This week I completed and sent my mini quilt for my 2nd Instagram swap. I was assigned Megan in the Disney Mini Swap 2015 and she had great info to go on in her questionnaire. I've enjoyed stalking her on IG and it was fun when she started following me. I couldn't post any real clear pictures of what I had planned for the mini since I thought it would give it away. I'm excited to be able to share it now. Since her Disney likes were diverse I had quite a few good options. I was drawn to the mention that she and her husband got engaged on Pirates of the Caribbean. I'd really love to hear the details on that story, and I thought a quilt about Pirates would be fun. I put the idea in my top 3 and started looking for visual inspiration. I was looking at the minimalist Disney posters and I ran across this one.
I decided this was it! But like me, Megan doesn't like muddy colors and I didn't want to do a quilt that was 99% brown. So, I decided to work in a palette of "bright and happy fabrics" with polka dots, and using blues and/or greens (her favorite colors). I kept bouncing my ideas off my sister and a friend to make sure that I wasn't too crazy. The group of us decided it was just crazy enough and I plugged along, hoping Megan would love it. I altered the keyring to have a heart as a symbol of their engagement. I really had a great time making this quilt. Thanks for all the inspiration, Megan!
It is, indeed, minimalist in nature. The background is pieced strips and there are two pieces appliqued on top. I used raw edge applique since it's a mini/wall hanging. It was awesome how fast that process is compared to turned edge applique. I quilted in the ditch on the background (using free motion quilting) and around the edges of the appliqued pieces. The quilt measures about 13" by 18".
I'm linking up on Needle & Thread Thursday, Finish It Up Friday, TGIFF and Fabric Frenzy Friday.
This is one of my finishes from my Q1 Finish Along Goal List. Linking up to the Q1 Finishes party at On the Windy Side.
Amber
Love it! Just crazy enough. :)
sarah
Post authorHee hee. Thanks for all your design consultations. ;-)
Lara B.
This is positively brilliant! Sarah, your partner Megan is going to be over the moon!
sarah
Post authorThank you so much!
Fawn DeMurl Carriker
That is really sweet! - Fawn
sarah
Post authorThank you, Fawn.
Ruth
this is a great idea - love that movie and this made me smile - lucky partner!
sarah
Post authorThanks, Ruth. It was fun to make. Something I would never have even considered making if not for the swap. I like how participating in the quilt swaps pushes me out of my box. :-)
katie yoakum
AWHHHH -- I love this mini even more now.
sarah
Post authorThanks, Katie! :-)
Janine
I love the way you've taken Megan's story and made a quilt that relates so well. It looks fab and I'm sure she must be thrilled with it :)
sarah
Post authorThanks, Janine. I'm glad she liked it as much as I enjoyed making it!
Valerie Reynolds
So unique!! Thanks for sharing the process of this wonderful creation!! LOVE IT!
sarah
Post authorYou're welcome, and thank you, Valerie!
Vicki
I love this little mini! When I saw this swap on IG (vpquilter), I couldn't want to do Mickey Mouse or any of the Disney characters. This is simply the best Disney swap minis I've seen.
sarah
Post authorThanks, Vicki! I almost didn't participate and glad I jumped in at the last minute!
Adrianne
Adorable and so clever!
sarah
Post authorThanks, Adrianne. I really had fun with it!
Bo
Love this...I knew immediately it was from the Pirates of the Carribbean as soon as I saw it!! The combination of colors could be limitless with this.
sarah
Post authorThanks, Bo. I had a lot of fun making it.