Back in May, I started a new project using Oh Fransson's Map of the States tutorial. It's the block we used back in February, for do.Good Stitches, and I enjoyed it so much, I thought I'd do it again.
Using mostly Laura Gunn's Magnolia Lane line, which I love, I added a few coordinating stashed fat quarters. Unfortunately, I lost steam and only finished three of the blocks and then the project sat. Until last month, when I accepted that I would probably never make enough MOTS blocks for an entire quilt. As much as I love them, they're not the fastest block to complete.
So, a mini was born.
I added my favorite shade of Painter's Canvas - the hunter green - to finish out the front.
For the back, I used a leftover piece of Magnolia Lane along with Kona Brick. To quilt, I wasn't quite ready to try free motion, but I made a semi circle in the corner, and then from there quilted diagonal lines radiating from it, sort of like sunshine, I suppose!
For a little FMQ experimentation, I added my initials and the year in the corner. I've never really labeled my quilts, but I'd like to start, and I like the way this little addition looks. I really love the yellow border I chose. I was initially going to use Kona Brick (same as the side back piece), but the yellow really pulled everything together (I think it's Kona Curry?).
I was extra motivated to finish this last night (although it's not yet been washed!), so that I could link up with amylouwho's mini party. I'm also submitting the mini to Celebrate Color this month!
it's beautiful! i love the quilting and that shade of green is gorgeous. congrats.
ReplyDeleteYeah, it's so beautiful, Jacey! What a great way to use those blocks. The quilting is fabulous. Well done!
ReplyDeleteooh jacey! i love it!! :)
ReplyDeleteI've been seeing KONA Curry around alot lately - I like it! Very fun little quilt you made!!
ReplyDeleteAs always, a beautiful quilt. You are so talented!
ReplyDeleteI love it - and that shade of green is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHi Jacey! :o)
ReplyDeleteLove your mini!
hugs. Trish
It's so nice and beautiful! What a great finish! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the color combos. I'm so glad you linked up - your blog is terrific.
ReplyDelete~Kristina
I love that line--I have some yardage to make dresses from it, but I didn't get to them before I got pregnant again.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, the green print you chose for the background is just perfect, and so is the binding color.
gorgeous, gorgeous quilt!! I love the rich greens.
ReplyDeleteThe colors are so rich and the layout so creative, it's just beautiful! Love the way you quilted it, too. It really adds a lot!
ReplyDeleteLooks great!
ReplyDeleteLove this mini Jacey! Painter's canvas is one of my favorite almost-solids...it looks so great with everything! Love your little FMQ label in the corner too :)
ReplyDeleteMagnolia Lane is one of my favorite fabric lines. Your quilting is awesome! Very original design, great job!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! That hunter is such a lovely deep green. I love how it makes the brighter golds and blues pop.
ReplyDeleteJacey - this turned out great! I love the quilting, and am inspired by your willingness to adapt a project that wasn't how you'd originally planned. I know I have more than a few blocks laying around that I thought would be a "big" quilt, but in reality, probably won't happen. Great idea to turn them into a mini!
ReplyDeletei am just catching up on my blog reading... my reader had over 300, i mean come on right! i love this mini though and i really hope you win a prize with celebrate color. the quilting is so great jacey! p.s. i need to see a picture of your jewelry!
ReplyDeleteIt's the perfect solution to a few blocks that will never make it to a full sized quilt. That green you chose (and the yellow border) brings it all in together making for quite a fabulous little piece! Well done!
ReplyDeleteSo vibrant, Jacey! I love it :)
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful! I love those fabrics, too and the layout and quilting are so pretty, happy and relaxed! Now I want to try a mini quilt, too! :-)
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