let's celebrate Quilting Modern!

 

I'm so excited to be a part of Jacquie and Katie's Quilting Modern celebration weekend. 

Every.time. I've looked through this book I've felt a fresh wave of inspiration blow through me. 

One thing I've come across again and again when teaching others or just doing a casual sewing day, is that lots of people are (dare I say?) s.c.a.r.e.d or simply say they "don't know how" to do improv.  So if you've ever found yourself saying those words, this book would be a great addition to your sewing book library.  I love how they've taken improv and given some some basic instructions for how you can DIY. 

Their "slice and dice" technique was used to make this quilt

 

and their instructions for making the "pods" in this Sardinia table runner are so very simple and straightforward.

This is definitely a book I will be reaching for often!

I couldn't resist making my own version of the "add it up".  I've only gotten the top made at this point, but once I get to quilting it, I'm going to pretty much copy the quilting on Jacquie and Katie's quilt.

 

More Quilting Modern Blog Party Participants:
A Stitch in Dye – Malka Dubrawsky
Fat Quarterly blog – Tacha Bruecher
Film in the Fridge – Ashley Newcomb
Generation Q – Jake Finch
Handmade by Alissa – Alissa Haight Carlton
Happy Zombie – Monica Solorio-Snow
iheartlinen – Rashida Coleman-Hale
Oh Fransson! – Elizabeth Hartman
One Shabby Chick – Amber Carrillo
Pink Chalk Studio – Kathy Mack
Quilting is my Therapy – Angela Waters
Sew, Mama, Sew! – Kristin Link
Sew Take a Hike – Penny Layman
West Coast Crafty – Susan Beal
Whip Up – Kathreen Ricketson
Wise Craft – Blair Stocker

Happy Saturday to you!!

Penny

 

Comments

[Archiethewonderdog.blogspot.com]

I love your version of 'Add it up' - the quilting on the version in the book is amazing and I can't wait to see how yours looks!

[CitricSugar]

I love seeing what everyone is doing with this book! Your add-it-up looks great!

[Penny@sewtakeahike]

thank you, ladies!

[jacquie]

eeek!!! i adore this! it's so you yet it's add it up too. thank so much for sharing in our celebration. it's been such a journey and i'm so glad that you have been a part of it!

[SewLindaAnn]

Great job on your Add It Up quilt. I like the concept of this book, I would like to feel more comfortable with my quilting artwork.

[MarciaW]

Thank you for sharing your quilt and stop on the tour. I like that this is a technique book to get started on improv modern quilting.

[Patti]

love your version of the add it up quilt! So fresh and inviting!

[Becky Greene]

Thanks for a peek inside the book - looks fabulaous!! Love your version of Add it Up.

[Becky Greene]

Love your Add it Up quilt, too! Thanks for a peek inside the book!

[Jenny]

your certainly made this one with yoru own voice pennY!

[Diann Cornell]

I live how your version of Add It Up is entirely different from the one in the book.

[Vicki]

I love the pod quilt! Your add it up quilt is gorgeous, too.

[Rhonda H.]

Wow; lots of creativity in these quilts. thanks for sharing!

[Tamie]

Thanks for participating in the celebration weekend. I love your version of Add It Up.

[Mary Anne]

Great interpretation!

[sew katie did]

I love your spin on it! Makes it yours all yours. Thanks for hosting!

[tusen]

It looks like the book is full of inspirations. Your add it up top is great.

[Lyndy]

Love the book and your spin on the add it up quilt.

[Suzanne]

i really enjoyed the projects you highlighted in their new book. The slice and dice crosses are seriously enhanced with some amazing quilting too.

[Katherine]

Looks like an amazing book. I appreciate hearing that you find it continually inspiring. That's definitely something I look for in a book.

Love your version of the "Add it Up" quilt.

[Rose E. Glasses]

You wasted no time in making your version! I love the inspiration this book and blog hop are giving!
Fascinating.
thanks

[ELLEN B]

love your add it up.... i want to try this one as well..

[Patty]

This book looks wonderful. I have always wanted to learn how to do quilts like these.

[Kristy]

I love your take on the plus sign quilt! This party is making me drool! Loving all of the inspiration!

[Jean Blythe]

Thanks for the great book review! I am so in love with the improv quilts!

[Jaimeguthals]

Your version of Add It Up is the perfect color selection for the evergreen trees backdrop. Just I would picture for a summer day in Colorado! Thanks so much for participating in our blog celebration.

[Kathie L]

I like what you did with Add it Up. The colors are great. Thanks.

[Carrie]

Nicely done. The book looks like one for my library!

[Aunt Spicy]

Completely adore your version of the add it up quilt! Very fresh!

[table top fridge]

love your version of the add it up quilt! So fresh and inviting!

[jody deschenes]

another book you should bring thursday! (;