I didn't have the most productive week this past week. A couple months ago my husband ordered me a new computer and it finally came. I battled with it for several days reinstalling programs and moving over files I still want to use. Yesterday I managed a little bit of time in my sewing room.
This is my list from last week:
1. Finish Part 8 of the Rhododendron Trail Mystery Quilt.
I didn't do this. I've been considering not finishing the quilt exactly as Bonnie designed. I entered the quilt into Electric Quilt so I could play with different options. These colors are the colors Bonnie designed. I found this Dogwood fabric in my stash that is exactly the same color scheme, but I don't have enough for the backing. I considered adding an additional border, but the quilt is too large for that.
I'm going to set this one aside for a week or two until I decide how I want to finish it. It will also give me a chance to see how other participants finished theirs in case I like theirs better and want to copy.
2. Make 2 more of the Heart blocks.
I did get this one finished but I'm didn't take photos. It appears most folks aren't showing their Tickled Pink projects before their scheduled blog hop post so I guess I should stop showing progress photos as well.
3. Start making the Alternate blocks for the Tickled Pink project.
I didn't make progress on this one either.
For next week I would like to:
1. Make significant progress on the Tickled Pink project.
2. I think I'll add another project for RSC. This lap quilt has been in my queue for a couple of years. I can probably manage one more block a month to get this one done this year too.
All those options are really lovely. Great idea to wait to see how others finish theirs. All the best for the coming week and your plans to further your blocks.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathryn! You have a good week too.
DeleteSeems like you have a lot going on. One day at a time, my mother used to say.
ReplyDeleteYes, I just keep plugging away at my projects. By the end of the year I'll have four RSC quilts nearly finished!
DeleteGood luck on whichever you decide. I think they all look good--a personal fav is the first/aqua but that is just one of my fav colors. I'm sure seeing some others will help decide!
ReplyDeleteYes, I do like it and I'll probably end up using it, but I thought it was worth trying some other options to see how they looked.
DeleteGreat ideas for how to use your BH blocks! I like the new flower block for the RSC, too. Those will be perfect for all the colors of the rainbow!
ReplyDeleteThanks. I'll probably go with Bonnie's original design, but I do want to figure out the backing before I decide.
DeleteOOOhhh I love your RSC design... & I may keep that in mind for a future quilt too... xox
ReplyDeleteYeah, I like that one. It's quick too. I found the pattern in Scrap Basket Sensations by Kim Brackett.
DeleteI like your changes and your choices - but when I saw the purple - I ohhheddd.... so in my world - I like the purple best haha!!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I love purple, but I've ordered a backing so I may end up going with a fabric that matches that well.
DeleteThe nice thing about not keeping up with Bonnie's clues is I often can decide to change things after the reveal, it's harder for me to do that if I've made all the pieces. I like the red sashing, it really does liven up the quilt.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm swinging back to that plan again. I'll have to figure it out in a few days.
DeleteLove the colors in the Rhodendron blocks, and that Dogwood fabric is so pretty. I like the red sashing but they are all nice. I tend to listen to my husband on those things! Your RSC quilt idea is a neat looking pattern.
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up with To Do Tuesday! :)
I like the first option! It seems to pop more. But the red is a good contender.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm still waffling on the plan. I'll have to figure it out in a few days.
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