Friday Finish - Mini, mini, mini mini.

So many minis!  And so much rainbow goodness!

These wee quilties were created entirely from my Kona stash. Yup. I even had to cull a few from the herd to get it down to 24 colours in the spectrum.

I knew I had to make something like this after checking out this book from my local library. I am smitten. I see a book purchase in my future.

 This one in particular caught my eye... 

Those little rainbow segments... I just had to make some. And then I went a little bonkers with the quilting. Yup. Each of those lines of stitching matches the pieced rainbow section.

 This one's just for Jayne @ Twiggy & Opal. A little rainbow thread money shot...

These minis make me so very happy. I sort of wish one of them was mine to keep. Alas, they are destined to be swapped. Maritime Modern Quilt Guild has partnered up with the illustrious Fraser Valley Modern Quilt Guild. Because we were a little low on participants on our end, I offered to make two.  

Did you notice that matched binding? Sometimes I just don't know when to stop!
These wee girlies with umbrellas just seemed right for the back of a rainbow quilt.

And, given that this quilt is going to another modern quilter, some vintage-y sewing notions seemed apt.
And then there's the mini mini. I knew I wanted to make a little something to send to my quilty kindred spirit, Lynn @ Buttons Quilts. She sent me such a wonderful birthday present/scrap swap bundle (more on that this Sunday). And there was still some rainbow left from my pieced strip...

So much quilting in such a small space... yum. The backing's a hoarded bit of rainbow raindrops... also used as backing on this lovely from way back in 2013. And no, I didn't make a mistake. I always put four hanging triangles on my quilts. That way, the recipient can decide how they want to hang it!

Judging from the number of emoticons (36... seriously) in the texts from Lynn upon opening her squishy envelope of rainbow goodness, I think she likes it. A lot. That makes me happy indeed!

The Deets  
Title(s): Rainbow Goodness  x 3
Inspiration: The Throne Room from Modern Rainbow by Rebecca Bryan
Size: Minis - 13 by 13 inches, mini mini - 7 by 7 inches
Konas Used: Sangria, Cardinal, Lipstick, Tangerine, Kumquat, School Bus, Papaya, Corn Yellow, Grellow, Wasabi, Peapod, Parrot, Grasshopper, Ultra Marine, Breakers, Turquoise, Malibu, Pacific, Riviera, Copen, Heliotrope, Regal, Berry, Geranium (in rainbow order) as well as Silver and Pepper for the backgrounds.
Quilting: Minis - Straight line quilting to match the pieced rainbow segment, mini mini - straight line quilting with varying spacing
Binding: Same as background for each quilt, with a wee snippet of Sangria and Berry! 

Favourite Part(s): Rainbow goodness. And making a quilty friend very happy!

I'm linking up with TGIFF @ Celtic Thistle Stitches, as well as with Finish Up Friday @ Crazy Mom Quilts. Pop on over and check out some fab finishes!

J

P.S. Don't forget that next Thursday, April 7th is Throwback Thursday. It's your monthly opportunity to link-up a quilt (and its story) from your dark quilty past! Hope to see you there!