Thursday, April 24, 2014

Beyond Neutral: Quilts Inspired by Nature's Elements



It's almost here! I'm so excited to be able to start sharing more about my upcoming book release, Beyond Neutral: Quilts Inspired by Nature's Elements, published so graciously by Martingale / That Patchwork Place.


Beyond Neutral features 16 of my original quilt patterns featuring some of my favorite designs and fabric combinations inspired by the colors of our environment. Think of colors drawn from earth, grass, leaves, sky, water, coral, and lava. And all of the quilts are spectacularly photographed in some of the most beautiful natural settings in the Pacific Northwest that I've ever seen.




I'll be sharing more images, sneak peeks, and stories about the book in coming weeks. In the meantime, the book is available for pre-order on Amazon with a scheduled release date of May 6th.

Get excited!


25 comments:

  1. Sneak peeks look very promising! I especially love the cover quilt. Congratulations on your new book :)

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  2. It looks great - I love the idea! Go John! Go Martingale :-)

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  3. I LOVE those stacked stones! I'd like to make some blocks of those.

    Sequana/annie

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  4. John, we, at Q first in Quilting in Lexington, are so excited about your new book. Can't wait to see it all and talk to you about what you will be teaching here in June. Congrats!

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  5. Oooh, that cover quilt! Any events planned in NC for the book release?

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  6. Well, that IS exciting news! Congratulations, John!!

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  7. Congratulations, John!! I have been excitingly awaiting your book and so happy for the sneak peeks! Cant wait!

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  8. John,
    I'm so excited for you! I know I'll be picking up a copy and can't wait for you to sign it. Sneak peeks look awesome.

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  9. Hi!!!!! Congrats!!!! It sounds like a wonderful book!!!!! There is a lot of beauty in nature!!!!

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  10. Congratulations on the book. Looks awesome.

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  11. Get excited? I have been for like, three months! ConGRATS!

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  12. Congratulations John! Can't wait to get a copy of this cool new book. Hope to see you soon.

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  13. Congratulations, John! I can't wait to see more of the book and your beautiful projects!

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  14. Only three more days!

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  15. Amazon and your book......first 2 days and already on back order! Good news for you, and to those of us who forgot to pre-order... tsktsk...Now we get to wait a little bit longer to see all of the delightful quilts hiding between the pages.

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  16. I just got my hands on this & all I have to say is WOW!!! This book is incredible!! Now I just have to decide if I make "Water" first or "Triton Cove." John you have outdone yourself with this book!

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