Friday, May 11, 2012

Geared for Guys Book Tour and Giveaway!!

COVER

So, it is my turn on the book tour. Emily and I met several years ago at one of my first quilt shows, HMQS in Salt Lake - not sure the year, but I am assuming it was around 5 years ago. Emily has always amazed me with her design talents. Her quilt patterns and fabric are so darn cute and now, she has a book! A great book at that! I love that she has made this book for guys in mind. There are plenty of super cute (or should I say Manly :-) quilts to make in this book. You can make any of the projects in the book for the special guys in your life.

Switchback - Copy

When I was looking through the book, my eyes were drawn to this quilt, "Switchback."  I love it! I can't wait to make it myself!

 Switchback - Copy2

So, if you want a chance to win a copy of Emily's book - leave a comment below and you are entered to win! If you just can't wait and want to pre-order the ebook - do so here. Be sure to continue the 30 day book tour by visiting For the Love tomorrow.  Check back on Monday for the winner! Good luck!

171 comments:

Ruth said...

I would love to win this book! I have a DH, 3 sons, & 3 grandsons, so I really need it.

Linda said...

Another great guy quilt. I think there's a quilt for every man in my life in this book. Thanks for the opportunity to win it.

Lori said...

The guys seem to wear out their quilts so much faster than the girls. I'm always looking for more "manly" ideas.

Joyce said...

I have been showing my husband the quilts I am making for the kids as I finish them...and he said "when do i get mine?". Maybe........

LauraC said...

I love the patterns in this book. It would be a nice.addition to my quilt library.

Florence said...

would love love to add this book to my few i own,,,,a guy book is a great idea,,,,and i love that switchback pattern,,,,have a grt day

Jeanie said...

Looks like a great book. You can always change the fabrics and girl it up, or leave it manly. Either way, it's a winner (now I hope I'm a winner!) Thanks so much.

Renee said...

I love the grey quilt on the cover!

Patty said...

thanks for chance to win. I like the Switchback quilt as well.

Sandi K. said...

I have loved following the sneak peaks at the new guys book! This is another great pattern! I haven't seen one yet that I wouldn't love to make. Thanks for the chance!

Rafael's Mum said...

I am starting a quilt for my son next so this book would be coming at just the right time!

Helen @vintageglorybox on Insta and FB said...

This book has the most amazing quilts that are just so special--thanks for the giveaway Emily :)

Mrs. Goodneedle said...

This looks like a terrific book, it's one I could certainly put to good use. Thanks for giving me the chance to win a copy!

Lisa England said...

I especially like the way the blocks in the switchback quilt extend into the border. This looks like a great book, thanks for the chance to win!

Ellyn said...

thanks for the chance to win! Looks like a terrific book

Fernanda said...

What a great idea! Thanks for the chance to win. :)

Susan said...

Would love a copy of this book! I think I ;d have to make that magnificent Switchback quilt!

Jennifer said...

I have been following this book tour and love what I see. I decided to buy this if I saw another pattern I would make...sold! I love switchback!

Karen said...

I would love to win this book, thanks for the chance.

Jocelyn said...

I am so happy to finally see a book designed with Guys in mind. A much needed resource and a fun looking book. Thanks for the giveaway.

yorkie mom said...

Love Switchback! Count me in for the giveaway.

Johanna said...

Switchback looks like a fun pattern! I'd give this book a good home and workout!

Donna Joy said...

This is just the book I could use to make quilts for the sons, nephews and brothers in my family. Love this creative lady.
Thanks for the giveaway.

Gemma said...

Looks like a fab book.

trillium said...

"Switchback" echoes the mountains in your little blog picture. I'd love to win G4G!

trilliumcreates AT gmail DOT com

Anya said...

Looks great! Thanks for the chance!

Dorothy Thornton said...

I love this quilt. Thanks for the chance to win a copy

Strlady said...

The more I see of this book the more I love it!

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

love the pattern you show and would love the book - might have to purchase it if I don't win it!
Karen

Heather said...

Would love to win this! Thanks for the chance :)

Barbara O. said...

I'd love to have that book for inspiration, I still owe a quilt to my DH :-)

BengalPup said...

I love the fabrics she has used in these quilts!

amanda (dot) echler (at) hotmail (dot) com

Diane N said...

I would love to win this book. Thanks for the chance.

Gill said...

This looks a great book!
I would love to win a copy!

Sharon B said...

A book just for the GUYS! Would love to have this to make a quilt for the DH for his birthday this year!

Jane said...

oh what a great book, with my two teenage boys, this would be perfect

April Mae said...

It looks like this book is an amazing book! I would love to have one. I'm great with girly designs but masculine ones tend to escape me.

