Monday, September 5, 2011

A Mini-Quilt for Your Monday

I had a small finish over the weekend! But any size quilt finish always feels good...




I made this mini for a swap in the Cincinnati Modern Quilt Guild, which I seem to have unwittingly joined :) I hope my partner doesn't read the blog, but if she sees it, oh well. She didn't give me any parameters for what she likes, so I just cut into some of my new fabric and had fun with it. I hope she likes it because I really do.


Here is the back. (I totally forgot to add anything in the binding to make it a wall-hanging. Whoops.) This being my second ever finished quilt, it also has a lot of firsts. First time using mostly prints, first flying geese, and first time trying the dreaded free-motion quilting.





Which really wasn't that bad. A little practice on some scrap batting and a little vodka-infused watermelon seemed to help. I think. I like how it came out overall, but here you can see how crazy long some of my stitches are. Stitch length definitely needs some work. It's honestly not my favorite style of quilting. I still much prefer straight line, but I want to become good at this too.


My favorite part has got to be that binding. I'm so glad I have more of it because it will definitely become binding again sometime. It's Ann Kelle's Remix zi-zag. I also really loved making those geese! I must make more soon. 


And did you notice that white isn't really white? It's Seed Catalogue from Annie's Farm Stand. I got a fat quarter bundle which included the white on white, but I had no idea how I would use that color. When I saw it in person, it turned out to be my favorite of the bundle. It's really gorgeous. 

I'm joining in Faith's mini-quilt Mondays. Faith visited our shop when she was in town once and she was the nicest ever. Her kids were also adorable (and very well behaved), even when her 4yo daughter announced loudly before they left that she had to poop. Faith just rolled her eyes and laughed. Everybody poops sweetheart, even quilters. 









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24 comments:

  1. Very nice! I love all the colors you used in it!

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  2. So awesome! I love how different it is! And I also really like the use of the white on white!

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  3. that came out really well! i'm totally scared of the free-motion quilting, but maybe i'll try it... you know, if i ever actually start on my quilt :)

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  4. Wow! I'm impressed! I love the style and colors you used. And thanks for the idea of vodka-infused watermelon...I've got a watermelon sitting on my table that's been asking to be cut into. I know what I'm doing today. :)

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  5. fabulous colours and fabrics - well done - your partner is sure to love it!

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  6. It looks awesome! I would never guess it's your second ever finished quilt and first free motion - you did great! Thanks for linking up! :)

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  7. Well, I love it. What are the geese? The triangles...apparently, I'm no quilter-- YET.

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  8. I can't believe this is just your second quilt! The colors are so beautiful. And nice geese! So cool with the log cabin.

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  9. gorgeous! i love that binding fabric too! just pops!

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  10. Love it! I wish I could match fabrics like that!

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  11. Congrats, Jessica! The binding really is to die for. And I like how you used that Sweetwater print. I have it and was scratching my head...

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  12. Very nice mini. Just found your blog. I'll be back

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  13. It's really great!! You chose great prints!

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  14. Great mini! And only your second finish?? You go girl! :) Thanks for linking up to {Sew} Modern Monday and have a great week!

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  15. I love the colors you put together. It looks great, and I love the binding!

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  16. this is amazing jessica! totally adorable!

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  17. Love the quilt!! I think you did awesome free motion quilting for your first time. Don't give up on it b/c if that's what you can do with your first then I can't even imagine what you will do on your 10th!!

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  18. Really, really nice...love it...and really especially love the back!! I've always loved Venice in Black and Churches and now I'm really loving them all over again with the addition of the Pots & Jugs print...genius...they look so good together!!! And, amazing job on your second ever finished quilt!!!

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  19. I love this mini quilt! The colors are amazing!

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  20. FAB mini quilt!! Love the colors and fabric combos..

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  21. I really like this - so chic and fun! =) I especially like the color combo. I haven't actually made a mini quilt yet so perhaps I will have to add one to my list...

    Ly

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  22. Beautiful modern quilt and I think your freemotion quilting is wonderful!

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  23. What a fantastic job you did! I love the vodka/watermelon comment - it's so amazing what a little booze can do for our courage :-) Drinking a glass of wine always gets me trying something new at the machine.

    Francine @ mochawildchild@blogspot.com

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