New Orleans House Project

Saturday, October 22, 2016

Scrappy Nine Patches Never Fail

Thanks to the Rainbow Scrap Challenge, I've been creating scrappy 9 patch blocks every month for the past two years.  I'm pleased to have completed a rainbow collection of blocks, but now it's time to assemble them into a completed top.

I needed 8 blocks with yellow centers to round out my collection of blocks.  These went quickly, as I pulled the centers from my box of 2 1/2" strips and squares.  I've run through all my white on white fabric scraps, too.  I've been cutting yardage for the last few sets of blocks.

All the completed yellow 9 patch variation blocks.

The design wall was empty once again, so I quickly worked out an arrangement and pinned up all the 9 patches.  I color-blocked them in sets of four, which works out to a 10 x 12 block arrangement.  That should make a decent sized quilt, 60 x 72.  I'll decide later if it needs borders.  I started stitching the blocks together last night - working in blocks of color instead of sewing long rows.  

I still have another unfinished RSC project - the Sugar Bowl blocks I started a year or so ago.  I kind of came to a standstill on that one because I wasn't happy with how the different fabric styles were working out.  Maybe that will be an RSC project for next year.   

More Rainbow Scrap Challenge inspiration at this week's linky party!
 
 

17 comments:

  1. Very colorful and bright! It's going to be a beautiful finish.

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  2. I agree with Kate. It's going to be beautiful!

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  3. That is such wonderful eye candy for us rainbow quilters! Those simple blocks make such a great layout! I might put that on my list for next year!

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  4. I love this! It is such a simple block four times over but WOW, when they gather together, it's a rainbow party! Very well done. ;^)

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  5. You have done a beautiful job in creating this quilt--just love what you have done--way to go--
    love and laughter, di

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  6. I love the simplicity of this quilt, but it really packs a visual punch, too. Nice work!!

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  7. What a beautiful quilt this will be -- and I like the idea of color blocks to lessen the long row problems.

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  8. These blocks look amazing together! This quilt is going to be gorgeous!!!

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  9. LOVE this! I think I'm going to have to make some of these next year.

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  10. That is going to be a nice quilt. Fun and bright!

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  11. oh! That's just beautiful. Applause! How large is each block? It's stunning

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  12. A lovely quilt, so colorful. The opposites was a great idea and now we see the results.

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  13. Very pretty quilt. What a great way to use the 2.5" squares.

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  14. I'm loving it Angie ! So brightly !

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  15. Lots of scraps make for a yummy quilt!

    I think sewing together long rows is sooooo boring so your solution is perfect for getting the job done. I might have to try that.

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  16. Lots of fun from such a simple block! Nine patches make the best quilts!

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