Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Book Review & GIVEAWAY: "Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts" by Mary Elizabeth Kinch and Biz Storms

"Across the Pond" © by Mary Elizabeth Kinch and Biz Storms 2012
photo by Brent Kane
I'm a big fan of quilts with small pieces, so I was very happy to be invited to participate in this Blog Book Tour to announce the arrival of this wonderful book, "Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts" by Mary Elizabeth Kinch and Biz Storms. 

We will be doing a GIVEAWAY today. Just leave a comment on this blog, only one comment per reader, and the winner will be selected by random drawing and announced tomorrow.

The Blog Book Tour is making ten stops, and Wonkyworld is the third stop. Sew, Mama, Sew! hosted the first stop on July 18th, and last week Be*mused was host. Here's the schedule for the rest of the tour:

August 10 ~  See How We Sew
Aug 13 ~   Quiltsalott
Aug 20 ~  Amy's Creative Side
Aug 29 ~ Supergoof
Sept 3 ~ Quilts in the Barn
Sept 11 ~  Stitch This/Martingale
Sept 17 ~ Quilting with the Past


So, I've literally been carrying this book around all summer, and it's something I know quiltmakers will love. I've also learned, since I'm mostly a collector and haven't made a lot of quilts, that this book is the second of two. The first one is a bestseller- "Small Blocks, Stunning Quilts" and is also available online.

"Pumpkin Peel" © by Mary Elizabeth Kinch and Biz Storms 2012
photo by Brent Kane

Continuing on from their love of small block quilts as seen in their previous book, Mary Elizabeth Kinch and Biz Storms now share their passion for antique inspired, full-size bed quilts made with many, many small pieces. Included are ten projects using a wide variety of construction techniques: from traditional machine piecing to string piecing and paper foundation piecing with a range of complexity to appeal to both the beginner and the small piece devotee. Featuring reproduction fabrics, these quilts projects are colorful, distinctive and dazzling.

Mary Elizabeth Kinch
In Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts Mary Elizabeth and Biz incorporate several additional features that are exceedingly informative. A thorough listing of tips for success covers such topics as new quilting technologies and sewing accessories and strategies that range from the tried and true to the unusual. Design notes reveal the creative evolution of many of these amazing quilts, and, insightful commentary accompanies the ten antique quilts highlighted in the inspiration gallery, many from private collections and never seen before.

The authors have once again produced another quilt book that will, as Small Blocks, Stunning Quilts did, become a "must-have" on quilter's bookshelves around the worldSo, since this new book is a must-have, we're doing a giveaway today. One copy of the book will go to a lucky winner. To enter, just leave a comment on this blog post. A random drawing will be held after midnight Pacific Time, and the winner will be announced tomorrow. Good Luck!!


52 comments:

  1. I must have this book! What a feast for the eyes. Imagine all the fantastic quilts to be made and I can't wait to read all their tips and tricks.

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  2. Looks like a great one!

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  3. Is it finally the 31st in America yet?

    As someone who generally likes to make things that are complicated as possible, I would LOVE to win this book.

    Plus one of the authors has a very similar surname to my own. As I am unlikely to ever write a published work, this may be the next best thing!

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  4. Big quilts, small scrappy pieces --- irresistible.

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  5. I adore it, antique quilts and complicated design, doesn't get better than that !
    Thanks for hosting the giveaway

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  6. I already own both copies of their books but I'd love to win this book in your giveaway! I'm sure it would be a great addition to our quilt guild library.

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  7. Ooohhh, What a beautiful book! I'm a giant scrapaholic and do so want this!

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  8. Looks like just what 'd love to add the my QB Library. Thanks for hosting this giveaway.

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  9. Oh I would love to win this book. I have seen photos of it online in several places but have not had the chance to get my hands on it yet..

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  10. Thanks for the review and the giveaway!

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  11. Nice review...really like that pumkin seed quilt! Nice addition to any library...

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  12. pick me! Pick me!
    I'm really looking forward to getting this book -
    thanks for the chance.

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  13. That first quilt, Across the Pond......HOLY COW! That's fabulous in every way! That would be the first quilt I'd make! Thanks for the chance at the book!

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  14. What can I say--I must have it! Looks like another book I need to add to my library--and need to make that Pumpkin Peel--it's gorgeous!

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  15. This book looks like a winner; that Pumpkin Peel is a stunner!

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  16. I've been tempted by this book since it came out. I'd love to be entered in the drawing.

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  17. This book looks really good. The Pumpkin Peel Quilt is irresistible.

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  18. I love the colors in the across the pond quilt...great composition...and amazing piecing!

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  19. The pumpkin peel quilt is stunning!

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  20. I adore the pumpkin peel quilt on the cover, this book is on my wish list!

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  21. Count me as another who loves the Pumpkin Peel. As a Log Cabin afficianado, I have tons of strips and scraps, and would be more than thrilled to win this book.

    Jo

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  22. Oh, this book looks fabulous and I am so happy for a chance to win it !! Hope you pick me !!

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  23. This book looks amazing. I would love to win it!

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  24. I love working with small pieces. I do want this one for my bookshelf.

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  25. I have been following along with this blog book tour. I have been enjoying each person's comments about the book. If I don't win, I am going to have to get this one. Thanks.

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  26. This looks a great book! I would love to have a go at a 'pumpkin peel' quilt!!

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  27. This looks like an amazing book to own. I would love to get a copy if I win or not.

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  28. HELLO! THANK YOU FOR WHAT LOOKS LIKE A GREAT QUILT BOOK!
    HAPPY STITCHING!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  29. The book looks fascinating. I'd love to make a quilt from it!

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  30. I love looking at quilts made with small pieces. They have such detail and variety of fabrics. I could really use this book to help me advance my technique and sew my own small pieces quilt. I have been collecting fabrics for some time, just need the confidence to start.

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  31. This book is at least as good as their first book! Thanks for the chance to win it!

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  32. What an interesting book and a stunning quilt on the cover.

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  33. I would love to win this book. How great to have an opportunity to do so!

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  34. I have been drooling for that book...

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  35. This Wonkyworld blog always has fantastic original quilts posted!!!

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  36. Oh, these quilts are so interesting! I would love the chance to while away some time looking through this book. Thanks for sharing.

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  37. Would love to try my hand at these small pieces....I find them intriguing to say the least! Thanks for sharing your talents!

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  38. Thanks for this chance to win what looks like a fantastic book. Amazing quilts. Warm greetings, U

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  39. Looks like a must have book! Thanks for the chance to win a copy!

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  40. Thanks for sharing - looks like a great book!
    Been enjoying your blog.

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  41. The quilts in this book are wonderful --- I'd love to make most of them --- just looking at them is inspiring. Thanks for the opportunity to win the book.
    quiltschon@att.net

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  42. Thanks so much for the chance to win this wonderful book

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  43. The book looks fantastic. Thanks for the chance to win it.

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  44. Thanks for the blog hop tour stop - Pumpkin Peel is a great quilt among others in this book. Thanks for the giveaway too - love to play with small pieces.

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  45. What great quilts! This looks like an excellent book. Thanks for the chance!

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  46. Looks like a great and inspiring book. So many beautiful quilts. I'd love to add this book to my library.

    Thank you for a great giveaway and a chance to win an awesome book.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  47. These quilts are stunning!

    Deborah
    homemakerhoney @gmail .com

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  48. Please count me in! It looks like a spectacular book.

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  49. Just want to let you know that this looks like a fantastic book. Do not have a blog or account listed so I do not expect to win a copy, but it is still worht saying WOW to you.
    D Brehm dcbrehm@xecu.net

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