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Saturday, April 5, 2014

The Case of the Shrinking Quilt

No, I didn't have an incident with a quilt in the washing machine.
Do you recall this little quilt that I designed and made almost two years ago for my family reunion auction? I called this "Stars and Stripes Forever".
 It is 14 1/2" square. My daughter won the bid, but it was popular enough that I made another one, very similar, for the auction last year.
My brother won this one. It is the same size as the previous one, but the centers of the stars are different.
Shortly after making this second one I began making AAQI quilts. I wanted to make a patriotic one and  still had little parts and pieces left from these two quilts. Size restrictions on AAQI quilts required that I make it smaller somehow. I chose to use only 4 of the blocks, put pinwheels in the centers of both stars,  and orient the stripes all in the same direction. This ended up being 8 1/2" square.
I called this one "Liberty and Justice For All." It was sold at the AAQI booth at the Houston Quilt Festival, so I have no idea where it ended up. If you've seen it, let me know. : )

This is my latest mini creation.
Not very good lighting on this. I made it half the size of the quilt above, so I have named it "Stars and Stripes Forever .5". It is 4 1/2" square.

I don't believe I will go any smaller on this. : )
If you are tired of minis you may want to skip my next few posts. I'm sure there will be more to come.
Until next time,
Janet O.



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39 comments:

  1. AmyApril 5, 2014 at 3:28 AM

    I think you have a patriotic, pineapple Christmas ornament in you, Janet. ;-)

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  2. MaryApril 5, 2014 at 3:40 AM

    I never tire of seeing the minis or anything that you have quilted. You have gotten so much good practice at FMQ. Can you make one mini star as an ornament. that star would be TINY!!!! Funny I'm up an hour after you posted this. Good night!

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  3. RuthApril 5, 2014 at 4:33 AM

    I love patriotic things, so these would be high on my list. No wonder your family liked it! No, not tired of minis. Bring them on!

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  4. DebbieApril 5, 2014 at 5:22 AM

    Love the story on this and how it shrunk to its current size! So cute.

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  5. JoAnneApril 5, 2014 at 5:28 AM

    I love these and other minis! Bring it on!

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  6. AnonymousApril 5, 2014 at 5:41 AM

    I love your minis! Such a fun post! I can't imagine making that last teeny tiny one!

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  7. Material GirlApril 5, 2014 at 6:04 AM

    I love the minis. I have personally decided that 1/2 inch is the smallest HST or block for me.i love the way they look,everything looks better mini!

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  8. Linda April 5, 2014 at 6:12 AM

    I love each one of your quilts!!! Darling! Such a cool design that looks wonderful in every size!!

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  9. Kathy ... aka NanaApril 5, 2014 at 6:12 AM

    I love your minis and look forward to all your posts! Not sure I could do something that small ... at least not without paper piecing it. ;-)

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  10. Quilting BabciaApril 5, 2014 at 6:17 AM

    Bring on the minis - love them! Especially love those pinwheel minis.

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  11. KarenApril 5, 2014 at 6:18 AM

    Do you think you will ever make a king size one?

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  12. moosecraftApril 5, 2014 at 6:22 AM

    I absolutely love this design! I can't imagine it getting any smaller, tho? ;-)

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  13. LesleyApril 5, 2014 at 7:28 AM

    What a great post! Loved seeing the quilt change into smaller sizes. They are all so sweet!

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  14. CathyApril 5, 2014 at 7:48 AM

    I never tire of seeing your mini quilts. Beautiful. Hugs

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  15. KrisApril 5, 2014 at 8:06 AM

    Oh, you are sooooooooo funny!! And I think a little nutty!! But your minis are fabulous and amazing!!

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  16. Impera MagnaApril 5, 2014 at 8:16 AM

    Love these minis.... and you are tempting me to head in the mini direction, gf!

    You do amazing work... just lovely!

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  17. Teresa in Music CityApril 5, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    I could NEVER tire of your minis Janet! And your little Stars & Stripes .5 is amazing!!!! I absolutely LOVE IT!!!!!

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  18. julieQApril 5, 2014 at 8:25 AM

    OH no...keep 'em coming girl!! I love all your work, and your pretty mini quilts are perfect. Now if you can just incorporate your magic shrinkage to my hips....

