Ackfeld Wire makes great little bent wire products, perfect in the sewing room.
I love their 12" x 14" Table Topper, and took a look around my sewing room just to see what might work with it. I found several little quilts of varying sizes to try.
Paper-Pieced Lanyard and Nametag:
Uh, cute, but TOO tiny! Ü
Hmmm, a bit too small...
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Pause for Show & Tell:
I was thrilled to learn that a couple of my submissions had made it to AccuQuilt's Top 100 in their 2012 Barn Quilt Design Contest!! They'll make great little toppers, someday, too!
I was thrilled to learn that a couple of my submissions had made it to AccuQuilt's Top 100 in their 2012 Barn Quilt Design Contest!! They'll make great little toppers, someday, too!
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OK, back to the teeny quilts! (I know, that was shameless... Ü)
My beginner quilt:
A little Butterfly wall hanging with dimensional curves:
This one is 17" x 17"... Hmmm, almost too big for the frame, but could work.
Mitered Border → TUTORIAL ←
Little Sunbonnet Susie and Sally quilt I made in order to design a poster:
Sweet.
Bingo Quilt for the online Bingo Party hosted by Tonya, Marcia, Sharon and Snoodles during the month of May.
Machine-bound it in minutes, (→ TUTORIAL ←)
B = Balloon, Tractor, Bug, Snake, CatI = Mouse, Bear, Flower, Bus, Thread
N = Frog, Chicken, FREE, Fire, Bug
G = Snail, Dog, Frog, Alligator, Cat
O = Spiderweb, Elephant, Lizard, Cat, Horse
Then I began thinking of other little quilts I'd already made ...Potholders! With matching Bloomin' Blossoms Table Runners:
I thought Lesley had a great idea the other day, using "Orphan" blocks - leftover blocks that may never make it into a big quilt:
Leftover block from this →TUTORIAL←
And finally, I found a little embroidered square in an old sewing kit that my then-14-year-old daughter had made. Added borders, quilted it, bound it, PERFECT!
Thanks for stopping by, Friends!
GIVEAWAY UPDATE:
An adorable little ♥ hanger
like the one on the Ackfeld logo
Goes to:
KATHY!!
(Hennies.Pennies)
Congratulations, I'll send a note!
I love it! The perfect choice. (I'd take any of them anytime tho!)
ReplyDeleteA lovely display of ideas and minis. Now the runner with matching potholder - clever girl. Excellent to show how to dress up that orphan block and let it shine. Thank you for sharing today.
ReplyDeleteDeonn, your table toppers are fantastic! I love the variety,the bright colors, and also your sense of humor...giggle! Love the way you used your daughter's embroidery block and wonkied it up a bit, and the quilt you designed for the poster is adorable. Thank you so much for mentioning my blog...this table topper blog hop has been so much fun and we're only into day three! Congrats for a wonderful post!, and also a generous giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWonderful post Deonn. Thanks for the idea for the use for orphan blocks. I'd not thought of that, but I do have some. Great giveaway too. :)
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous, thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWe all have orphan blocks. Thanks for the great idea to use them up. Wonderful work.
ReplyDeleteLovely little quilts! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love those wire hangers and your little quilts are adorable! I think they look cute hanging with the clothespins too - clever!
ReplyDeleteI love the embroidered square that your daughter made. Your framing of fabric is just perfect. By the way, I also love the chickens in your beginner quilt. I am already a follower.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, lots of ideas and thanks so much for the giveaway opportunity! Love your daughter's embroidery.
ReplyDeleteWonderfully sweet little quilts! Thanks so much for offering up a great giveaway! I've just signed up to follow your blog via GFC! Be especially blessed, Kathy
ReplyDeleteYour table toppers are wonderful and I certainly like to start my day by looking at these blogs. thank you for the giveways as well.
ReplyDeleteAurea
Wow! You are pretty amazing with all the ideas! Thanks for a chance. I'm a follower.
ReplyDeleteI love all of your minis, but the idea of the pot holder with matching table runner is such a great decorating idea. Thank you so much for the inspiration. I am a happy follower of your blog.
