EXCITING NEWS!
Andree of Quilting & Learning - What a Combo! and I , Scrapbox Quilts are sharing an awesome project which plays along with SoScrappys Rainbow Scrap Challenge (RSC) for 2027 .
It all begins with an interesting and versatile layout. This layout offers opportunity for showcasing various block sizes and block styles; complete in one quilt package. Do you want to keep it simple? Use a favorite fabric collection and put them in a colorful frame.
This example showcases the 9 colors as determined each month by Angela of Soscrappy. The blocks shown here are just an example to highlight all our colors. Of course, you will choose any blocks you want that will fit into the unit size.
Do you want to use up your scrappy bits? Make block units from crumbs, strings or coins. Choosing a theme for your quilt design will also make your quilt special; such as stars, animals, babies things, curvvy blocks, birds & birdhouses, trees, flowers or fussy cut motifs etc.
You might combine colors into one block and be sure to add a bit of background too; or maybe use a bit of its complimentary color in your block.
Maybe you want to just make your favorite blocks in assorted shades of the RSC color of the month. Shuffle your color placement around the quilt... they don't have to stay together.
YOU will choose your blocks and color placement each month. I will offer a few examples along the way, but the choice is always yours. Here is the blueprint quilt plan. The block sizes are 8 inches and 6 inches finished. The outermost border is 4 inches or it could be omitted.
I am offering a diagram of the layout below. This way you can plan your own "Designers Choice 2027" without being distracted with other blocks and fabrics..
The center block is an 18 inch square. This area could also be broken up into squares of (4) @ 9"; or (9) at 6" . The quilt including outer border will measure 58 x 74.
Be sure to reach out for help if you need rotary cutting or paper piecing charts for any public domain block.
Whatever you choose .......... we will each finish the year with a unique and awesome quilt.
My layout is a 'modified' version of the free project from "Washtub Stars". I give credit to AnnaLena.com and Andover Fabrics for the initial roadmap of this pattern layout. A free pdf pattern " Washttub Stars " is available at this page Anna Lena : quilt, gift, fudge, retreat, long beach wa which was created specifically for the washtub fabric line. You may download your own copy of Washtub Stars project.
Andree of quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com will be hosting a monthly Linky Party for Designer's Choice RSC 2027 on the last saturday of each month. Be sure to link up your project posts there and at SoScrappy on the final saturday of the month. You can also visit my Page HERE where all posts pertaining to this project will be gathered.
Stay tuned in the weeks ahead for some possible block plan suggestions to help jump start your Designers Choice 2027 ideas.
So ............ who's interested in stitching along with us ?????
I'm joining all these lovely linky parties this week. Please be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.
Wishing you a happy and creative week. Thanks so much for stopping by.
