Friday, January 15, 2016

Playing It Cool

Yes, I am!  I received an email from Sarah @Cedar For Stitches showing me a mini quilt she made that was inspired from one of my quilts......I was thrilled (to say the least)!  It isn't often, maybe never, that this happens with one of my designs.    

 Sarah was inspired by my 'Cool Waters' quilt (block tutorial here: Shadow Block).  But she did something different...something cool...something I wanted to do myself!

After buying a mini charm pack instead of a regular old charm pack, Sarah came up with the brilliant idea of making a mini shadow block!  She beat me to the punch and I'm so happy she did!  It turned out perfect and I'm a little jealous!
14" x 21"
 'Reminder Mini' is what she calls these.  What a great phrase!  A reminder of some of her favorites, and for me, an honor to be among them!

I found it hilarious that she calls her mini 'Cool Jayne'...only because 'Cool Puddles' didn't seem to fit!  I'm more than happy to let Sarah call it that!  

 Big, huge heartfelt thank you Sarah!  You boosted my ego, made me laugh and it is a mini I will never forget!  Maybe you will let me use your measurements for my own? or to add beside the charm square 'Shadow' block?!  

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  1. the zen quilterJanuary 15, 2016 at 9:05 AM

    It really is a fabulous design. Definitely would sell as a pattern...I'm just sayin' Jayne.

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    1. JayneJanuary 15, 2016 at 10:23 AM

      I think I need an assistant who could write all my patterns for me! I would love to get some quilts written for patterns, hopefully this is the year that will happen! Thank you for the encouragement!

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  2. Tish StempleJanuary 15, 2016 at 9:18 AM

    Very cool! I just love how those little blocks look like they are popping off the quilt. It is a great design, Janye. It's great that she got a hold of you to show you. I always wonder, when I share something I designed if anyone ever actually makes it :)

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    1. JayneJanuary 15, 2016 at 10:26 AM

      Her's turned out so darn cute! Like you, I've always wondered that myself! It would be so nice to know, wouldn't it?!

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  3. SarahZJanuary 15, 2016 at 9:18 AM

    I am just a grinnin' out here this morning, Jayne :) Of course those measurements are yours to use and incorporate however and wherever you see fit! I know the DS charm packs are becoming a bit hard to find, but the mini charm packs are still quite available...I got mine at Crimson Tate, fwiw :)

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    1. JayneJanuary 15, 2016 at 10:28 AM

      Yay! So glad you got a smile on your face this morning! Thank you for allowing me to take your measurements for the mini shadow blocks. I am going to make one! And I can't wait!

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  4. Yvonne from Quilting JetgirlJanuary 15, 2016 at 9:56 AM

    Awesome! Getting to see how someone else re envisions your work is so satisfying!! :)

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    1. JayneJanuary 15, 2016 at 10:30 AM

      It really is! It rarely happens, so it means even more when it does!

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  5. Cynthia Brunz DesignsJanuary 15, 2016 at 10:49 AM

    That mini is so cute! It feels so wonderful to inspire someone - I am glad she shared it with you so we could all enjoy it.

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  6. Anja @ Anja QuiltsJanuary 15, 2016 at 2:49 PM

    How exciting! It looks awesome.

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  7. VeraJanuary 16, 2016 at 3:08 PM

    Pretty and cute indeed!

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  8. Jenn @ A Quarter Inch from the EdgeJanuary 16, 2016 at 8:06 PM

    Isn't it fun to be someone's inspiration! :) You could try and make a mini mini of it next...

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  9. Serena @ SewgivingJanuary 17, 2016 at 6:29 AM

    That's so cool when that happens!

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