As a free motion quilter I think one of the hardest things is to come up with yet another fill stitch that is just right for the quilt I am working on. Lucky for us there are an abundance of fantastic books out there on the topic each laying on yet another creative dimension to this ever evolving art. (hint – this means you really can’t have too many)
You know what makes it even better? When the fill creator is a total BadAss! (which of course is the best kind!) That is why I am tickled pink that Bethanne Nemesh has done it AGAIN!
Background Textures from A to Zen Is Bethanne Nemesh’s new book, and boy is it PURE inspirational eye-candy with Bethanne’s sassy sense of humor woven through each and every page not to mention inspiration.. did I mention that is going to make you want to run to your machine ( longarm or domestic) to give these designs a try!
Once you master the fills you are going to be searching for a project to make your newfound knowledge sing!… might I suggest her pattern Rising Tides?
Rising Tides is a free form wall hanging pattern with a kit of Angelina Fusible fibers. The directions include use of the Angelina, full size pattern pieces for this 20×30 project and suggested quilting lines for the trapunto jelly fish. Guidelines for the fancy feather tentacles are given, but the specific feathers are up to you, as is the background fills.
pssst… if you want to get fancy, while ordering pick up a copy of The Devil is in the Details.. you quilting will never be the same again! really really!
Right now Bethanne has a special going on.. Her new book is $25 ( it will be $30). But even better we have a giveaway sponsored by Bethanne’s company, White Arbor Quilting!
Wow, I want to learn to quilt like that!!!
As a relatively new longarm quilter, I would love this. Thanks Maddie and Bethanne!
Can only dream of being able to quilt lile this
Gorgeous quilting. Thanks for the giveaway.
Been looking for something like this. Great reference, even if mine will never look as good!
I love the jellyfish pattern ! The book looks awesome just what I need because after 36 yrs. quilting my machine quilting still stinks.
Oh. My. I love this! What an inspiration!!!
My fingers are crossed! Good luck everyone! Her quilting is beautiful!
I’m in love with this !
This looks amazing!
I would love this book! So many great ideas.
Would love to have this inspirational book
Oh my I would have no excuse for trying all the amazing patterns if I had that book, would definitely solve most of my problems with free motion. No more what can I do here, fantastic ☺
I adore her style! And you had me at Jellyfish. So pretty
Awesome quilter! I’d love to learn all that too!
I love her work!! Such talent!
Wonderful looking book! I’m just starting to consider FMQ rather than straight line and find myself simultaneously not sure where to start and overwhelmed. This could be perfect!
I need this book. Bethanne is incredible quilter.
This book looks awesome. Thank you so much for a great giveaway
Just starting my free motion, but this book would be awesome…
Wow, just wow! I know the answer is practice, but I would like to go from “ya, I can quilt” to “watch me quilt like a boss” my ch faster than it is happening.
Her books are awesome.
I just ordered this! But if I win, I have quilter friends who would love a surprise gift from me.
I really could use this to help me take my quilting to the next level .
2 for 1….what a great opportunity!
Wow! Her quilting is awesome!
Dying to learn how to do things like this!
Interesting, as is Angelina……hmmmm, always on the lookout for something different. I think this just might do it.
Could use some of this in my current quilt. Definitely need to practice, practice, practice!
Amazing work. Makes me want a new machine so I can do some of this fantastic work!
Her quilting is freaking awesome! Would love this book!
I am taking her class at quilt odyssey this July. What a fun coincidence
Love having two chances!
Love the detail.
Going to have to check out the website and probably order a few of her books. I love to have a library of reference materials on hand.
She spoke at our guide and is such an inspiration! Her work is beyond exquisite!!
The book says Zen, all is see is STRESS. I am learning that it doesn’t have to be perfect though.
I would love to have either of her books. Plus, I love your tutorials!!
Wow, Bethanne is such an inspiration.
Wow, thank you for sharing your technique! I need to learn some sort of techniques, not my strong point.
I heard about Bethanne last week at a free motion class I took. How exciting she has a new book out.
Looking forward to classes with Bethanne at MQX next week. This would be a great way to start.
Must have new resource. Thanks for the chance to win
I have loved her quilts whenever I saw them at shows. I struggle with my own free-motion work. This would help me improve my skills.
Definitely inspirational!!! I feel itchy fingers to get these books and get into my sewing room ^_^
I have admired her work for some time and just heard she won at Lancaster, PA this week. One of her books would be a treasure. I never win so I will just admire from my pc. Love your little talks.
This book looks absolutely amazeballs, and I don’t use that word lightly.
She is an awesome quilter. I would absolutely love to try the fills on a quilt.
Amazing quilting! I’d love to win a book!
Awesome quilter – fantastic looking book!!!
I really need those books in my life.