Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Super Mini Skinny Minny Geese

If you love paper piecing, love a good challenge and are a tad bit crazy...this may be the project for you!

 I found myself with a little spare time on my hands yesterday and couldn't resist the urge to try Jeli Quilts Skinny Minny Geese once again.  Except this time I wanted to make the 4" blocks.
Skinny Minny Geese
3 1/2" x 3 1/2
Pin Cushion
What does a 4" block mean?  This pattern consists of 4 sections.  Each section is 2".  Yep! Tiny! It seemed like the right thing to do, it seemed doable.  And frankly, once I started I knew I could not give up.  Which at times was exactly what I wanted to do.



But I didn't.  Dinner could wait!  This was more important and I kind of felt if I stopped in the middle, I may never finish it.  I powered through each section, each ridiculously small piece and got it done.

 If I could pull it off, I can do anything!  Maybe not anything, just more than I thought I could. How wild are all those threads?   



I'm going to be so bold and say 'I pulled it off'!!  Yikes!  Perfect?  Certainly not!  Adorable? Yes indeed!  

 This was most definitely the hardest and most challenging paper pieced project I have ever done. The pieces were so small!  

  

The question at the end was what to do with it?!  As you can see I went with a pin cushion. A logical choice.



The past couple weeks I have been feverishly working Secret Santa gifts for our Guild swap. I would love to share what I have done...but it will have to wait for another couple weeks.  

 In between secret sewing, I've also been making 'things' for a Holiday Giveaway I will be having in December.  This little guy will be one of them.  So, please stick with me and check back!  My small way of saying 'thank you' to all of you who have supported, encouraged and inspired me!



Completing this Skinny Minny project reminds me that we can accomplish just about anything if we set out minds to it!  It may not be easy, it may be a big pain in the butt...but it can be done with a little perseverance...and a whole lot of crazy!

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24 comments :

  1. wapitiNovember 30, 2016 at 4:12 AM

    You must be a bit more than just a bit crasy :-) It's marvelous!
    Cheers from Belgium

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    1. JayneNovember 30, 2016 at 7:56 AM

      Once I started I knew I had to follow through to the end!

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  2. Libby in TNNovember 30, 2016 at 5:49 AM

    Certifiable!

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    1. JayneNovember 30, 2016 at 7:58 AM

      I started making it before I really thought about how crazy it was to make it. Good thing I did it that way…I may never have tried it otherwise!

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  3. CherylNovember 30, 2016 at 6:45 AM

    So cute! Those are some tiny, tiny pieces!

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  4. PaigeNovember 30, 2016 at 7:00 AM

    That's paper piecing to a whole new level, Jayne! Well done!

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  5. AmyNovember 30, 2016 at 7:10 AM

    Love it, Jayne! You were the right quilter to tackle this one!

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    1. JayneNovember 30, 2016 at 8:02 AM

      As difficult as it was, it was also rather fun! Those tiny pieces…I’ve had my share for the year!!

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  6. Karen - Quilts...etc.November 30, 2016 at 7:44 AM

    what a tiny piece!

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  7. Lisa J.November 30, 2016 at 8:31 AM

    I think this would just about drive me batty. It's a beautiful result though. I'm glad you tackled it.

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  8. Yvonne from Quilting JetgirlNovember 30, 2016 at 9:26 AM

    Going so small is challenging and exciting at the same time! It turned out beautifully, Jayne, and a pin cushion was a great choice.

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  9. Kate @ Smiles From KateNovember 30, 2016 at 10:00 AM

    I am so impressed and stunned by your tiny paper piecing, wonderful Jayne.

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  10. Andrea @ MouseInMyPocketNovember 30, 2016 at 10:03 AM

    This project is just insane. I totally love it, but it's not something I would ever try. Though that might be because I can't seem to paper piece large blocks correctly.

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  11. Cynthia Brunz DesignsNovember 30, 2016 at 10:43 AM

    Tiny for sure! But very adorable :)

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  12. Tish StempleNovember 30, 2016 at 11:22 AM

    Absolutely adorable!! My question, when you trim for seams, do you still keep them at 1/4" or trim them smaller?

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  13. AnonymousNovember 30, 2016 at 12:34 PM

    It turned out great! It is so tiny that I would never attempt it for fear that it would immediately drive me over the edge (and I am too close to the edge as it is). Love that you attempt the tiny projects! Nadine W. Northern California

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  14. JenNovember 30, 2016 at 2:09 PM

    Impressive! I just adore it! Such a great feeling to accomplish something new and challenging with such success! Great job!

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  15. LA PaylorNovember 30, 2016 at 4:42 PM

    just adorable like you. I would have not left the machine, forgotten to eat or whatever til I was done so I didn't get messed up!

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  16. claudiaNovember 30, 2016 at 10:25 PM

    OMG! That is the cutest pincushion I have seen. And yes...you are a tad crazy to be doing that! I bet it was so worth it though!

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  17. DebbieDecember 1, 2016 at 12:12 AM

    Pretty darn cute!

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  18. helenjean@midgetgemquiltsDecember 1, 2016 at 3:01 AM

    Insanity and genius are very close neighbours I believe ....
    in any case this is absolute genius , I've been doing paper piecing but couldn't imagine this tiny

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  19. Deb ChimesDecember 2, 2016 at 12:44 AM

    Gorgeous! I love paper piecing and now need to decide if I'm crazy enough to try this...:)

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  20. Anja @ Anja QuiltsDecember 2, 2016 at 7:44 PM

    Wow...that's some tiny paper piecing. I think I would have lost my mind. It looks great!

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  21. RachelDecember 4, 2016 at 4:57 PM

    This is adorable! Love the colors and I'm amazed at how tiny those pieces are. Excellent work!

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