Who’s Your Favorite Designer?
It’s a new week, sorry I’m a day late, but I have our winner for last week’s Quilty Question!
Congratulations, Gretchen!
Gretchen is our random winner for our weekly Quilty Question!
I’ve really been enjoying getting to know you all through these questions. They’re quite inspiring, humorous and informative. Thank you all!
This week’s Quilty Question is: Who is your absolute favorite quilt designer?
This is kind of a tough one. I know for me it is. I can name a few, although, I think I can narrow it down to my favorite. How about you? Please leave a comment, I’m anxious to hear what you have to answer with. Oh, and of course, you must comment for your chance to win our weekly $25 Stitchin’ Heaven Gift Card!
Hope you are all having a wonderful week so far!
That’s really hard! I guess my 2 favorites are April Cornell and Kaffe Fassett. Although I guess I need to mention Paula Nedelstern too. LOL!
November 10th, 2009 | #
Favorite designer? Kafee Fasset! When I began quilting 4 years ago I couldn’t fathom putting more than one print in a quilt never mind side by side. KF cured me of that in a big way.
Joanie
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that would be Terry Atkinson…. don’t even have to think about it twice!!
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Not tough at all – very easy for me = my FAVORITE quilter of all time is Bonnie Hunter of http://www.quiltville.com
I love her b/c she doesn’t follow any rules and makes quilting fun for all of her followers! I love her scrappy style and her patterns are fantastic. I just completed her Christmas Lights and it’s my most favorite quilt I’ve ever made.
I love Bonnie Hunter!!!
Just another “Bonnie wannabe”
Bonnie Minor of Orange, TX
November 10th, 2009 | #
I love scrappy quilts, so my favourite designer is Bonnie Hunter.
Dianne, in beautiful BC
November 10th, 2009 | #
I love scrappy quilts, so my favourite designer is Bonnie Hunter of quiltville.com
Dianne, in beautiful BC
November 10th, 2009 | #
My favorite is Bonnie Hunter of
http://quiltville.com/
Thanks
Gisela in Sweden
November 10th, 2009 | #
Bonnie K. Hunter of quiltville.com is my favorite designer. I love her scrappy quilts with tiny pieces!!!!!
November 10th, 2009 | #
Bonnie Hunter-has helped with so many things. Stash is still there but now I can find it, Ufo ’s are fewer and some new things are finished. She is an inspiration.
November 10th, 2009 | #
I really enjoy the work of many designers (I would get bored with only one). However I enjoy the designs of Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr, Jinny Beyer,and Boekne. I like to look at the applique of Possibility’s and Bunny Hill.
November 10th, 2009 | #
I for got one. Kaffe Fasset:grin:
November 10th, 2009 | #
I would have to say, hand’s down, my favorite designer is Bonnie Hunter. She’s creative, fun and makes so much available on her website! I’ve found Quiltville to be my “go to” place for inspiration or when I need a quilt “quilt fix!”
November 10th, 2009 | #
I must say Bonnie Hunter. I love the way she has shown me that I can use whatever I have to make something unique and beautiful. She very gernously shares her patterns with us on her website and through her yahoo group.
Her website is: http://quiltville.com/
November 10th, 2009 | #
Bonnie Hunter. Her designs are easy to follow and stretch my quilting skills. Go Bonnie
November 10th, 2009 | #
Easy — Bonnie Hunter. I love the mystery quilts and am planning on making several of her quilts found in her book also. So easy to follow in directions.
November 10th, 2009 | #
I love Bonnie Hunter’s designs, she inspires me , even though I am new to quilt she inspires me to keep making quilts and progress my skills to be able to make the more complicated ones which are so beautiful!:lol:
November 10th, 2009 | #
My favorite quilt patterns are from Bonnie Hunter and I am going to start one in a few days(MQ)
November 10th, 2009 | #
Lori Smith is one of my favorite designers. She creates new from old. Her fabric choices are of such a range that she appeals to the collector in all of us. Which means she helps us use your stash…good for the quilter. And she inspires us to buy new…good for the shop owners. She is an all around excellent choice.
