UPDATE: Because of the holiday weekend, the random selection of a winning comment will take place on Tuesday, 5/26. Comments will remain open until 9am Tuesday morning.
Southern Arizonians Helen Frost and Catherine Skow get more then their fair share of sunshine and spectacular sunsets and this “over-exposure” has inspired their quilting, particularly the dramatic, shimmering quilts in Radiant Sunshine & Shadow. The book includes 13 complete projects and 10 gallery quilts with detailed materials lists, cutting charts, and sewing charts. Quick strip-piecing methods and simple Nine-Patch blocks make this book appropriate for the beginner as well as the seasoned quilter.
For a chance to win post a comment here or on our Facebook page (where this blog post will show up in the feed) and tell us about a project in which you used contrast- in color, texture, or whatever else – to up the drama factor.
One lucky winner will receive a free copy of Radiant Sunshine & Shadow on Tuesday morning, May 26th. We’ll pick one commenter at random and announce the winner later that day. GOOD LUCK!
Comments will be closed at 9am PST on Tuesday 5/26/09
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I have recently done an overview of my fabrics. I am looking forward to seeing this book as a way to showcase some of my favorites.
I don’t have much experience purposely looking to use contrasts, (I usually just go with what I like or have on hand ), but the few mysteries I’ve done normally specify making sure there is contrast between fabrics etc..so that is a good practice for me. I started a 3 fabric quilt for a mystery using green, purple and gold.
I like adding contrast to my projects with the addition of black. Most of my projects are in bright colors and the addition of black really helps the colors pop.
I really love the way contrasting colours vibrate off one another. I recently created a postcard from brightly coloured kids fabrics that was orange and blue.
When I was choosing fabric for Cosmoti Rings II, I chose highly contrasting turquoise and rust to ensure that the detail in the applique and flying geese would stand out boldly and they do! I would love to see what the book Radiant Sunshine and Shadows could teach me to further add pizazz to my quilts.
Oh, I love those quilts featured. I’ve been wanting to make something similar for my cousin’s wedding next year. I’d love to win so I can start making them a quilt.
Contrast is what makes the world go around, at least in my mind. I love quilts with contrasts. I recently completed a challenge quilt in shades of blue. It was hard for me to stick to just blues because I love color so much. The challenge called for use of embellishments, no color specified, which is where I added pink and green and orange buttons to spice it up a bit…walala contrasting colors made it much more interesting. I also like to add a bit of black and white to quilts to add interest and contrast.
I’ve been dying to see this book. My favorite quilt pattern is the double nine-patch, so this really interests me.
I am finishing a quilt for my 20-year-old stepson. It is mostly blue, in fact, mostly denims. But a few blocks have a high contrast orange in them, because he has worn orange sneakers for several years.
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I love the quilt on the cover of the book! It’s similar to the Blooming Nine Patch, but has much more contrast than some examples I’ve seen of that quilt. I’ve learned about the necessity of using contrast after doing a one-patch quilt with 30′s reproduction fabrics – all the colours are fun, but it is a bit muddy from a distance. It would have been better if I used a very light or very dark solid as an alternating charm … oh well, live and learn!
Paula
I just finished a quilt done in blues,, and for the “pop” of contrast I threw in a couple of pieces of orange. It just made the quilt! “POP” is what I try to achieve in my quilts. It provides the interest for the eye to continue looking, it stops colors from blending together into a big blur. Contrast is what makes the quilt fun to work on!
Contrast & miniature quilts. Without it your only making very dull fancy pot holders!!
It may seem rather boring, but I’ve made a few black and white quilts that seem to draw more complements than any other combination. One, however, really stands out. I used black, white and lime green. Shocking pink works well with black and white too.
I love to window cut intricate pieces of fabric and repiece them as stars with radiating colors set off with light or shadow. The quilt community on blogspot has certainly been a fun and inspirational network to find. I have been looking for a new quilt book and this might be just the one.
Beautiful! Exciting to know that beginners can do that! :)
First time to your site – would love to incorporate my tatting with my quilt making. Love to do scrap quilts. Thanks. Robert, in northern Iowa.
I have done a cross stitch project in the past with this concept. I would love to make a quilt like those in this book. But I would clearly need help in pulling off something like this. I am so glad there is a book available. Thanks for sharing!