Design Wall Progress

Just three more sections and the blocks will be done.  Then time for assembly and quilting.  My Christmas list has officially begun.

For more design walls, visit Judy at Patchwork Times.

Rainbow Scraps -- Black/bright Stars

 First, I dug out every scrap, strip, fat quarter and yardage with black backgrounds, then cut them into 4 1/2" squares and strips.  From the strips, I used my Easy Angle Ruler to cut out HSTs.  The black and white background came from my stash.  It looks like someone splashed black paint on it.  These blocks are turning out very whimsical.

Here is a closeup of one of them -- they are really brightly colored.  Each block is finishing at 16", so this one will come together quick.  

Our 2013 Rainbow Challenge for Black has one more Saturday left, so I am confident that I will have a quilt top ready by next check in with Angela at SoScrappy.

Colorful wall

Both of the quilts are for my cousin Monica's grand daughters.  During a recent visit to New Orleans, we picked up several bright fat quarters to make them their own little quilts.  

The two tops were easy to assemble once the HSTs were made --  several of the rows are sewn together and now I can't wait to start quilting them.

In the Blues

 Surprised at all the lighter blues I had, I started cutting 3 1/2" strips and squares.  I kept making HSTs until running out of lights, so I added in a few beige scraps (trying not to cut into yardage or fat quarters).   My favorite, the blue dinosaurs.  When my son was 3 (he is 30 now), my grandmother gave me this fabric to make pajamas.  I have a picture with him, but I don't think he would like me showing him with dinosaur PJs.

 I have been making the HSTs as "Leaders and Enders" (Bonnie Hunter fame) while putting together commissioned quilt tops.  The top came together very quickly when I realized how many squares and HSTs I had already done.  VERY scrappy indeed.

The blocks have already come down off the wall (each row labeled and ready to sew).  It will have to wait until later, as I have two chevron quilts and a red hearts quilt due in November.  Busy Busy.

The lighter blues chosen for this top are part of Angela's Rainbow challenge, SoScrappy, for September.  The border will eventually be added for a perfect sofa size quilt.

Design Wall and Finishes

Sparkle Punch is coming off the wall tonight, ready for assembly.  The colors were chosen from the weekly Rainbow Challenge, hosted by Angela at So Scrappy.  

Designer:  Elizabeth Hartman

Pattern Name:  Sparkle Punch

Published by:  Fons and Porter

When:  July/August 2012

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I finished the Red/Black/White "Samantha Claire" from a new pattern published by Black Cat Creations. More detail on the right side of the screen.

And, I finished quilting the little quilt above in time for delivery to a very sick friend.

I am linking up with Judy at Patchwork Times for her Design Wall Monday, again so glad to have something this week.

A Big Finish - "Now What?"

                                               

Have you ever bought yardage that you absolutely love, but then it sits because you don't have a clue how to use it.  This pattern was designed out of necessity -- I have several 3 or more yardage cuts wasting away.  I played on the design wall and came up with this.  

I do believe I will continue on this path -- designing around those special fabrics on the shelf.  I have assigned a number to 10 of them and will start pulling them at random -- only time will tell how many I will finish over the next year.

I am joining Sarah for her Whoop Whoop Party over at Confessions of a Fabric Addict -- see ya there!

Rainbow Challenge Update -- RED!

 My favorite color has always been red...I assume this is why I don't have many red scraps.  Above are a few Sparkle Punch Stars, to add to my collection for the "So Scrappy 2013 Rainbow Challenge".  Last time, I played with all of the blocks randomly.  Below, I kept the colors together.  The bottom right is my blues, but they are in a shadow and look a little dark.

Designer:  Elizabeth Hartman

Pattern Name:  Sparkle Punch

Published by:  Fons and Porter

When:  July/August 2012

Link

And since my "Samantha Claire" pattern has a batik red highlighted in the sea of black/white, I added the update before taking it off the wall.  It is a much smaller version, but it is easier to display.  I am about to go load her on the long-arm and get busy.  Below is the full size.

                                             

Pattern Name:  "Samantha Claire" (named for one of my nieces"

Published by:  Black Cat Creations