tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514394646355489375.post7842801540454978052..comments2024-03-28T18:30:42.838-07:00Comments on Not Afraid of Color: The rare orange diamondLA Paylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06553491768819243802noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514394646355489375.post-62438808185573320772016-04-30T01:12:39.623-07:002016-04-30T01:12:39.623-07:00Is orange not such a lovely color especially diffe...Is orange not such a lovely color especially different shades/tones!gi quilthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568913943108153997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514394646355489375.post-29721409419195045922016-04-26T00:24:08.234-07:002016-04-26T00:24:08.234-07:00That is looking amazing - I love that you are usin...That is looking amazing - I love that you are using the tiniest of pieces.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507562992976793622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514394646355489375.post-28543669931881065152016-04-25T13:15:39.619-07:002016-04-25T13:15:39.619-07:00Your blocks are so beautiful! Orange is one of my ...Your blocks are so beautiful! Orange is one of my favorite colors!Connie Kresin Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02522467890442085228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514394646355489375.post-39868303220150131622016-04-20T14:49:11.086-07:002016-04-20T14:49:11.086-07:00And this fear of "using it in the right way&q...And this fear of "using it in the right way" does paralyze me from cutting into a lot of yardage. It is easier to cut into a fat quarter though. Very pretty diamonds. I'm working on a 1.5" postage stamp with a 2.5" square thrown in occasionally for interest. And to keep it even more challenging I'll throw in a few squares now and then made up of 4 that are 0.5" too. All from scraps because I don't worry about cutting into them. Maybe I'll eventually get over the fear.Tu-Na Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06556292032780405882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514394646355489375.post-29083059434766629172016-04-20T10:52:51.125-07:002016-04-20T10:52:51.125-07:00OMG!
I throw small pieces in to pillow cases for d...OMG!<br />I throw small pieces in to pillow cases for dog bed, but then don't finish the dog beds.<br />I need to figure out how to listen to books on tape while working.Marsha Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395167873213686382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514394646355489375.post-81346803503693933812016-04-20T09:52:40.686-07:002016-04-20T09:52:40.686-07:00Scraps do turn into fun, interesting pieces - I...Scraps do turn into fun, interesting pieces - I'm always happy with the process and the product. Keep going with yours as you have a great start with 'mindful sewing'!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020294112107230403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514394646355489375.post-67753069921465357422016-04-20T09:00:23.403-07:002016-04-20T09:00:23.403-07:00I love where you are heading with this - the diamo...I love where you are heading with this - the diamonds are wonderful. I didn't start playing along with RSC in January but the more I see of people's projects thru the year the more I think I might have to play catch up. As you say one colour a month and at the end you have some lovely blocks to play with.Cut&Alterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05513430347949305435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514394646355489375.post-43349353776913982662016-04-20T06:34:17.210-07:002016-04-20T06:34:17.210-07:00So pretty! I hate throwing away scraps, like you ...So pretty! I hate throwing away scraps, like you I save them for just that kind of piecing!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12719432822327081144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514394646355489375.post-34114622724796675072016-04-20T03:32:11.915-07:002016-04-20T03:32:11.915-07:00I used this improv piecing method one time for a p...I used this improv piecing method one time for a project and loved the direction it took. I really should do more of this sort of thing because I love the way your diamonds look. And you are right - look at where those scraps are now! Beth @ Cooking Up Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08786023962755107152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514394646355489375.post-1011384808968012842016-04-19T10:19:46.503-07:002016-04-19T10:19:46.503-07:00I always admire your work and, with this post, you...I always admire your work and, with this post, you've reach an even higher level. I'm known to keep everything that is fabric (I have piles of old clothes that I keep for their fabric) but I don't keep the tiny scraps (though I have considered it many times and discarded the idea). Seeing the gorgeous diamonds you're making with yours makes me think that I wouldn't be as crazy as I thought if I keep them...France Nadeau ❅ inspiration imagination creationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17984624117899878826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514394646355489375.post-41460807574570572182016-04-19T08:38:36.941-07:002016-04-19T08:38:36.941-07:00Your orange diamond is especially attractive. I...Your orange diamond is especially attractive. I'm saving my pieces to play later. Claire aka KnitnkwiltClairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05981369630696737026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514394646355489375.post-64629815705893306592016-04-19T06:26:27.690-07:002016-04-19T06:26:27.690-07:00I