Wednesday, September 15, 2010

FOR YOU FROM SPAIN.......A GIVEAWAY !!!!!!




FROM SPAIN WITH LOVE (which I have been talking about for some while) has been an all encompassing entity in my life.....almost like having a new baby. It perhaps would have come more easily if I had ever written anything before, or for that matter, ever before made a serious quilt !

I was spending a few months in Spain and never travel without a suitcase of fabric, just in case. We were living in an ancient rock house secluded in the mountains which run along the Mediterranean coast of eastern Spain....what could be more inspirational? And besides, I had time on my hands. It's fun cooking Spanish stuff, but we could only eat so much and even I need something more than cooking to occupy time!

Somewhere during that time the idea hatched to write about this place, its amazing beauty and diversity, and also some favorite recipes. And then, well yes, after all, I do own a fabric/quilting shop, perhaps it's time to make some serious quilts. I became obsessed with the whole project. As you will read in the book "I dreamt in Technicolor triangles and saw quilts every where. Day and night their patterns danced through my head---ballet, tango, foxtrot. Seth would wake up in the morning to find me cutting out fabric shapes and would retire to an empty bed at night. I couldn't stop."

I bet a lot of you can identify with this experience. So I made quilts and wrote about them and C&T Publishing miraculously agreed to publish it...... But on one condition: that all the photography was to happen in Spain. My youngest, Molly, who enjoys photography, lives in Scotland---only a 2-3 hour flight from Valencia. I purchased a good camera and twisted Molly's arm to come to Spain and take pictures.
Later, since the quilts are of intense Spanish color and warmth, the editor asked that I write a chapter on color usage and color lesson to go with each quilt. Add to the challenge! Now it's all history; but what a wonderful experience, one worth sharing, and it could not be more accurately described than , FROM SPAIN WITH LOVE.

Now on to the "For You" part...
One lucky winner will receive a signed copy of  "From Spain with Love".  Please leave a separate comment below for each method of entry and please make sure we have a valid email address to contact you.  The winner will be determined by random drawing on September, 29th. 

Ways to enter:
1.  Visit our website, http://www.jfffabrics.com/ and comment below on a favorite fabric.
2.  Visit our website, http://www.jfffabrics.com/ and join our mailing list.
3.  Blog about our giveaway and leave us a link to your post in the comment.
4.  Facebook or Tweet (or both) about our giveaway.
5.  Become a follower of our blog. 

Thanks and GOOD LUCK to everyone!

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56 Comments:

Blogger Marie said...

I just became a follower! Now I am on my way to visit your website. Thanks so much for the chance to win your beautiful book!
Congratulations and best of luck!!

September 15, 2010 at 11:48 AM  
Blogger Little Bluebell (Adrianne) said...

I love Kate Spain's Fandango!!!

September 16, 2010 at 12:41 AM  
Blogger Little Bluebell (Adrianne) said...

I subscribed to your mailing list. : )

September 16, 2010 at 12:44 AM  
Blogger Little Bluebell (Adrianne) said...

I'm a new follower! Your book looks amazing. What a story!! I can't wait to see more.

September 16, 2010 at 12:46 AM  
Blogger rachandcarl said...

that book looks great. i love amy butler love !

September 16, 2010 at 2:23 AM  
Blogger Marie said...

I just love Kaffe Fassett and Amy Butler but I do have to agree with Adrianne, Fandango is fantastic!

September 16, 2010 at 10:09 AM  
Blogger Marie said...

I signed up for your newsletter!

September 16, 2010 at 10:10 AM  
Blogger Denny1600 said...

I love the Moda Origins Renew Brown Sugar. Lots of fun working with that!

September 17, 2010 at 8:23 AM  
Blogger rosemaryschild said...

Luv the London Lawn-so pretty!

September 17, 2010 at 8:34 AM  
Blogger rosemaryschild said...

I am a Newsletter subscriber!

September 17, 2010 at 8:36 AM  
Blogger rosemaryschild said...

I left a Tweet about this giveaway on Twitter!

September 17, 2010 at 8:44 AM  
Blogger rosemaryschild said...

I am now following Bobbi's blog!

September 17, 2010 at 8:45 AM  
Blogger Michele T said...

I am a new follower of Bobbi's blog and look forward to future posts. Thanks for the chance to win what looks to be an awesome book!

September 17, 2010 at 9:45 AM  
Blogger Michele T said...

I love, love, love Alexander Henry fabric and Kaffe Fassett fabric too! Thanks for the chance to win a fabulous book!!

September 17, 2010 at 9:48 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm a big fan of pretty much anything by amy butler.

I also added your blog to my reader :)

thanks!

September 17, 2010 at 9:55 AM  
Blogger Kim Reid said...

Love the Kaffe Fassett COBALT KIMONO!!
Thanks for the GREAT Giveaway :)
kimberlybreid at hotmail dot com

September 17, 2010 at 10:22 AM  
Blogger Kim Reid said...

Signed up for the newsletter - Thanks!
kimberlybreid at hotmail dot com

September 17, 2010 at 10:22 AM  
Blogger Kim Reid said...

Following - Thanks!
kimberlybreid at hotmail dot com

September 17, 2010 at 10:23 AM  
Blogger The Desert Mermaid said...

I really love the Bali Christmas fabric. Batik fabrics are always my favorite and have not seen this one before.
valivesay@yahoo.com

September 17, 2010 at 10:45 AM  
Blogger Kay said...

I love Tina Givens fabric! My favorite one is Kika in the Mocha colorway.

September 17, 2010 at 4:47 PM  
Blogger Kay said...

