To be honest, I’m not totally sure when I met Natalie Barnes, but it was sometime within the last few years at Quilt Market. Natalie has such an easy-going and sincere personality that it’s very easy to feel like you’ve known her forever. So when she asked me to participate in her blog tour for her new book, A Modern Twist: Create Quilts with a Colorful Spin
Color is so fun.
I play with it often with my fabric…
And also in my quilts…
We play with it in my classes.
And so, I eagerly picked that.
True to Natalie’s own personality, she explores working with color in her book with comfort, sincerity, and enthusiasm. I like that the guidance she offers her readers is constructive but not intimidating.
The quote that she chose to introduce her color section is perfect. It’s from Henri Matisse–“A thimble of red is redder than a bucketful.” This is a thoughtful way to get you thinking about not only the color itself but how you use it. I really liked how Natalie interprets that quote and source of inspiration in this project.
Her other projects explore color in the same, fun and approachable way as well. (Plus you can drool over the stunning quilting by Angela Walters…who also wrote a fantastic introduction in the book.)
Congratulations to Natalie on your lovely new book!
Visit these other folks participating in the tour.
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02 March – Victoria Findlay Wolfe + CONTRAST
Victoria Findlay Wolfe
Victoria Findlay Wolfe
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06 March – Rose Hughes + COLOR
Rose Hughes
Rose Hughes
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Leave a comment to be entered to win either a signed hard copy of her book (if you are in the US) or an ebook (if you are International). A winner will be randomly selected on March 15, 2015.
What a lovely site you have.
I love the variety of patterns in this book. Not only do they look modern but scrap friendly too!
Luv the circle quilt pattern and color scheme.
I’ve been reading the other blogs for this hop and I have enjoyed the advise given. Thanks for participating. I’m glad I have a chance to win the book.
I love that this quilting book teaches about the important aspects of color, composition, scale, etc. These are all areas I could use help in as I’m choosing fabrics for my projects. Thanks.
I would love to win this book!
Fun! I find myself playing with color in my quilts as well.
I am a huge fan of auditioning my colors and patterns.
Thank you for the inspiring photos…love the stitch details!
I’ve seen this book mentioned in other blogs and I’m really looking forward to thumbing through it….hope I win 🙂
The book looks awesome!
Thanks!
the three c’s make a quilt sing.
I love the quote about red. I feel the same about orange. Just a little can speak volumes when used right.
I truly love the inspiring people that share their love of quilting.
This book looks awesome, so many good looking quilts for inspiration!
Congratulations to Natalie!
Lovely book!
The books like it would be a good book to have. I have been enjoying seeing the pictures.
What a great book and a great quote by Matisse! I had never heard that before!
A great book
I love that Matisse quote–so true! I would love to win this book and learn Natalie’s quilt design secrets. Thanks for the giveaway.
Win it or not, I must get my hands on this book. Just your small samples are enough to make me realize that.
I am lovin’ all those quilts. thanks for the giveaway.
I really love the bed quilt. I think it would look great in my daughter’s bedroom.
HELLO, Thank You for sharing THIS NEAT BOOK!
WOULD LOVE TO OWN A COPY!
At first glance I thought the Circles design was my first pick. Now I think I like all of them. Would love a copy of this book so I can harass my stash!
I am ready to start. love the color, contrast and composition
This book looks like a great resource for color and I love the circle quilt. Thanks for the review and giveaway.
I love the way you and Natalie use color. Thanks for the giveaway.
ty for your ideas ….You can learn alot from blog hops at least i have tytyty again for sharing….
How fortunate we are to be able to follow this book blog tour celebrating Natalie’s book! I have so enjoyed it. I love all the artists participating, so much creativity! I definitely will purchase her book if I don’t win it! Thank you for the inspiration!
There are a ton of great ideas in this book. a real winner.
love all the colors and ideas.. what a great book to have
Thanks Carolyn. I found these pictures and your advice inspiring – tons of ideas already!
Beginner quilter here and this book looks absolutely amazing!
Would love to win a copy of this book. Thanks for the chance!
Love the concept behind this book!!
This looks like a great book. I mean, look at the cover. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love color as well. I really love the way you used color in the Bartow quilt and then also in the reversible couch cushions. BTW did you use a batting in between the layers when you made the fabric for the cushions? I would love the book by Natalie – I’m especially drawn to the table runner on the front cover!
Thanks, LauraT
Oh yes please! This book looks amazing! I just got yours Carolyn and I am loving it!
Fantastic and inspiring ideas! I would love to use this book. Thank you.
Love all the beautiful colors!
