We are so excited to be sharing a guest post from our friend Amy Garro, who blogs at 13 Spools. Amy is an incredibly talented quilter, and she’s also a great mom who inspires us with her honest and real writing!
Amy is here to tell us a little bit about the inspiration behind one of the patterns from the book. She’s also sharing some sneak peeks of photos you won’t see in the book’s pages. Let’s learn more about her quilt, Faceted Jewels I, from the soon-to-be-released book Paper Pieced Modern:
{Faceted Jewels I, photo by C&T Publishing}
Faceted Jewels I is actually a simplified version of another quilt in the book, pictured here:
{Faceted Jewels II, photo by C&T Publishing} I actually designed the purple quilt first. I had more than one variation of this block drawn up, and wanted to use them both!
The largest pieces in the blue version are actually white (background) pieces in the purple version. It’s fun to see how different a pattern can look with varying color and fabric placement. I placed the fabrics in a way to make the quilt look like it is sparkling. I explain how to create this look in the book with 3 different values of fabrics. Prints from Tula Pink and Parson Gray work together marvelously in this version of project.
In comparison to the purple version (which is the most difficult pattern in the book), this version does have fewer pieces per block, and significantly fewer blocks in the entire quilt. I really tried to give a variety of projects in this book – some quilts lots of negative space, and some with none at all, simple blocks accessible to even the beginning quilter, and complex blocks for the more advanced quilter. This project has an intermediate-level block, but all of the negative space gives you a reprieve from tons of piecing. But don’t worry, if you’ve never paper pieced before, I offer step-by-step instructions for how to paper piece! I also go through all the tricky pieces you might run into and how to handle them.
I was a bit stumped on the quilting for this one. Luckily, it was one I sent to Emily of Emerson Quilting. I also sent her links to a number of different quilts that I liked, and she used it as a jumping point to do her own thing. She really does the most fabulous linear quilting! I had her use some Quilter’s Dream cotton batting in deluxe loft. I must say, it’s one of my softest quilts to touch. It really is amazing how big of a difference the batting brand and loft can make.
In addition to this pattern, my book has another 12 paper-pieced quilt patterns. No matter what your skill level, you’ll be able to find something that suits you! Here’s a sneak peek of tomorrow’s quilts:
Check out the other links on the hop for more chances to win copies of the book, and to see all of the quilts in the book!
Feb 5th – Lindsay @ Lindsay Sews
Feb 6th – Charlotte @ Displacement Activity
Feb 7th – Molli @ Molli Sparkles
Feb 8th – Elise @ Lovelea Designs
Feb 9th – Amy guest posting @ C&T Publishing
Feb 10th – Darcie @ The Seam Allowance
Feb 11th – Christa @ Christa Quilts
Feb 12th – Amy guest posting @ Craft Buds
Feb 13th – Amy @ 13 Spools
Feb 14th – Chelsea @ Patch the Giraffe
Feb 15th – Amy @ During Quiet Time
Feb 16th – Wrap-up post back at 13 Spools
Giveaway!
Would you like to win a copy of Amy’s new book, Paper Pieced Modern (Stash Books)? Of course you would! Leave a comment on this post telling us if you’ve ever tried paper piecing or if you’d like to learn. One random winner will be chosen a week from the date of this post. (If outside U.S., winner will receive an e-book rather than printed book.
The winner is . . .
#62 Anita!
148 comments
I love paper piecing and can’t wait to get this book! Thanks for offering.
I have done several paper pieced blocks and I get better at it each time. It is growing on me
Love this one! It might be my favorite so far! Amazing quilting!
I’ve tried a lot of things, but never paper piecing! I might just have to try it after seeing Amy’s designs, although I’m a little afraid it is going to become another obsession…
I’ve paper pieced quite a bit, but not recently. I love the accuracy of paper piecing especially for more complex blocks!
I have tried paper piecing a few times and am itching to do more. This book looks great. Thanks for the giveaway!
I am a very occasional paper piecer. Sometimes it is the perfect technique!
I’ve never tried it, but it looks like it would be fun.
It was paper piecing that drew me into quilting, but more traditional blocks and quilts. So I would love to venture into unknown waters for me: the combination of paper piecing and modern, happily together.
Yes I have done some paper piecing and the quilts in this book look awesome!!!
Yes, I’ve tried paper piecing and do use it on occasion. However, I seem to have problems picking enough fabric to cover the area without using too much. I know there are solutions to this problem! I do love the designs that have been featured in this book. So well worth persevering!
I love, love, love Faceted jewels 1!! I just finished Amy’s Fire & Ice paper pieced pattern. It was the first major paper pieced project I have done – was lots of fun once I got the hang of it.
