Scrap Basket Sensations- Blog Tour Day 4

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This blog tour to promote Kim Brackett's new book Scrap Basket Sensations has been such fun so far!  To date, we have had Sherri at A Quilting Life , Mary at Quilt Hollow , and Stephanie at Loft Creations post.  If you missed their posts, click on the links and check it out.  Comment on their blogs and maybe win a copy of the book.

Today it is my turn to talk about the book, and to do a little giveaway!  Comment on my post today, and get a chance to win a copy of this wonderful Martingale publication.

The book is full of fabulous patterns, but when I got my copy, there was one pattern that jumped out at me, saying "Make me!  Make me!"  I posted last week about playing with a gorgeous Bali Pop and promised to show you what my project was soon.  Now it is time to unveil it!

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Honestly, these fabrics are just so pretty.  The Bali Pop collection was, for some reason (certainly not because it was all green) called "Grasshopper".   Who comes up with these names anyway?  Never the less, the fabrics are all dreamy under the sea colors of aqua, lavender, purple, teal, forest and lighter greens. 

The pattern I selected from the book is one called Over and Under.  This is a picture of the quilt that was made for the book:

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I got my pieces cut out in no time flat–that is the joy of working with pre cut 2 1/2" strips.  Half the work is already done for you.

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I sat right down at the sewing machine, and I swear, I am not exaggerating, finished ALL the blocks in one afternoon.  Since I now am the proud owner of a design wall, I wasted no time in getting the first quadrant laid out.  I nearly clapped my hands and danced when this pattern emerged:

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Isn't that awesome?  Just two different blocks, both super easy to piece and look at the design that they create!

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I finished all these blocks in one day.  I'm telling you, it is a wonderful pattern.  I did have to stop for the day, as my family began to gather at the door of my sewing room, pitifully inquiring as to whether there was going to be any dinner for them that night…

But the next chance I got, I was back to work and finished my quilt in another day.  I had some help from the lovely Jean at Back Porch Quilts in Pacific Grove picking out my border fabrics.  I was still hung up on the concept of a fabric collection called Grasshopper being green, but she suggested using an inner border of purple, which was just the right choice.

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This pattern would be fantastic in just about any fabric collection.  Can you imagine it in Bonnie and Camille's Bliss?  If any of you make that version, be sure to show me a picture!  Or French General's Rural Jardin?  Or how about just doing one quadrant and making a table topper in theme fabric for whatever season or holiday it is? 

Be sure to leave a comment on my post for today and I will announce the winner of my copy of Scrap Basket Sensations on Wednesday morning!

Here is the remaining schedule for the Blog Tour for Scrap Basket Sensations.  Be sure to visit everyone to see the gorgeous quilts made from the book.  Remember you have ten chances to win a copy of the book by visiting and commenting on all these blogs.

Millie at Millie's Quilting – February 14th
Sinta at Pink Pincushion – February 15th
Darlene at Quilting Daze – February 16th
Karen at Nana Girl Quilts – February 17th
Sue at Quilt Times – February 18th
Carol at Brown Quilts – February 19th

820 responses to “Scrap Basket Sensations- Blog Tour Day 4”

  1. What a lovely quilt. I’m always drawn to Bali Pops. They look so luscious but I’m afraid I’ll hate to cut them up. This would inspire me to cut right into them. Beautiful!

  2. What a lovely quilt. I’m always drawn to Bali Pops. They look so luscious but I’m afraid I’ll hate to cut them up. This would inspire me to cut right into them. Beautiful!

  3. That turned out great. I have a batik roll that I need a special project for-I think this might be the one. Thanks for the offering.

  4. That turned out great. I have a batik roll that I need a special project for-I think this might be the one. Thanks for the offering.

  5. Wow, that worked up beautifully in batiks! I’m now even more determined to have this book!
    Thaqnks for the opportunity to win it!

  6. Wow, that worked up beautifully in batiks! I’m now even more determined to have this book!
    Thaqnks for the opportunity to win it!

  7. What a great pattern. I love your color combination!
    I would really love to win this book and try some of the quilts.
    Cheers from
    Jana in Prague, Czech Republic

  8. What a great pattern. I love your color combination!
    I would really love to win this book and try some of the quilts.
    Cheers from
    Jana in Prague, Czech Republic

  9. Pattern set of the colours just right. Have just got to get one of these books. So many great patterns.

  10. Pattern set of the colours just right. Have just got to get one of these books. So many great patterns.

  11. Love your quilt (I love green!!!) I think that would be a great table topper, as you suggested, for various holidays or seasons with the right fabric for those times of year. The book seems terrific and I’d love to have it, of course!

  12. Love your quilt (I love green!!!) I think that would be a great table topper, as you suggested, for various holidays or seasons with the right fabric for those times of year. The book seems terrific and I’d love to have it, of course!

  13. I can see that pattern work for a border and of course my stash of 2 1/2’s. Thanks for the ideals.

  14. I can see that pattern work for a border and of course my stash of 2 1/2’s. Thanks for the ideals.

  15. What a beautiful quilt , I love the Bali prints ,just lovely . I’d love to win this book the more I see of it the more I would love to own it .

  16. What a beautiful quilt , I love the Bali prints ,just lovely . I’d love to win this book the more I see of it the more I would love to own it .

  17. The book looks really great. Can’t wait to have a copy of my own. Thanks for sharing the pattern and grasshopper fabric!

  18. The book looks really great. Can’t wait to have a copy of my own. Thanks for sharing the pattern and grasshopper fabric!

  19. Your quilt is beautiful! Being able to sew it up rather quickly is even better! Thanks for sharing.

  20. Your quilt is beautiful! Being able to sew it up rather quickly is even better! Thanks for sharing.

  21. Thank you for showing us this great batik quilt. I like it and I hope I win this book. If not, I will order it after Blog Tour.
    Have a great day.

  22. Thank you for showing us this great batik quilt. I like it and I hope I win this book. If not, I will order it after Blog Tour.
    Have a great day.

  23. Every pattern I’ve seen made from this book is just awesome! It is so much fun visiting all the different blogs and seeing quilt after beautiful quilt. Please add my name to your drawing!
    Sandy E-H
    Bemidji, MN

  24. Every pattern I’ve seen made from this book is just awesome! It is so much fun visiting all the different blogs and seeing quilt after beautiful quilt. Please add my name to your drawing!
    Sandy E-H
    Bemidji, MN

  25. Your quilt is just georgeous! I’ve been watching people rave about this new book and now you have convinced me. I really want to own this book!!!

  26. Your quilt is just georgeous! I’ve been watching people rave about this new book and now you have convinced me. I really want to own this book!!!

  27. This is my favorite pattern so far! This others are wonderful but this is eye candy to the max! Well done in making this glorious quilt so quickly. You are the Piecing Speed Queen! Applause!
    Thanks for the chance to win Kim’s book!
    Hugs!

  28. This is my favorite pattern so far! This others are wonderful but this is eye candy to the max! Well done in making this glorious quilt so quickly. You are the Piecing Speed Queen! Applause!
    Thanks for the chance to win Kim’s book!
    Hugs!

  29. I thinkg your quilt is beautifull, the only problem one would have if the won this book is trying to decide what quilt to make first! I think I would have to start at the begining and make them all! Thanks for the chance at winning.

  30. I thinkg your quilt is beautifull, the only problem one would have if the won this book is trying to decide what quilt to make first! I think I would have to start at the begining and make them all! Thanks for the chance at winning.

  31. I can certainly see why this pattern jumped out at you!! The book looks wonderful, lots of possibilities just waiting to be made! ~karen

  32. I can certainly see why this pattern jumped out at you!! The book looks wonderful, lots of possibilities just waiting to be made! ~karen

  33. That is so pretty and in one afternoon! I love when you can see progress that quickly – it makes me feel like Superwoman! Thanks for sharing this with all of us and for hosting the giveaway today!
    Maria

  34. That is so pretty and in one afternoon! I love when you can see progress that quickly – it makes me feel like Superwoman! Thanks for sharing this with all of us and for hosting the giveaway today!
    Maria

  35. I love the combination of green and purple. You made a beautiful quilt. Thanks for the offer of the give-away.

  36. I love the combination of green and purple. You made a beautiful quilt. Thanks for the offer of the give-away.

  37. I’m really in love with this book and I’ve got tons of scraps just begging to be used. I’ve never worked with any of the bali pops, but they will make a beautiful quilt! Would love to win this book!

