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Friday, March 27, 2015

Swoon Mini for the March Minis Challenge and a Giveaway!!!

A bit windy today!
Fat Quarter Shop had a fun mini quilt challenge for the month of March. Sort of a quilting play on March Madness. I chose to make the Thimble Blossoms Swoon mini by Camille Roskelley. I used some of my Aunt Grace prints for the swoon blocks. I ended up not following the pattern entirely because I added star cornerstones instead of regular squares. The blocks were a bit soft colored so I used a bright red Lecien Child's Smile print for the stars. I wanted to spice it up a little!!!

The pattern is fun and I love working with the smaller pieces. Minis are just adorable! and I can add it to my quilt wall. A lot of people are putting minis up and making quilt walls. I love the look of each and everyone I've seen. There are many on IG.

This is my favorite block in the quilt! That green Aunt Grace print is my absolute favorite right now!!!

So now for the fun stuff! Fat Quarter Shop is going to give away a mini quilt pattern to one of you lovelies. HERE is the link to their mini patterns. Take a look and leave me a comment telling me which you would choose.


FQS is also having a super fun giveaway of their own!!! Check out the details HERE!!! Join in on the fun and share your minis using the hashtag #fqsmarchminis on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 


P.S. I'll post the measurements for the star cornerstones on another post! 

 Happy Sewing!
xo Erin

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72 comments:

  1. amyMarch 27, 2015 at 1:16 PM

    I like the Summer Star Mini at FQS. Have not made a mini yet and this looks like something I could do.

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  2. faithMarch 27, 2015 at 1:21 PM

    Ooo, summer star is pretty! I love your quilt and the fabrics you chose!

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  3. CindyMarch 27, 2015 at 1:23 PM

    I love your mini swoon but I also like Red letter day. Actually I'm loving most of the minis right now to tell the truth. Cdahlgren at live dot com

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  4. EmilyMarch 27, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    Rise & Shine Mini is the one I've been wanting to make. It would be my first mini :)

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  5. TracyMarch 27, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    I like Blossom mini, but the Swoon is also a favorite.

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  6. ChitterChatterDesignsMarch 27, 2015 at 1:38 PM

    This little quilt is so pretty. I love this vintage block, so nice to see you bring it back to life in this pattern.

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  7. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsMarch 27, 2015 at 1:40 PM

    Adorable! I love the added stars. I think I would like to make Red Letter Day first, but then I'd probably make a whole lot more once I got started. LOL Thanks for the fun!

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  8. AnitaMarch 27, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    I like the Mini Northern Lights.

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  9. HildyMarch 27, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    Love the stars you've added to your mini Swoon! Miss Rosie's patterns are always great and I love the look of Tidbit:-)

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  10. →lisaMarch 27, 2015 at 2:49 PM

    I really like the Little Bites Sampler mini. So cute!

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  11. Rebecca WMarch 27, 2015 at 3:03 PM

    That was really difficult. There are so many I would be very happy to have but I'll go for Rise & Shine.

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  12. Nisa-momMarch 27, 2015 at 3:15 PM

    wow, so many cute pattern its hard to choose. But my eyes on mini blossom pattern, I think this is the time I need to challenge myself make a "little" complication pattern.
    Thank you for giveaway, Erin

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  13. tpottMarch 27, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    Sintilla by Miss Rosie, this was an extremely hard decision to make, all the mini's are so beautiful. Thank you and FQS for this giveaway. ;-> Toni Anne

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  14. AnonymousMarch 27, 2015 at 3:20 PM

    HELLO,I like the Summer Star Mini!
    Thanks for your Blog+sharing!
    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  15. UnknownMarch 27, 2015 at 4:00 PM

    I love your mini quilt! If I could choose a mini pattern I would like the Mini Blossoms pattern by Fig Tree. I have some mini Aloha charm packs is like to use on it! Thanks for the giveaway! cherisetoweratyahoodotca

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  16. JanAngel55March 27, 2015 at 4:33 PM

    I love the moon star mini quilt pattern. I also love that aunt grace green print fabric--just ordered some. Thank you for this giveaway!
    janicelashley@gmail.com

















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  17. JulesMarch 27, 2015 at 8:08 PM

    Love the harvest time mini! Thanks for the chance!

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  18. FrankieMarch 27, 2015 at 8:13 PM

    There are so many great mini patterns on my wish list, but my first choice would be Thimble Blossoms Spools mini pattern. I've had my eye on it for ages but have yet to actually buy it.

