Today is the kick-off day for the Moda Size Matters Blog Hop and Giveaway! This has been a long time coming...and I'm excited to start the blog hop on day one, along with Edyta of Laundry Basket Quilts and Brigitte of Zen Chic!
Our latest collection for Fall 2013, Josephine, is coming soon! Filled with our deep reds and pinks, rich browns, and naturals, the Josephine Collection is inspired by Napoleon's first wife, Josephine de Beauharnais. The first Empress of France was a lover of all things botanical and kept a rose garden at Chateau de Malmaison that rivaled the best English gardens of the time. For our Josephine Collection, we included beautiful old florals as well as fantasy florals and small petite prints - perfect for mixing into a quilt!
Last Spring, Lissa Alexander, Moda's master marketing gal, asked each of the Moda designers to chose a block to create. At the Moda Schoolhouse, we each stood up and presented our block, along with a story of how the block fit into the chosen theme: Size Matters. I took the theme quite literally...I made my block bigger....
and better.....
When I stood up to present my block, I told everyone I really thought that the point of the project was to make our block bigger - and better! Little did I realize that everyone else had a block that was actually useable...6x6, 8x8 or even 12x12. Oh well, my block was designed to be turned into a portable picnic blanket - complete with tie - so you can wear it over your shoulder as you walk to your perfect spot to picnic! That's Molly's Stella up there sitting on the blanket...she's always ready to picnic!
We've also designed a beautiful, large Flying Geese inspired quilt with our new collection, Josephine. Designed by myself and JZ, sewn by the talented Penny Tucker, and quilted by Cheryl Yamamoto...this quilt, as well as all of our quilts, is truly a team effort. As many of you know, designing quilts has not come easy to me...but this quilt seemed to flow...I loved the combination of the classic style and the ability to show off the fabric at the same time.
Order the Josephine Quilt Pattern Here
Over the years six years of designing fabric for Moda, I have learned that size really does matter! Once I settle on a theme for a collection, I go digging in my fabric archives for inspiration. I look for a couple of large scale prints, a few mediums and a handful of small, or ditsy prints. Being fairly new to the quilt business, I have learned how important the variety of scale is. Too many large prints and there is not enough depth or diversity - too many small prints and the design of the quilt can begin to lose itself. I am so thankful for friends and teachers that have helped me learn this along the way....it's been an important tool for me while designing collections and the accompanying quilts.
Thanks to Moda, I have a handful of giveaways to accompany this blog hop, as well as some cute Josephine Hankies, so go ahead and leave me a comment about your favorite size quilt to sew...is it a lap quilt, a baby quilt or something larger? Sofia will choose the lucky winners within the week and we will send out some prizes! Thanks for playing along and hope to see some of you in Houston!
Be sure to visit all of the Moda designers throughout the Moda Blog Hop, including Edyta and Brigitte today:
Laundry Basket Quilts
http://www.laundrybasketquilts.com/blog/index.php
Zen Chic
http://www.farbstoff-bridge.blogspot.com
September 5th
Bunny Hill
http://bunnyhillblog.com/
Basic Grey
http://blog.basicgrey.com/
Sweetwater
http://sweetwater.typepad.com/makelifesweet/
September 6th
Jan Patek
http://janpatek.blogspot.com/
Pat Sloan
http://blog.patsloan.com/
Pieces From My Heart
http://piecesfrommyheart-sgervais.blogspot.com/
September 9th
Deb Strain
http://debstrain.blogspot.com/
Barbara Brackman
http://barbarabrackman.blogspot.com/
V & Co.
