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Belle Meade, Bali Pops and Scrap Basket Sensations

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I know, you think you have seen this picture before.  But you haven't.  This is a picture of 29 completed Belle Meade blocks!  Woo hoo!  My plan is to finish the last 12 tomorrow and start laying out the blocks.  Thelma is ahead of me, but is patiently waiting for me to catch up.

I have not yet decided what fabric to use for the setting triangles.  I have the tan, I have the red, and just in case, I have the blue!  No worries, I will come up with just the right thing, with all those choices. 

But look….This came in the mail today, from Kim Brackett, the author herself!!!  Scrap Basket Sensations.

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If you have not yet ordered this book, you must do so.  And if you don't have her first book Scrap Basket Surprises, you definitely need that as well.  Have a drawer or shelf full of jelly rolls?  Don't have a clue what to do with them?  Well, Kim's two books are the answer you have been waiting for.  Tons of ideas for using those 2 1/2 inch strips.  Kim has a great blog called Magnolia Bay Quilts, and you will enjoy reading her recent posts.  In addition, some bloggers you may be acquainted with made some of the projects in her new book!  Check it out.

I recently picked up a gorgeous Bali Pop (40 coordinated batiks) in a color called Grasshopper, that I think would be amazing done up in one of Kim's quilt patterns.

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Dreamy, dreamy colors, with just a hint of purple things interesting.

Here are a couple of the patterns in Kim's new book that I think would be fantastic.

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Over and Under.  Or………..

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Island Chain.  Actually, I may do Island Chain in a collection of burgundy and pink batiks called Zinfandel.  Wow, it has been a long time since I worked with batiks, and I hear them calling my name!

If you are wondering why Kim sent me a copy of her amazing book, Scrap Basket Sensations, it is because she is planning a blogging event to promote it, and asked me to participate.  I don't have the details yet, but stay tuned for more information.  I will also be doing a give away of the copy of the book that I bought before Kim sent me one (Grin), so if you are interested in getting one, leave a comment to this post and on Friday I will announce the winner!

 

 

414 responses to “Belle Meade, Bali Pops and Scrap Basket Sensations”

  1. Oooh, I do have Scrap Basket Surprises and would love to have its baby sister! The sneak peek of the patterns is very appetizing!

  2. Oooh, I do have Scrap Basket Surprises and would love to have its baby sister! The sneak peek of the patterns is very appetizing!

  3. Scrap Basket Sensation looks intriguing and would love to make some more of her quilts. I have her first book and have enjoyed making several of them. Love your bali pops.

  4. Scrap Basket Sensation looks intriguing and would love to make some more of her quilts. I have her first book and have enjoyed making several of them. Love your bali pops.

  7. What a wonderful new book. I’m working on 3 batik quilts now and love those bali pops! Thanks for the chance!

  8. What a wonderful new book. I’m working on 3 batik quilts now and love those bali pops! Thanks for the chance!

  9. Your blocks are beautiful!
    I thought I could resist Kim’s new book,but
    Island Chain is too beautiful to pass up.
    Love the Grasshopper Bali Pop!

  10. Your blocks are beautiful!
    I thought I could resist Kim’s new book,but
    Island Chain is too beautiful to pass up.
    Love the Grasshopper Bali Pop!

  11. Thanks for giving away the “spare” book. I will have to look for the first book and create some 2 1/2 strips from scraps.

  12. Thanks for giving away the “spare” book. I will have to look for the first book and create some 2 1/2 strips from scraps.

  15. Hi Nicole, your blocks are looking great and so is the batik fabric you bought. Wish I had bought some Batiks when I was in Bali years ago but I was not yet “into” quilting at the time. I’d love to win the book as the Over and Under quilt looks intriguing.

  16. Hi Nicole, your blocks are looking great and so is the batik fabric you bought. Wish I had bought some Batiks when I was in Bali years ago but I was not yet “into” quilting at the time. I’d love to win the book as the Over and Under quilt looks intriguing.

  17. Hi Nicole,
    I’m finally learning how to comment on a blog. Your blocks are beautiful and I just love the Rural Jardin fabric line. I would love a copy of the book because I’m always wondering what to do with the Jelly Rolls I have. I read your blog every morning and I really enjoy it. How’s the baby quilt coming?

  18. Hi Nicole,
    I’m finally learning how to comment on a blog. Your blocks are beautiful and I just love the Rural Jardin fabric line. I would love a copy of the book because I’m always wondering what to do with the Jelly Rolls I have. I read your blog every morning and I really enjoy it. How’s the baby quilt coming?

  19. Thanks for the giveaway, Nicole! I have Kim’s first book and just love it….this new one looks great! And batiks…dontcha just love ’em?!!

  20. Thanks for the giveaway, Nicole! I have Kim’s first book and just love it….this new one looks great! And batiks…dontcha just love ’em?!!

  25. How nice that you would have a giveaway for your spare book…I hope you pick me! I LOVE the way your Belle Meade is turning out, and LOVE reading your blog! Thanks so much!

  26. How nice that you would have a giveaway for your spare book…I hope you pick me! I LOVE the way your Belle Meade is turning out, and LOVE reading your blog! Thanks so much!

  31. I love your Belle Meade blocks. I have a Jelly Roll of that line and haven’t decided what to do with it. Maybe I’ll just keep it to gaze at from time to time!
    Thanks so much for your kind words about the book. I really hope you enjoy it. The Grasshopper Bali Pop looks yummy. I haven’t seen that one before. Can’t wait to see what you do with it!

  32. I love your Belle Meade blocks. I have a Jelly Roll of that line and haven’t decided what to do with it. Maybe I’ll just keep it to gaze at from time to time!
    Thanks so much for your kind words about the book. I really hope you enjoy it. The Grasshopper Bali Pop looks yummy. I haven’t seen that one before. Can’t wait to see what you do with it!

  33. Hi,
    I don’t have either book, but would love it. I have some scraps are anxious to be used. Please, Please, Please pick me.
    Thank you
    Mary
    p.s. Love reading your blog

  34. Hi,
    I don’t have either book, but would love it. I have some scraps are anxious to be used. Please, Please, Please pick me.
    Thank you
    Mary
    p.s. Love reading your blog

  35. I bought Scrap Basket Surprises on a road trip with my quilty friends. We all looked at it on the way home (to Washington DC area) and my friends all bought a copy for themselves when we got home. I would LOVE to win a copy of Kim’s new book, and will watch for the blog event. Thanks for the opportunity!

