{"id":1015,"date":"2011-01-11T17:09:00","date_gmt":"2011-01-11T17:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/janesassaman.gloderworks.net\/weblog\/?p=1015"},"modified":"2011-01-11T17:09:00","modified_gmt":"2011-01-11T17:09:00","slug":"noriko-endo-book-give-away-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.janesassaman.com\/weblog\/?p=1015","title":{"rendered":"Noriko Endo Book Give Away!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It is ironic that the latest FreeSpirit fabric line, <\/span>Garden Divas<\/a><\/span>, is just arriving in stores and I am already deep into designing the next collection! When I am in “the designing zone” all my energy is focused on my pencil and paper, instead of my sewing machine, so this week I have decided to get my “fabric fix” by sharing the work of a new friend and fabulous quilter, <\/span>Noriko Endo<\/a><\/span>.<\/span>
Our paths had crossed before, but this year at Houston Market, we really had a chance to talk and get to know each other. She is a very quiet, lovely and gracious woman with a surprising sense of humor and many tales to tell about her quilting adventures.<\/span>

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Noriko was at Market to introduce her lovely new <\/span>Dragon Threads<\/a><\/span> book, <\/span>Confetti Naturescapes<\/a><\/span>: Quilting Impressionistic Landscapes. I am always fascinated by work that is so different from my own and this colorful book takes you through her inspirations, explains her collage techniques and gives you a glimpse into her “real life” in the studio and at home\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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This is a wonderful picture of Noriko in her studio. She looks very peaceful and happy working on this giant quilt! I’m afraid my expression would be much different!! But I don’t have a George, either, and I suspect that may help her attitude.<\/span><\/div>\n

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<\/span>I’m sure this little tour of Noriko’s work has stimulated your crafting instincts this week. It certainly has made me anxious to do some stitching. So to keep the creativity flowing,\u00a0 Dragon Thread’s has generously donated a copy of Confetti Naturescapes for us to give away! So post a comment below before next Tuesday, January 18, for a chance to win this inspiring book.<\/span><\/div>\n

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PLUS <\/span>Dragon Threads<\/a><\/span> is having a reciprocal drawing on their blog!\u00a0 They are giving 2 pieces of the new Garden Divas fabric, as well as the new <\/span>Pretty Perfect Pocket Purse Pattern<\/a><\/span> to a lucky reader.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n

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