November 10th, 2009 | #
Bonnie Hunter of Quiltville. Love, love, love her scrappy style!
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My favorite is Bonnie Hunter of
http://quiltville.com/
Thanks
June Sommer – NJ
November 10th, 2009 | #
Bonnie Hunter! Hands Down Favorite! Quilting is such precise sewing that it needs away to be free. Bonnie provides that with her just pulling strips out of a drawer to see what happens. She really made me love quilting.
November 10th, 2009 | #
My very favorite quilt designer is BONNIE HUNTER!!! She has some really fabulous designs; most can be scrappy — using up some stash. She deserves to be the #1 designer.
November 10th, 2009 | #
I love the scrappy quilts Bonnie Hunter designs.
November 10th, 2009 | #
Bonnie Hunter from http://www.quiltville.com is my favourite designer.
November 10th, 2009 | #
Bonnie Hunter, Terry Atkinson, Sandy Gervais, and Heather Mulder Peterson. I love scrappy quilts, but I love big prints, too. It’s so hard to decide!
November 10th, 2009 | #
Bonnie Hunter…..for piecing
November 10th, 2009 | #
I have several favorites. Like many others have said, Bonnie Hunter is a wonderful, generous designer. I also like Terry Atkinson, Heather Peterson, Crab Apple Hill, Bunny Hill and. . . I think I could go on and on!
November 10th, 2009 | #
Bonnie Hunter is my favorite… have never been able to resist a scrappy quilt!
November 10th, 2009 | #
My favorite quilt designer is Bonnie Hunter of Quiltville. I’ve made several of her quilts and love them all. Can’t wait for her next book.
November 10th, 2009 | #
Bonnie Hunter for me also.
November 10th, 2009 | #
Oh this is easy as pie! Bonnie Hunter of course I just love her mind and thinking processes! She makes things seem so easy and approachable….so hands down my favorite!
November 10th, 2009 | #
Bonnie Hunter! She’s got great designs and they’re easy to follow!
November 10th, 2009 | #
My favorite designer is Sue Garman. I love both her pieced and appliqued designs.
November 10th, 2009 | #
Bonnie Hunter. She has taught me to use different colors and make scrappy quilts. The Greatest!
November 10th, 2009 | #
Looks like lots of others got here before me to vote for my favorite quilt designer, BONNIE HUNTER at Quiltville.com Bonnie’s quilts don’t require a lot of expensive fabric,and they don’t require a great eye for color. Since I don’t have those 2 things, Bonnie’s designs are perfect for me. I love working with all those little pieces of scraps!
November 10th, 2009 | #
Even though there are many national/international quilters, the ones that have influenced me the most are local quilt shop teachers from the 90’s….Deb Otto from the former Quilting, Etc. in Irving and Carol Staehle from the former Abram Quilt House in Arlington. Several patterns they developed for quilt classes, I have repeated or made variations of and learned so many tips and tricks that I have applied to many other patterns.
November 10th, 2009 | #
My favorite designer is Bonnie Hunter, from Quiltville. She has shown us how to do things in small steps to the final outcome of truly amazing scrappy quilts and all from our ever growing stash.
November 10th, 2009 | #
My favorite designer if Bonnie Hunter from Quiltville. She makes the directions so easy to understand and read, and there isn’t any of her mysterys that I don’t like. I love the scrappy look and she does a super job of designing them.
November 10th, 2009 | #
like many of the other posters, My favorite designer uses what we all have in our stash… scraps… Her name is Bonnie Hunter, and she has been publishing free patterns on her website http://www.quiltville.com for many years and sharing them with anyone who is interested! And she has an awesome trunk show too! Makes you want to go home and organize your fabrics!
November 10th, 2009 | #
Bonnie Hunter is my absolute favorite. She spoke at our quilt guild and did 2 workshops. She’s the BEST and a wonderful person too. I love scrappy quilts and her patterns great.
November 10th, 2009 | #
Bonnie Hunter is a favourite … helps to use up the stash and “what was I thinking?” fabric! She’s queen of scrappy! I also like a local BC lady: Jane Norquay … great mystery quilts!
