I've often told classes that it takes longer to applique little tiny pieces than it does "normal-sized" pieces. That's true for quilters who are beginning to intermediate appliquers. But I can honestly say that if you know what you're doing, appliqueing these 5" blocks is fast. I'm spending 2-3 nights per block. I know it took me 5-8 nights to sew each of the bigger blocks. I stitch 2-3 hours each evening.
You can see the the sashing and inner borders that I think I'll be using. I'm doing my best to make this mini quilt look as much like it's full-size cousin as I can.
I love this joyful little quilt. I’ve always wanted to try a red background. This might give me an opportunity to do just that. BarbR =!=
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I am going to do a red background—I needed something to push me out of my box and this darling little quilt did it. Now I must repeat to myslef– I can do it, I can do it.
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Really sharp looking quilt. I wish I could pull colors together!
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what type of marking tool did you use?
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Barb – Go for it! This is a fun quilt.
Vicki – Yes, you can!
Anne – If you are scared of color, copy what I did and “tweak it” with your own ideas. As you make more quilts, you will become more confident.
Brenda – I mostly use the White General’s Charcoal pencil that we have on our website. On darker fabrics I use either the Ultimate Mechanical pencil or the Sketch and Wash pencil.
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I just found you! and am glad to be able to read the original blog at blogspot as well as the continuation here. just sign me, a devoted fan!
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Awesome. Love the look.
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Cute, cute, cute quilt! I can’t wait until I can applique like you do (may take forever, but I’m gonna try!) I love it when a quilt makes my heart sing :o)
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What a happy looking quilt. Love the look.
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