Knockout Neutrals blog hop: my day today!

Welcome to my day of the blog hop!!

Knockout Neutrals is a fantasitc new book by Pat Wys from The Silver Thimble Quilt Co.

                                                
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 and see that gorgeous quilt on the front cover, yes I started it!! I couldn't help myself and it was so much fun! At first I thought I didn't have any neutrals but Pat explains all about using neutrals in the book.

Here are the first 8 blocks of Road Trip, I have another 5 cut, ready to sew. They come together so fast! I will be making a smaller version of the quilt as I dont make big quilts, but you never know!! (most of this fabric is from Whimsicals)


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here are some more gorgeous projects…

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this tablerunner is on my list!!!

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so how fantastic are all these projects!! To see more visit Martingale

If you would like to WIN an e-book or a signed copy with Aurifil thread and 15 fat quarters of neutral fabric, please leave a comment, I would love to read about what you think of Knockout Neutrals!!

"From Knockout Neutrals by Pat Wys, Martingale, 2013; used by permission. Photo by Brent Kane. All rights reserved."

I hope you can visit all the other blogs this week, it's just a great book and it's so exciting to be a part of it!

Monday 4th Nov Kathy Brown at The Teachers Pet

Tuesday 5th Nov SewCalGal

Wednesday 6th Nov Pat Sloan

Thursday 7th Nov…of course that's me!

Friday 8th Nov Jackie Kunkel at Canton Village Quilt Works

Happy blog hoping!!!

Cheers

Gail

 

191 thoughts on “Knockout Neutrals blog hop: my day today!”

  1. I have to admit that I have now changed my mind completely….I never used to like neutral shades but these designs are just stunning. Thank you for sharing this with us all. love from Port Vila…xxx

  2. Thanks for sharing this, I had no idea that neutrals could be so beautiful. Look forward to reading more.

  3. Simply beautiful. Another must have book for my collection, and projects to add to the list!

  5. THis is really a wonderful book full of beautiful quilts that really inspire me. The one on the cover is awesome! Love how yours is progressing. ( See you on Saturday).

  9. Your blocks are beautiful gail! And the tablerunner looks cute- I can see why it’s on your list 🙂 Love the basket quilt as well. The book looks like a great one!

  11. I simply adore the blocks you have made Gail, as well as the photos of projects from the books. I didn’t think neutrals were my things, but love the colour combinations on these projects. I would love to be able to use some of my neutral fabrics on these wonderful quilts, table runners etc.

  13. Wow! That’s a book with lots of beautiful quilts! The one you are making looks just awesome! Agree with you about the table runner, just gorgeous!
    Wish you a great and creative day 🙂

  14. What a wonderful book! Your fabrics for Road Trip are beautiful. The appliqué pillow is calling my name.

  15. This giveaway is so well timed as I’ve just finished working on a neutral crocheted baby blanket for a friend and have fallen in love with the neutral/simple look and would love to try it out in some soft furnishings or a quilt so this book would be a great starting point. Thanks for the chance to win it 🙂 Barb.

  16. I just love the book Knockout Neutrals and I love the quilts that I have seen in the book. I particularly like the quilt Road Trip as I have 3 grown boys and I think it looks really masculine. Would love to make it for one of them..

  17. Wow I love the quilt on the front of the book and think it would make a wonderful quilt for my DH..I also like how Pat explains neutrals it seems to me that I have allot to learn in that area and wold love to win a copy of it. Thanks for a great explanation and making my desire for the book even stronger…take care

  18. Hello Gail! Just love all the beautiful projects you have showcased from the book. The colours are fabulous!! Your quilt is looking good and I adore the table runner!! 🙂

  19. Thank you for introducing me to this wonderful book. I love using neutrals and there are so many inspiring projects in the book. My favourites are the table runner and the appliqué cushion. Appliqué is one of my favourite techniques.

  20. I am so very impressed with this new book. I have loved every picture I’ve see of the projects included in the book, esp. the tablerunner! It’s a must have for my library.

  21. Knockout Neutrals are so stunning because they have the basic neutral shades which are then highlighted by one very different colour e.g. my favourite country red, in the table runner. I would love to try out the patterns – they look great! Thanks for the give-away!

