May 7, 2016

Crafted Applique - Book Release Blog Hop (Giveaway is now closed.)

Hello, Friends!

I often open my blog posts with that greeting,
and today I'm so excited to share a new book
that was written by one of my Friends!

{Scroll down to find out how you can win a copy of Crafted Applique!}

This giveaway is now closed. The winning comment was #3 - Heather K.


I "met" Lara through blogging,
and I've been anticipating her book release
with great excitement.
I could tell from Lara's blog style that we were
in for a treat with a quilting book
that is both instructional and exciting!

Lara herself had told me that she had
developed a unique method
for creating applique designs.
I LOVE a good mystery book,
so when my copy arrived,
I sat down to discover this innovative approach
to raw-edge applique.


"Hello Mr. Ranger, Sir!" Insulated Pic-a-nic Bag from Crafted Applique
Oh.My.Goodness. 
This book is a light-bulb for me.
Without revealing the secret...
there is a good reason why it's named "Crafted Applique."

This technique will appeal to the crafter in the quilter!
May of us have dabbled in making other artsy-craftsy projects,
and preparing the applique will bring back happy memories.

The technique is simple and inexpensive,
versatile and innovative.
You will ask yourself, "Why didn't I think of that?" 
It will make you look at your fabric stash in a whole new way!


Daisy Hot Pad project from Crafted Applique
I can tell that some of my fabrics that have been ignored
will be starring in future projects.
I knew I liked these prints,
but now I understand why I liked them.
They have so much potential!




How can you get this book? Well...I'm glad you asked!

where this book is now available at a bargain price.
You can also find it at Lara's Big Cartel shop
for a very special sale price,
or on the American Quilter's Society website.

-OR-

Maybe you can win a copy of Crafted Applique!!!
To enter the random giveaway,
just leave a comment on this post,
to describe how you feel about applique.
Love it, hate it, fear it, or admire it?
This giveaway ends at midnight on
Saturday, May 14, 2016.

I'll contact the winner by email,
so include your email address if you are a no-reply blogger.

There are plenty of other opportunities
to win a copy of Crafted Applique,
by visiting all of these stops along the blog hop.
Lara herself is adding some more fun giveaways,
too, so keep on checking in at BuzzinBumble blog!

{This giveaway is now closed. The winner - comment #3 - Heather K was contacted by email.}

Crafted Appliqué… New Possibilities Blog Hop - May 1st to June 5th 2016

Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
Lara
Buccella
Introduce Tour   

2
Valerie Smith
3
Dana Gaffney
4
Lorna McMahon
5
Mary Schuberg
6
Heidi
Kuntz
7
Alycia Carmin
8
Amy
DeCesare
9
Sherri McConnell
10
Lara Buccella
Guest Post

11
Christina Cameli
12
Melissa Corry
13
Sarah
Craig
14
Soma Acharya
15
Valerie
Reynolds
16
Angela Pingel
17
Sandra Walker

18
Cheryl Brickey
19
Judy Murphy
20
Yvonne Fuchs
21
Cindy Pieters
22
Susie
Zlogar
23
Connie Campbell
24
Ruth
Bourke
25
Kaja
Zieslar
26
Ann
Brooks
27
Cynthia Brunz

28
Holiday
29
Holiday
30
Holiday
31
Jenn Trott-Zisserson
1
Paulette Horn
2
Sandra Jansen

3
Christine Sherman


4
Darlene Simmons
5
Lara
Buccella
Giveaway Winners Announced!         





 









Crafted Applique provides lots of detailed information,
teaching a new way to create appliqued projects.
The inspiration will continue long after the first project is finished!


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98 comments:

  1. I like applique but am not too experienced in it. Lara's technique sounds very interesting and I am intrigued to try it.

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  2. I am not a fan of applique, though I do like the looks of it. I am excited to get my hands on a copy of this book and give it a try. I love love love the tree project and have promised a friend a tree themed baby quilt by Labor Day.

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  3. I have been seeing this book so much online ... Can't wait to find out the mystery for myself. I enjoy hand applique but have only dabbled with machine work.

