Book Tour - A Quilting Life

Hello and welcome!  Today I am so very delighted to share a little bit about A Quilting Life, Creating a Handmade Home ... a new book written by my lovely friend Sherri McConnell.

A Quilting Life the blog was one of the first quilt blogs I discovered over 3 years ago and I've been a dedicated fan of Sherri's ever since.  She's a prolific and talented quilter and I couldn't be happier that she has a book filled with the same inspiring work you are guaranteed to find on her blog.

When Sherri asked me to be part of her book tour, I was honoured.  But she also asked me to talk about my own quilting life and share maybe recipes or housekeeping tips or other useful things I do to help me fit quilting into my life.

Ahem.

Trust me when I say you do not want cooking advice from me.  Your family would not appreciate it.  I'd serve cereal and peanut butter sandwiches all the time if I could. 

And about my home?  Well ... um ... let's just say we're moving in the near future so I've "relaxed" my standards around here lately.  As long as there are no science experiments in the fridge and everyone has clean underwear, I'm good.

Now, back to Sherri's book - SO much nicer to talk about!  When I had my very first look through her book one project in particular immediately caught the attention of my hexagon-loving heart ...

... a Hexagon Tote!

I've made countless bags, purses and totes over the years so I can say with great confidence that if you've never made a tote before, this is a fantastic pattern.  It's easy, fun and just the right size. 

(I cheated a little ... there's supposed to be a cute self-covered button closure.)

I love how the hexagons are large enough to show off your favourite fabrics.

If you want to learn more about Sherri's book (and enter more draws for a chance to win) here's a list of the previous stops on this book tour. 

Freda’s Hive http://fredashive.blogspot.com/
Pink Pincushion http://pinkpincushion.blogspot.com/
Pleasant Home http://www.pleasant-home.com/
Green Fairy Quilts http://greenfairyquilts.blogspot.com/
ModaLissa http://modalissa.blogspot.com/
AmandaMurphyDesign http://amandamurphydesign.blogspot.com/
Thimbleanna http://thimbleanna.com/
Diary of a Quilter http://www.diaryofaquilter.com/
(tomorrow) A Quilting Life http://www.aquiltinglife.com

And now I get to offer you a chance to win a copy of A Quilting Life.  Leave a comment here to enter.  Comments close Friday June 14.  (U.S. winner will receive a hard copy, international winner will receive an eBook.)

Comments

[Linda]

I love the colors! I've never made a hexagon or a tote, so yours makes me want the book even more.
We are fond of nachos and grilled cheese at my house. ;)

[Jacklynn Grimm]

My husband doesn't mind that I have my quilting spread all over our apartment. Just as long as he doesn't find any pins on the carpet! I really like your bag - hope to give it a try.

[Rhonda]

This book tour has been fun! All of you have fun projects and ideas to add to my quilting life! The blogging world is a wonderful place - I just hope it doesn't eat up my sewing time! Thanks for a chance to win!

[Lisa Marie]

That tote might be just the thing to get me to FINALLY try hexagons! Thanks for the chance to win.

[edith]

Kristyne: Your's was the first blog I found via Pinterest (I think - I'm not even sure). Since then, partially from your list, I've discovered numberous other blogs including Sherri's. I so appreciate all the bloggers for their time and effort in posting their blogs. You are all so inspirational and encouraging. What a wonderful community you've all set up and allowed all of us in to visit. Thank you.

[Louise]

Love the large hexagon bag. I enjoy your blog and all of the lovely projects you show. Both yours and those done by others.

[HeatherK]

I can't wait to see the book! Thanks for the chance to win. I love bags, but I've never tried sewing hexis. Maybe that time is fast approaching ...

[Ramona Chester]

This has been a fun tour. I had just discovered your wonderful site about a month ago and immediately ordered your S is for Stitch book - love it! And thank you so much for the chance to win one of Sherri's books. She really picked some delightful bloggers to share her book.

[Ginny Worden]

Great looking bag, and if you hadn't said anything I wouldn't have even noticed the missing button. Button?

[Teresa S]

I have had this book on my ebay wishlist since it came out!
Oh, it looks delightful. I hope I win!

[kelly@charmingchatter]

The book looks wonderful, I'm a big fan of Sherri's blog, too. Love the bag you made, and the adorable fabric you chose.

[Sue Bone]

A lovely bag.

[JackiB]

Love that tote!! Would love to win the book. This blog/book tour is great - I have been introduced to so many quilting blogs I didn't know about. Including yours. Looking forward to keeping up with your blog and projects. Have a great day!

[Jocelyn]

Sherri's book looks awesome. I love the bags!! Thanks!

[Anita]

I love the fabrics you chose for your tote. So cute! Would love to win an e-book and make my own.

