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Modern Designs for Classic Quilts + Giveaway!

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  • November 6, 2012
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Today, we are continuing the fun of Craft Book Month with a Q&A from two authors of a modern quilting book that you are going to love! Kelly Biscopink and Andrea Johnson are co-authors of the new release Modern Designs for Classic Quilts: 12 Traditionally Inspired Patterns Made New (F+W Media). We are thrilled to help them kick of the blog tour of their book, which begins today.

Ladies, congratulations on the release of your new quilting book! How did you both meet, and can you tell me a little bit about your blogging and how that played a role?

Andie: I work at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in the Bone Marrow Transplant unit. Kelly works at the College of Charleston’s Sottile Theatre. The two of us met through the Cincinnati Modern Quilt Guild and became fast friends. It was just one of those instant connections!

We both have the same love of traditional quilts but are really excited about the modern scene that’s been booming over the last few years. We do have blogs (AndieJohnsonSews and Stitchy Quilt Stuff) and enjoy them as both a creative outlet and a way to expand our sewing circle of friends. Our blogs have given us a voice in the sewing community, and we love being connected to sewists and quilters all over the world.


Can you tell me a little bit about how you got this book idea off the ground?

We were at a sew-in event one Saturday and started talking about why we love quilting, and realized we both had very traditional quilting backgrounds but love the modern aesthetic. The idea for our book was born out of that conversation. A few weeks later over coffee, the book outline was nailed down and we started putting together a proposal. After a lot of back and forth and some crazy twists of fate, it was acquired through F+W Media.

Were there any surprises along the way when it came to the work that goes into writing a book?

Shockingly, the surprises were few. We worked so well with each other, and our editors and our publishing company staff were great at guiding us through each step.

Andie: As far as the projects go – creating pieces that I thought would be scrutinized by quilters who bought the book introduced a tiny sliver of self-doubt. I’m used to creating what I want when I want to please me, so when going through this, I put a lot of pressure on myself, which kinda sucked some of the joy out of the process. But overall, it was a pretty amazing experience.

Kelly: Coming from an editorial background, it was fascinating being on the “other side†of the writing process. I had no idea how personal this book would be, how much I would agonize over it. I also can’t even tell you how surprisingly emotional it was to see the book for the first time!

Do you have any advice for someone looking to write a craft book? What lessons have you learned along the way?

Concept is everything. We happened to have an idea that was timely and on trend with what’s going on in the quilting community. We both have experience in writing patterns and we’re been quilting and sewing for years, so we felt confident that we could execute the design, patterns and writing of the book. Also, it really helped that we knew people in the industry.  If you have a great concept with lots of project ideas and can provide examples of your work, submit to a publisher! You never know what can happen.

Blog Tour!

Monday, 11/5    Andie & Kelly, AndieJohnsonSews & Stitchy Quilt Stuff
Tuesday, 11/6    Lindsay of CraftBuds
Wednesday, 11/7    Jill of Darling Jill Quilts
Thursday, 11/8    Faith of Fresh Lemons
Friday, 11/9    Tracy of Generation Q
Saturday, 11/10    Angela of Quilting is my Therapy
Sunday, 11/11   Shannon of Stitch Craft Create
Monday, 11/12   Laurie of Scarlet Fig
Tuesday, 11/13   Kaysie of KZJo’s Studio
Wednesday, 11/14   Jessica of A Little Gray
Thursday, 11/15   Mary of The Tulip Patch
Friday, 11/16    Deborah of Whipstitch
Saturday, 11/17   Lindsay of  The Cottage Mama
Sunday, 11/18    Jenny of Sew Kind of Wonderful
Monday, 11/19   Carla of LollyQuiltz
Tuesday, 11/20   Thomas of Thomas Knauer Sews
Wednesday, 11/21   Brenda of Pink Castle Fabrics
Thursday, 11/22   Lindsay & Liz Rea of CraftBuds & Inspire Me Grey
Friday, 11/23   Sarah of The Last Piece
Saturday, 11/24    Andie & Kelly, AndieJohnsonSews & Stitchy Quilt Stuff
Cara of Cara Quilts

We’ll be back later this month with a book review and a sneak peek at Elizabeth‘s project from the book. If you haven’t taken a look at this book yet, it is gorgeous and the ideal project book for your next sew along!

Giveaway!

F+W Media is generously giving away a copy of Modern Designs for Classic Quilts to one lucky Craft Buds reader! Leave a comment below for your chance to win. For your comment, you can tell us your favorite “traditional” quilt block or pattern. Also, let us know if you might be interested in a sew along for the book. Sounds fun, right?! 😉

We’ll choose one random winner next Monday, November 12, 2012.

Congrats to our winner, #205 Sherri Noel!

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Lindsay

Hi, I’m Lindsay Conner, an author, modern quilter, editor, and founder of the Lindsay Sews blog. I’m a Baby Lock ambassador and Stash Books author who loves writing modern sewing and quilt patterns for beginners and weekend sewists! I live in Indianapolis, Indiana with my husband, son, and two loveable cats, Murph and Chloe. I’ve been crafting for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I saved my dollar bills for trips with my mom to Jo-Ann Fabrics, where I’d find new floss for friendship bracelets or mini cross-stitch kits. Because my mom has always shared my love for crafting, she bought me my first sewing machine, a Hello Kitty Janome.

