1930's Mini Quilt

Just one more UFO finish before the month runs out. I'm getting there! This was my August challenge project, and I don't know why I didn't get this little bugger done on schedule. It hardly took any time at all! I guess I really did have a busy summer (and/or zero motivation to sew!)...

Quite awhile ago, a quilting friend gave me these adorable little 3-1/2"" paper-pieced blocks all done in 1930's repro fabrics. I loved them! But I wasn't sure exactly how I wanted to use them, so they were set aside like so many other little projects. When I took the UFO challenge, I knew these had to be on the list!

I had a few different ideas, but finally decided on a very simple mini-quilt that would just highlight those cute blocks. I added 1/2" sashing and a 1" border of white Kona cotton, and used a 30's repro from my stash for the back and binding. I could have used almost any color, but the red just jumped out at me. I really like the contrast.

And here it is all done, freshly crinkled from the dryer. Start to finish in a day! The size is approximately 11 inches square.

I added triangles (4" squares, folded in half diagonally) to the back corners before sewing on the binding instead of a hanging sleeve. That way it could be used flat as a table topper or a doll quilt, or slip a piece of dowel under the flaps...

And it's ready to hang on the wall.

Love it!