Workshop and other news – 2015.05.31

It’s been a busy couple of weeks since I last posted.

On Sunday, I taught my Circles Circles Circles workshop for Vancouver MQG.   It was a technique workshop to design circle blocks, and to sew curves and circles with flat seams.  I provided lots of samples of circles designs, but did not provide full-size patterns to the participants.  Instead, I taught them how to design their own circle blocks.  And look what they came up with!  Some of these blocks were still under construction when this photo was taken, and some of the participants created even more blocks after this photo was taken.  I was so impressed with their creativity and productivity!

I’ve also been designing my entry for the Black to White (BTW) challenge.   It’s probably no surprise to anyone that my design includes circles.  Here are a few ideas I ‘sketched’ in MS Paint.  You can see how my design evolved.

As I always say in my workshops (and to anyone who will listen), it’s important to view all the fabrics on the design wall before sewing any of them together.  Here’s my design wall, with all the fabrics selected except the corners.  I’m using the freezer paper pattern technique I taught in my workshop.

In other news, my entry to the SAQA Benefit Auction has been posted – it’s on page 5, but while you’re there, take a look at all the wonderful entries.   And if you’re interested in how some of these quilts were made, check out the SAQA channel on YouTube, where short videos have been posted.

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