Since I'm posting about the completion of two different blocks, I started to title this post Killing Two Birds With One Stone. But since I have become a bird feeding person, I don't like the sound of that, so I am using PETA's suggested animal-friendly idiom instead - LOL! Anyway, here are the blocks for two challenges.
The theme for the 2020 Monthly Color Challenge was birds, and this year the theme is vegetables and fruits. Eggplant is the color for January. I found this vintage-ish fabric in my stash and whipped up this pretty pattern from Patterns by Jen in no time. This one finished at 6-1/2 inches. I hope to eventually catch up on the August through December blocks from 2020.
And just because I like to keep things real around here, see the first block I made (pictured below), and note that the top left unit was squared up incorrectly (green arrow), and also that the pinwheels are turning a different direction than those of the pattern. I didn't notice these things until I started loading photos to my post, so I stopped and made another block!
A very lovely vintagey block! I am a bird-feeding person, also, so I do like your new idiom for the birds. Wildlife is wacky and wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWell done on a mountain of finishes. I love the fabric that was chosen too...xox
ReplyDeleteVery elegant eggplant block, that fabric is beautiful! Lots of pretty in pink blocks to. Happy stitching this weekend.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of feeding two birds with one scone. Such pretty pink blocks this month.
ReplyDeleteGreat collection of pink blocks for RSC.
ReplyDeleteI get chain piecing and my pinwheels spin the wrong way sometimes too. Enjoy your birds.
ReplyDeleteI like your blocks - As you know I messed up my first one also when I was squaring! Funny that being off just a little bit in squaring a block can really mess things up! I had purchased fabric for last year and was using the same for this year, but when I made the block I realized that the fabric was not going to be something I liked - gifted to a friend! I done! LOL. Have a great day - We won't get rain but think you will! Hugs
ReplyDeletegreat pink blocks
ReplyDeleteAwesome job on using SEW many of your PINK scraps for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge, Linda!!
ReplyDeleteSome very nice scrap happy blocks, Linda! You really went to town on the pink theme!
ReplyDeleteI love your take on the Geese Migration block! The geese as solid and the rest scrappy is so cool!
ReplyDeleteYour pink blocks are looking so good, Linda! I love those Scraptastic stars - I should try one sometime. You remind me that I need to make my color challenge block, too. I'm going to make the 6 inch size and see if I can combine them with the 12 twelve inch blocks from last year.
ReplyDeleteGreat name...haha..feeding two birds with one scone.
ReplyDeleteYou have lots of nice pink blocks! I've seen that four patch Irish Chain on another blog and have been thinking about using my sparse collection of pastel scraps to make those blocks.
What pretty pink projects!! I love your eggplant block, too. (I keep telling my husband I want an eggplant colored car. Well, that or teal) He just doesn’t get it. Such a sophisticated design in the fabric, and I’m impressed that you made it over. I really hadn’t noticed the “ error,” but who knows what it would have done in a quilt.
ReplyDeleteSo much pretty pink!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on pinks! Lots of pretty blocks.
ReplyDeleteWay to feed those birds - haha! How do you decide how many blocks to make for the RSC? I'm a bit confused on that (considering joining in, but haven't yet). I like your eggplant block too!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog and have enjoyed seeing all of your RSC posts. I'm working on some geese migration blocks this year as well. Lovely work!
ReplyDeleteGreat set of blocks and I'm glad I am not the only one who seems to make more scraps than I use!
ReplyDeleteOh what great pink blocks - They are all so colorful!!
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