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Just a "Little" Irish
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Yes ... that's what it is ... Just a "Little" Irish ... a Mini Irish Chain.
My first mini and also my first hand quilting project. Many thanks!!!!! to OKSewGlad and Granny_59 for the inspiration, to OKSGlad for coaching me through the process, and to NStitchs for the suggestion for the ♥ quilting. It's not quite small enough for an AAQI Mini as it's 10-1/2"x13-1/4" ... but heck, I had to make a quilt for the quilting rack that I just recently found at 2nd hand store. And yes, Ladies, you've got me hooked!!!!!!! I foresee many minis in my future!!! :D (and yes, that's a tiny flange in the border!) [ATTACH=CONFIG]336522[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]336524[/ATTACH] |
Sew very pretty! You must have a lot of patience to sew such tiny pieces together.
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This is sew very cute! So if I figured correctly your 9 patch blocks are only about 2" each??
Edited to add, oh I think they are smaller than that, I just went back and looked at your measurements and counted the squares again. They are more like 1 1/2" each! Wow that is tiny, you need to picture it with something to scale like a pencil or a barbie doll. |
That's so cute!!! Would it qualify as a doll quilt? Dolls come in all sizes. :)
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Beautiful. Love your quilt stand.
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Thanks Everyone for your kind comments.
I'll challenge you to do one yourself ... it really wasn't that hard, and it was a whole lot of FUN!!!
Originally Posted by Neesie
(Post 5229582)
That's so cute!!! Would it qualify as a doll quilt? Dolls come in all sizes. :)
ITA dolls come in all sizes!! I don't think there's any official sizes for Doll Quilts or Minis. I referenced AAQI as it has become a standard here on the QB and I admire the ladies who have supported the AAQI effort. I hope that some day the program will spread to other countries, especially here to Canada.
Originally Posted by feline fanatic
(Post 5229565)
This is sew very cute! So if I figured correctly your 9 patch blocks are only about 2" each??
Edited to add, oh I think they are smaller than that, I just went back and looked at your measurements and counted the squares again. They are more like 1 1/2" each! Wow that is tiny, you need to picture it with something to scale like a pencil or a barbie doll. This is BIG work, compared to what OKSGlad and Granny59 do!!!!!!!!!!! So I have a long way to go, to catch up to their intricate work!!! :D |
Beautiful!!!
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How darling!! Great job!:thumbup: Of course I counted and surmised it was 1/2" squares:o Did you strip piece the 9P's? Isn't it amazing how much fabric you really need for the pieces as so half of it is in seam allowances? Oh friend you are on a roll and will be whipping up these special little ones left and right.
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You did one great job on this quilt, it won't take you long to catch up to OSKGLAD or Granny 59 you are well on your way.
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Love the quilt and your flowers.
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good job its beautiful!!!!
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Originally Posted by oksewglad
(Post 5229849)
How darling!! Great job!:thumbup: Of course I counted and surmised it was 1/2" squares:o Did you strip piece the 9P's? Isn't it amazing how much fabric you really need for the pieces as so half of it is in seam allowances? Oh friend you are on a roll and will be whipping up these special little ones left and right.
Yes .... did my tri-sets and then sewed together from there. Yes, a lot fo fabric ... yet it's so rewarding as to how fast I made a quilt top!!! (even though it takes me a long time to finish with the quilting and then the photo op!!!). Thank you Dear Friend for piquing my interest in this area, though I may get too too side tracked at times! :) |
It looks adorable on it's little rack. Nice job on your mini.:thumbup:
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That is so pretty! And I love where you took the pictures ...
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OH, QuiltE, It's darlin'! Did ya hand quilt the hearts? So cute! I'd love ta see a close up. My first hand quiltin' had much bigger stitches. Ya did great!
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Very pretty and I love your pattern and colors. Looks great in your garden. Thanks for sharing.
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Originally Posted by dublb
(Post 5230118)
OH, QuiltE, It's darlin'! Did ya hand quilt the hearts? So cute! I'd love ta see a close up. My first hand quiltin' had much bigger stitches. Ya did great!
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Oh you must have tons of patience QuiltE. This turned out beautiful! And I thought the FWS Quilt was hard at 6 1/2" squares!!!
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Sweet little quilt! Minatures always amaze me. Your's is wonderful!
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Originally Posted by JeanieG
(Post 5230276)
Oh you must have tons of patience QuiltE. This turned out beautiful! And I thought the FWS Quilt was hard at 6 1/2" squares!!!
:D hahahaha!!!! Have I got you fooled!!!!!!! :D Patient I am not ... though stubborn I am! It actually wasn't that hard ... strip piecing and some shots of Best Press and away to the races! And the best part is that it was FUN!!! OKSGlad ... now that you've got me, hook, line and sinker, you can now go to work on JeanieG!!! :D |
Great quilt and beautiful garden.
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Amazing! I love your mini.
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Absolutely drop dead gorgeous QuiltE, congratulations
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Oh how sweet is that. I love the hearts.
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Originally Posted by mirabelle
(Post 5230759)
Absolutely drop dead gorgeous QuiltE, congratulations
Originally Posted by debcavan
(Post 5230786)
Oh how sweet is that. I love the hearts.
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Yes ... poke and stab hand quilting for the ♥'s using 2 strands embroidery floss. The back looks horrendous, front not so bad.
Ah so that's how you made those delightful hearts. Great suggestion! Maybe you will see some of this type on some of mine:) |
Originally Posted by QuiltE
(Post 5230184)
Thanks!! ;) Yes ... poke and stab hand quilting for the ♥'s using 2 strands embroidery floss. The back looks horrendous, front not so bad.
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I really like the quilt, but I LOVE YOUR GARDEN! WOW, Your flowers are so vivid in color. So beautiful.
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That is precious!!
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Originally Posted by dublb
(Post 5230987)
That's the best way ta start. I think that they are beautiful!
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As I slowly got the courage I started takin' 1 rocking stitch at a time. (With my rocking stitches I have a finger under the quilt & just barely feel the needle come through the fabric then turn it back up. If it comes through far enough ta poke me it came through way too far, & I pull it up. I then use my thumb on top ta control where the needle comes through on top.) When I got good at that I would try 2 rocking stitches at a time then after I got my thimble that fit, I would try 3 then 4 stitches at a time. This slowly progressed over a period of 5 years. Hmmm I might need ta take picts.
PS Try wool batting, It makes hand quilting much easier! |
Thanks DublB! I get the idea .... I just might end up handquilting all my Minis!
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Originally Posted by oksewglad
(Post 5230965)
Yes ... poke and stab hand quilting for the ♥'s using 2 strands embroidery floss. The back looks horrendous, front not so bad.
Ah so that's how you made those delightful hearts. Great suggestion! Maybe you will see some of this type on some of mine:) Imagine that! ... The Ol' Pro, picking up an idea from the New Kid on the Block! I'll look forward to seeing ♥s appearing on your next Mini! |
I love it!!! Have never done a mini, but yours makes me want to try one.
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Such a cute quilt - love it among the flowers. Nice job.
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I love Irish Chains and yours is beautiful!
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Beautiful, love the fabrics
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What a beautiful little quilt! And it was so nice of you to credit other members for their support. Now ... I'd love to see the rest of your garden!
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Originally Posted by Krystyna
(Post 5231654)
What a beautiful little quilt! And it was so nice of you to credit other members for their support. Now ... I'd love to see the rest of your garden!
I like to take my pics outside when I can as I can get better and truer colours for everyone to see. My flowerbeds are just coming to life for this year, though if you stalk me, you'll get some views from last year at different stages, different flowers. |
Cute I just love it.
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