Friday, July 8, 2016

Pink Prisms

This is my  finished pink prism block for this month's rainbow scrap challenge.
 Just like before, I sewed strips of any width, but at least 16" long together from the scrap bin.

After carefully aligning the 15" square template along the lines, I trimmed the dark pinks to 15" square 


And the light ones to same size...





Get a gander at some of these cute prints... crowns and strawberry shortcake, curtesy of my friend Cynthia.
It's win win, she gets rid of stuff she doesn't want, I get a blend of new scraps.

It's a brilliant block, rivaling the orange for sparkle.

Next are a series of pics changing placement or orientation of the blocks completed so far.
such BIG BLOCKS!


pink on top but random orientation
pink in the center, random orientation
This shot is rearranged by color, and has darks meeting in sections...
it is going to be a challenge to choose an arrangement but time will tell, after all 12 colors are made. I'll  quilt the blocks, then join them and sash with narrow black strips. That should make it about 60-ish by 80-ish
see other blocks at RSC



39 comments:

Linda M @ Pieceful Kingdom said...

Your blocks are great. I look forward to seeing the quilt completed.

Kathy said...

Hope you didn't mean sashing between the blocks, 'cause they look absolutely wonderful edge to edge. This project is lovely!

Jayne said...

This is going to be amazing! And on my list! I think what I love most, is that the prints don't stand out. That's me being afraid of prints...but I love this!

Kathy E. said...

Awesome way of using scraps or even fat quarters! It's almost hypnotic looking at those pretty squares!

Maria said...

Oh, that Strawberry Shortcake fabric is just the cutest! Loved her growing up... Still do ❤️

Mary in Boulder said...

These are looking so great! And they sound like such fun to make.

Julierose said...

Just a lovely arrangement of pinks--this is going to be a fabulous piece...hugs for a good weekend xx's for Cole Julierose

Joanne said...

Strawberry shortcake! That goes way back!
great pinks!

sonja said...

think i have some girl scout prints in pink and mint i must hunt down for you! On your most recent block, now that is pinkly sparkle squared!! I love how they ALL glow together!!!

Kat Scribner said...

Your string blocks are always so appealing. Are they skinny strings and that's what make them look so good.

LA Paylor said...

they are what they are in the scrap bin... from 3/4" to 3" strip widths. I do play with arrangements before sewing. LeeAnna

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

Your prisms just keep getting better and better the more colors you add! The pink ones are gorgrous!

Linda said...

I love String blocks and quilts and yours is looking so lovely!

Katie Z. said...

Ooh, so lovely!

JOY @ http://joysjotsshots.blogspot.com/ said...

Another colorful wonder!

PaulaB quilts said...

The pink block is the standout in the group just now. Nice contrast there so you get the full effect of the triangles. Have a fun week.

gayle said...

Every month makes this quilt better and better! I love your fabulous flashy diamonds.

Sheila said...

Wow! I LOVE these blocks!

Lena Pugacheva said...

It's getting ever more brilliant! And studying different layouts is very instructive))

Rose Prairie Quilts and Farm said...

Very stunning Looking gorgeous. Cant wait to see completed

claudia said...

I love the pink strips! I saw the Strawberry Shortcake fabric immediately. I have some of the Strawberry Shortcake fabric still (from the eighties!)Mine is a yellow polka dot back ground, with the little S.S pictured in reds and pinks. So cute!!!

Pam @Threading My Way said...

An awesome way to use up scraps. I really should do something like this.

Jackie said...

Beautiful! Love seeing all the colors together.

Quiltdivajulie said...

Layout time WILL be fun!

Tails Around the Ranch said...

What a lovely project! Your inspired work always makes me smile. ღ

quiltedfabricart said...

The pink gives it the "pop" the layout needed. The ultimate in scrappy goodness

Mystic Quilter said...

You're going to have a super time when you have all your colours together, playtime!!!

Kate said...

Beautiful blocks, lots of fun colors.

Ramona said...

Great blocks! It will be fun to play with the design once all of the blocks are finished.

Sally Trude said...

What a wonderful collection of blocks...but you just made me realize that we are now past half way...eeek...

Preeti said...

beautiful...lots of eye candy.
Sending love to Cole.
Hugs,
Preeti.

AlidaP said...

All arrangements are really beautiful! I love the random ones best, but I am sure whichever you pick is going to be amazing! Thanks for sharing!!

France Nadeau ❅ inspiration imagination creation said...

Spectacular blocks!

Robin said...

Such a pretty block! Thanks for sharing.

Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts said...

Great idea which I've never seen before!

Janice Holton said...

MMM! My favorite one so far! Beautiful!!

Susan said...

This is looking absolutely fabulous! Made me say Oooh! when I saw the thumbnail pic on Midweek Makers - thanks for sharing!
Susan

the zen quilter said...

This is a fun piece. I like the first arrangement myself, but they are all good.

Sandy Panagos said...

The blocks are great. They look beautiful together. I don't think there is much difference in the layouts. There may be more difference when all the blocks are done.