Friday, March 30, 2018

March Mini

I have joined Wendy (the constantquilter blog) and a few other bloggers in making a mini a month, and if I don't post this soon it will have to be April's, instead of March's.
The tiny 9-patch is finished.




At first I thought about doing some hand quilting on it, but when you have this much congestion on the back, that is kind of difficult.

I didn't press any seams open because I knew I wanted to do some Stitch-in-the-Ditch.














Just quilted some straight lines and simple loops in the border.











Here is a perspective shot. It is about 7" x 8", with 3/4" finished nine patches.

I finally finished messing with the trees in Sasquatch's forest.
 Thursday he went to the machine quilters. I won't be pushing any large quilts around under Gidget's needle for a while, yet, and I wanted this to get finished and to my oldest daughter's family.
I pieced the back from chunks of blue and green flannels. I am having the machine quilter attach the binding, too, and then my Mom has offered to sew it down by hand.
My shoulder is being scoped this morning. Not sure how soon I will be back to blogging and quilting, but I will be quilting vicariously through the adventures of my blog friends! I'll be back as soon as I can.
In the meantime, enjoy this recent view from my sewing room window. Love those clouds.
Until next time,
Janet O.

34 comments:

  1. Good to see yourfinished Mini. I hope the shoulder scope helps the Drs to know what is needed. Sasquach looks great. Your daughters family will love it.

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  2. Precioso el mini de este mes. Me encanta. Los árboles van avanzando. Un beso

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  3. Your mini is beautiful--kind thoughts and prayers for your shoulder. Your Mom is a trooper and your daughters Big Foot quilt is a treasure.

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  4. that mini is crazy small....amazing..........
    love the view from your sewing room

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  5. What a darling mini quilt! You have the talent for those, for sure. Hope your shoulder is Ok, Janet!!!

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  6. The nine patch mini is stunning.....just perfect!
    Shoulder problems are so painful.....I do hope you can find the problem/get a solution/move on beyond this. Keep us posted to your progress. Have a blessed Easter.

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  7. another perfect little mini....sending prayers your way for diagnosis and fast healing treatment....

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  8. Great mini. I love Sasquatch. Hoping all goes well with your shoulder. I've been fighting shoulder pain for years. Hugs

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  9. Gorgeous mountain view!! In just 105 days I’ll be back to “my” mountains- not that I’m counting (really, there’s an app to do it for me. Lol). I wouldn’t hand quilt through all those layers either. I did chuckle on the “large” label until the rotary cutter showed the true scale of your project. Good luck with your shoulder procedure today!!

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  10. Your view is amazing... such a beautiful work of God! Those tiny little squares in your mini may not even be the size of the red screw on your rotary cutter!! wow!! It's gorgeous! I can't wait to see Sasquatch finished in all his glory. I hope your shoulder feels better soon.

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  11. Love the cute mini!!! OMG did I miss something? Wishing your shoulder heals fast and well. Hugs.

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  12. Good luck with the scope! I hope you are good as new very soon!!
    Love your little mini!
    Yay for getting your big foot quilt top compelte!!

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  13. Will be cheering you on for a quick return after the shoulder work...my husband knows all about that kind of stuff.
    Your March mini is just the dearest thing ever (makes mine look like a queen size quilt in comparison!) When you posted the image of the rotary cutter next to it - well - over the top piecing!!! Sasquatch turned out great and with a flannel backing how cozy he will be amongst the evergreens. Easter Blessings, Janet and take care of yourself.

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  14. Sweet little nine patch. Congrats on a near finish on Skatch.
    Take great care on your shoulder and arm!

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  15. I do hope that the scoping procedure brings you the pain relief and healing you need. Your latest mini is simply too sweet for words. I'm also looking forward to seeing Sasquatch all quilted, it's going to be so cozy with the flannel back. Easter blessings to you and your family, and prayers for a quick recovery.

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  16. Oh I look forward to seeing what your quilter does with Sasquatch! I love that quilt :-) I am making 3" nine patch blocks as a leader & ender project and of course I think of you, I feel like I'm making a Mini too! But then here is another one of your glorious mini creations and mine look positively humongous! Kiwi hugs xxxx......best wishes for your shoulder behaving.

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  17. Gorgeous mini Janet. Your sasquatch will be wonderful ... can't wait to see it all done & dusted! Wishing you all the very best for your shoulder surgery ... hope you have some good books to read while you recover. Happy Easter to you Xxx

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  18. Another adorable mini Janet! And what a beautiful photo.... you still have snow?!?!

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  19. Beautiful work, such tiny pieces. Good luck with the shoulder, hope you have a speedy recovery. Happy Easter.

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  20. Hope your procedure went well. Your March mini is lovely. You truly make mini's. Mine are just small! LOL. Take care.

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  21. Love the mini and Sasquatch!! Hope the scope shows what's going on with your shoulder. Praying you will be back blogging soon!!!!

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  22. I hope your scope went well, Janet. I looked online to see what the procedure entailed and it sounds less invasive than regular surgery but not necessarily easier. I hope it did everything that will make your shoulder as good as new. Your tiny quilt is amazing and your Sasquatch looks fabulous. I like the change in length of the tree trunks. Happy Easter to you and yours.

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  23. Wow! What a view! I can almost smell the fresh air!!! :-)
    Love that wee little mini! It's fun seeing the back too!

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  24. Your March mini is sooo beautiful and ...tiny !! Congratulations on this finish !
    Fingers crossed for your shoulder and arm...not fun ...
    Happy Easter Janet to you anf family !

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  25. Best of luck for your shoulder scoping Janet.. I hope it all goes well (although by now, I think it may have already have been done?) and you heal quickly and happily. I love your weeeeeee mini and look forward to seeing the finished Sasquatch... all the fine tuning you've done was worth it and it looks fabulous :-) Beautiful view from your window!

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  26. Your mini is amazing as always! What a beautiful view from your sewing room! :0)

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  27. Love, love, love your March mini!!

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  28. Oh I hope you are doing okay after your procedure!
    Your nine patch mini is just delightful!!
    Your Sasquatch quilt is just awesome and the trees turned out great.
    Gorgeous photos of your view. It is just amazing and the lighting is beautiful.
    take care and heal up fast xo

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  29. I am sending all my positive vibrations for a happy outcome on your shoulder scope! We can't have you away from those mini quilts for long. You are our inspiration! Take care!

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  30. That little nine patch is one of my faves that you've done...love the background and border fabric choices!

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  31. So, I've been scrolling through your blog post mostly looking at the pictures because I can't stand here too terribly long before my back gives out (I can't sit without pain either)....anyway...you are igniting a fire that I need to sew with all these adorable mini quilts!! I forgot just how much you love the little ones and how much patience you must have!!!

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  32. Is there a pattern for the 9 patch mini quilt?

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    1. Sorry, no pattern. I just made 9-patches that finished at 1 1/2" and played around until I found a setting I liked. So the setting squares also finish at 1 1/2". Maybe those measurements will help. I don't have the quilt anymore, so I can't really measure anything else for you.

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