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212 comments
  1. Garilyn says:
    November 6, 2012 at 9:41 am

    I LOVE pinwheels!
    I love the colors used in the quilt for the cover of the book!!

    Reply
  2. Allison C says:
    November 6, 2012 at 9:52 am

    I like log cabin, hexies, and that diamond quilt!

    Reply
  3. Gill says:
    November 6, 2012 at 9:56 am

    I love flying geese!
    A sew-a-long sounds a great idea!

    Reply
  4. Kelsey says:
    November 6, 2012 at 9:58 am

    I really like bear paw blocks!

    Reply
  5. Karen says:
    November 6, 2012 at 9:59 am

    I love the log cabin block and have made at least 4 of them over the years.

    Reply
  6. Marcia Kosturock says:
    November 6, 2012 at 10:03 am

    Dresden is one quilt pattern that I have always wanted to make!

    Reply
  7. Mary on Lake Pulaski says:
    November 6, 2012 at 10:04 am

    My favorite block is the pinwheel star.

    Reply
  8. pippa says:
    November 6, 2012 at 10:12 am

    I love the history behind log cabin blocks

    Reply
  9. Joyce Mitchell says:
    November 6, 2012 at 10:20 am

    Love the log cabin block – so versatile – so many different variations. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  10. Barbara says:
    November 6, 2012 at 10:25 am

    I love the Irish chain.

    Reply
  11. bee says:
    November 6, 2012 at 10:34 am

    i love stars of any kind, and would love to make a Dresden sometime too!

    Reply
  12. Dana @ Water Penny says:
    November 6, 2012 at 10:38 am

    I like anything with a star – I can’t choose! I love the idea of a sew along for this book.

    Reply
  13. Margaret R says:
    November 6, 2012 at 10:42 am

    I really like making almost any quilt block if not too complicated or too many little pieces. I am working with hst right now and you can make tons of different patterns with the same pieces.

    Reply
  14. Lisa Marie says:
    November 6, 2012 at 10:46 am

    I love log cabins and recently did my first wonky log cabins. Once I got over my OCD tendencies to worry about things being straight, I had a blast making them. And I am thrilled with the finished quilt which looks very modern.

    Reply
  15. Beth T. says:
    November 6, 2012 at 10:47 am

    I’m a fan of log cabins and schoolhouse blocks.

    Reply
  16. Caryn says:
    November 6, 2012 at 10:48 am

    I love the versatility of hexies and log cabins! Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  17. Marty Askins says:
    November 6, 2012 at 10:51 am

    I love the log cabin blocks and anything with stars. I would love to do a sew along. Thank you for the chance to win.

    Reply
  18. Heather says:
    November 6, 2012 at 10:51 am

    I love log cabins.

    Reply
  19. shirley tener says:
    November 6, 2012 at 10:53 am

    I love the log cabin blocks

    Reply
  20. Tonia Jeffery says:
    November 6, 2012 at 10:55 am

    I’ve never quilted but I’ve been really tempted to. I really want to make some cathedral windows.

    Reply
  21. Robin (not ever sewing) says:
    November 6, 2012 at 10:55 am

    I love the look of Dresden plates. But I’ve never actually made one!

    Reply
  22. Christy says:
    November 6, 2012 at 10:57 am

    I love the look of star patterns, but I don’t piecing the ones with the tiny pieces. I also like the King’s Crown block. Makes a nice secondary pattern.

    Reply
  23. Lisa Mather says:
    November 6, 2012 at 10:57 am

    I love the look of the Dresden design. I really want to try it out sometime. I also love the double wedding ring.

    Reply
  24. Sallie says:
    November 6, 2012 at 11:10 am

    I love the sawtooth star block. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  25. Becky Greene says:
    November 6, 2012 at 11:16 am

    I love any star block, but also really like Churn Dash these days. Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  26. Trish says:
    November 6, 2012 at 11:24 am

    I like the variety of the Log Cabin.

    Reply
  27. Bridget says:
    November 6, 2012 at 11:31 am

    My favorite is log cabin, thanks for the chance to win. I would be interested in a quilt along!

    Reply
  28. Terry says:
    November 6, 2012 at 11:38 am

    My favorite traditional block is the Log Cabin. Thanks for the sweet giveaway!

    Reply
  29. Diana says:
    November 6, 2012 at 11:45 am

    I really love the dresden plates and pinwheels both!

    Reply
  30. Kylie C says:
    November 6, 2012 at 11:48 am

    I love Ohio Star! It feels so cheerful to me.

    Reply
  31. Bea says:
    November 6, 2012 at 11:49 am

    I love Log Cabin blocks… I’d love to be able to make Dresden Plates!! Thanks for the chance to win…

    Reply
  32. Elma Lutman says:
    November 6, 2012 at 11:52 am

    I love log cabin blocks and flying geese. Thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply
  33. Jane Ritz says:
    November 6, 2012 at 11:55 am

    I love the old tradition look quilts.

