Hi everyone! We're so happy to be participating in Casey York's blog tour for her newest book, Modern Applique Illusions. This book is based on perspective and illusions. The projects in this book explore the potential for using minimal shapes, colors, and compositions to create the illusion of space.
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| Casey at Fall 2014 International Quilt Market |
We've asked Casey a few questions about her inspiration, love of quilts, and favorites from the book! Read on to learn more.
Casey: I love appliqué, but it's only just the beginning to catch on among (self-identified) modern quilters. I thought this presented a great opportunity to create a book (there have been several wonderful modern applique books released, so it seems like the time was right!). It was actually the publisher and acquisitions editor at Stash Books who suggested that I focus my book proposal around quilts that create the illusion of depth and three dimensionality. They had seen my Onwards Quilt, and wondered if I could create a whole book's worth of projects based on the same principles. I'm really glad they did, because it was tremendously fun designing and making the projects in the book!
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| Casey's Onwards Quilt |
How long have been you been quilting and sewing?
Casey: I've been sewing since I was a child, and I sewed a lot during high school, but I mainly made garments back then. I made my first quilt about nine years ago, when my first son was born, and I was hooked. Now it's uncommon for me not to have several projects going at once, although I don't think I'm alone in that!
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| Grand Canal quilt |
Which is your favorite project in the book?
Casey: It's difficult to choose a favorite, but I really love the Ripples quilt, which gives the effect of koi floating underwater. it's a very simple quilt to put together and also fairly minimalist, which I love, yet the shadows give it a great amount of impact. I also love how the applique and the quilting work together to create the illusion of floating fish.
Here are also a few of our favorites from the book.
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| Upward quilt |
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| Still Life quilt |
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I tried applique and wasn't crazy about the results but samples in books were so beautiful so I made 24 pillows for Christmas. The first took me three hours and the last 45 minutes. All I needed to do was practice, practice. Now I love it.
ReplyDeleteWow, these projects are gorgeous! I would love to try making some of these. Cool book!
ReplyDeletei enjoy raw edge applique but not needle turn.
ReplyDeleteI love applique, both hand and machine.
ReplyDeleteOnly patches on clothes......a fun way to cover stains and holes.
ReplyDeleteI have only done a minimal amount of applique. would love to learn more.
ReplyDeleteYes, love it.
ReplyDeleteNever tried it but I am a beginner at quilting. Hoping to take a class at my local quilt shop!
ReplyDeleteI asked for this book for Christmas!
ReplyDeleteyes, I love raw edge applique and the clever glue basting methods, but I'm not so keen on needleturn applique, it's a bit too slow for me.
ReplyDeleteYes, I have done a few projects in applique and hope to do more in the future. it's a fun way to quilt different shapes!
ReplyDeleteI have done both raw edge appliqué and needle turn.
ReplyDeleteI've done a little fusible applique!
ReplyDeleteI've done both fusible applique and the starch method. The appliques with the shadows look really cool!
ReplyDeleteI've tried appliqué and find it to be a challenge! Because of that I hope to do more in the future.
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried applique yet, but I have a good friend who really rocks it. I'll probably ask her to teach me her technique. I'd love to try to make the fish quilt in the book!
ReplyDeleteSo creative and really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI have tried applique before and I am addicted to it! Thanks!
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Yes I have tried applique and love it! Casey's work os amazing!
ReplyDeleteThank you for a super giveaway and a chance to win.
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I am working on my first appliqué project now. We will see how it goes!
ReplyDeleteWow, this book is truly different! Would definitely force me out of my comfort zone!
ReplyDeleteYes, I do applique sometimes. I think a bit of applique added to a pieced project really makes it special.
ReplyDeleteI usually do raw edge machine applique.
ReplyDeleteI have done applique before but mainly button hole. I have tried a little needle turn and would like to do more.
ReplyDeleteYes, I've tried needle-turn and machine sewn. I'd like to try more prepped forms as needle-turn can be a little finicky depending on the shape of the piece.
ReplyDeleteI love applique , and do all the methods, backbasting, needleturn( which I learned first) and machine applique, as well as the Starch method. love them all and use them in one piece depending on the pieces I am appliqueing. For instance I love the starch method for Leaves, so easy..
ReplyDeleteI've tried needle turn and machine applique. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI've only tried basic appliqué...on baby onesies
ReplyDeleteI have done appliqué in the past however I had no instruction, I just winged it. It came out okay but I can't wait to try it using tutorials :)
ReplyDeleteI love doing machine applique
ReplyDeleteI have done wool applique and have dipped my needle into needleturn applique. I have not done any machine applique, but it is one of my quilty resolutions for 2015 to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteI've only attempted to applique 4 fussy-cut flowers as cornerstones for my first quilting class project. I plan to applique a snowman and a Christmas tree on the stockings I'll be making in the next couple of weeks. Nothing yet, like the art pictured in this book!
ReplyDeleteI have tried applique but have only been truly successful with machine applique
ReplyDeleteHi! Yes,I've done some applique on holiday runners! I like doing it,but I like piecing+quilting traditional-style better!
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Of course! It is my favourite technique.
ReplyDeleteThanks for introducing us to this book. It looks like one with lots of inspiring designs and will go straight to my 'hubby hints' list for Christmas.
I have tried applique but need to improve my skills.
ReplyDeleteHer work is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI've tried it many times but still haven't learned to love it.
ReplyDeleteOnce and it turned out okay. I did not have the luxury of a book or tutorial to help me.
