Patchwork Sassaman Style Blog Tour
- Patchwork Sassaman Style
July Book Review Blog Tour! I am participating with others in a blog tour to review Jane Sassaman’s new book! Be sure to subscribe to the RSS feed, and follow reviews of Patchwork Sassaman Style – Recipes for Dazzling Quilts! Leave a comment on my blog to enter a drawing for a free book!
The blog schedule and participants are:
Jane’s early work was an amazing collection of stylized applique designs based upon plant life. When Jane began designing fabric, she transferred those stylized botanical designs into large-scale whimsical bright fabric motifs.
Jane creates simple pieced designs from her wild, wonderful large-scale printed fabrics. Quilters were intrigued, seeing her gorgous printed designs, and needing Jane’s vision for how they might be used successfully in a wide variety of applications: quilts, home decor, clothing and accessories.
Jane, designing a fabric repeat
Please add Jane Sassaman’s Idea Book to your RSS feed! http://sassaman.blogspot.com/. Jane regularly posts delicious photos of design inspiration, fabric projects such as pillows, aprons, quilts, napkins, table coverings and SO MUCH MORE! As an example, here is a link to one of Jane’s 2009 posts with small accessory projects; they are SO cute! http://sassaman.blogspot.com/2009/01/get-organized.html
| Jane and I were teaching at Empty Spools Seminars a few years ago. We were discussing simple templates for dramatic star designs. I provided Jane with a set of the fast2cut Fussy Cutter 45-degree diamond rulers.Jane began playing with diamond and star shaped medallion patterns, incorporating her gorgeous botanical fabrics into the traditional pieced designs. With selective diamond and square cuts, capturing various printed motifs and grouping them in traditional mediallion settings, Jane’s Broken Star quilts are spectacular! |    |
Jane Sassaman – Cosmic Star
 Now–enter a comment below, and you’ll automatically be entered the drawing to win a free copy of Patchwork Sassaman Style! Watch for my announcement of the winner on this blog, and I’ll contact the lucky winner by e-mail! I will count all the comments that were entered on July 18th, by midnight Pacific time. The comment contributors will all be numbered in order as I receive them, and one lucky winner’s number will be drawn!
UPDATE: PLEASE READ MY COMMENT BELOW. THE WINNER HAS BEEN SELECTED:Â Annmarie
Jane’s Plaid Quilt
July 18th, 2012 at 8:11 am
Pick me, pick me!
July 18th, 2012 at 8:28 am
The Cosmic Star is amazing.
July 18th, 2012 at 8:40 am
Enjoy your website and am excited to see Jane’s new book.
July 18th, 2012 at 8:42 am
Wow! Your templates and Jane’s fabric…great combination. Thanks!
July 18th, 2012 at 8:43 am
I’d love to own Patchwork Sassaman Style! I was lucky enough to do a workshop at my guild with Jane. I think her style is so cool and would like to do more work in her style.
July 18th, 2012 at 8:43 am
I have always loved her quilts. Amazing vision and great fabrics. This book should be a winner too.
July 18th, 2012 at 8:44 am
Amazing designs using amazing fabrics!
July 18th, 2012 at 8:45 am
A beautiful combination – Jan’s great rulers and Jane’s fantastic fabrics!
July 18th, 2012 at 8:48 am
Can’t wait to see Jane’s new book… and it would be great to win a copy. She makes beautiful quilts by letting the fabric do the work.
July 18th, 2012 at 8:52 am
I love the kaleidoscope appearance of Cosmic Star. Would enjoy doing it. Beth
July 18th, 2012 at 8:53 am
It was fun to see the in process photos and see some more quilts. The templates look great. Thanks!
July 18th, 2012 at 8:57 am
Looking forward to reading Jane’s new book even if I have to buy a copy myself
I will be attending her lecture in Birmingham at the Festival of Quilts next month. Should be inspiring!
July 18th, 2012 at 9:00 am
this looks great. thanks for sharing it.
