More sewing with Minkee

Remember here, my experience of sewing with Minkee?  And the solution?  Well, the quilt is just about finished, with only the binding to stitch down.  I couldn't think of a name for this pattern for the longest, but as I was quilting it one evening, I stopped to look at the quilt, and realized that it looked like a box of candy...a cheery, sweet, box of candy!  So the official name of the quilt pattern will be Candy Box.  Lizzy is working on the logo, and I am so excited to see her creation. 

Here's a peek at part of the quilt as it was on the design wall.  The yellow block has a Minkee center...the finished size is the same as the charm square blocks.  This is how it's done...take a 4" square of Minkee (or other fussy fabrics), add 2" sashing to the top & bottom, using a 1/2" seam allowance, press out, trim to 5".  Next, add 2" sashing to the left & right, repeat as above, trim to 5", voila now the block fits in with the rest of the charm squares, but we all know that the Minkee blocks are magical!

Here's a close up:

I was so pleased with this solution, I did the same thing with flannel, as well as chenille. 

Next time...quilting with Minkee!  I have to admit that I was really apprehensive about this, but it turned out so well, what a treat!

The photo shoot for the pattern is scheduled next Saturday at a beautiful Candy Shop in Kingwood, Texas.  The quilt pattern for Candy Box will be available soon.

Remember to leave Lizzy a comment about your best birthday memory to be entered into her Birthday Handmade Book Drawing.

Comments

[Thimbleanna]

Gosh -- that darn bloglines just dumped a bunch of your posts on me. Looks like you've been busy, as always! Love the cute little minkee sneak peek!

[tpanderson]

oohh, great blog. I just started quilting 6 months ago (sewing since high school) and can't get enough info on it! I was inspired by all of the great fabric and quilt designers' blogs...so much yummy fabric that is easy to access now because of the internet. Actually, I think the internet has boosted home sewing and general make-it-yourself attitude because of all the information and supplies available. Plus it's just generally inspiring to see what other people are doing. I like how you brag about your children, reminds me of my mom (who was a single parent and made lots of sacrifices for me & my sister growing up.) Look forward to reading more from you in the future and checking out archives.