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Book Giveaway: Kaffe Fassett's Quilts in Sweden

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Textile artist Kaffe Fassett is known around the world for his stunning quilts and fabrics. His newest book, Quilts in Sweden (Taunton Press, 2011), showcases his vibrant collection with 20 designs for patchwork and quilting. Photographed at the Skansen Museum in Stockholm, Sweden, his creations are beautifully displayed and will greatly inspire any quilter.

Leave a comment on this post before the deadline—11:59 pm, October 12th, 2011—and you could be the lucky winner who will be chosen at random and announced on October 13th.

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Superdude writes: I am a huge Kaffe fan, so I would LOVE to win a copy of this book!
Posted: 9:49 pm on October 12th
smfsprout writes: I love the bold explosions of color and would love to have this book. I would never be without inspiration if this book were part of my craft library.
Posted: 7:31 pm on October 12th
StitchinLiz writes: Fassett's images make me want to stop what I am doing and start quilting right then. They are such a joy to view.
Posted: 4:50 pm on October 12th
sewold writes: Feast for the eyes! I'd love to just look at these quilts - whether I make any or not is not the point!
Posted: 10:41 am on October 12th
busywoman writes: Kaffe Fassett's work is food for the eyes. So creative, so inspiring!
Posted: 9:37 pm on October 11th
ileni writes: Wow,love the colors. I'm a new quilter and would love to make some of these quilts.
Posted: 9:31 pm on October 11th
K_Marie writes: This looks like an exciting book. It is of special interest to me as my son and his wife spent about two years on Sweden.
Posted: 5:10 pm on October 11th
notsorich writes: It's all about the way the color is used, uninvolved yet so immediate!
I'm in love!
Posted: 4:54 pm on October 11th
kmarsdenjohnson writes: I would love to win this book! I had the great joy and privilege to attend a lecture by Kaffe Fasset at Vogue Knitting Live last month. Keeping my fingers crossed! :)
Posted: 3:01 pm on October 11th
Rinda writes: Kaffe Faussett is an amazing talent! Thank you for giving away a copy of his new book here!
Posted: 1:54 pm on October 11th
KitschKrafts writes: Beautiful designs! Would love to own that book.
Posted: 1:26 pm on October 11th
cookkat001 writes: I like to use Kaffe Fassat's work for inspiration in other craft forms, such as knitting and clothing sewing and home decor. His work reminds me not to take color to seriously and to leave traditional color combinations behind and examine more radical combinations.
Posted: 6:12 am on October 11th
Bugeyes1 writes: His color and print combinations are gorgeous! I am always blown away and inspired by the depth and richness of colors! Fantastic instinct, impossible to duplicate!




Posted: 12:51 am on October 11th
jzzl writes: I love Kaffe's color sense. His quilts sing!
Posted: 9:59 pm on October 10th
EGJ writes: I Love Kaffe's colorways. This book would be a wonderful inspiration and an appreciated addition to my bookshelf.
Posted: 4:56 pm on October 10th
flittingimage writes: Inspiring cover! Would love to see what's inside.
Posted: 4:19 pm on October 10th
NanaLu writes: I love the explosion of color. My granddaughter has just asked to learn how to sew. The bright colors will appeal to her and it would be fun to create a quilt together.
Posted: 10:38 am on October 10th
Robyn_sews writes: Kaffe Fassett has a really interesting take on color and quilting. I like this fresh look at an old craft.
Posted: 9:44 am on October 10th
Erin_T writes: What a great quilt, and that's just the cover...can't wait to see the rest!
Posted: 7:42 am on October 10th
Artsycraftsy writes: Kaffe is so good at so many fiber art forms. He gives a delightful perspective and color genius in every project that is all his own - quite a feat. He'd probably redesign the International Space Station in 10 minutes and make it glorious, if he felt like it. A superlative talent.
Posted: 3:52 am on October 10th
stuever writes: Kaffe has wonderful color sense. I love his work.
Posted: 8:45 pm on October 9th
gandmfausel writes: I have admired this artist's work for many years. Thank You for this opportunity.
Posted: 8:37 pm on October 9th
Juliane writes: It was the colours of Kaffe's knits in the 60s that captivated me and inspired me to knit bold colours and be adventurous in design. Then I found a love for glorious ceramics and mosaics, gleened from his early books. Patchworking came much later to me in life, but Kaffe has always been on my boolshelf. I believe I have almost all of his books, have seen him lecture and been to 2 workshops. He has so much knowledge and talent to share. I am a very fond admirer of his great body of work. Perhaps other Threads lovers should check out all his creativity. He has an artistic history which deserves much greater attention. He is a master crafstman. I adore him and his work and hope to get a copy of his newest book to add to my highly regarded collection.
Posted: 6:45 pm on October 9th
Whatever44 writes: Awe inspiring use of color --- whether knitting or quilting his stuff is always wonderful. His bold use of color concomitant with the design is dynamite for the senses. Thank you


