Little Quilts Blog

New line of fabric from Jo Morton

2012-01-27T14:10:00.001-05:00

It's here and gorgeous as usual. Bridgeport from Jo Morton. 28 bolts of deep rich tones. Jo has a knack for designing fabrics that go with everything! Every style of quilting and every decor. Come and get it! ME first. 28 fat quarter Megabundle $84.50 available. We take phone orders and ship.

Log Cabin

2012-01-26T01:35:00.000-05:00

These two ladies, Kathy and Kristina, are sisters and stopped by on Friday to pick fabric for a log cabin quilt for their friend's nephew. It is to be a wedding gift. Today is Tuesday and they brought this quilt back finished. How awesome is that! You ladies are super women! Congratulations on a job
well done!

Projects in a Project. Impressive

2012-01-21T20:26:00.000-05:00

Jeanette came in with all her projects in this cute basket that she made. The wool appliqués around the outside were so cute and the basket was large enough to hold several projects. We loved it!

Conclusion of 2011 Second Saturday Sampler Quilt

2012-01-20T01:04:00.000-05:00

I hope these quilts inspire you to look forward to/participate in..the 2012 Second Saturday Sampler. Mark your calendars for Feb. 11th for a brand new kickoff. A Patterns set for this quilt is available for $15.

12" inch blocks

6" blocks
ALTERNATES
Patterns available for $2 for the settings. $15 for the blocks.

Shhhh! Silent Auction...

2012-01-14T20:26:00.000-05:00

This fabulous quilt, with fabric donated by Little Quilts, was made by the East Cobb Quilters’ Guild for the silent auction to benefit the Center For Children and Young Adults. We know it’s going to bring in lots of $$$ for a very worthy charity.

1862 Battle Hymn fabric line from Moda

2012-01-13T01:19:00.001-05:00

The “1862 Battle Hymn” fabric line by Barbara Brackman for Moda is in! This line remembers Julia Ward Howe, who in 1862, published the Battle Hymn of the Republic, a moving anthem still sung 150 years later. Many of the prints were drawn from an 1860’s mill sample book and the muted colors recall the mood of mourning. Kits for the quilt are available, $109.95. A bundle of fatquartes of each fabric is $65.95

Quilt from Karen Mowery's Book is HERE!!!

2012-01-10T17:01:00.000-05:00

A Bountiful Life book by Karen Mowery is not here yet BUT THE QUILT IS!!!! Once you see it, if you don't have a copy already reserved for you, you will want to. A picture may be worth a thousand words but the REAL deal is worth a zillion bucks. Run, don't walk, in here to see it.

Quilts in History

2012-01-09T23:52:00.000-05:00

Tina was so happy to receive this box of blocks that were made by her great grandmother. The box they are stored in is starting to show its age, and you can see how yellow and brittle the newspaper pattern has become! The blocks are done in 30’s fabrics and are so charming. Even her great grandfather got involved with this quilt – he made a set of metal templates that are also stored in the box. What a treasure! The newspaper pattern appeared in the Sun Telegraph in Pittsburg, but we couldn’t find a date.

Take Up Hooking in your retirement...

2012-01-05T12:10:00.000-05:00

Millie recently retired from the shop and has been busy traveling and playing with her new grand-daughter, but she also has managed a little time for rug hooking. She came in for rug binding to finish the pineapple runner and is almost finished hooking the lighthouse rug. You can see from the close-up what beautiful work Millie does. We miss Millie at the shop, but we’re glad to see she’s making such good use of her time!

A project to LOVE

2012-01-05T01:19:00.001-05:00

This charming wool and embroidered heart pocket would be a treasured offering of love for someone special in your life. Fill the pocket with a special message or treat! Buy the kit and all you will need to finish the project is embroidery floss. Only $11.95 and perfect for Valentine’s Day!

Advance Order for a Fantastic Quilt book

2012-01-01T18:08:00.000-05:00

A Bountiful Life: An Adaptation of the Bird of Paradise Quilt Top in the American Folk Art Museum

This book will become available in a few short weeks and we cannot wait. It is a love offering from Karen Mowery (you may have met her when she works at LQ or noticed other patterns we have available, by her company - Folk Art Children) to a wonderful antique quilt. I have seen pictures of the quilt many times with a longing heart to be able to make it but, alas, I cannot draw a stick figure. Karen has made that possible with the Kansas City Star Book Company. Several of the blocks were stitched by LQ staff members. It is not to be missed. We are taking advance orders now. Full size patterns included. Yippee!. $27.95.

Needful things

2011-12-29T12:24:00.000-05:00

Our winter newsletter is at the printer but all classes are now listed online with pictures of samples. Small Treasures and Needful things is a fun class that meets monthly to work on great projects. There's great show & tell and lots of inspiration!. Full details online - it's a fun class!

More stunning floorcloths..class available and demos

2011-12-23T14:00:00.002-05:00

Floor Cloths are quite the thing now. You can use many different primitivepatterns or piecing techniques. We have demos on doing Floor Cloths coming
up. Sat. Jan. 28 2pm – 4pm Wed. Feb 22 1:30pm – 3:30pm.
You will get to work on a small project and go home with a placemat

The winter class schedule is available for you, on the Little Quilts website, to start making your selections for 2012

November Saturday Sampler Show and Tell Extravaganza!

2011-12-22T03:00:00.000-05:00

What a wonderful display of quilts we get to see on Second Saturday Sampler Day. Keep ‘em coming, girls!

Sweet Sixteen Block of the Month - too gorgeous

2011-12-18T12:10:00.000-05:00

November and December Blocks

God Yul

2011-12-17T01:54:00.000-05:00

Because of her Scandanavian heritage, teacher Anne Anderberg loves this “Scandanavian Stitches” book by Kajsa Wikman. Each year Anne makes 42 ornaments for all her family. Last year when the book came out she made the little Scandanavian dolls. This year she made the birds (also from the book). Anne starts right after Halloween to get all those ornaments made – a real labor of love!

