Turnabout Patchwork Blog Hop

sarah • January 30, 2019 • 66 Comments

Welcome to my stop on the Turnabout Patchwork Book Tour Blog Hop! I made up the quick and easy Sun Dunes pattern from the Quarter Snowball Block section of the book.

I liked the look of solids that Teresa used in the illustration of Sun Dunes in the book and ordered Kona Ash for my background. In the end, I opted to use the remnants from Woven Waves: Kona Lime, Grass Green, Glacier, Ruby, and Watermelon.

This quilt went together very quickly. It has so much potential for different looks with solids, prints, a variety of background colors... the possibilities are endless! And it wasn't super fussy about points lining up. If constructed in rows, you'd only need to focus on the points of the triangles matching. I opted to leave off the border, so my quilt top finished at 36 1/2" x 45 1/2". I love that the negative space in the background gives is a modern look and leaves a lot of room for interesting quilting.

Overall, Turnabout Patchwork is a beginner friendly book with a variety of interesting twists on common quilt blocks. Each of six chapters shows step-by-step photos of how to make the block and an initial pattern featuring the block, followed by two or three illustrated patterns using some variation of block layout or fabric placement within the block. Numerous quilts are modern in design with expansive negative space. Turnabout Patchwork is available on Amazon.

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Turnabout Patchwork author Teresa Mairal Barreu can be found at her blog Sewn Up.

Enjoy the continuation of the blog hop by following along at the following blogs:

January 28 - Blog Hop Kickoff Post

Teresa Mairal Barreu blog: Sewn Up

January 30 - Quarter Snow Ball

Arrowhead

Jen Shaffer: Patterns by Jen
Lorinda Davis: Laurel, Poppy and Pine

Sweet Bows

Kate Colleran: Seams like a dream
Sandra Healy: Sandra Healy Designs

Tutti-frutti

Moira de Carvalho: Quilt Design Duo
Lynn Kane: Puppy Girl Designs

Sun Dunes

Sarah Goer: Sarah Goer Quilts (you're here!)
Tammy Silvers: Tamarinis

February 1 - Modern Shoofly

Flying Rainbows

Gretchen Wylegala: Snug Harbor Quilts

Flying Butterflies

Anorina Morris: Samelia’s mum
Raewyn Barge: Stitching Farmgirl

Flying Flags

Tammy Silvers: Tamarinis
Becca Fenstermaker: Pretty Piney

Flying Confetti

Laura Piland: Slice of π Quilts
Sarah Ruiz: Saroy

February 2 - Half Square Triangles (HSTs) and squares

Rose Garden Star

Anne Boundy: Said with Love

Swirl

Joanne Harris: Quilts by Joanne
Sarah Myers: The Quilted Diary

Houndstooth

Becca Fenstermaker: Pretty Piney

Diamond Star

Sarah Vanderburgh: Sew Joy Creations
Sarah Scott: Piccolo Studio

February 4 - Striped Fabric Block

Shells

Gail Sheppard: Quilting Gail
Julie Burton: Running Stitch Quilts

Xs and Os

Linda McLaren: The Quilting Biker
Sarah Scott: Piccolo Studio

Jaws

Cheryl Brown: QuilterChic

Arrowhead

Stephanie Jacobson: Steph Jacobson Design

February 6 - Coordinated Strips

Peaks

Afton Warrick: Quilting Mod

Diamond and Crosses

Linda McLaren: The Quilting Biker
Brandy Pettit: Pampered Pettit

Knots and Crosses

Leanne Parsons: Devoted Quilter
Andy Knowlton: A Bright Corner

February 8 - Double Disappearing Nine-Patch

Holiday Trellis

Sherry Shish: Powered by Quilting

Stepping Stones

Bobbi Bridgeman: Snowy Days Quilting
Anja Clyke: anjaquilts

Two for One

Mania Hatziioannidi: Mania for Quilts

Cross

Sandra Starley: Textile Time Travels
Anjeanette Klinder: Anjeanette Klinder

66 thoughts on “Turnabout Patchwork Blog Hop”

Lisa Marie
January 30, 2019 at 5:09 am

I think it's a great pattern, so my only change would be to make it scrappy. I like to make most everything scrappy.

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1. sarah
  Post authorJanuary 31, 2019 at 7:53 pm
  
  Everything scrappy is a good system. Thanks for visiting, Lisa Marie.
  
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Anita L Jackson
January 30, 2019 at 5:49 am

Wouldn't a gradation of reds and oranges be gorgeous ( no white) to change up the Sun Dunes pattern if I were making it? I love sunsets, and the name for that quilt is wonderful!

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1. sarah
  Post authorJanuary 31, 2019 at 7:55 pm
  
  Her colors in the book are more reminiscent of a sunset. Thanks for visiting, Anita.
  
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Cathy Killiany
January 30, 2019 at 6:24 am

Love your colors but I love taupe colors so I’d change to taupe background.

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1. sarah
  Post authorJanuary 31, 2019 at 7:57 pm
  
  Great idea! It's so easy to change up a pattern by substituting your favorite neutral. Thanks for visiting, Cathy.
  
