Fun-Size Quilts is a book by Martingale comprised of quilts all made using a handful of fat quarters.Sigh...you should see the talented quilters in this book - Melissa Corry, Jeni Baker, and Julie Herman to name a few.
Here is my quilt.
My Little Garden by Jackie White
I made it one day when I felt like playing with my favourite embellishments - ric rac and buttons. You may also notice that other than the background, all the fabric is covered in polka dots. This quilt just makes me smile=)
All the quilts are different and so unique. Here are a couple to wet your appetite. This one is by Heather Valentine. Don't you love her whimsical flowers?
'Garden Variety' by Heather Valentine
Missy Shepler grabs your attention with this bold modern quilt. I can't wait to try this one to see how she made this.
'Elongated Triangles' by Missy Shepler
How adorable are the little foxes made by Jeni Baker? She always can turn a quilt into something you just want to have in your home.
'Fox in a Box' by Jeni Baker
Would you like a chance to win a digital copy of Fun-Size Quilts? Leave me a comment answering the following question: What is your favourite embellishment?
Want a whole pile of chances to win? Go here to visit all the other blogs in this blog hop!
Good luck=)
My favourite embellishment is hand embroidery.
ReplyDeleteMyra took my answer - Hand embroidery. But I also like to add beads.
ReplyDeleteI would say my favorite embellishment is also hand embroidery.
ReplyDeletemy fav embellishment is beads and buttons.
ReplyDeleteHand embroidery or appliques...not a fan of beads and stuff on a quilt that would be "used"...but on a wall quilt...anything goes! :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite embellishment has to be buttons. Love the variety.
ReplyDeleteI would have to say buttons. There are so many different types out there
ReplyDeleteBlack thread. Sewing machine sketching with it.
ReplyDeleteI do very little embellishment, but I am a fan of hand embroidery.
ReplyDeleteButtons are one of my favorite embellishments.
ReplyDeleteRic rac and buttons!
ReplyDeleteButtons. nridder@hurontel.on.ca
ReplyDeletebuttons and ribbons!
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I favor decorative stitches like Buttonhole/Blanket stitches.
ReplyDeleteI like using buttons to help embelish my quilts. I make a cat quilt and I used buttons for the eyes. Fun-sized Quilts would be a wonderful way to introduce yourself to a world of minis, using fat quarters in a very creative style. Thank you for the chance to win a copy of this quilt book.
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I like using buttons to help embelish my quilts. I make a cat quilt and I used buttons for the eyes. Fun-sized Quilts would be a wonderful way to introduce yourself to a world of minis, using fat quarters in a very creative style. Thank you for the chance to win a copy of this quilt book.
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I like using buttons to help embelish my quilts. I make a cat quilt and I used buttons for the eyes. Fun-sized Quilts would be a wonderful way to introduce yourself to a world of minis, using fat quarters in a very creative style. Thank you for the chance to win a copy of this quilt book.
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I once made some Christmas tree wall hangings with hot fix crystals on them and that was pretty cute. Generally I don't do a lot of embellishment since most of my quilts are made to be used, and therefore washed.
ReplyDeleteI like lace as an embellishment. I don't add it often because I want to save some for that elusive some day quilt.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new quilter, and I haven't tried any embellishments yet. But I love the look of brightly colored embroidery, so that's probably where I'll start. A mini quilt would be a good first embellishment project!
ReplyDeleteBeads are a fun embelishment! Love these fun sized quilts & Hope to win!
ReplyDeleteSo far, the only embellishments I've really used were fancy threads for hand-tying.
ReplyDeleteI like rick rack. I use it a lot!
ReplyDeleteI don't do much embellishment but I do sometimes add some hand embroidery.
ReplyDeleteButtons!! I have a huge jar of all sorts of them.
ReplyDeleteI love using rick rack, along with buttons and embroidery.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite embellishment is the thread. Most of my quilts are meant to be used - bed quilts, baby quilts. I don't do a lot of art projects so I don't embellish a lot. However, the thread I use can really enhance the quilting which to me embellishes the quilt. I prefer a variegated thread for the color movement and the depth it adds to the quilt.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite embellishment is the quilting! I also love to add ribbons, rick-rack and buttons...sometimes paint :)
ReplyDeleteButtons!!!
ReplyDeleteI would have to say hand beading is my favorite way to spice up my art quilts. Just enough sparkle to draw the viewer in for a closer look to find other hidden surprises.
ReplyDeleteI love beads and buttons but stick to hand embroidery ~ so I don't get weird marks on my face!
ReplyDeleteI have a thing for buttons! ☺ Love using them as embellishments.
ReplyDeleteThanks a bunch for the chance to win!
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Your quilt is so cute! My favorite embellishments are the jumbo ric-rack and prairie points.
ReplyDeleteI have actually never added any embellishments but I am learning applique and hand embroidery.
ReplyDeleteI have to say that I have never used an embellishment on a quilt. Thanks!
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Buttons is my favorite embellishment for wall hangings.
ReplyDeleteI love to embellish with a neutral muslin that can be dyed any color to go with whatever project I am working on.
ReplyDeleteButtons are my favorite embellishment.
ReplyDeleteI love rick rack!
ReplyDeleteI love ric-rac - one of my favorites and try to put it on everything I do. If it won't work, I have a stitch on my sewing machine that imitates it. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI've added ric rac to a few table runners and really liked the effect.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your adorable quilt being included in this fun book.