Thank you for the opportunity.

Sallie said...

I like Switchback, too! Thanks for the chance to win!

RSHudson said...

I've been following this tour and this looks like such a great book, so many creative patterns. Thanks for chance to win! (EMAIL: marshudson at comcast dot net)

Carol said...

I love that quilt too. Thanks for the chance to win this book.

Lisa Cox said...

Ooh, I like Switchback too! This would be a great book for me as I want to make a quilt for our master bedroom, and neither my husband nor I am into the floral or Civil War quilts that his mom loves to make.
I imagine we could find a quilt pattern in this book we both could love.
Thanks for the chance to win it!

Katie B said...

I love these patterns too!

Joanne said...

Looks like a great book and Switchback is a beauty. Thanks!!

Flo @ Butterfly Quilting said...

looks like there are lots of great projects in this book..thanks for the chance to win a copy!

Esther said...

This book looks awesome, and I would love to win it. I have a couple of men in my life that would love a guy type quilt.

Larissa said...

Wow! This book looks fabulous!!! ... Thanks for the chance to win a copy!!

Tiffany said...

I'm so excited about this book!

robin said...

It really looks like a great book - I'd love to win a copy! Thanks for the chance. :)

twodraftmom said...

This looks like a great book! Thanks for the giveaway.

Samantha K said...

Oh how I would LOVE to get my hands on this book!! It is so hard to figure out what type of quilt to make for a man!! Thanks so much for the chance to win!

Tracy said...

I have many men in my life, all who need a quilt or two like these.
Thanks for showing the book to us, I may just have to buy it if I do'nt win it.

mean sarah jean said...

looks like a fun book. thanks for the chance to win one :)

Peach Rainbow said...

That quilt looks lovely!
I'd love this book :D

Emily said...

I'm always looking for a good guy quilt. I would love the chance to win!

Denise in PA said...

Emily's book looks fabulous! Thank you so much for the chance to win!

regan said...

What a fun book, and Switchback looks amazing! Thanks for the chance!

RC said...

I love that quilt! What a fun giveaway. :)

Bobbie said...

Thanks for the chance to win Judi! Switchback is one of my fav's too!
Happy Friday!

HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'n said...

What fun! I'm always looking for things for my guys! Its harder to think within their "box" :)

Julie said...

I would love to win a copy of this book! I have loved all the quilts so far I've seen from it. Thank you!!

Jan said...

I'm very intrigued by the Switchback pattern, it looks so amazing!

marie said...

Love the Switchback pattern. Lots of guys in the family so a win of this book would be wonderful.

Linda at Roscoe's Ma said...
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Linda at Roscoe's Ma said...

Thanks for a chance to win this book!

Heather said...

I would love to win this book. For sure if I don't I WILL be buying it.

Andrea said...

I would love to win this book. Thank you for the chance. I have a baby boy now who needs a mama-made quilt. Plus, I'm ashamed to admit I've never made my husband a quilt either.

Unknown said...

Now this is a different book. Thanks for the chance to win.

Dawn Hendrix said...

O my that is an impressive quilt.. make me wonder what else is in this book!

Christa Marcotte said...

It's nice to see a book 'geared' for the man in our lives!!

janequiltsslowly said...

Thanks for the chance to win. I love the quilts and the ideas for quilting that is more for guys too.

vickie in nh said...

We always need quilts for guys!!! I'd love to win this book:-)

ThreadCatcher said...

I would love to win this book. I am guy quilt challenged and need one for my son who recently graduated from the Anchorage Police Department. Thanks for the chance to win this book.

Archie The Wonder Dog said...

This book looks great - I've yet to make a quilt for my dad or brother and this could provide the inspiration I've been lacking!!

Melissa Corry said...

I am so excited for Emily's book. It just looks fantastic!!!

Diann said...

This book is perfect for those of us with several sons (not to mention a husband).

Suzy said...

I love that quilt too! It looks very adobe-ish. Thanks for hostessing the giveaway! :o)

Tanyusha said...

I would love to win this book!

Ella said...

Iffen I don't win this, I'm definitely putting this on my bday wish list. So many good guys to make quilts for!

supersara20 said...

I would love a copy, need more ideas for the men in my life!

B Greene said...

I am very excited about this book - may have something to do with living as the only female in a house of boys! Thanks for the chance to win!

Kathy Schwartz said...

What a great idea for a quilting book, love it!! I have two sons so this book would definitely get used :) Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

JanetK said...

I would really LOVE to win this book - such great quilts so far!

Jan H. said...

Would love t o make this for my ever patient husband.

Linda said...