Gail in SW BC, Canada
November 10th, 2009 | #
I love Bonnie Hunter because she shows how to use every inch of your fabric, is a wonderful lecturer, and has great mysteries.
November 10th, 2009 | #
Bonnie Hunter, for sure….but also Amy Walsh of Blue Underground and Carrie Nelson of Miss Rosie’s.
November 10th, 2009 | #
Bonnie Hunter hands down. She inspires me and I just love scrappy quilts. She puts twinkle in them that I just love.
November 10th, 2009 | #
I am jumping on the wagon. I also love Bonnie Hunter and her wonderful scrappy quilts. Next would be Nancy Odom.
November 10th, 2009 | #
Mine is Georgia Bonesteel!
November 10th, 2009 | #
bonnie hunter, hands down! she’s taken the fear out of making a quilt with small pieces while making it fun to boot. planned or scrappy, her patterns work both ways…but i’m quickly falling in love with scrappy.
November 10th, 2009 | #
No question who is my favorite, Bonnie Hunter! She’s at the top of my list with lots of spaces underneath.
November 11th, 2009 | #
After making hundreds of quilts, I have to admit that I love Maryellen Hopkins and Eleanor Burns for many many years, BUT, now that I have found Bonnie Hunter and have been sewing her designs, there is no denying that Bonnie is the Queen of all things scrappy in quilts. No one can touch her in designing beautiful quilts with such ease and with such explicit tutorials. I am in the middle of the fifth Bonnie Hunter quilt and enjoying my life because of all she has shared with me.
November 11th, 2009 | #
I have several different favorites who all have different specialties, but hands down, when I want to enjoy the comforting feeling of working on my quilts I turn to Bonnie Hunter’s designs. I love the homey feel of working with scraps and re-purposed clothing, and I love the challenge of working with many small pieces with such wonderful easy-to-follow directions.
November 11th, 2009 | #
As a scrappy quilter I’ll vote for Bonnie Hunter at quiltville.com for her wonderful quilts and mysterys and also Cynthia at iowastarquilts.com who designs completely scrappy mysterys.
Sunna
Iceland.
November 11th, 2009 | #
Bonnie Hunter
November 11th, 2009 | #
My favorite quilt designer is Marcia Hohn of quilterscache.com She has hundreds of blocks and quilt settings on her website. I usually visit her site first if I need inspiration.
My second favorite is Bonnie K. Hunter of quiltville.com
November 11th, 2009 | #
Wow! Tough question, but if I look at quilts I’ve actually made, the obvious answer is Bonnie Hunter. Not only have I been doing her scrappy mysteries, but have found myself looking at her patterns when I buy new fabric.
November 11th, 2009 | #
I love the patterns from Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill. I love the fabric reproductions of Jo Morton.
November 11th, 2009 | #
Soooo many good ones but Bonnie Hunter is great and my favorite.
November 11th, 2009 | #
My favorite designer is Terry Atkinson. Her patterns are well written and easy to follow! I also have taken classes from Terry and she is a wonderful teacher. Very easy going and FUNNY!
November 11th, 2009 | #
I have to vote for Bonnie Hunter. Her designs are so varied and I love her scrap user system – it has revolutionised my scraps!! Great designs and a lovely relaxed way of quilting
November 11th, 2009 | #
Bonnie Hunter, hands down!:lol:
November 11th, 2009 | #
Bonnie Hunter is my favorit designer and teacher. Have learned so much from her. Have her wonderful book and sewed several quilts with her design!!!
November 11th, 2009 | #
I absolutely love Bonnie Hunter’s designs and have made several of her quilts. A close second would be Judy Martin.
November 11th, 2009 | #
My favorite designer is Bonnie Hunter from Quiltville. She has made it possible for me to make a quilt and not be overwhelmed. Having also met her, I can truly say she is as warm as her quilts.
November 11th, 2009 | #
Paula Barnes from Bonnie Blue Quilts. I love old looking Civil War type quilts like her patterns.
November 11th, 2009 | #
It sounds like Bonnie Hunter should get the $25 card this week instead of one of us. Just kidding. She is awesome!
