My stash enhancement purchase of purple last week was really helpful when it came to cutting squares for the 16 patch stars I wanted to make this week. I tried to roughly sort them into the more lavender shades and the darker purple shades, although there are definitely some that could go in either block!
Once you sew the corner triangles to make the stars, it doesn't take long to sew up the whole block.
I'd say these two have a pretty good lighter/darker contrast.
I'm not sure what kind of final layout I'll end up with for these yet, but it's fun to just see them all together.
As leaders and enders, while sewing these blocks together, some tiny four patches were made. These are organized by red-purples and blue-purples. They will eventually become gameboard blocks.
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Your blocks are so pretty, Diann. Your new acquisitions were perfect for these blocks. I like the idea of making 4 patches for the game board blocks too. Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteI admire your perseverance with these rainbow blocks every year. This year is particularly nice with the white stars.
ReplyDeleteYou did well on your purple stash enhancement, those blocks are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI think this may be my favorite rainbow quilt so far! It looks wonderful with the stars!
ReplyDeleteAwesome purple blocks. I plan to get started on my purple Gameboard blocks this weekend. I didn't have a purple 16-patch center leftover from before, so that will be my first step too.
ReplyDeleteThe rainbow blocks are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteOh, be still my heart! I love the purple star blocks. That whole quilt is headed toward fabulous.
ReplyDeletePurple perfection!
ReplyDeleteVicki in MN penned it perfectly. . purple perfection! Those star blocks are so wonderful!
ReplyDeleteOh so many lovely blocks in your newly acquired purples, Diann.
ReplyDeleteI like purple and I think on the quilt I am working on now I like the purple blocks the best. I like you star blocks with all the colors.
ReplyDeleteYou have the best fabrics! Love the flowers tossed on what could be a manuscript, letter or journal. And oh, those off center star blocks are such fun.
ReplyDeletePerfect purple stars & the layout is looking so scrumptious!!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful blocks.
ReplyDeleteYou made good use of those new acquisitions. Both sets of your scrappy purple blocks turned out beautifully.
ReplyDeleteWell done with the purple scraps. The Gameboard block is tempting me too. Enjoy! ;^)
ReplyDeleteThis pattern never fails. Well done!!
ReplyDeleteThe purples are working in all of your projects.
ReplyDeleteIt is nice to see your star blocks all together. You've done a great job with your purples... I haven't even thought about them for this month. So I'm happy you have reminded me! Have a quilty week.
ReplyDeleteGreat purple additions, Diann!!! Your trial layout of blocks is looking so colorful and adorable!!!
ReplyDeletewhat great purples!! all your star blocks are so amazing - its going to be a great quilt
ReplyDeleteGreat purples! More variety is always better. The white stars are such a great contrast with all the bright colors.
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