I love making mini quilts. They're a fun way to play with fabrics or try a new color palette without having to commit to a big project. And the small project means I'm more likely to finish and feel the satisfaction of a completed project. Honestly, if you're ever in a quilting or creativity rut, make a mini quilt. If you're looking for some great mini quilt ideas and inspiration, check out Bev McCullough's new book, Make It Mini!
And I have a book to giveaway! Details at the end of the post. (This post contains affiliate links.)
Make it Mini has 13 mini quilt patterns that are really charming in their own right. But, the extra fun part of these patterns is that Bev includes embroidery design details with each pattern.
Make It Mini Pattern Book
Here is a peek at some of the other quilts in the book:
I love the variety of designs - both quilt layouts and embroidery patterns - included in the book. Bev also gives great tips for ways to mix things up and personalize the projects.
Bev also gives multiple pages of instruction including Quilting basics and an Embroidery Stitch Guide. If you'd like to see photos of all of the projects in the book, check out Bev's introduction to Make it Mini here.
Sweet Orchard Mini Quilt + Embroidery
When I first saw Make it Mini I was instantly taken by the cover quilt, Sweet Orchard. Maybe it's because of the time of year when fresh fruit is SO good. (Especially peaches. Give me fresh peaches every day!)
I used prints from the Daybreak collection by Fran Gulick mixed with greens including Sweet Mint Texture + other scraps from my stash. The background is Oxford Blue solid from Riley Blake Designs.
I used my Baby Lock embroidery machine to add the So Sweet embroidery design. (I was able to scan the design with my Destiny II and then stitch it out directly onto the pieced quilt top.) I used Aurifil 28 weight thread to give the stitching a little bit of a heavier feel.
For the quilting I also used my embroidery machine and the Clear Blue Tiles system to machine quilt my mini. I used the all over loops design for a simple background quilting. I love that machine quilting can be a no-brainer with the embroidery machine doing all of the work.
So there you go. A satisfying little summer mini quilt finish. If you'd like to see other projects from the book, or new versions made by other quilters, check out these other quilters who will be sharing projects they've made as well!
MAKE IT MINI BOOK TOUR
- July 25 - Pat Sloan
- July 26 - Amy Smart - Diary of a Quilter
- July 27 - Andy Knowlton - A Bright Corner AND Lauren Wright - Molly and Mama
- July 28 - Aurifil
- July 29 - Riley Blake Designs
- August 1 - Jennifer Long - Bee Sew Inspired AND Jessica Dayon
- August 2 - Christopher Thompson - The Tattooed Quilter
- August 3 - Amanda Niederhauser - Jedi Craft Girl AND Melanie Call - A Bit of Scrap Stuff
- August 4 - Melissa Mortenson - Polkadot Chair AND Fat Quarter Shop
- August 5 - Amy Chappell - Ameroonie Designs
You can find a copy of Make It Mini at your favorite local quilt shop, on Amazon, or directly from the author Bev McCullough.
AND! I have a signed copy to giveaway!
To enter: leave a comment on this post (scroll to the top of the post and click COMMENTS under the heading.)
(Because of spam filters I have to manually approve all comments, so don't panic if your comment doesn't show up right away. I will approve all comments the next time I get to my computer.)
Giveaway open until Tuesday, August 2. One entry per person. Winner will be chosen randomly and notified.
Post Update: GIVEAWAY CLOSED
Winner:
I enjoy making mini quilts and have made many for the various seasons. Lately I've been focusing on non seasonal ones to hang in my sewing room.
Elizabeth A. Porter says
Love your peachy mini quilt with the blue background.
Cynthia says
I love to hand quilt and minis are perfect for hand quilting.
Monica Kostak says
Bev has the cutest patterns. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity !
Carrie K says
I think I'll enjoy this book very much.
Madge Phillips says
I love to make minis I have them all over my walls. My goal is to cover the entire house
Thanks for a great opportunity!
Jessica Fraser says
I love the idea of mini quilts as seasonal wall hangings.
Elaine Mast says
So cute, the more I see of this book the more I would like to have it!
Juls E says
Love the navy background on your Sweet Orchard. That Destiny is a pretty sweet machine with the scanning and embroidering capabilities.
Mary says
Bev is such a generous quilter and I wish her the best with her new book!
Patricia Yahner says
I have never made a mini quilt but would love to do it!
Martha BarnettMartha says
Love the book and endless ways to be creative!
Linda Berryhill says
I like mini quilts because you are right they give you a sense of accomplishment that can spark your creativity.
Martha Ann DeMarco says
love mini quilts!
Lisa chatham says
Mini quilts make great gifts!
Mary says
Adorable patterns. Thanks for sharing them.
Martha says
I love mini quilts and this seems like the perfect book for me!
Paula doles says
I'm new at uniting and mini quilts would be a perfect start.
Linda M Van Raay says
What a wonderful way to get introduced to quilting. I'd love to try making these mini quilts.
Cyndi W says
So many great minis!
Jenni-Hope Kelland says
Those are really cute mini quilts! I haven't thought about minis for a long time, thanks for reminding me so I can make some just for fun!
Chrysa Hefty says
These look like so much fun! Minis are the best.