    Reply
  34. Darcy Childress says:
    November 6, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    Love log cabins of all types – another great article 🙂 Thanks!!

    Reply
  35. Samantha says:
    November 6, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    I really want to try a dutch pinwheel! Thanks for the chance 🙂

    Reply
  36. anna says:
    November 6, 2012 at 12:03 pm

    my favorite traditional block is the bow tie! thank you for a chance to win

    Reply
  37. Melinda says:
    November 6, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    I’ve been loving different variations on stars. I would love to do a sew along!

    Reply
  38. Sara says:
    November 6, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    I love log cabins and hexagons. Very classic but with lots of posibilities.
    I would love that sew along!

    Reply
  39. Lori Smanski says:
    November 6, 2012 at 12:14 pm

    how wonderful to hear from authors. Thanks.
    I love log cabins. they are so versitle

    Reply
  40. Amy C says:
    November 6, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    I quite like a Jaconb’s Ladder though have never made one. We have an heiroom quilt from my dad’s side which is a pink and white (may have been red and white when it was first made?) Jacob’s ladder quilt. Love it!

    Reply
  41. Rebecca says:
    November 6, 2012 at 12:16 pm

    My favourite traditional block would be a log cabin.
    ourbusylittlebunch(at)hotmail(dot)com

    Reply
  42. Baye says:
    November 6, 2012 at 12:55 pm

    That log cabin is gorgeous!

    Reply
  43. Missy says:
    November 6, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    I just made a Dresden plate block for my mom and am almost done with quilting it, I loved this block! I am also hand stitching a modern Grandmother’s flower garden which I am really liking, but it is very time consuming. I love the traditional blocks the best and can’t wait to try more, the next one is the Great granny square.

    Reply
  44. Marjorie Nath says:
    November 6, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    I like log cabin quilts, they always seem so homey to me. As a returning quilter (it’s been 25+ years) I would enjoy a quilt along to help me regain lost skills.

    Reply
  45. carla bynum says:
    November 6, 2012 at 1:24 pm

    Hi!!! A quilt along sounds like fun!!! This book sounds like so much fun!!! Thank You

    Reply
  46. Cheryl B. says:
    November 6, 2012 at 1:43 pm

    My favorite traditional block is the pinwheel block, but the log cabin is a close second.

    Reply
  47. Jennie P. says:
    November 6, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    I love the drunkard’s path.

    Reply
  48. shirley tener says:
    November 6, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    long cabin wonky

    Reply
  49. barbara woods says:
    November 6, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    i love the disappearing nine patch thanks

    Reply
  50. charlotte says:
    November 6, 2012 at 3:15 pm

    Love the log cabin best.

    Reply
  51. Joan says:
    November 6, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    I love pinwheels!
    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  52. angiesue says:
    November 6, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    I love a good star! Thanks for the giveaway – the book looks yummy.

    Reply
  53. Ali M says:
    November 6, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    I don’t have a favorite, there’s too many untried ones out there to choose! I would be interested in a QAL for sure, I really like what I see so far!

    Reply
  54. Irene Garcia says:
    November 6, 2012 at 4:43 pm

    I love hexies! I really like sewing hexies on the sofa when I watch TV at night after a looong day…it helps me relax and I really love how the turn into a quilt! I would also be interested in a QAL! Thank you for the hance to win!

    Reply
  55. Ella says:
    November 6, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    I love the sawtooth stars!

    Reply
  56. Debbie H says:
    November 6, 2012 at 5:56 pm

    Hexxies! thanks!

    Reply
  57. Tamie says:
    November 6, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    I love a good log cabin variation. I’m lucky enough to know Kelly from the Modern Quilt Guild in her new city. I’d love to add this book to my library.

    Reply
  58. Natalie McDaniel says:
    November 6, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    I love anything with stars!!!

    Reply
  59. Shelby says:
    November 6, 2012 at 6:16 pm

    I love love love the log cabin squares in the bright colours that they used 🙂

    Reply
  60. Bev C says:
    November 6, 2012 at 6:19 pm

    Thanks for the chance to win such a great book. One of my favourite traditional blocks is the double wedding ring. So much history involved with quilting.

    Happy days.
    Bev.xoxo

    Reply
  61. Dell says:
    November 6, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    I’m partial to log cabins.

    Reply
  62. Mary Mac says:
    November 6, 2012 at 6:55 pm

    I love the tradition of the log cabin

    Reply
  63. Sarah Norman says:
    November 6, 2012 at 8:21 pm

    I love pinwheels! I don’t know why, just love the look of them 🙂

    Reply
  64. Lisa G says:
    November 6, 2012 at 8:46 pm

    I love the log cabin pattern.

    Reply
  65. Gina says:
    November 6, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    The log cabin is my favorite. The diamond quilt really appealed to me as I read this latest post.

