New year, new logo - and I'm looking forward to participating in the Rainbow Scrap Challenge again for 2026!
It's always fun to start the new year with a new color and new projects, too. Back in October I decided to make a Jacob's Ladder block just to see how I felt about making them for the 2026 Rainbow Scrap Challenge. Sometime in December, I also made one in red. They are such a classic block, and go together quickly.
This week I pulled out some pieces of blue from my stash, and sewed another block!
The background is what I am calling an ecru print (which Mr. Google says is a beige with yellow tones!) and I'm going to try to keep with that background color throughout all these blocks. A friend gave me quite a bit of yardage in the ecru colorway, so I thought I'd try and use it up on this project.
Then I made one in lighter blues -
Ooh, I'm liking this!
The Jacob's Ladder blocks need larger chunks of the prints to make the 4.5 inch sections, so I'm digging into the fat quarter type stash for them. But I also have lots of smaller blue scraps. I've been sorting them into darks and lights and thinking about what can be done with them.
You know I'll figure out something! 😊
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25 comments:
Nice blocks! Great way to use your ecru yardage too. How many RSC projects are you going to make.?
The ecru makes such a nice backdrop for the blues! I like your start. I might unofficially participate in RSC - I'm feeling the pull.
Jacob's Ladder is a fun block to make for sure!! I loke how yours are set together..I am waffling (as usual) with starting RSC--the last time I joined, many years ago, I ended up with SO MANY unfinished projects on hand that I am still working on them years later...of course I could just do one, but evidently I didn't realize that at the time...;(((( S I G H ...I do enjoy watching everyone's choices though a lot...Hugs, Julierose
Of course you will figure something out, we have faith in you! On Jacob's ladder how is the pressing coming out-will the blocks nest?
Jacob's Ladder is such a good traditional block. Very pretty!
Have fun with that bin of small scraps, Diann! Your new BLUE blocks are a lovely addition to your Jacob's Ladder Collection. Using a single background seem SEW brave! I normally use multiple backgrounds in case I run out before I'm finish making blocks.
Love it! Buckeye Beauty & Jacob's Ladder were on my list for this year & I resisted. But I may weaken after seeing yours for a month or two. Wink!
I'm so overwhelmed by my scraps and the too many ways they are stored, that I'm tempted to give them all away. I have so much stash and I never seem to get to it as I try to deal with the scraps. Maybe everyone else's ideas will stimulate me to dig in.
Pat
I love the colors you have chosen - they all look good!!
Your Jacob's Ladder blocks are looking great, Diann! I have a lot of that background ecru natural color to use up. I will have to get serious about a plan. :)
Beautiful Jacob's Ladder blocks in different colors.
Love how the blocks look all together. Wonder how many different layouts there are for Jacob's Ladder blocks. This looks to be a fantastic block for RSC 2026! Cheers!
It's always good to have a plan at the start of RSC. Your blocks look great, I certainly know of it but never stitched any myself.
Jacob's Ladder is a favorite block of mine. I know, under your guidance, it will result in a stunning 2026 RSC quilt.
beautiful - I love the idea of using light and dark of the same colorway!! This will be amazing
You always have such pretty scraps! Those Jacob Ladder blocks will make a fun quilt.
What fun Diann. Your jacobs ladder blocks will make a gorgeous colorful quilt.
I love Jacob's Ladder block. I did a quilt in blue and green, and would probably make another one in a different colourway if time permits. I love how you used two fabric but use both for the 4-patch units and the HSTs. It changes everything and I love it. Enjoy! ;^)
I do love Jacob's Ladder--great RSC block choice!!! Looking good.
Nice choice for RSC. (Note to self -- pu the new badge and add to my blog!)
Really pretty blocks!
You sure come up with the best RSC blocks! I love the secondary pattern this one creates!
The Jacob's Ladder block is perfect for this year's RSC. Love the blue fabric.
That's a great block for the challenge. I wonder what other blocks will be added this month!
Your blocks are colorful and fun! Good choice for RSC!
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