Many Mini's
 

Here are a handful of 4.5" blocks that I've made recently.
I just decided within the past two weeks that I'm going to make a hundred twenty or more different 4.5" pieced and appliquéd blocks that depict some of my favorite things and life experiences.
I have an appliqué white and gray cat to represent my long time (former) quilting helper, a paper pieced walking shoe, an apple, a block that my late mother-in-law made, etc.
I will make blocks that represent July (birthday month) such as an American Flag and an ice cream cone. I may also appliqué a map of my state onto a block, and use some of my favorite traditional pieced blocks too.

Looking good! Can't wait to see the finished quilt. I bet it will be awesome!

Really nice blocks! Keep us posted on your progress!

What a novel idea. Sort of like a fabric charm bracelet.

What a gerat idea. I love what you've done so far.

What a great idea and they look great, too.

Neat idea, and super blocks! Please do share your progress on these! :)

Wow!! you are off to a great start, I already love what you have posted.

Great job and idea.

Oooh... that would be a great name for what is going to be a fabulous quilt! I love these little blocks! 4"? Wow! You've got more patience than me, that's for sure! Please keep us posted!

Your blocks are awesome!!

very nice blocks

what a wonderful idea and keep track of what each mean that way when you pass down the quilt the person will be able to see what each meant.
this is such a wonderful idea.
thank you for sharing

lovely idea to do something like that. It's looking good so far, can't wait to see the finished quilt

It's looking good Jenn!

Thanks for the nice comments! Here are a few more I've made in the past month: Also, my little kitty wanted me to play with her. She said "Enough of those time consuming blocks. Oh, some have a crinkly sound. I like the crinkly sound"


(Some are paper-pieced, some are appliqued, some are traditional pieced).

nicely done... can't wait to see the finish

What a wonderful idea -- a quilt made up of reminders of various things and times in your life...don't think I'd ever have the patience to do that for myself, and it wouldn't mean a thing to anyone else if I did, probably. But I can't wait to see what your quilt looks like!

How very creative! It will be wonderful when finished! :)

great idea...there is a story in everything, may as well bring it to life. Very cute so far.

Great! I like it. Hope you don't get bored with it before you finish it. Would love to see pics when you are done.
Penny

happy quilting. what a fun project.

Its looking good, I guess your helper didn't like the arrangement...:p

Can't wait to see the finished product. Such wonderful memories going into this quilt.

wow fantastic work