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quilting · January 21, 2017

2017 Rainbow Scrappy Challenge

For a couple of years I’ve seen many beautiful quilts made for the Rainbow Scrappy challenge at So Scrappy.  Then I saw the wrap up post for 2016 with the “show and tell” of quilts made last year (click here to see it).  There were so many gorgeous projects, I just had to jump in this year. 

Many years ago, long before Moda jelly rolls, Debbie Caffrey was teaching “worm” classes using 2-1/2” strips.  After taking a couple of these classes, I saw the endless possibilities of strips so I started 2-1/2” strips off all my leftover fabrics.  Debbie recommended using mailing boxes to store the strips (they are the perfect size) and I’ve collected dozens of boxes of strips. It’s time to move out some of these boxes so I had to figure out a quilt to use these strips.  Each box holds about 120 strips so I’ll be able to participate in the RSC for years to come.

strip box

Or so I thought. January’s color is purple.  I need four strips for each block and plan to make three blocks each of eight colors and one additional block somewhere along the way. I pulled out my purple box and found only a handful of strips.  In fact, I pulled ALL of my purple stash and this is what I have.  Guess I haven’t made many purple quilts.

purple stash

I found two sets of four strips but couldn’t come up with the third so I hit up my neighbor’s stash for a little more variety. Then I found a couple more strips in a scrap bin so now there is enough for all three blocks.

Lots and lots of half square triangles.

RSC-hst

And here is the first block finished. 

RSC-purple 1

I really like the teal and it will be a constant in all the blocks.  I have a few different teals so will mix that up a bit.

Of course, everyone knows that scraps are like sourdough starter and when you use them they make more, so I have a plans for a different block using the leftovers!  I’m linking up with Ramona at So Scrappy for Scrap Happy Saturday. If you want to know more about the Rainbow Scrappy Challenge or want to join in, the details can be found here.

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In: quilting · Tagged: carpenter star, carpenter's star, purple block, rainbow scrappy challenge, RSC

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Comments

  1. Pat in Appleton says

    January 21, 2017 at 7:58 am

    I love, love, love this block! It’s so pretty. Who knew purple and teal and purple played so nice together?

  2. Vicki says

    January 21, 2017 at 8:32 am

    Oohhhh! What a beautiful block!

  3. Gretchen says

    January 21, 2017 at 9:05 am

    Your block is so pretty, love the teal! This is going to be a lovely quilt.

  4. Tracy says

    January 21, 2017 at 9:57 am

    Oh, that is lovely!

  5. Angela says

    January 21, 2017 at 12:03 pm

    It sounds like you have lots of great scraps collected. So glad that you are turning them into such beautiful blocks.

  6. Bonnie S says

    January 21, 2017 at 1:08 pm

    Wow! Beautiful. Looks like you are going to make a big quilt this time. Enjoy!

  7. Nell says

    January 21, 2017 at 1:43 pm

    Beautiful block. Nice variety in the purple fabrics.

  8. Cathy L in IA says

    January 21, 2017 at 2:06 pm

    Yummy!!

  9. Alycia says

    January 21, 2017 at 4:07 pm

    What a beautiful block

  10. The Joyful Quilter says

    January 21, 2017 at 7:42 pm

    Welcome to the Rainbow Scrap Challenge!! You’ve chosen a nice block to make each month. I’m planning to use the outside of that block for a frame for my RSC Slabs. Have FUN using those scraps!!

  11. Susan says

    January 22, 2017 at 7:11 pm

    What a gorgeous block that is. You are going to have your own beautiful quilt at the end of the year.

  12. katie z. says

    January 22, 2017 at 8:29 pm

    What a great block! Welcome to the party.

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