November 11th, 2009 | #
With out a doubt Jane Stickle.In one amazing quilt she designed 225 blocks and triangles. With the addition of solid triangles in the outer border she included 285 fabrics in this wonderful “scrap quilt”
November 11th, 2009 | #
I love many styles of quilts and admire many designers but McKenna Ryan’s quilts are just magic to me. Jinny Beyer’s quilts are also just awe inspiring. Beth Ferrier’s quilts are fun and she is great fun as well. Of course once I start the names keep rising to the top Sharon Schamber, Karen Combs, Maggie Walker…. the list goes on. LOL
November 11th, 2009 | #
Kaffe Fassett. No question about it.
November 11th, 2009 | #
Bonnie Hunter gets my vote.
November 11th, 2009 | #
Bonnie Hunter with out a doubt.
November 11th, 2009 | #
Love Pat Sloan and Bonnie Hunter! I don’t really have any favorites because some quilts and designs just “jump” at me and I love them!
November 11th, 2009 | #
My favorite fabric designers would have to be Kaffe Fassett and Jason Yenter hands down.
Pattern designers would have to include Terry Atkinson and the gals at Possibilities. Where would we be without the Yellow Brick Road? How many new quilters have used that pattern to gain confidence? Both design houses have well designed patterns for newbies to advanced.
November 11th, 2009 | #
Eleanor Burns is my hero!
November 11th, 2009 | #
Lynn sounds like a quilter that I could enjoy working next to. I would not go near the “wagon” that everyone else seems to be fighting for room to get on. I do march to a different drummer. Scrap quilts I can do myself. For delicious designs that I have to study and absorb slowly — my vote goes to Jinny Beyer. I have drooled over and worked with her border prints since the early 80’s. I have long used her “Quilter’s Album of Blocks & Borders” for reference and have been asking myself the question why would I need her newest book “A Quilter’S Album of Patchwork Patterns”. Just a couple of days ago I had the opportunity to flip the pages of her new book and I am now doing my Scrooge act ‘counting my pennies’ to buy it. I must have it.
I am on Jinny’s newsletter mailing list. I do admire McKenna Ryan’s work, it is knock-you-dead gorgeous in pictures, but even more so to actually see one made up, however it has not made it to the point of parting me from my money.
November 11th, 2009 | #
Although there are a lot of good designers out there, I think Bonnie Hunter has the best designs, is the most generous with her designs. I also like Judy Martin but Bonnie Hunter is out there in front!
November 11th, 2009 | #
Right now, my favorite is Lori Smith and her scrappy sampler quilt designs. Big plus is the fact that she has so many patterns that don’t require making the same block over and over, and also many of her designs combine piecing and applique. while most of her patterns are done in repro fabrics – you could sure use other style fabrics in most of them. If you had asked the same question a few +/- years ago, would have been a different answer, so I am sure that if you were to ask the same questions again a few +/- years from now you might also get a different answer.
November 11th, 2009 | #
My current fave is Judy Martin from Judy Martin’s Log Cabin book. I love her color play with the familiar pattern and how her simple tweaks allow the pattern to morph and still be timeless.
November 11th, 2009 | #
I like anyone new to designing like Mabeth
Oxenreider. To me as a quilter she is great!
I still think of myself as new, after 12yrs.
Also like Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill, like her ideas, Also am a fan of Bonnie Hunter. Happy
Quilting!
November 11th, 2009 | #
For piecing, hand sown my favorite is Bonnie Hunter. I love how she’s can break down a pattern so that it’s easy enough for anyone to do, but it looks so intricate and gorgeous when it’s done. For applique, I like Nancy Halvorsen. Her stuff just looks cute and fun.
November 11th, 2009 | #
Marcia Hohn and Bonnie Hunter are so “user friendly” and have contributed so much to all quilters, especially in these tight economic times. They aren’t all about the money as so many others are. Therefore, they are MY favorites.
November 11th, 2009 | #
For piecing, Bonnie Hunter, and Amy Bradley for fun applique.
