The folks at Kansas City Star Quilts and the My Stars blog have come out with a serious winner in the book Optical Illusions. The photography is urban and so very inspired.
My quilt, Blurred Vision (quilted by Susan Santisteven)
is no where close to the coolest quilts in this book!
I mean, just look at 3D Diamonds by Jenifer Dick
And Aura by Jaime David
And there are many many more.
If you're liking what you're seeing in these pics, make sure and leave a comment on this post for a chance to win a copy of the book Optical Illusions, courtesy of the My Stars Blog.
I'll choose a winner on Friday.
Here's a list of the designers and blog hop participants! Check out their posts (and giveaways!) and be inspired!
Nov. 3
My Stars – Kick Off www.mystarsblog.com
Deb Rowden www.debrowden.blogspot.com
Nov. 4
Angela Walters www.quiltingismytherapy.com
Nov. 5
Penny Layman www.sewtakeahike.typepad.com
Nov. 6
Melissa Corry www.happyquiltingmelissa.com
Lily’s Quilts www.lilysquilts.blogspot.com
Fat Quarter Shop www.fatquartershop.blogspot.com
Nov. 7
My Stars on behalf of Mary Kay Fosnacht/Karen Hansen www.mystarsblog.com
Nov. 10
Jamie David www.patchworkarchitect.blogspot.com
Nov. 11
Tia Curtis www.tiacurtisquilts.blogspot.com
Elizabeth Timmons www.andpins.wordpress.com
Tammie Schaffer www.craftytammie.com
Nov. 12
Katie Larson www.thecraftingshell.blogspot.com
Nov. 13
Jenifer Dick www.42quilts.com
Trisch Price www.hadleystreetquilts.com
Nov. 14
Jessica Toye www.jesstoyequilts.wordpress.com/blog-2/
Jacquie Gering www.tallgrassprairiestudio.blogspot.com
Shea Henderson www.emptybobbinsewing.com
I'm literally drooling over this book! Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
Posted by: JillB | 05 November 2014 at 04:21 AM
This book looks like a must have for every modern quilter!
Posted by: Julianna | 05 November 2014 at 04:47 AM
your Blurred Vision is pretty good.
Posted by: Karen | 05 November 2014 at 04:49 AM
This looks like a great modern quilting book. Thanks for the chance to win. I really like your quilt, simple colors, nice and bold with really cool quilting on it!
Posted by: Debbie Leschisin | 05 November 2014 at 05:18 AM
These quilts definitely make you look twice. Beautiful and so creative.
Posted by: Jodi | 05 November 2014 at 05:20 AM
This book looks amazing- thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Barbara | 05 November 2014 at 05:38 AM
I rarely want a quilt book as I prefer to design my own quilts. But this is very intriguing and I do want this book!
Posted by: Gene Black | 05 November 2014 at 06:29 AM
Great looking book! Thanks for sharing and for a chance to win!
Posted by: Lynn | 05 November 2014 at 06:31 AM
Optical illusions looks like a fun way to play with fabric and design.
Posted by: Lindsey F | 05 November 2014 at 06:47 AM
Melissa has made me excited about this book. I can't wait to see her creation tomorrow.
Posted by: Jessie Hansen | 05 November 2014 at 07:15 AM
Haha. Love those dangling feet on the cover. (The quilt is pretty neat too. )
Posted by: Joelle | 05 November 2014 at 07:27 AM
Love the effect optical illusions have, wonderful quilts.
Posted by: Quilting Tangent | 05 November 2014 at 08:04 AM
Oh I love optical illusions. The possibilities are endless. I see myself making every one of these quilts for my girls. It is modern quilting at it's best.
Posted by: Shelley S | 05 November 2014 at 08:25 AM
Wonderful opportunity...thanks for offering it!
Posted by: Barbara | 05 November 2014 at 08:47 AM
These modern quilts are amazing, so different and unique. I would love the book.
Posted by: Janet | 05 November 2014 at 08:48 AM
I like the simplicity of your design. The quilting really adds to the illusion too.
Posted by: Anne | 05 November 2014 at 08:49 AM
I love optical illusion quilts. So much depth is created with often simple techniques. This book would be a treasure in any modern quilter's library.
Posted by: Mary D | 05 November 2014 at 08:52 AM
Wow! Sounds like a great book. I'd love to win. Keeping my fingers crossed. 8-)
Posted by: Linda | 05 November 2014 at 08:57 AM
Love the designs!
Posted by: Ella | 05 November 2014 at 08:58 AM
Oh so fun. The possibilities are endless with different color combinations. Illusions are so great.
