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.
i really like the teleport quilt. your fabric choices are genius.
I love the butterflies too–it's definitely a special one and a keeper!
These previews are getting better and better — so excited about this book!
I am more amazed each day with the quilts in this book. It's impossible to pick a favorite today! kthurn@bektel.com
Each day the quilts get prettier and prettier! Thanks!
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Butterflies is gorgeous!
beautiful butterflies!
I'm feeling so inspired today! Who knew you could do so many things with the quarter circle?
So far I am loving all the pictures of the quilts. This looks like it is right up my alley.
The butterfly quilt is so lovely!
I would love a copy of your book!
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Very inspiring!
Love all the curved piecing projects- now just have to learn how to piece a curve…
Angela, I'm enjoying seeing all of these quilts. When I was a little girl, I chose a bedspread, shams, canopy cover and curtains with butterflies. Those decorated my bedroom for about ten years until I thought I never wanted to see another butterfly ever! I was surprised, then, that I am instantly in love with your butterfly quilt. I guess with the passing of time, all things are possible!
Wow, your quilts are all stunning! I'm in love with the butterfly quilt. I'd buy the book for that quilt alone. Great work. Feel very very proud!
I agree that the butterfly quilt is a real winner.
WOW. The butterflies are so cool.
I love all three of these quilts. Just beautiful!
Your quilts are inspiring! Thanks for the chance to win your new book!
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Another 3 great quilts. Teleport is my favourite.
The butterflies are a different take on drunkard's path. Very nice.
I loe the butterfly quilt — and the flower quilt is a beauty!
Oh these are wonderful. I adore the butterfly quilt. and the mod garden is so cool also.
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You are rockin the curves! Well done. Congrats on the book
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These quilts are gorgeous and so unique! Loving the Mod Garden quilt…simply charming!
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HI,simply charming quilts!
Thanks for sharing!
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i really like the quilts you showed today
I can easily see why Butterflies is your favorite: a real stunner.
I love the butterflies!
Love the quilting on the butterfly quilt and just love the teleport pattern.
I love the Mod Garden pattern!
Beautiful quilting!
Congratulation! All quilt are beautiful, but I love the most "Butterflies".
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Love the Mod Garden! Thanks for the chance to win your book!
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Wow, that butterflies quilt is truly beautiful!! The quilting is phenomenal, as well!
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Darn, I missed getting to enter yesterday. I was out sewing all day. Lots of great ideas in your book. Thanks for the chance.
The butterfly quilt is so beautiful. I love that it immediately reads "butterflies" when you look at it, but is still somewhat abstract.
I love your butterfly quilt. I have some lovely oriental fabrics that I think would be beautiful in this quilt.