framed blocks

Picture the scene at the end of the party. Empty bottles, missing silverware, dirty dishes, stained carpet, mess everywhere and you don't even know where to begin.

Scraps Explosion

Half Made Blocks

The Rainbow Scrap Challenge feels like a party and it IS a lot of fun...till you get to this time of the year.

Now the party is coming to a close and there are blocks everywhere. How many blocks? Did I lose/misplace some? I was going to redo that one but then forgot. Where do I even start?

Framed Jewel Blocks (Light Borders)

I should ...

added by Preeti 4 years ago. under dreami , framed blocks , framed jewels , ombre pouch , picket star block , picket star quilt block , quilting with scraps , rainbow scrap challenge , rsc2020 , squirrel , zippered pouch

It started with this fabric - cute and sweet. It is a complete escape from reality. Just perfect.

Cuteness

The concept was to frame the cute fabric and then alternate the resulting block with four-patch blocks. The four patch blocks were made from Lily and Loom charm squares.

Depressed :-(

I loved the mermaids and I loved the deep/rich 4-patch blocks but together they did not seem to work. It seemed dull and sad.

Something had to change.
I chose the colors from the mermaid fabric, cut up some 5" squares and put them up on the design wall.

Mock-up

Much ...

added by Preeti 4 years, 4 months ago. under 4-patch , baby quilts , birds , bugs , focus fabric , framed blocks , pieced backing , scrappy quilt

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