    Reply
  66. Kate says:
    November 6, 2012 at 9:07 pm

    I’m a Dresden Plate fanatic!

    Reply
  67. Lauren aka Giddy99 says:
    November 6, 2012 at 9:34 pm

    I’m enthralled with log cabins, but in updated/modern fabrics, layouts or colors! 🙂

    Reply
  68. Anda says:
    November 6, 2012 at 10:28 pm

    I love the look of a scrappy log cabin quilt! awolk at rogers dot com

    Reply
  69. Maria do Carmo says:
    November 6, 2012 at 10:45 pm

    Gosto e sou viciada em hexágonos e tudo que posso fazer com papel inglês.É fácil ,prático e não tem limites…Obrigada.

    [email protected]

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  70. ritainalaska says:
    November 7, 2012 at 12:11 am

    i’m addicted to hexies! thanx for the chance to win a copy of this great book!

    Reply
  71. Judith says:
    November 7, 2012 at 12:29 am

    I really like the shoo fly block. It can look so different depending on which construction method you use.

    Reply
  72. Michele says:
    November 7, 2012 at 6:50 am

    This books sounds really great. My favorite traditional block is the Log Cabin.

    Reply
  73. Nati says:
    November 7, 2012 at 6:57 am

    I am a new quilter so don’t have a favourite block yet, but would love to try some of the projects in this book. Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  74. Lizzie says:
    November 7, 2012 at 7:16 am

    Wow, the hexies were nice; the diamonds were nice; the details pictured in the quilts’ settings were nice– I’d love to look closer at this book!

    Reply
  75. Sharon Joyner says:
    November 7, 2012 at 7:17 am

    Wow the book sounds wonderful and the designs look like so much fun…My favorite block is the “log cabin” and I would love to be in a modern block exchange…

    Reply
  76. Carrie P. says:
    November 7, 2012 at 7:25 am

    Love the modern look of the traditional blocks. One of my favorite blocks is a bow tie.

    Reply
  77. Deborah says:
    November 7, 2012 at 7:45 am

    I love flying geese – would love to try this in some modern colours – maybe solids.

    Reply
  78. Marj says:
    November 7, 2012 at 7:48 am

    The new Modern quilts are really starting to grow on me. My favorite quilt pattern is the Irish Chain.

    Reply
  79. KellyS says:
    November 7, 2012 at 7:52 am

    Love half-square triangles, they are so versatile. I would be interested in a sew-a-long, sounds fun!

    Reply
  80. Mary Kay says:
    November 7, 2012 at 8:12 am

    I am currently in love with half square triangles. This summer I went on a Quilt Shop Hop and half square triangles were everywhere!

    Reply
  81. BarbG says:
    November 7, 2012 at 8:16 am

    I love the diamond quilt! Love the gray against all of the bright colors!

    Reply
  82. Mary Jo says:
    November 7, 2012 at 8:22 am

    I like the log cabin look!

    Reply
  83. Connie says:
    November 7, 2012 at 8:32 am

    Wonderful book! My favorite traditional block is the log cabin!

    Reply
  84. Margaret R says:
    November 7, 2012 at 8:39 am

    I haven’t been quilting long enough to have a favorite block. I am taking a block of the month class and so far I am enjoying that. We have done about ten blocks so far. I would love To do a sew along from this book. Thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply
  85. Sherri Noel says:
    November 7, 2012 at 9:23 am

    My favorite? Log cabin! I’m not just saying that cuz you have a gorgeous one… I’ve just always been drawn to them… Doesnt hurt that i also live in one!!! :0)

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  86. Debra J Webb says:
    November 7, 2012 at 9:42 am

    I love the designs, colors and inspirations of this book1
    I would love to win this!
    Blessings!
    from Debra J Webb
    Facebook.com/debrajwebb

    Reply
  87. Carla E says:
    November 7, 2012 at 9:46 am

    I love them all! I can just get lost in the colors and movement in traditional quilts. And yes, a sewalong sounds fun!

    Reply
  88. Lisa McGriff says:
    November 7, 2012 at 10:10 am

    I love log cabin blocks. QAL YES!
    lisamcgriff(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  89. Sue G says:
    November 7, 2012 at 10:27 am

    I think my favorite would have to be the pinwheel!

    Reply
  90. Debbie says:
    November 7, 2012 at 10:37 am

    Dresden plate and log cabin! Thanks for the chance to win such a lovely book!

    Reply
  91. Darcy says:
    November 7, 2012 at 11:14 am

    I love any star block, but also really like Dresden these days. Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  92. Regina says:
    November 7, 2012 at 11:53 am

    I am a 4 patch and HST kind of gal – love all the possibilities you can create when you just move them around a bit.

    Reply
  93. FarahLin says:
    November 7, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    I have a few namely, hexagons, log cabin, stars and I would love to try out dresden plates one day!

    Doing a SAL from ths book sounds great!

    Thanks for the opportunity!

