Rainbow Blocks, Aqua Strings

I have been so busy behind the scenes with new projects, that I am a little behind on my rainbow blocks.  The aqua strings are so pretty and remind me of spring -- even down in South Louisiana, we are unsure how to dress from one day to the next. 

Linking up with Week #15 of the Rainbow Block Challenge at ScrapHappy.

Rainbow Challenge, Green Strings

I am so tempted to continue with future colors for these strings blocks, they are an easy block to make. I have the perfect pattern forming in my head.

And....I just noticed, my finished project from yesterday .... has both yellow from last month and green. The Tea Towel Shams are screaming SPRING!

Linking up with So Scrappy, 2019 Rainbow Challenge.

Rainbow Challenge, Green Week

Kelly Girl Update:  With the addition of the green hexagons, I am so happy I started this quilt.  Mine will be a smaller version of Kathy's Quilt, but with hopes of the same impact.

Glittered Nine patch Blocks, made in the 2018 Rainbow Challenge have been used to finish a small quilt, donated to the Upside Downs.    This organization promotes the "Upside" and positive aspects of Down syndrome and uses the quilts in gift baskets for new parents.

Linking with the 2019 Rainbow Challenge.

Rainbow Scrap Challenge - Yellow

In addition to having a problem with collecting fabric...there is a tiny little issue with Tea Towels.  Don't the lemons just scream Spring???  I still have a few from my grandmother's stash that she made from feed sacks.

Kelly Girl Quilt:  The yellow hexagons are attached except for the three at the bottom and a few black/white. This has been a great on-the-go project and is so relaxing.

String Blocks:  Four 5 1/2" yellow/gold strings.  No problem finding enough strings to whip these up.

Linking up with Angela at the 2019 Rainbow Scrap Challenge/Scrap Happy Saturday.

2019 Rainbow Challenge - Yellow Hexagons

This simple technique for two-fabric hexagon blocks by Teresa Down Under, was the perfect addition to my 2019 Rainbow Block Challenge.  Teresa's video is so easy to follow .... AND .... so much fun, I can see this quilt will be huge ... or maybe I will need to make more than one.

Linking up with Angela at So Scrappy for the 2019 Rainbow Scrap Challenge.

Rainbow Challenge, Red/Yellow

The framing around the red hexagon diamond is finished and I have just starting the yellow. Because the black and white hexies are sashing, I won't need to frame all sides of the yellow.    More about the pattern here.   The designer Kathy did not have a special name, however I'm calling it "Kelly Girl"

Round three of blocks came from Angie's suggestion of string blocks.  Mine are finishing at 5", so I have made them 5 1/2" .....  haven't decided how many I'll make each month, so I'm starting with four.  I am sure there are enough yellow strings for next week.  

I have one more set of blocks to complete for my red month -- I'll wait until next week, as these have a special story and destination.

Special thanks to Angie at So Scrappy for hosting the annual Rainbow Challenge each year.  More trinkets for my B'Box (Box of Blocks).  

Rainbow challenge, Red Hexagons

It's a RED month -- my favorite color.  For a few years now, I have been drooling over a Rainbow Hexie Quilt found on Pinterest, designed and made by Kathy at Kelly Girl Quilts.  I contacted Kathy  for permission to use her design and she was gracious enough to also give me a few helpful hints.

Kathy used a 7/8" template from Moxyideas and cut each hexie by hand -- great patience. I had already used a Michael's coupon to purchase a 1" die punch and  started collecting magazine ads (you know, those postcard ads that fall out of our magazines).  It's probably been a couple of years of punching here and there...so I have a box full of templates ... now I have an awesome project.

Not sure if you can see in the picture...I also punch a little hole in the center to make it easy to "pop out" the templates later.

Special thanks to Angie at So Scrappy for hosting the annual Rainbow Challenge each year.  Quilt designers use many different methods to form their ideas; I use the design wall.  I accumulate blocks for my B'Box (Box of Blocks) and play with them on the wall - the Rainbow Challenge is one of the ways to fill up a quilter's B'Box!

Rainbow Challenge, Red

A few weeks ago, I came across this video published by Teresa Down Under. A simple and fun little process for making hexagon blocks. I love the block so much, I have added it to my 2019 Rainbow Challenge. This talented designer has several videos and patterns available.

Linking up with:  2019 Rainbow Challenge, So Scrappy.  

Freedom Flyer, Rainbow Version

The Wednesday update to the Scrap Control Challenge -- can't say this is an annual challenge, more or less a LIFE-LONG challenge.  With Sarah's guidance (Confessions of a Fabric Addict) and Angela's Rainbow Challenge, it seems the projects are growing, but so is the scrap bags.   

The above "Freedom Flyer" was born from some of the blocks made for the 2018 Rainbow Scrap Challenge.  Glittered Nine Patches and Framed Double Half Square Triangles are alternated; 7 across and 9 down.  The rainbow blocks are now labeled and sealed in a Ziplock for future to-go projects at our guild's Sit and Sew.

The first version was made with the Red/Blue Blocks for a Quilt of Valor.   

