My block is a paper pieced Sew Precise block called sugar cone. I changed up the block a bit to suit me. It finishes at 6 inches, so each little square finishes at 3 inches. I start by sewing little strips together, then using that whole lump as the center cone and piecing it as a unit to the paper, with the background color. In this case black. I could sew little strips to the paper but it's annoying to pull off teensy bits after it's done.
ps my dh replaced one of my studio lights today with a non full spectrum bulb, so you can see the color isn't as vibrant tonight. Back to the store, that doesn't make 50 watt anymore, now I have to settle for 35. grrrr
LeeAnna
Adorable! What a sweet little block.
ReplyDeleteLove the colour play within the block and with all the blocks together. Should be pretty dramatic by year's end.
ReplyDeleteThose blocks are going to make a great quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love your blocks--great colors, and the alternating black/light backgrounds add so much drama. Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteLove the block. I love tearing the paper off the back of blocks. I find it very relaxing. Great for stress relief xx
ReplyDeleteHi LeeAnna!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the slug art! I will be incorperating them in something! Might be in the winter though, when gardening season slows down!
The stars are a treat to see!
Take care,
Joanne
That's a great block. I like the scrappy black/white backgrounds too!
ReplyDeleteI love your colorful sugar cone blocks!!! The way you are making the strip section first makes TOTAL sense - great idea :) I especially love that these are made with your scraps, and also that you are using alternating backgrounds :)
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ReplyDeleteYour blocks are beautiful!! I still have to do my yellow blocks for June. Love your method of making the strip pieced section as one unit - very smart!
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic! I have to try them one day.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful block: it looks like gold.
ReplyDeleteThese are all quite pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty blocks. I love the yellows that you used. They have a very rich color.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Nice work and the colors are striking. Came from Think Pink Linky.
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Love your block for the color challenge. I too am doing just one block a month. Looks great in yellow and black.
ReplyDeleteOh what lovely string blocks - they sit so well together.
ReplyDeleteNice saturation of color and I enjoy the scrappy feel. :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness... you are sewing these tiny blocks by hand!?!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to slow sunday stitching!
Beautiful blocks and love the yellow and black!!
ReplyDeleteLooks good! This is going to be fantastic.
ReplyDeleteLovely, bright and fresh. Great blocks.
ReplyDeleteGreat blocks! This will be a great project. Thanks for sharing your link on my blog http://moderntraditionquilts.blogspot.com!--Shannon
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun scrap quilt!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blocks, but of course I love everything that you make!
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