Giveaway Mondays - Desert To Sea

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So we have a giveaway here at Lily's Quilts every Monday.


Today I have a copy of Jane Davidson's beautiful Australian quilt collaboration book, Desert To Sea,  to give away.  Available at all your usual online sellers, you can also buy this book direct from Jane's own website.

Jane has pulled together a group of wonderful Australian quilt designers who have each contributed a quilt to the book.  These are Betty Kerr, Cathy Underhill, Charlotte Dumesny, Danielle Aeuckens, Jane Davidson, Rachaeldaisy, Jeannette Bruce and Lorena Uriarte.  The book is curated, designed and published by Jane herself, no mean feat. 


In her intro to the book, Jane says:

I find most Australian quilters are inherently eclectic in their style of quilting. They are not afraid to use bold colours and patterns in their designs. Maybe it is a reflection of the beauty that surrounds them and the diversity in our landscape and culture that inspires them to create such beautiful and unique quilts. 

As well as containing ten wonderful and inspiration projects, there are beautiful photos of the quilt both photographed flat so you can really see what you're making and photographed against some beautiful Australian scenery.  


This also has the feel of a book designed by quilters for quilters with really good clear instructions and diagrams throughout.  
To be in with a chance of winning a copy of this wonderful book, just leave a comment on this post.  


And the winner of last week's prize of a $50 gift certificate to Bobbie Lou's Fabric Factory was picked by random number generator and is...

 

Comments

  1. pennydog15 June 2015 at 12:08

    Looks like a great book!

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  2. Unknown15 June 2015 at 13:00

    This book is right up my alley. I already see two quilts I would like to make!

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  3. Katy M15 June 2015 at 13:00

    This looks like a lovely book - would love to win :)

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  4. Patti15 June 2015 at 13:16

    Gorgeous quilts!

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  5. Unknown15 June 2015 at 13:18

    So pretty!

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  6. Unknown15 June 2015 at 13:41

    Gorgeous quilts, would love to win the book

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  7. Unknown15 June 2015 at 13:57

    Sounds gorgeous! I must make the last quilt pictured.

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  8. Donna~~15 June 2015 at 14:02

    Would love to curl up with a copy before bed--looks full of fascinating things!

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  9. Anita15 June 2015 at 14:03

    Wonderful quilts; so fresh and new designs!

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  10. Unknown15 June 2015 at 14:12

    Lovely quilts.

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  11. Archie The Wonder Dog15 June 2015 at 14:24

    I love the hexagon and circle quilt!

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  12. tktl15 June 2015 at 14:46

    What beautiful photos!

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  13. claire ross15 June 2015 at 14:47

    Fab giveaway, thanks x
    Iain.ross30 at gmail dot com

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  14. Dody15 June 2015 at 14:52

    Thank you! This looks like an amazing book.

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  15. Kristen15 June 2015 at 14:58

    This book is definitely on my wish list. It looks so pretty!

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  16. Brita15 June 2015 at 15:35

    I am so into Australian quilters/designers/authors right now! Love their style, and I'd adore having this book!

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  17. Lynda15 June 2015 at 15:45

    I spent 5 wonderful weeks in Australia in 1988 (year of the expo) and loved it so much, owning this book would bring back some wonderful memories I am sure.

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  18. Cheryl15 June 2015 at 15:47

    Wonderful book, thanks for the chance to win.

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  19. Donna W15 June 2015 at 15:47

    Looks like a fantastic book. Would love to own a copy. Thanks

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  20. gigi15 June 2015 at 15:48

    The book looks interesting and unique. Thanks!

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  21. Unknown15 June 2015 at 15:55

    What a wonderful giveaway, thank you so much for this opportunity.

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  22. weavinfool15 June 2015 at 15:57

    Count me in, please.

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  23. DeborahGun15 June 2015 at 16:01

    This looks like such a brilliant book!

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  24. lesleyana15 June 2015 at 16:03

    wow, this looks so awesome! thanks for the opportunity!

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  25. Deal.licious Real Food Debby15 June 2015 at 16:09

    This looks like a great book!

    determineddebby at gmail dot com

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  26. Unknown15 June 2015 at 16:26

    Oh! I just love books! I like looking at them as much I like to quilt :)

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  27. Sharon T15 June 2015 at 16:29

    Oh my gosh, I need this book!

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  28. Unknown15 June 2015 at 16:32

    Looks wonderful! Thanks for the chance.

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  29. Jayne15 June 2015 at 16:38

    Love the quilts you shared from this book! Beautifully photographed! Thanks for the chance!