I have joined your mailing list!
irw@hughes.net

September 17, 2010 at 4:51 PM  
Blogger Kay said...

As much as I enjoy the newsletter, it is with excitement that I become a follower of your blog! irw@hughes.net

September 17, 2010 at 4:53 PM  
Blogger Tommy said...

I really like the Kaffe Fassett Organic Dots Springs, with Paperweight Pastel a close second.

September 17, 2010 at 7:20 PM  
Blogger Tommy said...

I subscribed to the newsletter.

September 17, 2010 at 7:21 PM  
Blogger Tommy said...

Am now following you as well!

September 17, 2010 at 7:22 PM  
Blogger Singtatter said...

I like Kaffe Fassett fabric, particularly the VINTAGE DAHLIA BLOOMS!

September 17, 2010 at 7:25 PM  
Blogger judy in ar said...

I love those batiks and also the pima cottons. Oh so soft. Hope I win the signed book!! Thanks for the chance.

September 17, 2010 at 8:55 PM  
Blogger Joyce said...

So many pretty fabrics! I especially like Carla Miller's marble bands. I signed up for he newsletter oo

September 19, 2010 at 4:23 PM  
Blogger Jen said...

My most favorite is Moda 1974.

September 20, 2010 at 7:44 AM  
Blogger Jen said...

I joined your mailing list, too.

September 20, 2010 at 7:45 AM  
Blogger Kerry said...

I Love the Amy Butler Sun Spots in turquoise!

September 20, 2010 at 4:40 PM  
Blogger Kerry said...

I'm a new follower :)

September 20, 2010 at 4:47 PM  
Blogger Emily said...

What a lovely book! I had a great time in southern Spain! I like the Friends Flowers Green Dot.
emmillee(AT)gmail(dot)com

September 21, 2010 at 1:20 PM  
Blogger Janet (Cook) Hartje said...

I think my favorite fabric is Teal Paper Fans by Kaffe Fasset or his Tangerine Paisley Jungle. They are both very cheerful for this gloomy rainy day and make me smile. I really like the example for Carla Miller that looks like Peacock Feathers but must not be for sell any more.

September 23, 2010 at 1:25 PM  
Blogger Janet (Cook) Hartje said...

I added myself to the mailing list.

September 23, 2010 at 1:26 PM  
Blogger Janet (Cook) Hartje said...

I became a follower of your blog.

September 23, 2010 at 1:27 PM  
Blogger Janet (Cook) Hartje said...

I left a Tweet about this on twitter.
Stitchingart is my name. Would have added something to facebook but it is down right now. I will try to get facebook and my blog later and let you know.

September 23, 2010 at 1:34 PM  
Blogger WYO Di said...

It's official, I'm a blog follower!

September 27, 2010 at 12:04 AM  
Blogger WYO Di said...

Shared you on FaceBook, or as someone fondly calls "My Face" ;).

September 27, 2010 at 12:06 AM  
Blogger Mary said...

I am following the blog. Wonderful book!

September 27, 2010 at 1:22 AM  
Blogger Mary said...

And I have tweeted and posted the giveaway on facebook.

September 27, 2010 at 1:24 AM  
Blogger Mary said...

I have joined the website mailing list as well. And now I can look at fabric on the website!

September 27, 2010 at 1:26 AM  
Blogger Mary said...

I'm a sucker for seasonals. I like the Bali Christmas in Jet, oh its gorgeous; the 12 Day of Christmas in Merry Berry red; the Christmas Magic in Swow White; the Gobble Gobble dots in pumpkin; and Cobalt Kimono. I'll stop there, ha!

September 27, 2010 at 1:32 AM  
Blogger geni said...

Just became a follower and visited your website. Thanks so much for the chance to win your beautiful book!

September 27, 2010 at 3:36 AM  
Blogger Nancy said...

I like Night & Day 2 - very striking!

September 27, 2010 at 5:47 AM  
Blogger Nancy said...

Joined your mailing list

September 27, 2010 at 5:49 AM  
Blogger Nancy said...

Posted on FB
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/goonybird

September 27, 2010 at 5:54 AM  
Blogger lag123 said...

my fav fabric is: MIDWEST MODERN-FRESH POPPIES-ROSE

lag110@mchsi.com

September 27, 2010 at 6:03 AM  
Blogger lag123 said...

I joined your mailing list

lag110@mchsi.com

September 27, 2010 at 6:04 AM  
Blogger lag123 said...

Tweeted: http://twitter.com/lag32583/status/25684306129

lag110@mchsi.com

September 27, 2010 at 6:08 AM  
Blogger lag123 said...

I am a new follower of your blog.

lag110@mchsi.com

September 27, 2010 at 6:10 AM  
Blogger LadyMerlot said...

Enjoyed reading your blog. Love the colors of the fabrics in the quilts you photographed in Spain. The book looks fabulous!

September 27, 2010 at 6:41 AM  
Blogger Charlie said...

I love the quilts shown in the blog! I'm afraid I remain a committed Westminster Fibers fan, love the saturated color of Kaffe's over-the-top fabrics.

September 27, 2010 at 8:17 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Looking forward to seeing fabrics in
the vibrant colors of Spain. I'll link
you to my blog. Looking forward to
the book.

September 27, 2010 at 8:40 AM  
Blogger Blodgett said...

These quilts are absolutely beautiful!

September 27, 2010 at 10:26 AM  
Blogger KittyKwilter said...

I signed up for the Blog newsletter and became a follower. Also commented on fabric above.

I loved Spain (went in 2005)!

September 27, 2010 at 7:20 PM  

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