IHAN's 30 Days of Giveaways
Anniversary Celebration
Day 29
Believe it or not, I actually snuck away a few weeks ago and went to a class taught by Linda Poole. When I saw her Bendedbias Applique book and samples at our guild meeting I knew I just had to sign up for her class. I was prepared to move major mountains to be able to attend....then I found out it was being given from 10AM-1:00PM and I did not have to move a thing....except for my bootie to get it out the door!!!
I will post about Linda's lecture and give all the great details of the class at anther time it was WONDERFUL!!
I really liked this piece and thought the beautiful stitching really made the dragon fly pop out. The applique can be hand or machine stitched.
I have no idea who the person on the left is (a lie), but the person on the right is Linda Poole. She is from PA..where some of my wonderful quilting buddies live. Linda has a great sense of humor and her teaching style was refreshing. She never once hit me even though I had to ask a zillion questions and had my camera in her face and over her shoulder the entire time.
This is a photo of my Bendedbias table runner. Of course it is not finished yet but I promised Linda it would not end up in the UFO pile. Just as soon as this giveaway ends, I'm taking all the time I spend writing posts and finishing my much loved table runner.
During the class I told Linda about the 30 Days of Giveaways and she gave me an autographed copy of Bendedbias Applique!!! How wonderful is that? Very wonderful especially for one very lucky IHAN blog reader!!!
If you would like to win an autographed copy of Bendedbias Applique by Linda Poole you need to leave us a comment on this post telling us what creative ideas you have for using Bendedbias the actual bending of bias not the book...LOL. No cheating....your comment must include your ideas for using Bendedbias.....or the bloggie monster will eat your entry :)
Twisted oh I mean Bended Smiles,
Kelly
Oh how I do love applique and Linda's book looks delightful. Perfect for me!!!! And you were so lucky to be able to attend her class, especially at those hours! Did I say I too love those hours? Wish more workshops were at those hours! {big hint to all the guilds and quilt shops in the world}.
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SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
I see all kinds of possibilities - jackets, skirt hems, cuffs on jackets and hems, my goodness, the mind races!! Bags, gifts, and the list goes on not to mention the learning experience of doing this! Would love to win this book!
ReplyDeleteTeri Dingler - tdingler@bellsouth.net
A couple years ago, I wanted to "get creative" that URGE was so strong - I was out of BALANCE - NO V8 in my LIFE.
ReplyDeleteI read that I needed to get back to my inner child. To do what I enjoyed when I was a child. COLORING!
I ordered all these special coloring books - celtic designs, Native American Designs, on and on. When the books arrived, I was stumped on what to color with - the pages were a different texture. Talk about an ART BLOCK! They are still waiting for me. I still need my V8!
I think these Bendedbias would look beautiful adapted from some of these patterns.
(I thought the dark shirt would look good with just this color background as wall art, also.)
So much to learn - so little time.
OK, soooo 2 weeks ago I was making a little primitive basket quilt. Very fly by the seat of my pants, different angled baskets... went to make the handles (ahem.. bias cut and all - which i hate because i feel like i wast so much fabric on the grain that way! lol) ironed those little suckers, burning my fingertips trying to get the darn folds to stay down - and went to put them on the quilt and start handsewing. Well i very nearly threw the iron across the room! Apparently I had completely stretched that bias out trying to press it down! And making curved handles was an absolute JOKE. There was NO WAY to curve those puppies!? I ended up cutting new ones - premade shapes ironed on freezer paper and then needle turned them on.
ReplyDeleteSo I would use thie book to learn how to actually USE BIAS strips!! ROFL!! Am going to send you a picture of my pathetic little baskets! :)
Hi Kelly, My friend Debbie Markowitz just introduced me to your Blog. I really enjoyed reading all about this type of applique, which is also new to me. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeletedon't let the bloggie monster eat my comment....is he under my laptop? Must check.
ReplyDeleteI love love applique and am always looking for differnt ways, easier ways, what ever way....so send it my way...HA!!
Oh this would be wonderful to add to my book collection. I have been quilting for just over a year and have fallen in love with applique.
ReplyDeleteWith the Bendedbias Applique, I would love to use this on quilts that I am making, also on little outfits that I make for my small children and nieces! Gosh, this applique on little girl dresses would be stunning!!
I also would love to make some accent pillows...oh the ideas are endless!!
Thank you for this give away :)
I would love to use this bended bias technique on a denim quilt I have plans to make--it would be so kewl!!
