Today is my day to post about Konda's new book "Simply Charming Minis". Konda has been writing patterns and making quilts with incredible success for many years. I remember when she wrote her first book for fabric precuts. I thought then and think now that she's such a great quilt author.
I was excited to be involved with Konda's latest book. Konda states that she's been watching mini quilts being made from the sidelines of the blog world and was excited to jump into the "mini" arena. I've been watching mini quilts pop up everywhere, too. So I thought this was a great opportunity for me to make my first mini.
I chose the Marmalade charm pack that I had sitting on my cutting table and paired it with the Mini Basket pattern. It is kind of hard to pick out the baskets in this photo because Marmalade is so full of color and pattern. I really loved making this mini. And as I have stated, Konda's instructions made it super easy.
I cut the binding so I could pair this scallop to edge the mini but I admit I cut it a tad "off" but it worked out ok, I think. I will definitively want to make another mini. From start to finish this is a project that lasts less than a day. What a treat to make and enjoy.
Leave a comment to have a chance at winning this book and you can make a mini from Konda's newest book, too. Sew fun.
-nanette
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165 comments
yes! mini quilts are so rewarding!!
This looks like a wonderful book to add to anyones quilting library.
Yummo! Perhaps I should look Iinto that book.
Hugs- Lurline.
I would love to win this book! Thanks for the chance!
Sounds like a fun book! Your mini turned out great!
Pretty little quilt! And it took less than a day. I'm a sucker for a charm pack.
Love your mini quilt!! The binding looks great to me!! Thanks for the chance to win - I would love to make some of the minis from this wonderful book.
Your mini is very sweet, Nanette. You know I really enjoy making mini quilts so having this book would be a joy. Thank you for the chance.
I can see myself making minis also. There are so many creative ideas from the Simply Charming Minis Book that I will be busy for quite a while. Then again there is Christmas and birthdays. Thank you for the chance to win a copy of such a treasured book.
Sandi T.
sandit1@sbcglobal.net
Thanks for the informative book review and sharing your mini project. It would be nice to win and try my hand at my first mini. Thanks for that chance.
I love mini quilts - so sweet! The book looks awesome! Thanks for the chance!
Oh I would Love to make one of those!!! Soooo cute!!
I'd love to win this book! Thanks for a chance to win...8-)
xo Linda
Love what you made! I love Konda's patterns!
I think I've avoided mini quilts long enough. I'm worried that I'll love them so much I won't want to make anything else!
What fun fabrics in your mini! I would love a copy of the book. Konda has great ideas and minis are so fun!
This looks such a great book!
I would love to win a copy!
Your mini is so cute :) I bet your grandaughter would love to wrap her baby doll in it! lol
VERY cute!!
I'm thinking I should try making some minis.
i'd love it!! cool!
I would love to make mini's out of the book. They look so 'charming'.
Thank you for the chance to win (o:
Cute mini! I would love to win this book! Thank you so much.
Love, Love, Love, minis....as a busy working Grandma....I can handle this! The book looks wonderful!
The book looks beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win it!
Mini's are the way to go! I made one a couple of weekends ago. Two days start to finish for a completed mini quilt. Gotta love that! Thanks for the chance!
Pretty excited about this book. It looks like it has some really great projects. Thanks for a chance at it!
Oh what a gorgeous little quilt! I just love minis...they are just adorable.
your mini quilt is wonderful. So colorful. And I like the scalloped edges you cut and put on the edge.
quilting dash lady at comcast dot net
Nanette, your mini is sew sweet. The way the colors in the small squares and triangles play together makes it look like you have designed a new piece of fabric. The Marmalade charm pack sure looks yummy. Hope to making a Mini Basket quilt for myself soon ... :) Pat
HI! LOOKS LIKE A REALLY NEAT BOOK!
THANKS FOR SHARING!
msstitcher1948@yahoo.com
It would be lovely to win the book and use a mini as the means to get back to quilting more than when a gift is needed.
your mini is so pretty. love the binding idea to.
thanks for a chance to win a book.
I love making minis because of their instant gratification.
Konda's book would be a welcome addition to my library and her minis to my ever-growing collection!
Thanks for the chance, Nanette!
Love your quilt! Hope I win a book, but one way or another I WILL have it!
Simply charming and cute! ^^
Cute mini! I enjoy your blog!! I have several of Konda's books and love them!
I have seen those mini charm packs of 2.5 in. and wondered what would anyone want with those! You have given me a great idea to use them as mini quilts. This is going to be fun! Thank you.
I'm in mini love!!! I can't wait to see the rest of the book tour and all of the sweet projects from this book!
Thank you for sharing your cute little quilt! I think minis from charms is such a great idea.
I love making minis! Your mini is adorable and thanks for the chance to win this book.
Great mini! Must get hand on one of those books.
I would love to win her book. This would be a fun project.
