First off I wanted to thank all of you who left comments on my last post about achieving success. It took me quite a while to respond to everyone because there were so many really thoughtful replies you all had. It feels more like we are all in there together, just not all in the same place on our journey. It’s a topic that I know I’ll be continuing to dwell on, so if I have any other insights or you do for me, then we should all share them and keep this conversation going.
Now, that being said, please don’t think me disingenuous when I now proceed to tell you about a book that I’m a part of! lol This is what we call irony. 😉
But I’m really proud to a part of a compilation book, Playful Little Paper Pieced Projects compiled by Tacha Bruecher.
It’s available now!
This book is really filled with some amazing pieces. And I have no shame in saying that I am on the bottom of the totem pole when it comes to paper piecing designers. There are women out there who have a PASSION for this and create the most delightful designs. My projects are probably some of the easier you will find in the book 😉
I was asked to be part of the calendar quilt and chose the month March. I can’t think of March without going straight to St Patrick’s Day. I do live in South Bend with Notre Dame University aka The Fighting Irish. So inspiration came in the form of a leprechaun hat!
Tacha took all 12 monthly blocks and cleverly put them together in a calendar quilt that is pretty darn epic. I had no idea how she was going to make all of our blocks work together…we had complete freedom over our designs and fabrics. But she pulled it together beautifully. (And this would be an awesome bee quilt…just saying)
By the way, true story, Tacha and I met in our very first online bee on Flickr. We were in three bees together and numerous swaps. But she is the very first person I made friends with on Flickr. And now she’s written multiple books and is a founding member of the Fat Quarterly. I always loved getting mail from Germany too!
We also all have a project included with our block that utilizes part or all of our paper pieced design from the calendar. I used just a portion of mine (the sashing and buckle) but took it from a hat and placed it on the perfect Irish Apron!
I still really love my choice of Anna Maria Horner’s fabric for the main body of the skirt…updated but historical somehow. And the apron is made with pleats that are very reminiscent of a kilt. I’ve already gifted it to one of my best friends who is about as Irish as they come.
And then there are the other projects in the book…not just the calendar ones and matching projects. Really this book is FULL of great projects and fabulous designers. Above is just a sampling! If you have an inkling at all to do some paper piecing then I would jump at this book. I’m saying this with no attachment to the fact that I happen to be in it. That just means I already have my copy of the book. 😉 Otherwise I would be buying this is in a heart beat. Go on…you know you want to…
Congratulations on being part of a book! If you are having a blog hop, count me in!
Congrats! This looks like a great book to add to my crafty library. 🙂
There are so many fun projects. Congratulations!
Congrats! You are amazing!
I love seeing all the different designers come together in one book! Thanks for doing the giveaway
Count me in! Looks like a lot of fun.
Thanks for sharing info about this book. It looks fabulous!
Billie and I could share the book, we live so close, what a wonderful chance this would be! thank you
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Your apron is beautiful. I love the belt and buckle. I've seen this book everywhere and would love, love. love to win! Thanks so much.
This book looks like such fun! Thank you for the great giveaway.
What a fun book. I haven't tried paper piecing, but it's on my "learning" list.
Congrats on the book! Thanks for the chance to win 🙂
The book looks full of great projects and congrats to you as well. Please enter my name in your giveaway. 🙂
this is such an awesome giveaway! Congrats to you!!! 🙂
Your book looks SO awesome! I'm not very good at paper piecing, so this would be great to add to my library! Thanks for the chance! ksmith8@emich.edu
Looks like a fun quilting book. I love paper foundation piecing. Thanks for the giveaway.
Looks like fun… it's so amazing how the internet has changed SO MUCH of everything… write a book with someone you run into on Flickr? cool! 🙂
Angela,I did not comment on your post about success. But, I have not been able to get it off my mind.I plan to come back and re-read it often. I need the reminders. Thank you so much for your wonderful essay.
Lovely book, lots of inspiration
Yay! Nice work! I'd love to win a copy to start me on my paper-piecing journey. Plus, I'm a red headed Sullivan, so … maybe that will give me some luck. Thanks!
Congratulations on your cute project! This book looks really fun! 🙂
That is a GORGEOUS apron!
Looks like a fun book! I'm anxious to try paper piecing and this looks like it would be a great pkace to start!
Thank you for such a generous giveaway! I am new to quilting and am just learning the different techniques. I would love to work on some of these projects.
Congrats! I love your lepracaun hat! Oh and that mail holder!
Very cute! I love the snow flake! And I LOVE your hat!
Loverly! Please put this Texas girl in the drawing. Love paper piecing.
This looks like a great book! I love to paper piece! Thanks for the chance to win
I was tickled when this book was first announced – just love paper piecing! Thanks for your generosity.
It looks like a fabulous book. I sure would love to win as paper piecing is so intimidating to you and I could use all the help I can get. Thanks for a chance.
Congratulations on being part of this book. Love the apron (of course with AMH you can't go wrong) and the leprechaun hat I've looked for it but have yet to find it at JoAnns or Barnes and Noble. It looks like it has a lot of fun projects.
I like your Irish design and that apron is adorable. Thanks for the chance at the book.
What a great book! Congratulations!
One of my goals this year is to paper piece. This book looks like a great place to start! Thanks for the chance to win.
Beautiful book, great projects! Just added it to my Amazon wish list.
Looks like a great book and your designs are wonderful.
Oh, Angela, congratulations on being in the book and such a cute looking book it is, too. I love your Leprechaun hat and that apron is just delightful! As usual, you are doing beautiful work! Please enter me for an AUTOGRAPHED copy of the new book, hint hint! 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win, too!
Adorable! Great job!
I'd love to get more practice with paper piecing. Thanks for the opportunity!
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I'm sooo excited about this book! And I actually didn't know you were a part of it, but now I want to get my hands on it even more!
It looks like a really cute book, and I enjoy paper piecing a lot. Nancy: rangerer@sbcglobal.net
This is so funny! I wanted to start a new project today and I have about four paper piecing books next to me now. Can always use a new one. Thanks, connie
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oh this would be so awesome to win, thanks so much for the chance!
Congratulations on the book. It looks like so much fun.
congrats on being published. Your month of march is adorable. I have found paper piecing and have fallen head over heels. I love the simplicity and the accuracy. Thanks for a chance to win.
The book is an awesome prize to win. Thank you for sharing. akk_nana@yahoo.com
For those of us who don't write paper piecing patterns…those don't look simple. I am impressed with the fun ones you came up with. Thanks for the fun review.
Smiles,
Kelly
Great giveaway!! Thank you
Wow, how exciting to be part of a book! I've never tried paper piecing but have been looking into it. I'm a newer quilter so paper piecing is a bit intimidating! Maybe this book would be a good start for a smaller project. Thanks for a chance to win! shopgirl7232(at)yahoo(dot)com
This book popped up on my Amazon recommendation list 3 or 4 weeks ago and I immediately added it to my wishlist. It looks likeit would be a great addition to my library!