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.
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.
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.
I love all of these projects. Curved piecing adds so much interest to a quilt. Thanks for sharing. svonfumetti at yahoo dot com
I shared this on Facebook. Thanks for all the inspiration! https://www.facebook.com/pk.solberg.1/posts/259842220888933
Your book is awesome! Think I need to go to Amazon and get the book and the Accuquilt die and go to town!! Thanks for the give away!!
I liked and shared the give away on Facebook.
I pinned the Nine Patch Curves quilt to my Quilting board on Pinterest.
I love the table runner! All of the quilts are stunning!
The medallion quilt is gorgeous; as is your curved nine-patch.
You make beautiful quilts! Thanks for the give away.
The Everyday Party by Emily Isabella is so freaking adorable!
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Love the quilts today especially Nine Patch Curves!
I shared on Pinterest
I left a review on Amazon.
I love all the projects in your book! I was admiring the quilting on the Medallion quilt just as I read how it was a stretch for you. Great inspiration. Thanks for the chance to win.
oh i think i can handle that gorgeous table runner!
shared on pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/pin/82612974389843672/
I love those first two quilts! the curves are amazing!
I left a review on Amazon. (Kathy Schaller Snider).
You really have a way with curves! If I don't win this book in your sweet giveaway, I'll have to buy it! Thanks for sharing the three beautiful quilts above!
Drunkard's path and 9-patch — brilliant. This is my favorite of all of them.
I blogged about it today at:
http://new2quilting.blogspot.com/2014/06/scrap-saturday-yellow-kite-girl-fnsi.html
I liked you on FB and shared with my quilting friends!
Your quilts are all so beautiful! The table runner is nice, would love to try this one.
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Shared on Facebook
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Pinned on Pinterest
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/45036064998478588/
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I tweeted about the giveaway, thanks!
https://twitter.com/akknana1/status/480598453001523200
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My pleasure to write a book review for a bonus double entry. Written under Nanak
Can't wait to get started on that Butterfly quilt.
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I was really blown away with the Medallion quilt, just beautiful! I would love to try to make one! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
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I shared on Facebook! Thanks
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Curves look intimidating but I love your curvy quilts!
I've loved all the quilts, but the last …brilliant! I'm going to start with that one!
I shared on Instagram @myquiltingaddiction
I shared on Pinterest – Sue Rand
What a lovely bunch of colorful and delightfully designed projects!!!! Well done!
I love your quilts-the fabrics and colors you chose are wonderful
The quilts in your book are so lovely! Would love a copy so that I could make some of my very own! You did a great job on your book.
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I need to make that Medallion, it's fabulous!
Your Medallion quilt design is just beautiful! I definitely want to make one of these quilts for myself now… and also one of each of the quilts in your book. I really like the movement of the curves and how they draw one's eyes around the quilt.
I pinned your book here — http://www.pinterest.com/pin/72902087693094119/
Pinned your stunning Medallion quilt here — http://www.pinterest.com/pin/72902087693094124/
Wow! That medallion quilt is amazing! Good job!
Saw all your amazing quilts at market. They are even more impressive in real life. Can't wait to get going on several. Thanks.
Wow, I like all of these! Might need to make a medallion.
I already own this book and it is by far one of the most beautiful and inspiring quilt books that I own!
I love the baby quilt I will need to get a copy.
I left an amazon review (user name: jonathon lindell). My first amazon review ever! 🙂
I really like the Nine patch quilt. It's one that I think I'd make. kthurn@bektel.com
I shared by email this giveaway with my daughter. kthurn@bektel.com
wow todays quilts are beautiful. I want to make all 3. Thanks for the chance to win a great book!
I love your quilts. I would like to make quite a few of your quilts. Thanks for the chance to win.
I am in love with the medallion quilt. It is gorgeous!