Friday, June 21, 2013

Modern Quilts!

I posted about this awesome book I got to be involved earlier this year.

Martingale - Modern Quilts from the Blogging Universe (Print version + eBook bun

It was an amazing experience!  Collaborating on a quilting book with designers I look up to was a pinch me moment!

For my quilt I focused on a Stash Buster-type quilt.  I love those and I think most quilters do!  Opportunities to use up small pieces of my favorite prints?  Yes please!  This was my design contribution:

Rainbow Stash Buster quilt

Rainbow too?  Say no more :)

Here are some more of my favorites from the book:

Tree quilt

Jigsaw quilt

Mini Claw Throw quilt


Martingale was amazing to work with....THANK YOU!

GIVEAWAY
Finally if you'd like to win a copy of the book for yourself please leave a comment! Tell me your favorite style of quilt, or your favorite block! 
*US Only

I have a copy waiting for a new home!  Here's the catch, those of you who've been paying attention on instagram know that I AM STUCK.  You may not receive the book for a month or so but I'll get it to you!

Giveaway winner announced Tuesday.
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87 comments:

  1. AuntieCraftyJune 21, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    I really like the Dutch Pinwheel and the Churn Dash. Thank you for the giveaway!

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  2. LoriJune 21, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    I love modern quilts. I'm a fan of Swoon by Camille and Kaleidoscope by V and Co. Blue Elephant Stitches looks really fun!

    lbkehrwald(at)gmail(dot)com

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  3. AngieJune 21, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    I love Modern Quilting. I like to take traditional blocks and make them Modern with bold color choices. Thank you for a chance to win!

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  4. TiffanyJune 21, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    I love star blocks - wonky, traditional, modern, paper pieced, etc. Stars stars stars! :D

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  5. Sarah @ sarahquilts.comJune 21, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    I'm still working through what my absolute favorite style is... But I know I love love love modern fabrics...

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  6. CourtneysewsJune 21, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    My fave is log cabin. Thanks!

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  7. CathyKJune 21, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    One of my favorite blocks is Kansas Troubles. Thank you for the chance!

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  8. LauraJune 21, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    I like anything scrappy.

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  9. MelissaJune 21, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    I love quilts with improv curves - I haven't been brave enough to make one yet!

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  10. Lisa EnglandJune 21, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    I like so many kinds of quilts! Wonky Log Cabins are a particular favorite lately. And anything scrappy is always fun.

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  11. HilaryJune 21, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    I've been looking at getting this book for a while now! I love the pattern you came up with :)

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  12. robinJune 21, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    I recently saw a puzzle piece block - thought that would be so cute in a quilt!

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  13. knitnutJune 21, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    I love the modern quilt book and from all the people in the blogs I follow. It is great to see pics of the beautiful quilts. I sure hope I win. :) Thanks for the giveaway!

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  14. Cynthia Brunz DesignsJune 21, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    I love a wide range of quilts as long as they have great color and fabrics. The rolling stone block is my favorite all time block. Thanks for the chance!

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  15. FlowerstarJune 21, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway! I'm a sucker for anything star-shaped - a classic favourite block is the Ohio star, but really, anything star is always a hit with me :).

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  16. ShaunaJune 21, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    I love all kinds of quilts, but lately I've been drawn to the low volume quilts

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  17. PamelaJune 21, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Churn Dash is always a fun block and I love it in scrappy prints! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  18. B GreeneJune 21, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    I love scrappy quilts most of all and my fave block is probably Churn Dash. Thanks for the chance to win - the book looks amazing!!

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  19. BeckyJune 21, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    I like simple but traditional designs. I like how the patterns in the book have simple contemporary lines but don't get too crazy modern or abstract.

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  20. Afton WarrickJune 21, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    It's so hard to decide. I'm a big fan of art quilts, but lately have be turing into a modern quilt appreciator.

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  21. BrennaJune 21, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    I love star blocks - so many different kinds, so much variety, and they can look so radically different with different types of fabric!

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  22. janJune 21, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    My favorite quilt is probaly a scrappy quilt. I love a basic churn dash block! I ahve been really loving all the modern quilts and variations on older blocks.

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  23. Lauren DeelJune 21, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Oh, I'd love to win! My favorite block is probably just a simple HST... so versatile! So naturally, I love your contribution to the book :)

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  24. Amanda @ BedTime QuiltingJune 21, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    I love the lone star pattern.

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  25. AnonymousJune 21, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    HI! LOVE THE LOG CABIN BLOCK!
    THANKS FOR SHARING A GREAT GIVEAWAY!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  26. MinaJune 21, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    I would love to win a copy of this book. Its so hard to pick a favorite block. I am loving rainbow quilts right now, it doesnt matter the design - wonky log cabins, flying geese, scrappy bars, curvy waves.

