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10.01.2011

You Got Me Goin In Circles!

Circles, Circles, Circles!!!
We moved our living room furniture around a couple months ago after a minor flood downstairs from a downpour...
and my hubby said, "I won't be able to see the TV if we put it there."
Well, weeks later, I've finally admitted that he's right. 
We have a 12 foot concrete wall around our patio out back, which we painted a celery green color and the sun just bounces off of it and right through the living room window. 
 So, while the back of the television faces the window...the glare in your eyes is...blinding. 
But only if you're watching TV in the daytime...which I rarely do. 
But Hubby does...and I have to say..."Sometimes he's right".
Anywho, I'm making curtains. I had a traverse rod hanging around waiting to be used and got Jerry to attach it to the wall last week month.  (YIKES!!! It's OCTOBER)!!!
I didn't want just any ole thing hanging there...so...these circles are IT!
I had also come to the point in my play room where I had SO many scraps that I kept telling myself, "I really need to use these up for something"...and again...these circles are it!
They're just under 5 inches in diameter. 
It's a fun, rewarding way to use up what most people throw in the trash...and practice free motion stitching.
So...stay tuned to see how far I get with this. I've made around 60 so far...to the tune of 10-12 hours...and just have 140 to go!!!
 Yipeeee! 

BTW...
If you want to see what some really cool artists are doing...go to Artists In Blogland and click on each link. GREAT stuff!


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23 comments:

  1. ann @ studiohydeOctober 1, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    I think they are awesome Annie. Can't believe how dedicated you must be to this project considering the time you have already spent on it and on how many you still have to go!..but can't wait to see the finished product.

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  2. AnonymousOctober 1, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    What an amazing idea, I am loving these!!! Bravo! xox Corrine

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  3. bohemiannie! artOctober 1, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Thank you Ann! It'll be a one of a kind curtain. And hopefully...I'll want to hang it! :)

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  4. bohemiannie! artOctober 1, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Thanks Corrine. xxooxx right back atcha!

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  5. FallingladiesOctober 1, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    I totally love these, they're so colorful and interesting and whimsical!!!! perfect, can't wait to see the end result!

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  6. bohemiannie! artOctober 1, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Thank you Fallingladies! I can't wait to see the end result either!

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  7. Tracey FKOctober 1, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    These are just beautiful. I can see a grouping of them in a frame and they would be stunning. I really would love to be able to touch them and look at them closely, they are so inviting.xx

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  8. bohemiannie! artOctober 1, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Thanks Tracey! I'm seeing ALL kinds of things done with them!!! The frame idea is a good one!

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  9. robin cox walshOctober 1, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    I can't wait to see the finished curtain either! I also see a coordinated wall hanging to go with it. A multitude of circles overlapping one another in free form. That is if you still have the patience after the curtain! LOL

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  10. Linda StarrOctober 2, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    What an amazing idea to have those circles, kind of reminds me of the beads hanging in doorways from the hippie days, only much much better. I love all the colors.

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  11. BettyOctober 2, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    These are so interestingly beautiful! Love them!

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  12. ColeenOctober 2, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    Hi Annie, read your comments on the AB group. You and I have much in common. I"ve lived outside the U.S. for 17 years so my connection is much thru the internet. So thankful for it. Love your circles. Just wanted to say hi to another fellow transplant. Going to go visit this group you recommended now, Artists in Blogland. I'm following you and hope you'll come visit my blog and follow too.
    Coleen in Ukraine
    www.vintageterrace2.blogspot.com

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  13. JennibellieOctober 2, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    I looooooooove! Each is so unique and delightful. I keep wanting to practice free motion (and need! - truly terrible on the machine still still) but just always have a million and one other things to be getting along with. I can't wait to see them finished, they'll look lovely all together :)

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  14. bohemiannie! artOctober 2, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    :) Thank you Robin! I really think I'll have to "make" more scraps before I get my quota of circles done for this project...so any other scrappy stuff is on the BACK burner. Whew!

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  15. bohemiannie! artOctober 2, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Ha Ha! Thanks Linda! I am an old hippie...so it totally fits!

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  16. bohemiannie! artOctober 2, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Thank you Betty!!!

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  17. bohemiannie! artOctober 2, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    :) Thanks Jennibellie! I'm really very sloppy with my stitches...but somehow...I like the result! I know what you mean because I keep saving food boxes to make some of your totally fabulous art journals...and just haven't done it yet. But - it's HIGH on the list.

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  18. GioOctober 3, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Oh my!! Every circle is a little masterpiece...And you 're making a curtain!! Such a great idea! Brava!

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  19. bohemiannie! artOctober 3, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Hi Gio! Thanks so much! Yep...a curtain they will be...but I haven't done a THING with them since this post...so I'd better get on it.

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  20. GayleOctober 6, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Brilliant! love this idea!
    I want to explore your blog!!!!

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  21. bohemiannie! artOctober 6, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Thanks Vintage Green! I made another 25 yesterday. Hope you enjoy exploring. :)

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  22. PeregrineBlueOctober 12, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    so you l ive in colombia, tierra de la salsa y merengue. how nice to find that out through your blog. i love your fabric art and have been inspired so much by it. these circles are spectacular and i can see the work you have put into them. do you speak spanish. yo soy chilena, can you believe that. but fate and grace has b rought me to california. stay in touch. maybe we can trade soemthing nice for x-mas. blessings, constanza

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  23. bohemiannie! artOctober 12, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Thanks so much Constanza! Yes! I live in Colombia!!! 17 months as of yesterday. :) Our daughter and her hubby -who is from here - came down because of his job...and had the nerve to take their now 3 1/2 year old daughter with them!!! Can you believe that?!? So annie! grandma and grumpus followed the baby and we're lovin it. Yes! Salsa, Merenque, Cumbia and a few more that my granddaughter could tell you about (that I don't know how to spell ---mapbailet)?!? I just barely speak Spanish after all this time porque muy Barranquilleros hablo Ingles y yo no neccisito apprendendo. Gente es muy amoblay!!! (Please forgive all my spelling/grammar mistakes) :) A swap sounds wonderful but we'd have to do it in November because the mail system in this third world country is VERY expensive and then barely works. I'll be leaving for the States for Thanksgiving. :)

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