After a fair bit of stalking I tried to choose fabrics and colours my partner liked that I already had in my stash. I love using solids with prints and was able to find more saturated solid (or shot cotton) that co-ordinated with each print.
The blocks is called 'Night Vision' and each block is 6" finished. I really love this block, and will definitely use it again. I kind of wish I'd tried the smaller version - 3" finished but I just wasn't brave enough :)
After a lot of deliberation I decided to bind it in the same Kona bleached white as the background fabric so the blocks stand out.
Finished size is 18 1/2". I was going to wash it in the hope that it would shrink 1/2" to fit the size requirements of the swap, but I think I'll leave it to my partner to decide if she wants to wash it.
So there we have it, my first time in the DQS. I really really enjoyed maqking this little mini quilt. Just hope my partner likes it :)
Happy Wednesday and thanks for visiting :)
Totally lovely Fiona - your partner should be over the moon; I would be xx
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful! I love it, the quilting is perfect and the blocks are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWow! Totally gorgeous mini quilt. I'd be happy to receive it. I'm sure your partner will be too! Well done! Jxo
ReplyDeleteIts absolutely gorgeous Fiona :-)
ReplyDeleteYour partner will love it! Congrats on making something she will cherish forever!
ReplyDeleteOh I love this so so much, its really gorgeous
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I love it! Wish it was mine. LOL
ReplyDeleteamazing. I really love the block-- both the construction and the finished look. You've done a great job~
ReplyDeleteI really love this block! Definitely want to give it a go. Great 3d effect with the fabric you have chosen Fiona! Who wouldn't want this great little quilt?? No worries there!
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous Fiona! Could I actually be lucky enough to get you as a partner twice?! I would so love this one too!!
ReplyDeleteI really love this!
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