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So, you’re a photographer and you like to quilt? (and a Giveaway :))

It’s been awhile. Again. But I am so excited to share this quilt.
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In our house, photography is a big deal. Discussions about photography over the dinner table are common. ‘Where’s the camera?!’ is a daily question.
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Well, here it is. The very best camera block I have ever seen! This pattern is called Aperture Science from Ali Winston‘s first book, Quilt Lab. This book is genius. I guarantee that you have never seen any of these patterns before. It is SO great to have such a fun, fresh voice in modern quilting.

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This quilt has the benefit of being PERFECT for fussy cutting. I seriously debated using my precious Heather Ross stash, but in the end, I went with my first impression of photographing a nature walk. I used primarily Art Gallery fabrics, mostly the Sweet as Honey and Meadow collections. Then, I mixed in a bunch of pieces from my stash, and came up with this. I thought it was a fun juxtaposition to use all prints when the original version was all solids.

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So run! Don’t walk! Pick up this book. If this pattern alone doesn’t seal the deal, visit these lovely ladies, for a run through of other fun, new patterns.

March 4: Ali Winston with Binary code
March 11: Knitty Bitties with Fractal
March 18: Pink Stitches with Scattered

April – Angles

April 1: Ali Winston with a free bonus pattern for you!
April 8: Canoe Ridge Creations and a variation of States of Matter
April 15: Amy Lou Who tackles Calculus (The only calculus I’ve ever liked!)
April 22: Whipstitch shows off Molecule 

May – Circles

May 6: I’m a Ginger Monkey with Culture
May 13: Lindsay Sews with a bright new version of Echo
May 20: And you are here for a version of Aperture Science 🙂 Let’s pretend it’s still the 20th, k?
May 27: Cut To Pieces and Ali Winston have teamed up for a joint free pattern!!

So, if you’ve made it this far, are you up for a giveaway? It’s been awhile since I held one in this space. Are you a fan of scraps? I have made several quilts lately and I have BUNCHES of scraps building up. So, Leave a comment below letting me know which quilt from Ali’s new book is your absolute favorite and I’ll pick a winner to receive a full flat rate envelope of fun scraps. Can’t wait to see which quilt you love most!

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Comments

  1. For me I looooooove the calculus pattern (hey I’m a mathematician) but the aperture quilt would be so great for my husband who loves photography. It is so hard to find patterns good for the guys be he would love this. There’s enough time til Christmas right….

  2. I just looked through this book the other day at the bookstore and can’t believe I missed this pattern!! I would totally make this camera pattern – photography was my major in college and a big thing in our house too. :). your quilt is so beautiful Amanda, thanks for sharing!!

  3. I have that photo quilt on my list for a photographer friend who will be a first time dad in August. Thanks!

  5. I love the photography one! I’m just diving back into it and this quilt would be awesome to make!

  6. I have been looking for a pattern for a specific spot of my wall for almost two years now. I love traditional quilt patterns, but they were not quite the aesthetic I am going for. The simplicity and graphic nature of echo is perfect. Scraps are pretty great too. Thanks for the chance.

  7. Those certainly are distinctive and unique designs! I would love to start with Scattered (which has always been one of my favorite words).

  10. so many cool quilts – but I’d have to say “States of Matter” is my fave 🙂

  13. I love Fractal as well as Aperture. I would love to make both of these maybe with some of your scraps!! Thanks for the giveaway!!

  15. The aperture quilt is genius. I don’t often buy books, this one is very tempting. Any of your scraps would be fantastic to win!

  17. Aperture! My son is a terrific photographer with a growing business. Aperture is the perfect Christmas gift. Your version is very cool. Thanks for thinking of us!

  18. I feel like I need to make that aperture quilt for my photography obsessed dad! Thanks for sharing the pattern and the giveaway!

  20. That quilt is incredible I have never seen one like it!! I want to snatch this book up, and I would love some scraps to use while making the patterns! 🙂

  21. What an awesome concept for a quilt book! My husband is a software engineer and my sister-in-law is a chemist, so we tend to love all things science in our family. I really love the Aperture Science quilt as well as Binary and Culture! Thanks for the giveaway!

  22. It’s a hard choice as the patterns are really cool, but I’d probably go with Fractal (followed closely by Molecular and Basic Binary – I like how these two are in a way about coding a message into the quilt).
    And scraps are fun, thank you for the giveaway.

  24. I can’t decide between Echo and States of Matter! Both are wonderful!

    And I now have an idea for a quilt gift for two friends of mine (married to each other) that are molecular biologists. . .

  25. I’ve been an amateur photography buff for a few years now so I am loving the Aperture pattern. Would love to do that in a smaller scale as a wall hanging. Thanks!

  29. My favorite quilt is Calculus! Although I love Aperture too! Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂

  30. i love your take on this quilt, but i think i like Echo best. thanks for a chance, my fabric is all boxed away in the attic, so id love some scraps to play with

  31. My favourite is molecular – all my children are science graduates so this book is at the top of my wishlist!!

  32. I love States of Matter and Echo the best, I think. But they are all so cute, and yours is wonderful. Thank you!

  35. I ordered Ali’s book specifically for the Aperture Science quilt! Love your version with prints, especially the grays you picked for the shutter. I love photography so much, and never thought to connect my two hobbies like that. I’m going to switch up the layout just a bit, but it’s going to be one of the next quilts I make for sure. Would love some of your scraps, thanks!