ReplyDeleteI've never done applique, so this book would help me done at least one. Would like to use the technique to make a birdie, flower, and tree mini wall hanging...something small...or the dragonfly on your blog
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I have never seen the Bendedbias before but sure looks like fun and would love to try it! Gosh, you could make so many things which included it. Quilts, jackets, table topper, wall hangings and home decor.
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I would love to try the bendedbias on a purse or tablerunner.
ReplyDeleteOh boy, oh boy! This is something I can get excited about. And I'm really excited to hear that Linda lives in PA. That's close enough that maybe I can get my guild to have her come down. I really love the looks of that piece that you showed on the back of the shirt. I think something like that would be gorgeous on a bag, pillow, AND a mini quilt. Oh gosh! the pillows I could (and will) make.
ReplyDeleteI have been wanting to try something like this for celtic knots. Maybe with this, I could actually succeed.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to make a celtic cross like the one my husband wears as at least a wallhanging for out room. And also a vine/flower design I used to doodle in all my notebooks at school.
ReplyDeletewell I love flower patterns and the stems always look just so. With this technique you could really do vines and everything so well.
ReplyDeleteI would use bended bias to go around simple applique blocks to "set them off". I saw a quilt with bias around clamshells once and thought that was a neat project.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat looking technique! I'd love to win this book because it seems like all the cool classes out on the East Coast.
ReplyDeleteI really like the look of the design on the back of the shirt. I'm not sure I would do something quite so large, but I think it would look awesome around the ends of sleeves or on a pocket. Or a cool design around the bottom of capri pants, or going partially up the leg! I love the look of embroidery in those places, but I don't have an embroidery machine. This would give a similar (but even COOLER) look and would be something that I could do at home.
I could also see using this to create letters on quilts. I like quilts that have writing on them, but I don't really like the large blocky letters that are usually used. This could make small, delicate letters and could even look like it was handwritten.
Bendedbias applique sounds like a great approach to some of the Celtic inspired designs as well as some of the neat quilts that I have seen that have beautiful gardens behind wrought iron gates.
ReplyDeleteMy husband is starting to look forawrd to the end of this wonderful 30 day giveaway. Everytime I see what new during this giveaway, I can't stop myself from calling on the phone, or into the rooom (or hunt him down when he doesn't come) to tell him about something new I want to try. Even if I don't win anything this month I will still be happy for all the ideas it has brought me.
ReplyDeleteNow for the this wonderful book. Looks like so much fun. My mother in law is Irish and I would love to make her a lap quilt with celtic knots and this would be perfect.
Well! How timely! I think if I don't win this, I will have to buy it.
ReplyDeleteI have a block in my WIP pile that I just cannot figure out how to do. It's a Celtic knot design and my mom was admiring it in a magazine. I proclaimed it to be "easy!" and then tried to make it. What a mess. I was using purchased bias tape an it won't bend! And the intersections have so many layers and look terrible.
I have not given up hope, so the block is still sitting here reminding me that I don't know everything. LOL! So I would love to know how to finish it.
Oh- That rainbow celtic looking applique is AMAZING!! If I saw someone wearing it, I would actually go speak to them to find out where they had gotten it.
Seeing your curlies on the beautiful tablerunner to be made me desire to make a wonderful bird cage design with the bendedbias applique. I'd love to know how to start! I have a book on antique birdcages to be inspired from.
ReplyDeleteI would love to will Bendedbias Applique Book. I have made some Celtic knot projects,one I even took to Ireland with me. I would love some new patterns.
ReplyDeleteElaine
This is a technique that I've been wanting to try. I think I'd start with a monogram wall hanging.
ReplyDeleteI am new to applique, but this would give me courage to try it in new ways. I am interested in wearable art and this would certainly embellish any sort of clothing. Right now I am visualizing a winter formal for some reason. A very fancy, bendedbias application on a very full long skirt, perhaps with a velvet bodice???
ReplyDeleteAll I know for sure is that I would enjoy the chance to try.
I would use this technique to do some AWESOME table runners. I have this gorgeous table that sits at my front window, and my goal is to have a table runner for each holiday/season...this would make BEAUTIFUL ones :)
ReplyDeleteWow, I have never heard of Bendedbias before. This looks like a super fun product. I am really, really interested in trying this.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter recently saw a swirly flower appliqued t-shirt and asked me if I could recreate one for her. It actually looked like it could have been made with Bendebias. I had no clue how to make it. I was going to try and use ribbon. I'm really excited to find out more about this product. Thank you for the chance to win!
This looks like super fun, please include me in the drawing:) Jenna Louise
ReplyDeleteI have been making a Celtic design table runner and would like to try one with the bended bias technique. Thanks to Linda Poole for the donation to your giveaway month!