A Merry Prairie Christmas

2011-12-14T13:17:00.000-05:00

The Prairie Women’s Sewing Circle really got into the spirit of a prairie Christmas this month. Stepping back into a simpler time, they decorated this tree with fabric ornaments, brown paper doll garlands and popcorn and berry garlands. And what a great idea for gift wrap! Our Prairie Women’s group is always open to new members – we’re starting Journey 3 in January (5th, 2012) if you’d like to you’d like to join us!

Second Saturday Sampler Show and Tell - tabletoppers

2011-12-11T22:19:00.000-05:00

Table toppers were a popular show and tell at our Second Saturday Block of the Month this month. Jean used Little Quilt kits to make her wool appliqué candle mats. The Ten Minute table runner and circle table mat made by C.K. are very quick and easy. What a great way to add a splash of color to your holiday tables!

Flannel pj's and more

2011-12-11T22:15:00.000-05:00

Barb made a quilt for her great grandbaby using our flannel Row-by-Row kit and then bought more of the flannel to make a matching pillowcase and this darling sleeper! So cute! What a great Christmas gift.

Unveiling of the 2011 Second Saturday Sampler Finished Quilts and the Kits to make them

2011-12-11T13:03:00.000-05:00

Ta Da! (drum roll, please!) The finished quilt from our 2011 Second Saturday Sampler series using the 12” blocks was unveiled today. Finished quilt size is 70” x 81.” The pattern for this setting will be included in your January pattern package along with information about the Show & Tell Party in February. Finishing kits with the fabrics shown are out of stock, but come on in and we’ll help you pick something equally beautiful .

If you chose to make the alternate 6” blocks, this is for you! Finished quilt size is 32” x 40” and the setting pattern will be included with your January block. Kits are available and include all fabrics for sashing, borders and binding. $19.95

Just the start of the Second Saturday Sampler Dec,. Show and Tell

2011-12-11T00:44:00.001-05:00

It’s too busy at this time of the year to do much quilting, but a few people brought quilt tops today!
Beth saw our Twister demo and went right home to make this cute top from an old charm pack.
Marshall made this scrappy star from lots of blue and tan strips. He’s determined to use up all his strips so, while the top looks finished, it’s actually going to get a little larger!
Doris took part in our Americana Four-patch block swap several years ago and decided it was time to put her blocks into a quilt. She used the leftover blocks on the back.
Millie took Marty Young’s Improvisational Quilting class and made this cute curtain for her daughter’s dorm room!
Janice made some large log cabin star blocks that made a very cheerful quilt top.

Medallion Magic!

2011-12-06T10:56:00.000-05:00

Marsha brought in this masterpiece and we loved it! The pattern is from American Jane in the book
American Jane's Quilts For All Seasons: And Some for No Reason

Stuff Your Stocking..

2011-12-03T18:51:00.000-05:00

We’re having a lot of fun with our Twelve Days of Christmas – “Stuff your Stocking” event. There is still time to join. If you’re receiving our email newsletter, each day we send a quick email note. (We started on Nov 30) and it will go for Twelve Days. To sign up – go to the bottom of the home page, and sign up to receive it. Each day, you’ll learn about a special item featured each day for a discounted price!. Great fun, you can even be a ‘secret Santa’ for a friend!

Warm and Cuddly

2011-12-03T01:23:00.000-05:00

Barb is all ready for Christmas! She made our “Let It Snow” row by row quilt with a matching label for her grandchild. Is it possible to make this warm cuddly gift any better? Barb did! She made a matching pillowcase and pajamas, too!

Sew a quilt and then a BACK too! Wow

2011-12-02T01:51:00.001-05:00

The back of Carol Ann’s quilt is as beautiful as the front!

American Patriot

2011-11-28T09:28:00.000-05:00

Who would ever guess that these projects begin with user friendly panels? So easy you could have these projects finished before Christmas! The quilt would be perfect for that special military person in your life or appropriate for the Quilts of Valor program which donates quilts to members of the Armed Forces. The kit includes 2 fabric panels for the center of the quilt, border fabric, 60” backing fabric, and binding for the 56” x67” quilt for $$74.95. The “Quilt N’ Tote” kit includes all fabrics – you will need 1 1/8 yd. fusible fleece – for the 22” x 17” tote bag for $42.95. For a limited time, the “Patriot Dream Project Book” (regularly $12) is included with either kit at no extra charge! The book includes patterns for the quilt, tote bag, pillowcase, a table runner and even some great quilting ideas.

Share a bit of Georgia with loved ones

2011-11-26T01:19:00.000-05:00

Olde America Antiques postcard quilt blocks are so popular right now and this set featuring Atlanta/Georgia is one of the best! Linda made this cute little quilt from the blocks to take to her Illinois relatives. A large selection of vintage prints already on fabric, are available.

On Dancer...on Prancer...

2011-11-23T03:08:00.000-05:00

We loved the table runner Sharon brought in! Appliqued in wool, Santa and his reindeer are all ready for Christmas and so is Sharon. The pattern is available for order, from All Through The Night.

Gorgeous Scrap Quilt

2011-11-19T15:05:00.000-05:00

Judy shared her beautiful quilt top with us. The top hand-pieced and Judy was here to buy backing and batting to hand quilt it. The block pattern is called Lady of the Lake.

Day 7: November 19th ~ Henry Glass Jolly Holiday Party

2011-11-19T03:02:00.000-05:00

We’re really looking forward to our Twelve Days of Christmas event this year which begins on December 1st. Each day for twelve days we will feature a Daily Special sure to please any quilter. If you want the item, simply call the shop or e-mail us that day and say “Stuff my Stocking” and the item will be added to your bag. On day 13, just tell “Santa” to stop by the shop to pick up your bag and remind him that he may want to add a sewing machine or gift certificate to the bag! Maybe you’d like to have a stocking “stuffed” for a sewing or quilting friend - either way, it’s a lot of fun and you’ll love the special prices on all the items. Different items will be offered each day...books, notions, patterns,etc.
Go to our website and sign up to receive our e-mail newsletter for more details so you won’t miss out on the fun!

