Someday we will be nothing but a glorious ruin, best live it up now. – Me
Today I am tickled pink to be reviewing (and giving away a copy) Amanda Leins new book WanderLust Quilts.
One of the best parts of having a dear friend write a book is watching the process close up, warts and all. The worst part is watching what your sweet friend goes through to birth that book ( people it is blood, sweat and tears!). Oh, that and keeping your own mouth firmly shut as to not let the cat out of the bag!
In this case the pain was so worth it! A quilt book written by a classical, architectural loving nerd with a penchant for quilting and quilt design makes for something very different and something way-special. But honestly I did not expect anything less from my firecracker of a friend.
Mandy Leins has been a true bright spot in my walk through the quilting world so being the first stop on her Blog Tour is very special to me. ( Love you Mandy!!!)
Now, ironically the first stop is with what might be the biggest homebody on the planet. I have just about zero personal wanderlust. I really love being home and all the things it entails so it does feel a bit funny to be the one kicking this shindig off but let’s dig a little further – shall we?
Mandy’s book is such a breath of fresh air -from the beautiful front cover to all the stunning photos of her locations of inspiration. It is indeed it’s own little world tour from the comfort of your arm chair.
And while all of the quilts are stunning I have been a fan of the red cover quilt from the moment Mandy showed me the sketches. Such a modern take on the classical draping of fabric and yet so useful as well as graceful.
Beautifully written, photographed and detailed I think this book has a place in the collection of every serious quilt maker who feels the need to go where we ( as a people) have gone before but to look at it with new eyes and translate what we see to our fabric creations.
Learn more about Mandy here on her Blog —Mandalei Quilts
Find her book here – Wanderlust Quilts by Amanda Leins
How about a brand spanking new interview with the woman herself?? Check out the CraftyPlanner for that!
Win her new book by leaving a comment. Answer this question – Are you a homebody or do you have a yearn to roam? If so, where do you want to go?
Can you be a person who loves being at home, quietly working on her own projects but also a person who loves to travel and see new sights? that is me!
Absolutely a “Home Body.” I am happiest while quilting and digitizing. I’m a widow and family all over. Visited Rome and would love to win this book.
Since discovering quilting, I am inspired wherever I am.
On one trip in October in the1990’s, my heart was touched
in Georgetown as we were walking down a side street. The feeling of
fall was in the air and the temperature was on the cool side. It was a lovely
neighborhood with trees lining the sidewalk and falling leaves were
swirling around our feet. I felt music and I was off on a memory.
I am beginning work on a quilt to capture this adventure.
Homebody but wanderlust thru novels
My parents called me a gypsy when I was very young, always wanting to go, go, go! After two years in one place, I always got the itch. But I’ve lived on the beautiful Cumberland Plateau for 12 years, and I’ve finally found home. Lovely book!
Love to travel, but need to slow down to really feel the atmosphere. Love the colors of southern areas, mix of water and land, great sunsets. France, and Italia. Vivian
Definitely a homebody when I am home but love to travel as well.
I am a Canadian on holiday in Alicante Spain….had to check out quilt shops and am taking a class on Saturday at Ana Camara Patchwork. Language not much of an issue.
I love vacationing! Everywhere!
Most definitely a home body 😉
I am a homebody, I am happiest being home with my husband and sewing machine :))
I am for sure a home body!!!
I’ve done quite a bit of traveling, but I’m now definitely a homebody. Still, I’d love to see more National Parks, especially the ones in the western part of the country. Maybe someday!
Whenever I go away, I’m happy for a day. Then I want to go home.
I like to stay in my nest and create quilts.
Both a homebody and a roamer. I enjoy hiking/touring the national parks in the US and then I enjoy returning home.
In my later years more of a homebody but would love to visit the Northern Plains, the Badlands, a place I have not visited before.
I have done a fair amount of traveling and really enjoyed the places I’ve visited, most of the time I’m more of a homebody.
Definitely a homebody!!
I love being home with my family. That being said, I love traveling and going new places. Inspiration is always right around the corner.
I am staying at home almost exclusively due to a serious illness in the family, but do,love,to travel widely, mostly in North America and Western Europe.
Susan in Dublin