Remember Petunia Patch 1 was bigger than I wanted, measuring 49" x 49" because of 9" blocks? And that I wondered about the quilt's ultimate purpose? Well, for the moment, I decided to use it as the larger quilt in the local fair's 'Mini Me' contest.
After making Petunia Patch 2 with 7" blocks, I realized the blocks were very forgiving for resizing. Why not make an even smaller version specifically for the contest? With 3" blocks, Petunia Patch Mini measures in around 17" x 17". That fits the contest criteria of "the block must be less than half the size".
This little unfinished block measures 3 1/2" x 3 1/2", which is a third the size of the original.
Though not necessary, I placed all of the little petunias in the same positions as on the big quilt, Petunia Patch 1,
even situating directional fabrics the same.
Ditto for the green stems. Check out how the strip size really changes the look of the fabric print.
Crazy me even miniaturized the Robinia pantograph to 39%,
though I wished I had used a thinner thread. I'm certainly not un-stitching all of that!
Petunia Patch 2 now lives with her new owner, while Petunia Patch 1 and Petunia Patch Mini are hanging at the fair - I can't wait to see all of the quilts this year! More to come about the fair on Monday.
Happy Quilting!
I love them all but I think the mini stole my heart!
ReplyDeleteHi Susan! This is so stinkin' cute. I love it next to the bigger sized piece, and all the care you took in laying out the blocks in the same order really shows. It truly is a miniature version of the original. Love it! ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteThat is cute as can be! What a fun idea to make a mini version of a bigger quilt! I bet that will be an interesting exhibit at the fair.
ReplyDeleteI love both, but the mini intrigues me!
ReplyDeleteHow fun to see the big and small versions together! The mini is simply adorable :)
ReplyDeleteWell done! It looks great as a mini. That's a tiny block.
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