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!
Looks like a great book with loads of ideas.
I was interested in this book when I heard it was coming. Now I need it!! Yes, there is always room for more ideas!!
Pretty! What a fun book to look through and then try to put into practice. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Wow! Great quilting ideas! That book could help me up my machine quilting game.
Love her work and would be inspired by this book. Thank you.
Truly amazing detail in wall hanging. To be able to do that would be outstanding. Thanks.
Beautiful! Looks a tad overwhelming, but beautiful. Need to practice…a lot.
The new book looks awesome! Some challenging designs for me, that’s for sure, but challenge is a good thing. I’ll be adding this book to my quilting library.
Bethanne’s work is so inspiring! The book looks like a great resource!
This book looks fabulous!
Looks like a great book!
Looks like a must have!
Oh my, I love Rising Tides jellyfish! Its fabulous!
This will be a great addition to any machine quilter’s library. Thanks for opportunity.
What a great addition to any quilters library. Thanks fora chance at the giveaway
These books would be wonderful!!
I would love to win this new book. I have several of Bethanne’s digitized designs.
I’m just starting to do more intricate quilting designs and would love the inspiration.
I cannot wait to get my hands and eyes on this book! Thanks for the chance to win it!!
Enjoy her online class. this will be a good addition!
Wow. this looks really great. Thank you for the opportunity!
Looks like a great book! Thanks for the chance to win!
Would love to have the inspiration of Bethanne’s books…..hope you choose me.
I couple of friends had a chance to take a class with Bethanne and it sounds like she is a wonderful person, quilter, teacher, and author!
Would love to try some of those patterns!
such beautiful quilting! Thanks for being willng to share.
I am so in love with her work! I can’t wait to get this book & try out Bethanne’s designs. I hope I am lucky enough to be the winner!
Always love Bethanne’s books…she is pure genius!
Wow, would love to win this, thanks for the opportunity!
I would LOVE to win a copy of Bethanne’s book. It looks like a good one!
These look fabulous!
I’ve got Bethanne’s other three books and love them. Winning this one would be a huge bonus!
Thanks for the chance
to win Bethanne’s new
Book!
Love it! Wonder if I could ever make something that beautiful.
I love getting inspiration from different quilters! The book looks full of great ideas.
Can’t wait for that BadAss inspiration – I’ve got a quilt waiting…
Looks like a great book!
Great eye candy! New and different fills ate exactly what I’m looking for, and the pattern looks like the perfect place to try them out.Let your inner Bad Ass Quilter loose!
This looks fantastic!!
WOW! Is all I can say. Wow!
Silly me, I already ordered one.
Have a quilt on the frame right now and really need some new ideas, thanks for the giveaway!
Looks like an amazing book!!
Always need a kick in the butt to get outta the rut of doing the same thing over and over.
Can’t wait to try all the new fills! Love your work!!
First time I have been aware of her books. I guess I need to get out more. Fabulous quilt designs.
Looks like a wonderful book. Love that Jellyfish!
It looks beautiful
Always looking for new ideas! Thanks for the chance to win.
What a great resource! Thank you both.