Lets get right to it.....The winner of yesterdays book giveaway is:
BFromM
she said:
"I love those boxes! So much better than the plasticy ones that are sold in stores.
I'm a big fan of pillows, because they are much smaller, and thus much quicker!"
Congratulations to you, you will be hearing from me real soon!
I loved hearing your comments on what you make the most and just for fun, here are the results:
My favorite answer was from Dorian though....She actually admitted to making mostly quilt TOPS!! I am sure you are not the only one Dorian....I make many every year that don't become quilts until...well later!
ON WITH THE SHOW!
Today I am going to show you some more projects from the Fast & Furious Family book. I forgot to mention in yesterdays post that we are taking preorders for the book here.
Today we are going to start with Placemats.
Fresh Blooms Placemats
The Placemats can be made from Fat Quarters or Fat Eighths and are super easy to make. The simple fusible flower along with the crisp fabrics, makes them so fresh and cheery.
I used the Ruby fabric line by Bonnie & Camille for Moda.
Do you see the little table runner in the background?
I used my leftovers from the placemats to make the runner. It is called Fresh Cut Runner and can of course be made with any scraps that you have. It measures 9" x 42"
Now what if you don't have a square or rectangular table? Round Tables have often been a tough one to dress because of the shape but check these out:
Fan-Tastic Placemats
I absolutely love these placemats....so much that I am actually contemplating going out and buying a round table so I can use them!
I have often been asked for a pattern for round-table placemats and for all of you that asked....here you go:)
You only need 9 fat quarters for four placemats and some binding. I used the Hometown fabric line by Sweetwater for Moda, just the grays and blues and then the red dot out of my Super fabric line for Red Rooster which worked great with it.
Playful Charms Runner
The Playful Charms Runner is one of four runners in the book. It is made from Charm squares or leftover pieces of 2-1/2" strips. It is super fun to make and the ric rac down the middle makes it so alive and playful. For this version I used the Isabelle Christmas collection from Anna Griffin for this version of the runner. The black polkadot was in my stash and just worked great with it.
This version features a fabric line from Oliver S by Moda and the brown print is from my Flair collection for Red Rooster.
That's it for today folks. I hope you are still liking what you see. Make sure to put your name in the pot to win a copy of the book by adding your comment to todays post. Here is the question of the day and it is a multiple choice (you can certainly pick more than one:)
What is your favorite way of picking fabrics for your projects?
A: I like to shop for my own fabrics and pick my own color combinations that might be different from the pattern.
B: I like to buy kits with all the fabrics already picked out because I have a hard time visualizing the final product without seeing it.
C: I like to work with precuts (Jelly Rolls, Charm packs, Layer cakes) because of the variety and time saving aspect.
D: Picking fabrics from my stash without spending a penny gives me the most satisfaction!
E: I am a split personality, all of the above will be my favorite way at some point in the week!!!
Thanks for checking in today, see you tomorrow.
Looove the placemats for a round table!!
Posted by: Donna S. | November 05, 2011 at 05:52 PM
Love the placemats!
Posted by: Lynn Euerle | October 19, 2011 at 07:06 AM
I have to say B. I have to find the courage to pick them out myself though, because I really would like to :)
Posted by: Pálína Björg | October 19, 2011 at 06:48 AM
Your mats are so pretty, I love them. I'm an E D and sometimes C. I love all kinds of fabric.
Posted by: Paula | October 19, 2011 at 12:51 AM
I'm a "E" fabric shopper, although at times I will buy kits. My favorite colors are purple, blue and red so I tend to make quilts of those colors. Love your placements; I would love to win your new book! (And I sure enjoyed seeing you at Bay Window in Perham Schoolhouse and Fergus Evening Quilter's guild last year; your enthusiasm is contagious!!)
Posted by: shirley j. b. | October 18, 2011 at 10:50 PM
I have an round table that is about 112 years old, those place mats are just what I need. I love to get new fabric but the time has come to use what I have. Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: Donna Joy | October 18, 2011 at 10:20 PM
I have to say that I an "E". I love to shop at all the local quilt shops, and my stash well not quite a stash, I guess you could say a small quilt store on its own. I love material what can I say. I love the fabric boxes, I love the fact that they are quilt as you go, and I have so many ideas on how I can use them. I have a 3 year old boy that Loves baskets and boxes now with this idea I can have his toy area cleaned up in a jiffy with boxes that show him what need to be in it, like car, trucks, trains, and letters. Great ideas. I love your stuff!!!
