I did plenty of rainbow scrappy sewing this week, primarily in between working on some small projects that needed to be completely finished. It was a good way to catch up with some of the RSC blocks in orange. But it also looks like I a lot of "ping pong sewing" because I did bounce from block to block all week. That's part of the fun for me with the Rainbow Scrap Challenge - to have several different block sets growing all at once.
Early in the week I made 1 orange Brighten block and 1 Buckeye Beauty block. These have the same pretty orange batik in both. Both of these block sets need to continue to grow until there are enough of them for a quilt.
A second orange Gameboard block was assembled another day. There are now 2 of each of the 2025 colors, so a total of only 12. I still do NOT have a plan for these, but something will emerge in time as the blocks continue to accumulate.
Last week I showed a couple of Paint Chip blocks that I made based on a blog post by Cathy at Crazy By Design blog. They used 2.5" squares and I have a whole basket of those. But I also have several cookie tins full of 1.5" squares, and the light bulb came on. Mid-week I made a mini version of that block.
It was a quick process to sort out orange and neutral postage stamps from the cookie tins. There are now 2 orange Mini Paint Chip blocks.
And while I was sorting colors a few other blocks just happened to be born. Aren't these little 4.5" blocks just the cutest? There is the start of an idea floating around in my head of how I might be able to use these.
With the string triangle blocks I've been combining into sets of 3, and then framing them with a black print. With the 13 Triple Triangle blocks (6 x 15 approx) this is the layout I'm playing with so far. I'm toying with putting a yellow sashing with these, or maybe some other bright color. Or maybe use several colors.
Let's see what else is going on in the RSC world because there is a LOT of inspiration out there in the RSC blog posts.
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14 comments:
Lots of lovely blocks here, Sara. I am especially partial to anything made with strips, crumbs so the geese blocks are very cool.
I saved the Paint Chips idea, too! I like the mini version. And, oh, those triple triangles are terrific. Unusual dimensions (less predictable) will make an eye-catching quilt.
You've done a great job finding fun projects for your scraps. I should have a whole year of just scrap sewing (though at this point I'm not sure it will help much).
I'm a ping pong quilter, too, Sara! It's fun having different choices to work on, depending on your mood. Love seeing all your blocks - those mini paint chip blocks are wonderful!
I'm not sure I've commented here before but I've followed you on RSC for a longtime. I really like the Triple Triangle blocks and look forward to seeing what you decide on sashing!
you have some good orange colors there and nice blocks
Love the mini Paint Chips blocks! And all your other blocks are looking just great!
Love that neutral cat fabric. Stuff like that makes scrap quilts so much more interresting.
They are all great projects, but you know I am partial to the triangle blocks!
I really like the Triple Triangle blocks. Thanks for sharing!
Ping Pong Quilter!! You cracked me up! but it does describe me well too. You did some lovely blocks once again. Paint Chip in 1.5"? Oh, just wait a minute. You just crank the fun even higher now. I want some too! They are so cute. Of course, I'm looking forward to seeing what's your plan for these. Triple triangle blocks would look good with sashing of any colour, I'm afraid. But not navy blue. Not much help, am I? Enjoy! ;^)
You showed so many pretty blocks today. Great idea for laying out the . String Triangle blocksHope you coninue to have a geat sewing day!
Fun stuff you have been working on! The triangle blocks are really cute!
Thank you for introducing me to the concept of ping pong quilting. I can see how it will keep the mind sharp and engaged, while also producing many lovely blocks. And oh, those triple triangle blocks! Imagine using them as settings for to surround other blocks. They could also be used as a border. 15" is perfect for a 30" x 45" crib quilt.
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