Lots of pretty patchwork to share with you all today.
First of all: fun new book, Quilting Row by Row; 27 Skill Building Techniques*. This book is a GREAT primer for learning and teaching all kinds of piecing and quilt-making tips and methods.
The main project in the book is a row-by-row sampler quilt with 11 rows – each row teaches a different technique starting with simple patchwork and flying geese and moving on to more complex processes such as advanced piecing, applique, and paper-piecing. Each Row pattern has very clear photos and illustrations to help you understand and apply each new concept.
It’s a great book for beginners because it walks through the whole process so thoroughly, including an introduction to tools and notions, and basics such as accurate cutting and piecing.
Another thing I really loved about this book is that it includes all full-size patterns for applique and paper-piecing. I experimented with this cute paper-pieced posy block. I still needed to copy the pattern out of the book, but I didn’t need to worry about resizing it to a certain %. (I find that if I have to resize a pattern, I’m less likely to actually make the block.) There is also a pullout section with the applique and embroidery patterns printed full-size, making it so easy to trace.
This little paper-pieced posy block was so fun to make – I really want to make a bunch more!
In addition to the main Row by Row quilt, there are two bonus projects where the new techniques and designs are incorporated.
If you are looking for a book to build some of your quilting skills and learn new techniques or looking for a pattern for teaching other quilters, I highly recommend this one! Great project, great photos and clear instruction. I think it’s a winner.
And if you’d like to try new things, the authors Jeanette and Erin are hosting a Quilt Along for 2018! Check out their blog for more details on the Quiltalong.
AND Jeanette and Erin have a copy of Quilting Row by Row to give away to one of you! Just leave a comment on this post sharing a quilting technique you want to learn and I’ll randomly pick a winner next week! (To leave a comment, click on the word bubble with a number in it at the top right corner of this post.)
Speaking of sampler quilts, I finished my last blocks for the Fat Quarter Shop Patchwork Quilt Along! I am feeling SUPER proud of myself for staying caught up on my blocks this year. (**pats self on back**)
You can read all about the Patchwork Quilt Along as well as get the free pattern for the December block by visiting the Fat Quarter Shop Blog (as well as links to each month’s pattern from 2017).
My blocks have been living on my design wall next to my machine for the past few months. I LOVE seeing them all together and am really excited to put them all into a quilt, hopefully in January.
I used the Bonnie and Camille kit from the Fat Quarter Shop for my blocks, supplementing a little with other Bonnie and Camille prints I had in my stash. (BTW – if you’ve had your eye on one of these kits, now is the best time to get one! All Quilt Kits at the Fat Quarter Shop are marked down as their Christmas deal today only (Friday 12/15 – Sat 12/16 at 10 am CST) for their Countdown to Christmas Daily Deal.
*FTC Disclosure: this post contains affiliate links. If you purchase something through one of those links I may receive a small commission, so thank you for supporting Diary of a Quilter when you shop! All of the opinions are my own and I only suggest products that I actually use. ?
GIVEAWAY CLOSED
WINNER:
BOBBI LU BENNETT
December 17, 2017 at 2:12 am
I love the idea of doing a different row with each new technique….keeps things from getting boring. I really want to learn more about paper piecing. I’ve seen some gorgeous quilts done with this technique and want to step up my game. I also want to try a Dresden Plate or two.
297 Comments
Robyn R
December 15, 2017 at 12:14 pmWow I love the ideas in that book! I would love to make a town by row quilt…I wouldn’t get bored making the same block over and over like a traditional quilt!
Sandra Nelsen
December 15, 2017 at 2:22 pmI’d like to get better at paper piecing. It isn’t a favorite of mine. Maybe I just need more practice.
Jane Bers
December 16, 2017 at 6:14 pmI would like to learn how to paper piece. This book looks like fun.
Pauline Blackmore
December 17, 2017 at 11:17 amWow what a lovely book!! I am just learning how to do quilting so I have got so many techniques to learn!! So this book would be wonderful to win!!
Megan Sawyer
December 15, 2017 at 12:54 pmI’d like to improve both my piecing and appliqué work. This book looks great for that.
Lenore Rhodes
December 15, 2017 at 12:55 pmWow! I love the book, I am a newbie to quilting and eager to learn. I think the techniques in this book would be a great foundation to my new ‘obsession’. I would love to create the caravan, car, scooter scene. Merry Christmas. Lenore x
FeyWind
December 15, 2017 at 1:11 pmA quilting technique I want to learn: English paper piecing, actually. I never have tried my hand at it, and one can make so many BEAUTIFUL blocks with this technique… someday! Someday I will figure it out!
Lee
December 15, 2017 at 1:34 pmI really need to work on my applique skills! thanks!
Libby in TN
December 15, 2017 at 2:51 pmThat would be a great book for an experienced quilter, too. Your QAL blocks are so cute in the B&C fabrics. Wish I had known about it earlier in the year ;-(
Carol Nelms
December 15, 2017 at 3:08 pmMy applique needs alot of work. Plus this looks like fun, and I can give to my niece who is learning to quilt.
Lisa Marie
December 15, 2017 at 3:13 pmI still haven’t tried EPP. One day I’d like to learn.
Chris K.
December 15, 2017 at 4:08 pmCurrently struggling with applique. Book looks nice.
Cindy Dahlgren
December 15, 2017 at 5:02 pmI can’t seem to make flying geese, no matter how many ways I’ve tried! I’m determined to learn how next year!
Teresa Alcántara
December 15, 2017 at 5:13 pmI would love to get used to free motion quilting. Your blocks are gorgeous.
Kathy E.
December 15, 2017 at 6:24 pmI’ve admired this book since it first came out and would love to own it! So many great ideas and patterns to try. One technique that’s on my list to learn and try is trapunto. I love the look!
Ruth Gerkin
December 15, 2017 at 6:32 pmI’m a little intimidated by paper piecing and would like to improve. Looks like a fun book!
Deb E
December 15, 2017 at 7:10 pmIt would be paper piecing for me and better appliqué skills as well–here’s hoping!
