Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Star Struck Blog Tour & Giveaway

Welcome to another stop on the



Barbara Cline's new book is filled with the most

amazing quilts! They are the kind of quilts that

would satisfy any quilter's taste buds.

Every quilter (traditional & modern) loves stars.


Star Stuck Quilts includes 13 skill building projects.

When you master all of these skills,

you can mix & match all of these blocks

 and you will wind up with

27 different quilts!

Here are just a few of the quilts from her book:



If you are a new quilter or someone who has

never made a Lone Star quilt,

this book is  a great place to start.

Barbara starts out by teaching a simple star

and then each subsequent star

teaches a new technique.



Best of all, Barbara's teaches the technique

of blocking so that your diamond shapes won't

end up with bias edges!

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I had a chance to ask Barbara a few questions

that I thought  I would share with you:

Your book focuses on the beautiful Lone Star.

What draws you to the Lone Star quilt pattern?

It is an old traditional pattern and
my heart is drawn to traditional patterns.
I like to get an old pattern and put a twist to it.
With the Lone Star, quilters are afraid of it because of the
"Y" seams and all the points.
The key to getting this wonderful
star pieced is to learn a
few techniques taught in the book,
which will enhance ones'
piecing abilities and increase the joys of quilting.

What would be the best tip that you would give
to a quilter who is going to make a Lone Star quilt?

There are step by step illustrations in the book
on how to make a "Y" seam.
If one follows these steps,
"Y" seams become easy.
Once you have the "Y" seam technique
down pat, it opens
a new avenue of sewing
and one can piece so many more types of quilts!

What is your favorite quilt in the book and why?

My favorite quilt in the book is
"Stitches That Bind".
A deadline for the book was coming up
and I was running out of time.
It was Labor Day and my daughters had the day off.
They agreed to put in a day of sewing for me.
We picked out the fabrics in the morning
and by evening we were ready to sew the blocks together.
We had a wonderful mini sewing retreat that day.

Thanks Barbara for sharing your thoughts with us!

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Now for the giveaway:

1st place winner will receive a copy of Star Struck Quilts!

2nd place winner will receive a gift set which includes:
Pen style Chaco Liner, flower head pins,
and Mary Ellen's Best Press


A 3rd name will be sent to Barbara for a chance to
win RJR fabric and a $25 gift certificate to Patchwork Plus.


To enter, simply leave me a comment.

The giveaway will end on Saturday, September 4th at midnight.

A winner will be drawn on Sunday, September 5th.


Good luck. I hope that you will be dreaming of STARS!


Until Next Time...Happy Quilting!

98 comments:

  1. Thank you for the opportunity to win the book and especially to learn more about Barbara. I am excited to see who will win. Good luck to all.

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  2. Please enter me in the giveaway! I loved your questions for Barbara.

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  3. Thanks, Stefanie! I like seeing photos of more of Barbara's beautiful quilts. I never made a lone star, but it looks as if it might be in my future! Irresistible!

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  4. I love the one in the third picture! Even the hubby says it almost doesn't look real!

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  5. Oh wow, just love those stars, I have not been one to like the Lone Star quilt (I know, sorry....) but those quilts are amazing...thanks for putting a different light on things for me.

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  6. I would love to win and learn to make so beautiful stars - I especially like the third one wow!!

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  7. Count me in! I am enjoying this blog tour for Barbara's book.

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  8. Thanks for the chance to win this book...I would love to win it as I think Barbara is a very clever lady and her quilts are simply stunning.

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  9. I am sure looking forward to learning how to make those stars! They are all so beautiful!

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  10. What an awesome book and Giveaway! Barb certainly is a klever lady with technique!

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  11. I've seen this book on the another blog and I'm absolutely amazed by the beauty of these stars! Great giveaway - it would be great to win this book:)

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  12. thanks for the giveaway, that book looks cool

    stacey
    luv2knitnsew@gmail.com

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  13. Thank you for the chance to win these wonderful prizes.

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  14. Wow, thank you so much for giving the chance to win this book!

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  15. I would really, really love to win this book, can't get enough of stars these days! Thank you for this great chance (and the cool interview!)