Pam Schrader says
Mini quilts are so much fun to make. These are so cute!
Carolyn Kendrick says
What a lovely book. 🤞for the giveaway
Wendy says
Oh, how I love making mini quilts! Thank you for the opportunity to win this grest looking book!!
Lin says
I can’t believe how cute! I am starting to give my sons girlfriend sewing lessons next week! Would love to teach her how to mini quilt!
Kimberly Jones says
I love mini quilts! They are quick to make this making it possible to make enough to change often. I have just started making them so don’t have many yet but I am exited to make more!
Anne-Marie Brennan says
I love minis! So satisfying to start and finish them quickly
Margaret Blickenderfer says
What a fun book to have! I love making little projects!
Julie says
Just when I'm sure I don't need another sewing machine I see your mini quilt with both embroidery & a quilted in the hoop design. What a great finish for such a cute pattern.
Connie says
I have just started making mini quilts for a quilt stand . They are a lot of fun to make!
Becky Parker says
These small quilts are adorable! Great way to use stash and practice skills!
Laurie Lasala-Tuttle says
This looks like a wonderfully fun book to make quick quilts. Thanks for the chance to win!
Laurie Lasala-Tuttle
Robby Bottom says
Amy you have done it again. I love peaches too.
Cassie says
I would love this book!
MaryEllen says
Mini quilts are so beautiful and I do love the satisfaction of a completed project! Yours is so cute.
Leora Stewart says
I’ve never considered making a mini quilt before but your project has definitely sparked my interest. Thanks for sharing yours.
Heather Prescott says
I made my first mini quilt for my daughter for a Christmas wall hanging. I am smitten!
Rebekah Pope says
Love you're version! I'm so excited for this book!
Mindy says
Lovely. Simply Lovely.
Angela M Bates says
I love making minis. It's a great way to practice new techniques and not have to worry about messing up a bigger project
Cathie Formica says
Hi Amy! Summer is the perfect time to try a mini. Hand quilting is a great take along project especially in mini size. Thanks for the chance to win a beautiful mini quilt book!
Christina says
These mini quilts are so adorable!
Lori says
Love the patterns sew cute!
Sherri says
The black background on Sweet Orchard is stunning. I agree, give me all the fresh peaches
Catherine says
The blue and yellow mini quilt are my colors. Fun idea.
Debra Roper says
They look like lots of fun to try and are cute.
Lin Anderson says
I love that you did the mini quilt in navy and used your Destiny to do the embroidery! That is what I plan to do to.
Sue says
Love seeing your version. Also really like that you did the embroidery with your embroidery machine. Clever
Ginny Andersen says
I always love to see someone else's take on a pattern. Using the dark blue background really made your fruit pop!
Diana says
These mini quilts are so cute!
Janice Zelasko says
I have been looking for some hand work to do in addition to my piecing and quilting. This book looks like a great place to start
Sheryl Ditillo says
Thanks for showing the alternate fabric choices and that you can use your machine to do the embroidery
Jenn says
Love your mini quilt.
Karen Gay says
Love your take on Sweet Orchard project. I just love small projects and I especially love hand embroidery...so I immediately fell in love with "Make It Mini". I want to make every pattern in it!! Seriously. I "NEED" the book. Thank you for the opportunity to win it.
Annette Rink says
Love the colors in your mini quilts.
mooslie61 says
Thanks for the info on her book, I also love to make mini quilts, wall hangings. I just bought a new sewing machine that also embroiders, still working up the courage to try it. Thank you again.
Wendy L Paull says
I need to make more mini quilts! They make great gifts, and I use them to decorate my office at work. I'll definitely share the with my aunt if I win.
Heidee Lindsey says
I love your choice of the navy for the background. This is the one I'd make first.
Sandra G says
I love the Oxford Blue as the background. Have some left from the Riley Blake challenge, so gives me an idea of how to use it.
Tina Fulbright says
I love seeing various fabrics used for these patterns. Your mini quilt is beautiful! 🙂 I need a Make It Mini book!!!! Thank you for participating.
Lorraine Sutherland says
Mini quilts with embroidery, how fun. I love your fabric choices. I also have the blue tile system, but haven’t tried it out yet-need to do this soon.
Wendy Prior says
Love the colors you chose! This looks like an awesome book!!
Carol Ann Marsh says
I love your designs and regularly use the free pdf patterns that you supply to crafters. Thanks for showing this alternative to making the large quilts so that I can use up my small pieces.
Kathleen Reed says
I love these mini patterns and these book tours are so much fun. It's inspiring to see what each quilter does with the patterns!
Klz says
The mini quilts are inspiring 😊
Vicki Raub says
Thanks for sharing your version of the mini quilt. I like the dark background.
Laura Viaene says
Love your sweet little quilt and how even the dark background doesn’t make it less “sweet.” I don’t have a machine embroidery option, but I think it’s clever and good to show!
Marcia Short says
I love you version!
Debbie Myers says
I love mini quilts nd this looks like a great book!
Ruth Tjaden says
I love the idea of accomplishing these smaller quilts or works of art! Such lovely designs!
Pam Fenlon says
Your quilt is so cute. Love the so sweet embroidery!
