Rosie has been busy sorting scraps
As January kicks off to a flying start, I'm trying hard not to commit to too many things. Startitis what brings burnout for me, so I want to be careful. I made several Rainbow Scrap Challenge blocks in this February 2024 post, but there were no follow-up posts. In spite of all that, I've decided to play along with the RSC for 2026. The color for January is blue.
Beautiful quilt by Nancy of Grace and Peace Quilting
My tentative plan is to start blocks for this Nine-Patch and Snowball quilt by Nancy of Grace and Peace Quilting. I love the rainbow nine-patch blocks with the light print snowball blocks, and it is all scrappy!
Here is the start - 2 four-patch blocks and 2 snowball blocks
Linking to the following:
Kate's Life in Pieces
Brenda's Monday Musings
Melva's Sew and Tell
Two diseases related to Quilting; Startitis and Endonitis! I definitely had both of them. Love that photo of Sweet Rosie (something rosemade. of course I don't know how to change the anonymous)
ReplyDeleteI like both of those and don't remember the first one at all - it sure is nice
ReplyDeleteI loved that snowball quilt by Nancy, too, so I definitely understand why you are inspired by that one, Linda! You're off to a good start!
ReplyDeleteI saw that quilt on Nancy’s blog, and I love it too. I’m hoping you can get your quilt made month by month without getting burned out!
ReplyDeleteI think Rosie has some Siamese "blue" eyes!
ReplyDeleteLooks like 9-patch to me ... a fun block.
ReplyDeleteYay!! I love Nancy's version and I am sure yours will be lovely too! I will endeavor to cheer you on. And you can keep me honest on RSC and SAHRR too.
ReplyDeleteI’ve wanted to make a 9P with Snowballs quilt for a long time. You picked a great one to sew, and you’re almost tempting me into Startitis too!
ReplyDeleteHello Rosue, ardnt you gorgeous! I like the idea of your nine patch and snowball quilt.
ReplyDeleteOh I love it!!! That will be a fun one for RSC - and you can make as many or as few as you want and still make it work in the end. LOVe it!!!
ReplyDeleteRosie looks a bit intimidating, like "Don't mess with my scraps". You've picked a fun RSC project. Wishing you a very productive 2026.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about startitis! I seem to have a lingering case of it, LOL. You can't go wrong with the snowballs and 9 patches.
ReplyDeleteThe snowball and 9-patch blocks will make a great RSC quilt. I'll look forward to watching this one come together.
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely with you on the Startitis! I also suffer from FOMO - fear of missing out. So that keeps me starting things that I don't always have good follow through to finish. But it's fun!!
ReplyDeleteI'm honored that I inspired you to make 9-patch/snowball blocks, Linda! It wasn't my original idea--I was inspired by Saiji (https://saijaelina.blogspot.com/2024/08/kesapeitto.html) who was inspired by Blue Elephant Stitches (https://blueelephantstitches.com/nine-patch-and-snowball-quilt/). It is a simple RSC project, which makes it easier to keep the momentum going.
ReplyDeleteI love your block for this year, Linda. The blue and print look so well together. I hope you will continue on throughout the year and enjoy each month. I get it about startitis. I have two BOMs I've collected last year that are just sitting in their project bags! I count collecting as starting too! LOL Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteI think this will be a great pattern to use.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great block for the RSC, so it will be fun to watch your progress. Rosie is doing good work, I see. My assistant is currently sleeping on the job . . .
ReplyDeleteI just pulled out my blue scraps. Hoping to make it thru the year this year with RSC.
ReplyDeleteHi Marsha, it's always nice to hear from you. I still can't figure out where to email you or where your new website is, but I'll keep trying! Hope you are doing well.
DeleteLove the use of text in the last image Linda. Thanks so much for your commment. I am feeling 100 percent now. I'm sorry I am not so quick at responding to you but I appreciate every commment so much. x
ReplyDeleteOh these blocks are gorgeous, Linda and a perfect choice for the RSC challenge. I have yet to finish a RSC quilt. Maybe I will this year we shall see. Have you decided how many blocks of each color you are going to piece? Enjoy.
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