Sunday, December 30, 2012

Building a spider quilt in miniature

After being inspired by fellow Rebels, I decided I wanted to make a spider quilt.  Unfortunately, I didn't ask enough questions to figure out how to build a big one like the ones Patty and LeeAnn made. One thing I knew for sure was I didn't have the right tool and the Joanne sale isn't until next week.  So, I decided to have a go at a mini.  At first, I was going to make it into an AAQI quilt, but figured out that I didn't want to work that small.  I decided to start with 3" squares cut on the diagonal.  After some playing around, I decided on 3/4" strings that finish at 1/4".  This is how far I have progressed after about ten hours.  This will probably finish a bit less than 15" square.  It will be the center medallion for a larger quilt done intuition style.  What was I thinking!
Happy New Year and joyful quilting in 2013.
 

7 comments:

Vroomans' Quilts said...

I love it! But I thrive on tiny, so this just warms me. And yes, sometimes the 'small' projects take way longer to make than the 'large' projects, but so worth it in the end.

4dreamsr said...

Well I just think you're very brave!

Sarah Craig said...

Very cool, Miki! Can't wait to see it finished!!

Em said...

I love little quilts and this is on road of being another wonder of yours!

ellen gets crafty said...

Can't wait to see the finished quilt.

Venus de Hilo said...

That will make a stunning medallion center! Love tiny strips, even though it is so much sewing for a small area.

sheila 77 said...

It's a lovely little quilt. Hope you have a great 2013.