Patchwork Sassaman Style — Blog Hop Giveaway!
Do you have a stash of gorgeous “personality” fabrics — those prints screaming for attention — that you aren’t quite sure what to do with? If so, you are in for a treat! Jane Sassaman, quilt maker extraordinaire and whose name is synonymous with graphic, bold design — has a new book out, Patchwork Sassaman Style, Recipes for Dazzling Quilts, published by DragonThreads.
In it, Jane shares her principles for successfully working with large prints, such as the bigger the print, the bigger the block, and letting the fabric do the work. Those principles set the table for the meat of the book: 20 “flexible” recipes that can be adjusted “according to your taste and ingredients on hand.”
Each recipe is based on the mixture of bold printed fabric, such as her trademark graphic fabric designs, and traditional quilt block patterns. The excitement comes in how you blend your ingredients. In other words, how you cut into your personality fabric and what other fabrics you use in the mix. Jane explains how random cuts, “fussy” cuts, and mirror-imaging can each create a totally different look. The resulting quilts from the recipes are gorgeous, and the flexibility in approach means you can create all kinds of variations. This book will excite today’s “modern” quilter along with those who have been making quilts for decades.
Would you like to win a copy of this book? Do you have an address in the United States? If you answered yes to both questions, please leave a comment on my blog anytime through the end of day, July 8th. On Monday, the 9th, I’ll select a winner, and the publisher will send a copy of this book directly to the winner! There will be other goodies that the publisher will be offering. So be sure to leave a comment!
And, remember, the blog hop continues through July. Here is the remaining schedule:
July 9: Melissa Peda
July 10: Susan B Knapp
July 11: Jacquie Gering
July 12: Weeks Ringle
July 13: SewCalGal
July 14: Jessica Kovach
July 15: Pam Matthews
July 16: Frieda Anderson
July 17: Pat Sloan
July 18: Jan Krentz
July 19: Anita Grossman Solomon
July 20: Lyric Kinard
July 21: The Quilt Show
July 22: Jane La Fazio
July 23: Free Spirit
July 24: Nancy Zieman
July 8th, 2012 at 12:39 am
I love Jane Sassaman’s fabrics and quilts. I saw her quilts while I was visiting Chicago one year and they were so fabulous to see in person!
July 8th, 2012 at 1:38 am
Looks like a great book, I’d love to be in the drawing for this book.
July 8th, 2012 at 1:50 am
I’d love to see Jane’s new book. I have a stash of big, bold prints waiting for inspiration.
July 8th, 2012 at 3:31 am
I have lots of Jane’s fabrics and I’d love to have a copy of this book and I do have a U.S. mailing address! Thanks, Gloria!
July 8th, 2012 at 6:27 am
Look like just what I need for some real inspiration. I would I would love to win the book.
July 8th, 2012 at 7:16 am
Talk about impact! Hi Gloria, thanks for the chance.
July 8th, 2012 at 7:17 am
The book, the quilts, and the prints look glorious!
July 8th, 2012 at 7:21 am
This is a must have book and I would love to be the recipient. I love seeing all the blogs – some of which I have visited before and some new ones as well. Thanks for sharing.
July 8th, 2012 at 8:00 am
I have been enjoying the blog tour. The book looks like fun. I have so many fabrics that look like they would go with the patterns. Thanks for the opportunity and love your blog.
July 8th, 2012 at 8:00 am
I would love to read this book and learn from Jane’s experience. Everything I have seen on this hop makes me want the book more.
July 8th, 2012 at 8:03 am
My reponse isn’t showing up so I am trying again.
I would love to read this book and learn from Jane’s experience. Everything I have seen on this hop makes me want the book more.
July 8th, 2012 at 8:04 am
Love the term personality fabrics – and most of mine are Sassaman’s! Count me in for the drawing….
July 8th, 2012 at 8:13 am
Fascinating. I’ve never quilted with large-scale prints but certainly want to give it a try. Jane’s book sounds like a perfect resource for lots of quilting fun.
