10-for-10 Interview #4 - Jennifer from That Girl...That Quilt

*giveaway closed*

Today, I want to introduce you to my friend Jennifer, who blogs at That Girl...That Quilt.




Jennifer is a wonderful blogger and great source of inspiration. I was first drawn to her blog when I saw her "I Quilt Without Obligation" button on another blog.  Intrigued, I clicked over to her site, immediately started following her, and added that same button to my blog.  (It's on the lower left.)  I really liked what she had to say about quilting without obligation and that same spirit is evident in all of her posts.  I love her honesty and her ability to just let it all go.  Be yourself and do what you love.  Amen.

Of course, on top of all that personal motivation (and reassurance!), Jennifer has fabulous quilts and an amazing eye for color.  (Pssst... she also has a couple of Moda Bake Shop projects under her belt as well.)

And, well... you know I can't let an intro go without highlighting some of my favorite quilts.  So here are my top three faves...but let me say, it was very difficult to narrow it to three.

Serendipity


Disappearing 9-patch

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Wonky Log Cabin


Oh, and just in case you are wondering, there is a pattern available for Serendipity.  So, y'all read on while I go find my wallet.  :)

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If you won $3,000 today and had to spend it today, what would you buy? I'd buy a new sewing machine. I love my Singer, it's a workhorse but it doesn't have any of the fancy features I see other quilters talking about. And of course, if I had some money left over I'd buy some fabric.

What color scheme or fabric line are you loving right now? I am really loving terracotta and robin egg blue together right now. I've been slowly collecting fabric for a quilt in these two colors. Finding fabric that is terracotta and not orange is harder than I thought!

What is one thing from your "bucket list"? Hmmm... I really want to go on a safari someday. I love the zoo but I think it would be amazing to see some of the same animals in their natural habitat.

Is there a sewing technique or quilt block that you would like to try? I guess if we are talking quilt blocks, I want to finish my Dear Jane blocks. I've been working on them for nearly 3 years now and I'm pretty much down to the applique blocks. Needle turn applique scares me but I'm going to have to get over it if I'm ever going to finish the quilt!

What hot trends do you see coming our way? Hot trends... they may be more of what I like than anything else but I see two things: Less "wonky" and a return to more traditional piecing and blocks. And secondly, less color saturation {think rainbow colors} and more rich, organic colors found in nature. Design Seeds is an awesome site to find color palettes inspired by nature.

What kind of movies do you like and do you have an all-time favorite? All time favorite, that's easy! I'm a sports nut and Hoosiers is my favorite movie. A close runner up and my bad mood cure is My Blue Heaven.

When you’re faced with a lack of motivation, what do you do to get re-energized? I walk away and engage a different part of my brain. I read, I draw, I play the piano... Sometimes I just need a change of creative scenery and then I'm ready to go back and tackle the project.

What one piece of advice would you give a new quilter? Finished is better than perfect because there's no such thing as a perfect quilt. Enjoy the process and your creativity. Nothing stifles creativity faster than "perfection"!

What is your favorite finished project to date? I think I'm going to have to be predictable and go with my latest finish, "Tide Pools". It was a UFO for over a year and I have no idea why. It was so satisfying to finish it and think that makes me love it even more.

You have an unplanned evening alone with no responsibilities – what do you do? This might sound funny if you are expecting me to say that I'd sew... but if I had an evening to myself I would probably read. I love to read almost as much as I love to quilt and peace and quiet is the perfect setting for reading. I can quilt with noise and people all around me but trying to read in that same environment is tough.

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Thanks for those wonderful answers, Jennifer!  I actually find it a little refreshing that you wouldn't sew on your unplanned night off.  I think that I would take a break from my machine as well, especially if I didn't have any deadlines.  Quiet time is rare in my house, so I'm not sure I'd want to pass it up.  ;o)

And now, it's giveaway time!  I'm betting most of you know the drill by now....
Today's giveaway is this fat-eighth bundle of fabrics from Joel Dewberry's Heirloom line, donated by Wondrous Woven Fabrics.


Joel Dewberry Bundle 4


To enter the giveaway, leave a comment telling me which of Jennifer's finished quilts is your favorite.

For an optional bonus entry, leave a comment telling me if you are a follower (new or not-so-new) of Jennifer's blog.

For a second optional bonus entry, leave a comment telling me if you are a new (or not-so-new) follower of my blog. That's right - two bonus entries!  

