Before I got this web I was making a lot of minis and selling some at the quilt shows I did and Antique shows.
When I first got back into quilting in 1990, my DD gave me a subscription to the NEW Miniature Quilts magazine.
I made many from those patterns. This being one of them. I had it at our Local quilt show showing it. I wasn't there at the time but DD was and a lady wanted to know if I would sell it. She had a doll bed it would just fit.
At the time I hadn't wanted to as it really wasn't easy to make. Those blocks are 2" finished and the HST are 3/4 of an inch. Sure used up few scraps.
But I thought, well if she wanted to pay my price for it I could make another. She did so I made another. The quilt is 11 1/2 x 13. I have it photographed sideways to get just the quilt. I made it in 2001.
Then I have another one which is Autumn Leaves. These blocks are only 1 1/4 ' square. The whole quilt is 10 x 12 inches. Fun to make.
Made this one in 1998.
Autumn Leaves
They are both Hand quilted.
7 comments:
Now that's what I call patience.... Hats off to you, I certainly wouldn't have the patience for something so little and fiddly.
I'm not sure I would either but I sure do love them. Your work is wonderful Eileen!
Your mini's are lovely! I love doing those, too because it's fun to try out different fabric combinations & colors in a small project, and because it's easy to find room to hang them -- and people are so impressed by them, too!
Those are wonderful, Eileen. I don't think I've ever seen pictures of either. Thanks for sharing!
I'm really enjoying your blog. Glad you joined. I got home today, so hopefully I'll have time to post tomorrow.
Beautiful quilts, Eileen. Can't imagine making blocks that small! Love the white thread for your hand piecing.
I l ove them and you did such a great job with those tiny pieces. I made 2 from one of those same magazines and was ready to throw them out in the street, so tedious.
Wonderful quilts - you inspire me!
Glad I found your blog. Your banner is so beautiful!
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