My July mini project was inspired by a baggie of donated 1" HST blocks. I wasn't sure what they would become when I started playing with the blocks, but this is what the design board/wool pressing mat looked like during construction.
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| Mug Mats |
Eventually I figured out that I was making 2 mug mats for my sister.
I used a total of 46 HST blocks and a wonderful text print I found in my neutral bin.
Finished sizes are:
8" x 4.75" and
8.5" x 4"
We are halfway through this memorable year and I thought I would put all the finished minis on the design wall for a photo before the mug mats began their journey to my sister's house. It's interesting that I have made this assortment of quilts in the past 6 months and have not yet used purple, green or orange. I do seem to be quite narrow in my colour usage. Perhaps I can branch out a bit more the rest of the year?
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| 2020 Miniature Quilt Collection |
To see more mini quilts made in July, hop over to The Constant Quilter blog.
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Sweet items for your sister and a great use for the text print. They would be cute tacked up to a wall somewhere too. I can't imagine working with blocks that finish at .5 inches! It's really fun to see your minis together - that's a good idea. They are each unique.
ReplyDeletewhat a great collection of small quilts. I could use a little mat for my water which always makes a puddle.
ReplyDeleteCute minis...I don't see any yellow either...purple is just dark pink!?! I dare you to create a mini with the "not used colours"
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice exhibit! I really like the positive vibes from that text print.
ReplyDeleteI like text prints and yours is a god one.
ReplyDeleteHave you purposely skipped using those colors or just the way it happened?
Your mug rugs are a perfect size, your sister will love them. So nice to see your mini-collage.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gift for your sister. I'm glad you too the time to put all the mini quilts up on the design wall. Great collection for the year! The Multi-sized Pinwheel mini is still my favorite.
ReplyDeleteWow, wow, wow! How small can you go? These are super sweet. So impressed with all your minis! Thanks for another month of fun!
ReplyDeleteYou're talking mini with those tiny hst's. What a sweet gift for your sister. Loved seeing your wonderful collection all together.
ReplyDeleteThese both turned out so great! What a super text print, perfect for the times. We all need a little encouragement to be brave and kind and gentle :)
ReplyDeleteThose mug mats are just darling, and the print fabric is perfect! I love that you made them out of scraps.
ReplyDeleteYou've been making more fun little things while I just sit here and melt in this heat! Good for you!
ReplyDeleteIt is a great collection! I don’t know if I can pick a favorite! The pinwheels are fabulous, but the Xs and Os is so cute!
ReplyDeleteVery clever use of the leftover pieces! Makes snack time extra fun, and you have inspired me on a way to use some leftovers I came across while deep diving in the stash last night.
ReplyDeleteYour minis look so cute up on the design wall together. I wonder if I could find all of mine now? My easily distracted pandemic brain hasn't been maintaining the sewing room very well. :)
Love the mug rugs. If you are using up scraps on hand, that would definitely limit your mini color range. Even so, you've got some fun projects finished this year.
ReplyDeleteLove your minis!! And 1 inch squares - oh my - you have patience!!! LOVE that pig one!
ReplyDeleteCute mini's!
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