Our newest designer is Virginia Cole of Galloping Pony Studios.  While a lot of quilts can be also be art, Virginia goes a step further.  Her patterns give you instructions for a miniature quilt blocks and also for collage art which includes the quilt blocks.  You’ll be able to make very personal art pieces with her help.

Pretty Thing has instructions for a miniature quilt collage with two different size options.  This piece uses Log Cabin and Cracker Box blocks.

Quilt Study definitely is just what it says. Such an interesting piece! There are instructions for ten different miniature blocks and layouts for three different size collages.  After you make the art you can use your talents and the block patterns to make many different miniature quilts… your imagination is your only limitation!

Of course, we need to include something Christmassy… Oh Christmastime! has instructions for several different quilt blocks and for eight mini projects including gifts, cards, and tags.  Make a few gifts that are personal and something to treasure. 

Now, how about a purse? It’s big enough that you can pack up your pattern and supplies for one of the Galloping Pony projects and take it along with you.  The Side Pac Sack has LOTS of detail and will turn into a conversation piece wherever you go!

If you are new to miniature quilts, don’t worry about any mistakes you make… as the saying goes “if you can’t see a mistake in a quilt from a galloping horse, it’s not a mistake.” That’s where Virginia got the name for her studio… change the horse to a pony because she does miniatures.  Virginia says she enjoys the character of imperfections so think of your mistakes as adding character.  If you get hooked on miniatures, Joan Hawley has pictures and notes about a darling, and very detailed miniature sewing room.  You’ll also find many more quilt patterns available for miniatures; just enter “miniatures” in the search box and explore.  So, no more ‘neighs’ – get sewing!

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