THIS WEEK'S WINNER, PLUS 3 NEW BOOKS

This week's winner is blueberrylane; she didn't leave a name - unless that's her name; that would be cool!

If you know her, let her know she's won!

This week's books - 3 this week, I'll explain in a minute...

Thinking Outside the Block by Sandi Cummings.  It's a beautiful book with lots of great ideas, techniques, photos.  I saw one of her quilts a few years ago at Quilt Festival - it was amazing!

Next, New Wave Quilt Collections, and New Wave Quilt Collections II.  They go together - I couldn't break up a pair

   

The covers are white - I'm sorry if you aren't able to see these very well.  The insides are amazing though!

This week's question - Art Quilts, Traditional Quilts, or Contemporary Quilts - What is your preference, what kind of quilter are you?

I'm more of an contemporary quilter, or traditional with a twist!  I'm afraid I'll never make a Baltimore Album Quilt - I just don't have it in me.

Well that's it for now...I've so enjoyed reading your opinions on these quilting questions, keep them coming, it's been so interesting!

Have a great week!

Cherri

Comments

[Judy]

I'm definetly in the traditional catagory. I like to applique and hand quilt. I do piece on the machine! I wouldn't get anything done if I didn't.

[May Britt]

For me it has to be traditional quilts with blocks. I love that. I love handstitching and handquilting.

[Lissa]

Cherri
I'd like to say I am a FINISHER of quilts, but alas, I am a UFO'er...
I do like art quilts but am yet to make one, I tend to stick to my comfort zone of blocks and mindless piecing... I am an expert at mindless piecing (mindless piecing - grandmothers flower garden, one patch quilts etc)

One day I'd like to break out of the ol' comfort zone and do something unexpected and maybe, use a BRIGHT fabric.. now that could be shocking!

Lissa

[Julia]

For years I only liked traditional quilts but for a while now I also fancy art quilts. I have done a couple of crazy quilts with all kinds of embellishments and that will probably be my entrance into art quilts. I guess my first art quilt won't be far away. Julia

[Lynne in Hawaii]

I am into traditional quilts. I like to do some applique as well as piecing. I prefer to hand quilt large quilts and machine quilt small ones when I can.

[nicolette]

Congratulations to Blueberrylane!
I’m a contemporary quilter and would love to become an art quilter one day. I’m making a Dear Baby Jane at the moment because I love to learn how the original blocks are made. I try to give it a twist to a more modern version by using cheerful colours. I’ve visited a quiltshow last weekend and I especially loved the art quilts and contemporary quilts. I think it’s because they are not made from excisting patterns but by quilters who followed their heart and tried to leave their comfort zone.

[Carmenn]

I am afraid, I am not a quilter yet - but I just love the crazy quilts I have seen. I have tried a couple of blocks, but run out of ideas. My very good friend Anina at Twiddletails is a real inspiration - I am getting ready for my first full-blown quilt - all in shades of blue.

So, I am at the ruler-and-cutting-board stage, if that is a stage of quilting!!

Love your blog!

[Jane Weston]

After years of trying to figure it out...I think I'm a traditionalist quilter....at least in colour and pattern choices. I will use any and all funky new gadgets to get there and won't shy away from my machine to do the piecing and quilting.

[Beth Dasecke]

wow this is harder than I thought it would be Hmmmm I like all kinds of quilts But I am not that into Arty quilts YET
but all things change
I would love to go in the draw for your books
hugs Beth

[Mary Wood]

I like all sorts of quilts But I am just a Learner And I need lots of help Have looked at some books but they look a bit complicated But im determined to learn as I love Quilts.
Hugs Mary

[Sue Cahill]

I am very traditional, though I amire those who make contemporary and art quilts. I love to hand piece, I'm working on the "Cival War Diary" quilt by hand now. I love thirties fabrics and I'm definately a scrappy quilter, I don't know how to put together a quilt with only a few fabrics. I would love to win these books, maybe broaden my skills a bit.

[Cheri]

I like quilts with something at least a little different about them, so not too traditional I guess. I'm not entering the drawing because I own Thinking Outside the Block, but just want to put in a plug for that book -- it's great!

[Márta Mezei]

I love to do traditional quilts(With appliques,embroideries...)now I prefer the crazy.But I want to try all techniques and embellisments,I love Angelina fiber,Silk paper-they can do dreamlike effekt.
I think,Art Quilt demands many imagination,
and Traditional Quilt demands a lots of patience.I don't like all Contemporary Quilt.
Márta from Hungary

[Linda]

I think I'm a traditional quilter, I haven't made an art quilt and probably never will, just not my taste. Although I do admire the amount of work that goes into them.

[Paula]

I am a traditional quilter. I really like to make scrap quilts reminiscent of the quilts my grandmother's made. I love to hand quilt, but will admit, I've been tempted to do machine quilting because it's just so fast!

[Jacquie]

I guess I would categorize myself as a cross between contemporary and traditional with a twist. I do like to do my own thing. I love ALL quilts though.

