Last week I pieced together my rainbow of strips which I decided not to make into a crayon quilt. The strips made a colorful 40 X 40 inch top. I used a fleece crib blanket for the backing and the binding.
I finally finished it yesterday.
This will be one of my three Project Linus quilts which will be collected by our Monona Quilters guild in another week.
For pink this month I've made a Folded Box block. Now I have a total of eight at 12 inches each. My idea is to alternate them with Kona steel gray blocks for a modern setting.
But for a top I will need about eight more blocks. So I am going to make Churn Dash blocks in similar colors to add to the mix. Maybe it will be for RSC18. At least I have the plan made in advance.
It's satisfying to finish my projects this year, probably for the first year I've been in Rainbow Scrap Challenge. This also keeps me looking for new ideas and new ways of doing things better by linking up with all of you talented people.
Hope you all have a chance to work on some finishes this week, or at least make some progress on those WIPs.
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Love those folded box blocks.A new design to me. They look really good set against the steel grey Kona cotton. Great Linus quilt.
ReplyDeleteAlways good to keep busy and have a plan. I still have my src blocks from a few years ago. Mmmm maybe next year they might get used...
ReplyDeleteThat rainbow fleece makes a perfect backing fabric! Looks like you are already off to a great start for next year too.
ReplyDeleteThe churn dashes will be a nice addition to round out the quilt design. It's certainly going to be a happy quilt! Nice finish, too!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you found the perfect backing for your rainbow quilt, Paula! The folded stars are wonderful, too. It will be fun to see them come together with your alternate block idea!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish to your scrappy quilt.
ReplyDeleteA very fun scrappy rainbow finish...congratulations!
ReplyDeleteSuch a perfect backing for the rainbow crayon/logs! A very cute quilt! The gray will be perfect for your folded boxes and churn dash blocks, too!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a finish! Bright and cheerful!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on that wonderful rainbow now ready for gifting.
ReplyDeleteThe folded boxes look stunning on the grey background. I think it's such a delightful block and should match well with churn dash blocks too.
ReplyDeleteYour Not-Crayon quilt looks great! And I always enjoy seeing your Folded Boxes. That is such a neat block, it will play very nicely with Churn Dash :)
ReplyDeleteThose churn dashes are going to look great mixed with the folded boxes! So similar, and just different enough to create a little extra motion. I'm looking forward to seeing it!
ReplyDeleteThat fleece was truly perfect to back your rainbow strips! Kudos on the finishes, and well done for having a plan for next year. :- )
ReplyDeleteYou picked the perfect backing for your rainbow strip quilt. And I have always loved your folded box blocks. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! on getting your RSC Quilt completed. It will be a wonderful addition to your donation efforts!
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