While you’re on our website, check out our new Embroidery Block of the Month for 2012. We think “The Calendar Girls” are just the sweetest girls ever! They’re fun and easy - a great project to start off the new year.

Be sure to visit these blogs today...

Linda Lum DeBono

Chelsea Anderson - Pink Fig Design

Day 6: November 18th ~ Henry Glass Jolly Holiday Party

2011-11-18T03:07:00.000-05:00

We’re all decorated for Christmas and everybody is loving the trunk show from Nancy Halvorson from her “Jingle All The Way” book. Featuring her “Jingle All The Way” fabric line, the projects include quilts, pillows, fireplace screens, gift bags, ornaments, gift card holders and more.

Be sure to visit these blogs today....

Janet Nesbitt and Pam Soliday - Buggy Barn

Renae Allen - RGA Design LLC

Dana Brooks

Last but NOT Least

2011-11-17T13:29:00.001-05:00

Here’s a special notice just for our blog customers - the very popular Twelve Days of Christmas Block of the Month is now on sale at a special price for a few days before we mark them down on the website. The quilt is available as a complete pattern set or kit for each of the 12 blocks. The 12 month pattern set comes complete with a color picture of the block, and full size templates and appliqué tips, plus the finishing pattern regularly priced at $84, now on sale for $50. Or choose kits for each month with patterns as above plus background fabric and all fabrics for each block and finishing pattern, regularly $169.95 now only $95. Buy the $95 kit set and receive a finishing kit for the Traditional Setting free! Only 2 kit sets left so hurry in for this special deal!

Day 5: November 17th ~ Henry Glass Jolly Holiday Party

2011-11-17T03:46:00.001-05:00

Congratulations to Darlene B, who left the 12th and winning comment as picked by Mr. Random Generator:

Darlene has won the Little Quilts Shirting Bundle! Darlene, contact Little Quilts with your mailing info; and on to today's post:

Need a fast and easy last minute gift idea? Who wouldn’t love getting this apron made from a tea towel with a cupcake oven mitt tucked in the pocket! Add a few recipe cards and maybe a wooden spoon or wire whip in the other side of the pocket and your gift is ready to go. To make the oven mitt even more heat resistant we used Insul-Bright which has a mylar barrier to reflect the heat. Kathie made this from the “Hot Cakes” pattern from our shop, and sent it as a ‘thank you gift’.

Be sure to visit these blogs today...

Leanne Anderson - The Whole Country Caboodle

Brenda Pinnick - Brenda Pinnick Designs

Day 4: November 16th ~ Henry Glass Jolly Holiday Party

2011-11-16T04:05:00.001-05:00

And speaking of chocolate, we feel there’s nothing like a black/chocolate/tan quilt! We now have kits available for this great pattern from Primitive Gatherings featuring fabric from their Little Gatherings line of fabric. We’ve got a kit for the 55” square wall hanging made with 5” star blocks and half square triangle blocks. High contrast is what gives this quilt its rich look. The pattern also includes directions to make a 110" x 110" larger version.

You may enjoy making a simple but very effective pattern by Karen Mowery of Folk Art Children called Homestead Toile. It's a two-color scheme of cream and hot chocolate, available in the shop or from Folk Art Children:

Be sure to visit these designer blogs today...

Barbara Jones - QuiltSoup

Anni Downs - Hatched & Patched

Day 3: November 15th ~ Henry Glass Jolly Holiday Party

2011-11-15T04:28:00.013-05:00

Welcome to the day we're featured with our free project for the Jolly Holiday Hop. We love creating small vignettes with trees and special holiday decorations on tables and rooms in our homes. A little quilt can be placed on a table with special mementos, even a favorite bear or doll. It's just another way to use a little quilt besides hanging on a wall. These small arrangements can put the holidays all around your house. We just took down our little vignettes with pumpkins and crows with a small orange and black patchwork quilt.

For a Christmas vignette, gather together a few table-top trees. Add some of your favorite ornaments, a special collectible (ours is a bear by a local bear artist), and our 9” square Sunbonnet Sue Christmas Stitchery, and you have the perfect little Christmas decoration for any room. With small settings around the home, your guests will never notice that you didn’t put the big tree up this year!

Now go to Little Quilts Redwork Holiday Sue to download/print your free pattern:

Be sure to post a comment on our blog about our project and be eligible for a six-piece fat quarter bundle of Little Quilts shirtings.

1. What is your favorite holiday food? My grandmother and then my mother would always make pork, sauerkraut, and dumplings for Thanksgiving along with turkey; and again at Christmas time…but without the turkey!

2. Does your family have a favorite holiday tradition? I’m not sure it’s always their favorite but as my daughter and son were growing up, we would watch “It’s a Wonderful Life” with Jimmy Stewart:

and then watch Chevy Chase’s “Christmas Vacation” after Thanksgiving dinner.

It’s still very funny even though I’ve seen it more than 25 times. We even watch it in the Summer, at family reunions!

3. Did you like or hate sitting on Santa’s lap? I don’t remember, but I did see pictures of myself as a child crying on Santa’s lap!

4. What was a gift that you really desperately wanted? Did you get it? I wanted a two wheel black Schwinn bicycle one year and did get it!

5. What’s your favorite holiday movie Chevy Chase’s “Christmas Vacation.”

6. Favorite holiday song? “Jingle Bell Hop”.

7. Do you make many holiday presents? Just a few for my special stitch in friends. I like to look all during the year for just the right gift for friends and avoid the crazy rush during the holidays.
8. Would you prefer a large fully decorated tree on one like Charlie Brown’s tree? The past few years I have not put up a large tree. I prefer to put smaller trees with a theme in different rooms around the house; as the one shown in our project this year.