ReplyDeleteI love this look! I want to make a stained glass quilt using this technique! Thanks! Laurie
ReplyDeleteI have this book as a preorder on half.com.
ReplyDeleteIt seems interesting to create with bias. I would enjoy this book.
I think that grapevines and those little squigglies that come out of grape clusters would be really cool. Or some squiggly hair. Very fun.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to make some nifty appliques for children's clothing. Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteI think I would like to make a colorful fall wall-hanging...pumpkins and fall leaves and make it look like a stained glass piece....am thinking I could do that with bended bias technique! What fun to take the class from her, I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to try a stained glass wall hanging with this technique.
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to recreate some stained glass windows that I have seen/taken photos of over the years, as wall hangings or quilts. However, I've never come across anyone who could/would teach me how to do this. This book looks/sounds like just what I need to help me try to finally do this!! Please enter my name in the drawing - and don't let the "Bloggie Monster" eat my comment, LOL. Thank You.
ReplyDeleteI make so many quilts. I can see this technique used in a center medallion and adding to much to the quilt.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous prize! I have a list of projects I'd like to do - I'll start with a rosette window quilt (type of stained glass look), then I proceed to celtic motives and then I'll try my hand at lettering. Can't wait - fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteI love the look of stained glass quilts. I would like to try bended bias to frame some of the large motifs found in today's contemporary fabrics. I also think it would be fun to use for scroll-work in a border.
ReplyDeleteWithout the book I'm not sure but I can see trying to use it do a modern interpretation of an Amish block quilt.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance.
WOW... I just loved these pictures so I had to jump away to Linda's site to check out more samples...I think I need to get into one of her classes! Like so many others I would like to try this with celtic knots.That "jacket back" is stunning...and yes I would stop the owner as well...ellen
ReplyDeleteI don't do a lot of applique yet...but having that would inspire me to try a Celtic knot on a shirt back. YIKES>..I see ellen said celtic knots too! I wasn't reading the other comments, but hers is right behind where I am typing. Sheesh.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I am "one of those" too....and I always want to touch it - but I do generally ask first!
I would love to use Bended bias to re-create the celtic cross my hubby just had tattooed on his arm into a quilt to give to him for christmas!! I think with this product I could re-create the cross easily.
ReplyDeleteok, here goes, I want to use it in an art quilt and then fill in all the spaces with embellishing... and then make a jacket and have that on the back.
ReplyDeleteTHis sounds like such fun. I think I would like to relive my young days of scribbling to recreate that with this fiber option. Sarah
ReplyDeleteI want to make a loopty doop wall hanging and fill in the spaces with various forms of thread painting. Oh! And wouldn't it look really pretty on the cuff and collar of a shirt or jacket? Wouldn't it be cool to make a tiger and use this for outline , eyes and stripes..lots of ideas! Just too much fun! And yes, Kelly we all have bendy smiles over your anniversary!
ReplyDeletewouldn't this be fun to recreate some of children's art into a quilt! You could get your children involved in helping designing and then take their drawing and recreate! What fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure how I'd use it but it sure would be fun to play with.
ReplyDeleteI would love to have the chance to win a copy of Bendedbias Applique by Linda Poole! I think it would be perfect to learn this technique so I could make some celtic designs. I also do stained glass and I could see a bunch of quilts made with this technique. Thank you for the chance to win this wonderful book.
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I have always wanted to do a stained glass quilt, but while my mind is willing my hands are unable to do this right now. So, maybe with Lindas book I would learn enough tips and tricks to be able to do a wall hanging or at least a table runner. pamspinks.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteOh I have always wanted to learn how to do perfect bended bias! I would use it in a quilt making beautiful stems and curly cues! Thank you for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteI think I would like to try it on a quilted bag. I have never done appliques and I want to learn, this looks like a good way to start
ReplyDeleteI would love to recreate the stained glass window at the frount of my church
ReplyDeleteWell, this is the first time I've heard of Bendedbias and it looks like great fun. My favorite things to make are lap size quilts and table runners, so I would love to design something with Bendedbias to use on my projects.
ReplyDeletemybusyhands@gmail.com
i would use the Bendebias in making something special for my new grandson. maybe even his name
ReplyDeleteLinda's un-sewn project that she designed reminded me of how much I fancy Celtic designs. I'd have to make a Celtic design for a wall quilt if I had her Bendedbias Applique book.
ReplyDeleteI think the BendedBias would work wonderful to help create circles or any curved area.
ReplyDeleteI think the bendedbias applique would make some awesome stained glass. I dont like applique very well but I do love stained glass and that just looks to cool to pass up learning her technique.
