My main project this week has been to make some progress on Cactus In the Cabin, and I'm happy to say it is all assembled except for the borders. This isn't a scrappy project, but does reflect the October RSC colors with that black background.
I do love how the black background makes the colors pop.
Another set of RSC blocks from this year has been calling for my attention. I had 30 blocks in the stack, so it was time to play with possible layouts. I asked for feedback last week and readers suggested On Point and Staggered options that definitely work with these blocks.
On-point is one option that looks really nice, and wouldn't take quite as many additional blocks. The blocks look like crosses when turned corners up. And staggering the blocks is another option I like, with the blocks more like pinwheels or propellor blades. No matter which layout I go with in the end, I'm planning to make more blocks going forward in order to make a quilt large enough for at least a twin bed.
While the brown scraps are still front and center this week, a single brown Give It a Whirl block was added to the mix above, along with a second Virginia Reel (Snail's Trail) block. I used some very "warm" shades of brown for these.
Three small string blocks in brown and then light neutrals became leaders/enders while working on Cactus In the Cabin. It always feels good to use up a few more skinny little scraps. The blocks have been added to the stack for some future unknown project.
Not brown or black, but remember the orange pieces trimmed from the Cactus in the Cabin blocks? I cut them into 3.5" Dresden Plate blades, and sewed them into partial plates. They are quite pretty but I still have no idea what to do with them. At least they are not in the scrap bin.
What other fun projects are happening in the RSC world?
6 comments:
Your orange Dresden sections are so fun! I like the Whirl blocks on point - they give you a "plus" quilt design, too. Those browns in this week's blocks are really pretty! Lots of fun things going on in your sewing room!
Gosh, the Cactus project looks great. I couldn't imagine it.
How about using the fan blades in some sort of autumn placemats?
Sure wish you were my neighbor!
Sharon M
The small Dresden fans would make a beautiful scalloped border - alternating one up and one down.
I love that first quilt you show - love the colors and design
Yes, nothing like black to make colors pop. The cactus quilt positively shines. Reminds me of the desert after a rain storm when the cactuses are in bloom. I can imagine the orange Dresden plates incorporated into an autumn leaf quilt or even used as a turkey tail. They could also form a pathway.
Search Pinterest for dresden and see if any ideas come up for you.
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