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Sunday, October 14, 2012

Spring Mini Swap

I did the recent 'Spring' Mini Quilt swap hosted by our swap muma Cheryll from Gone Stitchin'.

My partner this time was Dannette from Quilting Chemist in the USA. Great to meet, well really it was to stalk, someone new. These are secret swaps so Dannette didn't know I was stalking her a few weeks back to learn what she liked & what would suit her in a mini quilt. It ends up we have a lot in common - definately not the chemist bit but we both love hexies, stitchery, applique & birdies.

So this is the Spring mini I made for Dannette.


The stitchery is from Homespun magazine, a design by one of my favourite designers, Lisa from Cubby House Crafts in Tassie. The original pattern is for a great tablerunner & included hexie flowers. I didn't want to lose the hexies so used them as a border feature. The colours are soft & subtle with the lovely blue birdie.



Dannette emailed me last night to say it had arrived safely & she loves it. Yippee! This is my favourite mini I have made so want to make an identical one for myself too. It's on the list!

Can't wait to see more of these mini quilts as they arrive at their new homes & mine too. As always, Thanks to Cheryll for putting in the hard work.

Happy stitching
Tracee xx
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13 comments:

  1. Cubby House CraftsOctober 14, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    Oh Tracee it's so beautiful!!!I really love what you have done and the hexies frame it beautifully! Very clever!!
    Lisa

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  2. Peg - Happy In QuiltingOctober 14, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    Tracee....wow...love it...

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  3. Sharon - Lilabelle LaneOctober 14, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    It is beautiful, fully understand why you want one for yourself. hugs

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  4. AntheaOctober 14, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    OMG Tracee I love this! And absolutely make another for yourself, I've done that with swap items... I might have to join one of these Mini Swaps some time, I've seen so many I love...

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  5. Farm Gate Creations Incorporating Hummingbird QuiltingOctober 14, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous.

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  6. KateOctober 14, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    Quite lovely.

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  7. sunnyOctober 14, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    I love it! I think you should make one for yourself, and then make another for me!!

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  8. ValspierssewsOctober 15, 2012 at 5:13 AM

    Beautiful work. The hexi border looks great. I like to visit Danettes blog. I have her quilters periodic table poster.

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  9. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsOctober 15, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    It's beautiful Tracee! Just beautiful!

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  10. MelodyOctober 16, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    A delightful mini - you are so talented

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  11. AnonymousOctober 18, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    wow you clever chicky its gorgeous,well done on a gorgeous finish Trace.xx

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  12. JanetOctober 22, 2012 at 2:22 AM

    This is so cute. I may have to steal your idea of hexie borders. So cute!!!

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  13. WendyOctober 23, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    Gorgeous mini quilt Tracee, love the hexie border too.

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Thank you friends for leaving a comment on my post - love to get them! Tracee xx

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