July 8th, 2012 at 8:13 am
I attended one of Jane’s classes several years ago. She is one of a kind and shared information on her techniques generously. I still use some to this day. Her new book looks fantastic!
July 8th, 2012 at 8:15 am
Looks like a great book, and I LOVE her comment about letting the fabric do the work!
July 8th, 2012 at 8:21 am
This looks like another great book!
July 8th, 2012 at 8:23 am
Looks like another great book! Can’t wait to take a peek inside!
July 8th, 2012 at 8:27 am
sure, I’d love a copy! thanks for hosting
July 8th, 2012 at 8:55 am
I dont have much of a stash right now, but would sure love to learn how to successfully use large prints. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
July 8th, 2012 at 8:56 am
Mmmm, those are enticing photographs. I’d love to have my own copy of Jane’s book. Thanks for the opportunity.
July 8th, 2012 at 9:00 am
I love the boldness and astoundingly beautiful colds of
Jane’s fabrics and quilts. She has a way of making nature look larger than life.
The vivid colors and bold scale of her designs brighten my day.
July 8th, 2012 at 9:00 am
I have gained so much inspiration from Jane’s original book. I would love to add this new one to my library.
July 8th, 2012 at 9:01 am
I need this book as I have a stash of Janes’ fabric and am not sure what to do with them. First time reading your blog, I am so glad I found it.
July 8th, 2012 at 9:02 am
count me in – looks beautiful!
July 8th, 2012 at 9:05 am
count me in – very inspiring!
July 8th, 2012 at 9:17 am
A book by Jane is a great giveaway… thanks for the opportunity to win a copy.
July 8th, 2012 at 9:19 am
Thanks for the opportunity to win Jan’s Book!
July 8th, 2012 at 9:20 am
typing too fast…Jane’s book
July 8th, 2012 at 9:28 am
Thanks for the opportunity to win this good book from Jane Sassaman. I enjoyed your review and discussion of large prints, and have some that were gifted to me. This book will surely help me figure out a design that takes advantage of the fabric scale. alternate email mlwright29(at)hotmail(dot)com
p.s. Friday I read your embroidery parts and must say WOW! My skills extend to backstitch.
July 8th, 2012 at 9:31 am
looks like Jane has another winner.
July 8th, 2012 at 9:34 am
Such beautiful quilts! Would so love to win a copy of this book!
July 8th, 2012 at 9:40 am
I love Jane’s fabrics and would love a copy of the book. Thanks for the opportunity.
July 8th, 2012 at 9:55 am
Hi Gloria! Love your work with imagery and delightful colors!
And Yes, I have stacks of Jane Sassaman fabrics…never cut! They are pretty to look at :)
July 8th, 2012 at 9:57 am
I would love to win this book. It really looks fascinating.
July 8th, 2012 at 10:00 am
I’d love to win this book — am a great admirer of Jane’s work!
July 8th, 2012 at 10:08 am
I really really want this book. Jane is my favrite art quilter and fabric designer!!!
July 8th, 2012 at 10:12 am
I can’t wait to see this book, and it would be nice to win it! Thanks so much for the giveaway-I am really enjoying this blog tour.
Deb
July 8th, 2012 at 10:13 am
Last year I was fortunate enough to take a class with Jane. She opened my eyes as to what one can do with color and prints. I love her work.
July 8th, 2012 at 10:14 am
Jane’s quilts are wonderful, and this book looks just as great!
Thanks for the reminder about the blog hop.
:-D eirdre
July 8th, 2012 at 10:29 am
Cheerful and inspiring! I never know what to do with those bold prints. They are sleeping in the stash right now waiting for the Prince Charming to wake them up! This book might be IT!!
July 8th, 2012 at 10:39 am
Love Jane’s quilts. Would love to win a book. I’ve been a fan for over a decade.
July 8th, 2012 at 10:49 am
Such colorful inspiration! Thanks for the chance to win!
