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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Book Review - !Quilt Fiesta! and a Giveaway

Hi everyone:


Sun, sand and warm temps in Mexico
After our recent trip to Mexico (warm breezes, sandy beaches - NO SNOW!), it seems only appropriate that I should be reviewing !Quilt Fiesta!: Surprising designs from Mexican tiles by Cheryl Lynch. Inspired by a trip to Pueblo, Mexico, the city of tiles, Cheryl created 10 projects in a variety of sizes including placemats, wall hangings and throws to include in this 95-page book. 




Cheryl includes a section explaining how to take your inspiration and transform it into a quilt design. I found this information to be very helpful since I often find inspiration in ordinary, everyday objects, as I believe do other quilters as well. Now I have the information on how to turn these inspirations into my own personal quilts. 


Cheryl includes the original tile inspiration for each project and then explains the design elements she used from that particular tile and the parts that she changed for the quilt design. I appreciated the design options shown for each project, including different colour ways and borders. Centre and corner design options are also included to help get you started with your own project.


Instructions for fusible web appliqué and foundation piecing, as well as general quilt construction, are provided at the beginning of the book.
Frida's Flowers
My favourite designs are both floral projects: Frida's Flowers, a bright throw with flowers, trailing vines and buds and Floral Fiesta, place mats with flowers and a prairie point edge. I think that a set of these place mats along with the design option shown of a wall hanging would be perfect in a dining room. 
Floral Fiesta

I enjoyed reading about Cheryl's tile "inspiration to design" process and found the photos stunning. While this book has wonderful, vibrant patterns, which truly reminded me of Mexico, I also viewed it as a workbook showing you the process from design inspiration to project reality. Including the photos of the tiles which inspired the designs, allowed me to further understand the transformation from hard tile to soft quilt.
From tile to quilt
To help you create your own design using Cheryl's book, I will be giving away a copy of !Quilt Fiesta! to one of my readers (U.S. and Canadian addresses only, please). The giveaway is open until 7:00 p.m. MST on April 22, 2011. 

Here are the ways that you can enter this giveaway:

1. Enter a comment below telling me why you would like to win this book.

2. Become a follower of my blog by entering your email address on the top right side of my blog page and leave a separate comment below indicating this. If you're already a follower, please leave me a separate comment below indicating this.

3. Become a follower of Chatterbox Quilts on Facebook (see blog page sidebar) and leave me a separate comment below indicating this. If you're already a Facebook fan, please leave me a separate comment below indicating this.

4. Visit my Etsy store (see tab at top of blog page) and let me know which item currently for sale in the shop is your favourite and leave me a separate comment below indicating this.

You have 4 opportunities to win so be sure that you leave a separate comment for each entry so all of your entries will be eligible.

Good luck and hasta la vista!

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75 comments:

  1. BillieBee (billiemick)April 19, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    I'm totally in love the the placemat. That's the best reason I can think of....grin. I want to make it.

    Billie in TX

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  2. BillieBee (billiemick)April 19, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    I already receive your emails.

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  3. BillieBee (billiemick)April 19, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    I liked you on FB

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  4. BillieBee (billiemick)April 19, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Crazy Patch Decorative Pillow or Pincushion is my favorite in your shop

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  5. quiltmom annaApril 19, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    HI Kim,
    I am a follower of yours already- it always nice to get to know other Canadian quilters.
    Thanks for the opportunity to win such a nice book.

    Regards,
    Anna

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  6. quiltmom annaApril 19, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    It sounds like a very interesting book Kim- I loved visiting Mexico- such a beautiful place with wonderful tiles and designs everywhere.
    Mexico would have been wonderful to visit this past winter with all the snow we have had in Alberta.
    Regards,
    Anna

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  7. quiltmom annaApril 19, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    I also am one of your facebook fans. Thanks for all the chances to win such a nice prize.
    Regards,
    Anna

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  8. robinApril 19, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Love the concept! :)

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  9. robinApril 19, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    I follow your blog. :)

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  10. robinApril 19, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    I like the Twirling Whirlies pattern in your Etsy shop. :) Thanks for the giveaway chances!

