On my design wall – 2015.07.15

I started designing a new circle quilt a couple of days ago.  I created a basic design in MS Paint.  I picked some contrasting colors without really thinking about the fabric I had on hand.

 

I wanted to use a combination of woven or woven-looking fabrics and fabrics with circle designs.  Of course, the colors I picked in MS Paint were not in my stash, so I changed my color choices based on fabric that I have on hand.  To no one’s surprise, the only piece of woven fabric big enough for the circle was – chartreuse!  I had to subdivide some of the sections because I didn’t have enough fabric, but I like the changes I’ve made.  This was my first design pinned to the wall.

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I liked the general concept, but thought it needed some more accents of color.  I’m going to add a narrow strip of violet, a wider strip of the black batik with multi-colored circles, and black binding to outline the circle.  The fabrics are just pinned in place right now, and more changes may occur to me before I sew it all together.

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

WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced     Esther’s Blog   Sew Fresh Quilts

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10 Responses to On my design wall – 2015.07.15

  1. I use MS paint almost daily at work – but as a tool to capture and clip for digital work. How do use you use it for design and color?

    • TerryAske says:

      I use the Shapes tool to draw lines and circles, and I use the Fill with Color tool to add color to an enclosed area. Check it out in the MS Paint Help.

  2. Sandra says:

    Such a cool quilt. It caught my eye off the link up! Tell me, is that the Calgary skyline in your header?!

  3. It’s sure looking great and I can’t wait to see where you end up with this….

  4. Fabulous! I love where this is going..

  5. Good to see you are working – a working well! Congratulations!

  6. This is looking great Terry! I’ve never thought of using Paint! Great Guggenheim!

  7. Linda says:

    Terry, I love your work and so much appreciate that you share your process on your blog. As an art quilter I am always wanting to grow with ideas and techniques. I find your blog does both, sharing ideas and techniques you use. Thank You.

  8. Your circle quilts are SO cool!

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