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Title: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Iminei on May 04, 2021, 07:03:32 AM

Sorry its late but it was a bank holiday weekend you know

So here it is

MAYS MINI MARVELS

The objective is simples

Make a Miniature Quilt
for a Dolls house,
Doll, Bear
or not so mini quilt for your Furbaby !

The only caveat being that when viewed it should look like a full sized quilt

Start Date ... May 1st
Needles Down ... May 31st

Entries for a fun competition in by 5th June please

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Sandra on May 04, 2021, 08:32:25 AM

Hmmm......  :thinking:

About 5 years ago I had a great idea  :\ to one day make a mini quilt using mini hexi papers.

I've never tried making anything with any sized hexi papers and these are quarter-inch ones.  :S I'm not overly fond of hand stitching so I don't know if I've got it in me to do this, but I've got some Liberty lawn fabrics now put to one side with some white Egyptian cotton to use as the background.

I'm thinking about it.

Sandra.
xxx

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: maliw on May 04, 2021, 15:42:18 PM

I've just made 2 quilts for a doll's pram but already given and no photos !!!!!

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: StitchinTime on May 04, 2021, 15:49:33 PM

Another one who is thinking about this and wondering how small is small.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Iminei on May 04, 2021, 20:43:45 PM

As small as you want ... @Sandra  I think those mini hexies would be above and beyond ... Dont do it!

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Sandra on May 04, 2021, 20:49:33 PM

Ha, ha... 0_0
I've cut some little bits of fabric out this afternoon and I've had a go at wrapping the fabric around the hexie to see what I think.
I think I'm going to attempt it but I don't know if it'll get finished.

Sandra.
xxx

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Lilian on May 04, 2021, 22:54:53 PM

@Sandra 1/4 inch hexies!!  :faints:

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Sandra on May 05, 2021, 06:44:13 AM

(https://i.imgur.com/36T5Iy1l.jpg)


 :scream:

I think I'll have a go to test out just how fiddly they're going to be. The fabric I've cut out to wrap around these little pieces are three-quarters of an inch squares.  :S
Sometimes I have the patience to do time consuming stuff and other times I don't.

Sandra.
xxx

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Iminei on May 05, 2021, 06:48:53 AM

 :faints:

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Renegade Sewist on May 05, 2021, 07:13:28 AM

Quote from: Iminei on May 04, 2021, 20:43:45 PM

As small as you want ... @Sandra  I think those mini hexies would be above and beyond ... Dont do it!

If @Iminei says don't do it then Girl, don't do it.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Celia on May 05, 2021, 10:18:21 AM

Do you know I think I might like to join in this one, I love the idea of quilting but I think the scale is wrong for me, I like making small things, so maybe this is it.

Off to look for ideas

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: fajita on May 05, 2021, 10:54:49 AM

I started off thinking 20”x20” was small. Having made a couple of small squares, I’m now thinking 5”x5” would make a nice little coaster sized quilt

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Lowena on May 05, 2021, 11:26:28 AM

Not so @Renegade Sewist  @Iminei doesn't do hand sewing much, for a couple of reasons whereas @Sandra is a very neat and precise professional sewist.
She'll ace it......

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Sara-S on May 05, 2021, 11:46:36 AM

I'm thinking of something about 12" x 12". Is that in the size range for this challenge?

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Renegade Sewist on May 05, 2021, 17:21:35 PM

Quote from: Sara-S on May 05, 2021, 11:46:36 AM

I'm thinking of something about 12" x 12". Is that in the size range for this challenge?

@Sara-S , yes. In the world of quilt shows it's generally 12" to no more than 24" per side and reads like a big quilt. Imi did say it could also be not so mini for your fur baby. Your size would be lovely.

An example is mine, a gift from the original owner of the local quilt shop. Roughly the size of copy paper it's 5 x 7 blocks. Finished blocks are 1½" square. Solid setting blocks are quilted with a ½" hand stitched heart alternating which 9 patch blocks. The patches are each ½".  :faints:

I once did a Sunbonnet Sue in 1930s feeling fabrics  in 1" = 1' scale. The Sues were fused then blanket stitched with sewing thread. I don't think I quite finished it. It wasn't my idea to begin with. Someone was "teaching" me how. In those days I was doing 90 stitch to the inch petit point.  :faints:

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: whofilets on May 05, 2021, 20:30:46 PM

oh @Sandra I think a paper hexie that small.. I'd breathe it in accidentally    :o

I'm in for the challenge! If I finish this mini quilt it'll be the first quilt I've ever finished, batting and binding and all  :D I've made a couple mug rugs but that was a long time ago and they were pretty haphazard.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Sandra on May 05, 2021, 20:44:00 PM

Quote from: whofilets on May 05, 2021, 20:30:46 PM

oh @Sandra I think a paper hexie that small.. I'd breathe it in accidentally    :o

 0_0 I'm being very careful that I don't waft them off the table when I've been working with them.

I've made a cautious start to see just how much of a faff it's likely to be.
I don't have a proper plan as to what it will be like when it's done and I haven't tried to calculate how many hexies I need.

Some little bits have been joined up. I quite like joining the bits up.  :thumbsup:
Not so keen on wrapping the little hexie and putting the few stitches in. That's really fiddly and a bit of a chore but I did get into my stride after I'd done a few.

Sandra.
xxx

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Lowena on May 05, 2021, 22:23:20 PM

@Sandra I use a pritt stick or glue pen

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Sandra on May 05, 2021, 22:28:48 PM

Ah! Am I supposed to be gluing them down to hold them?  :S I didn't bother to search for any 'how to' advice online. I should have done.
Do they remove easily when you need them to?