  36. I bought Scrap Basket Surprises on a road trip with my quilty friends. We all looked at it on the way home (to Washington DC area) and my friends all bought a copy for themselves when we got home. I would LOVE to win a copy of Kim’s new book, and will watch for the blog event. Thanks for the opportunity!

  37. I loved her first book so I’m sure I will feel the same about this one. I think Bali Pops are so pretty!! I really like the Grasshoper with just a touch of purple. Perfect. I was just admiring Zinfandel when I was at the shop Tuesday. Also would be gorgeous in that pattern.

  38. I loved her first book so I’m sure I will feel the same about this one. I think Bali Pops are so pretty!! I really like the Grasshoper with just a touch of purple. Perfect. I was just admiring Zinfandel when I was at the shop Tuesday. Also would be gorgeous in that pattern.

  39. I have Kim’s first book and it is a beauty. I haven’t decided how to use my jelly rolls of Pure and Allspice Tapestry.Your Belle Meade is coming along quickly. Don’t you tire of doing the same block over and over? Sometimes one just needs a break to dream and plan something else.

  40. I have Kim’s first book and it is a beauty. I haven’t decided how to use my jelly rolls of Pure and Allspice Tapestry.Your Belle Meade is coming along quickly. Don’t you tire of doing the same block over and over? Sometimes one just needs a break to dream and plan something else.

  43. I have Kim’s first book and would love to have the second. Thanks for the opportunity to win. Belle Meade is looking awesome! Can’t wait to see what color border you choose.

  44. I have Kim’s first book and would love to have the second. Thanks for the opportunity to win. Belle Meade is looking awesome! Can’t wait to see what color border you choose.

  45. Hi, Nicole – I love the Bali pops and they would be great in any one of those quilts! I admire your eye for fabrics!
    Karen L.

  46. Hi, Nicole – I love the Bali pops and they would be great in any one of those quilts! I admire your eye for fabrics!
    Karen L.

  47. The first book was wonderful, but I do still have a drawer almost full of jelly rolls. I would love to win the new book. I’m looking forward to the blogging event.

  48. The first book was wonderful, but I do still have a drawer almost full of jelly rolls. I would love to win the new book. I’m looking forward to the blogging event.

  49. One just can’t have too many quilt books, so thank you, Nicole, for the drawing!! I’ve succumbed to the Bali Pops a few times, with no clear plan on using them, so this will be inspiration! I, too, love reading your blog.
    Happy Quilting!!!
    Jayne

  50. One just can’t have too many quilt books, so thank you, Nicole, for the drawing!! I’ve succumbed to the Bali Pops a few times, with no clear plan on using them, so this will be inspiration! I, too, love reading your blog.
    Happy Quilting!!!
    Jayne

  51. I love Kim’s blog (and her helper cat!) I think that the “over and under” would be gorgeous in the greens and purples – very spring-y without being overly sweet or Easter-y
    I’ve never worked with Bali Pops or batiks in general, but the colors are so gorgeous!

  52. I love Kim’s blog (and her helper cat!) I think that the “over and under” would be gorgeous in the greens and purples – very spring-y without being overly sweet or Easter-y
    I’ve never worked with Bali Pops or batiks in general, but the colors are so gorgeous!

  53. Applause, applause for the Belle Meade blocks! Once again, your speed amazes me and now I get to be amazed at Thelma’s speed, too.
    What a great book! If you can believe it I have never, ever bought a fabric jelly roll. Will have to reconsider!
    Hugs!

  54. Applause, applause for the Belle Meade blocks! Once again, your speed amazes me and now I get to be amazed at Thelma’s speed, too.
    What a great book! If you can believe it I have never, ever bought a fabric jelly roll. Will have to reconsider!
    Hugs!

  55. How fun to see your Belle Meade blocks growing into a pile!! They sure are pretty.
    I’d love a chance to win the new book. It looks like it is full of beautiful quilts.

  56. How fun to see your Belle Meade blocks growing into a pile!! They sure are pretty.
    I’d love a chance to win the new book. It looks like it is full of beautiful quilts.

  57. I’ve been checking our local library system for this book without success, but I would LOVE to win it!

  58. I’ve been checking our local library system for this book without success, but I would LOVE to win it!

  59. I have Kim’s first book and would love to add this one to my collection as well. Thanks for the giveaway!
    Your Belle Meade is looking great!

  60. I have Kim’s first book and would love to add this one to my collection as well. Thanks for the giveaway!
    Your Belle Meade is looking great!

  61. I would love to have a copy of this book. My daughter bought me the first book for Christmas. There are so many wonderful patterns I am still trying to choose the first one to make.

  62. I would love to have a copy of this book. My daughter bought me the first book for Christmas. There are so many wonderful patterns I am still trying to choose the first one to make.

  63. I am new to quilting and would love to win the new book. The pictures that you showed from the book are wonderful.

  64. I am new to quilting and would love to win the new book. The pictures that you showed from the book are wonderful.

  65. I would love a copy of this book. My daughter bought me the first book for Christmas. There are so many wonderful patterns I haven’t chosen the first one to make.

  66. I would love a copy of this book. My daughter bought me the first book for Christmas. There are so many wonderful patterns I haven’t chosen the first one to make.

  67. I have her first book and have been drooling over her new book too! I would love, love, love to have it!

  68. I have her first book and have been drooling over her new book too! I would love, love, love to have it!

  69. Hi Nicole,
    Aren’t the new Bali Pop colors wonderful? I’m leaning towards Zinfandel. I have made several quilts from Kim’s first book. They are fun and truly ‘scrappy.’ Mary

  70. Hi Nicole,
    Aren’t the new Bali Pop colors wonderful? I’m leaning towards Zinfandel. I have made several quilts from Kim’s first book. They are fun and truly ‘scrappy.’ Mary

  71. I do believe that book is calling my name – looks like I could do some serious stash busting with those designs. Your Belle Meade is looking good!!!

