The first of my Scrapbag Girl TM series began with Annie's Scrapbag, a pattern book of quilts and projects inspired by my fictional seamstress, Annie, a girl living in the early homesteading days of the American frontier.
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| Annie's Scrapbag |
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| Betsy's Scrapbag |
Just like in Annie's Scrapbag, Betsy's Scrapbag includes patterns for quilts, wool applique, and this time a punch needle project, Lady Liberty, one of my favorites! Lady Liberty is made primarily with Valdani 3-ply floss, with the addition of DMC embroidery floss. I also have instructions for my easy method for finishing punchneedle, that "stiffens" it for hanging or applying to a platform, such as a box, or basket, but it's archival, meaning no glues are used.
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| Lady Liberty |
Autumn Stars is one of the five quilts in the book, and is the largest quilt, - a queen size 89" x 89".
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| Autumn Stars |
There are 10 projects in all, with four wool applique projects, one of which is the Liberty pillow, appliqued using my favorite Aurifil Lana wool threads, which you can also find on our website:
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| Liberty pillow |
To celebrate it's release, I'm having a giveaway for one copy of Betsy's Scrapbag! Just follow the directions in the Rafflecopter box below.
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Good luck, and I hope you find Betsy's Scrapbag soon at a quilt shop near you! I will announce the winner of the giveaway on Monday, March 21st!
Until then,
Martha
I like both, but I like to applique in the evening when my brain starts shutting down. It doesn't take as much to think, so there are fewer mistakes.
ReplyDeleteI love applique but like to combine piecing and appliqué! Love your new book. I have the first one and need to add your new one! Happy Easter and Spring!
ReplyDeleteI would love to start doing punch needle. Both of your books look fantastic. I will be saving up my pennies so I can try my hand at "Lady Liberty". Thanks for the contest & Good Luck to Everyone.
ReplyDeleteI like both
ReplyDeleteI like both
ReplyDeleteI am newly learning to applique and I love it! I'm guessing I will get more done piecing so 2 very different techniques but I enjoy both. I'm so excited to look for your new book. Grandma Rita
ReplyDeleteI like piecing, but I like the look of applique. Does that make sense?
ReplyDeleteI love both piecing and applique, especially together on a quilt! Would love to win the book, but if not will certainly purchase. Thanks for the chance. Ann in NC
ReplyDeleteI totally got Gale's comment! I like piecing but love the look of appliqué. I need more appliqué experience. Your book looks awesome. Congratulations and thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeletepiecing, because it is faster, applique is fun also. Haven't done needlepunch in ages! It's all good and creative
ReplyDeleteI love piecing, but I also like applique because I can take it with me to work on when I'm in the car or waiting for appointments. I love how applique enhances piecing.
ReplyDeletegee the cover quilt is enough to entice me and that autumn quilt is sooo pretty, just right for all my autumn fabric!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see this! It look scrumptous!
ReplyDeleteI mostly piece, but am learning to appliqué. I am enjoying both and really like the look of both on a quilt.
ReplyDeleteI mostly piece, but am learning to appliqué. I am enjoying both and really like the look of both on a quilt.
ReplyDeleteI like both piecing and applique. It just depends on the project.
ReplyDeleteHow do you have applique without 1st piecing the base to put the applique on? I love both, applique can take a quilt from eh to WOW! Cdahlgren at live dot Com
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy, Yes, you need a base fabric to apply your pieces (applique), but the base can be either one solid piece of fabric, or pieced, as you suggest. I hope that answers your question! Thank you for entering the giveaway!
DeleteHow do you have applique without 1st piecing the base to put the applique on? I love both, applique can take a quilt from eh to WOW! Cdahlgren at live dot Com
ReplyDeleteI do piecing and some applique. I am doing the Splendid Sampler blocks now to crawl out of my comfort zone. Thank you for this chance to win the scrapbag book. It looks awesome :)
ReplyDeleteI think I am going to love your book - I love the cover piece. I am just starting into applique, and this will have to go on my list.
ReplyDeleteI'm into wool applique! The book looks fun!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy both piecing and appliqué, but if I had to choose, I'd pick appliqué. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteLove your work & would certainly love to win your book. If not I will be purchasing it.
ReplyDeleteI like piecing, but I really want to learn more about applique too!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new book!! It looks absolutely amazing!!
ReplyDeleteI love love love your patterns and I also love doing appliqué!
ReplyDeleteI like a combination!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is appliqué, but I do enjoy piecing as well. Love how you do different mediums with your patterns, I quilt, hook and punch needle, and love working with wool.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Applique is my new love!
ReplyDeleteLove both piecing and applique. Love stories of days gone by too. The new book looks so wonderful..
ReplyDeleteWool applique is by far my favorite!
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous inspirations
ReplyDeleteExcites about your new book. I'm learning more about appliqué.
ReplyDeleteExcites about your new book. I'm learning more about appliqué.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy both, but applique is my latest favorite. The new book looks great!
ReplyDeleteI like both piecing and applique
ReplyDeleteI just love the small pillow with the cherries on it. Very cool! And an interesting book. Thank you! Jan
ReplyDeleteI really like both but applique i think best....,,,,happyness04431@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI love applique! Everything from primitive wool to Baltimore Albums. Just need more hours and more years in my life.
ReplyDeleteAdmire appliqué work but unfortunately can not do it any more due to lymphoma. So it's piecing for me now.
ReplyDeleteI love to piece as well as do needle-turn applique, but wool applique is my new "love"!!!
ReplyDeleteI really like to applique. I find when I have problems or troubles I can work on my applique and of course with the concentration of the applique-my problems are quickly forgotten!
ReplyDeletehubby would love that eagle quilt, nice job on your book
ReplyDeletetia
I really love both. Can't say I can choose one over the other!
ReplyDeleteI love to applique but I like both. What I really like is all the designs here!
ReplyDeleteYour new book looks great! I especially like the liberty wool pillow!
ReplyDeleteI am not the best at appliqué but love it. Your book looks awesome! I would love to have it!
ReplyDeleteI like both applique and piecing. Both are relaxing for me.
ReplyDeleteI like both applique and piecing. Both are relaxing for me.
ReplyDeleteI love to piece but also love appliqué. It would be tough to choose. I love to sit and hand stitch wool appliqué. Your new book looks lovely! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI am a long time quilter with all the stash, machines, etc, however I have just discovered wool applique and am in love. How do I enter this realm without going bankrupt.
ReplyDeleteI love both piecing and applique. Applique is my favorite and I'm always working on some. Would love a chance at your book. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love to hand quilt my quilts. I find it challenging and relaxing.
ReplyDeleteI love applique best of all. Your patterns are lovely. Thanks for the give away.
ReplyDeleteFyi, the comment bar was not working. i prefer applique. I have been looking for a piece for my Americana bedroom and I think I found it!!!
ReplyDeleteFyi, the comment bar was not working. i prefer applique. I have been looking for a piece for my Americana bedroom and I think I found it!!!
ReplyDeleteFyi, the comment bar was not working. i prefer applique. I have been looking for a piece for my Americana bedroom and I think I found it!!!
ReplyDeleteAppliqué makes my heart sing. It is absolutely my favorite technique. But that doesn't mean I don't like patchwork. When I want to make a quick project, patchwork is my choice. Your book is just lovely!
ReplyDeleteI'm not very good with needle turn appliqué, so I usually use the starch method or freezer paper on top method. The book looks fabulous!
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