This was the kind of swap where you're making for someone but you don't know who's making something for you. I made this mini for the lovely and very talented Jade Stitch Mischief who's currently rocking the house in Sewvivor.
Jade's swap questionnaire had Bonnie and Camille at the top of her "favourite designers" list, and then right after reading that, I saw that she'd re-grammed a giveaway for some Miss Kate with the hashtag "ilovemisskate." Well it just so happened that I had a charm pack of Miss Kate curing in my stash! Kismet!
I adapted this lovely block by Judy Martin called Star Struck so that I could use charms without trimming them down and so I didn't have to calculate corner triangles for flying geese, and came up with the mini I called Miss Kate in the Stars.
When it came to quilting, I chose to FMQ the crap out of it - lots of loopy loops here.
And some tiny feathers to highlight that centre pinwheel.
I'm absolutely delighted to say that Jade loved it - I'm sad that I wasn't at the meeting to give it to her in person, though. I had so much fun making this mini, which finished at about 18" square.
Does your guild do swaps? You should totally join up if they do. They're a great way to stretch yourself creatively and to get to know your fellow guild members. Go for it!
I love your mini!
ReplyDeleteDo share the details of how you did it! It is darling! I have a little Bonnie & Camille thang going on, too!
ReplyDeleteI love it! I love it so much I made one this morning! Thanks for the link to the original pattern.
ReplyDeleteIt really turned out adorable. I can't wait to see what you received in return.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute mini! I really love the fabrics and the quilting is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteLook at you with the feathers!!!! Your quilting is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous! Love the way the stars kind of fit together - very clever!
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