[kim]

I want this book...plain and simple!!! I love her designs and have followed her since I first found one of her patterns.. Thank you for the chance to win.

[Babychaser]

All your talk of Hexis lately has made me look into just how they are done. I may have to try it myself. What's one more thing I'm doing all at the same time, right? What a fun tote! :)

Thanks!

[Beth M.]

I recently made my first tote bag, although non-patchy, so now I totally want to try these, both square and hexy. Sherri's blog is also one of the first I discovered, and your's more recently. I just love your style...so much inspiration. Thanks for blogging and sharing!

[Shawn]

The tote bag is great. Thanks for the chance to win the awesome book.

[Melissa]

Love the your fabric choices. That is definitely a bag I'd love to make with this gorgeous book!! I'm currently working on english paper piecing project (Wild Olive's summer stitching club). Thank you for the chance to win such a great looking book!!

[Paula K]

Awesome tote bag and book! Thanks for the chance to win - oh, and my cooking and housekeeping skills are much the same as yours! Long, lost sister? Hmm...

[Beverly Atkins]

I love your blog!!!! What a beautiful tote bag. I've been addicted to hexies recently and the bag is a great idea. Thanks for a chance to win.

[Paula]

I haven't tackled hexagons yet, but I did put a button closure on one of my bags recently. I got a new sewing machine a few weeks ago and just had to try out the automatic button hole feature.

And I'm totally with you on the housekeeping! (As for cooking, I can cook, fairly well, but with just me at home now, I don't bother too often).

[Teresa]

Lovely book and gorgeous bag¡¡¡

[Lynne Tilley]

I'd love to have this book. I love your blog. I'm a new fan.

[Tara]

I love hexies too! I just finished a 126" x 102", 5,000 piece epp by hand gfg quilt. Took me just over two years and so am now trying to figure out what to do next. That tote would be perfect! Loving it all!

[Linda]

HELLO! THANKS FOR SHARING A GREAT GIVEAWAY!
LOVE YOUR BLOG+INSPIRATION.

[barbara]

I love your tote, is it part of the giveaway too?!! Hint hint babscorbitt@yahoo.com

[Laura]

Love the hexagons...always looking for just one more project!

[Lisa McGriff]

I don't think their is anything that you could make that I wouldn't like. I love your color choices!

[Shanna]

Love the projects! Thanks for the giveaway!

[Diane Kelsey]

I used to wonder why some people made bag after bag. Now I know why, there are just so many lovely fabrics to use and techniques to try. A bag is so much easier than a whole quilt and is more likely to get made.

[geany schopf]

I really like Sherri's blog she is one of the most creative quilter ever, congratulations on your new book! Thank you Kristyne for the chance.

[Susan McAdams]

You have such a pretty blog. Such eye candy. I too love the hexagon purse. Would love to get my hands on the book.

[Ceil]

Your tote is so cute! I'd love to try the hexagon pattern too. Good luck with your move.

[Mary Jo Jones]

I love your blog...glad I came your way. This book is going to have to join my library..hope I win! The hexi bag is darling..love how it is made!

[Chris]

Love the quilt on the front cover of the book as well as the hexie bag.

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[Tamie]

Beautiful tote - I love your choice of fabrics. It has been such fun to tour the different blogs, thank you for being part of Sherri's book tour!

[Meredith Fl.]

I love the bag you made. I need to try that. Good luck on your move!! Thank you for the giveaway chance.

[Kathy MacKie]

Would love to win this book and really like the hook you have it hung from too. I cook because I have to which I can but housekeeping comes after quilting! Thanks for the chance to win!

[DebrafromMD]

Love the bag. I think this would be a wonderful pattern to try those new pre-cut hexies on.

[LauraH]

What a great book! I'd love to win this. Thanks for the opportunity!

[Laurie]

Lovely tote! Hexies have stolen my heart too.

Laurie

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[Heidi]

Ooo, love your hexie tote!! Thanks for the chance to win :)

[CathyK]

That tote is beautiful! I have never done any other sewing besides quilting (which I started a year and a half ago) , and I am quite tempted to try that bag!! Thank you for the chance at the giveaway. :)

[Anita]

I would love to add this book to my crafting library. It looks so inspiring. Thank you for the chance to win.

[Linda]

First, I do check your blog and A Quilting Life almost every day. I do so enjoy both. Sherri's book looks delightful. I haven't made a purse or bag, but I do think I will need to add that to my "to do" list. Thanks for a chance to win the booksl

[jane]

Thanks for the giveaway. Your bag looks great!

[A Little Blue Dragonfly]

I love what you did with those fabrics! Thank you for the giveaway!!! :)

[Anita]

Great looking bag!
Thanks for the chance to win a copy of Sherri's book!