It's Today! Today is The Day!

And I am late. Blame Godzilla.  Blame Ultraman.

DEFINITELY blame Ultraman.  He was running around the hotel in a frenzy this morning, and that made it hard to concentrate.  But I will not be stopped in my quest to celebrate Ms. Sassaman.  Not by Ultraman, Deadzilla, not Mothra, and certainly not King Ghiddora. (I'm with my family at Godzilla Fest, for those who might not know.) But let us not tarry.  Monsters and Heroes alike can wait as it is:

July 15! Jane Sassaman Day at Del Ray Fabrics. I've been anticipating this day for weeks- ever since I got my hot little hands on Jane's new book, Patchwork Sassaman Style.  

I love Jane Sassaman.  Her quilts, her fabrics, her very self.  The Kaleidoscope quilt (which is in the book) was one of the first quilts I ever made.  I saw the picture in a magazine and fell in love.  Upon seeing it, one of my oldest and dearest friends fell in love with it too, so I gave it to her.  (Of course I made sure I had enough fabric to make another.  I'm not crazy.)  It was on her bed for years and years until it finally started to fall apart.  (Most likely because I hadn't quite mastered binding when I made it. Don't tell her.)  I've also made the Lone Star quilt from a picture on Jane's Blog - and that pattern is here in this book too. So after hearing my endless bragging and preening about these JS-inspired creations, everyone here was ready to show me up and make their own project.  The book shows many ways to use Jane's fabric - and actually, all large incredibly beautiful prints - to make stunning quilts that will amaze and awe your friends.  And best of all, she gives such easy to follow instructions that the quilts come together quickly and easily.  Cindy decided to make the Broken Star quilt in a combination of Early Birds and Sunshine and Shadow with this result:

It took her no time at all.  

Michelle started cutting strips of Early Birds and laying them out to make this simple but dramatic quilt from the book:

And YOU TOO can make a gorgeous quilt!  In honor of this Very Special Day, we are giving away a copy of the book along with 2 yards of Jane's Strawberry Serenade fabric from her Early Birds collection.  Just leave a comment on this blog and the winner will be chosen by random. Or Ultraman, if I can run him down.

