Hey there friends! Today I have the pleasure of telling you a bit about Simply Charming Mini's- the latest book from Moose on the Porch Quilts!
I've had the pleasure of knowing Konda Luckau for several years and I am 'simply' amazed at her talent and this book is FULL of it. It includes a wonderful variety of mini quilts- 16 to be exact and each one can be made with charms.
The instructions are clear and precise and the diagrams show everything perfectly. I've been wanting to make a couple of these since I saw her booth at market and I scrambled to find the time before this post. But alas, summer has stepped in the way.
I did manage to try my hand at a little photoshop to show you EXACTLY how I want to use my mini's. (Please don't judge- photoshop and I have a love/hate relationship)
I LOVE the idea of hanging a mini quilt amidst a collage of pictures and other decor in a bedroom. I pasted Konda's 'Fire and Rain' quilt into this pic. Isn't it cute!?
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Photo courtesy of Pottery Barn- edited by ME! |
And it's not just for girls.
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Photo courtesy of Pottery Barn- edited by ME! |
This pattern is so fun and looks good in any fabric choice.
The next one is called Bitty Bits it has a more traditional style and looks fabulous in this boys' room.
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| Photo courtesy of Pottery Barn- edited by ME! |
Lastly is my FAVORITE pattern- Lilies and Lace. It stands alone as a piece of art in this nursery.
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Photo courtesy of Pottery Barn- edited by ME! |
The fun thing about these patterns is the versatility. She has minis that are modern and minis that are traditional. There's a mini in this book for EVERYONE. Wanna see? Leave me a comment and you will be entered for a chance to win your very own copy.
I'm heading to the Long Beach Quilt Festival this weekend so I'll pick a winner next week.
For more chances to win make sure you check out the other bloggers in the tour.
Tues, July 24 Lissa Alexander http://modalissa.blogspot.com
Emily Herrick http://crazyoldladiesquilts.blogspot.com
Wed, July 25 Nannette Merrill http://fredashive.blogspot.com
Thurs, July 26 Pam Lincoln http://www.mamaspark.blogspot.com
Fri, July 27 Brooke Johnsen http://pitterputterstitch.blogspot.com
Sat, July 28 Sherri McConnell http://www.aquiltinglife.com
Sun, July 29 April Mazzoleni http://april-makingendsmeet.blogspot.com
Mon, July 30 Vickie Eapen http://www.spunsugarquilt.com
Tues, July 31 Konda Luckau http://moosequilts.blogspot.com
Michele Foster http://quiltinggallery.com
Also- Don't forget to mark your calendar for the
The quilt along will be Sep 11 - Apr 2. You will make 4 mini quilts- one every two weeks and then the next two weeks will be for quilting them or getting caught up. Then four more quilts, and a break and four more quilts then a break. So we will make 12 of the mini quilts out of the book.
Her quilt alongs are fabulous- you don't want to miss out!!!
I love minis and charms.... a perfect combo! !!
ReplyDeleteI love mini quilt's. This looks like a awesome book, I would so love to win it, thanks for the chance. You did a great job editing the pictures with the quilts.
ReplyDeleteI've seen this book among blog land and would LOVE to win it!! Keeping all digits crossed :)
ReplyDeleteOh what a delightful book. I would just love to win a copy! thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeletetherese.aiken@gmail.com
Ooo, I love minis!
ReplyDeleteI love mini quilts and would love to win the book! Thanks for the giveaway chance!
ReplyDeletesue
legato1958@aol.com
What a fun book and look forward to the Mini Quilt Along. Thank you for hosting.
ReplyDeleteI love making mini quilts: this book would be a must have for my library.
ReplyDeleteWow these mini's look fabulous! What great ideas on how to display them. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove your photo-doctoring!! For a quilter, my "visioning" skills are not that great, so your pictures were very inspirational! Thanks so much for the chance to win this wonderful book!
ReplyDeleteWish I was joining you at the Long Beach Quilt Show but CA in July - no thanks. Now if they would have that show in January...
ReplyDeleteI love mini quilts and charm packs so this is the perfect book for me. Tanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThe mini quilts look so wonderful in the pictures you have put them in - like they were just mean't to be there!
ReplyDeleteI like charms and mini quilts!
ReplyDeletePerfect together!
I've started to make more minis as they are a great way to test out quilting ideas (and for practice) and orphan blocks look great as mini samplers! Would love to win this book :) Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteLove the quilts and love how you edited the pictures to give us ideas!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful book! You did a great job highlighting the best of the best!!