Lisa says
Love the peach mini you did!
carol Thomas says
I would like to do the hexagon mini as my first project.
Linda Taylor says
I enjoy making mini quilts and have made many for the various seasons. Lately I’ve been focusing on non seasonal ones to hang in my sewing room.
Susan Hartley says
So many cute patterns! Love your choice for this mini.
Margaret Krogstad says
Your mini is just stunning. Love the navy use$ and cuter than cute embroidery!
Marsha Hicklin says
I love the idea of a mini quilt to try different color combinations. I both versions of your choice. The dark background is a great idea to minimize stain from spills if used as a table topper.
Bridget White says
I love your mini quilt. The colourway is gorgeous. Mini Quilts are great for a quick quilty present.
Allison McCullough says
I love the projects in this book, they are so adorable!!
Carol Downing says
The little quilts are adorable.
Heidi says
So fun -
Love your fabric choices !
Ann Zito says
Using the embroidery machine for the quilting and the wording gives me another reason to think about getting an embroidery machine!! Love it!
Laurie George says
I love your mini quilt and would love to win this book! Thank you for the giveaway.
Kathy Clayton says
I love your version of the fresh peaches! And YES! They are just the best! Love that you used your embroidery machine to quilt it. Isn’t that the best way ever to finish a quilt? Thanks for sharing your version!
linda schiffer says
There are some cute little quilts in this book - would love to have a copy.
🙂 Linda
Leigh Ann Hoenig says
Love these! Haven’t ever done anything like this but now I am intrigued to give it a try,
Frances says
Adorable mini quilt. I love it
Susan Nunchuck says
You've given me great ideas. I have so many scraps from baby quilts.that these mini quilts will be perfect and for Christmas gifts too
Thank you!
judy rogers says
looks like a fantastic book to add to guild library [email protected]
Linda says
What a wonderful book! I love the idea of mini quilts. They would be a quick and easy way to change out regularly.
eveofwinter says
What a great book! The embroidery adds a sweet accent and its nice to know I could use my embroidery machine if I didn't want to do hand work. I never buy a book unless there are at least three projects in it I would like to make. This book is going on my "to be purchased" list.
Cyndy Lipe says
There are so many cute projects in this book. love how there is also embroidery work to set them off.
Calene says
I love minis. These are the best!
buddhajames777 says
I literally have nothing on the walls in my sewing space, but I think Bev's Daisy Farm and Bee-utiful Day quilts are a great place to start rectifying that! They are just adorable!
Jennifer says
Just found your blog! You have great content! Also love Beverly and her new book. Would love
Make it mini. Have a great day!
Cindy Smith says
What cute patterns! Would love to have the book.
Austa Rogers says
Love the minis!
Janet says
This is delightful and I also could eat fresh peaches every day!!
Val says
Love your choice of colors. Great background
Ann Leatherman says
Thank you for showing your mini and how you embroidered it and quilted it!
Carol says
Bev makes beautiful patterns and fabric lines! Your mini is great! I love the color choices and now I want to go buy some peaches! This would be a great book to have.
marilyn says
The mini quilt with the bumble bee is fabulous
hopflower says
Goodness, these are cute! I love the bee one in blue and yellow, but they are all charming little projects.
lee says
Love your mini! Loving this blog tour! Thank you !
LUCY STOUFFER says
I'm so excited to get my hands on this book!
momwoodworker15Mary Anne Jackson says
I really love this book
Mary Anne Jackson says
I want the book I like the ease of the mini quilts
Marilyn Snow says
I'm with you Amy, I LOVE fresh peaches! Such cute projects in the book. thanks for the chance to win!
Janet Miller says
I would love to have a copy of your mini book. I love having small projects to work on when my time is limited and my brain can't think. These are all adorable.
Michelle Myers says
I love all the mini quilts. I especially love how you embroidered "So Sweet" on yours.
Nancy Matheson says
I’m always amazed at how surprised I get when a design changes so much with just changing the colors. Thanks for letting us see this lovely mini with a dark background.
Jennifer Nelson says
Minis are just the right size for me as a beginner quilter…and this book has so many cute patterns. Thank you for sharing your creative take on them!
debbierhodes says
These mini quilts and the embroidery are so cute. Thanks
Paulette Neuser says
I would love to have these small quilt designs. I'm just starting out and this would be a perfect way for me to learn many different quilt designs at once.
Cheryl Isaac says
Your mini quilts look like a lot of fun to make. Very beautiful!
Kamara says
Love your version of the mini quilt. So fresh and delightful
Lisa says
All the projects are beautiful 😍 Love yours!
Kelly Lund says
Your version is so pretty. I love the darkest background!
Sharon Robinson says
Your mini quilt is so cute! I love the dark blue background!!
This books has some really cute designs! I would love to quilt some for gifts!
Kathleen Gregory says
The is a really cute project!
Gammy T says
Loving the dark background on So Sweet that makes the fruit “pop”
Brenda Tucker says
I love to sew a mini, they are so quick to finish!
cathyf1996 says
Love the small quilts! Perfect for summer, small quick projects!
TheGranChris says
This looks like a wonderful book. I'd love to win a copy. EPP is a favorite of mine.