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  94. kimberlee says:
    November 7, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    Dresden

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  95. Carla G says:
    November 7, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    I love pinwheels and long cabin blocks! Thanks for a chance to win this fabulous looking book! 🙂

    Reply
  96. Hueisei says:
    November 7, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    I love log cabin 🙂
    Thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply
  97. lynaeve says:
    November 7, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    I love log cabin. thanks for the chance

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  98. Kathrynn says:
    November 7, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    I love nine patch and log cabin.

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  99. Susan in AK says:
    November 7, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    I like log cabins but there are so many out there that I haven’t tried. I LOVE the diamond quilt! Yes, I would be interested in a QAL. Thank you for the chance to win.

    Reply
  100. Doris says:
    November 7, 2012 at 3:15 pm

    I love anything with flying geese in it, but a traditional block than I must make a quilt from one day is Winding Ways. Have always adored it.

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  101. usairdoll says:
    November 7, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    Beaitiful quilts! I can’t wait to see more. I love any kind of star blocks.

    Thank you and F&W Media for an awesome giveaway and a chance to win a super book.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  102. Pamela says:
    November 7, 2012 at 4:42 pm

    I just love the quilt on the cover of the book. I never would have thought that I would like gray in a quilt but the more I see it (it must be growing in popularity) the more I love it. Thanks.

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  103. Heather says:
    November 7, 2012 at 5:30 pm

    The first quilt patterns I saw that drew to me quilting in the first place was an ocean waves pattern and a carpenter’s wheel. Amish quilts were most attractive to me, many of which remind me of the “modern” quilts I see today.

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  104. Lynn says:
    November 7, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    I love log cabins. Thank you for the chance,

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  105. Fran says:
    November 7, 2012 at 7:00 pm

    Log cabins are my favourite traditional quilt pattern. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of this great book.

    Reply
  106. Becky/Quilting Booklady says:
    November 7, 2012 at 7:39 pm

    I love pinwheel blocks. Thanks for the giveaway! Looking forward to seeing this book.

    Reply
  107. Rachelle says:
    November 7, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    I love the look of dresdens though I’ve not tried one yet.

    Reply
  108. Beth Ingersoll says:
    November 7, 2012 at 7:53 pm

    I have to go with Log Cabin. I love that block!

    Reply
  109. liz hietkamp says:
    November 7, 2012 at 8:52 pm

    favourite traditional…i’ve done a bear paw a couple of times…that really intrigues me. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  110. Kaitlin M says:
    November 7, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    I love Dresden plate patterns.

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  111. MollyP says:
    November 7, 2012 at 10:24 pm

    What a great book! I am a sucker for a basic pinwheel block. Thanks!

    Reply
  112. Elizabeth Johnson says:
    November 7, 2012 at 11:35 pm

    Log cabin is a great block! I might be interested in a sew a long.

    Reply
  113. Karrie Smith says:
    November 8, 2012 at 3:37 am

    I’ve been quilting a hexagon lapquilt and I’m in love with it :)Thanks for the chance to win

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  114. Angela Tallman says:
    November 8, 2012 at 6:49 am

    The book has very pretty attention getting photo’s, and the fact that these two females worked together on it, each with their own background stories and hurdles to clear, contribute s to the overall appeal in a big way.

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  115. Nancy Brooks says:
    November 8, 2012 at 8:31 am

    I heart Log Cabins! Nice to see more photos of the quilts from the book, and to read a little about how it developed. Cheers!

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  116. shirley cree says:
    November 8, 2012 at 9:26 am

    biggest challenge was drunkard’s path to make a ‘road way’ pattern ala wee wonderfuls’ oscar quilt….. love a new take on old patterns…. thanks for the opportunity….

    s cree

    Reply
  117. Heather K says:
    November 8, 2012 at 9:59 am

    I’m a sucker for stars and strings! And yes to a QAL!

    Reply
  118. Beulah says:
    November 8, 2012 at 10:34 am

    My fall back traditional quilt block is the 9 Patch. The block I run to when I need a quilt-fix. 🙂

    Reply
  119. Debbie R. says:
    November 8, 2012 at 10:57 am

    I love stars and pinwheels. Love the fresh look of the quilts in this book. Thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply
  120. Heather says:
    November 8, 2012 at 11:12 am

    I like log cabin blocks. I’ve never done a sew along before, so it could be fun!

    Reply
  121. happierthanabirdquilts says:
    November 8, 2012 at 11:23 am

    I love the Ohio Star. a quilt along would be so much fun!!

    Reply
  122. Miss Nancy says:
    November 8, 2012 at 11:32 am

    I like just about all the blocks. I really do not have a favorite. I just like to make as many as I can. Thank you for this great giveaway for this wonderful and fun book.

    Have a super great sewing and stitching day!

    Reply
  123. VickiT says:
    November 8, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    Wow. The quilts in this book look just amazing.

    My most favorite quilt block is the Dresden but, I like so many others too.

    Reply
  124. Lynnette says:
    November 8, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    I love stars – any kind of stars. The book looks great, thanks for the opportunity to win!

    Reply
  125. Alycia says:
    November 8, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    Oh my I love the LOG Cabin – it would be great to do a sew along!!

