Recently Janet (Rogue Quilter) issued a challenge to the "monthly Mini-acs" group at Wendy's (The Constant Quilter) to create a mini from one of our scrap bags. I have a lot of little scrap bags around here and am blessed to have quilty friends who share their scrap wealth with me.
This is the block idea that I came up with. A handful of sweetness made with the above scraps.
I started with a 4 patch and added to the sides. I stopped here because us miniaturists prefer small blocks! LOL
Here are the first 4 blocks.
Love the total scrappiness of all the neutrals!
It's going to need a touch of colour added and for Janet's challenge we are allowed to add one neutral and one colour.
What colour would you bring into this project?
22 comments:
The little blocks look very lovely. I would add a touch of red or orange. Happy stitching!
So tiny! A brighter teal or a double pink would look good with those cute little blocks!
I am with Gretchen, a bit of Red would be lovely, so fun!
I love your little blocks! I like the idea of adding deep pink.
How fun! I love your blocks ... great job! :)
Oh my! You and Janet just floor me! I struggle so with tiny pieces. These are sensational! Superb!
a nice repro purple...
How about a deep red? LOVE those tiny blocks!
A handful of sweetness indeed. What stinking cute blocks and a great use of scraps and a wonderful reminder of your dear quilting friend who sent you a scrap bag of loveliness. Happy quilting, Kathy.
Ohh, what wonderful blocks you have made, Kathy! I am so excited about what you have created.
I agree with everyone about the added color. Any one of them would work. Helpful, aren't I?
I lean toward the purple, red, or orange--but teal or double pink would be nice, too. ;)
Definitely red
Thanks for the reminder, Kathy! I intend to make a mini for Janet's challenge. You are off to a great start!!
Sew cute!! Gotta dig into my Scrapbag.
Looking good! The red make a nice addition.
Love where this is heading. I'm working on one too.
What delightfully cute blocks.
I have bags and boxes to tiny scraps that I use here and there.
I believe your block is calling my name. So tempting! Such a beautiful squirrel! I would add some blue. I love blue and brown together. But not any blue, it would have to be Prussian blue. But that's just me. Enjoy! ;^)
These are really pretty! I think some maroon or rust would add a subtle hint of color.
Audition audition audition, my dear. You’ll know the right color/fabric when you see it. I love those little blocks!
To this lover of neutral fabrics the answer is clear: the rejected teal fabric should be used as the "color". Red would jump out. That pale teal would be a subtle reinforcement.
Your little blocks are really nice. I admire those of you who sew little blocks. Pretty fabrics, too.
Those are delightful blocks. I'm looking forward to seeing your choice of color and the layout you choose. What size did you cut the center squares? Does the unfinished block measure, maybe, 3½"? Very tiny!
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