The quilt on the cover of the book is called Flying rainbows. It illustrates the basic concept of my book Turnabout patchwork.
So easy yet so versatile. You will find 1 quilt pattern featuring this block in the book and 3 illustrated quilt-pattern variations.
So you can see all the variations in a real project we’re joined by Anorina of Samelia’s mum, Tammy of Tamarinis, Becca of Pretty Piney, Laura of Slice of π Quilts, Gretchen of Snug Harbor Quilts, Raewyn of Stitching Farmgirl and Sarah of Saroy
These fantastic quilt designers and quilters have made projects using a modern shoo fly block. Don’t forget to check their blogs to see their great work as well, read their experience with my book.
My book Turnabout Patchwork
“Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist” is all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block (sometimes two smaller blocks) to yield endless quilt tops.
See all the quilts in the book in a real life project
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Sewn Up 
I love all of the quilts, but I would say I like the Flying Butterflies the best.
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I just love all the quilts Love the flying confetti
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I love all the variations that can be constructed to make such different looking designs.
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So hard to choose, but Flying Confetti for me!
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I like flying confetti
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Flying Rainbows is my favorite – thanks.
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I think Flying Confetti is my favorite pattern! I love to make traditional blocks and cut them apart to create a “oohhh, that looks hard” block! Loving your book!
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Flying Confetti is my favorite. I am very symmetrical in nature which this pattern is, but yet it is mixed up too!
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I like the Flying Rainbows best – so much movement in this lively quilt!
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It’s hard to pick a favorite…..but if I had to, it would be Flying Confetti!
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It’s a toss up between Flying Butterflies and Flying Confetti.
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So difficult to choose, but I think Flying Rainbows is my favorite!
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I really like the Flying Butterflies
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Flying Rainbows – love the colors, how they pop against the white background. Like the idea of modern quilting!
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I like Flying Rainbows best right now. The bright colors probably tip the balance in its favor.
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Really enjoying this blog hop, Teresa, and seeing your designs put to work! I still love Flying Rainbows!
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I can’t pick a favorite, just going to try them all!
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The flying confetti looks great! But then they all do.
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Flying Rainbows, but I like them all.
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I thought I left a comment but don’t see it. But the Flying Rainbows is my favorite although I love all of them. Haven’t gotten you book yet but have been eyeing it on amazon and it’s on my list so hope to have one soon.
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I love them all but if I have to choose one it’s flying butterflies.
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Love your book! I have a copy all ready. My favourite from this block would be the Flying Flags, but I’m seeing sailboats in there. Planning to give it a try to see what happens.
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I have this book and LOVE it. I would love to win a copy to give to a friend – great birthday or Christmas present!
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My favorite is the Flying Rainbows. Thank you Teresa for the chance to win your fabulous book. I am so happy you wrote it. You have the best how to videos of all the people on you tube. I hope you can keep it up. God Bless
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I like Flying Rainbows. I could use lots of scraps. Looks like a great book.
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Flying confetti is my favorite, but all of the quilts look like fun.
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I’m hoping to get the book for my birthday. And will be making as many of the patterns that my stash will allow. Thank you so much for all of your tutorials.
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Flying rainbows- so much movement in that quilt top!
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Flying confetti….
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I love the flying butterflies 💕
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I love the flying rainbow. I am thinking a monochromatic version in smoky blues would be beautiful.
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I love flying rainbows. It is one I definitely want to make
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I feel a mighty need to make a quilt using the Spring Fever variation. I’ve got a collection of France-themed fabrics that would make for a very interesting quilt, especially if I pair the prints with a hint-of-a-print batik.
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Flying butterflies
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My favorite is Flying Rainbows —a great way to make a dent in my stash before someone calls the Health Department!
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