great!!
Looks like a wonderful book. Thanks for the chance to win.
Billie in TX
Looks like a very cool book... I'd love to win one and make a few of those quilts.
Modern Mirrors looks like a fun quilt to make. What I really want is that chair!!
I follow Amy's blog and would enjoy having her book!
that modern mirrors quilt looks great!
Congrats on a very nice book. Thanks for the chance to win my very own copy.
Great quilts. Would love to win the book. Hugs
that's such a great question. It is hard to find time to just make a bee block at times!
Thanks for the chance to win!
WHOO can't wait for this giveaway goodness!
Looks like a beautiful book!
The photo with the stack of quilts looks so great :) I'm still a beginner but I can already see a few very tempting patterns.
Oh I so love the look of this book. thank you for the chance to win one.
It looks like a fun book!!!
I love that stack of quilts!
The book looks so neat and inspiring! I love the pics you showed!
I deleted my prior comment - please disregard my cut-n-paste mistake. This is my comment.
Amy's blog is one of the first I started reading -- several facelifts ago when was still parkcitygirl. I've used parts of her tutorials, so know that this is a well written book. It would be great to win an autographed book. Thanks for stopping on this tour.
Book looks beautiful - fresh and inspiring!
Thanks for the fun preview, it looks wonderful!
Looks like lots of great patterns in that book!
I am currently in the middle of my very first quilt for my daughter. I am completely addicted but have no clue what I am doing. What a blessing it would be to win this book.
What a fun and cute looking book! That stack of quilts picture is awesome!
bruinbr at gmail dot com
I cant wait to see ALL of this book! It looks great!
Love the quilt on the cover!
n.tha76@yahoo.com
Amy's book looks like a winner. Thanks for the giveaway :-)
Those patterns look super cute! Id love to win! :)
Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of Amy's book. It really is just what I need!
Fingers crossed :)
I think this would be a delightful book to win. I could use Amy's creative insight and some new patterns.
Love the cover quilt with it's bright colors! Can't wait to see more. Thanks for a chance to win a copy!
Great question, Amanda! And, from what I've glimpsed, great book, Amy! Thanks for the chance to win.
wordygirl at earthlink dot net
I love when I hear about how other moms find time to sew and quilt...
Cool book, I love the picture with the quilts all stacked on the chair. One day I'll make enough quilts so I can do that!
I've been dying to see some of the patterns in this book, and now that I have, I NEED it!! If I don't win, I'll have to run out and buy it! :)
Of course I want to win!
My two biggest weaknesses: books and quilts. Can never have enough books about quilts!!!! I would LOVE to win this one!
Since I don't have a naturally artistic eye I need something to help give me examples. The patterns look great too!
I recently have added quilting to my long list of hobbies. In the last month, I've completed one quilt and have started two more. I am hooked! Thanks for a chance to win this beautiful book.
fantastic I would love to win this book
This book looks wonderful. Can't wait to see more.
OOh I want to create my own lovely stack of quilts. And I had to smile at the most productive time being from 8-12, thats mine as well. The girls are both in bed and the house is (mostly) peaceful.
This looks like a great book. And I love the fact that it was a family project with everybody supporting Amy!
Great inspiration! I love simple quilts that can be done quickly. Thanks for the chance to win.
I have to agree, Amanda Jean...the quilt on the cover is my favorite, and I want to sew one just like it! Hooray for a book that's made for beginners like me! :o)
That looks like a very cool book. Congratulations to Amy!
What a fun book! I'm in awe of what other mums are able to accomplish with little ones under foot - very inspiring!
- limivadygirl
I love all of those quilts!
Every tour stop, I get more and more interested in this book. Here's hoping I win one!
chancyf at gmail dot com
This book looks great. I would love to win it!
Thanks for the great interview with Amy. You asked the question I've been wondering about ... how do you do it all? My kids are older and I still struggle with finding time to sew. I have been wanting this book!
this seems like a really neat book-at least going by the pictures!
Love that photo of the stack of quilts. Makes my heart beat just a tiny bit faster...
Oh my, looks like a book I really need! I'd love to win it as my "book bank" is broke!
Since I'm just starting to learn to quilt and book would be a nice reference. Love reading your blog in RSS feed.
That's a pretty stack of quilts! Thanks for the chance to win:)
Thanks for a chance to win a great book. I have my next quilt picked out!
Love the colours on the front of the book - that yellow sings!
I'm pretty good at saying "No," to books but this one is calling my name... *lol* ...thanks for a chance to win it!
The book looks awesome
This looks like a great book! Would love to have one!
nd.farrell (at) yahoo (dot) com
Oh those quilts look beautiful!
I would love to win that book!