9. If you could go back in time, what would you say is your most favorite holiday memory. I really enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday as it’s a day to spend with friends without the rushing around preparing for gift giving.
10. Do you like a big family gathering at the holidays or do you prefer a small dinner followed by hot chocolate by the fire. I prefer a small family gathering with everyone watching “Christmas Vacation” which my son (age 40), and daughter (age 35) have seen at least 20 times!...enjoying hot chocolate and homemade apple pie.

Be sure to visit these blogs today...

Vicki Oehlke - WillowBerry Lane

Little Quilts

Lucy Morey

Day 2: November 14th ~ Henry Glass Jolly Holiday Party

2011-11-14T04:05:00.000-05:00

As you can see, our staff and customers have been getting very creative with the Olde America Antiques quilt blocks. Images for the blocks are derived from vintage postcards or other vintage drawings and printed onto soft cotton sateen fabric into 4” x 6” blocks that are perfect for quilting. They are sold in sets of four similar prints in each package with hundreds of sets to select from. We’ve made many small quilts from the pattern included with the block sets (see the Santa quilt at left), but as you can see, you’re only limited by your imagination in what you can do with them!

Below are some samples done by the Vintage Design Group at the shop. Linda’s looks like we’re looking through the window at the little girl sewing. The second one framed with the quarter square triangle blocks has a border done with the first toile designed by Little Quilts for Henry Glass fabrics. Notice in the model done by Nancy at the bottom, the postcard print she chose matches her antique Singer sewing machine! What a treasure Nancy has!

Be sure to visit these blogs today...

Jacquelynne Steves, The Noble Wife

LizzieB Cre8ive

Don't forget to post a comment on our Day 3 Post to be entered in a random drawing for a six-piece bundle of Little Quilts Shirtings, $17.95 value. And don't forget to collect the secret word from each designer's Question and Answer section to enter for the Grand Prize from Henry Glass Fabrics (see our November 12th post).

Day 1: November 13th ~ Henry Glass Jolly Holiday Party

2011-11-13T02:54:00.005-05:00

The Henry Glass Jolly Holiday Party has begun. Remember, you must collect the secret word from each designer's question and answer section on their special blog post day to complete your entry for the Grand Prize from Henry Glass Fabrics (see our November 12th post).

One of the favorite patterns in the shop is the Ten Minute Table Runner. It’s so quick and easy to make – literally ten minutes – that you can easily make a new one for every day of the year! Make one for all your holiday tables, sit back and wait for the compliments. Pattern is available on our website under Free Patterns.

Please check these designers blogs today...

Jill Finley - Jillily Studios

Kari Ramsay - Fresh Cut Quilts

October Saturday Sampler Show and Tell

2011-11-12T22:13:00.000-05:00

These are some of the wonderful show and tell quilts from our customers at October’s Saturday Sampler. I can't wait for the photos from today's stunners. What an inspiration you ladies are.

Get ready for the Henry Glass Jolly Holiday Hop

2011-11-12T05:00:00.031-05:00

Welcome to the Henry Glass Jolly Holiday Party! We are so glad that you're here to celebrate the holidays and to join in on all of the fun that we are going to have. There will be giveaways, stories and lots of inspiration. Visit with each designer. You'll find her wonderful holiday post and a special design that she's made for you.

Here's the exciting line-up:

Nov. 13 - Jill Finley; Kari Ramsay
Nov. 14 - Jacquelynne Steves; LizzieB Cre8ive
Nov. 15 - Vicki Oehlke; Mary Ellen from Little Quilts; Lucy Morey
Nov. 16 - Barbara Jones; Anni Downs
Nov. 17 - Leanne Anderson; Brenda Pinnick
Nov. 18 - Janet and Pam from Buggy Barn; Renae Allen; Dana Brooks
Nov. 19 - Linda Lum DeBono; Chelsea Anderson

Each day the designers of the day will post on their site. Click on their link to go to the designers' blogs for some holiday fun. In each post you will find each designer's secret holiday word. Collect all of the words and click here to post it on the Henry Glass Blog from November 19-24 and we will draw a name to win the grand prize. What's the grand prize? Lots of fabric, of course, and each designer will be sending you something special.

Have fun and be inspired! Happy holidays!

Check back tomorrow to find out which designer blogs to visit ...

Stunning Stars

2011-11-10T12:04:00.000-05:00

Congratulations - the winner of the blog comment giveaway - a bundle of shirtings - was from Linda from GA.

Pat made this Pinwheel Star quilt for Jac. It’s quilted with anchors that you can’t see from photo – great job Pat. Jac loved the quilt too!

Jingle Bells..Jingle Bells...

2011-11-07T13:19:00.000-05:00

No words can describe the cute-i-fication of Little Quilts with the newly arrived Jingle All the Way Trunk Show by Art to Heart, so I will just show you some pictures....

Rejuvenate

2011-11-06T22:43:00.000-05:00

Peggy sewed these fabulous antique blocks from her grandmother and is having it quilted into what is sure to be a treasure for Heidi.

Bonnet Ladies - embroidery

2011-11-04T14:01:00.000-04:00

Joyce was looking for setting fabric for these darling embroidered Sunbonnet Sues. Much more than the more simple Sues.

Meow!

2011-11-03T13:23:00.000-04:00

What a great setting for blue work kitten blocks! Schultz is just waiting for another great grandchild to give this quilt to. Isn’t it great to have something finished ahead of time?!

Designing Women

2011-11-02T12:01:00.001-04:00

Mary Ellen and four other Henry Glass designers called themselves “The Designing Divas” and did mini presentations at School House before the start of the Quilt Market in Houston last week. Shown here is Hampton Farm and some of the other projects available as free downloads on the new Henry Glass website – www.henryglassfabrics.com.
Don’t faint – but Mary Ellen is learning how to tweet so follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Do you like the look of Hampton Farms? We do too and the fabric line includes new Shirtings! Make a comment below to enter to win a fat quarter bundle of the shirtings. We will choose a winner on Monday. You must have an email associated with your account so that we may contact you as the winner!