Sandra.
xxx

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Lilian on May 05, 2021, 22:30:28 PM

Quote from: Sandra on May 05, 2021, 22:28:48 PM

Ah! Am I supposed to be gluing them down to hold them?  :S I didn't bother to search for any 'how to' advice online. I should have done.
Do they remove easily when you need them to?

Sandra.
xxx

Using the glue stick you do have to pull a little to free the papers.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Iminei on May 06, 2021, 06:07:42 AM

@Sandra ... Cant you give them a damn good press when you're/after you've wrapped them to keep them in place whilst you stitch????


@everyoneelse ... It would be wonderful if you entered ... These Competitions/Swaps/Events wouldnt be anything without YOU!!!!

Anything as large as or smaller than, I should say, an A4 piece of paper or A4 square sized would be truly a May's Mini Marvel, but if you want to make a quilt for your furbaby please make it 24" square or less

But remember the main aim is that without anything for perspective it should look like a full sized quilt!

Please post pics of your fabric and progress in this thread and make up a lil entry complete with pics by the 5th of June!!!

Looking forward to this ... Who knows I might even sew along!

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Sandra on May 06, 2021, 08:16:07 AM

The main problem I have is, of course, the scale of these things.  :S


(https://i.imgur.com/zqIiVAil.jpg)


I can't imagine being able to apply a neat little dab of glue without too much being applied and then making it difficult to remove the paper afterwards. It's lawn too. I don't want to risk any stickiness seeping through. Hate sticky.

Regarding the iron. I don't think I'd be able to avoid getting burnt fingertips.

They're just so small.

I've been muddling through and managing to get the pieces to come together so I think I'll just carry on.  -<

Sandra.
xxx

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: StitchinTime on May 06, 2021, 08:50:21 AM

For those across the pond who might be thinking about joining in, A4 paper is approximately 8.5 x 11.5 inches.

@Iminei To make the quilt maths easier, could we say a maximum size of 12” on the longest side for non-fur baby quilts?

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: StitchinTime on May 06, 2021, 08:53:48 AM

@Sandra Oh my, those are seriously small! With those and the curtain alterations you are certainly working at both ends of the sewing spectrum.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Flobear on May 06, 2021, 09:00:30 AM

I have ordered some fabric with the intention of entering as I now have curtains up in every room that currently needs them. Only re-modelled curtains from previous houses. Still have six hems to do but they can wait.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Celia on May 06, 2021, 09:55:11 AM

Here is a photo of one I am doing @Sandra i think it’s a bit bigger than yours but I do use glue, I am not too happy with this one as the fabric is very fine but it is for a purpose, I am trying to make something for a friend the fabric was given to me by her.

I find it difficult to loose the stitches successfully on this fabric

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: fajita on May 06, 2021, 12:20:59 PM

Fabrics chosen.
@TartanPaint s pink fabric getting its first outing. 

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Iminei on May 06, 2021, 21:32:35 PM

@Iminei To make the quilt maths easier, could we say a maximum size of 12” on the longest side for non-fur baby quilts?


Perfect, thank you x

I can't imagine being able to apply a neat little dab of glue without too much being applied and then making it difficult to remove the paper afterwards. It's lawn too. I don't want to risk any stickiness seeping through. Hate sticky.

@Sandra  .... How about a teensy sq of HeatnBond lite ???
If you reiron the finished item the glue should easily release the papers ... Ask me how I know?

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Sandra on May 06, 2021, 21:48:23 PM

Quote from: Iminei on May 06, 2021, 21:32:35 PM

@Sandra  .... How about a teensy sq of HeatnBond lite ???
If you reiron the finished item the glue should easily release the papers ... Ask me how I know?

Thanks @Iminei for the idea :thumbsup: but I've got into a nice rhythm now by just stitching them and can shift quite a few in a session.
 
I still don't know how I'm going to put them all together in the end but I know I need more...lots more  :S ...white ones.

Sandra.
xxx

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Renegade Sewist on May 07, 2021, 00:25:44 AM

Quote from: Iminei on May 06, 2021, 21:32:35 PM

@Iminei To make the quilt maths easier, could we say a maximum size of 12” on the longest side for non-fur baby quilts?


Perfect, thank you x

Well that determination eliminates my planned entry attempts. For quilt shows they count 12 up to 24 inches so long as it reads like a full size quilt. My 18 inch American Girl type doll is in need of a quilt but never mind. Not a fur baby and larger than desired otherwise.

My arthritis in my hands is progressing and says I can't work as small as is wanted for this. My eyes agree with the arthritis.  ;)

Many of these will now be two big but here are a bunch of free mini quilt patterns (https://www.allpeoplequilt.com/quilt-patterns/table-runners/free-patterns-mini-quilts) for your perusal.

Enjoy!

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Flobear on May 07, 2021, 08:06:26 AM

I understand there has to a a limit on 'mini' but surely, if people wish to do their own maths, it doesn't have to be 12" maximum  :[ 

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Celia on May 07, 2021, 09:29:59 AM

Sorry don’t think I will be able to take part 12 inches is probably a bit too small for my eyesight at the moment.

 I am getting new glasses, they are on order but probably won’t get them in time.  I tried to continue with my little epp as shown on my last post but really suffered  from not being able to see.