  72. I do believe that book is calling my name – looks like I could do some serious stash busting with those designs. Your Belle Meade is looking good!!!

  73. I love that island chain pattern! I have never worked with batiks, but agree with you that they would work great with the island chain pattern. Would love to win this book. Wish me luck! 🙂

  74. I love that island chain pattern! I have never worked with batiks, but agree with you that they would work great with the island chain pattern. Would love to win this book. Wish me luck! 🙂

  75. I can always count on you to “keep me in the loop” as to the latest in the quilting world. Looking forward to the drawing.

  76. I can always count on you to “keep me in the loop” as to the latest in the quilting world. Looking forward to the drawing.

  77. Thanks for the sneak peak at the book. I’d love to win a copy since it’s on my wish list.

  78. Thanks for the sneak peak at the book. I’d love to win a copy since it’s on my wish list.

  79. I love the colors in the Grasshopper Bali Pop and I bet the book is chock-full of ideas. I have the first book and have several patterns from it on my “to-do” list.

  80. I love the colors in the Grasshopper Bali Pop and I bet the book is chock-full of ideas. I have the first book and have several patterns from it on my “to-do” list.

  81. I have her first book and it is wonderful. Would love to own the second one. Thanks for the chance to win it. Looking forward to the blog event.
    Deb S.

  82. I have her first book and it is wonderful. Would love to own the second one. Thanks for the chance to win it. Looking forward to the blog event.
    Deb S.

  83. OH, I am interested! I am very interested! I have Kim’s first book and have several patterns earmarked to make. I’d love to add this one to my collection!

  84. OH, I am interested! I am very interested! I have Kim’s first book and have several patterns earmarked to make. I’d love to add this one to my collection!

  85. Nicole, Grasshopper is so you! I just love how the Bali Pops don’t have those horrible fringed edges like the Moda precuts….hello Moda, are you listening!!
    I’m currently over my love for batiks, but am holding on to my limited stash, maybe seeing something new and fresh will get me excited about them again.
    29 Belle Meade blocks down, only 12 more to go, great job!

  86. Nicole, Grasshopper is so you! I just love how the Bali Pops don’t have those horrible fringed edges like the Moda precuts….hello Moda, are you listening!!
    I’m currently over my love for batiks, but am holding on to my limited stash, maybe seeing something new and fresh will get me excited about them again.
    29 Belle Meade blocks down, only 12 more to go, great job!

  87. I just finished “bali sea star” from Kim’s previous book – scrap basket surprises. I did not use a jelly roll but instead used a group of fat quarters that a friend gave me that she had no clue what to do with. It turned out great. Can’t wait to do another quilt from one of her books.

  88. I just finished “bali sea star” from Kim’s previous book – scrap basket surprises. I did not use a jelly roll but instead used a group of fat quarters that a friend gave me that she had no clue what to do with. It turned out great. Can’t wait to do another quilt from one of her books.

  91. I have her first book and also bought it for a quilting friend. I would love a chance to win her new book. Thanks, Nicole.

  92. I have her first book and also bought it for a quilting friend. I would love a chance to win her new book. Thanks, Nicole.

  97. The quilt on the cover would look great made up in 30’s fabrics – which I just happen to have a lot of!

  98. The quilt on the cover would look great made up in 30’s fabrics – which I just happen to have a lot of!

  99. I just love scrapy quilts. So this book looks right up my alley. thank you for the chance to win!

  100. I just love scrapy quilts. So this book looks right up my alley. thank you for the chance to win!

  101. I particularly love the ‘Island Chain’ quilt…your Belle Mead blocks are fabulous. I’d love the chance to win the ‘spare’ book (if overseas entries are permitted) – thanks for the giveaway!

  102. I particularly love the ‘Island Chain’ quilt…your Belle Mead blocks are fabulous. I’d love the chance to win the ‘spare’ book (if overseas entries are permitted) – thanks for the giveaway!

  103. Your Belle Meade is looking great … can’t wait to see it come together. I love the book Scrap Basket Surprises and have one in progress from there with several more on the list. I would love to own Kim’s newest … the one quilt you show “Over and Under” would definitely be on the make do list.

  104. Your Belle Meade is looking great … can’t wait to see it come together. I love the book Scrap Basket Surprises and have one in progress from there with several more on the list. I would love to own Kim’s newest … the one quilt you show “Over and Under” would definitely be on the make do list.

  105. My copy of Kim’s new book came in the mail yesterday. I have gone over and over it already. I think I need to take her two books and have one of those lay-open spines placed in them or they will be thumbworn. I am on quilt #7 out of her first book and I’m just so excited about all the possibilities in the second book. Loved your ideas with the Bali pops. They would be lovely in the quilts you suggested. I love the “Nana Girl” quilt. I think I will be quilting for a long time to come. Your Belle Meade will be quite the achievement. I have to go see how Thelma’s is turning out.

  106. My copy of Kim’s new book came in the mail yesterday. I have gone over and over it already. I think I need to take her two books and have one of those lay-open spines placed in them or they will be thumbworn. I am on quilt #7 out of her first book and I’m just so excited about all the possibilities in the second book. Loved your ideas with the Bali pops. They would be lovely in the quilts you suggested. I love the “Nana Girl” quilt. I think I will be quilting for a long time to come. Your Belle Meade will be quite the achievement. I have to go see how Thelma’s is turning out.

  107. I too, have Kim’s first book – love it. If I don’t win this copy, I will just have to buy myself a copy!

  108. I too, have Kim’s first book – love it. If I don’t win this copy, I will just have to buy myself a copy!

  109. Love your Belle Meade blocks – can’t wait to see what to decide to use for your setting triangles.
    Like you, I love, Kim’s new book – lots and lots of fabulous projects. Obviously you know not to toss my name in your giveaway. 🙂

  110. Love your Belle Meade blocks – can’t wait to see what to decide to use for your setting triangles.
    Like you, I love, Kim’s new book – lots and lots of fabulous projects. Obviously you know not to toss my name in your giveaway. 🙂

  113. Hey Nicole!
    I would like to win the book. I was going to go to Kim’s class this Saturday, but our septic tank decided to eat up any extra money, so the free book with class thing has evaporated. I’m really disappointed, but c’est la vie.
    Lucky you getting the offer to be in on the blog event!

