Friday, May 30, 2014

Montana Majesty Mini Quilt!


This week I have been working on my flying geese quilt, hand sewing takes a lot longer but I am on the last two rows of quilting, then I can do the ties and bind it. I am trying something new with it, so once I finish, I can explain how I did it.

I wanted to make something quick and smaller and one quilt I have been wanting to make is Montana Majesty by Nancy of Tom Miner Quilts and Folk Art. I love the idea of doing strips with scraps but I don't have the time to make another large quilt, right now. So, I made a mini version.

I used wool for my appliqué and reduced it. Then I took strips that a friend gave me from one of her log cabin quilts. I kept sewing strips together until I got a size that fit the design and sewed them together. The border is also from my friend, so I got to use up some of my scrap stash. The quilt is 17" x 14".

I used #5 black pearl cotton to do the quilting and a prim stitch around the design and then in each strip and border. Next time you want to play with your scraps, try making a mini version of your favorite quilts. I also used wools from my thrift wool stash.


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10 comments:

  1. KarenMay 30, 2014 at 11:26 PM

    It made up nice in the small size and quick too.

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  2. annieMay 31, 2014 at 12:37 AM

    that's wonderful I love the colors of the different strips! great idea to downsize some favorites!

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  3. Farmhouse primsMay 31, 2014 at 5:39 AM

    Your quilt is lovely, I admire your talent so much! Lecia

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  4. The EveningstitcherMay 31, 2014 at 8:04 AM

    What a nice little quilt, Deb! I love the colors and your stitching is beautiful!

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  5. moosecraftMay 31, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    This is awesome, Debbie! Love the scrappy background!

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  6. AnnaMay 31, 2014 at 12:10 PM

    Adorable!!!!

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  7. Rebecca in AKMay 31, 2014 at 3:31 PM

    Very pretty and folksy! Love it!!

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  8. SaundraMay 31, 2014 at 4:21 PM

    A very pretty piece of work....and I do mean WORK. It takes a special breed to do all those tiny stitches and sew all those slender pieces of cotton together for a quilt. They are beautiful, it is obviously a lot of work and talent but I'm into more instant gratification like wide cut hooking. Have a great weekend.

    Saundra

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  9. Rugs and PugsJune 1, 2014 at 2:41 PM

    What a sweet little quilt!
    Happy Sunday to you :)
    Lauren

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  10. The Joy of Needlework June 2, 2014 at 2:29 PM

    A very interesting quilted piece, the background is really neat and the sunflower really punches it up. Your work is amazing. I am jealous how you can get so many wonderful project done. I am still working on mine little project. Have a magical day.

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