I love paper piecing and use it for even basic blocks sometimes for the crisp lines and points it creats.
I love paper piecing, except for removing the paper. This book has been on my wish list since Amy announced it!
I began paper piecing about 25 years ago and have branched into more challenging patterns. I greatly admire Amy’s beautiful quilts and the creativity that has made it possible for these patterns to come to life. Congratulations on the book!
I adore paper piecing and really want a copy of this book!!! Thank you for the opportunity to win it!
I’ve done a little bit, but never for a whole quilt.
I love paper piecing! I haven’t done a lot of it, but I always think I need to do more. Love the precision.
I made a King sized Storm at Sea/Snail Trail quilt that was entirely paper pieced. However, I used the freezer paper method, so I still don’t have a ton of experience with traditional paper piecing. I’m loving what we’ve seen so far from Amy!
I have tried paper piecing. I have only made a few small 3-4″ blocks. I would love to learn more.
I tried it once and did a poor job matching it at the end and was too lazy to use my seam ripper, but seeing all these beautiful quilts makes me want to try again!
I have never tried paper piecing, but after seeing Amy’s quilt, I would definitely like to give it a try! Thanks for the giveaway.
The more I see of these patterns, the more I would love to win a copy to try them!
I have not tried paper piecing yet, though it one of my new year’s resolutions for 2015. I just love the pretty quilts from this book!
I have done a few star blocks and like the precise points. I always feel like I am wasting fabric but I think I just need to try again. A friend just showed me how she uses vellum and that helps her see and cut the pieces.
I really liked the purple Faceted jewels quilt but this version is even better. Love the simplicity of the white and blue. Can’t wait to try this pattern
I love paper piecing. This looks like a fantastic book!
I have not tried paper piecing yet, but it is definitely on my “to try” list. Thanks!
I tried paper piecing years ago, didn’t do so well. I have seen beautiful quilts paper pieced and I love the crisp points, so I would love to win this book and try it out again.
I have tried a few paper piecing projects but still have a lot to learn. The quilts are gorgeous. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the book!
I would love to learn, the purple quilt is so pretty.
LOVE the look of your quilts from this book.
I would love to make a Christmas wall hanging using the pattern
as snow flakes.
Beautiful. Thanks for offering the book
I have tried paper piecing…. usually on a smaller scale – pillow etc. Love the possibilities it brings to the table.
I have never tried paper piecing, but I am eager to learn!
Love the quilt!
oh I love this one too – you can really see the movement in the quilt. It’s a bit like a jazzed up storm at sea block, which is one of my faves, so of course I love this!
I love paper piecing and I love every quilt I have seen so far from this book. I would absolutely LOVE to win a copy!!!
I love paper piecing. I think this quilt is the best one I have seen so far in the book! Love the colours and the angles!
I love paper piecing. It is so accurate.
I am in love with the Faceted Jewel I quilt! I love the design and the colors and the quilting is Perfect!!!
No, I haven’t tried paper-piecing yet… This quilt is a wonderful reason to learn it though. It would be marvelous to win a copy of Paper Pieced Modern! Thanks for sharing and for the Giveaway opportunity.
I love this quilt……..it’s gorgeous! I haven’t tried paper piecing yet but I bought the Craftsy class and your book really makes me want to give it a try!
I have done paper piecing, need to get back at it. This quilt is so beautiful, looks like snowflakes to me!
I have done paper piecing and love how precise my points turn out! I love this quilt and look forward to seeing the book!
Hi there,
I have had some paper piecing experience and would love to have more!
Thanks!
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I have love and hate relationship with pp. Its so slow but yes it will give me beautiful shape.
I love paper piecing! I’ve seen so many quilts from this book that I would like to make. Thanks for the chance to win.
I have not yet tried paper piecing but I am anxious to start!
I’ve paper pieced but it takes me a while. The results are always worth it!
I enjoy foundation paper piecing, though I haven’t been doing it much lately. Thanks for the chance to win this great new book.
I’ve tried once before. I did manage to finish my project but it was confusing and time-consuming. However, I am very sure that with practice, it would get easier!
I have done a bit of paper piecing and love the precision.
i tried paper piecing by hand while in Girl Scouts many years ago. i need to re-teach myself. these are beautiful!!!
I have done a lot of paper piecing and I love how accurate it can be. I really love this quilt – thanks for sharing!!
I tried twice. I was more successful on the first try than the second. Hoping to give it another go so would love to win this book. Thanks!
I just started learning paper piecing. I’ve done a few simple blocks and am loving the technique. This quilt is gorgeous. I especially like the sparkly blocks with all the yummy white negative space. Beautiful!