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  4. I totally admire so many appliqued quilts; the dedication to the art is amazing. I have done some applique, mostly raw-edge. I enjoy it though it can be rather time-consuming. Can't wait to hear about the mystery process.

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  5. I totally admire so many appliqued quilts; the dedication to the art is amazing. I have done some applique, mostly raw-edge. I enjoy it though it can be rather time-consuming. Can't wait to hear about the mystery process.

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  6. Amy that's one of my hopes, is that people can now look at their fabric stash with a new gleam in their eyes and think "How about I try appliqueing that?" I'm so glad you are looking at your stash in a whole new way. I know you are sure to come up with some brilliant ways to use the Crafted Applique technique too! Thanks so much for your great review - both here and on Amazon!

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  7. I like appliqué but am a beginner really. I have tried raw edged work but don't like the fraying, I also hand blanket stitch but it take forever. Thank you for a lovely giveaway. x

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  8. I guess I both fear and admire it! I love the applique I see others do, but fear it a little for myself because I've never felt confident enough to do very much. Thanks for the opportunity to learn about a new technique!

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  9. I LOVE appliqué and would love to learn this technique!

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  10. I love applique It's fun to do and very eye catching.... happyness04431@yahoo.com

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  11. I like doing applique and there is always room for improvement. I hope to win a copy of the book to learn this wonderful new method which could help with the improvement!
    fabricstasher24@gmail.com

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  12. I trulu love applique :)
    mmyheartishere@gmail.com

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  13. Admire appliqué a lot but have had I desire to learn it until now. All the talk about Lara's new method has me curious! Hope I win ! :)

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  14. LOVE APPLIQUE! THANKS FOR SHARING! msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  15. It's such a good book. Until trying her method, I was such a frustrated applique-er. Not any more!

    Happy Mother's Day.

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  16. I am absolutely petrified of applique and relish the chance to win a copy and demystify applique once and for all.

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  17. I am absolutely petrified of applique and relish the chance to win a copy and demystify applique once and for all.

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  18. Love the look, but hate the work! Would love a copy of the book😀

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  19. I have not done much applique but I think it is beautiful. And this book looks awesome. Thanks so much for the giveaway!

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  21. I like applique and am not afraid of it, but I know I'd love it with Lara's secret to perfecting the technique! I am very curious!

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  22. I had a love-hate relationship with appliqué until trying the technique in this book - now I love it and keep coming up with more projects to do!

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  23. I do enjoy appliqué.
    , several methods.

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  24. I think applique is lovely and I do like combining it with piecing. I haven't been a big fan of raw edge applique for things that need to be laundered, but this book might change that. I want to find out how she does it!

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  25. I love the look of appliqué! Always looking for ways to improve! mumbird3atgmaildotcom

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  26. I love how applique looks but it is not something I am good at. Practice, practice, practice as they say.

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  27. love applique! have been trying all the different methods of applique, but mostly working raw edge ... am loving this book tour, trying to find hints on lara's secret, knowing i'm going to get the book to have the magic method. thanx for the opportunity to win a copy.

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  28. I've been sewing and crafting, particularly clothes and bags, for more than a decade, but never dared venture into applique. I find it out of my league - too daunting for a artistically-challenged sewer like me. With this book, I hope to embark on a new aspect of crafting, and challenge a new frontier. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  29. I love the look of applique and always have big dreams of creating a beautiful Baltimore Album style quilt....but then reality sets in and I do very simple fusible applique with a machine blanket stitch....but the fantasy remains! I think Lara's technique is quite appealing.

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  30. I admire applause, but hate the process.

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  31. I admire applause, but hate the process.

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  32. I love the look, but I sort of fear it at the same time. I've only done one big quilt with a needleturn border, and am currently working on a quilt with 5 machine appliqued blocks. Already a bit nervous about fraying. I need this book!

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  33. I love applique! It's my favorite method for quilts. I would so love to win this book.

