Two of my favorite things in quilts! You know that along with my HeartStrings group that I make a lot of quilts with leftover strips and strings so when I was offered the opportunity to review the book Scrappy Wonky Quilt Block Extravaganza published by C&T Publishing I was eager to participate.
The book is very through, not only does it review basics about quilting in general, it takes you through the process of creating a number of different wonky blocks, AND has patterns for projects ranging from coasters, to pillows, to quilts, and more!
Some of those pieces are a bit on the small size for me but who doesn’t love a wonky log cabin block?? Or how about a wonky 9 patch?
Years ago, I had a template for a simple windmill block that got lost in one of my moves … how simple would it be to just make wonky version without a template – pretty easy!
I can see myself trying out the wonky half log cabin and courthouse step blocks too. You can’t have too many wonky and scrappy blocks in your repertoire!
Want to see what the authors Shannon and Jason are up to? Check out them out on Instagram at this link.
If you’d like to try some of these blocks/projects yourself, leave a comment on this post to be entered into a drawing for a digital copy of the book – I’ll randomly draw a winner on Monday afternoon.
Count me in!
Good morning, Mary. I get so many ideas for charity quilts from your blog. That wonky blocks book would be great fun.
My favorite is wonky stars, but wonky blocks of any kind are so much fun to make.
Scrappy & Wonky are my 2 favourite sewing words 🙂
There are some great looking quilt designs in that book!
Just caught up on reading your posts and saw the one about your upcoming surgery. I am going thru treatments right now for lung cancer. It’s not much fun ( radiation especially) but God is in control and we both will get thru this! Hope all goes well for you. I will keep you in my prayers.
I love the quilts in the book you showed!
Wow, that scrappy, wonky pillow with the large red flower is pretty sensational, isn’t it?!!http://Californiagirlinoz.blogspot.com
I’d love to learn these techniques to help me make a dent in my massive fabric stash in a productive and efficient/easy way! Would also be super helpful for our quilting ministry to use up lots of donated fabric
I love this.
I would love the opportunity to try some of these blocks. Thanks.
Looks like a fun book! The wonky flower in the book has caught my eye especially. I do love scrappy, and when it can be done without precise piecing it’s even better. I do those windmill blocks a lot, but just use 5″ squares stacked all face up. And just cut on a diagonal. Once each quadrant is sewn I do square them all up.
I love scrappy blocks and work with scraps all the time but usually just the same pattern. Friends often hand over their scraps as they do not want to deal with them. This post has given me some new ideas. When I saw your twirly block, I remembered that I made blocks just like pictured and they are still in a baggie waiting to be assembled! I would love this book. Thank you for sharing.
Looks like a very useful book!
I love colorful scrapy and wonky. Looks like a great book
Recently, there was an interesting interview with Shannon and Jason at Create Whimsy.
https://createwhimsy.com/projects/spotlight-shannon-roudhan-and-jason-bowlsby-dynamic-diy-duo/
That sounds like a wonderful book to have for inspiration. Thanks for your diligent blogging. I always look forward to your news and will be wishing you the best on your health journey.
All the projects look wonderful. I think I’d like to make the wonky log cabin first. I have LOTS of scraps!
Love the charm of wonky blocks 🙂
I was sorry to hear about your cancer diagnosis. I am a year and a half survivor of my second bout with breast cancer. Prayers are with you. The recovery from a mastectomy wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. I would love a copy of the wonky blocks book.
So sorry to hear of your cancer diagnosis. Have you considered a second opinion at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston? I’m praying for you.
I’d love a copy of the book
Thanks for reviewing the book. The projects look wonderful. Hoping your love for color helps you over the next period of time.
Mary, I love all your posts and follow you long time. The bear picture is still in my mind. So, I am not native englisch but from all this comments I see that I understand correct. I am very sorry for you! You are in my prayers, know from my hubby… cancer… so, big big hug! Guess your family will do everything for you to support.
A digital copy would be a dream for me, Wendy know my love for scappy and wonky projects. Thank you for this opportunity! Love your spead in producing quilts! Happy weekend.
Sorry to read about your cancer diagnosis, sending positive vibes! Scrappy and wonky are right up my ally, would love a copy of this book. Thanks for sharing! I love making charity quilts and often use your patterns or get an idea for a pattern from your blog post. Thanks!
Love wonky. Going to start a wonky log cabin soon.
Always looking for more ways to use up all those odd bits.
I am interested in participating in the drawing
Oooh, that looks like a great book. I’ll toss my name in the hat.
The Wonky scrappy book looks like a fun resource to use up my scraps.
The jacket and a pineapple block look like great starting projects.
Nice review. The book sounds good.
Book would be great!!
Book sounds great!
I’d love a copy of the new book. Thanks! : ) Brenda King
The new book looks like the perfect way to use up more of my scraps — thank you for the chance to win it! Deb Enders
Looks like the book may have some fun ideas.
The book looks like it has lots of ways to use up all the scraps and odd size pieces that accumulate from making quilts. Count me in on a chance to win a digital copy.
Would Love to check this out put me in please
I’d love a copy of this book – I’m tired of making wonky star blocks and am in need of inspiration for an alternative.
Awesome new Book! Can’t have too many scrappy, wonky ideas at our fingertips 🤩
Love scrappy and wonky!
I would love a copy! I’m working on using all my scraps up. Lol!! I do exclusively charity quilts.