January mini - Flower Power

Making this mini was just pure fun, using scraps left over from piecing Paulina's log cabin quilt (currently in the quilting stage).  

 I really enjoy making these improvisational collages.  This one is about 14"x21".  

I can't call this one "inspired by boro" but I did use my usual method -  I just freely cut, arranged, rearranged, edited, added, moved around, and used a bit of fabric glue to keep everything in place once I was happy with the composition.   

I added sashiko stitching to the pot/basket.  Usually with sashiko you are very careful to smooth out your fabric as you go, but in this case I welcomed the ripples because I wanted that texture.  

I sandwiched, quilted, and bound it today.   A nice way to spend a cozy day at home.  It's almost dinner time and we will be getting takeout.  So, a great quilting day, and no dishes.;).  

The variegated background is a  Junko Matsuda fabric.  

And the backing is a Kaffe Fassett fabric. 

It will live here in my sewing nook for awhile. 

I love the saturated colors and they remind me of these fabulous confident inauguration day women in their vibrant attire:  

Check out all the various minis linked by Wendy on her blog The Constant Quilter.  Thank you Wendy!  You are such an encouragement.  It's always fun to see the variety of mini quilts.   (I'm going to have fun with the mini challenge this year, with no pressure on myself to make one every month).  

x gratefully, 

Cynthia