Sunday, November 10, 2019

Oh Scrap! : Group Project

My RSC Bright Hope blocks are turning into a group project!

Last Sunday, I shared how my Bright Hope blocks were turning into a chaotic mess.




Just as I was getting ready to scrap the blocks, I decided to group them by color.
I shared how it had saved this projects for now.  



A few readers shared some more great ideas to turn this project around.  One reader gave me an idea on how to use my brown blocks.  I grouped three together and they will become spacer blocks along the top/bottom to create a staggered look.

I was also given the great idea to frame my blocks in a solid.



I loved both of these ideas so I spent some time this week executing them and here is an idea of how they will work in a quilt.  I will make a total of nine big blocks so the quilt will be a lot longer.  

I have pinned a list of the colors I want to these blocks and I will finish it up in 2020 Rainbow Scrap Challenge season.

A big thanks to everyone for your great ideas and your weekly support!


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It is now your turn to share what you are making with scraps.  Here are the details for linking up: 

  • This linky party is for any scrappy project - It can be in-process or a finished piece.
  • You can link up your blog post (not your homepage please) or Instagram photo from the past week that features your use of scraps.
  • If you are linking to a blog post, I ask that you link back to my blog somewhere in your post. So if you are writing about scraps, just get into the habit of including a link as there will be a linky party available every week!
  • If you are using Instagram, please use the hashtag #ohscrap.
  • This is a party so remember to socialize and comment on the posts of others.
  • Following my blog is not necessary but it sure would be great if you do! 
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10 comments:

Libby in TN said...

It takes a Village ...

Quilter Kathy said...

isn't it so awesome when creative ideas from blog readers help move a project forward... I love that!

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

It's fun to get ideas from readers - they make you consider something you hadn't thought of before! I like the idea to use some of your blocks differently here to offset the big blocks. Enjoy your Sunday, Cyndy!

gayle said...

I love when this kind of group effort comes together! You never know which idea is going to spark the perfect solution - and so often it's a combination of lots of different people's contributions!

Louise said...

Isn't it amazing how some borders/sashing can make such a HUGE difference? I'm so glad these blocks are finding their way :)

Mystic Quilter said...

Lovely large blocks and such a great name for for the block pattern.

Shelina said...

I really like these blocks - sorting them by color was a great idea!

Pamela Arbour said...

It will be fun to see how they all come together.

Barb N said...

Yay, you've not only saved yourself from the chaotic mess, but will come up with a fantastic quilt design. Gives credence to the lyric "I get by with a little help from my friends." Don't we all?

Nann said...

What a clever solution to your dilemma! And now you have your RSC 2020 project all lined up.

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