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Saturday, 3 March 2012

Modern Mini Challenge

I decided fairly early on that it was my Gee`s Bend inspired quilt that I would enter in Jennifer`s Modern Mini Challenge.  I was so happy to be involved in the blog hop and to be honest with you, there were a fair few attempts at other minis before this one.  Somehow, once I had decided on a solids improv.pieced mini, everything was plain sailing.


I am so happy with how it came together - the pops of red, the wibbly wobbly lines, the white and the neutral space it created, the Gee`s Bend inspired house top blocks.


I am completely in love with it and can`t wait to get it on the wall! Improv.piecing is definitely something I would love to do more of - it`s fun seeing how it comes together - no ruler, no measuring, just cutting as your heart desires and your eye leads you.

Gee`s Bend house tops inspired block
It measures 22" x 22" (and a slight wonk).

The link up for your minis is here and is open until midnight on Monday March 5. There is still time for you to whip one up and enter the contest - while it`s the taking part that clearly counts, there are some amazing prizes.  Just saying. Anyway, pop over and have a look at the fabulous variety of minis! You could be inspired. By the way, I interviewed Jennifer yesterday as part of the My Modern Muse series - do take a look!


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35 comments:

  1. Archie The Wonder Dog3 March 2012 at 11:49

    Love your mini! I haven't made one - all those tiny log cabins wore me out ;o) Good luck!!!

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  2. Toni3 March 2012 at 11:52

    Annabella, this is fabulous! It really does look like a Gee's Bend quilt. Glad you are enjoying it so much, too. And I love that you included the wonk in your measurements!

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  3. Catherine3 March 2012 at 12:01

    this is absolutely fabulous, love it

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  4. Charlotte3 March 2012 at 12:09

    that is really gorgeous! I love a bit of improv. Good luck :-D

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  5. purduepam3 March 2012 at 12:57

    I have been wanting to try a gee bend inspired quilt. Great idea to do it as a mini. Now I thinking mini or pillow. BTW love your color choices.

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  6. Jennifer Mathis of Ellison Lane3 March 2012 at 13:02

    Oh I love it Annabella. So glad you picked this one to enter. Good luck!

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  7. Run Quilt Knit Write3 March 2012 at 13:07

    Love it! Your use of colour is wonderful!!

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  8. Katy Cameron3 March 2012 at 13:10

    It looks absolutely fab, good luck!

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  9. dutchcomfort3 March 2012 at 13:30

    Good luck Annabella, it’s a gorgeous improv mini quilt!

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  10. Crafty Newbie3 March 2012 at 13:39

    AWESOME! :)

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  11. Mary Jo3 March 2012 at 13:43

    I love this, such a great mini!

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  12. Mrs Flying Blind...3 March 2012 at 14:04

    Soooooooooooooooo wonderful x

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  13. Leanne3 March 2012 at 14:20

    I love this mini, it is wonderful!

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  14. Sheila3 March 2012 at 14:21

    I love this mini, it makes me want to try this out.

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  15. Danih033 March 2012 at 14:46

    this is wonderfully modern! And your colors go so well together!

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  16. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com3 March 2012 at 15:21

    Still one of my favorites of your creations. Good luck in the challenge.

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  17. Kati3 March 2012 at 15:25

    Love this little quilt so much! It's one of my favorites in the group.

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  18. Quilting In The Cold3 March 2012 at 17:02

    Lovely mini, the colours are fabulous and the quilting is wonderful.

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  19. Quilting In The Cold3 March 2012 at 17:02

    Lovely mini, the colours are fabulous and the quilting is wonderful.

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  20. Danny Heyen3 March 2012 at 17:10

    Excellent mini! I like the quilting!

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  21. Little Island Quilting3 March 2012 at 17:57

    Superb. Think it is my favourite of all your productivity so far.

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  22. Sarah @ FairyFace Designs3 March 2012 at 18:32

    Oh my, this is gorgeous. Love your improv piecing, it all works wonderfully together!

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  23. Susan3 March 2012 at 19:50

    Loving it more every time I see it!! The colour combinations are fabulous!! A true inspiration!! Good luck!

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  24. Isisjem3 March 2012 at 20:49

    Love this - I so wanted to make something for this myself but I fear I've run out of time.

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  25. Canadian Abroad3 March 2012 at 21:02

    Love the mini and makes me think that my mini - if I manage to make it in a day - will be far too regular and conforming. But I will happily root for you!!

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  26. Katie3 March 2012 at 21:40

    That is a fabulous quilt, really great job!

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  27. Cherie3 March 2012 at 22:37

    So cute. Quilting is such a pain to get straight. Somehow my quilt ended up wonky..bad times....

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  28. Kari V.3 March 2012 at 22:40

    I love your improv mini. It really did remind me of a Gee's Bend quilt as soon as I saw it. The colors are great.

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  29. Janine @ Rainbow Hare3 March 2012 at 22:50

    This is wonderful! Good luck in the challenge:)

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  30. Debbie3 March 2012 at 23:06

    I love this!

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  31. Spontaneous Threads4 March 2012 at 14:02

    I like that you used the lighter thread for the quilting!

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  32. Kelly4 March 2012 at 15:45

    Love this!

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  33. Katherine4 March 2012 at 20:40

    Fabulous mini, Annabella! I love the freestyle cuts partnered with those gorgeous solids - especially with your quilting. What a beauty!

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  34. Kirsten4 March 2012 at 21:54

    Absolutely stunning Annabella!! Gotta love a bit of wonk:)

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  35. sew.darn.quilt5 March 2012 at 03:32

    Your mini is stunning, I love how it all comes together.

    Carolyn

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