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Saturday, February 20, 2021

Scrappy Rainbow Saturday--Week 8, 2021

February will be over before we know it, and it seems like there are very few of us who will miss it. I'm certainly ready for March and (I hope) the beginning of spring.

I made one very bright and sunny block for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge this week. This is my second block using the pattern "Sew Colorful Stars" from the Fat Quarter Shop. 


These blocks are bigger than I usually make, 16" finished size. I certainly wouldn't want it to be any smaller with all those triangles. I'm still trying to figure out the best way to press all the seams. That's one thing not addressed in the pattern--no pressing instructions.

Two blocks down, ten more to go. Once a month is plenty for me with so many triangles, but I do love the way the blocks are turning out!


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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25 comments:

  1. scraphappyFebruary 20, 2021 at 7:30 AM

    Beautiful! I am sure by the time we get to the end of the year you will know the best way to press them. It also makes a difference if you plan to use sashing, that helps with seam alternation between blocks.

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  2. maggie fellowFebruary 20, 2021 at 8:35 AM

    wonderful block and pretty in yellow

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  3. Kathy S.February 20, 2021 at 8:50 AM

    Those look great. What a happy pair.

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  4. grammajudybFebruary 20, 2021 at 9:05 AM

    That is certainly a lot of triangles! It a great block though! And so pretty to look at!

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  5. The Joyful QuilterFebruary 20, 2021 at 9:06 AM

    I see a few of my favorite YELLOW prints in your RSC block, Julie. That QUITE the collection of scraps!

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  6. Gretchen WeaverFebruary 20, 2021 at 9:12 AM

    The blocks are beautiful but I can see why you only want to make one a month! Happy stitching!

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  7. MariFebruary 20, 2021 at 9:16 AM

    I *love* these big stars. The yellow is so pretty-- just a ray of sunshine today.

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  8. swoozeFebruary 20, 2021 at 9:19 AM

    Gorgeous Julie!

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  9. LIttle Penguin QuiltsFebruary 20, 2021 at 10:53 AM

    Those are beautiful! Love all the designs you can make out of HSTs.

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  10. Sylvia@TreadlestitchesFebruary 20, 2021 at 1:30 PM

    Bright, beautiful blocks! They will make a lovely cheerful quilt!

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  11. IvaniFebruary 20, 2021 at 1:36 PM

    Beautiful blocks Julie

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  12. karenbbsnowFebruary 20, 2021 at 3:32 PM

    Your big blocks are awesome. Looking forward to seeing how you put them all together eventually.

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  13. MeganFebruary 20, 2021 at 5:48 PM

    Julie - I'd vote for pressing the seams open. I've been doing this with every patchwork seam for many years. There are a number of advantages - and no disadvantages! Give a try.

    Megan
    Sydney, Australia

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  14. CathyFebruary 21, 2021 at 12:13 AM

    Gorgeous blocks, Julie. I’m glad it’s you making them and me just admiring them!

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  15. JennyFebruary 21, 2021 at 2:54 AM

    These big blocks will make a stunning quilt!

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  16. Susie HFebruary 21, 2021 at 6:50 AM

    So pretty! I'd opt for some sort of sashing to solve the pressing problem. But that's just me!

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  17. KateFebruary 21, 2021 at 8:01 AM

    Those do have a lot of HSTs, but they make up so pretty. Looking forward to seeing what next month's color is.

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  18. ChantalFebruary 21, 2021 at 8:28 AM

    Looks like you and I have a triangle love affair, lol. I had the same question as you about the pressing and I press the seams open. It takes longer but it is worth the effort IMHO. Your stars are awesome! If that pair doesn't call in spring, I don't know what could. ;^)

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  19. TerryKnott.blogspot.comFebruary 21, 2021 at 11:36 AM

    Those are two beautiful blocks!

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  20. quiltingbydawnFebruary 21, 2021 at 4:34 PM

    This is going to be a wonderful rainbow quilt!

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  21. Cynthia Brunz DesignsFebruary 21, 2021 at 7:08 PM

    These are such wonderful blocks. I look forward to seeing more. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!

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  22. NannFebruary 22, 2021 at 10:16 AM

    Your scrappy stars burst with color! It will be a wonderful RSC 2021 project.

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  23. CathyFebruary 22, 2021 at 1:28 PM

    Oh, I like big blocks like that for donation quilts. They look wonderful, can be scrappy and it doesn't take many for a quilt.

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  24. Cathy TommFebruary 23, 2021 at 5:13 PM

    Great blocks. They are big! you will have a great quilt with those blocks.

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  25. JenniferMarch 1, 2021 at 9:53 PM

    They are such great blocks!

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