Child's Play Quilts Blog Hop

My friend Stacey has a new book, Child's Play Quilts, and even though I'm more of a bagmaker, I like to dabble in quilting (but I'm still really new at it), so I joined her blog hop. Keep reading to find out how you can enter to win a copy for yourself. Before I talk about the book, I have to tell you something that might make you a little jealous: Stacey and I live in the same town, and she's even come over and folded my fabric for me! Admit it, you wish you had someone in your life who loves folding fabric as much as Stacey. (In fact, Stacey, if you're reading this, my stash would have you twitching at the moment because it's a mess, so feel free to come over and do your thang!) For everyone else, if you don't have your own Stacey, you can find her tips for fabric storage and managing your stash in this book. 

​The bulk of this book includes fantastic quilt patterns, but there are also loads of resources and advice from Stacey for everything from fabric selection, and using up scraps,  to finishing your quilt. She provides tips and techniques and shows the tools of the trade.

​The quilt patterns are divided up into Applique and Pieced. I chose Bows Peep, a pieced project, but I also really love how fun Fishbowl and Fox Hunt are. When I'm feeling more ambitious, I'd like to try Diamonds Forever.

Here's mine!

I bought these three fabrics recently and at the time I didn't know what I'd do with them but when I saw that this quilt needed three different fabrics plus background, I went for it! You probably know by now that I love bright colours, so these fabrics together just make me happy. 

Once I got started I couldn't stop! My finished blocks just waiting to be put together.

As a newbie, I crossed my fingers and hoped my sashing would line up, and overall I think I didn't do too badly. My 1/4" foot was a lifesaver!

Read below for giveaway details and schedule for all the other amazing projects.  Make sure to check Stacey's website for more patterns and resources.  

You can find Child's Play Quilts in Stacey's shop (signed copy), or from C&T Publishing, which might be a good option if you're looking for the ebook version.

Don't forget to enter the GIVEAWAY!
For your chance to win your own copy of Child's Play Quilts follow these 3 easy steps!
1. Follow me here on my blog
2. Follow Stacey day on her blog (here) 
3. Comment on Stacey's blog post


The winner will be drawn on April 21st.


Want to see more? Check out the rest of the book tour schedule below!
Stacey Day @staceyinstitches                       April 9th      
Brett Lewis @naturalbornquilter                 April 9th
Cheryl Brickey @MeadowMistDesigns        April 9th
Karen Foster@CapitolaQuilter                      April 10th
Cathy Mackay @cathysmithmackay             April 10th
Fiona Kelly @tangledblossom                       April 11th
Jackie White @jackiesartquilts                      April 11th
Jean Jones @sew_catstudio                           April 12th
Reece Montgomery @reecemontgomery   April 12th
Carl Hentsch @3dogdesignco                       April 13th
Brooke Sellmann @sillymamaquilts             April 13th
​Kaitlyn Howell @knotandthread                   April 14th
Amy Gunson @badskirt                                 April 14th
Kelly Bowser @kelbysews                              April 15th
Karis Hess @themodernsewist                     April 15th
Sara Lawson @sewsweetness                       April 16th
Leslie Meltzer @lelliebunny                           April 16th
Pamela Morgan @sweetlittlestitches           April 16th
Amy Garro @13spools                                    April 17th
Stephanie Perrins @stitchandbobbin          April 17th
Chelsea @Pinkdoorfabrics                            April 18th
Michelle Wilke @ml_wilkie                            April 18th
Tiffany Sepulveda @sewtiffany                    April 19th
Rachael Riechmann @sewilearned             April 19th
Pamela Lincoln @mamaspark59                 April 20th
Kate Maryon @katydidklm                           April 20th