Karen C. says
Looks like a lot of cute mini quilts. I love your version. Thanks for the chance to win.
Sandra T says
I haven't tried a mini-quilt yet, sounds like a good scrap/leftover project. I'd love to win a copy of this book to get me started
mjcloke2 says
Love your version of the Mini Orchard. That quilt is one of my favorites.
Mildred A Plaskett says
Love to win a copy, so many cute projects. I like mini projects that I know I can do and finish. Thanks for a chance to win.
Cathy H says
This book calls to me! I love the barn the most.
Cassie S says
Love making mini things, quilts, embroidery, ornaments
Denise :) says
Really darling quilts she's put together ... perfect for this RV quilter! I really like your take on the orchard quilt; that blue background is yummy! 🙂
quilterpt says
What a clever idea for a book. I usually make big projects but I like the idea of something smaller that is finished in a smaller time commitment. Your quilt is sweet!
shadesofrandom says
It looks like a fun book to have. I love what I've seen so far.
Anita Jackson says
The dark background used for your Sweet Orchard is very pleasing to the eye! Thanks for sharing!
Laura M says
This looks like a book that would lead to many small projects very suitable as gifts for friends and family.
Cindy Shelley says
I just love your design and these minis!!!
Teri says
What a fun mini quilt! I am looking forward to seeing the designs in this book.
Jessica says
What a cute book!
janna tyler says
love love love minis
Carolyn in Tucson, AZ says
Great mini quilt you made from the book! Lots of fun choices to make in this book.
Deb D. says
Sweet orchard is my fave!
Wanda Rule says
Wonderful giveaway! Looks like an awesome book!
paula says
I love the hexi quilt, they’re all very sweet!
Cathy Tyrrell says
What a great book. I love mini quilt pattern for a quick satisfying finish and to try something new. An opportunity to be brave.
Mary Brinton says
Love your mini Summer Sweet! I am always nervous to use a colored background.
janna tyler says
love mini anything, especially quilts
Kathy C says
Love the dark background. It really highlights the pastels.
Taryn K. says
I love the embroidery on the quilts. Such a cute touch.
Ardis Hammick says
So sweet will make my Florida family member’s baby shower gift a hit as she is using and orange theme with blue accents. Would love to make mini’s. Thank you.
Victoria Banks says
Love the heck. Sew, sew cute!! I’ve made a few Grandma’s flower garden block just not enough to really make anything. Thank you for your encouragement
Kathy G Illinois says
This is the perfect book for inspiration after making a king sized quilt! Something doable in a day or two, and so many options. Love it!
ANNETTE F. says
I am a mini maker. Love to decorate my house w/mini's. I don't get as intimidated in quilting them in comparison to larger quilts. Darling book.
Treva says
The book looks fabulous, I learned English paper piecing this summer and would love to do a mini quilt like the one done by Beverly McCullough.
maree belle says
Love the concept of mini quilts, I might actually get to finish one.
Jan says
The peach mini quilt also caught my eye since peach season is here. As a kid always hated the fuzzy feeling around your mouth when biting a fresh peach but nothing beats their taste.
Donna F says
It looks likes like a fun book for quick projects.
Gail says
What great mini projects. 💕
slmrn1 says
Minis are so much fun and your book is beautiful. I have a wall in my sewing room dedicated to minis.
Marilynn Crelier says
THESE ARE BEYOND PRECIOUS!!! Yes~~~~ all caps!! such joy!!
Barb Hughes says
I love the mini quilts and am taken with the thought of some embroidery additions. These make such great hostess gifts. Loved your peaches one.
Joan Sheppard says
LOVE every one of the patterns! The best part of the mini is that you are done quickly - but you can makes LOTS of them for a baby quilt, a twin with sashing - To infinity and beyond! Thanks for sharing this.
Susan Davis says
I love mini quilts! A great way to accomplish new techniques and patterns.
Joellyn Partyka says
I love the cute Home Sweet Home mini quilt and all the sweet embroidery additions to the designs!
Judy G says
I love the idea of mini quilts. They are less likely to become UFOs.
Karen Anderson says
I've never tried mini quilts but they look like fun! And so much faster!
Kathie H. says
Such cute projects, thank you!
Mary Scarnecchia says
I absolutely love mini quilts. I love adorning the walls of my sewing room with them!
Laura Sollers says
Love my I quilts. When you want something quick go mini.
Jenny Roeske says
I’m a newbie to quilting and mini quilts are much less intimidating. The mini quilts you showed here are super cute!
Dora says
Those minis are absolutely adorable! Love the navy blue background on your orchard.
ariadnetoo says
I am so excited by this book! Love the patterns I saw. I think I could complete a mini quilt, also!
Colleen says
Love your version of the Sweet Orchard mini! There are several other patterns in the book that I would like to try as well.
Eunice says
Thanks for the giveaway! I decorate my studio with mini wall quilts! I wish I win!!
Patty wallenstein says
These are sew cute🥰
Louise M Haddon says
Thanks for the giveaway
Sar Jan says
Cool giveaway! You’re right, I should make more mini quilts.
Mary Jones says
I am so in need of a project to jump start my quilting! Bev’s book looks great, and your version if the quilt gives everyone another colorway. Thank you!
