Modern Mix blog tour

October 9, 2011 in Other with 193 Comments

It’s my stop on another book blog tour today. This time around it’s for a fellow Stash Books author, Jessica Levitt and her book Modern Mix.

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The mix that the title refers to is solid and patterned fabrics.  If you follow my blog at all, you know I’m a real lover of solids. Jessica’s book proves over and over that solids set off a project and give patterned fabric some room to breath and be appreciated.

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The book is chock full of projects that use all different quantities of solid fabrics and each one is beautiful.

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The projects range in size and complexity. Everything from big bed quilts to pillows and little pouches.  So many great projects here – you’re certain to be inspired to get to the sewing machine and sew some of them up!

And I’ll bet you seriously want a copy of this book, huh?? Well you get a chance to win one right now! Leave a comment on this post and one lucky winner will get a copy. I’ll pick a winner on Wednesday the 12th.

If you’d like to follow along, the remaining stops on the tour are:

Monday 10/10:  Stop Staring and…Start Sewing
Tuesday 10/11:  Quilting is My Therapy
Wednesday 10/12:  Stitch Magazine Blog
Thursday 10/13:  Oh Fransson
Friday 10/14:  Generation Q Magazine
Saturday 10/15:  Quilt Dad
Sunday 10/16:  Confessions of a Craft Addict
Monday 10/17:  Amy’s Creative Side
Tuesday 10/18:  Pink Chalk Studio
Wednesday 10/19:  Connecting Threads
Thursday 10/20:  Keepsake Quilting
Friday 10/21:  Juicy Bits

Good luck!

193 Responses to “Modern Mix blog tour”

  1. Gill October 9, 2011 at 3:12 am #

    This looks such a great book!! I would love to win a copy!

  2. Alli October 9, 2011 at 3:23 am #

    The projects in the book look really pretty! Thanks for the chance to win! :)

  3. Loullabelle October 9, 2011 at 3:23 am #

    I’ve seen a couple of reviews of this book so far – the projects look so funky but also immensely practical. Love it!

  4. Alison October 9, 2011 at 3:49 am #

    Lovely looking book. Would look even lovelier on my book shelf!

  5. Lisa October 9, 2011 at 3:49 am #

    I love the way Jessica combines colours, both with prints and solids. Gorgeous and rich!

  6. Jess October 9, 2011 at 4:00 am #

    I am sooo loving the images from this book, would love to win a copy!

  7. Sequana October 9, 2011 at 4:00 am #

    If I don’t win this book, I’ll need to buy it, I fear. So help me out and pick my name. :)

  8. Jacque. October 9, 2011 at 4:04 am #

    ohhhhh, I am so excited about this book…and would love to win a copy! Thank you for the opportunity!

  9. Laura October 9, 2011 at 4:11 am #

    This book looks great! Thanks for the opportunity.

    -another solids lover

  10. Jessica October 9, 2011 at 4:20 am #

    This looks like a fabulous book. Thank you for the great giveaway!!

  11. kerry October 9, 2011 at 4:29 am #

    de-lurking for this gorgeous book. lovely!

  12. cynthia October 9, 2011 at 4:45 am #

    Cute pillows would love to get my hands on that book!!!!
    Cynthia

  13. charlotte October 9, 2011 at 4:48 am #

    This looks to be another great book on modern designing of quilts. I would love to win a copy. Thanks for the blog tour.

  14. Jenny October 9, 2011 at 4:50 am #

    yes! id love a copy of this book!

  15. Lara October 9, 2011 at 5:05 am #

    This book looks interesting! I love mixing solids and prints too :)

  16. Deanna Brantly October 9, 2011 at 5:07 am #

    I love solids! This book would get a full life in my home ;)

  17. Jodi October 9, 2011 at 5:13 am #

    Sounds like a great book, I would love to win a copy.

  18. Ann October 9, 2011 at 5:15 am #

    Wow! I love Jessica’s fabrics but somehow I was unaware she was writing a book…gotta lift up that rock I live under. What a treat it would be to win a copy, thanks for the chance.

  19. Mary on Lake Pulaski October 9, 2011 at 5:25 am #

    Great Mix and Match peeks into Jessica’s book – I want to see more!

  20. Summer October 9, 2011 at 5:30 am #

    Thanks so much for the chance to win this book! I would love a copy!

