Pansy Study....

I finally figured out a way to recycle this pansy study that I didn't like how it turned out after I sewed it together.......I trimmed it down to 8" x 8"  size blocks and satin stitched around the edges two times around.......I also decided to frame each pansy in a shadow box to protect them from dust.....my original intention was to take them to work & hang in my office....

The next photo shows the satin stitched edges.....since it's only three layers.....the edges will ripple.....I was too lazy to use stabilizer.......but, I'll steam press those ripples flat after I'm done......

I've steam pressed the edges flat.....and found some short sequin pins (at Joann's) to tack the quilt in place......in this photo below.....I've tacked the quilt down on the black background that will be in the shadow box.....if you look closely.....you can still see a ripple in the upper right corner......does it bother me......no.....sometimes.....things are not meant to be perfect......you just have to learn to live with imperfections.......you won't see it it once framed in the shadow box.......

Below is the sequin pin and a normal size straight pin......you can see the difference in size between the two pins.......the longer straight pin is obvious in shadow box......the smaller sequin pin is not so obvious...... 

The normal size straight pins below appear extra long next to the sequin pin.

Below is one of the framed 8" x 8" inch quilts in the 12" x 12" shadow box.....the sequined pins are not noticeable and hold the quilt in place.....I found it difficult to take a picture without catching the reflection of the ceiling overhead light.....so I will take a picture of these quilts after I hang these frames on the wall.....

Again I wound up using a 12" x 12" shadow box that I found at Target.....Joann's also stock this size too.  I need to go back and buy three more for the last three pansies.  I really like how this looks....my quilts have a very professional look without having to pay an arm and a leg for framing......I hope you found this post interesting.......;)

I'm inspired to keep making these small quilts and love how they look framed like this......;)

Now if I could just get back to finishing my other small quilts.....:)

Until next time......