Friday, 15 June 2012

WELCOME MINI

I have been so slack at blogging,  I'm surprised there is anyone left following me!  So a huge thank you to those who continue to read and/or comment on my posts.  You are a very tolerant bunch!

I have not been keeping up with my sewing commitments either - firstly I failed to complete the first Alphabet Challenge, and, having signed up for the May FNSI, didn't manage to work on anything.  Most importantly my  SKoW quilt is nowhere near where it should be up to.  Hopeless!!   I have, however, completed my mini quilt for the 12 inch Mini Club Swap, although I was supposed to put up a post about it yesterday and didn't manage that!

The pattern I used for my mini quilt is Lynette Anderson's Our Home Pillow design.  It ended up being more time consuming that I had anticipated, but I think I have now perfected french knots and lazy daisies!  I am very pleased with the result, and now I can finally say I have made a quilt, albeit a rather small one :-)



I love the topiary trees! 


I hope the recipient of this quilt will love it as much as I do.  A big thanks goes to Cheryl for organising this swap and I look forward to taking part in another in the future.

Have a lovely weekend.
Helen
Posted by at
Labels:

12 comments:

  1. Sharon - Lilabelle Lane16 June 2012 at 00:03

    Such a beautiful mini. Who ever gets this one will be over the moon. Hugs, Sharon

    ReplyDelete
  2. Melanie16 June 2012 at 01:33

    What a beautiful mini, those topiary trees are fabulous.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Fiona16 June 2012 at 03:24

    absolutely stunning.... just beautiful... love all the french knots in the topiary - it gives exactly the right texture...
    Hugz

    ReplyDelete
  4. Kathy16 June 2012 at 05:20

    A beautiful mini - and I agree with you about the tiny topiary trees, they're gorgeous :)

    ReplyDelete
  5. FloS16 June 2012 at 12:35

    Hi Helen ! I'm still there ! don't worry !! I know it's hard to sew on time ... you've done a beautiful quilt !!! with a lot of stitcheries !! you can be proud of your work !
    Florence

    ReplyDelete
  6. Wendy16 June 2012 at 12:48

    Your mini quilt is beautiful, and I agree with the others, the topiary trees are stunning! Wendy

    ReplyDelete
  7. Cheryll16 June 2012 at 16:21

    Oh your MiNi looks beautiful Helen! Such fantastic stitching! Wonder where it's off to!!!???!!! wink wink! Your partner will love it! :)

    ReplyDelete
  8. Christine M16 June 2012 at 23:22

    Your mini quilt is gorgeous Helen. You've done a fantastic job of those topiary trees.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Quilting Chemist (Danette)17 June 2012 at 18:16

    Beautiful mini quilt! Gorgeous stitching, I especially like the topiary tress and the daisies are great.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Lyn27 June 2012 at 00:31

    Hi Helen, I emailed you to say how much I love the quilt..it is just gorgeous...I hope you have received yours...

    ReplyDelete
  11. Quilt Kitty2 July 2012 at 02:28

    Wow, that is a beautiful mini Helen. I love your topary trees & all those knots, very special. I feel a little better to read I am not the only one running so far behind at the moment especially on the SKOW. I definately have a needleturn block I need to get over. Tracee xx

    ReplyDelete
  12. Kim8 July 2012 at 02:56

    What a lovely mini quilt.

    Kim QFD CIJ

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)