What's on your design wall today? Mine has multiple projects going at once, just like usual.
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I did remake that last Saturday Sampler block in the batiks, using a purplish pink and an aqua. These colors fit in better with the other blocks. The red/white/blue version is tucked in with some other patriotic blocks for a future Quilt of Valor. This set of blocks will hang in the closet for awhile, until I come up with a plan for them.
I can't resist a sew-along, especially when it's only 1 block per week. This is the Fat Quarter Shop's Sewcialites 2 sew-along Block #1, called Perrenial by Bev McCullough. Last year, I just did a few of the Sewcialites blocks and used them for different projects. This year I plan to sew along with them each week, making the 6" versions of the blocks out of bright batiks with a yellow background.
I actually made the 9" version too, using green scraps as kind of a practice block. However I like it so much that I just might keep "practicing" each week with those green scraps. That bin (and drawer) is overflowing. And I have plenty of cream or neutral backgrounds to continue the scrappy feel. Note - I did fix that wonky corner in the bottom right - it was just pressed crooked.
Now - while I wait until Friday for Fat Quarter Shop to post Block #2, there are 2 other projects that I've set goals for this week: Humble Homes and Windmill.
Both tree groves have been blanket stitched on row 1 of Humble Homes. The 3 house blocks are next for this row. They are ironed on and with mostly straight lines shouldn't take long to blanket stitch.
My other goal this week is to finish the last few Windmill blocks and get that quilt top laid out into rows. If I've counted correctly, I only need 5 more blocks to finish it. This will be another donation quilt.
While looking for something else over the weekend, I came across the Border Creek Station web site and let me say they have some fabulous patterns. And among those patterns (for purchase) are a couple of terrific free download patterns for their annual Stash Buster Challenge. I'm definitely thinking that this block from the 2022 challenge could be a good one to add to next year's Rainbow Scrap Challenge. I also downloaded the 2021 block because that was a fun one too.
https://www.bordercreekstation.com/the-stash-buster-challenge-2022.htm
I always have more than one project going too - it keeps boredom at bay
ReplyDeleteOh great projects - your sewcial lites blocks are so pretty - Thanks for the Stash buster pattern link!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the Border Creek Station link - lots on great ideas!
ReplyDeleteYour blocks look great. I have many of those same projects in my queue, but I try and focus on one or two at a time. I lose track when I have more than that going. I've sort of floundered with my RSC projects because they take all year. I'm looking forward to getting those finished soon. I've also started downloading the Sewcialites blocks but I'll probably wait until early next year to get started like I did last year.
ReplyDeleteThe more projects the merrier, LOL. I checked out the BCS link, that is a fun looking block.
ReplyDeleteSara, I am also doing the 6" blocks. I like the idea of green 9" blocks as my greens are also overflowing. Since I am not at home right now I haven't started.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty blocks on your design walls. The last block caught my eye on social media too, love your choice of the green fabric.
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