The Artful Diva: Making a Small Quilt

January 28, 2013

Making a Small Quilt

It's that time of year again - SAQA's on-line auction. These small works measure 12" x 12". The auction begins on Monday, September 29 at 2PM EST.

I like the challenge of making something small since most of my quilts are quite large. Working intuitively, this piece came together very quickly.

assorted cream colored fabrics cut into strips of varying widths

strips sewn together

to add a little interest, rubber stamped butterflies

image transfer of a vintage little girl photo in my stash of photos; some of my quilt markings shown here. The silk fabrics on the right will soon become a flower

quilting done; hand stitching binding

I love this little piece. I designed a very "modern" brightly colored flower to contrast with vintage look of the little girls - added some buttons - and called it done!

Two Girls and a Flower

Linking to:

Inspire Me Monday

Sweet Shot Tuesday
Wordless Wednesday Bloggers
Wordless Wednesday

Katherine's Corner
Creative Craft Thursdays
Inspire Me Fridays

19 comments:

Zena said...: Oh... great idea. I would love to make one of this. Thanks for sharing, really inspiring; January 28, 2013 at 7:36 AM
Marcie said...: Love how you've incorporated photo-art in your quilt. Wonderful!!; January 28, 2013 at 7:48 AM
Sueann said...: What a wonderful quilt! Lovely
Hugs
SueAnn; January 28, 2013 at 9:24 AM
Anonymous said...: You are so incredibly talented. I so admire those that quilt...my Mom does and it is such an art!!; January 28, 2013 at 11:47 AM
Beverley Baird said...: Such a lovely quilt!; January 28, 2013 at 12:50 PM
meleah rebeccah said...: Oh my word, that is BEAUTIFUL!; January 28, 2013 at 5:31 PM
Kia said...: Such a lovely quilt! Wonderful work. :); January 29, 2013 at 5:06 AM
Janine said...: This is so creative. I would never think of mixing things up the way you did. Love it!; January 29, 2013 at 6:05 AM
Stephanie said...: You certainly are the Diva of All Arts. I love seeing your creations.; January 29, 2013 at 7:34 AM
Rosemary Aubut said...: A true masterpiece! Love how you did this!; January 29, 2013 at 8:48 AM
Mary Gene Atwood said...: Wow. What a keepsake.; January 29, 2013 at 11:12 AM
Adventures as a Small Town Mom said...: Wow! I especially love the image transfer on your quilt.; January 29, 2013 at 12:42 PM
Jeanie said...: this is absolutely gorgeous in every way. If there is a prize you are sure to win -- or should!; January 29, 2013 at 9:58 PM
Becs said...: So pretty, I love the contrast of your 'modern' flower and the vintage little girls (who are so sweet!). Beautifully done (and fabulous nails!).; January 30, 2013 at 3:06 AM
Doreen McGettigan said...: That turned out so cute, you are so talented..; January 31, 2013 at 11:17 AM
Mommy Evolution said...: Oh my goodness that is precious!

Visiting you from Wordless Wednesday Bloggers and The Jenny Evolution! Here's my post - http://thejennyevolution.com/2013/01/29/wordless-wednesday-local-baristas-missed-me/

And I hope you'll share this on today's Creative Crafts Thursday :-); January 31, 2013 at 1:29 PM
carol l mckenna said...: Very creative quilt ~ love it ~ talented lady ~

( A Creative Harbor ~ Carol ^_^); January 31, 2013 at 7:55 PM
Katherines Corner said...: lovely. I rally like the colors. Hugs and Thank you for sharing at the hop :-); January 31, 2013 at 9:56 PM
Lisa Lynn said...: So cute! Found you on Thursday Favorite Things! I'm kicking off a brand new blog hop on Superbowl Sunday called the Creative HomeAcre Hop! I would love to have you join the fun at:
http://www.theselfsufficienthomeacre.com/2013/02/the-creative-homeacre-hop.html; February 1, 2013 at 12:23 PM