I was recently asked by my quilty friend Patty Murphy to do a review of her book, Piecing Makeover.It's been a year since her book was released and she is celebrating by giving away some copies.I have a copy for one lucky reader to win on my Instagram Page.As I looked through this book I was blown away by the information that Patty has shared.All those little tricks and tips that I have learnt over the years (by trial and error) are here to help you.      Can't match seams? Do you have points missing on your triangles?Wobbly seams when stitching strips?All these problems are covered in this book and so much more.     The book covers common mistakes that patchworker's make and offers easy solutions.With step by step photographs, and lots of tips for any problems you might have had will be gone.The other part that I loved about this book, is Patty's detailed chapter on the 1/4" seam.It gives you heaps on tips on how to perfect the perfect seam.I also loved reading the Basic tool section. With tips on scissors, cutting mats, pinsand everything you might need to create your patchwork quilt.I would say this book is suited to beginners but I also think a more experiencedsewer could learn a thing or two!

I was recently ask to participate in Sedef of Down Grapevine Lane's Blog Hop tourto promote her wonderful new book, Quilt Petite.I have just spent the last couple of hours going back through all the wonderfulcreations that the other members of the blog hop have made.You can check them all out here.November 6: Sedef at Down Grapevine Lane (intro + giveaway)November 7: Wynn at Zakka ArtNovember 8: Sarah at A Little Happy PlaceNovember 9: Bridgette at The Family HearthNovember 10: Heidi at Fabric MuttNovember 11: Minki at Minki's Work TableNovember 12: Ange at A Little PatchworkNovember 13: Lauren at Molly and MamaNovember 14: Michelle at Cole & TaffyNovember 15: Nadra at Ellis & HiggsNovember 16: Amy at Nana CompanyNovember 17: Faith at Sarana AveNovember 18: Debbie at Happy Little CottageNovember 19: Erin at Why Not SewNovember 20: Amanda at Jedi Craft GirlNovember 21: Melissa at Oh How SweetNovember 22: Stacy at Stacy Olson DesignNovember 23: Ayda at Cafe NohutNovember 24: Peta at She Quilts A LotNovember 25: Amanda at A Crafty FoxNovember 26: Keera at Live Love SewNovember 27: Sharon at Lilabelle LaneNovember 28: Kate at The HomemakeryNovember 29: Jemima at Tied With A RibbonNovember 30: Jodie at Ric RacDecember 1: Anorina at Samelia's MumDecember 2: Alisha at Ministry of FabricDecember 3: Xanthe at Wife-madeDecember 4: Cheri at Tinker With ThisDecember 5: Kristyne at Pretty By HandDecember 6: Kimberly at Fat Quarter ShopDecember 7: Veronica at Vivid FelicityDecember 8: Shari at Doohikey DesignsDecember 9: Jina at Jina Barney DesignzDecember 10: Emma at Emma Jean JansenDecember 11: Sedef at Down Grapevine Lane (wrap up + giveaway winner)The book is stunningly photographed and full of different projects that won't take you weeks to finish. From place mats to wall hangings, the book covers a wide range of tecniques, including english paper piecing, raw edge appliqueand foundation piecing.I choose to make my own version of the Scattered Stars, creating a mini quilt for my sewing room wall.I teamed up my lastest fabric range Eureka with some Andover Chambray.I also choose to do lots of straight line quilting in a light gray thread.This project is foundation pieced. I choose to use the freezer paper method ofpiecing and it was easy to translate Sedef's pattern to this method.My new Mini Quilt will be hanging here in my sewing room which means I willget to look at it while I am sewing.Congratulations Sedef on a delightful book!!