Rainbow Challenge, Freedom Flyer

A couple of weeks ago, I showed the Quilt of Valor version of Freedom Flyer - I liked the layout so much (using "Glittered Nine Patches and Double HSTs), I am making it again in rainbow colors.  I still need to frame the Double HSTs, then I can pull off the wall and make a kit for travel sewing.

Linking up with So Scrappy, 2018 Rainbow Challenge.

Quilts of Valor, Veterans Day Awards

This morning, our guild awarded Quilts of Valor during a Veterans Day Program at the Civic Center.  My quilts were made using the Red and Blue Blocks, and a few of yellow/gold blocks,  from the 2018 Rainbow Challenge.  "Freedom Flyer" used four-patch/nine-patch blocks and framed double half square triangles.  Finished size appx. 59" X 77". (2018 Quilt of Valor #2; 2018 Rainbow Challenge #1)

Due to the response, I think next year I will be making Red/White/Blue Blocks all year long.  The nominated veterans receiving the quilts were so surprised....only their family knew of the special award.

The above quilt, "Crowned Stars" started out square, however with the addition of crowned borders, I was able to make a rectangle size of 60" X 74" large throw size. (2018 Quilt of Valor #3; 2018 Rainbow Challenge #2).

Linking up with:

Confessions of a Fabric Addict

2018 Rainbow Challenge, So Scrappy

Rainbow Challenge, Dark Green/Sage Recap

A quick little post recapping the month of October's dark greens/sages.  All done and ready to start putting a year's worth of blocks into quilts.

Linking up with So Scrappy, 2018 Rainbow Challenge.

Rainbow Challenge - Dark Green Stars

Last stars of the year; with dark sage greens.  

Our guild also had our annual Jamboree earlier today, with each team responsible for sewing together a top from 6 1/2" HSTs donated by our members all year.  As a team leader, I chose one of my patterns, "Stars Over Scott", with my assigned colors of medium to dark greens with a few pinks. In about 2 1/2 hours we had a completed top - which also fits into our October Rainbow Challenge of dark/sage green.

Linking up with So Scrappy, 2018 Rainbow Challenge.

Fall Table Runner and Rainbow Blocks

"Glittered" Nine Patch in dark/sage greens are done -- Fall colors are my favorite, so I had several greens to choose from.  Looking forward to putting  the rainbow quilts together.

Also finished a small table runner for my daughter in law, Rachel, who just received a promotion at work.  I am so blessed to have this young lady in my life -- and she loves Fall colors too.

Linking with Confessions of a Fabric Addict and So Scrappy, 2018 Rainbow Challenge.

Rainbow Challenge - Dark greens

Four Album Blocks added to the stack -- I will be playing with them later for a design, hopefully something unique.  This particular small block also looks good on point.

Linking up with So Scrappy, 2018 Rainbow Challenge.

Rainbow Challenge - Dark Blue and QOV

The album blocks in dark blue are DARK!  They nest nicely with the red album blocks from a few months ago, as did the blocks below.  My B'Box (Box of Blocks) is starting to overflow; which is why I am starting to pull them out and play.

"Freedom Flying" will be donated as a Quilt of Valor:  The framing of the double HST has completely changed the look -- I tried twisting and alternating the double HST and still came back to them facing in all one direction.  I can see this representing military planes flying.  

Linking with So Scrappy for the 2018 Rainbow Challenge.

Dark Blue Stars, B'Box Quilt Top

This week, I finished the dark blue stars. As fall approaches (even though it is still in the 90's down in south Louisiana), I am preparing for the assembly of charity quilts, pattern samples, gifts and quilted decorations. 

Its also time to start pulling from my overflowing B'Box (a box of blocks).  Boys and girls have their Box of LEGO Blocks, quilters have their B'Box(es).  Randomly pulling and playing with blocks from a variety of shapes and colors is so satisfying ..... and sometimes .... those blocks never make it back into the B'Box.  

From the B'Box to design wall:  dark red and blue expanded 9 patches and double half square triangles (half-framed).  A Quilt of Valor will be assembled by combining these two sets of blocks, then adding a couple of borders. 

Linking up with So Scrappy for the 2018 Rainbow Scrap Challenge.

Rainbow Challenge - Dark Blue Blocks

Playing catch-up .... the dark blues are DARK...but they are so pretty and may end up in a Quilt of Valor along with the red blocks from July. 

Linking up with Scrap Happy Saturday for the 2018 Rainbow Challenge.

Rainbow - Orange Month Recap

"Orange" you sad that this month is almost over!  I have finished all my little blocks and now ready for the next month.  I'm starting to think about how the blocks will be used.  There are four different blocks, but with the number I have made so far, I will have enough for 5-6 quilts.

Linking up with So Scrappy, for the 2018 Rainbow Challenge.

Rainbow Challenge - Pinwheels

Orange -- the hint of FALL?? Not here is South Louisiana ....  it is HOT!  That's OK, I will still enjoy our Orange month.

Linking Up with So Scrappy, 2018 Rainbow Challenge.