The winner of a copy of A Modern Twist
is Walter
chosen today- 3/15/15
Congratulations!
and thanks to everyone for joining in the fun.
The
switches have been flicked here! Wheels turned! Buttons pressed! Levers thrown!
Banners unfurled! Hats tipped! Winks winked! Angels sent! And conga lines are forming below!
Why? Well, this is how it felt as I turned the pages of my good friend, Natalie
Barnes’ new book. A MODERN TWIST.
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| photo credit for all - Brent Kane (Martingale) |
Creating
a book is like giving birth – there is a huge part of oneself that goes into
designing the quilts, developing the patterns, deciding just what ‘other things’
you want to share --- then you get to write it all, turn it over to your
publisher, and wait.
Being a close friend of Natalie’s I felt at times like a mid-wife during this
long process, so as I turned the pages I felt wonder as one does in checking a
newborn for all her fingers and toes and enjoying a giggle at the appearance of
her dimples.
This book is a double WOW!
Incredible quilting projects, but with an extra punch of Natalie.
My favorite project is – CIRCLE SHUFFLE (boy, this one would be beautiful on my
bed!)
Natalie’s background in designing pours out as you read the pages on color and
composition. She gives these subjects an extra punch – leaving nothing out. Natalie's words will
have you escaping your comfort colors with visions of possibilities. (comfort colors aka the colors that seem to pop up over and over again in your projects-my early ones were blue and yellow/ now days they seem to be purple and green).
So, if you are a beginner quilter or hmm, an experienced quilter you will find
wonder and interest in how Natalie presents, and provides her own personal take on
these subjects.
Angela Walters also share amazing information on color and contrast along with quilting that bring each quilt to life, and provides tons of
design ideas for these Modern Twist projects.
I feel a lucky person to be able to call Natalie – friend for many, many years. After all, no one else was told me today ‘you should not be shoveling snow’ -
Lucky and proud to find my own books amongst some other great and
informative titles she listed in her ‘include in your library’ section.
Lucky and proud, too to be able to offer you all a chance to win a copy of Modern Twist.
So, as I said at the beginning – ‘the conga line starts below’.
Leave a comment here telling
me what are your comfort colors?
Want an extra chance to win a copy of Modern Twist?
I’ll be
posting about Natalie’s book on my
Facebook Rose Hughes-Quilt Artist page –
Like the page there (if you haven’t already) and leave a comment there telling
me
where you like go to find quilting inspiration.
I'll be picking a winner on March 15th.
These other great bloggers are participating in this tour, so check out their sites and enjoy the fun!