The Designing Divas from Henry Glass after the School House sessions at Quilt Market in Houston.
From left, Dana Brooks, Jacquelynne Steves, Mary Ellen, Kari Ramsey, and Jill Finley.

Check out their fabrics and free pattern downloads on the Henry Glass website and then link to their blogs. It’s was great to meet them all in Houston. They will join together to present a Jolly Holiday Party Nov. 13-19. It will be a blog hop to many Henry Glass designers.

BOO from Baltimore

2011-10-31T12:10:00.000-04:00

We have some of the most talented appliquers here at Little Quilts! Geri finished this “Baltimore Halloween” just in time for the holiday. The quilt was not only fun to applique, but will be fun to display! You saw the top earlier, now it has been custom quilted. Great!

A look from Houston Quilt Market.

2011-10-28T12:07:00.000-04:00

Mary Ellen just arrived in Houston for quilt market. Here's the Cotton Club Quilt all sewn - what a beauty! It is a current block of the month at Little Quilts.

No such thing as "Just A Triangle"

2011-10-27T01:14:00.000-04:00

Libby brought in this beautiful scrappy quilt made totally from Half-Square Triangle blocks. We loved the old-timey reproduction look!

A Christmas Pickle?

2011-10-21T13:54:00.000-04:00

Trish finished a pickle dish table topper using fabrics from Moda’s “Jovial” line. See a pevious blog posting for another quilt by Trish in a different color palette.

Santa Plus..

2011-10-19T12:21:00.000-04:00

Remember the Santa Applique Block of the Month we did way back in 2009? Those old projects do get finished eventually! Cherie’s quilt is set differently from the original pattern – she actually made her Second Saturday Sampler blocks in Christmasy colors and used those for her alternate blocks. What a great idea!

Ah...youth

2011-10-15T17:09:00.000-04:00

Courtney signed up for all our Children’s Classes this summer and used charm packs to make this cute wall hanging. In another of the classes she made a monogrammed pillow which she gave to her grandmother for signing her up for the classes!

Patriotic

2011-10-14T13:23:00.000-04:00

We do love flags at Little Quilts so we were thrilled when Shelby brought this very patriotic quilt in to show us! Shelby purchased the kit for this project from Keepsake Quilting years ago.

Little Quilts - International

2011-10-13T01:18:00.000-04:00

One of our customers, Jane, has a quilting pen pal, Maz, from Wales who sent pictures of two quilts she recently finished. The Nine-Patch quilt is a reproduction of one of Mary Ellen's antique quilts. The pattern for the antique quilt was published in American Patchwork and Quilting. Both quilts are intricately hand quilted.

Neutrals...

2011-10-09T11:51:00.000-04:00

Saturday we enjoyed a book signing and quilt show extravaganza from the new book

“Spotlight on Neutrals” from That Patchwork Place by Pat Wys $24.95. Pat is a local designer and author, including patterns from Silver Thimble Quilt Company. This is a marvelous book and will turn you on to neutrals. We are sold out but have placed a reorder. Call and reserve your copy. Here are pictures of two quilts from the book. One is made using a brown floral toile which LQ has available.

The cute tote with birds on it in this photo is from a pattern by Pat

Leap Frog!

2011-10-08T15:08:00.000-04:00

When she was just twelve years old, Danielle made her first quilt which won the “Best In Class” award at the Pigeon Forge Quilt Show and she’s been quilting ever since!

Her frog quilt (shown here front and back) won “Best In Class” at the Pigeon Forge Show and “Best In Show” at the Volusia County Fair (Florida) and the Suwanee Valley Quilt Show. She’s seventeen now and currently working on a “Twister” quilt and it looks like it will be a show-stopper, too! She was taught by her grandmother, but does all her own piecing and quilting. Mary Ellen was so impressed with her first quilt when she saw it at the Pigeon Forge show that she gave Danielle some fabric to start her next quilt and Danielle just wanted to stop by to show her what she had done with that fabric. We were all impressed!

Everything Old is New Again

2011-10-06T11:33:00.000-04:00

Lucky little girl that’s receiving this Poky Little Puppy quilt from Susan! Susan designed her own pattern for the quilt and then hand quilted it with very cute little bone, paw and doggy patterns. I still remember that book as one of my favorites when I was little and also remember reading it over and over to my children – what a classic!

Something to get up for this Saturday...if Second Saturday Sampler wasn't enough...

2011-10-05T13:57:00.001-04:00

Friendly reminder: this Saturday is the LQ Second Saturday Sampler Event 9:30- 11AM.
We’re so excited to be the very first store to have “Spotlight on Neutrals” by Pat Wys. You’re probably familiar with Silver Thimble Quilt Company and the wonderful patterns she’s designed. This is Pat’s first book for Martingale & Co. Pat will be here Saturday Oct 8 from 10-12 for a Trunk Show and book signing. Here are two of her quilts along with the box of books as they arrived. She’s bringing all the quilts from the book; but they will be leaving with her at noon to get ready to go to Quilt Market in Houston. She will have many of her new patterns and some favorites with her...Comfort and Joy, Emily Jayne, Friendship Crossing and fun project bags. Of course, we have the patterns for all available.
The book is beautiful with great projects for all skill levels…but the quilts are even more beautiful in person. We’re soooo proud of her!

Pieced Quilts are favorites

2011-10-04T11:33:00.000-04:00

Vicki stopped by to show us two wonderful quilts she made. One is from the book “40 Fabulous Quick Cut Quilts”. (Available at LQ) I love it with all the great homespuns and neutral colors.

The other one is from a pattern by Silver Thimble Quilts Co. called Strawberry Pie (available at LQ). How different it looks in the browns, tans and teals. You can hardly recognize it as the same pattern. Good job!

Quilting and HOCKEY! - who knew?

2011-10-02T19:07:00.000-04:00

STICK AND STITCH

Quilters of all ages are invited to the Gladiators home opener for the team’s

first ever Stick 'N Stitch Event!

