This week has been a happy time for me with my piecing. I made the latest Modern HST Sampler block, Formation. I stayed with straight purple for the simple block, although it looks more like navy here.
So I completed the blocks for this month. I'm trying to keep to the more modern look for this set of blocks.
The most fun I had this week was building a boat. I had seen Gayle's tiny boat and then Sue's larger two-masted version, both so cute I had to make one. Since I work with lots of 2.5-inch strips, I designed my own 6.5-inch boat block, in March colors of course. It only took ten minutes to make it, using flip triangles for the boat shape and some HSTs I already had on hand.
The only problem with these little boats is that, like potato chips, you can't have just one. So I made two more in January and February colors, but I know it won't stop there. Sailing has been in my blood since I sailed with my Norwegian uncle in RI waters as a girl. I love the silence except for the sound of the rushing water and also love the rough seas. I sure do miss the ocean here in Wisconsin.
The other fun time I had was making another 16-patch block because I had not done a blue one that I liked. The first one was just plain dull.
I tried to make this blue one as colorful as my other 16p blocks, which is trickier with blue and purple.
I was really happy with the result. Now I have several more slab blocks to catch up, plus my Dog Park quilt and that is coming along well.
I hope each of you had a satisfying Quilty week. I link up with RSC16 at soscrappy and Sew Cute Tuesday at Blossom Heart Quilts. Check them out to see what everyone is up to.
So many pretty blocks this week! Great progress.
ReplyDeleteCute boat blocks, they will make a fun quilt. It is great to have some HST ready to be used. Love to see your purple blocks for this week.
ReplyDeleteLots of cute blocks! Love the sailboats!
ReplyDeleteYou have a lovely collection of blue and purple fabrics here. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with all your 16-patch blocks.
ReplyDeleteAren't those little boats fun? I love yours. (I need to go back and make some with accent color sails now, too...)
ReplyDeleteYou've got some really interesting rainbow projects going - I'm going to enjoy watching your blocks!
What fun little sailboats! They look so cheerful. You may think the 16 patches are dull, but once they're all together they will jump to life.
ReplyDeletehaha those little boats are tooooooo cute. You're making me want to do them! I finished the ugly stratavarious quilt top, so I have room for one more RSC block of the month... hmmmm piglets or boats? LeeAnna
ReplyDeletePiglets!
DeleteI'd love to make some sailboats, but I just felle in love with those piglets, and can't get away from them.
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love those blocks that keep begging you to make more! That sailing quilt will be a cute one!
ReplyDeleteI like what you have done with your scraps.
ReplyDeleteI love all your blocks! Partial to 16-patch blocks : )
ReplyDeleteLove all your prints!
ANOTHER new RSC projects?!?! LOL Happy Sailing!!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful boats. Yes, Gayle is a very bad influence and she got me into boat building too!
ReplyDeleteLove those boats! I haven't tried them, but am furiously stitching away at Monkey blocks, thanks to Gayle! It is so fun to see what gets everyone inspired!
ReplyDeletebocks all looking good, Paula, loving the boats but not a sailor get very sick, I too have Nowegian ancestors, on Dad`s family side.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a peaceful and joyful Easter
Good use of your purple scraps!
ReplyDeleteThe ships are really cute! All of your blocks turned out beautifully.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful boats, love the yellow sails!
ReplyDeleteTotally understand about missing the ocean in Wisconsin. I grew up with the sounds, sights, and sensations of Lake Michigan and Lake Superior -- nothing like that here in Tennessee . . .
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