How much do I love this book? A lot. I even bought my own physical copy, because I just love to sit on my favorite chair and flip through the beautiful book, enjoying the writing and styling, and dreaming of the quilts I'll make in the future. The Plus Sign is a very traditional block, but it has been interpreted in a completely new way in this book. There are so many different variations, as well as different techniques, that there is really something for everyone!
When I was deciding which quilt to make for the hop, I was immediately attracted to Postage Plus for one simple reason: I had envisioned the perfect color palette. I knew I wanted something that was dark hot pink and hot pink offset against a white / gray scrappy center, so that's exactly what I ended up doing.
I used cerise and berry for the background, which are such great colors. For the center plus sign, I pulled together some white and gray fabrics from my stash.
One reason I was so excited to use the berry and cerise color is because I wanted to use hot pink thread to quilt this. I created a wavy design that flows behind the plus.
I've been needing a hot pink quilt in my house, and now I have one! It was so much fun and so easy to make.
Modern Plus Sign has many other fabulous quilts, and they'll all be featured throughout the blog hop. You can get an autographed copy from Cheryl, Paige, or you can get a non autographed copy from Amazon.
Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to check out the other stops on today's blog hop:
Linda @ Flourishing Palms
Bernie @ Needle & Foot
Michelle @ From Bolt to Beauty
Patty @ Elm Street Quilts
Stacey @ Stacey in Stitches
Melanie @ A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog
Here is the full schedule. There are lots of beautiful quilts (and non-quilts) so be sure to follow along, see them all, and win some prizes! I am always amazed to see people come up with their own variations of the quilts, so this blog hop has been a blast to follow along!
Linking up with: Crazy Mom Quilts, My Quilt Infatuation, Busy Hands Quilts, Confessions of a Fabric Addict, Cooking Up Quilts, Sew Can She, and Powered by Quilting.
Wow! This is stunning- the bold colour scheme and the intricate quilting are awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you choose your colours, your choices are inspirational. x
ReplyDeleteI love this colour way and you're quilting is stunning!
ReplyDeleteWoW! What a gorgeous quilt! Awesome color and the quilting is beautiful as well.
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the pinks are FANTASTIC!
ReplyDeleteI love the bold colours you chose for the background and that was such a good idea to use low volumes for the Plus sign. Great combination !
ReplyDeleteLove that Pink!
ReplyDeleteLiz, I knew I would be in for a treat when I saw your version of Postage Plus. The low volumes combined with the two pinks are stunning! And of course, you know I'm a huge fan of your quilting! Beautiful job! Thank you so much for contributing to the hop!
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative take on this pattern, and I love your quilting. Great quilt!
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful version of this quilt. I like that you put the main focus of colour in the stripes which really makes the lighter cross pop. Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove your version!!! (And gorgeous quilting!!!)
ReplyDeleteWow! This is just awesome. Your quilting is amazing and I like how you went with a low volume fabrics for the plus sign.
ReplyDeleteYour postage plus is amazing! The dark pinks combined with the low volume prints (and your quilting!!) is amazing! In your orange peel in the plus sign, do you do the curves freehand on the longarm or do you use a ruler? They look so perfect. Thank you so much again for being part of the hop!
ReplyDeleteSoooooo dramatic and so very different from the one in the book. Well done! I love your quilting!
ReplyDeleteI was looking forward to reading your post, because I knew your quilt would be amazing. I wasn't disappointed! Love the deep pink background, and your quilting is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! I L O V E this colour palette. I think maybe I need a hot pink quilt too!
ReplyDeleteThis is STUNNING! Your quilt makes me want to dash to the store, find these fabrics, get this book (and I already have it), and then quilt something with wavy lines! The quilting is gorgeous! My head is spinning I'm so excited by your quilt :)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a WOW quilt.
ReplyDeleteLiz, this is wonderful. My favorite colors. Your quilting is stellar. Just love it.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great version of this quilt. I am so enjoying seeing what people have done with Paige and Cheryl’s design. I love the pink/raspberriy colors and the muted plus sign. Of course, your quilting is exquisite.
ReplyDeleteThis pretty much made my jaw drop! What beautiful colors! But your quilting...it always amazes me!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors of your quilt and the quilting is spectacular.
ReplyDeleteBerry and Cerise are fast becoming two of my favorite Kona colors. This is stunning and your quilting add an amazing texture!
ReplyDeleteOMG the quilting is amazing!!! I love it and the bold colors are just perfect!!! Thank you for sharing - this is so inspiring!!!
ReplyDeleteSigh, the quilting is stunning on an amazing color combo. Thanks for sharing. I dream of being so accomplished with FMQ.
