Saturday, August 17, 2019

Scrappy Saturday


I got completely distracted this week with the multi-year Omigosh project. It started with just sewing a few 1" pieces into this double 9 patch block which was one of the RSC Tiny Tuesday blocks this week. Cute! 

So I kept making more blocks with the scraps on the cutting table, and ended up finishing these 4 blocks to add to the project.
Then I went in search of the other blocks. They are stored in the refrigerator - the fabric one, not the food one!


I decided it was time to take stock of this project and see where it's at. 
Omigosh project in the freezer
The double 9 patch blocks are on the left. I have enough of those and really should stop making any more! 
The small pile of alternate blocks on the right is another story. The piles should be the same size. They are not as much fun to make as the double 9 patch and require more coordination, but I need to focus my efforts and make lots more of those. 

I got out all the alternate blocks and put them on the design wall for the first time with the double 9 patches of the same colours. Here is what it is looking like. Omigosh!


Wow! That is awesome! There are some colours that are over-represented and some that are MIA, so that will have to be sorted out by the project manager LOL! I counted all the colours and will try to be more purposeful about filling in the gaps now. No more willy-nilly making random blocks when I feel like it for this project. Focus is required!
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22 comments:

Gretchen Weaver said...

These blocks are beautiful! You are going to have a great quilt. Your blocks are inspirational. Happy Stitching!

Julie in GA said...

Your collection of Omigosh blocks look amazing together! You are making me want to start this project myself, but I am trying to resist.

Chopin - A Passionate Quilter said...

When I get my new eyes OMIGOSH is on my list! May I ask why you keep the blocks in the refrigerator?

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

this is just beautiful - I have mentioned this quilt has been on my list for awhile - well I ever get to it - I sure hope so

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

Your Omigosh projects really is looking awesome! I love the tiny piecing and all the great color!

Deb A said...

Wow! Those are amazing on the design wall. So fun to watch this one grow. I'll bet you could start a new quilt (what!) with the double nine patches and a lovely open block in between for some beautiful hand quilting...... =)

Chantal said...

It looks wonderful already. It will a stunner when the MIA decide to show up. I want one too now. I mean NOW! lol. ;^)

Karen in Breezy Point said...

It does look great---love it!

kathiquilts said...

totally AWESOME!!

Connie Wolfe said...

Awesome is the right word for this picture. Looking forward to seeing more.
Connie

Robin said...

This quilt is looking really lovely. Kudos to you for not giving up on this project.

Louise said...

Wow! Amazing what the alternate block does to the overall design! This is so neat :)

Janet O. said...

The alternate blocks do look more challenging than the double 9-patch. You'll have to put your thinking cap on to work on it now. But what a stunner you will have when you are finished!

The Joyful Quilter said...

Your OMG quilt parts just make me smile. Love, love LOVE!!!

Jackie J said...

Kathy, this will be a beautiful quilt once your done.

Jenny said...

Just fabulous, looks so good with the blocks up on the wall.

kiwikid said...

Your blocks look amazing!! Will be a sensational quilt 😊

maggie fellow said...

wow is right - so pretty

Kathy S. said...

LOVE these blocks! It's always fun to see a beautiful stack of pressed blocks. Quilters know how much work has gone into a stack like that and appreciate it.

Angie said...

Lookin' great! It's been fun to watch this project roll out over time!

Susie H said...

Whoa!!!! LOVE it!!! 63" x 72" at this point?

Cheryl's Teapots2Quilting said...

Lovely! I'm making the 9 patch blocks for the OMG quilt, but I don't have the pattern, so maybe one day I'll figure out the alternate blocks. That quilt is even the screen saver on my phone.