Anne Wentzel says
Such sweet mini quilts. Love minis. Always a perfect little gift made with love
Diane Hicks says
Make It Mini looks like a great book full of sweet little quilts.
Rita Montgomery says
I LOVE all things mini and these patterns are just delightful. Also, hand embroidery is just so relaxing to do in the evening. Thanks so much for a chance to win this sweet book. take care ~~rita
Karen Ritter says
What a fun book! I love the freedom of mini quilts, lots of play without a huge time investment in each one.
Melissa T says
Beautiful mini projects!
Elberta says
The mini’s are beautiful! Especially the embroidery details.
Lillian K says
I LOVE to make mini quilts! I place them in various place & nooks & crannies around the house.
Margaret says
I love just about everything that Bev McCullough creates. I love the clear color combinations she uses, and enjoy the little touches of embroidery. She’s the best!
Kelby Ytreeide says
What a wonderful resource, love it all!!
Carla Toppass says
As a beginning quilter, I've never actually made a mini quilt yet. Maybe I will if I am fortunate enough to win a copy of Bev McCullough’s new book, Make It Mini.
Mary H says
I love mini quilts too! I really like the idea of embroidery ascents AND letting my embroidery machine do all the quilting! Thanks for sharing your ideas!
Julie OShaughnessy says
Your version of the orchard mini quilt is adorable
Vicki Sprain says
Mini quilts are my favorite type to make! So sweet!!
Jayna Raymond says
I love minis!!
Susanne Hall says
This book looks like so much fun!! Love your version of the peach quilt. Thanks for this opportunity!
Lynne Rochelle says
Gotta love a mini! All the creativity. A lot less time!!
Lori Michel says
Hello, love mini quilts. I get to try out all kinds of color and pattern ideas with a mini as I no longer can make large quilts do to arthritis in my hands. Thank you for a lovely giveaway.
Cynthia Rust says
I love mini quilts
Great looking book
Carol Paine says
Love making mini quilt I have a small kitchen table I use them for table toppers.
Leanne says
The book looks wonderful- saw two I’ve got to try🤗
Linda Kay Smith says
I find I am making more small quilts, table toppers, etc. as I really enjoy getting a project done a little more quickly. This books sounds like a great resource.
Pamela Venneman says
I haven’t made a mini quilt for a long time…I think I need to fix that!
erinm4600 says
Love this whole post! I should have started with mini's myself, for practice, instead of diving right into the deep end 😀
Kathryn Laposata says
I'm a big fan of small quilts to display on tables. Thanks.
Maureen Eberhardt says
Oh, these little quilts are sooo cute, and I would love to make them all!
Pat says
Love mini quits! This book looks like a lot of fun!
Nancy Lewis says
Your mini really caught my eye! I love it as I really like minis. They are so fun to make and share.
Catherine Rykwalder says
Love the flexibility and creative liberty available when doing mini quilts
Jen Feicht says
I love making mini quilts!! They are so cute!!! And you can finish them so quickly!! Thanks for the great giveaway!
Gail says
As my quilting experience grows I look to try new things and mini quilts would be the perfect next step for me!
yoyopattycakeshotmailcom says
Your peachy mini quilt is so cute and its cool that you used the embroidery feature on your sewing machine! That give me some great ideas.
Debra Reber says
Such a great book! I like how you used your embroidery machine to do the embroidery. I have never used 28 wt thread in my machine, did you have any trouble with it? Did you have to change the tension?
Becky Payne says
I love mini quilts! I have them hanging in my living room, bedroom, sewing room (multiples there, lol), and a tiny one in my kitchen! I would love to have this special book❤️
Karen McMahon says
I love combing embroidery with the mini quilts. They are all so cute.
Rhonda doupe says
Minis are so cute 😊
Shirley Lipa says
I love mini quilts!
Sandy Weiss Haber says
I love the idea of mini quilts! Especially the one with the hexagons -- I think I could really get behind that one!!
Carol Rannow says
What a great way to express ones creativity. Love the mini quilt designs.
Patty Huddleston says
Wall quilts are so versatile, they can also be a table runner. I'm learning to love their simplicity and your choice of colors. Thank you for sharing with us.
Kathy Boehm says
The orchard design is so pretty. As a relatively new quilter, I am very happy making minis and table toppers to help me learn.
Tina Richardson says
These Mini Quilts are a great idea to practice and hone your quilting, FMQ and even embroidery skills. I am fairly new to quilting as I have only made one quilt and working on my second one. These minis are also a great way to try out different colors and designs. I can’t wait to get started.
Linda Nakamura says
The mini quilts are perfect for little girls to play with. I want to make them for my granddaughter.
Nancy Seitz says
So neat. I love making small quilt especially to give away.
Mary says
I love all your patterns especially the hexagon quilt. I just finished a hexagon runner; what a job.
Jean Gallati says
I've never made a mini quilt but I think you are right...these a perfect projects to jump start your creative juices. Cure patterns!!
Glenda Twedt says
I just love minis! There is always a place for them and they make wonderful gifts!
