Saturday, December 6, 2014

A MINI QUILT FINISH

The little mini I have been working on is finished just in time for gift giving.


The idea I had in my head was of someone cycling around the old country......



.......and exploring the old houses and shops.  Previous post about this is here 


The bicycle was fun to appliqué, but not easy to top stitch. I guess I should have thought of that !


I did minimal quilting on this. Just a bit of texture on the 'wall'.  It was fun bringing an idea to life with fabric.  Sure hope the recipient likes it too  : )

For a previous swap I was in, I got this cute mini quilt from Nicole.  I had said my favourite colour combo is turquoise and orange ( thus the bicycle ) and my favourite block is the churn dash. She made me this


Those churn dash blocks measure 3 1/2"


I just love it. Thank you Nicole!

linking up to Finish it up Friday 

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22 comments:

  1. LadyquiltsalotDecember 6, 2014 at 7:44 AM

    Sew cute! love, love, love the bike of course!

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  2. quiltmaniaDecember 6, 2014 at 7:59 AM

    Like ve the bicycle. Way toooooo cute. Nice to see your quilt from Nicole finished.

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  3. Anne / Springleaf StudiosDecember 6, 2014 at 8:11 AM

    The idea of biking the Old Country is so appealing and you made it into such a sweet little quilt. Well done with those little flowers around the door. I also really like Nicole's spools and suddenly want to make a studios quilt of spools all for myself. As if I didn't have enough to do already.

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  4. KarynDecember 6, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    The bike is especially lovely. Nice work!

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  5. LizDecember 6, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    Love the mini and the little spots of French knots around the door. Such a nice touch!

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  6. SusanDecember 6, 2014 at 12:08 PM

    A bike is nice anytime! Well, at least when the sun is shining! This mini is very cute!

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  7. KimDecember 6, 2014 at 12:54 PM

    Ooh-la-la ... une si jolie bicyclette! Lucky gal who is being gifted with this adorable pretty. Lucky you...for receiving the mini quilt. The colours are gorgeous; as are the patterns!

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  8. Beth @ Cooking Up QuiltsDecember 6, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    Your bicycle mini is so sweet and nostalgic. And oh my! 3-1/2" churn dash blocks! Love both of these little quilts. :)

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  9. Granny Maud's GirlDecember 6, 2014 at 3:47 PM

    I find it easier to do three rows of top stitching. I can never get one straight, but three wonky lines seem to average themselves out and look straight.
    The bicycle mini is gorgeous!

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  10. LindsayDecember 6, 2014 at 6:36 PM

    I love the little bicycle! I just got done with a tiny sewing project, so I feel your pain there! The quilting is lovely around the door- great effect! Yours is so adorable, too! It makes me want to start making tiny blocks now!

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  11. Teresa in Music CityDecember 6, 2014 at 7:19 PM

    Super great job on that mini! You are a very talented girl :)

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  12. VickiDecember 6, 2014 at 7:48 PM

    These are both so cute! That bicycle is just darling.

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  13. MaggieDecember 6, 2014 at 11:10 PM

    The bike quilt is such a cute idea! Love the colours too! The quilting round the door is lovely. X

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  14. Gemini Jen NZDecember 7, 2014 at 1:45 AM

    I am in love with that bike quilt - super job!

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  15. Rene'December 7, 2014 at 3:57 AM

    Both minis are beautiful! I love the texture of the one you made. Just the right amount. How long did it take to stitch around the bicycle? Incredible.

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  16. Needled MomDecember 7, 2014 at 6:33 PM

    That is fabulous! I love the bicycle.

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  17. Nicole GendyDecember 8, 2014 at 12:30 PM

    I'm thrilled that you love the mini! I really enjoyed making it for you. :)

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  18. Janine @ Rainbow HareDecember 8, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    I LOVE the bicycle!

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  19. Christine @ 12,450miles December 10, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    That mini bicycle quilt is PERFECTION!

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  20. Soma @ inkTorrents.comDecember 10, 2014 at 4:03 PM

    Fabulous mini! I love the bicycle too :)

    -Soma

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  21. Live a Colorful LifeDecember 12, 2014 at 1:08 PM

    That little bicycle quilt is so very sweet--lucky recipient.

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  22. KatjaDecember 19, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    Thank You Carla, for my beautiful bicycle hanging. I Love it! <3

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