Book Inspiration....

I love books....especially quilting books....

I have purchased a couple in the last few weeks that are stuffed full of inspiration....

These aren't new publications, but definitely a great resource for future {and current} quilting projects.

This is by Maggie Malone {gotta love the name}...the book is full - cover to cover - of quilt blocks.  It does not include patterns for the blocks, but is divided into sections based on the grid with which the block is drafted.  I think the grid helps make the blocks easier to draft on your own.

The other is a Kaffe Fassett from 2001.  I have a few of his books, but this one has vintage quilts and it is more for inspiration....how could you not be inspired by Kaffee Fassett?

      

Not much else going on....

I have been fussing with some arcs today :)

Again...another cool autumn-like day.....yippeee!!!

mary

Seriously Cute!

While searching for my mystery block...I happened upon a block from the 1920's....

I couldn't wait to get my walk in this morning so I could work on this little cutie pie!

Simple and sweet....I can just see a whole quilt of "Tallahassee" blocks....

Happy Monday Everyone!

mary :)

Free Range Quilting

I was explaining to my sister the idea of creating quilts with a relaxed attitude...such as the wonky block, liberated quilting, modern quilt making / Denyse Schmidt style.  Add some chunky stitches with perle cotton and what could be better?  So she says to me, " You mean like Free Range Quilting?"  I love it!  How clever and perfect to call this style - Free Range - thanks Shawn!

So I have been working on a few Free Range blocks....searching through my Electric Quilt program - finding traditional blocks to switch up.
Shoo-Fly....

Eight- Pointed Stars....

Baskets......too cute!

Friendship Star....

Pinwheel....

 

I think my fun is done for today....off to Drs. appointments. 

Mary