Maybe another time unless I can find a very simple way of doin this

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Lilian on May 07, 2021, 09:32:06 AM

I am planning to join in as I have lots of little scraps. Just trying to find a way of putting them together  :thinking:

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: StitchinTime on May 07, 2021, 09:36:31 AM

I only suggested 12” as it was roughly the size specified in the miniature quilt category of the UK Festival of Quilt show and not everyone may be familiar with Iminei’s suggestion of A4 size.

@Iminei It looks as though my suggestion of 12” is going to limit participation - can we change this to a maximum size of 24” with no restriction on its intended use?

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Bodgeitandscarper on May 07, 2021, 10:06:38 AM

Don't worry, I have no intention of taking part in this, but I'm always interested in things others do, so reading through this thread.
I had to chuckle at the thought of a 24" quilt for a furbaby, given the size of my two woofbags  :laughing:

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Catllar on May 07, 2021, 15:03:15 PM

OK, so I'm going in!  I found a little freebie from Sewcanshe.com and I'm using triadic colours. red blue yellow. Pictures to follow.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Flobear on May 07, 2021, 17:58:58 PM

Quote from: Renegade Sewist on May 07, 2021, 00:25:44 AM

here are a bunch of free mini quilt patterns (https://www.allpeoplequilt.com/quilt-patterns/table-runners/free-patterns-mini-quilts) for your perusal.

Enjoy!

Lovely ideas and such a help to a one-quilt pony like me  ;)  Thank you for the link @Renegade Sewist

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Puzzler on May 07, 2021, 20:24:54 PM

What if your fur baby is a horse? Just sayin.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Lilian on May 07, 2021, 20:40:38 PM

Quote from: Puzzler on May 07, 2021, 20:24:54 PM

What if your fur baby is a horse? Just sayin.  :rolleyes:

Blinkers...  :ninja:

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Lilian on May 07, 2021, 22:33:40 PM

As I am still quite new to P & Q (not done very much) I have been looking at doing a mini quilt and found out just how versatile HSTs are!  I am loving it.  :vintage:

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Renegade Sewist on May 07, 2021, 23:08:22 PM

Quote from: Lilian on May 07, 2021, 22:33:40 PM

As I am still quite new to P & Q (not done very much) I have been looking at doing a mini quilt and found out just how versatile HSTs are!  I am loving it.  :vintage:

@Lilian you and others might find these useful. Patterns for 1" to 2" size half square triangles.  (https://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/half-square-triangle-paper.html) You print it out, ideally on paper piecing paper. Or just use a shorter stitch length to help perforate the paper. Then you lay it on top of two layers of fabric, sew where indicated and cut. Lots of perfect uniform HST. BTW it says 1" makes. It's a typo, it makes 40.

There are lots of other versions, free or preprinted, in all sorts of sizes. Google is your friend. For ready made I highly recommend Thangles. They are great.

I can't stand doing paper piecing but love doing this for HST.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Lilian on May 07, 2021, 23:16:06 PM

Thanks for that link @Renegade Sewist. I have lots of little triangles cut off as waste from the mystery quiltalongathon and am going to use those (better than chucking them away) I think there is enough for the Mini Make Quilt  :)

I have some printed pages for HSTs in a bigger size that I have used for FPP.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Iminei on May 08, 2021, 10:00:48 AM

The first Miniature Quilt Challenge we ran was TSP Bear wants a quilt (https://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/topic,2109.0.html) which was very successful and of which he now lies under two of the entries

The Winner was announced HERE (https://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/topic,2643.0.html)

and the Gallery HERE (https://photos.app.goo.gl/GGjbTmK8MIFVU6Nx1)

@Renegade Sewist ... Why not just make your Doll a quilt for her anyway???

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Celia on May 08, 2021, 10:06:14 AM

@Iminei
Can we go firm on the size of the mini quilt is it definitely no more than 12 inches, I am a bit confused, it doesn’t take much these days.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Iminei on May 08, 2021, 10:59:01 AM

So am I @Celia  ... Lets go  with the Festival Of Quilts Rules ....

Miniature Quilts

Maximum size of 30cms on the longest side. Use any technique or combination of techniques. In a photo of the finished piece (with no indication of scale) the miniature should look like a full size quilt or wall hanging.


30 cms on this occasion = 12" (yes I know its actually 11.81 ")

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Pearl on May 08, 2021, 11:16:44 AM

I wonder if being smaller would mean I'm more likely to get it finished?   :thinking: :thinking: :thinking:

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Lowena on May 08, 2021, 12:02:02 PM

It could be a side competition @Pearl  between you and @Iminei ..we could run a book on  :laughing: it

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Pearl on May 08, 2021, 12:47:52 PM

I accept the challenge, @Lowena , @Iminei .  I've not finished more quilts than I have finished.

Now I've found a pattern and am sorting fabric.  Starting has never been a problem, though.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Lowena on May 08, 2021, 13:26:20 PM

I'll wait in great anticipation  :D

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Sara-S on May 09, 2021, 15:24:08 PM

I’ve sewn the top & pinned the layers of my piece. Fewer mistakes than my last one. Still can’t quite get all the corners matched up.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Sara-S on May 10, 2021, 23:01:37 PM

Ok it’s done.  Not perfect, but pretty good & I had fun with it. It’s 12” x 12”
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Here it is, with its new owner, Barnsie Bear. He is looking forward to snuggling under it when he reads bedtime stories to the other bears.  But he can’t make up his mind which side he likes better.
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Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: whofilets on May 11, 2021, 00:31:49 AM

I was making pretty good progress on my piece, and was following a nice tutorial- but you all know how there is a difference between "reading" and "understanding"? First I thought I needed 10 fabric strips and two small blocks. Nope, I need 10 different fabrics that make 8 strips and 2 sets of blocks. Okay, not a problem, I wasn't really liking two of them anyways.
Finish the block thinking this is going to be a close twelve inches, only to realize I need FOUR of those sets of 8 strips. Ooooooh okay okay okay!  I do not blame the tutorial I was following, it was clear.

