Scrap-Vee

There's not much I can say about the inspiration for this mini, considering it's for my SECRET partner in the #schnitzelandboominiquiltswap. Let's just say I started with the shattered chevrons tutorial by playcrafts. Reminiscent of the Seminole patchwork I'd used on a table runner ages ago, it in theory also began much like my striped binding, so I knew the general idea. Though I held the fabric mix in question as I began, by the time the top was done, I was smitten.

In fact I liked it so well, I just sewed together all my "scraps" to make a backing that is unique to say the least, but suits the front and has the added bonus of using larger pieces of the specially chosen fabrics.

For quilting, I stuck with the chevron theme and echoed chevrons across the width, my machine threaded with Aurifil 50wt #2021 (Natural White), and using my walking foot as a guide. And for binding, I chose a red herringbone, Apple of My Eye by Riley Blake Designs. I couldn't resist doing just a bit of matched binding (both straight and angled), fitting in a strip of Anna Maria Horner's "Garden Party" along one corner.

Special thanks to my SMQG guild-mates, Vicki/sew inspired! and Tracey/Quilting in the Pacific NorthWest for helping a girl out . . . ie. sharing from their Anna Maria Horner stashes! That made it extra fun creating this mini for my partner. Soon, it'll be winging its way . . .

"Scrap-Vee", 20"x22"

Linking up with Finish It Up Friday and SEWjo Saturday.