Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Mix & Match Quilts with the Accuquilt GO! Blog Tour

Welcome to the next stop on the blog tour.

Remember the Accuquilt GO?

This book has 12 "Fresh Designs using Traditional Shapes" to make quilts with your GO and dies.


This is the quilt I was asked to review,
Flash of Lightning on pg. 26


I did make a block from this pattern, I didn't have all the dies, so I had to wing it.
I thought it was a bit difficult.  I would like to see the dies names and not the item #'s.
I also don't cut my fabric into strips and then cut on the die, I just cut with the die.
After making the first block, I didn't go any further.  I do think it's a great book if you have all the dies or use your GO daily.

 I am offering up my copy of the book.  (I did write on my page in pencil, I'll erase it, but you might still see it.) Just leave a comment on this post and I'll draw a winner on Thursday (tomorrow).

If you don't win, you can purchase the book here.

To follow this tour, the next stop is Jacqueline Kunkel, that's today as well.

tomorrow's stop is with Nettie Peterson

Friday's stop is with my friend Mary Flynn


My GOOD friend Pat was supposed to be a stop on this blog tour as well, I would have love to know her take on this book, though I know she'll still tell me.  She's on vacation and was unable to make a post.

remember to leave a comment if you would like to win my copy of the book


(back to my hexies and the other project tomorrow)

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27 comments:

  1. PatJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    I already saw one other person who is on this blog tour comment on the instructions not being so great (due to the dies not being referred to by their names). It's a shame the instructions are as clear as the could be, as some of the quilts look pretty nice. I'm thinking maybe I'm glad I had to relinquish my spot as one of the reviewers for this book! LOL I'll have to look my copy over carefully when I have a chance at home. (Since they already gave me a courtesy copy for being willing to do a review, don't put my name into your drawing.)

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  2. Gene BlackJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    I saw the same review that Pat saw. Hmmmmm... I would still like to see the book for myself.

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  3. LeeJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Thanks for your review. I have read some that say the instuctions are not so great but I too would like to read them and it could give some inspiration! thanks!

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  4. quiltingnanaJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    thanks for the frank review

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  5. CindyJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    I believe Accuquilt needs to label the dies with the NAMES of the die. This would help tremendously.

    I've also wondered, and please forgive me if this sounds harsh, how a book can be critiqued if one doesn't sew an actual item from the book like so many reviews.

    I appreciate your honestly, Tonya. And I trust your judgement because you DID make a block, even without all the dies.

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  6. chrgenurseJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I would love to have this book. I have been looking for it in the stores. I am GOing to get it one of these days. Love your blog.

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  7. shirltetJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    There's always room for improvemnt....honestly will help the product and the directions going forward...

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  8. JoJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Looks like fun...there is always room on my shelf for more books!

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  9. robinJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Would love to win your book - thanks!

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  10. MaMaJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I'd love to win a copy of this book...it looks amazing & the patterns are so pretty. Thanks for hosting.
    Lisa
    mistyfuji *at* yahoo *dot* com

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  11. ytsmomJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Hubby gave me a GO! for Christmas. I would love to own this book.

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  12. GregJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Thanks for the review Tonya. I too find it weird that no die names just numbers are listed. Thanks for the chance..

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  13. Scrappy quilterJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I guess I'm wondering why any quilter would need one of these machines anyways. Quilting as gotten so far away from the quilting of years gone by. To me it's just so sad. I'm not saying I love my rulers, my rotary cutter and such....I guess instead of putting the money towards a Go, I'd rather put it towards material to quilt with. Just my thoughts!!

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  14. Needled MomJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    It is great to read all of the reviews by people who actually used the book, Tonya.

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    I'll be giving away my copy as well. :-)

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  16. Sarah CraigJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Is the eye candy worth it? Is it inspirational, even if the instructions are substandard? Is it shelfworthy, even if not purchase-worthy?

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  17. ChristieJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Thank you for your honest review. It always helps to hear from others who have and used the book before purchasing one. HUGS... and stitches

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  18. BeckyJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    I still don't have a GO! but I keep trying. Thanks for your honest review. Weird that Accuquilt markets their dies by name then uses the numbers in their book. I am confused enough on a daily basis ;)

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  19. AnnieOJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    I'd love to have a GO Cutter someday, and am glad dimensions are given for those that don't have one. Thanks for the review--I like the strong lines of this quilt pattern--and the chance to win the book.

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  20. Marcia W.January 19, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Tonya, Thanks for the frank review and giveaway. Perhaps the publisher/AccuQuilt will issue an errata sheet for download. There are some quilt designs that I like, despite knowing the directions have gaps. Please enter me into your drawing.

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  21. autumnesfJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Love my GO! cutter and need new ideals!

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  22. MelissaJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    I was lucky enough to win a Go, but I haven't been able to splurge on many dies yet. I'd love to try to work with what I've got!

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  23. Marilyn WJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Hey! Would love to win this.

    Thanks

    Marilyn
    marilynjw1971@gmail.com

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  24. adnohrJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    i got a go for xmas, and the a-h dies, so I'd love this book. Thanks for offering it.

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  25. sewfunquiltsJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Thanks for the review, Tonya. I'd love a chance to win this book and give some of the patterns a GO!

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  26. DebbieJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    LOOKS LIKE A BOOK THAT I NEED TO ADD TO MY COLLECTION! I WOULD LOVE THIS!!!!

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  27. Carrie P.January 20, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    thanks for your review. It has been interesting to read them all.

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