ReplyDeleteI love to hop and meet new friends! Graet work, new friend!!! LOL (Now following you!)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great giveaway. Your mini quilts are sew much fun.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Deonn...now that I have brought my bottom lip back to its shape...from aweeeeee
ReplyDeleteI have to say wow...the bending friend..love that the most...totally totally inspiring
I made up some orphan blocks for my table toppers too but I like your orphans better than mine! blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteoooo love the butterfly! the color are wonderful. Great topper Deonn
ReplyDeleteMakes me re-think all the blocks I have laying around ... LoL Love ALL of your little wonders and thanks for participating in the hop. Judy C
ReplyDeleteyou have been a very busy gal with all those toppers,and what a cute way to tie them in with a runner by useing a extra block to make one up with.
ReplyDeletethanks for having a give away as well.
in stitches
Wow! Love all the toppers with the runners! and the block by your daughter is delightful! Way to go! Enjoying all the mini's!!
ReplyDeleteYour quilts looks so polished. I voted for your two entries and good luck to you!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful little quilts! I especially like the heart!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Clever, clever post!! Thanks for being so entertaining while showing your beautiful work!!
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower. Thanks for the chance to win the hanger. What fun table toppers you made. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower, too and I love your blog and all the inspiration and ideas you share. Beautiful table toppers and oh so cute. I would love to win the hanger. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLOVE all your minis! And thanks for the giveaway chance! :)
ReplyDeleteReally enjoying the blog hop-- so many beautiful mini quilts-- and yours are gorgeous!!!! :-) Thank you for the chance to win the little quilt hanger! I have the perfect spot for one like that! :-)
ReplyDeleteSo many great ideas and cute quilts. Thanks for a chance.
ReplyDeleteYou have so many great little quilts. I don't have any cute hangers. Would love a little wire one.
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower and love the little mini quilts. My favorite is about having to bend to be a friend. Just Love It.. Thank you for the chance to win
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower.
ReplyDeleteOh! my! you have made some really fantastic mini quilts.
ReplyDeleteLove your blocks for the barn competition. Off to vote!
I just love the sunflower set.
ReplyDeleteHi Deonn,
ReplyDeleteI love your paper pieced lanyard. I've challenged my guild to make lanyards this year. I also like your table runners!
I'm already a follower. I receive your updates by email. I love the potholders with matching table runners. That's such a super idea. All of your minis are cute, but I LOVE the Sunbonnet Sues.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the star! What great toppers!
ReplyDeleteWHEN do you find time???
ReplyDeleteK
wow they are alll so lovely!
ReplyDeleteDeonn, your projects are marvelous, as always. Love your creativity and humor...and thanks for the shout out on our Bingo, too!
ReplyDeleteWould love to win another Ackfeld product...then I could have one upstairs, as well as downstairs. Wait a minute, wasn't that a tv show? Oh well, have an awesome day, my friend!
Great ideas for your table topper stand! Love the embroideried one from your daughter. Too cute! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWell, that was worth coming by for a visit!! You are so shameless!! ha!! I don't blame you one bit. I'll be sure to go vote because I truly love your pattern. I want to put a quilt design on our barn this fall!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Gmama Jane
No favorite one here they are all great Sunbonnet Susie and Sally are great.After seeing your work on the toppers I am heading to join this blog and then to vote.
ReplyDeleteHow fun was that?! My favorite has to be the "friend" one!
ReplyDeleteYou have been one busy gal! Beautiful Toppers and gives me an idea for my office! Thanks for sharing and I would love to follow your blog for ideas. Thanks again, Judith, Texas
ReplyDeleteGreat variety - thanks for sharing. I am a new follower!!
ReplyDeleteI happily follow you via email. Love all your sweet toppers! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI love 'em all, especially the barn quilt designs. I voted for you...good luck!
ReplyDeleteI've become a follower and would love to win the hanger. Thanks for the opportunity. I love all your table toppers. They are so easy to make and enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI love your ideas thanks for the inspiration. The table runner with matching potholder is a really great idea.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower!! I love the way you took things you already had, and put them on the holder.
ReplyDeleteoooh I love that little hanger!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. I love the Sunbonnet Sue and the Heart. I have become a follower
ReplyDeleteThat is the cutest little hanger. Thanks for sharing your quilts.
ReplyDeleteI love all your ideas for the table toppers. I was trying to think of some ideas and was stumped but using the orphan blocks is a wonderful idea. I always have a few of those. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI'm already following you! :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your table topper quilts! I just bought a table topper holder a couple of days ago because of this blog hop! I'd sure like to add that hanger to my sewing room wall! Thanks for the opportunity to win such a great giveaway!!! :)
ReplyDeleteLots of eye candy! I like the saying on the Friend mini. I already voted for #67 and now I know it is yours. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLove your little quilts. Really love the Sunbonnet girls! I am a follower!
