Quilt Big Blog Tour - Wrap Up - Part One

It certainly has been an exciting few weeks getting to share with you all the wonderful Designers and Creatives that have been making projects for the Quilt Big Blog Tour.  So many of these wonderful people I have met personally through my quilting journey and it is so exciting getting to showcase the amazing work they do.   Have you been following along the #quiltbigblogtour? 

Here is a wrap up of the first part of the Quilt Big Blog Tour and the beautiful projects that have been made. I really love how these designers show that you can take the blocks from the book and then make them into any project you desire - not just necessarily what is shown.

String Pillows by

Melissa from Oh How Sweet

Home Treasure Quilt by

Ange of A Little Patchwork

Strip Heart Pillow by 

Nadra of Ellis and Higgs

Bow Tie Quilt by

Alyce of Blossom Heart Quilts

Mosaic Quilt by

Lauren of Molly and Mama

Mosaic Blocks by

Hilary of Aurifil

Log Cabin Quilt by

Amanda of Material Girl Quilts

Home and Hearth Pillow by

Samantha of Aqua Paisley Studio

Lozenge Quilt by

Sharon of Lilabellelane Lane 

Quilt Big is available from all major online retailers - Amazon, Book Depository, Barnes and Noble and The Quilting Company. You can check out your local Quilt store also for copies which is now starting to show up in stores here in Aus and Internationally. 

I have copies available in My Store also which come with a Quilt Big Pencil and Quilt Sizes Postcard.

Don't forget to stop by my Introductory Quilt Big Blog Tour post to enter to win this Quilt Big Aurifil Thread Collection thanks to Aurifil. (don't comment here)

I cant wait to continue showcasing projects from Quilt Big - the support this book has received so far is very humbling so a big thank you to you.

Happy Quilting

Jemima x x

Quilt Big Blog Tour

Today is the official kick off for the Quilt Big Blog Tour.  I am so excited to share with you so many talented and inspiring Makers, Fabric Designers, Pattern Designers and Bloggers whom I know you will love. 

Follow along at #quiltbigblogtour also on Instagram to check out the amazing projects made by these talented makers.  The full list is here below.

28th Jan     Jemima Flendt - @tiedwitharibbon - www.blog.tiedwitharibbon.com

29th Jan     Melissa LeRay - @ohhowsweetco - www.ohhowsweet.com

30th Jan     Ange Hamilton - @alittlepatchwork - www.alittlepatchwork.wordpress.com

31st Jan     Nadra Ridgeway - @ellisandhiggs - www.ellisandhiggs.com

1st Feb       Alyce Blyth - @blossomheartquilts - www.blossomheartquilts.com

4th Feb       Lauren Wright - @mollyandmama - www.mollyandmama.com.au

5th Feb       Aurifil - @aurifilthread - auribuzz.wordpress.com

6th Feb       Amanda Castor - @materialgirlquilts - www.materialgirlquilts.com

7th Feb       Samantha Dorn - @aqua_paisley - www.aquapaisleystudio.com/blog

8th Feb       Sharon Burgess - @lilabellelane - www.lilabellelanecreations.com

11th Feb      Peta Peace - @shequiltsalot - www.shequiltsalot.com

12th Feb      Elea Lutz - @elealutz - www.elealutzdesign.com

13th Feb      Shannon Fraser - @shannonfraserdesigns - www.shannonfraserdesigns.ca

14th Feb      Saija Kiiskinen - @saija_elina - www.saijaelina.blogspot.com

15th Feb      Sedef Imer - @downgrapevinelane - www.downgrapevinelane.com

18th Feb      Kate Basti - @katebasti - www.quiltwithkate.com

19th Feb      Minki Kim - @zeriano - minkikim.com

20th Feb      Ayda Algin - @cafenohut - www.cafenohut.com

21st Feb      Elizabeth Chappell - @quilterscandybox - www.quilterscandybox.com

Over the Blog tour I will be sharing so many different projects, blocks, quilts and pillows from Quilt Big made by these Makers who will show you so many ways to use and create with Quilt Big.

Quilt Big is available from all major online retailers - Amazon, Book Depository, Barnes and Noble and The Quilting Company. You can check out your local Quilt store also for copies which is now starting to show up in stores here in Aus and Internationally. 

I have copies available in My Store also which come with a Quilt Big Pencil and Quilt Sizes Postcard.

You can check out this Blog post for more photo inspiration of projects within Quilt Big. 

And in more BIG news - there is a Giveaway.  

EDIT - GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED Thanks to Aurifil Thread I have one of my Quilt Big Aurifil Thread Collection boxes up for grabs.  That's right - for your chance to win just leave a comment below telling me what you love about Quilt Big or what projects you might like to make from it.  At the end of the Blog Tour (Feb 21st) I will be back to pick a winner.   

My Quilt Big Aurifil Thread Collection features all my favourite thread colours in the Large -50wt sized spools.  Perfect for all your piecing as well as for machine quilting and binding your projects.

If you can't wait to get a hold of a Quilt Big collection you can get them at Sew Mondo and Amitie Textiles in Aus and at Fat Quarter Shop in the US or ask at your favourite Aurifil stockist.

