Off my design wall – another circle quilt – 2015.08.19

Another week, another circle quilt!

Although it looks finished, this quilt can still be considered a WiP because it doesn’t yet have a label, a hanging sleeve – or a title.  (If you’re interested in titles for quilts – or other artwork, for that matter – come back on Friday for a blog post on that subject.  And if you have an idea for a title for this quilt, please let me know.)

TerryAske-circle quilt

 

This quilt started with a design I made with MS Paint, and some fabrics I thought would work well together.    I decided to offset the vertical seams in the circle, rather than have them line up with the seams in the negative space around the circle.   Because I tend to have smaller pieces of fabric in my collection, I was forced to rearrange the colors from my original design.  For example, I had wanted to use a lot more of the yellow fabric, but I just didn’t have enough of it.   But that’s part of the challenge – working with the fabric I have.  Sometimes I find that frustrating, but in this case, I’m happy with the final result.

Stripes    TerryAske_CirclewithMagenta

 

I quilted straight vertical lines mostly 1/2″ apart, using a variety of thread colors, matching them to the fabrics in the circle section.   I particularly like the effect of the pink thread on the chartreuse fabric.

TerryAske-circle quilt-detail

 

I finished it with a facing, using my usual technique to reduce bulk in the corners.  This time, I planned ahead and before quilting the last couple of inches on each side, I squared and trimmed the quilt, and cut out the corners of the batting.  Then I quilted the last few vertical lines.  This way the quilting went right to the edges and I didn’t have to worry about it when I applied the facings.

TerryAske-reducing bulk in corners

 

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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11 Responses to Off my design wall – another circle quilt – 2015.08.19

  1. Missing Moon?

  2. kris says:

    Totally fun …love the inset circle.

  3. I love it all- the pattern, the colors, the fabric choices. It’s wonderful- great job!

  4. Another great one Terry! Keep ’em coming!

  5. Helene says:

    I love the offset seams, really gives it depth. Makes me think of a top view of a parasol on a deck. How about “Poolside”?

  6. reversal of fortune

  7. Teri says:

    how far in do you cut the notch? great idea to reduce bulk.

  8. dkhalcomb2 says:

    First thing that popped in my mind, :Through the Looking Glass” Love the design. Debbie

  9. So fresh and modern, love it

  10. Brilliant idea clipping some batting away at the corners, Terry! I always clip,corners but not like this. Thats a GREAT suggestion. Hope I remember to do it when I make my next quilt! Pretty quilt too, as always!

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