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Schnitzel & Boo Mini Quilt Swap Round 3: The Quilt I Made

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Schnitzel & Boo Mini Quilt Swap Round 3: The Quilt I Made {an Art School Dropout's life}Last week I talked about the quilt I received in the Schnitzel & Boo Mini Quilt Swap Round 3. This week I’ll share the quilt I made!

My partner, who was also named Jessica, received her package this past weekend and by the comments she left on my instagram account, it seemed like she LOVED it! It was completely out of my comfort zone since her favorite fabrics and colors are not something I normally buy. I didn’t mind that though, since it forced me to step out my comfort zone. How else am I to grow creatively if I just keep making the same thing over and over again?

Schnitzel & Boo Mini Quilt Swap Round 3: The Quilt I Made {an Art School Dropout's life}I had the flu and then pneumonia during the time I was supposed to be working on this, so I decided to go the hand sewn route as much as I could so I could rest AND work at the same time.

I went with a simple hexagon cluster using 2″ hexies (that means one side is 2″) and hand stitched them all together. The fabric I used was the line Miss Kate by my partner’s favorite designer Bonnie and Camille (for Moda Fabrics). Then I went through my fabric stash and picked out all the white and light beige neutrals I could find to piece together the background. I could have just used a fat quarter, but I thought it needed more texture than that.

I used an invisible thread to applique the hexagon cluster to the background and then straight line stitched the entire thing with beige thread.

Schnitzel & Boo Mini Quilt Swap Round 3: The Quilt I Made {an Art School Dropout's life}It’s funny to say, but my absolute favorite part of this project was the binding. I loved how a random scrap piece I threw in just happened to end up right at the corner! A happy little accident.

Schnitzel & Boo Mini Quilt Swap Round 3: The Quilt I Made {an Art School Dropout's life}Schnitzel & Boo Mini Quilt Swap Round 3: The Quilt I Made {an Art School Dropout's life}As with every swap I do, I added in a few little handmade extras. This time I included all of the leftover scraps from the Miss Kate fabric, plus some coordinating pieces. Then I made a marine grade vinyl pouch with a cute little hexagon flower appliqued on. Lastly I added some handmade quilt inspired jewelry and accessories.

It all went over very well, and as Ive said before these swaps just make me want to sign up for a whole bunch more!

Luckily I’m not too crazy and I’ve only signed up for three due in the next four months. I have some trips coming up, plus projects for Silhouette (and some other companies), and a few other obligations. So I knew my limit. Keep an eye out here if your interested in seeing what I make!!!

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Schnitzel & Boo Mini Quilt Swap Round 3: The Quilt I Received

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I had so much fun participating in the last Schnitzel & Boo Mini Quilt Swap, that I decided to try it again! This time there were SO MANY PARTICIPANTS! Kristi of Schnitzel & Boo is one brave woman for setting these things up!

If you are unsure of what I’m talking about then let me explain. I signed up for this swap back in November i believe, possibly October. I filled out a form with all my information (name, address, email, social networking names, etc) and a list of what I like, dislike, allergies and more. Then Kristi goes through everyones applications and tries to match them with someone who has sort of similar taste. I then get sent a email with my secret partners name and all of her information from the form. The partner I receive is not the one who will be making a quilt for me, that way its all secret like. Then you have two-three months to stalk your partner and make them something you think they will love! It’s a lot of fun, in my opinion.

If you like the idea of this too, let me know. I can post a list of interesting swaps on the blog here every so often!

Anyway…

The quilt I made hasn’t been delivered yet. I had to wait until last minute to send it due to the flu, pneumonia (again) and icy roads. I’ll share photos after its been received though!

Schnitzel & Boo Mini Quilt Swap Round 3: The Quilt I Received {an Art School Dropout's life}However I received my package from Jess P., of Sew Jess Handmade a few days ago (she was so on the ball) She was super awesome and sent me TWO mini quilts!! how sweet is that? TWO! She used my list of likes and dislikes to design these two pieces (hint: I really really dislike the color red!). Jess also made CT an adorable little zipper pouch, which she grabbed and ran off with. CT looks forward to these swap packages as much as I do these days.

Schnitzel & Boo Mini Quilt Swap Round 3: The Quilt I Received {an Art School Dropout's life}Jess also included a nice pile of scraps that included some prints that I’ve been looking for, a mini charm pack of black and white fabric and matching post it note pads.