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  16. I would be so happy to win this book ! Please, count me.

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  17. Looks like Barbara did a fantastic job on this book! Thanks for the chance to win it!!

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  18. Great giveaway! Please count me in!

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  19. The book looks great!
    Thanks for the giveaway.
    colleen
    butler83ataoldotcom

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  20. Thanks for the interview with Barbara. I Loved it.

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  21. Oh my, the blog tour is almost over - I'm going to miss reading all the new blogs. One thing for sure - if I don't win the book, I'm going to have to buy it. Thanks for explaining some of the detail from inside. I like the idea of building techniques from one star to the next. And good directions for Y seams would be greatly appreciated!

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  22. Thanks for the giveaway. A good instruction for y seams is worth a book purchase. Kathie L in Allentown

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  23. Oh my word, Stef, I doubt I could even come close to beautiful Star Quilts as you have pictured in your post from the book.

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  24. mlwright29 (at) hotmail (dot) com
    I have not attempted a lone star quilt. Would really like to win a copy of Barbara's book and try some of these star patterns. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  25. I would love to win! These quilts are so beautiful!

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  26. I love that simple star quilt that you posted. And I'd love to win the book!

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  27. I would love to win this stunning book. Thanks!

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  28. This is amazing...I am excited that I could learn to do Y seams better. Thank you for the chance to win.

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  29. I would love to win any of these prizes! I love the way we get a new topic to read about at each stop on the tour. My biggest fear is the Y seam and it sounds like that will be demystified!

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  30. I have been enjoying this "tour" all week! Thank you for the chance to win these great prizes. I have definitely been "dreaming of STARS!"

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  31. The quilts in the book are beautiful! Thanks for a chance to win

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  32. Please enter me in your drawing as well :O)

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  33. Isn't it amazing when there is a giveaway they come out of the woodwork? WHEW...glad I've been here a time or two! Hee! Of course I need to be entered for this one...who doesn't love star quilts?!!

    PS...How's little person enjoying school? You?

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  34. I love this book! I've always wanted to make a Lone Star, but I'm a big chicken!

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  35. GREAT BOOK!
    THANKS FOR SHARING!
    LOVE,LINDA

    jldouglas@wispwest.net

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  36. Stars are the theme for my guild's show next year, so this book is perfect!

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  37. This is an awesome giveaway!! I don't know if I would actually make a star quilt - seems intimidating... Thanks for the chance to win some fabulous prizes!!

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  38. What a nice giveaway - maybe some day I'll attempt a Lone Star! LOL!

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  39. This giveaway is wonderful. Thanks for the opportunity. Great post and insights on this amazing book too! I've only made one Lone Star quilt previously, but would love to make another with the help of this book.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  40. Thank you for the awesome giveaway.

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  41. This is a great give away :) Thanks for holding it!

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  42. Thank you for the great questions (and answers!)

    "Y" seams can be challenging. . .I look forward to getting the tips mentioned.

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  43. Barbara's quilts are amazing! I would luv to win this book, thanks for this giveaway!

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  44. Please enter me, I would love to own that book!

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  45. I have really enjoyed the interviews with Barbara. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  46. Love hearing about families quilting together. :)

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  47. This new book looks very interesting with lots of wonderful ideas. I would love to be entered in the giveaway. Lone Stars are one of my favorites.

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  48. That last quilt is so pretty! I'd love to have the chance to win any of these prizes!
    Thanks so much for hosting this giveaway! :)

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  49. This book looks awesome!
    I'd love to win a copy!
    Gill

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  50. I'm just a beginning to learn how to quilt - I think I'm ready for this challenge! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  51. Just stopping by to throw my name in the ring. I thought I had visited every blog, but must have missed yours! This has certainly sparked a lot of interest

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  52. Lovely designs! Lone Star quilts have always seemed too challenging to attempt. Maybe this book can change my mind :)

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  53. This book is just full of lovely quilts! Please count me in on the giveaway. Thank you! :)

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  54. I would love to win one of these great books. Good job, Barbara.