Priscilla Cooksey
December 15, 2017 at 7:27 pmI really like the book you are discussing and have been seriously considering buying it for myself for quite sometime! I saw it on Amazon and fortunately it was one of the “look inside” books. I enjoyed the way techniques are explained and as a new quilter I can certainly appreciate any all advice about all stages of quilting!
Ashley
December 15, 2017 at 7:46 pmI want to learn paper piecing!
Lisa
December 15, 2017 at 8:35 pmI’d love to really learn english paper piecing.
Darlene H
December 15, 2017 at 8:51 pmI would like to learn applique. I like the idea of a row by row quilt to try new techniques.
LG
December 15, 2017 at 8:52 pmOoh, I’d love to learn paper piecing, that posey block is so cute!
Dede Bliven
December 15, 2017 at 9:02 pmI want to learn how to paper piece. There are so many quilts I could make if I knew this technique. I think this book would be a great help!
Marilyn S
December 15, 2017 at 9:40 pmI would love to learn how to do the braided looking row. I could use a brush up on applique, too. thanks for the chance to win!!
Terri
December 15, 2017 at 10:29 pmI’ve done very little appliqué and would like to actually have it taught to me. This book sounds perfect for that.
Donna W
December 15, 2017 at 11:27 pmAlways looking for tips for free motion quilting.
Liz
December 15, 2017 at 11:40 pmLooks like a great book. I love your colour choices.
Jenny
December 15, 2017 at 11:50 pmSo exciting! I would love just a good introductory book. I want to learn everything!
Brenda & Bob King
December 16, 2017 at 12:03 amI would love your “Row by Row” book! I’d also love to learn how to measure triangles to fit around the edges of a quilt set on point. I’m not a strong paper piecer. Would enjoy learning to do that better! I’d like to learn how to machine appliqué better also! Thanks for your lovely blog! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Brenda King
Susan Barlow
December 16, 2017 at 12:03 amWould love to learn tyhe row by row technique and this book would help. I love to see your color choices in the quilts you make, too.
Hannah W
December 16, 2017 at 12:09 amI’ve got this book on my wish list:) I could use practice with all quilting techniques and I think the main sampler is just lovely!
Beth T.
December 16, 2017 at 12:17 amBecause I get bored making the same block over and over, I’m thinking of making some row quilts this year, perhaps in different themes such as seasonal ones. Thanks for highlighting this book at the perfect moment, and for the chance to win a copy.
Mrs Bob
December 16, 2017 at 12:33 amA wonderful looking book”. I would love to conquer my fear of paper piecing (we call it foundation piecing here in the UK).
Kay
December 16, 2017 at 12:52 amThis looks like an amazing book. The one technique I want to learn but am too chicken to try is FPP, I think I need a class or else it would all be backwards. Thank you for a great giveaway. x
Christi
December 16, 2017 at 12:57 amI’d love to have a copy. I like to pick and choose lots of different blocks. Your color choice is lovely.
Linda Enslow
December 16, 2017 at 2:05 amCongratulations on finishing your quilt top, I have one I’ve been working on for over 35 years.. I’m intrigued by this book as It would certainly keep me going and I am adding it into my journal as “want to complete”. Thank you for this chance to win the book..
Jean
December 16, 2017 at 2:22 amI’d like to learn paper piecing. What a sweet posey block!
Thunder
December 16, 2017 at 2:29 amI would like to learn needle turn applique, thanks for the chance to win a book.
peggy
December 16, 2017 at 2:50 amThis is a very nice book! Love this website.
Elizabeth Tillstrom
December 16, 2017 at 2:57 amBeautiful Posie! I am intrigued by the braid row, and really, the whole quilt looks nicely balanced. I’d like to just dive in!
Penelope
December 16, 2017 at 3:05 amI love the book. I am a newby and have a lot to learn
Jill Spencer
December 16, 2017 at 3:09 amI would like to learn paper piecing. Love this book. The quilt is so cute!
Stephanie
December 16, 2017 at 3:34 amPaper piecing for me. Thank you.
Valerie
December 16, 2017 at 3:37 amCurved piecing I would love to improve. Tried it but need more practice.
Sam Nicholson
December 16, 2017 at 3:40 amI have never paper pieced before. That is one of the things I would like to learn this year.
Marlene
December 16, 2017 at 4:17 amI would like to learn more about needle turn Appliqué. There is room for improvement! Book looks super fun!
Katie Young
December 16, 2017 at 4:48 amLooks like a great book! I’ve always been afraid of paper piecing and would love to learn how to do that.
Laurel Lee's Blog
December 16, 2017 at 4:48 amPaper piecing is something I’ve avoided in the past. This looks like a fun book!
Carol Raworth
December 16, 2017 at 4:58 amThe braid rowinterests me but I also love the caravan and motor scooter row which is perfect for a friend. What a lovely book
Buffy
December 16, 2017 at 5:11 amI did like to get better at paper piecing
Meghan Heslin
December 16, 2017 at 5:23 amI would like to learn how to do English paper piecing.
Roxanne
December 16, 2017 at 5:55 amThis book looks wonderful. Perfect for someone who wants to learn more techniques
Janet
December 16, 2017 at 6:04 amI love that book- love learning new techniques. A row by row quilt is on my list of thugs to make in 2018. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Robin
December 16, 2017 at 6:07 amI’ve wanted to make an Applique quilt for the longest but have yet to find the courage!
Leslie K.
December 16, 2017 at 6:14 amI would love to work on my paper piecing skills. I have only tried paper piecing once (at a quilt guild meeting) and enjoyed it but I haven’t made the time to give it another try. There are so many cute ideas on that one quilt….I would love to add a copy of this book to my library!
(And I too am impressed you stayed up to date with the QAL this year. I was able to keep up until around May or June, but then somehow lost my way. I would love to finish up those blocks after the holidays!)
Rebecca S
December 16, 2017 at 6:20 amI would love to learn more about applique.
Nancy Norris
December 16, 2017 at 6:20 amI would love to learn paper piecing. I have not tried that yet and you can make such beautiful designs with that method.
