Today's my day on the grand book Tour!
Welcome and thank you for visiting if you are new to our blog - if you've been a faithful follower - thank you for coming back to see what crazy adventures I'm into right now!
Today was my day to play around with this quirky looking ruler:
I remember when this ruler first came out I thought to myself - how odd! What in the world is that for! Me - not being a big gadget girl - passed it on by and thought, well we'll see what comes of those rulers in "other" designers future projects.
Well, my girlfriend, Miss Kathy Brown has written a book using this nifty ruler and I got to give it a test run. Yesterday, I played around with this:
And was able to cut these with such ease you wouldn't believe it!
Talk about a cool ruler that's easy to use and what a great book!
As for my favorite quilt project from the book, I think it's this one:
It's called "The Birds.
I like the cover quilt too!
The quilt on the cover is called "Fat Man's Squeeze"
And if you would like to watch a YouTube video from a lecture she gave on the book you can go and view that here!
If you would like to learn more about Kathy and her new book you can view her website here:
and her blog here:
And again, here is the line up for the Book Tour! Please leave a comment here on our blog for today's chance to win a copy of this brand new book that has just been released and the ruler! Wow!!! Miss Kathy will be drawing the names herself and announcing the winners, so jump in on the fun! (remember to follow along on the book tour and comment on each of our blogs on our given day for a chance to win!!!)
June 10 - Pam Vieirra McGinnis - PamKitty Morning
June 11 - Laurie Simpson - Minnick and Simpson
June 12 - Tara Darr - Sew Unique Creations
June 13 - Joan Ford - Hummingbird Highway
June 14 - Linda Lum De Bono - Linda Lum De Bono
June 15 - Elizabeth Scott - Late Bloomer Quilts
June 16- Lissa Alexander - ModaLissa
June 17 - Vickie Eapen - Spun Sugar Quilts
June 18 - Camille Roskelley - Thimble Blossoms
June 19 - Debbie Field - Granola Girl Designs
If you've not been following along on the Book Tour - jump on in - you'll be missing out on the chance to win the book, the ruler and maybe - just maybe some other goodies. A little birdie from way down south has whispered in my ear and told me the "other" surprises are pretty cool too!
Chat more later I'm off to pack for our upcoming adventure and good luck on winning the book and ruler!
273 comments:
1 – 200 of 273 Newer› Newest»The ruler looks very unusual, but interesting!
WOW, I am #1! I am up early because we have an early tee time! I love this book! I love your project!
Happy Quilting!
This book looks like quite a lot of fun. I'd love to win! Thanks!
I've always wondered about those rulers - I'd love to try one! Thanks for the chance!
Oh I so want to win this book and ruler, the quilts you can make with these are lovely. Thanks for the chance.
Oops, maybe I am not the first. Wake up Tara and check your comments! LOL
Good Morning! I can't believe I am the first to comment! This is a great looking book-Miss Kathy Brown has done it again!!!
Wahoo! Can't wait to get my hands on this book and ruler. Thanks for the give away!
wow, gorgeous book from kathy and interesting ruler too!
again -- wow. I'm so excited about this new book and ruler that I actually went in search of both yesterday, journeying to a *somewhat* local quilt shop yesterday that I thought sure would have it. No luck :(
Must say, I'm totally intrigued by this ruler and have fallen in love with every quilt design I've seen previewed ... it must be my style! Loving this hop!
Kathy's book and new ruler are must haves! What a great opportunity to meet new bloggers as well.
The more I read about this ruler/book I just gotta have it. Sounds like it would be very time saving technique/tool. Would love to win it and try it. Thanks
Thanks for another chance to win this book and ruler.
Well, Kathy's new book and ruler are must haves! I'm always looking to learn new techniques.
I've been online this morning trying to find this ruler in case I don't win. Hee! At moment Connecting Threads has the book and I was able to see all the quilts there....beautiful!!! I'm very intrigued! Now off to go see the video!! Thanks for sharing the link!!
What great information... Last Thanksgiving while visiting a web site I found out about a blog hop and signed up to get blog information ~ it was the best "class" I have ever taken. Now I have more teachers ! Thank You Loretta
This book looks terrific. "The Birds" quilt is awesome. Thanks for the chance.
