Portlander Susan Beal’s new book, Modern Log Cabin Quilting, comes out tomorrow, and we’re so excited for her that we’re dedicating the rest of the week to Log Cabin quilts. Look for plenty of upcoming posts on the book and the patchwork technique.
We tracked Susan down at the Portland Modern Quilt Guild meeting last week and got her to sign our advance copy, which we’ll be giving away on April 1st. How do you enter the giveaway, you ask? By commenting on the cool cottons blog! Between now and March 31st, one comment per day per person will count as an official entry into the giveaway. That means you can enter the giveaway up to eleven times. We want to hear what you have to say about the blog, and we’re pleased as punch to give away such a lovely book, so get to commenting!
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Beautiful book! I would love to get my hands on it!
Right you are on both counts! We’re a little heartbroken to give our copy away. Thanks for commenting, and good luck.
This book looks wonderful for new ideas to explore!
Love Portland and shopping at Cool Cottons. We come by whenever we get to Portland. Would be so wonderful to have Susan’s book.
See you this June!
Cool Cottons is the best fabric store ever! So fun to shop there!
Thanks, Ellie! You’re too sweet!
This looks like something else I want to learn how to make!
You can, Lesley! Log Cabin quilting is one of the most approachable forms of patchwork–all you need is a bit of free time and good instruction.
I am expecting a baby next winter and would love to make a quilt for his/her arrival. This seems like a really nice book to work with!
Congratulations, Morgan! Susan, the author, made an incredible Bright Furrows quilt for her newborn, Everett. The quilt pattern is featured in the book, and you can see pictures of it here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/crafternews/5474690516/
Exciting giveaway! I’ve seen this book, and know I want it, thanks for the chance!
What fun! I believe I NEED this book!
Can’t wait to take a look at Susan’s book!
Susan is such a sweet heart and I totally fell in love with the Bright Furrows pattern after seeing her amazing gorgeous quilt at the PMQG meeting last month. I’d love to win a copy of this book, so I can justify buying some more fabric:)
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I came via Susan’s blog. Thanks for the chance to win her book.
I’m pleased as punch to find out about the Cool Cottons blog… subscribed!
Also, I am real excited to see Susan’s new book, I signed up for a log cabin class last summer at PNCA, but it ended up getting canceled, I was so disappointed! I’m glad the book is almost here!
Rachel
Lovely!
I’m loving that quilt on the cover! Yeah for giveaways!!!
I am a beginner to sewing, and Cool Cottons has given me the tools to create beautiful project. Great store, great staff…oh yeah and that book would be lovely to get as well. 🙂 Keep up all the hard work ladies!…i spread the word daily~
one more reason to make a trip to cool cottons! (as if I need a reason . . . besides chatting with Marie and Pam and petting fabric . . .)
OH I would love to have that book 🙂
This book looks fantastic. The quilt on the cover is visually satisfying.
I can’t wait to see the new book — spotted it on Amazon in recent months and have had my eye on it. The cover project looks terrific so I can’t wait to see what other projects are inside.
Hoooooooooray for Susan. Thank you to Cool Cottons for the reminder about the book and the giveaway.
I had no idea this was a local author.how cool!
Wow, I’m looking forward to seeing the contents of this book!
Oh this book looks wonderful!!! I’m new to Cool Cottons – Heading there this week – I think I may have found my new favorite store!!!
Can’t wait to look at this book!!!
I’ve been taking a quilting break and have been doing clothing but seeing that quilt makes me want to get back at it!
I love the new modern look! Wow, looks like a great must have book!
Thanks for sharing the info and photos for Susan’s new book. Can’t wait to learn more about her and her quilting!
Logs cabins of any kind are my most favorite patterns and Cool Cottons is my favorite quilt store. I hope I win that book!
You guys rock! Thanks for the give-a-way!
I live across the country from COOL COTTONS,, but each time i am in Portland i visit for a look at the gorgeous fabrics, as well as the new patterns….i would LOVE to own this book, to make new quilts…..
I’m a Nebraskan. My daughter lives in Portland. Absolutely love your shop! We always find “a quilt, or curtains, etc.” from your shop when I visit. The cover of the book makes me want to start another project. Bet there are lots of other great projects in it! And I bet you could help me with the fabric!
Lovely, lovely book!
I’m loving this new modern quilt movement which is more color focused. This book looks like another goodie in that vein.
Can’t wait to get some fabrics and make one of the projects from the book!
From your review and the “sneak peak” photos you put up, this looks like a really fun book with some excellent projects. I have never thought of the log cabin block as contemporary, but it’s all about the fabrics!, Right?
Steve: It really is all about the fabric. Look for a post tomorrow on historical log cabin quilts, which are beautiful in their own right but very different from the modern versions.
