Turnabout Patchwork Blog Hop

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I am so excited today to be participating in the Turnabout Patchwork Blog Hop! This new book was released by Teresa from Sewn Up late last year, and for the next week and a half, we will be celebrating with her!

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In Turnabout Patchwork, Teresa uses simple blocks cut and turned different ways to create fun and easy quilts. I enjoyed looking through the book imagining the quilts done up in different color combos from my own stash.

Visit Teresa’s website and Instagram account to see all the fun things she’s up to!

For my project, I chose to do the Arrowhead quilt.

I decided it was time to start using all the indigos and purples I’ve been stashing lately. I love the way these colors blend together, but I needed some contrast for this quilt design as well. For that, I chose this amazing chartreuse from Alison Glass that’s been waiting patiently in my stash for just the right quilt.

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The cutting on the accent color was a bit of a tight fit, and I chose not to do the border. If I was doing the quilt again, I might get a little extra of the accent color to be sure I had enough.

Another adaptation I made was to only do 11 rows instead of 12. With my particular set of fabrics, the gradient just blended better that way.

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I am so in love with this quilt! The design is really striking and I would love to see it made up lots of different ways. It was a really quick top to finish, so I may be making it again sometime soon.

As for quilting, I’m not 100% sure yet what I want to do. I will probably quilt heavily in the purple and blue areas and leave the green alone so it really stands out. I have a date with the long arm next month, so I have at least a little while to figure it out! dsc_1122

 

 

To purchase Turnabout Patchwork, visit Teresa’s Blog by clicking the button below and she will give you all the details for ordering!

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And what’s a celebration without a Giveaway?!

Teresa has been gracious enough to allow one of my readers to win an electronic copy of her book AND a PDF pattern of your choice from her shop. Entering is simple: just visit her etsy shop, take a look at all her great patterns, then come back here and leave a comment telling me your favorite.

I’ll be randomly selecting a winner at the end of the Blog Hop.  Giveaway is open to everyone over 18. I’ll notify the winner via email, so make sure you’re not a no-reply blogger or leave me your email in the comment in this format:  laurelpoppyandpine(at)outlook(dot)com

Good luck!

 

 

Last but certainly not least, be sure to stop by each blog in the hop to see all their gorgeous projects and to enter some more fun giveaways!

Blog hop schedule

January 30 – Quarter Snow Ball

Arrowhead

Sweet Bows

Tutti-frutti

Sun Dunes

February 1 – Modern Shoofly

Flying Rainbows

Flying Butterflies

Flying Flags

Flying Confetti

February 2 – Half Square Triangles (HSTs) and squares

Rose Garden Star

Swirl

Houndstooth

Diamond Star

February 4 – Striped Fabric Block

Shells

Xs and Os

Jaws

Arrowhead

February 6 – Coordinated Strips

Peaks

Diamond and Crosses

Knots and Crosses

February 8 – Double Disappearing Nine-Patch

Holiday Trellis

Stepping Stones

Two for One

Cross

 

Happy Sewing!  ~L

 

123 comments

  1. Looking through her patterns reminded me to put “Trellis” on my wish list–so that’s the one I would choose. By the way, your quilt looks great. I love the colors you chose.

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  6. Love your version of the Arrowhead quilt. My favorite pattern in Teresa’s Etsy shop is Storm At Sea. She is so creative using ordinary blocks.

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  8. Wow, I love that a simple block made such a gorgeous quilt! I checked out Teresa’s shop and I think the Trellis pattern is really cool.
    jklmengland(at)windstream(dot)net

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    1. I’m working with a similar palette right now, and you’re right- they are gorgeous! If you flip through the photos on that one, there are some other color options shown too!

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  26. I will make the arrowhead, my favorite in color of Un. Of Michigan. My granddaughter is going to be a freshman in the fall. It’s a gift from me.

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  28. Your quilt turned out terrific! Thanks for sharing. My favorite pattern in Teresa’s shop is the stripy hearts. I have been looking for a fun Valentine quilt project and that suits the bill!

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  33. My favorite quilt patter in Teresa’s Etsy’s shop is the Quick and Easy Basic Bargello. I’ve only been quilting for about 18 months and I would love to try my hand at making a bargello quilt.

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