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  11. SewCalGalApril 19, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    I do so love this book. And you did a great job on the review. What a fun giveaway too. I do believe the lucky winner will really enjoy this book and make beautiful quilts with it.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  12. AnnaApril 20, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    With summer coming up Fiesta would be just the right book.

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  13. AnnaApril 20, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    I like you on facebook.

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  14. AnnaApril 20, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    I'm a follower.

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  15. AnnaApril 20, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    love your cute owl applique

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  16. Stray Stitches (Linda G)April 20, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    There are some amazing designs in the book that I would love to use! Thanks for the opportunity to enter your giveaway.

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  17. Stray Stitches (Linda G)April 20, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    I already follow Chatterbox Quilts on FB (under Linda Gilli)

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  18. Stray Stitches (Linda G)April 20, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Your Hoot-mon pattern is my favorite item in your shop.

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  19. DoloresApril 20, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    I follow your blog.

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  20. DoloresApril 20, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    I would absolutely love to win this book because I love tiles. I collect them and have planed on making a tile quilt. This book will help greatly.

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  21. SewLindaAnnApril 20, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    I would like to win the book because I enjoy it more when it's not just about patterns. I like to learn about the inspiration of the author and different techniques to play with.

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  22. SewLindaAnnApril 20, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    I am a Follower via GFC and Google Reader. Thanks!

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  23. SewLindaAnnApril 20, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    I get your posts on Facebook too.

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  24. SewLindaAnnApril 20, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    My favorite item there is the quilt pattern "Serenity". I sure would like to be there!

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  25. free indeedApril 20, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    I've seen this book before on a blog hop book giveaway and wanted to win so bad....but didn't :{ I liked the few pix I had seen that mixed applique with piecing...just enough not to be too overwhelming...

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  26. free indeedApril 20, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    I follow via email.

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  27. free indeedApril 20, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    I've always liked your Snowflakes a falling table runner

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  28. free indeedApril 20, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    I'm already following on fb.

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  29. kcApril 20, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    I've spent the last 2 winters in the Rio Grande Valley and have loved the Mexican influences in our food, dance & clothes. I'd love to be able to translate that into some of my fabric art & quilts and this book would be just the help I need!

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  30. kcApril 20, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    I've been a blog follwer for quite some time now, and I've enjoyed every read!! :)

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  31. kcApril 20, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    I love your little Manga Owlet pattern - he's sooo sweet looking (and innocent!)

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  32. kcApril 20, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    And last, but certainly not least - I'm already a fan on your facebook page, but under my hubby's account (Dick Callander), since I don't have one of my own - got enough else to do, can't keep up with a FB page too! :) Thanks for the opportunities to win!

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  33. Renee GApril 20, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    I recently started quilting and think this book looks like a great bit of summer inspiration.
    rsgrandinetti@yahoo(DOT)com

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  34. Renee GApril 20, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    I follow as Renee G on GFC
    rsgrandinetti@yahoo(DOT)com

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  35. Michele TApril 20, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    I absolutely love applique and from just the few pages that you highlighted, I have been inspired... imagine what a whole book would do for me?

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  36. Michele TApril 20, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    I am discovering more and more Canadian quilt bloggers and am sooooo happy to have found you too! I am a new follower and look forward to your future posts!

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  37. Michele TApril 20, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Hoot-mon is so sweet and cool!! Love that one the most!!

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  38. MoeWestApril 20, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    I love the projects that I've seen from this book. Thanks for a great review.

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  39. MoeWestApril 20, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    I follow your blog. I like the design changes you've made recently.

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  40. MoeWestApril 20, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    I'm a fan of Chatterbox Quilts on FB.

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  41. MoeWestApril 20, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    I like the pattern for Hooty Owls in your Etsy shop.

