weekly challenge


This week's challenge was to finish my mini art quilt inspired again by the lovely book Scandinavian Stitches (I think I'm getting obsessed with this book).  All the fabrics used in this project was repurposed, dad's old pajamas, mum's old 70's skirt.  So think again, repurpose, repurpose, repurpose!!
This is my first attempt to actually make a quilt. I am using my mum's at least 50-year old sewing machine, which has only one basic running stitch and there is no possibility of changing the foot to a running foot or to free motion sew. Here are a few photos of my finished project.

Birds mini art quilt



I have to add to two buttons to the backside in order for me to be able to hang it in my work space. And it is finished!!!


Hope you like it.


-Eleni

Comments

  1. chloeandmeMarch 6, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    This is so cute! Makes me want to make a lap size bird quilt:) I love this book also..so many cute idea's

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  2. AprilApril 16, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Wow! Great job! Especially considering you didn't have those feet! Very impressed! You've got some skills girl! Thanks for linking up to my Sew Crafty Saturday Party !

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  3. MimiApril 17, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    I love your birds and this quilt. So fun and cheerful! Hard to believe you made this with a 50 year old machine! Great job!

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  4. All Things FeeApril 18, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Love the birds! And really, a 50 year old machine? I struggle with on thats maybe 5 years old!

    Would love for you to share at my link party!
    http://allthingsfee.blogspot.com/2011/04/calling-all-crafters-3rd-edition.html

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  5. rebekahApril 18, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Beautiful!

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  6. KathApril 19, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    this is stunning! you are very talented. I love it.

    new follower!
    kathryn
    www.thedragonsfairytail.blogspot.com

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  7. Riel NasonApril 20, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    Very cute little birds. Great job!!!

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  8. whittle stitchApril 20, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    I love this - very fun!

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  9. Lolly JaneApril 23, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    we DO love it. you are crazy talented. i LOVE LOVE LOVE this! thanks so much for linkin up! xo

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  10. MeganApril 24, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    this is so beautiful. what a work of art!

    megan
    craftycpa.blogspot.com

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  11. Jill @ Just dream, Jelly Bean!April 24, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    i LOVE this and i love that you used something so personal (old clothes from the fam)! How wonderful :)
    ~ Jill @ 'Just Dream, Jelly Bean!'
    ...also new follower!

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  12. FaithApril 24, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    so cute!

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  13. CityHouseStudioApril 25, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    This is so cute!
    And I love that it's all repurposed fabric.
    You did a great job!

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  14. MeganApril 25, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Beautiful! Love those birds. Thanks for linking up to {Sew} Modern Monday!

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  15. KellieApril 26, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    this is lovely! i love how you repurposed the fabric. it makes the piece extra special.

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  16. Rebecca @ My Girlish WhimsApril 27, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    cool!!!! i'm going to try to attempt to make my first quilt this summer. are you having an ok go at it?? not too difficult for a beginner?

    Thanks for linking up to Your Whims Wednesday!! Hope to see ya again this week :)

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  17. KelseyApril 27, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Wow, this is great! Can't believe you did all that without a free motion foot too!

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  18. Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}April 30, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Thank you so much for linking this up to {nifty thrifty sunday} as well! So cute!!
    hugs,
    Vanessa

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  19. JacquelineMay 6, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    I love this quilt so much, I featured it on my link party! Thanks for sharing this and hope you come back.

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