Thursday, November 12, 2015

The World is A Wonderful Place! Blog Hop Along

Today I am here to share an incredible new book by one of my favorite wanderers --
Mandy Leins & her Wanderlust Quilts!

https://mandalei.com/product/wanderlust-quilts/
Mandy found me and my Fast-Piece Applique a couple of years ago as she wandered the web, and contacted me to ask if it was ok to share about it on her blog (like I might say no!). She not only shared the technique but found a way to use it in a no-sew glue construction method that she could use when creating quilt tops that she then long-armed in her Craftsy Class. Later that same year we met in person at Quilt Market --
a delight one should not miss you get the chance.

A grand book/ here's a peek!
Mandy's words and quilts take us on her shared journey of another of Mandy's loves (archaeology), allowing us find inspiration and guidance throughout. She doesn't stop at supplying amazing images of ancient places but provides a full array of construction methods to bring these places to life with fabric.

My own favorite (very hard to choose) is Aqueducts for I felt like I was getting a peek of a modern beautiful representation of part of the life blood of old Rome.
My own quilting journey has been inspired by wandering, so when she asked us to find a photo to share with you I jumped at the chance. Mandy shared some wise words in her Quick Color Lessons -- some that I could definitely use when designing my own quilt from this picture taken in St.Thomas while on a quilting cruise - the perfect place to relax and enjoy this wonderful book!

Want to join me?
Mandy is letting each of us blog hop stops give away one copy of her book, so if you want to get your chance to win leave a comment here telling me of a place you would love to go wandering -- camera and sketchbook in hand. Keep in mind that inspiration from wandering can happen anywhere -- the backyard, local park, or the other side of the world.

I will be drawing a winner on 11/15, so just a few days to get in on the fun.
The list below contains all the blog-hop stops so you can enjoy all the wandering this lovely book is making.


November 2: Kickoff with Maddie Kertay at Bad Ass Quilters Society 

My podcast interview with Sandi of Crafty Planner

November 3: Stephanie Palmer the Late Night Quilter

November 4: Christa Watson of Christa Quilts

November 5: Gen Q

November 6: Casey York Designs

November 7: Bill Volckening

November 8: Angela Walters

November 9: Kitty Wilkin, the Night Quilter

November 10: Lynn Harris of the Little Red Hen

November 11: Latifah Saafir Studios

November 12: Rose Hughes

November 13: Rossie Hutchison of Rossie Crafts

November 14: Sam Hunter of Hunter’s Design Studio

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35 comments:

  1. Sharon - INNovember 12, 2015 at 6:29 AM

    I'd like to wander to Iceland, Norway, northern regions. Thanks for the peek into Wanderlust Quilts.

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  2. Deb BerkebileNovember 12, 2015 at 7:46 AM

    I would like to travel to Australia. I have family there, but it would be fun to go fly-fishing, site seeing and do some sketching for future quilts!

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  3. ewecanNovember 12, 2015 at 7:54 AM

    I would like to wander and wonder in my backyard..the Barkerville-Bowron Lakes area in the mountains near my home. I am just not so fit anymore to wander and must do it with photographs of others.

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    1. Rose HughesNovember 14, 2015 at 9:23 AM

      We're lucky to have access to the places and photos!

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  4. mumbird3November 12, 2015 at 7:59 AM

    i would love to wander over to Istanbul and visit the market!

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    1. Rose HughesNovember 14, 2015 at 9:24 AM

      I see a rug & spices coming with an awful lot of inspiration coming your way

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  5. KittyAnnNovember 12, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    Iceland and Tasmania are on my bucket list! What a wonderful book, thank you for showing it off! Ann in NC

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  6. KPNovember 12, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    I just reviewed this book yesterday thinking of buying. Would love to win

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  7. DonnaNovember 12, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    I would love to go to an old world country as I am sure there would be so much inspiration everywhere you looked.

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  8. maryNovember 12, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    I would love to take a cruise along Norway coast. Great scenery

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  9. BeccaNovember 12, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    Scotland...I'm not sure why, but it's really been on my mind lately. I've heard it's just beautiful!

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  10. Vivian HelenaNovember 12, 2015 at 6:57 PM

    I would love to go to the coast of Italia. Amazing scenes of old buildings, colorful pots of flowers. Want to do some sketching.

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    1. Rose HughesNovember 14, 2015 at 9:28 AM

      I love the color found in the culture there -- sounds heavenly

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  11. Linda FlemingNovember 12, 2015 at 7:04 PM

    I'd love to go Edinburgh with camera in hand - there's inspiration from the ground to the rooftops!

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    1. Rose HughesNovember 14, 2015 at 9:28 AM

      love, love, love Edinburgh -- and a camera is a must

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  12. tac73November 13, 2015 at 2:08 AM

    I would love to wander around Scotland.

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    1. Rose HughesNovember 14, 2015 at 9:29 AM

      once is not enough -- go during one season, and you'll want to return for them all

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  13. UnknownNovember 13, 2015 at 8:00 AM

    Mid-century Route 66 to Central California Coast...
    Today just go back to Point Reyes..

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  14. Diane MNovember 13, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    I would love to go to Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia.

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  15. AnonymousNovember 13, 2015 at 2:09 PM

    MY ANCESTERS ALL CAME FROM HOLLAND>I'D LOVE TO WANDER AROUND THERE! THANKS YOU !
    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  16. Aunt TCNovember 13, 2015 at 4:24 PM

    Sitting on that beach looks wonderful but I'd love to wander to Ireland. Since I won't be going there any time soon, I think I'll talk a walk in a different neighborhood and see what new things or textures I see. Not sue if y can see my email address so it's howlandquilt@gmail.com

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    1. Rose HughesNovember 14, 2015 at 9:32 AM

      both ideas are great -- enjoy the latter and dream of Ireland

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  17. kboNovember 14, 2015 at 12:14 PM

    I'd like to travel to Peru and climb to Machu Picchu, see colorful handwoven fabrics,and enjoy the vistas.

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  18. GillNovember 14, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    I like Aqueducts too!
    I like to wander on a tiny island off the west coast of Ireland!

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  19. JillNovember 15, 2015 at 4:18 AM

    I'd love to wander around Australia!

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