ReplyDeleteI keep telling myself smaller projects have a better chance of a FINISH! The Mini-quilt-a-long looks fun :)
ReplyDeleteThis book looks great and looks like it would be a lot of fun. Thanks for the chance to win.
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ReplyDeleteI made some minis for preemies - this book would be perfect for more ideas ... ;-)
ReplyDeleteThis book looks like fun! I have lots of charms and scraps that I would love to put to use with some of the book's ideas.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun book! Thanks for the giveaway! And the Quilt Along looks like fun too!
ReplyDeleteI love Konda Luckau's books. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThe quilts are adorable. Your Photoshop skills ROCK! Hope I win... Mary
ReplyDeleteLove this idea. I'm thinking - beach house :)
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to win. Adore mini quilts as it is instant gratification. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteThe quilts look so nice I would love to win!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThe mini's are adorable!
drool... these look amazing!
ReplyDeleteI love minis. The little quilts look so great on the wall and I get to try all kinds of new quilting ideas.
ReplyDeleteEmily,
ReplyDeleteWow, what great mini quilts. I have done one and it was fun.
Enjoy you blog!
Linda F
I love minis!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea to try minis. Is it possible to enter your giveaway ?
ReplyDeletehugs from France
haha your photo shopping is terrific! great ideas for minis. count me in on the giveaway
ReplyDeleteI love sewing with charms - this book looks fun!
ReplyDeleteI have a ton of charms I've been stashing. These minis are the perfect reason to pull them out and use some of them.
ReplyDeleteLove minis---I can actually get them finished!!
ReplyDeleteI have sooooooo many charm packs to use. This book would certainly be an inspiration to get sewing. Thnx.
ReplyDeleteI would love to have some fun patterns for a cute mini wall quilt for above my fireplace.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the ideas to show off the minis. Looks like a fun book.
ReplyDeleteI would love to own this book. It has some pretty awesome projects that I would be very happy to make.
ReplyDeleteLove the mini's!!! Thanks for the chance to win this book!
ReplyDeleteLove this book. I have so many charms that need to be used up and these minis look perfect for this.
ReplyDeleteLove all those ideas in the photos. thanks for a chance to win a book.
ReplyDeleteI have been looking for this new book since I first saw it. Since I can't buy it (yet), maybe I can win it! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win this book.
ReplyDeleteI love minis, thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteMini quilts using charms. This is quite the book. I am sure there are mini quilts for everyone and each one will make you drool and want to make them all. Thanks for your pictures. Great job well done and giving us all a chance to win such a fabulous book to cherish forever.
ReplyDeleteSandi T.
sandit1@sbcglobal.net
I have always loved minis. They are so quick to make but have so much charm! I hope to win a copy!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a fabulous book.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win.
Hope your time away was good.
quilting dash lady at comcast dot net
Love your mad photoshop skills. I'm actually planning a wall collage with family pictures and a mini quilt in there. This book looks pretty fabulous to me!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great book! Excellent job on the photo editing! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThose mini quilts are so cute - can't wait until this book comes out!
ReplyDeleteLooks like there's something for everyone in this book! Don't you wish decorating was as easy as pasting pictures?! Great ideas for using quilts as art.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great pic! Love the pics you edited too!
ReplyDeleteHmm... This book sounds intriguing.
ReplyDeleteI'm quite smitten with mini quilts this year so I'd really enjoy winning. :-)
ReplyDeleteHave fun in Long Beach!
I've been looking forward to a good glimpse of Konda's new book - thank you for doing such a great job of it! Love your settings.
ReplyDeleteMinis are my favorite as they don't take too much time to do.
ReplyDeleteThese in your pictures are just too lovely.
Ella
Sounds like a great book. I am always looking for ways to use my charm packs. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI love minis. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteMinis are great. I especially like using charm squares for them and there is such a sense of satisfaction when you finish one. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI'm addicted to minis! Seriously, I'm going to need a 12 step program pretty soon. LOL I'd sure love a copy of this book. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDelete- sunshdws at yahoo dot com
Love the adorable little minis!
ReplyDeleteHope to win a copy...8-)
Love the idea of placing a mini wall quilt in a collage with photos and such. The Fire and Rain pattern does look great in both the boy and the girl colors and rooms. Thanks for the idea and the chance to win ... :) Pat
ReplyDeleteNow I know what to make with a single charm pack.... thanks for the chance to win a copy of Konda's new book.