July 18th, 2012 at 9:00 am
I am really interested in her book! I have just clicked to follow her blog and hope to spend some time there tonight.
I have both sets of your rulers now. I am ready to get started on using them for something very fun!
July 18th, 2012 at 9:07 am
Oh how amazing. Love the star
Janice
July 18th, 2012 at 9:09 am
Is it only me, or does everyone else judge a quilt first by its colors and second by the actual quilt design? By the way… PICK ME!
July 18th, 2012 at 9:10 am
Thanks for the insight in to Jane’s work. Really…her fabric works so well with diamonds!
July 18th, 2012 at 9:13 am
What a great combination, beautiful!
July 18th, 2012 at 9:13 am
Can’t wait to get my hands on some Sassaman fabric and make a quilt from her new book. Now I think I need those diamond templates too.
July 18th, 2012 at 9:18 am
Love it! Looks like something I would love to make.
July 18th, 2012 at 9:20 am
I have been collecting Jane’s fabrics and would love to make some baby quilts using her book and fabrics.
July 18th, 2012 at 9:20 am
Love all of these quilts. I have taken a class with Jane and loved it. Have all taken class with Jan. Both great teachers with great ideas. For sure want her book and those diamond templates!!
July 18th, 2012 at 9:23 am
Enjoy Sassaman’s contribution to the Quilt Society since first seeing her on TV years ago, love to read about her in all the publications. Pick me. Thanks
July 18th, 2012 at 9:28 am
Elegantly beautiful!
July 18th, 2012 at 9:30 am
WOW. Thanks for sharing
July 18th, 2012 at 9:37 am
Love the look of this book, would so enjoy winning it!
July 18th, 2012 at 9:44 am
Oh please add me too! I LOVE Jane’s style and would love to win her book!
July 18th, 2012 at 9:46 am
The quilts that have been shown in Jane’s books are gorgeous. I really love the Cosmic Star. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of her book.
July 18th, 2012 at 9:47 am
Wow – How beautiful. The plaid is to die for. I love stripes and the use of stripes in the plaid is just great. I sure would love the book and will definitely try the templates.
July 18th, 2012 at 9:48 am
My best use of Jane Sassaman fabrics was in the “Wild Child” flower pattern by Barbara Olson. Very effective.
July 18th, 2012 at 9:52 am
On of the favorite quilts I’ve made was using Jane’s fabric. I’ve always relished her use of color and enjoyed using her applique methods over the years. She is an inspiration.
July 18th, 2012 at 9:55 am
Stars and Flowers, a beautiful combination
July 18th, 2012 at 9:59 am
My passion is Paula Nadelstern’s kaleidoscopes. I may have just discovered an additional favorite. I can’t wait to see the book.
July 18th, 2012 at 10:02 am
Jane’s fabric and 45 degree diamond rulers – wow! Genius! hope I win!
July 18th, 2012 at 10:08 am
Stunning! Thanks for the chance to win!
July 18th, 2012 at 10:13 am
Wish the local quilt shops here carried Jane’s fabrics. I really like her fabrics and would love to have a copy of her book.
July 18th, 2012 at 10:14 am
Can’t wait to see more of the book!
July 18th, 2012 at 10:15 am
Jane’s work is fantastic! As is yours!
July 18th, 2012 at 10:21 am
So awesome! Thanks for the giveaway!
July 18th, 2012 at 10:22 am
Jane’s style has always called to me, and I have collected some of her fabrics. Maybe I’ve been saving them just for this book. PLEASE!!!
July 18th, 2012 at 10:23 am
Wonderful fabrics and prints oh my! Judith, Texas
July 18th, 2012 at 10:28 am
Think of you lots Jan
. Still quilting but it’s difficult under current circumstances. Here’s hoping we meet again someday…AND that I win the book! LOL
July 18th, 2012 at 10:32 am
Love Jane’s bold colors and patterns! Thanks for the giveaway!
July 18th, 2012 at 10:34 am
I really like Jane’s style.