[Thimbleanna]

Traditional all the way baby! With an occasional contemporary quilt thrown in ... like maybe contemporary quilt with traditional fabrics? Or something like that! I do love your contemporary quilts. Hmmm, maybe I'll talk myself out of traditional! And, I'm wondering about your last comment -- do you consider Baltimore quilts art or traditional? I consider them traditional. As for art, for me, I prefer my "art" to be on canvas. ;-)

[Deborah]

I'm new to quilting and haven't figured out what I'm doing at all! I don't know where my talents or desires lie, but love reading quilting books so I can find patterns to try. dmj53(at)hotmail(dot)com

[Deborah]

I'm new to quilting and haven't figured out what I'm doing at all! I don't know where my talents or desires lie, but love reading quilting books so I can find patterns to try. dmj53(at)hotmail(dot)com

[Jackie]

Contemporary quilting for me! I love all your patterns (especially City Park). I don't think you will find me even thinking about making a Baltimore Album quilt. I do admire ALL quils and the quilting in them. I visit your blog daily but I think this is the first time for a comment from me, sorry about that, I will try to comment more often.

Jackie

[Becky]

I like all kinds of quilts - I've tried a little of all types. I'm fairly new to quilting - so I like to try different things. I think I like appliqued quilts best, but it's a close race!!

[Annemiek]

I like traditional quilts best. Pieced, no appliqué for me!My quilts are utility quilts, to sleep under and keeping you warm and cosy:that's my definition of a quilt. I prefer to piece and quilt by hand. My production therefor is very low: 1 quilt a year..

[Lorraine Walsh]

I am a traditional quilter - pieced mostly and have been dabbling in applique (needleturn) on a couple of quilts I have on the go....I admire the art quilts greatly, but for me it is traditional - unless I deviate from the path one day - which is always a possiblility....never say never!

[Carin]

I love to look at art quilts and non traditional quilts but I usually make pretty traditional quilts ( I say usally when I have only made 5 so far. LOL)

[Bronwyn]

I love all quilts and I intent to give them all a go before I die. I will have to live until I am at least one hundred and twenty!!The quilts that I have made the most are traditional.Log cabins,ohio stars,etc.I have stitched a few needle turn applique.Love them, I am currently working on the "Valentine" quilt.Quilts they keep me sane.

[Nihal]

First off, a Smiling Hello for you:)
I am definately in the Art Quilts category (even though I can hardly find to be able to finish any quilt project).
I found a way going your home thru Nicolette's blog. Very inspiring journal you have.

PS I loved all your Munichen photos, the 'giant' books so gorgeous! Thanks for sharing:)

~N via CrossRoads~

[Maria Alejandra]

I consider myself a traditional quilter, although I like contemporary colors and fabrics. I machine piece all my quilts and when I applique I also do it on the machine. I enjoy learning new techniques for traditional piecing!

[Jeanine]

I love scrap quilts and sampler quilts. The variation in color and blocks I think, adds visual interest to the quilt.

[Joan Johnson]

Like so many others, I'm a traditional quilter, but I do love traditional quilts done in modern, bright colors! I also love hand and machine applique, but never seem to find the time to do as much as I'd like.

[Jen]

I'm a mix between contemporary and traditional. I like the complexity of traditional blocks but love more modern fabrics.

Thanks for the chance to win these books!

- Jen

[Abby]

I would definitely have to say that I'm a comtemporary quilter and love modern quilts (City Scapes is next on my to-do list!) If I dabble in more traditional blocks, it always in sleek color schemes/solids to make it a little newer and edgier! :)

[Allison]

Hi I'm a traditional quilter. (I think)Nothing too exciting.

[Jenn]

I have to say that I'm more contemporary, or traditional with a twist. I like things like log cabin and courthouse steps, but most true tradtional quilts are just too busy for me. I tend to like big patches of fabric, squares and rectangles, and low to medium contrast type stuff (think "Chery Fizz", and "City Blcoks"). If all of that is a style, then count me in!

[Jamie]

I'm definitely a contemporary quilter. I've been sewing since I was little but just started quilting. Being only 29, I am definitely more attracted to more modern designs, but most of the time I come up with my own stuff. I like to mix different techniques.

[Debbie C.]

I dabble a little bit into everything. I haven't really settled into a 'favorite' quite yet. If I had nothing but time to "play", I would like to hand dye my own fabrics and get really creative. I could really use this book to help me broaden my ideas!

[Vickie E]

I'm a Traditional quilter. I love 1930's, civil war and common blocks used with those fabrics. I have been trying to expand beyond that though....we'll see.

[Barnáné Ildikó from Hungary]

I'm a traditional quilter and nowadays I'm trying new ways on quiling, perhapsh art? I don't know which is better for me.

[Paula in NH]

I like to try everything when it comes to quilts. When I first started quilting nearly three years ago I made mostly traditional quilts. Now I'm into stitcheries and learning applique. I like to look at art quilts, but haven't had the courage to try one yet. Hopefully soon.

[Patty C]

I love most all quilts. I like to try new things and old favorites. I like to experiment with different color combinations and colors that I would not normally pick. I am not an appliquer.