a quilt top and a giveaway winner

This little baby quilt (using Camille's Mini Swoon pattern) is the reason you haven't seen much from me lately.  It may be small, but it has taken me FOREVER.  I have had some family in town twice since I started working on these blocks so that definitely made things go a little more slowly, but it has taken more than two weeks to finish these up.  Good thing they are cute!
mini swoon quilt top
I am still planning on adding a border to the edges, but I was out of energy last night and was just pleased to finally get the quilt top put together.  Making this little quilt top definitely took longer than making my big Swoon quilt top!
aunt edna swoon quilt front
This quilt is going to have to be set aside for a few days while I make my Schnitzel and Boo mini quilt for the swap and get my June blocks finished up.  

And the winner of the Southern Fabric gift certificate is . . .
Congrats Barbara!  You will be getting an email soon.

Comments

  1. Laurie MatthewsJune 18, 2014 at 11:02 AM

    It's gorgeous! I don't think 2 weeks is too long!

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  2. SvetlanaJune 18, 2014 at 12:14 PM

    It's absolutely gorgeous Erica. It's stunning, I can't even imagine tackling all those tiny HSTs. Well done indeed :)

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  3. Jess BurnsJune 18, 2014 at 12:45 PM

    Those are gorgeous. And I take much longer just to do simple (squares & rectangles) piecing.

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  4. HilaryJune 18, 2014 at 4:27 PM

    How adorable!

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  5. chrisjonesJune 18, 2014 at 5:23 PM

    This quilt is incredible! I love it!

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  6. Adrianne @ On the Windy SideJune 18, 2014 at 5:45 PM

    It's so gorgeous Erica! I'm sure a small swoon block must take just as long as a big one, so I'm not surprised that it look you longer than your big quilt. Your friend must be a really great friend to be getting this beauty! As well as the blocks, I love the really subtle cornerstones in the sashing - nice choice.

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  7. Audrey MatlockJune 19, 2014 at 5:07 AM

    Such a beautiful quilt and your color choices are so perfect!! I've yet to try a swoon but it's on my list :)

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  8. Kelly @ My Quilt InfatuationJune 19, 2014 at 5:30 AM

    Oh, the baby Swoon is fantastic! I love the colors you chose!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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  9. RebeccaJune 19, 2014 at 5:45 AM

    Looks great! I can see why it took forever!

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  10. KrisJune 19, 2014 at 5:47 AM

    That is really lovely!

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  11. ReneeJune 19, 2014 at 6:18 AM

    Both swoons are great, but those little ones are so sweet! And the one with the fussy cut is a nice focal point.

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  12. ReneeJune 19, 2014 at 6:19 AM

    Both swoons are great, but those little ones are so sweet! And the one with the fussy cut is a nice focal point.

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  13. Karen CavesJune 19, 2014 at 10:48 AM

    These are awesome! I love your color choices and the solid is such a great fit! Beautiful!

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  14. KayJune 19, 2014 at 11:10 AM

    Beautiful blocks, so worth the wait. x

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  15. abengelJune 19, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    Gorgeous! What size are the mini Swoon blocks?

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  16. Heather @ Winding BobbinsJune 19, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    It's SO gorgeous Erica! *swoooooon* ;)

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  17. suemacJune 21, 2014 at 8:15 AM

    Love the "mini Swoon" but I can see it might take a while to piece all those small pieces.

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  18. Christine SJune 26, 2014 at 6:33 PM

    Great colors, this is so pretty!

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  19. LaraJune 27, 2014 at 4:18 AM

    Love your mini swoon :)

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