I'm late, I know. We'll just pretend it's Saturday. I'm going to sneak in here real quick to share my Rainbow Scrap Challenge/52 Weeks of Scrappy Triangles blocks for May. These days I prefer clear reds, and my supply of them is a bit thin. But I made it work, using as many of my multi-color scraps as possible along with the reds. (That bin is still jam packed, though.)
I'm loving the dark blue triangles with the colors. These blocks were fun to put together if we forget about how long it took to get the ladybug almost all the way on the block. Lots of do-overs, but I think it was worth it to get that scrap in kind of the right place.
Here's how the year of RSC/Triangles looks so far. (Fuzzy photo, I know, but I was in hurry and the light was dim. I'll get a better one next time.)
Still crazy, but in a good way. I will definitely have to supplement with additional blocks at some point or continue the project into next year to have enough blocks for a quilt of a decent size.
It's time for a red infusion, so this time I bought an already-put-together bundle from Winter Creek Cloth. I don't usually care for bundles as I'm picky about what's in them. But this one was perfect. The fabrics are from all different lines and are just the kinds of prints I'm trying to build: perky, but still reading as a single color.
So that's May. I've been occupied with a whole lot of non-quilty things lately, so I'm happy to have just this much to show for now. I'm excited to begin the Positivity QAL with Sew Preeti Quilts this month. I'm glad she is making this a leisurely sew. I do have some of my plus parts cut and am planning to cut backgrounds today so that I can hopefully keep up. (Yes, really. I'm on call for jury duty this month and have some other things going on, too, so I need to kind of work ahead while I can in case I'm needed elsewhere.) Do go over and check out her blog. She has a tab for the QAL to follow the parts after you read her post about her quilt. This will be a fun project with lots of layout options. And it's for a great cause.
10 comments:
I love where you are headed with your blocks. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!
Your scrappy triangles are so pretty, Janine! I love that layout you're trying there. I prefer those clear reds, too, so why do we end up with so many in the brownish/orangeish spectrum? :)
I really enjoy the scrapiness of these blocks and I love the layout! Is it a trial or a definite? And thanks for mentioning a new-to-me fabric shop. I'll check it out.
Pretty blocks - I really like that black background! I might have to borrow that idea today. The ladybug looks quite happy in that spot. It's funny how our color likes evolve. Mine used to be bright reds, but now I'm liking darker tones. And my bins never get smaller. I find that to be a great mystery. I only have one red block for RSC and might squeeze out another one today.
I love your new bundle of reds, I agree it is hard to buy a bundle as there is usually 2-3 I like and the rest not so much. I love your scrappy triangle layout.
I really like your scrappy triangle blocks with blue. Your red bundle looks great. I usually don't dare to join in the QAL's because I'm afraid I couldn't keep up and will eventually walk away from them. I'm quite lazy and like to do things at my own pace. Maybe one day...... You're doing great. Keep up the good works.
Love how you are using your scraps for the RSC & look forward to seeing it emerge through the year. I do enjoy QALs but are quite picky about what I choose. Thanks for sharing, take care & hugs.
Clear reds I can relate, and also to having muddier ones but mixed in with clear helps them I think! Love the red pack you bought too!
Those are definitely perky, happy, joyful reds!
Very nice red bundle! You're right, each print is a winner and that's rare. I can't tell you how many FQs in my stash are the oddball leftovers from some bundle that are hard to use. I love the way you've laid out your hsts. Are you thinking that will be the final design?
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