Looking back over the last few months has been fun. I want to finish showing you my group photos of my monthly blocks.
The first one has been the most difficult to make, but also the most satisfying because I just love these Twinkler stars.
I'm also happy with my improv blocks, where the colors were sometimes a challenge. I found that batiks will often have the right mix, such as brown and pink, and also have some designs good for fussy cutting.
I've done two each month of the Modern HST Sampler 12-inch blocks. Again I've used the Rainbow Scrap Challenge colors for the most part. Lately I've switched around because I've ended up with too much purple. So for August I made another aqua beachy block, the Whirligig.
Here are blocks 7-12, which were for the latest Modern HST Sampler progress photo.
My only problem is having little for show and tell at our quilt group. However, I've just been inspired to start a new quilt project, using a collection of fat eights I've had for two years. It is Just Type by Patty Young for Michael Miller. I have chosen a pattern very popular at our quilt group. More next week.
Are all of you excited, relieved or exhausted now that school has started? I hope all you moms will have some extra time for catching your breath and doing some stitching. Fall is a great time for starting new projects, even better than the New Year I think. I wish everyone a happy September.
I link up with RSC16 at soscrappy
Sew Cute Tuesday at Young Texan Mama
Oh Scrap! at Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework
Oh wow, Paula! I am impressed. You have done some fabulous work!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing all of your projects, but the Twinkler Stars just made me say, "Wow!" They are beautiful! I retired from a 30 year teaching career at the end of the 2015 school year, so this is my second year to not go back, but I still feel some excitement when it is Back to School time. I imagine I will always feel that way!
ReplyDeleteHi Paula. Love the twinklers
ReplyDeleteI'm excited, relieved, AND exhausted now that school has begun! Cleaning the house is easier, but I spend a lot of time shuffling kids.
ReplyDeleteAll of your projects are coming along nicely. I really like how you've embraced the Improv style your blocks are SEW interesting to view. Can't wait to see the quilt made from these!!
ReplyDeleteOh my, what eye candy! I just love your Twinklers and improv blocks.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous blocks!! And such a lot of variety. Enjoy your new project!
ReplyDeleteAll are pretty but those twinklers are just darling. A very happy Mom here with the kids back in school and a routine.
ReplyDeleteYour twinklers are gorgeous! I've done one quilt with them, but seeing yours makes me want to do another!
ReplyDeleteAnd I've been really enjoying seeing your improv blocks every month. Have you got a setting in mind for them yet? I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with them.
And a new project? Cool! Can't wait to see!
These all look terrific! I'm really looking forward to seeing those twinklers all made up.
ReplyDeleteSo many pretty blocks. Your stars are looking just great! Wonderful color balance in the improv blocks too. Such great productivity.
ReplyDeleteI am not a fan of summer so I am happy that fall is here. I too love your twinkler blocks. I hope to one day make a whole quilt from them.
ReplyDeleteIt's fun seeing all the bright and pretty Rainbow colored blocks ! :) Lots of progress over the year :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful twinkler stars Paula, I so love blue/green combinations. Bot my heart belongs to the improv blocks, for they are the windows to the soul.
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