Also during the #quiltbigblogtour many of the Makers will be holding Giveaways of Aurifil Thread and copies of Quilt Big so make sure to check them all out and be in the running to win some great prizes.

So stick around for this exciting #quiltbigblogtour

Jemima x 

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Quilt Big - my new Book is here! Part one

Its here! Its finally here.  In the follow up to Weekend Quilting - Quilt Big has finally been released and I can not wait to share with you all the Projects and ideas behind this second book of mine.  

The concept behind Quilt Big was to take Traditional Blocks, super size them and then design projects with these blocks that would make the Bigger blocks - faster finishes!

I have taken 22 Traditional Blocks and given them a modern makeover with the projects in this book.  All beginner friendly as I walk you through how to make each block with simple directions, illustrations and photographs.  There are then 17 projects for you to make with these blocks.  No matter whether you are a beginner quilter or more advanced - you will love making these projects in next to no time.  Choose from Quilts, Pillow or a Runner to make.  The best part is that with the large Block sizes many of the projects are interchangeable simply by changing out a block of the same size for another.  So the possibilities really are to you - use this book as a building tool to grow and develop your quilting skills.

When it comes to quilt blocks, bigger can be better and faster.  In Quilt Big, I show you how to scale up classic blocks like the Log Cabin, Flying Geese, Indian Star, Home Treasure and more to create gorgeous quilts and projects for you home or loved ones that showcase your favourite fabrics and large scale prints.

Quilt Big really is all about maximum impact in minimal time. There is also a chapter on Quilt Backings.  I really do believe that after all the thought, effort, time and love that goes into the making of a Quilt top, the back of your quilt also needs more than minimal attention.  There are so many ways to make the back of your quilt just as striking as the front.  In doing so you make your quilt design reversible so there is even more to love about your finished quilt.  The backing of your Quilt is also a great place to use up some of the left-over pieces of fabrics from your quilt top - a great way to tie the two sides together and I give you several ideas on how to do this.

Not only are there larger projects to make such as Quilts but there are smaller style projects to make such as this Strip Pillow.  Striking blocks can also be made in a short amount of time to create projects that are smaller in size.  Pillows make great gifts to make, are a great way to learn a technique, will spruce up a spot on a bed or couch.  Pillows are a great way also to use up scraps and leftover fabrics from quilt projects.  You can then even make a matching pillow to a quilt project to completely finish off a project.

Quilt Book is out now and I am going to come back and share more projects and more about the book next week.  

I wanted to say a BIG thank you to the following companies who came on board for this book - Cotton and Steel, Ella Blue, Aurifil, Fat Quarter Shop and Ministry of Fabric. Thank you all so much.

Carol Brady from The Quilting Cottage - well you have been so amazing in the Quilting of so many of the Quilts from Quilt Big.  You really have gone above and beyond to make these Quilts look spectacular and for all the work you put in - I am very grateful.  Thank you ever so much.

There will be so much more to share with Quilt Big,  starting in January there will be a Book Tour showcasing some of my favourite makers, making Quilt Big projects, there will be Giveaways, The Aurifil Thread Collection debut and so much more to share so stay tuned.

Check out the #quiltbig and #quiltbigbook hashtags to see what people are already beginning to create.

You can get your copy of Quilt Big here in my store

I have a limited number of copies if you would like one directly from me.  All Book orders from me will also have a Quilt Big pencil and a Quilt Sizes reference card 

included in your order.

You can have a copy of Quilt Big in time to place under your Christmas Tree.

It is also available here at Amazon and The Quilting Company.

For Wholesale Inquiries you can check out Checker Distributors in the US and Creative Abundance and Peribo Books in Aus.

Happy Quilting

Jemima x 

The Quilting Company - Foundation Paper Piecing Made Easy

https://www.quiltingcompany.com/store/foundation-paper-piecing-made-easy-jemima-flendt

Back in May this year when I travelled to the U.S for Spring Quilt Market in St Louis  - also on my agenda was heading to Denver to The Quilting Company filming set. Well what an experience - it was a constant feeling or excited nervousness at my first filming session.

Leading on from my Book - Weekend Quilting - The Quilting Company wanted to expand on Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) and designing a course suitable for beginners of this technique.   Foundation Paper Piecing can be a tricky skill to learn.  This method is great when you are wanting precise and accurate points in your quilting achieved by sewing to a "Paper Foundation".

The course guides you through the important tools you will need for this technique and how they are used.  The process behind FPP and how to move through each step to make your blocks for the class project.  Along with all my best tips and tricks for this method of sewing and how easily you can master this technique.

There are 2 projects - The Sparkles Quilt and the Butterfly Release Quilt.  These projects help to grow your skills or try just one or the other.  

Along the way there are ways to change up your blocks to create different looks to your quilt and we go through how to baste, machine quilt and bind your projects.  

The course guides you step by step through the process to give you the confidence to try this technique for yourself.  Once you have mastered this technique you will love creating these Quilts for yourself.

So if you would like to join me for this course - 

Foundation Paper Piecing Made Easy - you can sign up here.

Happy Quilting

Jemima x x