It’s day 4 on this non stop tour of fun on my blog. We are going through each and every project in my new book, A Quilter’s Mixology. I know how important it is to see the full book when purchasing patterns. And while I can’t give away all the details, I can let you know what you will be able to make if you get the book. Not everyone can see the book in person before purchase and I hope that this in depth look will help you all make a decision about adding it to your personal library (or heck even getting your library to order it for you!).
I’m sharing 4 projects today from the book. Join me each day to see the quilts and hopefully you’ll be inspired to start sewing some curves. If you missed the previous days posts, no worries. I have links provided near the end of this post.
First up today is a 2 for one kind of project. My smallest projects in the book, a set of pillows, the Temple Pillow and the Ombre Drunkard’s Path Pillow.
First off, let’s just admire that gorgeous sofa that the pillows are on. Yum! Why didn’t they ship that back with the quilts? lol These two pillows are just the right size for getting your feet wet with a little curved piecing without committing to one of the larger quilts. And while I know that I’m a quilt person, not everyone wants a project of that scale. So these two patterns were designed as modern takes on traditional 1/4 circle curved piecing. I made both with the same number of blocks so they work well together and used the accuquilt go baby and die to quickly cut these out (though remember, all templates necessary are also provided in the book). The directions for these quilted pillows include full construction details for a lined, covered zip back, bound pillow. No detail was left out! Forgive my less glamorously styled photos below…they are included to show more details.
Next I wanted to share with you the largest project in the book, Petal Pusher. Smallest to largest…why not?! It’s a hefty large queen size…and may fit your king. It’s definitely one that I had to send out to be long arm quilted simply due to it’s size.
This quilt is made from one block design that is rotated to create a large petal/flower motif with four blocks. And speaking of four blocks, if you made just four you would get a great baby quilt. Or drop out one of the colors to shrink the block size down and make a more manageable size for a domestic quilting machine. But it’s not too expensive to have a pantograph design done on a quilt like this. Nothing too fancy on the quilting here even though it too was done by the amazing Krista Withers. I wanted to keep it simple to match the simpler block nature of the piecing. Though Krista did sneak a tiny bit of her signature free motion quilting into the last row for me. 😉
Here again, is a quilt for those of you intimidated at the thought of a large quilt with curves. The graphic and lovely curved shape has a huge impact when done in small amounts over a “plain” background. I made this with charms of like colors for a scrappy look, but the choice is yours. And while I deliberately did not style this to be a holiday quilt, I think you’ll agree with me that it is pretty much BEGGING for someone to do that. (someone please do that and show me!)
This is the last of the quilts I will show you all that Krista quilted and she once again did an outstanding job! Krista is WELL worth what she charges for her artistry. Look for the ghost square shapes she incorporated into the quilting to offset the curves. And the book has some gorgeous pictures of her quilting on the ornaments which is pretty much out of this world.
So there you have it! The next four 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.
If you missed Day 3, you can check it out HERE.
And join us every day this week for more sneak peaks into the book.
It's obvious you have poured your heart and soul into this book. It's really jam packed with lovely projects. I think I want yo make every one!
Very cool designs. nice going.
Ornamental is a true work of collaborative art…just love it!
Thanks for the "tour" of your book the last few days. The book looks like a winner. Congratulations!
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ooh, i love ornamental. gorgeous!
Would love a copy of your new book! It looks like a fun book. Thanks for the chance to win and the preview of your book!
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I love the pillow design with the two colors! Actually I like all of these projects!
Those pilliws are gorgeous! And the covered zipper, lined back–brilliant! Looks like a lovely book:)
Oh Angela, I am wanting this book more and more each day! Once again, the third one is my favorite. And yes, Krista's quilting is incredible.
That pillow is to die for!
Loving the Ornamental quilt.
Thanks for the giveaway! That pillow is fabulous!
I'm really loving all of these. So looking forward to having the book. (And I do want know to make a Christmas quilt with the ornament one!)
You've sold me! I think I'm ready for sewing curves. 🙂
I love Petal Pusher !
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HI, what neat projects! Love your work!
Thanks for sharing a special giveaway too!
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Love the pillows. Thanks for the chance to win.
Beautiful Ornament quilt. Thanks for the giveaway.
Such fun designs – really love the Arabian Night one.
What a great color combination.
Ornamental is about your awesomest quilt. You and Krista are quite the team with that neat, simple design, and that stunning, just-right quilting. Thank you for the chance to win. But most importantly, make heaps of money on book sales!
I agree with you. The Ornamental Quilt just begs to be done in Christmas colors. I would love to win a copy of your book.
this book looks awesome
This book makes me want to try curves. And I'd love to try the soy and bamboo batting!
im really anxious to see this book angela…i love those blue/white pillows.
I appreciate the chance to win a copy of your new book!
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So interesting. I especially like the retro Christmas ornaments! Thanks. notwendy gmail
Mmm it is a lot of fun here. Thanks again…I want to win…it is obvious!
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I am so loving the Christmas bauble shapes – yummy!
I really like the ornament quilt. I can see it done in Christmas fabrics but the ornament is simple enough to showcase any print.
I ADORE that Temple pillow.
Ornamental is my favorite quilt for today!!!! Beautiful! Thanks for a great giveaway!
Angela, you are truly a gift to us. I am going to go ahead and order the book. No chances being taken here. Thank you for all your gifts to us out here in "Normalville." Hugs from Texas.
Love your designs!
love your ornamental quilt
Gorgeous quilts! I also love Krista's quilting (and the hand quilting on the pillows!)!
These are my favourites 🙂
The ornamental quilt is so pretty- love it!
Wow, I love Ornamental!
Wow, I love Ornamental!
Oh man, I don't think I can resist any longer! These projects look awesome.
The Temple Pillow is downright striking. And I can see Ornamental made with a space background with the silver ornaments as space ships…
I love those pillows! Great to have small satisfying projects included!!!
Ornamental would be super translated to a tree skirt too.