ReplyDeleteI could see myself doing some stained glass applique with this. Or even try celtic knots. Table runners, wall hanging, quilts the uses would be endless.
ReplyDeleteThanks to Kelly and Linda for a great opportunity to win a book that would show me how to use bendibias to create unique designs on tablerunners, quilts and even put names onto the outside of bags....the possibilities are endless, but that's what I would be using this technique for. Hugs Naomi
ReplyDeleteWould love to try this technique. Please enter my name.
ReplyDeleteSandy
cha16946san@epix.net
I seem to decorate a lot of t-shirts for my kids, and now as they are getting older the cute appliques aren't so popular ... I can see some very sophisticated Celtic-type designs doing the bendedbias thing!
ReplyDeleteI would try it as a mini wall quilt and then try it mixed in border for a flower applique quilt. Looking at the book, I might skip all that and do something of Linda's. I've always wanted to try this applique.
ReplyDeleteI would like to use the Bendedbias on a pocketbook. It really looks cool.
ReplyDeleteFound another thing i just cannot live without-so here I am in Alabama hoping it comes to my door.
ReplyDeleteI too would love to get her book,Bendedbias Applique, learn the technique and create something beautiful - like a table runner or quilt top. Hmmmm, the wheels are turning.
ReplyDeleteFirst I love applique and am trying to improve my skills by taking every applique class I can.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this book to add to my knowledge and learn her techniques. I have had a miniature Celtic inspired quilt mind for a while but not sure how to start. I have a doll bed collection and have the bed selected for this quilt in my head.
Thanks Linda and Kelly for another great giveaway! Ideas using Bendedbias? I'm so bad at coming up with new things, but I've always wanted to do a stained glass quilt, perhaps of a famous local landmark (building)? Wouldn't that be something? Or a beautiful nature scene? It looks like a neat technique. I'd love to give it a try, even if I'm just following the patterns in the book.
ReplyDeleteI'm currently taking a geometry course, and one of the chapters was on designing Celtic knot designs. I think bendedbias applique would be great to use in making one of the design projects that I need to submit for the class. Kathie L in Allentown
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of having a denim jacket with a fun design on the back. I'm sure it would be very fun to design a king size quilt too. I can even picture the wiggles going down the legs of jeans.
ReplyDeleteI love applique and I'd love to use Bendedbias, I never tried it before, so I'm not really sure how to use it, I so hope the the bloggie monster won't eat my entry. Love all her work!,I have a weakness with books!
ReplyDeleteI love Linda's colorful blog, so I'm sure her book is fantastic! This would be a good way to use up my collection of bias tape packages. Also, to dig out those bias tape makers I bought years ago that I don't even know where they are.
ReplyDeleteI think the Bendedbias would be great for an accent on a portrait applique.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome technique! I would love to have a class on this!
ReplyDeleteI have a denim jacket (duster length) that has been hanging in my closet for several years. I bought it with the intention of doing some embroidery on it.
Now I can see Texas bluebonnets and the state star with a woven border around it!
I would use the bendedbias applique to make embellishments. They would be the icing on the cake, the bling, the perfect accent.
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ReplyDeleteI've done a good bit of celtic knot applique and I would love some new designs to play with! It's the BEST (most relaxing) mindless thing to do when hand applique-ing the bias down!
ReplyDeleteI made a jacket with designs on the back AND down the lapels in front, and would love to do this again with some new designs!!
Being Irish I would love to use Bendedbias to make celtic designs.
ReplyDeleteHi and thanks for making this possible. I would love to make one of those leadlight pictures; pansies I think, and this looks like it would be just the thing. regards Sam (Sandra) s.downes@murdoch.edu.au
ReplyDeleteMy favorite form of quilting - Celtic and Stained Glass. Would love to win this
ReplyDeleteLinda did a great presentation showing amazing quilts and their photo inspirations! Also, a great class and teacher- what fun!!
ReplyDeleteMy next use of the fusible bendable bias technique is for a May project with Spring blooming tree branches. I will be making multiple sized branches using my new Fusible Bias Tape Makers. Guess where I got the 1/4" and 3/8" ones? Yours and my favorite I Have a Notion!
Thanks for sharing, Kelly and Linda! And, happy Day 29 again!
I would love to make a jacket using the Bendedbias. I have made several in the past and loved them.
ReplyDeleteI've never done any applique work, this looks like it would be fun to learn with. I love the design of the table runner.
ReplyDeleteWendy
I haven't done anything like this before, but maybe some applique blending flowers with celtic designs
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