This year, I have participated in a few instagram mini quilt swaps. The latest, the Alison Glass mini quilt swap, is just wrapping up. I love Alison Glass' fabrics, and this was a great opportunity to use up some scraps from my Triangle Transparency quilt, and expand my stash a little bit.
My partner said she really liked Alison Glass' Sun Prints, especially Mercury. Her mosaic had some wonky log cabins in it, and a string quilt, so I decided to make a mini wonky string quilt for her:
The top came together very quickly, and was a lot of fun to make. I used freezer paper as my foundation, and tried to make it a little wonky. Next time, I'll try to make it a little wonkier.
I quilted it with my walking foot, I didn't really have a plan, just some zig-zags and echo quilting until I filled the entire space.
I backed the quilt with Mercury, my partner's favorite fabric.
This swap was a lot of fun, and I'm looking forward to receiving my package. I have one swap left, finishing next month, and I think I'll take a break after that. I have really enjoyed making mini quilts, and it has given me the opportunity to try new things, but I'm ready to do more sewing for me :)
Have you participated in any online swaps? What was your experience like?
This is another finish from my 2015 FAL list for the 2nd Quarter. I have two more finishes to share before the end of the month. I just need to get photos!
What a great swap to be a part of and use up scraps from your Triangle Transparency quilt - and how perfect that your partner liked the Mercury line!! :)
ReplyDeleteThis mini reminds me of a watercolor - the fabrics are fantastic! It's a great little quilt!
ReplyDeleteMercury is a brilliant print - your partner is going to just love this!
ReplyDeleteThe orangey pink really lifts this beautifully.
ReplyDeleteI have tried online swaps and they have been great fun. Honestly, half the time I don't care what I receive as I have so much fun trying to make something new. However, like you, I am going to take a break so I can focus on finishing up some other things for myself.
It's beautiful, I am guessing your partner was thrilled. And a lovely finish too.
ReplyDeleteI'm helping Adrianne out with the FAL, so I am also to say this next part: I'm visiting as member of the official 2015 Finish Along Cheerleading Squad.