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? Â 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.Â
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! Â 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!
I AM a collector of free motion books and tutorials! I would LOVE to have a copy of this book and pattern as I test the scary waters of background fillers!
Love to win this. Oh, to create such backgrounds!
Bringing order and spontaneous creativity together. Wow !
Gasp!!!! I have taken one of Bethanne’s classes and have fallen in love with her techniques! She is such a talented and great person! Thank you for sponsoring this giveaway! I would LOVE to have this book!
Looks great! Hope to win one, but will buy it if not
I’m in! Would love a copy.
Rising Tides is a spectacular quilt! I’d sure love to give it a try…and the new book, well, it goes without saying, I’d covet that too! Thanks for the chance to win both!
Deciding on quilting designs that integrate and enhance the entire work is the hardest part for me. These designs are so wonderful, definitely inspirational (and I’m sure the book is very educational too!)
The cover of the book is enough to make you drool. Would love to see inside and try some of the Free Motion techniques in my quilting.
Oh my! What beautiful designs! It would be such a pleasure to dive right into these! Thanks for the great opportunity to win such a fab book!
Oh my!! What beautiful designs! Thanks for the opportunity to win such a great prize!
I have so much to learn about FMQ. This book looks like a great resource!
Always on the lookout for new inspiration!
I’m always looking for a good book to add to my collection!
This book looks amazing! Thank you for the chance to win.
I am just starting out with a Long arm and as wonderful as all the FMQ looks, it sure does look intimidating! I guess there is no easy way to learn it, except to practice! Having a book as a guide would be a big help, for sure!
This looks like a definite “must have!” Thanks for sharing!
This book looks like it could be the BadAssiest, Ever! Want and need some inspiration!
This is awesome…you have amazing giveaways!!!! 😀
I’m would love to win this book and pattern. What an awesome way to expand my skills.
I took a class w Bethanne last fall at MQX. I can now do FEATHERS! SOmeday I might get bolder and do all that fill.
I have her other books and am beyond excited about this one. Woooohooooo!
I, like everyone else have a hard time coming up with ideas for fill. This book looks awesome ad I would love to win it.
Love love love Bethanne’s books! Would love to add this one to my library!
Oh, my….those books would really help my tired brain come up with new ideas. Bethanne is the BEST!
Love Bethann’s books–I have 3 of them. Can’t wait until the new one comes out!
Both of these books look amazing and need to be in my quilting room!!!
Would love to have this book!!
I definitely could use this, I go crazy trying to decide what to quilt… Sure looks like this woUlf help me 🙂
Her designs look amazing!
I’d sure to love to have a copy of that book, I’m taking a class with her this week at MQX and can’t wait, she’s a great teacher!
I have really admired Bethanne’s silk duping quilts. Have seen a few in person! Fabulous!
This looks awesome and right up my alley… for FMQ! Count me in!
Just the photos alone have me drooling!
YIPPEE! An other source for fill stitches, one can never have to many options. It looks like a fabulous reference book. I do longarming and domestic machine quilting depending on the size of the project.
I have a quilt top finished right now and I need ideas for quilting.
I am always looking for fill ideas! This looks great.
For sure hope I win one…have her other books…thanks for doing this.
This is a great opportunity…Learning tips from one of the best in the business
Thank you for the opportunity.
O M G this looks so inviting! I have a hard time coming up with designs on my own but I can look at someone else’s designs and be so inspired I’ve been practicing for a couple of months now to do my own tattoo out of quilt designs this would be a perfect book to help me out!
Love the quilting
That book looks fabulous!
So pretty, it is like candy for the eyes.
Love to win this book and the jellyfish is gorgeous!
Oh I so need this book to improve my background quilting. It is always good to have new ideas
Oh I am dyeing to have this book! Please!!
These designs are amazing! I can’t wait to try them!
I love your give aways!! They are wonderful
This book looks amzing! I love FMQ it is the reason I am a quilter!