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!
LOVE TO DO QUILTS FOR CHARITY AND THIS WOULD BE HELPFUL FOR MAKING SOME QUILTS THAT ARE NOT "PINK"!
THANK YOU FOR SHARING!

msstitcher1214@yahoo.com

Julie said...

I love that quilt!!! I would love to make it. Thank you.

Päivi said...

Looks amazing quilt.

Sandy D said...

Isn't Switchback a great quilt.You could do it in "pretty" fabrics too to make it for that special female friend

Deb said...

Love that quilt too, and it's neat to see a book that focuses more on guy quilts. Thanks!

lindawwww said...

Love your blog. Thanks for the giveaway.
wlinda_ca@yahoo.com

LT said...

I love all the sneak peeks that we're getting from the book!

Dirt Road Quilter said...

I've had my eye on this book and now I am completely smitten with this pattern! I need to make this for my husband, but he'll have to share because it'll be on our bed! I'm looking forward to seeing what other treasures lie within the pages!

Brooke @ little b quilts said...

I would love to have this book be my very first quilting book!

brookeali(at)hotmail.com

Sara said...

I love that quilt too!
I could definitely use some ideas for the men in our family. haha

Thanks for the giveaway!

Kathrynn said...

I would love to win this book, I have three men in my life that I would like to make quilts for.

Anonymous said...

Wow a book with a guy theme is wonderful for those of us with just guys in our family. Thanks for the chance.

tubilinha tiacarminha said...

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Maureen said...

Oh, I love this book! Great for me in this house full of men/boys! Thanks for the chance to win.
Maureen

Meg said...

it's always hard to come up with quilts for guys. i would LOVE to win this book.

jul said...

Geared for Guys - What a great idea. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!

Kasia said...

This is great, I always have a tough time with quilts for men but know my hubby would love one to snuggle in. Thanks for the chance to win!

VickiT said...

ooh that is an amazing looking quilt. I really like that one myself. Thank you for the chance to win.

Marcia W. said...

This is my favorite guy quilt in this book thus far. I've been searching for a good quilt design to make one for my brother, and think this could be it. Please enter me into the drawing. Thanks for the chance.

Marcia W. said...

This is my favorite guy quilt in this book thus far. I've been searching for a good quilt design to make one for my brother, and think this could be it. Please enter me into the drawing. Thanks for the chance.

mary e said...

this is my first (but not my last) visit to your blog. WOW WOW WOW. your quilting is amazing, as i wipe drool from my chin. love your tutes and really love your quilt gallery. the switchback is a very handsome quilt, colors are divine and very manly.

Jenn Scott said...

Another comment contest? I'm in!

Anne D said...

It looks like a great book.
Thanks for the chance to win.

Funola said...

With 2 little boys and the hubby, I could definitely use a book of "guy oriented" designs!

Regina said...

These designs are GREAT!!!

Unknown said...

It's so nice that a book has been done for guys only - coming up with patterns for them can be difficult! Thank you for the opportunity to win.

sandra said...

Finally a book for the guys with modern quilts in them. I have some fabric to make a quilt for my husband but have not found a pattern I love. Thanks for a chance to win one. Blessing Sandra

Quiltjane said...

I would love to win this book. Thank you for the chance Judi.

Carla G said...

Love this quilt!! Thanks for a chance to win this fabulous looking book! :)

Delores said...

All the patterns that have been featured so far are just great!! Love the 'manliness' of them all. Would love to win a copy of the book.

hueisei said...

I want to win the book for making something for my son.
Thanks for the chance.

Pip said...

That Switchback quilt is to die for, such a simple idea, visually stunning. Thanks for the chance to win the book.

Patti said...

Really looking forward to seeing this fun book. Thanks for the giveaway.

Jane said...

It's male heavy in our house too! Just love that switchback quilt - thanks for the giveaway!

Allison C said...

That is a very cool pattern!

Narelle said...

Quilt patterns for guys ... what a great idea!
Yes please ... I'd love a chance to win :)

scottylover said...

Wow, it is so fun to see all the different quilts from this book! Would love to have a copy for the guys in my life!

Thanks for the chance!
Sandy A

Jess @ Elven Garden Quilts said...

This book looks awesome!

Joan said...

I would so love to win this book, as I have so many men in the family and its always a bit of a problem working out something suitable. The grandies all have their I spy etc, but all are growing up so fast!

Janet said...

My first time seeing this pattern from the book and I LIKE it! Switchback - great name for a masculine quilt too.

Michele said...

This looks like a great book! What a good idea! With three boys in my family, and no girls, this new book would be so helpful!

Gina said...

I'm really liking the quilts you have shown from this book, I especially see the one on the front for my son, my daughter would also llike one of these patterns.
Gina

janice said...

The guys in my family are not usually on the receiving end of my quilting talents. That may change if I win a book.