  114. Hey Nicole!
    I would like to win the book. I was going to go to Kim’s class this Saturday, but our septic tank decided to eat up any extra money, so the free book with class thing has evaporated. I’m really disappointed, but c’est la vie.
    Lucky you getting the offer to be in on the blog event!

  117. My book came on Monday, and I am so excited to make something from it. I have her other book as well. I’m thnking Island Chain…..

  118. My book came on Monday, and I am so excited to make something from it. I have her other book as well. I’m thnking Island Chain…..

  121. Isn’t this the most awesome book? I loved it as soon as my quilt shop got it in. Don’t enter me in the drawing, though – I already have one!

  122. Isn’t this the most awesome book? I loved it as soon as my quilt shop got it in. Don’t enter me in the drawing, though – I already have one!

  123. I have been seeing this book’s praises being sung on a few different blogs… and I’m thinking it might be a smart investment. Have not used jelly rolls yet, but would love to begin experimenting with them. Your Grasshopper looks so ….. ethereal. (It also reminds me of Kane and his master in the TV show… LOL).

  124. I have been seeing this book’s praises being sung on a few different blogs… and I’m thinking it might be a smart investment. Have not used jelly rolls yet, but would love to begin experimenting with them. Your Grasshopper looks so ….. ethereal. (It also reminds me of Kane and his master in the TV show… LOL).

  125. I’d love to win this book. I’ll have to check out her first book at my lqs. Can’t wait to hear more about the blogging event.

  126. I’d love to win this book. I’ll have to check out her first book at my lqs. Can’t wait to hear more about the blogging event.

  127. I just love all the quilts you make Nicole. Every time you show one I think there can’t be another prettier one, until you show the next one. Kim’s book looks interesting. Can’t wait to see what the planned blogging event. I’d better hop over to her blog too.

  128. I just love all the quilts you make Nicole. Every time you show one I think there can’t be another prettier one, until you show the next one. Kim’s book looks interesting. Can’t wait to see what the planned blogging event. I’d better hop over to her blog too.

  129. Scrap quilts are my favorite! I have the first book and didn’t know about the second one. It looks like it is a great book as well. The colors in your Bali Pop are great and the Over and Under quilt looks perfect for it!

  130. Scrap quilts are my favorite! I have the first book and didn’t know about the second one. It looks like it is a great book as well. The colors in your Bali Pop are great and the Over and Under quilt looks perfect for it!

  131. The over under quilt looks fun! I love it using jelly rolls cuz then I get a taste of all the fabrics in a line without having to just pick a couple to work with.

  132. The over under quilt looks fun! I love it using jelly rolls cuz then I get a taste of all the fabrics in a line without having to just pick a couple to work with.

  133. I love your Belle Meade blocks. Nicely done and in one of my favorite lines. Add me to the drawing please. looks like a great book

  134. I love your Belle Meade blocks. Nicely done and in one of my favorite lines. Add me to the drawing please. looks like a great book

  135. I’m so glad you left me a comment so I can direct so many to an early giveaway here! Isn’t it wonderful?!! Oh boy will your Bali Pops be perfect for these!!! Love it!!!!

  136. I’m so glad you left me a comment so I can direct so many to an early giveaway here! Isn’t it wonderful?!! Oh boy will your Bali Pops be perfect for these!!! Love it!!!!

  137. I also have scarp basket surprises and have enjoyed making her quilts. I would love this new book. Thanks for the chance to own it

  138. I also have scarp basket surprises and have enjoyed making her quilts. I would love this new book. Thanks for the chance to own it

  139. Hey Nicole, this is Nana Girl Quilts! I don’t want to be entered to win a book, but just wanted to say how excited I get to hear people talking about Kim’s new book. I’ve got a big grin on my face :). Can’t wait to see these quilts start popping up in Blogland!

  140. Hey Nicole, this is Nana Girl Quilts! I don’t want to be entered to win a book, but just wanted to say how excited I get to hear people talking about Kim’s new book. I’ve got a big grin on my face :). Can’t wait to see these quilts start popping up in Blogland!

  141. That book looks awesome, and I would love to have a copy. Thank you so much for the generous give away and the opportunity to win!
    XOXO,
    Cyndi

  142. That book looks awesome, and I would love to have a copy. Thank you so much for the generous give away and the opportunity to win!
    XOXO,
    Cyndi

  143. Ooh, pretty nice stack of finished blocks–can’t wait to see your layout and final setting triangle choice.
    I love Scrap Basket Surprises and am making a Kitchen Sink quilt right now. I’d be very happy to have a copy of the new book, having seen some of the lovely quilts made from it on other blogs. Count me in!

  144. Ooh, pretty nice stack of finished blocks–can’t wait to see your layout and final setting triangle choice.
    I love Scrap Basket Surprises and am making a Kitchen Sink quilt right now. I’d be very happy to have a copy of the new book, having seen some of the lovely quilts made from it on other blogs. Count me in!

  145. I have the first book which I bought at your recommendation! This one looks just as fun and inspiring. Thanks for the giveaway.

  146. I have the first book which I bought at your recommendation! This one looks just as fun and inspiring. Thanks for the giveaway.

  147. Wow, what a fantastic book!!! Looking forward to the blog event. I have tons of batiks that I could use for your examples. Enjoy reading your blog!!!

  148. Wow, what a fantastic book!!! Looking forward to the blog event. I have tons of batiks that I could use for your examples. Enjoy reading your blog!!!

  153. can you believe I have not bought a single jelly roll yet ??
    I am going to fix that right away . . . because I love “Island Chain” . . . so I hope I win the book . . .
    but if not . . . I will be buying it for sure . . .
    thanks for giving one away Nicole !!

  154. can you believe I have not bought a single jelly roll yet ??
    I am going to fix that right away . . . because I love “Island Chain” . . . so I hope I win the book . . .
    but if not . . . I will be buying it for sure . . .
    thanks for giving one away Nicole !!

  155. I have jelly rolls! Well, THAT didn’t sound right. I have a muffin top too, but I don’t think there’s a book for that yet. HA!

  156. I have jelly rolls! Well, THAT didn’t sound right. I have a muffin top too, but I don’t think there’s a book for that yet. HA!