JoAnnSzark
December 16, 2017 at 6:27 amI would like to learn appliqué technique.
Pauline Gudas
December 16, 2017 at 6:40 amI would love to learn how to paper piece and applique
Kathy h
December 16, 2017 at 6:40 amI would like to learn some new techniques for making flying geese.
Cathy B.
December 16, 2017 at 6:51 amI too have procrastinated with learning paper piecing. Your posy block is so sweet and looks like a great one to get started!
Diane W
December 16, 2017 at 6:55 amId like to practice more on free motion quilting. I get so jammed up!
debbierhodes
December 16, 2017 at 7:02 amI would love to be better a machine appliqué.
Debra Braun
December 16, 2017 at 7:19 amI would love to learn paper piecing. I have a mental block about it ,
thank you
Lynne J H
December 16, 2017 at 7:23 amThis book would be perfect for my little sewing group – we are doing a round robin row-by-row next year!
barbara hardie
December 16, 2017 at 7:25 amcool..I am new at quilting and what you do is amazing
Margaret Moore
December 16, 2017 at 7:27 amI’m excited to try paperpiecing.
Gail Johnson
December 16, 2017 at 7:27 amI would love to learn paper piecing. The book looks colorful and fun!
Nancy B
December 16, 2017 at 7:35 amSo many quilts I like have curved piecing, which seems difficult so I keep putting it off. What a lovely looking and practical book, thanks for the chance to win it!
Cecile Hamilton
December 16, 2017 at 7:36 amI have never attempted applique but your explanation regarding he instructions have encouraged me to try.
Ilana
December 16, 2017 at 7:54 amDefinitely applique
Renea Yarolim
December 16, 2017 at 7:57 amThis book looks wonderful for a beginner. I would actually give the book to my daughter-in-law who wants to learn to quilt so with all the information in this book I think it would be perfect for her. Thanks for the giveaway.
Paula Nordt
December 16, 2017 at 8:05 amPaper piecing.
Susan Salo
December 16, 2017 at 8:11 amI need more work on paper piecing. Those posies would be perfect for a wall hanging!
sharon
December 16, 2017 at 8:12 amI have never done a row by row quilt but, it should be on my quilty wish list
I need to learn more accurate piecing and would like to learn (and find the patience for) needle turn applique
jackie norwood
December 16, 2017 at 8:20 amI would like to improve many applique skills.
Beth Pyle
December 16, 2017 at 8:27 amI need to get better at applique work.
Jodie
December 16, 2017 at 8:34 amI need all the help I can get with appliqué 🙂 this book looks wonderful!
Cathy Melancon
December 16, 2017 at 8:37 amHey Amy! I love your blocks for the QAL! Congrats on the finish! The row by row looks so fun! I am still a novice at appliqué! Looks like there is plenty of appliqué work in the book! Thanks!!!
Renae Walters
December 16, 2017 at 8:47 amI have always wanted to learn how to do paper piecing.
Karen Seitz
December 16, 2017 at 8:55 amPaper piecing is something I would like to get comfortable doing. It feels so counter intuitive.
Cathy Ashford
December 16, 2017 at 8:56 amI would love to learn the paper piecing flowers! They are Daring!
nancyangerer
December 16, 2017 at 9:04 amI would like to learn how to set things on point and how to FMQ.
carasews
December 16, 2017 at 9:07 amI have never done paper piecing. It’s something I would really like to try.
Cary Wisnosky
December 16, 2017 at 9:08 amRow by row just would like to the quilt itself and try all the options. thanks
Donna
December 16, 2017 at 9:09 amI would like to learn how to sew triangles effectively.
Laura M
December 16, 2017 at 9:13 amNeed help with paper piecing as I always get the fabric sizes wrong (too small to cover) and have to re do.
Sheryll Foye
December 16, 2017 at 9:17 amBook looks so interesting and helpful! I’d love to learn paper piecing.
coollizzie
December 16, 2017 at 9:23 amI, too, am a novice at applique, tho I do enjoy hand sewing (hexies, doing bindings by hand, etc, embroidery). This is a wonderful book – thx for the chance to win!
Liz
boltonia55@yahoo.com
Marie Eddins
December 16, 2017 at 9:27 amThe overall plan of this book sounds very sensible in that we are learning along the way. I’d like to improve my paper piecing skills. Thanks for the chance.
Rita
December 16, 2017 at 9:37 amA lovely book with beautiful designs! I want to be able to paper piece without someone helping me out every step of the way!
szosborne57
December 16, 2017 at 9:43 amLooks like a great book; I’d love to add it to my library. I need to improve my piecing skills
Elizabeth
December 16, 2017 at 9:46 amThis looks like fun. I have been transitioning from making clothes to quilts for the last 10 years and this would help with this process.
Jane
December 16, 2017 at 10:18 amI’d love to improve my piecing techniques! This row quilt looks fun to do and to show!
Thanks for the chance Amy, Jeanette and Erin and Merry Christmas!?
Allison B.
December 16, 2017 at 10:23 amI really want to learn both appliqué and paper piecing! This book looks like a perfect way to do that!
judy koerner
December 16, 2017 at 10:30 amLove your blog. I see much more than I would ever do, but sure hope to win this wonderful Row by Row book. thanks for the chance…
shoshana
December 16, 2017 at 10:41 amlooks like so much fun!!! i would love to learn more about prcise cutting and or better[ or easier] basting. thanks,
Ann Witten
December 16, 2017 at 10:56 amI would really love to learn how to Applique! I see these cute quilts on Instagram and Pinterest and would love to make some of them! I also have this cute quilt based on Peter Rabbit I want to make but I need to Applique Peter onto it and I’ve been putting off making the quilt because of it. Plus, I have no clue how to do scalloped borders with bias binding and I really want to make a patchwork top with that. Wow!! I really have a ton of stuff I want to learn and make! ?
farmhousequiltsblog
December 16, 2017 at 10:58 amThat book looks awesome! I love the happy colors in the samples :). I guess I would like to learn paper piecing…I did it once many years ago and then have shied away from it ever since. I sure like the fact that there is no resizing needed, because I agree that that is tricky!
