We Love Color Blog Tour

June 20, 2012 in Books, Seattle and Beyond by emily | 227 comments

Giveaway is closed!

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Welcome!

I was slightly overwhelmed with work when We Love Color was presented. New book due, 14 new patterns, market, still not settled after a move, etc. That kinda thing — could I really take on one more project?

Looking back on it though, I’m so honored to have been included. It’s a great group of quilters and a pretty awesome result.

For the most part, my color choices are inspired by nature, everyday life and the world around us. Whether it be the bright sunsets…

or a rainy weekend drive…

or a beautiful flower amongst the weedy and mossy backyard…

or spring…

or just a morning walk in the park.

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What is my favorite color?
Hardest. question. ever. I took a scientific approach to this. I compiled all the colors included in my next release (full of more fabulous Konas!) and added up the yardage. The most used, and therefore favorite, color is…

Aqua-1005. Not shocking if you know me. Exhibit A:

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My quilt.

It’s the purple one and also appears on the back cover of the book. The pattern includes instructions for multiple sizes.

It’s a very ‘me’ quilt.

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New Colors!
I’ve been sewing with the new colors over the past week and I’m loving them. One new one is Poppy-1296.

Pretty accurate I’d say.

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Giveaway!
A copy of We Love Color and a bundle of all the new Kona colors. One lucky person will win! Leave a comment below to be entered.

Winner will be announced June 27th.

Want more? Check out Robert Kaufman’s Swatch and Stitch Blog for more info and the whole tour schedule. Also check out the We Love Color Flickr group.

227 comments

Sean on June 20, 2012 at 12:34 am

Is the contest open to employees of Carolina Patchworks and their immediate family?
1. Sandie on June 20, 2012 at 11:02 am
  
  Back away from the fabric, Sean!
2. emily on June 27, 2012 at 10:40 pm
  
  Don’t worry, Sean was not entered into the drawing. We have half the Kaufman warehouse in our basement so it’s not like he’s in need of fabric (because he sews and all… ha!)
Helena Cameron on June 20, 2012 at 12:58 am

Love the look of this book and your quilt is beautiful. New to your blog but enjoying it. Thank you
Klary de Vries on June 20, 2012 at 1:48 am

It would be interesting to make a quilt of the favourite colors from the participants of the We Love Color Blog Tour. But it would be amazing to win the whole bundle (or the book). Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Anne Marie Johansen on June 20, 2012 at 2:34 am

Love your pictures, very inspirational. I really like the quilt that looks like a tunnel (dark in the middle). Would love to try and work with solid.
Linda on June 20, 2012 at 2:36 am

Of all the different solid fabric lines, I think Kona is my favorite, and now that I see it, I think Poppy could be right up there with Orange as a favorite color! Would love to see what I could do with the book and that luscious stack of color. Thanks for the chance.
Robin on June 20, 2012 at 2:43 am

What a great giveaway! Thanks for sharing some pictures of the new book as well– yet another to add to my wish list.
Archie the wonder dog on June 20, 2012 at 3:30 am

I love aqua!! It’s great to be able to get a peek inside such a wonderful book – thank you!
Katie Verna on June 20, 2012 at 4:00 am

Holy Kamoly! What a giveaway! We live in Raleigh now and I love to read of your responses to the Pacific Northwest. We used to live there and I miss the place, in all its flavors. Thank you for offering this giveaway.
1. emily on June 27, 2012 at 10:46 pm
  
  oh freaky, we moved here from Raleigh.
Joyce on June 20, 2012 at 4:49 am

What a fantastic giveaway!
Joyce Mitchell on June 20, 2012 at 5:06 am

Love your inspiration pictures. Thanks for the chance to win this great new book.
Caroline in NH on June 20, 2012 at 5:49 am

Love the picture of the curled-up fern.

I’d love to be entered to win the fabric. I’ve done very little with solids, but would love to give it a shot. Thank you!
Sandy Dagg on June 20, 2012 at 5:53 am

Love the greens,blues and purples in this bundle.Would love to have this book to see what I could put together.
DebbieKL on June 20, 2012 at 6:07 am

Beautiful quilts! I’d love to check out the We Love Color book.
LauraC on June 20, 2012 at 6:10 am

I love your quilt in the book-the book looks fantastic. I also excited about the new colors – especially poppy.
Chloe on June 20, 2012 at 6:26 am

Aqua is also one of my favourite colors. Love the Kona colors.
michele on June 20, 2012 at 6:31 am