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Donna
January 30, 2019 at 6:45 am

I love the pattern and your quilt. I make a lot of baby quilts for charity and the size would be perfect. As for what I would change, I guess the background color. The white looks great, but would use something with a little color and texture for use as a baby quilt.

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1. sarah
  Post authorJanuary 31, 2019 at 7:57 pm
  
  It's actually a light grey, but you're right that substituting something colorful would make a happy baby quilt. Thanks for visiting, Donna!
  
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Sharon Aurora
January 30, 2019 at 7:37 am

I like how yours turned out. I think I would like to see it with a black background. That might be interesting.

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1. sarah
  Post authorJanuary 31, 2019 at 7:58 pm
  
  Ohh... that would be fun! Thanks for visiting, Sharon.
  
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Anja @ Anja Quilts
January 30, 2019 at 8:33 am

I really like this. I haven't had a chance to do a thorough look through the book yet. Well done.

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1. sarah
  Post authorJanuary 31, 2019 at 7:59 pm
  
  Thank you, Anja.
  
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Rita Long
January 30, 2019 at 8:44 am

I would like to see it in red and white

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1. sarah
  Post authorJanuary 31, 2019 at 8:00 pm
  
  That would be bold. :-) Thanks for visiting, Rita.
  
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Laura M
January 30, 2019 at 1:50 pm

I'd like to try the quilt using an ombre fabric to see the color progression.

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1. sarah
  Post authorJanuary 31, 2019 at 8:00 pm
  
  When I read that a variety of shades of teal came to mind. :-) Thanks for visiting, Laura.
  
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Christi
January 30, 2019 at 7:41 pm

I would probably use a lot of batik scraps on this one. Maybe blues. Would look like kites.

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1. sarah
  Post authorJanuary 31, 2019 at 8:01 pm
  
  This is such a scrap friendly pattern. It could be scrappy within each row. Thanks for visiting, Christi.
  
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Pamela Reim
January 30, 2019 at 11:41 pm

I'm partial to other-than-white backgrounds so might go for greys with ocean colors like pale aqua, seafoam green etc.

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1. sarah
  Post authorJanuary 31, 2019 at 8:06 pm
  
  I realize my pale grey is coming off as white to some viewers. I favor greys as my preferred neutrals. A grey background would be lovely paired with ocean blues/greens. Thanks for visiting, Pamela.
  
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Sue Holman
January 31, 2019 at 5:09 am

I would use a dark background and bright colors.

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1. sarah
  Post authorJanuary 31, 2019 at 8:07 pm
  
  That would really pop! Thanks for visiting, Sue.
  
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sharon
January 31, 2019 at 6:51 am

I would make it in black and white

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1. sarah
  Post authorJanuary 31, 2019 at 8:07 pm
  
  Would you use solids or black and white prints? Thanks for visiting, Sharon.
  
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Rosalind Gutierrez
January 31, 2019 at 7:01 am

I have some flower squares that would be great for this pattern and I would use a yellow or green triangle.

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1. sarah
  Post authorJanuary 31, 2019 at 8:08 pm
  
  Sounds like a lovely combination. Thank you for visiting, Rosalind.
  
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Kathie L
January 31, 2019 at 7:56 am

I might try it with some stripe fabric.

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1. sarah
  Post authorJanuary 31, 2019 at 8:09 pm
  
  There's a whole chapter in the book on using strips. They would be fun in this pattern! Thanks for visiting, Kathie.
  
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Barbara Colvin
January 31, 2019 at 8:37 am

I'd like to try some plaids with a solid for the Sun Dunes.

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1. sarah
  Post authorJanuary 31, 2019 at 8:10 pm
  
  Someone else suggested stripes. Plaids would be another great, bold choice. Thanks for visiting, Barbara.
  
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Janet T
January 31, 2019 at 9:59 am

Red and white would look nice. Or navy with white polka dots and solid white. Many choices would look good.

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1. sarah
  Post authorJanuary 31, 2019 at 8:11 pm
  
  Ohh... I love the idea of a polka dot. You're right... there are many choices. And commenters have had such great ideas to share! Thanks for visiting, Janet.
  
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Dawn F.
January 31, 2019 at 6:23 pm

Your quilt is awesome! I would try it with black instead of white to see how that that goes with the solid colors!

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1. sarah
  Post authorJanuary 31, 2019 at 8:13 pm
  
  A black background would be a great choice. I like the contrast with my light grey background, but I almost never use a background that is this light. ;-) Thanks for visiting, Dawn!
  
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Beth T.
January 31, 2019 at 8:56 pm

Being a Southern California native, my initial thought upon seeing this pattern was that it reminded me of the beach, so I would start in sandy tans, then transition to foamy whites, deep ocean blues, then sky blues. Or maybe sunset colors above the ocean? I'd have to lay it out to see--that's where the fun is, right?

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1. sarah
  Post authorFebruary 1, 2019 at 4:14 pm
  
  That sounds like a beautiful option for this pattern. The beach and ocean are full of such great colors. Thanks for visiting, Beth.
  
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Terry Carney
February 1, 2019 at 5:08 am

I like your colour choices. It might be interesting to use fabric with colour gradation .