Dorothy M
December 16, 2017 at 11:02 amLove the look of the finished quilt. It would be fun to create and hang on my sewing room wall.
Glenda Hollander
December 16, 2017 at 11:15 amI just finished my first pinwheel quilt at 58 yrs old, so I really need and want to learn most of the techniques. I’m most intimidated by EPP or paper piecing, so learning this technique would make my confidence soar.
Sue Thompson
December 16, 2017 at 11:45 amBeautiful and fun quilt. Paper piecing is something that interests me. Merry Christmas all!
Mary Van Kleeck
December 16, 2017 at 12:15 pmI would really like to learn appliqué ?
Jo-Anne Cooper
December 16, 2017 at 12:17 pmI would love to learn applique.
Marion
December 16, 2017 at 12:20 pmApplique us something I would like to improve on. The Row by Row book looks fabulous!
Emily Hollett
December 16, 2017 at 12:31 pmI would love to learn more about flying geese and paper piecing!!
Coreen Murphy
December 16, 2017 at 12:44 pmThis book looks wonderful. I would love to get better at EPP. Thank you for the chance to win a copy.
Sandy Emery
December 16, 2017 at 12:47 pmI’d like to improve my needle turn appliqué.
Elaine Papworth
December 16, 2017 at 1:08 pmWould ❤️❤️❤️to win a copy of this book ! Thanks for th chance.
Brenda Irwin
December 16, 2017 at 1:27 pmI love the look of this book. I would like to learn paper piecing
Cheryl L.
December 16, 2017 at 1:28 pmNeed to quilying and not very skilled. This sounds like the kind of book i can use.
Jennipher Jones
December 16, 2017 at 1:29 pmI would love to learn paper piecing and applause in 2018. Thanks for the chance to win this book.
LindaMae
December 16, 2017 at 1:36 pmSounds like a great book. I would love to learn to applique.
Kelly Paulson
December 16, 2017 at 1:42 pmI’d like to learn to sew curves without being terrified!
Anne
December 16, 2017 at 1:48 pmI would like to learn free motion quilting. Thanks for the chance to win
tarnia
December 16, 2017 at 2:14 pmSewing curves. My new york beauty quilt has stalled because I keep sewing the curves to themselves, in tucks, folds…it’s a horrid mess. It is currently having a time out session. Thanks for the giveaway. Tarnia.hodges at gmail dot com
Karen
December 16, 2017 at 2:41 pmOh my goodness, first off it’s a beautiful book. Secondly, while I worked many years in a quilt shop and have lots of knowledge, I’m kind of a sloppy quilter and can definitely use this book to improve my skills. Thank you. Merry Christmas ?!
Martha
December 16, 2017 at 2:41 pmSo nice to see a ‘sampler’ which isn’t simply squares!
vickie
December 16, 2017 at 2:43 pmWould love to be able to sew curves.
Emily O.
December 16, 2017 at 2:46 pmThis looks like a great book with very detailed instructions! I am new to quilting and I think it would really help me build basic skills, while giving me the tools to move on to more challenging blocks. Thanks for the chance to win this! Happy Holidays!
Nicki Slater
December 16, 2017 at 3:00 pmI adore paper piecing and this book certainly plays into that!
Bel
December 16, 2017 at 3:05 pmWhat a good idea. As someone new to quilting I think I could learn a lot from this book
Susan
December 16, 2017 at 3:53 pmI am a returning beginner, so I want to learn everything in this book.
Genia P
December 16, 2017 at 3:54 pmI want to work on paper piecing.
Sher Blomster
December 16, 2017 at 3:56 pmI would love to improve my paper piecing and learn applique. Looks like a fun!!
Dawn
December 16, 2017 at 3:57 pmI am about to explore english paper piecing as it makes stunning quilts. Thanks for the chance to win this book. Have a Happy Holiday!
Sarita Rogers
December 16, 2017 at 3:59 pmI’d love to learn more applique techniques. I’ve never done needleturn applique.
mandymend
December 16, 2017 at 4:01 pmThat looks like so much fun, would love to win this
Jeanne Stone
December 16, 2017 at 4:03 pmI would love to have more experience with applique.
Karen M
December 16, 2017 at 4:03 pmMy quilting goal for 2018 is to learn to paper piece! This is a lovely book.
Patricia Melilli
December 16, 2017 at 4:05 pmI am a newbie, so would love to learn all!
Pattie Davidson
December 16, 2017 at 4:06 pmI would love to learn more about applique. This looks like a really good book, thanks for the giveaway.
Dee
December 16, 2017 at 4:13 pmGorgeous quilt Amy! Would love a copy of this book-it looks great!! Thanks for all’s the Christmas ideas too- have a very happy holiday season!!!! Merry Christmas!
Teri
December 16, 2017 at 4:14 pmThe book looks great. I’d like to learn paper piecing.
Terri
December 16, 2017 at 4:16 pmI’m very new to quilting so I’m enjoying new techniques. Paper piecing looks fun. Love your blog and the many projects you show.
Thanks for a great website.
Sheryl Sinico
December 16, 2017 at 4:18 pmI would love to learn paper piecing. There are so many beautiful patterns that use this technique.
Michele Meacham
December 16, 2017 at 4:19 pmI would love to learn Paper Piecing … I have always been a lil intimidated by it … It would be great to pick up that skill. Thank you for the chance to win this!!!
Ann
December 16, 2017 at 4:20 pmI’m relatively new to quilting and would love to learn all the techniques from this book. Beautiful quilt!!
Sophia
December 16, 2017 at 4:20 pmI’m just itching to get started quilting! I’ve not made my first block yet but so excited to 🙂
Amy
December 16, 2017 at 4:27 pmI would like to work on EPP. I enjoy having a project to work on while watching tv or sitting at school pickup everyday
Debby
December 16, 2017 at 4:29 pmI would like to learn English Paper Piecing; I’ve bought two kits but haven’t attempted them. This book would help so much. The row by row quilt is so cute I’d like to make that also.
