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Saturday, January 18, 2020

Scrappy Saturday

January is green month at the RSC challenge, and I have lots of green scraps to sew up, but I have become obsessed with my 2018 RSC Squared Away sampler blocks. There is no predicting when a fascination with finishing a particular quilt will take hold, but when it does, I try to follow through!
light grey alternate blocks
The plan was to add sashing to make it a larger quilt, but in the blog comments last week, Janet suggested adding alternate blocks to make a full size quilt. I love creative ideas from blog readers... thanks Janet! 
auditioning some beige alternate blocks

 I started digging in the stash to see what yardage I had that might work. I auditioned several fabrics and truthfully I like them all well enough.
But when my sewing friends came over this week, I showed them the choices, and they preferred the grey fabrics, especially the one on the right.
auditioning grey alternate blocks

Do you have a preference or suggestion?
Linking up to the RSC weekly scrap party and the Oh Scrap party!

19 comments:

  1. MarieSaturday, January 18, 2020

    Great idea! And I agree with your friends - the darker colour provides the contrast that you need to really make those blocks shine. I'd try other more saturated colours as well - your blocks can take it. Have fun!

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  2. LIttle Penguin QuiltsSaturday, January 18, 2020

    That is always the hardest decision! I do like that gray on the right. Have fun moving this one along!

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  3. MariSaturday, January 18, 2020

    Oooh, I love your blocks! I like the gray on the right, too. Have you thought about adding frames to the blocks? Either way, alternate blocks are a great idea. Looking forward to seeing it!

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  4. Betty the quilterSaturday, January 18, 2020

    I concur. Love the darker grey. Really makes your blocks pop
    Betty the quilter

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  5. Violet WitheySaturday, January 18, 2020

    Wow,we all agree. Gray swirls on the right!

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  6. Deb ASaturday, January 18, 2020

    I'm seeing lots of greys used as background lately. I agree with your friends, the grey really makes your blocks shine.

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  7. JulieroseSaturday, January 18, 2020

    I like that grey too...hugs, Julierose

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  8. SandraCSaturday, January 18, 2020

    I like the darker grey. Funny, I came across my blocks just yesterday. I've thought to donate them to our cuddle quilts programme, but seeing yours is making me re-think 🤔. Actually I think I will donate them as they will make a cheery quilt for someone 😊

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  9. Sarah in NF CTSaturday, January 18, 2020

    Totally go for the darker grey. It makes the blockspop.

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  10. Terri in BCSaturday, January 18, 2020

    Definitely the swirly gray. It makes your colours pop, and the swirls add more interest!

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  11. The Joyful QuilterSaturday, January 18, 2020

    I, too, prefer the swirly dark gray for alternate blocks. Happy finishing!!

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  12. LauraSaturday, January 18, 2020

    Love the swirly grey! Lots of movement in it! :)

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  13. ButterZSaturday, January 18, 2020

    What about Mari's sashings... https://academicquilter.blogspot.com/2019/12/56-blocks-no-waiting.html
    I'm going to try this with one of my UFO's

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  14. Anorina @SameliasMumSaturday, January 18, 2020

    That grey swirling fabric is my favourite. Happy sewing x

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  15. Julie in GASaturday, January 18, 2020

    I agree that the darker grey is the best choice. Your blocks look great!

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  16. Deanna WSaturday, January 18, 2020

    You have great sewing friends that have not lead you astray! I agree with them, that grey fabric is fantastic!!

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  17. Katie Z.Saturday, January 18, 2020

    I too like the grey!

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  18. SarahSunday, January 19, 2020

    I'm in camp dark grey also! But I also wonder what they would each look like framed? But definitely on point. Look forward to see what you decide

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  19. BarbThursday, January 23, 2020

    I favor the light gray but they all work well.
    great blocks

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