November 11th, 2009 | #
I like Bonnie Hunter for piecing and Elly Seinkiewiez for applique. Have a great week. Helen
November 11th, 2009 | #
Wow, such a difficult question. I like Pat Sloan and Heather Mulder Peterson.
November 11th, 2009 | #
I absolutely love doing patterns by Monique Dillard of Open Gate Designs!! Great step-by-step instructions.
November 11th, 2009 | #
Katie Pasquini Masopust. Her styles have changed through the years, but her designs are all very beautiful, and I like her because of her contemporary styling.
November 11th, 2009 | #
I like the scrappy quilts that Bonnie Hunter designs.
November 11th, 2009 | #
Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs is a an all time favorite!
November 12th, 2009 | #
My “favorite quilt designer” would have to be Gwen Marston http://gwenmarston.com/, who is the ultimate “Liberated Quilter”. She changed my quilting life a few years ago when I became so burdened with perfect, pointed stars
that I couldn’t move forward. She really liberated me, and I’ve grown to love her whimsy.:lol:
November 12th, 2009 | #
I just love Debby Maddy (sp?) I took a couple of my quilts to the Tyler Quilt Show a couple years ago…and low & behold she was actually the lecturer that year!!! I was so surprised to see her there, knowing that I had made 2 quilts from her patterns. Even though I didn’t get a ribbon….it didn’t matter…she saw “my” quilts made from her pattern!!! I just love her no y’s no diamonds patterns. Wish I could send you a picture of my quilts, but……Love y’all, Laura
November 12th, 2009 | #
My favorite designer for quilt patterns is Sue Garman.
November 12th, 2009 | #
I have to join alot of you and say Bonnie Hunter is my favorite! I also love Lori Smith. I tend to get bored making the same block over and over and over, so her designs that tend to be less monotonous really do it for me. Have a great day all!
Claire
November 12th, 2009 | #
My favorite applique designer is McKenna Ryan. Her patterns are so simple and yet look so complex. They are elegant and leave me feeling like a true pro once I have finished. Another favorite is Kaye England. She has such a wide array of projects.
November 12th, 2009 | #
I would say Elanor Burns
November 12th, 2009 | #
I am just beginning quilting and have made one of the Bali Pop strip quilts and one of the Turning Twenty quilts with fat quarters. I must say that for beginners, I think both of these are good choices.
November 12th, 2009 | #
My favorite designer is Joanne Figueroa of Fig Tree Quilts!
November 12th, 2009 | #
I like Billie lauder, especially her mystery quilts, and enjoyed the class at Stichin’ Heaven. I guess I will have to check out bonnie hunter, i never heard of her till these comments. Deb Luttrell does a good job too
November 12th, 2009 | #
I love Judy Reyolds and Amy Cotham from Black Cat Creations! http://WWW.Black-Cat-Creations.com THey do the most wonderful work!
November 12th, 2009 | #
Bonnie Hunter hands down for scrappy piecing. Such a generous soul to share her process with those of us that love to hang on to tiny scraps and use them later. LizzieB Cre8ive designing duo for applique! I love their patterns, so fresh and always fun!! I’m currently working on their Let There Be Chocolate and I’m on the Sunday block (7 out of 7).
November 12th, 2009 | #
Shar Jorgenson is my fave at the moment. I’m doing a double wedding ring!
November 12th, 2009 | #
Judy Niemeyer is by far my favorite quilt designer. Her patterns inspire me to greater heights – they are spectacular. And she engineers them for easily achieved perfection.
November 12th, 2009 | #
My favorite is Judy Neimeyer. I love paper pieceing and am just finishing the Japanese fan. Has been great piecing and I love how it always comes out perfect.
November 12th, 2009 | #
Debbie of course!
And thanks for hosting Eleanor Burns. What a treat!
November 12th, 2009 | #
Debbie of course!
and thanks for hosting Eleanor Burns what a treat!!
November 12th, 2009 | #
I love Terry Atkinson and Sandy Gervais!!
November 12th, 2009 | #
Started with Eleanor Burns and still love her!!!!
November 12th, 2009 | #
Ricky Tims because I like his freedom of design and his musical ability. He is a very gifted man.
November 12th, 2009 | #
I love Pat Sloan’s designs!
