April Little Mini

I'm back with a new little mini. Just in time too!

It's my April goal for A Lovely Year of Finishes. 

I just realize I need to stop sewing and blog something other than 

the beginning and end of my goal. 

I have plenty of other things going on, I just need to slow down a bit. 

I'll give it a good try in May. 

Now on to my little mini quilt adventure. 

The little mini is for Fab Little Quilt Swap

I stalked my partner as best I could and just sat on the information for a long time.....too long.  

 Nothing I could make would be wonderful enough. 

She does fabulous work and has exquisite taste. 

I headed to the swap photo pool with two design ideas. 

I decided on making the paper pieced design. 

I had to just jump in and hope it would be something she likes. 

I used Anna Maria Horner's free spinning star block pattern. 

I reduced it in size to end up with six inch finished spinning stars. 

I went with a low volume background and the circles in colors I thought my partner might like.

 This made the spinning stars become circles or rings, instead of the stars. 

I started out with one green circle, then realized I had enough greens to expand the idea.

I had a lot of fun digging through my stash looking for as many

shades of green and blue I could find.

I was surprised I had so many.

Then, what to do with the ninth circle?

I ended up repeating a "pie" from each circle to complete number nine. 

Here's a peek at the backside. 

My favorite litte circle/ring. 

This shade of green is so calming.

Finished quilt in the light.  

The whole little quilt, 

and yes, those are my tootsies. 

A little closer look. 

Fab Little Quilt Swap 3

measures 18 X 18

Inspiration from this little quilt.

I'm linking up with