Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Quilty Reading

Have you heard? Angela's book is  finally available for sale! I've been really looking forward to getting my hands on this new book, hoping that it would be as practical as I have been imagining. Ohhhh! I am not disappointed! Thanks, Angela for giving us insight into what you do so well! (My background quilt was beautifully quilted by Angela, btw!)
Learning about machine quilting is not the only reading I've been doing. In anticipation of moving my sewing area out of a small guest bedroom and into my dark, creepy   large unfinished basement, I've been examining this idea filled book from cover to cover! There is a lot of practical information between the covers that I think will help me create an inviting studio out of an ugly space. (Stay tuned for before and after photos!)
 In the meantime, I've decided to make three more of these Helping Hands blocks for a summery table topper. It's been fun to read your comments on modern/traditional quilting in response to my last post....lots of food for thought.
 Kelly suggested using the term "modern traditionalist" which I thought was very appropriate and maybe incompasses so many of us who are drawn to several different styles. Citricsugar wisely adds that modern is more a spirit, and less a label. 
Well said. 



9 comments:

  1. I can't wait to see what you do in your basement. I keep being tempted by my unfinished basement because there'd be space for Jenna to play but it's so dark and ugly.

    Looking forward to seeing Angela's book!

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  2. I am glad you are adding to that fabulous block! One day I will have somewhere to sew other than my bedroom!

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  3. I own the perfect Quilting space (great book) and would love to see how the book influences you space. If it be a basement redo or anything else. I would love to see it!

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  4. Ohh I really want Angela's book, off to look on Amazon.
    I picked up the term Modern Traditionalist from Jenn of Sewlandia, it's a great description :)

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  5. Great book suggestions...love what you have been working on

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  6. Angela's book has been on my wish list since I heard about it - totally going to order a copy! Lucky you having an Angela quilted quilt!

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  7. I may have to order Angela's book. It looks like something I could use right now!
    I have the Quilting Space book and have used it in three spaces to help out. Good book!

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  8. How exciting to be moving your studio!! I haven't seen Angela's book but I want to - I've been seeing her everywhere!

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  9. I canNOT believe I didn't get to see your potential new sewing room! Next time for sure. Well, next time it will be wonderful and not creepy at all!

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