I can’t wait to get my hands on the new colors. Your post today was beautiful– thanks for the inspiration, and for the chance to win
Laura Pearce on June 20, 2012 at 7:03 am

Thanks for the chance to win, I love Aqua too
Kelly on June 20, 2012 at 7:09 am

i love the pictures you posted as your inspiration – they were beautiful and inspiring!
Verona on June 20, 2012 at 7:13 am

Thanks to your blog, I’ve become a Kona fan. I audore the whole rainbow of colours and could drool all day over the new colours
Josee Carrier on June 20, 2012 at 7:20 am

I would love to see what all the designers came up with. Congratulations for your participation!
Lindsay on June 20, 2012 at 7:21 am

It’s so fun to see your inspiration photos! This looks like a book I would love! Thanks for the chance to win!
DMeredith on June 20, 2012 at 7:35 am

I love the Poppy color too! Thanks for a chance to win.
Kyla R. on June 20, 2012 at 7:38 am

I don’t know you chose a favourite color – I couldn’t in a million years!!

I would love to win
LJ on June 20, 2012 at 7:51 am

We Love Color and I love color!! Can’t wait to see how your quilt goes together. It’s one of those that is so different that I am unable to “see” the blocks and I wonder exactly how it’s put together. Purple is wonderful but I’d love to see lots of other color combinations, too. All these new Kona colors are so exciting and beautiful. Thanks for the giveaway.
mrsmoore on June 20, 2012 at 7:52 am

Your quilt is fantastic, and I am so glad you could design it amidst all your other demands!
Angie on June 20, 2012 at 8:06 am

Love your quilt! I am already picturing what colors I could do mine in.
VickiT on June 20, 2012 at 8:15 am

Your quilt is gorgeous and a great choice of colors. I’m a huge lover of all things purple so your quilt really catches my eye. Next after purple is aqua because it reminds me of summer for some reason.

Thank you for the chance.
Laura on June 20, 2012 at 8:19 am

I would love a copy of the book. Thanks for the chance to win.
Anita on June 20, 2012 at 8:21 am

Poppy is an awesome color! But it would be fun to make a quilt with all those colors in your rainy weekend drive photo.
1. emily on June 27, 2012 at 10:48 pm
  
  It’s a common color palette here, eh? It’s amazing I don’t have more grey quilts. #seattlesnark #iloveitherenomatterhowgreyitisattimes
Debbie on June 20, 2012 at 8:22 am

Your quilt is something else – so unusual and full of interest! Love the colors! Oh how I wouldn’t love that bundle!
Kim on June 20, 2012 at 8:30 am

Awesome combo for a giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win I can’t wait to see the new Kona colors, I’m hoping they have (or will have) a color card supplement.
Kris on June 20, 2012 at 8:35 am

Have a new color card but would so love a chance to see these new colors in person:) You quilt is stunning, love the shapes!
Leila on June 20, 2012 at 8:38 am

I love your quilt! You always come up with great patterns. I can’t wait to see your next projects with all those Konas.
elsa on June 20, 2012 at 8:42 am

Your pattern looks wonderful ~ love the idea of using just solids for an entire quilt ~ something I have yet to do.
Looking forward to your new release too.
Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Gigi on June 20, 2012 at 8:43 am

Thank you for the chance to win.
Nancy B from Many LA on June 20, 2012 at 8:43 am

I love your quilt – purple is my favorite color! Thanks for the giveaway!
marcella on June 20, 2012 at 8:53 am

You did a great job on your quilt! It looks so fun – can’t wait to see it close up in the book.
Brige on June 20, 2012 at 9:01 am

I love your quilts ! Thanks for the chance to win !
Leslie A. on June 20, 2012 at 9:23 am

I really like your nature pictures for color inspiration. It was also interesting how different aqua looked when used with the other colors.
amanda on June 20, 2012 at 9:28 am

Love your quilt!
Connie on June 20, 2012 at 9:30 am

Wow! Love, love, love your quilt. The colors are beautiful. Connie in California
Jeanell on June 20, 2012 at 9:42 am

Beautiful colors and quilts! I love it that solids are IN!
diane on June 20, 2012 at 9:51 am

Beautiful quilt! Would love to play with some solid fabrics.
Marcy on June 20, 2012 at 9:56 am

Absolutely love your quilts and colors. Those solids just make everything pop.
Would love to have the book and new colors to create my own. Thanks.
Andrea on June 20, 2012 at 10:02 am

