Little Penguin Quilts Through the Year

Little Penguin Quilts Through the Year

Friday, January 6, 2017

RSC 2017 - Moving Ahead

The stars have all been aligned this week, and while I don't yet have an actual finished quilt for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge 2016, my Scrap Jar Stars quilt is an "almost finished" flimsy, and it's looking pretty good!  :)


This just needs one last outside border to finish up the 9 patches, and it will be ready to quilt!

I also played with my Maple Leaf blocks a little bit this week.  I made a purple one, and then thought since I am in the nine patch mode, it might be fun to make a nine patch alternate block to go along with it.


These really are very pretty purple fabrics, but I have a hard time photographing purple, for some reason!  

After making these, I decided to make some more partners to go with my other Maple Leaf blocks.


This could be fun!  What have you been up to this week? For more rainbow inspiration, check out ScrapHappy Saturday at SoScrappy!


23 comments:

Ariane said...

Your scrap jars quilt is looking great. I also love your maple leaf and nine patch blocks. These will make a wonderful quilt.

Libby in TN said...

Thanks for introducing me to SJQ. I've made 3 purple blocks already! My favorite part about your setting is the 9-patch formed by the sashing. I like the 9Ps with your maple leaves.

Vicki in MN said...

You're off to a good start for 2017!

Quiltdivajulie said...

Like the addition of the nine patch alternate blocks!!

Vicki said...

Love the scrap jar stars! Adding those 9-patch blocks to the maple leaves is a fantastic idea. The maple leaf block is one of my favorites.

The Joyful Quilter said...

Your SJS turned out SEW beautifully!! Looking forward to seeing your Maple Leaf and 9-Patch come along during 2017. Have fun with those scraps!!

Alison V. said...

Your scrap jar stars are just darling! I also like the combination of maple leafs and nine patches -- looks like a fun start to a new quilt!

Betty C said...

I like the 9 patches with the leaves too.

Cynthia Brunz Designs said...

You are definitely hitting them out of the park with your RSC quilts. They all look so great!

Cathy said...

I love your idea of mixing the 9-patch blocks with the maple leaves. This is going to be awesome! And I can’t wait to see your finished Scrap Jar Stars!! (will write soon)..... xo

Jennifer said...

your scrap jar quilt is fantastic! and I love your leaves and 9s!

scraphappy said...

It does look like fun. The borders always seem to be a hang up, but you are almost there.

gayle said...

Love those ScrapJar Stars! (And I'm almost certain I'll have a purple SJS made by the end of the month, because what's one more project at this point?)
And that's a great call to be making the nine patches along with the maple leaves. I think you'll have all kinds of fun playing with those at the end of the year!

Angie said...

Scrap Jar Stars are lookin' good! Cute idea with the Maple Leaf blocks & 9 patches.

Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow said...

The Scrap Jar Stars are looking wonderful!
I love the leaf and patches idea as well :)

Alycia~Quiltygirl said...

It looks amazing!!!!!!

Cathy said...

Can't believe your scrap jar stars are almost a quilt! You go, girl!

Kate said...

I like those 9 patches and maple leaf combinations. Could be a very fun combo. Congrats on getting your Jar Stars to the finished flimsy stage, it's looking great. I have problems photographing purple as well, it always looks blue unless I'm in the sunlight.

Cherie in St Louis said...

It's a beautiful almost quilt top :) Love the Scrap Jar Stars pattern which is perfect for the RSC.

Pamela Arbour said...

Oh wow, I think you have a good thing going with the maple leaves and the 9-patch. I like the way they are looking. Your jar stars are outstanding!

Preeti said...

Your scrap jar stars are dazzling. Beautiful!!!

Louise said...

My purple blocks didn't photograph right, either. Weird. I really like the nine patches with the maple leaves! Great combo.

Fiona said...

love your scrap blocks... the stars are lovely
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