Simply Triangles Blog Tour!!!

Welcome to day three of Barbara Cline's blog tour - I'm so honored to join along. The title of Barbara's book is Simply Triangles, but let me tell you - it is so much more! If you've ever been intimated by triangles, fear not...between Barbara's clear instructions, and C&T's graphics, you will become a triangle queen (or king).

In getting to know Barbara better, here are a few questions that I wanted to know, and share with you...

What inspired you to write this book?
My first book I wrote, "Star Struck Quilts", is based on quilts that are the lone star block layout. The diamond blocks in the lone stars are pieced which makes design inside a lone star quilt.
Simply Triangles, my second book, was inspired by a similar idea.  These quilts are based in triangle block layouts.  The triangles are pieced  making stars, daisies and pinwheels.
I do not find myself a writer, but a designer and quilt maker. C&T Publishing has been a wonderful publisher to work with. It is with their fine expertise and years of experience that they have helped me tremendously in writing my two books.  Currently, a third book is in the making, also by C&T Publishing.

Do you teach? Yes, I teach classes, give lectures and trunk shows nationally. I also teach at Patchwork Plus, a local quilt shop. What do you love about teaching? It is a thrill to teach new concepts and to see new ideas "click" when quilters learn.  There is also a joy in showing "tricks of the trade" that make piecing easy.

(Parla - Barbara's daughter with a quilt in the works)

Do you have a passion for triangles, or a passion for quilting?
My passion is designing and then making what I designed.

Where do you "fit" in the quilting world...modern, traditional, all?
I tend to be more of a traditional quilter.  I have 6 sisters and they stretch and encourage me on the modern side and challenge me to step out of my comfort zone.

To win a copy of Barabara's book, leave a comment, and a winner will be selected on 9/9/12. *Winners from outside the U.S. will receive a electronic copy of the book.

Here's the schedule for Barbara's tour, be sure and check out all the stops:

 http://www.cvquiltworks.blogspot.com/ 9/2

http://pollythepatchworker.xanga.com/ 9/3

http://www.jankrentz.com/weblog/ 9/5

http://www.connectingthreads.com/blog/ 9/6

http://coleensr.xanga.com/ 9/7

http://quiltingal.blogspot.com/ 9/8

 Happy Quilting!

Cherri

 

Comments

[eadaoine]

Looks like a great book..Thanks for the opportunity to win.

[Donna]

I lean toward traditional quilts and love the modern methods of achieving the traditional look. Love Barbara's book.

[LJ]

Barbara's designs are absolutely stunning. I'd love to give them a try and winning the book would be marvelous!

[Lynn]

This book looks terrific! Thanks for a chance to win.

[Andrea_r]

These are gorgeous! I admit, I shy away from triangles all the time. :)

[Kelly]

Thanks for the chance to win this book! Looks great!

[Leslie]

Thank you for hosting this give away. I am definitely a traditional quilt person, but have noticed some of the modern ones are beginning to grow on me.

[elaine r.]

Simply Triangles looks like a fun book to have!

[Lisa Marie]

This looks like a great book! I went to Patchwork Plus a few years ago when I was in that area. I remember there being gorgeous quilts on display and now I'm thinking some of them must have been Barbara's!

[Mah Quilter]

Admitting that I am the worst piecer in the world. That's why I ask my sisters to do my piecing for me. Anything to make it easier for me to achieve perfection(wishing I didn't need to try to make every point perfect)in my piecing is worth trying. This book sounds like it just might be my answer.
Wishing all who read this blog a great day.

[kitty]

The cover quilt is absolutely fantastic! Thank you for a chance to win this great book!

[Marjorie nath]

Looks like a great book for those of us that are afraid to tackle triangles. Thank you for the chance to win this book.

Marj in Mexico

[VickiT]

Great interview. Thank you for the chance to win a copy of this book. I really think this book is one that could help me for sure. I love her choice of colors, especially in the cover. I adore the cover quilt with the purple and blues.

[Jeanne G]

I would so love to win this book and replicate the quilt on the front. Thanks for a chance to win! Great interview and fun blog hop!

[Kathie L]

You've taken a simple shape and done wonderful designs with it. Thanks for the giveaway.

[Bente]

I absoutely love what I see, thanks for the chance to win.

[Deb]

Barbara is great! She's my teacher at Patchwork Plus and I always enjoy her classes. I'd love to win her book.

[Kathie]

This looks like a book that must be on every quilter's bookshelf to use! Thank you for the opportunity to own this one.

[Pauline Kennelly]

You sure have a cute daughter. Love the colors of the piece she's working on. I would L♥VE to win this book! Such an innovative approach to a traditional block.

[Carole S.]

Barbara's instructions are so good. This is a great book.

[Heather]

Triangles is on my list of things to try in 2013. I would love to have this book!

[Cindi]

I would love to try the quilts in this book!

[Pam]

This book looks to be full of new and spectacular quilts. I do love triangles!!!

[Carla G]

What beautiful quilts! Would love to try triangles! Thanks for a chance to win! :)

[Debbie]

Beautiful quilt that Parla is making. Triangles are always fun! Thanks for joining the blog tour, Cherri!

[Kitty]

I love traditional quilts as well as modern. Would love to try something with triangles :-> Thanks!

[Susan Lock]

The book looks awesome!I would love to win a copy... thanks for the opportunity!

[Bambi Mayer]

This looks like a wonderful book. Thanks for the chance to win!

[Cindy W.]

Oh your daughters quilt, lovely colors. Love the front of the book.
Thanks for a chance to win.

[Barbara]

Parla's quilt is beautiful. I love Barbara's quilts. Would love to win a copy of this book.

[Amber]

My first triangle quilt was a nightmare! I'd love to get this book for the tips!

[Deborah]

Looks like a lovely book!

Deborah
homemakerhoney @gmail .com

[KatieQ]

Parla made great color choices for her quilt. It looks like a fabulous book. Thanks for the opportunity to win it.

[Cherib104]

Looks like some great patterns, love the dimensional look she has given the quilts with her use of color.

[Krista]

This book looks amazing, and I'd love to have a chance to make some of her patterns.

[Sharon Buford]

Being a new quilter triangles seem a bit scary - but this book may be what I need for inspiration.

[Lori Smanski]

What a wonderful book. I love that the passione for sewing is in all the family like this.

[Wanda]

This looks like a great book and I love triangles

[Vicki W]

It looks like a fabulous book! Thanks for the opportunity.

[Deb G. in VA]

Beautiful quilts! Thanks for a chance to win a copy of the book!

[Kim Martin]

I would love to win a copy of this book.

[Joyce Mitchell]

I'm a traditional quilter with a modern twist, Thanks for the chance to win.

[Judy]

Sounds like this book would fit right in with my style of quilting. Thanks for the chance to win.
Judy

[Jan]

Thank you for hosting this give away. The book looks spectacular.

[Cordelia]

This is a beautiful book & I love the book tour idea of promoting it!

[Beth T.]

This looks like a great book. Thanks for the glimpse of Parla's quilt in progress. I wish you'd asked where her daughter's unusual name came from. (Name nerd here!)

[Sharon Griffith]

Oh the book looks fabulous...I would love to win a copy of it and not be afraid to work with triangles.

[Emily C]

I love the quilt on the cover, such beautiful colors. It reminds me of fireworks.

[candy grisham]

Love the quilt shown. thanks

[LeAnne L]

What a fantastic looking book.