Just a bitty thing (5"x7") made from some tiny leftovers after cutting up a bunch of 30s repro fabrics. I bound it in yellow and named it "A Little Bit of Sunshine".
It is is machine quilted with diagonal lines that form tilted rectangles. The photo below shows the quilting better, and gives you a better size perspective.
Here is my progress on Chooky's Churn Dash SAL. I haven't decided yet if I am going with 41 or 50 blocks, but I am on track for 50 with these 25 blocks at the halfway mark.
We just returned from our annual family reunion/campout. We reserve a large, private campsite and my siblings and our posterity are invited. We had 55 participate this year, but the little intruder we found in a banana my hubby had hung in our camp, was definitely not invited. Do you think he thought he was camouflaged? Click to enlarge for the full effect.
Don't want to leave you with that photo, so I'll leave you with this one.
These clouds are over the eastern mountains, but this is the sunset, not the sunrise--the colors were just reflecting clear across the valley.
So much going on in this world of ours, it can leave your head spinning. Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay kind.
Until next time,
Janet O.
Beautiful mini Janet and gorgeous photos, even of your uninvited visitor!
ReplyDeleteJanet me encanta tu mini. Suena gran diversión con la famila, gracias por compartir tus bonitas fotografías. Cuidste
ReplyDeleteHI Janet!! Your mini is totally adorable!!! Love it, and camping, too, and with family, it sure must have been fun! That uninvited guest needs to go home. You live in such a beautiful spot.
ReplyDeleteI do like your few odd double churn dash blocks. Good work.
ReplyDeleteYep not a fan of the banana image.
a true mini in every sense of the word! oh and i am loving those churn dash blocks...yes beautiful sunset to erase the darkness of current news that worsens every day...here in MD it's constant shootings to start with...
ReplyDeleteI love the way you quilted your mini, those rectangles look great! Hope the banana visitor didn’t sting anyone.
ReplyDeleteThe smaller the better in my opinion! Such a sweet mini.
ReplyDeleteOh, my gosh, that mini! Just where do the seams go? Is there room for them? I might have to try something like that just for the experience!!!! It's adorable.
ReplyDeleteThat wasp may be uninvited but it's a great photo!
When you go mini, you go miniscule. Just as sweet as a little ray of 🌞
ReplyDeleteProbably not the "miniest" of your minis, but getting close? As sweet as sunshine! Your churn dash blocks are coming along beautifully. I still have not begun making them, sigh. Maybe some small ones could be incorporated into Lori's patriotic panel challenge. You have the most gorgeous panoramic view from your home, it must be so peaceful to enjoy every day's sunrise and sunset.
ReplyDeleteThat "little" bit of sunshine is filing the world with beauty! I adore it! And the rectangle quilting design is intruiging!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful bit of sunshine, Janet. I think the white background highlights the clear colors of the '30s fabrics and the particular yellow you used for binding is perfect! I try to imagine sewing such tiny blocks... and can't. I know you've said you sometimes sew larger and cut to size but even so, it's amazing to me.
ReplyDeleteYour dashes look great. I love the background color you've chosen. These will become such a warm-looking quilt.
Ugh to the bee. Beautiful sunset. I have a friend who lives in NM who said she can sometimes see the sunset in the east. I understood what she meant but this photo illustrates exactly what she meant.
Your mini is really cute! I really couldn’t get one done this month, but didn’t think to make something so tiny….next time🙂!
ReplyDeleteGreat progress on your churn dash and i love the mini
ReplyDeleteHello Janet!! A cute little mini! Such happy colors!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet tiny little quilt. Perfect little ray of sunshine!
ReplyDeleteSweet little mini as always. We're done with our hot week of Sunshine. Yea!! You can keep the varmits. Happy August
ReplyDeleteYour mini of the month is....super tiny !!
ReplyDeleteI love your Churn Dash blocks ! And the fabrics you used !
Beautiful !!
I love your itty-bitty mini! Not so much your uninvited 'guest'. Glad the reunion was a happy time -- good turnout!! Hugs! :)
ReplyDeleteThis turned out so sweet. And like Nancy said the white backgrounds really enhance the true colors of the 30's prints. I think I like your churndash blocks better than any others I've seen online. So nice!
ReplyDeleteYou just can't help yourself, can you? In this big bed-sized churn dash quilt, you just had to add some "mini" to it, didn't you? LOL!! It looks great though and half way - I'm impressed!! Your July mini brought sunshine to my heart today!! :-)
ReplyDeleteYour little quilt is darling! And the churn dashes are multiplying nicely!@
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty sky! We are having family camp this weekend, although we don't have 55 family members attending. I think there will be 21, sad my kids can't make it.
Your little mini is a breath of fresh air, and I'm always glad you put a photo in with context to really show how TINY your blocks are - always amazing! Glad you enjoyed a family reunion! Glad no one was stung! lol. I love your churn dashes - and how some of the centers are tiny churn dashes... makes it really "you"!
ReplyDeleteLove your churn dash blocks.....
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You mini is once again fabulous! Love the yellow binding!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you were able to get together with the extended family! What a blessing.
The Chooky Blue block are looking great! Love the churn dash blocks!
Your Little Bit of Sunshine is just what I needed to see this morning~ you're right when you mention what's going on in the world, we need more God and greater faith over fear, to be sure! Hugs~
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful teeny tiny bit of sunshine! Love it! And your Churn Dash blocks are wonderful! Now you can move forward to the next 25 :) So many beautiful sunsets in your part of the country.
ReplyDeletechurn dash blocks look great and I love your tiny doubles also..........
ReplyDeletethe wasp is cool pic but unwanted for sure..... and the sunset is gorgeous....its amazing what the sky can do at times..........
That is a cute mini. So tiny! that bee is really brave. I probably wouldn't have noticed it until it stung my mouth. Beautiful sunset photo! So nice that you had such a good turnout for your reunion!
ReplyDeleteI think your mini definately looks like a little ray of sunshine Janet - just perfect with that yellow binding. Your sunset photos are stunning - that would make a great greeting card. Enjoy the weekend Janet. xx
ReplyDeleteYour mini is just lovely, and I'm so glad you put your hand in the second photo, as it shows just how tiny it is. And your churn dash blocks are fabulous too!
ReplyDelete*hugs*
Tazzie
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What a delicious little quilt. It reminds me of Salt Water Taffy, which is not made with salt water.
ReplyDeleteWow those churn dashes are fabulous. I love the doubles.
Glorious sunset. The cloud colors are beautiful.
What a sweetie your mini. Love your churn dash!
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