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!
That looks incredible. If I win, I will be gifting this to my friend who is an amazing quilter. (She does my quilting)
Just found out about Bethanne a couple weeks ago and I must say that she is one VERY talented quilter!! Love her work!
Would love a copy of this book!
Wow I think I need those books! Hope I win!
OMG. I checked out the website and I LOVE her work. I wish I could purchase all of her books. I am amazed and enchanted with the art and beauty of free motion quilting.
I need to add this wonderful book to my collection!
Just saw Bethanne and her amazing quilts at AQS Lancaster! Thanks for the chance to win.
I am drooling to start doodling!
I love fancy free-motion!
Beautiful designs!
Bethanne’s work is stellar!!!
The book looks awesome!!! I am not sure I would ever be able to do that, but what a prize!!! Thanks so much for a chance to win!!!
This reminds me of the doodles I did as a child. Love the look! Thanks for a chance to win!
That book would be a wonderful win. So many ideas.
Love the detail quilting…always looking for new ideas. Book sounds great!
It looks fantastic – always looking for more ideas!
Wow!
Wow…I need this book badly!!!
Her quilting is amazing!
Wow she does amazing work
Her work is fantastic! I would love to win her book.
Rising Tides is amazing. My free motion quilting will improve if I’m lucky enough to win this giveaway. Thanks Maddie for having such fantastic giveaways!
What gorgeous work!
Loved the earlier books by BethAnn so know this would be another great addition to any quilter’s library.
Looking forward to seeing the inspiration in BethAnn’s newest book. Would be a great addition to my library.
Looks like a wonderful addition to a quilt library!
This is my dream
So beautiful, creative, and definitely BadAss! Looks like a treasure trove of inspiration. I’d love to win.
Love this!
Love her work. It’s amazing what you can do with a machine, thread and a great imagination. Would love to win this.
Oh I want this real bad. Too many cool stuff I want. Gonna be quilting so much. So honored to be a badass quilter too.
This is so exciting – her quilting is amazing! I would love love love to win this!
Exciting! Always interested in learning about a new (to me) awesome quilter!
I have the perfect empty space to fill. I’ll be looking for these books!
Love all the new things I’m learning at BadAss
Love love the giveaways…..Someday it may be my turn
I just bought a foot for quilting with rulers on my domestic machine. I could use some inspiration for patterns! It looks like a gorgeous book!
Looks like a fantastic book! Would love to have both of her books! Thanks for the chance to win!
Got my new Juki and all set up to quilt in the morning!
Awesome. More fill stitches are always great. And I love the Rising Tides quilt.
Would love to be able to give these as a gift to my wonderful girlfriend!
Squeal!!!!! I absolutely love her quilting and have wanted one of her books so badly! Her new book looks amazing! Thank you so much Maddie for showcasing Bethanne for the group!
My inner devil needs these details
Would love to win this book! Looking forward to seeing more quilting inside the book!
Wow
I am in complete and total awe. Thought I was the bomb getting the hang of the pebbling stitch *grins*
Please enter me so I can improve my FMQ skills~!
Very nice work, would greatly enjoy these books.
I need all the help I can get. Being new to quilting, I am amazed at all the intricacies that can bring out the beauty of a quilt
Wow! Wow! Wow! Her quilting is ama ing!
I am taking the Zen lecture class next week! SO excited.
Of course, I recently ordered this (including the jellyfish kit!)…recently, as in as soon as I saw it! I love ❤️ Bethanne’s books, and her work. Whoever wins this package will be thrilled!!!
love her patterns-beautiful