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  55. What a beautiful looking book. I just love Lonestar quilts...I am currently working on one using jelly rolls, so the book would be a tremendous tool for me!
    Sandy
    Headingley MB Canada

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  56. Barbara is very talented and has a great eye for color. Isn't that wonderful to be blessed with such a talent. Congrats on your book!
    ~Jolene Powell
    JSDAPowell@aol.com

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  57. love the book and would enjoy using it!!

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  58. THANKS for the opportunity to win such a GREAT book! Thanks for sharing this great chance ... and Stefanie ... you look like a cute little lady patchwork-er ! Have a GREAT day!

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  59. Pick me! I've entered all these comments, and it's about time! Can't be unlucky ALL the time, right? Seriously, love the book!

    Barb Powers
    barbpowers77@gmail.com

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  60. Beautiful quilts! I love star blocks, so this is a "must have" for me!
    Sandy A

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  61. In all my reading about quilting as I prepare to jump into my first 'real' quilt, the "Y" seam is one I have read can be a stinker. Just to learn her technique to make this easier has got to be a reason for me to have this book.

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  62. Wow! This is one talented quilter!
    I sure hope I win so I can learn to deal with those pesky "Y" seams!
    Thanks for the great blog too

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  63. Cool story of her daughters' helping with the quilt. Lucky her!

    I have never done a lone star but it is on my list of To-Do's.

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  64. Please enter me in your giveaway. Gorgeous gifts - thank you Nat

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  65. Fabulous gifts...thrilled to be entered. Kristy in Ohio

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  66. Please enter me in the giveaway. Love your blog.

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  67. Thanks for a great interview and giveaway!

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  68. Oh I LOVE stars! Most of the quilts on my "to do" list have stars in them. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

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  69. This book is so timely for me as I have a couple of large lone star quilts ready to start on as well as several quilts that incorporate mini-stars like those. It's definitely on my "to get" list.

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  70. I am loving this blog tour!! Stars are the best!! :-)
    h_freund@hotmail.com

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  71. Thanks for the swanky giveaway opportunity!

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  72. thanks for the giveaway! would love to win one of the prizes!

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  73. Please enter me in the giveaway. I would love this book. Winona

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  74. Stefanie - Nice web site. Am enjoying this Blog Tour with the photos of Barbara's beautiful quilts. I like the quilt in your Aug 23 posting. Bev in BC
    ebhalohaatgmaildotcom

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  75. Please enter me in the giveaway. It's such a great book, I love it.

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  76. I would love to win this book, please throw my name in the hat.

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  77. Goodness, I'm playing catch up again in this drawing....short memmory LOL. Thank you for another opportunity to win this book. I LOVE stars quilts :0)

    Crispy

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  78. Can't wait to get the book! Do you think having TEN quilts in progress is too many?

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  79. very cool
    thanks alot for the chance!!!

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  80. This looks like a fabulous book. Thanks for entering me :-)

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  81. Please enter me in the giveaway! It looks great.

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  82. Looks like a great book! Please enter my name~

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  83. This book is most exciting. I would love to see it in person!

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  84. a very nice book - thanks for the opportunity to win it.
    Regards, Anna

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  85. That would be a fantastic book to add to my collection. Thanks for taking the time to interview Barbara and thanks for the giveaway.

    Cathy
    Cat's Quilt Art

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  86. This book looks like so much fun to own and choose a star quilt to start on!

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  87. What great prizes! This looks like a wonderful book, with so many inspiring quilts.

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  88. I love the second star block you feature. Hope I win any of the great prizes. Thank you.

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  89. Stars seem sooo intimidation for me. Having read the interviews throughout the tour though, I feel as though Barbara is very nonthreatening. hehehe Hopefully the book will reflect that as well. Thank you for your interview questions and the time it took to participate in your part of the book blog tour.
    nsue21702 at gmail dot com

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  90. Great giveaway. I love making star variations - my favorite kind of block.

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  91. Such beautiful quilts! I love seeing things like this!

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  92. I would love to win this book and be able to read about these piecing techniques...so curious about diamonds without bias!

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  93. I love Lone Star quilts too and it would be great to learn new techniques. Thanks for the opportunity to win the book. Thanks for hosting!

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  94. I would love to win a copy of this book!! IT looks wonderful and I have never done a Y seam!

    SHeilaC

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