This can be any size
very easy
sew circles right sides together
turn right sides out
then stitch together in a row
next sew the rows together
Fun and easy.
Batting is optional.

A very fun quilt to work on. It is suppose to mimic cathedral windows. I do believe it does

I think that even I could do that!!!
You have made an extremely daunting task....simple!!
Thank you!!!

I love the quilt! Will you share the pattern? If so will you send it to me on a private message. Thanking you in advance!

Jenny:)

What a great concept! Thanks for sharing. I like your choice of fabrics!

Very cute!

Do you have a pattern for this? It is very cute and looks easy enough...THanks

Cut two templates, one a circle the other a square that fits into the circle. Mark your square in the circle when you have turned your circle inside out, then stitch the two sides together to make a row.

I'll try to add photos later showing how.

You could use the coffee filter idea that was posted earlier this week.
Take your two fabrics right sides together. Use ironed flat coffee filters and sew to fabric. (leave a small opening for turning)
Rough cut the circles
Remove coffee filter
Turn circle
Continue with pattern.
If you wanted to add batting, just add it as a layer when you put your two fabrics together ie batting, fabric, fabric, coffee filter.
Sorry I don't have the link for the coffee filter idea.

I think I see how this is done.. Is the back the black print?
Thanks! Pretty.

thanks for the pics, I've been thinking about trying this.

I think if you were adding batting it would have to be a square. Wouldn't that be too bulky to fold over and stitch down with the batting? Maybe not if you used really thin batting. Just trying to figure it all out and it's hard to do with this stinking headache.
This is super cute. You must have started out with 10" circles?

Thanks for the pattern. Do you have the pattern for the flower in the center? Thanks!

Jenny :roll:

I would love to see you do a tutorial on this. Please!! I love how yours is coming out.

is there any preference or logic to where the "opening" is place on the circle re: how the circles are then sewn together? This is an amazing pattern. I've got to try it-- like I need to start something else!!!! sheesh!

I made a small quilt like this years ago. I had forgotten about it! I might have to try it again! Thanks for reminding me!! :thumbup: :D

I am working on the same thing using all black and white. There is a Tut on the Missouri quilt company site. I have made several in all sizes. Fun quilt.

Thanks, Marilyn, but I couldn't find it in all their tutes and videos. Do you remember what its called or could you find it and post the link?

Same here, I'd love to see a tutorial too. This is so pretty!! :thumbup: :-P

OMG! That is sooo cool. Thank you for sharing.

Ooh, this would be a great use for those round blocks made with coffee filters.

Well, I had to jump up and go try it. I did it, in fact, with fabrics recently purchased of abdconsultant (I'm sorry... did I say I wasn't purchasing any fabric these days...? Don't pay any attention to that man behind the curtain...)

The most difficult part was sewing smoothly in a circle. I have a 30-year-old "electronic" Singer, so it was completely free motion.

A couple of things (well, three):

1. The square's measurements should fit into the *finished* circle, not the pre-cut circle. I used a 5" (across) circle and a 3" square; square should probably have been 2-7/8 or even 2.75

2. Get the "hole" for turning inside out as small as possible to make for a smoother closing curve.

3. When sewing my first two finished circles together, I accidentally put the wrong two sides together, but before I ripped it out, I looked at it and decided I liked the alternating look.

Here's the front. Oh by the way, it looks like it takes four 5" circles to get a length of 11" once the edges are folded in, so sixteen 5" circles results in an 11" square.

p.s. I feel drawn to put something at the intersection of the four circles-- like a fun button or something.

p.p.s. These four circles took me about 1.5 hours from cutting through quilting.

I could let you borrow my ruler with patterns in the book if you want...you could send it back when done

Do post a photo, Marilyn!

One more thing: the fabrics I used are very light weight for typical quilting cotton. And I think that actually is preferable for this particular design. Made the quilt-as-you-go part easier.

Here's something very similar that could easily be adapted to non-jeans material:

http://www.equilters.com/library/jea...gallbaros.html

Is there any batting used in this?

Cjo,

Terry's initial post says either way; I didn't use any in my test. I would think it could get "thick" with batting.

Jillaine

Thank you!

Thanks for the tut info!!!!

Actually you can sew all around your circle and cut a small slice {where the fold will be sewn down} then turn it through that hole the circle will be smooth. Also, you don't even need batting, the weight of the fabric is enough, I think.

I think someone has a pattern out there and refers to this as as easy double wedding ring. Not sure but I think I saw this on Kaye's Quilting program. It might be in the archives. Have not had a chance to look it up yet.

I think if you copy and paste this link, it should take you to a tutorial called rings that bind. If it doesn't just go to Kaye Wood's site and along the top there should be a line to select Kaye's tips, applique, wearable art, quilts and wall hangings (that's the one you want) then click on rings that bind. Hope this helps.

http://www.kayewoodtv.com/ktv/index....ink=true&chn=6

I used no batting in my test

This is the tute I used for my daughters "Peace, Love & Denim" quilt last summer. Very easy to follow and lots of fun to make. It could easily be adapted to non-denim fabs as well, even adding some very thin batting would work. The hardest part, for me, was finding enough thread to sew down the flaps. Went thru 4 spools of variagated pastels and ended up using another spool and a half of random pinks. I couldn't find any more of the variagated pastels in town! Because of that "issue", it did take me 3 months to actually finish the quilt. But it was a huge hit at cheer camp and made DD so proud of her mama. ^_^

just make a yoyo to put at the center of the flower.

I half made one of these. I used batting, and regret it. The quilt is sooo heavy. that's why I never finished it.

How unique. I looked at it for some time and then a light bulb went off, OH, I think I have it fugured out. Love this idea and thank you for sharing it.

I made one like this also, but not as ornate and no batting, for sure. Mine was all variations of denim with red bandana fabric in the center. I used $15 worth of red thread before I was done. Never took a pic of it but will when I get it moved over here from the farm. Enjoyed seeing yours, it is very decorative.

Did one once and started with a four patch for one side, then cut it into a circle, topped it with another circle and stitched. Turned out GREAT.