So far I'm all caught up with the monthly and weekly sew-alongs, and we won't get a new Saturday Sampler clue until this coming weekend. So I'm pulling out a brand new project to work on. And there is a LOT of red involved, meaning it's perfect for the April color for Rainbow Scrap Challenge.
A year or so ago, blogger friend Connie at https://farsideoffifty.blogspot.com/ sent me 2 yards of this gorgeous red poppy fabric. I've been saving it for a project that would really showcase this large print because it's too pretty to cut into little pieces. Last fall I decided on this pattern (Enchanting) from one of the 3-Yard quilt books. And I found 2 fabrics to go with the red and bought 2 yards of each. That means I can make this quilt larger.
I have all the strips cut, and have begun working on it. Each block will go together like this. That poppy print is making a big statement in those 8.5" center squares. Thank you Connie for sending me such beautiful fabric!!
There is another new project that I'll be working on. At a recent DAR meeting a couple of the ladies asked me to make some of the vinyl front project bags. And they specifically asked if I would do them in patriotic fabrics. So I have a couple of them prepped except for the zippers. And look - lots of red!
There will be other odds and ends happening in the sewing room this week, such as sewing those red Dresden blades together. Another new Riley Blake challenge block will be posted on Tuesday, and I've begun cleaning out one of the bigger bins in my sewing room that had collected random stuff.
One granddaughter has an orchestra concert this week, the twin grands have birthdays, and I have a follow-up appointment at the cardiologist. All of this should keep me busy and out of trouble the entire week.
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6 comments:
That poppy fabric is gorgeous. You've found a great pattern to highlight it and great supporting fabrics. Sounds like another busy week in and out of the sewing room.
That red poppy fabric is wonderful. And what a great pattern to highlight it. I need to figure out which book that is in as I have a couple of big print fabrics I need to use. (Actually all the stash is in that same category.) Hopefully a full week is a happy week especially if there is some sewing time.
You found a perfect pattern for Connie’s gift.
Wow it looks great, good to see the poppy fabric being used in such a pretty way!
What a cool way to frame that poppy fabric!
Gorgeous poppy fabric that will make up beautifully in your new project! Catching up on some on your posts, don't feel like you have to answer each comment!!
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