ReplyDeleteWhat great ideas for charm packs! Love the chance to perk up my home with mini quilts. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
ReplyDeleteI love mini's thanks for the tour and the chance to win this amazing and sweet book!!
ReplyDeleteMini meeeeeeeee
ReplyDeleteYou were so clever to show the minis in different pictures. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeletesounds like a good time to me.
ReplyDeleteI have a bunch of charm packs that would be perfect for mini projects! I so want this book! :-)
ReplyDeleteI love Konda's stuff. I would REALLY love a copy of this book. Have fun at the quilt Festival! I was going to try and go but unfortunately we have commitments this weekend. :(
ReplyDeleteAtlast!! Quilts in a size I might actually be able to finish!!
ReplyDeleteminis are so rewarding!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'm new to minis, I can't wait to see this book and the blog ideas!
ReplyDeleteOh these mini's are adorable and I love how you chose to share them ;0) I have oodles and oodles of charms so the quilt-along will be a perfect time to use them up! I would love a chance to win the book :0)
ReplyDeletesharon@fiberdoodles.com
I'm impressed with the photoshop work you did. . . I wouldn't even have the time to try it!
ReplyDeleteI love making smaller sized quilts -- much faster results than bed sized ones.
I love the idea of this book and the projects are adorable... yes, even the guy ones! The quilt along sounds like fun!!!
ReplyDeleteThis book looks adorable...and mini quilts are great because they are not so intimidating as larger ones. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteGreat editing job on Fire and Rain. I love that little room - and I'm not even a pink kind of girl.
ReplyDeleteHELLO! LOVE THIS BOOK!
ReplyDeleteTHANKS FOR SHARING!
msstitcher1948@yahoo.com
These minis are so great. I can't wait for the mini Quilt Along. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI would so love to win this book. Minis are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThe quilts look great. I like Konda's patterns and would love to win her book. I participated in her last quilt along and look forward to the mini quilt along sounds like fun and a great way to get some new wall decor.
ReplyDeleteI love minis. Thanks for the chance to win this great book.
ReplyDeleteLove minis and this book looks like a definite 'must have'!!! Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI love the way the minis looked in your pictures. A mini would be great to make in the same fabrics as a baby quilt for a friend. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
ReplyDeletehow fun it would be to make a mini quilts. Would love to win a copy of the book
ReplyDeleteMargaret
I love minis!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win the book.
That looks like a cute book! Have fun at the Long Beach QF!
ReplyDeleteMini quilts and scraps and charms all in one book!! What a fun book!
ReplyDeleteLove the blog tour hops.I get to discover blogs like yours Ihave not come across before I really appreciate all the info. etc. Thank-you for the give away chance.Becky
ReplyDeletegreat post! love your photoshop editing :)
ReplyDeleteI really need to get my scraps under control, 16 mini's might do the trick. :-D
ReplyDeleteOMG!!! I so want to win this !!! I need help in the mini department!!!! I'm so jealous you are going to Long beach!! :( Have fun!!!
ReplyDeletei really like the way you set up each mini quilt -- especially in the baby's room. thank you for this opportunity!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job of showing off the quilts!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win the book, it looks a lot of fun :)
Ooh I love the mini hanging over that crib myself. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI'm wondering too about possibly making a mini using the new Laminate fabrics so my son and his fiancee could use it as a changing pad for our Granddaughter. Would that be a horrible thing to do with a beautiful quilt? hmmmmm
That sounds like a fun (if intensive!) sew along. Thank you for giving away a copy too!
ReplyDeletethank you! would love to win a copy of this charming book!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love these minis!! Thanks for the chance to win this wonderful looking boot!!
ReplyDeleteThat mini hanging over the crib is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love minis and you can never have too many!! Looks like a bunch of fun patterns!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful mini's! I may just have to put those on my "list" of must does. Book looks great.
ReplyDeletethanks for the chance to win and explore minis
ReplyDeleteMinis are fun because I can finish them!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCarol
I Love the Lilies and lace too! It would look like a lovely go-to for a baby shower since it would look good in many colors! Thank you for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteMini Quilts are such fun! And a good way to use up my scraps.
ReplyDeleteDeborah
homemakerhoney @gmail .com
Just saw some of Konda's quilts at the Spanish Fork Fiesta Days Quilt show. I would love to win her book.
