First, was her block -- a circle appliquéd to a square -- simple & perfect.
Secondly, was the idea of making a small block everyday for a year. I loved the diary-like aspect of that! A small block, like all the other blocks, but each would reflect the day you had -- good or bad, bright or dull. Again, simple & perfect.
But my appliqué skills aren't the best & I was daunted by the idea of making a block every day for a year. Still, I wanted to play along. So when I began making plans for my trip to California, I thought the time was right for some handwork & I starting thinking about an abbreviated, non-diary version of Quilty 365.
I cut squares & prepared circles from a variety of dotty fabrics, gathered sewing materials into a little travel box & I was ready to go! While I was away from home I made 30-40 squares.
Also while I was away, I got sick. After I returned home, I spent nearly a whole week in bed -- stuffy head, congested chest, fever -- hand-sewing was all I had the energy for. When I ran out of block parts, I managed to cut more background squares & circles. Now that I am better, I am still enjoying making these blocks. I now have nearly 80 with a good deal more ready to go. I'm not sure how big this quilt will get. But for now I am having a very nice time.
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Sorry to hear you're under the weather - that sounds nasty. I've got something going on too - either a sinus infection or possibly a tooth acting up. Or, I've got the mumps, which I'm pretty sure ain't gonna happen.
I LOVE your dotty circles!! They are so bright and cheery - they must make you feel better just looking at them.
Hope you feel more human soon.
Oh good for you! I have 49 done--but have stopped for now. I am not enthusiastic about the "every day-ness" of it; and mine was also a grieving process....so I decided to give it a rest. sorry you are ill; I have also been under the weather.. take it easy.....;--)))
hugs julierose
Tis the season for not feeling good--hope you're on the upswing. I can see you're finding out about the lure of simple applique.:)
Hope you're feeling much better by now. Your circles are coming along wonderfully, and are the perfect little project to work on while you're recuperating.
The circles really are a very soothing and satisfying project - glad you have joined in. Feel better soon!!!
I love your blocks. Am so tempted by this quilt along but think I will "arm chair sew" watching yours take shape. Hope you are feeling yourself soon:)
It certainly looks like the circle bug has got you! I like that you're doing it to suit you and making it a non-diary version, just a joy of hand sewing version. Have fun going around in circles.
your circles look great! hope you are feeling better soon. I did mine machine applique style and I love mine too. I started Jan 1st and have almost one quarter of my quilt done. I am making it in 4 sections, 2 front and 2 back to make mine a full year quilt. it is fun to daily choose my fabric.
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