Limit three entries per person.  Comments close at 9:00 am EST on Monday, Sept. 12th, and I will draw a random winner at that time.  

Good luck!! Be sure to join us next Tuesday for Interview #5. See you then!

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  1. I am a regular follower of Jennifer's blog.

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  2. I am a regular follower of Stitching by Starlight.

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  3. I LOVE Jennifer's City Stops quilt.

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  4. I am a follower of Jennifer's blog!

    Mary
    iammaryburke @ gmail.com

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  5. I love the mermaid mini quilt, if only for the fabric. :)

    Mary
    iammaryburke @ gmail.com

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  6. The wonky log cabin is my favorite--love those colors!

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  7. I am a follower of Jennifer's blog (not so new)

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  8. I'm a semi-new (!) follower of your blog, and glad to be one :-)

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  9. My favorite is the square in square tutorial from a while back! Beautiful!

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  10. I an a not so new follower on Jennifer!

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  11. I am a not so new follower of you too!

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  12. My favorite is the Wonkly Log Cabin. I love the bright colors she used! Thanks for the chance!

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  13. I follow your blog. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  14. Love Serendipity. If I wasn't on a spending freeze, I would grab that pattern! I will have to pin it for later!

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  15. New follower of Jennifer's blog!

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  16. Jennifer has made some really great quilts. I really like the Serendipity but I also really like the Picket Fences.

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  17. I am a new follower of Jennifer's blog.

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  18. I love her Blissful Zig Zags quilt, though to be honest all of them are lovely! :)

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  19. I love the Wonky Log Cabin COLORS! Love the pattern for serendipity! I stared at it trying to figure out how it was made.

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  20. I found Jennifer's blog a long time ago!

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  21. I'm a follower, I follow through google reader. ;)

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  22. I also follow Jennifer, her blog is wonderful :)

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  23. I love Jennifer's Intersection quilt! :)

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  24. Hard to choose just one. I do love the disappearing nine patch.

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  25. I'm a new follower of that quilt

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  26. I follow this blog as well. Thanks for awesome giveaways!!

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  27. I like the Tumbler Charm Quilt way at the bottom. I love tumblers. :)

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  28. I already follow Jennifer's blog.

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  29. And I follow this blog, too. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  30. LOVE her Wonky Log Cabin Quilt!

    Beautiful colors

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  31. I am now her newest follower! Thank you for the great interview. I am new to blogging and I am meeting some of the best people!
    Thank you, Kim

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  32. i love jennifer's wonky log cabin quilt :)

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  33. i follow jennifer's blog also :)

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  34. I like Jennifer's Old and New quilt!

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  35. The disappearing nine patch is my favorite.

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  36. I really like the On the Road to Spring quilt!

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  37. I'm now a follower of Jennifer's blog!

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  38. i have to say serendipity too, though i like the intersections one as well- the colors are too great!

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  39. i am a new follower of jennifer's blog!

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  40. i am a follower here! this series is a lot of fun!

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  41. I follow your blog and I love this series :)

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  42. I'm a new follower of Jennifer's blog :)

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  43. I really like the Serendipity quilt!

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  44. I signed up to follow Jennifer's blog

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  45. Fab interview! My favourite quilt is 'On the Road to Spring' such pretty colours.
    Thanks for the chance to win.

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  46. I already follow Jennifers blog :-)

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  47. I follow stitching by starlight too :-)

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  48. I am a new follower of Jennifer's blog.

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  49. I am a new-ish follower of your blog!

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  50. I just love Jennifer's wonky log cabin quilt. Fabulous colors!

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  51. Thanks Angie. I really love jennifer's "Bohemian Forest" quilt!

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  52. ...and...this is my first visit to your site. I will bookmark it :)

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  53. Well, it's difficult to say which one is favorite, they are all so pretty! But I'd say the Disappearing 9-patch.

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  54. Just signed up to follow your blog :o)

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  55. ..and following Jennifer's, as well.

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  56. My favorite quilt is Serendipity! I love the colors of the quilt! :)

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  57. I'm a new follower of Jennifer's blog! :)

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  58. I'm already a follower of your blog! :)

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  59. too many to choose from! but i think i'll have to go with city stops.

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  60. i'm a new follower of jennifer's blog

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  61. and i've been following your blog for atleast a week now!

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