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Wow! This is stunning. Your quilting is gorgeous. Love the low volume plus and the vivid background color choices.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous! I love everything about this quilt!
ReplyDeleteLove your wavy quilting on this one! Such a great way to use all that hot pink negative space :)
ReplyDeleteThe pink is gorgeous and I love the quilting on this so much! What beautiful inspiration. I want to try this!
ReplyDeleteI truly love this one Liz! The use of the darker colour as the background is wonderful - I wuold naturally have tended for the other way around so I need to remember this! Love your quilting - it just works so well with the design.
ReplyDeleteI love your choice of color and the quilting, oh my, beautiful work
ReplyDeleteOh wow, the color choices are fabulous and the quilting is totally amazing!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is just gorgeous! I love how you used low volume for the center plus and those beautiful colors surround it.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful interpretation of the pattern, I love how you reversed it using the vibrant fabrics as the background and paler fabrics for the plus. The quilting is wonderful, congratulations on a fantastic finish.
ReplyDeleteWell this is absolutely fantastic! I would never have imagined how well all those similar low volume prints would show individually. I'm pretty sure your fabulous quilting helps to distinguish them and I'm encouraged that the plus is not too intricate of quilting for me to give this a try. Very well done! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish and also equally beautiful quilting!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a very stunning quilt! Your quilting is amazing! Nadine W. N. Cali rnwillis@velotech.net
ReplyDeleteI love the colors of your stripes - rich a saturated - and the low volume plus. This is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThose pinks are stunning! Such great impact with the contrast between the background and the plus, and the quilting is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this finish. Well done!
ReplyDeleteEach blog I visit show a totally new concept for this design. Your quilt rocks!
ReplyDeleteAwesome colors.
ReplyDeleteI love the contrast in colors in this quilt!
ReplyDeleteThe quilting is beautiful!
Your quilt is stunning. The quilting is beautiful and so creative.
ReplyDeleteLove the stunning use of the Berry stripes! This book looks awesome
ReplyDeleteGreat colour scheme and fantastic quilting. It must have taken you hours but so worth the effort :-)
ReplyDeleteFabulous! This is the definition of modern. Love it.
ReplyDeleteHi Liz,
ReplyDeleteThe colors are just so rich looking, and your quilting is awesome! I love the orange peel in the center plus sign - it really seems to enhance the design without being in your face and it stands out from those glorious pinks. ~smile~ Roseanne
oh this is stunning! I love the design, but your fabric choices and quilting - wow! Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous! I love the reverse colors and the quilting is awesome. Such great work.
ReplyDeleteI have to go to your entry FIRST each week just to see how you have quilted your project. I am simply amazed at the work you do - breathtaking. Is it on a regular machine or do you have a long-arm. I am in AWE each week.
ReplyDeleteMoira
A regular follower here in sunny Bermuda
That is so sweet, thank you very much! I use a longarm and I love it.
DeleteI finally caught my breath after seeing your beautiful quilt yesterday on Instagram, it truly is a work of art. Not to date my myself but the "pinks" were my favorite colors back in my high schools days so it really makes me smile. You never fail to amaze me.
ReplyDeleteFABulous quilting, hot enough to match those hot pink colours! Love the low volume plus you did too!
ReplyDeleteHi Liz! This quilt is absolutely stunning! This is definitely one of my favorites from the book, too, and you totally nailed it!! I'm in awe of your dense quilting and absolutely love your color choices! Cerise is one of my favs!
ReplyDeleteHi Liz, I love how you reversed the design to dark and beautiful on the outside and quiet on the inside. Your quilting is fabulous. Congrats!
ReplyDeletePretty quilt! Your Quilting is wonderful! Thank you, Susan
ReplyDeleteOh my! This is simply stunning. Your color instinct is spot-on. I love the cerise and pink combo, set off by the stunning white and grey center! And the quilting....oh my goodness it is perfection. Lovely job!
ReplyDeleteHi Liz, I already commented once but I should have asked more questions! What color or colors of thread did you use on your quilting? Also, what kind of batting did you use? I'm hoping maybe I'll learn a thing or two!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pleasure to look at! Your quilt is gorgeous and the quilting is a knock out. I love your colors, too!
ReplyDeleteWow, what fantastic quilting. Beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely stunning! I've had my eye on this particular pattern since I first saw the designs in the book and now I will not be able to get your version out of my head. Amazing colors!
ReplyDeletea great version of this quilt, I have been saying in all my comments, I feel the need to make myself a postage quilt now.
ReplyDeleteWow! Love all those pinks , berries......just stunning. Fabulous quilting as the Plus really stands forefront.
ReplyDeleteYour quilting is absolutely stunning!!! (as per usual) Such a great quilt!
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