That project is going into time out for a minute while I work on a different, more miniature mini.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Celia on May 11, 2021, 08:17:06 AM

@Sara-S  that looks good and more importantly your bear seems to love it :loveit:

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Flobear on May 11, 2021, 18:26:52 PM

I'll press ahead with my plan but as the finished size will be about 21" square I shall confine it to my personal diary. Any smaller and the dog dog wouldn't fit on/under it.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Ploshkin on May 11, 2021, 19:39:09 PM

Ooh, @Sara-S fmq, how impressive  :)

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Efemera on May 11, 2021, 19:49:43 PM

I was going to do this.. but 12” isn’t big enough for DDs cat.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Pearl on May 11, 2021, 20:18:41 PM

I’ve only just read this thread.  Didn’t realise I was supposed to post pic of fabric and now I’ve cut it up.  I’m using scraps from my stash but I need more backing fabric.   Progress pic

(https://i.imgur.com/HrirQyim.jpg)

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Iminei on May 12, 2021, 06:19:17 AM

No youre OK @Pearl  ... Darksiders dont often have metres of uncut fabric to show at the beginning of a project .... progress pics and finished item pics are absolutely fine!!!

@Efemera  .. Why not do it anyway?? DD 's cat will appreciate it!

Or maybe next year we should have a FurBaby Sewalong ?? Quilts, Accessories or clothing for your Furbaby???

@Bodgeitandscarper 's Girls would have strong contenders in WonderWoman outfits or Batman and Robin

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Lilian on May 12, 2021, 09:25:37 AM

Oh, you have to post pics of the fabric beforehand?  I have started piecing mine already. Will see what I can do .

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Lilian on May 12, 2021, 12:26:14 PM

I am using mostly scraps left from the citrine star block.  I may add a small amount of another fabric yet.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: fajita on May 14, 2021, 13:05:05 PM

I’ve got my mini top pieced, layered and pinned, and binding cut and ready to go. I’m just stuck on how to quilt it. Think I’ll go and browse the work of others for quiltspiration.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: StitchinTime on May 14, 2021, 17:18:18 PM

I’m only at the raiding the fabric stash stage, but hopefully some progress will be made this weekend.

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Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Iminei on May 15, 2021, 07:15:04 AM

Ooooooops @StitchinTime  ... Gremlins in your post ... No piccie!

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Iminei on May 15, 2021, 07:16:18 AM

You girls are wonderful .... Cant wait to see these mini marvels!

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Lilian on May 15, 2021, 09:26:00 AM

I have nearly finished piecing my top. I have backing and wadding ready. Been making a small curtain for a neighbour.  So can get on with this now  :)

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: StitchinTime on May 15, 2021, 17:34:50 PM

First block made.
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Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Iminei on May 16, 2021, 13:02:50 PM

@Lilian  @everybody ... you are taking pics as you go arent you ? Remember you need to make a nice entry at the end with some progress pics and a detail pic ...

Really looking forward to seeing these.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Lilian on May 16, 2021, 13:26:46 PM

I have taken some pics but didn't know we should put them on here, the unpicker is getting hot!  :| I have finished the top now so just the quilting and binding to do.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: StitchinTime on May 16, 2021, 18:55:41 PM

I’ve had a productive day and have finished about half my blocks. However, I’ve decided that if life is too short to stuff a mushroom, it is also too short to make more than one mini Ohio Star block. Time for a rethink ...

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: fajita on May 16, 2021, 19:00:59 PM

@StitchinTime Its a mini quilt - how mini is up to you, right?

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: StitchinTime on May 16, 2021, 19:16:59 PM

@fajita I have no one to blame but myself for the block size  :facepalm:

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Sandra on May 16, 2021, 19:25:54 PM

Mine's coming together.
I figured out how I wanted it to look but I've still got about *90 million white hexies to cover.  :S

Sandra.
xxx

*possibly exaggerating slightly, but that's how it feels.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: fajita on May 16, 2021, 19:28:51 PM

@StitchinTime I was sort of suggesting that one block, suitably bordered and bound, could make a sweet mini quilt. (My own thoughts - could well be jumped on by the sewing goddess herself).

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Lowena on May 16, 2021, 23:03:23 PM

@fajita I think it has to be 12" or less in length and look like a full size quilt iykwim

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Iminei on May 17, 2021, 05:55:10 AM

My own thoughts - could well be jumped on by the sewing goddess herself

 :scream:  Oh No! Has someone let Nigiller in ??????

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Catllar on May 17, 2021, 18:17:24 PM

I've started playing with a second mini quilt but although I'll finish it ( cos that's the kind of girl I am) I've already decided that mini isn't me. Need to be too precise. I will take pix of blocks before I start sewing it up.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: whofilets on May 18, 2021, 23:06:59 PM

I forgot that I had taken progress pics! I don't have a shot of the fabrics I picked or laid out bc I really was sorting through weird bags of scraps and strings and cutting as I went. I "cheated" and tried out that fusible Quilters Grid - I got a little remnant of it, very appropriate for a mini quilt challenge.
(https://i.imgur.com/4bmpkpn.jpg)
You can see the little squares have bits of a paper airplane, a decades old bit from a Tommy Hilfiger shirt, a "fair isle knitting" piece of a blue ornament, but the whole fabric was mostly white- and the edge of the framing, which was a single strip of a jelly roll cut down the center.
(https://i.imgur.com/9TFTRySm.jpg)
I went by the 1 inch squares of the Quilter's Grid and the patchwork is finishing at 1/2 inch. All quite fun! And I don't feel bad about cheating with pre-marked fusible grid. I still use tracing and scissors, like I did before I got a rotary cutter. and we're not all piecing by hand or stuffing our quilts with raw cotton and old cloth for batting  :D

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Acorn on May 19, 2021, 08:47:46 AM

That's not cheating - that's using what's available!!