  38. I’m really in love with this book and I’ve got tons of scraps just begging to be used. I’ve never worked with any of the bali pops, but they will make a beautiful quilt! Would love to win this book!

  39. As always, your quilt is just lovely. I would have never thought of using purple either but it sure works! Very Nice!!

  40. As always, your quilt is just lovely. I would have never thought of using purple either but it sure works! Very Nice!!

  41. Thank you Nicole , for your impression of this book, and the experience in the making of this great quilt.
    ..and thanks or the chance to win this book.
    best regards
    Kat

  42. Thank you Nicole , for your impression of this book, and the experience in the making of this great quilt.
    ..and thanks or the chance to win this book.
    best regards
    Kat

  43. Beautiful! I love the way you put fabrics together! I’ll be looking for a Grasshopper Bali Pop now. Thanks so much for making the quilt to share with us. (I just sent you an e-mail about your questions — hope I didn’t mess things up too badly.)

  44. Beautiful! I love the way you put fabrics together! I’ll be looking for a Grasshopper Bali Pop now. Thanks so much for making the quilt to share with us. (I just sent you an e-mail about your questions — hope I didn’t mess things up too badly.)

  45. Your quilt is just stunning! I would love to win this book as Kim’s directions are just great. Thank you for the chance.

  46. Your quilt is just stunning! I would love to win this book as Kim’s directions are just great. Thank you for the chance.

  47. This book looks great, would love to own a copy for myself. Love your quilt and the fact that it came together so quickly. Have tons of 2.5″ strips. Thanks for the chance to win.

  48. This book looks great, would love to own a copy for myself. Love your quilt and the fact that it came together so quickly. Have tons of 2.5″ strips. Thanks for the chance to win.

  49. The pattern is great!! I’m really loving seeing all the things you all are making with this book! And those fabrics are really gorgeous 🙂

  50. The pattern is great!! I’m really loving seeing all the things you all are making with this book! And those fabrics are really gorgeous 🙂

  51. I love your ideas for stash slashing in a beautiful way. I love the Over and Under, it has the O look I am making all of my O’Brien quilts modeled after. But each O must be different so thank you!
    Yes, the third wk of March, I have written it in ink on my quilt calendar! This book is filling up my year and emptying out my stash!!

  52. I love your ideas for stash slashing in a beautiful way. I love the Over and Under, it has the O look I am making all of my O’Brien quilts modeled after. But each O must be different so thank you!
    Yes, the third wk of March, I have written it in ink on my quilt calendar! This book is filling up my year and emptying out my stash!!

  53. This is a very intriguing pattern – love your choice of fabrics – I don’t think I would call it ‘grasshopper’ either. But I love Bali Pops. Thank you for sharing with us – it was a delight.

  54. This is a very intriguing pattern – love your choice of fabrics – I don’t think I would call it ‘grasshopper’ either. But I love Bali Pops. Thank you for sharing with us – it was a delight.

  55. Kim did a great job on this book, didn’t she? I can’t wait to see all of the quilts in it. Beautiful job on the fabrics you chose!

  56. Kim did a great job on this book, didn’t she? I can’t wait to see all of the quilts in it. Beautiful job on the fabrics you chose!

  57. Love, love, love your quilt! I agree, that is an amazing pattern! I’d love to win my own copy of this book. I have the first one, but this one looks even better.

  58. Love, love, love your quilt! I agree, that is an amazing pattern! I’d love to win my own copy of this book. I have the first one, but this one looks even better.

  59. I love your “grasshopper” quilt! Each day I am seeing such wonderful quilts from this new book and I am really getting excited to get my hands on a copy. Please include my name in your drawing for a copy. Thanks.

  60. I love your “grasshopper” quilt! Each day I am seeing such wonderful quilts from this new book and I am really getting excited to get my hands on a copy. Please include my name in your drawing for a copy. Thanks.

  61. Thanks for sharing! Love your batik quilt! I am busy cutting 2 1/2″ strips in anticipation of winning this wonderful book. I have her first book and love it!

  62. Thanks for sharing! Love your batik quilt! I am busy cutting 2 1/2″ strips in anticipation of winning this wonderful book. I have her first book and love it!

  63. I love the grasshopper green. I also love all of Kim’s patters. You did a great job with this one..Betty

  64. I love the grasshopper green. I also love all of Kim’s patters. You did a great job with this one..Betty

  65. I love the pattern and your fabric choices! I also like your suggestion of using 1 quadrant to make a table topper. Thanks!

  66. I love the pattern and your fabric choices! I also like your suggestion of using 1 quadrant to make a table topper. Thanks!

  67. Your quilt is beautiful! You’re right, though, this quilt would look beautiful in any color/style of fabrics. Thanks for the opportunity to win this great new book!

  68. Your quilt is beautiful! You’re right, though, this quilt would look beautiful in any color/style of fabrics. Thanks for the opportunity to win this great new book!

  69. I just love the look of that design! You are right it would be gorgeous in so many different fabric collections! AND I can’t believe how quickly it went together!

  70. I just love the look of that design! You are right it would be gorgeous in so many different fabric collections! AND I can’t believe how quickly it went together!

  71. Your quilt is beautiful! I love those batiks. I can’t wait to get a copy of this book. Thanks for being a part of the blog tour. It’s been fun.

  72. Your quilt is beautiful! I love those batiks. I can’t wait to get a copy of this book. Thanks for being a part of the blog tour. It’s been fun.

  73. I love this quilt and in pursuit of the book as well! The bali pops are wonderful to work with, aren’t they? Love the grasshopper collection – – –
    [email protected] (no blog)

  74. I love this quilt and in pursuit of the book as well! The bali pops are wonderful to work with, aren’t they? Love the grasshopper collection – – –
    [email protected] (no blog)

  75. Now, I really, really would like to have a copy of this book.
    BTW, your version is very lovely.

  76. Now, I really, really would like to have a copy of this book.
    BTW, your version is very lovely.

  77. I think your colors are perfect for this quilt! It is great when you have fabric you love, don’t have a clue what to make with it and then a pattern comes along and you just know that is what you were saving it for!
    I have Kim’s 1st book and would really like to have this one. Thanks for the opportunity!

  78. I think your colors are perfect for this quilt! It is great when you have fabric you love, don’t have a clue what to make with it and then a pattern comes along and you just know that is what you were saving it for!
    I have Kim’s 1st book and would really like to have this one. Thanks for the opportunity!

  79. I love sewing with batiks, and Bali Pops in your quilt are beautiful! I would love to win a copy of this book!

  80. I love sewing with batiks, and Bali Pops in your quilt are beautiful! I would love to win a copy of this book!

  81. What a beautiful quilt! I would love to win a copy of this book, thanks for the chance!
    ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

  82. What a beautiful quilt! I would love to win a copy of this book, thanks for the chance!
    ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

  83. Nicole, I adore your batik version of “Over and Under” and your right, the purple inner border brought it all together. Like you I can envision this pattern in all different fabric collections but that goes for all of the wonderful quilts I have seen so far from Kim’s book. Thanks so much for being part of this blog tour and also for chance to win a copy of Kim’s book. You can bet, if I don’t win one, I will be buying one because these are just “Must Do” patterns. Hugs…

  84. Nicole, I adore your batik version of “Over and Under” and your right, the purple inner border brought it all together. Like you I can envision this pattern in all different fabric collections but that goes for all of the wonderful quilts I have seen so far from Kim’s book. Thanks so much for being part of this blog tour and also for chance to win a copy of Kim’s book. You can bet, if I don’t win one, I will be buying one because these are just “Must Do” patterns. Hugs…

  85. What a coincidence! I am a pretty new quilter, but just picked up Kim’s first book to make Bali Sea Star for a friend. (I admit I’ve hit a glitch, but am optimistic it’ll work out — plus I absolutely love the pattern.) It would be great to have her next book!

  86. What a coincidence! I am a pretty new quilter, but just picked up Kim’s first book to make Bali Sea Star for a friend. (I admit I’ve hit a glitch, but am optimistic it’ll work out — plus I absolutely love the pattern.) It would be great to have her next book!

  87. Beautiful! The batiks in “Grasshopper” are stunning, but I can see the pattern done in other designs too. It would turn out pretty in just random scraps. Thank you for the opportunity to try to win this book!