Love the color aqua! Your quilts are amazing! Thank you for the contest!
Lindsey on June 20, 2012 at 10:03 am

I love the concept of using all solids – so sophisticated. Please enter me in the book giveaway.
Teressa on June 20, 2012 at 10:07 am

Thanks for the chance. I’d love to try out some solids in a quilt
Laura on June 20, 2012 at 10:42 am

Another beautiful quilt! I love all the amazing patterns you come up with using solids Thanks for the chance to win the book AND fabric! awesome!!
Tamie on June 20, 2012 at 10:43 am

I’m really excited to see this book in person- as well as the new Konas.
Jan on June 20, 2012 at 10:48 am

The book and the FQs are to die for. Thanks for the give away.
Kris on June 20, 2012 at 10:52 am

I love Poppy but I also love Aqua! I think the new colors are beautiful. Thanks for the giveaway.
Teresa on June 20, 2012 at 11:01 am

I love this book and those fabrics are wonderful! Thanks for the opportunity.
fenna on June 20, 2012 at 11:03 am

I love those colors!!! And, I need to work on my solid color stash! I’d love to win
Sandie on June 20, 2012 at 11:03 am

You just keep working magic, Emily!!
patty on June 20, 2012 at 11:06 am

Aqua – that’s a great color! It is hard to choose a favorite with all the colors that are available. I am looking forward to seeing the book and drooling over all the beautiful quilts that were produced with everyone’s hard work!
Jacklynn Grimm on June 20, 2012 at 11:07 am

Love the purples in your quilt – my favorite color! Thanks for the give away!
Lisa Marie on June 20, 2012 at 11:14 am

This book looks inspiring and the stack of FQs is to die for! Your quilt is lovely — glad you found time to fit in another project. Thanks for the chance to win!
SHARLET on June 20, 2012 at 11:17 am

Love your quilt, I love all your quilts, I just finished making one your quilts a couple of weeks ago. I would love the book and fabric.
Melissa on June 20, 2012 at 11:18 am

Thanks for sharing your inspiration- it’s everywhere, isn’t it? I need to notice more when I’m looking around in my everyday life! Thanks for the chance to win- this looks like an awesome book. Love the use of solids!
Margaret on June 20, 2012 at 11:18 am

Beautiful quilt, Emily! My favorite solid is always changing. Right now it’s Pacific, a nice royal blue.
Jean on June 20, 2012 at 11:28 am

Love, love your quilt! Looks so difficult, can’t wait to see the book and learn your secrets. And that new palette — yummy!
Sharon S on June 20, 2012 at 11:34 am

I love your quilt. I saw a sunset almost like that last night.
Kris V on June 20, 2012 at 11:38 am

Love checking out new patterns and colorways! Thanks for the giveaway!
Allegory on June 20, 2012 at 11:44 am

That aqua color looks divine! So in love with this book, been following it all along blogland.
Lizii Bii on June 20, 2012 at 11:47 am

I love how you figured out your “favorite” color. . . math in action. (The teacher in me finds that really cool).
LC on June 20, 2012 at 11:47 am

I love the Aqua too! So pretty! I’m holding out on winning a copy of this book, and I want it so bad I almost can’t wait for all the giveaways. Thanks for the chance to win!
Barbara on June 20, 2012 at 11:50 am

I’d love to make a quilt using solids, especially the aqua you chose as your favorite. Thanks for the chance to win this book.
Carol Y on June 20, 2012 at 11:52 am

I’ve recently become rather enamored with aqua, though don’t ask me to pick my favorite color – it’s much too hard.
Claudia on June 20, 2012 at 11:55 am

I like them all because solids are so much fun to work into a busy quilt but prefer the red/pink tones.
Sew Very Sherry on June 20, 2012 at 12:21 pm

What fun! Solids are great to work with and your choice of purple in the book looks great without the ‘teen’ feel. Aqua is very popular now.
Cheryl on June 20, 2012 at 12:22 pm

I love all of the new colors! Thanks for the giveaway!
charlotte on June 20, 2012 at 12:24 pm

I am enjoying the blog hop and seeing all the great solids used. Makes me really want to sew something solids only. I have never done that, but there is always a first time.
Lynn on June 20, 2012 at 12:25 pm

The book looks wonderful! Your pictures are terrific. I’m an aqua color lover too. Thanks for the chance.
Kathrynn on June 20, 2012 at 12:28 pm

Your quilt is beautiful, thanks for the chance to win
Kay on June 20, 2012 at 12:30 pm

