Let me show you my mini library under the bed. It is not super messy, but there's a lot of things I have been storage down there. Don't remember when was the last time I put my books under the bed. But I remember as a child we were never ever allowed to put things between the mattresses or under the bed frame. When college time, I had a very small dorm room then I "broke" the rules and started to put things under the bed. With limited space at our new home under bed space is working amazingly well for me! As you can see I have added more books into my mini library and few fabric stash...
The most recent book I added into the library is {500 quilt blocks} written by Kerry aka{verykerryberry} and Lynne aka{lily's quilts}. The size of this book is perfect: 6"x6". The text print is clear printed on the glossy papers. I have been taking this book with me in the house wherever I sit then read a few pages.
I am amazed with 500 quilt blocks within a book! Not to mention there are also 20 projects that made from a block featured in the book. There are so many blocks I want to make and a new quilt for 2014 is a must!
What I enjoy about this book is many quilt blocks come with different variations/ layouts and
clear instruction on each block cuts/ assembling. The blocks that I made is from page 228; Tulips. I love the sweet design of the tulip. It is simple and elegant; the organic shape of it reminds me the tulips that I used to seen around spring time in NYC. I reused the opposite cut outs and made the smaller one, so I can save the fabric cuts. More of this pattern will be made soon. I plan on size down the tulip block measurement and make smaller blocks for a mini quilt. It is hard just make a few blocks...
For the fabric pull, I went with some spring colors; mixed and match background and also on the tulips. I am so glad another great book has added to my library and it is a great reference book for quilt making as the first few pages give much detail information from tool selection, buying fabric, piecing, pressing.. etc. A very useful beginner friendly book as well!!
Stay turn, I have {my library part ii} coming up...
xxc
Can you read Japanese? Or just the illustrations are good enough.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful color combinations as usual! Can't wait to see the finished quilt!
ReplyDeleteI just got the quilt book last Saturday :) I flip the book all the time like crazy ... LOL
ReplyDeleteThis post made me smile the biggest smile! xxx
ReplyDeleteI'm always tucking my books into whatever little space I can find. Your little library is lovely - full of treasures!
ReplyDeleteYour new blocks "tulip" are very nice! And by the way: your librery is great! :)
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely time, Jola
Thanks for the inspiration....I've had my eye on this book for a while and this was just what I needed to press the 'order' button.
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ReplyDeleteYour blocks look lovely, amazing fabric choices as always. You have a great collection of books. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your library.
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