July 18th, 2012 at 10:35 am
I enjoyed taking two classes with Jane this year…great fun!
July 18th, 2012 at 10:39 am
Thanks for the opportunity to win this new book by Jane.
July 18th, 2012 at 10:43 am
Jane is always interesting have had two classes from her. Book looks interesting.
July 18th, 2012 at 10:45 am
The front cover of this book looks awesome! Would love to win and see all the goodies inside. Pick me please!
July 18th, 2012 at 10:50 am
Great, Thank you
July 18th, 2012 at 10:50 am
Looks like a book with lots of inspiration–would love to win a copy!
July 18th, 2012 at 10:51 am
I’ve loved Jane’s work ever since she made Willow, and I made a small lone star in a workshop with Jan in Alpine, CA. Two of my favorite quilters.
July 18th, 2012 at 11:05 am
A winning combination, Jan and Jane!
July 18th, 2012 at 11:09 am
I’ve been following the blog tour & everyday I think there can’t be anything more beautiful in that book tomorrow & everyday I’m wrong!!! The daily beauty is incredible. Thanks for sharing.
July 18th, 2012 at 11:14 am
Color, color, and bright color – that is what I love about Jan’s work.
July 18th, 2012 at 11:14 am
Jan: Love Cosmic Star. Can’t wait to see you on The Quilt Show and back with Alex!
July 18th, 2012 at 11:15 am
Pick me! These are gorgeous. Great use of fabric. Her colors are definetly me!
July 18th, 2012 at 11:15 am
I need recipes – cooking or quilting!! Would love to win this intriguing book.
July 18th, 2012 at 11:23 am
So many great ideas to try.
July 18th, 2012 at 11:28 am
Jane’s fantasy designs and fabric are SO yummy. Her fabric stands alone and is in a class by itself.
July 18th, 2012 at 11:29 am
Thank you for giving us this opportunity
July 18th, 2012 at 11:29 am
I love my Fast2Cut rulers. I’ll look for the Patchwork Sassaman Style for inspiration ideas on more ways to use then. Thanks Jan!
July 18th, 2012 at 11:30 am
What’s not to love? What a great idea and book.
July 18th, 2012 at 11:30 am
I love Jane’s quilting style. It’s so dramatic.
July 18th, 2012 at 11:32 am
Love Jane’s style! She just seems to get better every year…
July 18th, 2012 at 11:38 am
Love the vivid colors. I’m 83 yrs young and I’ve been appliqueing for years now and winning ur book would start me in a new direction.
Jan reember my hexagon plaid quilt you published yrs ago (about 2005)
July 18th, 2012 at 11:46 am
What a feast for the eyes! Thanks for the opportunity to win Jane’s book.
July 18th, 2012 at 11:48 am
I have your rulers and a huge piece of Jane’s fabric. I see potential here! Thank you for sharing. Would not have reached this conclusion on my own
July 18th, 2012 at 11:51 am
Her book looks awesome. I would love to be a fly on her studio wall and watch her design a fabric. How cool would that be?
July 18th, 2012 at 11:54 am
Love the cover of Jane’s new book – can’t wait to look inside
July 18th, 2012 at 11:58 am
Love your rulers, LOVE Jane’s fabric…and am in awe of what the 2 can produce! I’d really love to win this book! thanks for the chance.
July 18th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
Love the Cosmic Star!
I am going to find the fasttocut rulers.
July 18th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
I picked up a piece of Jane’s beautiful fabric this weekend at Quilting by the Lake. I would love to check out the book to see her own ideas of how to use it!
July 18th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
Jane and Jan…what a combo!
July 18th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
Wow! Steeped in Jane this month…it’s been fun. Thanks for another chance to own this great book!
July 18th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
Would love to win her book to help me finish a quilt I started in one of her workshops!
July 18th, 2012 at 1:31 pm
I’d love the book. I love Jane’s designs.
July 18th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
That book looks great!