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  34. I have only done 2 or 3 applique projects, but they are super when they are finished...........would love to win the book.!
    Eileen in Spain ekmvalencia@gmail.com

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  35. I like to do applique, you get to use your scraps in a creative way ! And this book looks to have a lot of NEW cute ideas. I'm looking forward to seeing it. Loretta loopyzu@comcast.net

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  36. I love applique and want to make my raw edge applique better. crystalbluern at tds dot net

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  37. I enjoy applique. To find a new way will be exciting!

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  38. I do machine applique not that I enjoy it all that much, but sometimes ya just gotta do it!! Winning the book would be super awesome and might help me enjoy doing it.

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  39. I absolutely love applique...all types of applique! I am very curious what her secret method is...and would love to win this giveaway to discover it! Thank you for sharing and have a fantastic creative day!

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  40. Lara's book is great and her technique is so neat!

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  41. I admire those who can do intricate applique and am just starting to learn needle turn applique. A new easy technique sounds right up my alley. Enjoyed your blog and love the daisy print.

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  42. I love the look of applique, some new techniques are greatly needed. And the Blog Hop thing is new to me, can't wait to get started.

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  43. I love applique but fear it. I really want to do an applique quilt.

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  44. Applique and I are strangers. We have never met. I have seen applique on quilts and my first reaction is - that relationship is tedious. I mean, if I have to use a million tiny stitches (that no one can see) to keep applique in my life that does not say much about the commitment-phobic applique. Does it? Needle-turn sounds painful too. Blanket stitch would take a very long time as well. Raw edge-just the name grates on my nerves. A new technique - I am listening. No raw edges - I am interested. So many folks are in love with this new Crafted Applique. Suddenly, I am very interested in meeting Mr. Applique. Coffee?
    Preeti.
    http://sewpreetiquilts.blogspot.com

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  45. I fear it a bit! But I'm eager to learn a fun, easy technique :)

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  46. I guess I admire it. I have done very simple applique on childrens tops but every day I see the most wonderful appliqued quilts and do so admire the makers. Perhaps I could start myself with this book?

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  47. I'm doing my first appliqué quilt now & I don't know what the heck is wrong with it. Ready to give it up!

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  48. I am always afraid of fraying after all the hard work of cutting pieces. I am anxious to learn the secret! Thanks for the chance.

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  49. I guess I'm affraid of applique. I've been avoiding it. But I'm intrigued by some of the projects in the book & might have to finally give it a try.

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  50. I have done a few Hand applique projects...& I did love doing it...but was soooo slow at it! lol I would love to win this Book! This Hop has been so encouraging...and I want to try again! Thanks for chance to win your Give-a-way too! :D

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  51. I love to applique and am interested in learning a new technique. Thanks for the chance for win Lara's book.

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  52. Looks like a fabulous book! I have to say that I fear applique a bit... need to learn more about it and give it a try! I think this book might inspire me to do that!
    deniseb777ATgmailDOTcom

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  53. I love machine applique, do a lot of turned under edges with freezer paper or glue. I need a raw edge technique to try and this no fray method looks great.

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  54. I admit it...I'm afraid of applause! I'm so worried I'd mess up on something and waste a lot of money or worse ruin a quilt completely.

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  55. I admit it...I'm afraid of applause! I'm so worried I'd mess up on something and waste a lot of money or worse ruin a quilt completely.

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  56. I love Applique and this crafty applique sounds amazing. Thanks for sharing and I think its amazing that Lara is being so generous with these giveaways and rounding up so many talented bloggers to share their creations, thanks for the chance!

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  57. I have appreciated quilts and other projects that use applique.
    I haven't done it much as it usually looks so complicated. So this book would be one to help me with that skill. Thanks for the chance!

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  58. I like to do hand applique, but I'm not good at machine applique. Maybe this technique will help me along.

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  59. I am looking for a way to love applique. Thanks for the chance to win the book.

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  60. I have learned to enjoy appique.

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  61. I like applique! I have done a fair amount of hand applique and quite a bit of fused raw edge applique. I would love to learn a new technique for appplique and it sounds like this book might be just the ticket!

