New Orleans House Project

Saturday, December 6, 2014

Scrap Happy Saturday: The Fruits of Scrappiness

Seems like I have been busy with things other than sewing - especially work - since Thanksgiving.  I haven't had much sewing time, but I'm getting things done in small batches.  I'm still focused on finishing several quilt projects so the slate is clear for the beginning of 2015.  It's a worthy goal, but I don't know if I'll achieve it!
I finished assembling all the Scrap Jar Stars.  The current measurement is approximately 55 x 70, which to my mind is a little narrow.  I have just enough of the dotty background fabric to add another round of narrow sashing to complete the floating 9 patches on the outer edges.  That will only add three inches to the width, so I'm still contemplating whether I want to try adding a multi-color print border for additional size.  I guess it would depend on whether I could find just the right fabric for another border.
I also spent some quality time with my Carpenter's Wheel blocks.  I needed one more block to make a three by three setting, so I made a color wheel version of the block.  
When the color wheel block was finished, I just randomly pinned all the Carpenter's Wheel blocks to the design wall.  I plan to add white sashing and cornerstones to the blocks so there will be a floating 9 patch secondary design.  I'll probably add a solid white border, a border of random colored squares and another white border.
I tried re-arranging the blocks into color wheel order, but I think I like the random arrangement better!

 I'm linking up with the other Rainbow Scrap enthusiasts over at Angela's SoScrappy blog today.  There will be lots of colorful inspiration, for sure!
 

 

23 comments:

  1. I like the random layout better, too.

    Both of these are GORGEOUS!!!

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  2. Gosh what lovely projects--the stars are gorgeous and I love the Carpenter's wheel blocks too. you have such a great color sense. I need to work on mine this upcoming year....hugs, Julierose

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  3. The random arrangement of the carpenter's wheel is so lovely.

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  4. The carpenter's wheel blocks are beautiful! What about the blues and greens in the corners and the yellows and oranges in the middle? Not ROYGBIV, but it would distribute the warms and cools? Love the multicolor center block --really a great way to tie it all together!
    Completing the nine patches on the scrap jar stars is a great idea, what a fun way to round out the secondary design. With two projects almost done, it is so much fun to start thinking about next year.

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  5. Your Scrap Jar Star quilt is so cheerful and beautiful! The Carpenter's Star blocks have turned out great. I can't wait to see it completed. Good luck with your finishes!

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  6. I like the random layout better too! And that color wheel carpenter's star is amazing. What beautiful quilts these will be!

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  7. Gorgeous quilts ! Love the random layout best! Bravo!

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  8. Your blocks are beautiful! What lovely quilts.

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  9. Amazing! Love both of these projects! I like the orderly carpenter's wheel arrangement... what does that say about me!!?!?

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  10. lovelovelove BOTH projects. I think that I like the second layout of the carpenter stars better. and what a great/different way to get all the colors into one quilt!

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  11. I just love the color wheel Carpenters star! You have some lovely quilts from your scraps. I like the first layout of the stars... =)

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  12. Oh, that color wheel Carpenter's Star was the perfect addition. I like random better too.

    Scrap jar stars is looking awesome also.

    Fruits of scrappiness, indeed!

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  13. Love both of them -- especially the scrap jar stars. Keep up the good work.

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  14. I love seeing everyone's projects finishing up at the end of the RSC year! Your projects were so fun this year - love those Carpenter Wheels!!!!

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  15. I love the multi-colored Carpenter's Wheel!

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  16. Your Scrap Jar Stars quilt is beautiful, and I love your mulit-color Carpenter's Wheel block. It is the perfect addition to your quilt!

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  17. Both of your blocks are lovely. I can't decide which one I like the most! Congratulations on the blocks and being so close to the finish line.

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  18. I have loved those blocks when you have showed them through the year, and the way you have them laid out is fabulous. Well done.

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  19. Both are fabulous. I think the random layout is very balanced.

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  20. The rainbow carpenter's wheel block is perfect! That quilt is going to be a favorite of mine, I can already tell. I know we're not supposed to pick favorites but sometimes they pick us!

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  21. Both your projects are beautiful! You really know how to sew a rainbow! :)

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  22. I love both of your quilts! Lovely! Where can I find the pattern for the Scrap Happy Stars? I would like to use it for next years RSC...

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  23. I love all your blocks, but the color wheel block is BEAUTIFUL!

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