Your work is just fab. Thank you for a great giveaway. Loving the blog hop. My favourite colour is melon by the way.
Jessica Tierney on June 20, 2012 at 12:37 pm

Congrats on the new release! I love your quilt in the book. It’s gorgeous and so rich. My kids ask me all the time what my favorite color is. I can never decide. I did buy a huge pack of sharpies last week: 24 of them. I loved sorting through the colors and settling on my favorite. I imagine you have a similar experience when the new konas arrive. Heaven, I do believe!
1. emily on June 27, 2012 at 10:50 pm
  
  Holy moly it’s jess! Blast from the past (ok, so it wasn’t *that* long ago…) Hi!
Lisa E on June 20, 2012 at 1:04 pm

Your purple quilt is beautiful. I love purple and always have good intentions to use more of it in my quilts. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Cristina Schweitzer on June 20, 2012 at 1:34 pm

I love your purple quilt and what a great design! Thanks for the chance to win!
Leia on June 20, 2012 at 1:36 pm

Aqua is my favorite color too! Thanks for the opportunity to win a fab prize.
Becky Greene on June 20, 2012 at 1:41 pm

I am so ready to fully embrace solids – this bundle and book would sure help!!! Thanks for the chance to win!
1. emily on June 27, 2012 at 10:51 pm
  
  Embrace them with open arms. They are wonderful. So many possibilities!
Peggy S on June 20, 2012 at 1:46 pm

Love them all! Camellia Pink is my current favorite and I adore working with the new solids.
1. emily on June 27, 2012 at 10:52 pm
  
  I think there’s going to be a *lot* of Camellia in one of the upcoming quilts (currently just a sketch). M helped with it’s design… which probably explains the pink…
Kathy Raabe on June 20, 2012 at 1:53 pm

The solids along with your book would be a great way to leap into solid fabric quilting. Never done one yet, but this would be a great start. Thanks so much!
Ali M on June 20, 2012 at 2:02 pm

I love how you came to your favorite color by determining most used! I hope I can have Kona Snow NOT be my most used color some day, there are so many great options!
Great quilt, that books is on my must get list!
Carolyn Venne on June 20, 2012 at 2:12 pm

I’ve just recently developed a love of using solids, so I’d love to win this!
Sharon on June 20, 2012 at 2:18 pm

I am loving all the showcased ‘old’ and ‘new’ Kona colors. I wonderful book to get people excited about ‘solid color’.
Irelle on June 20, 2012 at 2:33 pm

Love your quilt. I will be adding this book to my library but hope I win it first
Sarah M on June 20, 2012 at 2:35 pm

Beautiful quilt! And aren’t we all just blown away by the range of colors? So glad they added that super bright yellow – not something I’d use a lot of, but a very welcome addition.
MarciaW on June 20, 2012 at 2:49 pm

Kona solids are in a great range of colors and do like that poppy red. Thanks for the giveaway as would enjoy making a solids quilt using the new colors and a design from the book. I also like your patterns.
mathea on June 20, 2012 at 2:51 pm

Aqua is one of my favourite colours too! And I love your quilt. This looks like a “must have” book
loren on June 20, 2012 at 3:10 pm

would love to win! thanks for the giveaway
Jill on June 20, 2012 at 3:39 pm

I love the pile of pebbles photo. Maybe a quilt with that palette and a splash of your favourite aqua?
Meg on June 20, 2012 at 3:42 pm

That quilt is fab! And I’m an aqua girl, too, 110%!
Audrey Schaefer on June 20, 2012 at 3:48 pm

Love your site, it’s always an inspiration. I’d LOVE a chance to win the book and the Kona fabrics. I love color, bright, intense and bold! Muted colors bore me and I tend to lose interest in that type of project. Give me color, preferably a red for the main color, and I’ll race you to the finish line!
katie r on June 20, 2012 at 3:48 pm

looks like great stuff! thanks for sharing!
AmyW on June 20, 2012 at 3:52 pm

The we love color tour has been great everyone has such beautiful stuff!
Gill on June 20, 2012 at 3:54 pm

This looks such a great book! It looks like we have the same favourite colour!
Judith Reynolds on June 20, 2012 at 4:14 pm

My favorite color is blue. Thanks for sharing your quilt. Love the colors.
Amy Losordo on June 20, 2012 at 4:26 pm

Emily, your quilt is so pretty and I love how you use nature as your inspiration for colors. Nothing could be more perfect with Kona solids offered in a wide variety of colors.
Pat Hersl on June 20, 2012 at 4:27 pm

