Monday, August 10, 2015

Two in the bag

Today two swap packages went in the mail. One is just taking a little jaunt a couple provinces over, while the other is U.K. bound. (They cost almost the same to ship, go figure.)

First up is my Thimble Blossoms swap mini. My partner likes the mini swoon pattern and navy, so that's just what I made.


Days before the deadline for both swaps, what did I decide to do but "whip up" two quilted zippered pouches. Silly me. When will I learn? This one started with the lovely navy fabric I actually used on the back of the mini. I even made my own paper pieced pattern! And, even more amazingly, it turned out pretty well. I call it my kite tails pouch. Quilting was done in random lines in pink and teal to echo the shape of the ties. I love this Alison Glass fabric, and the polka dots were just perfect for the lining.


I also wrapped up my dog mini quilt. Oh, I love this one! And it was truly a labour of love because those letters took forever to make (the S especially kicked my butt), and then several hours to rip out all the papers. I like the border I came up with too. My partner makes crazy awesome portraits of her dogs, so I knew I had to go a totally different way because that is totally out of my wheelhouse. I used her favourite fabrics, so I hope she really likes this.


And I made her a pouch too, starting with the cute paper pieced paw print. I'm happy to say my new sewing machine handles bulky seams like a champ. Not a single broken needle!


And look at this patriotic label! My dog mini partner actually completed the paperwork to move to Canada, so I also used this maple leaf fabric for the pouch lining.


Now comes the really tough part - waiting for them to arrive at their new home!

15 comments:

  1. I love the mini swoon! The colors are so fabulous. I wish I were your partner, but I'm not doing that swap. Lucky somebody out there! The dog one looks like a ton of work...lovely finish.

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    1. Thanks Jodie! I hope my partners like them too!

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  2. They both turned out beautifully. I love the pouches!! The maple leaf fabric is wonderful and so appropriate for your partner.

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  3. They both turned out beautifully. I love the pouches!! The maple leaf fabric is wonderful and so appropriate for your partner.

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  4. The dog one is fantastic!!! I might need to whip one up for a few Christmas presents -- my whole family are "dog people." The asymmetrical borders are what make it though. Really great job on both minis!!! I'm sure your partners will love them. :D

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    1. Thanks Sarah. I was really happy with how the border turned out. The HST were left over from the flying geese, so I figured I might as well use them!

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  5. Love them both! Lucky partners :) What pattern did you use for the lettering?

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    1. Thanks Serena. They're a From Blank Pages pattern. Very well designed.

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  6. Loved all of your swap gifts! Especially love your swoon mini! Very pretty!
    Susie

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    1. Thanks Susie! Now comes the long wait for them to arrive!

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  7. I just found your blog (through Pinterest) and I love the dog stuff! That paw is too cute - where did you get that? Was it a paper piecing pattern? I'm from St. George - just south of Cambridge. So weird - I was just home this month for summer vacation! (I live in Italy)

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    1. Small world, Ann! The paw print is a free paper piecing pattern from www.paperpanache.com. It comes in two sizes and I made the small.

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  8. Hi Johanna! So happy to get in touch with you! I really love this dog mini quilt and the pouch with paws! Who's patterns you used for the pp? x Teje
    www.nerospost.wordpress.com

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    1. Hey Teje! You can find the paw print pattern for free on www.paperpanache.com.

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  9. Sorry, now I read the comments and saw that they are from Blank Page. x Teje

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