Tuesday, October 27, 2020

M-O-O-N That Spells MOON

 October Modern Mini:  I See The Moon

I wanted to represent the celestial occurrence of a Harvest moon on October 1st  

blue moon on Halloween night. 

In my Halloween stash I found this perfect backing.  I know someone thoughtful sent this to me but I can't remember who.  If you remind me I'll send you a surprise.

My October was all about Moons I guess!  

Here is a close up of my machine quilting lines.  I used Invisafil tan.

Here are a few early sketches of ideas that I for this little piece.

Googly eyes seems a natural choice for Halloween and I do love to work with circles.  


I made them the same way I make all my circles; top stitch machine applique'.

I auditioned it on black but it was just flat.

Red just seemed right to me.
I hope that wasn't too much "process"....  

Also, I noted that on 2 other recent minis I used striped binding.   Gives them a little of the 'ole razzle dazzle don't you think?


I'm you like Pumpink Spice and Suds try this Ale.  Next post should include a finished Kitchen Sink Quilt - Yay!


Thanks to all those who asked about my Lyme's Disease progress.  My medication is finished and that feels good.  My leg is still hurting and I'm having an MRI Thursday.

I wish you all a safe and Happy Halloween.  Check out Moon Saturday.
xo





   






29 comments:

Julierose said...

Love those circles--("Blue Moon you saw me standing alone..." songs for everything right?)
I am going to put a blue moon on the back of Jack (rhyming too hahaha). I love the process--it's not too much (evidently I NEED a lot of directions-- ya think??)
I hope your leg feels better soon--that Lyme Disease is no fun...
Take care and stay safe hugs, Julierose

The Joyful Quilter said...

Super cute quilt, Barb! Glad you are feeling better. Oh, and, definitely NOT too many process pictures!!

Nann said...

Such fun!

Cathy said...

I so enjoy seeing what you are working on. The moons are great. Hugs

Frog Quilter said...

I knew after seeing the martini quilt there would be more. So much fun!

Lori said...

What a fun mini!! The red really makes it pop. Do you have a favorite solid red you like to use?

Karen said...

I agree that red was a good choice for the background. Makes things pop. The circles remind me of the eyeball candy that is available for Halloween.

Pinkadot Quilts said...

This is such a cool idea for a quilt! I only just found out what "blue moon" meant. You do like your circles!!! I am glad you are feeling better.

Anonymous said...

Once in a blue moon a Smurf is born!

Tammy (morrowrj (at) telus (dot) net)

The Cozy Quilter said...

Love seeing your monthly mini quilts. Process pictures give us a glimpse inside your brain...inspiring!

Kyle said...

What a delightful way to depict the Oct moon! You're such a clever girl! 🌙🌙

Loris said...

You are really having fun :-) These are bright and cheery!
So glad to hear you are feeling better. Lyme Disease is a tough one! We don't have much of it here as deer ticks aren't the usual but we certainly have an abundance of others when the rain even thinks about starting.

Joyful Quilter said...

I was expecting googly eyes. lol Love the red background and quilting. I've done "woven" lines before but not over a straight line - I'll have to try that next time.

Robin said...

Love the concept of this quilt. It so interesting to hear the story behind the stitching. It looks great!! It will be a good (rather than regretful) memory of this year. Sorry your leg is still hurting, I hope they can discover a way to help you feel better.

AnnieO said...

I love seeing process sketches! Sketching fills lots of my Bullet Journal and graph paper notebooks. Love the theme of October Moons.

gladiquilts said...

Great little mini - I love circles too! And it's definitely not too much process - I enjoy hearing the nitty gritty details of how others design and make their quilts. Good luck with the MRI - hope all is OK. Gladi

Rachel said...

Love this little mini! Good to "see" you today.

Chantal said...

It is HORRifically great for Halloween! I love the googly eyes and the red as background colour is spookier than the black. It's DREADfully gorgeous! Happy to hear your leg is on the mend. Take care. Eat candies! ;^)

Shelina (formerly known as Shasta) said...

I love it! Such great colors and clever design.

Quilting Babcia said...

So many naming possibilities for your newest fun quilt! "Every Which Way But ..."
You do seem to have a good thing going with your circles! I hope the remaining issues with your Lyme Disease resolve themselves soon.

Janet O. said...

This is so stinkin' clever, Barb! You are always coming up with something fresh and fun. Yes, that backing is great, and the striped binding along one edge does add razzle dazzle!
Oh, for some reason I had thought you already had your MRI. Praying that you get answers!!

Cynthia@wabi-sabi-quilts said...

It's just as cute as can be, love it! Perfect and I love reading and seeing your process. You have the great combination of artistry and excellent construction. Oh I hope you get some answers with your MRI.

liz said...

Love the quilt and the backing. I personally love when you write about process

Wendy Caton Reed said...

Oh wowzwer! Now I can see what we were talking about last night. I love this little guy. Perfect for October. Thanks for the "thought process" lesson too. Fun, fun, fun!

Angie said...

More great Fun with Barb - thanks, I needed it today! You can never post too many process pictures - there's always something new to learn from fellow quilters. Hope the pain in your leg resolves soon! (Blue Moon of Kentucky keep on shining...)

Randy D. said...

I love the concept of the "ole razzle dazzle"... reminds me of the movie Chicago!! I think of girls dancing and kicking their legs.
I love striped binding, by the way!
Great job on the "eyes"! I agree that the red is perfect. And the backing fabric? What a find!
I really like the way you quilted it--I'd not have thought to do a straight line and then a wavy one on top.
Oh the things you can learn!!
;-))
Good luck with the MRI today

Barb said...

What a fun moon quilt....love it. What I really enjoyed is how you quilted all of the quilts.

Barbara said...

Love the way your 'eyes' are linked to the moon! So clever! Hope we get to see the blue moon Saturday night :) Striped bindings sure do add that "razzle dazzle." Loved seeing your process drawings, too! All in all a perfect October mini! Hope all goes well with your MRI. Thinking of you!

Thimbleanna said...

What a fun quilt Barb! I was thinking maybe you were going to do some sort of color variation of your martini quilt -- maybe for a different kind of drink -- never thought of the moon LOL. Hope your MRI brings good news!