Welcome to the official launch and the kickoff of the online book tour for my brand new book, Child’s Play Quilts!
It has been quite a journey from rough sketches to finished book. 40 quilts, 20 patterns, 2 years, 1 new baby, and countless hours later, I finally have a hard copy in my hands. I will fully admit to shedding tears of joy. It has been a surreal experience up until this point. I love the finished result and I know you will too! Every little bit, from the fabric choices to the designs, the batting to the quilting and binding, every element has been carefully curated with children in mind. I wanted my quilts to be fun, friendly, and colorful!
Rainbow Brights. Photo courtesy of C&T Publishing
There are 20 patterns, split between pieced and applique. I have also included a large section of sorting and organizing your scraps and stash, making it quick and easy to pull fabrics and to create a balanced collection of print and color. The color section is direct and gives my formula for successful fabric pulls. A huge thank you to Anne Sullivan of @play-crafts who took some wonderful photos to illustrate that chapter.
Pinwheel. Photo Courtesy of C&T Publishing
The next two weeks are going to be filled with fun and photos of quilts from the book, made by a wonderful group of people whom I have come to know over the years I have been quilting. Each individual volunteered to feature a quilt, and many have made their own versions. Each has been amazing and I can’t wait for you all to see them.
Starry Nights. Photo Courtesy of C&T Publishing
I am also giving away two signed copies of my book, one here on the blog and one on Instagram. Make sure to follow along each day to enter!
Here is the schedule of participants. They are a truly talented group of people, so you won’t want to miss out. Click a name to visit their website or Instagram feed on their day, and be sure to come back and leave me a comment. You can leave one comment each day, and each is an entry to win a book. Of course, if you simply cannot wait to win a book, I also have signed copied available in my Etsy shop, which you can find by clicking here.
Brett Lewis @naturalbornquilter April 9th
Cheryl Brickey @MeadowMistDesigns April 9th
Karen Foster@CapitolaQuilter April 10th
Cathy Mackay @cathysmithmackay April 10th
Fiona Kelly @tangledblossom April 11th
Jackie White @jackiesartquilts April 11th
Jean Jones @sew_catstudio April 12th
Reece Montgomery @reecemontgomery April 12th
Carl Hentsch @3dogdesignco April 13th
Brooke Sellmann @sillymamaquilts April 13th
Kaitlyn Howell @knotandthread April 14th
Amy Gunson @badskirt April 14th
Kelly Bowser @kelbysews April 15th
Karis Hess @themodernsewist April 15th
Sara Lawson @sewsweetness April 16th
Leslie Meltzer @lelliebunny April 16th
Pamela Morgan @sweetlittlestitches April 16th
Amy Garro @13spools April 17th
Stephanie Perrins @stitchandbobbin April 17th
Chelsea @Pinkdoorfabrics April 18th
Michelle Wilke @ml_wilkie April 18th
Tiffany Sepulveda @sewtiffany April 19th
Rachael Riechmann @sewilearned April 19th
Pamela Lincoln @mamaspark59 April 20th
Kate Maryon @katydidklm April 20th
Thank you all so much for your support over the years. I am truly grateful for each and every one of you, more than words could possibly ever express. This has been an incredible journey to make it here.
With all my love and gratitude,
Happy Stitching!
Reece’s quilt came out great–did I read right that she is a “newbie” quilter? I’m following her now, so I’ll see more of what she comes up with. 🙂 But this also says good things about your book; every pattern has elicited great results.
All of the patterns in your book seem to be easy to intermediate quilts so most people could achieve making each quilt over time. The Fox Hunt quilt is adorable. I like that you allowed for easy squares and shapes to create unique designs/images.
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I love the starry nights and the little foxes
Cool book. Have a great day! angielovesgary2 atgmail dotcom
I liked Silly Mama’s take on the Rain Drops baby quilt.
Loved Brooke’s scrappy raindrops. I will look back later today to see what Carl was up to with his version as his post is not there yet.
Brooke’s raindrop quilt is so colorful and cute!
What a lovely book! The raindrop quilt on the cover of especially sweet and adorable!
Was lovely to see Kait’s and Amy’s blossom quilts. Such lovely simple patterns and great use of fabric both of you.
I love the fox quilt, congratulations on the book!
I just saw Silly Mama Quilts lovely Baby Shower quilt— LOVE IT! All the HR Kinder didn’t hurt, but this is by far my favorite pattern from your book I’ve seen so far. I love that the designs are good for kids, but not limited to “kid only” 🙂
Following you and Kaitlyn (@knotandthread) on instagram: @minibea123.
Your book looks quite inspiring. I love scrappy quilts and yours are not the typical scrap quilts!
It was a delight to see Karis’s baby shower quilt with all those Tula prints. So bright and vibrant. Kelly’s twinkle block was so soothing to the eyes. Love to see all these beautiful quilts.
I couldn’t wait to win, bought the book, its fabulous!!
I just saw Kelly’s post on IG. Loved her Twinkle, Twinkle block. Love to win a copy of your book. grinnie1961@ gmail. com
Wow. The Modern Sewist’s “cool and warm” quilt is really interesting. I have so much to learn!
Must have book love the patterns
I’m not finding any posts ob this at Sara Lawson @sewsweetness . I’ll check back later.
Must say I loved Leslie’s version of Swish with the dark background and Pamela’s IG post of Big Wheels. Will check back for Sara’s version. Love seeing all the creativity.
I love the pink Big Wheels @sweetlittlestitches made! I can’t wait to see her finished top!
@jellibunny’s pink and purple quilt is just so special! I love it!
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I loved Leslie’s quilts.
Inspired by this, for baby who is arriving in July!!
I liked Stephanie’s pink and green quilt version.
The pink and green quilt with cream and white on Stephanie’s blog Stitch and Bobbin is so sweet.
Was wonderful to see Wendy @ Stitch and Bobbin’s version of Beaded in the lovely greens and pinks. I’ll check back for Amy Garro’s post.
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Beaded today reminded me of when my dream bedroom was green and pink, styled after a photo shoot I saw in a very modern interior design book my mother brought home back in the early 1970’s. Funny how things go around and around.
MUST get my hands on this book because I love making baby quilts of all sorts. Congrats on getting it published – what a struggle!
I just spotted your blog hop over at 13 Spools. What a fun book you’ve created :)k
Brett’s take is so fun with the dark background–not only just for babies!
I love the Starry Nights quilt!!
Congratulations!! You’ve won the giveaway!
Congrats on the book! It looks great.
Congrats on the book! It looks great.
Congrats on the book! It looks like fun. C& T puts out a lot of great books. I’m glad they picked you up.
Your book and quilts look lovely. Congratulations!
I see some interesting quilt designs.
It was sweet to read the review on “13 Spools”–you have lovely friends.
Such sweet, fun quilts that will be treasured always! Karen sent me over to say “hi” and admire your work!
Thank you for the giveaway. I went to Amy Garro’s Site and read about both you and the book. So glad I found this. It looks like a great book.
The Modern Sewist’s Baby Shower quilt is AMAZING!! I can’t get enough of that pattern and all the lovely versions!
The Sew Tiffany site has an adorable Tula Pink table topper with eye appeal.
Rachel @sewilearned)’s Starry Nights quilt is really cute.
Starry Nights would be a great stash quilt.
Congrats on the book. Such neat patterns.
Would love this book…starry nights is so cute!
Such a neat book! I got hear through Silly Mama Quilts. Every time I click I find more I have to add to my “to do” list. Congrats!
Thanks for a chance to get to see all the lovely quilts. They’re all so nice.