Sunday, December 27, 2015

My 5 Top ~ Best Of 2015

Yet another year that has flown by!  Cheryl @Meadowmist Designs is hosting a linky party where we can share our top 5 posts of 2015.  Most viewed, my favorite, most comments...whatever strikes your fancy.  I knew I wanted to participate, I love good clean fun!!

#1:  My Favorite 'THREADS'

Inspired by loads of grey scraps and this quilt by Debbie @ A Quilter's Table, I came up with one of my favorite quilts of the year.  Also, Debbie was amazingly gracious to me and my quilt. Another reason quilt bloggers are the best of the best!



#2:  My Denyse Schmidt Quilt  

I had the privilege of participating in the New Blogger's Blog Hop this year.  This was an amazing experience from an educational stand point, but it was a chance to meet new people, share our blog and find new blogs!  

Part of the series involved designing an original block for Fabri-Quilt New Blog Block Hop.  I designed my block called 'Casual Link'.  My first original block.  It inspired me to put it to the test, use a stack of fabric that was sitting on a shelf and broaden my horizons by using prints.

Hopefully this quilt will become a pattern early this year!   



#3:  My Confetti Dots Pillow.  Loads of Views.

There are times when I just want to play!  Color, fabric, techniques or style.  Having an idea and watching it transform from start to finish is quite the thrill!   




I never would have thought this would be such a popular tutorial!  Much to my surprise and delight it was!  Sweet simplicity has it going on! 



Freedom of the blade and imagination.  Calming and satisfying.  Unique and different. Endless possibilities!  Just a few of the reasons I love improv and making these Mini's!  

 
It was hard to pick my top 5!  But I'm going with these!  Thank you Cheryl for end of the year round up!  

LINKING:

Best of 2015 Linky Party

41 comments :

  1. threads would be my favorite as well, am not into minis but do love your improve minis.

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    1. Thank you Lynda! I appreciate the kind compliments and thankful you and others stop by!

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    2. Totally have to second this :)
      You made some great quilts. The best wishes for 2016!

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  2. You have such a way with color and design! I love everything you do and am always inspired with every post. I can't wait to see what you make in 2016!

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    1. Thank you so much Cynthia! I feel the same about you! It's been the best thing ever to meet people like you and constantly be inspired!

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  3. You make improv look so easy, Jayne! I can see why "Threads" is your favorite. You have such a knack for color placement and those little slices of bright color amongst the grey really keep you eyes moving. What a fantastic 2015 you've had!

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    1. I've appreciated having your support throughout this year! I am so looking forward to 2016 ~ I can't wait to see what it will bring for us all!

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  4. As a rule, I tend to like symmetry in my quilts, but that Threads quilt is speaking to me! All of your quilts are gorgeous! :)

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    1. It's always fun to see what everyone is doing…I love being inspired and there is so much out there to be inspired by!

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  5. Love the crisp, sharp clean look! Stunningly Beautiful!

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    1. It's been a good year on so many levels! Not just for me, but others who are inspiring and take my breath away!

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  6. Beautiful makes! And I confess, your favorite is my favorite! ;-)

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    1. As I am bowing down to you…thank you so very much!

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  7. I love ALL of your favs--something about each one of them really catches my eye. You are an outstanding quilter!!

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    1. Thank you so much…what a huge compliment! This year has been one of my best in so many ways.

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  8. Great projects! You sure had a many to choose from and I'm happy I found your lovely blog :)

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    1. I am so thankful for people like you who continue to pop in! It has made this year the best ever and only makes me want to rush into 2016 with both feet!

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  9. Wow, beautiful work and summary, Jayne! I especially love the colors and grouping of the minis at the end. It makes me want to get up and start sewing! I hope you have a Happy New Year and a wonderful 2016.

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    1. Thank you for your support throughout this year!! It has meant a great deal. I've tried to push myself this year and hope to take it up a notch in 2016! I've met so many inspiring people along the way! The best year ever!

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  10. It's always a pleasure to see what you have come up with, Jayne. I love your quilting style! And it is great to see which of your quilts made your personal top 5. I especially love those improv minis.... And their scrappy bindings. Can't wait to see what you will create in the coming new year. Happy 2016!

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    1. I hope this 2016 is as good or better than last year…time will tell, but I'm ready to hit the floor running!

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  11. Jayne, you have such a great eye for color. I love your piecing work and the beautiful colors of your Improv Mini Quilts. I don't know how you managed to narrow it down to five items, you have created so many beautiful works of art this past year. It has been wonderful to get to know you and I look forward to see where you go and what you do in 2016.

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    1. It always shocks me when someone says that! Most of the time I tend to 'grab and go' with color! Thank you for the continued support Tish. 2015 was filled with bright spots and many included meeting new people like you!

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  12. I love all the makes you've featured. I've really loved reading your blog this year. I can't wait to see what is in store for 2016!

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    1. Thank you! It's been a great year and I so look forward to 2016 adventures!

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  13. Hi Jayne and Happy New Year! I love your quilts! I'm also happy to see again that fantastic pillow! Just separated little triangles. x Teje

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    1. I have been wanting to try the pillow again, maybe this will be the year!

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  14. It's a great list! All of these are favorites for me!

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    1. What a sweet thing to say Jennifer! It was a great year for me and for so many! Can't ever beat our community of bloggers…for everything!

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  15. Your threads quilt is my favourite as well Jayne...but I love those improv minis and the confetti dot pillow as well.

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    1. Awww…thanks Lisa! It's hard to pick 5 favorites, except for Threads! I'm anxious to try another version of the Confetti pillow soon!

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  16. These are all amazing, what great finishes, I couldn't choose among them! Great modern work!

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  17. I remember all of these quilts, I loved them all and am so glad I got to see them again! Thanks for linking up!

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  18. 2015 was a great year!! Your projects are awesome. I love that we had the opportunity to design the block. I finally picked Kona to make a quilt out of my block. And my hope for 2016 is to make a pattern. Here's for an even better 2016.

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    1. We both have similar goals!! Make a pattern or two! I don't think I would have ever designed my block had it not been for the New Bloggers Blog Hop! I'm sad that I can't join the fun for this year.

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  19. So much quilty goodness here! Threads and Confetti Dots must have been before we made our quilty connection. I love them both! Confetti Dots... I can't even decide what I like most. The colour and contrast, the quilting, those pointy bits in the border. Too much to choose from. :)

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  20. These are all so amazing, I can't choose a favorite! I love all of your work!

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  21. That Pillow always catches my eye when I see it;)

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  22. Wow!! They were all so beautiful...my jaw just kept dropping more and more as I scrolled down! Stunning designs and color choices!!

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  23. Beautiful quilts! I’m in love with the Threads quilt! :) Great!!!

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