Welcome to my day of the blog hop!!
Knockout Neutrals is a fantasitc new book by Pat Wys from The Silver Thimble Quilt Co.
and see that gorgeous quilt on the front cover, yes I started it!! I couldn't help myself and it was so much fun! At first I thought I didn't have any neutrals but Pat explains all about using neutrals in the book.
Here are the first 8 blocks of Road Trip, I have another 5 cut, ready to sew. They come together so fast! I will be making a smaller version of the quilt as I dont make big quilts, but you never know!! (most of this fabric is from Whimsicals)
here are some more gorgeous projects...
this tablerunner is on my list!!!
so how fantastic are all these projects!! To see more visit Martingale
If you would like to WIN an e-book or a signed copy with Aurifil thread and 15 fat quarters of neutral fabric, please leave a comment, I would love to read about what you think of Knockout Neutrals!!
"From Knockout Neutrals by Pat Wys, Martingale, 2013; used by permission. Photo by Brent Kane. All rights reserved."
I hope you can visit all the other blogs this week, it's just a great book and it's so exciting to be a part of it!
Monday 4th Nov Kathy Brown at The Teachers Pet
Tuesday 5th Nov SewCalGal
Wednesday 6th Nov Pat Sloan
Thursday 7th Nov...of course that's me!
Friday 8th Nov Jackie Kunkel at Canton Village Quilt Works
Happy blog hoping!!!
Cheers
Gail
I have to admit that I have now changed my mind completely....I never used to like neutral shades but these designs are just stunning. Thank you for sharing this with us all. love from Port Vila...xxx
Posted by: Moira Hely | November 07, 2013 at 04:12 PM
Thanks for sharing this, I had no idea that neutrals could be so beautiful. Look forward to reading more.
Posted by: Annette | November 07, 2013 at 04:32 PM
Simply beautiful. Another must have book for my collection, and projects to add to the list!
Posted by: Cathy Schroder | November 07, 2013 at 04:54 PM
Stunning designs and beautiful colors! I would love to have this book!
Posted by: Anita | November 07, 2013 at 04:56 PM
THis is really a wonderful book full of beautiful quilts that really inspire me. The one on the cover is awesome! Love how yours is progressing. ( See you on Saturday).
Posted by: Ondrea | November 07, 2013 at 05:34 PM
I love the table runner too, a girl can never have 2 many neutrals in her stash x
Posted by: Kate | November 07, 2013 at 06:25 PM
I love the road trip! And it would be a challenge to make the quilt with those colors! A real trip.
Love, Gera
Posted by: Gera | November 07, 2013 at 06:45 PM
Just LOVE this book and I hope I can win it. Love the basket quilt and the tablerunner. Hugs from snowy Norway :)
Posted by: abyquilt | November 07, 2013 at 06:51 PM
Your blocks are beautiful gail! And the tablerunner looks cute- I can see why it's on your list :-) Love the basket quilt as well. The book looks like a great one!
Posted by: Anne Heidi | November 07, 2013 at 07:01 PM
Wow what a fabulous book. I love the appliqué pillow. It's right up my alley!
Posted by: Anne Bryson | November 07, 2013 at 07:18 PM
I simply adore the blocks you have made Gail, as well as the photos of projects from the books. I didn't think neutrals were my things, but love the colour combinations on these projects. I would love to be able to use some of my neutral fabrics on these wonderful quilts, table runners etc.
Posted by: Helen Evans | November 07, 2013 at 07:22 PM
I love Road Trip and the table runner!
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Gill | November 07, 2013 at 07:25 PM
Wow! That's a book with lots of beautiful quilts! The one you are making looks just awesome! Agree with you about the table runner, just gorgeous!
Wish you a great and creative day :)
Posted by: Laila Skauge | November 07, 2013 at 07:41 PM
What a wonderful book! Your fabrics for Road Trip are beautiful. The appliqué pillow is calling my name.
Posted by: Mary Gruszecki | November 07, 2013 at 07:50 PM
This giveaway is so well timed as I've just finished working on a neutral crocheted baby blanket for a friend and have fallen in love with the neutral/simple look and would love to try it out in some soft furnishings or a quilt so this book would be a great starting point. Thanks for the chance to win it :) Barb.
Posted by: Barb | November 07, 2013 at 08:03 PM
I just love the book Knockout Neutrals and I love the quilts that I have seen in the book. I particularly like the quilt Road Trip as I have 3 grown boys and I think it looks really masculine. Would love to make it for one of them..
Posted by: Lee | November 07, 2013 at 08:08 PM
Wow I love the quilt on the front of the book and think it would make a wonderful quilt for my DH..I also like how Pat explains neutrals it seems to me that I have allot to learn in that area and wold love to win a copy of it. Thanks for a great explanation and making my desire for the book even stronger...take care
Posted by: Sharon Griffith | November 07, 2013 at 08:18 PM
Hello Gail! Just love all the beautiful projects you have showcased from the book. The colours are fabulous!! Your quilt is looking good and I adore the table runner!! :)
Posted by: Christine B. | November 07, 2013 at 08:20 PM
Thank you for introducing me to this wonderful book. I love using neutrals and there are so many inspiring projects in the book. My favourites are the table runner and the appliqué cushion. Appliqué is one of my favourite techniques.
Posted by: Barbara Leyland | November 07, 2013 at 09:17 PM
I am so very impressed with this new book. I have loved every picture I've see of the projects included in the book, esp. the tablerunner! It's a must have for my library.
Posted by: kaholly | November 07, 2013 at 09:23 PM
Knockout Neutrals are so stunning because they have the basic neutral shades which are then highlighted by one very different colour e.g. my favourite country red, in the table runner. I would love to try out the patterns - they look great! Thanks for the give-away!
Posted by: Julie Murray | November 07, 2013 at 09:35 PM
Some of these designs are wonderful, and I would also have to start with the quilt on the cover.
Posted by: QuiltSue | November 07, 2013 at 09:37 PM
I've wanted to make a neutrals quilt for ages, and the patterns in this book look wonderful! Thanks for the chance to win it! :0)
Posted by: Terry | November 07, 2013 at 09:57 PM
These quilts are just stunning, and I would start with the one on the cover....and then work my way through!! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Meredith | November 07, 2013 at 09:59 PM
I love this book....and I love all the quilts in them. I have so many neutrals and this book is great for them.
Posted by: Julie A. | November 07, 2013 at 10:07 PM