Old World Map Giveaway

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I have been fascinated with maps for years and when I discovered map art I was hooked!  With my month as Queen Bee, I decided to see what the hives take would be on the topic of Old World Maps.  It has been a big challenge for everyone and I love what they have created!  A few of the members are still working on theirs and they will be added as they become available.
If you would like a chance at winning a 6x6" square of all 11 pieces then leave a comment below or on The Printed Fabric Bee blog.  
Comments will close on January 15th and a winner announced on the 16th!

And then go stop by the other members blogs to see how they created their pieces.
Lynda Heines
Deborah Boschert
Carol R. Eaton
Jackie Lams
Gerrie Congdon
Lynn Krawczyk
Julie Booth
Leslie Jenison
Judy Gula
Jane Davila
Susan Purney Mark

Comments

Janie said…
Lisa, I have been wanting to do a map quilt as well. I am going to check out all these blogs for some wonderful ideas. Great challenge!!
Janie
January 4, 2015 at 8:41 PM
Unknown said…
So cool! I love looking at world maps and this is a great project! Thanks for the giveaway!

tdkcarpenoctem@hotmail.com
January 4, 2015 at 9:52 PM
Linda’s Textiles said…
Great theme, looking forward to checking out everyone's fabric!
January 4, 2015 at 10:32 PM
ida said…
I love maps too. Have done a few in different ways. Really looking forward how everyone interpreted this cool theme!!
January 4, 2015 at 11:38 PM
Bethany Garner said…
Hi Lisa... This theme is a very special one and each of the Bee members participating have taken a wonderful approach... the variations are terrific. Always fascinates me that there can be so many different takes on the theme. Thanks for sharing.
Bethany
January 5, 2015 at 4:56 AM
Kathy said…
All of the fabrics from this group have been fabulous, but this one may have been the best theme! You all do such cool work!
January 5, 2015 at 5:43 AM
Janny said…
Great theme! Thanks for the giveaway.
January 5, 2015 at 5:47 AM
Diane Beavers said…
Thank you so much Lisa, map art is truly stunning. I love Gerre's
for the bold colors.
January 5, 2015 at 5:55 AM
Janie said…
Love it! Thanks for the chance.
January 5, 2015 at 6:07 AM
Allison said…
Love this! I am a total map addict- and amazing how different all the prints are. Thanks for a great giveaway!
allisonpogany@gmail.com
January 5, 2015 at 6:39 AM
Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studio said…
This sounds interesting. I haven't seen the map art before.
January 5, 2015 at 6:50 AM
Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studio said…
I just visited all of the blogs listed and not one of them had any map art pieces at all on their blogs. I was looking forward to seeing these too.
January 5, 2015 at 7:02 AM
Anonymous said…
I love seeing how different artists attack the same theme! We all think in such divergent ways. Thanks for posting pictures.
January 5, 2015 at 8:26 AM
mumbird3 said…
Love the fabric! mumbird3(at)gmail(dot)com
January 5, 2015 at 9:22 AM
Dawn said…
Oh this is beautiful. I love maps. Have a great day!
dawnm1993(at)gmail(dot)com
January 5, 2015 at 9:48 AM
AnneM said…
I tried to leave a comment . . . didn't work. So I will try again.
These fabrics are great.
January 5, 2015 at 10:45 AM
amy said…
These are wonderful prints-I love maps! What a great idea for a quilt!
January 5, 2015 at 11:01 AM
Quilting Tangent said…
Wonderful, love old maps. 24Tangent@gmaill.com
January 5, 2015 at 11:36 AM
SonjaM said…
Oh I love these!!!!! Thanks for the chance to win. sonjasmith76@yahoo.com
January 5, 2015 at 1:48 PM
Lisa said…
Great theme! great fabrics too!
January 5, 2015 at 2:54 PM
Brenda said…
I have had a lifelong fascination with maps, both real and fabricated, old or new, and love seeing how your fellow members have interpreted your theme. Would love to win this collection. Can't wait to see what the rest come up with.
January 5, 2015 at 4:29 PM
Maree said…
Fabulous theme and pieces of fabric art.
January 5, 2015 at 6:19 PM
Sarah said…
These are so beautiful! I love this theme, and the creativity that went into these fabrics. sarah@forrussia.org
January 5, 2015 at 7:03 PM
juliehallfeldhaus said…
What a great idea I would love to win:)
January 5, 2015 at 7:27 PM
Pamela said…
What a great theme, and amazing art! Thanks so much for the chance to win!
January 5, 2015 at 8:53 PM
Fribro said…
Maps make an intriguing theme. Those that have been submitted are just grand. Would love to win them.
January 5, 2015 at 9:13 PM
Unknown said…
I love maps and clocks. We were out driving today and I relished the opportunity to use a map to avoid traffic. So glad we don't use a GPS unit. Much more fun with a map.

