I've been plugging away at my RSC18 projects. I guess I'm a slow learner, since I'm just now realizing I have ALOT of projects started, and I'm not too good at getting them finished....
the soothing and mindless sewing is a good thing, but then at some point I need to buckle down and get some of those blocks sewn together!
this week I did 12 of my kona indigo 9 patches. 11 colors, 12 blocks. I think I might have done papaya twice....
canary, curry, yarrow, school bus 🚌, buttercup, daffodil, banana 🍌, papaya, butter, maize, corn yellow
between watching the 3 littles 3X a week (our family babysits 3 little girls- ages 5,3 and 1) and grandchildren who visit very regularly, I was realizing that we didn't really have enough small quilts for naps, snuggling, floor time, ect...
"didn't really have enough small quilts"
can you even believe I just typed that?!
I have a HUGE stack of the crumb blocks- a RSC project from 2016 and 2017. ( I did crumb blocks other years, too, but used them all. or most.)
the above 2 rainbow quilts were based on patterns/photos I found here and here. I've had them pinned for awhile; glad to finally get something up on my design wall!
I chose a 7X7 layout for these quilts so I could choose a backing without having to piece it. they're nice and small for the littles to use, and not too heavy or bulky. (the crumb blocks will finish at 6")
the purple and yellow quilt above is for my granddaughter to use. she and her family live across the country, but it will be here for her whenever she comes. I did rearrange the color columns, and they look much tidier now.
although the pictures show the quilts just laid out on the wall, as of this typing, they are all sewn together, pressed and have backings picked out. 2 are even quilted! I'm anxious to get them done and washed so we can start using them!
plus, with the changing weather (although we DID have snow 3 TIMES this week!!!) it's time for me to be making some spring dresses for my little (or really, medium sized) girls! they've also requested some nightgowns.
believe it or not, the above photo is AFTER I used nearly 200 crumb blocks for the 4 quilts! and the black/brown/grey/cream crumb blocks aren't even pictured!
I'm thinking of making another crumb quilt, similar to what's pictured here.
anyway, if I want to get these quilts done, I guess I'd better get off the computer, and up to the sewing room! thanks for stopping by, and I hope to have the quilts done and ready to show off next week. meanwhile, click on over to Angela, the hostess (with the mostest!) of RSC18 and see what every one else is working on.
11 comments:
LOVE all your rainbow scrap blocks.
Lovely crumb blocks and a great layout idea. Good luck converting them into something warm and cosy!
All those crumb blocks, what fun! Any layout options all look wonderful! I am passing on my crumbs to a new stitcher, so she can play too, for now, until she creates her own STASH. She's not there yet. LOL
Such a great idea to use your rainbow of crumb blocks to make some small quilts for all your little visitors! They're going to love all that pretty color!
Great crumb blocks! Love all the colors!
Oh my gosh, Jennifer, those are cute layout ideas for your crumb blocks. And you have a whopping number of crumb blocks! (Did you call the Guinness World Record people, LOL?!) I know you’ll come up with fun ideas for them!
Love the idea of the 6-inch crumb blocks. They sure go together nice for baby Quilts.
Fabulous crumb blocks! I look forward to seeing them all finished soon.
So many great little quilts. It is nice to have just the right size for every purpose. I'm sure these will get lots of love from the little ones.
I love your crumb blocks! This is a perfect way to accumulate blocks and use them quickly when something comes up (like a new baby!)
I can hardly believe your AFTER photos of the Crumb block stacks!! Such a productive week. I'll be looking forward to the photos of the completed quilts. Happy finishing!!
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