There will be a special section at the

game where fans are encouraged to

bring their handwork and talk shop

with other quilting enthusiasts.

The event is sponsored by Georgia

Quilt Show, which is being held in the

Gwinnett Center Exhibit Hall on October

20th, 21st, and 22nd. For more info on

the show visit

www.GeorgiaQuiltShow.com!

Click this link for details, special price code and ordering information

Sneak Peek - Holiday Open House Awaits You

2011-09-30T01:22:00.000-04:00

Don’t miss out on the Holiday Open House today! Lots of ideas for all the upcoming holidays along with food, free patterns, and door prizes. Also, you’ll receive a 10% off coupon just for stopping by! The Open House will be on Friday, Sept. 30 in our classroom from 1pm – 8pm. In addition, the shop will also be open until 8 for extra shopping fun! To make this even BETTER – it’s End of the Bolt day – finish off a bolt and it’s 25% off!!!! Hoping to see you for all the festivities.

Embroidery and quilting - a great combination

2011-09-28T00:55:00.000-04:00

Gerolyn embroidered these precious little blocks that she purchased in a "dime store" over 3 years ago. By setting them with some thirties fabrics she made a nice crib quilt or a great wallhanging.

Applique and Baltimore Album students ....winners!

2011-09-25T23:09:00.002-04:00

Wanda Hizer is on our staff, and teaches the Baltimore Album and Advanced Baltimore classes. She deserves to be 'proud as a peacock' that many of her students received awards. Heather Kosbab's Fontainebleau" received 1st place in Applique.

Ann Roth received a 2nd Place Ribbon for "My Magnum Opus" a beautiful Baltimore Album quilt.

Theresa Gestewitz' "Hockey Love" received 3rd Place for Two Person Applique. Theresa made this in Wanda's year long class using the pattern "Le Fleur du Jardin".

LQ friends and students in our classes won awards too....

2011-09-25T23:09:00.000-04:00

Two of Fran House's students won ribbons - Nancy Perkins got Judge's Recognition for
"Circles and Squares"; and Mary Anne Jernigan got an Honorable Mention for "Delight".

Learn from award winning teachers....

2011-09-25T23:08:00.000-04:00

Amanda Smallwood's "Feathered Fascination" got a 2nd Place in Two Person,
Pieced Large Quilt. She used the pattern from Vintage Moments by Marsha McCloskey and added her own interpretation. Amanda is on the staff and teaches here.

Linda Wirtz's "Scrappy Hunter's Star" got 1st Place for Small Pieced Quilt. Linda is on our staff and teaches the Hunter's Star Class, piecing classes and machine quilting.

Marty Young's "Gathering Roses", got 3rd Place in Miniature. Marty teaches fun classes to stretch your creativity.

Fran House's "Flower Patch" got 3rd Place in combination of pieced and appliqué. Fran teaches our primitive and wool appliqué classes.

Post East Cobb Quilt Guild Quilt Show - The Winner!

2011-09-25T23:05:00.000-04:00

We can hardly believe it was one week ago , the East Cobb Quilters' Guild Show took place at the Cobb Civic Center. We are so excited that many of our teachers have won awards, and also many of our teacher's students also got ribbons and Honorable Mentions. I'm grateful to have such great teachers here at Little Quilts. The show was beautiful and we enjoyed meeting those of you who stopped by the booth at the show. There will be a DVD available for purchase in October showing all the quilts including 'behind the scenes' pictures of the show coming together from beginning to end. You can call and order a DVD for $10. For now...sit back and enjoy this ' quilt show.'

Anne Anderberg's "All Aboard" shown here won Best Of Show, 1st Place in Combination, as well as Viewer's Choice and Quilter's Choice (votes by members of the Quilt Guild). We're so proud of her! Anne teaches hand appliqué, hand piecing and hand quilting here. She'll be teaching a series
after the 1st of the year on how to make these beautiful pictorial quilts.

Little Quilts Booth at the East Cobb Quilt Guild Show

2011-09-16T14:15:00.002-04:00

If you have never been to the ECQG Quilt show, maybe these pictures will get you going. Here is a peek at the Little Quilts Booth (the shop is just 3 miles away for a 2 for one treat). You can get information about show times, location and more at www.ecqg.com.

Little Quilts and 9/11/2001

2011-09-13T02:08:00.000-04:00

We sent an email to those on our email newsletter list and we got so many nice responses we thought there might be a few who do not subscribe to the email newsletter that did not see this. ( If you wish to subscribe, you can do so on the home page of www.littlequilts.com).
From Email Newsletter.......
At this time we all can’t help but remember, in our own way, the events of 10 years ago on Sept 11^th. We all remember where we were and what we were doing that day. We recall how we sent a note to our 500 email newsletter subscribers, asking for quilters to make a small quilt not bigger than 24 inches square. In times of tragedy or sorrow, quilters just need to take fabrics in hand and ‘sew something’. We offered to collect these small quilts, and send them to the families of the police and fire departments in New York City who had lost loved ones in the tragedy of 9/11. That message was forwarded to fellow quilters who also forwarded it on to other quilters. We were overwhelmed by the response and received more than 2200 small quilts shown here. If with a 3-4 week time frame. The deadline was set as Oct. 25th.
We laid them out in our parking lot and the fire department sent a ‘bucket truck’ so we could go to the top and make a photograph of this heartwarming event. This picture was shown on national television and magazines. We received many notes from the quilt makers who tried to find, and recognized their quilt in this beautiful maze of small quilts. This postcard was sent to the participants. We wish we could have met everyone personally to express our thanks – perhaps we will someday.
God Bless Us All. Mary Ellen, Little Quilts staff, & Kathy Niemann, email newsletter editor.

August Second Saturday Sampler Show and Tell - part 2

2011-09-12T13:58:00.000-04:00

Photos from this past Saturday coming soon.