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  19. AimeeApril 5, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    So stinkin' cute Mom! I love it :)

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  20. Carole in NebraskaApril 5, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    I have always loved your patriotic quilts no matter what the size. The minis, though, are amazing. I love your use of tans and beiges instead of just off-white; makes for such a great 'old and much used and loved' look. You continue to inspire me, my friend.

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  21. Quilter KathyApril 5, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    Would never tire of seeing minis... they are my favorite too! Love your newest challenge... that is tiny! It's so fun to see how you created a series of quilts and to follow the threads between them!

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  22. AnnieOApril 5, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    Wow, the incredible shrinking quilt at its zenith! So cute. Your work is amazing!

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  23. RaewynApril 5, 2014 at 12:26 PM

    Whew!!! What a gorgeous 'series'!!! So that is a 2" star block - wow - great sewing :-)

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  24. Denise :)April 5, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    Tired of minis? Who gets tired of minis?? I'm 'quilting minis' vicariously through you, so please keep up the lovely work! Hahahaa!!! :)

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  25. ColleenApril 5, 2014 at 3:42 PM

    Love them all!! And who could ever be tired of minis??? Not me :)

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  26. DonieneApril 5, 2014 at 5:59 PM

    Are you tired of me telling you how much I LOVE STARS!! Well, I'm NOT TIRED of seeing your minis!! These little patriotic quilts are winners, no matter what size!! Your trunk show will be amazing!!! Way to go!!

    Blessings and hugs

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  27. JuliaApril 5, 2014 at 6:42 PM

    I never tire of seeing your mini quilts. Keep them coming Janet.
    Julia ♥

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  28. diane sApril 6, 2014 at 3:30 AM

    I love your minis and love looking at them every time you share one. I to love small quilts and ornaments! I enjoyed how your sizes shrunk. Keep them coming Janet. ((()))

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  29. LoriApril 6, 2014 at 8:57 AM

    I love it!! I enjoy seeing your minis and they are so much fun to make!!

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  30. Kindred QuiltsApril 6, 2014 at 12:50 PM

    Please don't stop making and sharing mini quilts with us! I love all of these, but the 8.5 size is a favorite!

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  31. cityquilter graceApril 6, 2014 at 8:14 PM

    bring 'em on! love to see them, they do inspire and delight me and on how i love r/w/b quilts....very nice, all of them!

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  32. Gwynette in NW ArkansasApril 6, 2014 at 8:33 PM

    I'm glad you are sharing!! Can't be at your trunk show, so this is good!! Red, white, and blue makes my heart beat faster!!

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  33. MichelleApril 7, 2014 at 12:30 PM

    Oh my! I love those patriotic minis! I might have to "borrow" your idea and make one of my own. :) Great job!

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  34. BarbApril 8, 2014 at 5:18 AM

    so tiny! so cute!
    your patriotic quilts are wonderful! I always enjoy seeing your minis!

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  35. VivianApril 8, 2014 at 11:49 AM

    Progress, progress! Your minis continue to count up, and each one is as special as the previous ones. Lovely work, Janet. You're impressing all of us.

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  36. DawnApril 8, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    Sweet little quilts. I heard from a few of the buyers of my AAQI quilts. Always extra fun to know where they landed. Nice some of your quilts are staying in the family. Also a fun way to fund reunion costs.

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  37. SarahApril 9, 2014 at 2:09 PM

    I'm thinking if you really had to, it could go smaller but I would advise against if it you like your sanity. LOL. Can't wait to see all the minis together at your trunk show - they certainly are inspiring!

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  38. Rebecca in AKApril 9, 2014 at 6:55 PM

    I really like your small, smaller, and smallest quilts! What a great idea to have an auction at your reunion.

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  39. CarlaApril 11, 2014 at 11:02 PM

    Your mini trunk show is going to be awsome! I can see some traveling in your future. I'll bet a lot of guilds would love to see your work. I made a copycat version of your five star quilt but it doesn't have the sparkle yours does because I didn't use a variety of fabric. Your mini is just amazingly mini!

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