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Tuesday, 10 February 2015

Spooling Around!

I was looking for some inspiration for a mini quilt to make for a friend's birthday!

Seeing that 'Spools' are still so IN at the moment (and loads of cute 'quilty spool' ideas on Pinterest) I thought I'd have a go at drafting my own pattern for paper piecing.

paper pieced spool pattern

I've had a 7" wire hanger knocking around for a while, so I made sure this mini-mini quilt wouldn't be bigger than 10" square!

10" mini spools quilt

I had lots of fun going through my scraps for 1" wide pieces to make the spools, along with cute wee ends of ribbons and trim for the spool centres.

10" mini spools quilt

Some leftover Kona snow satisfied the background and strip ends of Essex linen from another project became the outer border.  I was even able to use a teeny piece of leftover ribbon trim for the hanging tabs!!

10" mini spools quilt

It's so satisfying having a justifiable reason for keeping all those scraps!!

Linking up with Nicky and Leanne's Scraptastic Tuesday!!



Jude xo
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20 comments:

  1. Teje Karjalainen10 February 2015 at 06:40

    Hi Judith! This is Super cute! You had so perfect scraps and ribbons to use for the spools. Beautiful hanger, too! x Teje

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  2. Sarah10 February 2015 at 07:22

    Very cute and nice way to use up scraps and show them off.

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  3. Nicky10 February 2015 at 10:16

    Wow first to link up this morning Jude! Great scrappy project and love the mix of fabric and ribbon! Lucky friend! Is that a flannel you used for the spools?

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  4. Di10 February 2015 at 10:41

    The spools are just perfect for a stitchy friend. Lovely present. Di x

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  5. Ruth10 February 2015 at 11:07

    Love the fabrics used to create the wooden effect. That measuring tape trim is perfect!

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  6. Kate10 February 2015 at 12:19

    It's beautiful, Jude, and such a great gift!

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  7. Deb@asimplelifequilts10 February 2015 at 16:43

    Adorable and your friend is very lucky to receive it. Your use of trim makes it so much fun!

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  8. ipatchandquilt10 February 2015 at 16:52

    So adorable! Just perfect scraps!
    Estger

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  9. Simply Sew10 February 2015 at 18:42

    Love it. 😀

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  10. Sarah10 February 2015 at 22:34

    supercute! x

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  11. helenjean@midgetgemquilts11 February 2015 at 09:59

    beautiful, lucky friend.

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  12. Judy 11 February 2015 at 14:41

    How cool is that?? I love how you used the ribbons which added a unique touch to the quilt. The hanging tabs made me smile, what a nice choice.

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  13. Tina11 February 2015 at 22:16

    So sweet! Love it!,

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  14. Tomomi McElwee11 February 2015 at 22:55

    That is so pretty.

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  15. audrey12 February 2015 at 08:19

    What a sweet mini! Love the loops esp.--perfect for the theme.:)

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  16. Josie12 February 2015 at 15:45

    Forget Valentine's Day, I just fell in love with a fabric based item! Simply gorgeous stitching xx

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  17. Kay13 February 2015 at 20:14

    Want, want, want!!!!!

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  18. Katy Cameron14 February 2015 at 12:25

    Very cute :o)

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  19. Archie The Wonder Dog14 February 2015 at 18:53

    Love it!

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  20. Unknown16 February 2015 at 10:18

    Beautiful piece. What a lucky friend.

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