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Giveaway- Quilt With Tula And Angela: A Start-to-Finish Guide to Piecing and Quilting Using Color and Shape

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Giveaway- Quilt With Tula And Angela: A Start-to-Finish Guide to Piecing and Quilting Using Color and Shape

Leave a comment in today’s post by February 16, 2017 and you are in the running for this colorful quilting book.

Open to U.S. residents only please.

Quilt the rainbow with Tula Pink and Angela Walters!

Add color and punch to your next project with Quilt with Tula & Angela.

Known for her cool, innovative style, Tula Pink will inspire you to toss your color wheel and commit to her signature approach to combining colors. Angela Walters creates the complementary finish and surface texture for each design, resulting in the perfect marriage of color and style for each of the featured 17 quilt projects.

Pairing one shape with one color family in each chapter, you’ll step through quilts of varying sizes, at the same time enjoying a front row seat to the creative collaboration between these mavens of style.

In addition to the 17 signature Tula Pink quilt designs and 42 quilt design motifs from Angela Walters, you will also be treated to useful tips on choosing fabrics and mixing up prints and approaching the quilt process.

Featuring bold illustrations and gorgeous photographs, Quilt with Tula & Angela is the comprehensive approach to intuitive color choices you’ve been waiting for.

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  7. I love using color with certain shapes in my quilts and this looks to be a great learning book.

  12. I would love to win this book. I would really like to get back to quilting. My great grandma use to make quilts when I was a little girl. She made me one and I loved it. Unfortunately my brother wrecked it. When my gram(her daughter) passed away I found one that she had…so I took it & take extremely delicate care with it. I’ll pass it on to my grand-daughter when that time comes. Thank you for this giveaway! 🙂

  14. I’ve been working on some quilt gifts lately but am still a newbie. This would be such a help!

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How to Paint Melamine Furniture

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Why This Article is Perfect for Jenny (and You!)

This guide is incredibly comprehensive, covering everything you need to know about painting melamine—an often tricky material to work with. Melamine is known for its smooth, glossy surface, which can be tough to paint without the right preparation. But with the tips from this article, you’ll learn how to properly prep your melamine pieces, choose the right paint, and achieve a professional-looking finish.

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For anyone else curious about painting melamine, check out the full article on Spraypaint Blog for all the tips and techniques: How to Recycle and Paint Melamine Furniture. Happy painting!

My Tips for Painting Melamine Furniture

Hey Jenny (and anyone else planning a melamine project), here are my top tips to help you get the best results when painting melamine furniture:

Prep is Key
Clean the surface well, then lightly sand it with fine-grit sandpaper to give the primer something to grip onto. Trust me, it makes a big difference!

Prime Like a Pro
Don’t skip the primer! Use a bonding primer that’s made for glossy surfaces or melamine. It’ll make sure your paint sticks and lasts.

Pick the Right Paint
Go for a good enamel or acrylic paint. I use a foam roller for a smooth finish—no brushstrokes! Apply a few thin coats, letting each one dry in between.

Topcoat for Durability
Once the paint’s dry, apply a protective topcoat (polyurethane or polycrylic) to help it stay scratch-free.

Give It Time
Let the paint cure for at least 48 hours before using the furniture—longer is even better! It’ll help the finish hold up over time.

Get Creative
Don’t be afraid to try fun colors or finishes! Melamine is perfect for getting a bit adventurous.