I do keep getting caught up by cute little
ideas that pop up everywhere.
I arranged some crumb blocks on the design floor
a few weeks ago when zen sewing came into play.
Okay, they fell off a shelf when I was looking for
something else. They are always attractive to me
so I left them to percolate and provide inspiration.
Then last week I needed to widen a geometric back and got
some wonky stars from the parts department.
You can see where this is heading can't you?
Look how adorable this is!
The blocks need repositioning to spread out the
colors, but it already looks so happy!
It may end up as a
nice teen quilt for our children's charity.
It should finish around 60" x 70".
There are enough blocks in the parts reserve to make
two quilts so I could gift one and share one!
Small update: the orange blocks were a tad too
small so I had to pull out more orange scraps!
Rainbow Scraps will not be denied!
Gearing up for a machine quilting September!
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Wow, what a great look!!! Even better together!!!
ReplyDeleteI know ! They do really look great! Very exciting!
DeleteThat is going to be a great quilt. How big are your crumb blocks? I need to sew scraps, they are taking over my space!!
ReplyDeleteI think it will be great too. The crumb blocks are 12 1/2" and the wonky stars are 6 1/2" cut. My scraps are still rioting in my sewing room but their constant comments
Deletekeeps me focused on ways to use them up!
whoops , small stars are 6 in cut, they will require a tiny spacer of white to fit the center properly.
Deletelove the combination of crumb blocks and wonky stars! such great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThank you , they are fun!
DeleteOh Oh - finish this!!! I love where it is going, and if those blocks are going to fall off a shelf and yell at you.... I mean, it must be there time right? haha!!! I really really like this one!!!
ReplyDeleteYes , those crumb blocks are very demanding! Keep on stitching!
DeleteThis is just wonderful! I love the use of the spare parts!!! It's going to be awesome!
ReplyDeleteI sure hope so, I have so many parts I really need to get it together!!! ( see what I did there!?!) Happy Stitching!
DeleteWell thank goodness those stars feel right into your lap cuz they look fantastic with those strings. Those stars would not be denied! Love them
ReplyDeleteSuch assertive scrap blocks!! I really like them !
DeleteLove those crumb blocks - they look like they came from my place!
ReplyDeleteI know ! We all have some of these waiting in the wings for their time to shine!
DeleteLove all the bright scrappy blocks and the star border.
ReplyDeleteThank you , it is such a rush to use already made blocks!
DeleteThat really does look terrific!
ReplyDeleteThank you , I sure love happy accidents!
DeleteOK - that is some brilliant design evolution!!! Love how those stars float around the crumb blocks.
ReplyDeleteI know , my QB suggested I put in a small, white border but I think they float well without it. Thank you !
DeleteI love the happy quilt that’s evolving! Such fun eye candy!
ReplyDeleteThank you ! It is a lot of fun!
DeleteThat's a great idea to use the stars as a border, why do I never think of things like that?
ReplyDeleteOh I sure you have! And certainly will in the future! Have a great time stitiching!
DeleteWow, this is great! What could be better than rainbow blocks and a star border? You are a genius!
ReplyDeleteOh, thank you ! It is so nice when a plan comes together spontaneously!
DeleteWhat a happy accident as those two projects collided. I love it. Have a great week, and thanks for joining the Put Your Foot Down Linky Party :-)
ReplyDeletethe crumb blocks looked good but with the stars, wowza. It turned them into sort of a landscape feel to me. Now what is this magic that happens? I love quilting!
ReplyDeleteLeeAnna
What a beautiful accident! Definitely a divine hand in this. Love it. Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.
ReplyDeleteWhat marvelous scrappy quilt! And the fact that you have spare parts enough for a 2nd is bonus :) Thanks for linking with Sew & Tell
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable combo. Those crumb blocks look so cute, and I need to make some! Thank you for sharing with us at To Do Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, yes! The perfect pop!
ReplyDeleteThose look great together. Wonderful combo.
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