Monday, 8 July 2013

katy jones & quilt blocks

Some of you who follow me on Twitter and Instagram may have seen that this week I've been working on some quilt blocks.





The blocks are all from my sewing bestie, AKA Katy Jones, AKA 'Im A Ginger Monkey' new book: 25 Patchwork Quilt Blocks published by Martingale.

Katy is an internet turned real-life friend and a proper brilliant one at that! She has inspired and encouraged me to sew so many quilts as well as other stuff like zippered pouches, the staple dress & framed purses and of course she has taught me all I know about English Paper Piecing! She is my one-stop shop for all sewing advice and has held my hand so many times through fabric choices I can't begin to tell you. I'm really proud of her and feel so very lucky that she really is one of my best friends ever!

 The book I feel, is a must for all quilters, whether you are a beginner or an old hat! Its so beautifully laid out and the instructions are very easy to follow. For me the best part is seeing how Katy has used traditional blocks and given them a new lease of life with her stunning fabric choices.

To celebrate all her hard work and the publication of her first solo book I've got a super spectacular giveaway - a signed copy of the book and a scrap pack of all the fabrics that I used to make my blocks!!


The fabric is all available (except the skulls but there is some in the prize) in my online shop Simply Solids. I used fabric from the Sketch & Rain lines to highlight  how great these two designs play together!

 So how do you enter? Just follow my blog and leave a comment to say you have done this. Simples right?

 The competition will close at Noon on Sunday 14th July 2013 with the winner chosen by random.org and announced later that evening.
Good Luck!!
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52 comments:

  1. Hannlib8 July 2013 at 08:07

    I follow your blog! At stupid o'clock on a Monday morning, even .....

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  2. Pippa Parsons8 July 2013 at 08:14

    Ohhhh I follow too also at stupid o clock :) see u real soon x

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  3. Shevvy8 July 2013 at 08:33

    I follow - it looks very exciting.

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  4. Elisabeth8 July 2013 at 08:41

    I follow your blog, Justine. Thanks for the chance of winning such lovely prizes. Love your blocks and am looking forward to seeing the finished cushion.

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  5. Just Sew Sue8 July 2013 at 08:51

    I follow your blog. My daughter would love that skull fabric, shame there's none in your shop. See you in London.

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  6. Lisa8 July 2013 at 08:57

    I follow you blog and am very excited for the book. Congrats to Katy and thanks for the giveaway :)

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  7. Wendz8 July 2013 at 09:22

    I do follow your blog, also twitter feed. Those blocks look fab in your fabric choices. Great giveaway!

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  8. Alyce @ Blossom Heart Quilts8 July 2013 at 09:55

    I follow you! I always love seeing book blocks "in real life" - thanks for sharing!

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  9. Gill8 July 2013 at 09:59

    Following!
    Katy's book looks fabulous - isn't she clever??

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  10. Jo Robertson (thejoyofthehousetomyself)8 July 2013 at 10:08

    What a lovely giveaway! I follow via bloglovin

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  11. Tean Porteus8 July 2013 at 10:16

    Would love to win, followed your blog

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  12. Kay Eyles8 July 2013 at 10:18

    Thank you for a great giveaway. I follow via Bloglovin. I have been reading I'm a Ginger monkey for ages, so this would be a great prize to have.
    ks(dot)eyles(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk

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  13. Unknown8 July 2013 at 10:32

    following via email, the book looks absolutely amazing and so do the fabrics.

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  14. Isisjem8 July 2013 at 10:38

    It does look a great book. I already follow. THanks for the chance :-)

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  15. Anna8 July 2013 at 11:12

    Following already, thanks for the give away!

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  16. Two Wednesdays8 July 2013 at 11:37

    I follow your Blog (and twitter) Your blocks look amazing, especially the spool and the letter.

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  17. Mhairi8 July 2013 at 12:42

    I follow your blog. This book looks amazing, thanks for the honest review of it too.

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  18. Sarah_L_N8 July 2013 at 12:52

    I'm a follower :) I love the look of this book, your blocks look great!

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  19. Di8 July 2013 at 14:08

    The blocks are lovely and really inspire me to give them a go. Thank you for the giveaway. Di x
    P.S. I am a follower

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  20. Unknown8 July 2013 at 14:23

    I follow through bloglovin.

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  21. Trudi8 July 2013 at 14:46

    Oh I follow you, I have Katy's book, but mines not signed! Your blocks look fab!