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  27. Stephanie @ Quarter IncherJune 21, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    I love anything modern. I'm really into scrappy rainbow stuff right now.

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  28. ChristaQuiltsJune 21, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    I just ordered this book so you don't need to include me in the giveaway. :-) Now I can't wait to get it!

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  29. Polly @ Pieces by PollyJune 21, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    I love modern takes on traditional patterns with some improv thrown in.

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  30. CJJune 21, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    I'm a big fan of the HST - so many pretty quilts done with that in all different layouts.

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  31. UnknownJune 21, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    I have really gotten into the solid fabric modern quilts.

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  32. Melissa at My Fabric RelishJune 21, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    I love love your quilt...the colors and style! I would say that was more my style. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  33. pcflamingoJune 21, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    My new favorite block is Sister's Choice - scrappy in green and purple with black star points. Some of the black has sheep or skeletons. It's for my guest bedroom and it's pretty crazy.

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  34. DeniseJune 21, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    The Rainbow quilt is beautiful! I'm pretty new to quilting so everytime I see a new block and/or quilt it's my "new favorite!"
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  35. AnonymousJune 21, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    Hi! Thank you for the opportunity. I love all the quilts shown. It is hard to choose a favorite block. I am working on polaroids right now and probably doing a trip or chevron next. :)

    laurelar at gmail d o t com

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  36. claudiaJune 21, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    I like any block that incorporates circles of any kind!

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  37. Rachel BoothJune 21, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    I can't pick a favorite BUT i really love scrappy quilts!! I'm dreaming up a Christmas scrappy trip around the world.... :)

    mrsrachelsbooth at gmail dot com

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  38. LoriJune 21, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    I like traditional blocks with bright more modern fabrics. Thanks for a chance to win, looks like a great book!

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  39. KatrinaJune 21, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Favorite block right now is St. Louis 16...but my favorites change frequently so who knows what project will be around the corner!!

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  40. LynnePJune 21, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    I like quilts with lots of color and I love stash busters...rainbow, tree...there are many fun quilts in this book. Thanks for the chance to win it!

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  41. BarbaraJune 21, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    I love Amish-inspired quilts, i.e. classic simple shapes with modern fabrics (often solids but sometimes prints). Thank you very much for the chance to win a book with so many beautiful quilts.

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  42. supersara20June 21, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    I love very scrappy scrap busters and my favorite block today is the Churn Dash. Tomorrow it may change!

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  43. JLGJune 21, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    Not too sure I have a specific style! I just love quilting anything!

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  44. LeslieJune 21, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    I love the puzzle piece quilt!

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  45. AnonymousJune 21, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    I like traditional quilts with modern fabric and scrappy quilts!

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  46. RobotMomSewsJune 21, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    I love triangle blocks, any kind!! And stars...ohhh stars. ;)

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  47. JodiJune 21, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    I like blocks like the Swoon block. I like lots of color in my quilts.

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  48. CherylJune 21, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    I like the traditional blocks but with modern fabrics.

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  49. DawnJune 21, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    Looks like a great book! I like some modern quilts, some traditional. My favorite block is the log cabin. Modern or traditional log cabins are so awesome!

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  50. QuiltLaughLoveJune 21, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    Right now I'm loving quilts with curves. Probably because I tried piecing curves and it didn't go well. At all. But I'm going to try again!

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  51. KarrieJune 21, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    I love modern quilts!

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  52. Vicky PJune 21, 2013 at 11:21 PM

    I love scrappy quilts and the new moderns really impress me. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  53. UnknownJune 21, 2013 at 11:25 PM

    The Modern Quilt is my favorite and I'll tell you why. Ten years ago, the patchwork quilts and appliqued quilts were very nice, but I just loved the geometrical designs using solids, batiks, and hand dyed fabrics and I made these quilts. Not many of my contemporaries particularly liked my quilts. I did, so the rest didn't matter. They labeled them Amish-like and called it a day. Now these quilts are in "style"! I guess I was ahead of my time, eh. My favorite block is the churn dash...love it!
    hugz

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  54. RosemaryJune 21, 2013 at 11:27 PM

    I tend to go for scrappy looking quilts but I love them all. I especially like your rainbow one and the blue elephant. My favorite blocks involve pinwheels. Love the book. Great giveaway

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  55. BethJune 22, 2013 at 12:46 AM

    A favorite block? That's a tough one. I am making a sampler quilt and last night made a list of my "favorites" that "have to go in"...and the list came out to be 27 blocks long, for starters. So maybe I'll close my eyes and pick a random block from the list. How about "Best Friends"? Love the name, love the block.

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  56. Sofia LJune 22, 2013 at 3:12 AM

    I love using traditional blocks but using modern fabrics. This book looks amazing!

