This morning, I quilted it up and turned it into a mini quilt. It measures about 12" square. I think I love diamond crosshatching most of all for minis! The bias gingham binding makes a perfect finish, too, doesn't it? I love how it turned out so much, I immediately hung it up above my desk. It will make me smile every time I see it! I am SO ready for spring....
I'm not sure where I picked up this tip, but I read it somewhere awhile back. You can use your dull/used sewing machine needles to hang up your mini quilts on the wall. The needles are still fairly sharp and since they are rigid, they easily push into the wall. Works like a charm! I love repurposing things and I thought that this was a pretty genius idea. As an aside...I'm so thankful that my husband doesn't mind how many holes I put into the wall!
That's it for me today! Do you have a finish to share? If so, please link up. Thank you, as always, for joining me for finish it up Friday! I really mean that! :) Have a great weekend! xo
I love the diamond cross hatch quilting. This mini is such a cute finish. Thank you for hosting Finish It Up Friday every week.
ReplyDeleteABSOUTELY DARLING!!! I've been wondering what to do with all those needles I keep in a little bottle! :)
ReplyDeleteThat diamond cross hatching is something I NEED to try!
ReplyDeleteLove it.
This tulip is perfect for dressing up your sewing room wall. The pinks and green are so fresh looking and I love the way Katherine designed the leaves. Thanks so much for sharing... as we can use all the spring inspiration we can get!
ReplyDeleteOh, look how fabulous your block is as a mini! Love how fresh and Spring-y it is! Totally smitten with the diamond quilting and that gingham binding - just so good.
ReplyDeleteThanks again for all your help, sweetie! Happy Friday and have a great weekend!
Perfect finish for spring!
ReplyDeleteGreat pattern for solids, and beautifully quilted.
ReplyDeleteWell this is just happy! And your photos show how quilting makes a great block even better. I agree, that gingham makes for a perfect finish! Welcome spring!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable pattern! It is a perfect mini for spring, and your color choices are so cheerful. That diamond quilting is clutch, too!
ReplyDeleteI've been making tulips too - I love the leaves on yours!
ReplyDeletePerfect for spring! So sweet.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting Finish it up Friday and your other blog themes! I'm always happy to see your name in my inbox and know I will be in for a visual treat! You're very inspiring!
ReplyDeleteSweet mini-quilt.......is the pattern available?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip about using needles, I've been using old straight pins, it works but sometimes they bend.
Enjoy your weekend!
This mini quilt it's really very, very cute.
ReplyDeleteThe binding is so perfect. I love it so much!
Pretty mini!! Thanks for the tip in hanging said mini! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI love the pink gingham border, it's the perfect frame for your quilt!
ReplyDeleteLove this! It's so simple but so pretty!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn jones,
ReplyDeleteyes! the pattern is available. if you click on the words 'terrific tulip' in the blog post above, the link will send you directly to the pattern.
I hope that helps!
AJ
Such perfect points! What great excecution of what I can only imagine is a finely done pattern! I love tulips. Dare I ask if a garden of them might bloom over your desk
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