July 8th, 2012 at 10:58 am
I LOVE Jane Sassamans’a fabric and quilt design ideas. I just purchased a bunch of her fabric at Vermont quilt Festival and can’t wait to start putting together a quilt with it. The process should be great fun and I can only hope I can come up with something as gorgeous as those in Jane’s book!
July 8th, 2012 at 11:11 am
Jane is a great artist. This book looks like a lot of fun!
July 8th, 2012 at 11:12 am
I am completed and totally addicted to Jane’s fabrics and techniques. Can’t get enough!
July 8th, 2012 at 11:33 am
I have long admired Jane’s work and would love to receive a copy of this book!
I am also thinking this approach might be great for the next raffle quilt some of us make each year to benefit our local public library.
July 8th, 2012 at 11:34 am
I love Jane’s style. I got to take a class from her once and actually finished the quilt!. I would love to have her new book.
July 8th, 2012 at 11:47 am
I have enjoyed Jane’s design and color use for years. What a thrill it would be to win a copy of her book. Thanks for making the offer, Gloria.
Kristin
July 8th, 2012 at 11:59 am
I’ve never been to your website before – what a treat. Your write up of Jane’s new book is wonderful, too. I would love to have the book. I have and enjoy her previous book. Thanks for the opportunity.
July 8th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Tammy, I’m glad you are enjoying my site! :)
July 8th, 2012 at 12:10 pm
This blog hop is really a fun idea! Each day I want this book more and more; my creative mind just keeps expanding…
July 8th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
Jane’s fabrics are so lovely, yet it is challenging to use them to show them off properly. would love a copy of her book. (I’ve enjoyed cruising your website too.)
July 8th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
Love the Sassaman stye. Hope I win!
July 8th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
Personality fabrics= I don’t cut!
This might provide some great insight into the use of those pieces.
Thanks,
July 8th, 2012 at 12:24 pm
Fingers crossed…hope I win! Going now to order her new fabric line! :-)
July 8th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
This is all quite interesting !! I would love to win the book and create something totally out of my box.
July 8th, 2012 at 12:33 pm
A great description! I love Jane’s prints, but never get up the nerve to cut into them. Thanks for hosting the tour.
July 8th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Love Jane’s work.
Thanks for the opp to win the book.
July 8th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
Thanks for the giveaway. I’d love to see this book in person–it looks so great on screen.
July 8th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
Jane’s new book looks like it would be a wonderful addition to one’s library. Love the use of bold bright prints.
July 8th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
I love working with the beautiful fabrics and incorporating the embroidery as well. I also embellish with beads and trims. i am happy to learn about your blog. i’ll visit again. i hope i win…kristy yenkey
July 8th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
her book looks wonderful ! it’s so hard to cut jane’s fabric BUT look at what gorgeous things can be made if you do !!!
July 8th, 2012 at 1:01 pm
Jane’s fabric is a favorite of mine, so I’m excited to see this book!
July 8th, 2012 at 1:30 pm
Would love to win a copy of the book. She is a wonderful teacher.
July 8th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
I love Jane’s fabric, but always wondered how to make the quilts. It looks like she has taken it down to simple steps which creates a unique one-of-a-kind quilt.
July 8th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
I’d love a copy of Jane’s beautiful book!
July 8th, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Great Fabric. Great Design. Great Book. Send one my way, please!
July 8th, 2012 at 2:49 pm
I have used Jane’s prints for a couple of mirrored quilts and would love to see some new ways to use her fabulous prints. Thanks, Gloria
July 8th, 2012 at 3:00 pm
I’d love to win a copy of this book, AND I’ve found some new blog-love….yours.
July 8th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy of Jane’s book.
July 8th, 2012 at 3:37 pm
I love Janes’s Fabric! Thanks for the chance to win her new book.
July 8th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
I love Jane’s work! Her book looks very intriguing. Congratulations to her on the new book, and thanks for the opportunity.
July 8th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
I love Jane’s designs, colors and first book. Would love the second too.
July 8th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Looks like a great book to have for inspiration. I love Jane’s prints, but I’m unsure of how to work with them. This book would be a great resource to have, thanks!