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  57. qwilltrJune 22, 2013 at 4:33 AM

    I like the dresdan plate. I love the new ways modern quilters are using them. I haven't tried one yet, myself.

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  58. robinJune 22, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    I'm a pretty novice quilter still so trying lots of things. I love the scrappy quilts the most. The Amish quilts are striking, too. Also, have lately been thinking I'd like to try some applique.

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  59. Helen@Till We Quilt AgainJune 22, 2013 at 4:55 AM

    My best block description is like comparing furniture. Love Ikea's scandinavian clean, crisp lines look verses traditional, overstuffed designs.

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  60. JoyceLMJune 22, 2013 at 4:58 AM

    Log cabins are my favorite blocks - so many variations to try. Thanks.

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  61. Sharyn HutchinsonJune 22, 2013 at 5:01 AM

    Some people might not consider my favorite block much of a block but I still love the HST. It is so versatile. Just by twisting and turning you can combine it with other blocks to make an infinite number of designs.

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  62. Mary MenzerJune 22, 2013 at 5:26 AM

    I actually have been admiring the HST quilt you contributed - I am going to attempt that one - soon. And a copy of the book as a gift would help tremendously! Good luck getting to VA! (that's where I am)

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  63. SonyaJune 22, 2013 at 6:03 AM

    I love your quilt the most! I need to build up my stash of rainbow colors first, but I am definitely making this quilt!!! Thanks for the giveaway :)

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  64. PattiJune 22, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    I'm loving scrappy quilts right now but I do intend to do Swoon sometime this year! Thanks for a chance to win this book!

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  65. UnknownJune 22, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    Half square triangles are so basic, but can be so modern with the use of fabric and placement. Thank you for the giveaway

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  66. UnknownJune 22, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    I love Jacob's Ladder. It was the first quilt I ever pieced. I guess I am more of a traditional pattern person. But I have to say that ones which use scraps as yours in the bold are wonderful because they give us a reason to buy more fabric, do more quilts, and have more scraps so we can do it all over again!

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  67. Amy DeCesareJune 22, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    I love so many quilt blocks, but especially Dresden Plate. This book looks like it's packed with inspiration, and I really adore your contribution!

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  68. PinspotJune 22, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    I love Katy Jones' Spring Carnival block. Some day I'll be skilled enough to give fussy cut EPP a try.

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  69. MelissaJune 22, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    I love anything scrappy!

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  70. ✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾June 22, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    This is not a tough question...like a lot of people log cabin is my all time favorite. Stars are a second.
    Thanks for the chance!

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  71. Vicki HJune 22, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    I love scrappy. I am trying to move toward the modern style quilts.

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  72. MadeleineJune 22, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    I like star blocks and improv quilts!

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  73. AngelaJune 22, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    I like quilts using larger pieces of fabric.

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  74. DebJune 22, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    I love most blocks - though I often go back to a sawtooth star or a winding ways block.

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  75. HeatherJune 22, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    I love modern quilts with traditional roots. And I'm a sucker for a shoo fly or churn dash!

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  76. barbJune 22, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    i love hsts. you can make so many different designs just by their position babscorbitt@gmail.com

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  77. JulianneJune 22, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    Ohhhhh...I want this book so badly, have wanted it for months and months! I love all scrappy type quilts where you use it all up, the brighter the better! Hst's and flying geese and herringbone patterns are favorites!

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  78. JulieJune 22, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    Fun book! I love anything with HST lately. They are so crazy versatile!

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  79. Allison CJune 22, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    I love a modern minimalist block. And lately I'm obsessed with equilateral triangles

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  80. apple blossomJune 22, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    would love to win this giveaway thanks

    ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com

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  81. SusanJune 23, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    Fingers crossed. If I win, the book gets shared all over Iowa (I'm a librarian). Favorite pattern Burgoyne Surrounded!

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  82. PortiaJune 23, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    Fun quilts! I like the one with the triangles/trees. Hoping you and yours get settled in your new home soon!

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  83. LauraJune 23, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    I like improv star quilts.

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  84. Mom CJune 23, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    I've made several quilts like your rainbow stash quilt but mine weren't organized in colors like yours. Beautiful! I used to make everything log cabin but lately I've been into star blocks. Love the quilts in the book. Thanks.

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  85. Heather BJune 24, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    My favorite block is the X Plus block! I can't wait to make one of those quilts!!

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  86. Deere DriverJune 24, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    Always loved Shoo Fly block being a Lancaster, PA Gal!

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  87. ดูหนังออนไลน์ฟรีJanuary 17, 2023 at 8:31 AM

    Your website is really good at teaching fabrics. That beautiful pattern is very good.ดูหนังออนไลน์

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Thank you so much for commenting! A lot of love and hard work is put into each and every one of these quilts, comments are always appreciated!