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  62. I like applique, but I am always afraid that it will fall apart when I wash it. I have done fusible, but I don't like the edges fraying.

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  63. I love the look of applique but needle turn takes a long time and fusible doesn't always turn out the way I want. So am looking forward to this new technique.

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  64. When I began quilting, I was always drawn to patterns with applique, but once I tried one, I have steered away. It's a shame! I'm very intrigued to learn this new method and would love to have this book as my resource.

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  65. Little bit behind on following the blog hop - I'm catching up today! Hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day!!! I had a phenomenal mother and grandmother who taught me to sew and quilt. They did NOT applique. I am not very good yet - but plan to be very soon!! Have a blessed day.

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  66. Well, I have tried it all. Mostly now I do machine applique with blanket stitch. I am so curious about this new book!

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  67. It's been fun to follow the blog hop and to meet new-to-me quilting bloggers. I look forward to the book. I enjoy machine applique (thanks to great workshops with Pat Sloan and Robbi Eklow) and new techniques are always welcome.

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  68. Love applique but never have the time for it!

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  69. I love applique and reading about this new technique intrigues me. It really sounds fabulous.

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  70. I love applique and reading about this new technique intrigues me. It really sounds fabulous.

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  71. I love applique and use whatever technique works best for the project. I love that there is a new technique to add to my arsenal!

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  72. I'm learning to like applique and am quite curious about this new method!
    kakingsbury at verizon dot net

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  73. I have done applique in the past--when I needed it for the look I wanted, but I did not enjoy it even though I liked how it turned out. I'm all thumbs with needle-turn applique. This new technique might be just what I need.

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  74. I have struggled with appliqué in the past as it never seems to look as good as I imagine it to and really admire others work. I'm really intrigued by this new technique. Thank you for the chance to win a copy of the book.
    annamariehlustik@googlemail.com

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  75. I enjoy it - interested to see this book and learn more about this new approach!

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  76. I love applique - very interested to see what this new approach is. Kristawells at nl dot rogers dot com

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  77. I don't do a lot of applique but love the look. My favorite technique is turned edge machine applique but am open to learn more.

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  78. I don't applique all that much, but it is a good skill to have.

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  79. I have done hand applique but never tried machine applique. would love to.
    quilting dash lady at comcast dot net

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  80. Amy I love applique... I have found that it is a great way to use on quilt blocks, but the best part is how great it works on clothing that needs a little something, or has a stain or tear. Lara's book looks like just the thing to have in your book stash of things to do and have a good time making them. Thank you for the giveaway and the review....

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  81. I love to applique, I try different was, but handapplique is my favorite

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  82. I love applique. Thanks so much for sharing

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  83. I like all forms of applique, some more than others.

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  84. I really admire applique but have not been too successful in my few attempts at it. I am really looking forward to learning Lara's technique! cknapp3626(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

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  85. Morning Amy, I'm fairly new to applique but not a big favorite right now. I do want the book and may that will help to change my mind. I want to try her idea of the fabric not showing through.
    Allthingzsewn@g-mail.com

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  86. I love applique but there's not enough time to do it by hand these days. And I love a mystery. Can't wait to read the book for the answer to the new technique.

    winna4430@gmail.com

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  87. I like appliqué and have tried many methods. I'm intrigued by this approach. Camille@focus20.com

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  88. I like applique definitely and admire the expert work tremendously.Don't enjoy needle turn much though nor like the stiffness of raw edge.

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  89. Love applique, but will love it even more if I don't have to cut out fusible interfacing and blanket or satin stitch the pieces.

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    1. I have tried applique a few times and was disappointed that it didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. I need to learn a different method so that my results equal my vision!
      Thanks for the chance to win :)
      Marykas@Windstream.net

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  90. I tried applique a few years ago and wasn't happy with the results, so I would love to win this book and give it another try.
    Thanks!

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  91. I like applique definitely and admire the expert work tremendously.Don't enjoy needle turn much though nor like the stiffness of raw edge.

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