:: GE Designs give away ::

I'm back!  And am happy to be a part of a really cool give away for a very special friend and fellow Red Rooster Fabrics designer, Gudrun Erla of GE Designs.

I think it was at least 12 years ago when I first met Gudrun at International Quilt Market as the owner of a quilt shop in Iceland. Wow, it's hard to believe that I have known her that long. She would come into my booth to purchase my books and patterns for her shop until she decided to make a move to the U.S. and start her own design company.  

Since meeting at that first market over 12 years ago, we have been "booth neighbors" countless times.... back booth neighbors, side booth neighbors, and neighbors across the aisle.... sharing laughs, ideas, dinners, cabs and life at Market.  

photo taken at Quilt Market 

She has so many great ideas and so much energy, it's hard to keep up with her, although I have been known to follow her into a quilt tent.... tee hee!

Last year, we had a chance to get away for a weekend of quilting with several other designers and one of the projects Gudrun was working on was a quilt called Lopapeysa, inspired by the knit wool sweaters in Iceland. The quilt is so cool and became the feature quilt on the cover of her book Big Blocks, Big Style.  

So today, Gudrun is giving away a copy of the book Big Blocks, Big Style along with a fat quarter pack of her newest fabric line Nordic Visions.  

Nordic Visions fabric pack by GE Designs

All you have to do is post a comment here on my blog.  We will pick a random name from the comments to be the recipient of this fantastic book and fabric pack. It's that easy.  

Gudrun has some great giveaways planned, so here is the lineup for the rest of the week.... You will want to visit them all!

Aug. 5th-14th Gudrun Erla gudrun.typepad.com

Aug. 5th Terri Degenkolb whimsicals.typepad.com

Aug. 6th Bonnie Hunter quiltville.blogspot.com

Aug. 7th Quiltmaker quiltmaker.com/blogs/quiltypleasures

Aug. 8th Carrie Nelson lavieenrosie.typepad.com

Aug. 9th Jodie Davis itsarubberduckieworld.com

Aug. 10th Fat Quarter Shop fatquartershop.blogspot.com

Aug. 11th Pat Sloan blog.patsloan.com

Aug. 12th Lissa Alexander modalissa.blogspot.com

Aug. 13th Julie Herman jaybirdquilts.com

Aug. 14th Quilting Gallery quiltinggallery.com

 

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And yes, I know it has been a long time since I have posted anything here.... There are several changes coming up within our family household, and I will try posting that on another day.

But in the meantime, have you checked out my Facebook page? If not, you should!  I find it so much easier to do short random posts there and on Instagram, so be sure to "like" WhimsicalsQuilts.

 

Comments

[Michele]

This book and the fat quarters look wondeful :-) Thanks for participating in the blog hop. Best of luck with your family changes. We have some over here also!

[Michele]

Thanks for the chance to win-- and for showing us your sewing room.

[Susan]

Wow, these look great! Thanks for the chance to win.

[Ann in PA]

Love the look of big blocks - thank you for the chance to win the book and those beautiful fabrics.

[Gloria B]

Lovely fabrics.

Am I allowed to envy your sewing room? It looks so organised - a true space to create.

[Rita S.]

Love the FQ's!!

Thanks for the chance to win!!

[Marsha]

I really like the look of her quilts and fabric! Would love to win!

[Twyla]

Love the fabric what beautiful designs!!!!

[Sue]

Love everything you do. Thanks for the chance to win.

[Maureen]

Great patterns.

[Elinborg D. Lár.]

thanks for the chance to win those great fabrics and the book :)

[Pepe]

Wonderfull choise!erfect colors for autumn when I'll return home!!

[Kay Holm]

I love Gudrun!!! Thanks for all you do!

[Linda in MN]

I love Gudrun's work and have seen here quite a few times. Love her ideas and fabric. I would love to win. My daughter is also a big fan and has made her Lopapeysa quilt in King size! It is beautiful!

[Jessie]

This book looks awesome, I love Gudrun's stuff.

[Kathy carlson]

What fresh fun designs.. Can't wait to try a few!