July 18th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
Hi Jan-What a perfect mix: your diamonds and Jane’s fabric!!!
July 18th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
This book looks fabulous! I have Jane Sassaman’s first book and it is a treasure – one of those books you return to again and again.
July 18th, 2012 at 1:41 pm
Wow, my interest just keeps growing!!!!
July 18th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
would love to add Jane’s book to my library!
July 18th, 2012 at 2:16 pm
Thanks for the chance to win a copy of Jane’s new book. It would be so helpful to use for making quilts with large scale print fabrics.
July 18th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Woohoo, the extent of Jane’s talent is amazing! You have filled in the gaps in the blog hop list and added two more opportunities to win this wonderful book. Blessings to you!
July 18th, 2012 at 2:26 pm
To be totally original (ahem): Me, me! Pick ME! Love Jane’s quilts, fabrics, and love the melding of your diamonds and her fabric. Did I say…PICK ME please?!!!!!
July 18th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
These are so pretty. Thanks for participating in the tour.
July 18th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
I leafed through the book in Cinny or was it NQA, it is lovely
July 18th, 2012 at 3:18 pm
I love Jane’s Fabrics, thanks for a chance to win her book!
July 18th, 2012 at 3:59 pm
I love Jane’s energy in her quilts and her fabrics. I am so glad she has a new book that will help quilters utilize her wonderful fabrics and designs to their best potential. Just leafing through this book will be an inspirational journey in itself.
July 18th, 2012 at 4:17 pm
Jane is so creative. Her fabrics and color choices are amazing. Thanks for the chance to win.
July 18th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
I really want to win this book and now want to explore the fast2cut rulers too. Thanks for all that the bogs are sharing.
July 18th, 2012 at 4:42 pm
I just LOVE Jane’s ideas and large flower prints. Sometimes fabrics like this are difficult to find.
July 18th, 2012 at 4:46 pm
I have been following the book tour and have learned more about Jane. thanks for a chance to win her book.
July 18th, 2012 at 4:56 pm
Love Jane’s fabrics; used with your diamond templates they’re spectacular! Thanks for offering her book.
July 18th, 2012 at 5:01 pm
Love Jane’s class. We had a great time hosting you both in Queenstown.
July 18th, 2012 at 5:25 pm
oh, I like Jane’s plaid quilt.
July 18th, 2012 at 5:31 pm
Excited about this book! It’s sure fun seeing everyone’s blogs too!
July 18th, 2012 at 6:18 pm
I LOVE the Jane Sassaman look!!! I took a class from Jan Krentz a number of years ago at “Quilting in the Tetons”, and anything she recommends must be FIRST RATE. Jane’s colors and freestyle designs really turn me on. I have been an appliquer for years, and am really hooked on all aspects of quilting. It is time to pick someone from Idaho to be a winner!!
July 18th, 2012 at 6:34 pm
loved what she made using your template
July 18th, 2012 at 6:47 pm
I would love to win this book! The front cover is just one example of the beautiful quilt pictures that are inside.
July 18th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
She is very inspiring. I would love to win a copy of the book.
July 18th, 2012 at 7:31 pm
Thanks for the opportuntity to win a copy of Jane’s book
July 18th, 2012 at 7:50 pm
I am so impressed with these beautiful fabrics and Jane’s use of them in the star quilts…they are truly beautiful and amazing and inspire me so much. I would love to have her book too, what fun that would be! Thanks for the chance to win it!
July 18th, 2012 at 7:58 pm
Interesting to see the evolution of her fabric designs over the past few years. Can’t wait to see the new book!
July 18th, 2012 at 7:58 pm
Oooh, I love the combination of Jane’s fabric and your diamond rulers! Great idea!! I would love to win a copy of the book. Thanks for the chance.
July 18th, 2012 at 8:01 pm
I’ve admired Jane’s fabrics and your designs. It would be great to have her book.