The poppy got me! I’m a coral fan. And there isn’t a room in my house where it would shine. Too many colors to love.
holly wright on June 20, 2012 at 4:33 pm

So many beautiful hues and tones ; inspiring and daunting at the same time!
Nature is an amazing inspiration!
Andrea on June 20, 2012 at 4:41 pm

This book looks so fantastic. Plus that bundle of solids is so beautiful. Right now I’m loving greens. Thanks for all the inspiration.
SewLindaAnn on June 20, 2012 at 4:46 pm

So glad you decided to add on one more project, your design is the best! Love the picture of the crab in one of the earlier posts too.
1. emily on June 27, 2012 at 10:53 pm
  
  The crab was awesome. Nature rocks.
robin on June 20, 2012 at 4:56 pm

Wow – I love the photos! Thanks for the giveaway chance, too.
Annegret on June 20, 2012 at 5:24 pm

I love these pictures! Thanks for this opportunity for a give away.
Kristine on June 20, 2012 at 5:30 pm

Love purple quilts! This book looks amazing!
rosa on June 20, 2012 at 6:02 pm

Beautiful pictures and fantstic giveaway.Thanks for the chance!!
arti mader on June 20, 2012 at 6:49 pm

I love the photos for your inspiration–especially the dramatic rainy drive. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity.
CarolM on June 20, 2012 at 6:52 pm

Love your quilt in the book … beautiful colors!
Melanie on June 20, 2012 at 7:19 pm

I love this new color line! Thanks for the chance!
LisaT on June 20, 2012 at 7:33 pm

Would love to win a copy, thanks so much for the chance!
Cheryl B on June 20, 2012 at 7:35 pm

Wow! Your purple quilt is amazing!
Afton on June 20, 2012 at 7:40 pm

I love your quilts & Kona!
Sharon on June 20, 2012 at 7:45 pm

Love these blog tours. This looks like a great book. BTW, I love SCrap Republic, I just finished Pivot
1. emily on June 27, 2012 at 10:54 pm
  
  Woohoo! Post a pic of it to the flickr group if you’re so inclined. I’d love to see it!
Judith on June 20, 2012 at 7:48 pm

I can’t wait to see the new Kona colours up close and personal. Poppy looks brilliant! I’m always looking for that “perfect” red.
Gail on June 20, 2012 at 8:05 pm

Love the new quilt pattern. Thanks for the chance to win!
TessaMarie on June 20, 2012 at 8:28 pm

Love the purples in your quilt. I can’t wait to see the new Kona colors in person!! Great giveaway, thanks.
Brittany on June 20, 2012 at 8:36 pm

I am hearing a lot about this book. It sounds wonderful.
I feel funny because I just went to the Kona site this past weekend and looked at all of the colors. I saw several that I liked and have used and several that I had not heard of. Now I think I know why I had not heard of them.
Joan Rodriguez on June 20, 2012 at 10:12 pm

The photos you chose would inspire me too, great shots. I like your purple colored quilt. I just finnished a quilt with purple as the dominate color. I named it “Purple Slushie”.
Sarah on June 20, 2012 at 10:18 pm

My favorite color is purple. I think winning the entire stash of fabric would be so awesome! thanks.
Fran on June 20, 2012 at 10:36 pm

Love your quilt & your inspiration photos are pretty amazing as well. Thanks for the chance to win this book.
Hueisei on June 20, 2012 at 11:29 pm

I love your quilts.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Kathy on June 21, 2012 at 12:32 am

Your quilt is just lovely. This book looks fantastic as well… I love solids and how the interplay of color is so striking in a large project.
Katharina on June 21, 2012 at 1:16 am

Great pictures and a wonderful quilt!
Karrie Smith on June 21, 2012 at 2:08 am

I love the storm pic! Thanks so much for the chance to win. I would LOVE to win this one!
Jeannette on June 21, 2012 at 3:30 am

I love aqua as well it goes with everything! This book looks great and I need help to use solids, as I never really use them much.
Jenny D on June 21, 2012 at 5:50 am

Fantastic opportunity … wonderful sources of inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us all.
Joelle on June 21, 2012 at 6:29 am

These new colors are so fresh and fun! Thanks for the giveaway
Julie on June 21, 2012 at 6:57 am

The poppies mingled with the cornflowers in the fields around us are a picture at the moment. Your pictures are indeed an inspiration too.
Sarah on June 21, 2012 at 7:42 am