  157. This book looks really great! I was directed to your page today by Mary from Quilthollow. If it is ok, I would love to have my name entered in the giveaway!! Thanks!
    Love those blocks by the way…

  158. This book looks really great! I was directed to your page today by Mary from Quilthollow. If it is ok, I would love to have my name entered in the giveaway!! Thanks!
    Love those blocks by the way…

  159. It HAS been awhile since you worked with Batik…and something with purple in it? Good for you! I would love a chance at the book give-away, please. And I’m looking forward to hearing all the details about the promo you’ll be participating in.

  160. It HAS been awhile since you worked with Batik…and something with purple in it? Good for you! I would love a chance at the book give-away, please. And I’m looking forward to hearing all the details about the promo you’ll be participating in.

  161. I love Kim’s ‘Scrap-Basket Surprises’ book, and would love ‘Scrap-Basket Sensations’. Thanks for the generous give away!
    I enjoy your blog—you are inspiring.
    Sandy E-H
    Bemidji, MN

  162. I love Kim’s ‘Scrap-Basket Surprises’ book, and would love ‘Scrap-Basket Sensations’. Thanks for the generous give away!
    I enjoy your blog—you are inspiring.
    Sandy E-H
    Bemidji, MN

  163. I love the two quilt patterns you’ve shown. I haven’t given Bali pops a try..but I can see them in my future!

  164. I love the two quilt patterns you’ve shown. I haven’t given Bali pops a try..but I can see them in my future!

  167. I would love to win a copy of this book please. Thank you for having a giveaway. I didn’t realize it was using jelly rolls!!! I so need these two books 🙂

  168. I would love to win a copy of this book please. Thank you for having a giveaway. I didn’t realize it was using jelly rolls!!! I so need these two books 🙂

  169. I have her first book, thanks to your recommendation. Now it looks like I’m going to have to get her second one too! Bali Pops — they make me drool, I just love them!

  170. I have her first book, thanks to your recommendation. Now it looks like I’m going to have to get her second one too! Bali Pops — they make me drool, I just love them!

  171. I would love to have this book. I have 8 jelly rolls waiting for just the right pattern and this book will do it. Thanks for the chance to win.

  172. I would love to have this book. I have 8 jelly rolls waiting for just the right pattern and this book will do it. Thanks for the chance to win.

  175. I DO have a lot of jelly roll strips that I could use on one of those beautiful quilts. I have been looking for an idea for such a quilt. Thank you.

  176. I DO have a lot of jelly roll strips that I could use on one of those beautiful quilts. I have been looking for an idea for such a quilt. Thank you.

  179. For me definitely over and under in Grasshopper batiks. I just might have to order that Balli Pop. Of course I would love to win a copy of the newest book.

  180. For me definitely over and under in Grasshopper batiks. I just might have to order that Balli Pop. Of course I would love to win a copy of the newest book.

  183. I would love to win this book. If it is as good as the first I will be hard pressed to decide on which quilt to make firs.

  184. I would love to win this book. If it is as good as the first I will be hard pressed to decide on which quilt to make firs.

  185. Yum yum! Thank you for sharing this preview of Kim’s book. I would love to win it…failing that…sigh…I will just have to buy it. It looks like a book I NEED! Toni

  186. Yum yum! Thank you for sharing this preview of Kim’s book. I would love to win it…failing that…sigh…I will just have to buy it. It looks like a book I NEED! Toni

  187. I would love the opportunity to win this book. I am sure it has a lot of fun patterns. Thank you.

  188. I would love the opportunity to win this book. I am sure it has a lot of fun patterns. Thank you.

  191. Oh Nicole – I would love to be chosen to receive Scrap Basket Sensations. I do have some jelly rolls that need to be used on my shelf! Thanks for the chance to win it!

  192. Oh Nicole – I would love to be chosen to receive Scrap Basket Sensations. I do have some jelly rolls that need to be used on my shelf! Thanks for the chance to win it!

  193. I just bought Scrap Basket Surprise & am anxious to something out of it. I would love to win Scrap Basket Sensations. I too have a Bali Pop that I was thinking would look good in one of those patterns.

  194. I just bought Scrap Basket Surprise & am anxious to something out of it. I would love to win Scrap Basket Sensations. I too have a Bali Pop that I was thinking would look good in one of those patterns.

  195. I made a couple of quilts from Kim’s first book, but would love to make them all!
    Congratulations on nearing completion on your pretty blocks!

  196. I made a couple of quilts from Kim’s first book, but would love to make them all!
    Congratulations on nearing completion on your pretty blocks!

  199. I can’t wait to see the book. I agree, the Bali Pops will work great for her patterns. Beautiful!

  200. I can’t wait to see the book. I agree, the Bali Pops will work great for her patterns. Beautiful!

  201. I wouls love to have the book to go along with her other one. Thanks for the give-away!
    Marilyn (no blog)

  202. I wouls love to have the book to go along with her other one. Thanks for the give-away!
    Marilyn (no blog)

  203. My goal for this year is to make 15 lap quilts for all my nieces and nephews for Christmas. Not sure if I’ll make it, but I’ll sure try. I have 2 patterns picked out from Kim’s first book, and from the peak you gave us, I may have to get the second book for a couple more patterns!! Looking forward to see what Kim does with her blogging event! Love your Belle Meade.

  204. My goal for this year is to make 15 lap quilts for all my nieces and nephews for Christmas. Not sure if I’ll make it, but I’ll sure try. I have 2 patterns picked out from Kim’s first book, and from the peak you gave us, I may have to get the second book for a couple more patterns!! Looking forward to see what Kim does with her blogging event! Love your Belle Meade.

  205. Thank you Nicole for the drawing. How do you ALWAYS have such clear sharp point on you big triangles. You told us how you make the small ones but are the large ones template cut?
    Cheers
    RobynK
    New Zealand

  206. Thank you Nicole for the drawing. How do you ALWAYS have such clear sharp point on you big triangles. You told us how you make the small ones but are the large ones template cut?
    Cheers
    RobynK
    New Zealand

  207. Thanks for this great giveaway. I am always looking for good ways to use jelly rolls. I made one Bali Pops quilt, and loved using those gorgeous batiks. I’ve seen a number of the quilts from Kim’s new book here and there in blogland, but I think my favorite is the pattern you started making from her first book.

