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Saturday, September 8, 2018

Sampling the Blues

Now that we are into September, the end of the year for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge is drawing near. Our assigned color for September is dark blue, with dark neutrals as an alternate choice. I believe there is only one more monthly color left for the year, then we can concentrate on assembly and finishing of our quilts.

My month got off to a good start with the completion of my Squared Away sampler blocks in blues. The block pattern is Queen Charlotte's Crown, and you can find it at Mari's blog The Academic Quilter. Those are the blocks in the top row, and they finish at 7.5". I preferred Mari's version that used only two fabrics instead of including an accent color.



The two blocks in the bottom row are Grandmother's Choice from the 2017 Fat Quarter Shop Patchwork Quilt Along. The block on the left is assembled as instructed in the pattern. Things got turned around differently on my 2nd attempt, leaving me with the block on the right. I think I like that one even better!

I am linking up with the Rainbow Scrap Challenge on Saturday and at Oh Scrap! over at Quilting is more fun than Housework on SundayBe sure to check out all of the wonderful projects that everyone is sharing! 

Julie in GA

12 comments:

  1. Your blocks look great! I really like them without the accent color. They're very striking.

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  2. Your background color is so pretty! I'm drawn to it every time you share your Squared Away blocks! I'll enjoy seeing how all of your blocks come together.

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  3. Beautiful blue fabrics, you have such lovely blocks here!

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  4. I like your Queen Charlotte's in just two colours, the crowns really show nicely.

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  5. I really like your crowns - I'm going to keep them in mind when I'm making my own!

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  6. I much prefer arrows to T's! All blocks are lovely.

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  7. Very pretty, and your happy accident block is cool!

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  8. Your blue blocks look lovely. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!

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  9. Love the ethereal look of the blues in your Queen Charlotte blocks!

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  10. Nice selection of BLUE scraps used in your blocks!

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  11. I like your two color versions of the top set and your inspired design choice with number two on the bottom.

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