http://www.vanessachristenson.com
September 10th
Lauren & Jessi Jung
http://laurenandjessiblog.com/
Kate Spain
http://katespaindesigns.blogspot.com/
Me & My Sister
http://meandmysisterdesigns.com/blog/
September 11th
Kathy Schmitz Studios
http://kathyschmitzstudio.blogspot.com/
Minick & Simpson
http://minickandsimpson.blogspot.com/
Primitive Gathering
http://lisabongean.wordpress.com/
September 12th
Fig Tree
http://figtreequilts.typepad.com/my_weblog/
A Stitch and Dye
malka@stitchindye.com
Thimbleblossoms
http://www.camilleroskelley.typepad.com/
September 13th
Blackbird Designs
http://blackbird-designs.blogspot.com/
Cotton Way
http://cottonway.blogspot.com/
Stephanie Ryan Design Studio
http://www.stephanieryandesign.com/blog/
Aneela Hoey
http://comfortstitching.typepad.co.uk/
A quilt assembly pattern will be supplied on Moda's blog,
http://modafabrics.blogspot.com/ on September 16th.
Have fun!
703 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 601 – 703 of 703I'm a big fan of throw size quilts. Not to light not to heavy and just right for snuggling up under!
My favorite quilt sizes to sew are probably Minis, Baby and Lap, in that order.
I have made some lrger ones, but I really like the satisfaction of finishing quicker.
I recently finished a beginner quilting class and I love quilting! I had always wanted to make a quilt, but didn't really know where to start. Now I'm IN! I guess baby quilts are my favorite size right now as I have two baby quilts to make for my soon to be grand niece/nephews. I also plan to donate youth quilts to charity so small is good for me right now. I love Moda fabrics and really appreciate the info on the website. I just found your blog today through the website. Great! :)
I like all sizes! Bed quilts really make you feel like you've accomplished something when they're done because they're so large but they are sometimes a bit overwhelming and by the time I'm to the binding I just want them DONE. Smaller quilts and projects can be finished quickly and I don't get tired of them before the finishing touches are done.
Quite a nice quilt!
Quite a nice quilt!
I giggled when I saw the size of block you made. I would have done the same thing. I do like the larger simpler block for a great pic-nic blanket...very fun.
I like to make quilts to keep warm on the sofa although I make all sizes. Perhaps 60 x 72 is my favorite.
Smiles,
Kelly
My favorite size to sew is the lap quilt. I can piece it quickly enough to not become bored and quilting is manageable with my sewing machine.
Since I retired a couple of years ago, I have been determined to make all my 4 children bed quilts (as well as myself!), so it seems queen size is the favorite. I'll 'downsize' soon!! Love Josephine!
I like bed size quilts. I like to walk into a bed room and see a beautiful quilt on a bed.
Barb
My favorite size quilt to sew is any quilt LOL!! I'm working on lots of small ones now, but I'm starting to lean towards the larger ones too.......
Baby quilts are my favorite size.
I love making baby size quilts or smaller.
At the moment I am into making baby quilts; a great size to hand quilt. Thank you for the giveaway!
My favorite size quilt to make is whatever I am working on at the moment. I like small quilts because you get to see the finished product fast and I like massive quilts because you have them so much longer.
I love making mini quilts, but that is only because I'm chicken to quilt something larger. I actually love lap quilts too, and that picnic block" is wonderful. Also love your designs with the whole cloth center and flying geese around the edges. So rich and autumnal!
I love all sizes. I currently am making a lot of baby quilts and love the ease of the size and the fun it is. Thank you for all your great patterns and books.
I have never finished a quilt so, I have no idea!!
I am making smaller quilts now as every bed in the house has at least two and the spare bed has at least five.
I like lap quilts. Big enough to take some time but not too big that I can't shove it thru my home machine to quilt.
I prefer to make bed quilts. Mainly queen size. You only have so many walls for wallhangings.
Lap quilts or smaller are more do-able for me, and are used by the family to keep them warm in the wintertime. I like that.
I like to make fairly big quilts, and always bigger then the normal size. Baby quilts are at least 40" etc.
I usually make quilts between doll size and lap size so I can quilt them on my machine. I love your picnic quilt.
Love BIG quilts, my family in particular like quilts that are big enough to be completely covered and snuggled in. :)
I like making small quilts, as in miniatures or doll quilts. I tend to have Quilter's ADD and can't make lots of the same block without getting bored and ending up with yet another UFO. I love this group and would love to win one of those hankies. Too cute!
