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

[Karen Grabowski]

Your hexagon bag is beautiful...bright and cheery for summer! And I am so with you on the cereal and peanut butter thing. Who wants to waste time cooking when there's so much pretty fabric waiting to be used! I can't wait to see inside this book....

[Anda]

I love your blog and thanks for the chance to win! awolk at rogers dot com

[Patty]

Your purse is so cute. I love the hexagons.

[Cindy K]

I love your blog...I am now following it on bloglovin. I love hexagons and the tote is so pretty.
Thank you for the chance to win the book.
thim3@hotmail.com

[PAT]

I'd love to win Sherri's book. Those bags are too cute. ty for the chance. Pat

[Christa]

I have also loved her blog and love the hexagon bag!! Thanks for the chance to win!

[Kitty]

Haven't tried hexagons but just might for this cute tote! Love the fabrics you chose.

[Cassie A]

I love your "no science experiments and everyone in clean underwear" !!!! I'll have to remember that at my house :) I love this book and the sweet hexagon bag! I'd love to make that! Thanks for the chance to win :)

[Cathy]

I have never made a hexagon, only totes of one fabric...this is just my cup of tea! love the colors and the tote! would love the book winning it or buying it <3

[Michelle]

Great ideas in Sherri's book. The hexi-tote is so cute. Thanks for the chance to win Sherri's book.

[Jackie]

Your hexagon bag is great! I'm new to your blog but I will be back - your pictures are really beautiful! Thank you for the opportunity to win Sherri's book.

[Lori Hunstad]

Wow! 160 comments to win a book? I'd comment if you were teaching me how to make PB&J sandwiches, Kristyne! But an awesome book is great inspiration too.

Best,
Lori

[Sharon]

What lovely creations! I've never made a tote bag, but I want to try now. I've been following Sherri's blog as well. Thank you!!!

[Carol g]

What a pretty bag! I'm excited to read more of your blog.

[yenni]

love this hexagone tote...^^

[Mary Deckert]

I love her blog and would love to win a copy of her book!

[Patty]

This is my first stop on the blog hop. I love Sherri's work and have been following her for a while too. Love the hexi tote!

[Amy DeCesare]

This looks like such a great book, and I love your version of the tote bag. Can't wait to see what else is in this book!

[Beth Sanders]

Thank you for the inspiration...when I see "Pretty By Hand" in my inbox, I can't help but smile! I look so forward to reading your blog every day!

[Barbara]

Would love to have Sherri's book.....or yours!

[Sue P]

Love the bag and thanks for a chance to win a book!

[Sonia F]

Looks like a great book. Thanks for the giveaway!

[Kristy]

I follow Sherri's blog daily, just like I do yours. I was so happy when I read she had a book published and even happier to hear she was having a blog tour. And even happier yet to see you were one of her stops. I will keep my fingers crossed, because I really really do want a copy of her book.

[Deb]

I always enjoy blog hops, and this one has been very fun! Thanks for the chance to win Sherri's book. Love her quilting.

[Terri]

I love that hexi bag!! Please put me in for a chance. Thanks!

[cathy]

Book looks lovely. I would love to win. i enjoy your blog.

[Christine]

I love hexagons and I love this book! I too am planning to make a hexagon bag.

[Mary on Lake Pulaski]

Your hexie bag turned out just beautiful in those prints!

[kc]

Love the hexie tote.

[Mia S.]

I just recently re-acquired a sewing room and would love this book for my collection!! Love your blog and thank you for offering this lovely giveaway!

[usairdoll]

Cereal and peanut butter? Chunky only! My kind of girl, hehe. Love the hexies and they make such a darling bag. This book looks so awesome! Fingers are crossed!

Thank you for a super giveaway and a chance to win.

usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

[Kristy]

As usual you have made a darling bag. Love the colors and the pattern. Glad to see you still have your wonderful sense of humor! :-) Thanks- K-

[Judy K]

I have been making bags for quite some time. They are so much fun to make and to show your personality and creativity.

[Barbara]

Thanks for the chance to win this interesting book

[Polly Hada]

This is wonderful to find new blogs and hear about other "famous" quilters. Sherri's book looks fabulous and I would sure like to win it. Thanks for the opportunity.

[marja voortman]

I think it's a very nice book and the tote is beautiful.
With greetings. Marja.

[julie]

Love your tote! Looks like a great book!

[Julia]

Beautiful! Just the inspiration I need. I would love browsing through the lovely ideas in her book, A Quilting Life.

[KT]

Great bag! I love the look of hexagons, but haven't tried them yet--I'm a little intimidated by them. Thanks for the chance to win the book!

[Catherine]

Lovely bag. Thanks for the chance to win this beautiful book!

[Linda in Maryville]

Wanting a chance to win! I am working on a hexagon quilt. Thinking this is a life long project for me. Love the book chance. However, cooking -- am not thrilled about that at all since the kids left home....cleaning I work on when needed.

[Candace]

I love hexies but never know what I want to make. Now I know. It's the tote!

[Annerose]

Das ist ja scheinbar ein sehr schönes Buch, da möchte ich doch auch gerne bei der Verlosung mitmachen.
Ganz liebe Grüße Annerose

[Claudia Oliveira]

I love the colors that you use in yours projects. I never made a hexagon project, but I will love receive this book to start. And with your tutourial I know that will be a nice and fun work.

Thank you.

[Lee]

Looks like a must have book!! Love your bag!

[Carla Rives]

My favorite pattern and fabrics! Love those hexes!!!!!

[Donna Murdock]

Who could possibly resist these wonderful colors? Aren't most of us searching for this authentic way of life these colors and quilting represent? Gotta get this book!

[Del]

This book looks wonderful! Can't wait to see more of it!

[Leanne]

This is my first visit to your blog. It is beautiful (and I love hexies too!) Thanks for the chance to win.

[Edie]

I love Sherri's blog too. And now... YOURS!!! Thanks for sharing