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  42. SlovenkaApril 20, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    The book sounds veery intriguing. I would like to try some of the tile inspired patterns. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  43. SlovenkaApril 20, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    I am following you by email. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  44. DebApril 20, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    I'd love to win this book because the cover quilt is great and I'm sure I need to make it!

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  45. DebApril 20, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    I love the Manga Owlet from your etsy shop!

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  46. JanetApril 20, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Who could not want a book called !Quilt Fiesta! I need it so I can sew up my own fiesta.

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  47. JanetApril 20, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    I am a follower of your blog.

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  48. JanetApril 20, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    I love your owl templates. They are too cute. The Screech Owl is my favourite.

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  49. Wendy VApril 21, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    There is this red tablerunner in the book that I would love to make for my mom's birthday. The other patterns in the book are great as well. A book that will be on my wishlist for sure.

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  50. Wendy VApril 21, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    I am a follower!

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  51. Wendy VApril 21, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    I like your manga appliques in your Etsy store a lot.

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  52. Wendy VApril 21, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    I am now a Facebook fan as well.

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  53. LisaTApril 21, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Why would I like to win? Well first, who doesnt like to be a winner! Second, I live the bright color combinations of Mexico and those tablerunners you have displayed above are awesome. Thanks!

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  54. LisaTApril 21, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    I am following Chatterbox Quilts by e-amil, thank you.

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  55. LisaTApril 21, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    I am following Chatterbox Quilts on Facebook! Thanks.

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  56. LisaTApril 21, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Oh cute! I love the applique templates with the big eyes. I generally dont prefer cats but love this one and the owl too. I didnt see a puppy :(

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  57. DebApril 21, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    I'd love the book for the placemats! I use placemats all the time and would love to make new ones.

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  58. JocelynApril 21, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    oooo, what a fabulous book. I like that you said it is more like a workbook, from design inspiration to to completed reality. I need every step, as I pretty much need to follow patterns. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  59. Lisa EnglandApril 21, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    I've signed up as a follower.

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  60. Lisa EnglandApril 21, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    I love quilts based on tile patterns. And the Mexican Fiesta quilts are so fun and cheerful! I would love to win this book to get some new ideas. Thanks for the chance.

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  61. Lisa EnglandApril 21, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Such cute things in your shop! I especially like the peacock appliques.

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  62. MommarockApril 21, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    I have some special friends who have befriended us since we moved here.. I would love to make a special quilt to thank them for their freindship, and a quilt made with these types of blocks would look wonderful with all of the decor that is already in their home.

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  63. quiltmaApril 21, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Looks like a wonderful book.

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  64. Catskill QuilterApril 21, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I want to win this book because your book review, and photos, have made it seem irresistible! Who would not welcome help in creating her own designs?

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  65. Catskill QuilterApril 21, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    I am an email follower of your blog!

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  66. Catskill QuilterApril 21, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    I am following you on Facebook!

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  67. Catskill QuilterApril 21, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    I just browsed in your Etsy shop - fun! The item I liked the most was the Charming Bricks quilt plattern - great for the center of a table!

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  68. quiltpatchwork@hotmail.comApril 21, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Love the cheerfulness of the colors!

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  69. ValspierssewsApril 22, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    I love to read about the design process and try new things.

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  70. Susan EntwistleApril 22, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    I was just looking at this book at the quilt shop on Wednesday. I love it. And I'd love to have a copy so I could make a few of the gorgeous quilts inside. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  71. Susan EntwistleApril 22, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    And I just became a follower. Looking forward to reading backwards :)

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  72. JeanneApril 22, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Would love to win book to make quilt on the cover and the placemats. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  73. Kd BrownApril 22, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    I as fascinated by repeating designs (like tessellations), therefore I am very interested in this book.

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  74. AmandaApril 22, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    I really like the placemats - tiles can be a great inspiration for quilts!

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  75. AmandaApril 22, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    I'm a follower :)

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