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

[Nuria]

Love the hexagon tote...I would like to made one!!!,
Thanks

[barb]

hmmm...have never tried hexagons, but it is looking more and more like I might just have to give them a try. they look like lots of fun...so would winning be! ha ha

[Sallie]

Thanks for the great giveaway!

[Christine M]

The fabrics you have used for your tote are gorgeous.

[Beth Pyle]

I've been making totes and bags for a long time too...this sure seems like another one to try!

[Sandy K]

Such a cute bag! Thanks for the chance to win Sherri's lovely book.

[Mary Graff]

I love that tote. Oh dear, one more project to add to the ever growing list!

[Karen K]

Love the hexis! Your work is so lovely.....beautiful fabric choices. Would love to win. Thanks.

[Sally]

Reading blogs is a big part of my quilting life. I get to see new fabric and patterns and get lots of tips. Yours and Sherri's are two of my favorite stops. I check everyday to see what's new.

[Anne]

Thanks for the chance to win such a great book. Love your hexagon bag and all the previous hexies too. Your book is another one on my must buy list.

[Jackie m]

Love your bag! Hope to try hexagons soon....
Please add my name to the draw.

[Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts]

Wonderful tote! I have so been enjoying this hop! Thanks for the chance!

[Cheryl Jerome]

I have never made a tote before, nor have I tried hexies so this project would solve both of those issues. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy!!!

[katie]

My compliments on your hexagon bag! It turned out great! Thanks for the chance to win Sherri's book. BTW I have always enjoyed your blog. You do such beautiful work and your new book looks delightful!

[Crochet BY Megs]

Love the bag and the book looks fantastic! Can't wait to give it a read!!

[Diana W]

How Funny, I relaxed my housekeeping standards when the kids grew up and left. Cleaning is not my favorite part! LOL. but seriously, my house stays fairly clean since I am not really a messy person. I do cook for me... I would love the chance tow in this book as I love all things Quilty... Thanks for the chance!

[Jeanice Shelley]

I love the hexagon tote bag too! I have never sewn hexagons, but you make them all look so lovely, I want to try!

[Carrie P.]

Moving! how exciting! I hope it is a good one for you.
I read Sherri's blog all the time. She is a "powerhouse" when it comes to making quilts.
thanks for a chance to win her new book.

[Sandy D]

This book looks like it is a must have.Thanks for a chance to win it..

[Bonnie larson]

The book looks great. I would love to give it a new home. Thanks for sharing.

[Sarah N]

Such a cute bag! I love hexies too :)

[Joan Smith]

Love your blog & seeing all the pretty things you make. Thanks for the chance to win this book!

[Susan]

Would love to have this book. The tote is adorable! Thanks for the chance to win.

[Catherine Zerr]

I am totally in love with hexagons too!

[Lisa]

Housekeeping is like stringing beads with no knot on the end of the string. You keep repeating all the same tasks over and over and over again. Ugh :( quilting is much more fun :).

[Robin H]

The book tour has been fun, and rotisserie chicken from wal mart is considered gourmet fare at our house!

[Susan Cadice]

I will absolutely make the hexagon bag....my first venture in the world of hexagons!

[Joy Ercanbrack]

I so enjoy your darling blog and witty entries. You made me fall in love with hexagons and I've been searching for a project that wouldn't take all the time of a quilt. I need to make that tote. Hope I win :)

[Joan]

Thanks for the giveaway!

[fromtheseeds]

What an adorable tote! I loooove those fabrics too - so much bright cute lecien goodness. Thanks lady, oxo

[Delores Wagg]

Your tote is awesome! Would love to win a copy of the book, thanks for the chance.

[Evelyn]

What a great Tote! I just learned how to make Hexies, easy to get addicted! Hope to win this book! Love your Blog and following your family and quilting projects.

[Jenny Nelson]

I love your blog and look forward to your posts everyday! Always something beautiful to see! I would love this book and absolutely love the hexagon tote bag, so cute! Thank you for the chance to win a copy!

[Joyce]

Always love your fabric choices...lovely florals. And I am also a hexi-lover!

[Joan S.]

I love both bags! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of Sherri's book!

[Kate]

I love your blog and look forward to my emails with your latest creation. The blogging world is fun but oh so educational. I have learnt so much and I am sure I would from this really lovely book. I am doing some hand pieced hexagons but I have wanted to try machine pieced bigger ones but didn't have any idea how I would use them - well now I do. And being an international reader it is so nice to see that we can actually enter and possibly win!!
Thanks for all that you share, and keep and the good work.

[bobbi]

Love the book and the hexies are so cute! Thanks for the chance to win. :)

[audrey]

Love the hexi tote bag! Would love to win the book. Thanks for the chance to win.

[Laura]

I love these blog hops. I haven't made any hexi's yet so this tote looks like a good place to start.

[Linda Halcomb]

Love the projects shown & love to win! Pick me!

[Kathy]

Oh, the book looks like so much fun with all its projects. Loved reading your blog and thanks for the chance to win. Happy sewing...

[Patricia M.]

Never done a hexagon, but would love to learn!

[lorene holbrook]

everything is so, so, pretty! would love to win! thanks for the chance....

[Deb]

This book looks fabulous! I love the tote you made. I'm about to embark on a machine-pieced hexagon project myself. I'm a bit nervous, but hopefully it'll all work out. Thanks for the chance!

[Joana]

I start smiling as soon as I see "PrettybyHand" in my email---always find something pretty to smile about, and I love the hexie tote! Thanks for the intro to the book!

[Emily C]

Awesome. So far have loved everything I have seen from this book.

[Jan]

Love your colorful totes! Thank you for the chance to win the book.

[Shirley McIntyre]

Trying to figure out this blogging comment stuff! maybe I have! This is so new to me, but I will figure it out. I am a quilter, I can do this!!!!! Love this pretty book, would look nice in my home.

[Jennifer B]

Thanks so much for sharing your love of quilting...and that of your friends!

[dianne mitzel]

I love the hexagon tote, may have to make one, and adore the fabrics you used. Hope I win this great book, it's a must have...