Lovely - and tiny!!   :o

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Iminei on May 19, 2021, 09:25:22 AM

Thats certainly not cheating @whofilets  ... thats using tools for the job ....

I think the only way you could cheat in this challenge is to use a printed fabric that looks like mini patchwork and sew along the lines! THAT would not be acceptable.

Very Very nice ... How big is it at the finish? Next layering, backing and binding!   :devil:

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: LeilaMay on May 19, 2021, 12:09:45 PM

May I offer a photograph - this is NOT an entry. I didn't make it, it was made by a lovely friend in Australia, as a bed quilt for a dolls house. It is all silk, and hand pieced.  [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: LeilaMay on May 19, 2021, 12:12:45 PM

I know it was meant to look like a full sized quilt would look, which is why I posted the first picture without scale. Now take a look at the ruler! It's amazing and I treasure it - it was made by Lutestring  <3
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Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Iminei on May 19, 2021, 12:55:00 PM

Exquisite @LeilaMay  and thank you for your honesty...

So much talent!

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Catllar on May 19, 2021, 18:01:35 PM

Quote from: Iminei on May 19, 2021, 09:25:22 AM

I think the only way you could cheat in this challenge is to use a printed fabric that looks like mini patchwork and sew along the lines! THAT would not be acceptable.

Drat, you noticed!!

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: whofilets on May 20, 2021, 00:49:18 AM

wow @LeilaMay that is a stunner! thanks for sharing!

@Catllar you would notice if I used cheater quilt fabric bc my "seams" would finally be even   :angel:

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: whofilets on May 20, 2021, 15:35:26 PM

 :toast:
May Mini Marvel, complete!

It finished at 9.75 inches x 7.75 inches at its widest point. Much like a full size quilt made by me will probably be, it was a little wonky and uneven.
Both the light mint green and the navy binding were premade bias binding from my ancient stash of bindings and trims (I bought a small lot on eBay back in like 2012 and they look like they're mostly from the 60s-80s). The bias binding was a little hard to keep straight and only one corner successfully mitered front and back- it's so small you can't notice.

(https://i.imgur.com/hKNXrXn.jpg)

I was going for a blue and green diagonal, postage stamp quilt- ALMOST every square is from a different fabric. I love the tiny blocks taken out of context. Like the blue square at the top that looks like a white J- it's the bottom of an umbrella. Or a sparkly green bit- how would you know it's the green vest on a bulldog, from fabric with "dogs dressed in green for St Patrick's Day"?

here's a fun artsy shot taken on a bush near a carpark in Ely:

(https://i.imgur.com/IgeYk5P.jpg)

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Iminei on May 20, 2021, 20:13:53 PM

Wondeful @whofilets  ... Bravo .. Entry No 1...

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Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: whofilets on May 20, 2021, 20:36:37 PM

Thanks @Iminei ! I was looking for the entry rules but I couldn't remember where to hunt them down.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: fajita on May 21, 2021, 13:37:06 PM

I’ve made it.

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Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Iminei on May 21, 2021, 15:17:04 PM

Oh My!!!

I had no idea when designing (?) this years events how accurately I had named this one ... that is glorious @fajita  ... as per usual ... Im quite overwhelmed with how talented you girls are!!!

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Pearl on May 21, 2021, 16:24:49 PM

Beautiful, @fajita .  (I won’t be taking a close up pic of the corner of my binding.)

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: RJR_38 on May 21, 2021, 18:41:38 PM

It's beautiful! I am in awe you have managed to do this by machine.

I normally love doing small and detailed but tiny patchwork I could not manage... I would have to hand stitch it all which doesn't really appeal  ><

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: charley on May 21, 2021, 20:26:29 PM

Charley's entry

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Postage stamp quilt, little fabric squares picked up in a shop called 'Rose Tinted Rags' in amongst other bits and pieces. I hope the shop will still be there when I visit town next week.
Pieced together with the aid of some interfacing. It measures 8 1/2" ish square.
This mini quilt is for the little sheep in the dolls house, the dolls house is used by granddaughter No 3.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Iminei on May 21, 2021, 20:52:40 PM

Wonderful @charley  .. Love the quilting too ...

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Catllar on May 21, 2021, 21:27:33 PM

My pooter is having a hissy fit and I can't open any of the dowloaded lovelinesses  >:)

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: charley on May 21, 2021, 23:53:47 PM

Thank you @Iminei, you are kind, a lot of the curves are a bit iffy, but hey ho....

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Puzzler on May 22, 2021, 06:25:33 AM

Your teddy seems happy enough with it @charley. Well done.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Lilian on May 22, 2021, 19:01:44 PM

Mine is done, at last!

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Sara-S on May 22, 2021, 21:24:10 PM

Quote from: charley on May 21, 2021, 20:26:29 PM

Charley's entry

Pieced together with the aid of some interfacing. It measures 8 1/2" ish square.
This mini quilt is for the little sheep in the dolls house, the dolls house is used by granddaughter No 3.

