A Quilter’s Mixology in Review – Day 5

A Quilter's Mixology

It’s day 5 on the tour of projects through my book.  The last day!  The last three of sixteen projects I spent the last two years working on.  It’s been wonderful to share the projects with all of you this week and get your feedback on the projects.  Each comment has really been so dear to me.  I love hearing what projects get you guys excited about finally tackling curves (which I promise you can do!).  And which projects are already inspiring you to try versions of your own.  And I most definitely just really appreciate the support.  It’s a strange world to write a book in isolation with little feedback and then sit and wait for the final reveal…but you have all helped make that process so much easier.  So thank you!

I’m sharing the final 3 projects today from the book.   We are wrapping the week up with a host of giveaways and I hope you all enjoy them and share about them.  If you missed the previous days posts, no worries.  I have links provided near the end of this post.  And I’m keeping all of the giveaways open until next week, so everyone can have a chance to look over all of the quilts.

The first project I want to share today is baby quilt, Medallion.

A Quilter's Mixology

This might be my favorite styled photo from the book. I pulled from my precious stash of Katie Jump Rope fabric to create this quilt that is perfect for either a boy or a girl.  And I’m pretty proud of the quilting I did…it was a stretch for me but I tackled it with some success.  In fact, every quilt in the book is quilted in a different way to show you some of the many options that there are for quilting styles.  Oh and this baby quilt was quickly cut with the help of the Accuquilt Go large die and cutter.  You can make this fairly quickly and easily make it larger by continuing to add more rows.

The second project today I want to share is the Sunrise Table Runner.

I adore this table runner and the MOVEMENT created by interlocking the curves together.  In another lifetime, I would create a large quilt that used this motif.  But in the interest of full disclosure, I will admit that this project is small for a reason.  Maybe because it was one of the last projects I was making in a mad dash to the finish…but technically speaking, this is actually one of the hardest designs.  I don’t say that to scare anyone from making it, but just to point out that this project is all about matching seams on all corners of each block.  So I’d suggest you practice your technique with one of the other projects before taking this one on.  But by all means, do try it…because it is immensely satisfying to create a piece this deceptively intricate. And I will probably make another one, because when I finished it, I loved it so much that I was already thinking of other colors and a longer length for a wall hanging.  It’s an addictive pattern.

And the very last quilt.  Sigh.  Are we to the end already?

The very last quilt I want to share with you is another personal favorite of mine (have I said that about all of them!?), Nine Patch Curves.

A Quilter's Mixology

This is one of those quilts that I designed and thought that it certainly MUST already be designed…and I’m sure that somewhere out there it is, but I’ve never seen it.  It is the combination of two of the most classic quilting blocks, a nine patch, and the drunkard’s path.  They really were meant to be together and there are a million color schemes for this one.  I went totally scrappy on my own quilt for this and I adore it.  I made it again for quilt market with Violet Craft’s latest line and fell completely in love with the design again.  I have the quilt sized for a lap size in the book, but it is block based and easily enlarged.  And let me tell you…it is BEGGING to be made larger.  I seriously plan on making this for our own bedroom (again in this lifetime or another lol).

So there you have it!  The last 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.

If you missed Day 3, you can check it out HERE.

If you missed Day 4, you can check it out HERE.

216 thoughts on “A Quilter’s Mixology in Review – Day 5”

  1. These are absolutely stunning. If I don't win, I'm going to order your book. I have loved everything you've posted about it. I don't normally use patterns, but curves intimidate me and I don't think I could improve on what you've done! Thank you for sharing!

  2. I have enjoyed all the projects, but every other day I've had a clear favorite to tell you about. Not today! I could not possibly pick which project I like best today, they are DARLING. Except the table runner — that bitch is chic and sophisticated. I knew from when you announced it that I would have to have this book (and I don't buy many books because I don't use them). If I don't win, I will just have to buy it. Save my bank account (and my marriage) and pick me!

  3. Really love that baby quilt and that curved 9 patch! So pretty. If I don't win I will definitely have to go buy this book. Thanks for sharing all the projects with us.

  4. That is soooo exciting to write a book!! Congrat!!!!! Then it is so kind of you to share your knowledge and skills in a give away….thanks for all you do

  5. This has been really fun, Angela! My favorite quilts (if for some reason you want to know) are Paint Trip and the Baby Medallion. You're right, that baby quilt is styled so very well. Makes me want to make it! I hope you're enjoying a well-deserved positive response!

  6. This is one of few posts that I looked forward to following this week in your reveal. Medallion is so bright and yet so soft with the curves. You are gifted and I personally want to thank you for sharing so much of yourself and your book. I'm a lifetime fan now!!

  7. I think you definitely saved my favorites for last. I could easily see enlarging Medallion & using some of my fat quarter bundles making the Nine Patch Curves.

  8. I love curves! Though the last one's I did was for my Lady Liberty Goes to Hawaii pattern! I'm renewed again to try this again! Love the book! Congrats and thanks for the opportunity of your giveaway!

  9. Absolutely loving the baby quilt! I've said that about many quilts in this book though. Are you going to feel lost now? You worked for two years on this book, and now it's pretty much done, complete, and blogged. What are you going to do?

  10. Angela, I just kept gasping when the projects rolled across the screen. It's amazing how the colors dance and pop. I can't get over how the movement of the curves makes the individual blocks meld together. Such fine designs!

  11. Oh wow! I love the Medallion quilt! The combination of curves and points makes these quilts so beautiful and distinctive. They certainly stand out among other quilts! Thanks for sharing!

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