Thursday, May 17, 2007

Circles and Squares

I'm working on another little quilt now, another really bright one, using mostly scraps and left over bits. All the 4 patches are sashed now and up on the design wall, and I'm ready to begin the border. The little circles are just stuck on, but if I keep them, I think they will be raw edge.I'm thinking about a pieced border, but haven't gone much into that idea yet.

Hey, Thomas! Hope you and Mike and Jimmy have a wonderful time in China!

16 comments:

  1. Oh JenClair - I like this one a lot !

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  2. So do I. You say the circles are "stuck on." With what? I've never found a fabric glue that withstood laundering.

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  3. how fun!! I love it - good use of scraps! isn't it amazing what black fabric does. I do this one pieced border that is EASY that might work well if you haven't picked one out already. check out my studio site. the raw edges on the circles is a great idea- will save tons of labor. I finished piecing a baby quilt for my daughter's friend using 100% scraps and left over bits. have to take a pic, you've inspired me to share.....

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  4. Love this! The circles add that "Je ne sais quoi."

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  5. That's real sweet. I just love B&W with splashes of color.

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  6. A fun & colorful quilt...it's a winner. :)

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  7. zquilts - Thanks! I'm trying not to slip back into the "no quilting" wasteland.

    dianhmow - I just cut them out and put them on the fabric, no glue, to see if I wanted them and where. When I'm ready, I'll use a a glue stick or some fusible and then stitch.

    kimy - I love the effect of the black and bright. As for the border, I'm working on a border called "hopscotch" from Dinane Hires' Playtime. Please do share your baby quilt, Kim; your work is so beautiful!

    Gerrie - :) Thanks, Gerrie. I never "know what"!

    Rian - I have cycles when that B&W / bright combo is all I seem to do. Right now, though, I'm starting to look at a piece of discharged fabric from a couple of summers ago and wondering what I can do with it.

    Connie - Thanks!

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  8. oh, i love the circles, and you know how fond i am of raw edges......

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  9. I love it Jenclair! It is so colorful, playful and yet orderly. Good job!

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  10. Look at you go! This quilt is so cheering to the spirit. I love the ratio of black/white/brights.

    (just got back online and responded to your tag for today's post. It's my third go-around with it in as many weeks!)

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  11. LOVE it! And the circles really make it...just the right number of them, too...This one makes me smile =-)

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  12. For some reason this makes me think of those English Licorish candies that my DH likes so much. It's very nice.

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  13. What a nifty little quilt top you've made since the last time I visited. Love the circles - I defintely think you should keep them!

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  14. I don't think it needs a pieced border. I think it is great the way it is.

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  15. This is gorgeous- love the colors and composition!

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Good to hear from you!