A Mini Quilt for June

June's monthly mini

went together so easily.

Love it when concept and execution

merge effortlessly. 

Polka Dots and Squares

32" x 32"

Occasionally, I notice that my 

little basket containing my 1.5" squares 

is overflowing.  Meaning, it's time to

think of something to do with them.

It is actually fun to dig through the 

colors, sorting them, and arranging

it all into a pleasing pattern.

Nothing much easier 

than a checkerboard arrangement.

A while ago some of Wendy Reed's amazing

quilts were on display at 

the New England Quilt Museum

and I was inspired by one of her creative borders.

With all of the straight lines

of the squares in the checkerboards,

the border needed to have an opposite design element.

How about curves and circles?

I didn't mind appliqueing the polka dots,

but I was lazy and 

didn't want to applique a vine.

I love ric rac trim.

Problem solved.

But before I did the border appliques,

I went ahead and machine quilted the 

entire piece.  The reason was

so I wouldn't have to work around the

dots and ric rac.

After it was quilted, then I added 

the polka dots and vine.

Very easy!

I really like how playful June's Mini turned out.

If you need some monthly inspiration,

don't forget to check out Wendy's blog,

The Constant Quilter, for a list

other quilters who have been busy this month.

*****

June is always a busy month.

I got to celebrate another trip around the sun

I had my whole family here to help me celebrate.

There was no better birthday gift than that.

Until Next Time-

Kyle