Posted: 4:24 pm on October 9th
dlipsky writes: Beautiful book! I would love to add it to my library.
Posted: 2:11 pm on October 9th
SeedzMeanFruitz writes: What a beautiful book, I'd love to win it! Kaffe's work is very inspiring and brilliant.
Posted: 1:33 pm on October 9th
BarbaraCory writes: I love the bright color combinations of Fasset's work. Would really put a zing into your bedroom decor.
Posted: 11:45 pm on October 8th
HomespunHouse writes: Would love to add this book to my collection, or maybe give it to my daughter who is also a fan of Kaffe Fasset.
Posted: 10:11 pm on October 8th
Carolebarrel writes: Ever since childhood when my pretty blond friend's parents hailed from Sweden have I loved Scandinavian design--the clean contrasts of great color combinations; sometimes the simple two color symmetric combos are the most restful. I remember lots of red and white and a kitchen with a blue and white scheme. And Swedish enamel jewelry, often very modern using sterling silver are unusually comfortable, especially the way the earrings fit without pinching yet stay securely put.

Kaffe Fassett's colorful quilts, embroideries, fabulous photography with children and their families, his way with successfully combining patterns in all media using flowers and other forms from nature are a wonder. I would be thrilled to win another of his books to add to my collection and will no doubt find as much inspiration from this as I do all his others. He will go down in history as one of the greatest talents the art world has ever known in my opinion. CR in SC
Posted: 9:25 pm on October 8th
wharrison writes: I would love to win this book! Quilting is my life!
Posted: 9:01 pm on October 8th
Shadegardener writes: Been sewing more than 50 years and just now getting into quilting! Would LOVE this book...and am glad you told us how to pronounce his name correctly!
Posted: 8:21 pm on October 8th
VermontGirl68 writes: I have followed Kaffe Fassett for years and have two of his books and only today did I learn that he was a male, not a female, according to the above. He is an amazing quilt artist and I would love to have this latest book. His choice of colors is amazing.
Posted: 7:40 pm on October 8th
craftretiree writes: I am not too old to learn from Kaffe Fassett's! Thanks for a wonderful opportunity!
Posted: 7:17 pm on October 8th
theresa9 writes: I don't have any of these books, but the cover really attracted me, looks wonderful!
Posted: 7:12 pm on October 8th
Genie48 writes: Wonderful, such inspiration and creativity.
Posted: 5:21 pm on October 8th
JJaner58 writes: Just the quilt on the cover is enough to tempt me into reading the entire book!!