The new colors are really delicious. I love that storm picture. Was that from your phone or camera?
1. emily on June 27, 2012 at 10:55 pm
  
  Just my phone. The real camera was in the trunk.
Melissa Kirk on June 21, 2012 at 9:07 am

I just love the new Kona colors! Thanks for the chance to win.
Anya on June 21, 2012 at 9:55 am

Love your quilts – and love Aqua too!! Thanks for being in the book and the fun giveaway.
Lindsay on June 21, 2012 at 10:08 am

This book and the new Kona colors are a great pair!
Bobbi D on June 21, 2012 at 10:33 am

The Poppy is beautiful. I love gray’s too. I hope I win! Love solids! Thanks for the giveaway!
Karen ZS on June 21, 2012 at 10:43 am

Beautiful quilt! I’ve been keeping a secret – I collect purple fabric, ssshhh! Someday I’ll paint every room in my house purple, drive a purple car, and only sew purple fabrics.
Suanne R on June 21, 2012 at 11:22 am

Great pictures. I, too, love purple. In fact, one wall of my living room is painted a deep eggplant purple.
pam w on June 21, 2012 at 11:54 am

love you quilt purple is one of my fsavorite colors thanks for sharing
Ruth on June 21, 2012 at 12:39 pm

Love the colors in your quilts. Thanks for the chance to win!
Elizabeth Johnson on June 21, 2012 at 1:47 pm

I love Kona Aqua too! Really want to win the book so many great people in one book, how inspirational. Oh, and all the new Kona Colors. Wow, what a giveaway! Thank you!
Nancy on June 21, 2012 at 2:23 pm

Just looking at the sampling of quilts you shared makes me want this book verrrrrrry badly! Thank you for offering this giveaway!
Diann Cornell on June 21, 2012 at 2:59 pm

Aqua is such a great color. Especially with red-or yellow-or orange……
1. emily on June 27, 2012 at 10:55 pm
  
  I just sewed a quilt in exactly those colors!
Amy on June 21, 2012 at 4:11 pm

I love your quilt! Thank you for the giveaway!
Lorraine V on June 21, 2012 at 5:58 pm

I love your photos of your inspiration. This book would be a fantastic addition
to any quilter. thanks for the give away.
Carol on June 21, 2012 at 6:51 pm

The new colours are wonderful, but so are the ‘old’ ones.
Anita Tinlin on June 21, 2012 at 7:10 pm

Would love to win!
Barb in MI on June 21, 2012 at 8:03 pm

All the quilts in the book look fabulous! And so many Kona colors I have never even heard of – I wonder who makes up these fancy color names… Thanks for a chance!
1. emily on June 27, 2012 at 10:56 pm
  
  The same ones who name paint and ice cream!
Ann on June 21, 2012 at 8:35 pm

Your quilt is cool! It woudl be wonderful to win the book and, OMG, that stack of fabric!!! Keep up the good work with your projects!
LynAnne Smucker on June 21, 2012 at 8:50 pm

I love you new stack of solids. I have only recently started using more solid fabrics in my quilts, so this book looks really interesting. Thanks for the chance to win.
pam on June 21, 2012 at 9:05 pm

This book is fantastic! I can’t wait for the new colors to ship.
Jennie P. on June 21, 2012 at 10:09 pm

Thanks so much for the fantastic book giveaway. I love Kona solids!
ritainalaska on June 22, 2012 at 1:20 am

great pix! love your quilt … i haven’t the skill for precision piecing but i could certainly applique to look like that. this is really an inspirational book; the spring piece with the bird, next to yours is really cute. thanx for the opportunity to win a copy!
Carmen on June 22, 2012 at 6:40 am

Aqua is great — it’s kind of funny to find “your colour”! I think mine is definitely white first, but then maybe School Bus or Tangerine…Dunno why! Thanks so much for your giveaway!
Fiona Sanderson on June 22, 2012 at 6:53 am

I love the aqua! It’s such a cool color. Thanks for the opportunity.
Colleen on June 22, 2012 at 7:39 am

your quilt is fabulous! congrats and thank you!
amorette on June 22, 2012 at 9:50 am

i love the approach to picking your color- it makes a lot of sense! i love the poppy too though…
Julie on June 22, 2012 at 10:32 am

Love your inspirations! Isn’t it amazing the color combinations found in a frame of landscape? Nature never “clashes,” does it? Aqua is a very good choice – when forced to make one !
Sarah on June 22, 2012 at 11:46 am

