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Saturday, January 27, 2018

Scraphappy in Blues

It must have been back in November when our color assignment for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge was black or brown. About that same time, my music man was playing for a production of the opera The Flying Dutchman. That inspired me to make a few blocks using the patterns known as Flying Dutchman and Dutchman's Puzzle. This week I added three more blocks to that group, all featuring this month's color of light blue.
Flying Dutchman/Dutchman's Puzzle 8" & 12" blocks
I'm not sure that the block with light blue around the outside works with the rest, but it will stay in for now--maybe I will add a few more using blue as the background to balance things out. I was also unhappy to discover that one of my blocks is spinning in the opposite direction of the rest, but I don't find it to be too distracting. I have found several more design variations to try in coming weeks. 
I am linking up with the Rainbow Scrap Challenge on Saturday and at Oh Scrap! over at Quilting is more fun than Housework on Sunday. Be sure to check out all of the wonderful projects that everyone is sharing! 
Julie in GA
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11 comments:

  1. The Joyful QuilterJanuary 27, 2018 at 11:38 PM

    Add a row of tan background-ed blocks around it and that will make a wonderful central square!!

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  2. LindaJanuary 28, 2018 at 2:48 AM

    Great blocks, love them all.

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  3. KateJanuary 28, 2018 at 7:40 AM

    What a great set of blocks for using up some scraps. Are you going to stick with browns and blues for this project?

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  4. scraphappyJanuary 28, 2018 at 10:57 AM

    It is fun to try out different pattern variations. Pretty collection so far.

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  5. Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork AppliquéJanuary 28, 2018 at 11:28 AM

    I love your combo, blue with brown is great!

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  6. GailJanuary 28, 2018 at 11:53 AM

    Lovely blocks! All those triangles look amazing!

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  7. LIttle Penguin QuiltsJanuary 28, 2018 at 12:27 PM

    Those are pretty blocks, and a fun idea for inspiration! I like blues and browns together.

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  8. IvaniJanuary 28, 2018 at 2:35 PM

    Great color combo and beautiful blocks.

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  9. Cynthia Brunz DesignsJanuary 28, 2018 at 2:43 PM

    Pretty! It will be fun to see where this one goes. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!

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  10. CathyJanuary 28, 2018 at 3:33 PM

    Blue and brown and a bunch of Flying Geese...what could be better!

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  11. EllenJanuary 29, 2018 at 1:38 PM

    You have a great collection of blocks started!

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