(image credit Sew Mama Sew)
Aurifil has long been my favorite thread for piecing. The 50wt is thin and strong, and that's a huge deal when I have lots of seams when I paper piece. Thread takes up space in the seam, so I want to make sure it takes up as little space as possible.
So when Kristin at Sew Mama Sew asked for submissions for an Aurifil Mini Quilt Challenge, I jumped at the chance. Here are the participants:
Jennifer Waaraniemi of leo & lars
Amy Gunson of Badskirt
Vanessa Lynch of Punkin Patterns
Kelie Copas of Craft Nurse Quilt
Kristin Schwarze of And Chips
Geta Gramma of Geta's Quilting Studio
Lindsey Rhodes of LRstitched
Penny Layman of Sew Take a Hike
I have to admit, I felt extremely unworthy when I saw Geta's submission, and tossed and turned and all night before I finished my quilt, thinking it wouldn't be good enough.
But in the end, I went with my original idea because it represents me so well. After all, that's one of my deepest desires, to create work that speaks of me and my style. And my style is simple and uncomplicated.
Aurifil sent this thread set and the only guidelines were to use some of a few of the threads in the pack.
(image credit Sew Mama Sew)
All the colors in Camille's set are so pretty, I decided I wanted to use a little bit of each of them.
*All the block patterns are from the Sew-Ichigo "In the Pantry set", available here, at Sew-Ichigo.
And here's my little mini all quilted. Each piece is outlined with the darker teal thread and then I added some sparkles (one sparkle of each color of thread in the set) to make it retrofabulous.
Thank you Sew Mama Sew for allowing me to participate and thank you to Aurifil for making and sharing such fabulous thread!
xo,
Penny
p.s. If you'd like to purchase Aurifil, the Fat Quarter Shop has a huge selection!
Also, if you'd like to make an "In the Pantry" mini like mine, leave a comment saying you'd like to make one and I'll put together an illustration with measurements for you!
It's perfect!
Posted by: Pat S | 10 December 2013 at 06:11 AM
Adorable! It looks like the perfect addition to your kitchen.
Posted by: Jessica | 10 December 2013 at 06:32 AM
I love it! I would love to try to make one. And then I'll want your shelves, books, and dishes too!
Posted by: Christine | 10 December 2013 at 06:52 AM
I love it! So cute :)
Posted by: Amanda | 10 December 2013 at 07:16 AM
That mini is so sweet! I love it. I want one!
Posted by: Erin Myone | 10 December 2013 at 07:41 AM
Such a fun and beautiful quilt, Penny. You have an incredible patience to piece it. Isn't great that we all are different and with different styles? We all make unique quilts!
Posted by: Geta | 10 December 2013 at 07:45 AM
I love the quilt and I love the cookbook Classic Indian Cooking that is in your bookcase! Good food, good quilting
Posted by: Ruthann | 10 December 2013 at 08:01 AM
Wonderful! and yes, I want to make one!
Posted by: maggie | 10 December 2013 at 08:30 AM
So cute! You did a great job. I would love to make one but I don't think I have that much talent.
Posted by: Kathleen O'Grady | 10 December 2013 at 08:53 AM
It's so cute! I'm soooo hesitant about posting mine!!! I've never been part of such a talented group of ppl!!! I love ur mini!!!
Posted by: Kelie | 10 December 2013 at 08:56 AM
I would love to make one of these - especially the jars. It is beautiful!
Posted by: Sigrid Golnik | 10 December 2013 at 09:09 AM
Oh my gosh! You have created the most perfect representation of you. It's awesome! I'd love to see an illustration of this because it's adorable. You are a winner, Penny!
Posted by: Suzanne | 10 December 2013 at 11:34 AM
This quilt is so sweet ~ love the little embroidered detail sparkles! Really wonderful!
Posted by: elsa | 11 December 2013 at 05:38 AM
This is awesome Penny! I love all the kitchen items (especially the silverware) and the extra sparkle of each thread is a fabulous touch. This Aurifil set has some really pretty colors!
Posted by: Rene' | 11 December 2013 at 07:50 AM
I would LOVE to make one of these :) So cute!
Posted by: Julia | 11 December 2013 at 11:34 AM
Those last two photos! I want to live at your house. *sigh.*
Posted by: Kristin S. | 11 December 2013 at 12:13 PM
Penny! This is just perfect! It IS so Penny, just the way I like it. I would like the measurements for the mini, and I did purchase the patterns already from Sew-Ichigo. Christmas sewing is going on around here for sure. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with your readers!
Posted by: Susan Santistevan | 11 December 2013 at 04:26 PM
Love it, Penny!
Posted by: erin | 12 December 2013 at 05:56 AM
I want to make this! I love Penny's paper piecing patterns.
Posted by: Kimberlee | 13 December 2013 at 06:36 AM
I would love to make this, it is great!!!!
Posted by: janell | 14 December 2013 at 06:37 PM
Such a cute mini! If you had a pattern or tutorial, I'd definitely try to make one!
Posted by: Diana @ Red Delicious Life | 14 December 2013 at 08:47 PM
This was the favorite of mine from all the mini quilts in the hop I just looked at. I would love to make one for my kitchen. Too sweet.
Posted by: Brenda | 15 December 2013 at 06:58 AM
I would love to make one of these! It is so pretty!
Posted by: Teri | 15 December 2013 at 08:19 AM
I'd love to make this for my sis!
Posted by: Jenn J | 15 December 2013 at 09:35 PM
This is adorable! I want to make one for myself!
Posted by: Karen | 16 December 2013 at 04:50 AM
I'd really like this design, and would love to make it for my Mom.
Posted by: Carol | 16 December 2013 at 09:46 AM
Penny, I love it! I've been out of the loop for quite a while now, but I'm feeling somewhat settled here in South Africa. Sooooo, I'm FINALLY getting my sewing/blogging "juices" flowing again; and stopping by to behold the beautiful fruits of your labor is a refreshment to my eyes and a blessing to my heart. :-)
Posted by: Dayna | 17 December 2013 at 12:05 AM
The whole reason I clicked over is I was hoping you would share your pattern!
Posted by: carriem | 30 December 2013 at 09:59 PM