I've been on a mission this week to finish up the quarter star blocks that I need for my Exploding Star project. Back in September, I figured out that I just needed 32 more blocks in the eight colors we had worked on already this year, but then realized I was going to run out of my background fabric, the Grunge in Sea.
I got that ordered and it came last week. So it was time to get back to work on the remaining blocks I needed to finish up my planned layout. And, remember I didn't want to use any fabric more than once throughout the quilt? (Well, except for the center star!) An infusion of pretty scraps from a quilty friend helped with this goal, too.
As of Thursday afternoon, I had made 24 of the 32 new blocks.
Just eight blocks left for the 32 I need to get to 100! So I did a little more cutting and a little more chain piecing, and I was almost there.
Now it's Friday afternoon, and look!
100 Blocks!
So, you know what I had to do, right?! Here they all are!
Next stop - quilt top! But first I think I'll work on the last few 16 Patch Stars that are needed for that project. That will give me a chance to sort through some brown and tan scraps and see what can be used up.
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28 comments:
Wow! You are on a roll! I love seeing all those different fabrics in your blocks. Have you thought about how you are going to quilt this one? It’s beautiful! Gail at the cozy quilter
Yay Diann!! You chose well when you picked Grunge Sea as a background, it is stunning. I can't wait to see your finish. Hope you have a fun weekend!
Beautiful--you've done it, Diann;))) 100 is a lot!! Love that background color so pretty..nice work hugs, Julierose
That looks fantastic, great progress!
Hooray! Hooray! I've admired this all along and it's terrific!
Beautiful - you did a great job with this!
Very fun and scrappy. RSC quilts are always some of the prettiest quilts.
I am so glad the background fabric came in. The layout is stunning! Congratulations on getting it to the next level.
This is looking great! So fun when you have all the blocks done and can play with the layouts.
the big star burst looks great glad your fabric arrived.
This is looking FABULOUS! :)
Wowzer! A starburst of beauty! This is going to look amazing, Diann. The blue background fabric really makes this quilt sing. You go girl; you are on a roll! Have a great weekend. Hugs.
That looks great, you must be so pleased to see your idea come to life. As you say, next step, sew them all together.
So cool!
What a fabulous Quarter Star layout!
So beautiful and unique, Diann!!
It really is stunning! The Sea colored Grunge is perfect.
Wonderful! It's like a supernova!
Looking fabulous Diannš„°
I love your Exploding Star blocks!
That Exploding Star almost top is going to be fabulous. I love that you used a blue (almost looks denim colored in the pic) background fab. Great idea to check what fabrics you can "use up" and perhaps actually use up some scraps.
This is gorgeous! It reminds me of a mystery quilt that was recently finished on Facebook. It was called the Mystery Aloha quilt along. Love the background you used.
count your blessings that the grunge matched. i recently ran out of my background, kona black. the new cut didn't match! (insert eye roll)
Excellent work, Diann. You really stayed with it and it is looking great. Well done.
Magnificent!!
Oh I love that! Well done!
Those 100 blocks just sparkle! Well done! This is a WOW!!!!
This looks fantastic!
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