The first Saturday in April means it's time to focus on Rainbow Scrap Challenge projects. This month's challenge is to use scraps in shades of yellow and gold. Not all my current RSC projects need yellow or gold, but I'll have fun digging through the scrap bins anyway.
I started with the 49-patch blocks - a project I started last year. I had one yellow block already made, so I added another yellow block and a gold block. Since my Rainbow Scrap projects tend to focus on bright colors, the gold scraps are usually neglected. I was happy to use a few of them for this block. Maybe I should make another gold block just so this one doesn't feel like the odd man out!
I also pulled some chunks from the repro fabric bin and made these quarter square log cabin blocks. I did some math ahead of time when I started making these blocks, so I know I need at least 5 of each RSC color in order to get a decent-sized quilt at the end of the year.
From the "You Never Know What Will Happen" department: I volunteered to attend a work-related event this morning (you know - making brownie points by working on a Saturday 😇) and met a group of quilters by happy accident! The quilters were utilizing another meeting room down the hall from where my work event was taking place. I happened to walk past their room, and of course, when I saw sewing machines being set up I had to investigate. Turns out they meet there every month, bring a pot-luck lunch and spend all day sewing. When they found out I was also a quilter, they invited me to join them next month. I'll be looking forward to that, for sure!
For more scrappy yellow and gold inspiration, check out the Rainbow Scrap Challenge link-up.
Sounds like a fun happy accident, for sure! And pretty gold blocks, too! I can't decide if I really have any gold scraps, but I definitely like what you've come up with.
ReplyDeleteI'm puddling through my gold scraps - I'd accumulated some when I made Allietare a couple of years ago. Hopefully I'll be able to come up with something this month. You've got some lovelies, for sure!
ReplyDeleteAnd how super to find the quilters! Brownie points and quilters, too - win-win!
Great looking starts on your yellows...
ReplyDeletethat group meeting sounds like a fun time...good things come to those who volunteer, right? hugs, Julierose
what a good collection of gold you have to work with. They are so warm and pretty
ReplyDeleteHurray! Someone else who uses repro fabrics! Yours are great, and look terrific in the quarter square log cabin blocks.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Sylvia@Treadlestitches
I like the gold 49 patch block, it contrasts well with the yellow ones. Definitely make another, perhaps two more?
ReplyDeleteI think I need to invest in gold! I hardly have any and yours looks so luxurious.
ReplyDeleteYou've pulled out some wonderful golds and yellows. They're warm and full of sunshine, like finding a new group quilters.
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific BONUS for working this morning -- a new group of quilty friends. SCORE!!
ReplyDeleteLove the gold/yellow blocks. How neat to meet quilters and be invited to attend. Great socializing - guess the Saturday work was worth it!
ReplyDeleteI like the arrangement you have chosen with simple squares. I will be interested in seeing the completed work.
ReplyDeleteYour 'brownie points' earned you extra special brownie points for sure. Have fun stitching with them next month.
ReplyDeleteI think it was meant to be! Great job finding a nice quilting group. Love your warm gold tones. I just stumbled upon a few yellow scraps... need to sew them into something this week.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! on finding some new quilting friends. What fun you are going to have next month getting to know everyone!!
ReplyDeleteFun blocks. I'm so glad you happened to meet the quilters and have a new group of people in person to sew with. Look forward to seeing what you do!
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