Posted by: Shelley S | 05 November 2014 at 09:03 AM
This is a really cool book Penny! I am loving these collaborative books, that bring so much talent together to share ideas and inspiration. Exciting times.
Posted by: Susan Santistevan | 05 November 2014 at 09:06 AM
This looks like a fun and unique book!
Posted by: Melissa H. | 05 November 2014 at 09:07 AM
That 3D Diamonds quilt looks amazing - so clever! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Sue | 05 November 2014 at 09:10 AM
Blurred Vision has so many possibilities! Great job.
Posted by: Ramona Putnam | 05 November 2014 at 09:29 AM
I have done one illusion quilts and plan to do more
Posted by: pam w | 05 November 2014 at 09:45 AM
Yes, I definitely like what I am seeing. This looks like a great book!
Posted by: Lisa Marie | 05 November 2014 at 10:58 AM
HI, LOOKS LIKE A NEAT BOOK!
THANKS FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!
Posted by: LINDA | 05 November 2014 at 11:02 AM
This book looks awesome! Thanks!
Posted by: Delaine | 05 November 2014 at 11:08 AM
It's not the typical quilt book, and I like that! Hoping for a win. :-)
Posted by: Laura | 05 November 2014 at 11:26 AM
I like Blurred Vision just as much as the other quilts you've shown, and the fact that it is easy to lay out and piece makes it even better. What a cool effect!
Posted by: Karen Seitz | 05 November 2014 at 12:06 PM
Very cool quilt! Nice work!
Posted by: becky m | 05 November 2014 at 12:39 PM
What stunning designs! Great work!
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Posted by: Ruth Stark | 05 November 2014 at 01:13 PM
I've had my eye on this book for awhile now - there are so many possibilities with these designs - cool stuff!!
I enjoy your blog and appreciate the chance to win the book!
Posted by: Elizabeth Bolton | 05 November 2014 at 01:20 PM
The quilts are amazing!
Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Anne D | 05 November 2014 at 01:28 PM
This book looks so amazing and I am hoping one way or another I get my hands on this book! I live in Kansas City and this is even more of an inspiration since it is so close to home! Eek! P.S. I dig your quilt just as much as theirs... I love your colors too!
Posted by: Megan @ Sew Stitching Cute | 05 November 2014 at 01:33 PM
Oh my goodness, this is amazing. It's like those 3-D books I used to read as a kid.
Posted by: Jessica | 05 November 2014 at 01:44 PM
Since I was just at the eye doctor on Monday, your quilt makes perfect sense to me, I really like it. Everything I have seen so far looks amazing.
Posted by: Nancy | 05 November 2014 at 02:13 PM
Love the quilt you made and this book looks like I need to have it in my collection!
Posted by: Jen Beatty | 05 November 2014 at 02:30 PM
These are amazing looking quilts!! I would love to try my hand at some of them.
Posted by: Brittany B | 05 November 2014 at 03:08 PM
I saw your quilt somewhere else and loved it! I am so glad I found out about this book.
Posted by: Nicole | 05 November 2014 at 03:17 PM
I am in awe at some of these "3D" quilts I've been seeing, hopefully one day I'll be good enough to give one a try. Especially a Bargello.
Posted by: Jeri Niksich | 05 November 2014 at 04:45 PM
Blurred Vision is well, blurred. I thought it was my cataracts when I first peeped at it this A.M.
3D Diamonds is way cool:)
Thanks for the preview and the generous giveaway of the Optical Illusions book.
Posted by: Diane Beavers | 05 November 2014 at 04:48 PM
These are beautiful books. Can't wait to see the book!
Posted by: Neva Asinari | 05 November 2014 at 06:10 PM
These are amazing looking quilts. Love to try one of them.
Posted by: Linda | 05 November 2014 at 06:32 PM
The book looks great - I'd like to see more of it!
Posted by: Janet Moilanen | 05 November 2014 at 06:38 PM
Would love to add this book to my quilting library.
Posted by: JoNell | 05 November 2014 at 06:50 PM
All the quilts are impressive, I envy you the ability to design something like that, me I'm a good consumer, buy the book, the fabric and start sewing. My hat is off to you and the other designer's in this great and interesting book.
Posted by: Ginny Worden | 05 November 2014 at 07:06 PM
Looks like cool quilts!
Posted by: Allison C | 05 November 2014 at 07:33 PM
I am enjoying blog hopping and seeing everyone's favorite picks from the book!
It looks like a winner.
Posted by: Suzanne | 05 November 2014 at 07:46 PM
What an awesome book!
Posted by: Carissa G | 05 November 2014 at 08:42 PM