mini quilt monday/mania

Just...can't...stop...making...minis... seriously, this condition probably has a name. The trees were because, well, I'm just really in love with green right now. And I had some crafty energy to exorcise after our trip to Delaware last weekend.

And the birdy...well... that was for Mini Quilt Monday. And these birds WILL be around for a while. This design is based on a pair of birdy tattoos on the back of my legs: my husband's Christmas present to me about four years ago. I've got two others planned, and they'll probably happen sooner rather than later, with the Big Crafty just around the corner.

poppy pods

I knew it wouldn't be long before I'd have to make a mini based on the poppy pods in my yard... and I was right. Malka over at a stitch in dye has this great Mini Quilt Monday, and, well, I just couldn't help myself. I made it fast, too: in about an hour and a half. It was nice, just moving forward without second guessing myself. And I didn't even have my "design star" hubby to consult; he was busy napping. Here's to more Monday stitched adventures!

on to the next!

I finished my wedding tree mini quilt based on my friend's wedding logo... and it's a good thing, too, since the wedding is next weekend. I love the way it turned out, but all that cutting and crazy curve sewing was a lot of work.

And then it rained, a light spring sprinkle. And the poppies in my yard looked so inviting... especially those little pods that happen after the petals drop off. I think that's my favorite part.... after the flower. Anyway, these little guys are bound for mini quilt stardom: on to the next!

apron-tastic!

May means my mom's birthday is near. Time to whip out something in her favorite color scheme: magenta and green. I actually worked on this apron (from A is for Apron) in our beginning sewing workshop at Lark. I did fight the urge to add flamingo paraphernalia (just barely). And I couldn't resist posing in front of our impossibly-pink azalia: I just love spring!

I'm also finishing up a mini quilt for my friend's wedding gift. I turned their wedding invitation insignia into an applique design. Here I'm just about 1/3 of the way through... but none of this would have been possible without fusible web. That stuff changed my life.

After all this follow-the-lines sewing, I'm in the mood for something a little more freeform... Pods anyone?

a big day...

...I finally made something besides a skully or a little greenie! Hot off the presses, here is my ship! Like the skulls, this guy is based on a lino print I carved last yearl and was created in the first place as an homage to my past life as a sailor (we're pretty sure my hubby was the bar maid). I had trouble with this one, and I can't quite tell if I'm done yet. But it feels good to branch out a little; I've been so busy creating things for the Big Crafty!

The stitching on the border was a total accident: I just didn't feel like doing all those little Us (but oh, how I love them). And I'm okay with the imperfections....

Up next, a dog-themed mini for an animal shelter benefit: this should be interesting!

skully takes form

I finally turned the skully embroidery into a mini quilt. I'm really liking it, although it might need a few more details: any suggestions? I've got a few more in the works, in various colors. I hope these guys represent some kind of acknowledgment/celebration for people (and maybe for myself): death is such a huge part of life, especially recently it seems. So I'll crank out a few more of these and then on to more linoleum... I promise.

obsession....

I made the brown raspberry truffle mini for my mini quilt swap partner in The Netherlands, but the lemon truffle mini quilt (top) followed soon after. I just can't stop myself; this design is so much fun! I think I'll take a short break from sewing to see if I can't shake the truffle/kelpy thing... although my first plan was to make a lino print of just that! Oh well...