  23. I’ve wanted to make a neutrals quilt for ages, and the patterns in this book look wonderful! Thanks for the chance to win it! :0)

  24. These quilts are just stunning, and I would start with the one on the cover….and then work my way through!! Thanks for the chance to win.

  25. I love this book….and I love all the quilts in them. I have so many neutrals and this book is great for them.

  26. I love the totally different look to the quilt with your choice of neutrals. It is going to be a good gorgeous quilt when you’re done!
    Thanks for another chance to win Pat’s book.

  28. I have quite a collection of neutrals but no real idea what to do with them. This book would be perfect to have.

  29. Gail, great job on your blocks. I love the fabric you have chosen. I have got to play with my stash today and see if I have any neutrals. I would love to win a copy of Pat’s book. I think my first project would be the beautiful pillow.

  34. I love working with neutrals! Beautiful quilts in this book! I have her first book and love it.

  36. I love the use of neutrals. It is easier to pick up the brighter quilt fabrics, they always catch your eye. Neutrals are just as pretty and I have always loved pastels.

  37. I just love my new outlook on neutrals because of this book. It has inspired me in so many ways. My favorite project is the table runner that includes linen. A Big “Thank you” to Pat for all these gorgeous designs!

  40. WOW!! I didn’t think it was possible but I think I like this book better than the first Neutral book!…Nah…not possible!! I think Pat has another winner on her hands! Thanks for the chance to win the book…I want to make them all…starting with that sweet runner!!! Have a great day!
    Paulette

  41. The projects in this book are so beautiful. I have not used a lot of neutrals in my quilting, so I am looking forward to adding this experience to my quilting journey.

  42. Have always loved the neutrals. Love your blog. Wouldn’t it be delightful to win this wonderful give a way.
    Thank u
    TJ- Montana

  44. This books looks like there are a lot of gorgeous projects to do. I would love to win it, but the threads or fabric would also be very welcome.
    Pascale, in the UK

  45. Hello Gail…Pat says Hi!
    Love your fabric choice, you ladies make it look so easy. Can’t wait to see it finished!

  50. I’m Knocked out by all the quilts i see, especially the table runner. Thnaks for the chance to win this wonderful book.

  52. Pat is such a great person. I love the book and seeing all her wonderful projects! Gail you are so talented fun to visit with you.

  53. Gorgeous quilts! I love the neutrals. I need to add this book to my library. Thank you for the generous giveaway.

  54. This is right up my alley! My kids always tell me my favorite color is beige. It just goes with everything. Can’t wait to see the book and thanks for the chance to win.

  55. Just love this book!!!! Have always liked neutrals, now I see them everywhere. Gorgeous quilts!

  56. That is a lovely collection of neutral projects ~~ Always so many interesting things to try~

  57. I love this book…the only problem is the “eye candy” is so great, I would have to pull myself out of the book to work on the quilts…the back porch pillow is where I would start. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

  58. I’ve been collecting neutral fabrics to make a quilt, so I’d love to win a copy of Pat Wys’s great new book. Thanks for sharing.

  61. I love neutral shades. A lot of my friends say I am boring but they blend and fit in with nearly everything. I love your patterns and colors I am planning a king size quilt in neutrals for my bed but just havent seen a pattern that says HELLO!!.. Maybe there is one in your book? I rather like the pillow and would like to do a bed runner to match .

  62. I really like the looks of this book and I’m really starting to love those neutral quilts. Thanks for the review and giveaway.

  64. What beautiful projects – they’sing’so softly but with such impact! Lovely- thanks for the opportunity!

  66. They all look so fantastic! These fabrics are usually overlooked for backgrounds etc. They look so good standing out on their own !

  69. I need this book! I’ve been wanting to make Road Trip scrappy blocks, so this may be my chance.

  70. I like what I’m seeing in this book. I’ve always liked neutrals and now I have a great book to work from!

  72. I think I could make every quilt in this book without buying new fabric…neutral is my palette. And I could start right away if I had the book! Thank you!

  74. I think the neutrals are so calming and I want to make several for my home. I’ll put this book on my wish -list 🙂
    What a great excuse to gather more fabrics for my stash!