Look what you can do with bits and pieces of quilts! After taking a machine quilting class, one of our customers turned her practice piece into this cute pin.

Susan just finished this bright and cheery wall hanging. Susan was so unhappy with the pattern she wouldn’t even share the name of it so if you want to reproduce the quilt you’re on your own!

Janice made this great Lone Star quilt from one Jelly roll and the “Jelly Stars” pattern from Fig Tree.

Some of our customers are miniaturizing our Second Saturday Sampler blocks. Isn’t this the cutest little block ever?

August Second Saturday Sampler part 1

2011-09-09T13:51:00.000-04:00

Tomorrow will be a gorgeous day for Second Saturday Sampler. You will have a guest visitor (Libby) and enjoy a great show and tell like this one from last month.

Madelyn loves Georgia O’Keefe so her daughter gave her this great O’Keefe-style fabric for Christmas. Madelyn couldn’t bear to cut it up into tiny pieces so she found this great pattern to showcase the fabric in the Quilts & More Magazine (Winter 2010)

The same magazine featured the pattern for this quilt which showcases fabrics from Madelyn’s large collection of floral fabrics.

Julie went on a quilt retreat in Missouri and learned to make these great stars. With the technique she used, Julie made two blocks at the same time which made this project go really fast. Pattern is Liz Porter’s “Lucky Stars”.

Amy used her 6” Second Saturday Sampler blocks to make this stunning quilt!

As if there wasn’t enough work on the front of the quilt, this is the back of Amy’s sampler quilt.

A new technique - Floorcloths from fabric!

2011-09-06T08:54:00.000-04:00

Make your own floor mat from your favorite fabrics! Very easy, and each rug is unique. Watch the new newsletter for demo times and classes.

A garden of patchwork

2011-09-02T13:35:00.000-04:00

Karen’s Blooming Nine-Patch literally sparkles!

MONSTER gift card holders....

2011-09-01T01:10:00.001-04:00

Watch your fingers, each monster gobbles a standard gift card or folded bills. Perfect Halloween treats, not tricks. Send your college student a little something in this little monster gift card holder. Or use it to store your LQ receipts to make you smile each time he gobbles them up. $5.25 each

Summer Sewing - great for multigenerations

2011-08-31T14:16:00.000-04:00

Brittany came in with her grandmother to show us her quilt. It was made from a kit she purchased in a shop in NC. She is just fifteen years old and Grandmother was oh so proud! I think she is on her way to becoming a quilter.

Witches, Ghosts and Pumpkins..Oh My!

2011-08-28T19:18:00.000-04:00

The weather is turning cooler (I think!) so it’s time to turn your thoughts to Fall and especially Halloween. The shop is all decorated and we have some of the cutest witches, ghosts and pumpkins ever. (can witches be cute? ) We also have a great selection of fabric and patterns for all your Halloween projects, so stop by!

Baltimore Beauty

2011-08-27T03:40:00.000-04:00

Sandy B. from Florida stopped by to share these stunningly beautiful Baltimore Album blocks from the Mary Simon pattern. Wanda helped her pick out many of the fabrics in her blocks (Wanda's fame spreads far and wide!). Sandy has decided that 9 blocks is enough for the quilt center, so she's currently working on the borders (equally elaborate!) to finish the quilt.

Art to Heart... a favorite!

2011-08-25T01:35:00.000-04:00

The new Bittersweet book from Nancy Halverson is here with great ideas for Fall all using fabrics from the Bittersweet fabric line. You’ll love the reds, golds, greens, and purples from this line.

Creative use of Fabric Yo-Yo's

2011-08-24T15:21:00.000-04:00

At Wool Works recently Sandy brought in her yo-yo quilt made from Kim Diehl’s book “Simple Graces”. Yo-yo’s are the perfect summer carry along project. We have the yo-yo maker in all sizes to make them even faster! And the book too!

There will be another chance on the Fall Schedule...

2011-08-23T01:15:00.006-04:00

...to take a class from this innovative teacher.
Everyone enjoyed the “Morning With Marty” class on Monday where teacher Marty Young shared some of her unique quilts. Her quilt “For The Love Of Angels” just returned after being a part of the Sacred Threads exhibit for the past year. Visit www.sacredthreadquilts.com for more information on this interesting exhibit and the stories behind the quilts. The other quilts are examples of Marty’s artistry that she shared with the class. If you’re interested in learning more about her primitive embellished art quilts, watch for her classes in our Fall Newsletter!

The Bee's Knees

2011-08-23T01:04:00.000-04:00

It’s not quilt related, but when Libby came in with this needlepoint “bee” bag on her arm, we just knew you’d want to see it! Not only did Libby make the bag, she also knit the beautiful shawl she’s wearing. Very chic!

Creative Customer

2011-08-21T00:31:00.000-04:00

It has been so much fun having Judy in town! Judy is from Wisconsin and accompanied her husband who is here for two weeks of job training. Of course, Judy wanted to sign up for some “training” of her own and has taken several of our classes. She stopped by today to show us some of her crafting projects. Her ornaments were adorable and are seen here on a Tumbling Blocks quilt top she started in our Summer Camp session. Instead of cutting diamonds for the blocks, Judy used the Square 2 ruler to make square-in-a-square blocks. Careful color placement results in the tumbling blocks pattern. We thought Judy’s crocheted Viking hat was too cute!

Stunning Civil War fabrics on their way

2011-08-18T01:34:00.000-04:00

Just arrived! The patterns for the 1st month of Cotton Club Block of the Month plus the mini additional project you get with each pattern. The good news is - you can still join Cotton Club where you get this pattern free, plus a new 'mini' with each month's regular patterns for the large quilt. However, you can purchase this kit even if you're not a member of the BOM. It makes an adorable 30" square little quilt with the Cotton Club fabric line. The kit is $24.95, but Cotton Club participants get a 10% discount on the kit. This striped fabric is stunning!