Based on the wonderful quilt on the cover, I’m looking forward to the rest of the book. A new book for my collection!
Your shop has all of the perfect fabrics to make this beautiful quilt. I can’t wait to get started!
I am shopping for quilt books right now! I would love to add this to my crafting library.
xo
kittee
The cover is very enticing. Can’t wait to see the inside.
I had the opportunity to meet Susan at the local guild meeting and run into her at a local business. She is a genuine person and the success of her book is going to reflect that!
Would love to win. Log Cabin quilts have always been my most favorite.
Oh my! Will Portland ever run short on talent? The book looks lovely… my mom and I have been searching for a quilt pattern to work on together (mother-daughter quilts!) and I bet we could find more than enough inspiration in this book!
I love shopping at Cool Cotton’s! They always seem to have something that I really need. The book would be perfect addition to my quilting needs.
Ooo ooo sign me up!
It looks like a cool book and it’s exciting to know that it’s from our own neighborhood.
Fabulous quilt shop! So inspiring. See you soon.
Love the shop, want the book!
So beautiful. Someday I will quilt like that.
I’m sure this beautiful book will be an inspiration just like your shop is!
Love Log Cabins and this looks like a great fun way to use those crazy fabrics. I am entering to give to a friend who has been very sick recently and would love this book.
Thanks
Log cabin patterns have always been my favorite! Looking forward to getting one of these books… Lanny:)
I love making log cabin quilts. I love the QfQ idea.
You all rock. Great fabrics and store. So much so, that even my husband likes to come in and look around. And what a clever way to get us all to comment on your blog! I have to admit that I get most of my crafty books from the library. That way I can buy more fabrics with the money I save. 😉
Yes, I would love a copy and the time to make a quilt!
What a gorgeous cover.
Kate
Wow, love the quilt on the cover. can’t wait to get my quilting paws on that book. Love coming to your store when we visit Portland. Please add me to your giveaway. And thanks for offering it.
Can’t wait to see that book!
Can’t wait to see modern takes on my favorite pattern!
I really like the cross quilt on the cover–but why make the background white? So many quilts go for the white background and I just imagine them covered in stains.
Goodbye Thimbleberries. Hello modern! Love this book – really really love it! Want it. Love the new take and it is inspiring – lots of new ways to make the scrappy type of quilts but look new and fresh.
Looks like a lovely book, I would love to win a copy!
I’ve been a long-time fan of the store but only recently found the blog. Log cabin quilts have always been a favorite of mine and I’d love to make my own someday.
I came via Susan’s blog – I would love to visit Portland and its aweaome craft stores and artists one day – I live in BC so it’s really not that far! Thanks for the chance to win, looks like a lovely book!
Thanks for the giveaway! I love all of Susan’s work, and this book looks just as awesome as her others!
I’m looking forward to this book!
This is a beautiful and inspiring book. Portland has so many talented quilters and patchworkers!
looks so beautiful and crisp!
I’d love to win this book. Just discovered your blog. Adding it to my Google Reader. 🙂
I’ve done my own non-traditional log cabin quilt, but it looks like this is a great take on it! Can’t wait to see the rest of the book!
I’m a relatively new quilter so I would love to add this book to my beginning collection of books!
Karen
Yum Yum!
The book looks lovely!
Can you give away an actual log cabin next??
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What a great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win, and see you very soon! 🙂
This book looks great! I am anxious to start a new quilt and this book looks like it would be a great inspiration. It is also so fun to see fabrics from my stash in your pictures.
The log cabin is one pattern I have not tried. Would love to get started on a new adventure. Looks like fun. 🙂
Your blog looks great and thanks for promoting a Portland quilter!
Ah, I’ve always loved log cabins! I’m starting a new quilt as soon as tax season is over!!
Thanks for the info about helping the Japanese people. Also hoping to win that awesome book. Thanks.
What a fantastic book for a giveaway! I’m new to quilting and log cabin style seems right up my alley. Now to pick out some fabrics to try it with. 🙂 Thanks.
Great gift for Mom! Possible quilt for me?
It is nice to have another local pdx quilting blog…
Thanks, Cathy!
I am getting antsy with hope to win this book– fingers crossed!
I just started quilting and love all the modern patterns! I would love to dive into some projects from this book!
I would LOVE to win this book. Thanks for the give away.
Oh I can’t wait to check the book out!
That quilt on the cover is calling to me! I must make that! It looks like a beautiful book and I need a log cabin book! Lucky me!
Thanks for the opportunity of winning this great quilt book!
This book is a must have for me! I hope I win!!
