January Progress on Quilty 365

Eighty-nine circles through the end of January. Much brighter colors this month. I didn't realize I'd used so much red and orange.

Quilty365 circles for January 2016

I'm enjoying this project on my own terms. Which means:

• Pulling background fabrics from hither and yon, cutting them into squares, and stashing them in a ziplock. 
• Putting smaller remnants in ziplock #2 for circle consideration.
• Occasionally sewing crumbs into a piece large enough for a circle and adding those to ziplock #2.
• Writing an event and date on each finished block.
• Keeping a stash of red fabrics for "red circle days."

Equally enjoyable is seeing the many different ways people have approached this QAL. Especially notable to me are Stephie's fabulously artistic, expressive creations. Her abstract pieces convey so much emotion that I could look at them for hours. On the other hand, Shasta's style runs to the fun, funky side. Her circles make me laugh as I wonder what she'll pull out of her hat tomorrow! What a treat to see how two artists with vastly different styles work within the same parameters.

These are just the tip of the iceberg. Be sure to check all of the current work at Audrey's Quilty365.

Enjoy the day, Ann