Posted by: Jessica Hickey, | October 18, 2011 at 09:27 PM
I'm a Big E. My daughter saw the boxes from the other day and said her son would love a truck box and a train box for Xmas. I love the place mats, too. Thank you again.
Posted by: Mary | October 18, 2011 at 09:20 PM
Love the placemats for round tables.
I'm a B person, in fact just finished a quilt top that was from your collection.
Posted by: Donna | October 18, 2011 at 09:01 PM
I also like your placemats because I have a glass round table.
Posted by: Donna | October 18, 2011 at 08:58 PM
I like to have the fabrics all picked out so my answer is B in fact I just finished a quilt top that was one of your kits. Turned out great!
Posted by: Donna | October 18, 2011 at 08:55 PM
I'm an "A" person, but like using from my stash too.
Like your table runners.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Darlis Johns | October 18, 2011 at 08:39 PM
I'm mainly an A, though now that I've been quilting for several years, I have to start doing more D--or build an addition to my house!
Love the table runner - very fresh and fun. Thanks for sharing your talents!
Posted by: Pam | October 18, 2011 at 08:34 PM
E...I like to buy fabric...end of story!
Posted by: Patty | October 18, 2011 at 08:25 PM
Hello,
I would say this year it has been a case of using up my stash. It is wonderful that I have my own shop right in my own sewing room.
Happy days.
Bev.xoxo
Posted by: Bev C | October 18, 2011 at 08:07 PM
Love the placemats. Beautiful bright colors to brighen up any table
Posted by: Cheryl Lommel | October 18, 2011 at 07:34 PM
I'll go with picking from my stash. I love the fan shaped mats. Good idea.
Posted by: Bonnie | October 18, 2011 at 07:33 PM
Choice E of course:) Thanks for the fun! I love the fan shaped placements. Great job!
Posted by: Becky in Georgia | October 18, 2011 at 07:03 PM
I love to pick my own fabrics. There are so many beautiful ones out there. Love the table runner made with the left over fabric.
Posted by: Valerie | October 18, 2011 at 06:53 PM
I'm definitely an A! Love the place mats.
Posted by: Marie | October 18, 2011 at 06:42 PM
I love the place mats!
I'm probably more of an E, but I prefer to find kits if I can.
Thank you!
Posted by: Tonya | October 18, 2011 at 06:28 PM
I'm going with E!
Posted by: Suzanne | October 18, 2011 at 06:24 PM
D. I generally try to use fabric I've already bought, rather than get more!
Posted by: Pat V. | October 18, 2011 at 06:22 PM
I can be A, B, or C...depending on what catches my eye! Stash shopping...hmmm...I never seem to have just the right one :-) Cute fan placemats!
Posted by: Jennifer | October 18, 2011 at 06:07 PM
I am type of A and D, are wery weak for fat quarters, have full box of them.
I am fallen for this new book, and it will be on the top of my wish list. I am sure that I will make some of the boxes from it, and the table mats at first.
Posted by: Sonja | October 18, 2011 at 05:55 PM
I am for the most part a D person! love that playtime runner! thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Lee | October 18, 2011 at 05:38 PM
I would say D&E. I love the kits for small projects like the boxes or placemats, but I also like going through my stash for just the right piece. It is always fun to look through all the pretty colors. I too really like the round placemats. I will have to find a friend with a round table to make those for
Posted by: Mas | October 18, 2011 at 05:22 PM
E - I may not buy kits very often yet am a pushover for those color coordinated multi-collection bundles now appearing in many internet shops. The fusible flower just makes those placemats - like.
Posted by: MarciaW | October 18, 2011 at 04:45 PM
I LOVE buying the kits that are available. The problem with that, though, as I've come to realize over the years, is that it is like buying a finished kit. It comes into my sewing room and takes up residence in a pile never to be made up. Why go through all that work? I know exactly what it's going to look like if I ever do make it! So, in reality, I am much better off picking out all of my own fabrics and running with an experiment of sorts!
Posted by: Jeannie | October 18, 2011 at 04:34 PM
I am a split personality--I pick my own, buy kits, use stash, precuts--it just depends on what catches my eye.
Posted by: Nancy Augustine | October 18, 2011 at 04:26 PM
I'm a A & D. I usually think I really am going to use my stash, but then have to buy something to go with it....and when I get the the fabric store I sometimes go in another direction all together, buy extra and feed my stash again. I really like your round table placemats. I have to make those.
