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Quilting: you can do it! {MQWS Blog Hop}

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Hi guys! I’m so happy to share Christa Watson‘s first book: Machine Quilting With Style, a book that encourages as much as shows.

I happily happen to know Christa in real life. In fact we met at the “get published” panel at the inaugural QuiltCon way back in the day of 2013. 🙂 Let me tell you, Christa is passionate about quilting. Most of all Christa is passionate about empowering and teaching quilt makers to make quilts and make them their own. It doesn’t matter if our quilts are perfect or if we don’t have *the right machine* or *the perfect sewing space*, makers just gotta make. Don’t wait for the right time and the right place or until you get your technique; just get started.

Christa and I agree on the “you can do it – just start” mentality. This encouraging and mentoring outlook is what differentiates Machine Quilting With Style from other books. And, whether it’s straight line quilting or free motion quilting, Christa’s book, Machine Quilting With Style, not only offers encouragement, but also tips, how-tos, and great quilting designs as well as patterns.

Personally here are two of my favorites….

Photo Credit: Brent Kane for Martingale
This one is called “Rain”. I just love it. And straight line quilting is always a favorite, but did you notice the different color threads? That’s a fun way to add subtle color. 

Photo Credit: Brent Kane for Martingale

And this one is “Focal Point”. I love the off center design and the use of spiral quilting.

Ok, I have more favorites but I don’t want to give away too much of the book. I’m sure you might be able to sneak a peek at some other projects and quilting by popping over to the rest of the stops on the blog hop.

Do you have a favorite quilt from the book? If so, let Christa know in this survey she’s conducting. Christa is planning on starting a quilt along in January using the fan favorite quilt from her book.

If you’re excited to buy the book, you’re in luck. The book is back in stock (girlfriend sold out Amazon in a matter of days. Go Christa!) at Amazon or you can order a signed copy directly from Christa.

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  1. Gail says

    Hey! This is the first time I've ever followed a blog hop each & every day. I look forward to seeing how each sponsor created their own quilt from Christa's design. I LOVE "Drizzle" so much! After 5 days hopping I purchased both print & ebook from Martingale 🙂 Thank you for your inspiration!