Behold! The counter:
As with all of the other applique blocks in this pattern, I started by reversing the pattern (since it was designed for fusible applique, and I'm doing needleturn) and tracing a vinyl overlay to help in placement. Then I made many, many little (.5") circles. Forty-eight little circles, to be precise. Fortunately, I finally got a set of Karen Kay Buckley's Perfect Circles templates and was able to use Carrie P.'s technique for prepping circles. It worked like a charm!
Here's my (virtual) progress on the quilt thus far:
Now that I've finished this block, I'm feeling pretty excited about getting back into the swing of things with this project. Woo hoo!
I absolutely love this quilt! You did a stunning job on those circles.
ReplyDeleteWow! It is really coming along.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I may have to make this quilt one of these days.
ReplyDeleteVery nice. The circles! that is a lot of circles.
ReplyDeleteLove all the bright colors. Looks like a fun project to work on.
ReplyDeleteLooking good. Great circles.
ReplyDeleteThis is such an excellent quilt! The counter is very cute.
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