Sunday, 19 April 2015

An Anna Maria Horner Swap

I decided I wasn't going to do any more public/group swaps because I've kind of found them a bit of a mixed bag.

But then a swap was announced on Instagram to make a mini quilt with only Anna Maria Horner fabrics and before I knew what I was doing, I'd signed up.

And here's my make.



It's a Goergetown Circle pattern which finishes at 24" square.

It's entirely hand pieced and just in the outer circle alone, there are 64 triangles.

For the quilting, it is a complete mixture of machine and hand quilting with some Perle stitching thrown in for good measure.



And the back - I've only used AMH fabric which was no great hardship.


I'm going to block it now and them ponder the possibilities of actually keeping it myself and instead making something else for my swap partner.

I'm still not convinced I would or should give it away.




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21 comments:

  1. Taos Sunflower19 April 2015 at 15:26

    Keep it,

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  2. FabricandFlowers19 April 2015 at 15:43

    It's gorgeous. Perfect fabric placement. I'd keep it.

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  3. Linda19 April 2015 at 16:56

    Definitely a keeper! It's beautiful.

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  4. Leanne19 April 2015 at 18:07

    It is perfect, the fussy cutting, the quilting, all of it. So I would say it depends on your partner. If she is loving it, send it and make another at your leisure, if not, make a different one for the swap. I am surprised you joined in, good for you.

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  5. jednoiglec19 April 2015 at 18:29

    Oh, don't keep it and don't send it to your partner - it's ugly. I am the only person who is in love with this min;) just joking:D:D:D

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  6. wapiti19 April 2015 at 18:34

    Wow, it's lovely! I think, your partner will be very happy.

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  7. Marly19 April 2015 at 19:09

    It's beautiful; I'd want to keep it too. Maybe you can make a second one and keep one of them for yourself.

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  8. DeborahGun20 April 2015 at 02:27

    Oh wow it is so beautiful. If only I was in the same group as you! I would send it to your partner - they will absolutely love it :-)

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  9. Julie20 April 2015 at 03:26

    Keep it....

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  10. Charlotte20 April 2015 at 08:49

    as someone who has been burned several times in swaps, I say keep it. It's amazing!

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  11. Betty20 April 2015 at 09:50

    Beautiful!!

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  12. Archie The Wonder Dog20 April 2015 at 11:45

    It's amazing! If your partner isn't over-the-top enthusiastic about it then keep it *grins*

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  13. Serena @ Sewgiving20 April 2015 at 11:49

    I couldn't help myself either when I saw this swap announced ... I'm hand piecing my mini too and I don;t want to give it away ... I see a pattern forming here! Love that you mixed machine and hand quilting, I'm not at that stage yet so thanks for the inspiration.:)

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  14. Claire20 April 2015 at 16:40

    I like the fussy cutting and the perle cotton outlining. I am amazed that you could use all those big prints and keep the block design visible. If you love it and have time to make another, keep it.

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  15. The magpie cat20 April 2015 at 20:48

    I'd find it very hard to part with that, it's glorious!!

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  16. audrey20 April 2015 at 21:42

    Wow! So lovely. It would be terribly hard to give away.:)

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  17. Adrienne21 April 2015 at 18:44

    keep it. Full stop.

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  18. Tamie22 April 2015 at 01:53

    This is stunning.

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  19. linda23 April 2015 at 00:11

    I think I should keep it!

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  20. DreiPunkteWerk23 April 2015 at 22:10

    Such a dreamy work! I'm here for the third or fourth time to adore your beautiful quilt!
    Best regards,
    Kathrin

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  21. monique's mess26 April 2015 at 05:20

    I agree it is a beautiful piece and would be hard to part with, such a generous effort. I hope your swap partner is fully appreciative and that you receive an equally stunning piece

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