:: 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

[Rita W]

It's a great book - love it!

[Patty Goodwin]

Looking forward to each day with new places to see....quilting friends are the best!

[Joan]

Love it!!!!!!!!

[Mary Ellen Adams]

I would love to win! Count me in. Love the big block book!

[Margret Bjornsdottir]

Terri. Love your photos from Quilt Market. The rooster is great well worth the trip - even though it´s looks like a difficult travelling companion:-) I have a couple of your patterns and love what you do.

[Tatyana Kishchinskaya]

Wonderful giveaway! Thanks to you both!

Hugs,
Tatyana

[Lynn D in NC]

I have always loved the clean lines of MCM and Scandinavian design, would love to win and give these patterns a whirl.

[Sharrieboberry]

Twelve years can go fast! Gundron's story of making her dreams come true is inspiring. :)

[edith mascia]

Happy Anniversary to Gudron! Love your fabrics and patterns. Thank you for the chance to win anything Gudron.

[Jane Freeman]

Your room is wonderful!!! Would love to win, thanks for the chance to win.

[Anita]

Happy anniversary, Gudrun!

[dee]

Life happens. But appreciate your taking the time to help Gudrun with her celebrations:)

[LoriL]

Wow. I have never seen this book before and am now going to be on the lookout for it (if I don't win it) on my next quilt trip. I have made Gudrun's Braided Table Runner several times and enjoyed her clear directions. Would love to win the Big Blocks book. Thanks for the chance.

[Kathy L]

What a wonderful giveaway.

[Beth]

I think it's really neat how you quilters/designers do these fun blog hops! It always brings me to new blogs and interesting quilters.

[Linda H]

Fabulous fabrics and what a fun giveaway! Happy anniversary and congrats on 10 years ... looking forward to the next 10 years, too! Linda

[Pat]

Congrats to all you lovely ladies in the quilting world. You are all so talented and so generous!!

[Rozanne Smith]

Love the designs and being Norwegian it would be awesome to win!

[Jacklynn Grimm]

I love Gudrun's designs and such wonderful fabrics! Thanks for the give away!

[Auntie Clark]

Happy 10th anniversary Gudrun!

[Gwen]

That Lopapeysa quilt is gorgeous! I would love to win the book and the chance to make that quilt.

[Margaret Hahndiek]

I'd simply love to win any of the goodies going, and am going to enter every single day. Nearly all of you are on my Favourites, and amazingly, only found Gudrun's now, through Bonnie Hunter. Gudruns' work is such fun.

[Ullis]

I love the typical Nordic feeling of Gudrun's new fabric. Hugs Ullis in Sweden

[Marj]

Thanks for all you do and for helping Gudrun celebrate her anniversary. I love the book and the fabric, thanks for the chance to be a winner.

[barb price]

thanks for the chance, love the book

[isa13]

I'd like to discover this book, thanks for the chanceif it's possible to win from France.

[Kerry]

Happy Big 10 Gudrun!!! Would love to win!

Thanks,Kerry

[Terry h.]

Would love to try these patterns and the fabric is lovely. Have enjoyed seeing two new blogs, yours and Gudrun's. Thanks

[Beverley Hernandez]

Greetings from Maple Ridge BC - It's so much fun hearing how quilters have created friendships over the years ... especially those at Quilt Market who run into each other year after year. The book looks fantastic ... Tenting can be so much fun!
Bev H.

[Sharon F]

It's fun to see new blogs on the hop. GE's patterns are always so striking.

[Joanna]

Quilt designs based on traditional Icelandic sweaters - they have to be stunning. Congrats to Gudrun on GE's 10th anniversary.

[Maureen]

I would love to try one of Gudrun's patterns, love her fabrics!

[sandi scarlett]

Thanks for the chance to win Gudrun's book and fabric. They are both wonderful prizes. It's fun doing these hops as I'm meeting so many different quilters, designers, artists from Blog hopping.

[Lee]

I adore Gudrun's designs! Adore the new Nordic line!

[Debbie]

Enjoyed finding your blog and thanks for the chance to win the giveaway of the wonderful book and fabric!

[Marilyn]

Congratulations, and thank you for the giveaway!

[Vickie Cable]

I love your blog! Thanks for doing the give away!

[Sharon FISHER]

Great to see you blogging once again! Love your patterns, fabric and ideas!

Cheers
Sharon from Ontario

[DebV]

Lopapeysa is such a beautiful quilt. I would love to win the book. Thanks for the giveaway and Happy Anniversary to Gudrun

[Gale lavers]

Love your blog and will be checking your Facebook page. Love gudrun's patterns and this book is awesome. Would love to be a winner.

[Lavonna ZWB]

Thank you for sharing with us!

[Lisa B]

Fun blocks! Thank for the give away and sharing.

[Susan]

Love the tee pee! and would enjoy having the Gudrun give away, for that mater will keep my eye out for her fabric. Tee Hee.

[Karen]

Love the quilt on the front of the book! Thanks for being a part of this big giveaway!

[Grace]

A very Happy 10th Anniversary to Gudrun.
And, thank you for hosting this special giveaway. This fabric is just beautiful.

[Janet]

Love those modern quilts! Congrats to GE Designs on your 10 year anniversary and on continued success of your company. Would be ecstatic to win Gundrun's book and beautiful fabric pack! Thanks for sponsoring the great giveaways.

[Jayne]

Love the big block quilt. Happy 10th anniversary.

[Aggiequilter]

I love the Nordic designs! Coming from a Nordic background, with Norwegian and Swedish grandparents, I'm drawn to these patterns ... the closest I'll get to a cold, snowy winter here in Texas!
Thanks to you both for the chance to win!

[Denise]

Like the idea of big blocks. Have a few of Gudrun's designs. Love her style.

[Sallie]

Love the big blocks and Nordic designs! Congratulations and thanks for the giveaway!