I figured a mini quilt would be the ideal project to put my new machine through its paces. I've been wanting to make Elizabeth's Bookshelf Mini for a long time, and I decided it was the perfect use for the strips of treasured scraps and selvedges I unearthed in my scrap bin.
I had a few strips of my beloved Good Folks fabric left, so I put those to use along with some Innocent Crush and Loulouthi and a background of Essex linen. I didn't intend this to be an Anna Maria Horner tribute quilt, but that makes me love it more (there are a few bits of Hope Valley in there too). I didn't notice the book on the left was so wonky until I looked at this photo!
I picked out a few selvedges that seemed like they could be book titles and sewed those on there. I even got brave and tried out a little embroidery, and I think it's a fun addition. The new machine and I seem to be getting along pretty well so far (although it clearly doesn't make me any more likely to sew in a straight line. sheesh). This mini is now making my office a happier place.
I'm linking up to Sew Modern Monday at Canoe Ridge Creations.
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Katie, it's adorable! Love the titles you added. :)
So cute Katie - the titles look great! This one is on my "to do" list also:)
Oooh, fabulous!! Glad to hear you're getting on well with the new machine! You picked some awesome selvages for your titles!
cute quilt Katie! That machine does look like a good work horse. :)
great piece! My daughter is a kindergarten teacher and this would look awesome in her class. Thanaks for the link to the tutorial.
Absolutely ADORABLE!
what fun! Glad your new machine is doing good!
I am so happy for you and your new machine!
This is great, Katie! I love that you used selvedges for the book titles!
That is sew cute! Great job.
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