Welcome to Little Quilts! We're so excited to participate in the "A Flair For Fabric" blog tour sponsored by Martingale. It started on November 18 and we hope you're enjoying the "up close" look at all the creative designers in the book!
We've been designing scrappy little quilts for more than 25 years, and designing fabric for Henry Glass for almost as many. It's so much fun to collaborate on a book like this. With such a wide variety of designers, the result is a book with something for everyone! "A Flair For Fabric" is a great way to see the creative process at work.
Our books have an autographed book plate from all the designers, but if you'd like an autographed copy from Little Quits personalized to you, order the book from our website, and request an autographed copy in the comment section. We have a special price on the book, too - just $19.95!
Remember, purchasing the book is a gift to the Red Cross...all the designers are donating their royalties to this wonderful charity that helps so many people everyday..
We love to make up stories while doing patchwork. Perhaps we were pretending we were a girl from the prairie working in a covered wagon on her patchwork and the lighting was not very good...so we picked up a fabric that we thought was the same, but was not exactly like the other ones. This is the method we use while making what we call 'planned scrap quilts.'
One of the fabric styles we like to use to give our quilts a "reproduction" feel is shirtings. We'd like to know if you have any shirtings in your fabric collection and how you're using them. Comment below and you will be entered into a drawing for an eBook copy of "A Flair For Fabric" or a fabric bundle provided by Henry Glass. We're also giving away a bundle of six fat quarters from our new fabric line, "A Touch of Baltimore" along with three shirting fat quarters.
Don't miss tomorrow's stop on the blog hop with Liz and Beth of Lizzie B Cre8tive. They have a fun, whimsical style you're sure to enjoy.
It's not to late to participate in the blog hop. Here is a list of all the participants...you'll love visiting all their creative blogs!
Tuesday, November 18: Launch at Martingale’s Stitch This! blog
Wednesday, November 19: Dana Brooks
Thursday, November 20: Leanne Anderson
Friday, November 21: AllPeopleQuilt.com
Saturday, November 22: Janet Nesbitt at the Sewing Cabinet
Monday, November 24: Linda Lum DeBono
Tuesday, November 25: Anni Downs
Wednesday, November 26: Kim Diehl at the Sewing Cabinet
Friday, November 28: Jill Finley
Saturday, November 29: Amy Hamberlin
Monday, December 1: Margot Languedoc
Tuesday, December 2: Little Quilts
Wednesday, December 3: Lizzie B Cre8ive
Thursday, December 4: Heather Mulder Peterson
Friday, December 5: Jacquelynne Steves
Saturday, December 6: Wrap up at the Henry Glass blog
Wednesday, November 19: Dana Brooks
Thursday, November 20: Leanne Anderson
Friday, November 21: AllPeopleQuilt.com
Saturday, November 22: Janet Nesbitt at the Sewing Cabinet
Monday, November 24: Linda Lum DeBono
Tuesday, November 25: Anni Downs
Wednesday, November 26: Kim Diehl at the Sewing Cabinet
Friday, November 28: Jill Finley
Saturday, November 29: Amy Hamberlin
Monday, December 1: Margot Languedoc
Tuesday, December 2: Little Quilts
Wednesday, December 3: Lizzie B Cre8ive
Thursday, December 4: Heather Mulder Peterson
Friday, December 5: Jacquelynne Steves
Saturday, December 6: Wrap up at the Henry Glass blog
I do not have much shirting in my collection as I pick for colors and prints rather than specific things, such as shirting.
ReplyDeleteI have a few examples of shirting in my stash. If the color match with what I am looking for, they may get used in a project.
ReplyDeleteI have a very limited number of shirtings in my stash. Maybe it's time to get some more?
ReplyDeletethis is a fun hop. I am really enjoying seeing the different blogs and the different projects.
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ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful. I have a couple fat quarters of shirting in my stash. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI have an extensive collection of shirtings. I use them as backgrounds for my civil war fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI have lots of shirtings. That's one of my favorites and I use them as backgrounds a lot.
