SAHRR Prompt#5 Throwing in a Curve
Welcome back to my interpretation of Wendy at Pieceful Thoughts prompt for our SAHRR. We've been rolling along and having sew much fun! I pondered what would be my contribution for a number of days. There have been so many good ideas offered by our leaders.
Finally I decided to go without a pattern, and play with fabric. I first cut a 7" square of background fabric. Then I hunted down my clear circles made from template material. I traced a circle of the largest size on my manilla paper, dividing the drawn circle into halves , then quarters, and finally eights. Then I cut the paper circle in half to start my next step.I have a plastic bag crammed with scraps of Thimbleberries fabric from over the years. Without being super choosy, I paper pieced bits to the halves. Nothing about this was difficult , but I found myself singing along as I played. For me this is magic. Eventually a block emerged, using a fusible web to layer my bits. I didn't want the block to be too thick, so I removed some of the under layer of each. Then a bit of close zigzag stitching and I was done. And the scrap bag is seemingly the same size as before . I have two pictures to share
This picture shows the circle template. I've used this group a number of times over the years
Ta Da, my block. Nothing fancy, but I think it will work.
Where will this journey take us next? Quilting Gail will be offering the prompt for border #5. Thanks to all of our leaders, and to you for visiting. I hope you will be able to visit everyone through our journey. Stay safe, and be kind
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Lynn
That's a nice mix of fabrics in the circle. Those scrap bags do have trouble getting smaller.
ReplyDeleteThanks Claire. Every time that I open that particular scrap bag, I am reminded of the many projects our Thimbleberries group made during the Thimbleberries era. Great memories with good friends.
DeleteFirst of all - a bag full of Thimbleberries scraps - what a dream! And second, your circle is just adorable. I love the fabric of course, but also love the way you put it together and had such joy in it. Your stitching is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda. There are a great many good memories attached to the scraps in that sac.
DeleteI really like the layering of your shapes in this block!
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn, that's a great idea and a lovely block!
DeleteThanks Andree.
DeleteI think it will work! What a cute little curvy block!
ReplyDeleteThanks Wendy. This truly is "a wonderful life"
DeleteAnd I used a circle block last week--we are on the same vibe, but definitely, yours is fun and fancy for this week's curves prompt. I laughed when you said "the scrap bag is seemingly the same size as before." Oh, boy! Do I know that feeling!! Great work, carry on.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your cheerful visit. It is amazing how quickly this time is passing. Definitely we are closer to decision time. Later.
DeleteThis is really a fun block. I love the way you constructed it and the fun applique on top. I think it will be a perfect addition to your quilt.
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