I want it! It looks beautiful!
annie@thepurcell.com
Oh - that would be so cool! I am just beginning and trying to figure my way around!
kmdowty at gmail dot com
great blog tour! the book looks great! :)
That looks like a good book! I've recently become a fan of following a pattern. It's nice to have someone else decide what the measurements should be.
What a great looking book!
The projects look wonderful! I'd love to try several of them. Thanks so much for the giveaway!
awamom at yahoo dot com
I'm a sucker for a quilt book with pretty pictures :)
Thanks for the giveaway. The book looks great. Anything that's easy and fun is good with me.
Hey Amanda - thanks for sharing the scoop on Amy's new book!
This book looks great. I love seeing our blogger buddies making it in the boo world. Don't you? Kinda makes you wonder who will be next, doesn't it?? I would love the opportunity to win a copy of this book.
I hadn't seen this book before I found it on the blog hop. I'm glad I know about it now because it looks like a winner! Thanks for the chance to win.
Great interview and thank you for being part of the tour.
This looks like such a great book.
vburr at charter dot net
Great looking quilts and patterns.
Can't wait to see it.
reklimes (at) usfamily (dot) net
i really love the 123 pattern - so simple but it would highlight the fabrics so well!
Oooohhh... I wan't it so bad I can taste it! I too am a begining quilter and am always looking for new, easy patterns. Pick me, pick me! -Rachel R. from CA
1ratchet@sbcglobal.net
Thanks for the little photos of the quilts in the book, they look wonderful!
Props to her to get it written with kids at home. Thanks for the opportunity.
can't wait to get my own copy of this book. really like the "mordern mirrors" quilt. great colour schemes. thanks for the giveaway.
What a great book.....looking forward to the rest of the book tour. Thank you for sharing.
looks like a great book!
I really, REALLY want this book!
This book looks like it has a lot of patterns that I would like to try. I enjoyed a chance to peek inside the book and learn about some more blogs that I would enjoy reading! I have bought a couple of new quilting books lately. They are like brain candy!!
I forgot to say that I had to look up what a "blog tour" was. So, thanks! Everyday that I learn something new is a good day.
Looks like a great book!
What a great looking book. I agree there's something special about a pile of quits all stacked up.
I'd love to make the Modern Mirrors quilt as a wedding gift for my sister. This book looks fabulous!
If you can write it with kids, perhaps I could find a way to complete a project with kids! Love it! :)
All the quilts I have seen so far make me want to get this book. And I think it is so great that Amy asked you to be part of the blog tour. Mary Jo
Looks like the book will be a lot of fun!
Love your blog!! :)
Thanks for chance to win this great book!!
Sounds like a great book. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
I'd love to get my hands on a copy of this book! Thanks for the chance!
Thanks so much for sharing your blog with us! I loved your honest opinion on how you wrote a book while you were raising a family. I have always been a stay home Mom. I have always worked out of my home (during the late hours, to bring in some extra money for Christmsa or birthdays. It can work but it is hard work, thanks again for sharing!
Lynn
Pretty quilts. Would love the book!!
Oh I love the look of your book!
I'm about to embark on the journey of quilting. I haven't tried it yet .... so I think your book will definately be a next purchase.
I just love your quilts and can't wait to make some of my own for our home and my daughter!!!
akraftycatch.
I've been waiting for this book to come out. It looks super cool!
Leslie S. in MN
esclante at comcast dot net
What a great book! Thanks for the give away.
Beautiful quilts!
kwaltz119@gmail.com
I'd love a copy of this one
Thanks Amanda and Amy!!
Andi x
Lovely book!
Alldonecreations(at)telus(dot)net
I would love a quilt book to help me learn all the ins and outs. I am so glad it has nothing to do with the Civil War! I like all the new colorful ideas for quilts.
Love the pictures from the book. Thanks for sharing
i'd love to own every quilt book every written!
-carl
Looks like a great book! Thanks for sharing it :)
I love Amy's style of quilting, and the book looks wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win!
This looks to be an awesome book and a good way to use up some of my stash. Thanks for the opportunity!!
I'm in search of quilting books suited for a beginner - me!! This looks like the answer. Love the patterns in the book.
Looks like a wonderful book! Thanks for the giveaway!
Amanda Jean, you cut right to the chase. Great question. I loved it and her answer.
Looks like a great book. Thanks for the chance.
Looks like a great book! I can't spend more $$ on new books right now so I'm in withdrawal. Winning this would be great for my sanity!
Looks great. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
I cannot imagine getting this done with 4 kids! What an impressive feat. Amy must have a super-cool husband.
I love this book and can't wait to start sewing with it.
Exciting book ... thanks for doing this blog tour!
I would love to win a copy of that book! I am always in search of new and fun quilt patterns. This looks like just the ticket!