judybarr at iearn dot org dot au
January 5, 2015 at 9:55 PM
Carol said…
Ehat a great challenge. I've been thinking of making a map for some time now and this has inspired me. Thanks for the ideas.
January 6, 2015 at 5:49 AM
AlidaP said…
Thanks for the inspiration! Lovely theme and lovely fabric!!
January 6, 2015 at 7:54 AM
Cathy in gorgeous Sonoma County said…
Your simplicity resulted in a big impact! Well done.
January 6, 2015 at 9:59 AM
Julie said…
I love maps too, it was my favourite thing in Geography at school. Great inspiration in these fabrics.
January 6, 2015 at 10:00 AM
Jeannie said…
Oh my! What a glorious assortment of map themed fabrics. I learned to read maps about the same time I learned to read. Mom has no sense of direction and Dad was tired of getting lost. I would sit behind him whispering directions. That connection existed until he passed last year. My fascination with maps will continue until I can't see the dang tiny writting. ;)
January 6, 2015 at 12:27 PM
Unknown said…
I would love to win this. I think it is great.
January 6, 2015 at 12:31 PM
Emma Rose said…
Lovely Fabrics. Happy New Year.
January 6, 2015 at 1:14 PM
Marijke said…
Absolutely love these fabrics!
January 6, 2015 at 1:35 PM
sandyandcosmo said…
I have always been fascinated by maps and would love to win these fabrics!
January 6, 2015 at 1:50 PM
Anonymous said…
Old maps are so compelling! I'd love to win these pretty bits - good fodder for at least one art quilt.

:) Linda
January 6, 2015 at 2:58 PM
MJKasz said…
I loved the theme and have looked at several of the other artist sites. This was a great boost my 2015 creative juices.
Happy Creative New Year to All!
January 6, 2015 at 4:52 PM
JB said…
I have been enamored of map making and those who use maps as inspiration for fiber art. What a great challenge!
January 6, 2015 at 8:05 PM
Mary C. Nasser said…
LOVE the map theme!!
So much beauty and creativity!
Whee! Maps ROCK! :)
January 7, 2015 at 4:46 AM
Laura said…
What interesting fabrics were created by the group. It is so much fun to find out about their processes.
January 9, 2015 at 7:37 PM
msmissy02 said…
Looks great! Thanks for the giveaway!
January 10, 2015 at 2:40 PM
Jeneta said…
Oh these maps are beautiful! What a great wall hanging they'd make.
January 10, 2015 at 4:52 PM
taiqi said…
I would love to win. Old maps are my favorite. Janet Wright
January 11, 2015 at 8:06 AM
TAMARA said…
I LOVE HISTORY AND OLD MAPS. THIS WOULD BE GREAT TO WIN. WONDERFULLY CREATIVE.
January 12, 2015 at 2:23 AM
Jennilyn said…
Intriguing project! I will try to make one for fun!
January 12, 2015 at 9:55 AM
Kathy Davis said…
Very intriguing fabric! Love it.
Kathy Davis
kdavis1@centurytel.net
January 14, 2015 at 3:37 PM
LuLu Badgley said…
I love these stencils...just shopping for them
January 15, 2015 at 8:13 PM
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