When I began blogging in 2007, I was involved in a number of on-line swap groups. Much of my blogging centered around these swaps. I have gradually cut back on swaps but when Linda at
A Swap for Seasons announced that she was hosting a Mini Sampler Swap for 2015, I knew I just had to be involved. We swap a mini sampler each month. No themes - only rule is that is must be 4" x 6" and made of fabric. Just my kind of swap.
I made the sampler above for Wendy in Missouri. I used a vintage hankie as my inspiration piece. The sampler's base is a reproduction 30's print. I used the corner of the hankie that had both hand embroidery and a hand crochet insert. Someone spent lots of time making this. And then it ended up at Goodwill. Lucky me!
I inserted a small piece of darker fabric behind the embroidery so it would be more visible. Then I machine quilted around the square.
For embellishments I used a Recollections flower, vintage yellow button, lace, and vintage rick rack. I didn't take a photo of the back but I added a "mini hanging sleeve". I'm a quilter and every quilt needs a hanging sleeve!
Linda sent me a sampler in January. I will post about it later.
8 comments:
very nice use of the hankie. I bet you could whip up a bunch of this pretty mini samplers in no time. Best wishes, Tammy
I love this! I have always admired your work.
This is so pretty...I think I'll have to go into my collection of vintage embroidered linens to see if there's something I could part with for one of our swap months.
Thanks for the inspiration.
xo
Debbie
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What a sweet creation you have put together.
I'm happy to be a participant in ASAP too. So much fun!
Thank you for sharing!
ASFAS... I meant to type. ;-)
Thanks Jenna for your comment. I'm glad to see that you re back blogging.
Patty perhaps we'll get to swap one month. Thanks for your comment.
How very lovely Jan. I love vintage hankies...they are really pretty tied on tea pot handles. And guess what? I'm creating the March sampler & mailing to YOU Jan ;-) Take care and watch for an e-mail from me.
God bless you!
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