Yup! I’ve definitely tried paper piecing. It’s great when you want to make a block with tiny bits or very exact seams. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of Amy’s book!
Just now trying my hand at learning to paper piece. In the middle of piecing the quilt “Memories of Christmas past” with 5 nice paper pieced poinsettias that I am trying to ;earn how to make. I have o doubt that I will love the process and your book would be a nice challenge. Thank you for sharing!
I have paper pieced before and I love the precise results! This quilt is gorgeous and I love the sculpture you photographed it with. I think I like Faceted Jewels 1 even better that Faceted Jewels 2!
I have never paper pieced but after seeing the quilts in this book, I will definitely try it. There are several really good videos on line that I have watched and I think I’m ready!
I have done a few paper pieced blocks and discovered I really enjoyed the precision. With a perfectionistic (very inhibiting) personality, I am bothered greatly when my seams don’t meet or a point is lost!
Thanks for hosting this great blog hop/book tour! Can’t wait for this book to come out!
I do love to paper piece. And do love the blue fac. Jewels quilt. Sincerely, Paula K.
I’ve tried paper-piecing but I’d love to get better at it. Thanks for the giveaway and I hope I’m the lucky one!
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I have never paper pieced but would love to give it a try!
I’ve done a little paper piecing and I’d like to do more!!
Yes, I adore paper piecing!
Wonderful quilts! So stunning! I would love to win a copy of your book!
I love paper piecing but don’t do enough of it. Can’t wait to get this book to try some more!
I L<3VE paper piecing!! I would rather paper piece than traditional piece, on most days! 🙂 SOO much easier and more accurate!
I haven’t tried paper piecing yet…but I’m in a bee and know I will have to eventually! I can’t wait, as these quilts look fabulous- I especially love this one!!
am new to quilting but would really like to learn paper piecing.
I enjoy paper piecing and love your modern style.
I have yet to try paper piecing but I am anxious to learn.
I have only pieced one block for a monthly bom at my LQS it was so much easier than I had anticipated.
I love the faceted jewels quilt. with all the open space to quilt
I love paper piecing. It’s fun and pretty to see it all come together thanks for a chance to win!!
Never have tried paper piecing. When I saw the book thought it would be a great gift for a friend who really wants to learn paper piecing but the more I see of it I think I have to jump in. this quilt just sparkles off the page. Love the idea of seeing same block switched up. Would have never guessed it was the same.
I have never done paper piecing but definitely want to learn so I can make a quilt from Amy’s Paper Pieced Modern book.
I’ve been quilting for 4 years and over the last two, I’ve been almost exclusively paper piecing. It has slowed down my output, but I just love the superior quilts that I’m producing.
Love paper piecing – just finished a border of geese that look sensational just because the accuracy of paper piecing made it so nice!!
I have done a couple of blocks and still get confused but with more practice I know I will get better.
I like the accuracy of paper piecing, but not removing the papers.
Love paper piecing! Love faceted jewels. Thanks for sharing.
I have done very little paper piecing. I hope to improve!
I have a fondness for paper piecing. When I started quilting (not too long ago) I struggled with accuracy – until I found paper piecing! So yeah, I like paper piecing! I’m now trying to perfect the freezer paper method to avoid all the ripping of paper.
yes, I have tried paper piecing and I like it.
I am a paper-piecing fan – I love it!!!
I was only sort of interested in paper piecing. Then I saw this book and now I desperately want to learn! These quilts are beautiful.
I haven’t tried paper piecing, but it’s on my to try list. LOVE Faceted Jewels I! Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy of Amy’s new book!
I love it and want to try it
I never have but I would love to learn.
I have not tried paper piecing yet, but it’s on my queue to try this year. Thanks for sharing!
Faceted Jewels I is stunning. I have tried smaller paper pieced projects. Thank you for sharing Amy’s quilts & her book.
I paper piece almost all my quilts!
I have not tried paper piecing, but it’s on my goal list for 2015 to give it a try! What better way to learn that with this book?
I have tried paper piecing but you have some very unique patterns that I would love to try.
I’ve only done paper piecing once or twice and would love to learn how to get better at it.
I have finished 2 paper pieced quilts…a pineapple quilt and a compass quilt which hangs in my livingroom.
I tried paper piecing for the first time last January and I really like it, I think I did more pp than normal piecing last year!
even tho I have pp before – there is always something to learn
I’ve never tried paper piecing but that’s one of my quilting goals for the year! Thanks for the giveaay.
I’ve never tried paper piecing but that’s one of my quilting goals for the year! Thanks for the giveaway.
