Well, it started when Nann sent me a link to a Scrapbuster block. (I guess she thinks I need to bust some scraps or something.) I guess since it is a scrapbuster block by Claudia I will call it Claudia for now. Well, anyway, I took a glance at the block and decided to give it a try as a new Rainbow Scrap Challenge (RSC) block. I grabbed a few scraps and tried. Ok. Looks pretty good. Claudia might be a good Scrapbuster and I have just the box of scraps for it. One problem...unless I missed it Claudia gives instructions for pressing the seams in the blocks; however, when it comes time to put the blocks together into a top I don't think the seams will nest properly.
I think for the seams to nest properly in the top the blocks would have to be set like above. And I'm okay with that layout too. BUT I think I figured out how to press the blocks now so they can be assembled into a top like Claudia's. So, this is a new RSC start.
And the reason I've started it is because I have a little box of 4 inch width pieces that have accumulated. Most of the scraps in that box have come from others. I usually have a block in the works for each size of scrap I normally generate. As I make scraps or receive scraps I try to process those scraps right away into those blocks in the works. 4 inch width scraps is not a size I usually deal with so I just set those aside in a box when scrap processing. Now that I have a little box of that size scrap I know what to do with them and I now have a block in the works for 4 inch width scraps and the block works well for RSC. With each color of the month I can dig into the box and find that color to work with plus I can look in my bag of scraps sorted by color (mostly scrap chunks now) to see what could be used to make blocks. Oh, and I also will hopefully be using up a little pile of pastel bits and pieces to make the blocks. I haven't decided yet if I will make a couple of child sized donation quilts or a larger twin sized donation quilt. More later...
Then I was inspired by this photo in the latest Connecting Threads catalog. It is called Sunset Flight by Needle in a Hayes Stack.
I grabbed a few scraps and gave the block a try. I think I will start making these blocks as another RSC project. Also you can't really tell from the photo but I think I have enough different pieces of light leafy greens to use for the background in these blocks. I'll probably aim for 48 blocks and a twin sized donation quilt.
And then I will also make the same block but in a light blue and black colorway. I have a little pile of fabrics in those colors waiting to be used up. I'll aim for a twin sized 48 blocks. Happy Blocks and Flying Geese = Happy Geese. This one isn't a RSC block. It's just fun.
And sew on...
Wow! Two great stash buster projects. I just love a scrappy quilt.
ReplyDeleteBoth blocks are great! But the happy geese one has me intrigued! Your posts always get my wheels turning!
ReplyDeleteI knew you'd be able to use the Claudia block. I agree about the pressing. The geese block is a good idea. Wonder why I didn't get the CT catalog? I bought a lot of thread from them a few months ago so I ought to be on their mailing list.
ReplyDeleteI love your newest projects. Thanks for the link to the Claudia's quilt. I've bookmarked that one. Press all the little triangles to the dark side; the white will be pressed inward and the dark outward. They will nest nicely. The second project is nice too. Original, simple, yet effective. You have a great start on that one too. Enjoy! ;^)
ReplyDeleteOoh, I like that Claudia block! It might have to go on my list. The flying geese block design is a fun one, too. Two great ideas for new starts!
ReplyDeleteWell, I didn't read through the whole pattern, but it looks like Claudia sashed her blocks, so she didn't worry about nesting the seams between blocks. I'm not even thinking about starting new blocks until I finish a few of the works in progress. I just looked through that issue of the Connecting Threads catalog and saw some good ideas, but again, no new starts until there are some finishes. Ugh.
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those are great scrap busting blocks and in time to think about next year.
ReplyDeleteOf course you needed to start sewing more blocks. Love the new flying geese block you have started, it looks so interesting.
ReplyDeleteLove the Sunset flight blocks. Your idea of making them in blue fabrics looks great.
ReplyDeleteOoooo! I especially love those goosey blocks!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing your plans come together. Both will be fabulous quilts. I know it is a lot of trouble, but did you consider pressing the seams open on the first quilt? I'm not normally one for pressing them open, but sometimes it really makes a difference. I almost envy your scrap system. I like how you seem to have a plan for everything that comes your way. I started cutting my stash into basic pre-cuts by color, so I feel like I need to keep it that way. However, I am not opposed to cutting some of the larger ones to suit my current needs.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun projects you have lined up for next year. Love the flying geese blocks.
ReplyDeleteSunset Flight looks really interesting. I think you will have fun with that one for sure!
ReplyDeleteSuper bunch of scrappy blocks, always near and dear to my scrappy heart.
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