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    Vintage Quilt Revival gorgeous quilts

    January 15, 2014 by Amy 8 Comments

     
    If you’ve been reading quilting blogs this week, then chances are you’ve seen some of the reviews of the new book Vintage Quilt Revival by Faith Jones, Lee Heinrich, and Katie Clark Blakesley. These three are a talented bunch of quilters. I’ve admired each of their work for years now and have even taken classes from Faith and Lee. They know their stuff.

    This is a gorgeous book. The basic premise of the book is that these quilters have taken traditional quilt blocks and given them a modern spin. They have patterns for 20 different 12″ quilt blocks. There are three different quilt layouts for using all 20 blocks. In addition, there is a separate project for each quilt block design. I love a book that has multiple good projects and this one has them in abundance.

    If you are a quilter looking to enhance your quilting repertoire, this book is perfect for you. There are some great skill-building lessons in this book, including some gorgeous paper-piecing blocks.

    The best part is the book comes with a CD with 12 printable paper-piecing patterns.

    I made one of the quilt blocks called Art Square. This block will be included in one of three charity quilts Faith, Lee, and Katie are making and sharing on Friday.

    I chose a different use of fabric and color compared to the block in the book, just to play with a new look. Like all quilt blocks, the versatility of color and design options is what makes quilting full of so many possibilities. This is the quilt Katie made with the Art Square block design.

    And this block is one of my favorites in the book. I really want to give this one a try because it will push me out of my comfort zone.

    If you would like to see other reviews of Vintage Quilt Revival: 22 Modern Designs from Classic Blocks as well as the blocks created for the charity quilts, check out the other blogs below. I can’t wait to see Katie, Lee, and Faith’s charity quilt versions with such a variety of colors and styles.

    January 13th (Monday):Crazy Mom Quilts – Amanda Jean 
    Don’t Call Me Betsy – Elizabeth 
    Film in the Fridge – Ashley 
    Happy Quilting – Melissa 
    Noodlehead – Anna 
      
    January 14th (Tuesday): 
    I’m A Ginger Monkey – Katy 
    Quilting Is My Therapy – Angela 
    A Quilting Life – Sherri 
    Sew Mama Sew – Kristin 
    Tall Grass Prairie Studio – Jacquie 

    January 15th (Wednesday): 
    Christa Quilts – Christa 
    Diary of a Quilter – Amy 
    Quilting Gallery – Michele 
    Sew Take a Hike – Penny 
    V and Co. – Vanessa 
    West Coast Crafty – Susan 

    January 16th (Thursday): 
    Bijou Lovely – Holly 
    Don’t You Know Who I Am – Sukie 
    Lily’s Quilts – Lynne 
    One Shabby Chick – Amber 

    January 17th (Friday): 
    Swim, Bike, Quilt – Katie 
    Freshly Pieced – Lee 
    Fresh Lemons Quilts – Faith

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    1. charlotte

      January 15, 2014 at 5:12 am

      I too am looking forward to seeing the charity quilts. That is going to be interesting!

      Reply
    2. Lynn

      January 15, 2014 at 5:34 am

      This book is going to make it on my wish list

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    3. Karin H.

      January 15, 2014 at 6:54 am

      I'm definitely getting this book – thank you for the detailed review, Amy!!

      Reply
    4. ChristaQuilts

      January 15, 2014 at 8:35 am

      Nice review, Amy! I love the color combo and fabrics you chose for your block!

      Reply
    5. Faith Jones

      January 15, 2014 at 8:40 am

      Great block Amy!! It is actually one of the ones in the charity quilt I'm working on RIGHT now!! I can't wait to share the finished result. 🙂 Thank you so much for making it and letting us use it in our project! 🙂

      Reply
    6. Sarah Elliott

      January 15, 2014 at 10:50 am

      Love your block, Amy! I got this book a couple of weeks ago and can't put it down. It's absolutely gorgeous and so well-written! I can't wait to get started on my blocks!

      Reply
    7. Katie @SwimBikeQuilt

      January 15, 2014 at 3:29 pm

      Thanks so much, Amy!

      Reply
    8. Katy Cameron

      January 15, 2014 at 6:47 pm

      Such a beautiful looking book :o)

      Reply

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