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  19. Kathy E.March 27, 2015 at 11:11 PM

    Wow! I had no idea they had so many sweet mini quilt patterns. The one that caught my eye was the Mini Come What May pattern. The woven look really appeals to me!

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  20. SuperMomNoCapeMarch 27, 2015 at 11:39 PM

    There are so many cute mini patterns but if I had to choose, I would choose Canning Season.

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  21. KathleenMarch 28, 2015 at 12:15 AM

    I like the Mini Stitch quilt - the one with the little sewing machines on it.

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  22. MelanieMarch 28, 2015 at 2:22 AM

    I love the mini spools pattern by Thimbleblossoms

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  23. CatherineMarch 28, 2015 at 3:30 AM

    I love the mini Stems pattern. Reminds me of Orla Kiely designs which I love.

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  24. UnknownMarch 28, 2015 at 3:54 AM

    I love the mini tiny dancers quilt,so pretty.

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  25. PinksyDoodlesMarch 28, 2015 at 4:05 AM

    Oh so hard to choose, I didn't realise there were so many mini quilts. I would choose Thimble Blossoms Starlight Mini.

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  26. KayMarch 28, 2015 at 6:11 AM

    I love the Dwell mini by Thimble Blossoms, and also the mini Pears by Fig tree. Actually I like all of the Fig tree and Thimble Blossom designs, so hard to choose. x

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  27. ozone3March 28, 2015 at 7:24 AM

    Love the Harvest Time Mini Quilt Pattern by Anka's Treasures.

    Thanks for the chance to win!!

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  28. GildaMarch 28, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    I love the mini Cherry Pie Quilt baby Fig Tree

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  29. Kelly O.March 28, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    this would be a VERY hard decision! the Canning day one or the cherry pie one are very cute!

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  30. AnonymousMarch 28, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    It was a hard choice, but really like Mini Shine. They are all so cute. thothwife@sbcglobal.net

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  31. AnonymousMarch 28, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    Your mini is beautiful! I would choose Painted Ladies. Thank you so much for the opportunity!

    Judy in MI

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  32. Little QuiltsongMarch 28, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    Very hard to choose a favorite Mini pattern. Fig Tree and Thimble Blossom have so many special ones that I want to make. I think the new 'Canning Jar' Mini is my favorite - as it reminds me of my mom's full fruit cellar. Happy Times!

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  33. UnknownMarch 28, 2015 at 10:05 AM

    Oh what a fun choice of mini quilts! I fell in love with the mini Canned Pears quilt - my kitchen has a collection of Pears and this quilt would be perfect on the back of the breakfast area bench! Thank you for this fun giveaway!
    Warm regards,
    Ruth L

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  34. RebeccaMarch 28, 2015 at 10:05 AM

    These things are like potato chips.. can not eat just one!
    Come what May seems like a good place to start.

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  35. SherryMarch 28, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    The mini Stitch quilt pattern by Fig Tree jumped out at me when I looked through the patterns. I do love your mini Swoon also, I have wanted to make a Swoon quilt for some time.

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  36. LizMarch 28, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    I didn't realize there were so many different mini patterns available now! I probably would start with one of the Thimble Blossoms patterns - Swoon or Dwell. I love your quilt wall, by the way. :)

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  37. Cathy MelanconMarch 28, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    I love the Summer Star Mini! Your mini Swoon is so.....pretty! The fabrics are so bright and fun!!! Really nice!!!

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  38. DyannMarch 28, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    Hmmmm...tuff choice...I love several of them but I think for my 1st one I would choose Little Stitch and hang it in my sewing room. Those little sewing machines are too cute! Thank you:)

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  39. TerryMarch 28, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    I'd love to make the Mini Stitch Quilt Pattern from Fig Tree to hang in my sewing studio. Love your mini and the fabrics you chose!!
    cwayons(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  40. Teresa @ Aurea's KitchenMarch 28, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    I'd love to make the Mini Canned Pears Quilt Pattern
    Fig Tree Quilts. It would be lovely in the kitchen.

    Thanks

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  41. QuiltsmilesMarch 28, 2015 at 12:08 PM

    Beautiful mini! If chosen I'd love Titch or Chip.

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  42. OhioLoriMarch 28, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    MINI Stitch Quilt Pattern, or the Mini Lotus! Can't decide...so hard...love most all of them! lol Thanks for chance to win!