  75. Hi Gail
    I wasn’t aware of this book. Thanks for showing it to us. It has delightful projects in it and I feel very inspired. I hope I am lucky enough to win.
    Kathy

  76. I definitely will be making a neutral quilt. My idea of neutrals before Pat’s first book was varying shades of beige and cream. She has expanded my ideas so much with her books and patterns. Can’t wait to get a copy of “Knockout Neutrals.” I would love to win one.

  77. I usually like bright colors but I’m really drawn to these quilts! They are so calm and cozy looking. Thanks for the chance to win the book!

  79. I love neutrals I don’t think you can have enough of them. All that is needed is the right patterns which this book has.

  83. Lovely, lovely, lovely! I went to a school where our uniform was beige and brown and so have found brown hard to cope with, but these patterns are fantastic! I want to make the table runner first! Thanks for the opportunity…

  85. I must have this book! I love the projects! I like that the neutrals are not all the same tone and you get some very good contrast. Other ‘neutral’ books I’ve seen are all light fabrics and you don’t see much contrast. Thanks for contest!

  86. Your neutral quilts are gorgeous. The piecing and quilting really stand out with neutral fabrics. I especially love the trees.

  88. I love neutral quilts. They are very calming. I have a lot of them and this book has lots of great quilts to use some of them up.

  92. Simply stunning. I don’t know which I like best. I love basket quilts, and that table runner is fabulous! Everything is just wonderful–would love to win these. Thanks for the opportunity!

  94. I am impressed with Road Trip. I would love to make it with my stash of neutrals I have been saving for just the right quilt. This is the one!

  95. Wow! I’m seeing Neutral in a whole new light! Love the Basket quilt shown above. Look forward to seeing this book in print.

  96. Hi,love this book,but only had a peek at it! would love to add it to my quilting library for sure!
    Thanks for sharing!!!

  97. Hi Gail, I LOVE the quilts showcased in the book! These projects are nice, and would work with most color schemes. Thanks for the giveaway!

  100. I’m with the others who have said ‘I usually don’t like all neutrals, but I’ve now changed my mind!’ Wow – great job!

  101. I feel that these patterns are calming and restful, exactly the atmosphere I try to create in my home. Thank you

  102. I have been a brights girl forever (and still am), but have found myself appreciating the quiet beauty of neutrals more and more thanks to some wonderful Japanese quilters. This book looks inspiring and I would love to win it – now to find some neutral fabrics.

  103. Beautiful designs! Beautiful book! I would love to make the table runner. Of course I’d have to take a trip to my favorite quilt shops. lol

  104. Well, dang, girl, I think I’m in love with what I’ve seen so far—what do you want to bet that it is a book that will have to have a home in my sewing room? 🙂

  105. The quilts in this book are beautiful! I’d love to attempt one soon. Thanks for a chance to win.

  106. oh Neutrals are near and dear to my heart:) Never ever have I seen more gorgeous and traditional patterns made in neutrals either. I am really head over heals for these!

  108. I would love to have both of her Neutrals books. I am so drawn to these quilts and my stash has a lot of neutrals to use for a couple of my favorites in the book.

  109. I would make the table runner first if I were to win the book..
    Also I love the start of your top from the book..
    count me in..

  114. Love the cover quilt on this new book. I am sure I will make sometime soon down the road.

  118. This book is inspiring. I hope to get a copy. I do plan to make a quilt using only neutrals, too.

  119. I love your use of all the neutral colors. Your designs are wonderful and make for perfect gifts, especially for those whose color scheme you don’t know, but you want it to be special. We would all feel extremely fortunate to win your book, hard copy or EBOOK! Thank you very much for the opportunity.

  120. You make neutral fabrics so exciting and vibrant, you have opened my eyes to a whole new world of colour choices. I would love to win your book and have a go at making some of your stunning creations. Hugs Jeannie

  121. Love that table runner! Would love to win this book–it looks like a really good one!

  124. Returned from Houston Quilt Show and saw first hand how beautiful neutrals quilts are. Would love to have the book to get started.

  125. This book looks amazing – and challenges what I usually think of as neutrals! Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy 🙂

  128. Road Trip looks like it will be stunning when done! Love the Trees quilt. Thanks for the review and a chance to win.

