Well, I have made a decision to join the rainbow scrap challenge for 2014 with Angela. Today will be my first time to link up and share and I am looking forward to seeing all the projects. I love that the rules are relaxed. Make one project, make twelve small projects, doesn't matter.
I love scraps mixed with solid background, so I can still showcase some hand quilting. I also have spent the last year trying to use up leftover pieces of fabrics, but I had an assortment of brighter fabrics that never seem to make it out of the closet. So I decided what a great way to use up these pieces and get them into a quilt. Then I was the lucky winner of a pack of Vicki Welsch's hand dyes called color wheel. When they arrived I put them next to my stack and oh my what lovely vibrant colors.
I bought this book, last year and wanted to make the pickle dish on the cover. So I have chosen this as my pattern. I also had some scraps of black and white fabrics that have been sitting on my shelves way too long. To satisfy my love for a neutral background I will be using a tone on tone gray.
I only need 36 blocks to make this quilt, so it shouldn't be very demanding and I will have a quilt top at the end of the year. So if you have scraps and don't have any idea what to do with them may I suggest linking up. Just click the button on the right hand side of the blog and find out the details.
I love scraps mixed with solid background, so I can still showcase some hand quilting. I also have spent the last year trying to use up leftover pieces of fabrics, but I had an assortment of brighter fabrics that never seem to make it out of the closet. So I decided what a great way to use up these pieces and get them into a quilt. Then I was the lucky winner of a pack of Vicki Welsch's hand dyes called color wheel. When they arrived I put them next to my stack and oh my what lovely vibrant colors.
I only need 36 blocks to make this quilt, so it shouldn't be very demanding and I will have a quilt top at the end of the year. So if you have scraps and don't have any idea what to do with them may I suggest linking up. Just click the button on the right hand side of the blog and find out the details.
Beautiful block! I am so happy you cut into your new fabric already!
ReplyDeleteThis block isn't one of the hand dyes, just something I had. I did cut the pieces for the next two blocks and the blue hand dye is included so I will be posting that next week. Now I know why we have SSS tomorrow, I just wanted to try all those beautiful blocks I saw today! Almost had a scrap heart attack!
DeleteGreat block - you really will have a gorgeous quilt by the end of the year!
ReplyDeleteI have never done a quilt like this so I sure hope so! I am glad you think so!
DeleteGorgeous block Carla! Love the bright colours too in your pack. Looking forward to seeing your project develop :D
ReplyDeleteThanks Elly, I am looking forward to doing a couple more this week just to see how different they will look and how they will compare to one another.
DeleteOoh, that's lovely! You're going to have a really fabulous quilt.
ReplyDeleteI am a traditionalist, so this out on the limb for me! It sure is fun seeing all the creative blocks.
DeleteI've always loved that quilt! Looks like you are off to a great start.
ReplyDeleteI will be glad to get it off my bucket list. Thanks!
DeleteCongratulations on your win. BEAUTIFUL fabrics. I've seen that book. Love it too. I look forward to seeing your rainbow blocks each month.
ReplyDeleteThe hand dyes were a perfect fit to go with the bright scraps I want to use up. I guess it was meant to be!
DeleteGreat project start. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely did enjoy it! It is a great motivator to see everyone's blocks! Thanks
DeleteI'm so glad you are joining in the fun! This is a terrific project... can't wait to see how it develops!
ReplyDeleteA bit scary, out of the box for me, but I cut the fabric for two more blocks today, so no looking back now!
DeleteOh my.. those will be gorgeous. Three each colour should be more than do-able.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement. I have two more projects going right now and two more quilts to hand quilt this year. The three blocks a month definitely should be doable and I love seeing what everyone else is creating.
DeleteWhat a beautiful block! I will follow this project!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It will be fun to arrange them once they all get made.
DeleteLove it! Did you foundation piece it? Looking forward to watching your progress on this.
ReplyDeleteI am paper piecing the stripes! I am not an expert, but I can handle straight lines like this block. Also hope to get better at curved piecing. The first block went together pretty well. Hopefully I will be a pro on this block by the end of the year.
DeleteSuch a neat block! It will be fun to watch your progress this year!
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to do a pickle dish, Wasn't sure I would be able to handle piecing one, but this version is paper pieced. I can't wait to get some colors up on the design wall.
ReplyDeleteI love your block!! What a fun idea!
ReplyDeleteThank Alycia! I always like to test my skills! It is actually easier to assemble than I thought it would be.
DeleteI have only seen those pickle dishes in red and green older quilts..this is really neat!
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb, I am having a hard time seeing this in my head, I am more of a traditional girl but sometimes it is good to experiment and step outside the box. The whole reason I am taking on the scrap challenge. It would have been easy just to use a bunch of scraps together light against dark, but using different colors in blocks has thrown me off a bit, but I am trying to be brave!
DeleteA lovely block! Good choice.
ReplyDeleteThanks Faye! I am out of my comfort zone with this challenge, but I have to admit it is fun and I just plan on making my blocks and putting them in a box for the big reveal at the end of year.
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