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The next quilt I'd like to share from Daisy and my book, Quilt Modern Curves & Bold Stripes , is my Prevailing Winds quilt.  Just as the name suggests, this quilt is inspired by weather maps that show the movement of high and low pressure systems.  It's definitely not a literal translation of the map but I wanted to the feeling of changing directions. Prevailing Winds This is a great design if you're just starting our working with curves and stripes. Since the stripe convex pieces are always changing direction you don't have to line up. Prevailing Winds Just like all the designs in the book there are options for a printed stripe version, above, or a pieced stripe version, below: Prevailing Winds I love how prints change a quilt.  The pieced stripe version has great movement and depth.  I also like the clean lines and defined shapes of the printed stripe version. Prevailing Winds  For the quilting I decided to do straight lines

It's been a busy week, getting back to school after Christmas break and the official release of Daisy and my book, Quilt Modern Curves & Bold Stripes!  Along with signed copies available in my shop , unsigned copies are now available at amazon.com and other book and fabric stores. Quilt Modern Curves & Bold Stripes by Heather Black and Daisy Aschehoug With the release of the book I wanted to share, in more detail, about the different designs I have in the book.  The first up is Festoons.  I briefly shared this quilt when it was accepted into QuiltCon 2020 . Festoons Quilt Just as the name suggests this quilt is inspired by sashing, party decor and festoons.  I used a neutral background with bright festoons to create a fun party atmosphere in the design.  The center of the festoons are improv pieced giving the design movement and a carefree feeling. Festoons Quilt Since festoons isn't the most modern of words I chose a quilting motif that