Judy Bowers
December 16, 2017 at 4:32 pmI’d like to learn more advanced piecing.
Liz Horgan
December 16, 2017 at 4:34 pmThis looks like a great book! I’d like to improve my appliqué.
Thanks for the giveaway and Merry Christmas!
Diana W
December 16, 2017 at 4:35 pmI am hoping to learn curves piecing . This book looks fantastic!
Sandy K
December 16, 2017 at 4:39 pmI’d like to learn EPP.
Martha Cook
December 16, 2017 at 4:39 pmI love sampler quilts because of the variety. I must admit though appliqué I shy away from. I’ve done a few blocks but still
lacking in technique. I would love to win your book. Thank you for the giveaway.
Kelly Paquet
December 16, 2017 at 4:41 pmI would like to learn paper piecing, and also get better at curved piecing.
Vicki H
December 16, 2017 at 4:42 pmI need improvement with applique.
Hail
December 16, 2017 at 4:45 pmI would like to learn how to sew curved pieces!
Lori M
December 16, 2017 at 4:46 pmI have never paper-pieced…think I’d like to try that technique 🙂 Thank you for chance to win this Book too! Looks Awesome!
Maureen
December 16, 2017 at 4:46 pmI would like to learn more about paper piecing.
Jacqueline
December 16, 2017 at 4:47 pmI’ve only been quilting for one and a half years (sewing since I was a kid), so I’ve been hesitant about trying paper piecing. Maybe this book could help me?!
Rebecca Crooks
December 16, 2017 at 5:00 pmI would love to learn paper piecing!
Linda Kerschner
December 16, 2017 at 5:01 pmI would love to learn more about appliqué and color selection when creating a row-by-row quilt–but this book looks as if it has it all!
Mary Nell Maule
December 16, 2017 at 5:02 pmLooks like a fun book. I’d like to improve by applique skills.
Diane Beck
December 16, 2017 at 5:02 pmI want to learn lots of quilting techniques as they are all new to me but to choose one I would say applique appeals to me as one I can’t wait to try. I don’t have any books yet but this one looks great. Thanks for the great information you share.
Dorrie Borders
December 16, 2017 at 5:03 pmI’m new to quilting and I’ve just discovered your site. The row by row quilt caught my attention right away because we love to camp and the little rv reminds me of ours. I take my sewing machine and tools so that I can piece blocks while we are out camping. It would be sweet to use the book and be able to put that together while we are out on a trip. Merry Christmas and a very happy 2018. 🙂
Bonnie Vavra
December 16, 2017 at 5:05 pmWould l o ‘ve to win this book. I would like some tips on better piecing.
Caryn S
December 16, 2017 at 5:08 pmIt looks like fun and there is always something new to learn.
Pam
December 16, 2017 at 5:13 pmSince I wasn’t born with any “A” genes I need to learn appliqué.
Susan Gibb
December 16, 2017 at 5:17 pmI would love to learn how to do this, I’m fairly new to quilting and I’ve enjoyed learning new things.
Nancy eckery
December 16, 2017 at 5:18 pmI would like to learn more about appliqué. It mKes me really nervous!
Gail B.
December 16, 2017 at 5:23 pmMy eye is always drawn to appliqué but I’m a real novice at it; my projects have been successful but have taken WAY more time than I know they should have! So, I need lots of work on this skill.
Shannon
December 16, 2017 at 5:26 pmI would love to try more appliqué and learn some new techniques.
Jan Snell
December 16, 2017 at 5:39 pmI would love to learn how to use fusible webbing for Applique when you flip it to get perfect curves. Janice.snell@gmail.com
Barbara Esposito, The Quilted B
December 16, 2017 at 5:49 pmI have been eyeing this book for a while now! I would love to work on more complex piecing. Thank you for this review and opportunity to win the book!
Susan Stanton
December 16, 2017 at 5:53 pmI would like to learn reverse applique. It seems interesting! This book looks like a lovely book to have to learn new techniques. I like row by row quilts.
Sherio
December 16, 2017 at 5:56 pmThis looks like a very exciting text. It would be great to learn new techniques!
Caroline Valerio
December 16, 2017 at 5:57 pmLol – I need to learn EVERYTHING!! Brand new to quilting so would love to have this book and tackle it roe by row!
Irene Vigil
December 16, 2017 at 6:01 pmThanks for the opportunity to win your giveaway. I have the first book and learned so much from it. I’d love to continue learning with the second book.
Suzanne
December 16, 2017 at 6:08 pmI would like to learn foundation paper piecing. Thank you for the chance to win this really cute quilting book! I’m still trying to complete my first quilt.
Tammy Mcdonald
December 16, 2017 at 6:25 pmI would like to learn how to foundation piece
Carol Gouveia
December 16, 2017 at 6:36 pmLooks like a wonderful book. I thought the May Day quilt was very nice. I’m working on making some Christmas Tree Ornaments. Thanks for the pattern.
Teri Johnson
December 16, 2017 at 6:41 pmWow! Would love to have the “how to” info in this book! As a self-taught beginner quilter, would especially like to know how to make the folded ribbon? design as well as Dresden plate and a few others!
JennyH
December 16, 2017 at 6:50 pmI’ve always wanted to learn how to make that braided look.
Nancy Siegal
December 16, 2017 at 6:53 pmI am new to quilting, and I need to get my points and corners to match up, and want to learn paper piecing!
LaVerne McAfee
December 16, 2017 at 6:54 pmI’m not sure how the birds were made but I’d love to learn how.
Rita Montgomery
December 16, 2017 at 6:56 pmI would love to learn a good, easy technique for doing curves. The book looks like so much fun. Thanks.
Jan
December 16, 2017 at 6:59 pmLove to learn appliqué techniques. Looks like an awesome book!
Connie German
December 16, 2017 at 7:18 pmCute book. If i learned to paper piece more efficiently, maybe i wouldn’t dislike it so much
Carlene J
December 16, 2017 at 7:29 pmI would like to learn different appliqué techniques to see which one I like better or would rather use. I know very little about appliqué.
