Have you seen Amy Ellis' new book Modern Basics II? Most of you probably know Amy from her blog Amy's Creative Side. Here is the cover:
One of my favorites in the book is:
This is Modern Cross-Stitch. It looks great in all solids but would be equally beautiful in some saturated prints. Or how about a print background with solid X's in all one color? I think the sky is the limit on how many ways you could use this one pattern from Amy's book.
One thing I find that is very helpful when I am starting a new project is to change the blade in my rotary cutter and put a new needle in my sewing machine. I know most of you know that already, so this is just a reminder in order to avoid some frustration when cutting and sewing that beautiful new fabric!
A lot of Amy's other friends are sharing information and pictures about Modern Basics II today and will also be giving away an ebook so visit them too:
Emily Herrick http://crazyoldladiesquilts.blogspot.com/
Amy Newbold http://sukiedontyaknow.com/
Dana Bolyard http://oldredbarnco.blogspot.com/
Amy Webb http://www.amylouwhosews.com/
Martingale http://blog.shopmartingale.com/
Victoria Findlay Wolfe http://www.bumblebeansinc.blogspot.com/
Katie Blakesley Www.swimbikequilt.com
Chelsey K www.fatquartershop.blogspot.com
Terri Harlan http://sew-fantastic.blogspot.com/
Mary Kolb http://maryonlakepulaski.blogspot.com/
Pat Sloan http://blog.patsloan.com
Natalia Bonner http://www.pieceandquilt.com/
Candy Glendening http://www.candiedfabrics.com/
Vicki Christensen http://www.sewinspiredblog.com/
Here is how you enter the giveaway for an ebook:
Fill out this form to win! You might find a hint in each of the above blogs.
If you can't wait to see if you won, you can get your own copy here:
Amazon
Autographed copies in Amy's Bookshop
Good luck and thanks for stopping by!





7 readers left a comment:
I have this book and it's a great inspiration. Thanks for highlighting it.
Elizabeth E.
opquilt.com
Fabulous quilt! and such a versatile pattern - I love it!
I know, I know and I seldom do. And then when I finally do I think "Why did I wait so long?" I'm getting better with the needle though.
That's a great quilt, I'll be watching out for the book.
Love the modern X quilt. Really like this one.
Amy's book is fabulous! :0)
Looks like a really good book!
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