Saturday, August 29, 2020

tiny purple squares

 I have caught the postage stamp bug, and really can't concentrate on my other projects. I have 1 1/2 inch strips, but, very few 1 1/2 inch squares. I wasn't worried, because, I can cut squares from strips. My quilty friend was very supportive, and shared a zip lock bag of squares. It's always fun to see other quilter's fabrics. My plan was to grab a handful, and return the rest. She wouldn't take them back. haha.


My biggest challenge is having a solid strip long enough to do the whole block. As I cleaned my purple drawer, I discovered I had a few purples that would work.






Now, I am surprised at how many different shades of each color that I have. I obviously don't use many solids. This is a good exercise in getting to know them.


I can't believe how much I enjoy making psp 2020 blocks for the rainbow scrap challenge. It is late in the year for the challenge, so I am guessing, I will be doing these next year.


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13 comments:

  1. CathyAugust 29, 2020 at 7:02 AM

    I'm addicted too or have I caught the bug???! Nice of your quilty friend to support your habit. I'm guessing you wouldn't have all those lovely scraps if you had given her the bug. I will be sewing along on those next year with you too I think. I'm aiming for a big quilt.

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  2. Deb AAugust 29, 2020 at 7:25 AM

    Those are so fun to see! Plenty of blocks get carried over for a year or two - I can't wait to see the variety of solids =)

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  3. Gretchen WeaverAugust 29, 2020 at 8:10 AM

    These blocks look very nice, going to be a lovely quilt. Happy stitching!

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  4. grammajudybAugust 29, 2020 at 8:15 AM

    POstage Stamp block always intrigue me, but I’ve resisted! I will not start another project, I will not start another project!
    Your purple blocks are great!

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  5. LIttle Penguin QuiltsAugust 29, 2020 at 8:32 AM

    Look at all your purple psp blocks! They look great! I've been wanting to make one (or some?) of those, but I definitely don't have any purple solids.

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  6. The Joyful QuilterAugust 29, 2020 at 8:45 AM

    I'm still trying to avoid PSP20, Maggie. Those sweet little anchors from your friend would probably have pushed me over the edge, too!!

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  7. Quilter KathyAugust 29, 2020 at 10:14 AM

    A great new project... glad you caught the bug!

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  8. LindaAugust 29, 2020 at 10:37 AM

    Love these postage stamp blocks made with alternate solid and patterned squares. So effective.

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  9. sewyouquilt2August 29, 2020 at 12:03 PM

    Nice blocks. I have one going somewhere but i am doing 4 patch alternating with 2.5 white squares. Slow going but sewing in rows helps. So many quilts so little time

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  10. Susie HAugust 30, 2020 at 5:56 AM

    Cute, cute, cute! I do believe that you most certainly will be extending this one into RSC2021! Loads of fun with so many fabrics.

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  11. Sylvia@TreadlestitchesAugust 30, 2020 at 2:23 PM

    Oh, dear, I think I feel a postage stamp quilt coming on! Yours are so inspiring. And they really do use a lot of scraps. I had to laugh about your friend not wanting her squares back!

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  12. Cynthia Brunz DesignsAugust 30, 2020 at 4:54 PM

    Isn't it fun to use up all those odd scraps in the blocks? I am finding I can use fabrics that never seem to fit in anywhere else. I am loving these blocks too. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!

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  13. laughing gas quiltsSeptember 1, 2020 at 2:59 AM

    Your blocks are fabulous... and inspiring. I have been resisting the urge to make one of them for a while now, but your blocks just might make be do it.

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