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Jun
23
Take a trip to Whimsyland
Filed Under Books, Designers, Prepared edge
Colorful, fun, uplifting, energetic, and positive.
That describes Beth and Liz Hawkins, their design aesthetic, and Whimsyland, their inspiring, eye-appealing book that’s full of crafty and creative projects.
I’ve met and chatted with the Lizzie B Cre8ive Girls, Liz and Beth Hawkins, a number of times. They’re both as nice as the day is long, and we’re ‘like this’ when it comes to appliqué. Not only that, the Lizzie B logo uses Frivolous, one of my favorite typefaces that I use in some of my books.
I was excited when I heard the girls were working with Kansas City Star on their first book. Whimsyland came out last month, just in time for Spring Market. The publisher provided me with a review copy, thank you Kansas City Star Books!
The publisher (whose website is pickledish.com by the way) provides a free download from the book! You can see the gals and the Whimsyland quilt.
Besides the adorable eponymous quilt, there are lots of other cute things to make that you’d totally want around your house, from a pillow to a rug to a beanbag chair! There are full-size templates for all of the appliqué motifs, and detailed instructions for the type of appliqué preparation that they favor, using starch and templates to turn the edges.
What makes this book extra-special IMO is that, in addition to the projects, you’re getting a lot of Beth and Liz. I heard that the publishers knew right away they wanted the authors’ personalities in the book. There are humorous anecdotes sprinkled throughout, tons of pictures, the Lizzie B recipe for ooey-gooey chocolate chip cookies, and the spooky story of how two sisters-in-law, both named Elizabeth Ann Hawkins, found out that they also share a brain.
A couple days ago I almost busted a gut reading the latest entries on the Lizzie B blog. I was laughing so loud that the DH came in to see what all the hilarity was about. I sat him down and made read about book editor Kent’s ‘World Tour.’ Before long Dana was chuckling right along with me. Here’s the permalink to the first Whimsyland sighting on Kent’s tour.
And now, guess what? I’m giving the book away! I was scheming this from the beginning. Leave a comment on why you think you’d like Whimsyland. I’ll draw a winner on Thursday evening, June 25, at 7:00 California time.
See you then!
Kay
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I would like Whimsyland because I’ve become a ‘whimsyhead’ or whatever you would call a follower! I discovered their blog through the ‘quilt blogs’ link, then peeked in every day during market (and even hinted they would win an booth award before they did!) and now I’m waiting for Kent’s next European adventure. They are great, their designs are inspiring, I love words on quilts, and, I hear,…the chocolate chip cookie recipe is IN the book! Is that enough reasons:)
I have never seen their work before.
It looks so lovely, colourful and joyful.
I would love to be able to check out the book in person.
Kay I would love to win this book. I think I deserve to win since Beth recently visited Ladybugs Quilt shop in Manteca, CA (her mom lives there) and that is one of my favorite shops. And I used to live in Manteca. Plus, you would save on postage as I live in CA.:-) Thank you for the opportunity to win the book. Take care and God bless, Cory
Hello Kay,
I would love to win this book! Thanks to you, I got interested in the Lizzie B gals’ work and blogs and podcasts (although there aren’t nearly enough of those!!), so I can’t wait to get into their book! They have an exuberance in their work that is just so happy! Much like your designs are happy and make me happy to work on projects with your designs. So, I would like to continue the fun! Thanks for the opportunity! Robin
Won’t you take me to Whimsyland?!
My world is in serious need of some whimsy!
As I am currently living far away from friends and family in China, I feel I need a helping hand to create my own wonderful, coulorful, creative whimsyland in my currently austere and grey apartment.
Please let me go to Whimsyland! I promise to take you all on the journey with me and send you piccies of all the glorious things that pour forth from the pages of guided inspiration!
I’m new to the applique world, and a self taught sewer……it’s hard to find a teacher around these parts! I’ll even pay the shipping charges
(thimbles crossed)
Hello Kay,
I would love to win this book! I love the Lizzie B gals’ work, and blog, as well as yours. Thanks for the opportunity!
I would love to win the Whimsyland book because their work is so happy and bright and it would inspire me to break away from more tradition work. Thanks Kay for offering this give away!
Hi Kay:
I already own some of Lizzie B Cre8ive’s patterns and love their sense of whimsy – I think the book title is perfect! Also, my mom is a Liz, sometimes a Lizzie, but never a Beth (sorry, Beth!). If I don’t win the book, I’ll be looking for in once it crosses the 49th parallel! Thanks for the chance to add another book to my collection (it’ll be stored right next to all of yours).
Kim
Egad! It’s the Lucky Lady on Lake Pulaski again! Mary, you came up the winner. (Mary won a copy of my Easy Appliqué Blocks during the Book-A-Round in March.)
Mary, it’s comin’ your way… congratulations!
And a huge thank-you to all who posted comments. I love the designation ‘Whimsyhead’ LOL! I’m sure Beth and Liz will be adopting that one!
Kay
very happy…………
yhank 4 all the supporters!