done Good {Together Circle}
do. Good Stitches
is a modern online community that quilts for good. Over the years the
bee has grown and grown, so that these days I find myself struggling to
keep current with all the beautiful work being done. I'm taking up the habit of cheering for them from
here, in the way of finished object posts. Every month or so, I'll
share some "done Good". Today, Together Circle takes the spotlight!
In June, Ursi (aka by Niveas) served as lead quilter for the Together Circle. Quilter's take turns setting a vision for the monthly bee quilt, usually defining the block style, colors and block size. Ursi had fallen in love with Jodi's version of the Star Crossed block and created her own blocks as samples:
All the small pieces of this block lend themselves well to a scrappy look. And, any scrappy style block tends to be a good candidate for a quilting bee! With all the fabric variety that naturally occurs when we each sew from our own stash, the results are bound to be true scrappy.
To create some unity in her bee mates' blocks, Ursi asked them to be inspired by this bit of color inspiration from Design Seeds. I think she found just the right jumping off point to capture fireworks at sunset! Each member was asked to make and send (2) blocks to Ursi, whose task it would be to assemble the quilt top and complete the quilt.
Well, I for one love how it's come together! The finished quilt is so colorful and dynamic. It has that classic, scrappy patchwork charm that few could resist. In contrast, the back is almost minimalist, the perfect foil.
Together Circle is a mainly UK-based circle which donates quilts to charities in their communities. This quilt was donated by Ursi to a women's shelter in her hometown in Switzerland.
Well done! Congratulations to Together host Mary (The Wool Palace) and the entire Together circle, Flickr names: carol @the running hare, by niveas, sarah.duckegg, svea p, finallywakingup, Jo Jo 33, suespatch12, Wendy Booth-Boyd and kellys korner.
p.s. Learn about do. Good Stitches here. While quilts of all styles are wonderful acts of charity, this bee intends to bring together active Flickr-users who enjoy sewing with modern fabrics. To join the wait list, please use this form. Right now we're in need of new quilters!
In June, Ursi (aka by Niveas) served as lead quilter for the Together Circle. Quilter's take turns setting a vision for the monthly bee quilt, usually defining the block style, colors and block size. Ursi had fallen in love with Jodi's version of the Star Crossed block and created her own blocks as samples:
All the small pieces of this block lend themselves well to a scrappy look. And, any scrappy style block tends to be a good candidate for a quilting bee! With all the fabric variety that naturally occurs when we each sew from our own stash, the results are bound to be true scrappy.
To create some unity in her bee mates' blocks, Ursi asked them to be inspired by this bit of color inspiration from Design Seeds. I think she found just the right jumping off point to capture fireworks at sunset! Each member was asked to make and send (2) blocks to Ursi, whose task it would be to assemble the quilt top and complete the quilt.
Well, I for one love how it's come together! The finished quilt is so colorful and dynamic. It has that classic, scrappy patchwork charm that few could resist. In contrast, the back is almost minimalist, the perfect foil.
Together Circle is a mainly UK-based circle which donates quilts to charities in their communities. This quilt was donated by Ursi to a women's shelter in her hometown in Switzerland.
Well done! Congratulations to Together host Mary (The Wool Palace) and the entire Together circle, Flickr names: carol @the running hare, by niveas, sarah.duckegg, svea p, finallywakingup, Jo Jo 33, suespatch12, Wendy Booth-Boyd and kellys korner.
p.s. Learn about do. Good Stitches here. While quilts of all styles are wonderful acts of charity, this bee intends to bring together active Flickr-users who enjoy sewing with modern fabrics. To join the wait list, please use this form. Right now we're in need of new quilters!