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  22. Two Little Aussie Birds8 July 2013 at 15:24

    Follower! Thanks for the giveaway. I love the book and fabrics :)

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  23. Karen8 July 2013 at 15:34

    You lead, I shall follow :-) thx for the giveaway!

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  24. Peggy8 July 2013 at 16:20

    What fabulous quilt blocks! And what a great giveaway! Thanks for the chance!

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  25. Unknown8 July 2013 at 18:36

    I'm following again but this time by email and GFC! Lovely giveaway and thanks for the chance.

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  26. memmens8 July 2013 at 20:28

    Love your blocks Justine and how superb to have such a talented friend!
    I follow in feedly, thanks for the chance.

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  27. Mrs Flying Blind...8 July 2013 at 21:59

    Of course I follow your blog! Can't wait to see you next weekend!!!

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  28. Reene@Nellie's Niceties8 July 2013 at 22:19

    Your blocks look great :) KJ's a clever thing! I've followed your blog for yonks. Thanks for the chance to win the book :)

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  29. Strawberry Patch8 July 2013 at 22:48

    Duh, already a follower ;-) love your blocks!

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  30. Unknown9 July 2013 at 02:38

    I follow and I love your blocks and Katy's work AND your store. I love it ALL!!! Can't wait to see what other magic you create! :)

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  31. Archie The Wonder Dog9 July 2013 at 16:22

    Katy's book looks wonderful (no surprise, there!) and I love your blocks! The multicoloured rain fabric is gorgeous! Oh, I'm a follower!

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  32. B Greene9 July 2013 at 16:47

    I am a follower! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  33. PatG9 July 2013 at 22:14

    I think I'm following you....yup, just seen the preview! Love the blocks and love Simply Solids!

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  34. Sadie10 July 2013 at 01:03

    Lovely blocks! Especially love the letter :-) I'm a happy follower too :-)

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  35. Nadine10 July 2013 at 13:56

    OOOH, what a gorgeous prize. and well done Katy, can't wait to try some of those blocks. I have been following you right from the start long before you were Simply Solids :)

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  36. RoseyToesRose10 July 2013 at 14:10

    What a fantastic prize! Those fabrics are stunning too! :-) I'm following your blog.

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  37. mammafairy10 July 2013 at 14:12

    Yes, how could I not follow your blog!

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  38. Alcea Rosea 3110 July 2013 at 14:30

    I'm a new follower but an old customer!. Definitely out of my comfort zone with the fabric. I'm not very adventurous.

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  39. Aoife10 July 2013 at 14:42

    I follow your blog! I love the Aircraft block - it looks great in those fabrics :)

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  40. Liz DandeliondD10 July 2013 at 14:53

    I am a follower of your lovely blog.
    Those internet turned real life quilty friends are the BEST!
    Thanks for the chance to win xxxx

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  41. LindaR10 July 2013 at 15:30

    Katy's book looks fab! I now follow you with GFC!

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  42. Unknown10 July 2013 at 15:34

    Hi! I'm slowly making my way through the blogosphere and after a long while stumbled upon Katy's blog where, not long after, she led me to you! While I love following the capers of the girls across the pond, it's just so lovely being able to follow the works of some 'local' girls! x

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  43. PinksyDoodles10 July 2013 at 15:38

    Your blocks look great Justine. Thank you for the chance to win Katy's new book.
    Clare

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  44. DeborahGun10 July 2013 at 15:42

    I follow your blog by email. Thanks for a lovely giveaway :)

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  45. Helen Marriott10 July 2013 at 17:38

    Wow, what fab looking blocks and such a great way to display your fabric. Following you by email and Twitter. Have a great time at the retreat. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  46. Amy's Crafty Shenanigans10 July 2013 at 23:28

    Love the fabric choices for your blocks - I am undecided at the moment!!! Great giveaway - Katy ROCKS!!! I follow you :)

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  47. Helenlt10 July 2013 at 23:55

    Following on email x

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  48. Kelly11 July 2013 at 09:09

    I am already a follower of your lovely blog x

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  49. SewLittleToSay12 July 2013 at 19:56

    I thought I had entered this already, but I can't see my comment. Just to say that I follow on BlogLovin.

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  50. Sue12 July 2013 at 21:55

    Follow your blog, would really love Katy's book

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  51. Mary on Lake Pulaski13 July 2013 at 16:28

    Way exciting giveaway! Thank you for the chance. I follow your blog.

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  52. Mary on Lake Pulaski13 July 2013 at 16:28

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Well hello and thanks so much for commenting! It's lovely to hear from you, Justine xx

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