Welcome to my stop on Cheryl (Meadow Mist Designs) and Paige's (Quilted Blooms) hop celebrating their recently published book, Modern Plus Sign Quilts.
When I was first contacted about participating in this hop and getting a sneak peek of the book, I don't think it took 60 seconds to respond with a big, YES PLEASE! I've always been in love with both Cheryl and Paige's work, so there was no doubt that the patterns contained within this book would be amazing. They did not disappoint.
Modern Plus Sign Quilts, is a book for everyone, beginner to well seasoned quilter, appliquer to paper piecer. It contains sixteen fun projects ranging from small to large quilts. Any of the projects in this book could be easily scaled up or down depending on your project needs.
I chose to work with the pattern Message In a Bottle.
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| Picture curtesy of CT Publishing |
This large scale plus sign quilt spoke to me. As a lover of free motion quilting, when you quilt something you like...echo, echo, echo (to quote Angela Walters). I think that is why I love the small outline of the plus sign, it's a nice echo. Plus, who doesn't love a quick easy baby quilt? They are my favorite. Quick to piece and bring on the quilting!
I dug into some of the Bonnie and Camille The Good Life that I had on hand and went to work. As I pieced this quilt, my mind began to wonder. Measuring in at 48" square, wouldn't it be fun to piece and quilt a smaller version? The answer was..yes...yes it would. So with a bit of simple division, I present to you, Message In a Bottle 24".
A 24" version of this quilt is the perfect wall hanging, table topper or even doll quilt for that special little one in your life.
Seeing these two quilts together I began wondering, how low can I go? **Cue the Limbo music!**
Message In A Bottle 12"
Message In A Bottle 6"
I seriously contemplated a 3" version, but chickened out. Six inches is pretty teeny. Three inches is crazy. My point, with the patterns in this book and a bit of imagination you can create anything. Like Kitty's (Night Quilter) zippered pouch, Soma's (Whims and Fancies) tea mat and coasters or Jessica's (Quilty Habit) pillow. Or you can just challenge yourself to a great game of quilt block limbo, like me.
You can pick up your own signed copy of Modern Plus Sign Quilts at both Cheryl and Paige's Etsy stores. Every day of the hop our hosts are giving away some pretty cool prizes. Make sure you stop buy Meadow Mist Designs and Quilted Blooms to get entered and check out the designers posting each day and their beautiful plus sign projects.
Below is the schedule for the hop
Monday, March 12
Cheryl @Meadow Mist Designs
Paige @Quilted Blooms
Tuesday, March 13
Signature Plus
Soma @Whims and Fancies
Ann @Brown Paws Quilting
Kitty @Night Quilter
Tribal Plus
Sophie @Luna Lovequilts
Afton @Quilt Mod
Shelley @The Carpenter's Daughter Who Quilts
Wednesday, March 14th
Plus Surround
Jayne @Twiggy and Opal
Jen @A Dream and A Stitch
Abigail @Cut&Alter
Kaleidoscope Plus
Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
Sandra @mmm!quilts
Karen @Run Sew Fun
Thursday, March 15th
Postage Plus
Linda @Flourishing Palms
Bernie @Needle and Foot
Liz @Savor Every Stitch
Stacey @Stacey in Stitches
Rick Rack Runner
Michelle @From Bolts to Beauty
Patty @Elm Street Quilts
Melanie @A Bit of Scrap Stuff
Friday, March 16th
Row Addition
Myra @Busty Hands Quilts
Izzy @Dizzy Quilts
Transparency Chains
Christa @Christa Quilts
Monday, March 19th
Faceted Rings
Jessica @Quilty Habit
Cindy @Hyacinth Quilt Designs
Jennifer @Inquiring Quilter
Petal Plus
Julie @The Crafty Quilter
Tuesday, March 20th
Message in a Bottle
Tish @TishNWonderland
Judy @Sew Some Sunshine
Emily @The Darling Dogwood
Cute as a Button
Wanda @Wanda's Life Sampler
Katherine @Sew Me Something Good
Wednesday, March 21st
Celestial
Anja @Anja Quilts
Kate @Smiles From Kate
Pinwheel Plus
Carole @From My Carolina Home
Alison @Little Bunny Quilts
Thursday, March 22nd
Intertwined
Debbie @Esch House Quilts
Laura @Slice of Pi Quilts
Beth @Cooking Up Quilts
Bear Claw Plus
Janice @Color Creating and Quilting
Joanne @Quilts by Joanne
Friday, March 23rd
Cheryl @Meadow Mist Designs
Paige @Quilted Blooms
I'll leave you with a few more pictures before I sign off.
A big thanks to Cheryl and Paige for allowing us all to review their book. They have done an amazing job putting together a collection of modern quilt patterns using one of the most traditional blocks that is sure to become a classic for all quilters, traditional and modern.
Today I'm linking up with Midweek Makers and Let's Bee Social.
