Friday, April 22, 2011

Running in circles

Lately that's what I'm doing. I have so much to get done for market and half of it hinges on the fact that fabric actually gets here in time. It's entirely too much for an OCD control freak like myself.

So I decided to spend my time doing something else. Running in circles. :o)

This is a not-so-great shot of the latest quilting I've been working on. Concentric circles. Not an easy task.




Originally I called a friend with a computerized longarm to see if she had time to do it. After discussing for a while we decided that I would actually have more range for the large circles on my machine than a longarm has. Of course, her circles would've been less "wonky" than mine. But I'm pleased with how it turned out.

Here's a pic of the quilt pre-quilted. It will take the place of the other quilt on the Cheery O's cover. I made it using Michael Miller's Citron and Grey color story plus a few other M&M prints that went along.



I am really LOVING this quilt! I've made it 3 times now in completely different color stories and I LOVE it every time.



And now, since I just can't help myself- the ever exciting slevage shot:




*SQUEEL!* (not like a pig. Ok, maybe like a pig. A very EXCITED pig!) :o)






11 comments:

Tiffany said...

Lovely quilt! I love the patterns/colors you pick and your pattern is fantastic. This might be my favorite one lately!

... and double squeal for your selvedge!! :)

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

Oh wow - congratulations Emily! That is so EXCITING! Can't wait to see more.
LOVE the yellow and gray circles.

Amber said...

WooHOO!! I think it's wonderful to see your name on the selvage edge...you're a ROCKSTAR!!

I'm taking a liking to the grey, citron, black line and love love the circles.

Kathy said...

I love that quilt. It is beautiful. I also think the quilting on it looks super.

Moose on the Porch Quilts said...

Yeah! They both look great!

Yvonne said...

Wow!!! I am loving that quilt too! It looks great and difficult to make,love the fabric you used on this one.....speaking of fabric....this must be a crown on your designing career Emily! I am so happy for you! Hope the fabric will arrive in time for Market.

Beth said...

Great colors, great quilting.
Nice fabric. Can't wait to find some.

Kira said...

I actually like the other color schemes quite a bit more. It's a fun pattern. It is exciting to see your name in print.

Joanne said...

OMG, girl ... I have not visited in a while and I stop in and you have come with another design that is FANTASTIC !!! You are just busting with talent!!!!

Penny Barnes said...

OMG.....I'm squealing too! I can't wait to see the whole line! Oh, and I'm loving the cirlce quilt. I'm also loving that the color gray is making such a great splash in quilts. It's such a great color to combine with bold colors!

Matt 'n' Lisa said...

OMG I have to see them!!!