Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Scrappy Things

My mom is coming to visit tomorrow - she comes every year about this time to celebrate her birthday with the family.  So instead of much sewing this week, you know what I've been doing!  Yes - cleaning... although I would much rather be sewing!  I have had the time to work on a couple of small things - blocks for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge and my Log Cabin Loonies project.

I finished up my six 16 patch blocks for August in shades of light purple and gray with a few other little colors thrown in.


I was just doing a little math and realized that I now have 48 of these sweet blocks!  It's going to be fun to lay them out again and see how this quilt is looking!

I also wanted to finish up a few more of my 12 inch log cabin blocks because the full moon is coming up! There are 9 of these blocks now.


This month I added 3 new blocks - a turquoise one and a black and white one - 


and an orange one.  Before I made this orange block, I was looking at the other eight, and I just knew it needed an orange one.  I love orange!



While my mom is here, I don't know if I'll make it into my sewing room, so I'm going to need a hand sewing project to work on while we sit and visit.  I'd better go see what I can dig up!

Later this week, I'll be linking up with my favorite places:
ScrapHappy Saturday at SoScrappy
Oh Scrap! at Quilting is More Fun than Housework, and
Log Cabin Loonies at JulieK Quilts.

See you there!



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23 comments:

  1. Cynthia Brunz DesignsAugust 16, 2016 at 9:29 PM

    Have a great time celebrating with your mom. You have so many lovely projects to share with her. Seeing your log cabins makes me want to start one of my own.

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  2. Linda @ kokaquiltsAugust 17, 2016 at 5:22 PM

    I'm enjoying watching your progress on these log cabins... they look wonderful all together! Enjoy your time with your mum.

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  3. PreetiAugust 19, 2016 at 2:26 PM

    Honestly, cleaning is so overrated. It gets dirty again UGH!!! Love your log cabins - all the colors. I love orange too.
    Hugs,
    Preeti.

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  4. KateAugust 20, 2016 at 6:54 AM

    Both RSC projects are coming together beautifully. I love those Log Cabin blocks!

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  5. Deb AAugust 20, 2016 at 7:08 AM

    Both are looking good but I just love your log cabin blocks. You were right, it needed orange =)

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  6. Katie Z.August 20, 2016 at 7:14 AM

    Nice work!

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  7. Sandra WalkerAugust 20, 2016 at 7:45 AM

    I've come here for a little light purple and grey inspiration and well, thank you, I've got some! I haven't been feeling the colour combo this month; did purple and green earlier this year, and grey doesn't feel 'rainbow' to me. Have a great visit with your mom; I can totally relate to the 'cleaning vs sewing' sentiments!

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  8. KarenAugust 20, 2016 at 8:35 AM

    I really am enjoying your log cabin blocks. They are calling me to make soon. Have a wonderful time with your mom and family.

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  9. CathyAugust 20, 2016 at 9:54 AM

    I have a weak spot for log cabins, and yours are simply devine! Can't wait to see these fun projects all come together. Meantime, enjoy your mother's visit!

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  10. PaulaB quiltsAugust 20, 2016 at 9:57 AM

    Just remember that thread bits on carpet or chairs, beds, etc so not count as dirt!

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  11. IvaniAugust 20, 2016 at 12:17 PM

    Love the log cabin. Your bloks will be turned into a wonderful quilt. I understand your sentiment about cleaning X sewing. Have a great time with your mom.

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  12. gayleAugust 20, 2016 at 6:40 PM

    Well of course it needed an orange block! 8)

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  13. Libby in TNAugust 21, 2016 at 6:19 AM

    I really love the clear definition in your log cabin blocks. Everything can use a little orange in my book.

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  14. PeggyinnoAugust 21, 2016 at 6:43 AM

    Love the log cabins, so bright and cheerful!
    Have a great time with your mother this week and may she have a very Happy Birthday!

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  15. Karen - Quilts...etc.August 21, 2016 at 7:43 AM

    love the scrappy log cabins! have a great visit

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  16. JayneAugust 21, 2016 at 8:23 AM

    Love your log cabin blocks! Rainbows are hard to beat! Cleaning is over rated, but you gotta do! Especially if your mom is visiting!

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  17. quiltingbydawnAugust 21, 2016 at 8:42 AM

    I love log cabin blocks and your rainbow colors are wonderful!

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  18. julieQAugust 21, 2016 at 9:44 AM

    Wow! I love your beautiful rainbow log cabin blocks...gorgeous! Thank you for linking up and sharing!

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  19. Tu-Na QuiltsAugust 21, 2016 at 10:49 AM

    Absolutely wonderful rainbow log cabin blocks! Love the use of white with them. Now that's on my to do list. Karen @ Tu-Na Quilts, Travels, and Eats

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  20. CathyAugust 21, 2016 at 3:00 PM

    Love the Log Cabins! I hate cleaning! Thank goodness I rarely have visitors!

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  21. PamAugust 22, 2016 at 9:03 AM

    I love how you choose the colors for your log cabin. That will be a stunner!

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  22. Quilter KathyAugust 26, 2016 at 8:25 AM

    Love these rainbow log cabin blocks... so pretty!

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  23. Caryl @ cinnamon holiday workshopAugust 26, 2016 at 5:19 PM

    great colors.......

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