March Mini

My March mini hops in under the wire! I hand quilted the center panel and machine quilted the rest (otherwise it would have been an April finish!). 

The little 1” finished squares are from my friend Cyndi (Busy Thimble). We swapped over 3,000 different 1 ½” squares a while back and I have been having a ball using them in different projects. There are 288 287 different prints in this little quilt. As I was quilting it I noticed I had used the one fabric twice, can you spot it? I don’t mind having a duplicate because it is one of my favorites.

The center panel is the same Kay and Lori Lee Triplett panel I used in my basket quilt sew-a-long with Cecile (here). This one is the smallest size at 6” and the one in the center of the basket quilt was the 24” size. You can order them on their website (here). 

I know Kyle (Timeless Reflections) and Barbara (Quilts, Gravestones and Elusive Ancestors) have finished their March minis and I will link back to any other blogs I can find who have made a mini this month.

I also had an e-mail update that the American Quilt Museum has started their auction of small quilts and other “stuff” to benefit the museum. One of mine is up for auction right now. They spelled my name wrong again, but I’m so used to it I don’t even bother to correct it anymore. My maiden (now middle) name is “Caton” not “Canton”. But I get the extra “n” a lot! Drop by the site to see all the goodies they have to offer. There are some wonderful quilts and baskets of quilty things! 

And in closing, I had a fabulous day yesterday at our quilt study group. We meet at our friend Judy's house and she generously shares her antique treasures and her incredible knowledge with us as we discuss and learn. My wish for the world would be that every person could find their personal "passion" and have friends to share in their joy. I am blessed to have so many fabulous people in my life; my "seven sewing sistahs", my quilt study friends and my blogging community friends. Life is good!