This looks like such a fun book! Thanks for the giveaway!
Mini (quicker) projects... why don't I do them more often? Not every project needs to start off with (almost always impossible)grand illusions!
I would love this book, it has such fun patterns. Your binding is so cute & clever, what a wonderful finishing touch to your project.
I am SO hooked on minis! They make great little gifts for the girls (or boys) to use for their dolls and stuffed animals, or for small table toppers and, yes, for hanging on the wall (try framing one - so cool!) Thanks for the opportunity to win this lovely book.
- sunshdws at yahoo dot com
adorable mini! your fabric choice is excellent! super sweet quilt.
thanks for the giveaway!
Small projects are so great, and charm packs are perfect for them! Thanks for the chance to win this book!!
These mini quilts look soo fun to do ! Thanks for the giveaway!
Your marmalade quilt looks awesome ! Hope I win the book and make a few mini quilts myself...
Leena
What a lovely little quilt! Thanks for the chance to win!
Such a cute little quilt - would look great framed!
OH your little quilt is so pretty. Perfect choice of fabrics.
I'd love to have this book. Thank you so much for showing us your quilt and the chance.
Pretty little quilt. I'd love to win a copy of that book.
Looks like a fun book. Your quit looks great by the way. eatkin85@yahoo.com
What a cute (charming! LOL!) mini!! I love the little baskets. If you have time to reply, what size are the basket blocks, and what does the quilt finish at? Thanks so much!! Helen
(hlebrett at live dot com)
I really enjoy making mini quilts. I would love to own this book.
Your mini turned out so cute and cheerful. The quilts look like a lot of fun to make and I think I would finish them!
This looks like a wonderful book. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Your mini quilt looks great!! Thanks for a chance to win a copy of this book.
Mini quilts are so much fun to do. I really like how you added the scallop.
Thanks for a chance to win.
I was just about to leave you a comment anyway to tell you how sweet that quilt was ... I think I might even be able to manage a mini!
I love small quilts. I've been a fan of yours for several years and also a fan of Konda's.
I enjoy sewing mini quilts. I have lots of grandchildren that enjoy them. Love the fabrics on your mini! Judith, Texas
I love that fabric! I have several of Konda's books and really find them so easy to follow. I'd love the opportunity to win the Mini book. Finishing a project in one day is so appealing!
Love mini's and yours is certainly adorable!! Would love to win a copy of this book!! Thanks for the chance!
Paulette
Your mini quilt is really pretty. I haven't made a mini, but this book could inspire me.
Oh I love your quilt!
The colors in your mini are beautiful! Fantastic job!
Deborah
homemakerhoney @gmail .com
What a wonderful mini! I am in love with the projects in this book! I love your binding too~ too sweet! Thanks for the chance!
Looks like a great book...thanks for the chance!
Marmalade charms look good in a mini quilt. Thanks for the offering Konda's book.
Your mini is just too cute! :0)
Thanks for putting my name in the hat.
that is a cute mini quilt. Thank you for a chance to win.
Very pretty mini and love how you did the binding.
I'd love to win!
I'd love to win!
I would love a chance to win this fantastic book!
Oh, I would love to win a copy. I love the style and cuteness of mini -quilts. Thanks for the chance to win. Therese.
thanks for the opportunity to win this book. I look forward to making minis from the book!
I haven't made anything so small yet! I love the fabric choice! awolk at rogers dot com
Love all the colors in this mini quilt!
I haven't made any minis yet, but I would love to try!
Minis would be a great alternate for bigger quilts, to keep it fresh and fun. Thanks for a chance to win!
This just makes me happy! All of your things have a prettiness about them which I love!
Nice book. Linda gerig
I would love to make a mini quilt from this book!!
Beautiful mini! What a fun book!
Beautiful mini! What a fun book!
I see your baskets -- so sweet! What fun projects these must be.
I just love your little mini! You're right though, I would have missed the baskets altogether if you had not pointed them out. No matter - it is really cute anyway :*) Would love to win a copy of the book!!!
I'm loving the looks of these little quilts. Would love to be making them. So cute.
Love mini quilts and your ideas! Thank you!
Love mini quilts and your ideas! Thank you!
I love anything "mini"! Konda's book looks like something I really NEED and WANT in my quilting library.
Thanks for the chance to win it.
Nettie
Love your mini, they are so much fun to make! I have been following this book and reading the reviews it looks fantastic. Thank you for the chance.
Love all Konda's books and would luv to add the Simply Charming Minis to my quilting library. Thanks for the chance!!
Love Konda's books. Thanks for the chance to win her newest.
Your mini quilt looks terrific. Thanks for sharing and thanks for the giveaway.
I would LOVE to win this book! It looks like so much fun!!
Tammy
This book looks like fun. Thanks for the chance to win!
Me too! I would love to win this "charming" little book!
