Wow, I know it's been ac bit since I've posted anything... but here I am. I have had several ideas for the next challenge, and every time I come over to write up the post, I thought, well, no, that's not fun enough... or interesting enough, or it's to complicated, etc... Then this past weekend, as I sat listening to a talk at the New England Quilt Museum, Where I have one of mine and one of my grandmother's quilts hanging, I had the AHA moment. "Greatest Possible Trust" by Victoria Findlay Wolfe, foreground. and Background, Elda Wolfe's Quilt, (my late grandmother!) My quilt was inspired by looking at hers...at the New England Quilt Museum now. Around the room we sat in, hung 60 Amish Miniature quilts. They were small, intricate, stunning and exciting, and I thought, Oh, I need to sew right this second and start making one... With no machine in site to do so, I contemplated how it could be a really fun challenge, with made fabrics... in MINIATURE! ( yes to all caps on that!) So, the NEW challenge is: a 12" square quilt, using "MADE FABRIC" in MINIATURE! I often have a few students in my various classes who say, "Oh, I love to use my tiny pieces!" So this is a great challenge for you! And for all those that say, how small is to small? Now we know how to answer that question! I'm starting to play with mine... in solids... You can use WHATEVER you want... Just focus on a finished size of 12" finished quilt. Work small, and see just what you can do with your itty bitty scraps! If you need guidance you can find this tutorial of mine here. or the techniques listed in my book 15 Minutes of PLAY! click here POST & SHARE you process, your fabric choices, inspiration... and your finished pieces. Finished pieces are due...(for those who must have a deadline) ;-) Dec 1st. They might it make a great gift! So are you in? Comment here! contact me if you need to: here: http://www.bumblebeansinc.com/contact/