Aw, your little sheep looks so cozy! She should have a little Zoom chat with my Barnsie Bear.
@charley does you sheep have a name?

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Sandra on May 23, 2021, 12:21:26 PM

Entry 1/1 from Sandra.

Mini quilt made just because I needed to get it out of my system.

Decided to go the traditional route on the design and thought it would suit the Liberty fabric scraps.

I've finished.
Pleased to have got this out of my system. The hexies have been lying around for several years with the plan to make a mini quilt one day and now it's done.


(https://i.imgur.com/6HBFpnMl.jpg)


I've got plenty of Liberty scraps to use which I thought would be the best option, being thin enough to wrap easily around these tiny hexies.


(https://i.imgur.com/zjyPvqJl.jpg)


The plan became something like grandmother's flower garden.
I've got this little roll of Liberty bias binding to use to bind it with.
I have a sore middle finger from all the hand stitching.  :\ I found that if I wore my thimble, the thread was likely to shred more easily.


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The finished size is roughly 7.5 x 6.5 ish inches.


Sandra.
xxx

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: fajita on May 23, 2021, 14:40:21 PM

Stunning, @Sandra  :toast:

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: StitchinTime on May 23, 2021, 14:46:07 PM

Amazing, @Sandra . Love the fussy cut centres.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Catllar on May 23, 2021, 16:18:37 PM

That's so pretty!

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: StitchinTime on May 23, 2021, 17:42:23 PM

Progress has been made - all blocks finished and trimmed to size ready for assembly.

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Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: RJR_38 on May 23, 2021, 17:58:16 PM

@Sandra I love the fussy cut centres and the number of hexagons at that size would have given me square eyes! Amazing work.

@StitchinTime I can't wait to see the finished product as those blocks look gorgeous!!

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: whofilets on May 23, 2021, 20:03:48 PM

Redrafted comment for entry submission: (sorry to everyone seeing this twice!)

Username and number: Whofilets , entry #1

What is it and for whom (if applicable): May Mini Marvel Quilt, for me

Pattern used (commercial or self-drafted, anything goes): self-drafted, used Quilters Grid interfacing. finished at 9.75 inches x 7.75 inches at its widest point

Fabrics used: scraps and offcuts, including fabrics upcycled from old clothing and old machine-made bias binding. Also part of one jelly roll strip cut in half. I did a little hand quilting around the edge and through the middle, though it didn’t need it.

A short description on how you made it, any problems overcome etc: This is my first ever, start-to-finish, top pieced and batting and quilted and binding put on, QUILT!
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Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Iminei on May 23, 2021, 20:12:24 PM

Anymore pics @whofilets  ????


I found that if I wore my thimble, the thread was likely to shred more easily.

How would that work with the Jelly thimbles I sent out as Bonus Access All Accessories Gifts ???
Apparently as they warm from your body heat, they mould themselves to your finger ... Did you get one @ Sandra ????

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: whofilets on May 23, 2021, 20:59:00 PM

@Iminei ah I didn't really take any more pics! I don't know what I'll do with it either. Maybe just hang it up?

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Iminei on May 23, 2021, 21:01:00 PM

No matter ... its lovely, hang and admire

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: charley on May 23, 2021, 23:02:23 PM

@Sandra and @StitchinTime yours are both so beautiful. I am in awe.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Lilian on May 24, 2021, 19:02:11 PM

Deleted as I did it wrong :(

I forgot to click 'more attachments' so every picture overrode the last and every one was the same picture for each comment - what a plonker!

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Lilian on May 24, 2021, 19:22:47 PM

Lilian's entry #1

What is it and for whom (if applicable): A quilt for myself

Pattern used (commercial or self-drafted, anything goes): No pattern

Fabrics used: Mosty batiks leftover triangles cut from making flying geese
 

A short description on how you made it, any problems overcome etc. :

I had a lot of HSTs left over from cutting all the flying geese to make the 5 Citrine Star blocks.  These would have been thrown away if I hadn't seen the May's Mini Marvels.  I had already started piecing them when I took this photo. This is the leftovers and the backing fabric.

I used 152 of these tiny corners and sewed them together diagonally to make 76 little 1½ inch squares which I then arranged in different ways.  I decided on this final arrangement.

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After sewing the squares together they each measure 1-inch square.  I used four 1½  inch squares for each corner.  I then layered the top and quilted it.

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The backing was folded over to form the binding on the front attempting to mitre the corners.

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Finished measurement is 10 ½ x 8 ½ inches.

Hope I have done it right this time  :|

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: whofilets on May 24, 2021, 22:27:18 PM

@Lilian your little mini is so charming! and such a good use of what might have been seen as "waste." I like that you pressed the seams open, if I ever do something tiny like this again I will try that. mine was lumpy bumpy from overlapping seams.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Lilian on May 24, 2021, 22:34:32 PM

Thank you @whofilets I did start off pressing the seams to one side but soon found it better to press the open  :)

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: fajita on May 25, 2021, 09:46:33 AM

Reposting at @Iminei  request

This is a mini quilt, made for this competition, and likely to end up being used as a drinks coaster.

My name is Fajita, and this is my only entry.

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The pattern is made up of quarter square triangles, put together in a way which looked nice to me.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Iminei on May 25, 2021, 10:35:06 AM

Thank you @fajita  ... Your beautiful Mini Marvel is in the Voting thread

How is everyone else coming along??

@whofilets  .. I saved some of your earlier pics to include in your entry

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Lilian on May 26, 2021, 09:32:22 AM

@Iminei  Is mine in the voting thread too?