Suzanne Keetch says
What a great idea to make a mini quilt for the feeling of success a “finish” gives. These patterns are fresh, happy and delightful. I love a touch of embroidery to bring on a road trip or to relax in a chair at night. This sounds right up my alley! Now to decide which pattern to do first. Thanks, Amy
Susin O'Neale says
I / We love doing mini quilts when we meet up each month. These youngster learn to sew something for themselves. They all go home with the mindset and knowledge to know they are able to sew and create, so these patterns would be invaluable. There is no charge to these children. I just provide what I can
Debbie Allen says
Mini quilts are perfect size for me. I would never get anything bigger hand quilted!!
Betty-Ann B Juraska says
Cute fun little projects
Connie German says
I have followed you for a long time and love your work. Your minis are adorable and look like so much fun. Thanks
Angela Johnson says
Mini quilts are fun, fun, fun! Thanks for sharing some new great ideas!
kristy says
I have loved the sweet orchard mini quilt since I first saw it! I just finished a large quilt so I am ready for some minis!
April Lopez says
I adore your mini. Love the dark color. Makes the rest of the fabrics pop!
Mary-Carol Sliter says
I don't have any more room for 'big' quilts so minis are perfect for out household. I can change them out with the season or leave them if I feel like celebrating Halloween in March!
SandyMay says
Love to embellish small quilted projects with hand embroidery. The book looks like a winner.
Laura Wikey says
I LOVE the mini hexies! I could see this as a super cute placemat on my table or a tiny mug rug!
schlyne says
I love the idea of doing mini quilts for wall decorations.
Mona says
What a charming quilt, love the colors you chose. I've never tried a mini, but after seeing what you did and seeing some of the examples from the book, I think I will have to try one.
Jo Quaglia says
Love the mini-ideas! Great way to try out new or different design ideas before making a larger quilt!
Catherine C says
Minis are an obsession!
Jo A Quaglia says
Which one to make first??? They are all adorable!
Karen Zink says
I have lived on a peach 🍑 orchard and 🧡 this mini quilt for all the love and memories it holds. I can’t wait to create it for my table.
Norina Coffelt says
The mini quilts are so cute!
Jan Wilson says
Your dark blue background for the peaches mini really grabbed my attention. It is unexpected and just lovely!
Lisa says
I love peaches too. The so sweet peach mini quilt looks very summery and fun. Thanks for sharing.
Anne says
J’aime beaucoup les mini quilts et les hexagones. Je tente ma chance 🍀 merci pour le jeu
Bobbie Mowery says
I have not tried mini quilts yet. But I can see it’s a great size to try something new.
Sandra McAvoy says
Love the mini quilts!
Paul Bailey says
Such great mini quilt designs! I love them all!
Carol says
Time seems in such short supply just now.
This great book looks like I may get some quilting done 😀
Kare Schleier says
Pretty little quilts, I especially like the hexies with embroidery - big stitch. I'm inspired to cut & sew!
Janice Roakes McCallum says
Since the only kind of embroidery I can do is the digital-downloaded kind, I need to learn how to use the scan feature on my Babylock!!!!
rita siavelis says
Those are all so cute
Angela VE says
Bev’s embroidery is always beautiful! Would love to win and try some more of her projects!
Christine says
I love to make minis. These are all cute. The addition of embroidery makes them even more unique.
Kobe says
I love the mini quilts! Your comments on using an embroidery machine has me thinking about one. 🙂
Veronica Moen says
This book…. So adorable. A perfect opportunity to begin new quilts (… love to do that!), select coordinating fabrics (…another favorite of mine), use those leftover scraps from other quilts (I get to use and save a bit of the fabric from other quilts I make to give to others.), and complete more quickly so I am ready to begin another anew. Perfect any way you look at it! Thank you!
Arlene Helms says
Oh my! These little quilts are all sooo cute!! I'm going to need this book!
Sue says
I haven’t made any minis lately. This looks like some great inspiration.
quiltersandal says
Mini quilts are so much fun to make! Yours is adorable, I enjoyed reading your Paris blog posts. Maybe some day!
Mary Power-Burke says
I love mini quilts! Great way to use your stash.
cathy k says
I love your mini quilt and the book looks like fun.
Jean Condon says
Thanks for sharing. Mini quilts are fun to make.
Mary B says
So many fun mini quilts! Would love to have this book!
Karen Nicolella says
Love, love, love the mini quilts. Can't decide which is my favorite.
Mary Colgin says
Love these small quilts. Great gift items for friends and family.
Christi says
These mini quilts are so cute! I’ve never made a mini before.
Mary Kolb says
Sweet orchard is such a cute mini!
Mary B says
What a cute book! I love the embroidery. Quilting and embroidery do seem to go hand in hand.
Barbara Henderson says
Inspiration indeed! Clever use of my two favourite pastimes, in a small package. Perfect
Jean Burke says
These are just so cute! Love mini projects!!
Myna Harris says
Have not tried a mini quilt but these give me the incentive and inspiration to try one!
LoAnn Trowbridge says
Thank you for the opportunity to win! Who doesn't love mini quilts?!
Michele Gann says
I’d never heard of mini quilts. What great examples!
Rita says
Would love to have this book!
Ruth M says
Love to do mini quilts between larger projects. And those are some of the cutest I've seen in a while! Thanks for the opportunity to win the book.