[Doris]

thanks for the chance to win, Doris in Ct

[Judy]

Looks like an interesting book. Love the fabrics. Thanks for the giveaway.

[Jean]

Ohhhh, now I want to go make a quilt tent. Thanks for sharing.

[Kathleen Ronnebaum]

I love the fabric! It's beautiful and I hope I win some. Thanks for your great large designs.

[Kim Lundstrom]

Terri, you and Gudrun are two of my favorite designers! I have quite a few of your books and fabrics. I love the look of primitive with color. I have one of them large cube organizer shelves from Ikea and one whole cube is filled with Whimsicals fabric and I have already used that amount in other projects! Thanks for sharing your talent!

[Rebecca Stevens]

Thanks for a chance at winning such beautiful fabric!

[Jocelyn]

Congrats to Gudrun! You both have such a special friendship and can enjoy your love of quilting too!!! Thanks for the giveaway.

[Lisa McGriff]

I'm so in love with those fat quarters, especially the one on top! Thanks for the chance to win!
lisamcgriff (at) hotmail (dot) com

[jolanda]

Oh wowwww... that book looks awesome! Thank you for the chance of winning this. ;-)
hugs, Jolanda

[Rita Smith]

The book sounds wonderful. I was fortunate to meet Gudrun in Cameron, MO at the Crossroads Quilting Shop a few months ago. What a great personality! Have a wonderful day!

[Becky Greene]

What a gorgeous quilt - love the comforting grays! Thanks for the chance to win this fabulous book and fabrics!

[Lori Mehrer]

Congratulations Gudrun on your 10 year Anniversary. I've enjoyed your patterns thru the years. I have to say I love the quilt-as-you-go patterns. I don't have as much time as I would like to spend in my sewing room so I have a tendency to prefer quick projects. You're both very fortunate to have such a wonderful friendship.

Lori

[Paulette Doyle]

WOW!! What a lovely give away!! Love the fabric and the book looks amazing!! Thanks for the chance!
Paulette

[Vicki]

Wonderful giveaway! Thank for the chance to win!

[Diane]

Luv the fat quarter set and look forward to the book. Thank you for the chance to win!

[Beth]

Love all the GE books and patterns, especially the quilt as you go. Thanks for the chance to win.

[Debbie]

Love love love the fabrics!

[Mary P]

Happy Anniversary Gudrun and GE Designs! I would love to win Big Blocks, Big Style and the Nordic Visions fabric.

[Sally K]

How wonderful to have quilting friends over miles and years. Thanks for sharing in the 10 year anniversary!

[Cindi P]

Congrats to Gudrun! How lucky we Minnesotans are that she landed in our state!

[Carla]

Found you through Gudrun's World. Thanks for hosting!

[Amy L]

What a wonderful friendship! May it last many more decades. Thanks for the giveaway.

[Ronda]

Thanks for the chance to win. Love the fabrics and the book. I see a pattern on the cover that I would love to make!

[craftytammie]

This looks like a great book! Thanks!

[Nancy B from Many LA]

What a great giveaway - thanks for the chance to win!

[Gill]

Thanks for a great giveaway!

[Nancy]

Thanks for giving all of us a chance to win the prizes during Gudruns Anniversary. I really enjoy her patterns and have had the chance to attend many of the get togethers she's been to in our area. She's great!!!

[Lynn Koeppen]

Don't you love how quilters make connections with other quilters? It's not just about the fabric!

[marie]

How different (at least for me) and interesting that book looks. Hope the family changes are good ones.

[Mary Jo]

I am excited for a chance to win a great book and wonderful fabric. Thanks

[cynthia]

What a dynamic combo!

[Kathleen Moran]

The book looks wonderful. What a lovely combo!

[Barbara L]

you are most fortunate to know her IRL - I think I would laugh a lot and just experience fun, beaing around GE - and dance !

[Brenda Wolfensberger]

OOOO I would love this! We just finished a documentary on a sculptor from Iceland! I have been looking for a pattern to possible make him a wall hanging for his gallery! This would be sooooo perfect!!!