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Iminei on May 26, 2021, 10:17:52 AM

Yes it is ... At the Moment we have 4 entries ...

Any more out there??? C'mon, C'mon ... Bring out your dea... entries

I might ... this is a very tentative might ... just might finish a Mini Marv Mess that I started years ago ... but that would require me Time travelling back to Monday to have enough time!  :laughing:

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Catllar on May 26, 2021, 17:22:42 PM

Have just finished binding ( by hand , if you please) the first one. Will try to post pictures. Here we go. This is Catllar's first entry. It measure 8 x 11 and is a pattern from the tinterweb freebies.  It's all done by machine except the binding. Had a real fight with the mitres being so fiddly, so not my idea of fun but a lot of judicious pressing has evened out the worst of the sins. Not something I shall repeat. I seem not to have transferred all the prep photos I had. Pants!

The binding is a single bind  to reduce bulk and it's cut on the straight grain.  Quilting is simple cross hatch.

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The second one is glaring at me from the ironing board daring me to unpick the pathetic quilting I've already done. I shall look at it again tomorrow. Did I say I hate quilting? think I must have mentioned it.

Fajita's beautiful mitres make me weep:  HOW do you do that???? My fingers aren't good with fiddly.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Iminei on May 26, 2021, 18:59:33 PM

That is lovely @Catllar  ... Bravo!

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Lowena on May 26, 2021, 19:07:58 PM

Very nice @Catllar

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: whofilets on May 27, 2021, 10:39:31 AM

It's lovely @Catllar . it makes me think of mountains glowing in the sun.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Bill on May 27, 2021, 11:13:49 AM

Quote from: Iminei on May 25, 2021, 10:35:06 AM

How is everyone else coming along??

Late.  :laughing:
The thread inspired me to try something a bit more (too?) complicated and so last night I started to cut and chop.
First issue was drawing a template for my hexagons which took over an hour coz I kept ballzing it up. Then when cutting my very first piece, the ruler moved and the cutter did likewise. Off to a predictable start then  :laughing:
I've not a cat in hells chance of ever finishing this by the end of May, but it's something to do  :)
I've gotten this far...

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I'll have to visit the shop where you lot bought your design, imagine and sewing skills sometime because they're seriously impressive. And I'm not someone who's easily impressed  :)

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Catllar on May 27, 2021, 13:55:36 PM

@Wayfarer, a bit more complicated doesn't begin to describe the fiddleyness of your shapes - good on you - go for it. !! Those shapes could perhaps be simpler to sew over papers and hand stitched together - rather you than me - just saying.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Bill on May 27, 2021, 15:42:43 PM

You know those days when you have a brilliant idea which then turns out to be not such a good idea which then morphs into a really bad idea which then makes you regret ever even having an inkling that the idea was a good idea?
That. In spades. No, not spades. Spades doesn't cover it. Bulldozer sized buckets.  :faints:

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: whofilets on May 27, 2021, 15:48:42 PM

That was my entire first quilt project that ended up getting worse and worse and more complicated and bigger and then I trashed the worst of it and gave away the salvageable bits.

But you've already done a stunning quilt! YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS @Wayfarer !

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: StitchinTime on May 27, 2021, 15:55:59 PM

@Wayfarer This may or may not be relevant as it depends on what the bulldozer has done/delivered, but have you looked at crazy quilts?
https://www.quilt-around-the-world.com/en/content/crazy-quilts-yesterday-today-and-tomorrow

The pieces in these are joined by visible decorative stitches - something which is much easier with an all singing, all dancing machine than doing it by hand.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Bill on May 27, 2021, 17:01:23 PM

I've had a brief glance at that @StitchinTime
I'll read more later tonight when I pry myself free of the sewing machine.

So far, I've made it this far...

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Bottom

I suspect I'll have to cut more pieces as I go along because the seam allowances are shrinking it more than I imagined but so far so good. I'm cautiously optimistic.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Bill on May 27, 2021, 17:05:50 PM

And as usual my pics aren't working properly...

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This is the top.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Deafoldbat on May 27, 2021, 19:09:17 PM

@Wayfarer Look at all those nice y-seams, well done!

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Bill on May 27, 2021, 19:59:36 PM

Well thank you @Deafoldbat
They aren't that neat though when you see them up close  :\

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Catllar on May 29, 2021, 23:32:26 PM

You've got this @Wayfarer !

My second ratty offering is nearly finished  - I have  two more edges to bind , why am I prevaricating?

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Bill on May 30, 2021, 00:41:50 AM

My quilt is on hold for a while.
The auto cutter and stitching on my machine are being very temperamental so it's been put in the naughty corner till I can get a mechanic to look at it...hopefully on Wednesday.
That, the last few days here and the fact I'd run out of meds have had my depression return with a vengeance and I've lost the will to do much of anything.
On the upside, Pam's put in a request for a bed runner for her auntie and some cat leads.
My crappy singer is taking over minor sewing addiction till the brother is fixed. It doesn't even have a needle threader.  :scream:  :boohoo:  :faints:

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: whofilets on May 30, 2021, 10:36:16 AM

@Wayfarer hope the machine gets fixed up soon- and that you can take some time to be easy on yourself, too  <3

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Catllar on May 31, 2021, 11:26:24 AM

@Wayfarer, hope you get your meds back and into your sewing mojo soon. :hug:

So here is Catllar's Second entry.  It measures 9 x 9. Each strip is 1/4" finished. Hand quilted ( after a fashion) bullseye design and  a kind of up and down thing on the border.   The fabric is mostly from a jelly roll that I cut down, apart from one piece of batik which I used as a strip and as the backing.   [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  I have learned form this experience that small and dainty is not for me but I have achieved 2 pieces so that's a good thing.  I'll put the other pix in separately I think.

