Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Celebrating Kim Diehl's New Book! "Simple Whatnots, A Batch of Satisfying Scrappy Little Quilts"



For the last 7 seasons many of you have sewn along with the Simple Whatnots Clubs at quilt shops around the country and enjoyed the fellowship of making projects that Kim Diehl has so wonderously and carefully designed.(And in July, Collection 8 will be introduced). Did you miss out on any?

Here is a chance to see some new projects as well as relive the glory of some of the Simple Whatnots Club favorites. Be sure to enter to win our celebration giveaway, or visit Martingale to buy your own copy of her new book "Simple Whatnots, A Batch of Satisfying Scrappy Little Quilts."

We are celebrating the book release along with Kim and having a giveaway contest for a copy of her new book AND a fat-quarter bundle of "Helping Hands" the collection that was featured in Simple Whatnots Club 7.

This contest is for the fans of the Henry Glass blog, to celebrate you too! This particular contest will not be posted on Facebook or Instagram so your chances of winning just got better. You can comment to win, and for an extra point, sign up for our newsletter.

Here is a picture of the 29-pc. fat quarter bundle that will be in the giveaway.
Helping Hands 29 pc, Fat Quarter bundle





113 comments:

  1. I so enjoy Kim Diehl`s books and would have enjoyed joining in with `Simple Whatnots` but the postage cost for overseas made this impossible for me. Nice to see a book with some in.

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  2. I am Amish country right now in search of this beautiful fabric and book. This is one I really want to win 😍 Thanks for the chance!!! Janet. Jecagain@gmail.com

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  3. Oh I just love Kim's patterns and fabrics. I've been waiting for this book to come out, would love to do up some small quilts with the Helping Hands fabric bundle. Thank y'all

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  4. I have all of Kim's other books, and of course would be delighted to win this newest one, and the gorgeous line of fabrics to go with it!

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  5. I have tried to be open minded and failed. I only really want to make Kim's quilts and use her fabric.Is it just me?

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  6. Thank you for this wonderful give away. Kim Diehl's books, patterns and fabrics are my favorites!

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  7. I'm not familiar with Simple Whatnots but I'd love the learn more. Those fabrics are beautiful! Thanks for offering the giveaway.

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  8. I haven't made anything from Kim's books, don't own any yet. I like the colors, but also don't usually work with them. It would be fun to do something different, and this is a very generous prize. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  9. I follow Kim on Instagram. I enjoy looking at her beautiful work. I haven't made any of her quilts. I would love to. Thank you for the chance.

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  10. Kim's designs are always so beautiful. I'd love to win this book and try some of these 'Whatnots'

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  11. The depth of color in the bundle is beautiful! What a treat this bundle would be.

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  12. Kim is so incredibly talented and all her books are wonderful. I am looking forward to adding this one to my library!

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  13. Very beautiful quilts and fabric. Have a wonderful day! angielovesgary2 atgmail dotcom

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  14. I love What Nots club! I am excited to see what’s ahead!

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  15. Kim is one of my favorite designers. Love everything she does. Thank you for this fantastic opportunity!

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  16. I am such a Kim Diehl fan! I can’t wait to see the new book. This is the best giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  17. I love Kim’s fabrics and cant wait to get my hands on her new book

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  18. A quilty friend and I were just talking about Kim and her amazing talent. Thanks for a chance to win some of her fabric and new book!

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  19. Kim Diehl's books, patterns and fabrics are fantastic. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  20. Absolutely love Kim’s patterns and fabrics... this would be the perfect Mother’s Day gift!!💗💗💗

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  21. LOVE Kim Diehl! Fabrics and patterns. Thank you Henry Glass Fabrics!

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  22. I am a huge fan of Kim Diehl, her books, her fabric, and her sense of humor!!!

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  23. Thank you for a chance. I'm in love with anything Kim Diehl and this new book will be a must for my book shelf.

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  24. I love small quilts and Kim’s designs. Thank -you for the chance to win her new book and some of her beautiful fabric.

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  25. I would love to try one of her designs

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  26. I love the Simple Whatnots patterns but have never been abale to participate in the clubs. I am glad that now I can get some of the patterns in book form.

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  27. I love all things Kim Diehl! I can't wait to get my hands on this book!