ReplyDeleteLove the Onwards quilt, I feel like I'm traveling forward at high rate of speed.
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I had a disastrous and traumatic machine applique experience 30 years ago, so since then I've stuck to hand applique. I enjoy it both from the control aspect and from the love of hand work aspect. This looks like a wonderful book, thank you for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI've only tried appliqué a few times, but really enjoy it!!
ReplyDeleteOh, yes, I've tried applique before and have better luck using my embroidery machine to do it with digitized designs. I really need to learn the other way and do it properly!
ReplyDeleteNot yet, but I want to!!
ReplyDeleteYes, I love both needle turn and machine appliqué.
ReplyDeleteYes, I've done aplique by hand and machine. sarah@forrussia.org
ReplyDeleteI took an applique class in September. I recently bought Lori Holt's circle ruler from you so I plan on doing some applique. kthurn@bektel.com
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed. What a combo of art and quilting. The simplicity of the designs are amazing and has me hooked. Best eye candy.i
ReplyDeleteI have done applique before and would love to do more in the future!! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteMy applique is only soso. I need more practice.
ReplyDeleteI've tried applique before, but only a few times. I'll happily learn more!
ReplyDeleteWow, what cool quilts using perspective! I love it - thanks for the chance to win a copy of Casey's book. I've tried every method of applique' I have ever seen, and I'm always looking for something new. I've learned that Needle-turn is NOT my favorite. I love adding dimensional applique' elements to my quilts.
ReplyDeleteYES! I really enjoy hand applique' and I look forward to learning machine applique'.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a fun book - I would love to try out the patterns. Thank you for the give away!
ReplyDeleteMary Menzer
I enjoy applique, and all the different designs you can add onto your quilt. Just LOVE the 'Still Life' Quilt. Thank you for this Giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI have done a small amount of applique! (I recently did the eat, play, sleep, repeat quilt for my cousin!)
ReplyDeleteI have tried applique in a few different ways. I love raw edge applique but am not so fond of needle turned...however, sometimes its the best way to do it.
ReplyDeleteI have tried applique a long time ago. Would love to do more.
ReplyDeleteI have tried appliqué!! I am in progress with a similar type appliqué quilt!! This book looks amazing!! Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteThis book looks VERY interesting. I would love to try making several of these quilts. I sometimes find applique time consuming but these quilts look worth the effort.
ReplyDeleteThose are pretty cool quilts! I definitely remember your madrona road winner!
ReplyDeleteActually I've done mostly hand applique and I'm in a bee. It can be relaxing and something else I can do when watching TV.
ReplyDeleteCool book. yes, appliqué is soothing.
ReplyDeleteThese applique quilts make me want to try it again! It's been ages since I have done it.
ReplyDeleteYes, I love applique. And, I've always wanted to make a quilt with backgrounds such as these. THanks so much.
ReplyDeleteI am fairly new to applique but I really like it. I finished my first mini quilt recently...a spring skinny!
ReplyDeleteYes, I love applique and have done some hand applique. I have just finished doing some machine applique on a table runner. Love both.
ReplyDeleteI've learning applique, and the you tube videos you have done have really helped make me better and more confident about my efforts. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThese quilts look amazing. I've often thought of quilts as works of art. Incorporating perspective in this manner further shows that a quilt is a canvas for an artist's vision. Thanks for the giveaway!
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I have become very interested in doing an Illusion quilt to go in a special place at the end of our hallway.
ReplyDeleteI have tried and love applique.
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried applique before but I would love to make the Koi quilt!
ReplyDeleteI have done hand applique but not by machine yet. On my to do list.
ReplyDeleteI've been too afraid to try it as I am a new quilter
ReplyDeleteI have a friend that just learned to applique and really enjoys it. I have never tried. I like the designs in the book and these designs make me motivated to learn how to do it.
ReplyDeleteI love appliqué!
ReplyDeleteI tried hand applique for the first time this year. Thought I bit off more than I could chew, but each block I made got better than the one before!
ReplyDeleteLOVE applique. When I am working on a project, I cannot stop! I put it down at night and when I wake in the morning my fingers are itching to get back to work on it.
ReplyDeleteYes I have. I do enjoy applique needleturn and machine.
ReplyDeleteYes, but i'm not the best at it. I'd love to perfect that skill.
ReplyDeleteYes, I love applique. It's my favorite technique.
ReplyDeleteI have been doing raw appliqué for years, but I'm trying needle turn and freezer paper methods now for a more polished look.
ReplyDeleteyes, I've appliqued before
ReplyDeleteYes I have.
ReplyDeleteI love applique and use it quite abit. I also love the minimalist looking quilts. Same goes for furniture and other furnishings. Would love to have this book!
ReplyDeletei've done hawaiian hand appliqué and machine appliqué - both have been fun!
ReplyDeleteI have tried needle turn and fusible applique.
ReplyDeleteI love appliqué. I used fusible appliqué to sew on several zoo animal heads - it was so much fun selecting different fabric and threads!
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This looks too cool!
ReplyDeleteI have tried applique, but have ended up doing it by machine. I am intrigued, however, by your designs and think I might give them a try.
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I have tried appliqué but nothing as unique as these. Wouldn't mind trying with the book to guide me.
ReplyDeleteyes. I have tried Applique.. just the easy stuff.. :)
ReplyDeleteYes I have tried appliqué and I love how it looks.
ReplyDeleteYippee! I'm so excited to find out I won this giveaway. What a treat. Thank you so much to Fat Quarter Shop and to Casey!
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