Susan Booth says
These look so fun. I want to make some for my kitchen. Thanks for sharing these.
Sandy Stagge says
Love mini quilts! I have been wanting to try my hand at embroidery—this book may be my inspiration!😊
Beth Patton says
These mini quilts make me smile! What fun!
Brenda M says
My new quilting joy is mini's. This book is beautiful. I especially like your sweet orchard quilt with the embroidery!
Maria ELENA Blecha says
Love Love all the minis!!! I think I should do the one witht he bee hive first!
Libby says
Thank you for sharing Bev’s book. Beautiful little quilts
diane newton says
Such a sweet mini quilt. I bet they could be used for a placemat. Enjoy your work.
blessings Diane
Maria ELENA Blecha says
What a terrific idea!!! Love to make some
Laura Ocker says
I love the quilt with the flowers and the heart in the middle. I would like to begin working more on mini-quilts to finish more quickly and gift to people.
nancyf18 says
I love your mini quilt, Dark blue back ground with green, yellow, red fabrics.
Thank you
Nancy F
ladyteelynch says
I also enjoy making mini quilts. Love the colors you used in your little quilt!
Carol Gunn says
Amazing projects, and I especially love your little fruity quilt. CarolG
Barbara Tatera says
I love how the dark background makes the fruit pop!
Pat Meeter says
The blue and yellow plaid mini just sings
Meghan H says
Absolutely love minis! Can’t wait to check out this book in person:-)
Lu says
Cute, cute, cute! Your mini is adorable Amy. Mini, makes are mesmerizing!
Cheryl O says
I love everything about Sweet Orchard!!
Heide says
Home Sweet Home is adorable! Marvelous hand stitching idea with the Hexie quilt. Been struggling with a heart block layout and your flower block mini quilt just might be the solution to my dilemma!
Cindy Wienstroer says
I love the hexie flowers and the jar with flowers in it. So cute & fun to have mini projects.
sjaoce says
Minis have been my favorites since I started quilting 40 years ago. They are manageable and quick. Beverly McCullough always delights. Thanks for sharing your "sweet" quilt. Such inspiration.
Karen Hutchings says
Love your mini's! I've been thinking of making some myself and this is a great way to start. Thank you.
Julie B. says
I love the idea of mini quilts. I’m working on some larger quilts, which leaves me starting to wonder if I will ever make a quilt of my own. We are getting ready to move, and I can visualize mini quilts scattered in every room!
Joan A Snyder says
Amy - love your take on this mini quilt! I've been following your blog for about a year now - really enjoy hearing about your quilts, but also about everyday happenings with your family. Thanks for being open to share!
Sue Orfanedes says
What a wonderful and creative way to gain a sense of "accomplishment" and these are so cute !! Occasionally working on a reqular size quilt can seem a daunting task but these mini quilts give me a sense of creating and being able to manage on my home sewing maching with ease. Thank you for the introcudtion, great patterns ~
Emma K says
These are so adorable!
Wendy B Young says
Thank you, Amy, for all you share in your posts. This new book looks super useful!
Best~
Mary Beth Baker says
Great photo of you and the turquoise star quilt! The book of mini quilts looks like an excellent resource when you want to sew but have limited time available! Hope the move to the east coast went smoothly for your daughter....we are just 3 hours south. Best wishes for all the changes this season of life is bringing.
MaryAnn says
Love the mini quilts. I feel more inspired to do the mini because I know it will be finished more quickly. I need the Mini Quilt Book.
Thanks
Claudia says
Great quilts. I enjoy your posts!
J A Valko says
Love these mini quilts. It's been a very long time since I have done hand embroidery, but this may be the time.
LISA SHAFFER says
This book looks like it has a lot of cute patterns. I just love patterns by Bev!
Letitia Allen Seymour says
This book release is what has brought me to subscribe to your site & I am loving your emails! I can't wait to make some of the projects from the book. Using the navy background really makes the peaches POP!
Delinda Fortner says
I wish I’d begun quilting years ago. I’ve collected a lot of scraps from mask making and the mini quilts look like a perfect way to use them up! Thanks for the pics.
Kelley Kaltwasser says
The hexi and honey bee mini quilts look like fun!
Katherine Yeoman says
What a super cute idea. I've used single blocks to make pillows or table toppers, but this takes it one step further. Thank you.
Marie Eddins says
Your version of Sweet Orchard is striking with that dark blue background. Mini quilts are fun indeed and I do like to hand quilt mine.
Alleta Baltes says
Such wonderful minis! A wide variety. I want the book!
Kristy Johnson says
Such darling, darling projects. I love the hexi flowers with the embroidered outlines! So clever!
Susan says
I think mini quilts are cute and yours is so nice.
Michele Inman says
I would love to win this book, have been wanting to try mini quilts.
Aileen fay says
Looks like a lot of fun quilting . I really enjoy your website , and all the pictures .
Lorrie says
I love them all! I'm a confident beginner so projects like the mini-quilts are perfect for me. I would like to graduate into making a lap quilt.
Dianne Mann says
This book is perfectly Bev! Love the patterns and everyone's ideas of each.