ReplyDeleteLong Beach quilt festival? Lucky you!! Have fun:-P And the book looks great too!!
ReplyDeleteGreat book, and I love mini quilts too. Have nice days at the quilt festival! tubakk@online.no
ReplyDeleteI love mini quilts.The book looks awesome.Have great days at the quilt festival.
ReplyDeleteI think your photo-shopping is fabulous! I love mini's and would love to win this book. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeletehow cute is this! i'd love to participate, thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteYet another book that I have to add to my "must hae" list.
ReplyDeleteI love Minis! Almost instant gratification!
ReplyDeleteMinis are instant gratification...GOT TO LOVE EM!
ReplyDeleteoooh...I'd love to win this book...been working on doll quilts lately and it would sure come in handy!
ReplyDeleteOh I love this number 123 for the drawing. I have mnay places in my home to display smaller quilts and wallhanging. Currently I am working on a non quilt item of thread bag with cushion and tool holder near the sewing machine.
ReplyDeleteI met Konda at the Spring Quilt Market in KC. "Hi Konda", waving like a nut. I am so happy to see her book out, we talked about it at market and I so enjoyed visiting with her. Hope I win, but if not, will buy it for sure.
ReplyDeleteI love mini's. You can only use so many bed quilts but you can never have too many mini's. Love your ideas. The book looks great.
ReplyDeleteI have so many charm packs yearning to be a mini quilt!
ReplyDeletexo Linda
New to mini quilts, I would love to win this book!
ReplyDeleteMini quilts would be a new adventure for me. Love your photoshopping, great way to showcase the mini's!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of mini quilts in a nursery. Clever idea to show us the quilts in the images! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteYour photoshopping skills are amazing! These bedrooms all look super cute, what a great way to show some cool uses of mini quilts as decor. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your ideas! The one for boys is awesome! Thank you for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI love quilt alongs, they keep me accountable!
ReplyDeleteYes I would definitely love to win a copy of the book - it looks like a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with the PB pictures :-) It shows how nice the quits will look :-) oh, I just got more of the bottle cap fabric I ordered. I just love it :-) Thank you! Thanks for tne giveaway too!
ReplyDeleteGreat review - this book looks wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
ReplyDeleteSuch cute minis. It would be so much fun to make them and finish them!
ReplyDeleteYou came up with some great ideas! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFun idea to photo shop quilts into pictures!! I like mini quilts, as I'm likely to have time to finish them, and feel like I got something done! Would love to make 3 for doll quilts for my 3 grand daughters,age 9 years, and 14 and 3 months!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun book of quilts.
ReplyDeleteCindy
I have a million or so charms that need using up, so this book would be great!
ReplyDeleteI'm a huge fan of mini quilts -- they're so much fun to make! Thanks for the giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is a double whammy of quilty good news!!! First is Konda's book that looks completely wonderful, then add to that the quilt along...perfection I tell ya! Thank you so much for a chance to win this book and Good Luck to Everyone! Hugs all around...
ReplyDeleteI have some charms waiting for a project - this book would be perfect!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
I just found your blog through the hop ... Love Konda's new book, and of course, would love to win a copy, however, I'm thrilled to have been introduced to your blog!! Thank you so much and I look forward to visiting again :)
ReplyDeleteI love mini quilts and they can be hung, used as table toppers and many other things!
ReplyDeleteI love the nursery quilt and the way that it is such a beautiful piece of art and something that has been made with love too. Thanks for sharing some inspiration. Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteThis book looks like fun. Love what you did with the photoshop. Good inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to try mini quilts, and have plenty of charm packs. What a fun book!
ReplyDeleteI loved your post today; so clever. Thanks for the very cute ideas for using mini quilts. And thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI am definitely going to join the QAL, so would LOVE to win a copy.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance!
I love minis and am very excited about this book. The Quilt Along looks like it'll be a blast.
ReplyDeleteThose minis in the rooms look amazing!! I love that idea. I could use one in each room in my house. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThese are just adorable!! I was already thinking of doing mini's and this book would be great.
ReplyDeleteoooh, have fun at the quilt festival! jealous! :)
ReplyDeletethanks for the giveaway.
The quilts look awesome in these rooms. Feels like owning one...
ReplyDeleteNow I really really need to win the book and try a few quilts from it.