Karen Rombaugh Sebor
December 16, 2017 at 7:40 pmI would really like to learn more about paper piecing. I’ve only tried it once, and I loved it! Not sure why I haven’t ventured on further to do more. Maybe now I can! Thank you!!
Barbara
December 16, 2017 at 7:44 pmI would like to learn more about appliqué.
Genevieve Caswell
December 16, 2017 at 8:05 pmI would really like to learn how to paper piece. I have tried my had at it a couple of times, but just can’t seem to figure it out. HELP PLEASE !! LOL
Merry Christmas Amy & to all of your peeps.
Jeri Niksich
December 16, 2017 at 8:05 pmActually I have 2 I’m really wanting to learn….Paper Piecing and Applique.
Carol Ann
December 16, 2017 at 8:10 pmI’d like to improve my paper piecing–and the projects shown are DARLING!
Cyndi Olson
December 16, 2017 at 8:13 pmI would love to learn paper piecing!
Thank you for the opportunity to win this lovely book.
Deborah
December 16, 2017 at 8:14 pmI never thought about quilting in a row pattern like this. Learning new skills is definitely always needed!
Sandy Rogalsky
December 16, 2017 at 8:17 pmI would like to learn paper piecing it has always intrigued me.
Tamrey Davis
December 16, 2017 at 8:34 pmThe book is on my wishlist! I want to try free motion quilting and improve my paper-piecing.
Linda P
December 16, 2017 at 9:01 pmThis looks like a lot of fun, and useful as I am learning to quilt. At the end, it would be a beautiful sampler to remember.
Beleah Slota
December 16, 2017 at 9:04 pmI need more practice with applique and I have never tried english paper piecing!
Laura P
December 16, 2017 at 9:25 pmWow fantastic book. I would love to learn all the different techniques
Janie Jones
December 16, 2017 at 9:29 pmWhat a fun quilt! I just finished my first quilt and enjoyed it so much that I’m ready to begin another. All of the techniques would help me immensely. Thanks!
lauriemd
December 16, 2017 at 9:41 pmI would love to win a copy of this book. I am new to quilting and anxious to learn all that I can! I never thought of quilting in rows before, but I find this book fascinating!
Mary Kay
December 16, 2017 at 9:44 pmLearning how to do paper piecing is something that has been on my to-do list. Looks like a fun and interesting book! Thanks for the chance to win this book!!
Elaine DeMaison
December 16, 2017 at 9:46 pmI love the feel of fabric. And I love how fabric can be cut and then pieced back together to make a beautiful piece of art. To win this book and to make this fabulous quilt would be amazing. I am teaching myself to quilt but have only basic skills and to be a part of this quilt along and learn 27 new techniques would be a great beginning to 2018.
Kristi
December 16, 2017 at 10:07 pmI would love to be proficient at free motion quitting.
Carol San Diego
December 16, 2017 at 10:17 pmI would really like to learn paper piecing- like the posy block!
Carol Johnston
December 16, 2017 at 10:20 pmI’m back to quilting after a 30 year hiatus. I worked 23 of those years. I have 9 great grandchildren to make quilts for now. I need to get busy. Actually, I have made quilts for two of them so far. Thanks for your newsletter.
Callie
December 16, 2017 at 10:24 pmFor some reason I am afraid of paper piecing…?
Deanna Plotts
December 16, 2017 at 10:44 pmI woul love to try some paper piecing. Thanks for the opportunity.
carol olszewski
December 16, 2017 at 10:48 pmIt would be nice to have all the row patterns together in one easy to find book.
Lark
December 16, 2017 at 10:55 pmStep by step instruction is helpful for this quilter. As a left hander, I’m often confused with right handed picture tutorials so step by step gives me time to process what I’m doing.
Jessie Jackson
December 16, 2017 at 11:18 pmI would definitely be like to learn the foundation paper piecing technique!
Ellee
December 17, 2017 at 12:31 amPaper piecing is something I’d like give a try.
Eileen Maher
December 17, 2017 at 12:57 amI need to practise paper piecing. Looks like a great book !
Jenny Easton
December 17, 2017 at 1:21 amI would like to learn applique. Thanks so much Amy, Jeanette and Erin for the opportunity to win this book.
Bobbi Lu Bennett
December 17, 2017 at 2:12 amI love the idea of doing a different row with each new technique….keeps things from getting boring. I really want to learn more about paper piecing. I’ve seen some gorgeous quilts done with this technique and want to step up my game. I also want to try a Dresden Plate or two.
Margaret
December 17, 2017 at 2:28 amI’m very new to quilting. My first quilt was a t shirt quilt that I made at a weekend camp with Girl Scout leaders past and present. This book sounds like a wonderful resource to acquire to learn techniques I didn’t know even existed.
kate
December 17, 2017 at 4:00 amLooks like a great book!
I would love to learn more machine quilting, practise I suppose…
Thanks for the give away
Cindy Haselip
December 17, 2017 at 4:31 amLove, love, love your row by row Quilt. I have never Paper pieced and would like to learn how. Thanks for the chance to win your amazing book.
Kris Bolick
December 17, 2017 at 4:42 amThanks for your great review! The book is now on my want list! It looks like it would be very so fun to follow the quilt along. I may even have to purchase a copy for my quilting buddy.
Carolyn Sands
December 17, 2017 at 5:30 amWhat a great idea resulting in a really cute quilt! I would love to learn the y-seam technique. Thanks for a chance to win a great book.
Mary Beth
December 17, 2017 at 5:30 amI haven’t tried paper piecing before.
April Stanaland
December 17, 2017 at 5:38 amPinwheels and flying geese. Also very interested in cutting and piecing techniques for beginners. Thanks!
nancy seitz
December 17, 2017 at 6:00 amAlways ready to learn a new technique. I always learn something when getting a new book.
Katherine Simonton
December 17, 2017 at 6:31 amwould like to learn how to machine applique
Lisa D.
December 17, 2017 at 6:32 amI’ve never done paper piecing, and SO want to learn!
