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.
I also love string blocks. I am now getting started on a rainbow block quilt, thanks to you!
I am really trying to use up my stash so this book is perfect – especially being digital!! Thanks for the chance to win, Mary!!
I would love a new book…..weather is chilly, I have a new pup that likes to sit next to me so it would be a perfect time to read! Thanks for the opportunity!
I love the patterns in this book
I have been following Sylvia and her quilts for a long time. I’d love to have this book. I can imagine a string quilt from your collection of fabrics, Mary.
Love the Flying Geese quilt. I’d love to try it in bold colors with black. Usually, I’m traditional and scrappy. Unfortunately, I’m a week out from an Achilles spur and tendon repair with a bone graft and can’t even drive a sewing machine….but I can dream and draft quilts for when I’m better!
Love Sylvia’s quilts. She does have a way with putting things together. Hope you get to feeling better soon. Chemo can really kick you down.
It looks like a great book. Thank you for the chance to win.
I would love new ideas for using up bins of scraps!
Beautiful Quilts, want to read the book 🤩
The string quilt reminds me of a vibrant scrap quilt I finished for a friend who now suffers from dementia – string quilt are wonderfully versatile… Pia from Denmark
Scrap quilts really appeal to me whether they are traditional or modern. This book looks interesting!
This book looks fabulous. I am trying to get myself motivated to start sewing again. Now that the weather is cold here in MA, it’s the perfect time to get started on new quilts
I’d love to win a copy of this book – I am always on the lookout for interesting scrap quilts. Thanks for the chance to win!
Love both the string blocks and the scrappy triangles!
String quilts are a great way to use those favorite scraps.
Thanks for giveaway.
Very interesting ideas.
I saw a long johns quilt in one of the previews –I would love to make that
I love scrappy and I find these very different and interesting.
The quilts in this book look great! I like the flying geese on the most.
I love string quilts and being a member of Heartstrings. Sounds like a great book for inspiration. Julie in Tasmania