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  28. Kim's designs and Fabrics are great for my rural home. Thanks for the chance to win her new book and fabric.

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  29. I love Kim's books so I'm sure this one will be great as well. The fabrics are beautiful
    lyn.robyn.smith@gmail.com

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  30. I love all things Kim Diehl!!! I have sew wanted to join in the fun of the Simple Whatnots Club but have not done it yet as I work a full time job. This giveaway is fantastic and would get me a headstart in joining in all the fun. Thanks for the giveaway

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  31. What a super opportunity. Love the colors!

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  32. I love Kim Diehl! Hope I win!!

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  33. Oh it would be so much fun to work with this bundle, love Kim's work!

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  34. Love Kim’s books and the Helping Hands bundle. grinnie1961 at gmail dot com

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  35. I am such a fan of Kim Diehl and her quilts. I was lucky enough to take a quilting class from her when she was still teaching. Thanks for the chance to win some of her fabric.

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  36. I have been a Kim Diehl fan since her first published pattern in BH&G quilt magazine. I was also fortunate enough to take a class from her in those early years. I have made up many of her patterns and have all her books; I look forward to getting this latest one. Winning would be so exciting! Thanks for the chance.

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  37. Love Kim's fabrics and books. Thank you for the awesome giveaway.

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  38. I'm a long time admirer of Kim's work and would love to create a few of her projects with this fabric!

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  39. Love Kim's color combinations. She has such great quilt ideas!

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  40. Love the colors in this line! Haven't made many smaller quilts, but may be tempted to try now!

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  41. I love all these - the fabrics are terrific

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  42. i love making mini quilts because you can make so many different patterns for a lot less time.

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  43. what a lovely giveaway! Kim's work is always so much fun!

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  44. Kim's patterns are sew creative!! Love making miniquilts!!! mumbird3atgmaildotcom

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  45. I love using mini quilts for table toppers.

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  46. Love Kim's creations and fabrics!

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  47. This looks great! Thanks for the chance to win it!

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  48. Kim’s Simple Whatnots are great, fun projects! I’ve done many! Our quilt guild hosted her when I was a brand new quilter and I did not take her class, because I was not confident enough at that time to try all those tiny pieces. I sooooo regret that now. Love following her on Facebook and Instagram!

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  49. The fabrics and the book are amazing!

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  50. I love Kim's style---her books and fabric. Thank you for a change to win....I already subscribe to your newsletter.

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  51. Would love to make a quilt with Kim’s fabric and book. Love her work!

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  52. I love her little projects. They are classic and her fabrics are gorgeous!!

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  53. Small quilts are my favorite--and I would love to make these!

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  54. I love your fabrics, but I'm having a hard time finding them at my LQS'. Winning this would get me going with some of your great quilts.

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  55. Kim Diehl is one of my favourite designers. Her fabric collections are always gorgeous!

    lin.web.28 at gmail dot com

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  56. Love little scrappy quilts all about the house.

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  57. I always get excited with another of Kim's books is released. This one is no exception. Can't wait to see it in person!

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  58. Love Kim Diehl, and would love to win fabric from her collection. She designs such beautiful quilts. I have been a fan since I bought her Simple Blessings book many years ago. (I wore that book out! It fell apart.)

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  59. LOVE LOVE LOVE Kim! Her fabrics and books are candy to quilters. I can't get enough.

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  60. I love scrappy quilts and Kim Diehl's new Simple Whatnots books looks like a winner!!

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  61. Love Kim's designs! Thanks for sharing a great giveaway!
    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  62. Kim Diehl, Simple Whatnots, and a FQ Bundle ...... What's not to Love?
    How exciting. Thank you for offering such a wonderful giveaway.

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  63. Kim Diehl is one of my favorite designers! I love her designs and her fabric is so gorgeous!

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  64. I love Kim's fabrics and books! I especially love small quilts and will be getting this book for sure. Thanks for the chance on your awesome giveaway!!!

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  65. Thanks for this giveaway, especially if I win! Kim designs beautiful quilts and fabrics.

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  66. I would love to win this book and her gorgeous fabric! Love Kim Diehl!

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  67. Oh! Oh! Oh! I love Kim's fabric.