I would love to win the book and ruler! Thank you!
I've seen these rulers before and never paid much attention to them. Now I know what to do with them, I need on for my collection. Love that they are made by Creative Grids.
What beautiful quilts. Thank you for the opportunity to win this lovely book and perhaps play with a new ruler!
This ruler looks so interesting - love your blocks!
Now this looks like a lot of fun and easy. I watched the video and love the quilts she had there. I would love a chance to win this and try it out.
I love the quilts that I have seen made from this book so far. What an interesting looking ruler. I am now going to have a look at that video to see just how it works.
That ruler looks quite interesting and you can't have too many rulers.
Not sure my first comment went through, but you can have enough rulers.
Impressive work! Would love to try it.
This looks interesting.
I'd love to win
Greetings Martine
I'd love this!
Thanks for the chance :D
I am a gadget person! I would love to be the lucky person who wins this. The quilts look stunning!
Awesome results when you used the ruler. Hope to have a chance to win one. Thank you.
I'm really looking forward to seeing this book. I love strip piecing.
Anything that can make better triangles is a good idea to me;)
Debbie
"The Birds" looks like fun with charm squares. Love those squares!
Thanks for the chance to win the book. It looks great!
I love this book and ruler set. Anything to add one more quick tip is wonderful. Seems that the possibilities with this technique could be endless!!
Love this ruler, and the book looks great! Thanks for the chance to win them!
An interesting looking ruler and a great cover quilt. Thanks for the video link.
I am enjoying the blog tour, and reading what each of you really liked about the book and ruler. I would love to win one and give it a try.
I am also loving that Birds quilt. I don't have any "odd" rulers but it looks like this would be a good one to try. Thanks for the interesting post and for the chance to win.
Looks like a great ruler and wonderful quilts. Can't wait to see more on the blog hop.
The book looks great and I'd love to try the ruler! Thanks!
That ruler looks so different, but I love the results. I'd love a chance to win it!
Love the new book and ruler. Saw a demo last week. Very cool technique!!
This does look like a pretty amazinig ruler. Like the video. I am a visual learner. Thanks for sharing.
Truely a cool ruler and with a book to share the posibilities - I am intrigued. Thanks for the giveaway!
The ruler looks very strange but from the things I have seen and read so far on the blog tour it sounds like one of those have to have rulers! Thanks for the chance to win one and the book!
mrsunclefuzzy(at)gmail(dot)com
I am so surprised at all of the different quilts you can make from this ruler. Thanks for the blog hop. I will definitely look for this book and ruler now!
The book and ruler look like a lot of fun!
Karen in Breezy Point
Thanks for making the ruler seem more friendly - I wasn't sure what those triangles were for! Now I want one!!! Hope I win. Thanks.
Fun! I wanted to leave a note before I check out the video!
This book and ruler looks like a lot of fun! Thanks for the great give-away!
I was wondering how that ruler worked! I'm off to view the video. Thanks for the link.
Okay, I just watched the video. First off, that lady is so funny! And I'm really impressed she figured out how to do all these quilts with just one funky ruler. V.cool.
I started reading your post and said - oh - I have way too many rulers to even think about entering to win! Then I watched the YouTube video - WOW! You got me on this one!
Cheers!
What a great book from Kathy and interesting ruler too! I've always wondered about this ruler! - I would like to try one.
Thanks for the chance!
Jana in Prague, Czech Republic
The ruler looks so handy! Love your strippy triangles from it!
I, too, wasn't sure about this ruler, when I first saw it. Seeing how you bloggers have used it, has made me want to try it --- and, so much better, if I win it!
I am not a gadget person either but the book looks like it shows multiple uses for the ruler. Great ideas.
Great quilts! Each one better than the last. Would love to give it a try!
Looking forward to seeing this book and the projects made with this ruler.
I love the quilt on the cover of the book so would love to win a copy. Would be fun trying a new ruler.
I love the quilt you made! I just know I'm gonna end up buying both the book AND the ruler!! Thanks for this chance to win. Just think, if I win I could and would be able to buy more fabric!!
Thanks for the links to the video. The ruler is really interesting. I love the pictures I've seen of quilts in the book.
