Today is my special day to help Gudrun Erla celebrate 10 years in the United States, the 10th anniversary of her quilt design company, GE Designs and the release of her newest book, Fast & Furious Home. Don’t miss the great give-aways below too.
I’ve been trying to remember when I first came across Gudrun’s work, and I can’t remember if I met her at Quilt Market one year or if it was this adorable Sweet Trimmings wall hanging tutorial.
Being last on this blog hop tour, meant I got to read all of the posts from the other bloggers and came across this great interview that our friends at the Fat Quarter Shop did with Gudrun at Spring Quilt Market:
Then I discovered that Gudrun used to be a physical education teacher, but what caught my attention and made me laugh was the Quiltmaker Shuffle that she organized:
Gudrun is famous for her quilt-as-you-go patterns. Let’s take a closer look at some of the projects in her new Fast & Furious Home book:
The first on my list to make once my book arrives will be the Diamond Charmer Table Topper. I love the unique shape and the design.
Quick links to Gudrun’s homes on the Web:
Web site: gequiltdesigns.com
Blog: gudrun.typepad.com
FB: facebook.com/gequiltdesigns
Instragram and Twitter: @gedesignsgudrun
Give-Aways
I will be giving away a copy of Gudrun’s new book as well as these four patterns:
I’ll select two winners randomly next Tuesday morning, August 20. To enter, leave a comment below answering, Have you made any quilts using the quilt-as-you-go method?
Also, be sure to leave a comment on any of the Gudrun’s party blog posts for a chance to win the cover quilt:
Be sure to visit all of the sites on the blog tour for more fun, inspiration and give-aways!
- Gudrun EACH DAY
- August 5th – Terry Degenkolb of Whimsicals
- August 6th – Bonnie Hunter
- August 7th – Quiltmaker Magazine
- August 8th – Carrie Nelson of Miss Rosies
- August 9th – Jodie Davis of It’s A Rubber Duckie World
- August 10th – Fat Quarter Shop
- August 11th – Pat Sloan
- August 12th – Lissa Alexander of Moda Fabrics and ModaLissa fame
- August 13th – Julie Herman of Jaybird Quilts
- August 14th – Quilting Gallery – You’re here!
Winners
The two winners have been selected and their email addresses forwarded to Gudrun who will contact the winners directly. Thanks to everyone that entered.
I made a stained glass window quilt and a McKenna Ryan quilt that were both quilt as you go. I have really enjoyed looking at Gudrun’s work this week.
I made a table runner as a member of a small guild in Pinedale WY and loved to have a project “nearly” finished by the quilt as you go method!
I have not used the quilt as you go method … but I sure am interested in Gundrun’s beautiful book and patterns! Thanks for the opportunity!
I haven’t had the opportunity to use the quilt as you go method, but I would love to try it on my next quilt. I’m hand quilting a queen size now and it will soon be finished. I would be thrilled to try some of Gundrun’s patterns. Thank you and I’m keeping my fingers crossed!
Sorry about the error on the spelling……*Gudrun.
Quilt as you go is fantastic for home sewing machines. I learned the method last year and use it often for larger projects or work I want to keep in pieces for hand sewing and then join up afterwards. It also works well for travelling. Happy Quilting!
I have never done the quilt as you go method. I would love to learn. It certainly seems like it would be so much easier than trying to quilt an entire King size quilt on my home sewing machine..which I have done!
I have not yet tried quilting as you go technique. Winning the book would be an excellent opportunity for me to try it on
I have not used the quilt as you go method, but I sure want to learn it.
Congratulations to your 10th aniversary!
I never tried to use this method – but I would love to learn it!
I made a quilt as you go a long time ago and can’t remember how. Love the quilt shuffle dance!
I have not used the quilt as you go, but I am always interested in learning new techniques!
Ooooooo! I would love to win!
I’ve made several QAYG bed-size quilts and I LOVE the method!! I’m always interesting in finding new patterns using the QAYG technique. My fingers are crossed!!!
I haven’t done quilt as you go but would sure love to learn. I love these projects! Happy Anniversary!
I made a quilt-as-you-go lap quilt a couple of years ago and really enjoyed the process. Thanks for reminding me – I need to start another one!
I haven’t tried quilt as you go yet, but plan to real soon
I’ve been wanting to but haven’t yet. Our LQS is going to have a class on it soon.
I’ve made bags using the quilt-as-you-go method. Fun!
I have not used the quilt as you go method … but I am interested in Gudrun’s book and patterns!
I have not tried the quilt as you go. I have always intended to but just not yet.
I have never made a quilt-as-you-go, and have always wanted to learn. My mother had made two and I loved how they turned out.
Nope. I am a newbie & am about 80% finished with my first string quilt.
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Working on 2 quilts
I haven’t tried a quilt as you go quilt yet, but I would love to try!
I have not made any quilts using the quilt as you go method but I would like to try. I just purchased a pattern to make placemats using this method. Thanks for a chance at the giveaway….feeling lucky!
I have made one quilt as you go and it turned out very nice. I’d love to try another or ten!
I haven’t made a quilt using the quilt-as-you-go method but I’ll definitely use the technique in the future. I love Gudrun’s patterns.
I am definitely interested in doing a quilt as you project. I am tired of trying to quilt big quilts on my little domestic machine.
I have made a quilt-as-you-go table runner. So much fun, and very easy. Love looking at all the beautiful designs of Gudrun’s!
I have yet to try the quilt as you go method. Definitely need to give it a try in the future. I love seeing all the beautiful things all these ladies created using that technique!
Yes I did on . A tabletopper in hexagonal shape and it it is from Gudrun’s pattern.
I have made a few strip table runners using the quilt as you go method, but it would be great to one for the larger bed quilts. Thanks for the chance to win!
I have not, but would like to.
No. I haven’t, but sure would like to try.
I have done a quilt as you go a long time ago, but not since getting my longarm so it would be fun to do one again. Love Gudrun’s designs.
Yes I have made a quilt as you go quilt. It was made of blocks that I hand embroidered as a child. I just followed directions but didn’t take a class for learning the method. I would like to take a class. Thank you
I have never tried this technique, but I have admired Gudrun’s designs for some time now.
Haven’t tried a QAYG project. I have a few small projects pinned to maybe try someday however.
I have never tried to quilt-as-you-go, but have thought of it now and then.
I have never tried the quilt as you go method. I have been looking into it. I have MS and have a hard time sometimes with the larger quilts, so I want to try this method. Thanks for all the info you shared, can’t wait to try. Thanks for the giveaway also.
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Yes, I have made a couple and I like very much this method.
I actually have a quilt as you go quilt started but have yet to assemble it…..any new Ideas always appreciated.
Yes, I’ve made a few table runners using the quilt as you go method – it’s a great method.
I have used quilt as you go for table runners. It’s great to have the project ready to bind when the piecing is complete!
I’ve made two sets of 8 placemats with a quilt-as-you-go technique. I could never have gotten through 16 placemats otherwise!
I have never made any quilts using the quilt-as-you-go method. I really do like Gudrun’s designs and wish her a very happy 10th anniversary.
I have not tried yet but want to
I have never done the quilt as you go method. Would love learn how
I haven’t tried the QAYG method yet, but I do plan to give it a try.