Just completed are three teeny tiny Civil War Era mini quilts!
"Country Lane" is a whopping 8.5" square!
"Chimney Sweep" is a bit bigger at 9.5" square.
"Window Panes" is also 9.5" square.
Quilt Stats:
- Size: Truly mini at 8.5" and 9.5" square
- Method: Paper pieced, 2" and 3" blocks
- Fabric: Civil war ear reproduction fabrics with old-fashioned unbleached muslin backing
- Batting: 100% cotton
- Binding: Double fold, attached by machine for durability with mitered 45-degree corners
- Value: Truly striking because of their incredible mini size!
And, no, I am not becoming a paper piecer. I much prefer strip piecing and pieces of fabric big enough to find if you drop them on the floor! Making a tiny quilt does not make a visible dent in a fabric hoarder's stash and therefore does not justify buying more fabric!
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2 comments :
Hi Mrs. Hearts!
These look so fun! I LOVE Civil War quilts. We have an AMAZING quilt shop where we live that specializes in Civil War quilts. If you ever come visit, I will take you there. In the meantime, here is there website: http://www.commonthreadsquilting.com/
Syd got to see your parents this weekend in Lubbock :-)
Hugs,
Cowboy's Wife
Such pretty mini quilts. Beautifully quilted and bound. Such small pieces!
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