Color. Probably one of the hardest things for me to understand. Looks like a really nice book.
Dianne
This looks like an amazing book to have. It is like she is giving us permission to use color, textures, and contrast in ways we never thought we were allowed to.
Thanks for giveaway.
thanks for your comments on color, and how a thimbleful may be just enough, but in a monochromatic challenge I don’t know where to put the thimbleful!! Thanks for the good work, Kathy in Colo
Your review is so nice…and helpful too! I would LOOOVE to win her Book! Thanks for the chance! 🙂
As a beginner, I’m really hesitant to try bright colors. Carolyn, thanks so much for some very encouraging ideas!
Love the quote about the thimble full of red!
Agreed – color is everything. Thanks for the chance to win the book.
I love the circles quilt!
I can’t wait to get this book in my hands- I have so much to learn!
I look forward to reading what Natalie has to say about color. I love when a really bright green is toned down by a patterned fabric that has a similar green.
Always love to explore new ideas! Thanks for participating.
Hello Carolyn!!!!
I’d LOVE to have this book — so many of my favs in there!! Hope to see ya in Lakeland sometime!
Leandra
Love the projects and the quilting in this book.
I think I really need this book.
This book looks so exciting! Love all the flash of color. Thanks!
Like the topics this book addresses. I can use some insight when starting another quilt. Thanks for a chance.
What a great variety of quilts in this book. Thanks for the chance at the giveaway.
What a lovely review of a beautiful book, one that is already giving me a lot to think about and inspiring me to get busy creating.
The quilts that you showed us are lovely and colorful. Natalie’s book looks like a winner!
Love the use of color in the quilts.
What an amazing book! Beautiful color and each is a standout!
i love all color combos, the brighter the better. i struggle understanding the color wheel, it’s like math to me, my brain freezes!!! i do love that bight pink, purchased a few yards yesterday. along with bright greens, turquoises, and oranges! i’m stepping into the modern quilt world, one toe at a time.
All the supporters of this new book make it feel like something to definitely check out.
Thank you for the wonderful review of this book. I definitely want to pick up this book.
This looks like a great book, thanks for the chance to win!
Looks like such a fun book–I love that the quilting is featured too!
Thank you for this give away. The book looks wonderful. I love what I have seen so far.
Looks like an instructive and inspiring book
On a color high when I read your review!
The Matisse quote is perfect. I don’t know that I’ve heard it before, but it reflects my approach perfectly!
Love the vibrant colors on the the book’s cover, so warm and exciting. (can you tell I’m tired of looking at piles of snow?) My favorite photo was the one sorting cut squares. I could play for hours!! Would love to see how they turned out.
Love the photos – so inspiring!!!
So much to learn! Love the quote!
The selection of pictures used in your post is phenomenal. I appreciate how you related the Matisse quote to your readers,I had not thought of color in that way, but it is very true. Thank you for sharing.
I love color thanks for sharing today
I love all colors – Thank you for the giveaway opportunity!
Carolyn, I enjoy Beyond the Reef Blog so I know I’d love the book too. Bright colors are me and the Henri Matisse quote holds so true in quilting. Thank you for sharing your insight.
Love the circle quilt! Thanks for sharing the book and the opportunity to win a copy!
Yes color is really the fun part! Thks.
Wonderful post. This looks like a great new book, and we can’t learn enough about color in our quilts.
would love the book
I love the thimble full of red quote. Very interesting and I agree. Plus, I love the color red and I love all the quilts I’ve seen from her book. Would love to win!
i need this book to be on my bookshelf, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed.
This book sounds as amazing as the quilts in it! Thanks for the review.
The endless possibilities of color can make quilting both a thrill and a daunting task! Sometimes I will choose a color that I don’t care for AT ALL and challenge myself to make-it-work; I’ve actually found some new favorites this way.
I love the circle quilt.
I love that quote by Matisse. This book sounds delightful and I am intrigued by her perspective on color and quilts.
Love reading the reviews – think I am about ready to break out of my “traditional” shell and try something modern.
How lucky am I that I found this blog hop book review. I love the comment about red. Thank you!
I love that Matisse quote. I also love your fabrics. Here’s a fun pattern I’m working on with your Botanics line: http://www.quiltitbaby.com/2015/02/wip-wednesday-diamond-color-blocks.html
This book looks so great! Fingers crossed ***
would love to win this!
Modern Twist looks like a fun book to use for inspiration!
Such a fun book — color! more color! (and BTW, Casablanca is in B/W)
I bet your classes are a lot of fun playing with color! Thanks for the giveaway!