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

[Patti McHugh]

Thanks for the chance to win. I haven't made an quilted bags or blankets yet. I would love to try it one day. :)

[Lou]

I love the Hexi bag too! such sweet fabric!

[jan]

OK if I dont win the book I think you should send me the bag! lol. It is gorgeous! Some of my fav fabrics and of course I love Sherris book and can't wait to get one!
have fun
xo
jan

[Super Mom - No Cape]

What a great tote to showcase your favourite prints. Thanks for the review of her book and the chance to win it!

[Darlene]

I've enjoyed Sherri's blog since she started blogging - very prolific, indeed. I'd love to win a copy of her new book - thank you for the opportunity.

[Sarah]

That bag is so cute!

[Joyce Carter]

i am really loving all the projects in Sherri's book. I love making hexagons and your hexagon bag is so adorable. I love the colors that you used. Thanks for a chance to win Sherri's book.(I follow your blog by email and I just love reading your post every day. Thanks for some very interesting articles.

[Rebecca]

Love that bag. Want the book just for it :)

[Chris]

I too have been following Sherri for a little over 3 years. I so enjoy all her creativeness and great posts! I am new to your blog, your header is beautiful, all my favorite colors! :) Thanks for the chance at winning her book.

[Amy Stubbings]

Love it. Thanks for the chance to win!

[Mary L.]

That looks like a very good book. If I don't win I may just have to buy it.

[Gayle]

Hexies are so BIG right now - what a fun bag you've shown!

[Jan S]

I'd love to page through that book. Looks like my kind of projects.

[Jessica]

I love hexagons...can't wait to try!

[Margaret]

I think Sherri is a very talented quilter (how does she get it all done???) and I'm very glad she has written a book. I'm sure it's wonderful.
By the way, how is your house coming along?

[YC]

Looks full of inspiration! I agree -- clean underwear is #1. Everything else has to fight with the crafting. ;)

[Laurie]

New to your blog - so pretty! Now off to check out your store :)

[Anne Beier]

Your blog is really lovely. I'd write more, but I am rushing out to work.

[Kathy]

I really want to try hexies and the tote would be a perfect project!

[Kristi]

Following Sherri's book tour led me to your blog which I enjoy very much. I love your sense of humor and the fact that you don't seem to take yourself too seriously. And I must find YOUR lovely book, too.

[Angela- Heart of Charnwood]

Beautiful Hexy bag- who doesn't love them would be mad! And lets be honest, tidy houses are for people with no real creativity!! ;O)

[Sonya Mullis]

I love your hexagon bag! The fabrics are beautiful!

[Helen LeBrett]

I love your comment about your quilting life: as long as there are no science projects in the frig and everyone has clean undies you're good!! My thoughts exactly!!!! Thanks for the post!! :-A)

[Karisma]

Thank you for the chance to win! Love the fabric choices in your tote!

[Colette]

What a lovely tote. Great colors and so summery.

[Vicki in MN]

I am lucky that the hubbs doesn't mind my creative mess and a stray thread or 2 or 3, LOL
Looks like a great book!

[barbara woods]

i would love to win it , thanks for the chance

[Jennifer]

Love that bag! Thanks for hosting this giveaway.

[Lesley]

Would love to win this book!

[Pattie C]

Can't wait to see all of this book. I also loved your mistake pincushion you made. The colors are so calming.

[Paula]

OM! I must get into hexagons NOW after seeing that gorgeous tote! Yum! xxx

[Carol]

What a great tote! I'm not a great fan of little hexies, but I do like those.

[Paula]

Love the fabrics in your bag. So summery. I'm new to your blog, just discovered it via the blog hop but am looking forward to reading it lots more. Thanks for the chance to win.

[Elena Piña]

I am fan of Sherry since I discovered her and I will love to have her ebook copy as I am from Spain...after looking to your bags and other works I would like to win it even more as I found them all so so cute!
Congratulations and give me luck!!!
Elena

[Lisa]

Thanks for the chance to win!

[Tanya Quilts in CO]

I would love to try to make the hexagon bag!

[Lynn Nicholson]

I'm new to quilting and I'd love to have this book.

[Sharrieboberry]

The hexagon bag is really cute! It's lovely to see you on the blog hop. I like to visit often.

[Martha]

I love hexagons, and the fabrics used in the tote are simple gorgeous!!

[Audrey Bretz]

This book looks awesome - totes, table runners, quilts - something for everyone. I have found some new blogs to follow as well! I'd love to win this book!!

[Elizabeth Jenkins]

Quilting is supposed to be shared with the family....loose threads and all...right? I love the hexagons also and would love a copy of Sherrie's book. Thanks.

[Donna]

Such a pretty tote. I love the colors.

[Laurie]

Cute tote! I too must try some hexagon quilting! Your little tutorial was inspiring btw.
This looks like a great book
I love your take on housekeeping. Hahaha. I find that if I'm taking time to create with my sewing, I'm not taking much time cleaning or cooking! I relax the standards a bit to give me the opportunity to do something I really love.

[Kay Mc]

Looks like a project that I need to add to my never ending list. Love anything with Hexagons, too.

[Terri M]

I so much want to win a copy of Sherri's new book!

[Becky Sharp]

I'm getting more and more excited about this book!

[Diana Fields]

I just purchased your S is for Stitch book. I just love it. I enjoy combining embroidery and quilting. I hope to win Sherri's book. If not, I will purchase it. Thanks

[Toni Anne Potter]

I come to your blog for my serenity color fix. Everything about your blog is calm and comforting, I love it so soothing. You have wonderful photos and great ideas. I'd love it if some of your talent, were to rub off on me. ;-> Toni Anne

[Rebecca T]

I absolutely COVET your hexie tote! Simply gorgeous. Thanks for the review and hosting the giveaway.

[Wendy]

I would love a copy...hard cover or otherwise! Great little bag, but simple? Does not look simple...