Can’t wait to see the book and the pattern for your lovely quilt! Thanks for the chance to win.
Bethany C. on June 22, 2012 at 12:45 pm

Gorgeous inspiration…fabulous quilt! Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy of this book!!
Julianna on June 22, 2012 at 1:35 pm

Aqua is not easy color in quilting. I am a bit afraid of using it (because it’s so light and every my mistake is even more visible on aqua).
Kathy Ryan on June 22, 2012 at 3:15 pm

I love your quilt. Purple and turquoise are my favorites. You pictures are also beautiful and inspiring. Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
Kathy
Sue Smilesalot on June 22, 2012 at 3:20 pm

That quilt looks awesome! I do especially love the colors chosen for it. Oooh I want that book so badly!
Esch House Quilts on June 22, 2012 at 3:37 pm

I love working with solids! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity – I would so LOVE to win that bundle and book!
Susanne Heritage on June 22, 2012 at 3:39 pm

Wow, love the quilt you made for this book Emily – would love to try out some quilts with just solids. Thanks so much for the chance to win some! xx
Laura on June 22, 2012 at 5:38 pm

I have many of your books and patterns but would love the chance to get one for free!!! Keep up the good work!
Sarah on June 22, 2012 at 6:32 pm

I would love to win this bundle!! I always tend to buy the deep batik colors, but if this bundle was in my stash…I couldn’t help but try to create!! Thanks for the oppurtunity!!
Melissa Corry on June 22, 2012 at 6:35 pm

The pictures are beautiful!! Hope your mountain of cutting is coming along
Dora, the quilter on June 22, 2012 at 10:44 pm

Oooh, I would love to win the book and the solids–what a lot of fun that would be! (I just used a soft aqua solid in a quilt too–it was very refreshing!)
Beth T. on June 22, 2012 at 11:30 pm

I have so much to learn about quilting with solids. This beautiful book looks like it would be the perfect combination of guidance and inspiration.
Ella on June 22, 2012 at 11:32 pm

Love the purple quilt! (purple is my favorite color) Thanks for a chance to win!
Angie on June 22, 2012 at 11:59 pm

What a great post! I love the aqua color and really love your purple quilt! Excited about this book.
Sue on June 23, 2012 at 12:13 am

Those new colors look luscious.
Alexis on June 23, 2012 at 1:32 am

Your quilt is so pretty. I love the new poppy color too. Thanks for the chance to get it!
Valerie on June 23, 2012 at 1:52 am

The book looks great. Love your choice of purple for your quilt.
Tiffany on June 23, 2012 at 9:04 am

I keep saying I want to quilt with only solids but I have yet to do so. I would love to win this!
jmniffer on June 23, 2012 at 10:36 am

I would love to make a solid colors quilt. This is just the book to show me the way. Thanks for the chance at your giveaway.
Robin W. on June 23, 2012 at 5:26 pm

I am SO thankful that AuroFil poste your quilt! I love your stuff and hadn’t heard of you before! I have marked everything I can and really hope I win!
JGB on June 23, 2012 at 6:03 pm

I absolutely want to win this book. Luv luv luv solids! It looks awesome! Your quilt is amazing!
Jenny on June 23, 2012 at 8:11 pm

i love solids, this book is for me!
Carol Broughton on June 23, 2012 at 9:19 pm

Your book looks fantastic and Kona fabrics are great to work with!
Vreni on June 23, 2012 at 11:46 pm

Love your quilt! Can’t wait to get the book (if I don’t win, I will definitely order it).
Laura from Italy on June 24, 2012 at 7:32 am

Not too late?
Deb on June 24, 2012 at 8:16 am

I’m just finishing a totally solid quilt….binding it today….and I so love all of the kona colors that I used in it. Thanks for this marvelous giveaway.
Gina on June 24, 2012 at 9:16 am

I’ve not made a quilt exclusively with solids, but the more I see the lovely work of others, the more I am inspired to do so!
Beth on June 24, 2012 at 11:09 am

Thank you for the opportunity to win. I seem to reach for kona “snow” quite often. Now Im thinking about a two color quilt with poppy and snow!!!
usairdoll on June 24, 2012 at 12:45 pm

Your quilt is gorgeous! Love seeing all the wonderful and colorful quilts. Your pictures are amazing as well. Would love to have this book in my library.

