That really got me in the mood for sewing with some blue, specifically dark blue, the Rainbow Scrap Challenge color for July. Since I made some wonky trees for the Rainbow Jungle in light blue earlier this year, I pulled them out first to see what fabrics I had already used.
This group has a dark blue and a dark gray, but it could still use some more dark blues.
This is the fun part - hunting around for just the right pieces to make these trees from! How about these?
I usually try to find about an 8 inch square, and that first batik isn't quite wide enough,
but maybe I can make it work.
Look what else I found!
Perfect to use for blocks this month!
So, I stitched up a few trees -
I like this combination!
I'm always looking for fabric pairs that have a good contrast. I like these trees, too!
Here's the blue Rainbow Jungle now.
Four more dark blue trees needed!
Meanwhile, I kept playing with the smaller dark blue batik scraps, sewing up pairs, adding a strip here and there, ending up with this slab.
I added in some sunny yellow, and now I'm auditioning some strips
to go around the outside. Just something fun to play with!
Wishing you all a fun and safe July 4th!
Sharing at SoScrappy for ScrapHappy Saturday.
23 comments:
Fun trees. I really like the pops of yellow in combo with the blue. I made some of those trees a couple of Christmases ago and they are a bit addictive .
Love them!!! Have a safe and happy Fourth!
Nice choices, especially with the yellow. I need to catch up with my pinks. What a beautiful place to live!
The contrast does make the trees stand out. So glad you were able to get out and enjoy such a beautiful hike!
You are off to fabulous start with your dark blue blocks.
The original pattern requires 8" squares although it is possible to make similar blocks with smaller scraps using freezer paper templates. Guess I am not the only one aching for sunshine and yellow :-)
Both pairs of trees look like wonderful additions to your Rainbow Forest, Diann, but I really want to see where you are headed with that slab block!!
I am not sure when I will start with the dark blue but you sure are off to a good start. you are lucky to have the mountains near by for walking.
Your tree blocks are so fun. That's going to be a very bright and colorful quilt. Have a very happy 4th of July.
Such fun trees and a cute slab you have made. Those blue batiks sure are getting a workout over the last month.
Hi there Diann, catching up on your posts here this morning. You have so many lovely batiks in blues...batiks are gorgeous, aren't they and how clever that they are basically reversible.
You have a great project here with the ongoing trees. All so cute.
What a great place for hiking. Take care now the two of you.
the trees are fun and your Blues looks great
Great fabric choices for your dark blue trees! Looking forward to seeing how your slab block develops.
We haven’t been to RMNP in ages! Well, truth be told, we haven’t been anywhere in ages!
Your dark trees fit in great with the rest. Happy 4th!
Nothing like a hike and a little fresh air for some great inspiration! Love your blue tree blocks, and you found some great fabric! Love that Good Neighbor piece! Happy 4th to you two!
Happy 4th to you and Mike. Good start on your dark blues. It's too hot here for me to sew, 90's all week which is very unusual here. I'm just going to sit in front of the fan and vegetate.
Pat
Fabulous trees! (Both the inside ones and the outside ones!)
It's always a treat to see your tree jungle growing!
Your trees are so pretty - especially knowing you were inspired by nature! I like how you let us into your planning and thought process. I learned from you today. That last block of Playing with Blue is awesome, but yellow is my favorite color so I may be a bit partial! :)
I love your rainbow jungle. They look fun to make. How good is the scenery where you went walking. Gorgeous.
Beautiful blue fabrics turned into wonderful trees, and I love your scrappy blue slab with the bits of yellow!
Your jungle is always something that amazes me but that slab with the sunny yellow? Fabulous!
A walk in the woods is a great inspiration for your jungle quilt! I love your fabrics, especially the Good Neighbors one. It is so much fun to watch this project come together.
Your trees are beautiful!
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