Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Like a diamond in the sky

I am still working on the Diamond Star blocks that I started last week. I had rather a productive weekend so I now have 6 10" blocks in total.


I am loving how the purple and grey is working together with the white star outline.






I still have 2 fabrics from the FQ bundle to use, so I am thinking that I will be making at LEAST another 6 blocks. Not quite sure how to bring it together as a quilt top as yet. I did buy 2 metres of homespun this week as I have a vague idea of keeping the blocks set on point with a thin line of purple sashing between each one.

I am still finding that I am fairly generous with fabric while paper piecing, which leaves me with quite a few offcuts. I decided to down scale Kristy's pattern to a 5" block to see if I could make use of any of my scrappy pieces. Got to say that I am really pleased with the result, and given the amount of scraps that I have, I think I will be making more of them...maybe I can do a border of 5" blocks around the edge of my quilt!




I am itching to sew some more, but am working for the next two days - bring on the weekend.

I'm linking up with Freshly Pieced's WIP Wednesday (my very first ever!!)


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29 comments:

  1. SabrinaAugust 15, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    Those blocks are amazing! I love the pattern and the colors.

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  2. Kristy QPAugust 15, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    Oh these look so fanastic Marieka! I just love the stars outlined in white with a darker background. It's going to be a beautiful quilt!

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    1. mariekaAugust 15, 2012 at 4:43 PM

      I hope so! I am liking the idea of small blocks as a border!

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  3. CharlotteAugust 15, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    so lovely! I really like the two sizes together.

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    1. mariekaAugust 16, 2012 at 4:28 PM

      Thanks! I think it may be the start of something.

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  4. ElaineAugust 15, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    these are so pretty! great colors too!

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    1. mariekaAugust 16, 2012 at 4:29 PM

      Thanks! I have always liked purple but this is my first use of it in a quilt.

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  5. LynetteAugust 15, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    Oh! I really love your stars. The colors are terrific, and fun purples going on. :)

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  6. Finding FifthAugust 15, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    It's wonderful that it's your first WiP Wednesday - so nice to see what you are making these days. I am so glad you are blogging again. I am interested to see what you come up with for these blocks.

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  7. Marjorie's Busy CornerAugust 15, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    very nice...and I love purple and gray together

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    1. mariekaAugust 16, 2012 at 4:30 PM

      Thanks - they make a lovely combination don't they?

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  8. Teresa in Music CityAugust 16, 2012 at 2:11 AM

    Your stars are amazing! Just love the color play :*)

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    1. mariekaAugust 16, 2012 at 4:30 PM

      Thanks - it's really all down to Kristy's pattern!

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  9. MelissaAugust 16, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Oooohhhh. So pretty! And so perfect! Paper piecing does that, doesn't it? But you're right, it can be wasteful. But PRETTY! :) Can't wait to see more!

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    1. mariekaAugust 16, 2012 at 4:31 PM

      Yes...I am amazed at the accuracy that can be achieved with PP. I am still a bit too liberal with fabric as I HATE having to unpick if my fabric is short.

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  10. LeslieAugust 16, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    this is really pretty. i like the colors you are using.

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  11. AnonymousAugust 16, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    These are some of my favorite colors! I like the little baby star, a border of them would look lovely.

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    1. mariekaAugust 16, 2012 at 4:32 PM

      The purple and the grey work well together don't they? I am looking forward to making some more baby stars too.

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  12. SaraAugust 16, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    Very pretty stars! Love the dramatic contrast with the white and grey together.

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    1. mariekaAugust 16, 2012 at 4:33 PM

      I thought the grey might work instead of white for the background so gave it a shot! It also helps add a bit of a masculine element to it too - I am the sole female in a house of boys!

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  13. JenniffierAugust 16, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    They look amazing. I love the colors!

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  14. NannaAugust 16, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    what an interesting block! love it!
    Helen

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    1. mariekaAugust 19, 2012 at 9:00 AM

      Thanks Helen. I am really enjoying making them.

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  15. Live a Colorful LifeAugust 18, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    Beautiful blocks! Thanks for linking up.

    Cindy

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