Thursday, March 10, 2011

Jump Start Your Quilting Blog tour

Hello quilter friends! 
Here's a new book out , called "Jump Start Your Quilting" printed by

I was asked to review a project in this book, so I quickly flipped through it trying to find
something scrappy and fabulous when I saw this Bed Runner, a pattern by Connie Rand

 It's paper pieced, strips, and EASY and FAST! (Although it's marked intermediate)
I just love the batiks she used in this...I'm all for anything using up your scraps... 
How cute would this be in a multitude of colors?

By the way a bed runner, is just a pretty thin quilt-let to lay across your bed. ;-)

One thing I have to say about this book is, it includes
many different types of projects...cute ones too!
 Can't you just see Jenny Egg wearing this Strip pieced doggie coat? ;-)
There are also, Christmas stocking, hand bags, pillows,
and many really pretty quilt patterns as well...
The ORANGE and that great SCALLOPED EDGE caught my eye...
something I need to try...



You can see more about the book this week on the blog tour:

March 10, with Victoria at Bumble Beans Inc.
 March 11, with Linda at http://quiltcookies.blogspot.com
March 12, with Jessi at http://laurenandjessiblog.com/
March 13, with PAT SLOAN  at  http://patsloan.typepad.com/
March 14, with Melanie at http://www.texasfreckles.com
March 15, with Aunt Pitty Pat at http://auntpittypats.blogspot.com
and March 16, with Glenna at http://hollyhockquilts.com/

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24 comments:

  1. jovaliquiltsMarch 10, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    I love the fabrics in the bedrunner, but what's a bedrunner?

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  2. tropicsladyMarch 10, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Looks like an interesting book! But yeah, what IS a bed runner? :)

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  3. AlexisMarch 10, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Oooh, that does have some great scrappy potential. But the dog coat- Jenny Egg NEEDS it! Please, please make her one V!

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  4. 9patchnurseMarch 10, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    That looks like a great book. The doggy coat is too cute, perfect for a fancy doggy night out! I've seen bed runners before, it's a cool idea for dressing up a room. Maybe my guest room needs one.

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  5. KarenMarch 10, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Looks very interesting. I'm sure I could find something new to try :).

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  6. Vicki @ DottyJaneMarch 10, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    I know some pooches who could use some coats:) Looks like a good book!

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  7. Lee Ann L.March 10, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Wow! That orange quilt looks fantastic!

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  8. DorisMarch 10, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    I really like the idea of the bed runner, I could see that pattern in a large quilt.

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  9. RachaeldaisyMarch 10, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    The dog coat is too cute!! Perfect for Jenny Egg!!

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  10. JustPamMarch 10, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    I love that dog coat!

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  11. Marcia W.March 10, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Interesting book - would make some of the quilts perhaps - yet not a doggie item or bed runner.. visited Pat Sloan's blog and liked the interview.

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  12. UnknownMarch 10, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Just dropped by to check out your write up... I'm like the rest of your blog visitors.. I totally love the coat for the puppy... My little Pitty Pat will look so cute when I make one for her this summer.. Of course it will have to be pink fabrics...
    M

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  13. JillMarch 11, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Looks like a great book and all in colors I love in the ones you picked to show. Great review. Now do I have time to sew for the dogs too,lol.

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  14. Joan and KevinMarch 11, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    I love the dog coat. My little 10lb. dog would look adorable wearing it.

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  15. LindaMarch 12, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    Loved your review. Hasn't this been a fun tour!

    Linda
    http://quiltcookies.blogspot.com

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  16. JudyCinNCMarch 12, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Over here in NC we call those bed runners - toe warmers!! Love your review of the book. Judy C

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  17. Mouster1March 13, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Would love to make a bed runner for my bed. It would add a little pop of color which is always nice. The doggy quilt is adorable too. Looks like a good book to have. Thanks got sharing.

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  18. DebrafromMDMarch 13, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    I love scrap quilts too and this would be a great way to use up all those strips I've cut from the leftover bits from my projects.

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  19. Bec ClarkeMarch 13, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    I love the look of that book, I will have to put it on my wishlist.

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  20. Aunt Mag's Quilty AdventuresMarch 13, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    I've seen a couple of really inspiring projects in this book... looks like a good one to have in the library!

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  21. quiltmom annaMarch 13, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Victoria,
    I think that the dog coat is so fun- I am not sure I would make one but it was pretty fun to think about making one for our dog..
    It looks like your retreat and fabric exchange was a blast.. What a great collection of fabric.
    Warmest regards,
    Anna

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  22. AnonymousMarch 14, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    I like the bed runner idea--I have to make a Thank You gift for someone, and this is perfect!

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  23. BeckyMarch 14, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Love the doggie quilted jacket:)

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  24. DebMarch 14, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    A bedrunner is new to me...but a great idea for a different gift for a fellow quilter. Thanks for the info on the new book!

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