Nancy
July 8th, 2012 at 4:43 pm
The book looks absolutely delish! Can’t wait to get my hands on it!
July 8th, 2012 at 5:07 pm
What a book. I want a copy! And I was delighted to encounter your website. Your work is wonderful.
July 8th, 2012 at 5:11 pm
Thank you Trudi! And I’m pleased to welcome some new readers to my blog!
July 8th, 2012 at 5:30 pm
I would love the opportunity to win Jan’s book.
July 8th, 2012 at 5:44 pm
THis book would be well used in my studio. I adore Jane’s creativity and style.
July 8th, 2012 at 5:51 pm
From the cover and your review it sounds like a great book about quilt design. I’m glad you are offering the opportunity to be a winner.
July 8th, 2012 at 6:43 pm
I’ve always loved Jane Sassaman’s quilts. Her style is so distinctive and colorful. I already have her book The Quilted Garden: Design and Make Nature Inspired Quilts. These two together would make a nice pairing! See ‘About’ in my profile for contact info. Thanks for a great giveaway! :)
July 8th, 2012 at 6:53 pm
thanks for the tip, Gloria, I did mean to
enter for a copy of Jane’s book.
July 8th, 2012 at 6:57 pm
Striking Quilts!! I’d love a chance to win the book :)
July 8th, 2012 at 6:57 pm
This book looks inspiring. I’d love to win it!
July 8th, 2012 at 7:06 pm
I love the way these fabrics combine. I am always afraid to try this but maybe the time and book to help me has arrived. I would love to have this book!
July 8th, 2012 at 7:06 pm
Glad I caught your blog before the end of today. Thanks for the chance on winning Jane’s book. That would be great to win a copy!
July 8th, 2012 at 7:12 pm
The colors and patterns are always a joy to work with. Every quilt uses the wonderful patterns to make a new design. I love all Jane’s book and would be thrilled to own the new one.
July 8th, 2012 at 7:15 pm
I love her work and her fabrics. I would love to win a copy of her new book! Thanks for the chance.
July 8th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
Great opportunity for an intriguing new book. thanks for hosting today, Gloria.
July 8th, 2012 at 7:20 pm
After a week of house quests, i just sat down to catch up on email and found this chance to win a book by one of my favorite quilt artists. I hope I am the one selected.
July 8th, 2012 at 7:37 pm
Thank you for the opportunity to win the book. Sounds like a fun one.
July 8th, 2012 at 7:44 pm
Eye candy galore! Cannot wait to get this book.
July 8th, 2012 at 7:53 pm
This is from Cari Janssen — “Your wonderful photographs show you are a lover of nature also.
I love the textures and feeling of nature in Jane’s designs. I
am so happy she has written a book showing how to showcase her
designs. Please, Choose me to be the owner!”
July 8th, 2012 at 8:04 pm
I’d love to be entered in the drawing to win this book. Thanks for the opportunity.
July 8th, 2012 at 8:06 pm
Looks like a wonderful book! Thanks for hosting; it was a nice reminder to keep checking your blog!
July 8th, 2012 at 8:06 pm
What a neat book! Would love to win this!
July 8th, 2012 at 8:21 pm
Yoi do beautiful and generous work for the quilting world.
Regards, Elizabeth
July 8th, 2012 at 8:57 pm
I missed a workshop with Jane early this year. I would love to win the book. It looks wonderful.
July 8th, 2012 at 8:58 pm
I was fortunate to take a class with Jane. She introduced me to bold colors and large prints. I would love to continue my journey through her new book.
July 8th, 2012 at 8:59 pm
I hope I win this book!!
July 8th, 2012 at 9:06 pm
Such beautiful quilts and tons of inspiration. Enjoying the hop learning more about Jane, her book and all the great blogs along the way.
Thank you for a great giveaway and a chance to win.
usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
July 8th, 2012 at 9:11 pm
Thank you for letting us know about Jane Sassaman’s new book. I love her style and the designs of her fabrics. She introduced me to the work of William Morris when Jane spoke to my guild several years ago. I would love to read her book.!