Posted: 4:55 pm on October 8th
watuwando writes: Looks like a great book! Thanks for the opportunity to win it!
Posted: 4:44 pm on October 8th
Babsy13 writes: I love Kaffe Fassett! His designs and color patterns are sensational. Thanks for including his book in a give-a-way.
Posted: 4:10 pm on October 8th
kimmurphy94 writes: The only thing better than a Kaffe Fassett book is a NEW Kaffe Fassett book!
Posted: 3:45 pm on October 8th
grumpytulips writes: I've thought about buying this book, her quilts are so lovely!
Posted: 3:22 pm on October 8th
njstitch writes: OOH! I'm in for a craft book giveaway anytine - especially for a Kaffe book. Kaffe's books always provide wonderful color inspirarion for all my crafting! Thanks so much!
Posted: 2:42 pm on October 8th
taysha1128 writes: What a great giveaway! Hope I win
Posted: 2:21 pm on October 8th
DreamyDahlia writes: What a beautiful book! I'd love to win.
Posted: 1:54 pm on October 8th
buttonhole writes: I would love to win Kaffe's book! My husband's family is from Sweden and I would like to make an authentic Swedish design quilt for them. Thanks!
Posted: 12:48 pm on October 8th
coann writes: I love Kaffe's use of color and would love to receive this book!
Posted: 12:45 pm on October 8th
LDL writes: Kaffe, color and Sweden, a great way to travel to design heaven!
Posted: 12:39 pm on October 8th
cecine writes: I would love to win the book to improve my quilts. Thanks
Posted: 12:23 pm on October 8th
gardsmyg writes: OMG Kaffe Fassett! Love love love!
Posted: 11:51 am on October 8th
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Posted: 11:50 am on October 8th
GrammySusan writes: Most of Fassett's designs are colorful, unexpected and make me feel good. What I know of Swedish design evokes the same response. What a winning combination!
Posted: 11:19 am on October 8th
therapist writes: I love all of Kaffe Fassett's work. To quilt is to link the present with the past. It is creative and therapeutic. I have fond memories of my grandmother's quilting bees when she would set up the wooden quilting frame in the dining room and invite all of her sisters over to help her quilt the new quilt. At the age of four I would crawl under the quilt imagining it to be a colorful little house they were building just for me. My grandmother helped me make my first quilt a few years later on a Singer treadle sewing machine. Although the sewing lines weren't straight and the seams didn't match, it got plenty of "oohs" and "aahs" from the quilting bee crowd as I proudly displayed it. Opening the emails from your site is like stepping back into that safe world of beautiful fabrics and loving conversations around the quilt frame. Thanks for keeping these great memories alive.
Posted: 10:55 am on October 8th
pamelajanes writes: Love Kaffe's use of color, and would love to win his book!
Posted: 10:29 am on October 8th
kbschwafel writes: Can't wait to see Kaffe's new book. Thank you for the chance to win.
Posted: 10:14 am on October 8th
KimSnyder writes: I've worked many Kaffe fabrics into my fabric collages, I'm sure this is another great book, Thanks for all the color Kaffe!
Posted: 9:35 am on October 8th
svenska54 writes: I've been to the Skansen Museum and must have missed these quilts. Thought I saw everything! Tack så mycket for the giveaway!
Posted: 9:34 am on October 8th
idahocrafter writes: Another Kaffe quilt book?!? YAY!
Posted: 9:05 am on October 8th
TinsandTreasures writes: Good Morning,
I have been learning to quilt from a good friend. I would love to have a quilt book of my own.

Thank you for entering my name into your giveaway. ~Natalie
Posted: 8:24 am on October 8th
Berstler writes: Bring on the new, the bright and the beautiful... I am ready to quilt away with this great big book of sunshine.

Posted: 5:18 am on October 8th
Sigrun writes: I have always loved Kaffe Fasset, quilting ore kniting. He is a true artis.
Posted: 4:37 am on October 8th
yarnaddicted writes: One of my favorite designers!!
I'd love a chance to enter- Thanks :)
Posted: 2:59 am on October 8th
helenmwil writes: A master of colour -he paints in fabrics! helenmwilson
Posted: 2:46 am on October 8th
Lorenna writes: Love quilts and color, I really want this book!!!!
Posted: 1:01 am on October 8th
LinLinda writes: Thank you for making me aware of this great quilt designer. I can't wait to see this book and more of the design work!
Posted: 11:44 pm on October 7th
CindyW6621 writes: Love Kaffe's style and his no fear appoach to colour. Thank you for the chance to win this great looking book.
Posted: 10:52 pm on October 7th
carpediem5790 writes: Color is Life! I would love to have this book by Kaffe Fassett. I love quilts and I love color. arlene Marie Pitts, email carpediem5790@yahoo.com
Posted: 10:46 pm on October 7th
cehowland writes: The colors and patterns are joyful. Please enter me in the drawing for the book.
Posted: 10:31 pm on October 7th
Ckiser writes: Would love to try some of these patterns!
Posted: 10:22 pm on October 7th
Pepper60 writes: Kaffe Fassett you give new meaning to technicolor!
Love! love your quilts and your fabrics.
Posted: 9:59 pm on October 7th
Archae writes: I enjoy learning how culture influences design. Modern Swedish culture may include elements common to other cultures of the World. But Sweden has its own unique design history, and I would love to see how it is represented in the quilts shown in this book.
Posted: 9:58 pm on October 7th
simiquilt writes: I think this looks like a wonderful book. I have several of his books and love them.

