Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Oh Cherry!


I love this little mini cherry quilt. It is going to be in the mini raffle quilts at our quilt show next year. The pattern is from Fig Tree and Co.



I even had this cherry fabric in my stash for a backing, perfect!


Instead of putting a sleeve on these minis, I am using the triangle corner method which is fast and works well with this size (18 x 18). All you do is push a dowel in the corners and hang it up.


The pattern instructions had the quilting done in a crosshatch pattern. At first I didn't think I wanted to do that but decide to give it a try. I think it was a good pick, and it went fast. I used 40 weight Aurifil and lengthened my stitch to 4 on my Bernina.
I wanted to use the same red polka dot border fabric the binding. I didn't have enough and chose this one with a white flower, I like it better than the polka dot.
Hopefully I have one more to show you tomorrow......

Kelly
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15 comments:

  1. Randy D.August 13, 2014 at 6:30 PM

    That is so sweet. And I love the idea for the dowel in the back! Perfect choice for binding, too. Oh and the backing is amazing!

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  2. BarbAugust 13, 2014 at 8:11 PM

    so super cute! I love the backing print. You always have the funnest fabrics!

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  3. MichelleAugust 13, 2014 at 8:27 PM

    That is the sweetest wall hanging! I can imagine it hanging in a retro kitchen with red cupboards and a checkerboard Lino floor!

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  4. DianeAugust 13, 2014 at 8:31 PM

    Super cute, and the fabrics are perfect!

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  5. Jenny MAugust 13, 2014 at 10:43 PM

    So fresh and sweet! Gorgeous fabrics.

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  6. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsAugust 13, 2014 at 11:50 PM

    Oh that is so cute. Fresh and bright. I love how it will be already to hang!

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  7. BethAugust 13, 2014 at 11:56 PM

    That is so cute. I do like the binding. I also really like the corner triangles. Much faster than putting a small sleeve on a mini. Need to file that tip some where safe.

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  8. KarenAugust 14, 2014 at 3:19 AM

    Looks great. Hope it finds a happy home.

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  9. moosecraftAugust 14, 2014 at 5:35 AM

    So cute! Love these Fig Tree minis!

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  10. SusanAugust 14, 2014 at 5:40 AM

    This is such an adorable mini! I have some of that cherry fabric! It IS the perfect backing!

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  11. antique quilterAugust 14, 2014 at 5:57 AM

    I love that backing fabric, this is such a cute quilt, I LoVE it! your on a roll making quilts right now, love seeing them all.
    Kathie

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  12. Michele McLaughlinAugust 14, 2014 at 7:18 AM

    Love this, love the backing! Well done!

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  13. UnknownAugust 14, 2014 at 7:57 AM

    Could this be any cuter?!?! I see lots of tickets going for this sweet little quilt at your quilt show! The backing is perfect! Thanks for telling us your thread and stitching for the quilting too.

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  14. Helen@Till We Quilt AgainAugust 14, 2014 at 9:16 AM

    What a lucky guild to have such a creative quilter! It is so... cute!

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  15. Caffeinated CottonAugust 14, 2014 at 12:01 PM

    Adorable

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