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  43. DeniseMarch 28, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    I would pick Summer Star mini, as my favorite. It wasn't easy to pick just one!

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  44. Quilting TangentMarch 28, 2015 at 2:56 PM

    My favorite is the Summer Star MINI.
    24Tangent@gmail.com

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  45. Amy's Crafty ShenanigansMarch 28, 2015 at 3:43 PM

    LOVE the Mini Shine - so cute!!!!

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  46. marcellaMarch 28, 2015 at 5:18 PM

    Wow, they do have a lot of mini patterns. Who knew? I love the Puddle Jump pattern. Your mini turned out so cute, love the way you changed the corners to make it your own.

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  47. Anita GambrellMarch 28, 2015 at 9:16 PM

    I like the Summer Star Mini and the Sailboats!

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  48. Mary on Lake PulaskiMarch 29, 2015 at 12:07 AM

    Love my Swoon and would like to make a Swoon mini!

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  49. AnonymousMarch 29, 2015 at 1:35 AM

    I like the Mini Northern Lights Quilt Pattern. Thanks for the chance.

    tba247 (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  50. curiousMarch 29, 2015 at 11:33 AM

    Mini swoon for me!
    Sincerely, Paula K.

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  51. Kelly TadlockMarch 29, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    I would choose the Summer Star Mini, but it was very hard to choose!
    Kelly Tadlock
    jandktadlock@msn.com

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  52. KarenMarch 29, 2015 at 9:09 PM

    I like the mini shine pattern. Love your fabric choices. I have a chick pattern to do with Aunt Graces fabric.

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  53. KarenMarch 29, 2015 at 9:10 PM

    I like the mini shine pattern. Love your fabric choices. I have a chick pattern to do with Aunt Graces fabric.

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  54. UnknownMarch 30, 2015 at 11:31 AM

    Any of the Little Bites, but if I had to pick one 'Jot'.

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  55. UnknownMarch 30, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    I like Mini Off The Rail. So many to choose from !

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  56. curiousMarch 30, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    Mini swoon is so much fun!

    Sincerely, Paula K.

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  57. beeMarch 30, 2015 at 4:17 PM

    i'd choose Stitch - those mini machines are perfect!

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  58. JudithMarch 30, 2015 at 4:18 PM

    Love the Summer Star or Cherry Pie!

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  59. barbara woodsMarch 30, 2015 at 5:09 PM

    love that book, thanks for the chance

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  60. BeckyMarch 31, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    Red Letter Day is my favorite of the mini quilts.

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  61. IndiannaMarch 31, 2015 at 5:22 PM

    Chip ..... I love the fact that so many are instant downloads too.

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  62. PattiMarch 31, 2015 at 6:24 PM

    I like Red Letter Day!

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  63. GlynetteMarch 31, 2015 at 11:52 PM

    All sooooo lovely, but summer star is really great!!!

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  64. Christine SApril 1, 2015 at 1:32 AM

    I really love your quilt! I'm rather fond of the mini pears :)

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  65. HavplentyApril 2, 2015 at 12:00 AM

    I like Jaybird's Mini Lotus or Which Way Home patterns.

    tushay3 ( at ) yahoo ( dot ) com

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  66. RaincitySewsApril 2, 2015 at 12:06 PM

    I would pick the MINI Stitch quilt pattern by Fig Tree quilts.

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  67. UnknownApril 12, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    I would make the Mini Blossom for Spring!

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  68. CherylApril 14, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    I love Thimble Blossoms Puddle Jumping! So cute!

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  69. AnonymousApril 27, 2015 at 5:53 PM

    My favorite is the Mini Swoon or the Tulip pattern. Hard to choose as there are a lot of great patterns.
    Thank you for the chance to win!!
    DiAnn

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  70. StanleyBeagleApril 28, 2015 at 6:17 PM

    I'd choose the little bites "sample". Or the swoon mini. Or the red letter day. Gah! Too hard to choose!

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  71. Little QuiltsongMay 2, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    I love the Fun Size Quilt Book. Love the mini Pinwheel Block right on the front cover. I like how one Block is a different color and sort of 'pops' out at you. Mini's are my favorite quilt size right now - my older sewing machine loves this size too :)!

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  72. QuilttopsMay 2, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    I like the August Make it Mini quilt pattern. Thanks for the chance to win the give-a-way.

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