    Reply
  126. Jess says:
    November 8, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    Not sure about my favorite block, but I’d love a QAL of that diamond quilt in the second photo. So awesome!

    Reply
  127. Katie says:
    November 8, 2012 at 2:03 pm

    I love the traditional quilt blocks. The one I use most recently is the Turning Twenties block. I like taking your traditional quilt patterns and making them into t-shirt quilts. It gives an alternate look. Thank you for sharing the book!

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  128. jackie says:
    November 8, 2012 at 3:23 pm

    love log cabins, so many ways to make them!!!!!

    Reply
  129. Jacklynn Grimm says:
    November 8, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    I am just getting into hexagons (what took me so long, right?) and I love bold bright fabrics and non-traditional layouts – so this book speaks to me. Thanks for the give away!

    Reply
  130. Fiber of All Sorts says:
    November 8, 2012 at 5:07 pm

    Ohh did you say QAL. That’s a yes.

    I like the goose in pond block. . but I’m just learning how wonderful they can all look.

    Reply
  131. Debra Neiman says:
    November 8, 2012 at 5:49 pm

    I love Irish Chain and Ohio Star. Sew along sounds fyn

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  132. Jennifer says:
    November 8, 2012 at 5:50 pm

    I love traditional patterns with modern fabrics, this book looks great. I love log cabins, I think it’s such a versatile block!

    Reply
  133. Julia Graber says:
    November 8, 2012 at 6:04 pm

    I have many favorite quilt blocks, but right now I’m thinking the pineapple block. And a sew along is always fun!

    Reply
  134. Linda Hungerford says:
    November 8, 2012 at 10:08 pm

    I like all quilt blocks but Log Cabin and Sunbonnet Sue. Churn Dash and Drunkards Path are favorites. I don’t think I’d be up for a quilt-along, but I bet a lot of others would be. Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  135. prsd4tim2 says:
    November 8, 2012 at 10:11 pm

    I’m a big pinwheel fan – they are just so timeless. But log cabins were an early favorite and lately Dresdens are my go-to block.

    Reply
  136. Mom C says:
    November 8, 2012 at 11:09 pm

    I love log cabin and disappearing 9 patch. Thanks.

    Reply
  137. Karrie Smith says:
    November 9, 2012 at 12:27 am

    I like the star blocks, and dresdens, and pretty much any of them. And the pineapple one!! Thanks for the chance to win

    Reply
  138. Katia B says:
    November 9, 2012 at 7:38 am

    I like star blocks, and triangles ! the book seems interesting !

    Reply
  139. sharon says:
    November 9, 2012 at 8:55 am

    I like half square triangles
    I can make 2 or 4 from 2 squares of fabric and put them together in
    soo many different ways

    thanks for the chance to win

    Reply
  140. Olubunmi says:
    November 9, 2012 at 8:55 am

    I just started quilting, so this book could give me some inspiration and knowledge. I don’t know if it is a block but I love the look of the friendship braid. It is my favorite so far.

    Reply
  141. Tiffany says:
    November 9, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    I think pinwheels are my favorite at the moment.

    Reply
  142. Terry Kessinger says:
    November 9, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    I still love the log cabin but the Double Wedding Ring is a stunner, too.

    Reply
  143. Nita says:
    November 9, 2012 at 5:26 pm

    I love bear paw blocks and other similar types…sister’s choice, crown of thorns etc. They are a bit over my head, but I’m working up to them.

    Reply
  144. Lisa E says:
    November 9, 2012 at 6:57 pm

    I like the Storm At Sea block. Log Cabins are another good one!

    Reply
  145. Cheryl says:
    November 9, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    Drunkards Path would be one of my favorite traditional designs.

    Reply
  146. Lena says:
    November 9, 2012 at 9:31 pm

    The log cabin blocks on the cover are captivating! One of my favorite traditional blocks is a Snail’s Trail. Thanks for an awesome giveaway!

    Reply
  147. Emma says:
    November 9, 2012 at 10:12 pm

    I love stars and log cabins and hexagons and and…I love em all!

    Reply
  148. Suz says:
    November 9, 2012 at 11:51 pm

    Bear Paw is a traditional block I really love! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  149. MelodyJ says:
    November 10, 2012 at 3:25 am

    Log Cabin and Pinwheels.

    melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  150. Juanita Lanaux says:
    November 10, 2012 at 7:41 am

    My all time favorite quilt pattern is the mariner compass. I have not been brave enough to make one yet, but I love the way they look. Especially the New York Beauty variation.

    I would love to participate in a quilt-a-long. I have finished my christmas presents and I am chomping at the bit to start something new.

    Reply
  151. Dana says:
    November 10, 2012 at 8:02 am

    I love flying geese pattern 🙂 Thanks for the great givaway!

    Reply
  152. LeAnne L says:
    November 10, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    My favorite block is a feathered star, but I love anything with flying geese too.

