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Miniature Quilt

March 16, 2012 30 Comments

It is great to test new designs on miniature quilts. As I don’t make miniatures often, I almost forgot how quickly a quilt can be made. And, if there are lessons to be learned, then it is great  to learn them without too much work/wasting/regrets.

I am not fond of fusible web, I don’ t like stiff patches. But fusible web has some advantages.  I printed the templates on it and my applique pieces were perfect. If you want to make raw edge applique, like I did,  then it also prevents fraying.  So I thought that fusible web is a good idea for my wall hanging miniature.

Under these colored patches, there is trapunto.  After washing the quilt, I realized that it is not a good idea to use fusible web and trapunto in the same quilt. Trapunto should be puffy, and here my patches are stiff. 
The look is not affected too much, because of the small size, the quilt looks great, but definitely,  I will never ever use trapunto and fusible web in a large quilt.

I wanted badly to quilt the whole quilt with straight stitches and walking foot, but my brain did not listen to me! But I am happy with the result.

Scrappy, wide binding…

I love the white backing…

The quilt measures 20”x20” and the center design is 16” square.

Have a great weekend,
Geta

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Filed Under: finished quilts, quilts Tagged With: miniature quilts, patchwork

Comments

  1. ...tiktakro... says

    March 16, 2012 at 8:31 am

    Ay-ay-ay ! what a beauty! and it's soooo small!!! only you are capable to fuse those tiny pieces :D.
    I LOOOVE the back of it ! and that waved corner suggested a colored rock splashed into water….beautiful vision, Geta ! beautiful !!

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  2. Leeanne says

    March 16, 2012 at 8:49 am

    Absolutely stunning!

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  3. Irene says

    March 16, 2012 at 9:43 am

    Absolutely beautiful Geta. I love the quilting and it especially looks lovely on the back. I also like the trapunto look. I could look at your piece all day…….

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  4. Fiesta says

    March 16, 2012 at 10:05 am

    Stunning!

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  5. Pippa Parsons says

    March 16, 2012 at 10:07 am

    OMG that is beautiful

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  6. Karen says

    March 16, 2012 at 11:49 am

    Geta — you are so creative — it is very unique and also very beautiful!

    Thank you.
    Karen

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  7. Fifi says

    March 16, 2012 at 12:14 pm

    ce frumos…

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  8. Grit says

    March 16, 2012 at 1:10 pm

    Wow, its so beautiful!!!
    LG Grit

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  9. puntadas de una peregrina says

    March 16, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    Precioso!!

    Saludos

    Maria

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  10. Debbi says

    March 16, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    Beautiful. I love the scrappy binding.

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  11. Teresa Silva says

    March 16, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    Great job….again…your machine quilting is gorgeous!

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  12. sarapatch says

    March 16, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    WOW WOW WOW!!!!
    It's beautiful…

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  13. Mary L. says

    March 16, 2012 at 3:51 pm

    You are so creative. You should be a millionaire marketing all the designs in your head!

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  14. Anonymous says

    March 16, 2012 at 3:54 pm

    Love the look!Wig.

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  15. Editfolt says

    March 16, 2012 at 5:29 pm

    Lovely quilt. this pattern you send me please!

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  16. Janet says

    March 16, 2012 at 5:52 pm

    Geta this is absolutely beautiful!

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  17. Deanie says

    March 16, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    Beautiful design and quilting. Will there be a pattern available for this? I love miniature quilts. Absolutely beautiful.

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  18. Andrea says

    March 17, 2012 at 12:42 am

    impressive!! I love the designs in a circle, and quilting is supreme

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  19. Alexandra says

    March 17, 2012 at 5:21 am

    Perfect – the only word.

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  20. Happy Scrappy says

    March 17, 2012 at 5:53 am

    Its beautiful. And its a good thing too the brain didn't listen to you! :-). Its just beautiful !!

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  21. Lu says

    March 18, 2012 at 4:14 am

    Gosh Geta;
    You make the most beautiful mistakes I have ever seen! Love it!

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  22. zarina says

    March 18, 2012 at 7:38 am

    You are one talented lady. Beautiful work.

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  23. VickiT says

    March 18, 2012 at 5:44 pm

    Wow. Stunning and just beautiful.

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  24. ROSE says

    March 18, 2012 at 10:49 pm

    Beautiful, I love your quilting and boxes.

    Greeting from Brasil

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  25. hilary says

    March 18, 2012 at 11:33 pm

    Really awasome! I like it! Did you designed it? Saludos!

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  26. Hillbilly Tonya says

    March 18, 2012 at 11:46 pm

    It is wonderful! I am so glad that you shared not to use the fusible web in the same quilt as trying to do trapunto. I love mini's and this is stunning!

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  27. Lynn says

    March 19, 2012 at 1:28 pm

    It is hard to tell from the photos that this is a miniature – the mark of a good miniature for sure. It is really a great design too.

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  28. Ana Maria says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:09 pm

    The quilt is "mini" but, the work is great! Congratulations!

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  29. Pam - says

    April 8, 2012 at 2:35 am

    Geta, you are amazing. For the past hour or so, I've been having a grand time oohing and awing over your beautiful quilts. They are truly works of art. I'm so glad I happened on you, thanks to pinterest! Now, I'm following you so I won't miss a thing in the future.

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  30. made by ChrissieD says

    July 3, 2012 at 2:36 am

    This is amazing, the detail in your work is always stunning 🙂

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