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  30. Suze15 June 2015 at 16:50

    What an interesting book! I'd love a book of Australian quilts. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  31. http://blackeyedsewsan.wordpress.com/15 June 2015 at 16:51

    Wonderfully fresh~love the Australian point of view. Thank you for your offer. Susan

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  32. Unknown15 June 2015 at 17:00

    Looks like a great book! mburnette912@bellsouth.net

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  33. Anonymous15 June 2015 at 17:03

    Looks like an interesting and inspirational book. Thanks for the chance to win. mfhagopian@aol.com

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  34. Cynthia Brunz Designs15 June 2015 at 17:41

    This looks like a beautiful book and I would love a copy for my library. Thanks!

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  35. Danette 15 June 2015 at 17:53

    Photos from the book are beautiful! I need to learn how to take more interesting photos. Love the quilts, too. thank you, peterstankovich@comcast.net

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  36. Kathy Davis15 June 2015 at 17:53

    Love the cover of this book. So colorful!
    kdavis1@centurytel.net

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  37. Spicecat15 June 2015 at 18:29

    Wow, really pretty book, thanks for the chance. I would love to go to Australia !!
    Kathy @ spicecat1@gmail.com

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  38. Diane Beavers15 June 2015 at 18:49

    Awesome book. Love bold colors myself and would love to step outside my comfy quilting zone and try one of Jane's patterns or Charolttes or Cathy's. Thank you so much for the opportunity

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  39. Kaizen Fashion Project15 June 2015 at 19:02

    I would la la LOVE to win!
    heatheranne99 at gmail dot com

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  40. Jan aka StampQn15 June 2015 at 19:17

    The book looks amazing with fun quilts in the sneak peek.

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  41. fabricstasher24@gmail.com15 June 2015 at 19:24

    Fabulous looking quilts, would love to make one (or all) of them!
    fabricstasher24@gmail.com

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  42. Alcea Rosea 3115 June 2015 at 19:45

    An interesting book, I love the quilts you've shown and the scenic backdrop.

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  43. Elizabeth15 June 2015 at 19:45

    I would love to win, but if I don't I am going to buy this book. I love the Australian approach to quilting.

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  44. Quilting gram21115 June 2015 at 19:45

    love the look of the book. I see a couple quilts I would like to make.

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  45. Liesel15 June 2015 at 19:48

    I would love this book!

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  46. Lisa England15 June 2015 at 19:49

    Looks like a very interesting book, I especially like the last quilt you showed. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  47. Debbie15 June 2015 at 20:23

    Looks like a beautiful book!

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  48. Robin Waggoner, Quilter and Designer15 June 2015 at 20:46

    What a fun book. It would be great to make some of the designs in it.

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  49. Lee15 June 2015 at 21:30

    I loved the peek of the quilts in this book! thank you for the giveaway chance!

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  50. Enny15 June 2015 at 21:49

    Those quilts are gorgeous!

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  51. linynp15 June 2015 at 21:52

    This book is stunning!!!!

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  52. Tina Short15 June 2015 at 21:52

    Exciting quilts, lots of ideas.

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  53. mammafairy15 June 2015 at 22:03

    What fun!

    and thanks to you, for alerting me to the fun day last week at Black Sheep! It was an amazing day!

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  54. Betsy15 June 2015 at 22:18

    Looks like a great book.

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  55. Anonymous15 June 2015 at 22:24

    Hoo Roo, that sounds like a brilliant book.

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  56. StanleyBeagle15 June 2015 at 22:49

    that looks like a great book, so much fun!

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  57. Brooke16 June 2015 at 00:09

    What a gorgeous book!!

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  58. Student16 June 2015 at 00:16

    Love, love, love a great quilt book. I love bright colors and modern fabrics. Would love to win!

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  59. Ginny Worden16 June 2015 at 01:14

    Desert to Sea looks like a book that any quilter, any skill level would love to have I. her library.

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  60. Linda16 June 2015 at 01:19

    It looks so beautiful! Thanks for the opportunity.

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  61. virgdale16 June 2015 at 02:24

    some great quilters in Australia. Thanks for the chances!

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  62. Sue16 June 2015 at 02:37

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  63. Karen16 June 2015 at 02:57

    Looks like a wonderful collection!

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  64. Lily Tree16 June 2015 at 03:29

    Thank you for the opportunity!

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  65. Alison16 June 2015 at 04:14

    Looks fab. I'd love to win.

