Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Holding onto Summer

I recently turned two stitching ufo's into mini quilts, each finishing about 8 x 11 (give or take).  

Elm Street Quilts Stitch Project turned mini quilts

I debated how to quilt for awhile but I just love the texture straight line quilting gives a small piece so I went with my old standby.

I downloaded the stitching pattern for this crop of flowers from somewhere but seem to have misplaced both the download and the sheet so I can't give proper credit.  Anyone recognize?  Please leave in comments and I'll update.

Elm Street Quilts Stitch Project turned mini quilts

While the leaves got a bit monotonous, the bee and it's flight path along with the flowers were fun!

Elm Street Quilts Stitch Project turned mini quilts

The applique pattern for the flowers came from the Splendid Sampler bonus blocks (here).  I tried my hand at hand raw edge applique for this one just because I wanted a bit of hand work to do after I had fused it down.  Would choose needle turned the next time.

Elm Street Quilts Stitch Project turned mini quilts

I gifted these last week - one to my mom to wish her a get well and another to one of my sisters as a thank you.

I'll be linking my blocksl with Sew Cute Tuesdays, , Freemotion by the River,   WIP Wednesday's,  Let's Bee Social, Midweek Makers.  Fabric Frenzy Friday, Finish it Up Friday and Finished or Not Friday.


Have a wonderful day! Patty
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12 comments:

  1. Plum CoxSeptember 7, 2016 at 7:54 AM

    What pretty minis! Love the bee trail!

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  2. France Nadeau ❅ inspiration imagination creationSeptember 7, 2016 at 9:21 AM

    Lovely! I particularly like the one with the embroidered flowers and bee. I also like the effect created by your standby quilting. :-)

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  3. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowSeptember 7, 2016 at 9:29 AM

    I recognize the bee and flowers but don't recall from where either! :) Lovely stitching ! :)

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  4. PamSeptember 7, 2016 at 9:55 AM

    Your embroidered leaves and flowers and honeybee are very nice! Well designed!

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  5. MariSeptember 7, 2016 at 10:02 AM

    What cute minis! I love the bee and his trail too, and I'm glad you found something to do with those sampler patterns. You mom and sister are lucky!

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  6. Daytona DamselSeptember 7, 2016 at 11:23 AM

    Cute, cute minis. I like the little bee and his path.

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  7. SusanSeptember 7, 2016 at 12:15 PM

    These are wonderful! And what a great way to turn UFO's into something lovely - thanks for sharing these on Midweek Makers

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  8. RachelSeptember 8, 2016 at 12:11 PM

    Very pretty! I love that bee and his winding little path!

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  9. Carie @ Space for the ButterfliesSeptember 9, 2016 at 5:10 PM

    oh they are adorable, especially the bee - it reminds me of the children's rhyme: "What do you suppose? A bee sat on my nose! He said "I beg your pardon, I thought you were the garden"" :)

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  10. PaulaB quiltsSeptember 10, 2016 at 1:04 AM

    Those are darling little quilts. I love the bee among the flowers, so cheerful. Such nice little gifts will be very much appreciated.

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  11. ArianeSeptember 11, 2016 at 6:17 AM

    These minis are super cute!!

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  12. Myra @ Busy Hands QuiltsSeptember 15, 2016 at 12:57 PM

    So pretty! Thanks for linking to Finished or Not Friday.

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