2023 begins with a couple of finished quilt tops such as Masala Box, which is next up to be quilted.
I don't think that will happen in January,
but hopefully before too much time goes by!
I also ended 2022 with several WiPs that are continuing into 2023. One of them I'm calling Blueberry Taffy. You might remember this bunch of blue (and related colors) crumb blocks that I made in our last blue month.
My plan is to make them into "candy" blocks
with the crumb centers trimmed to 6.5 inches.
With January being blue month, I decided this would be a good one to continue working on.
Since the crumb blocks are already made, these go together pretty quickly!
They are 10 inches finished.
But I couldn't start a new year in the Rainbow Scrap Challenge without one new block to play with, could I? So I decided to start making some Split 9 Patch blocks. I started out by making a couple red ones, and then added dark blue to the mix.
I really like simple blocks that give you
lots of choices for different layouts!
Maybe some brighter blues next?
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Your Massala Box is gorgeous, Diann. I will continuing with the crumb blocks I started last year and make some candy blocks is a great idea for them, I have a full box of split nine patch scrap blocks, I want to turn them into a quilt top at some point during this year, Split Nine Patch is a simple and very versatile block, Yours look so pretty and bright, well done!
ReplyDeleteLove your Massala Box top Diann! It's such a happy piece! Yes I think the bright blue would be a good next choice for your month. What is the name of the candy looking block? I like it so much! Wishing you a happy and safe weekend! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteMasala Box is beautiful! Split nine patch is on my list this year as well! Cute candy blocks too.
ReplyDeleteYou've wrapped up your year well! Masala Box is so bright and cheerful, and I look forward to seeing how you quilt it!
ReplyDeletegreat finish and a great start! you are on a roll!
ReplyDeletewhat a bright wall you have with the Massala Blocks
ReplyDeleteThe Masala box is beautiful! Love the candy layout for your crumb blocks. What a cute quilt that will be.
ReplyDeleteI love new block--split nine-patch!!! So good!!!
ReplyDeleteThe candy blocks with the crumb center is such a cute way to use those crumb blocks. Great idea! Masala looks terrific!
ReplyDeleteThose candy blocks are going to be so cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful blocks! I agree with you about simple blocks and the many possibilities of designs that can be made.
ReplyDeleteMaking the candy blocks is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI like all of your different projects. The candy blocks are really unique.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your stitching.
I made a crumby yummy candy quilt several years ago. Oh, what fun!
ReplyDeleteI think your split nines are a great choice for RSC.
Looks like you've gotten a good start on this month's RSC color. I started a split 9 quilt a while back as my leader and ender project. Wondering what ever happened to it! Ha! Your crumb blocks work perfectly in the Wrapped Candy blocks! Have a good week!
ReplyDeleteMasala Box is very pretty - will you hand quilt it? You come up with the best names - love the Blueberry Taffy blocks.
ReplyDeleteThose candy blocks are adorable. Fun to do one up lavenders, pinks and reds for Valentines Day or something Christmasy. Love them.
ReplyDeleteGreat candy blocks. Of course, you need to start a new RSC block. What's a new year for? I love simple blocks too. I'm sure you will find plenty of patterns to use your split 9-Patch. Enjoy! ;^)
ReplyDeleteSo many pretty blocks! I really like the idea of making candy blocks with crumb block centers. So clever!
ReplyDeleteLove the “taffy blocks”. They were on my list to make, before I decided to work at FINISHING! I’ll still construct crumbs, because there are so many! But the actual blocks are on the “back burner “. Split nibs is a good one too! And Marsala Box is a favorite! So sew much fun!
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