Love your mini it reminds me of orange sherbert
I love the color orange and this mini is too cute!!! I would love to win this book! Thank you so much for the inspiration!
Your mini is a delight! It looks exactly like summer.
I like mini's. They go together so quickly, and if you don't like the way one turns out, you just give it away, and start again!
Sounds like a fabulous book...I'd love to win a copy. Thanks for the opportunity.
I would love to win this book. Thank you for the opportunity to win.
Wow! I would Love to make one of those!!! So preatty!
Thanks for the chance!
b.zanninelli@gmail.com
Love your mini quilt and would love to make some myself. Thanks x
This book looks like a good one .Would love to win it, thanks
Instant gratification! Love that!
Some instant "quilty" gratification would be appreciated; thanks for the giveaway.
The scallop edge for the binding is making me squeal Nanette! That is such a good effect!
What a cute little mini quilt. I love the binding/border. It looks great.
Looks like fun! I want to play too!! Hope I win.
Love the mini's! Count me in!
Cute mini quilt. Would love to make some!
Thanks for the chance to win!!
Looks like a GREAT book! Count me in!
And your fussy cut binding is just too cute :)
Love your treatment of this pattern, your binding made me exclaim out loud!
I love making minis and would love to see what to see what this book has to offer. Thank you for the chance to win.
You did a great job, love your mini.
They can be addicting and so much fun. thanks for the chance to win.
You did a great job, love your mini.
They can be addicting and so much fun. thanks for the chance to win.
I love it! Hope to win...8-)
I love mini quilts and yours is adorable! I'd love to win this book. thanks for the giveaway!
Your mini quilt is quite cute. I really hope I can win a copy of this book. If not, I may just have to buy it. LOL
Love your mini. Thanks for chance to win the book.
Very nice mini. Thanks for the chance to win the book.
Hmmm mini quilts. Yum.
andri_chama(at)yahoo(dot)con
your mini quilt is adorable binding is great.I need to win this book I have become obsessed with it. Thank-you for the chance to win a copy. Becky
I just realized that I can make baby quilts rather than larger quilts I cant quilt myself-lol and now this, I am really interested in this now!
aka
kingcooper0001@aol.com
So adorable! I can't imagine cutting those tiny triangles for the basket blocks. This book seems so great. Thanks for the chance!
Minis....count me in please!!!!
I've been on a sewing blitz making small quilts lately - would love to try some in this new book!
Sounds super-fun! Would love a chance to try my hand at some minis!
Your mini quilt is so cute. The scalloped edge looks great.
Love the quilt!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Hi, Nan that mini quilt book looks fun and of course your quilt is darling. Can't wait to see you in a couple weeks. It will be here before you know it.
Who doesn't like instant gratification! I am looking forward to having this book and making some quick work of these adorable minis!
OK...I TOTALLY need that book. I think being able to complete a project in a short period of time would be fulfulling to do whilst in the process of some huge project. At least I could say I got somthing DONE! Kristy soardkg@fuse.net
What a fun book! I would love to make a few mini's. I love to get a project done quick. I love the charm pack your chose for your little mini quilt.
I do love makin' a mini. So instantly satifying.
Thanks for the chance to play ~
Mary
I love mini quilts and your little basket quilt is adorable. Would love to win the book! Thanks for the chance!
I have never made a mini! looks like fun!
Mini quilts are great. I need this book.
I would love to have this book and try a mini! Yours is precious! Thanks!
I love the cheerful fabric choices you made for your mini!
Mini's are a great way to try out patterns and/or fabrics fast, fast, fast!
Thanks for the give-away-
Deb
dr392809@gmail.com
Love making quick and easy minis. Such a feeling of accomplishment.
Really enjoy my Big Block Quilts by Konda Luckau. Would love to add Simply Charming Minis to my library.
Love this in Marmalade!! Thanks for the review and chance to get a copy!! :)
I love getting something done fast with a mini.
I would love to be the lucky one to win this exciting book
The quilt designs are so pretty!
What a wonderful book for miniquilts!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Take care, Leslie
I have lots of charm packs to choose from, so I'd love to win.
I am so behind on blogging...you have had a lot going on!!! Love your mini Marmalade quilt!
I really like the mini quilts. Something I can get done in a weekend.
Cute mini quilt. I am starting to make minis again in between QOV's. They are the perfect size for my color and design class i'm taking.
I love to win a copy--love minis!
Love the mini you made...very bright and colorful! :)
Love minis! They are just about my speed right now! Thanks for the chance to win1
minis are completely new to me as is most quilting things. lol i really love the idea of being able to start and finish a project in a day or weekend. it allows a person new to the craft to do things without getting overwhelmed and discouraged with things. i love the patterns in the book. thank you
I can see the baskets if I squint, the fabric is very colorful. And pretty! Thanks.
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