I'm stitching away a 7" x 7" mini quilt to be donated to our local Council on the Arts for their 2nd annual "Artfully Squared" event. The council collects and display hundreds of 7" x 7" pieces of art from local artists. The work is on display for the month of April and each piece is available to purchase for $20. All proceeds benefit the Arts Council. It's a great event and I'm excited to participate this year -- just need to add some quilting to this "little" guy...
I used a double strand of Aurifil Mako Cotton 28Wt to blanket stitch the wren and stems by hand and I enjoyed every stitch of it. The thread glides through fabric and wool just beautifully. Insert Happy Dance here!!
I have other Aurifil products to try including their Lana Wool and Mako Cotton 12Wt - keep an eye out for my feedback/review on those threads ;)
Linking to bunches of parties today -- if you have a need for inspiration -- just hop around and see who's linking what -- ALWAYS a tremendous amount of beautiful projects and tutorials to view!
Hugs,
Karen
What a beautiful mini quilt, Karen! Methinks folks will be fighting over that buying that one. :)
ReplyDeleteKaren what wonderful eye candy today!!! This mini certainly welcomes spring!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your little bird Karen! And Lana wool thread is my all time favorite to use on my wool projects. I want every color!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful little quilt. I am sure that one will go fast! Love aurfil thread too.. just started using it and love it - especially for buttonhole stitches! Visiting from WIP Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteSew cute and generous of you.
ReplyDeleteI love the flowers/blossoms. V pretty.
ReplyDeleteYour little quilt is so cute. I love that little bird and the branch he is sitting on. I know this one will sell for sure.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wall art!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful ! I like Aurifil products .
ReplyDeletethis is just adorable! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt. It's gorgeous. I have a quick question, though. When you are hand stitching with 12 weight thread,. What type of needle do you use?
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt. It's gorgeous. I have a quick question, though. When you are hand stitching with 12 weight thread,. What type of needle do you use?
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet little bird--someone is going to be awfully lucky to get him for $20!!
ReplyDeleteLove your little brown bird! Totally adorable.
ReplyDeleteOh I really love this mini quilt. The bird is amazing. But I also love the flowers.
ReplyDeleteKaren I love this mini quilt, the little birdie is perfect, but alas I sew either with cotton or flannel as I am allergic to wool!! But I love all your stiching, I am working on a cardinal right now, your berries and birds... I just love it, I am using 2 pieces of flannel with interfacing to give it some depth....good luck at the art show..............
ReplyDeleteI love stitching with wool and this little bird is so sweet! How lovely to make the mini quilt and have it sold on for a worthy cause too.
ReplyDeleteDelightful piece
What a sweet, sweet birdie! I'm betting your block gets snapped up in a heartbeat! What a great way to support the Arts Council!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to learning about the threads you use. I have only used embroidery floss and floche
What a charming little quilt! And in aid of he Arts Council too, how fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI followed a link from Moda Bake Shop and now your blog is in my reader. If was fun to see that you're from Owego. I lived in the Binghamton area from the mid 80's until the late 90's. I call Colorado home now. Your blog is inspiring.
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