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Saturday, March 5, 2016

Moving On to March

I was very slow to make a start on my brown with pink blocks for February at the Rainbow Scrap Challenge, but once I got going, I didn't want to stop! It took me until March 1st, but I managed to add four more Shooting Stars blocks to the four I showed last week. The blocks definitely need some sashing or more of the tilted frames to break up all that white background.


 How many of you noticed in last Saturday's RSC post that Libby in TN showed photos of two quilts she is making with the same block? Talk about a small world! Libby knows the pattern as "Wink and a Smile." She told me that it is an out-of-print pattern by Lisa Christiansen. The name I use for my blocks is "Shooting Stars" because that was the name from the class where I learned the pattern back in 2010. I believe our teacher had taken a photo of this design at a quilt shop and figured out how to piece it herself. 

I found a good tutorial with detailed instructions for how to make this block at Anyone Can Quilt. The tutorial dates from 2008. I recommend that anyone interested in this pattern check it out. Thanks to everyone for the many kind comments and questions last week about this pattern and my blocks.

 I've also made a start on my purple scraps, our RSC color of the month for March. I have been pulling out strips to cut into 1.5" squares. These will be made into more 9-patch blocks for my Ring Cycles quilt. The current plan is to limit the color scheme to teal/turquoise, blue, and purple. Here's my pile of purple strips, along with a few blocks that include hints of purple.

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. I am also linking up for Scraptastic Tuesday with Mrs. Sew & Sow.

Julie in GA
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18 comments:

  1. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowMarch 5, 2016 at 8:06 AM

    Lovely star blocks...and you make me want to start a nine patch :)

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  2. Katie Z.March 5, 2016 at 8:15 AM

    I love the vibrancy of your purple scraps.

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  3. ShelinaMarch 5, 2016 at 8:24 AM

    Thank you for the link to the tutorial. These are gorgeous blocks. Love your colors. Your purple fabrics are gorgeous too.

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  4. Nell's QuiltsMarch 5, 2016 at 9:04 AM

    Thanks for the link to the tutorial. I'll definitely have to give this one a try. What gorgeous purples! So alive and definitely spring like.

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  5. gayleMarch 5, 2016 at 9:25 AM

    Those blocks last week caused my poor cold-addled brain a bunch of confusion. I couldn't figure out if I'd seen the same blog twice, if there was a sudden infestation of that star block, or if I had a particularly odd form of deja vu...
    Love your purples - can't wait to see that Ring Cycle quilt!

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  6. ChantalMarch 5, 2016 at 9:29 AM

    I too am grateful for the link to the tutorial. :^)
    Your scraps of purple are so beautiful and vibrant. It is not a color I go to when I'm in LQS so I really don't have much scraps. Enjoy yours! ;^)

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  7. PeggyinnoMarch 5, 2016 at 11:23 AM

    I love these star blocks! I have seen this tut before, but you have definitely put your own spin on this block!!

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  8. RaewynMarch 5, 2016 at 2:14 PM

    Your blocks are looking great and thank you so much for including the link to the tutorial, and your history of the block. I'm doing ring-cycles too but it will be rainbow themed - yours will be gorgeous in your colourways :-)

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  9. PaulaB quiltsMarch 5, 2016 at 4:17 PM

    Thanks for the link to that tute. The block is an exciting one and I'm going to check it out. You've done a great job with them and im sure your purples will be lovely.

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  10. PaulaB quiltsMarch 5, 2016 at 4:38 PM

    PS Justt checked out the tutorial and I can't believe how simple it is with all the flipped points. Thanks again, Julie.

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  11. CathyMarch 5, 2016 at 5:02 PM

    Small world, indeed!...especially since it is such an unusual block and lovely block.

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  12. LIttle Penguin QuiltsMarch 5, 2016 at 10:03 PM

    I'm glad to see this month's color works for your Ring Cycle quilt! I always look forward to seeing what you're doing on that one. It's so fascinating!

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  13. The Joyful QuilterMarch 6, 2016 at 10:08 AM

    Such pretty fabrics in your Ring Cycle blocks!! I'm looking forward to seeing your progress since the Color of the Month fits within your color plan for the quilt. Happy piecing!!

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  14. Beausoleil QuiltsMarch 6, 2016 at 2:34 PM

    I love your block. The tilting of it is working really well. Thanks for the link to the tutorial

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  15. Beausoleil QuiltsMarch 6, 2016 at 2:35 PM

    I love your block. The tilting of it is working really well. Thanks for the link to the tutorial

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  16. Cynthia Brunz DesignsMarch 6, 2016 at 4:54 PM

    I love the tilted look to your amazing stars. Thanks for the link to the tutorial. Happy Sunday at Oh Scrap!

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  17. Deb AMarch 7, 2016 at 9:03 PM

    I love the tilts on the blocks. Adds such a fun prospective. Pretty array of purples you get to play with this month.

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  18. NickyMarch 8, 2016 at 7:19 AM

    Your shooting stars are gorgeous - must check out the tutorial and I love a nine patch! Thanks for linking up to #scraptastictuesday

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