Lynessa Yeats says
What a wonderful book of small quilts for some fun decorating!
JacquelineFrancesQuilterJacqueline says
Hiya Amy,
Ooooo, I just love mini quits, they are my favorite gift to make for my quilty friends. The peaches are very timely as it’s almost peach season here where I live. Love your fancy embroidery machine!
Thanks for the giveaway.
Quilty Huggs!
Nancy Baker says
I’ve loved that cover quilt since I first glimpsed the book. Now I love yours equally well. How am I going to decide? May have to make both!
Katie A says
I love your fabric choices! I recently made my first mini quilt and my daughters keep taking it to cover their dolls! I'm inspired to make more! I'm excited for a chance to have a copy of this book, to give my kids a variety, and maybe have a chance to keep some for myself! 🙂 Thank you for the inspiration!
Susan Lander says
These look like fun! Great ideas and i love the addition of the embroidery!!
Elizabeth Wilson says
I think mini quilts are so much fun!
Beth T. says
Love this quilt! It reminds me of my Southern Cal childhood, and also those rides home from Utah with a box full of peaches in the back of the car. We knew it meant a lot of work ahead (hot, fuzzy, itchy work) but also the greatest pancake breakfast with fresh peaches on top, covered in syrup--heavenly!
Liz S says
Wow I can’t believe I almost missed this, I absolutely love minis!
Joy says
I think mini quilts are great for those who work full-time and want quick finishes!
Jan M Colby says
Love the mini quilt ideas - a great way to use the growing boxes of scraps while giving sometimes lacking creativity a boost!
MoeWest says
I love making mini quilts for a quick finish in between working on larger quilt projects.
Marsha says
I am new to sewing and quilting and would love to start on a small quilt. The quilts you have shown are so cute. The book looks wonderful
Angie Moore says
I love these mini quilts! I can't wait to get a copy of the book and make these!!
Nettie Sews says
Anything "mini" is always fun! Thank you!
Deb B says
So many adorable mini quilts! This book will most surely be a favorite! Thank you for your inspiration.
Sueanne Mockensturm says
I love to make mini quilts. This book would be wonderful to have.
Sueanne
Patricia M Urasky says
I would love to make mini-quilts!
Sar Jan says
What a cool giveaway!
rachml says
I love making mini quilts! They are perfect for being creative still when I need a break from bigger projects. This book looks like it would be a great addition to my library
lee says
I love the navy background! Such cute minis in Bevs new book!
Barb says
I like the idea of making a mini quilt to see new color choices.
Marcy Wynes says
Adorable! Thanks for this opportunity, love your sweet posts!
Donna Pierson says
I am a mini quilt fan. I have no wall space in my living & dining room area - all windows - so use mini quilts on Ackfeld display stands. Wish there were mini quilts using machine embroidery designs.
Michelle Wulf says
So much cuteness! Loving the bee mini and all the embroidery!
catg says
Love minis! Sew much fun!
Melissa Roberts says
The book looks great, and the giveaway is a great chance to get my hands on it!
Donna Gillespie says
I love small projects. I donate many quilted items to auctions to support dog rescues.🐾❤️
Diane Nicklas says
making mini quilts would be a great way to learn new techniques and jump start some new ideas !!
Deb says
I love all the possibilities in this book!
Gail L says
Wow, these mini quilt patterns are so cute. I can think of so many uses for them.
kit says
darling minis
Isabelle Doblanko says
This would be a great book to get rid of some of my scraps and make some cute Christmas gifts.
Carol Johnston says
I like the idea of adding embroidery to a quilt. I learned to embroider as a teenager and haven't done it in awhile.
I like the quilt with the beehive. (I'm now 82 and made four baby quilts this year for new great grandchildren!!)
Linda Bick says
What a fun giveaway! I love mini quilts! We have tons of ripe plums I’d make a purple plum mini!
Renita Tanski says
What a nice book. Smaller projects are perfect for this time of year when you are on the go a lot!
debw1954 says
Amy, I have to agree with you on the summer peaches, so juicy and sweet. It's very good of you to offer this giveaway. I've not done many minis, but this book looks full of inspiration!
Kristy D Williams says
I love mini quilts. Sometimes it is nice to finish a quilt quickly and mini quilts accomplish this.
Linda in TX says
I love doing mini's. SO much easier to handle, for FMQ. What CUTE designs, and I love the embroidery on them. Pick ME!!!
Leslie K. says
Mini Quilts are my favorite quilt size....I just don't have the patience for large quilts and mini's just make me (and my sewing room) so happy! There are so many cute ideas in this book!
Billie Shannon says
I’ve always enjoyed making mini quilts. These look like fun
Barb K says
I haven't made many minis, but these look fun!
Shelli says
I love minis! And especially love the blue background on the sweet orchard quilt. I seem to always use white and need to remember I can use an actual color. Thanks for the site, emails, patterns and giveaway opp!
Debbie B. says
These mini quilts are so cute! I love quick and easy projects, too! Can’t wait to make some of these!
Katrina. says
I have been wanting to try some small projects to get me back into quilting and embroidery. This would make a great start.
Mary says
Love that you chose a dark background. Really makes the "peaches" stand out.