July 8th, 2012 at 9:39 pm
I have seen and enjoyed Jane’s fabrics and work for the year’s since i had a wonderful class with her. Am looking forward to the opportunity to win yet another book!
July 8th, 2012 at 10:18 pm
I’m a huge fan of Jane’s work. I eagerly anticipate pouring through every wonderful page of her new book. This book is on my list of must-haves.
July 8th, 2012 at 10:18 pm
I’m so excited about this book! I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy!
July 8th, 2012 at 10:19 pm
I would LOVE to win Jane’s book – thanks for the opportunity.
July 8th, 2012 at 10:38 pm
That quilt on the rocker — amazing. Makes me want to eat it! And I love your book, Gloria! One of the few computer books I’ve been able to follow in my life!
July 8th, 2012 at 10:42 pm
I have never one anything from a blog give away but I love Jane’s wild fabric and would love to know what to do with large scale prints.
July 8th, 2012 at 10:58 pm
I have always loved Jane’s work and was thrilled to be able to take a workshop with her a while back. I am also thrilled to hear she has a new book! Can’t wait to see it.
July 8th, 2012 at 11:01 pm
Now this is my kind of “cookbook”!
July 8th, 2012 at 11:39 pm
What a beautiful cover!
thanks you for the chance to win Jane’s new book.
July 9th, 2012 at 12:06 am
Looks like a great book! I love the bright colors! Thanks for the giveaway!
July 9th, 2012 at 12:50 am
Love Jane’s work. Thanks for the sneak peak!
July 9th, 2012 at 3:43 am
I would love to own Jane’s book. I have some fancy fabric that would fit those recipes.
July 9th, 2012 at 7:44 am
love your work and Jane’s work…the new book looks like it’s terrific!
July 9th, 2012 at 8:51 am
from Lynne:
Thank you for letting us know about Jane Sassaman’s latest book. I love Jane’s printed fabrics and have a collection of absolutely gorgeous fabric. I am framing many of these as they are just so exciting.
July 9th, 2012 at 8:52 am
Thanks everyone for leaving a comment. I’ll let the publisher know and then will announce the winner!
July 9th, 2012 at 9:25 am
I know I’m too late for the giveaway, but I wanted to comment on how exciting her designs are. I’ve got a bunch of her fabric and can’t wait to play with it!
July 9th, 2012 at 9:26 am
I love Jane’s fabrics! This book looks like just the ticket to actually USING the many I have! Thanks for the chance!
July 9th, 2012 at 9:29 am
Love Jane’s style. So bold, so beautiful.
July 9th, 2012 at 9:40 am
Hope I’m not too late…just saw your post on a digest! I LOVE the images from this book… hope I win, but if not I”ll definitely be buying it!
July 9th, 2012 at 9:57 am
The book looks great, and I have a bin full of Jane’s fabric waiting for a purpose.
July 9th, 2012 at 10:01 am
Wonderful colors! Very exciting!
July 9th, 2012 at 2:46 pm
I just love those bright bold colors so this book would be a great inspiration. Thanks for the opportunity for the giveaway.
July 9th, 2012 at 4:47 pm
This approach to using fabric would be a new one for me. I’d love to win the book to get ideas for using some of the fabrics that have gestated for a long time.
July 9th, 2012 at 5:39 pm
Beautiful lady and beautiful book, I’d love to add the book to my collection :-)
July 9th, 2012 at 7:47 pm
Wow her stuff is fabulous. I’d love the book as it takes a long time to get them where we live in the sticks. Thanks for offering it.
July 10th, 2012 at 8:16 pm
I’d love this book, and fabric, too! I promise I’m not a Japanese porn star.
July 11th, 2012 at 4:57 am
Wonderful! thanks for the giveaway opportunity
July 26th, 2012 at 6:23 pm
Finding your blog was definitely a plus and I made sure to bookmark it. Would love to win Jane’s book.