Here is the circle tutorial I use

It is Dale Flemings 6 minute circle

www.hgtv.com/crafting/pieced-curves-so-simple/index.html

I have done circles this way for a long long time now!

glen

A maybe photo

I'll post my maybe as well.  I have been looking for something different.  I can't get those fabulous cabinet photos out of my mind though.

Here is the top of my turnip I just bought from the farmer's market this morning.  I looked at it and thought, WOW!  This just might work!!

When I look at it, I think Shabby Chic!

A "Maybe" Image for April

I have been thinking in circles lately and would like to experiment with these related shapes. Maybe this is beyond me, but I am tempted to give it a shot. This photo was shot during my spring cleaning.

A little more Lotta challenge

I've just finished up the Echo challenge as well as the March UFO one.

I made a table runner with my Echo charms and

bordered it with Echo yardage.

It's quilted in straight lines and it coordinates with my sewing machine cover.

I may use it on the sewing table, or the dining table.

It looks great both places.

got it.

Got my image...

Man , oh man, do I need to wash my windows.....

April's Challenge

It's inside of my house.

I tried to make it unrecognizable ...

although I don't think I succeeded in doing that!

I've ordered a piece of fabric which should arrive any day.

This is an idea I've had for a long time.

Thanks for the push!

April's Challenge

Well! Here we are at April already!

And it’s my turn to offer up the challenge.

Have I mentioned how much I love this group? You all have made me try things I never would have thought of on my own. And even tho I’m behind, I fully intend to finish each and every one of the challenges. They’ve all been so fun!

I’ve had lots of time to think about what challenge I’d offer up, and therefore, have changed my mind a million times from the beginning till now.

Besides, all of you are a tough act to follow.

But . . . there’s something I’ve been wanting to do for quite awhile now, and I’ve come to the conclusion that the only way I’ll make myself sit down and do it is by offering it as my challenge to all of you as well.

So here goes . . .

April Challenge “Rules”

1) Take a photograph. Take a picture of something around your house (inside or out makes no difference).

2) Crop it to pull out a section that is nearly unrecognizable as a “thing”.

3) Interpret this portion of your picture into a quilt.

4) Size is totally up to you. Make it a size you’ll love and want and use.

You can use any colors and fabrics you desire. You can embellish or not as you see fit. Use any technique that’s fun for you (or try a new one you’ve been wanting to play with).

Here's some examples . . .

An original photo of my kitchen cabinets:

A close-up portion of it:

An original photo of My Cowboy's antique dresser that belonged to his Grandma:

A close-up portion of it:

An original photo of the front of one of my sewing cabinets in my studio:

A close-up portion of it:

And here's one I'm thinking about using (altho I'm still snapping pictures and thinking some more):


I'll reveal my original and how I'm planning to interpret it in another post. You can make this as easy or as difficult as you wish, based on the photo you choose to use.

You can choose to reveal your original at the beginning, or show your quilt and then reveal your original afterwards and see if we can guess! Up to you . . .

So . . . I hope this is something you can have fun with. Can't wait to see what you all do!