September 11, 2013

Size Matters - Moda Blog Hop


16" x 16" Nautical Star Pillow
Size matters.....yes and no.  It's really all a matter of perspective and need right?  I sure could use a larger studio space, but I've always been drawn to the super tiny little things, like painting these little 1"x1" square paintings below.  So it seems like it would make sense that a tiny studio would do, but no no! To paint these little pictures I need lots of paint in all sorts of colors and paper large and small, I need the mediums to make the crackle finish and I need paint brushes in a variety of sizes.  The list just goes on and on!  And then there is all of the MODA FABRIC!
tiny 1" x 1" watercolor paintings
My quilt block (the pillow above) is one of my favorite and really very easy, just snowballed corners (or flying geese) and squares.  I added a simple star applique for a nautical look.  The finished pillow is using a 16" square, but my favorite block is in the very center - it measures a tiny 2" x 2"!  If you would like directions to make this Nautical Star pillow click HERE.

For a more general pattern of the quilt block in a variety of sizes (above) click HERE.

If you are drawn to tiny things you might also like one of my little pendant necklaces.  There are three quilty designs to choose from.  They measure  1" square and come with a 24" ball chain.  The designs are prints from original watercolor paintings.  Best of all they only cost $12 plus shipping. Click HERE to check them out.


GIVE AWAYS!

The best for last right?  Moda has GENEROUSLY provided some spectacular goodies for me to give away!  I have fat quarter bundles, layer cakes, charm packs, jelly rolls.....all from my new fabric line called Piecemakers which won't be in stores until January!   Be the first to stitch something up with this new line!  The concept for this line was everything sewing/quilting related including quilt guilds.  I was doing a little research and I got caught up in the creative names of guilds and I decided to use some of them in the fabric.  The colors are a soft wheat, pale soldier tealy blue, and chestnut browns.

The winners have been notified, thank you!
Moda Piecemaker's available in January

 I had a fun time designing these four quilts with this fabric.  I was lucky enough to have my Mom and my good friend Sheryl do piecing for me - THANK YOU!!!!!




Four quilt designs using Moda's Piecemaker fabric line - top left - Nimble Thimble KS-1304, top right - Cotton Patch KS-1305, bottom left - Piecemaker KS-1302 (the "applique" pieces are actually cut from the panel, no applique needed!) bottom right - Patchworks KS-1303.  The patterns will be available in November - suggested retail $8
And in case you would like some other piecing options my dear and talented friend Barb of Coach House Designs came up with these cuties!
Comfort

New Day


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Kelsabel said...

Quilters in Bloom, bloomsburg Pa. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

Karen said...

I am a member of the Evening Star Quilt Guild in Birmingham, AL

Linda K said...

I am such a fan of your wonderful designs and fabrics! Thanks for the chance to sew with your new and BEAUTIFUL line, Piecemakers! I'm a proud member of the Gwinnett Quilters' Guild in Georgia

Lorri said...

Love Love Love the pillow. I am subscribing to your blog. This is my first visit. Thanks for chance to win

Barbara said...

I belong to the Quartzsite Quilt Guild of Quartzsite AZ.

Qltr89 said...

I love the pillow! Thank ou for the chance to win. I do not belong to a quilt guild currently. The guild meetings conflicted with our family schedule. Family always comes first. Hope you'll consider me regardless of my non-conformity to belonging to quilt guilds.

manjservi said...

I no longer belong to a guild, but I love your fabrics and the pillow.
Thanks for the contest

Unknown said...

I am a member of two quilting guilds, Heritage Quilters, Crown Point, IN and Heritage Quilters, South Holland, IL. Thank you for the chance to win!
Kathryn

Cynde said...

Love your new designs and the gorgeous "Piece Makers" line of fabrics you designed. Love the colors in it. I don't belong to a Quilting guild, but very much would like to be in the drawing. Thanks for the chance.

mongghon said...

Love the pillow! Thanks for the pattern. My local guild is The Maple Mountain Quilters in Springville Utah. Thanks for sharing.

Jessica said...

im not in a guild, but i love your block!
Jessuca

Harriett said...

The pillow is beautiful but since I don't like to make small blocks I'd never make it but if someone wants to make it for me I'd love to have one.:~)

SueJean said...

Love your new fabric line and quilt patterns. I belong to Quilters Guild of the Southern Crescent , a group that makes charity quilts called Comfort Quilters, and a group that gets together on Wednesday to hand sew that we call Woolie Wednesday.

Unknown said...

Hi, I do not belong to a guild, but have drawn two of my sister into the world of quilting. We get together on the weeks and Mom thinks it WONDERFUL! Love the new Piecemaker line.

Janet said...

Thanks for sharing your block; cute necklaces; and of course the beautiful Piecemaker fabric line. Don't belong to a quilt guild; however, know a ton of talented quilters in Piece of Heaven. Thanks for sponsoring the beautiful, traditional Piecemaker giveaways!

Elizabeth said...

My guild is Greater Columbia Quilters from Columbia, SC.
One can always use lovely neutrals.
Love the fabric.

