Congratulations to Quilts, Inc. for hosting the 35th year of Quilt Market. They do a fantastic job hosting this trade show, twice a year, for those in the business to meet, promote new products, buy new items for their stores, take professional classes, network and have fun.
We quilters around the world now eagerly away to see new fabrics, books, patterns, tools and other notions soon appear in our favorite quilt shops in the months to come, so we can create #quiltygoodness.
Today, SewCalGal wants to share insights on some of the inspirational new quilting books that were showcased by Martingale at Fall Quilt Market. Some of these books may already be available in your favorite quilt shops, but several will be available in the next month or so. Either way, if you don't find them in your favorite shop, let your shop owner (buyer) know you would like to see them carry these books in their shop.
While all of these books are packed full of inspirational projects with easy to follow instructions and great visuals, today I want to share insights on Urban and Amish: Classic Quilts and Modern Updates, by Myra Harder.
Urban and Amish is a refreshing new book that incorporates traditional classic Amish designs and fabrics with modern prints and twists, creating interesting designs.
Her quilt designs have been featured in numerous publications, and she has coauthored several popular Martingale books. She is also the author of Nap and Nod, which is one of my favorite quilting books for creating quilts for babies and toddlers.
There are 16 projects in this book, which include traditional and modern designs. All have easy to follow instructions and great visuals.
You can use solids, or various prints.
Projects range in size from 51 1/2" x 51 1/2" to 86 1/2" x 110 1/2".
Myra has a talent for color and design that can help you create quilts that can become heirlooms with an Amish yet modern perspective.
And, SewCalGal anticipates that many award winning quilts, in various quilt shows, will be made from designs found in this book.
Be TRADITIONAL. Go MODERN. Enjoy the best of both!
Did I mention a Giveaway?
Followers of SewCalGal can enter to win a copy of Urban and Amish, by Myra Harder, by using the rafflecopter form below.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
This giveaway is open to followers that live in the US. SewCalGal will use the random number generator within the rafflecopter tool to select a winner on Friday, November 28th. This post will be updated once the winner has been selected and an email will be sent to the lucky winner.
You can find Martingale at:
https://www.facebook.com/shopmartingale
You can find Myra Harder at:
Robinson Pattern Company: http://www.robinsonpatterncompany.com/
Robinson Pattern Company: http://www.robinsonpatterncompany.com/
It does look like an interesting book. Thanks for a chance to win
ReplyDeleteWould love to own this book, looks like alot of goodies.
ReplyDeleteThe book looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI must admit that I am new to Myra Harder, but I will be looking for this book for sure. Yum!
ReplyDeleteThanks for showcasing this book, I was surprised by the modern look of the quilts.
ReplyDeleteI love to see old patterns made new again! Looks like a great book.
ReplyDeleteI love the combination. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Rike
Looks like a great book!
ReplyDeleteCan always use a new book! Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great book!
ReplyDeleteI'm new to Myra Harder also, but this book looks great!
ReplyDeleteI would like to make more modern quilts, and this book would be perfect for me!
ReplyDeletei just love books with new quilt patterns that i can try, thanks
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great book. I'm always interested in new designs. Thanks for the info.
ReplyDeleteLove reading reviews about different Books...tho usually makes mt wish List get longer! lol I don't know of Myra Harder...but this book looks Super!! thanks for the info & pictures. :)
ReplyDeleteAmish quilts always intrigue me. This looks like a wonderful book.
ReplyDeleteHELLO,I've already seen "Nap+Nod" by Myra and would love to get it>I do charity baby quilts and this looks so interesting!
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msstitcher1214@gmail.com
I have never made an Amish style quilt. Myras book looks like a book I would enjoy
ReplyDeleteI love Amish quilts, and I'm very interested in exploring modern variations of Amish designs.
ReplyDeletelooks like some awesome stuff there
ReplyDeleteI love all of them
ReplyDeleteI have so many great Martingale books, and these look equally interesting.
ReplyDeleteYou are right, Myra has a great eye for color. I live PA near Amish and Mennonites and their needle skills are amazing. Myra is from Canada but is influenced by Prussian fabric, wow.. Talk about a variety of influences! Beautiful quilts!
ReplyDeleteI have never made one of these, but now that I see them...at don't know why not. would love to win this.
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Bloglovin' and am very interested in these new books! I am fairly new to quilting and really tend to be more inspired by modern quilts. I am collecting quite a few patterns so far!
ReplyDeleteI'm now following you on BlogLovin :) I grew up in Ohio Amish country. I worked at a general store that had buggies parked in front every day! I would love to have this book as inspiration. I love the idea of using bright colors that were forbidden to them in their designs.