Posted: 9:46 pm on October 7th
Angiecotes writes: Really nice quilt book! I would love to win! Thanks for this giveaway!
Posted: 9:43 pm on October 7th
bccrane writes: The book looks wonderful and very interesting.
Posted: 9:36 pm on October 7th
szl writes: I've always admired Kaffe Fassett's work, but have never tried his patterns. I'd love to see the inside of this book!
Posted: 9:22 pm on October 7th
Bern19 writes: Kaffe Fassett's creativity, combined with clean fresh Scandianvian design - what a winner! I would love to win this book - please, please, please!
Posted: 8:45 pm on October 7th
Sillydilly writes: I really enjoy all of Kaffee Fassett's designs. He does an excellent job with color and design. I would love to win his latest book!
Posted: 8:22 pm on October 7th
Corrales writes: Would LOVE to add this to my library.Thanks for the opportunity!
Posted: 7:58 pm on October 7th
jpusel writes: awesome looking book!
Posted: 7:55 pm on October 7th
jtz writes: I would love to own this book. Thanks for the chance.
Posted: 7:30 pm on October 7th
kathyinozarks writes: thank you for such an awesome giveaway-I love Kaffe Fassett's books and fabric-he is such an amazing designer and artist I would just love to win this book
Posted: 7:17 pm on October 7th
sewhappybjm writes: This book might increase my color confidence.
Posted: 7:06 pm on October 7th
Josefly writes: Would love to own this book. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted: 6:48 pm on October 7th
neomiann writes: Beautiful book, beautiful fabrics!
Posted: 6:46 pm on October 7th
nanaandpapa1 writes: This would be inspirational. Thanks for sharing the quilty love.
Posted: 6:30 pm on October 7th
f8thfullyhis writes: Well what can a person say? It's already been said! Colourful, Fantastic, Amazing, Wonderful, Great, Beautiful, and so much more!
"Ditto" from here in Oz.
Posted: 6:18 pm on October 7th
hhalberg writes: What a wonderful book. Scandinavian design is so often overlooked. My husband's family is from Sweden and this book would be wonderful to have and to create things for my daughters.
Posted: 6:18 pm on October 7th
sstiles writes: This would be a wonderful book to have but the opportunity to try Kaffe Fassett's patterns and benefit of his wisdom would be fabulous.
Posted: 6:18 pm on October 7th
SoPark writes: What wonderful inspiration! Bright colors are uplifting.
Posted: 5:39 pm on October 7th
bakingmomma writes: This looks like an awesome book and I would be thrilled to win!

Posted: 5:39 pm on October 7th
domono writes: I've never quilted, but this I've wanting to look into it!
Posted: 5:33 pm on October 7th
stsimon writes: Kaffe Fassett's color sense inspires because it's so different from what we see everywhere in NYC--black, black, black. It's inspirational to see the possibility of surrounding oneself with color.
Posted: 5:16 pm on October 7th
slrweimer writes: I have most of Kaffe's books, and what a treat it would be to have the newest one!
Posted: 5:11 pm on October 7th
scrapyoga writes: WOw! this looks like another wonderful book for my library!!! Thanks for the chance!
Posted: 5:00 pm on October 7th
horseshowdiva writes: Thanks for another great giveaway...this book would be a wonderful addition to anyones quilting library. Kaffe is such an inspiring artist, writer and teacher.
Posted: 4:57 pm on October 7th
michmeehan writes: Definitely more than a coffee table book - I'd love to have this book to inspire me!
Posted: 4:54 pm on October 7th
tennknitter writes: I'm on week 4 of my first quilting class. This would be a great inspiration to keep working.
Posted: 4:53 pm on October 7th
snowm writes: This looks like an interesting book to have. Would love to win!
Posted: 4:51 pm on October 7th
Keren_D writes: I love quilting and I would love to win this book!
Posted: 4:40 pm on October 7th
OakCariad writes: I love his work! Count me in as one who would love to have another of his books!
Posted: 4:39 pm on October 7th
MsQVC writes: I love Kaffe's use of color. Whether it's quilts, knitting or whatever, his use of color is always refreshing.
Posted: 4:31 pm on October 7th
Kasdh writes: I'd love to see if my Swedish ancestors' quilt patterns are in this book!
Posted: 4:31 pm on October 7th
suzanabell writes: It is like my dreams...Never ended..
I love the colors!
Posted: 4:22 pm on October 7th
sandysheep writes: Love all of his work--stunning. Would love this book---thanks for the offer!
Posted: 4:19 pm on October 7th
knitrunpurlrun writes: Bring on the COLOR Kaffe!!! Love what he does with color!
Posted: 4:18 pm on October 7th
CarolynK919 writes: I love Kaffe Fassett's books!
Posted: 4:17 pm on October 7th
Tina516 writes: I just saw Kaffe speak a couple weeks ago in L.A.. He does NOT disappoint in person. Very cool guy with a wonderful color sense and an amazing life -- making his living by knitting, doing "patchwork", making mosaics, writing books. I wanna be Kaffe Fassett when I grow up. :)
Posted: 4:17 pm on October 7th
Rowan_Autumnhold writes: As a new-to-quilting gal, I'm always on the lookout for new and beautiful patterns. These patterns are stunning! I will absolutely be adding this book to my collection.
Posted: 4:16 pm on October 7th
dstoutholcomb writes: love to win this!
Posted: 4:14 pm on October 7th
bluesurfotter writes: These are simply beautiful quilts. This book is a must have in anyones house! Such pieces of art!!!
Posted: 4:12 pm on October 7th
jbd1130 writes: As a Fassett fan and a second generation Swedish immigrant, I love this book. Nothing is more beautiful than the color and purity of Swedish design.