  88. Beautiful! The batiks in “Grasshopper” are stunning, but I can see the pattern done in other designs too. It would turn out pretty in just random scraps. Thank you for the opportunity to try to win this book!

  89. The quilts are really great looking. If I don’t win I’m going to have to buy one, but I’d sure like to win one.

  90. The quilts are really great looking. If I don’t win I’m going to have to buy one, but I’d sure like to win one.

  91. I love your quilt top and the purple and green borders are prefect! I had to chuckle when you mentioned your family at the sewing room door!! I have experienced that many times too! It is so easy to get caught up in the joy of the quilt! ~Leslie

  92. I love your quilt top and the purple and green borders are prefect! I had to chuckle when you mentioned your family at the sewing room door!! I have experienced that many times too! It is so easy to get caught up in the joy of the quilt! ~Leslie

  93. Difficult to believe that you made this beautiful quilt so quickly! Love those batiks. Now I really want a copy of this book…:)Please…..!!!

  94. Difficult to believe that you made this beautiful quilt so quickly! Love those batiks. Now I really want a copy of this book…:)Please…..!!!

  95. Great job on the quilt – love the greens and purples. I’d love to win her new book – it can cuddle up beside her other one on my shelf!

  96. Great job on the quilt – love the greens and purples. I’d love to win her new book – it can cuddle up beside her other one on my shelf!

  97. really a wonderful quilt you made, I would like to make one too! Fabrics are great green with purple is perfekt. Will you use purple for the binding too?

  98. really a wonderful quilt you made, I would like to make one too! Fabrics are great green with purple is perfekt. Will you use purple for the binding too?

  99. Wow, your quilt is BEAUTIFUL! So far I love all the pattern out of the book that have been shown during the book blog hop. Thanks for the giveaway!

  100. Wow, your quilt is BEAUTIFUL! So far I love all the pattern out of the book that have been shown during the book blog hop. Thanks for the giveaway!

  101. It’s fabulous Nicole! I just love it! From all the photos I’ve seen on the blog hop, this pattern was the one I would sew first and your version is beautiful! The centre cream blocks would be perfect to feature some detailed machine quilting. And I’m thinking about how 1/4 of it would be a great table topper!

  102. It’s fabulous Nicole! I just love it! From all the photos I’ve seen on the blog hop, this pattern was the one I would sew first and your version is beautiful! The centre cream blocks would be perfect to feature some detailed machine quilting. And I’m thinking about how 1/4 of it would be a great table topper!

  103. Kim’s new book looks wonderful! Please add me to the giveaway list. Thank-you! Your version of Over and Under looks super with the Bali Pops you chose! :0)

  104. Kim’s new book looks wonderful! Please add me to the giveaway list. Thank-you! Your version of Over and Under looks super with the Bali Pops you chose! :0)

  105. Oh! What a sensational quilt! I Think this demands I dive into the world of Bali Pops. I love that it goes together so quickly because that means I could move on to the next fabulous pattern in this book. Don’t know if I can hang on long enough and wait to win one – but what a treat that would be!

  106. Oh! What a sensational quilt! I Think this demands I dive into the world of Bali Pops. I love that it goes together so quickly because that means I could move on to the next fabulous pattern in this book. Don’t know if I can hang on long enough and wait to win one – but what a treat that would be!

  107. Grasshopper does seem to be a unique name but the colors sure are pretty! I really like what you’ve done with the quilt and to think you did it all so quickly. I laughed about your family showing up at the door! I’ve been in that boat before too. Next time I think I’ll just tape a can opener to the door and let them figure out what to do with it, lol! I’m really getting excited about the projects in this quilt book!

  108. Your quilt turned out beautiful. I have been looking at the bali pops for a while and wondered what to make with them. Now I know. This book seems perfect for using them in a wonderful project. Thanks for the chance to win one.

  109. Grasshopper does seem to be a unique name but the colors sure are pretty! I really like what you’ve done with the quilt and to think you did it all so quickly. I laughed about your family showing up at the door! I’ve been in that boat before too. Next time I think I’ll just tape a can opener to the door and let them figure out what to do with it, lol! I’m really getting excited about the projects in this quilt book!

  110. Your quilt turned out beautiful. I have been looking at the bali pops for a while and wondered what to make with them. Now I know. This book seems perfect for using them in a wonderful project. Thanks for the chance to win one.

  111. Love the quilt – love Bali Pops!!! Looking forward to seeing the book soon! Thanks for the opportunity to win one!!!!

  112. Love the quilt – love Bali Pops!!! Looking forward to seeing the book soon! Thanks for the opportunity to win one!!!!

  113. Love the fabric choices! It’s a bold, rich grouping which really makes your “Over and Under” stand out! Thank you for sharing and a chance to win!

  114. Love the fabric choices! It’s a bold, rich grouping which really makes your “Over and Under” stand out! Thank you for sharing and a chance to win!

  115. Every time I see what each of you has done with the patterns from this book just make me want to go out and buy it right now. But I’m hoping to win one first. Love the grasshopper fabrics.

  116. Every time I see what each of you has done with the patterns from this book just make me want to go out and buy it right now. But I’m hoping to win one first. Love the grasshopper fabrics.

  117. Your quilt is beautiful. The batiks really show off the pattern. Each quilt I see made from this book becomes my favorite!

  118. Your quilt is beautiful. The batiks really show off the pattern. Each quilt I see made from this book becomes my favorite!

  119. looks like it went together quickly and easily – and the end result is stunning! Love patterns like that 🙂

  120. looks like it went together quickly and easily – and the end result is stunning! Love patterns like that 🙂

  121. So far I can’t find a pattern from this book that doesn’t make me want to make it immediately. *S*
    When I get the book, I’m gonna be in trouble.

  122. So far I can’t find a pattern from this book that doesn’t make me want to make it immediately. *S*
    When I get the book, I’m gonna be in trouble.

  123. Don’t you just love it when a pattern calls to you…make me, that’s cute. I’ve been following the tour and love everyone. The book is calling to me “pick me”…LOL

  124. Don’t you just love it when a pattern calls to you…make me, that’s cute. I’ve been following the tour and love everyone. The book is calling to me “pick me”…LOL

  125. Love your quilt with the Bali Pops, but your mention of Bliss did me in. I’m off to order a jelly roll so I can do my own version of Over and Under.

  126. Love your quilt with the Bali Pops, but your mention of Bliss did me in. I’m off to order a jelly roll so I can do my own version of Over and Under.

  127. Your ‘over and under’ looks great, of course, those are my favorite colors!! Thanks for the give-away!!

  128. Beautiful. I agree with the purple border it really adds a wonderful twist to this quilt. Now I’ve been seeing this pattern in the various posts along the blog giveaway hops and 2 days seriously?
    To funny about the family gathering asking for dinner. I think I’ve broken my DH because if he comes home and I haven’t started dinner he starts it. (and when it’s done he says “are you ever gunna eat?”)
    Great Quilt

  129. Your ‘over and under’ looks great, of course, those are my favorite colors!! Thanks for the give-away!!

  130. Beautiful. I agree with the purple border it really adds a wonderful twist to this quilt. Now I’ve been seeing this pattern in the various posts along the blog giveaway hops and 2 days seriously?
    To funny about the family gathering asking for dinner. I think I’ve broken my DH because if he comes home and I haven’t started dinner he starts it. (and when it’s done he says “are you ever gunna eat?”)
    Great Quilt

  131. The pattern that you chose has been the one I have been wanting to make. Yours is lovely. Hope I have some luck in one of the drawings for the book. Thank you for a chance to get a copy.

  132. The pattern that you chose has been the one I have been wanting to make. Yours is lovely. Hope I have some luck in one of the drawings for the book. Thank you for a chance to get a copy.

  133. Beautiful! I haven’t used the Bali Pops, but your quilt is inspiring me to get one. I’m enjoying this book tour and I enjoy reading your blog too.

  134. Beautiful! I haven’t used the Bali Pops, but your quilt is inspiring me to get one. I’m enjoying this book tour and I enjoy reading your blog too.

  135. Love you Bali Pops version! I have a jelly roll waiting…. would be awesome to win the book.

  136. Love you Bali Pops version! I have a jelly roll waiting…. would be awesome to win the book.

  137. Fingers crossed that I win because I love your idea of making just one quadrant for a table topper in seasonal fabrics! Love the batik version.

