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Saturday, April 25, 2015

Something Old, Something New(ish)

One of my goals for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge 2015 was to keep from starting too many new projects. There are so many wonderful ideas showing up each week, making it very difficult to stick to my plan. My new RSC projects for the year are the Rainbow Bowties which you can see HERE and the applique circles that are my current hand-stitching project. I finished my last few of the purple blocks this week.
"True Colors" by Nancy Mahoney
from the book Simple Circles and Quick Curves

 As an alternative to starting new projects, I have been pulling out some of my UFOs that fit in with our monthly color. I don't have many UFOs that feature purple, but I did find my unfinished "Easy Street" top, Bonnie Hunter's mystery quilt from 2012. 

"Easy Street" by Bonnie Hunter

Bonnie's original quilt was very large, around 84" square before borders. I made fewer of the units each week and ended up with the center of my quilt measuring about 42" x 63". I have lots of extra parts left over and keep trying to figure out a way to use them in a pieced border. I am playing around with several ideas for the borders, and hope to have a finished top soon.

Check out all of the terrific scrappy projects at the Rainbow Scrap Challenge.


Julie in GA
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15 comments:

  1. AngieApril 25, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    I understand what you mean about the RSC inspiring MORE new projects - I fight that fight myself! I didn't have any purple UFOs or I would've followed your plan this month. Looking forward to seeing how your pieced border turns out!

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  2. sunnyApril 25, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    I agree! I'm finding so many fun ways to use my scraps. And I don't seem to be making a dent in the supply. Love your circles, as always.

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  3. Scrappy quilterApril 25, 2015 at 11:02 AM

    I too am finding fun ways to use up my scraps and I'm working on getting my UFO's finished too. I continue to love your circles.

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  4. JulieroseApril 25, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    Oh you are smart to do that! I keep getting pulled in by all the lovely blocks shown on Mister Linky!! Hugs, Julierose

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  5. JulianneApril 25, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    I know what you mean, I have four RSC projects! LOL! Love your Easy St, beautiful!!

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  6. RaewynApril 25, 2015 at 2:31 PM

    A good idea! I'm trying to be disciplined with my scraps and just stick to what I decided at the start of the year. Your two projects are lovely!

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  7. KateApril 25, 2015 at 4:15 PM

    You've been busy the last couple of months. Your True Color blocks are looking fabulous. Congrats on all the finishes you've had the last few weeks. You've really made a dent in the UFO pile!

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  8. Katie Z.April 25, 2015 at 4:56 PM

    I love the colors you chose for your Easy Street!

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  9. Deb AApril 25, 2015 at 7:02 PM

    I agree - it is very difficult to visit the blogs and not want to make all the different projects. Your ES is beautiful - can't wait to see how you finish your's off.

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  10. Sue SAApril 25, 2015 at 7:13 PM

    Great idea finishing colour related UFO's! Hope you get those left over units to fit into a border.

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  11. QuiltdivajulieApril 25, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    Your version of Easy Street is wonderful!!!

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  12. liniecatApril 26, 2015 at 12:55 PM

    I adore the Easy Street colours in your top........look forwards to seeing what you do with the surrounds : )

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  13. CathyApril 26, 2015 at 3:56 PM

    I love the colors of your Easy Street. Yummm.

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  14. SheilaApril 27, 2015 at 3:07 AM

    Love the colors you chose for your Easy Street. Maybe you can piece a lot of the extra pieces into the backing.

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  15. scraphappyApril 27, 2015 at 8:17 PM

    Finishing up UFOs is such a satisfying adventure. Hope your borders come together well.

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