It is official, I am now a swap addict! In November and December I participated in my first mini swap, the IG Mini Swap hosted by Sandy (@curly_boy1) and I have since joined in with the Schnitzel & Boo Mini Quilt Swap and the Rainbow Mini Swap hosted by Kate (@katebasti).
For the IG Mini Swap I was was paired up with @tracie_bailey and details that she likes teal, turquoise, orchid, and plum. By checking out her IG feed, I could tell that she liked Tula Pink so I headed out to find some.
I chose Round-n-Round by Canoe Ridge Creations for the pattern and selected two prints of Tula Pink’s Foxfield line and some coordinating solids from my stash to create this mini. I did some simple wavy quilting to finish it up.
I had some fun with the back with some tiny improv piecing and the salvage edge from the main print.
In return I received an absolutely gorgeous mini from Erin (@ermire); one that I had been admiring as she was working on it (and secretly hoping that it was heading my way)! I was thrilled to see it arrive on my doorstep.
Circular flying geese and rainbows! Trust me it is more stunning in person. The hand quilting is beautiful and adds a wonderful, personal element to the quilt.
While it was stressful creating a mini for a stranger, I loved the process of creating it, shipping it off, and waiting for it to be delivered. The waiting (mine was shipped to Australia)!! It was a great time and I am already looking forward to creating the mini for my Schnitzel & Boo partner – I have a plan!
Quilt Details
Pattern: Round-n-Round by Canoe Ridge Creations
Front: Leaf Zig Zag in Dusk (Fox Field) by Tula Pink, purple solids by American Made Brand and teal Modern Solids II
Back: Improv pieced with pieces from the front and a purple polka dot from my stash
Binding: Chevy Lace in Dusk (Fox Field) by Tula Pink
Quilting: Aurifil 50WT #2605 (a medium gray)
Finished size: approx. 24×24″
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