This week's Rainbow Scrap Challenge blocks are all made from 3.5 and 2 inch scraps. Since I emptied my 3.5 inch scrap bin a few months ago I cut the 3.5 inch pieces for these blocks from a scrap chunk and then try to use it all up in various blocks. That is why I decided to make several blocks using 3.5 and 2 inch pieces.
I started making these Buckeye Beauty blocks a few months ago to use up a box of shirt scraps and some black multi-color scraps. I'll combine them with scraps in the RSC color of the month.
I also started making these baskets of flowers a few months ago. The baskets will be in the RSC color of the month and the flowers will be floral 2 inch scraps.
I've already pulled all of the floral prints for the baskets out of the 2 inch scrap bin as part of my effort to empty that bin and I cut a square and two HSTs out of each piece that was long enough. So each month I just need to pick out some flower pieces for each basket. When these run out I'll reach into the scrap chunks for a floral 2 inch scrap.
This month I started making some X and + blocks using a tutorial found at Badskirt. I used the tutorial in the past to make a quilt out of cherry themed fabrics and I've always had it in mind to make a scrappy one. Now I don't have to keep that in mind anymore.
And finally I made some Uneven Nine Patch blocks with 3.5 inch centers and 2 inch sides. This was another new start this month.
Now all I have left to deal with for the rest of the month are purples in the 2.5 inch scrap bin.
13 comments:
a color i don't use much but obviously should..very nice
I have to thank you for inspiring me to use my Christmas 4-patches--that Buckeye Beauty is a great possibility. ;)))
Your purple works are just lovely--I especially like the X+ blocks...
they are on my long time list of "to be made before i die" hahaha
hugs julierose
SEW many wonderful PURPLE scraps in those blocks, Cathy!!
When all the purples are concentrated -- in one block, or in this case, in one post -- they're even more delicious.
So many blocks, so little time! You continue to amaze and inspire me!
Those X and + blocks are really neat! Thanks for sharing the link - I'm going to save that one.
Those X+ blocks in varying shades of a single color are gorgeous! An interesting and tempting take on the usual mish-mash of colors. I love it! Those baskets are so lovely too, and for some reason they keep calling me, HST’s and all. For now I’ve got my hands over my ears while singing *lalala*. You are the ScrapMaster!!
Hi,
Love all your Purple blocks...so pretty...they will look great in a quilt...have a great day!
Outstanding
As a fellow purple lover, I am in love. And more ideas doe next year's RSC since I sat out this year.
Pat
More great blocks. I love those floral baskets.
Beautiful baskets - I had already planned to make some baskets next year so I am eyeballing yours for ideas (grin). The color range X+ blocks are glorious!
All the pretty purples and purple pretties! You've got such gorgeous blocks going!
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