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Sunday, April 10, 2016

A Rainbow of Kaleidoscopes - It's a Top


A Rainbow of Kaleidoscopes
80 x 80

I made 100 of  these 8 inch blocks out of 2.5 inch scraps last year as a Rainbow Scrap Challenge project. 

I love making quilt blocks but sewing them together into a top is not one of my favorite things to do especially when you can't figure out how they should be sewn together. But the dirty deed is done. (Earworm warning - dirty deeds, done dirt cheap).   Now I just have to figure out what to use for a backing and how to quilt it.  Since it's a bed quilt the backing doesn't have to be anything fancy since I rarely look at the backside of a quilt when I'm in bed snoring. And  I'll probably FMQ some circles after I learn the ABCs of FMQ on my new DSM.  Stay tuned. 

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21 comments:

  1. You've got a Hot and Cold thing going on there. (Hot and Cold Running Rainbows?) I love it. Especially because it's kaleidoscopes!
    (I can't think of any acronyms to toss back at ya. Gimme a day or so...)

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  2. Your top is stunning. Good for you for sticking with it and getting all those blocks made. I love it. Joanne

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  3. Love all those happy colors! I haven't sewn a kaleidoscope quilt yet. Maybe one day. Thanks for sharing yours with Oh Scrap!

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  4. Love it, it's so bright and happy!

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  5. Hi Cathy! Your quilt is gorgeus! Wow all those rainbow colours and the block is beautiful! x Teje

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  6. I love seeing what people have done with previous RSC blocks! I can see that it will be hard to settle on a layout after the blocks are all finished. Your kaleidoscopes are sure pretty!

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  7. Love the blocks and love the top with all that colors. Hope you find a nice fabric for the back. Love to come back to admire your quiltng and your quilt!!
    Have a nice week.

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  8. Beautiful and doesn't it look stunning hanging on the line like a stained glass window!

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  9. WOW! This is fantastic and a beautiful reminder what we can make one block at a time with scraps!

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  10. OMG! I love it! I just really love bright colors. All the colors, together. You've got bright, happy and scrappy down to a science!

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  11. Wow. Another lovely way to make a kaleidoscope. You're so prolific. Congratulations on a stunning finished top.

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  12. Another bright winner to celebrate; good job!

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  13. Beautiful delicious glorious scrappy goodness --- Wowsers!!!!!

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  14. So beautiful. Those blues are wonderful. But not caring about the back of a quilt suggests that someone is very good about making the bed!

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  15. So much color, so much beauty and richness in just one quilt top??? I am jealous that you will be enjoying this one. But I completely understand. I would not part with it for anything. I am going to pin this one for future inspiration!!!
    Hugs,
    Preeti.
    http://sewpreetiquilts.blogspot.com

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  16. I do love these rainbow quilts, and a rainbow of kaleidoscopes is even better! Great finish, Cathy. It must feel good to have it done!

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  17. Absolutely beautiful! I love seeing RSC blocks come together in a quilt top. I joined the challenge this year and this really inspires me to keep going!

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  18. Your quilt is really wonderful. I love the color combos. Great work.

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  19. I love how your arranged the blocks. What a beautiful quilt. Thanks for linking up.

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  20. I think I'd rather put all the blocks together! Maybe we should team up!? Haha! Beautiful quilt - now get it quilted and enjoy! Thank you for linking up to #scraptastictuesday

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