Friday, February 17, 2017

My Week in Aqua and Purple

 This week in my sewing room has been all about bits and pieces.  

I started off the week thinking about my String Star design - 


I actually didn't plan to make any aqua blocks for this quilt, but it did need a few more purples, so I finished up making those.  Now I have the eight purple blocks needed for the four corners of the star.


I also just counted up that I'll need 20 low volume string blocks for this plan, and I've only made one!  Guess that would be something to work on next!

Meanwhile, since I seem to be making different 6 inch blocks in various colors, I decided to try a bow tie block.  Here's an aqua one to add to my collection.


And then I added a purple bow tie to the mix, too.


I'm not sure where this collection of blocks is going, so I guess I'll just let it evolve and see what happens!

What have you been up to this week?  I'm looking forward to finding out at Scrap Happy Saturday over at SoScrappy!




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22 comments:

  1. Libby in TNFebruary 17, 2017 at 1:34 PM

    That's a fun collection of blocks!

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  2. LindaFebruary 17, 2017 at 3:31 PM

    Love your blocks, especially the bow tie! Yay for evolution! :)

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  3. ChantalFebruary 18, 2017 at 7:09 AM

    Love your collection of blocks. Aqua and purple go so well together. It makes for a lovely picture. ;^)

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  4. LA PaylorFebruary 18, 2017 at 7:14 AM

    I see you, you're the quilter who plans and takes great care with every block!

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  5. SheilaFebruary 18, 2017 at 8:18 AM

    Most excellent collection of blocks. You go girl!

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  6. CathyFebruary 18, 2017 at 8:59 AM

    I love all your blocks! Those bowties are addicting, aren’t they? xo

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  7. PaulaB quiltsFebruary 18, 2017 at 9:37 AM

    Those string blocks are great. It will be a stunning quilt. The aqua bow tie is so pretty. Keep up the good work!

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  8. Sandra WalkerFebruary 18, 2017 at 10:05 AM

    I LOVE (and totally relate to) the phrase "I seem to be making..." And again, I'm seeing purple and aqua together and thinking WOW! These two colours would make a terrific quilt, who knew. I just love the Zen Chic Modern Background Essentials; it is making regular appearances in my RSC2017 projects too!

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  9. Deb AFebruary 18, 2017 at 11:38 AM

    Great bow ties! Such a pretty design you are working on - it will be a very pretty quilt.

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  10. claudiaFebruary 18, 2017 at 1:09 PM

    I guess I've been up to no good this week! I haven't accomplished much. I will blame that on too much to do, to little time. I did so well last month! Maybe because in the back of my mind February is a short month, and I already feel like there's not enough time to finish everything! At any rate...
    I'm loving your blocks! The string block quilt is going to be a stunner! I love the plan you drew up for it. I can't wait to see it all put together!

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  11. CathyFebruary 18, 2017 at 1:13 PM

    The blocks in the collection look great together.
    Your Star is going to be gorgeous. Good luck on all those low volume blocks!

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  12. Pamela ArbourFebruary 18, 2017 at 2:37 PM

    You are really doing well with your blocks. I think I would get so confused. Your blocks are so perfect and delicate.

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  13. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowFebruary 18, 2017 at 3:59 PM

    How pretty and yes let them evolve :)

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  14. Katie Z.February 18, 2017 at 8:16 PM

    You have some lovely things in the works.

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  15. gayleFebruary 18, 2017 at 9:16 PM

    I'm a big fan of 'seeing what happens'! 8)
    That string star is going to be gorgeous. I'm looking forward to watching it grow this year.

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  16. Sally TrudeFebruary 19, 2017 at 7:07 AM

    RSC has definitely taught me to go with the flow. But usually I still think in terms of grouping like blocks. But your display makes me think I should mix things up a bit.

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  17. JeanneFebruary 19, 2017 at 9:14 AM

    The string blocks catch my eye -- looking forward to more :)

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  18. EdithFebruary 19, 2017 at 10:52 AM

    So many pretty blocks happening here. Everything looks so crisp and precise, nice photography.

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  19. Linda @ kokaquiltsFebruary 19, 2017 at 12:58 PM

    I love all these blocks, so pretty & fresh looking!

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  20. Magpie SueFebruary 19, 2017 at 7:50 PM

    I love that aqua bow tie! You've done well this week!

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  21. Alison V.February 20, 2017 at 7:33 AM

    I love your aqua and purple blocks together, especially the bowtie!

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  22. KateFebruary 21, 2017 at 5:16 AM

    The String Star is going to be fun to watch come together. You've got a good start on a fun collection of scrappy blocks.

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