I'm a book junkie!
ellaredstar (at) gmail (dot) com
Wow - that ruler looks interesting, and I love The Birds quilt.
Oh boy! This book is looking more and more interesting! Love your project.
I would love to win! The ruler looks really intesting & I would like to try it. Of course, I would need the Strip Smart book,also! Thanks & Happy Quilting!
I'm always hesitant with new rulers that look complicated. Thanks for calming my fears. I can't wait to get a copy of the book!!
That ruler looks really neat. Thanks for having a giveaway.
Ooph ... persistence pays - Blogger was not very friendly making me try more than five times to post a comment and announcing service was unavailable ...
I love the colour combo and would be curious to see the end product.Btw, welcome to the DJ group.
That ruler is really intriguing. I love the quilt that's your fav. That book looks like it's in my future.
I love the look of this book and ruler. I'll be looking for it if I don't win!
Can't wait to watch the video. Ruler looks interesting!
The ruler looks very different and the quilts are beautiful....sure hope I win! Thank you for the opportunity.
tamiquilts at att dot net
Very cool! Looks like a great way to make all sorts of neat quilts...scrappy or otherwise...now I just gotta get me one..heehee!!
This looks like a great book and ruler. I'd love to win them. Thanks for the chance.
Love the book and the ruler. These are must haves for every quilter.
Great ruler! Thanks so much, the book looks very interesting!
Wowza, I like the cover quilt too. This looks like a fun ruler to have...IF I don't win one, I'll have to buy it at my LQS for sure.
Each blog makes me more and more curious about this ruler. My next stop on the web is the book!
What an interesting ruler - I love the demo of how it works. Great timesaver and nothing is better than accurate cuts!
I'm really interested to see how the ruler works. I think I'll be heading over to see the video soon. Thanks for more preview of the book.
I have a great admiration for designers who come up with these wonderful ideas for rulers and make lots of different quilts with it. The book and ruler look great!
Love the Bird's quilt and the ruler is so neat! What an absolutely terrific assortment of quilts that can be made from this ruler! So excited! Thanks for the opportunity.
I've been following the blogs every day and I am really liking that ruler a lot. I hope I win one. I liked your choice of Jo Morton fabric. I also like the book and the pretty cover with Simpson Minick fabrics. Pick me!!!!!!!!
The cover of this book is wonderful, but I'm with you about gadgets. I'm off to view the video!
Boy O boy that Kathy Brown is very creative. I've had rulers I've never used for years and, have never come up with a book to use them. It looks like a great book, ruler combo.
This is an odd looking ruler but I have had some gadgets that were odd looking and have worked fabulous. The quilt patterns look really nice too. Thanks for the chance to win in your giveaway.
I'm am impressed with Miss Kathy Brown, the vidoe on your blog, and feel like I'm missing something until I have that book.
Love the idea of using jelly roll strips to do this. Looks like a very versatile special tool.
I'm a gadget girl, so I would love to win this ruler (and the book's not bad either)!
2nd try-Love the ruler. I really need that tool and the book looks wonderful. I loved your choice of Jo Morton fabrics in demostrating the ruler.
This books looks great. I really like that cover picture. Thanks for a chance to win! :)
Just when you think you have everything...something that makes life easier shows up. Great ruler and demo.
I appreciate the opportunity to win this combo!
Looks like a versatile ruler and fun book.
I love all the glimpses of the quilts from the book. Thanks for the chance.
Oh . . . I like the birds. Thanks for showing us. That ruling looks like great fun!
This book looks great and you can never had too many rulers. Thanks for a chance to win both. :)
Would love to get this book and give the new ruler a try.
I love what you did with the ruler. That ruler is a definite must have for me already. And this book looks just awesome. Thanks for showing us what you did with this ruler.
I would love to get my hands on that ruler!
Looks like a great book! Love the cover block's name! thanks for this chance. :-)
Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of this wonderful book and interesting ruler. The quilts are great.
The ruler looks very cool and the quilts are beautiful!
Love your choice of fabric. The ruler and the book look really interesting.
Strange rulers are intimidating but, I'd sure like to try this one! Love the cover quilt, would like to add it to my to do list. Thanks!