  208. Thanks for this great giveaway. I am always looking for good ways to use jelly rolls. I made one Bali Pops quilt, and loved using those gorgeous batiks. I’ve seen a number of the quilts from Kim’s new book here and there in blogland, but I think my favorite is the pattern you started making from her first book.

  209. You must have my number. I have a couple of shelves filled with jelly rolls and bali pops plus bins filled with 2.5″ strips.

  210. You must have my number. I have a couple of shelves filled with jelly rolls and bali pops plus bins filled with 2.5″ strips.

  211. Thanks for giving away your spare book. I wouldn’t mind it if you pulled my name out of the hat.

  212. Thanks for giving away your spare book. I wouldn’t mind it if you pulled my name out of the hat.

  213. I have the first book and would “love” to have the second one. I enjoy reading your blog and looking at all of your pictures of your quilts.

  214. I have the first book and would “love” to have the second one. I enjoy reading your blog and looking at all of your pictures of your quilts.

  215. 0h Nicole how fantastic do the quilts in the book look I would Love to have a copy please enter me in the draw
    hugs Beth

  216. 0h Nicole how fantastic do the quilts in the book look I would Love to have a copy please enter me in the draw
    hugs Beth

  219. I enjoy reading your blog everyday! I love all you do and am envious of how much you get done. I also love scraps and scrap quilts and would love to win this book! I have purchased some of the bali pops but have not done anything with them yet. It sounds like this book would have some wonderful ideas for them.

  220. I enjoy reading your blog everyday! I love all you do and am envious of how much you get done. I also love scraps and scrap quilts and would love to win this book! I have purchased some of the bali pops but have not done anything with them yet. It sounds like this book would have some wonderful ideas for them.

  225. Am I interested? You bet! I have her first book and love it. Would love to win this one. Thanks for the chance!!

  226. Am I interested? You bet! I have her first book and love it. Would love to win this one. Thanks for the chance!!

  227. I love your Belle Meade blocks and the Over and Under pattern in that book looks scrumptious!

  228. I love your Belle Meade blocks and the Over and Under pattern in that book looks scrumptious!

  231. I have Kim’s first book, and really like it – book #2 would be fun to have. Thanks for the drawing!

  232. I have Kim’s first book, and really like it – book #2 would be fun to have. Thanks for the drawing!

  235. You’ve done a great job with the Belle Meade blocks. Love them!
    This book sounds great – think I might need to get my hands on a copy soon!

  236. You’ve done a great job with the Belle Meade blocks. Love them!
    This book sounds great – think I might need to get my hands on a copy soon!

  239. I’d love the book—Work keeps me from quilting as much as I’d like, but I read about it so much the pages of her first book are already worn….

  240. I’d love the book—Work keeps me from quilting as much as I’d like, but I read about it so much the pages of her first book are already worn….

  243. I am loving all the scrappy-beautiful quilts I’m seeing, but definitely need a book like this to pull the look together! Thanks for the opportunity, Terri in BC

  244. I am loving all the scrappy-beautiful quilts I’m seeing, but definitely need a book like this to pull the look together! Thanks for the opportunity, Terri in BC

  247. I loooove Kim’s first book and would be thrilled to get a copy of her new one. Thanks for doing the giveaway!

  248. I loooove Kim’s first book and would be thrilled to get a copy of her new one. Thanks for doing the giveaway!

  249. Your Belle Meade blocks are wonderful. Scrap Basket Surprises is a book I must get. I have Kim’s other book and have a couple of quilts from it so I would love to win this one.

  250. Your Belle Meade blocks are wonderful. Scrap Basket Surprises is a book I must get. I have Kim’s other book and have a couple of quilts from it so I would love to win this one.

  251. Love Kim’s new book! My friend Karin had one on Saturday. There are many projects that I loved and can’t wait to make. I cut some of my stash into 2 1/2 inch strips. They will be perfect for one or two of these projects. Take care!

  252. Love Kim’s new book! My friend Karin had one on Saturday. There are many projects that I loved and can’t wait to make. I cut some of my stash into 2 1/2 inch strips. They will be perfect for one or two of these projects. Take care!

  253. I would love to have a copy of Kim’s new book! I think I’d do the Island Chain pattern…it looks gorgeous! I love the purple and green bali pop…maybe I could cut my own pop from my stash?

  254. I would love to have a copy of Kim’s new book! I think I’d do the Island Chain pattern…it looks gorgeous! I love the purple and green bali pop…maybe I could cut my own pop from my stash?

  255. Your Belle Meade blocks are looking terrific! Wouldn’t “Over and Under” done in Lily and Will make a lovely baby quilt? Thank you for offering Scrap-Basket Sensations. Your blog is one of my daily treats.

  256. Your Belle Meade blocks are looking terrific! Wouldn’t “Over and Under” done in Lily and Will make a lovely baby quilt? Thank you for offering Scrap-Basket Sensations. Your blog is one of my daily treats.

  259. Love the Island Chain quilt! My nephew graduates this year and that would be a prefect quilt for him! I would do it in greens, though, to make it look more “Irish.” He’s very in to that for some reason!
    Thanks for the chance to win!

  260. Love the Island Chain quilt! My nephew graduates this year and that would be a prefect quilt for him! I would do it in greens, though, to make it look more “Irish.” He’s very in to that for some reason!
    Thanks for the chance to win!

  269. Well, if it’s as wonderful as her first book,I would very much like to win this one!! Thanks for the chance!. I have the first book and have already made Pinwheel and hope to make Bali Sea Star next with a Bali Pop I got for Christmas!

  270. Well, if it’s as wonderful as her first book,I would very much like to win this one!! Thanks for the chance!. I have the first book and have already made Pinwheel and hope to make Bali Sea Star next with a Bali Pop I got for Christmas!

  281. I’ve been on a jelly roll acquisition spree lately, so this book would be great!
    Thank you for the opportunity!

  282. I’ve been on a jelly roll acquisition spree lately, so this book would be great!
    Thank you for the opportunity!

  285. Oh how I lovedy-love-love-love that “Over and Under” pattern! I think you sold me on that book just with that one pattern!

  286. Oh how I lovedy-love-love-love that “Over and Under” pattern! I think you sold me on that book just with that one pattern!

  289. Kim’s new book looks so full of inspiration and just plain fun 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win a copy. And PS..those Bali Pops look gorgeous!

  290. Kim’s new book looks so full of inspiration and just plain fun 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win a copy. And PS..those Bali Pops look gorgeous!

  291. I want to make a batik quilt for my daughter. The book looks wonderful! Love your blog – I am new to it over here from Quilt Hollows blog. Thank you!

  292. I want to make a batik quilt for my daughter. The book looks wonderful! Love your blog – I am new to it over here from Quilt Hollows blog. Thank you!

  293. Thanks for hosting a giveaway – I’d love to win either of Kim’s books.
    I always enjoy reading your blog. Your quilts are great – Belle Meade is going to be beautiful!

  294. Thanks for hosting a giveaway – I’d love to win either of Kim’s books.
    I always enjoy reading your blog. Your quilts are great – Belle Meade is going to be beautiful!

  295. Hi Nicole, I would love to be signed up for your Scrap Basket Sensations book giveaway! I love my Scrap Basket Surprised book, but I can’t wait to get my hands on this new one! Thanks for hosting the giveaway. 🙂
    I LOVE your Belle Meade blocks and can’t wait to see what you decide to do for the triangles.

  296. Hi Nicole, I would love to be signed up for your Scrap Basket Sensations book giveaway! I love my Scrap Basket Surprised book, but I can’t wait to get my hands on this new one! Thanks for hosting the giveaway. 🙂
    I LOVE your Belle Meade blocks and can’t wait to see what you decide to do for the triangles.

  297. Just a question, Nicole. Why do the setting triangles have to be just one color for Belle Meade? Why can’t you use all three that you mentioned? I’m still trying to learn about this sort of thing, which is why I’m asking!

  298. Just a question, Nicole. Why do the setting triangles have to be just one color for Belle Meade? Why can’t you use all three that you mentioned? I’m still trying to learn about this sort of thing, which is why I’m asking!

  305. Oh – I’ve been seeing sneak peeks of this book, and I just love the quilts and the concept! And those Bali Pops are irrisistable sometimes, aren’t theY? Thanks for the inspiration and the chance~

  306. Oh – I’ve been seeing sneak peeks of this book, and I just love the quilts and the concept! And those Bali Pops are irrisistable sometimes, aren’t theY? Thanks for the inspiration and the chance~

  317. I met Kim at a retreat in August. She is so kind and very talented. I love her first book and would LOVE to have her second book. I think I want to make each quilt in the new book.

  318. I met Kim at a retreat in August. She is so kind and very talented. I love her first book and would LOVE to have her second book. I think I want to make each quilt in the new book.

  319. Oh Oh Oh me me me PLEASEEEeeeee
    I was just getting ready to order the book, but I would really like to win it.
    Thanks for a great giveaway!

  320. Oh Oh Oh me me me PLEASEEEeeeee
    I was just getting ready to order the book, but I would really like to win it.
    Thanks for a great giveaway!

  323. Love all your quilts Nicole. Thanks for a chance to win your extra book. Keep up the good work.

  324. Love all your quilts Nicole. Thanks for a chance to win your extra book. Keep up the good work.

  325. Oh Nichole I would love a copy! I stop by your blog everyday to see what beautiful quilt you are working on. I have tried to comment a few times but for some reason my computer doesn’t let me comment so I will try again. Anyway, love your blog, you do amazing work and I get lots of inspiration from seeing your photos! Thanks for sharing! Oh btw..congratulations on the news of becoming a grandmother, you’ll love it!!!

  326. Oh Nichole I would love a copy! I stop by your blog everyday to see what beautiful quilt you are working on. I have tried to comment a few times but for some reason my computer doesn’t let me comment so I will try again. Anyway, love your blog, you do amazing work and I get lots of inspiration from seeing your photos! Thanks for sharing! Oh btw..congratulations on the news of becoming a grandmother, you’ll love it!!!

  327. Nicole, look at the number of readers responding!! Your quilts are heirloon quality and inspiring. I check in frequently to watch your progress and see the finished projects.
    I could definitely plan a few projects from Kim’s book – they look awesome.

  328. Nicole, look at the number of readers responding!! Your quilts are heirloon quality and inspiring. I check in frequently to watch your progress and see the finished projects.
    I could definitely plan a few projects from Kim’s book – they look awesome.

  333. How did you know about those shelves of jelly rolls I have hehe! I love Kim’s first book as well and would love to win the second one! I recently purchased the pink lemonade Bali Pop and could find a project I am sure! Thanks for the Preview of Belle Meade, it’s really going to be a beautiful heirloom.

  334. How did you know about those shelves of jelly rolls I have hehe! I love Kim’s first book as well and would love to win the second one! I recently purchased the pink lemonade Bali Pop and could find a project I am sure! Thanks for the Preview of Belle Meade, it’s really going to be a beautiful heirloom.

  335. OOOooo… I love the book!! I haven’t seen this one before… Beautiful quilts.. and the Bali pops are awesome too!! Thanks and Happy Day!

  336. OOOooo… I love the book!! I haven’t seen this one before… Beautiful quilts.. and the Bali pops are awesome too!! Thanks and Happy Day!

  337. Hi Nicole,
    I also have her first book and their are some great patterns in it. I am thinking about buying her new book and I loved seeing some images of the patterns in it. I love the island chain pattern.
    I have never used bali pops though I have seen them before- How big a quilt will you get out of the bali pops? The color gradations in the Grasshopper bali pops are lovely.
    You are going to make someone’s day when you choose their name.
    Loved your Belle Meade quilt too.
    Warmest regards,
    Anna

  338. Hi Nicole,
    I also have her first book and their are some great patterns in it. I am thinking about buying her new book and I loved seeing some images of the patterns in it. I love the island chain pattern.
    I have never used bali pops though I have seen them before- How big a quilt will you get out of the bali pops? The color gradations in the Grasshopper bali pops are lovely.
    You are going to make someone’s day when you choose their name.
    Loved your Belle Meade quilt too.
    Warmest regards,
    Anna

  339. Oh yeah! I have her ‘Surprises’ book and I ♥ that book. It’s chock full of great patterns, not just one good one…but all of them are excellent. Kim is an excellent designer and pattern writer. I’d love to win a copy of ‘Sensations’. What a generous gift for a lucky person.