  36. I love your quilt so much! I would love to make one for myself and I also love the Fractal pattern in her book.

  39. I adore States of Matter – I would love to see a scrappy version of it, maybe in a bit of an ombre or rainbow color style 🙂

  40. So mod and fun. Also love the aperture one and your version is so cool!

  41. I love your quilt! The triangles in state of matter were neat. And I really liked the Echo pattern, but have never tried sewing curves lines before. 🙂 Lots of fun patterns though!

  45. I am loving Aperture… And I’m getting into photography too, so it caught my eye!! Would love to win your scraps!!

  53. This book just came into the shop. It’s so different from anything. Love it and would love your scraps to make myself a camera! Thanks

  54. I like Molecule and Aperture. Both have so many ways to personalize the finished quilt. Thanks! Notwendy gmail

  57. I love the Culture design because I am rather fond of circles and you could really make it fun with your fabric choices. I love scraps too. xx

  58. My favourite quilt from the book is Calculus (perhaps tied with States of Matter.) Thanks for the giveaway!

  59. I like all of her designs (I’m a science and math geek), but I really like the aperture pattern the best. Cultures is really cool too and much nicer to stare at than the hundreds of real Petri dishes I have to stare at daily. I’m really into making projects with scraps lately so winning yours would be so much fun!

  60. I’d have to say the Aperture pattern. My son and dil are big on photos and I think they’d love this quilt (I’d love to mke it for them too!)!
    Thanks for the giveaway ~ never can have too many scraps!

  61. wowee!! she’s got some beautiful stuff. I’m a lover of fun pillows so hers blew me away!!! wonderful colors, patterns, fabrics!
    thank you

  62. Love your new quilt, and love Ali’s book too. I think Binary Code is my favourite pattern, but they are all unique and amazing.

  64. I have to say that Aperture Science is my favorite. I love the swirling effect. This book looks like a must have.

  65. as a chemical engineer and a quilter I love this book and my favorite pattern is molecule ( I’m in Canada so if you draw me I will gladly pay for the international shipping 🙂

  67. Aperture is my favorite although a couple of the others caught my eye. This is definitely on my wish list!

  69. I really like her pattern States of matter, the book looks excellent and I’m excited to get a copy once it hits my local book shop 🙂

  70. States of matter is my favorite…with aperture science coming in at a VERY close second. lol. Thanks so much for the chance! I would love your gorgeous scraps for a mini I am about to begin.
    – Katelyn @ Sing While Crafting

  72. Hi, Like things rather simple, so I pick Basic Binary.
    Thanks for sharing!
    Have a great holiday weekend!

  73. I think binary is my favorite because there can be so many variations and I love the idea of hidden messages.

  78. I really like fractal. But all the quilts are interesting and beautiful. Can’t wait to pick up a copy!

  79. They’re all amazing…but I’m drawn to Basic Binary. Thanks for the chance!

  81. aperture pattern the best., I have a Camera Sony XLS and I should quilt it. Because this is one Gandma you never see without it with 8 New grandkids, I would love to fussy cut this one with real photos.. going to pin this and look for the book.

  82. Oh my gosh this is my favorite pattern, I love your version with the AGF fabrics, my Sister-in-law’s (both) would love a quilt like this, they LOVE their cameras!

  85. Your version of Aperture is my new favourite! Totally squeal worthy cute. :o) Will have to get my hands on a copy of Ali’s book. Thanks for sharing your fab quilt!

  86. There is something so calming about ECHO, my favorite in the Quilt Lab book. It certainly brings back memories of all the many hours studying for the science classes in college. Ah, the good times.

    Working on building a stash of scraps, I guess it goes back to my parents many years of using it up and making do era. Thanks so much for sharing.

  88. I like Fractal. It reminds me of math; even though I’ve forgotten most of the math I’ve taken over the years, it (esp. calc) has a happy place of my heart.

  89. as a math lover, i love the idea of this book 🙂 my two favorites were state of matter and scattered 🙂

  92. I love the camera quilt. My granddaughter is a big picture taker and she would love that quilt. I am in love with the scenery in the picture as well!

  93. I love the binary quilt but this camera one is now high on my list too. Thanks.

  94. Oh I love your quilt! I like quite a few of the patterns but first I would pick State of Matter! Oh, and I love scraps too – thank you!

  95. I love the calculus quilt. My husband and I met in Calculus class so it holds a special place in my heart! 🙂

  97. The book is fabulous and so is your quilt! Both of our daughters are avid photographers as is my husband. The Aperture Science quilt is so great – very clever – and also the best camera block I have ever seen too! Would absolutely make this quilt – maybe even 3!!!

  98. This is a really amazing book! I need to get my hands on it SOON! I think my favorite would be Calculus! Love those triangles and this is a neat take on them! Thanks!

  100. I LOVE The aperture science quilt! it is amazing! Thanks for the giveaway

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