Well, today is the first day of my New Year so I decided since RSC 2018 is providing a pattern each that I will participate. This month is blue. I am going to make 3 blocks each month of the colors provided. Today I have Block already completed. YEA for me, and it was fun to do something bigger than a 3 1/2″ blocks. I have a drawer full of Hoffman fat quarter batiks and really need to start using them. I have 3 different blues that I will be using for the contrasting cross in the middle. The blocks are 10 1/2″ unfinished and a 10″ finished.
I think I will enjoy RSC 2018 and Squared Away because it is only 3 blocks a month and they appear to be very easy and can be made quickly.
Have a great week-end
Chopin - A Passionate Quilter From Texas 
I have been looking at Squared Away…soooo tempting!
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It is very easy to make. The one thing to watch for is how the seams are set for when you are putting the block together. It was such a nice break from the small blocks I am usually working on.
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Those blues are gorgeous!
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Thank you Bella, I love my batiks. I was going to try to use my Moda’s, but decided it was time to get into those lucious fat quarter bundles that have been gathering dust! It is a fun block to make – good practice to get points accurate!
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Very pretty block. I especially like the white on white fabric. It really makes those blues pop and the blues are always my favorites.
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I bought 7 yards of this fabric by Windham for Aunt Bea’s background fabric. It feels more like a batik so I thought it would go together well. Thank you Peggy
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What is RSC 2018. I am don’t know what this is. I like the blue.
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Rainbow Scrap Challenge by So Scrappy. She does one each by providing the colors for the month, but never a pattern. This year she teamed up with someone and now the give you the color and a pattern to follow! It will be the only on line that I will work on this year. How is the weather in Tombstone? I miss being there, but we have had a great winter here.. I am finally starting my New Year – Feel better than I have in a month! YEA. Take care
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What beautiful fabrics! Your block turned out beautifully.
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Thank you so much! Appreciate all you and Mari do for all!
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The block is simply beautiful!! Those blues are so lovely. I’m tempted to jump in and start the BOM but so far I’m standing firm and just saying NO!
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So far (ha ha 6 days into Jan) I am only going to do this one!
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This is a great start to your New Year, Nanette! I’m going to check out those two QUilting options.
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Should be no stress quilting and keeping up with the project!
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Block is perfect and the fabrics are beautiful. I find myself saving batiks and never using them, You are in inspiring me.
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Thank you Lori – Heck hope I can inspire myself! Body is healing nicely – think I will continue to use the HEB Curb Side service – not interested in being sick anymore! Hoping you are feeling better too. Time for 2018! Have you checked out the So Scrappy RSC 2018 Challenge – you might like this one, I am going to participate!
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Thanks Nanette. I will check out that challenge!
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Gorgeous fabrics! I can’t wait to see your work. Are you going to stick with batiks throughout the RSC or mix and match?
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Morning Becky thank you, No I will not mix the batiks. I tried that years ago and the thread count is just to much of a difference. The white is not a batik, but a fabric that is equal to the batiks and no issues encountered. Are you ready for another cold snap this Thursday? Have a great day!
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Your piecing is right on the nose. Well done.
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Thank you Thank you Ms Karen – this time the project is laid out for me and I will enjoy it more – call me lazy! Hope all is well. Can we burn the cedar trees? Have a great day –
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Beautiful block! Those blues just feel perfect for January, don’t they?
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Yup – I am really beginning to love the blues more and more – want to make a total blue and white quilt or a red and white quilt – will see what the year brings!
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