Pink is the Rainbow Scrap Challenge (RSC) color for January. I used most of my small pink scraps except for strings and crumbs and larger chunks (greater than a six inch square and less than a Fat Quarter (FQ)). So for this week's color pink I dug out an old UFO that needs some pink.
I made one complete block and then in January 2024 I made the remaining 11 Stars but did not add the backgrounds.
This week I dug out the Stars and pink background fabric, cut pieces and added backgrounds to 8 Stars.
It's a good thing that a long time ago I had looked for errata because the pattern in the book was incorrect as far as cutting the background pieces. If I had followed the pattern as written I would have ended up with a lot of pieces that were too small. It's also a good thing I looked for that errata a long time ago and documented it on the book page because I see that the link to the errata is no longer valid.
I rarely follow a pattern to make most quilts but there are some more challenging ones I want to make so buy books or patterns by various designers just for the challenging instructions or templates. Unfortunately I have come across errors in those books and patterns more often than not and that does not make me a happy camper. It's like gettting damaged merchandise that can't be returned.
So anyway...this is the quilt I'm making - Blueberry Farm by Edyta Sitar found in the book Scrappy Firework Quilts. I've renamed my quilt to Peace Patch.
I found a new link for the errata in the book. FYI -there are two other patterns in the book with errors.
I've decided that these blocks will move forward all the way to the TBQ (to be quilted) pile and not go into the UFO bin of partially made blocks and parts or into the SAR (some assembly required) bin. I had not previously decided upon sashing for the blocks - the sashing columns are different from the sashing between stars in the columns. I looked around in my brown fabrics and I think I have enough of that seedy looking fabric for the column sashing. The sashing between stars in the pattern is strip pieced with a couple of different fabrics but I am thinking I might just use the pink and brown floral if I have enough of it.
And sew on...
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REMEMBER, TREASURE, GROW, READ (my words of the year)
The past years I've been doing a lot of scrub brush trimming (for new gardens) with pruner and lopper which is hard on the hands after awhile. Sometimes I use the chain saw which is gettting to be a bit much for this old lady to handle. I bought myself a new small lightweight battery operated mini chain saw that can cut branches up to six inches in diameter. I'm ready for warmer weather!
11 comments:
Beautiful pink blocks. Looking forward to seeing this one assembled. I don't buy much patterns either. I usually just play my own music. That's a nice chain saw. I always ask the boys to help when I need manual things done. With a tool like that, I could be more independent. Nice! Enjoy the sewing time. ;^)
Lovely pink blocks--nice work on these. :)))
I hate it when a pattern is either wrong or difficult to figure out. I don't buy many--if any these days. I more or less go off on my own way....hugs, Julierose
My eye keeps getting drawn to the peace symbol fabric. Guess my '60's roots are showing. It makes the perfect unifier for the scrappy stars. On good days when I am starting on a new to me block pattern I will make it first in muslin. Helps find the errors and confusing areas.
Battery operated mini chain saw, who knew there was such a thing! Just right for you too.
That's going to be a pretty quilt in all the pinks! It definitely sounds frustrating to find errors in patterns and books you've purchased. Glad you've been able to figure them out before making too many blocks! I like that little chain saw - looks like a handy tool!
Wow, so great to get out old blocks & add the backgrounds to push it to a finish. Getting old projects to the finish line is a goal for my 2025. I've managed one so far this month!
I've been eyeing one of those mini-chain saws but have been advised against it because I am clumsy - maybe I'll get one and see if any of those advisors become volunteer helpers! Congrats on locating and pondering your nicely aged project.
Ceci
Pretty pink block. It's going to be a beauty. Errors in a pattern is so irritating, glad you figured it out and was able to correct it. Please let us know how the battery chain saw works.
Beautiful star blocks! I love pink and brown together!
Your little chain saw looks very useful and much more manageable than a full-sized one.
I think I like your version better than Edyta's. I know what you mean by mistakes. I was really glad to be able to communicate with Anna Maria Homer because I bought her pattern online. She was so quick to respond to my questions. Those little battery operated saws are wonderful. When I bought the first one for my husband for father's day, he raised all kinds of cain over it. He didn't think it would do anything. Now, he thinks they are the best thing ever!
It is definitely discouraging when one finds errors in purchased patterns and books! I know that mistakes happen, but some of these can be expensive!
I am right there with you in handling chain saws. I have also had to resort to smaller battery operated chain saws. Of course, they aren't as powerful, nor do the batteries last that long before they need recharging, but I am glad to own one! Keeping the brush at bay is a never ending job! I wish my flowers grew like weeds and brush! :)
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