Thanks for the chance at the great giveaway! I love making lap size quilts. They make great gifts and are perfect to have around the house.
right now i am still gaining confidence so i like lap and baby quilts, my easier to machine quilt, i have a king size quilt top already to go, i'm just working up to it.
Fabulous quilt! Love the size. I am making baby blankets and I love them.
I enjoy all sizes, but there is something about making a quilt for a baby to cuddle in.
Merritt
I like lap quilts, they are super handy and don't take forever to make!
My favorite size is lap because I can quilt it myself easily...
Thank you for a chance to win this fabric line. Love the fabric.
I generally make an oversize twin, I don't know why, I think it's because I lay the squares on my queen bed and anything else looks too small. I loved your square at quilt market, that was a fun class. Thanks.
Lap quilts are nice as I can move onto the next project!
Love the big block!
Lap quilt are my favorite as I seem to get much more use from them.
Any chance we'll get the dimensions to make our own Picnic Quilt? :)
I like making the quilt size I am making. Lap quilts are fun because they are finished soon and I can get on to the next project.
MY favorite size quilt to make would be lap size. Those I know will get finished. Thanks, Patty
Wow, what a fantastic big block! I love it! I enjoy making cot quilts or lap quilts, just because they're quick so I'm more likely to finish them :)
Most quilts that I make are lap quilts. They are usually given to someone who has cancer or fighting an illness.
Lap quilts are more affordable.
Thank you for sharing.
I like all sizes of quilts ...obviously, but there is something special about a smaller quilt that you can pick up and cuddle!
At this time in my life, my favorite quilt to make are baby ones, due to the fact that we have had 5 great granddaughters in the past 5 years, so between baby showers and baby gifts, I have been very busy, but a very enjoyable busy.
Did some man at Moda come up with this theme? LOL!
I am a brand new quilter and am starting on a pillow to teach myself piecing without getting overwhelmed.
Wow, I had to really think about this. I LOVE to make king sized quilts for my bed but find the length of time they take to be a bit tough to handle. So I guess I'm gonna say throw size. I love using new fabric and the throw size is done quick enough to continually feed my need for variety.
The baby quilt is such an item to cherish....easier to hand quilt, too!
I love lap size quilts and have been trying to make a larger quilt but I just love the lap size so much and love to use them.
My favorite size so far is a lap quilt. I think mostly because I can easily lay it out on my kitchen floor to baste. I am going to be brave and make one for my king size bed, not sure where in the world I will lay that out! Thanks for the giveaway!
The only quilt I have finished so far is a baby quilt, so I would have to say that is my favorite! Although I took a huge leap and am making a queen sized one now, and making my own pattern to boot! Eek!
I love huge quilts. The bigger the better! So my "lap" quilts are twin sized. Thanks for sharing!
I like all sizes!
My favorite quilt size is KING SIZE, because size does matter!!!
I prefer to make lap size quilts because I have to quilt them on my sewing machine, anything larger is more than I want to attempt.
I love the picnic size quilt block. Thanks for the giveaway!
My favorite thing to do is to take a tradition block and make it HUGE! I love making baby quilts, thy come together really quickly.
Jessica
My mom recently made me a KING size quilt and I am so obsessed. Completely and totally wrapped up in pretty goodness!
Lap quilt size. I like that it is a range of sizes & it's rather large. Just right on the couch to cuddle under. :)
I like to make quilts a bit bigger than a lap quilt so that two people can snuggle together for a story.
Beautiful. My favorite size to make is full size. Thank you for sharing your block pattern.
My favorite size is a large throw quilt, thanks for the give away!
I love all the French General collections.... I think maybe it could be the RED. My favorite color. The fabrics all seem to blend well together in a scrappy quilt regardless which collection they come from too
My favorite is a crib size. I have been blessed with 7 grandchildren and have loved making each a quilt.