Wow this book looks like sew much fun! Thanks.
rhianneholmes(at)hotmail(dot)com
I think I am LUCKY number 100...I would LOVE to win this book and ruler!! I would definitely give it a run for the money!! Thanks for the chance!
Paulette
Looks like a great tool and very simple to use!
Looks like a fun new technique.
I don't usually by every ruler but I love the quilts that I've seen from the book
That ruler looks like and engineering marvel! I'd love to use it and try some of the great quilts in that new book!
Neat ruler and a fun book. Thanks for a chance to win.
vail in tn
RULER LOOKS INTERESTING?
BOOK LOOKS WONDERFUL!
THANKS FOR SHARING!
jldouglaas@wispwest.net
I would love to win the ruler. It looks so easy to use.
The patterns I've seen so far from this book are amazing and am very curious about the ruler. Count me and and thanks for the opportunity!
Love your blocks using the ruler. I saw that connecting threads shows all the quilts from the book. I'm off to check it out. Would love to win!!
Becky
I would love to win the book and ruler! Thanks for the chance!
You've sold me. I can't wait to get my own Strip Smart ruler and book. I loved "meeting" Kathy in the video... she's so talented and fun!
Your blog was very interesting to read. I am enjoying the blog hop. I have never done this before. I am seeing so many interesting things on everyone's blog.
Sounds like an interesting book!
What a fascinating ruler!! I'll throw my hat into the ring! got to be in it to win it!!!!
Anything to help me with HSTs so I can expand beyond rail fence and nine patch!!! Well, help me expand without being wonkY.
That's an unusal ruler. Thanks for the giveaway.
This is cool! Thank you for showing pictures! :-)
I really, really need that ruler!! It looks like a ton of fun and the results are exciting. Can't wait to see the book.
What a great giveaway!! I love that ruler!
It is always good to have a great book to go with a cool new ruler! Love th name of the cover quilt, how creative. Nice triangles of stripes!
That looks like such fun!
~robin
welchrobin@hotmail.com
I see 116 comments and wonder if there's even a chance of winning the book and ruler but if I don't comment I know there isn't any chance. THey look wonderful.
Joyce
That ruler looks so interesting.I want to win one! Things have been so wonky here that I need to "put on my happy face" and that ruler and book would just do the trick. Thanks for the chance on a give-away.
I would love,love,love to win and try out that ruler and book. Thanks!
I'm a quilter who loves and uses rulers to make life easier. I'd love to win. Kathie L in Allentown
That is an odd looking ruler! I'd love to give it a try.
Winning is great! Would love to win. Make it a great day! Tried to comment early, don't think it went through.
I can hardly wait for a chance to try out the ruler. I will be looking for it in my LQS. Thanks for the chance to win.
Well, I know what you mean by not always jumping on the gadget bandwagon. But I've enjoyed seeing what these rules can do. Fancy! Amazing! I'd love to be entered to win the book and ruler.
The more I see this ruler, the more it makes me want to give it a go. Love the quilt you shared "the birds"
This is indeed an odd-looking ruler, but the proof is in the pudding, as they say. These are AWESOME quilts!
Strange looking ruler, but I am all for anything that will make the quilting process easier. Thanks for the chance to win.
I think I could have tons of fun with this ruler and that book!
Awesome giveaway - thanks for the chance! :)
This ruler is quite amazing. I'm anxious to try it out. And the quilts from the book look beautiful.
Lots of possibilities with a little imagination and the ruler. Would love the book and the ruler.Thanks for the chance to win them.
I'd love to win the book and ruler - something to make the quilt process quicker!
Great projects, great ruler, tutorials were interesting , so many quilts in this book,I am so interested!
bonnie Nyquist bonniesline at aol dot com
The ruler looks great, would love to try it. Thanks!
I agree, it is a funny looking ruler. The finished quilts however are stunning!
Would love to try the ruler and the book!
That looks great with the skinnier strips. Thanks for the demo picture!
Tracy
Would like to try it.
I'd love to win a copy of Kathy's new book and the nifty ruler. Sign me up! Thanks!
looks like a cool book n gadget thanks for the chance to win
What an awesome book and ruler, thanks for the chance to win!