love how you have worked in colorways. I have be...I love how you have worked in colorways. I have been trying to use up scraps and unloved fabrics, but I like your version much better than what I have so far!QuiltMusingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07384919980265273174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514394646355489375.post-8122110279118514142016-04-18T06:37:13.576-07:002016-04-18T06:37:13.576-07:00I am also saving all those tiny pieces... I just n...I am also saving all those tiny pieces... I just need to be in the mood of "making fabric", which doesn't happen too often lately, but I guess it's just a phase. When I am stuck on other projects, using up small scraps is the best creative outlet. Thanks for sharing your beautiful blocks!!AlidaPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06967934556463918222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514394646355489375.post-66378907310384494572016-04-17T06:42:35.346-07:002016-04-17T06:42:35.346-07:00Love that vibrant orange!Love that vibrant orange!Norma Schlagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03979046682608968891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514394646355489375.post-26181253590473234102016-04-17T06:12:17.384-07:002016-04-17T06:12:17.384-07:00You are a brave one to save all those tiny pieces ...You are a brave one to save all those tiny pieces and create beautiful blocks with them. The diamonds made into a star will make for a beautiful quilt.Joanie's Trendy Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01392441529661534173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514394646355489375.post-20767446668812793912016-04-16T23:28:28.020-07:002016-04-16T23:28:28.020-07:00So resourceful and these diamonds will make a stun...So resourceful and these diamonds will make a stunning quilt. Kajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417544341324291385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514394646355489375.post-69263978302050134412016-04-16T18:58:28.167-07:002016-04-16T18:58:28.167-07:00Love the diamonds - something I must try!Love the diamonds - something I must try!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09365095115416468818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514394646355489375.post-20921050376327949782016-04-16T15:26:01.026-07:002016-04-16T15:26:01.026-07:00If they allow you to feel free, that is the best a...If they allow you to feel free, that is the best and highest use, I think. It's like watching a flower open with each one a surprise.PaulaB quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03850498636712774853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514394646355489375.post-58474139124103738072016-04-16T14:09:58.759-07:002016-04-16T14:09:58.759-07:00Your diamonds look amazing! Great job using those...Your diamonds look amazing! Great job using those scraps.Jasminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18247780468856514907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514394646355489375.post-70618852776632159312016-04-16T09:12:03.755-07:002016-04-16T09:12:03.755-07:00I've been enjoying your diamonds all along, bu...I've been enjoying your diamonds all along, but seeing the orange with the othe colors this month just made me go "Wow!" Beautiful! You've about got me convinced to start using my little tiny bits that way.LIttle Penguin Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05963436433585505550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514394646355489375.post-79871945422290607522016-04-16T08:24:30.632-07:002016-04-16T08:24:30.632-07:00They are beautiful! I keep my small scraps, too. N...They are beautiful! I keep my small scraps, too. Nothing under 1.25". These days I've been sewing them on strips of paper and then into super scrappy pot holder/hot pads and mug rugs for gifts. People seem to love them. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527472166860525332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514394646355489375.post-65681209342155444812016-04-16T07:33:21.082-07:002016-04-16T07:33:21.082-07:00I love these big sparkly diamonds! (And for some ...I love these big sparkly diamonds! (And for some reason, I wasn't expecting them to be so big.) I really enjoy seeing what you're up to with all the fabulous colors you play with. Create on!gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11629856023631651681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514394646355489375.post-81195132139049654402016-04-16T07:27:50.389-07:002016-04-16T07:27:50.389-07:00These are just beautiful !! :) These are just beautiful !! :) Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514394646355489375.post-56914794376236227762016-04-16T07:26:41.130-07:002016-04-16T07:26:41.130-07:00You are right LeeAnna, ther is a pleasure turning...You are right LeeAnna, ther is a pleasure turning tiny scraps into something beautiful. Your diamonds offers many possibilities. Happy weekend!Ivanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282620098636465052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514394646355489375.post-37196174332078596732016-04-16T06:34:12.520-07:002016-04-16T06:34:12.520-07:00Diamonds are a girls best friends especially if th...Diamonds are a girls best friends especially if they are bonus blocks from left over little bits. The colours are coming together so nicely. You have a wonderful eye for finding the right placement to show off each fabric.Nell's Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09632575357791420459noreply@blogger.com