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The wonderful Betty Kisbey of Lincoln, California, is a quilter I’ve known for some years now. I first became acquainted with her when I heard she was teaching appliqué using my Baskets to Appliqué. It doesn’t get any better than that for an author. :)
Over the years I would see Betty at various shows, and she would tell me about the progress on a project of hers, which was to publish her own book. We conferred about a lot of publishing stuff. (It’s so great to talk with like-minded quilters. Most of my friends’ eyes start to cross if I try to talk about things like typography or page layout. Candy for me but less than fascinating to them LOL.)
When I saw Betty earlier this year, she said the book was close, and then I got a post card saying it was out! I immediately ordered my copy.
Introducing Charming Houses Dressed For Show!
Betty’s house journey began as the result of her students asking for something original to work on during their classes. Betty rose to the challenge, creating original patterns for many different types of houses, all of which can be individualized. No two will turn out alike!
From the baker’s dozen patterns, you can create fantasy houses or something that looks just like your house. Bird House, Boat House, Gingerbread House, Haunted House, just to name a few! The patterns have many uses, from memory quilts to housewarming gifts to group challenges to block-of-the-months programs for shops. So many possibilities!
The book includes colorful examples of sampler house quilts made by Betty, her students, and friends.
Betty’s long experience as a teacher shines through in the book. There’s tons of information on supplies and equipment, fabric, and embellishment (the fun part that makes each block individual and unique), and detailed instructions for making each block. All templates are full-size.
Congratulations Betty on your Charming Houses!!
I’m giving away a copy! If you’d like to become eligible to win, please leave a comment here on the blog before 7:00 p.m. California time on Friday, August 7. Contest is open to U.S. mailing address only, and remember, if you’re subscribed by email you cannot click “reply” to enter the drawing. Come on over to the blog itself on the internet and leave your comment at the bottom of the post.
Good luck everyone!
Cheers,
Kay
By Kay Mackenzie
Kay’s Etsy Shop
Comments
23 Responses to “Charming Houses Dressed For Show!”
The book looks wonderful. I’m in the middle of a friendship group block exchange and I chose houses. This would be perfect since I know I’ll need to add a few additional house to make a full size quilt. Thank you for the chance to win. If not, :-( I’ll order it.
so cute! I want to make some😀
My husband and I have lived in close to fifteen different houses and apartments since we met. We are looking to buy our first home together this year. This book would help me make a wonderful housewarming gift for my husband as a reminder of all our homes we’ve lived in together. Very inspirational!!!
I’m new at applique. I first did the “There’s one in every crowd” to get the hang of it and to give a wall hanging to our vet to say thank you for saving our precious Westie. I’m on a roll now and can’t stop appliqueing. What a treasure. Would love to try some little houses and dolls and teapot things.
Congratulations Betty! What a challenge and the patterns are wonderful. I love applique and love house pattern, and the fact that each one can be individualized is great.
Sweet! How fun to have your friend accomplish her goal! The houses look fun. I’m glad she included a lighthouse too!
I love the houses. They are very cute. Congrats to your friend on getting her book published.
These are darling, and different fabrics really bring different personalities to each house.
Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
Really cute houses and thanks for chance to win a copy.
Oh good heavens, those are so sweet! Thank you for a chance to win this book.
Love the houses
Appreciate the chance to win the book
Yea, another “real” book to add to the collection! Wouldn’t a block exchange be fun with these houses? Sign me up.
The houses are wonderful and adaptable. What more could you ask for???
A houses wall hanging is next on my bucket list. These are exactly what I had in mind. Love it!
A house quilt is on my to-do list. Collecting patterns and this book would be just perfect. Awesome selection of charming houses and barns. Thank you for the great giveaway.
I want to do one of these kind of quilts! Love the work of the sweet lady who accomplished this. Thank you for sharing.
What interesting possibilities!!?!
I love house quilts and applique. It would be so exciting to win.
Thanks,Kay, for steering me to the right place. I would love to win this Charming Houses book. It is sooo cute.
Lovely house quilts! I would love to win this book! Thank you!!!
I love making houses. If I don’t win I will buy it.
The book looks great! So many different ways to decorate them. Thanks for the giveaway.
Those houses look so fun to make! Thanks for the opportunity!