Modern Mini Challenge...I'm In!


I decided to join in the Modern Mini Challenge put on by Jennifer at Ellison Lane.  I am using a Mini I made earlier this year that I am kind of proud of.  My first time sewing in circles and I loved it so much I did it 16 times on this mini. 

This is called "Sequence" 
 it is 16.25 x 18.25
Sewn in circles
Quilted by machine with walking foot

The back reminds me of a embossed tin ceiling. :)

This was my own design, stitched and quilted by me. 


It is not to late to entry your Modern Mini into the Modern Mini Quilt Challenge ...you have until June 16th at 5:00 p.m.


Comments

Anonymous said…
This is beautiful! The back does look like a tin ceiling. Great quilting and the fabric on the back is beautiful.
June 13, 2013 at 12:23 PM
PersimonDreams said…
so gorgeous! Love what you've done!
June 13, 2013 at 1:25 PM
laura said…
this is really gorgeous!
June 13, 2013 at 3:36 PM
Jennifer Mathis of Ellison Lane said…
Thanks for sharing this in the Modern Mini Challenge! Those circles are perfect!
June 15, 2013 at 10:07 PM
Molli Sparkles said…
Kris, I so love your colour gradation here! It is modern and fresh and sparklicious!
June 18, 2013 at 4:59 AM
Carolyn said…
This is beautiful! I love circles!
June 18, 2013 at 8:20 AM
Anita said…
This is beautiful. I love the fabric choices.
June 18, 2013 at 9:52 PM
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