Posted by: Gloria | October 18, 2011 at 04:03 PM
I'd say I'm mainly A and D!
Posted by: Christine M | October 18, 2011 at 03:06 PM
I definitely look to my stash first but I almost always have to go shopping to supplement anything I find there. I love kits for applique projects because I can take longer choosing the fabric than actually making the block. I love bundles of precuts too so I guess the short answer is E.
Posted by: DebrafromMD | October 18, 2011 at 02:13 PM
I'm a "A" person mostly, although I do use precuts also. I love the placemats and runners!
Posted by: MoeWest | October 18, 2011 at 01:58 PM
HELLO!
I LOVE DECIDE WHO THE QUILTED GIFT IS FOR FIRST,THEN THE DESIGN+THEN THE FABRICS+COLORS!
I REALLY LIKE THE RED PLACE MATS THAT YOU MADE>I'D LIKE TO DO THAT PATTERN+COLOR>ALMOST LOOKS LIKE 'RUBY' FABRICS.
THANKS FOR SHARING!
Posted by: Linda | October 18, 2011 at 01:55 PM
I would say A and D apply most to me. I figure I paid for everything in my stash, so I'd better use it! As much as I like the look of precuts and kits, sometimes they are a little too "matchy" for me. I really love the tablerunner and the placemats. I think I need this book so I can make some of these for Christmas gifts!
Posted by: Darlene B | October 18, 2011 at 01:44 PM
Definitely A. I love putting together interesting color combos and hearing people say, "I never would have thought of those, but they work so well!"
I love the placemats and runners! Very fun!
Posted by: Kim B | October 18, 2011 at 01:39 PM
"D" because I have some fabulous fabrics that I've bought without a specific project in mind. They are sitting in the 'cellar' and not yet ready for prime time until I see a pattern that suits the fabric perfectly. I'm glad to see the round table placemats. Love them.
Posted by: AnnaK | October 18, 2011 at 01:36 PM
All of the above at one time or another. Like the placemats for a round table, but I don't have one either.
Christine
Posted by: christine | October 18, 2011 at 01:10 PM
I like to pick my own fabrics - sometimes it takes me too long though. I love the circly placemats and the fabric you used in your samples. I'll have to make some of the placemats for the shop. Nan
Posted by: Silver Thimble Quilt Shoppe | October 18, 2011 at 01:06 PM
Pre-cuts are my new favorite, but I guess "E" would cover me best!!! Love the placemats...cannot wait to receive the new book! (it's on pre-order, but if I win I would make a good friend VERY happy!)
Posted by: Deb Sheffield | October 18, 2011 at 01:00 PM
I am a B, but also a little of the rest. Love the placemats.
Posted by: Jodi | October 18, 2011 at 12:40 PM
I love to work with precuts. It is easier to stay with a color scheme. Love the round table runners.
Posted by: Karen W | October 18, 2011 at 12:30 PM
I am an E person. Oh, I love the placemats and runners. Sooo cute! Thank you for the opportunity.
Posted by: Joan | October 18, 2011 at 12:30 PM
Love the new peeks, especially the table mats for round tables. I'd have to say that I'm an "E" person, since I love buying any type of fabric!
Posted by: Julia P | October 18, 2011 at 12:11 PM
I do have a stash,and when starting a new project, I could spend the whole day selecting the colour combinations I want.Invariably, there'll be at least one shade I don't have, so it's off to buy more fabric. The greatest satisfaction comes from finding that last colour.So,I think I'm mostly an "A", with a tiny bit of the others thrown in the mix.
Love your designs !!
Posted by: Patricia Dawe | October 18, 2011 at 12:10 PM
I used to have a round table & stuggled with placemats-those would have been great!
I'm probably closest to E, but I have never bought a kit & probably never will
Posted by: DianeY | October 18, 2011 at 12:09 PM
Definitely A
Posted by: Diane | October 18, 2011 at 12:07 PM
I love pre-cuts! You get the scrappy look without breaking the bank! Best of all, all those non-quilters who don't know about pre-cuts think you are a fabric matching magician!
Love your projects. I thought the boxes were beautiful, and then you show the placemats. very impressed :)
Posted by: Quilty Jen | October 18, 2011 at 11:55 AM
Because I am just learning to pick fabrics and be happy with how things go together, I buy kits. I am starting to buy fabric I like and work on using it on projects I want to try.
Posted by: Diana | October 18, 2011 at 11:38 AM