July 18th, 2012 at 8:03 pm
I received Jane’s book in the post from Dragon Threads a couple of weeks ago. I am a great fan. Jane was a tutor at Be Creative by the Sea in Coffs Harbour Australia in 2010. We felt very privilaged.
Her book is inspirational. There are so many quilts that i would like to make but it is difficult to purchase some of her fabrics. I also love Jan’s diamond ruler that I brought home from my visit with Jan and Betty in 2010.
I would love to win another copy to give to a special friend who is also a fan of Jane.
July 18th, 2012 at 8:16 pm
Jan, i just bought your fast2cut Fussy Cutter rulers so i can start to create some of Jane’s (and your)great designs. SOOOO all i need now is the new book. I’ll keep my fingers crossed !
July 18th, 2012 at 8:16 pm
Love the quilt, love the templates! Love Jane’s fabric…what else can I say!
July 18th, 2012 at 8:31 pm
I love Jane’s fabric and her fabulous quilts. I would love to have her book. Hope this is my lucky entry.
July 18th, 2012 at 9:14 pm
There are some really terrific blogs to see out there, glad that I can view them. Yours is in that category. Thanks for being part of the blog hop.
July 18th, 2012 at 9:19 pm
Have my rulers, and my fingers are crossed.
July 18th, 2012 at 9:34 pm
You two make a great pair. The fabric and quilt design are winners. I’ll take the book if you pick me.
July 18th, 2012 at 10:08 pm
Love it all! thank you for the giveaway!
July 18th, 2012 at 10:20 pm
Jane’s quilts are just stunning. I really want to learn to use her methods for making the quilts I make. I hope I win this book!
July 18th, 2012 at 11:22 pm
Great review, Jan! I have a lot of Jane’s fabrics. Would be great to win the book. If needed, I have a U.S. mailing address. Thanks, Jan!
July 18th, 2012 at 11:47 pm
Looks like a wonderful book – probably a must-have. Took a class with Jan in the spring – have made two of the expanded star quilts since. What a duo – Jan & Jane.
July 18th, 2012 at 11:54 pm
Jane’s book looks terrific! What fun it would be to win her book.
July 19th, 2012 at 12:04 am
The cosmic star is awesome!
July 19th, 2012 at 12:07 am
I love Jane’s quilts and her fabrics. I would love to win the book. I have your rulers too.
July 19th, 2012 at 12:46 am
Thanks for the chance to win this great book!
July 19th, 2012 at 12:53 am
Gorgeous fabric!
July 19th, 2012 at 1:24 am
Such an amazing and talented artist! I love her designs. I just discovered Jane through this blog hop and can’t wait to see more of her work.
Thank you and Jane for a super giveaway and a chance to win.
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July 19th, 2012 at 3:04 am
I love Jane’s quilts! Wonderful to see what fussy-cutting can do.
July 19th, 2012 at 3:49 am
her fabric is awesome.
July 19th, 2012 at 11:01 am
Wow! I’d love a copy of Jane’s new book. I love her work.
July 19th, 2012 at 11:40 am
Janes quilts are gorgeous!!! I love the cosmic star! Thanks for the chance to win a book.
July 19th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
HELLO, ALL! THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMENTS! I am preparing to draw the name….. (drum roll please!)…….
I have drawn the name of Annmarie. CONGRATULATIONS!!! I will contact her by e-mail to notify her of her win, and acquire her mailing address.
Please continue to follow the blog entries for Jane Sassaman’s book, both the entries before my blog page, and following. If you are not a winner, I encourage you to purchase a copy of the book for your library – it is a real keeper! I have some of Jane’s beautiful fabrics on my shelf, and I am dying to cut into it!! Happy stitching, ALL!
August 7th, 2012 at 11:00 am
Dug up my land line May 30 while doing major landscaping. Just today have a temporary hookup. Missed a lot of your blog but promise to catch up and keep up. So enjoyed your class and look forward to seeing you again. Should be able to make the Houston Quilt show and possibly see you again. Many thanks for your time and patience and sharing your love of fabrics and quilting.