I've seen this ruler and wondered how it worked.
I did see this ruler at my LQS and wondered what it was for. Now I'm wishing that I had picked it up. The book looks like a gotta have, too!
The new book looks super, Kathy's patterns always are ! The ruler DOES look pretty odd but if Kathy designed it, it'll be great. Thanks for the giveaway and fun!
I've seen that ruler before & thought it very odd looking. Now I'm interested in the ruler AND the book.
The ruler looks out this world but I sure would like to try it.
Oh yes I too like that quilt very much and I am keen to try this ruler as I love doing those triangles. Makes cutting them so easy!! Thanks for telling us all about it :) Hugs Vicki
I agree with you the quilt on the book cover is really nice I would love to play with the ruler to make the same!
What an unusual ruler. I am a real gadget girl. I love all the tools which are used in the process of whatever I am making. Thanks for the chance.
Looks like fun, keeping my fingers crossed.
The ruler looks very interesting. Amazing how it works. Love the look of the book.
greetings, Marian
Love the book...need the ruler..so much fabric, so little time. Have a great day.
Would love to give the ruler a try. Can't wait to see the projects in the book
I don't have very many rulers either, this one looks great. I would love to try it! Thanks for a fun blog hop.
It's amazing to see the different quilts on the video that can be made with this ruler. I'd love to win this book & ruler!
Love the quilts I've seen so far in the book.
Thanks for the chance to win.
I would pass that ruler too, but after the last couple of blogs, im thinking thats a tool to have. I do hope i win! :)
Dang another cool ruler! Thanks for sharing!
THAT RULER SEEMS PERFECT FOR EASY TRIANGLES AND THE BOOK FOR QUILTS, THANKS
Great book & ruler! Thanks so much for the chance to win!
You are right, I saw these when they came out, and thought, huh? how do I use this. But this book looks awesome. Great to have some ideas and direction. It looks like an awesome book. Thanks for blog hopping.
looks like an interesting ruler and a great book
That looks amazing! And the quilts made with it, are just gorgeous! Thanks for the chance to win!
Jacque in SC
quiltnsrep(at)yahoo(dot)com
The more projects I see from this book the more I want it!
I'm interested! Thanks for the giveaway chance. :)
I have read all the blogs so far and this book and ruler looks very interesting! Thanks for the giveaway
Would love to win the book and ruler...hope commenting today isn't too late.
My first quilt was a Take 5 Teachers Pet pattern. I would love to have more fun things from her!
love the multiple stripes. That's the first time I've seen that.
I'm like what I'm seeing in the 'Strip-Smart Quilt' book....and for sure.....it looks like a real cool ruler. Thanks for the chance to win....happy stitching....(o:
I have the ruler & am anxious to get the book & start making something out of it.
Can't wait to get a look at this book and ruler!
Interesting book and ruler! Looks like I need to learn a new technique!
Sheryl
Love the ruler and the book and would love to add both to my arsenal of "weapons"!
I'm totally fascinated with this book and ruler. Can't wait to visit my LQS and see a copy. Better yet, would be to win my own. Thanks for the chance!
Can't wait to see this book! Thanks.
I don't want to miss out on this one...love a good gadget and a great book. thanx!
Enjoyed reading your blog! Really liked the color choices in your experiments with the ruler. Also, got my curiousity up...reading about Lady Dear Jane!
Love the ruler but the quilts are amazing and can't wait to make some.
Wow. What a ruler! I think my son would try and make off with that one and turn it into a "sword" (he's 4). I'm stuck in a charm-pack rut, so this looks like just the sort of thing I need. :D
This ruler looks great. I would love a chance to win one.
looks like it would be a fun tool to try out. thanks for a chance to win. Janita
This Book Tour is fun! Love the incentive to checkout the other blogs.
I'd love to have that ruler. This Hop is fun.
It's perfect to have a book like that with such fun projects.
The ruler will definitely make life easier (o:
I am so intrigued by the ruler. that is probably another "trinket" I must have. The book is no a "I will have". Hubs is shaking his head. LOL
This ruler looks very interesting, along with this book. Would love to win and be able to create some fun quilts with these tools.
SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
The ruler and book looks like something I need.
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