Mini Quilt Swap

My mini quilt for our guild swap with the Chicago Modern Quilt Guild is ready to go! 

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This bright mural is painted in the alley next to my studio in town. The colors were perfect for a photo shoot of this little quilt.

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This was such a fun quilt to make and I LOVE the bright colors. This is a study in value placement. The only constant is the mustard that is used in the block centers and the binding.

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I hope my swap partner likes it!

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Finished size 14.5'' by 14.5''.

Instagram Photos

Look at this selection of felt ornaments made for me over the years by my sister, @glen_ell. I love that I get to see these cuties every year. Aren’t they wonderful?!? #handmadeholiday #feltornaments #embroidery #cuties #makersvillage #handmad
Here is a progression of my micro crochet. The two on the left were made with Aurifil 28wt and size 14 hook. The middle two are made with Aurifil 40 wt and a size 14 hook. The three on the right are made with Aurifil 50 wt and a size 16 hook. Gah, I
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Happy I can share this cute little guy 🐈‍⬛ now that he is living his best life in a new cat friendly home. This is one of the applique cat blocks I made after taking #makingcatfaceswithmelissa workshop. It is quilted with straight lines of qui