New Orleans House Project

Monday, February 1, 2016

Quilty 365 Runs Rings Around January

Quilty 365 is still in full swing at my house.  I'm really enjoying marking each day in fabric - using holidays, birthdays, moods, weather or just whimsy to inspire the day's circle.  Yesterday marked Day 87 of this fabric journey.
Here are my latest blocks, laid out following January's calendar page.  If they look a little dark, that's because many were chosen to reflect the January weather, which is often dark, dreary and rainy here.

Starting on January 7th - the Feast of the Epiphany - New Orleans moves into Carnival mode.  I chose to recognize the Carnival season by working in some  circles in the colors of Mardi Gras: purple, green and gold.

A few of my fabric selections wanted to play a little.

A couple of fabrics marked special occasions - like the blue on the lower right, which I chose for the passing of Winter Storm Jonas.

I'm still enjoying the moments of serenity each day when I pick my fabric and sit down to do some hand stitching.  It's a soothing process that is great for my mental health!  I may add machine applique to my repertoire, if only to ease some of the strain I've been putting on my wrists with other hand-stitching projects.
For more Quilt 365 circles, visit the linky party at Quilty Folk.  Maybe you'll be inspired to stitch some circles of your own!