ALYoF for Jan 2015 - Beads

 
  Starting the year off with an easy one I hope!   This is the Urban Abacus pattern from SewKindofWonderful  using the Quick Curve Ruler.

A Lovely Year of Finishes                     Linking up with Fiber of all Sorts and Bittersweet designs HERE

also linking up with     WIP Wed  with Freshly Pieced
and
with Lorna Sew Fresh Quilts                                                        

Comments

The Colorful Fabriholic said…
Looks interesting - can't wait to see it all spread out. Is it pieced in black, white, and mint, or are the mint areas in shadow? What a cool color combo - very modern.
January 7, 2015 at 12:10 PM
Lorna McMahon said…
What a fabulous flimsy finish! Love those curves and the colours are awesome. Nice work, Kris!
January 7, 2015 at 12:13 PM
Jen said…
Ooo so pretty! I really like that mint color in there and the black and white fabrics are all different and interesting.
January 7, 2015 at 1:43 PM
Vera said…
Looking good! Good luck with your goal!
January 7, 2015 at 1:56 PM
Marjorie's Busy Corner said…
Love your colors.....the pattern slightly resembles the one I'm working in....it was a kit though
January 7, 2015 at 3:32 PM
Helen@Till We Quilt Again said…
Beautiful! I love your color choices. I keep meaning to use my ruler--maybe in 2015!
January 7, 2015 at 6:42 PM
Johanna said…
I need to give my ruler a try! I've had it for a while now, I just need to find the time.
January 7, 2015 at 6:43 PM
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