Thank you for a great giveaway and a chance to win.

usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
Madelaine on June 24, 2012 at 2:10 pm

Beautiful quilt! I’m partial to purple myself
Kate Brown on June 24, 2012 at 3:50 pm

I would love to win this, along with everyone else love your quilt and purple is one of my favorite colors!
MollyP on June 24, 2012 at 3:51 pm

I am loving this book! The quilts are just gorgeous! Aqua and poppy should be the main color theme for your next design, Emily. Thanks!
Joy on June 24, 2012 at 7:35 pm

The book looks great…I’m looking forward to picking up a copy!
Linda F on June 24, 2012 at 8:57 pm

This book looks amazing!! I was just adding it to my cart on Amazon. It would be even better if I could win it!!! I know just the shop to buy all my Kona—in all the colors!! Please pick me!
Barb on June 24, 2012 at 9:10 pm

I love the new colour, Poppy. We named our Australian Shepherd Poppy because she is a red Merle. But now I think it is because she pops up all over the place. Love the book and the use of solid colors.
Barb@Witsend
Kerrie on June 24, 2012 at 11:12 pm

This book looks amazing! It’s already on my Amazon wish list, but how awesome would it be to win this with the Kona solids stack?
Mary on June 25, 2012 at 6:15 am

Wow – fantastic book and congratulations on having your on the back cover. I’d love to spend some time fingering the fabric and picking out a quilt to try in the book.
Theresa on June 25, 2012 at 9:12 am

Lovely quilt but then I love that deep shade of purple so I am a little biased.
JLVerde on June 25, 2012 at 9:14 am

I love the new colors. And I always love a giveaway!
Melinda on June 25, 2012 at 12:21 pm

Love this! Thanks for the chance
Katie on June 25, 2012 at 3:38 pm

I love your poppy flower picture and the purple quilt! I can’t wait to get my hands on this book so I can check out how you made it Thanks!
Andrea Avni on June 25, 2012 at 3:42 pm

I’m just starting to integrate solid colors into projects as my quilting evolves, so I’m greatly looking forward to the new book. Thanks for sharing your ideas and talents on this great blog!
Kim Cassie on June 25, 2012 at 5:57 pm

The book looks so inspiring. Thanks for giving us a chance to win a copy of it!
Nichole on June 25, 2012 at 6:16 pm

Love your “On Solid Ground” quilt – so dynamic with the colors and overlapping shapes. Thank for the chance to win!
AnnMarie on June 25, 2012 at 7:47 pm

I love color and I’d love the book and fabrics!
Thanks for an opportunity to win.
Liz Tius on June 25, 2012 at 10:32 pm

First of all I have to say that I love your website. I have been following you for about a year and enjoying reading your posts. Kona cotton is one of my favourite fabrics. One of my favourite quilting tools is my Kona colour card. A whole book using only Kona cotton. Be still my heart….
Amy on June 26, 2012 at 5:05 am

I live your quilt! I am envisioning it in reds,blacks/grey.. Oh how I would love to win! Thank you for the chance:)
Elisabetta on June 26, 2012 at 7:16 am

what can I say more? thank you so MUCH for this opportunity
I love fabrics and these solids are perfect for a rainbow quilt!
Pat V. on June 26, 2012 at 5:31 pm

Emily, aqua is a very nice color, but my favorite is purple. And I just love your quilt!
Beulahcdot on June 27, 2012 at 5:26 am

I love color probably becuase I grew up in Florida and there are always flowers blooming somewhere.
Jittina on June 27, 2012 at 7:09 am

I’ve never made a quilt in only solids. I would love to win the book or the fabric so I can make my own solids quilt
Allison C on June 27, 2012 at 8:01 am

Love your quilt! I would love to finally make an all solids quilt since it has been on my to-do list for years.
Katherine on June 27, 2012 at 10:08 am

great photo inspiration
Cassandra on June 27, 2012 at 10:10 am

That fern picture is fantastic, and that bundle of fabric is wonderful. Great giveaway.
Allisa on June 27, 2012 at 11:08 am

aqua is my favorite too! Love how you show your inspiration through photographs from nature
Carl on June 27, 2012 at 11:11 am

Love the picture of the stacked rocks almost as much as I love Kona cottons!
Alyssa on June 27, 2012 at 11:25 am

I almost missed the giveaway! I love your quilt, I’m thinking about attempting it for my King size bed, should be a wonderful challenge! Thanks Emily!
laura on June 27, 2012 at 11:42 am

Love this book!! Thanks!
PJ on June 27, 2012 at 12:54 pm

The book looks great! I love the quilt you submitted!
mad elena on June 27, 2012 at 4:16 pm

Great color for you fave! Aqua and poppy would be great together.

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