Pam

Comments

• thanks so much for a chance to win Jane's book. I having been following all the blogs but somehow missed yours.
  by Carrie P. on 19 July 2012 at 2:24 p.m.
• A-maze-ing !! Beautiful fabric and an awesome book. Eye candy for sure! Thank you and Jane for a super generous giveaway and a chance to win an amazing book and some beautiful fabric. usairdolll(at)gmail(dot)com
  by usairdoll on 19 July 2012 at 3:01 a.m.
• How funny! I enjoyed your entry!!! If it's not too late, please include me!
  by donna adams on 18 July 2012 at 9:47 a.m.
• Have fun at your Monster/Hero Fest. I'd love to win Jane's book and some fabric!
  by Wanda Myers on 17 July 2012 at 3:15 p.m.
• I love Jane's quilts and her fabric. I would love to have a copy of this book. Thanks for giving us a chance.
  by Kathy Ryan on 17 July 2012 at 2:57 p.m.
• I love the broken star quilt. It is gorgeous. I am sure Jane's book is great and would love a chance to win the book and fabric.
  by sandi1100 on 17 July 2012 at 1:59 p.m.
• Wow, impressive quilts! The colors and patterns are so striking. trilliumcreates AT gmail DOT com
  by trillium on 17 July 2012 at 9:40 a.m.
• Looks like a wonderful book. Theresa N weceno(at)yahoo(dot)com
  by Theresa N on 17 July 2012 at 9:33 a.m.
• This book sounds wonderful - and "quick and easy" makes it even better. Strawberry Serenade would be a fun fabric pattern to work with - lots of possibilities!
  by kay on 17 July 2012 at 7:29 a.m.
• I'd love to win, this looks like a great book. I would appreciate the opportunity to learn how to fussy cut the larger prints and create gorgeous blocks. bellamichelleatgmaildotcom
  by michelle on 17 July 2012 at 1:23 a.m.
• This Ultra woman would love for Ultraman to select her as the winner of the Jane's incredible boo!
  by Mary Jo Kaszubinski on 16 July 2012 at 9:24 p.m.
• Oh, my! The book and fabric, WOW! Thanks for the chance.
  by Sherri I on 16 July 2012 at 8:23 p.m.
• I love large prints but have had so much difficulty finding a way to incorporate them into a quilt. This book is the solution.
  by June on 16 July 2012 at 5:26 p.m.
• I seriously doubt that anything I sew could do these fabrics justice - they are just stunning. Thanks for spreading the word about the beauty that is JS!!
  by Lory on 16 July 2012 at 3:59 p.m.
• Love Jane's fabric and designs and would love a copy of her new book.
  by Chris on 16 July 2012 at 2:36 p.m.
• Count me in! I love Jane's work (quilts, fabric, etc.) And I would dearly love to have a copy of her new book. Thanks.
  by Trudi on 16 July 2012 at 1:33 p.m.
• Beautiful book and fabric. Just stunning.
  by Sandy on 16 July 2012 at 1:25 p.m.
• Wow, the wheels in my head are going round and round..... Great Book!!!
  by JoanDeArc on 16 July 2012 at 12:50 p.m.
• I'd love to be the winner!
  by sandra ellison on 16 July 2012 at 12:45 p.m.
• This book is sooo exciting. AND, the more I read, the more I am committed to giiving Jane's system a try. Thanks for the giveaway.
  by LJ on 16 July 2012 at 12:08 p.m.
• Wow I really love the quilts you made with Jane's patterns. I have admired her work for a long time and would love to try this myself.
  by Jane Bitz on 16 July 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
• LOL I havent had superheros run around the place for a while. How fun. Thanks for the chance to win this fabulous book. quilting dash lady at comcast dot net
  by Lori Smanski on 16 July 2012 at noon
• I love all things Jane, and would love to get my hands on this book!
  by Mindy on 16 July 2012 at 9:51 a.m.
• I would dearly love to win this amazing book. geneblack AT gmail Dot com
  by Gene Black on 16 July 2012 at 7:12 a.m.
• I am so intrigued by this book, and so generous to giveaway fabric too!!! I just realized I have absolutely no purple in my stash, which seems odd, I need to figure out if I'm shying away from it for some reason! gibbylet(at)gmail(dot)com
  by Ali M on 16 July 2012 at 6:16 a.m.
• What a wonderful book! Such beauty in color and pattern!
  by Pamela Nees on 16 July 2012 at 6:08 a.m.
• Jane's fabric is so unique, met her in Houston, she is a lovely lady.
  by Jeannine on 16 July 2012 at 1:05 a.m.
• I would love a chance to win Jane's new book!
  by Cheryl Gebhart on 16 July 2012 at 1:01 a.m.
• This is a fabulous book! Would love to win this book & fabric. Thanks for the chance to win!! wigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com
  by Rhonda Desgranges on 15 July 2012 at 11:58 p.m.
• I have another book by Jane that I really enjoy. I would love to have have the book and the cloth. Thanks!
  by Tammy Welshon on 15 July 2012 at 11:27 p.m.
• I love Janes work and am thrilled that she has a new book coming out! Nancy.sumner@comcast.net
  by Nancy on 15 July 2012 at 11:01 p.m.
• I love the vibrant quilts inspired by Jane's book and fabrics!
  by mrsmoore on 15 July 2012 at 10:47 p.m.
