This is the doll quilt I made for the swap with Japan. It measures 22" by 23". I thought I would do red, white, and blue in Honor of the 4th of July. It was so much fun to make and I quilted on it while traveling, so it has been quilted on in 3 different states. I usually quilt with a size 12 needle, but used a 10 so the stitches of blue would show up in the white squares.

When I was planning it, there was going to be a red binder, but when I got ready to put the binder on, the white just spoke to me, and so white it was!

Making these small quilts is so much fun, and I recommend it to all quilters! :wink:
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That's just beautiful, Ninnie. One of these days I'm going to have to try a Mini. I just do better with the bigger blocks right now! At least I know where to go for advice!!!

I think its great.

thanks PQ, the star stencils were 1 1/2 inch across, I had to make it. the back is red and the white flowers show up as well as the white stars on the boarder, so the back looks like another quilt!

Thanks imjustme!

its just perfect - it just screams USA. you're quilting is flawless.

i'm sure who ever gets it in japan will be thrilled to death.

:oops: :oops: Thank you Klue! I take that as high praise coming from you, you know how I love and admire your work!

Ninnie!!! I love it!!! :D :D :D The recipient of your quilt is going to be so excited to recieve her beautiful quilt!!! 1 1/2" stars????? :shock: :shock: Your quilting is awesome 8) 8) 8) How clever to quilt it so it's reversible :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

I didn't post a picture of the back here, but it is on my blog!! :D

:oops: :oops: Thank you amma, you are grrrrrrrrat!! :wink:

That is just beautiful. Your hand quilting is awesome. What a great job.

:oops: :oops: Thank you littlehud, it's all I know how to do! :lol: :lol:

I love it!

Beautiful.

Wow that's awesome!!! Such beautiful quilting...your Japanese recipient is going to adore it!!

Thanks, I sure hope they like it! Now just have to decide what to send with it!

Good ole red, white and blue! What more could you want! :thumbup:

Cool Ninnie! I'm really liking the minis...I might just have to sign up for one of the swaps sometime fairly soon. :lol:

Very very nice!! :)

That is sew cute! (I had that red fabric but used all mine :roll: )

VERY VERY Pretty Ninnie. GREAT JOB!

Come and join us Patti, it is sooomuch fun!

Thanks Bev, glad you like it!

I only had a little of that material left , sewjoyce , and as soon as I saw it, the plan just fell together! :wink:

thanks Carol!!

Ninnie, it's perfect for the swap! Your hand quilting makes me drool! So pretty!

Ninnie, that is absolutely beautiful!
I have such respect for anyone who hand quilts
and hope that one of these days I learn how as well!
Someone in Japan is going to be thrilled to get your squishy!

Beautiful!! Your quilting is perfect!!

That's a fantastic mini - I've never made one before. I'm sure it will be treasured in Japan, and will spread good vibes for international relations!! Good work.

I'm so glad you said that, I was afraid it might be too "americana"!

When I first started quilting, I had my frame up in our store and all the ladies in the neighborhood came and "critiqued" my stitches and I would be sick on my stomach when I saw them coming. :lol: :lol: they weren't afraid to gently tell me if I needed to take some stitches out. I have a hard time if I am tense, not getting them too small , which is a terrible thing for a hand quilter to do. they are supposed to be the same size, and that is hard to do sometimes! :wink:

Thank you Joan, Esqmommy, and Justquilting! Come and join in the fun!!

Nice mini--quilting is great!

I like it! :thumbup: