I decided to make some of the blocks that Angela at Soscrappy is showcasing for the RSC14 challenge this year. I also decided to make a row quilt this year, so I made 8 rail fence blocks and sewed them into a row ........ there, I can't change my mind now.
So this month, the rainbow color is blue, bright blue and dark blue. I stretched the rule just a tad and used a contrasting lighter blue too. Angela is pretty lenient about sticking to the rules. Thanks. lol
I still haven't trained my mindset that it is okay to incorporate another color in with the color of the month. I've saved so many wonderful examples of how to use your scraps on my pinterest page, but isn't it truly difficult to narrow it down.
I am linking up with Angela over at Soscrappy where you can see what other creative quilters are doing with their scraps.
I am pretty lenient with the rules. I've been using lighter blues as well, because blocks with no contrast just don't work. A row quilt -- what a great idea! It will use up so many more scraps than just one block at a time. How to sort the scraps is an ongoing process without a right answer, in the end, it is different for every quilter. Good luck finding what works for you.
ReplyDeleteYou sew some nice blue blocks. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of a row quilt. You have a great start. I will be checking out your Pinterest page. Very nice selection of blues.
ReplyDeleteYour rail fence blocks look great, and the row quilt is a wonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteVery clever making a row quilt. I have never done one of these. I will put it in my ideas book
ReplyDeleteThe row quilt is a great idea and you've got a really good start on it.
ReplyDeleteNice Row! Love the colour contrast.
ReplyDeleteI'm putting a row quilt together in my head! Always looking for inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI love row quilts! Made one last year and it was fun.
ReplyDeleteAngela is easy to work with. She just wants us to enjoy playing with our fabrics.
I like that decisiviness though!! Sewing them into a row so you can't change your mind! Great thinking!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to make a row quilt with Angela's scrappy blocks. They look lovely too :)
ReplyDeleteGreat thinking! It will be fun to select a different block for the colour of the month and watch the rows grow and grow. You'll have to let us know how the sorting strategy worked. My sorting starts out well and then reverts to a jumble as I use them for projects. It's a never ending battle.
ReplyDeleteLove your row quilt. I'm using lighter colors too. Sneaking in a little white as well- I'm a rule breaker!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of a row quilt. I have never done one, looking forward to seeing yours come alive.
ReplyDeleteThis looks great! I am doing a row of chevrons this year... I like the idea of having more of the assembly done as I go. Less decisions later too!
ReplyDeleteYour blocks really do look great - the addition of the light blue really does allow them to sparkle.
ReplyDeleteI love row quilts but have never made one. So, will you have a different color in each row?
ReplyDeleteI love the rainbow quilts on Pinterest.
very pretty!!!
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