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1. sarah
  Post authorFebruary 1, 2019 at 4:15 pm
  
  Thank you, Terry. Like an ombre fabric? That would be fun.
  
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Susan S
February 1, 2019 at 6:13 am

I have a bundle of blue/aqua/purple that would make a neat gradation pattern.

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1. sarah
  Post authorFebruary 1, 2019 at 4:15 pm
  
  My favorite part of the rainbow! :-) Thanks for visiting, Susan.
  
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Carol Andrews
February 1, 2019 at 8:28 am

I think I need to make this quilt! I love your colors and fabrics. I seem to be on a brown kick right now. I’m thinking a milk chocolate brown background. The design elements could be the fabrics I have with teal, orange, lime green, light blue and cream in the very busy patterns in the collection. I have always been a traditional quilter but since discovering Teresa I am hooked on the modern twist and through her I have met so many new to me modern quilters.

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1. sarah
  Post authorFebruary 1, 2019 at 4:17 pm
  
  Glad to "meet" you, Carol. It's fun that you're enjoying Teresa's modern twist. I love brown and teal together and those other colors would be a colorful combination.
  
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Gail C.
February 1, 2019 at 8:39 am

I am leaning toward springtime colors, vibrant ones right now

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1. sarah
  Post authorFebruary 1, 2019 at 4:18 pm
  
  I don't think you can go wrong with vibrant colors. Thanks for visiting, Gail.
  
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Marie
February 1, 2019 at 1:16 pm

I love your quilt!
I like the 'simple' look of solids, but I often go to louder prints.

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1. sarah
  Post authorFebruary 1, 2019 at 4:20 pm
  
  Last year it was a goal of mine to work more with solids, which I have enjoyed. But most of my fabric collection is blenders and I usually work with a scrappy assortment. I have a harder time using the "loud" prints. Thanks for visiting, Marie.
  
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Bernie
February 1, 2019 at 1:29 pm

So many ways this could be done - scrappy rows of the same color, a print background with stripes of color, a quilt with just two colors - red and white or teal and yellow? It is a very open ended pattern - looks like fun!

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1. sarah
  Post authorFebruary 1, 2019 at 4:22 pm
  
  Multiple great ideas! Thanks for visiting, Bernie.
  
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Gretchen Snug Harbor Quilts
February 1, 2019 at 2:43 pm

Very nice job! That will be so much fun to quilt!

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1. sarah
  Post authorFebruary 1, 2019 at 4:23 pm
  
  Thank you, Gretchen. It's a great pattern in solids for some decorative quilting.
  
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Kathy Cummings
February 1, 2019 at 8:02 pm

I love the solids!!! I would use a lt. Gray for the background!!!
Thank you

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1. sarah
  Post authorFebruary 4, 2019 at 12:29 am
  
  Thanks for visiting, Kathy.
  
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Cynthia Knapp
February 2, 2019 at 5:02 am

I would use Kaffe Fassett fabrics where you have the white, using various prints in one color for each row and use a solid, maybe black for the small pieces. This quilt has a lot of possibilities.

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1. sarah
  Post authorFebruary 4, 2019 at 12:29 am
  
  This is a great plan. Thank you, Cynthia.
  
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Allison Evrard
February 4, 2019 at 5:59 am

I really love pastels so I'd probably go with soft pinks, blues, yellows, and purples. Love your quilt, by the way!

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1. sarah
  Post authorFebruary 4, 2019 at 9:34 pm
  
  Thank you, Allison. Pastels would make a lovely version.
  
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Sue Lerch
February 4, 2019 at 12:49 pm

I like the idea of making it look like sand and waves. Or, a miss of brights with the corners black.

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1. sarah
  Post authorFebruary 4, 2019 at 9:35 pm
  
  Interesting ideas. Anything ocean inspired is a winner! Thanks for visiting, Sue.
  
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v dale
February 4, 2019 at 2:54 pm

I think I would make it in red white and blue

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1. sarah
  Post authorFebruary 4, 2019 at 9:37 pm
  
  That would be fun. I love how I visualize a new version every time I read someone's idea. Thanks for visiting, V.
  
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Janet Sabol
February 6, 2019 at 5:41 pm

The solids are really cool! I may want to try turning the HST towards each other to make squares. Who knows? It would be fun to try.

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1. sarah
  Post authorFebruary 7, 2019 at 9:28 pm
  
  So many options with this simple block. You could just make a bunch and play with layout. Thanks for sharing your idea, Janet.
  
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Willow Olson
February 8, 2019 at 12:59 pm

I'd like to give it a go with a variety of blues :)

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1. sarah
  Post authorFebruary 13, 2019 at 5:40 pm
  
  I lovely choice! Thanks for visiting, Willow.
  
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GloryB
February 10, 2019 at 5:04 am

I think I would like to try this with quite a bold, large-design fabric instead of the white. With the other colours being solids taken from the print. Or possibly white if the print has a fair amount of white in it.

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1. sarah
  Post authorFebruary 13, 2019 at 5:41 pm
  
  That would give it a dramatically different look. Thanks for sharing your ideas, Glory.
  
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