August Quilty 365
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I have also been quilting just a bit. Nothing too major, just enough to make me want more. These circles are very demanding in their own way. So little, but if the time isn't taken then they stack up and start shouting 'work on me, work on me!' I'm too close to finishing up an entire year to want to quit now that's for sure. And yes, I'm still choosing fabric out of the scrap bin!
And in other news, my 9 year old computer finally crashed beyond fixing. Yeah. It finally happened. We're looking into a replacement but the timing isn't the best. Is it ever? And I'm the queen of computer illiteracy so I am so dreading learning a new set-up. Just about to break into hives over the horror of having to actually. In the meantime, I'm trying out my husbands computer and desperately missing my Picasa program for fixing my lousy pictures. Can't even get blogger to work right on this computer which is sooo... frustrating. Hopefully we'll get something figured out soon {fingers and toes crossed} and I can get back to a little more regular blogging. It feels wrong not to document whatever small bit of quilting that does get done around here.
If you're still sewing circles with me, please feel free to join the linkup below. I haven't been getting around and visiting other blogs very good lately, but I have a feeling that's just the summer break thing. Had a critical comment awhile back that I've been thinking about addressing and well, quilting is calling my name louder and louder these days. I'm starting to dream about quilts again. That's a good sign. In the meantime, I love seeing all the interesting versions of this project and hopefully we'll have a good turnout for the entire years' wrap-up post. Which might be a dilemma of sorts deciding the end for most everyone keeping up. Perhaps December? I'm trying to figure out a giveaway too. 366 finished circles and perhaps a stitched quilt top would merit a giveaway, don't you think?
Please link up with us! Link a thumbnail picture to a current post on your blog detailing:
- What particular day you happen to be at now {such as 'day 230'}
- A picture of all your July circles whether they are stitched to the background fabric or not
- A link back to this post
- Any thoughts or introspection you might want to add about this particular project
Hello, Audrey!! He enlazado el post de este mes con el quilt 365 para que veas mis progresos. Voy poco a poco, y no sé si harán falta los 365 bloques para terminar mi colcha, pero me está gustando mucho hacerlos. Abrazos desde Tenerife.
ReplyDeletesorry you have been having computer woes - always tough. We just got Windows 10 on my computer and although most is the same there is a lot different as well. I just got my circles on the quilting frame yesterday!
ReplyDeleteI love your knew blocks - they look very summery to me! Glad to read you got some time away to Northern California. Sadly I stopped my blocks in mid-May. I was trying to make this a charm quilt and I think I ran out of fabric (really, honestly). I still haven't decided what to do with my blocks and am so looking forward to seeing what others do.
ReplyDeleteYour black background blocks look like phases of the moon... Bummer about the computer and I totally understand your dread of getting into a new system, but nine times out of ten it's not as bad as you think it's going to be (and you get to pat yourself on the back for being retrainable!). Sounds like California was dreamy.
ReplyDeleteMy computer went kerflooey last spring, so I know your pain. I went from XP to 10 in one fell swoop. 10 isn't so bad if you shut off 90% of it...
ReplyDeleteI lost momentum on my circles (well, orange peels) sometime in April. Tried to catch up in May, but just didn't. I think I'll take them up again sometime soon, just with a big hiatus in the middle of my year!
I miss them...
I'm glad you're continuing, anyway, and now I'm off to see what the other folk have been doing!
So gals you we're able to get away and enjoy a beautiful change of scenery. Dreaming of quilts is always a good sign that it's time to pick up needle and thread and get sewing. It's amazing how many circles have been stitched this year. You've influenced a lot of quilters.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear you're getting back in the groove of quilting, though I don't think for a second that it ever left your mind! Computer woes are a bummer, as are the new 'improved' versions of Windows. I hope you're able to replace your computer soon. Thankfully when Windows 10 installed itself (without permission) on my computer it left the old editing program from 2006 that I've been using and know.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy you had a lovely time away and made some good memories. I'm so sad you are in need of a new computer. I can completely sympathize. I'm so offended that someone left a critical comment! Remember, it says much more about them than it does about you. And let's face it, you're kind of awesome, so they must not be very intelligent. Glad to know you are still stitching. I've missed your updates and opinions but I totally understand, and I'm thankful for your little circles, I have so much fun checking out the links.
ReplyDeleteI've missed your quilting posts - you always amaze and inspire me with your hand-quilting. My summer has been super busy with visiting family too so I get your anxiousness to get back to more stitching! I hope your computer woes get sorted out so you can get back to blogging :0)
ReplyDeleteHello! I've missed you but so glad you're having such a lovely summer. Must admit I've been a bit slack on the circle front..........hope to remedy that soon. Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteYou know, I think doing a link up every month is stressful enough in the summer months. Just relax and enjoy all the inspiration you have created with these little circles. I am still having so much fun with them. Glad to hear you had a much deserved little holiday. It is always good to get out and see something different. Hope you get your quilting mojo going again soon. Enjoy the day!
ReplyDeleteConfessional time, not one circle block stitched for July, too many things including a trip to Sisters for the quilt show got in my way.
ReplyDeleteI will catch up, having too much on my plate is a constant. See you next month, good luck with your computer quest!
Sorry about your computer crash. I'd feel sunk without Picasa too. I like both your black and neutral backgrounds! Glad you are finding your mojo again.
ReplyDeleteHola! Me anoto para participar de este Reto Tan hermoso y fácil para una principiante como yo!!!
ReplyDeletePronto tendrás mi link para mostrar mis progresos. =)
Me llevo el botón a mi blog. tallerdestella.blogspot.com.ar
Besos desde Argentina!!!
I don't have a blog so can't link but I started the Quilty 365 on May 1 and just made circle 93 today. I am really enjoying it. It is good to see all the posts of those who are making circle blocks. I am excited to see my finished quilt and have a year in my life in fabric! Kind of like a fabric journal.
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ReplyDeleteLove all your dots, so colorful. Sorry to hear about your computer problems. Know what you mean about learning a new computer. I recently went to Windows 10 and it's totally different. Took me a while to figure it out. But well worth it. Have a great day!
I am loving looking at each person's blog with all of the circle goodness!! I'm hoping to get caught up so I can finally link up!!😃
ReplyDeleteI am loving looking at each person's blog with all of the circle goodness!! I'm hoping to get caught up so I can finally link up!!😃
ReplyDeleteAudrey, I sent you an email this morning with a pic of my July blocks and my info. I don't blog, but I'd love to share:).
ReplyDeleteLoved hearing about your anniversary jaunt - my oldest son was viewing the California redwoods this month, too!
ReplyDeleteThe circles are fun to see - so much creativity! I am a drop out... hate admitting that - but I had to drop a few projects as my quilting life was getting out of control!
ReplyDeleteNice to see you are managing to sneak in a little bit of quilting time, and so pleased you got your anniversary trip. Your circles are still looking good and you are not so far from the finish line now!
ReplyDeleteGetaway sounds terrific. I love seeing your circles, and everyone's progress each month. I am still enjoying this project so much, thank you!
ReplyDeleteThe ones on the black backgrounds remind me of full moons. I hate broken computers. Mine died last year and I think I immortalized the event in a circle.
ReplyDeleteOh Im too late again, but I have written up about my circles on my bloghttp://www.patchworkdreams.com.au/?p=9063
ReplyDeleteIts lovely to see your circles though Im to late to share, some how the month slips in and then its gone LOL. Thank you Audrey for keeping this group going I have and am so enjoying the journey. Cheers Glenda
Amazing and more amazing links of these incredible circle projects!
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