Helen and I did a little post-DQS9 private swap. She pulled a fast one on me...I thought I was getting a rocket house, but I think I gushed so much over this one when she posted photos on her blog, she sent it instead! I couldn't be happier. Look at her amazing quilting with a pale pink/green variegated rayon thread:
All of the applique pieces are hand-embroidered with a perfect blanket stitch! The pattern is by Piece O' Cake designs Aunt Millie's Garden book. I just love all of their designs and was even lucky enough to take a hand-applique class by Becky Goldsmith herself a few years ago (although, I must admit I have only hand appliqued one 2" circle since that class).
It's not just a Beaut, it's a Stunner, too. Thank you so much Helen. I hope your selvage coin mini arrives in Australia soon! ♥
What a fantastic, cheery quilt to receive when it is so yucky outside. How can you be sad when you look at it?
ReplyDeleteA Beaut indeed! I love the cheerfulness of this mini!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous would be an understatement :)
ReplyDeleteI agree; it's a beaut indeed!!
ReplyDeleteOh, it is quite beautiful! All those handstitches, my my!
ReplyDeleteyou.lucky.spud.
ReplyDeleteYou are a lucky girl!
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed a beaut, you lucky lady. I've been admiring this mini as it came together.
ReplyDeletePicking jaw up off floor...my goodness that is fabulous! The quilting is amazing!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! You are seriously lucky!
ReplyDeleteYahhh! It arrived! Tricked you didn't I?! I'm sorry its not a wonky house but this one was heaps better! And there was a house on the label..... I knew you would love this more. x :)
ReplyDeleteThat is indeed a beaut - what a lovely swap! Thanks for the codes - these could be just the ticket at times!!!
ReplyDeleteIt is gorgeous, and the quilting is truly amazing!
ReplyDeleteMicki
Lucky you!! Piece o'Cake is my fave and this one is beautifully executed. Can hardly wait to see it in real life!!
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