A few weeks ago I decided to sign up for the
Schnitzel and Boo Mini Quilt Swap. This was probably not the best idea since I knew that I was going to be short on time, but I really wanted to participate so I made it work. I have participated in several swaps in the past but it has been a long time.
I am a little worried that this may be a little out of my partner's comfort zone, but she gave me a lot of freedom and not much inspiration so I just went the direction that felt right. This mini was inspired by the Spiced Chai book by Katie Clark Blakesley in the
Vintage Quilt Revival.
The center fabric is from Rashida Coleman Hale's Koi collection and it is one of my absolute favorites. I used the colors in the print as inspiration and made half square triangles that are 2" finished. The background fabric is one of my favorites: Carolyn Friedlander's Crosshatch in grey. This used up all that I had left so I will be needing to restock (it's available
here and
here).
The mini quilt isn't very mini - it's 24" square. Hopefully my partner has a nice big space on her wall. My partner requested sweets as an "extra" to send with the quilt. The kids and I have had fun hunting down a few weird flavored candies that my partner might not find where she lives so hopefully she has fun with them!
Lovely mini! The one I made is not so mini either at 22x22... I'm hoping for that big wall space too:) love the colors fading outwards too!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely! I like it ALOT! Love what you did with value...
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome Erica - if your partner doesn't love it she is nuts! I LOVE the central fabric and the way the colours fade out for the centre is just magic.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous Erica! I'm sure she'll love it :)
ReplyDeleteWow this is gorgeous! Your partner will absolutely love it I'm sure. How could she not?! :-)
ReplyDeleteI love this mini! Wish it was coming to my house - those colors are so bright & cheery against the white :)
ReplyDeleteLove the color gradation and palette in general. The crosshatch background works beautifully. This little quilt is wonderful!!
ReplyDeletethis turned out great -- it's def in my top 5 for the swap but since you say your partner provided little inspiration I am doubting that this is coming my way but it would be a great surprise if it were to show up.
ReplyDeleteit's such a beautiful mini. I'm sure your partner will love it. I just adore all that color gradation, it looks perfect.
ReplyDeleteWow! I love it! This is gorgeous and you did a great job with the color gradation.
ReplyDeleteMine finished up at 24" too! Love that Koi fabric - she's going to love it too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Your partner is going to love it.
ReplyDeleteSoooo nice Erica! Who wouldn't love it?!
ReplyDeleteI think the size on mini is flexible. Love what you did. I just did a mini swap and I think it is hard. I somewhat easily decided what to do but did several different fabric pulls before choosing something I thought she would like. Your mini is beautiful and I'm sure your partner will love it.
ReplyDeleteI love this mini quilt the receiver is so lucky to have it
ReplyDeletethis is pretty awesome... I may have to make myself one similar!
ReplyDeleteWe'll I think it's rather fab. Ooh you said 'sweets' and not 'candy' so it must be going outside the US ;-)
ReplyDeletelove it!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! I love seeing everyone's quilts and have some regret not participating, but man I do not have any more time for another mini right now!
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous!! She's a very lucky lady :)
ReplyDeleteWow. Gorgeous work. She's going to love it.
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous. I've been looking to try something with half square triangles, and I might try and sort-of copy this (if that's okay!)
ReplyDeletesimply stunning!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! I love that you have put some of your favourite fabric in it and the crosshatch is a really subtle balance to the cute colour layout ... I like sweets!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! If you were my S&B swap partner, I'd be thrilled with this. I'm sure your partner will love it.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, I love the colour scheme...very fresh. I would be SUPER impressed if I received it :)
ReplyDeleteWOW!! This is awesome!
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented!!! Quilting is such an art and you have it... this is darling and I love it I was going to sign up for this but then I missed the deadline...
ReplyDelete-Mayka