Thursday, October 27, 2011

I Make Modern Blocks

Some of you may have noticed a button in my sidebar the last couple of months that alludes to something fun-- I've got two patterns published in Modern Blocks!

Modern Blocks book cover


First up, Rolling Hills:

rolling hills block


It's a simple block that features a gentle curve. When the blocks are arranged in a quilt, they create pretty waves. I've got one in the works that I can't wait to show you!

The next is Spool:

spool block


This is also a very simple block. When I created it, I imagined using it to make a sweet mini quilt for my sewing room. That's in the works too. And hey, check it out on the back cover!

Modern Blocks book back cover


Designing these blocks was a really fun experience-- one that I've been able to share with wonderful friends who are also in the book. Check out these posts from Krista, Lynne, and Angela to see what they've created!

I should have the real books in hand any day now (I can't wait!!!) but for now, I am happy to be able to give away one copy of the Modern Blocks e-book. Leave a comment below if you'd like to win it! I'll leave comments open through the weekend and pick a winner on Monday morning. The giveaway is now closed!

49 comments:

felicity said...

Congratulations, Krista! I love both your blocks but especially Rolling Hills.

Amy Friend said...

Congrats Krista. Your blocks are two of the most creative ones I have seen yet!

**nicke... said...

oh the first commenter never wins but i am really excited for you nonetheless... what a ginormous accomplishment! congratulations over and over and over again!

Kadybug said...

Congratulations Krista! Your blocks are both amazing! I have to try out the Rolling hills one.

Lynne (Lily's Quilts) said...

Yay you, yay them, yay us, yay you on the back cover!

Rachael said...

Awesome Krista! That's exciting! And these blocks are great.

knottygnome said...

congrats! it looks like a great book.

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LT said...

Congratulations! I really like the potential quilts with the rolling hills block.

Alli said...

I'm so excited about this book! I've had it in my wish list since I first heard about it, and every couple of months I'd check it and be sad when it was still on pre-order.

Now that it's close to Christmas, I'm hoping someone (my husband) will get it for me! :>

Congratulations on your patterns being published!

Leslie said...

this is so cool...congratulations. that must be so exciting.

epban said...

Congratulations! Love both of the blocks and can't wait to see the book!

Canadian Abroad said...

Congratulations. Your blocks look brilliant and they are well deserved inclusions in the book. Great giveaway, thanks.

Heidi Grohs said...

Fabulous!!!! Congratulations! They are very clever!!!!

Victoria Paige @ Boutique Uniquely said...

Congratulations! That's quite an accomplishment :)

Jenny said...

i got this book from the library yesterday Krista, super fun to see your blocks in there! i love rolling hills!

Andrea said...

Congrats on being published in te book. So exciting. I love both of the blocks but especially the rolling hills. I already put it on my to make list. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the book.

beth said...

Krista - Congratulations!! That is super - I bet you are so excited!! I love both blocks and can't wait to see quilts made with them!

♥Duff said...

oooh congrats! i was so excited when I saw your name in the book! (the two Kristas are at it together again!) Rolling Hills is so serene--I'll keep my eyed peeled for your surprise!

Amber said...

The blocks are great. I'm excited to try the rolling hills.

Poppyprint said...

Wondertwin powers, unite! It's team KristaKrista! So happy.

Alexis Deise said...

oooh congrats! That book looks fabulous, and so do your blocks!

Tamie said...

I'd love to have a copy of this book for my library. Congratulations! And thanks for sharing.

JuneBug said...

I'd love to win - new blocks are always full of inspiration.

Debbie said...

Congrats! What a great looking book! That'll come in SO handy!

Anya said...

Congratulations!! I can't wait to see your Rolling Hills in quilt form!

Anonymous said...

Congrats! I would love to own a copy of this book.

MariQuilts said...

So happy for you Krista...I've already ordered my copy. It should be arriving any day.

Heidi said...

congratulations !
Love the Rolling Hills, I think too, this block looks striking in a big quilt

Hitch and Thread said...

Congratulations on having your patterns published! Can't wait to see what you can do with the rolling hills block.

Joelle said...

Looks like a great book. How fun to be featured in it.

mtnquiltr said...

Wonderful, Krista! How exciting for you!

Simply EC said...

Awesome! That's so exciting that you even made the cover! I would love to win a copy, rolling hills is super pretty, and I'm also intrigued by the blocks with 3-D elements!

Our Ilan and Quinn said...

Congratulations on such a wonderful book! I would LOVE this book!

Mindy said...

Congratulations! I would love to win this book.

Maggie said...

Such lovely, special patterns! I would love to have a copy of this book! Thanks for the chance!

Allison C said...

Congrats! This book has been on my amazon wishlist since I heard about it. I would love to win a copy!

Margaret said...

Like. :-)

Unknown said...

oh Krista you're a genius!!

Love them both.

Gill said...

I love the Spool block!
This looks a great book!

Lael said...

COngrats! Your work has been one of my longtime favorites and I've been in a bee with you, so I feel extra happy for your fame!

Lynn said...

Congratulations Krista, I love your blocks! This looks like a neat book to get - thanks, too for the giveaway!

Kathy H said...

Congratulations. I love the blocks you have created. One of my friends was just saying she wanted to make more modern quilts.

two hippos said...

the blocks look beautiful. congrats on getting published!

Shanna of Fiber of All Sorts said...

Love it! It's so fun to see all the hard work being raved about! ♥

Jessica said...

I love both your blocks! How exciting :)

Isisjem said...

Congratulations - this looks like such a cool book!

Heather D. said...

I'd love a copy of this book!

Kelli said...

Awesome! Good for you, Krista! I would love to win this book. Love your blocks. Congrats at getting on the back cover!

erin said...

Congrats on having your wonderful blocks published!