ReplyDeleteMy stash is not all that large and Its do not have much in shirting fabric. I will have to make a point of using them in a project soon.
ReplyDeleteI have a small selection of shirtings in my stash that I bought to make doll clothes. Maybe I should take another look at those - hmm. This blog hop is stretching my ideas and fertilizing my imagination.
ReplyDeleteDiane in Wyoming
I like to use shirtings for my block backgrounds. They are much more interesting than tone on tones. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI don't have any shirting in my stash - maybe I should!
ReplyDeleteI don't have any shirting in my stash.
ReplyDeleteMy stash does not include shirting yet. I am always looking for new ideas. thank you for this one
ReplyDeleteHmmm Shirting fabric sounds interesting for quilts! I've used it in making doll clothes but never a quilt. Sounds like fun!
ReplyDeleteI once used shirting for the borders in a baby quilt made of 1950s vintage fabric. The pale blue and white striped shirting "calmed the 50s Hawaiian style print" quite well. Thanks for the opportunity to win some great prizes!
ReplyDeleteI don't have any shirting in my stash.
ReplyDelete24Tangent@gmail.com
I had to actually look up shirting! I had heard the term before, but wasn't really sure if it refered to a style or a grade of fabric. I didn't really find an answer that I was satisfied with. From my reading, I would say that I don't have any original in my stash, but I love the little prints that I saw and I do have some of those. I would love to win a copy of this book and some of the awesome fabrics you are giving away. Thanks so much for the chance to win! I'm always learning new things! Quilt On!
ReplyDeleteYep, I love shirtings too - use lots of them for scrappy backgrounds in my appliquéd quilts. BTW - sometimes I buy actual shirts from the thrift store and use those mixed with new fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI only have a few shirtings in my stash, but I have used them as background fabrics with thirties or forties repro fabrics. They blend in well.
ReplyDeleteYes, I love to use shirtings in scrappy quilts. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI don't have shirting material in my stash. I've always admired the quilts which use them, especially the 9 patch patterns. I think I would need to go to a thrift store to get shirts, my husband wears knit polos. Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI have a small collection of shirting material in my stash and just love the look of them in various projects! Thanks so much for this opportunity!
ReplyDeleteIt has been so much fun reading all of the blogs in this blog hop.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts.
I don't have any shirting fabrics. I love scrap quilts though, and could probably incorporate some. I'm enjoying the blog hop, looks like a great book!
ReplyDeleteI do have shirting, and I love using them as background and with civil war fabrics. Thanks for the fun.
ReplyDeleteYes I do and me too I love to use them as background. Lovely project in the book!
ReplyDeleteOh yes! I buy shirtings whenever I see them. They work so well in reproduction quilts.
ReplyDeletekellam.susan@yahoo.com
HI,I do have shirtings+love using them in nine-patch+any where for background. Thank You for sharing!
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I love shirtings and think they really set of quilts. Great project in the book!
ReplyDeleteI only have a few shirtings.
ReplyDeleteLove the shirting fabrics added to the quilts. The book looks awesome too!
ReplyDeleteI have a few leftovers from a block of the month quilt I made featuring shirting fabric.
ReplyDeleteI don't have any shirting fabric. Have considered making a quilt out of thrifted plaid shirts, though!
ReplyDeleteGreat prize, count me in.
ReplyDeleteI do have a limited number of shirtings in my stash. I have used them in a log cabin project. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteI have a few pieces of shirting and I use them as backgrounds for appliqué. Love your quilt!
ReplyDeleteI don't have many 'shirting' FQ's, but I've been known to use actual shirt fabrics in my quilts. I made small bowtie quilts from my father-in-laws actual shirts and gave them to his adult children.