  21. Deb October 9, 2011 at 5:32 am #

    I love the modern style quilts and think I’d get much use from this book. I;d love to be included to win! thanks!

  22. Hannah October 9, 2011 at 5:48 am #

    ooh, this book looks really great. Thanks for the giveaway!

  23. Judy C in NC October 9, 2011 at 5:59 am #

    What wonderful reviews of this book. Thank you for yours and for the opportunity to win this book. Judy C

  24. Donna B October 9, 2011 at 6:00 am #

    Love the peeks into this book! Can’t wait to see more!

  25. KellyS October 9, 2011 at 6:05 am #

    This book looks absolutely fabulous! Another one for my library! Thanks for the chance to win it!

  26. Cindy October 9, 2011 at 6:09 am #

    I’m fairly new to quilting and would love to win a copy. Thanks!

  27. Erin October 9, 2011 at 6:33 am #

    I always struggle with combining prints and solids, wondering if the solid is *perfect* for the prints I’m using. This would be an awesome resource as I try to gain confidence with the “mix”!

  28. maria October 9, 2011 at 6:37 am #

    so fun! I love pairing solids with patterns. It helps to tame the project. :-)

  29. Gina.S October 9, 2011 at 6:42 am #

    I really like the newer designs. I didn’t care much for quilting because of all the small pieces. Now i’m loving it! This looks like a great book with fresh designs. :)

  30. CathyC in Alberta October 9, 2011 at 6:46 am #

    Would love to win this book..get me outside of my traditional quilts.

  31. Betty October 9, 2011 at 7:07 am #

    Really enjoy looking at the solid and patterned fabric mixes–simple, yet inspirational.

  32. brenda October 9, 2011 at 7:20 am #

    love the pillows! great give-away!!

  33. katie r October 9, 2011 at 7:21 am #

    Love the mixes- her color and fabric choices are great and the modern lines are so beautiful.

  34. Andrea October 9, 2011 at 7:22 am #

    Oooh, this looks lovely! Thanks for the giveaway!

  35. Andrea October 9, 2011 at 7:35 am #

    I love those scrappy twin quilts. So gorgeous. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

  36. Jenny October 9, 2011 at 7:42 am #

    I really, really, really want this book!

  37. Debbie-Esch House Quilts October 9, 2011 at 7:43 am #

    I’ve been mixing my prints and solids a bit more lately – I’d love to read about Jessica’s thoughts on the subject!

    • Jenniffier October 9, 2011 at 7:56 am #

      You are so right. I really do want this book. :)

  38. blue.crab October 9, 2011 at 7:54 am #

    Oh, those look so inspiring! I’d love to have that.

  39. Mary Ann October 9, 2011 at 7:57 am #

    That cover quilt with the bubble quilting has been catching my eye all week! Thanks for another chance to win this book.

  40. Shayla October 9, 2011 at 7:58 am #

    Her color choices are great! I love the cover quilt!

  41. Heather October 9, 2011 at 8:00 am #

    I’d love to win this book!!!

  42. Sonia B October 9, 2011 at 8:05 am #

    Thanks for the chance!

  43. roccagal October 9, 2011 at 8:14 am #

    I just love your blog and all the helpful creative tips and tutorials you post for the readers!!!Thank so much-you have pushed me to trust my instincts and just have fun and create. I would love to win this great book-thanks for the giveaway!

  44. Phoebe October 9, 2011 at 8:27 am #

    I can’t wait to check out this book!

  45. Tsoniki Crazy Bull October 9, 2011 at 8:28 am #

    I LOVE string quilts! I’ve not made one but I have made pillows using the same technique. My next project is a pin cushion. Great book!

  46. Donna October 9, 2011 at 8:34 am #

    Looks like a wonderful book for seeing quilts in a new light–I’d love to win a copy! Thanks for the opportunity!

  47. adina October 9, 2011 at 8:46 am #

    wow…i had to take a gasp of air when I saw the twin string quilt in blue….must make for my bedroom…
    thanks for this giveaway! also, i usually read you in a reader and just popped over…your blog looks so great!!!

  48. Bea October 9, 2011 at 8:59 am #

    Can I have that bedroom? So much cooler than mine. Thanks for this giveaway!

  49. Rebecka October 9, 2011 at 9:06 am #

    Oo, me! I’d love a copy. It looks like a keeper!

  50. Valerie October 9, 2011 at 9:08 am #

    This book looks like a lot of fun!

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