Sweet Sixteen - Soooo Sweet

2011-08-15T13:21:00.000-04:00

Here is the block for August block of the month sewn by Kathy West. Just lovely!
I cannot wait to see them all together.

Encourage Creativity - young and old

2011-08-15T13:14:00.000-04:00

Emma (left) and Sophie (right) were caught on camera coloring their Little Quilts quilt coloring sheets while Grandma was shopping. Aren’t they the cutest grandchildren ever?!!

Little Quilts Fall-Winter Newsletter 2011

2011-08-13T15:45:00.000-04:00

Whatever you may have heard, Mary Ellen is working on the Fall newsletter. Here she is with her Technical Assistant, Gracie Pearl. Watch for the final copy on the web site by the middle of next week.

Mary Simon Baltimore Album quilt

2011-08-11T14:14:00.000-04:00

Yes, Sir, Yes Sir!!! Three bags FULL!!

2011-08-09T13:15:00.000-04:00

New wool has just arrived in the shop and just look at these gorgeous bright colors. Great for all your wool projects, but perfect for those Sue Spargo projects you’ve been wanting to start!

French Country style linen

2011-08-05T01:35:00.000-04:00

We have gorgeous linen with vintage sewing motifs printed on it. Perfect for pillows and totes. Just look at this picture! It is $19.95 for 2/3 yd. Two colors available Traditional linen color with black print and Teal blue with brown print.

One Lucky Bride and Groom

2011-08-02T11:55:00.000-04:00

Marshall has been a busy man getting this quilt finished amidst all the wedding preparations at his house. The quilt will be a gift to his daughter who is getting married this fall.

Christmas Stocking Kit - Cute and Easy

2011-07-28T13:46:00.000-04:00

If you’re looking for a quick and easy Christmas stocking idea, this is for you. These were made from a panel – what could be easier? Look for “The Great I Am” fabric line from Henry Glass, select coordinating fabrics for the stocking backs and linings, go home and sew them up with plenty of time left before Christmas!

Stonehenge fabric comes alive

2011-07-27T15:02:00.000-04:00

We are all so excited for Little Quilts teacher, Dena’s son who graduated from college with a degree in geology. He’s on his way to Utah this summer for graduate school and this quilt is going with him! I can’t think of anything more appropriate for a geologist than a quilt made from Stonehenge fabric.

St Nick Advent Calendar Kit

2011-07-23T21:41:00.000-04:00

Let St. Nick and the forest animals help you count down the days to Christmas. This quick and easy Advent calendar is available as a panel or a kit. Kit includes panel, instructions (included on the panel), and backing and binding fabric for $16.95. Order on the website or stop by the shop. Fill the little pockets with candy, trinkets, or small ornaments to help you count down the days! We also have the star hangers available for hanging all your small wall hangings.

Daisy Dew

2011-07-17T00:07:00.000-04:00

Marcia brought it this quilt and we were all blown away! The pattern is “Daisy Dew” from the book,
Quilts For All Seasons and Some For No Reason by American Jane. We had this quilt in the shop for a trunk show several years ago and Marcia bought the pattern at that time. She took several of our classes to perfect her sewing skills before attempting the quilt, and we think she mastered the techniques beautifully!

Treasures for Sale

2011-07-15T08:58:00.000-04:00

The classroom is full of goodies marked way down, so be sure not to miss our Garage Sale this week-end. Sale dates are Fri., July 15 – Sat., July 16, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. There’s a whole table overflowing with fabric that will be sold by the pound with ALL proceeds going to charity. One whole table of books is priced at $2 with a portion of the proceeds also going to charity. Come early so you won’t miss out on any of the great bargains! Help us clean out the shop to make room for all the great new fabric that’s coming in!

Little Quilts Are Timeless

2011-07-11T23:50:00.000-04:00

We flipped through one of our favorite quilt magazines, Quiltmania, and in an article about doll quilts..."what do we see", but the quilt Honeybees from the pattern by the same name. It is the one on the iron bed.

Sweet Sixteen Block of the Month - Block 5

2011-07-09T12:58:00.000-04:00

They get more beautiful each month.

Show and Tell from Second Saturday Sampler June 2011

2011-07-07T11:23:00.000-04:00

Madeline with her first sweatshirt jacket project.

Gerry’s finished Sampler quilt

Staff member, Janice, with the button bouquet she made for her daughter to carry at her wedding rehearsal this week-end. The cutest bouquet ever!

Doris with three miniature sunbonnet sue quilts. She bought the fabric preprinted. Papa bear’s quilt, mama bear’s quilt and teeny-tiny baby bear’s quilt!

Doris with one of the bears she makes. The head comes off this bear to reveal a wooden cylinder-type needle case.

You can sign up now for the September International Sue Block of the Month

2011-07-06T23:12:00.000-04:00

Don’t forget to sign up for the International Sunbonnet Sue Block of the Month! It starts in September and will include Sues from 25 countries including these two from Egypt and France. Cutest Sues ever! Check the website or stop by the shop to sign up.

Newest Trunk Show

2011-07-01T23:39:00.000-04:00

Stop by the shop to view these two great quilts from Nancy Mahoney. The quilts are both in her new book “Treasures From the 30’s”.

Sue Spargo Atlanta Visit - wrap up

2011-06-29T23:31:00.000-04:00

We enjoyed having Sue Spargo in town! Mary Ellen was lucky enough to get into one of her classes and this is her class project so far. She had so much fun embellishing that she has plans for a lot more! Use any bits and pieces of trims you have at home, or stop by the shop and check out the Sue Spargo trims we have available if you’d like to try this project yourself. Picture in previous blog post.

Mystery Quilt Show and Tell

2011-06-28T23:45:00.001-04:00

Alysia joined a Bonnie Hunter mystery quilt project and this is the stunning result. The mystery pattern is named Roll, Roll Cotton Boll and includes 600 Half-Square Triangles. Good thing it was offered as a mystery quilt – no one would have tackled that many Half-Square Triangles otherwise, right?! What a great quilt, Alysia!