  138. Fingers crossed that I win because I love your idea of making just one quadrant for a table topper in seasonal fabrics! Love the batik version.

  139. I love those Bali Pops and what a great quilt that pattern made! I love that touch of purple in the border! I want want want the book!! I may not hold out until the end of the blog tour with all the great projects I’m seeing!

  140. I love those Bali Pops and what a great quilt that pattern made! I love that touch of purple in the border! I want want want the book!! I may not hold out until the end of the blog tour with all the great projects I’m seeing!

  141. Love your quilt, especially the color scheme! Great job and the borders are perfect for it, especially that purple border. This is one of my favorite patterns in this book and I look forward to making one someday.

  142. Love your quilt, especially the color scheme! Great job and the borders are perfect for it, especially that purple border. This is one of my favorite patterns in this book and I look forward to making one someday.

  143. The Bali Pops were a great choice for this quilt. The over under pattern has so many fabric possibilities. I love this book.

  144. The Bali Pops were a great choice for this quilt. The over under pattern has so many fabric possibilities. I love this book.

  145. Love those greens! After seeing the quilts on this blog hop so far I really want this book! Thanks for a chance to win it.

  146. Love those greens! After seeing the quilts on this blog hop so far I really want this book! Thanks for a chance to win it.

  147. Beautiful execution of a great pattern and gorgeous fabrics. Love it. Thanks for the share and chance to win. Georgeann

  148. Beautiful execution of a great pattern and gorgeous fabrics. Love it. Thanks for the share and chance to win. Georgeann

  149. I love your version of Over Under and I love your blog! Thanks for all the inspiration you give us, your readers.

  150. I love your version of Over Under and I love your blog! Thanks for all the inspiration you give us, your readers.

  151. HI! Your quilt is just so lovely, the colours beautiful. I have not used batiks yet. I do have a fondness for French General, but it would be hard to beat the combination you have used. 🙂 There are some gorgeous patterns in that book. Thanks for the chance to win. Sandy.

  152. HI! Your quilt is just so lovely, the colours beautiful. I have not used batiks yet. I do have a fondness for French General, but it would be hard to beat the combination you have used. 🙂 There are some gorgeous patterns in that book. Thanks for the chance to win. Sandy.

  153. What a pretty quilt! I’ll have to get my hands on this book if I don’t win a copy. Thanks.

  154. What a pretty quilt! I’ll have to get my hands on this book if I don’t win a copy. Thanks.

  155. Please add my name to your drawing. Thanks for sharing the book and the quilt that you made from it.

  156. Please add my name to your drawing. Thanks for sharing the book and the quilt that you made from it.

  157. Your quilt is beautiful, but then I LOVE batiks. Must make this pattern when I get the chance. Thanks for the opportunity to win a book.

  158. Your quilt is beautiful, but then I LOVE batiks. Must make this pattern when I get the chance. Thanks for the opportunity to win a book.

  159. I love it! I can’t believe the time you completed that in! It’s so super cute! I love the purple border. I have to get my hands on this book!

  160. I love it! I can’t believe the time you completed that in! It’s so super cute! I love the purple border. I have to get my hands on this book!

  161. That pattern alone makes me know I NEED this book! Fantastic color choices, too. A very nice quilt!

  162. That pattern alone makes me know I NEED this book! Fantastic color choices, too. A very nice quilt!

  163. Wow, Nicole! This top turned out absolutely beautiful! I love the mixtures of greens, aquas, blues, and just the right touch of purples. Glad you had so much fun with it! Keeping my fingers crossed to win the book…..

  164. Wow, Nicole! This top turned out absolutely beautiful! I love the mixtures of greens, aquas, blues, and just the right touch of purples. Glad you had so much fun with it! Keeping my fingers crossed to win the book…..

  165. Your quilt is beautiful! Really enjoying seeing the quilts from this book made up with different fabric design ideas! So inspirational!

  166. Your quilt is beautiful! Really enjoying seeing the quilts from this book made up with different fabric design ideas! So inspirational!

  167. Great choice of colors, Nicole. I would love to try that pattern too. And as usual, good ideas for variations. Thanks.

  168. Great choice of colors, Nicole. I would love to try that pattern too. And as usual, good ideas for variations. Thanks.

  169. Love that quilt! Those colors are beautiful!
    This book looks wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win it!

  170. Love that quilt! Those colors are beautiful!
    This book looks wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win it!

  171. Wonderful fabric choice for that pattern. I’d love to win a copy of the book. Everything I’ve seen, I’ve loved.

  172. Wonderful fabric choice for that pattern. I’d love to win a copy of the book. Everything I’ve seen, I’ve loved.

  173. I have a passion for batiks too.
    I am sure I have that same Jelly Roll somewhere!
    Beautiful quilts and a very nice blog.
    Crossing my fingers in in Indiana
    Subee

  174. I have a passion for batiks too.
    I am sure I have that same Jelly Roll somewhere!
    Beautiful quilts and a very nice blog.
    Crossing my fingers in in Indiana
    Subee

  175. Oh gosh, I am really enjoying this tour, and that book is so fabulous…. I really want to get my hands on a copy! :o) Your quilt is absolutely gorgeous…I think your choice of fabrics made a spectacular looking quilt!
    Thanks so much for your participation in the hop, and the opportunity to win a copy of this wonderful book!
    XOXO,
    Cyndi

  176. Oh gosh, I am really enjoying this tour, and that book is so fabulous…. I really want to get my hands on a copy! :o) Your quilt is absolutely gorgeous…I think your choice of fabrics made a spectacular looking quilt!
    Thanks so much for your participation in the hop, and the opportunity to win a copy of this wonderful book!
    XOXO,
    Cyndi

  177. Your choice of fabric and colour for your quilt is gorgeous. And the purple inner border certainly makes it pop. I love this book. And you are right, one quadrant of your pattern would certainly make a lovely seasonal table topper.

  178. Your choice of fabric and colour for your quilt is gorgeous. And the purple inner border certainly makes it pop. I love this book. And you are right, one quadrant of your pattern would certainly make a lovely seasonal table topper.

  179. I am so glad you participated in this blog tour. So much is available from Kim’s two books and your fabric selection was novel. The Over-and Under quilt is lovely in “Grasshopper.” The purple border is perfect. I took a shot at making this quilt as well. I used Giddy and I absolutely loved it from the construction of the first ring. It kept me going.

  180. I am so glad you participated in this blog tour. So much is available from Kim’s two books and your fabric selection was novel. The Over-and Under quilt is lovely in “Grasshopper.” The purple border is perfect. I took a shot at making this quilt as well. I used Giddy and I absolutely loved it from the construction of the first ring. It kept me going.

  181. Great pattern and I love that bali pop (I’ll look out for it in my LQS) and the narrow purple border is inspired! Thanks for the chance to own the book, I’ll start clearing my calendar just in case I win as I’ll want to start at least one of the projects straight away!

  182. Great pattern and I love that bali pop (I’ll look out for it in my LQS) and the narrow purple border is inspired! Thanks for the chance to own the book, I’ll start clearing my calendar just in case I win as I’ll want to start at least one of the projects straight away!

  183. Wow, the more I hear of this book the more I want it! I didn’t think it could be better than the previous one but I think it might.Thanks for the input on this gorgeous quilt.

  184. Wow, the more I hear of this book the more I want it! I didn’t think it could be better than the previous one but I think it might.Thanks for the input on this gorgeous quilt.

  185. Love your quilt in the Bali Pops, makes me want to start it right away!!! Thanks for the chance to win.

  186. Love your quilt in the Bali Pops, makes me want to start it right away!!! Thanks for the chance to win.

  187. Beautiful! You did a great job on that quilt. I have to agree it would be an amazing table runner using holiday fabrics with your suggestion of only using one quadrant. That would be awesome.
    I’ve already decided this is a must have book from all I’ve seen so far!
    Thanks for another peek inside.

  188. Beautiful! You did a great job on that quilt. I have to agree it would be an amazing table runner using holiday fabrics with your suggestion of only using one quadrant. That would be awesome.
    I’ve already decided this is a must have book from all I’ve seen so far!
    Thanks for another peek inside.

  189. It’s fun to have some great quick and simple patterns to do in between some fussy patterns. All of the patterns from the book that I’ve seen so far seem fast and fun.
    Thanks for sharing the inspiration and the great giveaway.