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Catllar on May 31, 2021, 11:30:00 AM

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Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: StitchinTime on May 31, 2021, 15:42:55 PM

Mine is finished but it has turned out bigger than expected  :\ . I’ll take more photos and do a proper entry post during the week. (I might spend the rest of today trying to make another smaller quilt.)

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Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Lilian on May 31, 2021, 16:06:22 PM

It's lovely @StitchinTime how big is it, it does look like a full size quilt  :)

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Sandra on May 31, 2021, 18:18:54 PM

OMG...That's absolutely gorgeous @StitchinTime .  :loveit:

Love the colours.  <3

Sandra.
xxx

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: StitchinTime on May 31, 2021, 20:04:11 PM

I had a spare economy block so I added few borders, but this might be more mug rug than mini quilt.

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Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Iminei on May 31, 2021, 21:18:05 PM

Wonderful, I hope you're entering it too!

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: StitchinTime on June 02, 2021, 10:31:20 AM

StitchinTime’s First Entry

I saw this quilt (https://southerncharmquilts.com/blog/2020/03/18/the-rescue-quilts-11-the-navy-one-with-the-courthouse-steps-and-ohio-stars/) while meandering around the internet and realised I could make a smaller version using the Courthouse Steps and Ohio Star blocks from NightQuilter’s Sew Tiny Sampler (https://nightquilter.com/2019/03/01/sew-tiny-sampler-pattern-release/) FPP pattern. However, after making one 1¼” Ohio Star block making another 20 or so Ohio Stars was not an option and I switched to plan B and made a variety of Economy, Arkansas Star and Star blocks instead.
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Using patterned fabrics for this size of block made it difficult to get colour balances correct – the fussy cut centres in the Economy blocks looked fine with the blue fabric when side by side, but when reduced to a ¼” border round a ½” square, some of the contrast between the two fabrics was lost. Quilting was by machine with a mixture of straight-line stitching-in-the-ditch or stitching around some of the stars.
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The Sew Tiny Sampler pattern gave mixed messages regarding the size of the blocks and I thought the blocks finished at 1” not 1¼” so this finished larger than expected at ~9” square.
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Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: StitchinTime on June 02, 2021, 10:39:28 AM

StitchinTime’s Second Entry

This was last minute make when I realised by my first mini quilt had come out larger than expected. I had a trial run Economy block left over from my first quilt and so I just added borders and cornerstones around this. The borders start at ¼” at the centre and gradually increase to ⅝” at the outer edge.
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It was machine quilted using stitch-in-the-ditch along the border seams with some zig-zag and trellis patterns to fill in the wider borders.
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The finished size for this quilt is ~5” square.
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Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Iminei on June 02, 2021, 16:22:05 PM

Those are Mays Mini Marvellous!

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Catllar on June 02, 2021, 16:29:45 PM

FAAAAAABulous!!!!

I shall now go and soak my head in a bucket!

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Iminei on June 03, 2021, 09:55:15 AM

@Catllar  Please submit your entry hon, otherwise I will be forced to fill in the details ...
and you dont want that happening !!!!!  :devil:

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Catllar on June 03, 2021, 10:16:50 AM

@Iminei  what do I have to do with them? I thought that putting them on here was sufficient unto itself?? No?  Don't say I have to go into the bowels of  laptop again - it's scarey in there :(

Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Iminei on June 03, 2021, 10:36:10 AM

Combine your posts 134 and 135 or make a new post

You'll need to compose an entry using the template below (you dont need to include the headings) and remember to include piccies within the text!

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Your User Name and  Entry Number (if  entering have more than once )

What is it and for whom (if applicable)

Pattern used (commercial or self-drafted, anything goes)

Fabrics used (pictures welcome)

A short description on how you made it, any problems overcome etc.

PLEASE INSERT PICTURES WITHIN YOUR TEXT

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Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Catllar on June 03, 2021, 12:48:28 PM

Quote from: Catllar on May 26, 2021, 17:22:42 PM

Catllar's entry No.1. It measure 8 x 11 and is a pattern from the tinterweb freebies.

 It's all done by machine except the binding. Had a real fight with the mitres being so fiddly, I think I overtrimmed the seam allowance, so not my idea of fun but a lot of judicious pressing has evened out the worst of the sins.

The binding is a single bind  to reduce bulk and it's cut on the straight grain.  Quilting is simple cross hatch.

It is made from scraps and will now go straight to the charity box as I have no use for this sort of thing. It was a challenge.

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Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: Catllar on June 03, 2021, 12:55:07 PM

 Catllar's entry no 2.  This is 9" finished. Each strip is 1/4" finished.

 The fabric is cut down from a jelly roll apart from the batik which is used in one of the strips and the backing.

Quilted by hand in bullseye and in  freehand scallops on the border.

Didn't use a pattern, just a simple rail fence and played with the placements.  As there are so many seams I didn't bother with a sandwich layer, it is already thick enough.

It will make a mug rug. I shan't be doing the mini quilts again any time soon!

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Title: Re: Mays Mini Marvels
Post by: whofilets on June 05, 2021, 22:13:17 PM

@StitchinTime you made some true marvels! I gasped aloud when I saw your tiny Ohio stars.

@Catllar what a cool rail fence! It reminds me of Gee's Bend quilts.