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| Wanderlust Quilts by Mandy Leins goes South of the Border just outside Portland, Oregon |
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| Tessellation, from Wanderlust Quilts Courtesy of Stash Books. Photo by Nissa Brehmer. |
Rather than go to Rome, I decided to go South of the Border with Pepitas, a favorite little Mexican restaurant just outside Portland, Oregon. The place is like an oasis, full of tchotchkes, neon lights, margaritas and delicious food. It would be a wonderful inspiration for a Tessellation quilt.
If only I could sew like Mandy! She's an absolute whiz, a Bernina Ambassador, Craftsy instructor, and award winning quiltmaker and long-arm quilter. She recently quilted one of the Double Wedding Ring quilts by Victoria Findlay Wolfe, displayed last week at the International Quilt Festival in Houston.
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| Mandy Leins, author of Wanderlust Quilts |
I knew Mandy was the real deal way before that. We got to know each other through social media, and one day I received a message from her. She'd found a quilt in an antique shop in Tennessee, and thought about me even though we'd never met. The quilt eventually appeared in my New York Beauty book, so I was very grateful!
(I haven't forgotten about the giveaway...keep reading)
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| Mandy found the quilt, and I found a new friend. |
We met at QuiltCon last year., where her "Egg & Dart" quilt was one of my favorites in the whole show, and to my eye there was something very different about it-- in a good way! So, how do I really feel about Wanderlust Quilts? In my Amazon review, I said,
"The first time I saw one of Mandy's quilts, I felt like I was seeing the future. Such a talented, technically proficient and thoughtful artist she is, and her work is elegant. I knew the book would be great, but it turned out much better than I'd imagined. It is brimming with new ideas, and the inspiration is crystal clear. Congratulations, Mandy, and also to the staff of C&T/Stash for their outstanding behind-the-scenes work. The photography and design are simply gorgeous. I can't wait to see what Mandy will do next. May there be many more books, and loads of success!"
Of course, I was thrilled to be part of the blog hop, and now I'm thrilled to offer a giveaway! One copy of Wanderlust Quilts is now up for grabs. All you need to do is leave a comment -- just one comment! A random winner will be selected on Monday, November 9th, and you'll be able to find it here at Wonkyworld.
Mandy's Blog —Mandalei Quilts
Link to find her book – Wanderlust Quilts by Amanda Leins
A recent interview — CraftyPlanner
Thank you for reading along. Please leave a comment to enter the drawing-- only one comment per person. Winner will be announced here on Monday, November 9th. 
This book sounds wonderful. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI would love to add her book to my library ... Thank you for the chance! Great review, btw.
ReplyDeleteThanks for an interesting review! I am intrigued by unusual quilt books like this one!
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ReplyDeleteIntriguing - quilts inspired by architecture ! Love combing the arts ! Great revue thank you!
ReplyDeleteThis book is on my want list. I'd love to win a copy
ReplyDeleteWell that adds one more way to look out at the world around me!
ReplyDeleteLove to win a copy , thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteYES! I too loved her egg and dart quilt. I bet it was far more amazing in real life. I've been loving all the quilts I've seen from the book and really want to see the book too. Thanks!
ReplyDeletegorgeous! Thank you for the contest!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great read full of inspiration.
DeleteShe sounds amazing! I'd love a chance to win the book.
ReplyDeleteI'll be checking out her blog in the meantime.
I have travel photos that I have yet to turn into quilts. Maybe this book is what I need to get me started! Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy of the book.
ReplyDeleteWow! Pepitas is close to where I live. I'll have to try it out. The book looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThere are some lovely quilts in that book, thanks for the chance to win.
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ReplyDeleteThis book sounds quite intriguing. I like the idea of architecture as quilt inspiration. Thanks for doing this giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds a great book!
ReplyDeleteI'm off to check out Mandy's blog!
I think this book is going to be great - not a project book -not a history book - but a thought provoking book.....
ReplyDeleteI would love to add this to my library....sounds like a great book!!!
ReplyDeleteI've seen this book and it's lovely! Thanks for the chance to win it!
ReplyDeleteOh, how I want-need this beautiful book !!! I'm also from Portland.......if that helps at all !!
ReplyDeleteWould love to win, thanks
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ReplyDeleteI would love to cuddle under a quilt with her book, it looks interesting.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a very interesting book
ReplyDeleteA book AND a restaurant recommendation -- looks like they are both winners! Maybe I can be one, too!
ReplyDeleteWanderlust Quilt is based in Austin TX.. what a interesting book.. we see quilt patterns in very many places..
ReplyDeleteThe looks like a terrific book! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat view into how you know Mandy. . .especially, the New York beauty part! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun book! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
ReplyDeleteYour story is so interesting about the quilt. I found a couple of quilt tops in a junk shop in Akron, Ohio that looked like Victoria Findlay Wolfe. I read her blog all the time and contacted her to see if she was interested. Now Victoria and I have never met, but she loved them. I bought them and mailed them to her. Funny how you can get to know a person thru their blog!
ReplyDeleteI am more and more interested in traditional quilts with a modern twist. This book is a discovery for me and I didn't know the author.... But I will now browse through her blog. Thanks for sharing and for the opportunity to win a copy ;-)
ReplyDeleteThis looks like such an inspirational book!
ReplyDeleteVERY NEAT> THANKS FOR THE GIVEAWAY!
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