I love paper piecing! Thanks for the chance to win. I love the color of your baby Jacks quilt!
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I’ve never paper pieced before, but I have wanted to give it a try.
I have tried it several times, with varied results.
I’ve tried paper piecing a couple if times. I love how precise it can be.
I’ve paper pieced a mug rug, but look forward to trying more projects!
Stunning quilts! I have only tried paper piecing a couple of times. I must try it more!
I’ve done paper piecing many years ago. I like the new modern take on it. Bolder patterns. This book is on my “want” list. It would be awesome if I won it.
I love paper piecing!!! I cant wait to see more modern patterns!
I have paper pieced blocks but never a whole quilt. I love how crisp the points come out on my blocks!
I really love to paper piece and have put this book on my wish list!
I’ve done very little paper piecing, but want to do more. I’ve been eyeing this book.
I have not done any paper piecing yet, but I really want to learn! The quilts from this book are all gorgeous!
I would love this book. I’ve been wanting to try paper piecing.
I have paper pieced little animals but not blocks like these! I think they look amazing! I would love to win!
I’d like to try paper piecing! Beautiful Quilts!!! 🙂
I’m no longer afraid of paper piecing, but would like to learn more. Love the second quilt! Thanks!
I enjoy paper piecing and the very unique result you can get from it. I’m not very experienced. Love what I’ve seen from this book!
I have never tried paper piecing, but I want to learn!
One unsuccessful attempt at paper piecing:(
I’ve done a little bit of paper piecing, but would LOVE to try some of the gorgeous quilts in this book! Thanks for the chance ~ fingers crossed!!
I have paper pieced many times in the past. I enjoy drafting some of my own patterns, too.
I’m still new to paper piecing, but can see what a powerful tool it is in a quilter’s tool kit.
I love the results that I get with paper piecing. Thanks for the chance to win!!
I have recently finished a paper pieced block of Big Bird that I made into a pillow as a birthday present for the boy I babysit. It was only my second time paper piecing. I’d love to try it again and make a quilt.
paper piecing is my preferred method for quilts! This book looks so fabulous. Thanks for the chance to win an e- copy.
I have paper pieced! I recently finished Space Dust by Tula Pink! I love the way it looks! Thanks for a chance to win!
Yes, I have done some paper piecing but nothing as modern as the quilts I’m seeing in this book. I enjoy paper peicing and now that I’m loving all the quilts I’m seeing, I think this book is for me!
Paper pieced and modern – what could be a better combination? Nothing is the answer there.
never tried it but would love to learn
I’ve don some foundation paper piecing, but it’s generally been in more traditional or pictorial quilts, so I lost interest. Amy’s quilts are so dynamic that I can hardly wait to try it again. Very inspiring.
I have sewn paper piecing, though I wish I had more instructions/experience in the beginning. New to the local guild, I joined the Friendship Block Gals – when it was HER month she picked a paper pieced Christmas block with 66 pieces for us to sew and she was not very generous with fabric pieces. I’ll always remember THAT block!
I have never learned how to paper piece but I’ve been wanting to learn. I have seen so many beautiful quilts made from paper piecing that is so inspirational. Thanks so much for the giveaway!
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The quilts in the book look stunning!
It’s been about a year since I’ve paper-pieced, and I enjoy it. I’m a little rusty, but I’m sure with Amy’s designs and instructions, I’d get back into the swing of things in no time!
Oh wow, these quilts are gorgeous! Paper piecing is fun and so satisfying when all the corners are so crisp! You can get in a rhythm when paper piecing and time will go quickly!
I’ve only tried paper piecing with small hexigons, but haven’t put anything together yet. I would love to learn to best techniques to do so!
I made a sampler quilt from a class on Craftsy and one block was paper pieced but want to try more. Every block I make teaches me something new and I guess that’s why I love quilting. I love to learn.
I’ve done a lot of paper piecing and love it! It’s the only way to get those sharp points. This book looks fantastic! Thanks for the chance to win.
I’ve done paper piecing and love the crisp lines of it. This book is stellar and I’d be over the moon should my entry win. Thanks for the chance.
I’m new to quilting and have been incredibly inspired by the modern designs in this book. I can’t wait to learn more and try my hand at some of these patterns!
I’ve tried a little paper piecing. The cover looks ver exciting.
I love paper piecing! And these patterns look like so much fun!
Love the blue and white. Just love it!!
These designs are really exciting, really inspiring. I have paper-pieced, and I really enjoy it.
I have never tried, but I’d love to learn!
I’ve paper pieced a few blocks but never a whole quilt! These are gorgeous!