Posted: 4:07 pm on October 7th
imake writes: i'm lusting after this! what a wonderful addition to any artist's library.
Posted: 4:05 pm on October 7th
HollyL writes: Would love to see inside this book. The quilt on the cover has such vibrant colors and looks like artwork that I would be proud to own.
Posted: 4:04 pm on October 7th
bozocat writes: What a great book! This would be a wonderful win!
Posted: 4:03 pm on October 7th
kittiepower writes: I am a huge fan of Kaffe Fassett's innovative fabrics and quilt designs. I will look forward to seeing this new book.
Posted: 4:02 pm on October 7th
Averiesmom writes: What a gorgeous looking quilt on the cover. I'd love to look at the rest of the book!
Posted: 4:01 pm on October 7th
KKCP writes: Oh, I would SEW much love to win. LOVE Kafee Fassett anything!
Posted: 4:00 pm on October 7th
Plushmaven writes: Kaffe Fassett's work is eternally inspiring
Posted: 3:59 pm on October 7th
KarenLongo writes: I love Kaffe Fassett fabrics!!!

Posted: 3:58 pm on October 7th
BarbaraTW writes: I love his colors. Fassett is very imaginative with color and design.
Posted: 3:55 pm on October 7th
SpokaneBecky writes: So colorful and inspiring!
Posted: 3:54 pm on October 7th
peacebypiece7 writes: I love Kaffe Fassett designs and I just perused this book at a local quilt show. It would be wonderful to win!
Posted: 3:49 pm on October 7th
Rowhedge writes: Gorgeous-looking book - full of inspiration
Posted: 3:49 pm on October 7th
SewMuch2do writes: Kaffe's colors are truly inspiring! I put bright color splashes in everything!
Posted: 8:44 am on October 7th
pak65791 writes: Nice book!
Posted: 11:59 am on October 5th
Knitchicgrace writes: I have a quilting book by Kaffe Fassett and they are wonderful patterns. I would love this book!!
Posted: 10:13 pm on October 3rd
Sursi writes: I love his books. They're inspirational for any type of crafter.
Posted: 5:39 pm on October 3rd
stashmuffin writes: Long Live Kaffe, man of great class, color, and patterns.
Thank you for doing this giveaway!
Posted: 3:31 pm on October 3rd
sewtired writes: I am new to quilting and would love to have a great reference book.
Posted: 8:18 am on October 3rd
PaulaLemos writes: The quilt on the cover is beautiful! Thanks for the chance!
ap_lemos at yahoo dot com
Posted: 2:57 pm on October 2nd
PaulaLemos writes: The quilt on the cover is beautiful! Thanks for the chance!
ap_lemos at yahoo dot com
Posted: 2:57 pm on October 2nd
Bellafrances54 writes: can I have this book as an early birthday present...........love KF designs and just love dreaming
Posted: 1:55 pm on October 2nd
koltoov writes: Hi
I'm new to this site and new to quilts.
Love the quilt on the cover of this book - very unique.
much sucsess with it!
Posted: 4:53 am on October 1st
jennieMB writes: I love quilting and I'd love to see some more artistic and unique designs.
Posted: 8:37 pm on September 30th
lisamarie817 writes: Thank you sarahcw!!! I always thought his name was pronounced like 'coffee faucet'. Wouldn't it be nice to have a little coffee faucet in the morning?
I've always been a fan of Kaffe Fasset quilts. I'm especially interested in this book because I have a friend who lives in Sweden. Thanks so much for the give away!
Posted: 12:41 pm on September 30th
sarahcw writes: Note that Kaffe is a man. Kaffe is pronounced like "safe," Fasset pronounced like "asset." I attended a talk he gave a number of years ago at Cornell University - in addition to learning the correct pronunciation of his name (which I would never have guessed!), it was fascinating to hear him talk about his design process.
Posted: 8:01 am on September 30th
carlag77 writes: What a cool looking quilt book! I would love to win! Thanks for a great giveaway!
Posted: 7:42 am on September 30th
redbottle22 writes: I have one of Kaffe Fassett's books, I love her quilts!
Posted: 6:06 am on September 30th
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