So I finished my first project! I thought with every finish I would show the picture of what I started with at the beginning of the challenge. So this is what I had last week. Some squares and rectangles of some Good Folks.
This is what I have today! Yay! This is a mini quilt I made for a friend who really likes Anna Maria Horner.
The pattern is from Camille Roskelly's Swoon pattern, which was all over Pinterest a few weeks ago. I really liked the pattern, but I wasn't too tempted to buy it until I saw Tracey's super sweet baby girl version.
I looked at the pattern and saw that you only needed two fat quarters, and I had just found these two fat quarters behind the baby's changing table. How they got there...I know not. I do have suspicions though. ;0) I kept the quilting simple since this was such a bold block, especially with these fabric choices. I would love to make a whole quilt out of this pattern. However, I would definitely choose smaller prints as I think it would look better. I couldn't get one of diamond prints to go in the right direction, and it drives me nuts that it is facing the wrong way!
For the back I used my favorite print from this line. I just love how delicate and intricate this print is. For the binding I used an orange and pink dot from Heather Bailey's Bijoux line. I had a yard of this fabric that I bought a couple of years ago, and I can't tell you how many different projects it has ended up in. It is amazing how far you can stretch a yard!
I added a little tag with my initials stamped on the bottom.
Hopefully, the new owner will love it!
don't you love that block... This looks so pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteoooh, i love it. beautiful!
ReplyDeletelove. So pretty! Makes me want to try that block too.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful block. I liked that pattern the moment I saw it.
ReplyDeleteLooks great!
ReplyDeleteMeg the block looks awesome,well done
ReplyDeleteoh, I've been wanting to make Swoon! I think you've given me an idea for a swap partner gift! Very nice!
ReplyDeleteI think SOMEONE is going to be veeerrrry happy! Beautious!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great mini quilt! NICE and I love the back too! Pam
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful project. And I love the idea about the tag!
ReplyDeleteThat is breathtaking! Good for you for finishing something right away!
ReplyDeleteSweet! One down, ___ to go!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, what a lovely block. I really like the fabrics. I have been drooling over this pattern!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! I really like the idea of putting your initials on this! Great block!
ReplyDeleteWell done you it's great!
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous, Meg. The colors are so striking. I LOVE how you made your little tag, too... adorable!
ReplyDeleteIt's so beautiful! I want this pattern so bad, but I made a promise to myself to wait until my current w.i.p.s are..under control! :) {I'm takin' on your challenge!}
ReplyDeleteI love this. yum.
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