  340. Oh yeah! I have her ‘Surprises’ book and I ♥ that book. It’s chock full of great patterns, not just one good one…but all of them are excellent. Kim is an excellent designer and pattern writer. I’d love to win a copy of ‘Sensations’. What a generous gift for a lucky person.

  347. I bought the first book in summer – and love the patterns – would love to add this one to my collection.
    Thanks for your generous give-away.

  348. I bought the first book in summer – and love the patterns – would love to add this one to my collection.
    Thanks for your generous give-away.

  351. I love her books and would love to win a copy! Thanks and I’m looking forward to hearing more about the blogging event!
    Laura T

  352. I love her books and would love to win a copy! Thanks and I’m looking forward to hearing more about the blogging event!
    Laura T

  355. Hi Nicole,
    I would never turn down a fun quilting book.
    Hope this finds you enjoying all of your days off this week!
    Beverly in Wa state

  356. Hi Nicole,
    I would never turn down a fun quilting book.
    Hope this finds you enjoying all of your days off this week!
    Beverly in Wa state

  357. hello there,
    I am a beginner who needs to learn a lot.
    this book would be a very good help !!
    nevertheless, I am for all the good blogs on the internet very grateful. they are a great assistance !! 🙂
    greets from Berlin
    Kat

  358. hello there,
    I am a beginner who needs to learn a lot.
    this book would be a very good help !!
    nevertheless, I am for all the good blogs on the internet very grateful. they are a great assistance !! 🙂
    greets from Berlin
    Kat

  365. I love scrap quilts and I would love a chance to try some in this book. Both my 16 year old daughter and I have our eye on Belle Meade. It might move to the “must-do” list. 🙂

  366. I love scrap quilts and I would love a chance to try some in this book. Both my 16 year old daughter and I have our eye on Belle Meade. It might move to the “must-do” list. 🙂

  367. Oh I would love to win that book. I love making scrappy quilts. Thanks for the fun give away.

  368. Oh I would love to win that book. I love making scrappy quilts. Thanks for the fun give away.

  371. Hi, I’m new to your blog. You sure do have an eye for color and you seem to complete alot of quilts. I would love to own Kim’s new book, I own and love her Scrap Basket Suprises.I bought the Bali Pops & the backround, I just can’t cut into them. But I have a TON of scraps, that need to be in a quilt!!! THanks for the chance to Win!:-)

  372. Hi, I’m new to your blog. You sure do have an eye for color and you seem to complete alot of quilts. I would love to own Kim’s new book, I own and love her Scrap Basket Suprises.I bought the Bali Pops & the backround, I just can’t cut into them. But I have a TON of scraps, that need to be in a quilt!!! THanks for the chance to Win!:-)

  375. I would LOVE an opportunity to win a copy of this book to add to my growing collection of quilting books. Thanks!

  376. I would LOVE an opportunity to win a copy of this book to add to my growing collection of quilting books. Thanks!

  377. I would love that book! It’s on my Amazon wish list. Your Belle Meade is beautiful. The colors are great! I read your blog everyday for inspiration (and the laughs!).
    Sandy

  378. I would love that book! It’s on my Amazon wish list. Your Belle Meade is beautiful. The colors are great! I read your blog everyday for inspiration (and the laughs!).
    Sandy

  381. Would love to win the book…looks fabulous! Your new Bali Pop pack would look great in either pattern. You’ve inspired me to get my batiks out and play. Thanks Nicole!

  382. Would love to win the book…looks fabulous! Your new Bali Pop pack would look great in either pattern. You’ve inspired me to get my batiks out and play. Thanks Nicole!

  383. I have Kim’s first book and love it! This one looks like it will be as just as wonderful! Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

  384. I have Kim’s first book and love it! This one looks like it will be as just as wonderful! Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

  387. I have Kim’s first book and love it! I also have some Bali pops stashed away for just the right quilt. Thanks for the giveaway and have enjoyed watching your progress on Belle Meade.

  388. I have Kim’s first book and love it! I also have some Bali pops stashed away for just the right quilt. Thanks for the giveaway and have enjoyed watching your progress on Belle Meade.

  389. love following your belle mead adventure along with thelma’s. i’d love to win the new book.

  390. love following your belle mead adventure along with thelma’s. i’d love to win the new book.

  393. I have Kim’s first book and love it. I intend to have this new book too, one way or another! Would love the opportunity to win it though, thanks for the chance!

  394. I have Kim’s first book and love it. I intend to have this new book too, one way or another! Would love the opportunity to win it though, thanks for the chance!

  397. A day late and a dollar short. I went and bought her first book because of reading your posts about it. Hopefully, I won’t have to this time. 🙂 I do love your quilt, however, I do not think I would have the patience to make all those half squares. Have a great day.Dee

  398. A day late and a dollar short. I went and bought her first book because of reading your posts about it. Hopefully, I won’t have to this time. 🙂 I do love your quilt, however, I do not think I would have the patience to make all those half squares. Have a great day.Dee

  405. I am just starting to get interested in scrap quilts, and this book looks really interesting. I would love a chance to win!

  406. I am just starting to get interested in scrap quilts, and this book looks really interesting. I would love a chance to win!

  407. I would love to have the book! It looks like it has great quilts and I need to use scraps.
    Your Belle Meade is looking great … love it!
    Donna

  408. I would love to have the book! It looks like it has great quilts and I need to use scraps.
    Your Belle Meade is looking great … love it!
    Donna

  409. The book looks amazing. I have some Bali Pops just waiting for the right quilt pattern. Would love to win this book. Thanks for the Giveaway!

  410. The book looks amazing. I have some Bali Pops just waiting for the right quilt pattern. Would love to win this book. Thanks for the Giveaway!

  413. The over & under quilt looks like a lot of fun to make. Keep on going with your Belle Meade blocks – they are beautiful!
    Thanks for the chance to win a book.

  414. The over & under quilt looks like a lot of fun to make. Keep on going with your Belle Meade blocks – they are beautiful!
    Thanks for the chance to win a book.