fabric heart mini quilt quilted sewing

Sewing Machine Mini Quilt

mini quilt featuring sewing machine

The fabric for this project was provided to me by Riley Blake Designs. The project and opinions are my own.

You probably don’t know this, but I have been pulled out of depression twice in the last two years by sewing. Through being creative, putting things together in a unique fun way, and taking time to do something just for me, I have found my happiness any joy renewed. So creating, and specifically sewing, have a very special place in my heart and in my life. When I was given the opportunity to participate in the blog tour for this new Happiness is Handmade line by Lori Whitlock, I jumped at the chance. The colors, theme and feel of this line just speaks right to my heart. I’ve been wanting to make some new mini quilts for a while now and this seemed like the perfect time to start.

I started with this sewing machine block from The Fat Quarter shop. It was a good size and I loved the shape. I had a blast putting it together. *Now, before we go any further, I need to add a disclaimer that I am a novice quilter. I have not done many quilts and my technique is sketchy at best. But, I’m learning, I forgive myself as I go for not being great at it, and I enjoy the process enough to do it anyway. So, don’t zoom in- okay?

I added a small border under the sewing machine and then added two rows of hearts to the top and bottom. I purposely offset the two rows of hearts to give the quilt just a bit of movement. I really love how it turned out.
If you are interested in making this exact mini yourself, this heart tutorial by Cluck Cluck, Sew is the process I used to create my hearts. I cut the color rectangles at 2 1/4″ X 3 1/2″, the tops of the hearts were created with 1″ squares and the bottom of the heart used 2 1/4″ squares. They are a bit shorter than the ones in the tutorial, but I like this shape a little better. The border between the sewing machine and the heart row is 1 1/2″ X 16 1/2″ and the borders on the heart row were 1 1/2″ X 3 1/2″ and 2″ X 3 1/2″. If there are any questions, please let me know and I can write it up a bit clearer. 🙂

Happiness for me is indeed creating handmade and I’m so happy I will have a bit of this line hanging out with me for a long time in my sewing space.
Happy creating everyone!
xoxo,
Amy

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  • Jeanette
    December 5, 2017 at 7:53 pm

    Darling! I love it! Thank you for sharing this Amy.

  • Pamjoc49
    December 7, 2017 at 1:36 am

    I love it! I might have to make one! �� I love how you said, "don't zoom in". Of course I did, but not to examine your work, but just to look at it closer. I say the same thing about my quilts. You did a great job and i love anything with sewing themes.

  • Deonn @ Quiltscapes
    December 7, 2017 at 11:13 pm

    Oh, my, that is just so cute – perfect for your sewing space. Like that cute little wool ball bunting as well. Darling!

  • Patti
    August 4, 2018 at 4:49 pm

    I find it hard to believe you are a novice quilter. I just LOVE your wall hanging. Keep up the good work and please keep sharing. I will be following your work..