After the big push to finish up Patchwork Hearts, it has been nice and relaxing to go back to just playing with scraps! I dug into my stash and pulled out all the purple I could find. At the beginning of the month, I'm always looking at these with the viewpoint of what will work for each of my current projects.
I find purple really hard to photograph - as in,
these are much prettier in person!
I started with the Jacob's Ladder blocks because they require the largest chunks of fabric. First made was this combination - I love that floral print!
Pretty soon there were two!
Of course, I just had to lay out a grouping of them together. I've made 18 blocks now, but for this photo I left out two - a very light blue and a brown one. They don't quite fit in with this layout. I'm going to have to figure out what to make for the last few blocks that will work with this layout.
In the category of "not purple, but still scrappy," along the way, I made a couple more blocks for the Lala's Irish Chain QAL, hosted by Melva over at Melva Loves Scraps. I used these as leader/enders in between rows of the Jacob's Ladder blocks.
I think that blue bubble print is going to work for the chain!
Sharing at SoScrappy for ScrapHappy Saturday.
Your purples are so pretty. I had forgotten about your Jacob's Ladder - it is looking great! Love the blue print on Lala. Hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteJacks Chain blocks make a perfect quilt! So much to look at with secondary designs. I, too, only had time to play with blocks this week.
ReplyDeleteBoth those quilts look wonderful, great progress!
ReplyDeletePurple can be a stinker to photograph for sure no matter how hard you try. I have photoshop elements that I use to try and tweak but sometimes it just doesn't help! I love the purples you have pulled and the block you made with them.
ReplyDeletePurple is hard to photograph, sometimes pairing it with black or off white helps it photograph better. The Jacob's Ladder quilt is going to be a fun one when it's finished. You picked a good color for your constant in the chain pieces. Happy stitching this weekend.
ReplyDeleteThose Jacob's Ladder blocks look fantastic! All of your blocks this week are awesome.
ReplyDeleteYour Jacob’s Ladder block are looking good. The blocks for Melva’s QAL are so cute. I must go check that one out!
ReplyDeleteI like the brown Jacob;s Ladder blocks with the mix. Your purple blocks are pretty. I like your sew along blocks too! That bubble print is a great fabric for the chain!
ReplyDelete"Sew" much fun is going on your quilt room, Diann:). Such a lovely selection of purples to work with and your Jacob Ladder blocks are looking fabulous. Melva's QAL blocks are so pretty. I do love it with the pretty blues. Have a fabulous day. Hugs.
ReplyDeletea perfect purple start! :)
ReplyDeletethe Jacob's Ladder is looking so good!! I will need to remember purple when I get my one quilt going that I have for the RSC this year
ReplyDeleteThe blue bubble fabric looks great! I really like it with your scraps. The scrappy Jacob's Ladder blocks are so bright & cheerful. Loving it too!
ReplyDeleteThe Jacob's Ladder is growing & looking so fun. The Irish Chain is very cute. Love the bubbles.
ReplyDeleteI love how beautiful your Jacob's Ladder is growing. You have some lovely purple scraps. Enjoy! ;^)
ReplyDeleteGreat blocks stitched this week, Jacob's Ladder blocks are rather striking. Layla is pretty too, with softer hues.
ReplyDeleteYou have some pretty purple fabrics, Diann. Love your blocks.
ReplyDeleteIt’s so fun to see your Irish chain blocks. I think your colors are really pretty!
ReplyDeleteNice purple blocks and I love the blue bubble fabric you have chosen for the chain. I have not even taken my purple scraps out yet…
ReplyDeleteLast comment from Gail at the cozy quilter.
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