Kris Bartholomew
December 17, 2017 at 6:41 amI would love to learn more about machine applique!
Rommy
December 17, 2017 at 7:02 amI like the Book and the change to win . I like to learn all kind of techniques .
Sharon
December 17, 2017 at 7:05 amI would love to try paper piecing. This looks like a wonderful book. I have never made a row quilt before.
Nann
December 17, 2017 at 7:14 amI love the row by row quilts and this is a great way to gradually increase skills. I’m hoping to learn to “love” paper piecing as my initial attempts have not been too successful.
DianeK.
December 17, 2017 at 7:32 amI would love to work on my dresden block technique.
Meredith Kaur
December 17, 2017 at 7:59 amI have always wanted to make a row quilt. There are so many cute ones. I have a lot of paper piecing patterns saved but I haven’t gotten around to it. I would love to practice some paper piecing projects.
Laurel West
December 17, 2017 at 8:16 amI would love all the tips in this book! I really need to work on my paper piecing! I’ve never done a row by row quilt, it looks like so much fun!!
Patti
December 17, 2017 at 8:38 amHi Amy–What a lovely book! I have never in all my years of sewing, done any applique. I have a few applique quilts that are on my must-do list, so I need to get going! Wishing you and your family Happy Christmas.
Sharon
December 17, 2017 at 8:54 amI would like to learn to do set in seams. I always seem to have a problem with them.
Sheila Friday
December 17, 2017 at 9:17 amI’ve never tried paper piecing. This seems like a good project to start with.
Glenda Matthey
December 17, 2017 at 9:30 amAs a lefty, I could really use paper piecing. Please choose me! Youe book looks absolutely scrumptious!
Lisa Price
December 17, 2017 at 9:44 amI have never tried paper piecing so this would be a great book to learn a new skill!
Carla
December 17, 2017 at 10:03 amI really want to try Sharon Malec’s free standing applique from The Dog Lady Speaks book.
Teresa
December 17, 2017 at 10:18 amIm a new quilter.started after retirement at 65. Made 10 quilts and still learning basic techniques.
I’ve been learning by utube videos.I think this book will bring me to a new level.so looking forward to new challenges every day.that’s what keeps me young.
Melanie
December 17, 2017 at 10:48 amI would like to learn clam shells (applique by hand)! Lovely designs, bright and cheerful. :o)
Dottie
December 17, 2017 at 10:55 amPaper Piecing is a bug a boo for me…… I can never seem to get it right, so I need more practice. I had the first Row by Row book and loved it. This book is definitely on my “someday” list
Janet Sue
December 17, 2017 at 11:17 amNow this book would be soooo much fun to start in the New Year. I can’t even imagine how excited my friends and I would be to do a row quilt together.
Tina Sheppard
December 17, 2017 at 11:18 amIn the coming year I want to learn needle turned applique. I think it is so beautiful. I never want to stop learning new and wonderful skills.
Patty
December 17, 2017 at 11:33 amI would love to learn free motion quilting. Beyond stippling.
Bernadette Webre
December 17, 2017 at 12:18 pmI’ ve never done needle turn applique. My stitching around regular appliques needs improvement.
Heleen
December 17, 2017 at 12:26 pmI love paper piecing but haven’t built a lot of skills with traditional piecing. This book looks perfect for that ?
Bunny
December 17, 2017 at 12:28 pmIt’s been many years since I did paper piecing. I’d like to pick that up again. This book looks like just what I need.
stichnnurse
December 17, 2017 at 1:03 pmi REALLY need to do something about quilting some of my tops!!!!
WHITNEY TURNER
December 17, 2017 at 2:21 pmI am newer to quilting and I would love to learn to paper piece. I love crisp looking edges. Would absolutely love to have this book.
Lisa
December 17, 2017 at 2:29 pmI’d love to try a scalloped binding.
Kellie
December 17, 2017 at 2:43 pmWow this is a super cute sampler quilt and I love the caravan motif in the middle. I would love to learn more quilting techniques, particularly needle turn aplique. Or even just a basic flying geese block. Ive only worked with basic squares so far as I find it hard to find good instructions for beginners. I have not been quilt for very long I love to quilt for friends and family and find so much joy in gifting a quilt. This book is exactly what I need to create beautiful pieces for those I love.
Joyce Carter
December 17, 2017 at 3:10 pmI would love to learn free motion quilting. Thank you for the chance to win.
Anne Richardson
December 17, 2017 at 3:14 pmWhat cute patterns. I would love to learn to appliqué.
carolyn montgomery
December 17, 2017 at 3:44 pmi have done paper piecing but definitely need to learn the correct way to do it. thanks for the chance to win.
Patti
December 17, 2017 at 3:46 pmI love your posy! I would like to learn more about paper piecing.
Karen
December 17, 2017 at 3:56 pmWould love to learn paper piecing, so it won’t scare me any more! Thanks for the chance to win!
Ola Norman
December 17, 2017 at 6:36 pmI’d love to learn paper piecing.
Lisa Allen
December 17, 2017 at 6:56 pmI would love this book. I am just beginning to quilt and need all the help I can get.
Katie Waterhouse
December 17, 2017 at 7:49 pmI have been wanting to try appliqué for a while but wanted a real book (vs. online hints) that I can refer back to. This cute pattern is an added bonus!
Becky S
December 17, 2017 at 7:58 pmI would like to learn how to piece curves. Thanks for the giveaway-this looks like a fun book!
sheri forrester
December 17, 2017 at 10:31 pmthis book looks really fun! I think I could find lots of projects to work on and I’d like to just make a whole row quilt and finish it!! Thanks for a change to win!
Tabitha Keener
December 17, 2017 at 11:38 pmI would Luke to learn better block piecing. Thanks
Christine M
December 18, 2017 at 4:08 amI’d love to learn free motion quilting.
Andrea Sanderson
December 18, 2017 at 4:26 amI am a fairly new quilter. I’d like to learn appliqué and paper piecing.