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  66. Stitches16 June 2015 at 04:39

    Looks like it is a great book, would love a copy!!

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  67. Unknown16 June 2015 at 05:20

    really cool quilts!

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  68. ljeanne16 June 2015 at 05:32

    Looking at the cover of the book makes me wish to be able to open it.

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  69. Edith16 June 2015 at 06:41

    I love what I see and I would love to win this book.

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  70. Heather A16 June 2015 at 06:59

    I would LOVE to win such a book full of potential! I'm in Canada, though, so I just hope I'm eligible.

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  71. margaret16 June 2015 at 08:25

    looks a great book to have, remember seeing an amazing exhibition when I was in Australia in 2001

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  72. Carolyn16 June 2015 at 08:30

    Great book, I would love to win it. Many thanks for the chance to win it.

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  73. Blue Moth16 June 2015 at 08:38

    It looks fabulous and I want it! Thank you.

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  74. Kath16 June 2015 at 09:21

    The quilts shown from the book are amazing - love the rainbow quilt! Thanks for this opportunity. ktsquiltdreams (at)gmail (dot)com

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  75. GranChris16 June 2015 at 10:06

    Looks like another must have book.

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  76. Anonymous16 June 2015 at 10:56

    This looks like a beauty.

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  77. myBearpaw16 June 2015 at 12:11

    this looks like a wonderful book with so many of my favourite quilters in! I hope I win this but I will definitely be buying it anyway!

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  78. sisylyn216 June 2015 at 12:13

    lovely quilts
    Nancy
    gandn74@ymail.com

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  79. Subee16 June 2015 at 12:37

    I'm looking for some inspiration for a new quilt for my bedroom. This book might be just what I need.

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  80. claire16 June 2015 at 12:40

    This is a book I HAVE TO have. Hope I win. fingers crossed!

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  81. claire ross16 June 2015 at 14:55

    Thanks for a fab giveaway, looks like a great book.
    Iain.ross30 at gmail dot com

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  82. Emily Kim16 June 2015 at 15:20

    What beautiful quilt patterns!!

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  83. Lad16 June 2015 at 15:41

    Beautiful pictures and bright colors!

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  84. Crafty Ashley B16 June 2015 at 17:15

    Fun book!

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  85. Kay16 June 2015 at 21:36

    Thank you for a great giveaway, a girl can never have too many quilt books for inspiration. x

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  86. Kathy E.17 June 2015 at 04:19

    Looks like a great deal of inspiration in the pages of this book!

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  87. Heather J17 June 2015 at 09:53

    This looks like a fabulous book based on the photos shown above. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  88. Dorothy17 June 2015 at 14:03

    This book looks great with wonderful patterns and colors. Thanks for the opportunity

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  89. selleck17 June 2015 at 16:49

    I like the strip quilt with the circle in the center.

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  90. Pattie Crum17 June 2015 at 21:49

    Fabulous looking book.

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  91. Carol17 June 2015 at 22:47

    Looks like there are some incredible projects in the book!

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  92. Sandy Garrett18 June 2015 at 01:05

    A treasure trove of quilty goodness. Lots of inspiration.

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  93. becky18 June 2015 at 01:42

    This book looks wonderful. Thank you for the great giveaway chance. Becky
    derry04@yahoo.com

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  94. carol18 June 2015 at 02:53

    nice giveaway opportunity

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  95. Alice Ronne18 June 2015 at 03:34

    Thanks for the great giveaway! Book looks like it is just my taste in quilting.

    akronne17@gmail.com

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  96. Frederique18 June 2015 at 18:25

    Wonderful book, would love to win it!!

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  97. Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork Appliqué18 June 2015 at 18:40

    Great books!

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  98. Gill18 June 2015 at 21:21

    This looks a fabulous book!

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  99. Rachel19 June 2015 at 18:06

    I love that 3-d quilt with color bubbles! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  100. Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork Appliqué20 June 2015 at 09:53

    Great book!

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  101. Havplenty20 June 2015 at 15:22

    Yes the Australian quilters love to use bold color and eclectic design which makes their quilts so beautiful and right in my style spectrum.

    tushaythreeatyahoodotcom

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  102. Nancy20 June 2015 at 16:44

    This book looks so cool!

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  103. Pat V.20 June 2015 at 17:11

    These quilts are so striking! Thanks for the opportunity to win this book.

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  104. Unknown20 June 2015 at 19:18

    Thanks for the wonderful giveaway. This looks like an awesome book

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  105. Kim White21 June 2015 at 15:01

    I love color

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