  129. Ok what an awesome book! I’m in love with the tablerunner and pillow. I never thought of grays and blacks as neutrals but that has changed, hehe.
    Thank you and Pat for a super generous giveaway and a chance to win.
    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

  130. I have already ordered this gorgeous looking book but if I was lucky enough to win another copy I would pass it along to a quilting friend. It will be hard to decide which project to make first.

  131. This is a must have book! I didn’t know I loved neutrals before this hop, lol. Love the basket quilt! Thank you for a great giveaway!
    missmoozie(at)gmail(dot)com

  133. Would love to have this book. The quilts in it are beautiful.
    My favorite is the trees quilt.

  134. I love working with neutrals and am so happy to see your book! It is a must have in my library.

  135. I love the colours that are used in the projects..you are so right.. the projects are gorgeous and I particularly like the table runner and the quilt you are making..

  136. Love this book! Thanks for the chance to win a copy! I haven’t made anything neutral before.

  137. I like everything about this book that I have seen so far. It will definitely be on my list of books to buy.

  138. Neutrals are my first love when it comes to quilts. Those fabrics look great together, whether in a simple traditional design, or a detailed applique piece. The book is on my “must-have” list because it combines it all in my favourite tones.

  140. I didn’t know that neutrals can be this much fun. These quilts are beautiful. I have to start buying neutrals more often and use them too.

  141. I have always liked colorful quilts but these designs are beautiful! Looks like I will be making my first neutral quilt very soon!

  142. These quilts are gorgeous! I’ve never made a neutrals quilt but lately have been drawn to more muted colors and have been collecting some of those fabrics. I’d love to use some of these patterns with them!

  149. I am loving all the patterns in this book. I so need it and am adding it to my Christmas list.

  152. I’ll have to admit I probably wouldn’t have thought of this book until I saw your post. Now I must have it. All the projects are gorgeous. Thank you for changing my mind 🙂

  154. The quilts are so elegant and from your post, appear easy to assemble. Thanks for a chance to win this book.

  157. I have never been a neutral kind of girl but I love all of these designs. I would love to win a copy of the book so I can get started.

  158. I really like this book and that is a change for me. My usual favorites are civil war quilts because I love the dark fabrics. So, thank you for the introduction!

  160. I would love to win this book. My daughter-in-law loves browns and this would give me the inspiration to make a quilt especially for her.

  161. This book has me rethinking neutrals. I’ve always considered myself a bright quilt sort of person.

  163. A neutral quilt or accessory fits in just about anywhere. I love that there are a variety of projects in this book. The bed pillow and table runner would make great gifts!

  167. The neutrals look so calming. Lovely book and lovely competition! Thanks for the chance to win.

  169. Thanks for the great book review. Please enter me in this fantastic giveaway, I’d love to make a “neutral” quilt someday.

  170. I guess you can never have too many neutrals, can you? I love cream and beige, but the lovely greys out there are really winning me over. Thanks!

  172. It looks like your road trip is off to a great start! The colors are beautiful! I love the tablerunner in the book too. I definitely want to make that!

  173. The book looks beautiful. I have never really made a quilt with neutrals but this book makes me want to. Thanks for the chance to win

  176. For being neutrals-every project shown is so eye catching. I love them and they sure are a knockout!

  178. I like the use of neutrals. Never considered collecting fabrics for a whole quilt, not just as a filler color in a quilt. This book will open a whole new perspective.

  179. Love neutrals. So nice to see a whole book dedicated them. Nice variety of patterns, something for everyone.

  180. What a wonderful book … I haven’t made a neutral quilt but I’m really inspired by Pat’s beautiful designs! Thanks for the chance to win!

  189. A lovely book…neutrals are fun to work with…can be either dressed up or down…great for any ones bookshelf…look forward to seeing your finished “Road Trip” quilt..LindaB

  190. Thank you for previewing this book. Even if I am not lucky enough to win this wonderful prize, I am sure this book will soon be in my collection.

  191. Love, love, love all these neutral projects. Thanks for highlighting such a neglected part of the color palette.
    Just beautiful!

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