My Quilt Story
 

Look at what a friend did for me! She framed one of my mini's that I did back in 2009 for an American Patchwork challenge in All people quilt. The challenge was to make a small quilt (less then 9" x 12") and a story saying why I like to quilt. Here was my entry:
I started quilting in the mid 1990's after we had purchased a new home and wanted it decorated nice. My sister helped me pick out wall paper and paint and said our bedroom needed a quilt, so she helped me make a double Irish chain in fabrics that matched our bedroom.

My love for quilting began. Before long I converted a spare bedroom into a sewing room. I couldn't get enough!!! In the past 15 years I have gone from simple piecing to more difficult projects. I have made 220 quilts & quilt projects.

My passion is for minature quilts, so this project was just what I am looking for. I started by paper piecing the background in the diamond shape and then added minatures to the points to represent a few of the things I enjoy about quilting:

House: Represent my house that I love to decorate with sewing & quilting projects.
Sewing Machine: My collection of old & new sewing machines.
Hearts: The many friends that I have made since I started quilting.
Jar of buttons: Embellishment used on my quilts.
Quilt block: My love for miniatures.
Over Sam & Sunbonnet Sue: The fun times I have making quilts and teaching my Grandchildren how to quilt.

Pin Cushion: For all the neat supplies I have learned to use.

Here is my story quilt:
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What a sweet story. Lovely mini. What a great friend to do that for you.

What a wonderful story-unfolds like a fairy tale! Your miniature quilt is beautiful - all the images and the meanings behind each one makes it an heirloom for the next generation. You did a great job and it will be a loving remembrance of you.

What a beautiful mini and it looks so great framed. Good job.

What a wonderful story and you do such a beautiful job quilting. Looks very good framed.

I loooove this framed quilt!

It's adorable and how thoughtful of your friend to frame it for you!

Kat

congrats... and great story

That is such a sweet strory, your framed mini quilt look's so beautiful.

very charming

Loved your story! Miniature quilt is beautiful and what a sweet friend to frame it for you!

love your story and your terrific quilt.

i loved the whole story and the quilt framed is awsome.

Adorable story and quilt.

Great story, great little quilt!!!

I liked the story and the miniatures. Great job
Pat

What a darling little quilt!

Great story, thanks for sharing.

Gret story, and beautiful work.

Lovely story and quilt, I do hope she put the story on the back of the frame in a pocket so everyone remembers the written story, if not I hope you do it.
Your friend is special, keep her.

Yes, my friend put a copy on the backing of the frame.

Lovely story, great mini. It's beautiful and it looks great framed.

Good story, good quilt, good framing. Thanks for sharing.

Very cute!!!!

That is such a lovely story, and you have a great friend. She's done a lovely job of framing your story.

What a wonderful story and you do such a beautiful job quilting.

a beautiful quilt

Okay, you've convinced me... mini quilts it is... off to get some fabric... wahoo. Love this.

its a great little quilt and a wonderful memory of your journey

Such a cute mini, with a great story! It looks very nice in a frame.

Love to do minis and pp. Great job! :)

That is really a great story. Love the wall hanging. Perfect!!!!!

What a great piece. Would look great in my sewing area. :-) Very pretty, a wonderful story.

Nice story and pretty mini.

awwwww wonderfull story and adorable mini

very pretty mini quilt. Thank-you for sharing your story.

A good story and a wonderfuly remembrance.

Great Story, beautiful

What a neat idea. Lovely work.