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  68. Wow great giveaway always a please working with kim stuff... happyness04431@yahoo.com

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  69. Kim's books and fabrics always inspire me. Her projects are so warm and cheerful.

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  70. Looks like a fun book to add to my inspiration collection. The fabric is beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win!!

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  71. I've been following Kim for years, and she continues to out do herself! I love the Instagram glimpses into her quilting life.

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  72. I love making mini quilts and can't wait to make more of Kim Diehl's quilts ! They're amazing! Jadahlgr at Yahoo dot Com

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  73. I am a long time fan of Kim and have all her other books. All her fabric collections are beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  74. Fabric is beautiful. Projects in book look so interesting. Love both. Cheryl

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  75. This is a wonderful prize a book and 29 fat quarters in one prize. Someone will be very lucky when they win.

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  76. I have been a fan of Kim's since I saw a quilt she submitted to a magazine many years ago. One of her earlier books has completely come apart, I have used it well! LOL I would love to play with this stack! Thanks for the fun!

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  77. Kim's books and patterns are always fantastic! This one is sure to be as well! Such gorgeous fabric to work with, would LOVE to make one of her patterns with this! Thanks for the chance!
    lstangl482 at aol dot com

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  78. Kim's new book looks fantastic and the fabric is beautiful

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  79. I love Kem Diehl’s style and colors. Look forward to this new book!

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  80. Kim is so talented! I love the fabric bundle. thanks for the giveaway!

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  81. I love Kim’s color choices, they’re my favorites. It would be great to complete my Kim Dieh book collection.

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  82. All the little quilts are so cute! Would love to win this book & fabric bundle. kellam.susan@yahoo.com

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  83. Kim designs the most beautiful fabric collections. I love the way she chooses fabric colors.
    yoyopattycakes @ hotmail dot com

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  84. Love Love Loooove Kim!!! She is Awesome..books..fabrics..patterns Oh my!!! Thank you for the chance to win your Give-a-way!!! :D

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  85. Would love some yummy Helping Hands fabric. So excited for Kim's new book.

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  86. Beautiful fabrics! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  87. Kim's style is so appealing! I've made some of her quilts with plans for more. Love her fabrics too!

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  88. I love Kims books and fabric!! I've collectd all her books but this one, and have gotten all but her first line, but I did get lucky and find a few pieces of that line!! Thanks for the chance to win some of the :-)

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  89. I'm so glad to see the book is out and ready to be loved. The book and fabric bundle would make a geat Mother's Day surprise for some lucky quilter. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  90. I have seen some fantastic quilts and minis that Kim has done. Her books are fantastic!

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  91. I have been waiting what seems like forever for this day to come. Love Kim's style of quilting.

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  92. I love anything and everything by Kim Diehl! She is awesome! Thanks!

    Please click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.

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  93. I LOVE Kim Diehl's patterns and fabrics!! This is an amazing give away.

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  94. I would be so tickled to win the book and fabric bundle! I've been a big fan of Kim's ever since she spoke to our guild here in Spokane, Wash. Her designs are awesome!

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  95. I love everything that Kim Diehl designs! Thanks for this exciting giveaway.

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  96. Thank you, Kim, for sharing your secrets so we can all make reminders of your gorgeous work! Your projects are timeless--no wonder we all want to sew like you do.

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  97. anxiously awaiting the release and deciding which one to start first. Love all your quilts

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  98. I love Kim's sense of color. She introduces a brightness and vibrancy that is unexpected and uplifting.

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  99. Pick me! Pick me! So looking forward to Kim's new book!
    Thank you!
    Terry in PA

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  100. What a wonderful giveaway. Thanks

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  101. Beautiful down home fabric and projects. I just love the warm feeling it gives. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  102. Can't wait to get my copy of Simple Whatnots so I can have the difficult decision of which fantastic quilt project to make first. Congratulations to Kim on her new book!

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  103. I love Kim's fabrics and books! Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  104. Love, love Kim's patterns and fabrics! Thanks for the chance to win!!!

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  105. I love Kim's books and fabrics! ! !

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  106. Love Kim's patterns, books and fabrics. Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  107. I love Kims fabrics and books she is so creative. What a fantastic prize thanks.

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  108. Kim Diehl is a favorite! Her books and fabrics always inspire me!

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  109. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  110. May copy should be coming in today's mail... can't wait!

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