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Miniatures and More

June 3, 2008 By Spoonful of Sugar - 32 Comments

I am loving all the gorgeous doll quilts that I am seeing around at the moment. As I don’t have anything new to share, I thought I would dig up some old favourites!

A few years ago, I was going through a Miniature Patchwork phase – which is a great way to use up all those teeny tiny bits of fabric that one saves – just in case!

I made this Starry Patchwork mat that Sarah uses on her bedside table. Each star is 3 inches square and I made it out of a mix of lovely hand dyed fabrics and batiks. Sarah is planning a bedroom makeover so I might get to reclaim it soon.

I love this little red and cream paper pieced miniature. Each block is 3 inch square.

Lisa wanted to know what our view of the Indian Ocean looked like. I haven’t had a chance to take any photos myself but I got this pic from a tourist website. We live about 500 m away from this………..

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  1. Erin says

    June 3, 2008 at 8:39 am

    O.K. – I know…”Thou shalt not covet” – right, but c’mon with a view like that…how can I not! I love the starry bedside quilt you made. I don’t think I’ll ever try anything that elaborate. I almost had a coronary making the 9 patch for my mom. 🙂

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  2. Collins says

    June 3, 2008 at 10:09 am

    I love these quilts! How wonderful to be able to raise your family in such a beautiful place.

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  3. Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts says

    June 3, 2008 at 2:36 pm

    Oh Lisa they are gorgeous. So tiny. Not sure that I could work with pieces that small.
    Thank you for sharing your view. Now we are all jealous!!!!

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  4. frazzy dazzles says

    June 3, 2008 at 2:50 pm

    I love the colour combination on that top quilt. Its so pretty.

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  5. Jessica says

    June 3, 2008 at 3:11 am

    I love that starry quilt! Batiks are some of my favorite fabric to use in quilts-Where did you find the pattern? I’d love to make one.

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  6. upstateLisa says

    June 3, 2008 at 4:08 am

    I love those little quilts! How lovely! somehow that photo didn’t show up for me! Phooey! will have to wait on some real photos from you (no pressure!)

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  7. upstateLisa says

    June 3, 2008 at 4:09 am

    Well, I take that back. The photo popped up when I went back to your post. It looks absolutely beautiful!!!~! How lucky you are!!!!!!!!

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  8. nicolette says

    June 3, 2008 at 4:45 am

    You live in a wonderful place with a gorgeous view! Love your mini quilts!

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  9. melissa s. says

    June 3, 2008 at 8:57 am

    beautiful quilts and oh that view. that is amazing!

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  10. Rosezilla says

    June 3, 2008 at 8:58 am

    Those quilts are so beautiful! I like miniature anything. I tease my mom that it’s silly to cut perfectly good material all apart just to sew it all back together – but that’s because I can’t!

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  11. TaraB says

    June 3, 2008 at 12:18 pm

    Red is my absolute favorite color. Where did you get the pattern for the red square in a square mini quilt? It is wonderful!!!

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  12. Chookyblue...... says

    June 3, 2008 at 1:19 pm

    great minatures……….

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  13. dizzyjadey says

    June 3, 2008 at 3:01 pm

    What a great view you’ve got! And I love the mini quilts, too.

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  14. Jacquie says

    June 3, 2008 at 3:13 pm

    I’ve been experimenting with minis. I was wondering…do you press seams open? My tiny pinwheels were a bit lumpy with all the seams coming together. Maybe you have some sage advice..

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  15. BigCat says

    June 3, 2008 at 3:53 pm

    I am fascinated by the mini-quilts. They seem like such an amazing amount of work.

    That view is fabulous. I think I have been there when I visited Perth a few years back.

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  16. QuiltedSimple says

    June 3, 2008 at 3:54 pm

    Those quilts are beautiful – did you have a pattern or just wing it? And the view of the ocean is fantastic – wish I had an ocean by me…
    Kris

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  17. Ruth says

    June 3, 2008 at 4:53 pm

    I love the starry quilt! I am doing a mini quilt at the moment, but I am cheating a bit because mine has larger pieces lol 😀

    I know that scene well… Mmmm Sharkys Fish and Chips 🙂

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  18. periwinkle says

    June 4, 2008 at 1:25 am

    Thats a lovely view of the ocean.. i think the red quilt is my fave although they are both lovely. There is now no chocolate in the house 🙂
    Lisa x

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  19. Soo says

    June 4, 2008 at 2:17 am

    what beautiful quilts! those little pieces are put together so perfectly, how do you do it with such tiny pieces?!

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  20. Kellie says

    June 4, 2008 at 3:50 am

    Lisa I just love the little stars! They are my favorites!

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  21. Jenaveve says

    June 4, 2008 at 4:13 pm

    Great quilting – I’m particularly fond of the striking colors in the red and cream paper pieced miniature. Very striking combo, really love it.

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  22. Rachael Rabbit says

    June 4, 2008 at 6:05 pm

    I love the star quilt especially the stitching on top!

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  23. Selina says

    June 4, 2008 at 6:56 pm

    I love being near the water, couldnt imagine living anywhere else.

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  24. Alison Boon says

    June 4, 2008 at 8:20 pm

    Your starry quilt is heavenly. What a good idea to use up leftovers effectively. You live in a beautiful place.

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  25. Julz says

    June 5, 2008 at 12:50 am

    Hi Lisa – what a fantastic view from your front door 🙂 Yours is so blue – ours is so green – we over look bush before you start seeing the houses up the valley. I haven’t tried a minature quilt yet – though have a couple of patterns to add to the “projects to tackle” pile. Hugs Julz x

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  26. Shirl says

    June 5, 2008 at 6:50 am

    Your quilts are gorgeous and what a beautiful view you have too!

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  27. two hippos says

    June 6, 2008 at 12:54 am

    The quilts are beautiful! Wow your view is just wonderful!

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  28. Two Peas In a Pod says

    June 5, 2008 at 10:34 am

    Those quilts are beautiful. I dont know if I would have the patience to cut out each 3″ square. Impressive!

    That picture is beautiful. I love the lighting of the sky and the lamp.
    Cheers Kyla

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  29. Ginger says

    June 5, 2008 at 11:19 am

    Cute clever Starry quilt. I also would love to make one tutorial?

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  30. Tonya says

    June 6, 2008 at 11:14 am

    I have tons of tiny scraps that I can’t bear to throw away. I think I need to try something like this. Did you hand sew or machine piece the quilt?

    It is gorgeous!

    And your view is amazing!!!!!

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  31. Tine says

    June 12, 2008 at 4:37 am

    Those quilts are wonderful!!! I love your blog, so many amazing crafty projects!

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  32. Corrie says

    June 13, 2008 at 3:15 am

    oh lucky you! it looks like a beautiful place to live!

    Corrie:)

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