Friday, January 1, 2016

Let's get this party started!

I don't know if you've noticed yet or not, but the Quilty 365 button has appeared in my sidebar.
Because I started on New Year's Eve.


Well, for some definitions of started.  No actual applique has been done yet, but a shape decision was made (fat orange peels!) and a template drawn up, and I picked fabrics two days in a row.
(Notice how neatly I'm killing two birds with one stone - I'd been wanting to do an orange peel quilt, and I'd been wanting to join Quilty 365.  All about the efficiency, me.)
So let's see how long I can keep this up.
So far, so good.


Linking to Audrey's January linkup, even though my progress is pretty pitiful.  Come see what the real people have done so far!
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16 comments:

  1. Quilting BabciaJanuary 1, 2016 at 7:07 PM

    A start is a start is a start, you're on your way and your "elongated circles" are going to look great.

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  2. scraphappyJanuary 1, 2016 at 7:08 PM

    What a fun orange peel shape. Ive just finished one, but it wasn't nearly as cute and fat. Two days down, just a few more to go!

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  3. The Joyful QuilterJanuary 1, 2016 at 7:13 PM

    Not THIS year!!! I would like to do the Quilty 365 thing, but I've got enough on my plate for 2016. I wish you TONS of stitching FUN!!

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  4. Cynthia Brunz DesignsJanuary 1, 2016 at 11:05 PM

    I am joining in the fun too. Lots of circles will be in my future!

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  5. deb @ frugal little bungalowJanuary 2, 2016 at 7:29 AM

    You are brilliant. I have orange peels going for Rainbow Scrap Challenge and it'll be forever until I am done / I should have thought of this ha ha ! :)

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  6. MarlyJanuary 2, 2016 at 8:06 AM

    Nothing like killing two birds with one stone, Gayle! This is going to be a fun year with overflowing scrap bins and circular, or ellipsed in your case, creativity!

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  7. CosoQueTeCosoJanuary 2, 2016 at 9:12 AM

    Muy original con tus cáscaras de naranja.

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  8. audreyJanuary 2, 2016 at 1:40 PM

    Perfect! I love it when two projects merge into one so seamlessly (no pun intended!). Audrey

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  9. liniecatJanuary 2, 2016 at 2:21 PM

    Smart thinking that, chunky peels!
    A great idea lol

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  10. CathyJanuary 2, 2016 at 4:18 PM

    Oh, off to a good start I see with the two birds, one stone thing! I love seeing all the Quilty 365 interpretations!

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  11. JoanGJanuary 3, 2016 at 1:08 PM

    Two minds that think alike! I also am choosing to make orange peels this year for quilty 365. An orange peel quilt has been on my bucket list, so this was serendipity.

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  12. ChantalJanuary 3, 2016 at 6:55 PM

    Looks like I had missed this post. Glad I found it and got to see this new project. As Kathy would say: Are you suffering from the "Startitis" my friend? You have the unbearable urge to "start" new projects? lol. It looks like sooooo much fun but I have to resist, have to resist! Too many projects, too little time. AAAAaaahhhh! :^{
    Enjoy and I will enjoy yours, with you. ;^)

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  13. Wendy Caton ReedJanuary 4, 2016 at 2:17 PM

    I love the orange peel idea. Hmmm, I think you have inspired a new project for me in 2017!

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  14. UnknownJanuary 5, 2016 at 12:42 PM

    You are brilliant. I had the same idea, but I haven't started, so you are also awesome. I am going to try to start this weekend.

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  15. ShelinaJanuary 10, 2016 at 4:45 PM

    Yah! Welcome to the 365 family! Lucky for me, a circle quilt was in my plans already, but then ahead so is an orange peel quilt!

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  16. DebbieJanuary 26, 2016 at 12:26 PM

    This is going to be great. I just finished an orange peel....and loved it.

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