My First Swap
I like making quilts and wallhangings for others but swaps have always intimidated me. They seem to have a higher expectation than just a gift, at least that's my perception. When my local guild decided to partner with the Vegas MQG for a mini swap I knew it was time for me to take the leap. This was a mystery swap so I was given the quilter's name and a few likes/dislikes and that was it. Not a whole lot to go on so I stalked her instagram feed and her blog. This is what I came up with.
The colors in this photo are a bit off but I had forgotten to take a good photo of it until I was already at my guild meeting handing it over. The quilts will be mailed out on June 1st. I liked the idea of a paper pieced medallion center and even paper pieced the tiny pinwheels. I quilted it using white Aurifil and variegated King Tut threads. It measures 17" square. I hope my swap partner likes it!
This project is also one of my 2nd quarter finishes for the 2016 Finish Along.
The colors in this photo are a bit off but I had forgotten to take a good photo of it until I was already at my guild meeting handing it over. The quilts will be mailed out on June 1st. I liked the idea of a paper pieced medallion center and even paper pieced the tiny pinwheels. I quilted it using white Aurifil and variegated King Tut threads. It measures 17" square. I hope my swap partner likes it!
This project is also one of my 2nd quarter finishes for the 2016 Finish Along.
I hope your swap partner likes it, too! I know what you mean about swaps feeling like there is more expectation on the line, so I hope this introduction was fun for you. :)
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful, I hope she loves it!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful~well done!
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely, I am sure your partner will love it too. I really like how you have quilted it and added the dark blue thred to give the extra feature.
ReplyDeleteyour swap partener willI am sure be delighted with this beauty. Leeds MQG are thinking of taking part in a swap with another group who knows one day we might swap with your group
ReplyDeleteYou did a fantastic job :) and I'm sure your partner will love it!
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely and I'm sure she'll like it.
ReplyDeleteYour swap partner is one lucky lady! This is such a pretty mini quilt. I am not a paper piecer so I really admire the work that went into that medallion. What a gorgeous piece!
ReplyDeleteThe monochrome color way is just perfect for this project. Love your quilting, too! Congratulations on a beautiful finish. On behalf of the 2016 FAL hosts, thanks for playing along!
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