Chantal said...

wow, so lovely pillow, thanks for your block. I'm not in a guild, I learn with Craftsy and B.O.M...

Diane E W said...

I belong to the Piecemakers Quilt Guild in Lebanon, TN. No kidding, so I have to have some of the fabric, love the browns and blues always makes a beautiful quilt, I think. Love the pillow pattern and all the patterns that everyone has shared, can't wait to see the end result.

Brenda said...

What beautiful fabrics! i love them! I belong to the Owensboro Area Quilter's guild.
hulseybg at gmail dot com

jackiero said...

I use to belong to Pinetree Quilt Guild in Cary, NC; my husband is now retired & we're out and about too often for me to attend regularly.
I love you new fabric line! Wow!

Sue Perry said...

I love that pillow!!!!
My quilt guild is "Carolina Pine Needle Quilters Guild" in Jacksonville, NC
Can't wait to see your new line of fabrics!

Sue Perry said...

Carolina Pine Needle Quilters Guild
Jacksonville, NC

Love your pillow!!!

Emily C said...

I am not currently in a quilting guild. I have taught myself with much research online for the last couple of years.

Jansie said...

Austin Modern Quilt Guild, Austin, TX! What a beautiful new line. Absolutely love it.

Bridgidk said...

I just love the blues and browns together. Thank You for the new ideas. Seeing your quilts gets my idea juices going. Thank You!!!!

Patti said...

Clark County Quilters, Vancouver, WA, USA

Beth said...

I am a member of the Stitch By Stitch Guild in Marshall, Missouri.
Love your fabric.

Patty said...

Love that pillow. I'm not yet in a guild unless you could all the ones online I like to play with!

~Kris~ said...

I love the pillow pattern. Thanks for sharing it. I belong to the Evergreen guild in Green Bay, WI.

Annelein said...

I'm not joining a quilt guild. But so now and than I visit "De slagmaat" in Lochem. "Jookies" in Neede. "Atelier Bep" in Hall.

A few times a year a couple of bloggers met and we are enjoying eachothers company and love to show and tell about our projects.

But my greatest passion is cross stitch and stitcheries. I just love your stitchery designs...

Jayne said...

Our local quilt guild is Bear Creek Quilt Guild in Keller, TX. Thanks for the chance to win!

rspilis said...

Heritage Quilter's Guild of South Suburbia in South Holland, IL

Love the pillow. Thanks for the instructions.

LKDrum said...

I belong to the Village Quilters guild in Loudon, TN. Love your pillow design.
Lana

Tia said...

I'm a member of Varna Quiltelag, in Moss, Norway.

Brenda S said...

I don't have a quilt guild...... :(

Marie said...

Fantastic colors in your new line. LOVE your pillow design.

Christie said...

Love your Nautical Star Pillow - I will definitely have to make this one! Heritage Needlework Guild, Nebraska City, NE HUGS... and stitches

Teresa S. said...

Evergreen Piecemakers Quilt Guild in Kent, WA. That fabric is just luscious!!

Janet said...

Flying Geese Quilt Guild, Irvine, CA - Love ALL your designs. Thanks!

Lori said...

Love the pillow - definitely adding it to my list to make. I'm not in a guild right now, but if I were it would be Mt. Bachelor Quilters' Guild in Bend, OR.

Linda Milward said...

i recently joined Minneapolis Modern Quilt Guild on Facebook, being disabled it is kind of hard for me to get to meetings as I am an hour away .. but I follow them on FB
ladyasheril@hotmail.com

Nyla said...

I live in a small town, no guild within an hours drive. Love your stars block and your new fabric is yummy!

Carol said...

I'm a member of the Pieceable Friends Quilt Guild of Greeley, CO. Love the pillow!

Carol Cervelló said...

Wow, so generous!
I'm from Barcelona, Spain, and I haven't found the chance yet to join a quilt guild... There are not many, here, either!

Thanks! :)

trillium said...

Our local quilt guild is the Fort Henry Piecemakers (Wheeling, West Virginia). Unfortunately, I am not a member due to commitments/ being unable to get to meetings. I can't wait until that new line is released> I love fabrics that are quilting/sewing related.

Maureen said...

Love your patterns and fabric!
The quilt guild is QuiltNorth and is in Clifton Park NY.

Gretchen said...

I am in the midst of moving so I don't belong to a guild yet in my new hometown. I love your new fabric line--gorgeous colors!

crspy16 said...

A guild near me is the Clamshell Quilt Guild in Waterford.

Tina said...

Our quilt guild name is Sew Foxy quilters. We live in Taylorsville Utah some of us on Fox Hills Drive.

Deborah said...

What a fun block!

Gale, Ky quilter said...

I love the pillow, pendants & new fabric! Unfortunately I don't belong to a guild, but I sew a lot and would love some of your new fabric to play with. :)

Quilt n Queen said...

The largest is a group of about 350+ members...Greater Ann Arbor Quilt Guild in Ann Arbor Michigan. The other 2 are much smaller...Plymouth Piecemakers in Plymouth Michigan and and the Canton Quilters from Canton Michigan. Thanks for participating in the blog hop. Also love your new patterns and Barb's cuties to!

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