You all know that I’m a big fan of scrap quilts so when I had the opportunity to review another book for C&T Publishing I said yes!
Modern Scrap Quilts written by Sylvia Schaefer
I’m not what would be considered a modern quilter – I love playing with traditional blocks and scraps and typically don’t have much negative space in my quilts but there’s lots to see and learn in the book about scrap quilts even if you aren’t a modern quilter.
After reading through tips on sorting and choosing fabrics, I focused on some of the quilts that appealed to me.
I LOVE flying geese and this quilt also had an option of using lighter colored blocks in the background in place of the black and white prints – I like both options.
String quilts are a favorite of mine as you know and this one is pretty.
I also love how this one fades going from dark at the bottom to light at the top. Versions of all 3 of these will make it to my “quilts I want to make” list!
If you’d like to win a copy of the digital book leave a comment on this post and I will draw TWO winners on Thursday.
Interested in more modern scrap quilting? You can follow Sylvia on Instagram at this link.
Scrap quilts are my favourite! I am starting to enjoy the more modern look of scrappy quilts.
I’m drowning in scraps! The quilts you’ve shown look very interesting.
Nice quilt patterns
I like the Flying Geese quilt.
I love scrappy quilts, no fabric goes to waste at my house!
Sorry you’re not feeling well. Taking it easy by making more hats is a great idea.
Looks like a great book! Thank you!!
This looks like a great resource.
I love a rap quilts. The more fabrics, the better. I’ll have to check this book out.
Hi Mary, I enjoy your blog and all the work you do. I love scrap quilts and I am working on one right now with white and black background. Good luck with your treatments and best wishes for you and your family.
Take care.
Karen
Oh I luv these! I’m trying to get over an ear infection do my sewing is Off so I blame it on the meds🤣
I love the pink quilt at the top, playing with negative space looks very interesting! 💗
Hi Mary, I would love to have a copy of this book
Reading your blog with a cup of tea each morning is a highlight for me. Thank you for the chance to win. Like you, I’m more a traditional quilter but I still look at modern quilts for ideas and occasionally make one — always something new to learn! Again, thanks!
Scrap quilts are my absolute favorite. Like you I usually go for traditional blocks and designs, but have been seeing some of those traditional blocks used in modern ways lately. That pink quilt and the flying geese one are lovely.
Wow! How fun- I just love both scrap quilting and like a more modern vibe! Thanks for sharing this book with us.
The quilts are beautiful with the variations of color.
Looks like a great book! Thanks for the chance to win.
Scrap quilts are also my favorite. It is fun to see new ideas of a more modern layout. Thanks for the opportunity.
These scrap quilts look fabulous. I’m always looking for new ideas to use up my scraps.
This looks like a wonderful resource book. I enjoy working with scraps and have recently become intrigued with adding the gradation element to them. Thank you for the opportunity to own this book. 🙂
Flying geese is my favorite
The quilts posted are inspiring. I would like to win a copy.
Scrap quilts are my favorite. As my 80th birthday is rapidly approaching I am trying to use up all my scraps and pieces. It has been years since I have knitted, but, seeing all your wonderful hats I am getting the itch to try some for our local homeless shelter. Hope you are feeling better today and thank you for all that you do for the less fortunate.
I trust your judgment when it comes to scrappy. You have so many good ideas over on your other web page. The ones you show from the book look pretty good, too, and seem to be easily adapted to smaller quilts. Thanks for the review!
Rest is the best medicine for you today. I like scrap quilts the best too and would love to win this book. Just put your feet up and take it easy.
Great to look at quilt patterns through a different set of eyes! Beautiful patterns!
I love scrap quilts too! You’re an inspiration to me with all the ways you use scraps! This book looks wonderful- thanks for the chance to win!
I’ve only made one or two modern quilts because I dont know how to quilt the background, but the pieced background is a great idea. Thank you for sharing this book with us!
My favorite quilt shown is the flying geese quilt. I love black and white background fabrics that look like newsprint. Hope you’re having a good day!
The book looks like it has wonderful coordinated fabric scrap quilt ideas which I like. Take care of yourself.
I love scrap quilts and books. Can’t sew for quite a while during shoulder replacement surgery recovery so a new book to look at would be fun. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy
please enter me – those are some striking quilts
These are unique quilts! It’s always nice to see new ideas in the quilting world. Take care, Mary
Wow, what a great book – I love the cover quilt, and the diamond quilt would suit lots of fabric styles. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of it.
That looks like a fun book. Scrap quilting is my favorite thing to do!
Yex, please!
I love scrap quilts. I make traditional and modern scrap quilts. Would love to win the digital book. Thank you.
I love scrap quils too and this book looks interesting!
I’ve found that I really prefer scrap quilts. I’d love to win a copy of this book for more inspiration. Thanks!
Mary – glad you are feeling well enough to knit your beautiful hats & even review this quilt book! I love making scrappy quilts but somehow can’t make them look modern LOL! Perhaps this book could get me over the hump. Enjoyed seeing Moe & Rae – growing up quickly & beautifully! Beth in AL
So many comments , but I just stopped by to say hi and thoughts and prayers for lots of good days. You are loved by many.
Yes I would love a copy. Looks like you picked some good quilts to make.
Lovely quilts that you have picked, I would love to win a copy of the book. Thank you
Looks like a nice book.
I like the quilts you picked to make. The book looks like a keeper. Thanks for sharing.
I also love scrap quilts and am always looking for new patterns! Would love to win a copy of this book!
Scrap quilts are always the best! I don’t understand how people can use one red (or any other color) when 40 would be soooooo much lovlier!
Have lots of scraps to use up!
Scrap quilts are m favorite. I can use just about anything I desire. I joined a modern quilt guild this year and the women are inspiring me to give it a try
All the quilts shown are intriguing!!