Schnitzel & Boo Mini Quilt Swap Round 3: The Quilt I Received {an Art School Dropout's life}As always I am blown away by the work that goes into the pieces I receive. Every quilt swap I do makes me want to do several more! It’s been great meeting new quilters, networking with other swap members, and it helps me step outside my comfort zone (which you will see when I post the mini I made!!)

Thank you again Jess!!!!

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Schnitzel & Boo Mini Quilt Swap Round 2: The Quilt I Received

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Schnitzel & Boo Mini Quilt Swap: The Quilt I ReceivedLate last week I received the mini quilt made for me by my “Schnitzel & Boo Mini Quilt Swap” secret partner Karla P. (Karlajane22 on Instagram) It was a super awesome surprise and I am beyond excited with what she came up with.

It’s very “ME”. She used all of my favorite fabrics and used my favorite colors. There’s no red in sight too!! (I’m not very fond of red for some reason) Karla also included so many super awesome goodies! There was extra fabric from the quilt by my favorite designer, plus a charm pack of Kona cotton (another favorite)! There was a lanyard with tiny scissors, perfect for clipping tiny threads. There was a handmade apple pincushion, that CT is trying to steal becauses shes not convinced its actually a pincushion. She believes its a “snow white toy apple”. Then there is the two drawstring bags that WERE made for CT! She took them right after I shot this photo and filled them up right away with Lalaloopsies. She has also commissioned me to make “A LOT MORE!”

I feel spoiled. This has been my favorite swap to date and I will totally be signing up for the next one. Actually it’s made me want to sign up for loads of different swaps. It’s a fun new experience of making stuff for a specific person, not making something, adding it to the shop and crossing your fingers someone will want it.

Next up, a kids bow swap, because a 4 year old girl can never have too many bows.

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Schnitzel & Boo Mini Quilt Swap Round 2: The Quilt I Made

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Schnitzel & Boo Mini Quilt Swap: The Quilt I Made {an Art School Dropout's life}About two months ago I signed up to be part of a mini quilt swap put together by Kristi of Schnitzel & Boo.

Unlike the swaps I’ve done in the past, this one was done in such a way where you and your partner had similar taste. I was asked lots of questions when I signed up to make sure of this. Another cool part is the person you send a mini quilt to is not the person who sends you one. It’s all super secretive and makes for a great surprise when you open your package.

Oh and you are probably wonder what makes a quilt “mini”. Well, its kinda self explanatory, it’s a miniature quilt! Ranging from 8″ to 24″ square (or rectangular, or any other shape a quilt can be).

Schnitzel & Boo Mini Quilt Swap: The Quilt I Made {an Art School Dropout's life}

Schnitzel & Boo Mini Quilt Swap: The Quilt I Made {an Art School Dropout's life}

Mine ended up being 13.5″ square. Which makes each of those little squares 1.5″ finished. The tiniest I’ve ever done. I had some leftover squares so I also whipped up a little zipper pouch to match.

Schnitzel & Boo Mini Quilt Swap: The Quilt I Made {an Art School Dropout's life}Schnitzel & Boo Mini Quilt Swap: The Quilt I Made {an Art School Dropout's life}It’s doubled sided, so I took a photo of the front and back.

My partner said she really loved Heather Ross fabric, and I just happen to have a lot of her fabrics from over the years. I “fussy cut” most of the pieces, which means you cut the fabric in such a way that it showcases a design in the center. I do it alot with my hexie quilt but this was the first time I tried it with machine quilting. I LOVE the outcome, so you’ll probably see more projects including it.

Schnitzel & Boo Mini Quilt Swap: The Quilt I Made {an Art School Dropout's life}Schnitzel & Boo Mini Quilt Swap: The Quilt I Made {an Art School Dropout's life}

I also included a quilt inspired necklace I made as a little gift. I wanted to send candy and treats but my partner lives in Canada and I didnt want anything to get held up in customs. (sorry partnet) She probably won’t receive this for about a week or two. I feel fine sharing it though since she has no clue that shes my partner! I can’t wait to see if she likes it or not. (I realllllllly hope she does)

I’ll also make sure to share the quilt I receive! I can’t wait to hang it up in my sewing room.

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