  190. It’s fun to have some great quick and simple patterns to do in between some fussy patterns. All of the patterns from the book that I’ve seen so far seem fast and fun.
    Thanks for sharing the inspiration and the great giveaway.

  191. oooh, this is so beautiful. the colors are so peaceful and calming. i can’t wait to check out this new book. i have the first one because of your recommendation. i’m sure this one will be full of many great projects too.

  192. oooh, this is so beautiful. the colors are so peaceful and calming. i can’t wait to check out this new book. i have the first one because of your recommendation. i’m sure this one will be full of many great projects too.

  193. I LOVE the colors you chose! This book is looking more awesome-er each day I see a new post about it. Thank you for a chance to win a copy.

  194. I LOVE the colors you chose! This book is looking more awesome-er each day I see a new post about it. Thank you for a chance to win a copy.

  195. Your quilt looks awesome……love the grasshopper. I am looking forward to finding a copy of Kims book, what an adventure I will have in my sewing room!

  196. Your quilt looks awesome……love the grasshopper. I am looking forward to finding a copy of Kims book, what an adventure I will have in my sewing room!

  197. A friend made that quilt last weekend while we were at retreat together. She used a black/tan/cream combination, and it turned out great! Love your color choices too.

  198. A friend made that quilt last weekend while we were at retreat together. She used a black/tan/cream combination, and it turned out great! Love your color choices too.

  199. I fingered that very Bali Pop on a recent quilt shop visit, I think! It is looking incredibly beautiful in this pattern, Nicole. And thanks for the chance to win the book!

  200. I fingered that very Bali Pop on a recent quilt shop visit, I think! It is looking incredibly beautiful in this pattern, Nicole. And thanks for the chance to win the book!

  201. I bought a kit to do a quilt from the first book, but on browsing the new book on Amazon, I see that I want to make one from the new book. Since I have yet to purchase either book, I would sure love to win the new one! Karmen

  202. I bought a kit to do a quilt from the first book, but on browsing the new book on Amazon, I see that I want to make one from the new book. Since I have yet to purchase either book, I would sure love to win the new one! Karmen

  203. I love the combination of purple and green and the over and under pattern is beautiful, I think it would make a wonderful wedding or shower present since the pattern looks entwined, almost like enlaced fingers while holding hands. Beautiful!

  204. I love the combination of purple and green and the over and under pattern is beautiful, I think it would make a wonderful wedding or shower present since the pattern looks entwined, almost like enlaced fingers while holding hands. Beautiful!

  205. Your quilt and fabric selection is wonderful. The batiks really show the pattern with such richness. I would love to win a book – thank you for the opportunity.

  206. Your quilt and fabric selection is wonderful. The batiks really show the pattern with such richness. I would love to win a book – thank you for the opportunity.

  207. Wow Nicole! I love the way your quilt turned out. I am going to have to buy this book. Unless of course I am lucky enough to win it. Thanks for the chance to win.

  208. Wow Nicole! I love the way your quilt turned out. I am going to have to buy this book. Unless of course I am lucky enough to win it. Thanks for the chance to win.

  209. Your version is great. The combination of your dark purple inner border and the fact that your outer border isn’t as busy as the one in the book makes your blocks pop out more. Beautiful!

  210. Your version is great. The combination of your dark purple inner border and the fact that your outer border isn’t as busy as the one in the book makes your blocks pop out more. Beautiful!

  211. Love the quilt, the Bali Pop fabric really works well with the pattern. Can’t wait to see the rest of the tour. Loving them all so far. Thanks for the chance to win.

  212. Love the quilt, the Bali Pop fabric really works well with the pattern. Can’t wait to see the rest of the tour. Loving them all so far. Thanks for the chance to win.

  213. Wow, just beautiful! I can see all kinds of ideas with this pattern like you mentioned. I can see it in one quadrant with valentine fabric and maybe a simple embroidery redwork design in the center or as a small wall hanging with a bride and grooms name and date in the center. I really need to win or buy this book. I know her last book was wonderful also. I always enjoy your blog and get so many ideas from you. Thank You,
    Karen M

  214. Wow, just beautiful! I can see all kinds of ideas with this pattern like you mentioned. I can see it in one quadrant with valentine fabric and maybe a simple embroidery redwork design in the center or as a small wall hanging with a bride and grooms name and date in the center. I really need to win or buy this book. I know her last book was wonderful also. I always enjoy your blog and get so many ideas from you. Thank You,
    Karen M

  215. I agree Nicole, I wouldn’t have expected purple fabrics in a collection called “Grasshopper” either. This is a cute pattern, can’t wait to see it quilted.

  216. I agree Nicole, I wouldn’t have expected purple fabrics in a collection called “Grasshopper” either. This is a cute pattern, can’t wait to see it quilted.

  217. Wouldn’t one quadrant in Xmas fabrics make a great wreath! Love the idea.
    Your batik is lovely, that pop of purple is perfect.

  218. Wouldn’t one quadrant in Xmas fabrics make a great wreath! Love the idea.
    Your batik is lovely, that pop of purple is perfect.

  219. Your rendition is great; I am picturing mine in repros because that’s the way my brain works! Amazing how quickly you were able to put it together!

  220. Your rendition is great; I am picturing mine in repros because that’s the way my brain works! Amazing how quickly you were able to put it together!

  221. I have three balipops in my stash waiting to be used, glad I waited because this pattern is just what I was lookong for. So I would love to win the book and see what else I can do with the oremaining ones! Thanks for the opportunity.

  222. I have three balipops in my stash waiting to be used, glad I waited because this pattern is just what I was lookong for. So I would love to win the book and see what else I can do with the oremaining ones! Thanks for the opportunity.

  223. Wow your quilt is gorgeous! The colors of the batiks blend so beautifully in that design! (I’m going to have to seriously consider adding some bali-pops to my stash now–I’ll be blaming you! ;))

  224. Wow your quilt is gorgeous! The colors of the batiks blend so beautifully in that design! (I’m going to have to seriously consider adding some bali-pops to my stash now–I’ll be blaming you! ;))

  225. Wonderful! Your quilt is gorgeous!! This is one of my favorite quilts from the book–okay they’re all my favorite. There isn’t one quilt I wouldn’t be tempted to make.

  226. Wonderful! Your quilt is gorgeous!! This is one of my favorite quilts from the book–okay they’re all my favorite. There isn’t one quilt I wouldn’t be tempted to make.

  227. How lovely! Do you know that I’ve yet to get my first Bali Pop? The other day when you showed this one, I started looking at them, but I have no idea which to get first. I’m having a great time looking at the blog tour for the book and I have it in my cart at Amazon just in case I don’t win one!

  228. How lovely! Do you know that I’ve yet to get my first Bali Pop? The other day when you showed this one, I started looking at them, but I have no idea which to get first. I’m having a great time looking at the blog tour for the book and I have it in my cart at Amazon just in case I don’t win one!

  229. I love that you were able to put the quilt together so quickly and with beautiful results. The purple was the right choice. Sounds like a good book to get a hold of.

  230. I love that you were able to put the quilt together so quickly and with beautiful results. The purple was the right choice. Sounds like a good book to get a hold of.

  231. Beautiful fabrics for a beautiful quilt! I’m so excited about this book 🙂 A great way to use some jelly rolls and have some wonderful quilts! Thanks for being a stop on the tour 🙂

  232. Beautiful fabrics for a beautiful quilt! I’m so excited about this book 🙂 A great way to use some jelly rolls and have some wonderful quilts! Thanks for being a stop on the tour 🙂

  233. Oh the purple inner boarder does add just the right color to your grasshopper quilt.It’s so pretty Nicole!

  234. Oh the purple inner boarder does add just the right color to your grasshopper quilt.It’s so pretty Nicole!

  235. Wow- the pattern and fabric you selected was stunning! I would’ve had a hard time quitting also! Too bad family has to eat, huh?! Kim has so many wonderful patterns it will be hard to choose the first one! Keeping my fingers crossed! 🙂

  236. Wow- the pattern and fabric you selected was stunning! I would’ve had a hard time quitting also! Too bad family has to eat, huh?! Kim has so many wonderful patterns it will be hard to choose the first one! Keeping my fingers crossed! 🙂

  237. Beautiful quilt. Those Bali strips really look perfect. Love the idea of being able to use scraps too. Have a good size stash that needs paring down. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

  238. Beautiful quilt. Those Bali strips really look perfect. Love the idea of being able to use scraps too. Have a good size stash that needs paring down. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

  239. I always love all the quilts you do. The one with Bali Pops is great! This looks like a fabulous book!

  240. I always love all the quilts you do. The one with Bali Pops is great! This looks like a fabulous book!

  241. love the quilt you made up – so quick and easy. And I like your idea of doing a “quandrant” and making themed table toppers. if I don’t happen to win a copy of the book, it will definitely be on my purchase soon list!!

