When Cheryl, of Meadow Mist Designs, and Paige, of Quilted Blooms invited me to make a quilt from their new book Modern Plus Sign Quilts I was absolutely ecstatic! I know both of these ladies to be extremely talented quilters and designers and I could not wait to see what they had put together this time around.
You can purchase the book here:
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They had asked me which of the 16 quilts in the book I would like to make and I just COULD NOT CHOOSE. There is a pretty good chance I will make at least half of the quilts in here!! I ended up making Plus Surround. This pattern was so amazingly well thought out! I was a teeny bit intimidated because I had never tried anything like it before. But, it was so straight-forward, that there was zero stress once I got started making it. The size of the quilt is just perfect for a bed topper or a large throw.
Although I don't have the quilting skills to do anything fancy with the quilting, this particular design would be the perfect pattern to show off an elaborate quilting motif if that is something you are looking for.
I was really lucky and we had one day where the ground wasn't a muddy mess and I could take my quilt outside for a super quick photo session (hence the lack of decent pressing ahead of time).
There are other quilters on the hop today (and yesterday, and tomorrow) :) Make sure you check them out. These patterns are so versatile that everyone will have a different take on them. Also, make sure to check out Cheryl's and Paige's blogs every day too. They have giveaways!!!!!
Here is the schedule:
Monday, March 12th
Cheryl @ Meadow Mist Designs
Paige @ Quilted Blooms
Tuesday, March 13th
Soma @ Whims and Fancies
Ann @ Brown Paws Quilting
Kitty @ Night Quilter
Sophie @ Luna Lovequilts
Afton @ Quilting Mod
Shelley @ The Carpenters Daughter Who Quilts
Wednesday, March 14th
Jayne @ Twiggy and Opal
Abigail @ Cut & Alter
Yvonne @ Quilting Jetgirl
Sandra @ mmm! quilts
Karen @ Run Sew Fun
Thursday, March 15th
Linda @ Flourishing Palms
Bernie @ Needle and Foot
Liz @ Savor Every Stitch
Stacey @ Stacey In Stitches
Michelle @ From Bolt to Beauty
Patty @ Elm Street Quilts
Melanie @ A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog
Friday, March 16th
Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts
Izzy @ Dizzy Quilts
Christa @ Christa Quilts
Monday, March 19th
Jessica @ Quilty Habit
Cindy @ Hyacinth Quilt Designs
Jennifer @ The Inquiring Quilter
Julie @ The Crafty Quilter
Tuesday, March 20th
Tish @ Tish N Wonderland
Judy @ Sew Some Sunshine
Emily @ The Darling Dogwood
Wanda @ Wanda's Life Sampler
Karen @ Tu-Na Quilts, Travels, and Eats
Katherine @ Sew Me Something Good
Wednesday, March 21st
Anja @ Anja Quilts
Kate @ Smiles from Kate
Sue @ Sevenoaks Street Quilts
Carole @ From My Carolina Home
Alison @ Little Bunny Quilts
Thursday, March 22nd
Debbie @ Esch House Quilts
Laura @ Slice of Pi Quilts
Beth @ Cooking Up Quilts
Janice @ Color Creating and Quilting
Joanne @ Quilts by Joanne
Friday, March 23rd
Cheryl @ Meadow Mist Designs
Paige @ Quilted Blooms
Jen, you version of Plus Surround is awesome! Love the blues on white! Looks like you had the perfect day for a photo shoot! It looks fantastic in the sun! Thank you for taking part in the book hop! We really appreciate your contribution to the hop!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful version of Plus Surround. I'm partial to blue myself, haha. :)
ReplyDeleteThe darker crosses set off the others so well, love the photo shoot outdoors, the two on that large seat are my pick!!!
ReplyDeleteGotta love a blue and white quilt, Jen! Lovely work!
ReplyDeleteGreat colors & quilting - very nice! Thank you for sharing, Susan
ReplyDeleteI love the classic look of your version of this pattern. What did you use on the back -- more of those gorgeous blues?
ReplyDeleteVery nice! This quilt reminds me of a comfy cozy pair of blue jeans.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful version!! I love the blues against the crisp white, what a great combination. Thank you again for being part of the hop!!
ReplyDeleteJen, the blues are perfect with that white background. Some of my favorites all together.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt it’s wonderful to see how unique each of these projects finish.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt it’s wonderful to see how unique each of these projects finish.
ReplyDeleteLove seeing it in indigo! Great day for quilt photos! A+
ReplyDeleteThe blues are a wonderful option for this quilt! Beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is gorgeous, love all the blues.
ReplyDeleteSo nicely done! Your quilt looks so nice and comfy, too.
ReplyDeleteBeyond gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love your version with all the blues!! I hope to be able to take mine outside someday soon!!
ReplyDeleteYour blue and white quilt really speaks to my heart. And I love the simple quilting. Many of the other beautiful quilts on the hop have really dense quilting, which is intimidating to me. Your quilt is an inspiration because I know I can and will do this. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI think I would like to try this quilt design. I love your color choices, blue has always been my favorite color. It is fun to see your creativity, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove this, Jen!
ReplyDeleteNice work!
ReplyDeleteOoh! Blues are my favourite colour and to see this in three shades is wonderful! I totally agree that I won't be making just one, probably half of these quilts right?!
ReplyDeleteThis is a very nice version of this quilt. I love blue and a blue and white quilt is just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty in blue fabrics!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so pretty in the blue. I am light quilter myself, and I think your light quilting showcases the design and the prints. I also like the second photo :)
ReplyDelete-Soma
My favorite color! Blue and white make such a perfect combo in quilts. Thanks
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and classic in blue and white! Congrats on a gorgeous finish :)
ReplyDeleteI love your use of colour in this quilt Jen, it's a lovely version of the pattern. A great finish.
ReplyDeleteLove the blues, so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love the quilting lines that radiate out. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWonderful blues
ReplyDeleteLove the different shades of blue on the white, beautiful quilt
ReplyDeleteLovely job! So glad it worked out weatherwise so you could get a photo of this wonderful quilt.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful quilt! It's nice to see the variety of photos - it helps to get an idea of size and scale. It's a keeper!
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt in the classic blue and white. Beautiful! Great job! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBlue is my favourite colour, and I am always drawn to blue and white quilts. This is no exception
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