Leena
I love the idea of hanging a mini quilt in a nursery! I'm expecting my 2nd in January and by the time the quilt along starts I'll know whether I'm having a girl or boy so I have a feeling the majority of the mini quilts I make are going to be geared for the new little one! I'll be sure to make at least one though for my little guy right now ;).
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
I'd like to make quick minis and shop my stash. Thanks for the book.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like there are so really cute mini quilt patterns in this book. Thanks for a chance to win this book.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to combine the mini quilts with other art. I would love to win this book. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love Konda and would love her book. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI love sewing minis. What a wonderful chance to win Konda's book. Judith, Texas
ReplyDeleteLove your work with Photoshop!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway.
Hello Emily, I've only just found your blog and thoroughly enjoyed my read. Thank you for the opportunity to win this lovely book of Minis. I particularly liked the room with the records on the wall. So decorative, what a good way of using little quilts and little quilts are a great way of trying new techniques and patterns. I'm relatively new to quilting so very keen to learn all I can. Kind Regards Mandy Currie (mandycurrie@googlemail.com)
ReplyDeleteThough I don't have a Pottery Barn type home, these are charming designs. They look SO good! Thanks for sharing your ideas about how to decorate with them, and thanks for the chance to win your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteWould love to win the book...Bitty Bits is my favorite so far...looking forward to the Quilt Along...just hope I can keep up. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!!
ReplyDeleteI have several mini's that hang throughout the house in various nooks and crannies. They brighten up small spaces in my home. Have fun in LB...
ReplyDeleteI love minis and am glad to see them making a comeback! Would love to win this book, thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteLove your photoshopping. :)
ReplyDeleteI do love making minis and really should make another one soon. Actually I should finish up the one I started and get it up on the wall. Thanks for the chance to win this great looking book.
ReplyDeleteWhat great ideas to consider, I have
ReplyDeletebeen looking to using a special charm
pack, and this might have the inspiration that I need. Thanks for
a chance to win.
I'd love to do the quilt along! Here's hoping I win a book.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. The quilts look like adt pieces.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the blog hop! I am a new visitor to your blog and I will be back again!
ReplyDeleteThis has been a great blog hop! I love the mini quilts. thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love your ideas for hanging mini quilts!
ReplyDeleteWould love to add this book to my quilting library. It would go well with my Big Blocks Quilts also by Konda Luckau. Love it.
ReplyDeleteLove mini quilts!
ReplyDeleteThey're all so pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove mini's Totally in the process right now of redecorating to incorporate some
ReplyDeleteI have so many small pieces of cute fabric and this would be the book for patterns. Hope I win!
ReplyDeleteI loves how you fit these minis into you decor. thanks for the review.
ReplyDeletethis will be more of a Self-Help book to help me see beyond the photos of quilts in books. I tend to re-create the pics rather than create a quilt. Sooooo, 2 pics will allow my imagination to play!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great book. Thanks for the opportunity to win it!
ReplyDeleteI love making mini quilts and I'm addicted to charm packs so this would be perfect! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThe new little black dress range from BasicGrey/moda would be cute I think for a mini.
ReplyDeleteI love your idea - and I'm going to steal it :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway!
The pictures you posted would make anyone so eager to do this quilt along. I'd love to have the book!
ReplyDeleteCool quilts!! The quilt along sounds so fun!! I hope I am not to late to join in on the give away!!
ReplyDeleteMinis are awesome! My home is a virtual mini gallery! Always love to add some more.
ReplyDeleteIf you have enough of them they make a great addition to your homes insullation too!
Love squeezing mini quilts in those places that just aren't big enough for much of anything.
ReplyDeleteMinis are great. you can learn so much with them. Have fun (or hope you had fun) at the quilt festival.
ReplyDeletelove minis! thanks for opportunity!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great book...and I'm really interested in the quilt along! :)
ReplyDeleteThe book looks like a must-have. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the looks of this book! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeletei am a new sewer and quilter of 9 months and this book of minis is a perfect way for me to learn new techniques and patterns without having to make large projects. i will own this book weather i win it or buy it. it is a must
ReplyDeleteOh!! Minis!! Charms!!! Two of my favorites! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of this book! It looks great! :-)
ReplyDeleteOh! So excited! I love the minis! Thanks for taking the opportunity to show off this lovely book!
ReplyDeletewas happy to receive downloadable magazine but was unable to turn pages! The email I sent to the publisher bounced back to me- any ideas as to how I can access the quilting mag from Universal?
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