I decided to give my Shine: The Circles Quilt blocks another run, prompted by a backdoor agreement that won’t be mentioned at this point, but when/if it happens, I will be more than happy to splash it all over.
This time, the blocks will coalesce into one pattern, which will soon be available up on my pattern site, PayHip.
I remember my Clothing and Textiles teacher telling me that the inside of a garment is where the real story is. So here is the inside of this circle. Carol showed me her Red, White and Blue stack of Mackinac Island prints from Minick and Simpson, and yes, they arrived at my house probably only a day after they arrived at her house. (Quilt friends can be quite wicked that way.)
They, of course, are last year’s treasure, but I’ve been finding other prints that have been joining the stack growing to the side of my cutting table. And Minick and Simpson do have a companion collection coming out later this year, so we’ll see if I need any more.
I call this first block Swirlygig, but it floats a different direction than the original block.
This was the original Shine quilt. It’s time for a up-do-re-do!
Pattern coming soon. Happy Fourth of July!
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I’ve always loved your original Shine quilt! How wonderful to see you making one I your patriotic colours!
Happy 4th of July! So surreal this year. Funny you should feature a circle design. Love the red, white and blue. Round and round with no end in sight. I am getting dizzy! I think I need a new focus or purpose or escape plan. 🙂
Happy 4th! Looking forward to your update and potentially exciting future news!
Happy Independence Day! Shine in RW&B will be fabulous. I’ve loved the original quilt for years.
Oh my that is the perfect block for July 4th. Those red stars are the crowning touch. Elizabeth your stitching is fantastic. I love seeing the “business” side of your work. Do you hand piece the individual fans? xo
Red, white, and blue are fabulous colors for those blocks. Can’t wait to see more. Have a happy 4th.
I’ve always loved Shine! The RWB version is going to be stunning.
I confess. I’m the RWB enabler. It’s my season.
Cute, cute holiday quilt-y things! Your Swirlygig block looks good, and I hope the re-making of this project means good things for you.
This version of Shine is going to be lovely. The original Shine is one of my all time favourites Elizabeth. 😉
This red, white and blue theme is terrific! And we must have had the same teacher because without fail, I look to the underside first – always the measure of success!!
Thanks for so much inspiration!
Your quilt is beautiful! You have a lot more patience than I when it comes to making blocks!