Circle of Life

 I am so excited to share my latest finish. It's been in the works for about 6 months. I just saw the Broadway play "Lion King" last weekend, so the timing feels perfect for this.

This is Jacqueline de Jonge's "Cirlce of Life" design.

I absolutely fell in love with it when I saw it, many many years ago. When I saw her in Houston at the big quilt show, the pattern just had to follow me home.

I have made friends with paper piecing finally, so it was time to dive into it.

While "Y" seams were a bit daunting to begin with, I survived them. I found that pins were my best friend on this one. For the record, I hate pinning things! HAHAHA

There are 24 different colors or shades of a color in this. I used mostly batik fabrics.

Seeing the progress was really exciting, as I worked on it.

Getting this far really wasn't as hard, as I had convinced myself it would be.

Here it is prior to quilting. Apparently I neglected to take photos of the final circle process. Now that was a challenge. The background is in 4 pieces, so there were some crazy curves to stitch, but that being said, it ended up fitting together and was perfectly square. Happy dance!!! 

I had hope to get a better outdoor photos, but between the shadows and the wind, it just wasn't happening. We are supposed to get weather coming in finally, so I wanted to get the photos done. I know it's November, but I am not ready for the snow to fall just yet. How about you?

What's in my future???

Well Bonnie Hunter releases her first clue for the yearly mystery quilt on Thursday. You know that one is a must.

But, I was gifted another Jacqueline de Jonge pattern for my birthday and yes...that one is calling my name now too.

See you in a couple of weeks for Carols

Have a blessed Thanksgiving season!