:: 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

[LINDA]

HI! OH,THIS LOOKS SO NEAT>I'D LOVE THIS BOOK!
THANKS FOR YOUR INSPIRATION!

[Sharon S]

Great to find you on FB. Thanks for the giveaway.

[melissah]

I met Gudrun last year. She is such a sweet person and I love her designs!

[Helen]

I have to say that I didn't know who Gudrun was until this morning. But I love the quilts shown on the book and the fabric is nice too.

[Lisa Marie]

Beautiful book and fabrics, thanks for the chance to win!

[Nancy in Utah]

Thanks so much for being part of this great celebration and giveaway! By the way, I loved you in the Quiltmaker Shuffle video, way to go!!! I liked you on Facebook a long time ago, though I have deactivated my account to some issues with Facebook itself. Thanks again, Hugs and keep on dancin'....*wink*

[Amy Roth]

Happy Anniversary and congratulations on 10 successful years!

[diana]

Thanks for being part of the hop. Looking forward to seeing all the blogs. Love the big print on the fat quarters. Thanks for the giveaway.

[Loris Mills]

Happy Anniversary to Gudron! What a fun giveaway, such gorgeous fabrics! Thank you, for joining in :-)

[Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts]

Love the photo in the quilt teepee. :-) Thanks for the chance!

[Marie Oprica]

I love the owls in your header! Hopefully I'll be lucky!

[Anne]

There is no friend like an old friend!! How true! Happy Anniversary wishes to Gudrun!

[Linda]

Congratulations on your anniversary! I love your book and the Nordic Visions fabrics. So innovative.

[Jo Heron]

First time leaving a comment on a blog! Hope it gets through! Market is really a wonderful place to meet new friends, even though you may not see them more than once or twice a year but lifelong friends can be made! Thanks for giving me the chance to win! :)

[jan]

well, i just kept reading your blog. i marked this site so i can show my dh what a beautiful studio our rec room could become. i may never get close but what a WOW yours is. glad you are guesting for gudrun's celebration.

[Carol C]

Great giveaway and anniversary tour.

[Chris West]

Gudrun thanks again for all your books and patterns. I have taught many quilt classes using your books. They are always well received. Thanks for a chance to win.

[Terri Degenkolb]

Thank you so much! I spent way too many years in my little tiny room and now that I moved everything I wish I had done it a long time ago. It was worth the upheaval and chaos!

[Sherryl]

Oh my goodness - that cover quilt is fabulous! That in itself would be worth buying the book. Awesome. Thanks for the chance to win.

[rosa]

Happy Anniversary and congratulations on 10 successful years and more to come.Beautiful quilts.Thanks for the chance!!

[Bev Arason-Gaudet]

Thanks for chance to win and congrats to Gudrun!

[Shirley Berryhill]

Book is different than I would buy, but am very interested in it. My daughter and daughter-in-law says I have to get in the modern world of quilts. Thank you.

[Jessica Rassler]

Thanks for the chance to win and it was neat hearing how the two of you met!

[Paula W.]

Thanks for the chance to win. Gudrun has great patterns and the fat quarters are beautiful.

[Annette S]

Thanks for being a guest blogger to celebrate Gudrun's 10th!
Love her style.

[Lesley]

Nice to et to know you! Love that quilt tent! Thanks for the chance!

[Barbara Holley]

Love the Big Block designs! They'd look great in my dgd dorm room.
Thanks for the lead to my Christmas sewing.
Barbara

[Pam]

What a great friendship story! And what beautiful fabric! I love those quilts. Thanks for the fun!

[vera schmidt]

The book looks fantastic. Also I like the fabric...sounds like the two of you have a lot of fun together....like crawling into the
quilt tent keep up the fantastic friendship!!!!!

[vera schmidt]

the book and fabric look great. Sounds like you have a lot of fun together.. like crawling into a quilt tent. Friendships are important...keep having fun together

[Debbie]

Love the fabrics and the book. I'll have to go check out facebook.

[Patricia Dawe]

I haven't done much blog hopping,
so I'm excited to be doing this one.
I am familiar with some of Gudrun's patterns,
and especially like the "quilt as you go" projects.
I am happy to now add your website
to my growing list of designers.

[Susan Melgaard]

I love her patterns and fabric. I hope one day to take a class from Gudrun.

[Kolbrun björnsdóttir]

I just love her patterns and fabrics, i worked in her store in iceland and we are good friends ;) and i just love you pattern and fabrics as well ;)

[Maeve M]

I thoroughly enjoyed taking a class from Gudrun = I wish I would have time to take more. She is so much fun!

[Trish]

Love Gudryn's designs and would love to win the give-away

[Ali M]

Big Blocks, Big Style is still on my Amazon list, I've been wanting to get my hands on that great book - thank you both for the giveaway!

[ColleenM]

Thanks for participating and for the chance to win! I just checked out your website and I LOVE the pink bike! I will be back:)

[Ann in NC]

Looks like you are having great fun with a friend! It would be exciting to win the book and fabric!!!

[Mary Hickey]

The book and the fabric are great. Thanks for a chance to win.

[Angele]

Wow, I do love that fabric. The big block book is just what I need to get going. Thanks for giving me the chance to participate in this giveaway.

[JoDee Karrmann]

I love the Big Block book!

[Lucie O'Reilly]

Lovely prize, would be great to win, love her designs and Whimsicals was my first favorite booth at Quilt Market many moons ago

[Cecilia]

The book and fabric look great! Thanks for the background on Gudrun and for the giveaway.

[Shirley J B]

Love the book and fabric! Thanks for the chance to win!

[Ginger]

Thanks for the chance to win such great prizes.

[Joy]

Great giveaway! Great book and great fabrics.

[Beth]

Great fabric and book! Crossing my fingers!!

[Teri]

love your patterns!

[Martina]

The book looks great and I love Gudrun's designs. Thanks for the chance.