Over the last few weeks I have finished some mini quilts for decoration at Kate’s new shop. Yes, Kate from our local patchwork and craft shop has moved to new – larger and brighter premises. And I thought mini quilts would be the right present for a new shop.
I have practiced a new free-motion quilting pattern with squares/rectangles instead of a curvy, meander style. It was a bit challenging at first, but only practice helps to get more confidence with free-motion quilting. I was really happy with my first “squary” free-motion mini quilt finishing. Not perfect, but nearly.
The pattern is by Elizabeth Hartman – Pineapple Farm. Last year I have made with the same pattern a table runner for my sister-in-law as a Christmas present.
I have used the leftover cuts from both pineapple minis to create a raw edge triangle application design that is framed with dense pebble-free motion quilting.
And photos from the design and sewing process.
The other two mini quilts I have made are with squares that Kate has received as samples from Makower Fabrics. I have decided to use the same design but different quilting. The Marina mini quilt is quilted with the walking foot with a wavy design.
The Fantasy mini quilt is quilted with the free-motion squares/rectangles all over design. Well, I have to practice this one!
Thanks for stopping and enjoy quilting!
barbora 
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I know that square quilting design is much harder than it seems. I did it once and decided I would use it only when the quilting couldn’t be seen.
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You are right, the “squary” quilting is not so easy, but I had fun. It was something new to learn and I am looking forward to practice this quilting pattern more!
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I love the wavy design and the square one. I’ve tried the latter and there are times I get confused because of having to go left when I want to end up right (or vice versa).
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I have the same problem, but with practice all gets better.
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