ReplyDeleteWonderful display , loved them all but my favorite is the one your daughter did the embroidery , that is precious and oh I really like the sunbonnet hanging ,so sweet . Thanks for sharing and also for the chance at your great giveaway. Sheila
ReplyDeleteWhat a variety! The cute little applique takes my vote! Your give-away is fantastic! Sure hope I am lucky....love from sunny South Africa
ReplyDeleteLove the toppers. Your FMQ is amazing.
ReplyDeleteBrand new follower. Thanks for the chance to win
ReplyDeleteYou have so many mini table topper quilts and they are all cute! Thanks for the giveaway of the adorable hanger. Blogger told me: You already follow .Quiltscapes
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity! I love your mins and what an awesome idea to do a mini/runner set!
ReplyDeleteI love your toppers. They are all so cute! I am a follower.
ReplyDeleteWow - quite the display - I love them all! thank you and I am a new follower!
ReplyDeleteAwesome toppers, Deonn! Lots of inspiration here. What a beautiful way to decorate!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing these beauties with us.
Wow you have been busy!!! I love all of your creations.
ReplyDeleteI am awestruck. What a great variety. Busy lady. I love your writing style too, and clicked on follow.
ReplyDeleteLove your Table Toppers. But I must say the table runners and matching pot holders are fantastic. Hard to pick a favorite but the one with your daughter's stitching is very special.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! Thanks for sharing. I am a follower, too!
ReplyDeleteLove all your quilts! You're truly talented! Thanks for sharing! I'm already a follower! :)
ReplyDeleteThose are all darling. What fun!
ReplyDeletefabulous quilts - love the heart :)
ReplyDeleteI love them all! You are truly talented, Deonn!
ReplyDeleteI ADORE your heart block! They are all wonderful...but that one is awesome! Thanks for sharing it and I'm off to see the tutorial! Oh, I am a follower too!
ReplyDeleteLove all your little quilts!! I am a new follower:) I'd love you to follow my blog too.........
ReplyDelete1. WOW--Awesome quilts..I love the pot holders with matching table runners also. The "friend" quilt is extra special. It would be perfect for for any little girl's room. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDelete2. I just signed in to follow you.
What sweet table toppers! Love your Bingo card and your Barn Quilt blocks! Great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteQuite a variety! Thanks for sharing them and for the inspiration. I'm a new follower!
ReplyDeleteI love the black and white Quiltscapes sign! those chickens and the barn are so much fun! Your name tag is adorable- is there a tutorial for it?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
Hi Deonn,
ReplyDeleteI love all your table topper so adorable they looks in the tabletopperstand. My favorite is the last one.
I do follow you know ☺
Liebe Grüße
Bente
I'm a new follower :-)
ReplyDeleteLove all the little quilts - especially the matching pot holder and table runner. My favorite is the Sunbonnet girls - nice poster - nice quilt.
YES = I would LOVE to win a cute tiny little "hanger".
thanks for the chance to win.
Sassy Cathy
Love the way you have used the orphan blocks...too cute!
ReplyDeleteYou have so many gorgeous minis. I love them all. I would certainly love a frame.
ReplyDeleteWOW....what a great idea using orphan blocks....luv your daughter's embroidered block...cute cute cute. Thanks for sharing in the blog hop and for your inspirations...(o:
ReplyDeleteI've been so busy with Bingo that I couldn't make it around to the Table topper hop.I am so glad that I got to see your post. WOW lots of pretties!
ReplyDeleteI just got your Bingo words all logged down and ready for you! Good luck!
Deonn - I love them all. It was a difficult task to choose my favorite to share with my readers, but the Sunbonnet Sue stole my heart. Your blog is simply inspiring. ~Kelly
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to have a hanger. I am so inspired by your minis......great ones! I enjoyed your blog too!
ReplyDeletesao in Midlothian, VA
I forgot to say that I am a new follower!
ReplyDeletesao in Midlothian, VA
I love all your mini quilts. They are truly inspirational. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love that topper with your daughters embroidery!
ReplyDeleteI love the minis that you made. I expected each person involved would make one, but most have made multiples. Lots of great ideas.
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