Lee said...

What a great book! I have four brothers and two sons who all need quilts! thanks for the review and giveaway.

Anonymous said...

That's a cool quilt. I like it too. Can see it done in all sorts of different color schemes

Anonymous said...

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Vickie said...

That looks like a good book to have. My husband and some of his friends each made a stack n whack quilt during a class we were having and they did a super job. Men are easy to teach, they are always trying to find an easier way to make things work. To top it off my husband quilted it himself. It was his first and so far his last but it's a keeper!

Amanda said...

I would love to win - thanks for the giveaway!!

Mama Masek said...

I have lots of men in my life.....my son, my hubby and lots of nephews ........I would love to win!

Gwen said...

I've been admiring this book-- it looks like it would be FULL of great patterns!! Thank you for the chance to win! :-)

Jane S. said...

What a great book! I can always use help when trying to decide on a quilt to make for a man, so this would be a real benefit to have. Thank you for the chance to win! :)

jabeybaby said...

That quilt is awesome. This book looks amazing!

Sharon said...

Thanks, I'd love to see the entire book.

manybooks said...

This book has many eye-catching patterns! I would love to try some.

Jennie P. said...

Thank you for the chance to win this one! I'd love to have a copy.

Nicole Michelle Gray said...

I would love to win this book, though I have like 60 other projects to finish first.

Dawn said...

What a great giveaway! Thanks for a chance to win. Have a great weekend!

Karrie said...

Thanks for the chance to win! Love your store and blog!

Kathryn said...

I think any guy would like that quilt. Thanks for the giveaway. Kathie L in Allentown

Rose E. Glasses said...

The title of the book caught my attention. The cover picture was perfect.

Thanks for the opportunity to win and be able to try some of these quilt patterns! Good Luck on the E-book!

Gramma Quilter said...

Thanks for a chance to win. Love your work!

Sharon said...

Thanks for the give away. I think my son and dh would love a quilt from this book

Colleen said...

Thanks for a chance to win and for sharing such a great blog.

Karen M said...

Looks like a fun book with guys in mind. I'd love to win it.

Karen said...

Thanks for the chance to win! This book would be perfect to find something to make for my dad!

Vicki in MN said...

Looks like another fun quilt to make, it would be awesome to win her book!

Lesauri said...

Looks interesting, several men in my life so I would love to win the book. Thanks for the chance.

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

I love the Switchback quilt you chose from the book - awesome!

Anonymous said...

wow - switchback is a beautiful quilt! growing up with lots of men (first brothers, now sons) in my life has only encouraged me to pursue masculine prints and patterns. I would love a copy of this book!

Debra G said...

I totally need this book! Our family is sorely lacking in females and converting "girlie" designs to male ones just hasn't worked out so well for me.

Eva said...

Hoping for luck, to win the book.
I have three boys in my family.
Hugs

pbee ... said...

Picking out a guy quilt has always been difficult for me. I would love to win this book. And thank you for such an inspirational blog!

Lynne said...

I definitely need ideas for guy quilts!

Tamie said...

I'd love to add this book to my library. Thanks for being a part of the tour.

Sharon said...

Would really enjoy having this book in my library -- have a husband, three brothers, two sons and three grandsons -- that's a lot of quilts yet to be made! Thanks for the chance.

Laren said...

Love anything aimed at the guys. They do tend to get left out a bit!!

Laren said...

Love anything aimed at the guys. They do tend to get left out a bit!!

marci sinfisi said...

id love to win! thanks for the opportunity!
m.

Alycia~Quiltygirl said...

Looks like a great book!! I bet their would be some great patterns for Quilts of Valor too

Lucky Duck Dreams said...

I saw one of the quilts in person and cant wait to see the whole book!

KeyQuilter said...

looks like a great book! Thanks for the chance.

Therese said...

I would love this book! Thanks for the chance! mudhens1[at]embarqmail[dot]com

Josie McRazie said...

I need this book! It just looks great!

ToniL said...

It would be great to win this book. I've been trying to pick out a quilt design so I can make a quilt for my nephew, which is long overdue! I can't find a pattern I like so this book could be the answer. Thank you for the opportunity!

Gloria said...

This quilt looks very manly. i have 5, now adult sons. Most of my quilts are definitly more femine looking. This woud be a great book for me and I hope I win. i really enjoy reading your blog.

Nancy Sue said...

Looks like a great book. Have a 4 yr old son and hubby in line for quilts :)

Ellen Easter said...

Some great quilts here - with 3 grandsons I am always looking for good boy quilts.

Theresa B said...

My son just got his own room and a new bed! We have been looking thru patterns for a new qult for him and this would be so cool to get! He loved the switchback patteren!