Friday, May 10, 2019

Some Orange for May

I've been out of town this week, but before we left I had a little time to pull out my orange scraps -


and get my four string blocks made for May.


After making the four rectangular blocks, I even had time to rip out the paper foundation and sew them together.


So far I have five 12.5 x 18.5 blocks - 


If I make 12 of these big blocks, and set them 4 x 3 (because they are taller than they are wide), I'll have an approximately 48 x 54 center, and then I have to figure what to do for borders.  Maybe a bunch of smaller (6.5 inch square) neutral blocks?  Hmmm... definitely something to think about!

Sharing at SoScrappy for ScrapHappy Saturday!



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13 comments:

  1. Vicki in MNMay 11, 2019 at 6:23 AM

    They look so pretty all together on your design wall.

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  2. Karen - Quilts...etc.May 11, 2019 at 7:10 AM

    I love those strings. I was lazy this week and didn't work on my RSC at all! I really need to get busy this week so I can link next week

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  3. LouiseMay 11, 2019 at 7:14 AM

    String blocks are SO satisfying! A border of neutral strings would be great for these dynamic diamonds :)

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  4. CathyMay 11, 2019 at 8:57 AM

    Oooh, I know I say it every month, but I do love those blocks! They look so nice together!

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  5. SheilaMay 11, 2019 at 9:03 AM

    Awesome, beautiful blocks. I love, love, love string block quilts. I want to steal your rectangle string blocks idea for next year's RSC.

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  6. Cynthia Brunz DesignsMay 11, 2019 at 9:27 AM

    You know I love string blocks! These look amazing together.

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  7. LindaMay 11, 2019 at 9:33 AM

    I like your orange! And your idea for surrounding the string blocks.

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  8. Katie Z.May 11, 2019 at 9:41 AM

    Ooh, that’s lovely!

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  9. MarlyMay 11, 2019 at 11:26 AM

    Your blocks look so pretty together; it's going to be a wonderful finish!

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  10. LindaMay 11, 2019 at 11:49 AM

    Your rectangular String blocks are great and look lovely together on your design wall.they will make a super quilt.

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  11. CathyMay 11, 2019 at 2:42 PM

    Delightful! I love string/strip quilts!

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  12. The Joyful QuilterMay 11, 2019 at 4:01 PM

    Congrats! on finding time to play with your ORANGE strings. Your blocks are looking SEW good!

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  13. PreetiMay 12, 2019 at 11:57 AM

    This is going to be a short comment because I am speechless. Love the string blocks so much.

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