Janet
December 18, 2017 at 5:52 amI need to learn how to paper piece! I’ve been wanting to forever but it seems intimidating.
Linda Williamson
December 18, 2017 at 5:59 amMy goal for 2018 is to learn how to needle turn appliqué. Thanks for the great book review. grinnie1961 at gmail dot com
Lorie Posey
December 18, 2017 at 7:40 amNeedle turn appliqué is something I find mesmerizing! I would LOVE to learn that and so many more techniques as well as free motion quilting! I’m a newbie and self-taught so any techniques would be awesome!
Annie Blakey
December 18, 2017 at 8:40 amSo far I’ve only made quilts with squares, strips, 1/2 square triangles, etc. I’d like to learn how to piece dresden patterns. I’m also wanting to learn appliqué.
Sara Davis
December 18, 2017 at 8:52 amThis looks like a great book. I have never tried needle turn applique and it is something I would love to try. Thanks for the giveaway chance!
Melissa Baker
December 18, 2017 at 9:11 amI really, really want to learn how to paper piece!
dondim
December 18, 2017 at 9:48 amWould this book include a new brain transplant? ha ha. There are so many skills to learn and so little time. One section looked like pineapple quilting. My appliqué certainly needs help. It’s hard to name only one.
Giselle
December 18, 2017 at 10:22 amThis looks like an awesome book! I’ve never tried paper piecing yet but would love to learn.
Sandra B
December 18, 2017 at 11:00 amI would like to improve my paper piecing skills…
Julie
December 18, 2017 at 11:04 amI really need to work on applique. It’s a bit intimidating for me. It’s time!!!
kml7559
December 18, 2017 at 11:15 amI want to learn paper piecing
Kim Puls
December 18, 2017 at 11:19 amI love applique! But I am so afraid to do it. Definately on my bucket list for 2018!
Laura Carter
December 18, 2017 at 11:27 amI am curious about methods used to hide seams when you applique light colors – white!
Cindy S
December 18, 2017 at 12:03 pmI like the paper pieced flowers.
Tisha C King
December 18, 2017 at 12:58 pmI would like to learn better piecing techniques.
Melody B
December 18, 2017 at 1:27 pmLearn more on paper piecing. Thank You.
Lisa
December 18, 2017 at 1:55 pmI would love to learn paper piecing and applique. Happy.holidays!
Marlene M
December 18, 2017 at 2:28 pmDefinitely interested working on paper piecing and making that adorable little flower block.
sharon schipper
December 18, 2017 at 2:56 pmAdorable book. My daughter who quilts with me saw it the other day and we talked about doing this sampler together! Would love to gift it to her! We’ve seen other pieced posies, one in a log cabin book as well as some we’ve pinned on Pinterest, and love the little birds
Sharon in Colorado
MollyP
December 18, 2017 at 3:05 pmI would really like to try my hand at paper piecing. Thanks for the opportunity!
craftygramma
December 18, 2017 at 5:19 pmI need to relearn paper piecing!
RaeLyn
December 18, 2017 at 5:21 pmSo fun to learn new techniques. Your quilt a long quilt looks fantastic. Way to go!
Beth Simone
December 18, 2017 at 6:10 pmThere are so many posts here and I read through many of them. We all have a lot to learn! I was at a shop hop last month and was all set to buy a Christmas tree pattern from my favorite quilt shop, when I realized it was paper pieced. Of course! Aren’t all those really fabulous patterns paper pieced ?! The wonderful clerk laid it all out and gave me a quick but thorough run through of how to do it- adding personal tips of her own. My eyes glazed over. Then my hearing got weak. Soon it seemed, she was speaking in a foreign tongue. Exactly how the heck was I going to make that Christmas tree without someone holding my hand??? It’s still not done. Not even started except for all the fabric laid out and waiting. I’m scared to death of that amazingly cute Christmas tree. I’ve made two other projects since then, but no Christmas tree. 🙁
Clearly, I need help…..
Gwen H
December 18, 2017 at 7:24 pmThis looks like a fun way to learn new skills. Thank you
Mary
December 18, 2017 at 9:41 pmThere are so many quilting techniques I would like to learn more about. I think paper piecing is the one I have been reluctant to try the most.
craftess
December 19, 2017 at 12:15 amI would love to learn more about paper piecing and applique. Thanks for this giveaway. This book looks fantastic!!
Kristin M
December 19, 2017 at 7:23 amApplique!
Michelle Pendergast
December 19, 2017 at 11:27 amAppliqué and paper piecing!
Raewyn Payne
December 19, 2017 at 12:49 pmThis book makes my mouth water! Have never seen a book so full of techniques.Just the thing to share with 10 yr old grand-daughter who is just learning to patchwork.
Diane Isabella
December 19, 2017 at 12:57 pmThis looks like a great book even for an experienced quilter. I would love to get better at curved piecing.
Rachel L Sanford
December 19, 2017 at 7:45 pmI’d sure love to learn how to make that cute little vehicle pulling the cheerful pennant garland!
Mom C
December 19, 2017 at 7:56 pmPaper piecing is my bugaboo. Fussy sewing is so frustrating to me. Thanks.
Kay Hunzinger
December 19, 2017 at 9:04 pmCrazy quilting is something I would like to try..
Carol Loumagne
December 19, 2017 at 10:21 pmLooks like a very helpful book for a beginner like me. I need help with all these techniques, but would especially like to be better at applique.
Christine
December 20, 2017 at 4:26 amI would like to learn more about applique also. I know the “mechanics” of the process, I’m just not satisfied with my results. My round edges always have points, sounds like an oxymoron to me. Thank you for the chance to win.
Tammy
December 20, 2017 at 6:02 amI have not done much paper piecing so I would like to get better at that. I really enjoy your blog! Thank you for this giveaway : )
Lynn L.
December 20, 2017 at 7:22 amI would like to revive my paper piecing skills.
Susan
December 24, 2017 at 10:07 pmDresden plates are Catching my eye lately. I would love to learn that technique and some new ones.
Christi P.
December 25, 2017 at 3:07 amLove paper piecing! This book looks like lots of fun!!