Sunday, October 31, 2021

October Monthly Mini

I hadn't planned on making a Halloween mini, but when I was sorting through some Sandy Gervais Fall fabrics I've saved from years ago, I came across a small pile of Halloween themed fabric tucked in among them. And this was born. It is about 8 1/2" square. I think I will name it "Boo Who?" If you look closely you will see that much of the fabric has "boo" printed on it.

Linking up with Wendy (The Constant Quilter blog) where all good mini-acs go at the end of the month.

The hyper-quilting of the spider webs in the setting triangles makes the blocks poof out. On a normal quilt I might not like that effect, but for a Halloween quilt it somehow seemed appropriate.

I don't usually use holiday themed fabrics for holiday minis (I usually use holiday colors in my good old repro fabrics), but I couldn't resist seeing what I could create from these scraps that were passed on to me by another quilter. I added the orange for the setting triangles (from an old Primitive Gatherings line), and for the back I chose a piece from a bundle my Mom once picked up years ago at a yard sale. You can see it in the photo below.

Though this was not my "Baggie Challenge" mini, it could probably qualify. I have set aside a baggie of scraps that I intend to use for that, but it may be December before I get it made.

In the meantime, I am ready to start quilting my "Land That I Love" from Lori's (Humble Quilts blog) doll quilt SAL. And I have almost finished the piecing on Pam Buda's "Dear Prudence" doll quilt SAL (Heartspun Quilts blog).

My design wall is currently covered with this project--my version of Gay Bomer's Heartfelt BOW. None of it is sewn together yet.

The lighting doesn't show how purple this really is, but I think you can still see the pops of cheddar I had to add. Since I don't applique, I left out the center medallion and set my blocks on point with triple sashing and 9-patch cornerstones. Once those are all made and this is assembled, I may add a couple of borders to make it queen size. Such a novelty for me to make a quilt that actually covers a bed. :)

Funny story for you--are you familiar with Pinewood Derbies? Around here they are usually associated with cub scouts, but our church had one as an activity last Wednesday, and beforehand they had encouraged families to create derby cars together. They brought in a specialist with a fancy track that electronically determined the place of each car in each heat, and each car raced in several heats to determine the final place they earned. Hubby and I made a car together (the only old people who did). He cut and sanded a simple, aerodynamic wedge shape. I painted it, and he attached wheels and weights. We took 4th place against all the young people who entered cars in the "classic" division. No one had trouble telling our car from the others.

Until next time, I'll leave you with the view of the setting sun on the mountains as I was going into the church for the Derby.

Janet O.

32 comments:

  1. ooh the blog photos are stunning....even the quilts..LOL....adorable october mini....your derby car is outstanding! i have been pondering 'dear prudence' myself and may yet cave.

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  2. Cute mini and the dense quilting is perfect in this case. Love your Pinewood Derby car! I have several that my son had made - so cute.

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  3. What an inspiring post. Your Halloween Mini is wonderful and the spider web quilting is fantastic.
    Your heartfelt BOW is lovely with all those purples. Always makes me think of Jill when I see pretty purples and lavenders.
    My son did the pinewood derby with scouts and we had some fun cars. Your quilt car is awesome. Congratulations on winning 4th place and for participating! love that.
    Glorious sunset.

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  4. Yes!! I remember Pinewood Derbies and your car is great!!!! I’ll bet it would have won first prize if there was a “beauty” category! I love it! Your Boo quilt is adorable and the spider web quilting is perfect! I love the purple and cheddar together on your wall. You’ve been a busy bee!

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  5. I love your mini, especially the spider web quilting. Congrats on your 4th place in the race. Love the design. Hugs

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  6. Hi Janet!!! What a cool mini quilt...I love it! I am working on my sandwich baggie quilt, inspired by you. What a fun bedside quilt...love that cheddar! Congratulations on the win with your quilt mobile derby car!!!

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  7. Darling mini! The quilting is exquisite as always. Your sash piecing adds so much to the “big quilt”. How fun to play with wood and paint and place in the derby!

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  8. Oh my, this mini is sensational! The spiderweb quilting is so detailed, and I'm always in awe of your tiny piecing. This one is really special. I love the triple sashing and cornerstones on your bed quilt. It's going to be stunning. Are you planning to hand quilt it? That sunset!

