Today it is my spot on the Beyond Neutral blog hop. Beyond Neutral is written by JohnAdams who you may also know as Quiltdad. One of the founder members of Fat Quarterly, I worked with John both on the magazine and at the first two Fat Quarterly retreats and he really is one of the nicest, kindest and funniest men.
I've also been a big fan of his work right from the start of my quilting a few years ago. He tends to use very interesting palettes, steering clear of boring old black and white for his backgrounds and combines a strength in improve piecing and placement with innovative use of empty space in his quilts and the quilts in the book reflect all of those.
The quilts all use natural neutrals, inspired by nature, as the background colour, rather than black or white. The quilt designs steer away from traditional quilt block patterns and are much bolder and more striking as a result.
The quilts are also beautiful photographed out in the fresh air which really brings the palettes to life. (Photographs by Brent Kane and courtesy of Marintgale).
If you would like to win an e-copy of the book, leave a comment below and a winner will be picked a week from today.
They really are beautiful. quilts.
ReplyDeleteThese quilts are beautiful. This book is awesome! Thanks!
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The quilts really look beautiful and I love the unusual layouts!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great book!
ReplyDeleteThe quilts in this book are totally cool! I would be so, so happy to win this e-book!
ReplyDeleteI love the Cape Lookout quilt!
ReplyDeleteLove the cover quilt!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts, thanks for the chance to win
ReplyDeleteThese quilts are gorgeous, Lynn. Thanks for hosting this :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to win a copy of this book, the quilts are amazing!
ReplyDeletelove the quilts love the book
ReplyDeleteLove the quilts. Would be fun to have an ebook I think. All my other quilt books are the "real" thing.
ReplyDeleteI have the perfect place on my bookshelf for this one!
ReplyDeleteWhat truly inspirational quilts I would love a copy
ReplyDeleteGreat patterns and choice of fabrics. Thanks for the opportunity to win an e-copy. ddegnan@tampabay.rr.com
ReplyDeleteThis is a great book. John's color choices are beautiful and inspiring. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI have to get brave and try a different background for my quilts. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI would love to own this book! Such beautiful design and color choices.
ReplyDeleteMr. Adams'quilts are so beautiful and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts. I love the bright, happy fabrics. Tthanks for the chance to win this e-book.
ReplyDeleteOh, why have I never heard of this John Q Adams, have I been under a rock⁉️
ReplyDeleteThe first quilt photo is just so wonderful. It captures my imagination
Thanks for this chance to win.
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Love the look of the quilts, and of using other colors for neutral.
ReplyDeletethis is definitely a group of quilts that I would work with -
ReplyDeleteThe concept of this book is very intriguing. I'd love to branch out and use some alternative neutrals.
ReplyDeleteI've had that top quilt pinned for awhile now. It would make a great gift.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win a copy of this book. The quilt on the cove is brilliant.
ReplyDeletei'd love to make some of these quilts - such eye catching designs!
ReplyDeleteSure, I'd like to win an E-Book of this book! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI used to use a lot more color in my sashings and backgrounds. Love what I'm seeing, I'm probably start using the colors again. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLove the colours in these quilts -they are beautiful
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful quilts! Thanks for the chance to win
ReplyDeleteLooks like it would be a good addition to my library.
ReplyDeleteI just love that quilt in the last picture!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the giveaway,
Jacqueline in Pitt Meadows
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Lovely! Please enter me in the draw
ReplyDeleteIt looks like really fun book! I don't have any ebooks on quilting yet!
ReplyDeleteLike you say, some fantastic palettes that make for very striking quilts!
ReplyDeleteLove the look of this book! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Great ideas always from QuiltDad. Thank you for putting my name in the hat for the drawing.
ReplyDeleteI love the cover quilt!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win a copy of the book!
ReplyDeleteThe cover quilt is very clever - great for boys. Thx for the chance.
ReplyDeleteThe quilts are really cool :) Thanks for the opportunity to win :)
ReplyDeleteI love the gradient quilt with the dark blue background!
ReplyDeleteI love the turquoise quilt on the rocks ~ I can't wait to see the rest of the quilts in this book! Thanks for the chance ~ fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteHe has some beauties there!! Sure would be fun to win this and get some more inspiration!! Thanks for the chance!!
ReplyDeleteCanyon lands is totally awesome...then again all of nature is and so are JohnAdams quilts. These would be beautiful hung from every ceiling and wall in my home.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing the chance at the Ebook.
I really love the cover quilt!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great book! Thanks for the chance :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts!
ReplyDeleteThe book looks great. So many beautiful quilts!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful book so Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt on the cover of the book is my favourite!
ReplyDeleteSome lovely quilts. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLove these quilts! Thanks so much for the giveaway! :)
ReplyDeleteI have been admiring this book ever since it came out! It's top of my wish list, so thanks for the chance to win it!!
ReplyDeleteWould love to win this lovely book!
ReplyDeletethe cover quilt reminds me of kitties, that is my favorite
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love these quilts!
ReplyDeletelove the quilts and think it would be fun to try a quilty ebook.
ReplyDeleteI love the quilt on the cover. Thanks for a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a neat book! I met john at camp stitchalot, he is really fun and wears floral Van shoes. Irresistible!
ReplyDeleteLove nature inspired quilts. This book would be put to good use at my house.
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Would love a copy. Count me in!
ReplyDeleteThe quilts are beautiful and I love the neutral colors. Thanks for the opportunity to participate in the give away.
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It's fun to see these quilts with the different background colors. I'd love to see the whole book! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI love these quilts! sarah@forrussia.org
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun book:)
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely! I love the use of "natural neutrals'" they're so much friendlier and more usable than white or black!
ReplyDeleteLike the quilts
ReplyDeleteI really love the cover quilt. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteInspired and inspiring!
ReplyDeleteLooks like an awesome book!
ReplyDeleteThanks for a chance to win, fingers crossed, hehe.
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What a lovely giveaway. Would love a copy as the quilts are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like such a great book, I love that first quilt down with the rainbow effect against the dark blue
ReplyDeleteI am particularly drawn to the first and second quilts you show here. I think I would enjoy the book tremendously.
ReplyDeleteReally pretty photographs, lovely colours.
ReplyDeleteThe cover quilt is my favorite, but they are all gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteCover photo is stunning!
ReplyDeleteThis book looks great, lots of beautiful patterns.
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Thank you for the chance to win this book. julie.mckay@xtra.co.nz
ReplyDeleteThese quilts all are stunning. Would love to win this :)
ReplyDeleteThis book is on my wish list; I'd love to win thee book version.
ReplyDeleteI have loved following the blog hop for this book. Next quilt, a new neutral!
ReplyDeleteI really need to become more adventurous and choose new neutrals for my backgrounds and sashings.
ReplyDeleteA great book from a man that quilts no less! Would love to win this as his quilts are way hot.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I would love to win a copy of this book. The cover quilt is definitely on my to do list!
ReplyDeleteNice!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful and so fresh!
ReplyDeleteLook at those quilts! I love how bold they are and cover quilt is my favourite!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! The photos of the quilts above are some of the most beautiful ones I've ever seen! I would love to win and try my hand at making the pink one!
ReplyDeleteI am always in search of new ideas for quilt designs to make for recipients of the Santa Train and our wounded military men and women. This book would be helpful to have. thank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance.
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