My favorite thing to do on Mother's Day is to sew. I stay in my pajamas all day. I am not responsible for cooking or cleaning or even taking the dog out. I start a new little project that I know I can finish in one day. It's like a sewing vacation for me.
I have been playing with putting postcards into shadow box frames. The frames really make the little quilts look more like works of art.
So I was thinking about taking one of my patterns from my upcoming book (Quilt Fiesta) and making it in miniature and framing it. I had to simplify it quite a bit, because instead of the blocks being 9 1/2" finished, this small quilt had blocks that were 1" finished. I used a very small blanket stitch to do the applique and did not piece the border.
Oh, I did have to get dressed to run out and get the frame - poor planning on my part. But I finished it today and it looks great even in miniature. The quilt measures 7"x7". Happy Mother's Day to me and to all of you.
Love it and need to see it up close!
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