I have decided to work on 2 different blocks throughout the year. Hopefully, by the end of the year I will have enough of each block to put together a quilt. My first block will be a log cabin made with 1-1/2" strips. I am aiming for a quilt like the one depicted here - Log Cabin Love. The second block will be made with 2" strips like the one shown here - Garlic Knots.
The color theme for April is Monarch - orange with black or brown highlights. I don't have a lot of orange in my stash so I will also use this month to catch up on the color theme from March - purple with a dash of yellow.
Here is my progress so far...
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| Log Cabin blocks |
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| Garlic Knot blocks |
Hope you had some quilty fun today too!
Welcome to the RSC!! You've got a nice variety of ORANGE scrap and you've chosen 2 great blocks. Have FUN!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the warm welcome!
DeleteThose garlic knots are one of my favourite blocks. Nice log cabin blocks. You have lovely orange fabrics to use this month.
ReplyDeleteI like how you can rotate the garlic knot blocks different ways when you set them together. I will definitely be playing with the layout!
DeleteWelcome to the group! These are great orange blocks - I don't remember seeing the garlic knots before - it looks like a wonderful block.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Shasta!
DeleteWelcome Sue! You had a great start. Beautiful blocks.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ivani! I think I will really enjoy this challenge.
DeleteBetter late than never! I look forward to your log cabin blocks, I'm sure they will be splendid!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! :) I have made up some purple log cabins as well. They are such fun.
DeleteWelcome Sue! So glad you are joining us! Love your blocks. Great choices for this challenge!
ReplyDeleteThanks for welcoming me to the group. Having a great time so far!
DeleteI like both your block/quilt ideas and look forward to,watching them grow ...
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sophie. I like the thought that at the end of the year. I will have blocks already made for 2 more quilts and I will have used up some scraps and stash.
DeleteThis is my first year joining in the RSC, too, and I am having lots of fun! I know you will, too! Both of your blocks look great! The Garlic Knot is a neat one - I haven't seen it before.
ReplyDeleteThanks. Garlic Knot is a Bonnie Hunter block from her column in Quiltmaker magazine. I find that she has a lot of great scrap ideas.
DeleteI am learning a lot from Bonnie Hunter! What a resource!
DeleteWelcome to the RSC; a great way to use your scraps, although the pile doesn't get much smaller! i think you've made an excellent choice of blocks. Good luck with your purple, and let's hope some orange comes your way soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Marly! I'll have to keep my eye out for some orange. I am having a lot of luck with purple since it has always been a favorite of mine.
Deletewelcome! we're a friendly group, and sure glad to have you! lots of inspiration, too! I love sewing with one color a month... and it's suprising how quickly the blcoks add up!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you've joined the group. I started a year ago and Angela has been a wonderful support and encouragement to me as a new blogger. You have already brought some new ideas like the Garlic Knot, new to me. Have fun with the colors and feel free to use them your own way.
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