  242. love the quilt you made up – so quick and easy. And I like your idea of doing a “quandrant” and making themed table toppers. if I don’t happen to win a copy of the book, it will definitely be on my purchase soon list!!

  243. Your quilt it absolutely gorgeous!! I can’t wait to see the others. This books sounds like it is definitely a “must have”!

  244. Your quilt it absolutely gorgeous!! I can’t wait to see the others. This books sounds like it is definitely a “must have”!

  245. I love it!! Very pretty. I hate when the ‘sharks’ start to circle outside my sewing room looking for food….I feel so vulnerable! ;0

  246. I love it!! Very pretty. I hate when the ‘sharks’ start to circle outside my sewing room looking for food….I feel so vulnerable! ;0

  247. I love the pattern you chose & the colors! I’m on a blue-green collecting swing right now. Would love to get this book!

  248. I love the pattern you chose & the colors! I’m on a blue-green collecting swing right now. Would love to get this book!

  249. I love your pattern and fabric choice. I am waiting to see someone make the pattern on page eleven. I think that is my pick.

  250. I love your pattern and fabric choice. I am waiting to see someone make the pattern on page eleven. I think that is my pick.

  251. The quilt is beautiful. I have some Bali Pops that I’ve been saving. Maybe it’s time to use them. Would love to win the new book.

  252. The quilt is beautiful. I have some Bali Pops that I’ve been saving. Maybe it’s time to use them. Would love to win the new book.

  253. Great pattern and I love your choice of fabrics! Seems like batiks always work. Thanks for the chance to win.

  254. Great pattern and I love your choice of fabrics! Seems like batiks always work. Thanks for the chance to win.

  255. I love your quilt, I have never done anything in Batiks but this pattern and your quilt has given me an itch. I also have a collection of Amy Butler fabrics in greens which would also be pretty. Thanks for the ideas that is why I love the blogs.

  256. I love your quilt, I have never done anything in Batiks but this pattern and your quilt has given me an itch. I also have a collection of Amy Butler fabrics in greens which would also be pretty. Thanks for the ideas that is why I love the blogs.

  257. I wondered what you were making with that Bali Pop. 🙂 SO very stunning! You make it sound so easy. Your choice for the boarder and the little purple strip is just beautiful with the other fabrics. Gotta get that book!!! 🙂

  258. I wondered what you were making with that Bali Pop. 🙂 SO very stunning! You make it sound so easy. Your choice for the boarder and the little purple strip is just beautiful with the other fabrics. Gotta get that book!!! 🙂

  259. Whoa!! A lot of comments! I’m in for winning a book! Thanks for showing how you used your Bali Pops – I have several of those that I just can’t bring myself to cut; perhaps it’s been waiting for a book like this!
    Jayne

  260. Whoa!! A lot of comments! I’m in for winning a book! Thanks for showing how you used your Bali Pops – I have several of those that I just can’t bring myself to cut; perhaps it’s been waiting for a book like this!
    Jayne

  261. I love that done up in the bali pops. And the idea of doing one quadrant for a table topper. Look beautiful – Kate

  262. I love that done up in the bali pops. And the idea of doing one quadrant for a table topper. Look beautiful – Kate

  263. This book gets better and better for every day..:o)) More and more lovely project being made.. I just LOVE scraps … they have it all!!

  264. This book gets better and better for every day..:o)) More and more lovely project being made.. I just LOVE scraps … they have it all!!

  265. Love this little quilt and I have a wall that it would fit perfectly! Thanks for the opportunity to win this book!

  266. Love this little quilt and I have a wall that it would fit perfectly! Thanks for the opportunity to win this book!

  267. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of this book! Your quilt is lovely. I can see tons of color possibilities here. Thanks.

  268. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of this book! Your quilt is lovely. I can see tons of color possibilities here. Thanks.

  269. I love batiks and “Grasshopper” looks like a great choice for “Over and Under”. Great giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity. Cheers, Dianne

  270. I love batiks and “Grasshopper” looks like a great choice for “Over and Under”. Great giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity. Cheers, Dianne

  271. Considering how fond I am of 2 1/2″ strips this book must be made for me. I must say that choosing a quilt to make from Kim’s book will be a challenge as they are all terrific. Your quilt is a beauty done up in the Bali “Grasshopper” fabrics.

  272. Considering how fond I am of 2 1/2″ strips this book must be made for me. I must say that choosing a quilt to make from Kim’s book will be a challenge as they are all terrific. Your quilt is a beauty done up in the Bali “Grasshopper” fabrics.

  273. Your quilt is gorgeous. I think the borders you picked were perfect. Can hardly wait to get a copy of the book.

  274. Your quilt is gorgeous. I think the borders you picked were perfect. Can hardly wait to get a copy of the book.

  275. This is torture! I want to win one of these books so much! The quilts everyone is sharing are wonderful! I love your version of Over and Under out of the bali pops!

  276. This is torture! I want to win one of these books so much! The quilts everyone is sharing are wonderful! I love your version of Over and Under out of the bali pops!

  277. What a fun quilt. I LOVE your blog! So far I want to make everything I’ve seen in the book. I would love to win it.

  278. What a fun quilt. I LOVE your blog! So far I want to make everything I’ve seen in the book. I would love to win it.

  279. I agree with you, this pattern draws one in to drop everything and sew until it is done. I can hardly wait acquire this book by winning or purchasing. Love the fabrics you picked too.

  280. I agree with you, this pattern draws one in to drop everything and sew until it is done. I can hardly wait acquire this book by winning or purchasing. Love the fabrics you picked too.

  281. I love what you did with this pattern, batiks are a favorite of mine. I have Kim’s first book and will definately be wanting to get this one too. Thanks for the chance.

  282. I love what you did with this pattern, batiks are a favorite of mine. I have Kim’s first book and will definately be wanting to get this one too. Thanks for the chance.

  283. Your quilt is beautiful, I have some fabric that would work wonderfully, thanks for the inspiration!

  284. Your quilt is beautiful, I have some fabric that would work wonderfully, thanks for the inspiration!

  285. Wow! This is a really beautiful quilt. I love the colors. I may have to make one of these for my sister. Those are her colors.

  286. Wow! This is a really beautiful quilt. I love the colors. I may have to make one of these for my sister. Those are her colors.

  287. THat really turned out delicious! I’ve always admired the balipops…I may splurge if I win the book…it’s on my wish list too…

  288. THat really turned out delicious! I’ve always admired the balipops…I may splurge if I win the book…it’s on my wish list too…

  289. If anyone stopped at my sewing room door and asked when supper was, I’d tell them it’s when they make it! But seriously, a fantastic quilt.

  290. If anyone stopped at my sewing room door and asked when supper was, I’d tell them it’s when they make it! But seriously, a fantastic quilt.

  291. I could tell how excited you were as I read your post. Those Bali prints are gorgeous. Anyway the purple makes it all the more stunning. Great work and your are fast. Love the book.

  292. I could tell how excited you were as I read your post. Those Bali prints are gorgeous. Anyway the purple makes it all the more stunning. Great work and your are fast. Love the book.

  293. What a great pattern and your fabric selection was fantastic. I can’t wait to get a copy of the new book. Thanks for sharing.

  294. What a great pattern and your fabric selection was fantastic. I can’t wait to get a copy of the new book. Thanks for sharing.

  295. Wow…I cannot believe the number of comments! I would love to make a quilt from that book and I have some jelly rolls I didn’t know what to do with. I have to have that book!

  296. Wow…I cannot believe the number of comments! I would love to make a quilt from that book and I have some jelly rolls I didn’t know what to do with. I have to have that book!

  297. I picked up a jelly roll of Pom Pom de Paris yesterday. I couldn’t think of a project to use it with and put it back on the shelf. Oh, now I wish I would have purchased it for my version of Over and Under. The quilt shop is closed tomorrow, but maybe I can check back with them on Tuesday:) Thanks so much for sharing your version of Grasshopper with us. Take care!

