RSC15 Sampler - a Fine Finish

This was a sampler project initiated by Angela of SoScrappy.  It is the Rainbow Scrap Challenge 2015 Sampler.  Everything except background is from the scrap bins.  She provided instructions for all the sampler blocks and the main Star block    HERE .

The project is made from 25 star sampler blocks  and 24  connector blocks.  I wanted a nice flow to finish  the design  edge,  so I imported the basic photo into EQ, then played around a bit..... okay, a lot.  I was so happy with the border finish and so inspired to get the quilt together.

These are 12" blocks.  This quilt finishes at 108" x 108".  I work on a DSM in a somewhat small space, and so, sadly, I took the easy road in quilting it.  It has Hobbs 80/20 batting and legacy muslin on the back.  A quilt this large is a huge stretch for me.  I persevered and am so happy it is a finish.

RSC15 Sampler 

I love these rainbow scrap challenges.  I am predicting more pretty creations in 2016.

Today I'm linking up with Judy at Patchwork Times.

Tuesday link ups ..............  Freemotion By The River
                      ....................         Quilt Story

and Wednesday ...............     Quilt Fabrication
                      ...................    Sew Fresh Quilts

Be sure to visit these sites to see what other creative quilters are sharing today.


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RSC15 Sampler - Combo blocks

I am still working on the connecting blocks.   These are not a fast process with family gatherings going on this weekend.  I've found I had to take many of the blocks back to the pressing board and attack them with the steam iron.  I hate to do that, but my iron is useless when set on heat only.  I've tried to be careful with the steam iron and handling.

Here is a quarter sample on the design board.  I may not get it finished before the year is over, but I hope the top will be done.  Funny how you can see the design flow so much better in a photo, than while it is in front of you.  No blocks sewn together yet .............

You can see all my blocks for this project together on my RSC15 Sampler page,  Just click on the tab at the top.

I'm linking up with Angela at Soscrappy where you can see what other creative quilters are doing with their scraps.

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RSC15 Sampler - Mint Green

Finally,  Blocks 24 & 25 - light greens.  You'll find I cheated on the sampler center on one of them.

I've moved on to the alternating blocks now.  All the color pieces are cut.  Yesterday, I assembled 2 of them............... so pretty.  I will be spending the next few days stitching up the remaining 22.  You can visit my RSC15 Challenge page to see all my blocks for this project.  I want to be all caught up and ready for the 2016 challenge.  The new ideas are surmounting!

I'm linking up with Angela at SoScrappy where you can see what other quilters are creating with this challenge.

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RSC15 Sampler - Browns

Caught up on my sampler blocks - here are the brown versions.  Not a great photo.  I am challenged working with the tri rec  rulers - just don't get the units lined up right.  So for the 2nd block, I winged it with a different center.  I had a small string pieced set in the scrap drawer,  I trimmed it up, planning to finish it with corner triangles.  I grabbed the 6 x 12 ruler and started trimming off my center square from the stripset.  Ooops, needed 6-1/2" !  So had to fudge with some trim around that to bring it up to size.

I'm linking up with Angela at Soscrappy, who is the mastermind behind the RSC Challenges.  Hop on over there to see what everyone else is making with their browns.

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RSC15 Sampler - Indigo & Orange

Yes, the RSC Sampler is about the color brown, this month.   But first,   I had to catch up on my August and September colors.  So here they are,  playing all nice together..........

Maybe I will get the brown blocks done next week.  In the meantime, I'm linking up with Angela at Soscrappy today.  Hop on over there to see what everyone is making with their brown scraps.

I have gathered all my blocks for this Sampler on a special page    HERE  .   I haven't started any connecting blocks yet,  but some of the pieces are cut.  (g)


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RSC15 Sampler - July reds

These blocks keep getting easier to do.  Here are my red star sampler blocks.

I've started cutting up scraps for the squares needed in the alternating blocks.  I am getting anxious about this project and begin making up some alternating blocks very soon.  If you want to see all my blocks for this project, just click on the RSC15 Sampler tab at the top of the page.

 In the meantime, I'm linking up with Angela at Soscrappy where you can see all the wonderful projects being created with red this month.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a great weekend.

RSC15 Sampler - June's blue light

I have the 2 light blue star  blocks ready for the RSC15 Sampler challenge.  Angela also released the tally needed for the alternate blocks, lots more cutting to do, a bit at a time. I thank Angela for all the work put into this project.  I'm looking forward to a beautiful quilt at the end of the year!

I'm linking up with Angela at Soscrappy.  Hop on over there to see what everyone else is creating with their scraps.

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RSC15 Sampler - Greens

So I got a little behind with my blocks. I'm now caught up for the moment,  anyway.  Here are my green star samplers.  I just can't imagine this quilt when it's all done.... so many scraps; how wonderful.  I also can't imagine how many other quilts are possible from the plentiful scraps in my bins.

You can find all my sampler blocks gathered together on this  PAGE  .

Hop on over to Soscrappy today to see what everyone else is making with their green scraps.

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RSC15 Sampler - Purples

Yep, the purples needed to be finished last month ..... alas, here are the star blocks.  I also have the 24 individual squares cut and set aside for the finishing steps. Sometimes I take a different route for the 6" center sampler block, which is what I did with one block here.

My green star blocks are also in progress. I hope to have them ready to share next week. All my sampler blocks are being collected on their own page  HERE .

In the meantime, I'm linking up with Angela at SoScrappy  where you'll see what else is being made from quilters' scrap bins.

Thanks to Angela for employing the easy angle and companion angle rulers in the instructions.  I really enjoy using them.  If not for this project,  I know they would have stayed on the shelf .

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a safe and happy holiday weekend.

RSC15 Sampler - March Yellows

My scrap bins do not hold alot of variety in yellows.  The two sampler blocks are ready and waiting. Some points are a bit lost.  I'm okay with that cuz the quilt police are on spring break.

I have made friends with the easy angle and companion angle templates while doing this project.  Angela has worked up tutorials for the center sampler blocks using these templates.  If I'm careful with the 1/4" seam, it works pretty good and so convenient to cut them all from the same strips.    You can see all the monthly sampler blocks for the RSC15 Sampler on this page.

I'm linking up with Angela for Scraphappy Saturday where you will see what other quilters are making with their yellow scraps.

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RSC15 Sampler - February Pinks

I played catch-up with the RSC15 Sampler project this month.  Finished the February pinks today.  I'm not totally satisfied with one of the centers. I'm hoping it won't stand out alot once it goes into the huge quilt.

I also moved on to the yellow blocks today.  Made the stars and one center. May have to wait til the end of the month to get the other instructions for yellows.  Visit my RSC Sampler page to follow this projects progress,

I'm linking up with Connie for Linky Tuesday where you'll find more creative quilters sharing their projects.

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RSC15 Sampler - January blues

The rainbow color for January is medium blues.  12" stars will each have a 6" sampler block in the center square.  I didn't want to do the card trick block, so I created a substitution.  I think it goes by several names, indian hatchet or arrowhead ? and also the " O "  version of the X's and O's pattern.

I'm holding out for the specs on the alternating blocks. I considered creating my own version, but I see the colors change within the block, to associate with it's neighboring color, so I'm trying to be patient.  In the meantime, I'm linking up with Angela at Soscrappy where other creative quilters are showing off their scrappy rainbow blocks.

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