Diamonds....they are a girls best friend....ok just kidding...no they are the best. But in sewing/quilting, I love buttons they are just so cute.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite embellishment is buttons. There are so many choices and they add so much to a quilt. Next stop in the learning curve is embroidery.
ReplyDeleteButtons are definitely my favorite embellishment. That and rick rack. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love rick rack, or ric rac, as I knew it when I was much younger. Itty, bitty size to Jumbo this is the way to add something to whatever you are sewing to keep a child entertained while at an appointment or talking with a friend at the store....
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is embellishments are buttons and lace. Love your little quilt
ReplyDeleteI like to hand embroider on quilts although I have recently been practicing and enjoying machine scribble embroidery too.
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Buttons
ReplyDeleteAlthough I seldom add embellishments, I do add buttons.
ReplyDeleteHand embroidery is my favorite embellishment. Love your mini flower quilt! pattik@windstream.net
ReplyDeleteMy favorite embellishment is coaching fibers onto my artwork.
ReplyDeleteI like both buttons and 3D fabric like prairie points or flowers
ReplyDeleteI just love yo yos, love making them and using for flower centers.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite embellishment is the same as yours..ric rac, but I'll choose another just to show I'm not a copy-cat! I love brightly colored embroidery thread to outline and add fun stitches that only hand-work can do. I love your mini quilt...it's my favorite!
ReplyDelete(Mumbling) I know I haven't stopped by for a while....I'm sorry!! I missed you!
ReplyDeleteI've been crazy busy with our business, and then the Pet Show, too. Ahh, that's no excuse.
Oh, how I love that little quilt of yours! It has my two favorite 3d helpers: buttons and rickrack! Heehee!
I love ric-rac! I buy it and just love to look at it and pet it and sometimes use it on quilts!
ReplyDeleteI love hand embroidery.
ReplyDeleteI like dimensional elements, like 3-D Flying Geese and prairie points. Buttons go well with dimensionals!
ReplyDeleteI like adding buttons...( I inherited three Very large jars)
ReplyDeleteI like buttons and rick rack and yo-yos.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite embellishment ... I'd have to say bias tape.
ReplyDeletebuttons and ribbons!
ReplyDeleteRic rac!
ReplyDeleteyou can't beat a good button!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite embellishment are buttons. Thanks for the give away!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite embellishment is hand embroidery.
ReplyDeleteHand embroidery is my favorite embellishment. I also like the look of machine buttonhole/blanket stitch.
ReplyDeleteI don't have a favorite yet as I have never used embellishments on a quilt. But, I am currently taking a Crazy Quilt beginner class from Kathy Shaw at Shawkl.com and hope to have a favorite by the time I am finished with the class.
ReplyDeleteI love adding little buttons to all sorts of things! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite embellishment is buttons!!
ReplyDeleteHaven't tried enough of any embellishment to have a favorite yet, BUT I think I like them all!
ReplyDeleteI love adding machine embroidery, but also love ric rack as well.
ReplyDeleteI have to tell you too that your little quilt is one of my most favorites from the book. It is just adorable.
I too fall into the hand embroidery camp. I also like ribbons. Thanks! Notwendy gmail
ReplyDeleteI love buttons of any size and shape!
ReplyDeleteButtons...
ReplyDeleteHand embroidery--fun and relaxing! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love to use buttons and yo-yos on my quilts. thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI like buttons. They have such a fun, 3-D effect that adds another layer of interest to the project.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite embellishment is, of course, buttons. I also like big stitch quilting, and other things. cdahlgren at live dot com
ReplyDeleteI prefer fabric embellishment like applique if there needs to be embellishment. My quilts are meant to be soft to use.
ReplyDeleteI like to embellish with buttons - there are so many colors, styles etc.
ReplyDeleteA cute button!
ReplyDeleteI like to hand embroider on crazy quilts adding beads and buttons
ReplyDeleteI go no further than buttons. Buttons are so effective and the varieties of kinds of buttons is endless.
ReplyDeleteI guess my favourite embellishment would be using the decorative stitches on my machine with wild rayon thread.
ReplyDeleteI'm not big on embellishment but have started doing some embroidery and think it can add a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteI don't do a lot of embellishments but now that I've mastered sewing on buttons by machine it's buttons.
ReplyDeleteI use the "fancy" stitches on my sewing machine
ReplyDeleteI like to add hand embroidery to my mini quilts. also cute buttons!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite embellishment is hand embroidery.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite embellishment was what I could find in my daughter's scrap booking supplies. But she has taken that stash to Colorado Springs to her new home so now I need to find a new source. Hmm - I am visiting her shortly - I wonder what I can find to bring back home with me. :)
ReplyDeleteIf you count quilting as an embellishment, then I choose quilting! I have not tried it yet, but textured blocks, like with pin tucks or gathering, look cool.
ReplyDeleteI do not have a favorite embellishment. I will use embellishments to accent a project, but I normally do not make stuff that calls for a lot of embellishments in the design of the project. I have used buttons, beads, and hand stitching to add to stuff in the past.
ReplyDeleteButtons!! Followed close behind by rickrack, ribbon, embroidery...I love it all! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt, congratulations!
I've picked up bits of vintage ribbon & lace here and there, so I'd pick that, except that I've never had the guts to cut it up & use it!
ReplyDeleteI think I'm not a no-reply, but just in case: jhunsberger (at) gmail (d0t) c0m
Yo-yo's and buttons, together! and they would be terrific in your mini garden!
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