ReplyDeleteI am not entirely sure what shirting is. It seems to be light fabric with a small print, and not just pinstripes that men usually use on shirts these days... if that's the case, I have a small pile of them, and I love them. I use them as background as much as I can because I like prints much more than solids. sarah@forrussia.org
ReplyDeleteI love shirtings but have only use them in Civil War reproduction quilts. I would love to use them in other projects.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win.
Mary
I enjoy the appearance of Henry Glass fabrics, especially those used in the quilt designed by Little Quilts. Thank you for the opportunity to win the fabric bundle--a great prize!
ReplyDeleteI love shirtings, and buy them when I can find them. My most recent purchase was at the AQS Des Moines show.
ReplyDeleteNo, I don't have any shirtings in my stash. I must get some.
ReplyDeleteI don't have any shirting fabrics in my inventory, but I am beginning to feel the pull towards them. I've always known it was just a matter of time. . .
ReplyDeleteI actually have some shirtings in my stash - love them. They are not easy to find though. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com
ReplyDeleteBeautiful looking fabric!!
ReplyDeleteI love your version of Days Gone By!
ReplyDeleteI have a jelly roll and yardage of JO Morton shirting, planning a basket quilt from the new book "Handful of Scraps" by Laundry Basket Quilts, and also have jelly roll of other Jo Morton fabric!
ReplyDeletecork@pa.rr.com
I use shirtings mainly as foundation blocks or backgraounds for my applique. I like the look of batiks on the shirting fabric.
ReplyDeleteI am shirting short right as they are the first to be used. Love them.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed my visit to your blog, especially seeing the sampler blocks on the left. I'd love to be entered!
ReplyDeleteI don't have shirtings in my stash, and I do like reproduction fabrics and have some. I like traditional and scrappy quilts in which I use my reproduction fabrics.
ReplyDeletei don't have any shirtings in my collection.
ReplyDeleteno, but I would like some.
ReplyDeleteI salvage a lot of different fabrics (i.e. old shirts, dresses). I buy fat quarters and some yardage (especially if it's on sale). My oldest son said that they could buy me fabric for Christmas and I'd be so happy!!..and boy was he right!
ReplyDeleteI don't have any shirting in my stash. Mostly what I have is a bit of yardage but mostly FQs.
ReplyDeleteI don't have any shirtings in my stash at the moment although I would love to add some.
ReplyDeleteI have one of your books and enjoy looking at it. It always bring a smile to my face (and heart) when I browse through it! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteDon't have any shirting's in my Stash..know I neeeed some tho! lol
ReplyDelete(Loooove the "Blossom" quilt!)
I don't think I have any shirtings in my stash - unless you count old shirts that I have that I will recycle into quilts.
ReplyDeletePauline
perry94022 at hotmail dot com
i do not have any shirting fabric in my stash.
ReplyDeleteI love to add shirtings to my scrap quilts. My friend and I trade sleeves of shirts found at a thrift store and even our husband's shirts!
ReplyDeleteI don't have have any shirting fabric in my collection. I do love little quilts! They are great take-along projects and so pretty when finished
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan of small quilts and reproduction quilts and use lots of shirting. I use them wherever I need lights and often as background for applique.
ReplyDeleteThe only shirting I have in my stash is one that was described as an Oriental shirting - it's really intriguing with little pagodas and bridges. I've used it very successfully with reproduction prints and love the look it gives.
ReplyDeleteI adore making little quilts - two friends have antique doll beds and I have a blast thinking up little quilts for them.
Thanks for the chance at the book and the fabric!
I have several shirting fabrics. I like to use them in my scraps. Your books are some of the first I bought when I started quilting and I still return to often. I love doll quilts!
ReplyDeleteshirtings are hard to find around here, maybe i'll get lucky and win some.
ReplyDeleteI have fallen in love with Civil War quilts, joining 2 groups and working on the Farmer's Wife on my own. Do not own any shirting, but would love to put some with my small amount of Civil War fabrics.