• I would love to add this book to my library and try some of the quilts. I love the versions you made. t dot herin at smha dot com
  by Tamie on 15 July 2012 at 10:43 p.m.
• I would love to win the book and fabric. Thanks for hosting. angela.bill25atgmaildotcom
  by Angela Brady on 15 July 2012 at 9:56 p.m.
• Jane Sassaman is one talented lady! I love her fabric collections and quilts. You are so generous to giveaway not only Patchwork Sassaman Style but two yards of her fabric. What a treat! brown.k [at] centurytel (dot) net - Thank you so much. :)
  by Kd Brown on 15 July 2012 at 9:52 p.m.
• I would love to win this book and fabric! Thanks for the chance!
  by Sallie on 15 July 2012 at 9:43 p.m.
• It's so nice to be among people of good taste. Love Jane's creations and your blog is pretty good too!
  by Kathleen on 15 July 2012 at 9:38 p.m.
• Creativity and Inspiration are trademarks of Jane's work. Oh I would be a proud owner if I am selected to win your drawing. Thanks for the chance
  by Peter Piche on 15 July 2012 at 9 p.m.
• The more I read the more I want this book. WOW! might I win it?
  by Barbara Williams on 15 July 2012 at 8:58 p.m.
• I would love to win Jane's book -- and now I wish I was at Godzilla Fest!
  by Zizophora on 15 July 2012 at 8:25 p.m.
• What a great book - what love to win it! Thanks so much! Deb dr392809@gmail.com
  by Deb on 15 July 2012 at 8:09 p.m.
• I JUST finished my Jane Sassaman quilt - it's beautiful, BUT....I certainly didn't use her fabrics to their full advantage and glory. Can't wait to learn from her book!
  by susie on 15 July 2012 at 8:07 p.m.
• I have a lot of Jane's fabrics. Definitely need another one along with the book! I have a U.S. mailing address. Thanks for counting me in, Pam. debbiesther @ gmail.com
  by Debbie on 15 July 2012 at 8:06 p.m.
• I am so intrigued by Jane's take on large prints. They have intimidated me and her blocks taking advantage of them really interests me. I will look for this book this summer, but would love to win one before I go home! Thanks for the chance to win. theadachis at yahoo dot com
  by Janine on 15 July 2012 at 7:51 p.m.
• I would love to be able to win Jane's book. I haven't seen it before and it really looks like fun! email me at mhtsw@tds.net
  by Carole T on 15 July 2012 at 7:16 p.m.
• This looks like a great book! I love Jane's fabrics, and could definitely use help to learn how to use them. So far they are still in the bag they came in!
  by Donna on 15 July 2012 at 7:10 p.m.
• I adore all things Jane Sassaman. If I am in a bad mood just browsing her blog cheers me up. I CRAVE her new book and fabric
  by Harriette Tuttle on 15 July 2012 at 7:09 p.m.
• I love the examples you've posted! Such simple design with strong impact. Can't wait to see the book!
  by Deborah M on 15 July 2012 at 6:48 p.m.
• I definitely need this book. I am a fan of kaleidoscopes.
  by Jane Brown on 15 July 2012 at 6:32 p.m.
• Have some of Jane's fabric, really need her book.
  by Barbara on 15 July 2012 at 6:24 p.m.
• Ultraman? Godzilla fest? Sounds like a fun weekend! I am not familiar with Jane Sassaman, this must be rectified. A book and fabric would be the very thing to correct this sad situation. I need a Jane Sassaman quilt, yes I do.
  by Mary Val on 15 July 2012 at 6:11 p.m.
• Love Jane's stuff. Would love to win
  by Terry F. on 15 July 2012 at 6:07 p.m.
• I would love to win a copy of Janes latest book, and the fabric.
  by Denise Smart on 15 July 2012 at 6:06 p.m.
• Many thanks, in advance, for the chance to win Jane's new book and lucious fabric. I've been a fan of Jane's since the beginning of her works.
  by Jeannette Brewster on 15 July 2012 at 6:03 p.m.
• Oh, my, this IS exciting! The book looks fabulous, and that fabric is a personal favorite of mine! giddy99 (at) yahoo (dot) com
  by Giddy99 on 15 July 2012 at 5:46 p.m.
• Thank you, Ultraman. I am sure to be the winner! You can email me at sewbeads at yahoo dot com.
  by Michelle Harrison on 15 July 2012 at 5:29 p.m.
• If you can run down Ultraman, then you will be UltraWOman! Thanks for the opportunity to win Jane's new book and some fabric to use for her designs. I know that this book will be a great one to use when making quilts from large scale prints. Hope you had a wonderful time at your Very Special Day event. alternate email mlwright29(at)hotmail(dot)com
  by MarciaW on 15 July 2012 at 5:29 p.m.
• Thanks for the chance to win - this book (and fabric) looks wonderful! :-D eirdre
  by Deirdre Abbotts on 15 July 2012 at 5:06 p.m.
• Oh , I love Jane's work and can't wait to get by hands on this new book! Thanks for the chance to win !!
  by janie on 15 July 2012 at 4:48 p.m.
• Ultraman or Mr Random is going in to have his work cut out for him. Lot's of people love Jane's patterns and fabrics so I know I'm one among many.
  by Diann Cornell on 15 July 2012 at 4:13 p.m.

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