I've been absent from blogging for over a week because we made another trip back to Wisconsin, this time for a family wedding. Sometimes I am organized enough to have some blog posts prepared in advance, but that didn't happen this time. We had a great trip, both at the wedding and spending a couple days hanging out with family, including several great nieces and great nephews, ages 1 to 8. It was so much fun to see them all again!
After we got back, there was the usual day or two of laundry, grocery shopping, and getting back into the usual routine. I didn't get any quilting done until Thursday, but I have now completed the last blocks for one of my Rainbow Scrap Challenge projects, the Homespun quilt.
As you can see, the tan and grey blocks are divided into half blocks. That is because my planned layout needs some half blocks, and I think I will probably use the neutral colors there. I did the same thing when I made brown and black blocks in July. You can see those blocks HERE.
I have made all the blocks I need for this quilt and am very eager to get them up on the wall and consider different arrangements. I'm hoping to get caught up on other RSC projects first, then I can reward myself with some layout playtime.
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
You always choose great blocks for your RSC! This one is definitely on my list for next year. What size strips are you using?
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DeleteThose are great star blocks!! I'm looking forward to seeing the whole layout.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you will enjoy playing with the layout once you've made your other RSC blocks, Julie. It's always fun to try out a variety of options!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you were able to get together with family! Sounds like your trip was lots of fun. The Homespun blocks are just great! I'm looking forward to seeing all the blocks together, too.
ReplyDeleteLove the half blocks. It is going to be a fun quilt to play with.
ReplyDeletePleased you enjoyed your trip. Love your Homespun blocks, so beautifully sewn. The block design is a brilliant design, an ideal choice for RSC. Your half blocks are an excellent idea too.
ReplyDeletePleased you enjoyed your trip. Love your Homespun blocks, so beautifully sewn. The block design is a brilliant design, an ideal choice for RSC. Your half blocks are an excellent idea too.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on finishing the blocks for this quilt! I can't wait to see what layout you choose. And thanks also for the link to the pattern.
ReplyDeleteLovely blocks Julie. The half blocks look so good together I thought the pairing was deliberate! I look forward to seeing your layout.
ReplyDeleteGood plan to put the more neutral blocks on the outside of the layout. It is going to be a wonderful quilt!
ReplyDeleteGreat fabric choices!
ReplyDeleteI am really looking forward to seeing these blocks finished into a quilt. They are so wonderful. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!
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