    Reply
  153. Susan Stitch says:
    November 10, 2012 at 1:01 pm

    I’m definitely interested in this book. It’s a great way to link tradition and today’s modern feel. So excited that it’s been published. I like a lot of traditional blocks, but have been stymied about how to put them in modern quilts. I really like the Dresden plate. A quilt along would be fun!

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  154. Barb in MI says:
    November 10, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    Sew along sounds great! I really love the diamonds to showcase big & beautiful fabrics. Thank you!

    Reply
  155. Susan says:
    November 10, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    A sew-along sounds like fun!!! I love stars and log cabin mixed with pinwheels to give movement to the quilt. Thank you for the giveaway!!!

    Reply
  156. Kate says:
    November 10, 2012 at 4:57 pm

    Love this book! The Flying Geese are great, such impact without having to make 100’s! Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  157. MarciaW says:
    November 10, 2012 at 5:18 pm

    My favorite block is the versatile 9-patch yet like those log cabin blocks on the book’s cover. Thanks for the author interview and giveaway too.

    Reply
  158. Cathy Kizerian says:
    November 10, 2012 at 9:26 pm

    I really love the basic Rail Fence pattern and Card Trick. This book looks like a Must Have!

    Reply
  159. Carmen says:
    November 10, 2012 at 11:03 pm

    A quilt-along sounds awesome! As for favourites, it’s pretty hard to choose…I’m enjoying making thrift blocks these days, though!

    Reply
  160. sarah hanson says:
    November 11, 2012 at 1:42 am

    I like Cobblestone designs….I enjoy eclectic designs

    Reply
  161. mary rok says:
    November 11, 2012 at 3:15 am

    I love pinwheels.

    Reply
  162. Deb (Two Cheeky Monkeys) says:
    November 11, 2012 at 4:06 am

    I don’t think I’m up to a quilt-a-long, but I do love anything with hexies! 🙂

    Reply
  163. Galatina says:
    November 11, 2012 at 5:18 am

    I’m a quilt novice so no idea what I’d like to do most, but love the quilts in this book – so modern and fresh. Thanks for the introduction. I’d probably be way too slow for a quilt-a-long.

    Reply
  164. Jaan L of Tx says:
    November 11, 2012 at 5:38 am

    Always loved the Double Wedding Ring?…My Aunty had one that she had made, it was so beautiful. As for a quilt along, its do-able after the holidays. Thanks for asking.

    Reply
  165. Connie says:
    November 11, 2012 at 5:41 am

    I need a quilt along! Log cabin is my favorite. Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  166. Joanne says:
    November 11, 2012 at 6:13 am

    I love the colors of the log cabin quilt on the cover.

    Reply
  167. Jowyn Jenson says:
    November 11, 2012 at 6:17 am

    I love the flying geese traditional block pattern

    Reply
  168. Barb says:
    November 11, 2012 at 6:20 am

    Trip around the world is one of my all time favorites.

    Reply
  169. Audrey says:
    November 11, 2012 at 6:30 am

    My first ever quilt was grandmothers garden and I have ever since had a love of hexagons. The book looks brilliant and right up my street. Thank you for the chance of winning.

    Reply
  170. Kim says:
    November 11, 2012 at 7:01 am

    I love the log cabin quilt! I have always wanted to make it with modern flair.

    Reply
  171. Patricia Perry says:
    November 11, 2012 at 7:10 am

    I am new at quilting. So I like making the simple quilts with large blocks

    Reply
  172. b morris says:
    November 11, 2012 at 8:07 am

    Like the log cabins. Sorry not able to work quilt-a-long in schedule

    Reply
  173. Christine Burtch says:
    November 11, 2012 at 8:40 am

    I love flying gees and stars, but I enjoy anything I can rotary cut and sew on a machine. I would love to participate in a sew-along!

    Reply
  174. lyn lewis says:
    November 11, 2012 at 8:48 am

    This book looks innovative and fun!
    I adore skew whiff log cabins and dresdens of all designs but especially made with scrappy mix fabrics.

    Reply
  175. Alabama Teresa says:
    November 11, 2012 at 9:48 am

    I love the Double Wedding Ring quilt pattern.

    Reply
  176. DeeAnn S says:
    November 11, 2012 at 9:49 am

    Double wedding ring is one of my favorites. I think QAL would be great! Thanks.

    Reply
  177. Jan Farrell says:
    November 11, 2012 at 9:56 am

    I love pinwheels, and using half square triangles. I also adore the photos on here from the book, gorgeous!

    Reply
  178. DeAnn Oliekan says:
    November 11, 2012 at 10:11 am

    I love star blocks.

    Reply
  179. Linda G says:
    November 11, 2012 at 10:15 am

    I loce the cover quilt – the colors are so bright and cheery!

    Reply
  180. Brooke says:
    November 11, 2012 at 10:19 am

    I love the modern twist to the classic quilt design. I didn’t appreciate quilting until I as exposed to the new way. I am excited to see the new book!

    Reply
  181. Tammy Hempel says:
    November 11, 2012 at 10:36 am

    My favorite blocks are the star blocks. Thank you for the giveaway.