  298. I picked up a jelly roll of Pom Pom de Paris yesterday. I couldn’t think of a project to use it with and put it back on the shelf. Oh, now I wish I would have purchased it for my version of Over and Under. The quilt shop is closed tomorrow, but maybe I can check back with them on Tuesday:) Thanks so much for sharing your version of Grasshopper with us. Take care!

  299. What a great quilt! It is beautiful. Can’t wait to see what else you do from this book. Love your blog.
    Marsha

  300. What a great quilt! It is beautiful. Can’t wait to see what else you do from this book. Love your blog.
    Marsha

  301. I’m so excited that you made that quilt! It is the one everyone is showing a picture of on their blogs, and I’m really drawn to it. I love it in the Bali fabrics. I agree the purple border was spot on! It is so much fun to have a complex looking project that is really quite simple and comes together so quickly. I can’t wait to see it all quilted!

  302. I’m so excited that you made that quilt! It is the one everyone is showing a picture of on their blogs, and I’m really drawn to it. I love it in the Bali fabrics. I agree the purple border was spot on! It is so much fun to have a complex looking project that is really quite simple and comes together so quickly. I can’t wait to see it all quilted!

  303. those are lovely fabrics and you did a marvelous job of putting them together. that is beautiful with the purple, too–helps that it’s my favorite color, but i just love how you put it all together. we lived in pacific grove in 1971 when i was pregnant with and had my first child and my husband had gotten drafted in the army. spent hours and hours walking along the seawall enjoying the ice plant i think it’s called and watching sea lions on their backs. they floated along and ate whatever those huge shells provided. also enjoyed when the monarchs came to the huge trees there

  304. those are lovely fabrics and you did a marvelous job of putting them together. that is beautiful with the purple, too–helps that it’s my favorite color, but i just love how you put it all together. we lived in pacific grove in 1971 when i was pregnant with and had my first child and my husband had gotten drafted in the army. spent hours and hours walking along the seawall enjoying the ice plant i think it’s called and watching sea lions on their backs. they floated along and ate whatever those huge shells provided. also enjoyed when the monarchs came to the huge trees there

  305. Each day as l sign up to try and win a signed copy of this great book, l take the time out to read the blogs some of which l follow and now more l have added to my list to follow. You are all very talented quilters. I feel as if l have won.

  306. Each day as l sign up to try and win a signed copy of this great book, l take the time out to read the blogs some of which l follow and now more l have added to my list to follow. You are all very talented quilters. I feel as if l have won.

  307. Lucky you to have great fabrics to make a darling quilt from Kim’s book.
    I love how it all turned out and Grasshoppers are green here until they are mature and then they turn a sort of greenish tan

  308. Lucky you to have great fabrics to make a darling quilt from Kim’s book.
    I love how it all turned out and Grasshoppers are green here until they are mature and then they turn a sort of greenish tan

  309. Oh wow! I love your batik version of the pattern, it’s beautiful. The more we see of Kims book, the more it reinforces this is yet another ‘must have’ for the avid quilter!

  310. Oh wow! I love your batik version of the pattern, it’s beautiful. The more we see of Kims book, the more it reinforces this is yet another ‘must have’ for the avid quilter!

  311. Nicole, that is a great quilt. Way to go putting it together so quickly and easily, although I guess that’s also a tribute to Kim. Thanks for the chance to win.

  312. Nicole, that is a great quilt. Way to go putting it together so quickly and easily, although I guess that’s also a tribute to Kim. Thanks for the chance to win.

  313. wow this is a gorgeous quilt. thanks for the blog tour I have added several new blogs to my blog reader.

  314. wow this is a gorgeous quilt. thanks for the blog tour I have added several new blogs to my blog reader.

  315. You picked the perfect fabric for that pattern. The deep purples and blues are so attractive with the greens.

  316. You picked the perfect fabric for that pattern. The deep purples and blues are so attractive with the greens.

  317. Very nice, Nicole. I love the idea of super quick. Such satisfaction in completing something in a day. And working with batiks is always a dream…they cut oh so nicely and iron up in nothing flat.
    A chance to win the book would be very nice. Thank you.

  318. Very nice, Nicole. I love the idea of super quick. Such satisfaction in completing something in a day. And working with batiks is always a dream…they cut oh so nicely and iron up in nothing flat.
    A chance to win the book would be very nice. Thank you.

  319. “Under the Sea”…reminds me of the kids’ show “The Little Mermaid”…love it.
    I thought, from a prior blog hop post that this quilt might be difficult.
    You’ve made it appear simple and fast.
    Thank you. Just another reason I think I need this book.

  320. “Under the Sea”…reminds me of the kids’ show “The Little Mermaid”…love it.
    I thought, from a prior blog hop post that this quilt might be difficult.
    You’ve made it appear simple and fast.
    Thank you. Just another reason I think I need this book.

  321. Your version of the quilt is stunning – love the purple and green borders and love the idea of doing a small one for a holiday table topper!

  322. Your version of the quilt is stunning – love the purple and green borders and love the idea of doing a small one for a holiday table topper!

  323. The batiks look great in this pattern. Thanks for the opportunity to win this great books of quilt patterns by Kim Brackett.

  324. The batiks look great in this pattern. Thanks for the opportunity to win this great books of quilt patterns by Kim Brackett.

  325. Beautiful colors in your quilt, I am enjoying seeing some of the patterns made up in other fabrics. I’m going to buy this book ASAP

  326. Beautiful colors in your quilt, I am enjoying seeing some of the patterns made up in other fabrics. I’m going to buy this book ASAP

  327. Love your quilt. Thanks for sharing!! I would love to have this book. So many wonderful idea!!

  328. Love your quilt. Thanks for sharing!! I would love to have this book. So many wonderful idea!!

  329. Nicole,
    I love your quilt you made from the book! The colors are gorgeous … I love batiks.
    Everything I have seen from this book is great!
    Hugs,
    Donna

  330. Nicole,
    I love your quilt you made from the book! The colors are gorgeous … I love batiks.
    Everything I have seen from this book is great!
    Hugs,
    Donna

  331. That is one pretty quilt and I love the fabric. Green is great. I am impressed with the simplicity and the speed of the patterns from the book. Thank you for the giveaway.

  332. That is one pretty quilt and I love the fabric. Green is great. I am impressed with the simplicity and the speed of the patterns from the book. Thank you for the giveaway.

  333. I love to see other peoples quilts from the same pattern. It helps me learn more about color and determine what I really like about the quilts. Thanks for your blog! I enjoy visiting and thanks for the opportunity to win a book.:D

  334. I love to see other peoples quilts from the same pattern. It helps me learn more about color and determine what I really like about the quilts. Thanks for your blog! I enjoy visiting and thanks for the opportunity to win a book.:D

  335. Love your quilt. Great pattern and perfect pairing on your end with the bali pop. You made another stunner!

  336. Love your quilt. Great pattern and perfect pairing on your end with the bali pop. You made another stunner!

  337. OH this books looks fabulous and I would Love to have the opportunity to own one! Bali prints are just too pretty to use almost! Love ’em!

  338. OH this books looks fabulous and I would Love to have the opportunity to own one! Bali prints are just too pretty to use almost! Love ’em!

  339. Love love love the first book – I am working on my 4th quilt from that book. I can’t wait to see this book (I have already ordered it from Borders but if I win, it will be a giveaway at the retreat I am organizing for my quilt group in April)
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  340. Love love love the first book – I am working on my 4th quilt from that book. I can’t wait to see this book (I have already ordered it from Borders but if I win, it will be a giveaway at the retreat I am organizing for my quilt group in April)
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  341. I was admiring this pattern on one of the other blog-stops! I love your version too. Makes me want to make a batik quilt.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

  342. I was admiring this pattern on one of the other blog-stops! I love your version too. Makes me want to make a batik quilt.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

  343. Love that pattern! Can’t wait to try it – beautiful in your “Grasshopper” colours 🙂

  344. Love that pattern! Can’t wait to try it – beautiful in your “Grasshopper” colours 🙂

  345. Yummy quilt and pattern! I love every one from the book I have seen so far. This book is definitely one to have. Thanks for the chance to win.

