Jen Kingwells new book
 

Now I need another book like I need another hole in my head, but I'm facinated by one of the quilts. Quilt in a Day has the book on sale today for something like $30 and some change, which is far more than I've ever paid for a book. I just keep thinking about all the scraps I could use or that layer cake that sits in the drawer along with that fat quarter bundle....I'm so tempted.
https://quiltinaday.com/images-produ...ltrecipes6.jpg

It is a stunning quilt and you would use up a lot of scraps. I agree $30. is a lot of money and there are tons of free quilt patterns on line and some lower cost patterns that use up a lot of scraps. My thoughts are that $30. can buy me a lot of fruit and veggies.

I like this pattern and her book is nice. I bought the foundation papers for this pattern. They came in a big tablet. My enjoyment making this quilt is well worth $30 as I will be using mostly fabric I have saved from other projects. I can always find other things to buy with my quilting money but then why have quilting money?

It does look like a great scrap buster. Are you attracted to the pattern or the fabric used in the pattern? I know I get caught loving the fabric choices in the photos of quilts in magazines, online and of course books. At $30+ would you use the book for more than one pattern? Just another consideration. :)

I saw the book on the Quilt in a Day email and there are 3 or 4 quilts I like. I'm thinking I might buy it.

It's the pattern that I like...not real found of her fabric choices, but that's what scrap quilts are all about ...using up what you have.
Didn't know it was foundation pieced....hmmm! I'll have to check if QIAD also carries them. There were a couple other quilts that I liked in the book, but this one really caught my attention.

The book has templates to trace but I prefer to paper piece. A quilt shop was vending at my guild and she had the book and foundation paper book.

Linda, do a search for paper pieced diamond in a diamond patterns. here is one from etsy
https://www.etsy.com/listing/8626492...search_click=1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1203315...search_click=1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1362495...search_click=1

I've never bought a fpp pattern on etsy that didn't come in multiple sizes.
Jen's books are probably more expensive if they are printed in Australia, like Quilt Mania books from france.
Same problem with US books overseas are more expensive for them.

I have a few blocks made using the middle part of the papers. The papers make the bigger pattern on the cover.

Jen's patterns are usually EPP. If the only reason you want the book is for this pattern, you can often figure out how to make EPP quilts without the pattern. I often take some EPP papers and play with them until I figure it out.

I bought the book on QIAD, and found the acrylic templates for all of the quilts in the book on sale as a boxed set, on Etsy for 40% off. Saved $70 off retail.....
I really like her templates. I am doing The quilt show Jen Kingwell BOM currently. Beautiful quilt. I really love the diamond quilt in this book. That is the one that enticed me to buy. I love her scrappy patterns but, I think I will use up some of my Kaffe fabrics.

Diana, are you the one who joing the QS and they didn't have the acrylics for that one? Did you ever get them?

I loved the Wensleydale quilt from her Quilt Recipes book. I couldn't convince myself to buy the book and templates, though. That's a pretty big investment for something I might not ever make! This one is really pretty, too.

Jen Kingwell templates
 

Yes, I did get them. Alot of quilters complained (OMG the number was extreme) and TQS contacted Jen to have a special order done. They just said they didn't expect the response. Of course it took three months into the BOM before arriving. They sold out of that shipment in a few hours and ordered the last shipment. They have a few left, but noted that they will not order more. I feel lucky to finally get them.