Friday, March 29, 2013

The Last Orange

It feels so great to be back into the 'norm' of it all - computer and all it's extras finally up and running so play time can continue!  I still have a few quirks to get either used to or learn how to work with.  But made it for all the end of the month updates.  And today is the last Orange Saturday for rainbow blocks.
I did have lots of skinny strips to make up all the blocks needed for the log cabins.  I love how these look and it is going to be fun putting all the rainbow colors together into this quilt.
And the little 'starlet' blocks.  Hey, I had some strange prints in the Sprout blocks, so why not an animal print in a star?  

And I saw this block some where before I went computerless - don't remember where now.  These are 16" blocks - yes, had to make up the purple and pink to go with the orange.  I think this will make a great quilt for my quilt guild charity donation drive next year.

Well the three weakest colors in my stash collection have been pulled for the year - I can't wait to see what next month's color is - I know I will have that color for sure!

Sewingly Yours,
Sharon

linking up with SoScrappy - Rainbow Challenge 

22 comments:

Kelli Fannin Quilts said...

I love orange! :) All of your blocks are gorgeous. Have a great weekend!

Lesley said...

Sharon, your orange blocks are all so beautiful! The last ones sure look great in all the colors ! Glad you are back on track with your computer. Your pics are great too and I love the framing on them. Great work!

Valspierssews said...

Orange looks so happy . I love those log cabin blocks and the stars with the patchy centres are one of my favourite designs. They look great in shades of one colour.

scraphappy said...

For three weak stash colors you found A LOT of variety. Love your block collection. It will be fun to see it grow as the year goes on.

Michele said...

I love them all. I'm hoping to jump into the challenge, though a bit behind, later this spring after I get all the teacher quilt tops done.

Teresa in Music City said...

Oh goodie!!! You are back up and blogging!!! And sharing some wonderful orange blocks too :*) If those were your weakest scrap colors, I can't wait to see your blocks for the next colors :*)

Angie said...

All your blocks look terrific! The "starlet" looks like an interesting block to piece.

Candace said...

Great blocks, and I'm glad your electronics are back to normal.

Kat Scribner said...

Sharon, your blocks are lovely. Glad to see you back.

Elly D said...

Cute orange cat :) Love all your orange blocks too. You did good this month.

Char said...

That orange cat is too cute! Love the starlet blocks! I can't wait to see the new color, really hope it isn't red!

Karen said...

Very pretty orange blocks. They will make awesome quilts.

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

That's just toooo cute! Thanks for the smile and so glad your computer has recovered...mostly.

Deb@asimplelifequilts said...

You did really well without much orange... can't wait to see what you churn out for one of your good colors!

Lyndsey said...

Great orange blocks Sharon. I must finish my orange blocks in the morning as I forgot all about them.

Sue Daurio said...

Oh boy, not sure which of those orange blocks I like the best. They sure are pretty! I think the log cabins are extra special. No wait the stars. Lovely.

KatieQ said...

I love star blocks and you have 2 great choices. The 16 patch star looks like a great way to use up scraps. Happy to hear you have your computer back.

Deb A said...

Great blocks and such variety. I'm looking forward to seeing all the greens come out to play next week.

Sheila said...

NICE orange blocks. You have worked hard to stretch your orange. How are you with green scraps? I believe that's our next color to play with.

Sandra-Kay said...

Such a clever and cute orange cat, the log cabins look really nice with that colour combination and I love the starlets.

Nita said...

Orange is my favourite colour, but I never thought about making an orange quilt. Yours looks great!

Faye said...

I love your starlets, they are so cute!