ReplyDeletelove looking through books for inspiration
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful book, especially since I absolutely love quilts...old and new! Martingale always outdoes themselves on their book giveaways!
ReplyDeleteThis book has great patterns in it!
ReplyDeleteAll the quilts you are show casing look stunning. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeletejanie.mccombs@yahoo.com
I love the versatility of Myra's designs. Looks like a fun book with lots of great quilts!
ReplyDeleteThe traditional has influenced the modern. These two genres are eternally connected. This book would make a great addition to any quilter's library.
ReplyDeletetushay3(at)yahoo(dot)com
LOVE all the fun ideas.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a fantastic book.
ReplyDeleteMartingale has quite the crop of great new books! I've had my eye on both of Ms. Harder's books along with Fun-Size Quilts and Vintage Vibe.
ReplyDeleteWould like to win,
ReplyDeletelooks like a fabulous book.
Erika
I have to tell you that I love the modern look with the mix of traditionalism mixed in. I love the look of solids mixed with just a little textured fabric and we do get to see some awesome quilting so for me this would be an awesome book to add to any library. Thanks for giving us a heads up. Happy day to you.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great book!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!!
Thanks for sharing the gorgeous quilts from this new book. Will have to purchase if I'm not lucky enough to win. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGreat designs. Thanks for the opportunity to win this book.
ReplyDeleteI would love to read Take 5 Fat Quarters!
ReplyDeletelenelson(at)mail(dot)com
Wow, so many books to choose from!If I don't win, Myra's book will go on my Christmas wishlist.
ReplyDeleteI think the book Fast-Piece Appliqué by Rose Hughes looks interesting. I love the preview images on the Martingale site.
ReplyDeleteSo many excellent books and only so much shelf space! Which do I choose? Sincerely, Paula K.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun book!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great book, thank you for reviewing it, and for the chance to win a copy!
ReplyDeleteI have never made anything by Myra. I like what I see of this book and would love to win it.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a fantastic book!
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate the way you review books -- giving us enough info about what's between the covers instead of just relying on the beautiful cover photos. Urban and Amish is just the kind of inspirational book I like -- it's amazing that creating a traditional Amish pattern with contemporary fabrics completely changes the impact of the quilt -- making it not so easily recognized as "Amish." A great principle to keep in mind -- too often we get a narrow view of something and don't look beyond the colors and type of fabrics used in the original version of a particular quilt.
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting this giveaway.
There are so many great books out there for quilting. It is so much fun to see the great designs.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great book and I love books of all kinds!!!
ReplyDeleteSeems like traditional patterns and then has a new concept applied to those projects shared that slips them ot over the top. Neat!
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking quilts!! A very inspirational book!!
ReplyDeleteI love the variety this book offers and that it encourages us to expand our minds. Thank you for the opportunity!
ReplyDelete~Brandy
What a fantastic book. I have long been a fan of Myra's patterns.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great book. I always have loved all the Amish patterns and Amish quilts. I love going to all the Amish stores in Indiana when I go.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy reading your blog and follow you on Bloglovin and Facebook. Thanks for the opportunity to participate in the give away! :)
Tom
tomdcranford@yahoo.com
Thanks for the great giveaway! I follow your blog and am a fan on fb. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteThere are some stunning projects in this book. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great book. I love all my books. I may not make anything from them, but I love to read them and look at the pictures for inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThere are some fantastic projects in this book. Thanks for the chance to win
ReplyDeleteThis book looks lovely! Thanks for offering this giveaway!
ReplyDeleteGreat post & giveaway! Thanks for everything you share w/all of us!
ReplyDeleteWe have a settlement of Amish near us. They really do make beautiful quilts.
ReplyDeleteKathy Davis
kdavis1@centurytel.net
Looks like some great projects there - lovely quilts! mumbird3atgmail.com
ReplyDeleteI'm always thrilled to see new books.
ReplyDeleteAll of these books look interesting. I'm especially interested in Think Big. Thanks for the review and giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great book to add to my quilting library.
ReplyDeleteLove the quilts that you showed. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing traditional patterns with a new twist. This book looks very interesting. sarah@forrussia.org
ReplyDeleteLove the designs
ReplyDeleteI saw your book a few days ago and it looked interesting and something I would love to try a pattern from. Can't wait to see!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful designs. Would love to try them!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the give away - looks like a great book :-)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to make the one that looks like the reflection of a city skyline!
ReplyDeletelooks like a neat book
ReplyDeleteLove looking at new quilt books and getting inspired and finding new tips and techniques.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win a new book so many exciting patterns to chose from!
ReplyDeleteI love the quilt that looks like a cityscape and reflection. Thanks!
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