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Sunday, April 9, 2017

Secret Surprises Are The Best!

I finally had a chance to work on a secret surprise for another unsuspecting person!  I started last year making little surprise quilts for a random people who have in one way or another been a part of my quilting journey.  I've said it more than once, quilty friends are the best.  If I can surprise one person and put a smile on their face, that makes me very, very happy! 

With a little time on my hands, I was able to finish a project I started a couple months ago. As with many of us, life can get crazy!  We go with it, we do what needs to be dealt with and patiently wait for the time to do what we really want to do!  Life!


Spirit Heart
17" x 15"
Let the fun begin!  I knew I was going to use every square inch of the red polka dot fat eight fabric.  I didn't want any small pieces left that would languish in a discarded pile.  

I cut 1" wide strips (just a tad less) of white and red fabric, and stitched each one together making one piece.  



The fun began when I cut this strip to make the tiny little square frame for the heart!  It isn't easy keeping something so small straight, but I did my best.



I had a few ideas for the border blocks which included half square triangles.  Thank you Bloc-Loc for making the task of trimming HST's so much easier and faster!  I can't imagine life without it!



I guess I should tell you the first blocks I decided to make were Mini Raspberry Kiss paper pieced blocks.  They are the cutest ever blocks ever!  The blocks finish at 2"...mini indeed...and it's a free pattern on Craftsy.  Click here for the pattern:  Mini Raspberry Kiss    

The size of the Kiss blocks determined the size of all the rest of the blocks in the border.  A few nine patch, geese, kisses and ribbon star blocks should get me the border I'm envisioning!   



Admittedly, it was a tough little border to work through!  But it came together and for the most part worked out.



I stitched all around the bias tape heart before quilting the rest of the mini.  The center is vertical lines that line up with the frame squares.



I wasn't sure about quilting in red thread for the background heart.  I was fully prepared to pull out the seam ripper if it didn't work.  Boy, am I glad it worked!!  



This will be in the mail in a couple days! Let's hope it surprises and puts a smile on the unsuspecting victim!


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23 comments:

  1. Oh how lovely Jayne, it's one of the prettiest mini's I have ever seen. I can hardly believe the size of those tiny blocks in the corners, you really are an amazing and inspiring quilter.

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    1. Thank you for the kind words Kate! The border blocks were a little tough and didn’t come off without a hitch (clearly they are funky)! But it sure was fun and I hope it brings joy to whoever receives it!

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  2. Love it! Those itty bitty blocks can try one's patience, but wow the results are well worth it.

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  3. Jayne it is beautiful. I can't imagine working with those tiny pieces. I am sure it's recipient will be thrilled.

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    1. I sure hope it brings a smile to someone! The border blocks were a pain at times, but I do like the end results!

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  4. You did it again, Jayne, another original cutie pie!

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  5. Wow, that is spectacular! What a fun idea to do quilty surprises.

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  6. It is adorable.♥ And it will be a great surprise with many smiles.

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  7. Your mini is gorgeous, Jayne! I love all the tiny blocks you used as borders. Fussy to work with, but so worth it!

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  8. Once again you knock it out of the park. This is precious!

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  9. That is so sweet Jayne: You are amazing.

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  10. Wow this is beautiful! When I saw the first pic, it looked like a drawing on graph paper. May I copy your heart design? I love that it is made with an S (at least it looks like it) and my name starts with S.

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  11. Hi Jayne! This is gorgeus surprise! I just adore all those tiny tiny blocks and pieces! And the heart is so unique and creative! Super! x Teje

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  12. Amazing! I am sure the lucky new owner will be smiling for quite some time ;)

    Thanks for sharing this lovely piece with Oh Scrap! Great job using up every last bit!

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  13. It's amazing Jayne ! The recipient will be thrilled.

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  14. That is such a lovely idea. I am sure the recipient will be thrilled =)

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  15. Oh my! This is sooo great!! I am sure it will bring not only smiles, but very loud squeals as well!!!

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  16. What a darling quilt! I, too, am so impressed with your attention to detail and those tiny blocks - wow!!

    Liz

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  17. Such a wonderful quilt Jayne - I am sure the recipient is over the moon!!

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  18. I am sure the recipient will love this and it will bring them joy. I look forward to learning who the lucky person is! :)

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  19. Red and white is such a dramatic color palette. Very cute. I'm sure the intended recipient smiled very widely when it was received.

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