Friday, October 27, 2017

Cozy Quilts and Comforts Sneak Peek - Day 4


 It's almost time! November is just around the corner and so is the release of my new book, Cozy Quilts and Comforts, published by Martingale. As I've mentioned before, the staff at Martingale did an outstanding job of creating a beautiful, quality book that embodies the Kansas Troubles' style. Thanks to all of you, especially Jennifer Keltner, for her vision of seeing the KT Retreat space as a backdrop for the book. (And thank you for photo-shopping out the dust bunnies.)




Checkerboard Garden was first published in American Patchwork & Quilting magazine several years ago. It is one of my favoritist (is that a word?) quilts. It was so fun assembling a quilt with an assortment of scraps to make the garden path in the center. Usually, I'm working with 40 prints in a fabric collection, so it's always fun to go rogue and play with all of my stash in one project. The simple raw edge applique flowers feature button centers and are just wonky enough to be charming.

Like Checkerboard Garden? Or any of the other quilts so far in the Sneak Peeks? Let me know your favorites and you could win a signed copy of Cozy Quilts and Comforts - just as soon as I have some to give away!

55 comments:

  1. I love your Checkerboard Garden quilt. It is really breathtaking!

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  2. Checkerboard Garden is my favorite so far!! Beatiful!! I just love your fabrics, too!!

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  3. Love, love the fabrics as well as the pattern. It would be fun try to try it.

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  4. I can see why this is a favourite! So nice!!

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  5. Checkerboard Garden is amazing! Love the fabrics and the pattern!!

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  6. I think Checkerboard Garden is my favorite.
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  7. SO NEAT!Love your Checkerboard Garden Quilt!THANKS for your Inspiration+giveaway!
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  8. So far Shining Stars is my favorite, with a lot of quilts tying for second place.

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  9. Checkerboard Garden does look like a lot of fun to quilt. So far it is my favorite.

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  10. Lynn, love your Checkerboard Garden ... would be fun to make ... thank you for all your wonderful quilts and fabrics ... they are my favorite!

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  11. I'm with you. I think Checkerboard Garden is my "favoritist" also. Looks like fun to make. Thank you for all your quilts and fabric.

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  12. Checkerboard Garden is beautiful but I think KT Diamond is my favorite. I can't wait for the book to come out! Thank you for sharing your creativity with us.

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  13. I absolutely love that quilt. It is always neat to see how tiny scraps of fabric can make something so wonderful!

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  14. That is my favorite so far, it is hard to choose since I love them all!!

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  15. WOW!!! Love the Checkerboard Garden quilt. It looks like a fun quilt to make. What a wonderful way to use those tiny scraps of fabric we all have.

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  16. My “Want It” list is growing. Will be looking for your new book as all of these colors & patterns would fit nicely in my house.

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  17. I love both the checkerboard garden and the kaleidoscope
    quilts. Absolutely gorgeous!

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  18. I really love the creative design of checkerboard garden, thank you for creating such beautiful and fun quilts

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  19. I LOVE the Checkerboard Garden quilt. Definite favorite so far. Love all those little squares. And the flowers - just make me smile.

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  20. Donna A....
    I have loved all the quilts you showed but I think Checkerboard Garden is my favorite. This book will be a Christmas gift for my sister whether I win it or buy it.....either way I can borrow it, I hope!

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  21. I love all of the quilts, but, I think Kaleidescope from day 3 is my favorite.

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  22. Checkerboard Garden seems to be a real hit with everyone. It's my favourite so far too!

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  23. Checkerboard Garden is my favorite so far! I love it!!

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  24. So many beautiful quilts it is hard to choose just one but Checkerboard Garden is at the top of my want to do list. Your book is definitely going on my Christmas Wish List.

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  25. I love them all but Checkerboard Garden is my favorite! Can't wait to see the new book!

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  26. Such a pretty quilt! I need to try raw edge appliqué- the other kind is simply not for me!

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  27. Really loving those wonky button flowers! I can see incorporating those into a fun runner as well. Congrats on the book!
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  28. Checkerboard Garden is lovely and would be so pretty in my home as well! Love your quilts!

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  29. Love all your quilts and especially the Checkerboard Garden

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  30. I think Checkerboard Garden is my favorite so far!!!
    The colors of the fabrics, spectacular.

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  31. I have to agree with everyone .. it's my favorite so far. The book is in my cart at Amazon to pre-order,. I love it.

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  32. Love the checkered triangle corners in Checkerboard Garden !

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  33. Love Checkerboard Garden! So perfect of the placement with the loveseat beneath it.

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  34. I have just the perfect scraps to use for this quilt and I love the idea of using buttons for the centers of the flowers. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  35. Checkerboard Garden is very cute! Congrats on the new book!

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  36. I really like the checkerboard garden quilt with the kaliedescope quilt coming in a very close second. I am anxiously awaiting your new book and having an autographed copy would make it extra special!!
    love all your fabrics and designs- have a good time in Houston

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  37. kaleidoscope is one of my favorites and I am loving this checkerboard garden too!

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  38. I like them all but Checkerboard Garden is my favorite!

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  39. I have been awaiting this book (and not very patiently...just ask my friends!). I love the one on the wall above the bed, but this Checkerboard Garden takes my heart to a new level!! It is my favorite so far...

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  40. I LOVE the checkerboard garden! I love tiny pieces, and I love working from my stash! This is def on my list of to do quilts!

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  41. Perfect quilt in a perfect setting! Love it!

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  42. Quilt is fantastic!!!! Thanks for sharing.

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  43. LOVE, LOVE LOVE this adorable Checkerboard Garden quit💖

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  44. I really like your version of the Kaleidoscope quilt. My daughter has always wanted one. Guess I should try yours for her. all of your quilts are so cozy and welcoming.

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  45. I think your Kansas Troubles lap quilt is my favorite. I love the mini version too!

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  46. Favoritist is a word! Like Yummiest, which is what I think your colors and designs are and I use them everywhere! Checkerboard will be fun!

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  47. I don't recall seeing Checkerboard Garden in American Patchwork & Quilting. I love it and so happy you included it in your book. It's make me happy to look at it.

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  48. Kaliedescope Is my favoritist in your new book so far. With your layered quilting making all these quilt patterns so much quicker and easier, I might actually have the time to make a few. That means I’ll have to cut into my Kansas Troubles stash. ��

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  49. I've loved Checkerboard Garden since I seen it at the retreat. Lynn, you do such great work. Look forward to the new book and hope I win a signed one.

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  50. I DO love Checkerboard Garden. It’s one of my favorites you’ve featured on the blog from the new book!

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