I would love to try some of these patterns!
What beauiful quilts! I can't wait to see every page!
very exciting!
i agree with the kitchen table sewing and kids. perfect combination! :)
thanks for the chance!
anna
I love Amy's designs and need to have this book in my reference library!
It was nice reading Amy's comments about her new book. I am looking forward to seeing the book in person!
This book looks wonderful! Thanks for the chance to win.
Love these quilts!
So many great patterns, where does one start?
Thank you for a chance to win :)
This book looks very very interesting.
Marta
Looks like there are some great patterns in this book!
Looks like a great book.
This book looks fabulous! Thanks for the chance to win!
superkyra21 (at) yahoo (dot) com
I would love this book!!!
Looks like a great book! And I am so excited for Amy!!
Looks like a great book!
What gorgeous colorful quilts! The book must be a wonderful collection of easy to follow patterns.
~Judy
This looks like such a fun book. Great for gift quilts.
Thanks for reminding me that anything is possible-even when the kids are around- it just takes a bit more planning and cooperation. Wonderful quilts!
This looks like a fun beginners book!
I love the quilts and the info on your blog. Thanks for the chance to win this great book.
Thanks for the chance to win this fabulous book.
This morning, after reading this, I immediately had my fingers run over to purchase this book. Now, I can't wait for it to arrive.
I'm an 'old'beginner, so I would be very glad if I would wind
I'd love this book! Looks great.
Thank you, that's exactly the question I would have asked. Amy seems to be so busy all the time. Nice to think she has such a reward as a published book.
I love the stack of quilts picture too! And this looks like an awesome book! Thanks!
What a beautiful book; I am inspired to make a quilt stack too.
This book looks amazing! I'm a new quilter and I would love to have a copy.
I really love the styles shown - they look like fun to create!
Love the quilt on the cover! Congratulations on your book! How sweet that the project was a family affair.
Thanks for giving the opportunity to win the book - the quilts look great!
I would love a book!
this book looks awesome!! I can't wait to get my hands on one!
I admire anyone who can write sew and juggle family life.
Love this book sure hope that I win one
That sure looks like a great book ...thanks for the chance to win!
Amy's zigzag quilt a long got me back to quilting. I would love her book.
This book really looks great - am loving the reviews! Yes, that picture of the stack is wonderful! Love it :)
Beautiful pictures of achievable quilts!
How lucky you are to have a supportive husband. I have one too. Aren't we lucky!
I've had this book on my short list ever since I heard it was coming out!! I'd love to win a copy....
I saw this book the other day, and totally fell in love! Thanks for the chance to win!
I really like the look of this book. The quilts are striking and simple. Love them!
I had a chance to look at Amy's book today and it is beautiful! I would really like to have a copy of my own. :)
Wow... what an inspiring book from an inspirational woman! I am in desparate need to some motivation to get me stitching again.
With my son now in school I ma finding my most productive time is 830 til 11pm. Much later than that and its all mistakes.
Ooh what a good giveaway! and what a great book! I think I see a pattern I like for our bedroom quilt finally!!! Thanks for sharing !
It looks like an inspiring book with doable patterns.
I'd love a copy of this book!
awesome quilts!
Looks like the book is full of cute patterns. Would love to win it.
Amy's blog is one of the first I started to read.It is wonderful that she has her own book now. Thanks for the giveaway.
I lke the patterns in the book. Thanks for sharing some of the photos. I will have to put this book on my list to get.
I think this book looks great--thanks for featuring it here!
Looks like a fabulous book!
Good question! Beautiful quilts, thanks for the chance to win!
Amy's book looks amazing. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
I love working at the kitchen table too! It's so lovely to be in the middle of everything!
I love this interview question...and answer! I'm glad she found the time to make the book.
I was so taken with the cover that I had to visit every single blog tour post that has already been up - this looks wonderful and I want it!
Looks like a great book!
The pictures of these quilts are beautiful. I would love to make one or two of them for my own home.
Thanks for the giveaway and interview of Amy. If I don't win, I'll definitely purchase the book!
What a great looking book with some great ideas - it would be a bonus to win it!!
As a newbie this looks so great, hope I win a copy.
This looks like a great book - thanks for the chance to win a copy!
I just love the quilt tower on the little high back chair on the contents page. such a creative picture. I am so glad you asked how she does it all. So glad she was honest and said she doesn't, as a new mum I know the feeling.
I would love to get a copy of the new book. It looks great and I love Amy's work.
Have a great day.
Rebecca O
With 3 kids at home as well, I'm always looking for simple, but beautiful patterns! I can't wait to hold this book and flip through the pages! Thanks for your giveaways! They are exciting!
oh how i'd love to get my hands on this book!
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