ReplyDeleteConnie B
cbquilts345@yahoo.com
No, I don't have any shirtings, but thank you so much for the chance to win some. I love your little scrappy quilt and the stories you told while making them. Scrappy quilts are my favorite to make.
ReplyDeleteI have not used any shirtings in my quilts. I always wondered if they would shrink more than the cottons I use.
ReplyDeleteMy very first quilt book after I finished my beginning quilting class was "Little Quilts". They remain my favorites!!
ReplyDeleteI have a few shirtings and have also found interesting prints on real shirts at the thrift store.
ReplyDeleteThank you ;-)
ReplyDeleteI have a lot of various shirtings in my collection and like to use them as backgrounds. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love shirting fabrics and purchase whenever I find a good buy.
ReplyDeleteI'm fairly new and I don't have any shirtings in my stash yet. I love all of the quilting I've seen so far, beautiful! I can't wait to get more of a stash! Thanks
ReplyDeletetdkcarpenoctem@hotmail.com
I have quite a collection of shirtings that I will use in the near future with some civil war prints to make a thimble quilt. awolk at rogers dot com
ReplyDeleteNo I don't have any shirting in my stash yet. I have been tempted to buy some but haven't yet. sandybailey55@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI don't think I have any shirting in my stash. Thank you for such a great giveaway. vickise at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI am down to just one little scrap of a shirting and I sure could use more!
ReplyDeleteLove shirtings!
ReplyDeleteI don't have any shirtings in my stash at present, but now that I'm aware of them, I must have some.
ReplyDeleteI love your little doll quilt. What a sweet way to think of your quilt(s) with a story...hmmmm, I wonder if all my quilts have a story. Great cause; thanks for doing your share.
ReplyDeleteI used 2 different shirting fabrics in a wall quilt for a guild challenge. One was very light and the other was alittle darker. They were both block backgrounds and I like the subtle variety that they provided.
ReplyDeleteLove my shirtings so much that they have earned their own tub marked "Repros and Shirtings". My only regret is that I don't have more....
ReplyDeleteI love the colours in "Days Gone By". I have never worked with shirting in a quilt and I don't have any in my stash.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
wlinda_ca at yahoo dot com
I don't have any shirting. I'm not even sure what it is!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great hop, love learning about all the different designers.
ReplyDeleteThank you for a super giveaway and a chance to win.
usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
I do have a few shirtings in my stash. I love to use reproduction fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI don't have any shirting fabrics in my stash, but if I did, I would use them with some of my Civil War repros for a quilt!
ReplyDeleteSandy A
I don't have any shirting in my stash but I may have to get some. I love the look of your quilt! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI use shirtings as lights in blocks. Love your little quilts, books and fabrics!
ReplyDeleteYes I try to keep it for trim
ReplyDeleteI definitely use shirtings as my 'light' in my 1800 repro quilts.
ReplyDeleteI have been making little quilts for the past year and they are sew much fun. Thanks for the great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI don't have any shirtings in my stash, but I have a project where they would look great, Thank you for the give away.
ReplyDeleteI do have some shirtings, but you can never have to many. Love looking through your site and signed up for your newsletter. Thank you for an enjoyable read.
ReplyDeleteI have one shirting fabric in my stash. That is one more than none and less than some. LOL midwayfarms@hughes.net
ReplyDeleteRecently I've purchased some men's shirts for a quilt. They are 100% cotton with a good hand and were on clearance for a super price. I was so happy to find them because I haven't found shirting at any of my local quilt shops. -- soparkaveataoldotcom
ReplyDeleteNo, I don't think I do have any shirting in my stash. Could be interesting working with some though.
ReplyDeleteLanie
remills at amtelecom dot net
I just purchased a mini 2 1/2 shirting charm pack (not sure if that is the correct name of the 2 1/2 little squares) & a few fat quarters when I went to Houston Quilt festival this year. I love to create small quilts and I am planning to use these on one of my patterns. I in just have to decide which ones to make first. I love nine patch & stars so I will probably make one of those 2 first. I love the old antique look of quilts with the reproduction fabrics and shirting fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI do not have any shirting fabrics in my stash, but I have been wanting to try some in a quilt. I'm sure the patterns in your new book would be beautiful done with shirtings and some of my favorite Civil War reproduction fabrics. I can only imagine what fun this would be.
