October Modern Mini: I See The Moon
blue moon on Halloween night.
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.
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.
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
Love those circles--("Blue Moon you saw me standing alone..." songs for everything right?)
ReplyDeleteI 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
Super cute quilt, Barb! Glad you are feeling better. Oh, and, definitely NOT too many process pictures!!
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ReplyDeleteI so enjoy seeing what you are working on. The moons are great. Hugs
ReplyDeleteI knew after seeing the martini quilt there would be more. So much fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun mini!! The red really makes it pop. Do you have a favorite solid red you like to use?
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteThis 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.
ReplyDeleteOnce in a blue moon a Smurf is born!
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Love seeing your monthly mini quilts. Process pictures give us a glimpse inside your brain...inspiring!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful way to depict the Oct moon! You're such a clever girl! 🌙🌙
ReplyDeleteYou are really having fun :-) These are bright and cheery!
ReplyDeleteSo 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.
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.
ReplyDeleteLove 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.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing process sketches! Sketching fills lots of my Bullet Journal and graph paper notebooks. Love the theme of October Moons.
ReplyDeleteGreat 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
ReplyDeleteLove this little mini! Good to "see" you today.
ReplyDeleteIt 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! ;^)
ReplyDeleteI love it! Such great colors and clever design.
ReplyDeleteSo many naming possibilities for your newest fun quilt! "Every Which Way But ..."
ReplyDeleteYou do seem to have a good thing going with your circles! I hope the remaining issues with your Lyme Disease resolve themselves soon.
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!
ReplyDeleteOh, for some reason I had thought you already had your MRI. Praying that you get answers!!
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.
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt and the backing. I personally love when you write about process
ReplyDeleteOh 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!
ReplyDeleteMore 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...)
ReplyDeleteI love the concept of the "ole razzle dazzle"... reminds me of the movie Chicago!! I think of girls dancing and kicking their legs.
ReplyDeleteI 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
What a fun moon quilt....love it. What I really enjoyed is how you quilted all of the quilts.
ReplyDeleteLove 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!
ReplyDeleteWhat 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!
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