A new year is here (already end of January!) and so is RSC (Rainbow Scrap Challenge) hosted by Angela at Superscrappy.
I've been participating in RSC since 2023 and now I'm running out of some colors. PINK is one of them. In 2023, I had approximately 13 yards, + already cut squares in different sizes. Arreli's quilt was made the same year, using pink front and back, all from my stash. Pink blocks were made as well as some items for my Etsy Shop. You can see them all here.
I've been looking for more pink in my stash but there's nothing (except squares in different sizes). I have 4 pieces left, the biggest approximately half yard.
I've been pondering what to make in RSC colors this year. I already have block sets made; squares, rectangles and HST (half-square-triangles). Isn't it time to try something else, I was wondering?!
I was looking through FQS's free pattern and my eyes fell on 'Eclipse'. Yep, there's a lot of curves! I'm not new to curves, so that should work out. Will it work in RSC colors too? We all have different taste and opinion. I like the pattern, it's a fun one. The colors used are perfect for eclipses, but I know I couldn't have made it in the those colors, too dark for me. There's no quilt police in this house, except me, so I'll decide on colors! LOL When all the blocks are done and pieced together, then I'll see if I like it, or not. It's worth a try.
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I have to admit the pattern / layout is a bit confusing / challenging, but eventually I'll get there, I hope!
Another quilt that has caught my eyes is 'Coffee Conversations with Dad'. As a coffee lover, I just love those coffee cups and I think they would look even better in RSC colors!
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Don't you just love that pink cat?!
I have used Moda Marbles 'parchment' as background for these blocks too. I'm also cutting the required squares in the same fabrics as used for the cups.
Required fabric yardage:
'Eclipse': 8.25 (front) + 5 (backing & binding) = 13.25 yards
'Coffee Quilt': 6 (front) + 5.75 (backing & binding) = 11.75 yards
Linking up with Angela and the RSC (Rainbow Scrap Challenge)
9 comments:
Two fun and different patterns for the RSC. They look great so far. Glad that you are branching out to try something new.
I like the curved blocks a lot--i think they will make a very nice quilt...
Amazing that you've used up all your pink!! I don't think i've ever used up all
of any one color ever!!:))) Since i am just working from my closet stash
this year i am hoping to bring down the levels...hugs, Julierose
I'm impressed that you would tackle all those curves! I love the coffee cups design...wouldn't it be fun to quilt some steam to add to them? Or even embroidery!
i LOVE the pink cat!! and the coffee pattern too. It will make a fun quilt. Kudos to you for doing curves. I'm still a newbie on those and I just can't get them nice and flat like yours. Keep at it and the quilt might tell you what it wants to become. Enjoy! ;^)
Your curved blocks look great! I'll enjoy seeing what the layout is like for the eclipse design. Love those coffee cups, too! They'll be fun in every color.
Both blocks have great potential for RSC quilts. The coffee mugs are perfect for fussy cutting and using bold prints. I can even imagine inverting the background and mug so that the background is the color of the month in low contrast prints and solids while the mugs are bold prints that include the color of the month. If it gets too busy a simple sashing will calm things down.
Good choices, I really like the coffee cups.
Both projects are fantastic! And yes, I do love the pink cat. You are so creative with your quilting.
Both blocks look good in PINK, Astrid! You've made good use of the small amount of scraps that remained.
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