  346. Yummy quilt and pattern! I love every one from the book I have seen so far. This book is definitely one to have. Thanks for the chance to win.

  347. Gorgeous!!!!! I knew you had to be working on that one from your sneak peek 🙂 It called to me too…and honestly…I could make every single one of those quilts in that book out of bliss!

  348. Gorgeous!!!!! I knew you had to be working on that one from your sneak peek 🙂 It called to me too…and honestly…I could make every single one of those quilts in that book out of bliss!

  349. I love this quilt pattern. would love to see it made out of Bliss fabric. Thanks for the giveaway. I sew want this quilt book.

  350. I love this quilt pattern. would love to see it made out of Bliss fabric. Thanks for the giveaway. I sew want this quilt book.

  351. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of Kim’s book. Your version of this quilt is absolutely stunning! alternate email mlwright29 (at) hotmail (dot) com

  352. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of Kim’s book. Your version of this quilt is absolutely stunning! alternate email mlwright29 (at) hotmail (dot) com

  353. Lovely! Is it impolite to say that I like your quilt even better than the one in the book? Let’s just say that it’s clear you were inspired in your fabric choices and you did a beautiful job putting it together.

  354. Lovely! Is it impolite to say that I like your quilt even better than the one in the book? Let’s just say that it’s clear you were inspired in your fabric choices and you did a beautiful job putting it together.

  355. Over and Under is gorgeous in Grasshopper ~ delicious! I can’t wait to pick up a copy of this new book. Thanks for a chance to win. ~~Lisa

  356. Over and Under is gorgeous in Grasshopper ~ delicious! I can’t wait to pick up a copy of this new book. Thanks for a chance to win. ~~Lisa

  357. Your blocks are so wonderful and Kim’s books are terrific! I’d really love to win a copy of her book…thank you for this opportunity!!

  358. Your blocks are so wonderful and Kim’s books are terrific! I’d really love to win a copy of her book…thank you for this opportunity!!

  359. Beautiful, color combination is fantastic. Thank you for sharing how easy the blocks were to put together and fast, I’m always looking for a pattern like that. Would love to try this pattern out, I really like the suggestion of how a table topper would look in this pattern too, I tend to forget we don’t always have to make large quilts. Pick me, pick me, I would love this book. ([email protected])

  360. Beautiful, color combination is fantastic. Thank you for sharing how easy the blocks were to put together and fast, I’m always looking for a pattern like that. Would love to try this pattern out, I really like the suggestion of how a table topper would look in this pattern too, I tend to forget we don’t always have to make large quilts. Pick me, pick me, I would love this book. ([email protected])

  361. Your quilt is beautiful! I love the star pattern that emerges from the blocks going together. I agree that purple was an excellent choice for your inner border. Thanks for sharing your quilt with us.The more quilts I see from the book the more I want it!

  362. Your quilt is beautiful! I love the star pattern that emerges from the blocks going together. I agree that purple was an excellent choice for your inner border. Thanks for sharing your quilt with us.The more quilts I see from the book the more I want it!

  363. I am amazed how much more delicate the patterns for jelly rolls have become since they exist. This book is the proof. I would love to have it (have some jelly rolls waiting here).

  364. I am amazed how much more delicate the patterns for jelly rolls have become since they exist. This book is the proof. I would love to have it (have some jelly rolls waiting here).

  365. That quilt is gorgeous in batiks! The book looks great, too. Thanks for the chance! Greetings from Seoul

  366. That quilt is gorgeous in batiks! The book looks great, too. Thanks for the chance! Greetings from Seoul

  367. The purple and filet colors compliment each other so well. Each of the patterns in this book have yielded gorgeous quilts. I would so love win this book.

  368. The purple and filet colors compliment each other so well. Each of the patterns in this book have yielded gorgeous quilts. I would so love win this book.

  369. Well, I meant to say that the purple and green colors compliment each other. I guess I should really be asleep now. Glad to hear this pattern is fun and easy!

  370. Well, I meant to say that the purple and green colors compliment each other. I guess I should really be asleep now. Glad to hear this pattern is fun and easy!

  371. I will be looking for the grasshopper bali pop as well as the book at the MidAtlantic quilt show (unless I win one ;))

  372. I will be looking for the grasshopper bali pop as well as the book at the MidAtlantic quilt show (unless I win one ;))

  373. I love all the patterns being shown with the book tour. Your choice of colors were so beautiful.

  374. I love all the patterns being shown with the book tour. Your choice of colors were so beautiful.

  375. I love your version of that pattern. I won a Bali pop at quilt guild & hadn’t decided what to do with it yet. This pattern will be perfect for it. Thanks for sharing your version of it. I can’t wait to get a copy of the book.

  376. I love your version of that pattern. I won a Bali pop at quilt guild & hadn’t decided what to do with it yet. This pattern will be perfect for it. Thanks for sharing your version of it. I can’t wait to get a copy of the book.

  377. WOW! That is gorgeous! I don’t like Batiks but I do own one Bali pop in purples. I will have to reserve it for this quilt top.

  378. WOW! That is gorgeous! I don’t like Batiks but I do own one Bali pop in purples. I will have to reserve it for this quilt top.

  379. What a great book…I have some jelly just waiting to be ‘opened’…would love to win the book! Lisa in Texas

  380. What a great book…I have some jelly just waiting to be ‘opened’…would love to win the book! Lisa in Texas

  381. Love the quilt you are making as I’m very partial to batiks:) The colors are wonderful – I may have to pick up that very same jelly roll packet! I can hardly wait to see it finished and quilted. I can hardly wait to see the book. Thanks for the opportunity to participate in this fun give-a-way!
    Laura T

  382. Love the quilt you are making as I’m very partial to batiks:) The colors are wonderful – I may have to pick up that very same jelly roll packet! I can hardly wait to see it finished and quilted. I can hardly wait to see the book. Thanks for the opportunity to participate in this fun give-a-way!
    Laura T

  383. I really love the quilt on the cover of this book. There are lots of other wonderful patterns too that I would love to win.

  384. I really love the quilt on the cover of this book. There are lots of other wonderful patterns too that I would love to win.

  385. The patterns in this book appear to be good ones. Here’s hoping I win the book! Like your color choices!

  386. The patterns in this book appear to be good ones. Here’s hoping I win the book! Like your color choices!

  387. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and review of the book. I love the color combination of the green and purple!

  388. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and review of the book. I love the color combination of the green and purple!

  389. I have loved this pattern from the first day it appeared on Sherri’s blog. I am glad that it jumped out at you and loved seeing your version of this quilt. Thank you for sharing. thank you for the chance to win this book.

  390. I have loved this pattern from the first day it appeared on Sherri’s blog. I am glad that it jumped out at you and loved seeing your version of this quilt. Thank you for sharing. thank you for the chance to win this book.

  391. Those Bali Pops look just divine! Thanks for the chance of winning this ‘must have’ book 🙂

  392. Those Bali Pops look just divine! Thanks for the chance of winning this ‘must have’ book 🙂

  393. I love the beautiful fabrics that you used Nicole- What fun you had using those gorgeous Bali pops- I have Kim’s first book and would love to win her second one.
    Thanks the opportunity to win such a terrific book..
    Warmest regards,
    Anna

  394. I love the beautiful fabrics that you used Nicole- What fun you had using those gorgeous Bali pops- I have Kim’s first book and would love to win her second one.
    Thanks the opportunity to win such a terrific book..
    Warmest regards,
    Anna

  395. I am enjoying Kim’s first book and looking forward to this one. Thanks for all the wonderful patterns.

  396. I am enjoying Kim’s first book and looking forward to this one. Thanks for all the wonderful patterns.

  397. aack, I can’t remember if I already commented on your blog. Sorry if I did, you can ban me if you like 🙂
    wow, that is so much easier than what it looks like!

  398. aack, I can’t remember if I already commented on your blog. Sorry if I did, you can ban me if you like 🙂
    wow, that is so much easier than what it looks like!

  399. I love your quilt and your pattern choice. This seems like it is super easy and the pattern must be well written in order for you to whip it out that quickly.

  400. I love your quilt and your pattern choice. This seems like it is super easy and the pattern must be well written in order for you to whip it out that quickly.

  401. I can’t wait to get the book and make the same quilt that you did. It is a very unique pattern. Please entry me to win.

  402. I can’t wait to get the book and make the same quilt that you did. It is a very unique pattern. Please entry me to win.