Susan is a new friend and fellow member of the Portland Modern Quilt Guild. When she asked if I would like to host a stop on the blog tour I said yes on one condition: that I could hold her adorable infant son at the next PMQG meeting. Susan played along with my crazy baby holding schemes and I'm honored to get to share her book with you!
The book includes an exploration of the log cabin block's history, variations and settings. Basic instructions for log cabin blocks are included, and then projects with specific instructions follow. This quilt is one of my favorites:
Susan brought it to a guild meeting, and the group gasped when she showed it!
The book includes large quilts...
and smaller projects...
Susan embraces a variety of patchwork styles and skill levels. I enjoyed her eclectic use of fabrics and surprising settings. Susan helps you see just how versatile the log cabin block is for its ease and speed and shares some variations you might have never considered, like the quilt on the cover. Yes, it's made from log cabin blocks!
We are lucky to have Susan presenting at this month's PMQG meeting on April 21st. If you're in town you should join us! In town or not, I'm pleased to say that Potter Craft is sharing a copy of Modern Log Cabin Quilting for me to give away here. To enter the drawing, please leave a comment below! I'll draw the winner on Wednesday April 20th.
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I would love to win a copy of this book. I have enjoyed reading about it on the blogs for the blog tour about it.
I would love to win this book! It looks great - love the quilt on the cover!
This book looks fantastic! Thanks for the chance to win
This book looks great, I would love to win a copy!
Log Cabin block--one of the first quilt blocks that I taught in a beginner quilt class. Old pattern, but looks modern :)
Thanks for the chance to win. Even my 5 year old is inspired.
I heard about this book coming up last year and have been anxiously awaiting it's release date. Now it's here. :) Thank you for hosting such an awesome giveaway! :) I hope I win! :)
I love the book, and I think your baby-holding-scheme is fantastic! ;)
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I would love to have this book, looks great! Thank for the chance to make it mine :o)
I remember that quilt, it was a 'take a gasp' kind of quilt! Thanks for the chance to win!
It looks like a great book. I would love to have it. can I ask you something?? What kind of quilting does she do on the quilt presented on the cover page??????? I am curious!!!!!! Thanks!!
Love the looks of this book. Thanks for the chance.
i would love to win. thanks for the giveaway!
knottygnome@gmail.com
I would love this book. Thank you for your generous nature.
beautiful book which I would love to have !
It looks like a nice book, I really like the one on the cover and I like the blue and yellow one too.
I love log cabins but have never made one! This book might be just the push I need to do it! Thanks for the chance to win it! :0)
I've always loved log cabin quilts. I especially like the one on the cover of the book.
Thanks for the giveaway. I would love to win this book.
I have that book and love it. I have a friend who would also dearly love it.
Log cabins were my first quilts I ever made many years ago and I still think they're my favorite block. I'd love to win a copy of this book!
Looks like a great book!
That book looks great! I haven't made a Log Cabin quilt in years, I think it's time.
I love the projects in this book - thanks for the chance to win!
I love the blue and yellow quilt. Thanks for a chance at the book!
Would love this book...Your teaser pictures convince me!
Looks like a great book. My first quilt was a log cabin, o I've always been fond of them
The book looks so wonderful!
Log cabin is my favorite quilt pattern, would love to win this book!
I would love to win this book.....just from what you have shown it is awesome....I love log cabin blocks.....
I love log cabins.. my favorite block!
This is such a great book - wish I was closer to join in the fun in person!
would love a copy of this book. thanx for the chance.
Log cabin quilts are my all-time favorites. Would love to win this new book.
I just love the inspiration to do wonderful, modern things with traditional quilt blocks--what a homage to our ancestors!
thanks for the giveaway! ~♥~
I love seeing the versatility of a traditional block. I would love to win this book.
Wow! A new book! You can never have too many books. Thanks for the giveaway!
The yellow and blue quilt is stunning. Thanks for a chance to win the book.
Looks fabulous, love to win it!
Estoy ilusionada con los long cavin, me encantaría tener ese libro. Un abrazo y mi gratitud por tu generosidad.
Mari Carmen
Love log cabins. Would love to win this book. Thanks for the chance!
Looks like a wonderful book! Thanks for introducing it to us. Thank you too, for the chance to win it!
I have never made a log cabin anything so this book would certainly cure that. Thanks for the offer.
Amazing how she brings the staid, futzy log cabin to life! Thank you for the chance to win!
Beautiful book, beautiful quilts! I love the way she has put a new twist on the log cabin. I would have never guessed some of the quilts were made from log cabin blocks!
Oh, I would love to get my hands on this book! thanks for the opportunity.
I would love to win that book! Thank you for the chance!!!
I've never made a log cabin yet after seeing the photos of Susan Beal's quilts, would enjoy winning this book and trying some of the patterns. Thanks for the chance to enter this giveaway.
I can't wait to hear her talk, I want this book!
What a great book! I'm going to have to arrange one of my vacations out to visit the PMQG chapter. You gals are so talented.
It looks like a great book. I love log cabim blocks!
Log cabin is one of my favorite blocks and used in my very first quilt! Thanks for sharing the book!
I would love to win this book!
Log cabin was my first block and still a favorite, I'm so excited about this book. Thanks for the chance to win it.
Wow, I just saw the book on another blog. I love that front cover quilt! If I don't win a copy, I will ask my husband for one for mother's day:)
I think I need a copy of this book to learn more about this style. Thanks for holding that baby! :-)
I love what I've read about this book... would also love to have a peek inside!! :)
I keep hearing about this book. I'm new not only to Portland but also quilting!I think log cabin style is the perfect introduction for me. Thanks for the info about PMQG too. Sounds fun.
This seems love a good book to add to my personal craft library.
melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com
I have been eyeing this book and sure would love to own a copy!
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