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Saturday, March 10, 2018

Rainbow Challenge and Star Strings



March Greens have really changed the dynamic of the blocks above; with small circles forming as the blocks are butted up to each other.  The pattern is not mine, however if I ever locate this block in print (I'm sure I have seen it before); I will give the designer or magazine credit.  It has been a lot of fun going through my old magazines looking for this block (an excuse to relax and browse the old fashion way) ....  all I can remember is that it was vintage.


And...since we are on the subject of Rainbow quilts, the string quilt was born from newspaper foundations  made with a 60 degree ruler - the foundation unit was 6 1/2" tall.  Made for a class demonstration on 60 degree rulers, I have always wanted to go back and make a much larger variation of this quilt.  Oh well, one day.  (No pattern, the quilt was achieved by using the design wall and a lot of twisting and turning).




Linking with:  2018 Rainbow Scrap Challenge/So Scrappy/Scrap Happy

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17 comments:

  1. Great blocks, I love this secondary pattern, circles with squares! Vintage, but still modern! Love the string quilt too

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  2. Yeah you are right the circular pattern shows well with all the blocks together. Love your rainbow quilt.

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  3. What a pretty star quilt. The design wall is one of the best tools for quilters.

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  4. great projects - really impressed with string star

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  5. String Stars came out wonderfully!

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  6. Really really wonderful string star -- pattern or not -- it is grand!!

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  7. Fun blocks and I love the secondary design. But I really love your string quilt. I'm not usually a fan of them, but your layout and non-square shape is great!

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  8. The string quilt is beautiful. Love the design and layout.

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  9. It's fun to watch what happens with your "vintage" blocks - they are going to make a wonderful quilt! The rainbow string quilt is gorgeous!

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  10. That vintage pattern is so cool. I particularly love secondary patterns that emerge. And your string star quilt is beyond beautiful!!!

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  11. Your vintage block is really interesting! I love blocks that look simple until you start putting bunches of them together, and then suddenly they go all wowzers!
    And that stringy rainbow star is absolutely gorgeous!

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  12. What fun! A secondary pattern is emerging. Thanks for sharing your lovely rainbow finish, too!!

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  13. Wow, Star Strings is awesome. I now have another project for the 60 degree ruler I purchased! I have strings - strings- strings~

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  14. Hey Scrappy Sister, these are fantastic! Looks like you are having a good week in the studio. I have been eyeing up your sidebar posting of your patterns and especially love the Summer Wedding. Have a great week and talk soon...Kathy

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  15. Your blocks are coming together beautifully. I agree, the addition of green blocks is perfect. Love the secondary circle design. The Big String star is super.

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  16. I love your soft smoky hues. And it is so much fun to watch the addition of new colors each month.

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