I’m still recovering from the awesomeness that was QuiltCon 2016 and one of the amazing quilts I fell in love with was Clerestory by Debbie Grifka of Esch House Quilts. FYI I hadn’t heard this word before, so I looked it up. It’s an architectural term that refers to a section of wall that contains windows. Since many modern quilt designs are inspired by architecture, the name makes total sense. 🙂
Clerestory – 64″ x 74″
Well, today, I’m excited to let you know that you can get the pattern for this awesome quilt, plus 16 others in Debbie’s brand new book, Lines by Design Quilts.
Fault Line – 52″ x 52″
I have always admired Debbie’s original quilt designs, and now I really like the premise of her new book book: patterns that explore the clean lines often found in architecture, furniture and clothes.
Lines by Design Quilts is organized into four pattern sections: squares and rectangles, diamonds and hexagons, circles and curves, and pictorial. I think the pictorial section is my favorite! Just look at a couple of the dynamic designs patterned in that part of the book:
Deep Blue – 36″ x 45″
In the book Debbie explains how she uses bias tape applique to “draw” some of the shapes in her book. That is such a clever idea for those of us who are lacking certain artistic skills!
Cure-All – 30″ x 30″. I imagine some yummy hot cocoa as a cure-all for myself!
Lines By Designs Quilts has a nice mix of both pieced and applique quilt patterns – something for everyone! I love how Debbie encourages you to either make these quilts as given in the book, or to use them as a jumping off point to create something new and unique.
The book includes plenty of clear illustrations, full size applique patterns and well written text, along with beautifully styled photography. I can totally imagine each of the quilts from this book in my home!
Your chance to win!
Each of the bloggers on Debbie’s book tour will be featuring a different quilt (or 3) on their stop, so be sure to view them all. You’ll also be able enter for your chance to win a copy on each stop (hard copy for US winners, digital for non-US).
Then leave a comment below telling me if you’ve ever done bias tape applique before. I haven’t, but now I’m inspired to try! Winners will be chosen on March 14th, at the close of the hop.
Don’t forget to pick up your copy of Lines by Design Quilts!
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Christa Quilts 
I haven’t tried bias tape on a quilt yet but have been inspired so it’s on the ‘to do’ list.
I am intrigued with this technique but have not done it.
I haven’t tried it…yet!
I’ve never even heard of bias tape applique before, but I love it! Something to add to my (long) list of things I want to learn!
I’ve never tried bias tape applique but I’d love to have a go!
I really want to learn this technique. Thanks for the chance to win!
I’ve never tried bias applique but sure has sparked my interest. Looks like total fun.
I’ve never tried it – but looks interesting to try – thanks.
I haven’t used it, but I may have to now.
I only did a sample block at a class. But it inspired me to buy bias tape makers. 🙂 So I could really use this book to put them to good use.
I’ve never done bias appliqué, but I’d love to 🙂
I have not tried it, but it looks so good. I think I have to give it a go. 🙂
I have never heard of bias tape being used in this way. Looking forward to trying it! Thank you for the giveaway opportunity!
I haven’t tried this. It looks full of possibilities! Thank you for the inspiration!
I have done bias taped quilts years ago. I think it was a few Celtic knot quilts. I love the quilts that you decided to share. Thank you for the inspiration.
i have never done any bias tape quilting. i do like your fish quilt.
Would never have thought to use bias tape but it looks so effective x
I haven’t ever done designs with bias tape, but what a clever idea. Thanks for sharing the giveaway.
Nope, haven’t even made bias tape for a quilt binding yet. But this would be the place to start. Thanks for the giveaway, Christa!
I have not used bias tape on a quilt before, but I had admired Joe Cunningham’s use of bias tape in the quilts he had made over the last few years.
I want to try bias tape, but I haven’t had the nerve to do it yet. The fish quilt makes it look so easy!
No, but I was gifted a TON of bias tape from a neighbor and now I want to give it a try! I love using it to hem skirts and dresses, but I have more than I could ever use for that! Thanks!
The only time I’ve used bias tape is for applique.
I have done bias applique using Debbie’s patterns and love it!
What an exciting book! Lines and bias are so inspirational thanks to Debbie Grifka!
I’ve never used bias tape on a quilt, but it’s awesome! Thanks for the chance to win!
I have a challenge to try a square (or more) with bias tape. I’ve never done it before though. It’s definitely new ground, but something that would be neat to try!
One of my very first quilting projects was a set of placemats, that used bias tape as the stems on the lilies we made. It was not hard to work with and softened the harder edges of everything. Thank you for sharing
I haven’t used bias tape on quilts, but I have on clothes. It kind of intimidates me.
I haven’t used bias tape before on a quilt but there is always a next time.
Nope, I’ve never done any bias tape applique; it really does not interest me…..except maybe in a stained-glass application? Hmmm….
I’ve never done any bias tape applique but this book certainly inspires me to try it.
HELLO, no I have not tried using bias tape>new idea ! Thanks for sharing in the Book Giveaway!
Never tried bias tape, but would love to give it a try.
In January I made my own bias tape for the first time. It can be addictive! Now, I’m working on ways to incorporate it into future quilts.
No I haven’t done this type of appliqué yet. Would love to try though.
I’m intrigued by the bias tape quilts.
This looks like a very different book than I would have ever looked at. I am very intrigued. Thanks for the giveaway.
No…or does Celtic applique count?
No I have never tried bias tape on a quilt. I have actually just started seeing it. Does look interesting
This looks like a really cool book!
I have never tried bias tape applique but those fish are tempting me.
I’ve never tried bias tape applique. But I’d like to!
I have not tried bias tape appliqué, but it looks like it has some interesting applications!
I’ve never tried bias tape appliqué but I must admit the result is quite amazing!
Yes! I like to use 1/4″ bias tape and stitch it down with a double needle- it is JUST the right width for it!
I have never made a bias tape quilt but the quilts which you have shared are fabulous.
Thanks so much for offering the chance to win; I’m new to quilting and this is my first visit to your blog.
I haven’t used it but I’m excited to try!
Nope never tried bias tape on a quilt but have thought about it ….I have a pattern for banners with word hope.faith and love on them that usees this bias tape…… happyness04431@yahoo.com