November 12th, 2009 | #
Hard to choose a favorite but I am going with Jenny Beyer. Not always the easiest patterns but always lovely.
November 12th, 2009 | #
My favorite is none other than Mark Lipinski’s This answer speaks for it self.
November 12th, 2009 | #
My fsvorite fabric designer is Laurel Birch (?). Her designs make me smile.
November 12th, 2009 | #
This week’s Quilty Question is: Who is your absolute favorite quilt designer?
My absolute favorite quilt designer is Ricky Tims. The designs are so original.
November 12th, 2009 | #
Terry Atkinson. Her quilts were the ones that started me on my quilting journey and continue to inspire me.
November 12th, 2009 | #
Joan Hawley from Lazy girl designs. Her patterns are very clear cut & easy to follow. They also allow for “personalization” of the patterns.
November 12th, 2009 | #
Although I haven’t used any of her patterns, I love to look at the designs of Judy Neimeyer.
November 12th, 2009 | #
My absolute FAVORITE designer would have to be Bonnie Hunter from Quiltville.com! I love scrappy quilts and she is the queen of scrappy designs!
November 12th, 2009 | #
I adore Ricky Timms out of the box designs. I have done his Kool Kalidascope with great success – I have several other in the planning stage.
November 12th, 2009 | #
I love anything by 3 Sisters of Moda. Ever since I walked into my first quilt shop I was drawn to their lovely color combinations and designs. They represent so well the era, style,or pattern they are naming.
November 12th, 2009 | #
I absolutely love Teri Atkinson. Love her color sense and how do-able her patterns are.
November 12th, 2009 | #
Marti Michelle is my favorite designer but having only made two quilts both by her, I don’t know a lot of designers.
November 12th, 2009 | #
Bonnie Hunter — no doubt about it!
November 12th, 2009 | #
Bonnie Hunter from Quiltville, of course!
November 12th, 2009 | #
I loved Laurel Burch and regret that we will soon be without her bright and whimsical designs.
November 12th, 2009 | #
My favorite designer is Nancy Pearson. I love her applique patterns and designs!
November 12th, 2009 | #
My favorite designer is Karen Montgomery. She owns the LQS near my home. She does wonderful fabrics for Timeless, and also designs patterns. Her directions are very clear, and she has a knack for coming up with patterns that only LOOK difficult!
November 12th, 2009 | #
Bonnie Hunter. she’s the best.
November 12th, 2009 | #
Bethany Reynolds! I LOVE Stack-n-Whack
November 12th, 2009 | #
Terry Atkinson and Debbie Caffrey
November 12th, 2009 | #
Teri Atkinson would be my favorite. I love her patterns, and they always turn out great!
November 12th, 2009 | #
Bonnie Hunter of course!.
If you love scrap quilts you’ll love Bonnie’s patterns.
November 13th, 2009 | #
Hi,
mine is Bonnie Hunter.
Karin
November 13th, 2009 | #
Bonnie Hunter is my favorite, not only because her scrappy designs are so clever, but because her color sense is amazing!
November 13th, 2009 | #
Bonnie Hunter is my favorite as I love scrappy !
November 13th, 2009 | #
November 13th, 2009 | #
I think our Deb is fantastic. have long loved Carol Doak and Alex Anderson
November 13th, 2009 | #
November 13th, 2009 | #
I love scrappy quilts, always have, even though I also like controlled colors, so I’d have to say Bonnie Hunter. From her, I’ve learned to actually use my leftovers and do my own scrappy quilts.
November 13th, 2009 | #
I just love Moda designers, however, I think S a n d y G e r v a i s is my VERY favorite as I love the subjects that she chooses!!
November 13th, 2009 | #
I like Edita Sytar.
November 13th, 2009 | #
BONNIE HUNTER IS MY FAVORITE DESIGNER. SHE IS THE VERY BEST IN SCRAPPY QUILTS.
November 15th, 2009 | #
In a quilting word, Bonnie Hunter IS the BEST!
November 17th, 2009 | #
Bonnie Hunter:lol::lol::lol:
November 23rd, 2009 | #