A new circle quilt – 2016.05.25

After a couple of false starts (here and here), and receiving my order of black fabric to add to my collection of Riley Blake solids, I started a new entry to the MQG Sashing Stash fabric challenge.  I reverted to one of my favorite design elements – the circle!

TerryAske-before quilting

 

This time, I think I nailed the value issue.

TerryAske-before quilting-BW

 

I was thinking of quilting each color section with matching thread.  But when I was squaring up the quilt, I really liked the look of the yellow grid on top of the quilt.  I believe I will quilt it with an all-over grid, using yellow, pink and orange thread.  I’ll start with lines about 2 inches apart, then see if I want to add more.

TerryAske-squaring up

 

Thanks for stopping by.  Today, I’m linking up with these blogs – click on the links below, where you’ll find many other creative projects to inspire you.

   Esther’s Blog   Sew Fresh Quilts

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8 Responses to A new circle quilt – 2016.05.25

  1. This is really fun! Do you applique your circles?

    • TerryAske says:

      Yes, I do, I draw the full-size design on freezer paper (FP), then cut out each shape. I press the FP to the back of the fabric and cut it with a seam allowance of 1/4 to 1/2 inch around the FP pattern piece. I press the seam allowance to the back. I then pin the piece in place, carefully peeling the FP away from the edge. Then I top-stitch the circle in place. It sounds more complicated than it is. This is one of the techniques I teach in my Circles workshop.

  2. Laurel says:

    Its looking very good. I especially appreciate the white dashed lines.

  3. Lena says:

    The value is definitely right and the color combo too! I think the idea of quilting a grid is to the point, the design has something about measuring, eyeballing, targeting in it. Do you have a name for it yet?

  4. glendajean says:

    Love your wee quilt, it holds my attention and makes me think, thanks so much for sharing a great tutorial, looking foreward to seeing the quilting added. Cheers Glenda

  5. Very cool!

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