    Reply
  182. linda says:
    November 11, 2012 at 12:10 pm

    I like stars but wanting to do more appliques

    Reply
  183. Jane S. says:
    November 11, 2012 at 12:48 pm

    Log Cabin, hexies, and flying geese! I love them all. Thank you for the chance to win. 🙂

    Reply
  184. Nancy A says:
    November 11, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    LeMoyne stars are my favorite block. A quilt-a-long from this book sounds like fun. Hope I win!!!!!

    Reply
  185. OHSue says:
    November 11, 2012 at 1:30 pm

    Oh I love Log Cabin, something about it just makes me smile every time I see one.

    Reply
  186. Marlene says:
    November 11, 2012 at 1:43 pm

    I love dresden patterns.

    Reply
  187. Dena says:
    November 11, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    Stars, all sorts of stars

    Reply
  188. Casey says:
    November 11, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    I have fallen in love with hexagons

    Reply
  189. Barbara Moore says:
    November 11, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    I think I like the log cabin quilt best but I also have a love of the appliqued quilt as well.

    Reply
  190. smfsprout says:
    November 11, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    I have been saving the Dresden pattern for years. When I get the chance, it will be the first project on my to-do list.

    Reply
  191. Carmen says:
    November 11, 2012 at 3:21 pm

    I love anything with stars or flowers

    Reply
  192. Ellen L says:
    November 11, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    been a fan of Log Cabin quilts forever. Yours seems to have a modern touch to it. Love to win. Thanks

    Reply
  193. Zan says:
    November 11, 2012 at 4:11 pm

    I would love to win this book for a friend! She loves quilting but has been down in the dumps lately and I think this book would bring her out of the dumps.

    Thank you for the opportunity to win this wonderful book and congratulations on being published!

    Reply
  194. Turtle says:
    November 11, 2012 at 5:19 pm

    log cabin, it was the first one i made and still a fav with how much you can change it up!

    Reply
  195. Sandra Bowman says:
    November 11, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    Wow, Scrappy Classics – my kind of quilts, a must have book for sure. I love the looks of the quilts you have showm and the scrappy log cabin is super great!!!! Thanks….Sandra B

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  196. Lou Ann says:
    November 11, 2012 at 5:42 pm

    I love quilts with squares. 9 patch is still a favorite

    Reply
  197. Dennis says:
    November 11, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    Hi, I would love to own that book, it’s just the book I need to learn more about quilting. Thanks for the giveaway and the chance ti win.

    Reply
  198. barbara n says:
    November 11, 2012 at 7:17 pm

    My favorite quilt block is flying geese. I would be very interested in a sew along for the book.

    Reply
  199. Secret Burkheiser says:
    November 11, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    Dresden are my favorite! This book looks great!

    Reply
  200. Regina says:
    November 11, 2012 at 9:16 pm

    I love log cabin blocks and flying geese!!!

    Reply
  201. Lindsay says:
    November 11, 2012 at 10:02 pm

    I like the log cabin block because I think it’s so versatile. I probably wouldn’t participate in a sew along because I have a newborn and no time to sew lately, but I’d like to watch and see what others do.

    Reply
  202. Toye says:
    November 11, 2012 at 11:29 pm

    I love to do string piecing blocks. I love the fact that I can use all my scraps and I don’t have to precisely cut the pieces to sew them together. I would love to participate in a sew along, it would be my very first one. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  203. L. Gerald says:
    November 11, 2012 at 11:48 pm

    I attended a class last week and made my first quilt block “churn dash”. I’ll say it’s my favorite for now, it makes me smile when I look at it.

    Reply
  204. Sharon says:
    November 12, 2012 at 6:57 am

    The cover quilt is so pretty. I probably wouldn’t participate in a sew along right now but would enjoy seeing what others are doing.

    Reply
  205. Kimberly says:
    November 12, 2012 at 7:25 am

    I love the traditional blocks. Attic windows and log cabin are two of my favorites. I would love to do the sew along!

    Reply
  206. natalie mckay says:
    November 12, 2012 at 11:54 am

    log cabin is definitely my all time favourite!

    Reply
  207. Sylvia says:
    November 12, 2012 at 11:56 am

    I love 9 patches!

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  208. [email protected] says:
    November 12, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    My favorite traditional block is the Churn Dash. It just looks so classically quilty to me, and it’s one of the first blocks I ever made. I would love to participate in a sew-along — I’ve never done one before!

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  209. Sharon says:
    November 12, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    Just finishing a flower diamond quilt, but love the one in your book would love to have a stab at a modern log cabin quilt. Making a corset at the mo, then a new quilt.

    Reply
  210. Rachel says:
    November 12, 2012 at 5:14 pm

    I love the log cabin quilt block. I would not mind participating in a sew along as long as it is at a leisurely pace.

    Reply
  211. Isabella says:
    November 12, 2012 at 8:11 pm

    I like Log Cabin and the one on the cover is lovely.

    Reply
  212. rosa says:
    November 22, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    One of my favorite is log cabin.I`d love a QAL. I’m finishing a QAL, tomorrow is the last block.

    Reply

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