Where do you go for your monthly mini inspiration? For me it's usually my scrap bin, orphan blocks, and/or Pinterest. This month is was all three.
When I saw this little quilt on Pinterest I related to it immediately. After all, I had 4 blocks of narrow strips sitting in a drawer that would be perfect for the center of this month's mini so that's where I started.
These strips came from a charm pack that Rachel had given me a while ago and I found it really fun to work in a different color palette.
I pulled what I needed for this little piece from my supply of 1-1/2" strips, squares, and rectangles. It was so easy and now it's done!
I found this old print in my stash that was just the right size for the back. It's machine quilted in diamonds. Note the binding is split--red on 2 sides and blue on 2. The finished piece is 12-1/2" x 16".
Wendy will post her mini by the end of the month so be sure and check back with her then :)
I changed the little quilt display in my sewing space. This time it has a patriotic theme for Memorial Day :)
There are lots of violets blooming in our yard. They are so pretty!
And I found a new wildflower. It's called Yellow Archangel. Couldn't have been any closer. It was right in the woods near our driveway :)
That's all for now.
Enjoy the holiday! We are so looking forward to our family get-together!
Copyright 2021 Barbara Schaffer
I thing you did a beautiful job of replicating the feel of the inspiration quilt in your mini creation. And I love your backing fabric. The unexpected always brings a smile. :)
ReplyDeleteNice little patriotic display. I guess it is time to break out the old R/W/B quilts!
Violets used to bloom in little spots in my parents' yard and I loved it. Haven't heard of the Yellow Archangel before now. Pretty!
Love your super scrappy mini! I think I'll change out my quilts too. Love your little threesome.
ReplyDeleteI really like this kind of free form strip quilt. It is so humble and playful. You really captured the style perfectly and the backing is terrific.
ReplyDeleteI have a lot of those wildflowers around here too.
How nice to see family! enjoy
I love your little mini! Inspiration is all around us, but sometimes you have to be in the right mood for it to sink in! :)
ReplyDeleteSo true! Those little strips did it for me this month. The timing was perfect.
DeleteThis little quilt practically screams fun! What a joyful little finish it is. Your inspiration quilt is sweet, seems like it may have once been a child's doll quilt.
ReplyDeleteIt's fun and challenging to use antique quilts and give it your own spin. You captured the essence of this little freestyle design.
ReplyDeleteYou captured the feel of your inspiration quilt. I love quilts like this so much, in any size. Adding the checked, and the polka dots, really gives it a cute and playful punch. I love your display of 3 in your sewing room, too.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great little quilt, and I love your patriotic display!
ReplyDeleteLove your latest little quilt!
ReplyDeleteI adore this mini! My favorite kind of quilt! I have never seen the fabric on the back, how delightful. I love thumbing through old catalogs. So proud of you for labeling your minis before you post them. I always seem to wait until the last minute. I think your ears must have been ringing last week as Barb and I talked a lot about what a great person you are and how you inspire us. Thanks for another great mini! And thank you for showing this new to me wildflower. I wonder if I will be able to find it in Maine?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Wendy, for your sweet comments! I'm really blushing:) Unfortunately, that new wildflower is an invasive!
DeleteWhat a sweet little quilt.
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