ReplyDeleteOne of your books is one of my first quilt books that I bought many years ago: and I think the projects in it still look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteAnd I LOVE shirtings: They have so many wonderful designs on them!! They are so fun. :-) I use them as background on my reproduction style quilts. Thanks for sharing on the blog hop. Hugs, H in Healdsburg
I made a quilt years ago when shirtings were popular but I don't have any at the moment. Your quilt is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYes, I have shirtings in my stash and keep buying them as I see them at my favorite local shop.
ReplyDeleteI have a small collection of shirtings I am hoping to make a quilt next year with them! thanks!
ReplyDeleteYes I have a few shirting fabrics and want to gather a few more and then make a traditional nine-patch using up dark scraps. Would love to use a pattern from your book!! Thanks for the opportunity--
ReplyDeletequiltindlj at yahoo dot com
I bought a bundle of shirting just because.... Now is see it would make a beautiful quilt with one of the reproduction fabric collections in a traditional pattern.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun book!
ReplyDeleteI just bought some shirting to make boxer shorts. Need to cut out a pair today and see how they turn out .
ReplyDeleteGreat book. Thanks
Would love to use shirtings in a quilt but still a tad nervous as to how it would differ from regular quilting cotton. Will try to get the courage up soon! veeveebug@aol.com
ReplyDeleteI do have some shirtings & like to use them for background fabrics. I can always use more of them in my collection.
ReplyDeleteLove the book idea! mumbird3(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI don't have shirts. But I have been saving Men's Ties, to make a Bow Tie quilt
ReplyDeleteI love shirting fabrics! One of these days I want to make a quilt of only shirting fabs. They are just very appealing to me. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI don't have any shirting in my stash or I`m not sure if there are any shirting fabrics.Thanks
ReplyDeleteThese blog hops are really fun. You just have to remember to check it every day. If I don't win a book, I will buy it. I can't wait to look at one. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI don't have any shirtings, though now I am intrigued!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Jackiethompson323(at)gmail.com
I love shirting. I have a few pieces in my stash and will use them when making a Civil War quilt. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have shirting fabrics. I made a bed size wonky star quilt with shirtings...my scraps have made two lap size quilts and have made cameo appearances in several other scrap quilts. My supply has dwindled...a shopping opportunity. They provide an interesting variation in texture and design.
ReplyDeleteI don't have any shirtings in my stash. Looks like a need to get some!
ReplyDeleteI have not used shirtings yet but have a box of my grandpa's shirts that I would like to use in a project somehow. I'll have to look back at all the comments to see how others are using them.
ReplyDeleteCarrie S
Im sure I have shirting in my stash! I used to work in a quilt shop and have quite a stash.
ReplyDeleteI don't have any shirtings in my stash. My style runs more toward florals, but I'm always interested in trying new things!
ReplyDeleteI don't have any shirting in my stash. Thanks for the great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI have a few shirtings from Jo Morton's lines.
ReplyDeleteStarting from scratch since I have started quilting. I used to sew reproduction, re-enacting clothes and used shirting material often. Threw away or donated all my scraps when I moved! I need some now that I have fallen in love with quilt making! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteDon't think I have any in my stash. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win, this book looks great! jacklynnsteven at netzero dot com
ReplyDeleteI mostly use shirtings for backgrounds.
ReplyDeleteI do not have any shirtings in my stash. Actually, I don't really have a stash of fabric. I want to build one though.
ReplyDeleteI really love this quilt, thanks for the chance to win your fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI have a couple of fat quarters of shirting fabric but always undecided as to what to do with them!! Thank you for the chance to win!! DiAnn
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