My favorites are baby quilts. I love making them as gifts and I can quilty them easily in my home machine. Love the new line!! Thanks for the chance.
I like doing smaller quilts, baby,lap or even table runners since I don't have that much space to sew in.
I make mostly lap quilts - easier to quilt. Thanks for the giveaway!
My favorite size is definitely a lap quilt--big enough, but not so big that it takes forever to finish!
I am working on my second quilt, a twin bed size. As of right now i prefer smaller. This one is intimidating me.
I love the picnic blanket! great size! LOL! I like to make full size quilts myself.
hulseybg at gmail dot com
I like making something really useful, so a bed sized quilt is my favorite but they take so long, so I love making them with big blocks hehe!
When I make a quilt, I like to make a queen-size quilt since that is what fits my bed. I definitely like to make a quilt that is large enough to use and not just hang on a wall.
I love twin sizes so it's big enough to wrap myself in!
Most often I make lap quilts to cozy up with. Josephine sure would make up into a nice lap quilt.
I have yet to complete a full quilt but my first quilt top is a lap size. I think my current favourite is a baby size quilt, they look so cute and cuddly!
I always have a full size one going, but wallhanging actually get finished.
Size is oh so important in so many things but size is relevant, don't you think? Big or little, if the size fits, wear it. I adore French General, have since the first time I saw it. My favorite size quilt is Queen size to piece and to quilt. Thanks for a chance to win some goodies! :)
I love lap quilts because i love to snuggle under them with a candle burning enjoying quiet time. I love the theme of your new collection. Can't wait to see it in person
I like lap quilts - I'm too scared to quilt anything bigger! One day though....
Lap size or whatever bed you have size is the perfect size...plus I enjoy blocks with many pieces
My favorite size is a lap quilt. Get to play with fabrics, colors, different patterns, and make more!
Large is the way to go!
I love making baby quilts as they are quick to put together and easy to quilt on my little machine. I love your bigger, better block! I've been tempted to make a giant block quilt, it's a great way to use your favourite fabrics without cutting into them too much!
Love your color choices! Thanks for the inspiration.
msmaf -at- ymail (dot) com
Love that this conversation keeps going on .. size does matter .. the size of the love you put into your quilts
My favorite size quilt to make is a lap quilt. Recently I seem to be making many baby quilts. So much fun!
Thank you for the chance to win!
Joanne J
I like your single block picnic quilt. Big fast and easy is always great. My favorite size quilt to make is queen size.
Fun picnic quilt! I love your Josephine line, also. My favorite size quilt to make is a lap quilt - it's useful for so much. Thanks for the post & giveaway!
Lap or Baby is my favorite size quilt to make, but I want to try my hand at making one for a bed sometime.
I'm new to quilting. So far I've done a lap size quilt and really enjoyed working on it!
I love lap quilt and wall quilt sizes. I don't have a long arm and so Size Matters on my machine to do the quilting.
The first quilt I'm working on is a lap quilt so I'd have to say that's my favorite size... big enough to cover me up but small enough to be quilted in my regular machine.
I love making lap quilts but get a really good feeling when I finish a queen size.
I love making lap quilts but get a really good feeling when I finish a queen size.
I love making lap quilts but get a really good feeling when I finish a queen size.
I lovebaby quilts :)
Thanks for your block!
My favorite size would be which ever piece I am working on at the moment. It changes quite frequently.
Size does matter, and sometimes I get carried away. Several years ago, I was making a baby quilt for a special friend's new baby. I loved making the pattern so much that it turned into a large Twin-sized quilt -- another couple of inches on the borders, and it would have been a queen! The quilt turned out awesome! I don't know that I have a "favorite" size. I just LOVE quilting!
I like lap size because they make great gifts.
Definitely a lap quilt! Big enough for me and small enough to not take an eternity to finish!
Yes size matters...my jean size just went up over the summer...not to happy about that. As far a quilts I like to make lap size quilts 60" x 80" and smaller. I do make bed size but not as often. Thanks for the chance.
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