Monday, October 12, 2009

Small things amuse small minds



This little sweetie is just 12 1/2 inches - well it will be when it's finished. Each star block is only 3 inches.

It's a design by Ann Hermes and I used the lovely reproduction fabrics purchased at the quilt show. Ann uses snippets of vintage fabrics in her projects.

Thanks to some handy hints from Ann this quilt was easier to manage than my first effort.

I do like miniatures.

I have just discovered that Shabby Fabrics have a blog. I do like this shop and they have lots of lovely fabrics and projects.


Happy Stitching





17 comments:

  1. Star blocks are one of my favourites and blue is to. I have problems making miniatures but it is so cute that I may have to have a go afterseeing yours. Well done Hugs Bec

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  2. Ann, it's wonderful, I have never made anything small, its on my list of things to try, but not yet. I made those stars last month at 6 inches and wanted to scream! I need a new iron and more paitence I think =)

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  3. I have met so many of your countrymen vacationing here in Peru. They have all been such happy, fun people, really enjoying life! AND, we speak the same language!

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  4. Oh Ann how beautiful and stunning is this little quilt...those colours and repro fabrics...I Just love it all...Wow...Dzintra♥x

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  5. Oh! I love it. The fabrics are gorgeous. I'm going to have to try one of these mini's. I love them. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Ann I love this little quilt.
    You did an amazing job. Because they are smaller, they are sometimes even more difficult.
    Will You frame it or finish it and hang it up?
    Just amazing.Great job.
    Debra

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  7. What a lovely little quilt! It's just wounderful, and I love it. The repro fabrics you have used is so stunning - I did not know that you get repro's in those blue's....
    Have a nice day !

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  8. Wonderful colors -- I love blue and brown. You did a great job piecing those tiny little stars. thanks for sharing the Shabby Fabrics link. They do have great fabrics.

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  9. Anne, it's gorgeous! Lovely colors and wonderful work. Guess I don't have to wonder any longer about what you're up to! It's making lovely things.

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  10. I always enjoy visiting your blog too :o) Have a nice day !

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  11. I love it! Miniatures sound so hard to me!

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  12. Ann,
    It's lovely. I love browns and blues together. Excellent choice on the fabric.

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  13. I admire you for the beautiful work and colour matching

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  14. The quilt is just gorgeous! Where did you get the pattern for it?
    Micki

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  15. You've done a terrific job Ann, and the colours are gorgeous!

    I usually stay away from miniatures, getting those points right causes too much frustration! :D

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  16. I love miniature blocks! Your quilt turned out beautiful and I love your choice of fabrics. I'm a big reproduction fan too. :)

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  17. this one is so pretty Ann! Well done!

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