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Tuesday, February 27, 2018

EEK! Meet Mr. Squeak

I am not a fan of rodents.  Of any kind.  Never was and I never will be!  Then again, there are exceptions.  This time the exception being Mr. Squeak.  I couldn't resist him, he's paper pieced, adorable and it was another 'palate cleanser' at the retreat.
Mr. Squeak
7 3/4" x 12"
As far as paper piecing goes, this one is pretty easy and quick.  Just what I needed!

  

 I came home with a 5" x 9" block and didn't waste much time in finishing it up.  After all, he needed a little sprucing up.  If I'm going to have a mouse in the house he will have to be a cute one!

The first thing I did was add a dark grey 1/4" border.  It picked up where the tail ended.  I'm pretty sure I wouldn't want to see a mouse with a tail that long...but its all about the the flow!

Finishing it off with a bright pink 1 3/4" border was where I decided to stop.  I easily could add border after border after border!  There comes a time when less is more!





Since I was going less with borders, I went more with free motion quilting.  Stippling (again) for the body, which I think gives great texture as fur, and pebbles in the background.  Again, more texture!



It was at the very last moment that I thought what's a mouse with out cheese?  Stereo typical mouse scenario!  I grabbed a small piece of 'cheddar' and pieced a wedge of cheese into the binding.  I wish I had made it a tad bit smaller so that the entire wedge was on the front, but I think the message comes through loud and clear!



Another scrap from the pile for the backing and viola!  Done!  I really enjoy small quick finishes and if it's paper pieced...all the better!



Like I said, I'm not a rodent fan except for this mini quilt!  But I'm sure there are plenty of fans out there...are you a mouse lover?!

 Mr. Squeak is another free pattern by Unicorn Harts.  Click here for the pattern link:  Mr. Squeak

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28 comments:

  1. Kate @ Smiles From KateFebruary 27, 2018 at 3:36 AM

    Oh my word I can't believe how cute this is, thank you for the pattern link I just have to make this one. Great fabrics choices Jayne, you have such a good eye.

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    1. JayneFebruary 27, 2018 at 8:31 AM

      There wasn’t a need to get crazy with color on this one! Pink and grey were the perfect color choices for Mr. Squeak!

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  2. Libby in TNFebruary 27, 2018 at 5:37 AM

    He's too cute! I got the cheese at first glance.

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  3. Stitchin At HomeFebruary 27, 2018 at 6:36 AM

    Adorable! I don't like rodents either but this one could hang out anytime.

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  4. chrisknitsFebruary 27, 2018 at 7:52 AM

    Another cute finish, but I'm leaving Mr Squeak alone, not a fan of real or imagined!! LOL Having always lived behind corn fields I have had too much interaction with the Mr Squeaks of the world.

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    1. JayneFebruary 27, 2018 at 8:34 AM

      I know exactly what you mean! I’m fine with mice living outside, away from the house and as long as I don’t see them!!

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  5. Alison V.February 27, 2018 at 8:26 AM

    This is so cute!

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  6. Barb NeiwertFebruary 27, 2018 at 9:14 AM

    PDC! (Pretty Darn Cute!)

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  7. EllynFebruary 27, 2018 at 9:23 AM

    OMG! he's adorable and the cheese is the perfect finishing touch!!!

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  8. Cynthia Brunz DesignsFebruary 27, 2018 at 11:20 AM

    Very cute! I love the bit of cheddar.

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  9. Sophie ZauggFebruary 27, 2018 at 11:22 AM

    So cute ! I love the cheese touch in the binding. A fun addition !

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  10. CherylFebruary 27, 2018 at 12:21 PM

    I do like mice, but not in the house. You have enticed me to try paper piecing. last time did not end well...but I have a friend to hold my hand!

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    1. JayneFebruary 28, 2018 at 8:48 AM

      Thankfully you have a friend that will help you through it! For the most part this mouse is fairly easy!! Good luck!

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  11. Janice HoltonFebruary 27, 2018 at 12:28 PM

    Oh, that cheddar in the binding is so clever! GREAT finish, Jayne!

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  12. ShelinaFebruary 27, 2018 at 12:40 PM

    This is so adorable! I love all the little subtle things you have added like the texture and the cheese. Thanks for the pattern link!

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  13. RosemaryFebruary 27, 2018 at 12:44 PM

    That's adorable and just the way I like my mice!! Quilted and/or stuffed. Such a cute pattern and, though I don't paper-piece, I am going to make it!! Thanks ... cheddar, colors, perfection.

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  14. Tish StempleFebruary 27, 2018 at 1:06 PM

    He is adorable! I love the addition of the cheese in the binding. You do the coolest things with bindings :)

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  15. LouiseFebruary 27, 2018 at 1:42 PM

    Another fun finish! But you better hang Mr. Squeak a long way from Mr. Fox, or he'll disappear in the night :)

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  16. KaHollyFebruary 27, 2018 at 7:41 PM

    How adorable!

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  17. Sandy PanagosFebruary 28, 2018 at 8:14 AM

    Goodness, he's sweet! The cheese, though - too cute!

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  18. Vicki in MNFebruary 28, 2018 at 12:19 PM

    Nope I am not a rodent lover either, but he is really a cutie pie. If we have to have a mouse in the house he is the best ever!

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  19. Yvonne from Quilting JetgirlFebruary 28, 2018 at 6:03 PM

    He's sweet! And I love the baiting cheese on the binding. :)

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  20. Anja @ Anja QuiltsFebruary 28, 2018 at 7:42 PM

    I'm not a fan of mice either, but he is too adorable. You've been on fire lately with all your projects. Well done.

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  21. SusanMarch 1, 2018 at 8:57 AM

    He's cute! And I'm glad he's in fabric. I'm not a fan of rodents either, and never understood how people could have rats as pets.

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  22. PreetiMarch 1, 2018 at 10:07 AM

    No, I am not a mouse lover. But I do LOVE your work including this mouse. Jayne, seriously, no one ever called a mouse a palette cleanser. EEEEEWWWWW. Makes me wonder what were you eating before that???

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  23. marebearMarch 1, 2018 at 1:05 PM

    Adorable!

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  24. CherylMarch 2, 2018 at 3:57 PM

    Very cute mouse! I really like the addition of the cheese into the binding.

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  25. Heard about Houston Asbestos LawyerMarch 30, 2018 at 3:55 AM

    Cute! It looks so easy to make. Thanks for sharing the pattern. God bless!

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