It’s day 3 of a glimpse through the projects in my book. I hope you are all enjoying this tour and a chance to see the quilts I’ve designed based off of one basic block, the quarter circle curve. I have so enjoyed being able to share them with you a bit at a time. And I know how important it is to see what is in the book before you buy it. Plus it’s just kind of fun to look at pretty quilts. 😉
I’m sharing another 3 projects today from the book. And again there will be an opportunity to win a copy of the book and more prizes…just to celebrate! I hope you’ll continue join me each day to see the quilts and hopefully be inspired to start sewing some curves.
Today, first I want to show you what is perhaps my favorite quilt in the book, Butterflies. I probably shouldn’t have a favorite, but some quilts just touch you more than others.
I love the combination of whimsy and function in this quilt. There are three sizes of butterflies that wind and fly their way across the quilt. It is one of the other beautiful quilts that Krista Withers quilted and she did a truly amazing job on this one. This is one of those quilts that I am never letting go of.
Secondly, I want to show you a lap quilt I made called Mod Garden. This is my take on the classic stem and leaf motif.
This pattern easily emerges when you start playing with curves and squares. I chose a bold color scheme for the book quilt and graphic modern flowers. But there are really so many options with this design. You could easily take one stem and leaf and continue it in a long length, creating a table runner. The leaves need not be green but think soft pastel colors on a white background. Can you tell that I want to make this one again and again? Always a good thing with your own designs!
And the last quilt for today is a deceptively simple strip quilt called Teleport. The placement of a few particular curves gives dynamic movement and is reminiscent of binary code a la Matrix.
I designed this quilt in particular for the teenage boy in your life. I know that we are always looking for patterns that may have a bit of a more masculine hint to them. And I think that this one hits the mark. I’d love to see it made in greens and blacks like the falling code numbers in the Matrix series or perhaps in blues to somehow represent time travel for Dr Who fans. Obviously I have a sci-fi feel for this quilt. But it could be easily turned Mod with Golds, Pinks and Purples for a Groovy feel any girl would love.
So there you have it! The next three of sixteen projects to share with you.
If you missed Day 1, you can check it out HERE.
If you missed Day 2, you can check it out HERE.
And join us every day this week for more sneak peaks into the book.
First – i have looked around blogland and think I would use it all the time! I looks beautiful and that is so important in todays marketplace!
You did such a good job of coming up with really unique designs! Love them all!
The teleport quilt is exactly what I want for my brother! Fantastic.
WOW. The quilts are so beautiful! This is going to be a great book!!! ksmith8@emich.edu
i shared about the giveaway here: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/109564203409143558/
That butterfly quilt is gorgeous!
So fun to see…you are making me want to try it! Thanks.
More unique quilts, the inspiration hasn't stopped yet.
I can see why Butterflies is your favorite – it's gorgeous!
The quilting on the butterflies is amazing! Beautiful quilt.
im so in love with your butterflies quilt, so stunning, and this quilting, I have no words for it, just amazingly beautiful
All of you quilts are modern and I love them. Thank you for giveaway.
So happy for your book launch…..such beautiful work!!
Looking good! As you said, there is something for everyone.
These quilts are all so amazing! Stunning quilting on the butterfly quilt too!
The butterflies quilt is beautiful! I love the wide range of quilts you're showing us, from modern retro ones like yesterday, to soft pretty ones like this!
I shared on the Giveaway Roundup
http://missourimel.com/2014/06/15/giveaway-roundup-63/
Day 3 (today's post) are my favorite quilts so far. I can't wait to see the rest! Thanks for the chance to win a copy!!!
I blogged about it today. Check it out!
http://new2quilting.blogspot.com/2014/06/a-quilters-mixology-by-angela-pingel.html
Angela, you are so clever! The quilts today sealed the deal on me needing your book. Love Butterflies!
I left an Amazon review. It shows as Kathy Schaller (my maiden name). Can't wait to win this book! Thanks for the chance.
I love these curves designs you are showing from your book. Butterflies is stunning and I loved the paint drips quilt you showed earlier in the week too.
I really like the quilt with the more masculine feel to it. I have a 20 year old son and always struggle with quilts to make for him.
I just love "Mod Garden". Thanks for a chance to win your fab book! skeshlaman@comcast.net
More beautiful quilts! The butterfly quilt is especially spectacular and the background fabric you used is just perfect.
I love how your book has several different styles of quilts – that butterfly quilt is my favorite. Lcwolverton7 at gmail
What fun quilts. I really love your butterfly one! What a great way to make them.
The idea of curves scares me to bits and pieces. But that Butterflies quilt? *gasp* That makes me want to conquer the fear! That quilt is gorgeous!!!
One curve and look what you have done! Fabulous. My fav is the mod flowers. I might take your suggestion and make a tablerunner.
once again, absolutely stunning!
Gorgeous quilts – thanks for the chance to win.
Thanks for a chance to win your wonderful book. Love the butterfly quilt.
akk_nana@yahoo.com
Butterflies is beautiful and the quilting exquisite.
I love the butterfly quilt too!!
I love all the quilts. The quilting on the Butterflies quilt is fantastic! Congrats on a wonderful book!
Congratulations on your lovely new book. I am really enjoying seeing your designs. I hope your book is very successful!
That butterfly quilt is stunning!!!
Wow more beautiful creative quilts!
Teleport would make a great man quilt!
Today's quilts are all beautiful, but the butterfly quilt stops my heart! Thanks for sharing ( and tempting us!
jean
jlickun@aol.com
Great designs!
Very nice. The quilting on the butterfly quilt is gorgeous. I can see why you wouldn't want to part with it.
Love the butterflies!!!
So if I don't win, I have to purchase this book because I have loved every quilt so far! And that is rare for a book!
Love the quilts so far. This is a great book.
Thanks for having a fabulous giveaway!
yoyopattycakes@hotmail.com
I have the book and am working on the wall hanging right now! I love all the patterns!
You have such a way with using colors. I love all the quilts in your book.
I love teleport!
Myrto
I love that butterfly quilt, especially the quilting. It is so intricate. Beautiful.