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  9. Your post reminds me how fun sewalongs can be!

    I do remember Pinewood Derbies, my brother was a Cub Scout! I loved helping make the cars each year tho I couldn;t have a car in the race bec I was a GIRL.

    love

    lizzy

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  10. The Halloween mini is wonderful. I think there's a spring in your step because it comes through in your quilting. You're busy with a number of projects and having fun. The pinewood derby car is a stunner!

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  11. I recognize several of your Halloween fabrics. Your mini is super cute and fun for the season. Your Derby is so fun. I love the quilty identification. Setting your heartfelt blocks on point gives it a great look along with the sashing design. Beautiful fall photos.

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  12. Great posting for your October Mini. You had fun with your Pinewood Derby car. Our YSA had a derby while we were in Missouri, sad to miss it. I had an old car that one of our boys made that I was thinking of using. Halloween isn't my favorite. I saw the BOO in the mini quilt. perfect quilting for it. Love your mountain view.

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  13. Your Boo Who? piece is darling! Your quilting is spot on, and I love the backing fabric! I love the combination of the cheddar and purple. It's lovely! Fun times with the derby! Churches down here do that a lot ... we have regional and state competitions, even! Great sunset view, as per usual!! :)

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  14. Gosh. Hard to choose between your fabulous mini with the great quilting and the derby car! I’d even qualify that as a mini!
    Great fun!
    I’m going to look at my baggie, re-read the rules so I make sure to follow them and start to work on it.
    I already have a November mini done (amazing, I know) so it’ll likely be my December entry.
    Always love your views, Janet!

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  15. My goodness! That is one wonderful Halloween monthly mini! Love the spider web quilting. Your BOM quilt looks great on point with the 9-patch cornerstones and it would look lovely on a bed. Your patchwork Pinewood Derby car is SO YOU! Love it! Congrats on a 4th place finish!

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  16. The quilting on your Halloween quilt is perfect! A cute mini. Also perfect is your Derbie car - well done!

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  17. That's a boo-tiful mini! And cute car too! :0)

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  18. Yes I can see the Boo writing on the mini quilt Janet - just perfect & so gorgeous!! Love your photo of the sun set & Yes I would've been able to pick your Derby car I am sure 😊😉

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  19. What a delightful (and perfect/perfectly made) little quilt! I really like the spider web quilting around the blocks.
    Wow, your Heartfelt blocks look great! I really like the muted color palette.
    How fun that you painted quilting motifs on your Pinewood Derby car. Congratulations on coming in 4th! Well done!

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  20. Congratulations on the 4th place !!
    Ohhh that spider web quilting is gorgeous ! What a great and fun idea Janet !!
    Thank you for the picture of the sunset... wow ! Amazing !!

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  21. The view over to the mountains is stunning. Love your mini quilt and its quilting. Your Derby car is fantastic, congratulations on 4th place!

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  22. That spiderweb quilting is amazing - definitely worth the effort!

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  23. Your Halloween Mini is still quite subtle. I think the spiders web quilting works beautifully. Heartfelt is coming along nicely. Good on you for being big kids. A very professional car, indeed. The photo of the hills is stunning. You were so fortunate to capture it.

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  24. I love the spider web quilting on your darling Halloween quilt!! And your Pinewood Derby story is priceless!! That little car is going to need a VERY special place in your sewing room!! So glad to see you are getting some quality sewing time!! Love ya!!

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  25. Beautiful mini quilts and lovely big one. They all come together so well. Love your car.

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  26. Boo Who is adorable! Those are my colors and the quilting is perfect for it. Your Pinewood Derby is awesome! Congrats!

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  27. I so love checking what you are up to Janet O. Boo Who is wonderful like all your projects. Inspiring to me always. Meanwhile what a great derby car you two made; how fun to place as well.

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  28. Your mountain views are so beautiful!
    Love your monthly mini. We used to do the derby cars with the kids for AWANA, but ours never looked as fancy! LOL Great job!

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  29. love your mini and that sunset is amazing.....

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  30. Oh, your blog header photo is STUNNING!! I love that mountain sunset picture too! A while back I asked my son (who lives in Salem, UT) if the mountains were turning colors yet. He said no. So now I guess they are!!
    Love that pinewood derby car you painted!

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