Monday, February 8, 2021

Full Circle Borders

 As it turns out, I’m adding quite a few little “bobbles” to my curvy vine. It makes me smile, and we all need a little “brightness” in the winter. 


 The inspiration for this quilt was this photo of a c1890 quilt top.


My friend Lynne Bassett is making a “life size” version and it is thus far sensational.

I’ll settle for my half pint for now. 

These circles and colors keep beckoning me back to the scrap baskets. I now know why artists often work in a series. I see many more circle quilts in my future.

 Visit Cecile and Corinne’s FB page (here) to get the latest updates. 

Enjoy your day! 

 

20 comments:

  1. What a beautiful circle quilt in progress...Love those cheddar borders with the bobbles on them...nice work
    hugs, Julierose

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  2. Your border choices are really giving an added "zing" to the overall quilt. Brilliant, Wendy!

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  3. The first thing that came to mind when I saw your photo of the borders was that old Temptations song "I've got sunshine on a cloudy day, and when it's cold outside I've got the month of May." Exuberantly sunshiny borders! Loving this more and more every time you add your special touches!

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  4. The borders are turning out to be quite playful. I just want to smile. It's even better that you are enjoying the process so much. That's the way it's supposed to be but unfortunately isn't always what happens.

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  5. The borders are looking good! I love the "folk art" feel of the entire quilt. You are seriously tempting me to make another circle quilt myself, but if I add any more appliqué to my "to do" list I'll drown! :)

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  6. LOVE the "bobbles" you've added to tone down that yellow border!! Of course, I loved the bright border all on its own, too. :o))

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  7. Oh Wendy, I love this! The border is perfect.
    I'm thinking of making one with wool. What size are your circles and squares?

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  8. So much energy and movement in the border and the whole quilt with the fabrics you select, just says "Wendy" - just delightful!

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  9. This is so much fun ..... I'm tempted to start one too! I have lots of repro charm squares .....

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  10. Love it--I can see how it could become addictive! It must have been lots of fun going through your stash and matching up those fabrics!

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  11. The added bubbles are just the thing to make a zing!

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  12. I became enamored with circles on quilts during Quilty 365. Your added circles are great - with that yellow background they make me think of Mardi Gras!

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  13. I love this border choice. It really adds an extra something to your top. Its been fun to see all the fabric variations of this circle top.

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  14. Love your bright border addition and the applique touches are just wonderful!:)

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  15. The more the more better!
    thanks for sharing Lynn's quilt and the antique too.

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  16. Oh, what a wonderful border! The bobbles you are adding look great. I can't imagine making a full size quilt but see how those circles can become addictive.

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  17. It is so charming! What a great border!

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  18. Your version is great, Wendy -- the vines and bobbles add such dimension.

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