If I don’t win, I’ll just have to buy a copy. And then… I wonder how many yards of fabric I’ll need to get from you guys to complete my favorite projects…
Hi, I am in West Virginia and found you by accident. I was on another blog who had pictures of your shop, and I had to go there. Wow. What beautiful colors. One day, maybe…Meanwhile, the book looks delicious. Mary
Cant wait to have this book in my hands! I love your store. Was just in last week and bought some beautiful japanese fabric!
Still hoping to win and my fingers are crossed( :
I hope the projects in the book are as just as wonderful as the quilt on the cover of the book.
Just a few more days and the suspence will be over. Congrats to the lucky winner of a great book.
I just found your blog and I’m so glad I did!!!! I’m a huge fan of Log Cabins so I’m hoping to win this book. Thanks for a great giveaway!
This book looks great! Thanks for the chance to win. I love reading your blog, too. Lots of inspiration. mcglen8 [at] gmail.com
Quilts make such great subjects for photography. Such inspiration!
Looks like a great book… and a must have!
And I agree, your shop is incredible… the only negative is that I don’t get over to that part of town often enough.
I make lots of simple tied-off quilts for my kids but I really hope to make each of them an heirloom quality piece one of these days.
I love Cool Cottons! I can always find a great selection, and great ideas.
This book looks fantastic! Thanks for the chance to win.
Lovely collection of fabrics in your shop. I would love to come and visit soon. I found your blog thru another pdx blogger site.
What a lovely book! And what an awesome opportunity! I’m keeping my fingers crossed!
This books looks fun.
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i’ve been patiently waiting for this book to be released… thanks for the opportunity to have a copy of my own!
Each photo from the book is more beautiful that the last. Can’t wait to read this book!
Yay! Can’t wait to learn more about this book…
Looks like a great book on my favorite block!
Looks fantastic! Everything Susan writes is worth reading. 🙂
I would love to win this book. I see so many quilts I want to sew.
The quilt in the cover is so beautiful! This book looks really interesting.
Your book looks so fresh and new with ideas for my favourite block. Crossing my fingers and hoping to win it!!
Looks to be a fantastic book with some great ideas. Please count me in your giveaway! (a signed copy… how cool would that be!!)
Thanks for the chance to win! I’ve been eyeing this book on Amazon for awhile!
I forgot my daily entry yesterday– what was I thinking?!
Oh wow! what beautiful quilts. I’m amazed at how color and scale completely change a pattern. I’d love to own this book and learn some more about log cabins.
Log cabin is my favourite block – I never tire of looking at them & this looks a lovely book
Chris x
awesome looking book!
I would love to win this book and learn all about log cabins!
Hi! Cool book at Cool Cottons! Would love a copy!
I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy of this book! It looks great. Thanks for all the great posts.
It looks like a cool book! Thanks for hosting the giveaway.
I have been so excited about this book coming out! I’d love to win a copy. Thanks for the giveaway!
My goodness! That quilt on the front cover is enough to get me to start quilting!
Susan is amazing!
I would love to win!! Love log cabins!!!
I’m really looking forward to this book! If I don’t win, I’ll be adding it to my wish list–my birthday is coming up. 🙂
This book looks awesome. Would love to have it.
I have added this book to my wishlist in case I don’t win!
would love the book! I have some great fabric waiting for the perfect pattern.
Wow, I would love to peruse this gorgeous looking book!
I don’t have any modern log cabin books, so this would be a great addition to my quilt books!
Wow! This book is just wonderful. I’m new to sewing and I’m attracted to both vintage and modern elements so this seem like it will be a perfect guide for me 🙂
I’m back for another chance to win! I really, really want this book!
Fingers still crossed!
The book looks like it is so full of inspiration! Log cabin blocks have been a long time favorite of mine.
Wow, thanks for being so generous with the book… I’d be mighty tempted to keep it for myself!
Can’t wait to check out this book!
I love visiting Cool Cottons when I visit Portland. Thanks for the change to win!
I want to learn more about log cabin quilting. It looks beautiful!
Wow how special to have one of these special books.
Great giveaway!
It is so nice of you to have this drawing. Looks like such a fabulous book. Thanks for your generous spirit.
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Really great giveaway!
The book looks fabulous! I love the colors she picks!
I have been drooling over this book since I saw Susan blogging about it. I have never made a proper quilt before but I cannot wait to give it a go! With the help of the MLCQ, I am sure my first will be beautiful! I wish we had a shop like “Cool Cottons” in our town, I am so jealous of Portland!
Oooh, put my name in for this amazing book!
I have been wanting to learn how to quilt for forever! This book looks BEAUTIFUL!
I’ve been eyeing up this book for a while. I really must get my butt in gear and order a copy! I love when traditional quilts are re-imagined with modern sensibilities. 🙂
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Love it!