The newly-published Southwest Modern caught my eye the first time I saw Kristi Schroeder post about it. I mean the cover alone was intriguing, and the thought of travel-inspired quilts really piqued my interest. That's something that I've thought about, not really followed through with, but really like the idea of. So when Lucky Spool Media offered to send me a copy for review, it was an easy, 'yes.'
I actually had no idea where the Marfa mentioned in the byline was (it's a high-desert city in Texas!) but I had been to White Sands National Monument in New Mexico, the location shown on the cover. And as Kristi shared behind the scenes photos from the book, I was drawn in.
So different from my own aesthetic, I love the bold patterns and colors.... and all that straight-line quilting that somehow ties the collection together.
Part travel guide and part quilt book, Southwest Modern really is a unique combination. Besides the expected quilt patterns, Kristi shares some of her favorite places she's discovered in her travels, and of course they provide beautiful backdrops for her quilts.
Lucky Spool has a reputation for making beautiful, compelling books, and this one's no different. Whether you're looking for new modern quilt inspiration, a travel guide, or beautiful photography, this book has it all.
