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Monday, November 24, 2014

mini trees!

Do you ever get one of those ideas that rattle around in your brain that just won't quit until you try it out? That's exactly what happened with these mini trees. I would think about them before falling asleep, when I woke up in the morning, when cooking lunch. After several days, I figured enough was enough and I finally gave the idea a go.
There was much squealing of delight when I made the first one. My kids squealed right along with me, which was a bonus. :)
I made 6 blocks.
Then 9.
Then I turned them into a mini quilt. I absolutely love it!!! Thankfully we have a fresh coat of snow today for photography purposes. (Ha!) The mini measures 15.5" x 23" and the pattern is in progress. Hurray for fun ideas that work!

Happy Monday to you!

65 comments:

  1. SOOOOO Cute! I love these!!

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  2. oh they are super cute!!

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  3. Love them! I think they would be so cute made into a banner.

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  4. Love them! I want to make a forest of them!

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  5. that's just too adorable. Love, love, love. I must give these trees a try asap :)

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  6. So so so cute! You could make little coasters, too:) Yet another cute creation, Amanda Jean!

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  7. They would be cute Christmas cards!

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  8. Adorable! I already loved the big ones, so this is ultimate cuteness....

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  9. I didn't think to much of just one but then I saw your groupings of many and I loved them - good work!!

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  10. These are so cute! I squealed too!

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  11. Very Very Very Very Very cute1

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  12. Definitely squeal-worthy!

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  13. oh so adorable!

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  14. Oh these are the cutest. I must make a bunch!

    Debbie

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  15. These are the curest. I want to make a bunch. Debbie

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  16. I love this little quilt! Im so happy that you're making a pattern for it,

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  17. What a novel idea! One or two made into Christmas tree ornaments! Or to use as gift tags. Oh wait, put in small frames and write names on the glass for place setting at the table.

    I REALLY like these.

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  18. OMG - isn't that brilliant! Looks just fabulous.

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  19. I love these too!! Way to go!! You always do cute things. Thanks for all the inspirations.

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  20. Cute mini! I love minis becuase there's this instant gratification.

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  21. I absolutely adore your mini trees! The ones with the green and white print lend a funky look as well. Awesome work...as always!

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  22. Can't wait for the pattern; they're just adorable!

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  23. Adorable! Perfect little project for Christmas and would make a great gift!

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  24. I squealed when I opened your email. The mini trees are so Adorable~^^

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  25. These are adorable! Can't wait to see the pattern :o)

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  26. I hope you can get that adorable pattern made soon! That is quite possibly the CUTEST little mini quilt I have ever seen! Sooooooooooooooo happy you had this idea that just wouldn't leave! :)

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  27. I got so excited when I saw your e-mail. These are SOOOOO adorable! I was thinking about making a Christmas quilt but was struggling with what design. I love this! Thank you for your wonderful ideas.

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  28. Love the trees! Your choice of colours is inspiring as well. It's a good challenge to think about using more colours than just holly red and forest green.

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  29. Super cute, teally love the tru ks! Very whimsical.

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  30. I just love them. Wonder how many I can make before Christmas?

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  31. I love these! Think I'll use your idea and make some to be one side of a mug rug....we always have a Holiday swap at work and these would be perfect! Thank you :-) have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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  32. Anonymous9:20 AM

    Amandajean,

    Absolutely gorgeous and very cute.
    Great ideals for use of this so christmassy ideal:a cushion front, or even to hang them from your shelf above the fire once made into a christmas banner with perhaps even stars too! Or even they could be used as your own hand made christmas cards. So many opportunities. I love them. So much fun. Now you've got me thinking!!!!!! Thanks for sharing Julie B. Adelaide Australia.

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  33. I love the picture of you and your little ones squealing with delight together! The joy of the season!

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  34. I love "middle of the night" inspiration. It's why my cutting and ironing tables are not in my sewing room (which is in my bedroom sitting area)

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  35. Way cute!!! Going to give them a try.

    ioleen dot kimmel at gmail dot com

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  36. Wow!
    I just love them.

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  37. Lovely and cute - very nice :)

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  38. I am so excited for the pattern! Darling.

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  39. Okay, these are just too cute!

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  40. Your mini tree blocks are adorable! They will make such a cute quilt. Great idea! Cynthia Knapp

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  41. Very cute! Looking forward to seeing the pattern :)

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  42. So sew very cute.

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  43. I'm so happy that you let that idea come out of your head and then shared it with us! These blocks are just awesome!!! I have to try that!

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  44. Hurry up I Love these little trees!

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  46. They are so cute! You're a genius.

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  47. Very very cute!!! Happy Thanksgiving. Hope some day to acquire the pattern. Thanks for sharing.

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  48. These are so dang cute!

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  49. Oh they are so cute!

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  50. I'm on board...waiting for the pattern to be available! Just too cute.

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  51. Yes - fun ideas that work, the best kind. Love the mini.

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  52. Oh, so cute!
    I've already made this year's ornaments...this is a head start for 2015!

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  53. Love this little three quilt :-)

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  54. This is a great pattern. One of these days I'll get around to making it.

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  55. Anonymous6:58 PM

    Amongst the many things I am thankful for this Thanksgiving is your blog, and all that you share with your readers.
    Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
    Sally in St. Paul

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  56. How cute! Now you have my creative juices flowing.

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  57. So cute! I have something in progress that's been spinning around in my head for a while too.

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  58. Oh I adore these trees, they are super fun. I can't wait to try them, I do hope you will have a pattern for us to purchase.
    thank you, I love your blog :)

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