I love both of them. How big is the first one? The beads really make a difference. Good job.

The blue & yellow is just 12"x12". The rest will be that size or maybe 12x15 or 16. I like the beads too and will probably do some beading on all the minis I make. I've made jewelry for years; I don't do it very often anymore but still have oodles of beads. I don't know that I would have done it if I had to go buy them, but this is a fun way to use some of them up.

Kate, I don't know how you have the patience to do something so small, but they look great!
Wouldn't it be cool to have a mini quilt hanging on the wall, and a larger duplicate on the bed? ***sigh*** See what you did? You've given me ANOTHER idea! Lol, bad Kate, bad Kate! Ya gotta luv it, right?
I'll be looking to see those you haven't posted yet. I'm betting they're just as good! And you're right about adding the beadwork, it looks great!
Dan

Wonderful Kate! Your minis are so cute...just beautiful!

I've got to step up to the plate...lol

I did my 3 little Bears and the little quilts that go with them. Haven't posted the pics yet.

Gwen

These are lovely, Kate. Love the blue/yellow combo...it works every time, I find. Very nice work on the stippling too! I've often admired the minis at quilt shows but haven't tried this myself.

Don't you just LOVE minis??!?!! I do!

I'm not sure why you think the orphan block is 'cheating'. Seems to me I've seen large appliqued quilts; why not small ones?! And a perfect way to give an orphan a home!

I've got some minis in my future...Can't wait until I can work on them.

I think they're both very beautiful, Kate. Nice work. I didn't realize how small they were. It must be hard working with such small pieces. Lois

Woohoo, Kate! They are beautiful! I love the beads...they add a nice touch. And I'm sure the applique one will be a hit!

Donna

Cute minis! I love the beading.....makes them extra special!!
Very good use of scraps.

Kate,
They are very pretty. I love the bead work - adds just the right amount of pizazz. You have inspired me to try some mini quilts.
Vasu

Mini quilts are now on my "Wish to Learn" list after seeing yours, Kate. (My list keeps getting longer with all you enablers!)
The beads add an elegant textural dimension.

Great job on both:)

Julie

I love your minis especially with the beading added. :-)

Best to you,
Sandra

Love your mini's kate, and agree with everyone else, the beading makes the difference. What a fun thing to make, instant gratification..well almost. What is the min / max sizes for the mini's?

Thanks to all for the comments!

I've found two different guides on size. For the auction minis, no side should be larger than 20". But for show entries, a mini is measured by adding the length and the width; the total can't exceed 30". I'm just doing mine for the auction, so I'm sticking to the

Cute! Cute! Cute! Are you using your Wonderclips on these?
I love the beading.

I am using the Wonderclips! They are perfect for small bindings like these.

I now have 5 minis done and will be posting pictures of the newest 3 soon!