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Saturday, January 16, 2016

Got the Blues?

I have plenty of blues (I'm talking fabrics not feelings!) Blue is the color for January at the Rainbow Scrap Challenge. I've been having a great time making little 9-patch blocks with all sorts of medium and dark blues for my Ring Cycles quilt, and it's very exciting to see them all laid out together. I can already see the rings beginning to form!
Ring Cycles, pattern by Lessa Siegele, available on Craftsy
I have no idea how big this quilt will become or how many blocks are needed. I'm currently thinking about limiting my palette to cool colors: blues, teals/turquoises, greens, and purples. For now I am just enjoying the magic of seeing those little squares turn into circular rings right before my eyes!

 Be sure to check out all of the wonderful scrappy projects at the Rainbow Scrap Challenge every Saturday and at Oh Scrap! over at Quilting is more fun than Housework on Sunday. 

Julie in GA
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35 comments:

  1. BethanyJanuary 16, 2016 at 8:21 AM

    Beautiful quilt! I love the idea of limiting the colors because it looks so good right now.

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  2. Alison V.January 16, 2016 at 8:46 AM

    Wow!That will turn out amazing!

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  3. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowJanuary 16, 2016 at 9:04 AM

    This is amazing ! Love the pattern / have not seen anything like this before with nine patches.

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  4. KateJanuary 16, 2016 at 9:23 AM

    This is going to be another amazing quilt! I like your idea of using just cool colors for the blocks.

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  5. CathyJanuary 16, 2016 at 10:47 AM

    I have to agree with the previous commenters - the best word for this quilt is amazing!! I am enjoying watching as you built it. I'm also very glad it's YOU, not ME who is doing it. I get a headache just contemplating the angles and such.

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  6. The Joyful QuilterJanuary 16, 2016 at 11:24 AM

    Such an incredible pattern! Your quilt will be stunning, no matter what color combination you choose. Can't wait to see the quilt grow!!

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  7. ShelinaJanuary 16, 2016 at 11:31 AM

    This is gorgeous! I've always wanted to make a Jacks' chain quilt.

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  8. ChantalJanuary 16, 2016 at 11:36 AM

    WOW! Just AWWEEESOME!!

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  9. MarleneJanuary 16, 2016 at 11:56 AM

    It is going to be a wonderful quilt. That pattern is on my to-do list so it will be great watching you put yours together.
    Marlene
    marlene@coveredinstitches.com

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  10. PeggyinNOJanuary 16, 2016 at 12:19 PM

    OMGosh!!! This is going to be an awesome quilt! I love the background you are using. Is that grey dots? I can't really tell. I look forward to watching as you progress on this one!!

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  11. Sally TrudeJanuary 16, 2016 at 12:46 PM

    Jack's chain is on my "to do" list and I think you've just moved it up higher on my list. Awesome.

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  12. PaulaB quiltsJanuary 16, 2016 at 1:03 PM

    It certainly is a magical quilt and would be nice in the cool tones. Keep up the good work!

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  13. Deb AJanuary 16, 2016 at 1:44 PM

    Wow! That is amazing. I can't wait to see this one as a finished quilt.

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  14. LIttle Penguin QuiltsJanuary 16, 2016 at 2:16 PM

    Oh, that is amazing! When you showed your ideas for what you might do, I never noticed that the ring cycle wuilt used 9 patches. I love the effect that creates!

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  15. gayleJanuary 16, 2016 at 2:19 PM

    That's a quilt I've always wanted to do, too. Yours is so gorgeous that I may have to start one of my own much sooner than I planned...

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  16. Quilter KathyJanuary 16, 2016 at 3:06 PM

    That is so cool Julie! Love it!

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  17. JenniferJanuary 16, 2016 at 4:37 PM

    wow! what a stunning and different way to use the humble 9patch...

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  18. QuiltdivajulieJanuary 16, 2016 at 5:58 PM

    Jennifer stole my word - STUNNING!!

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  19. scraphappyJanuary 16, 2016 at 6:02 PM

    So much great movement when all those blocks come together. I never would have dreamed up the setting, but it makes all the difference.

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  20. SueRJanuary 16, 2016 at 8:49 PM

    Your quilt will be a beauty! Does your pattern have the set-in piecing? Like others, always wanted to give that one a try. I saw the pattern on Craftsy--the Kaffe Fasset version was quite something.

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  21. AngieJanuary 16, 2016 at 10:35 PM

    It's going to be a stunning quilt! The layout looks like mosaic tiles.

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  22. Mystic QuilterJanuary 16, 2016 at 10:56 PM

    Isn't this an amazing pattern - it's looking beautiful.

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  23. Jennie in GAJanuary 16, 2016 at 11:17 PM

    Wow! I am impressed. Can't wait to see your progress.

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  24. Kathy S.January 17, 2016 at 8:50 AM

    These are gorgeous! Thanks for the source of the pattern too!

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  25. Cynthia Brunz DesignsJanuary 17, 2016 at 11:55 AM

    This quilt is going to be amazing! Thanks for sharing it with Oh Scrap!

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  26. Vicki in MNJanuary 17, 2016 at 12:05 PM

    A very unusual layout, I really like how it is coming together. Will be fun to see the finished project!

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  27. sophieJanuary 17, 2016 at 1:02 PM

    I love this layout-a more-complicated version of Jack's Chain that really sparkles.

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  28. CathyJanuary 17, 2016 at 5:06 PM

    I have a Jack's Chain ready to hand quilt. I think I love this version even more than the normal Jack's Chain. Thanks for the link to the pattern.

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  29. Tanya Quilts in COJanuary 17, 2016 at 7:21 PM

    I love how you have them all laid out!

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  30. LA PaylorJanuary 17, 2016 at 7:23 PM

    OH! Gorgeous. It reminds me of the old Jack's Chain quilts. It's been on my list to make for years but it's a bear, all the angles and inset seams. Love what you're doing here. LeeAnna

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  31. KarenJanuary 17, 2016 at 8:55 PM

    I love your ring cycle blocks. This will be a beautiful quilt.

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  32. LisaJanuary 18, 2016 at 4:07 AM

    Wow!!! That's going to be stunning.

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  33. EllenJanuary 18, 2016 at 6:54 PM

    Such a great design...it is going to be beautiful!

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2016 at 10:51 AM

    Amazing design from a simple block - the layout makes such a difference

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  35. RaewynJanuary 27, 2016 at 7:17 PM

    Oh la la! I've recently bought this pattern to use for my scraps - it's fabulous to see how yours is looking!

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