Still doubtful, I sewed up the units that make up the "birds":
When I got them all put together, I was satisfied that the pattern would stand out and so I continued by adding the larger triangle parts, (the "nests" 😉)
Of course, even cutting into the scraps creates scraps:
So another crumb block was created:
To be honest, I don't know which is more fun, creating the Birds in the Air blocks or the crumb blocks. I expect I know what the Bird blocks will look like, but the crumb blocks are always a surprise.
It feels good to be creating 2 quilts for the price of one, but that's nothing compared to some of the other quilters who make blocks for multiple quilts each month based the chosen color.
Head on over to the Rainbow Scrap Challenge linky party to see a burst of sunny yellow projects that are being worked on.
so that explains why I can't use up the scraps lol - great blocks
ReplyDeleteThe really do seem to keep multiplying. Maybe that's a good thing....they are lots of fun to play with. :-)
DeleteYour blocks look great - the yellow with the white looks so fresh and sunny. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you. This time of year, some sunny yellow really does brighten things up!
DeleteI love the Birds in the Air blocks! You're right, though - those crumb blocks are really fun to make!
ReplyDeleteThis is my first year doing the Rainbow Scrap Challenge and it is a great motivator. I already have some scraps put aside for when we get to "green" and "blue".
DeleteLovely blocks!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Katie! My original plan only called for 2 yellow Birds in the Air blocks, but I couldn't help but make a few more while I was at it.
DeleteI was worried too about the yellow not having enough contrast but so far so good here too. Your Birds in the Air are beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteGee thanks! I've had the book a long, long time. So glad to be able to finally use it.
DeleteThose bright YELLOW blocks for the RSC are SEW wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I was actually surprised at how much yellow I have. I only use it sparingly.
DeleteI remember Donavan singing that song, Mellow Yellow, do you? Perhaps you are not as old as I am! Anyway, I adore these yellows and your two for one stitching. I read your recent posts. We are jigsaw puzzle people too but have never ever tackled more than 1000 pieces. It has given me food for thought.
ReplyDeleteOh Gosh! I surely do remember that song! The jigsaw puzzle thing is a new one around here. I never knew my husband liked to do them. If we hadn't gotten the 3000 piece puzzle as a gift, I never would have tackled it either. Thanks for your comment.
DeletePretty birds in the air blocks (reminds me I have a slew of them waiting to be sewn together) and the crumbs - so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThey really are a fun block, and the way that Eleanor Burns makes them two at a time is really neat. Thanks for your comment. Hope you get your "birds" flying again soon. :-)
DeleteLove your yellows. So cheery on this gray day
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! If I recall, that is why Angela chose that color for this month. Can't wait to see what color is next!
DeleteWhat a great way to use up the never ending scraps that are created from each project.
ReplyDeleteScraps! What would we do without them? Now I just have to figure out what to do with the crumb blocks! :-)
DeleteThanks for you comment
When I first saw your 'birds', I was puzzled by how squashed the block looked. Then it dawned on me what you were doing! Excellent! I love it when patterns minimize working with bias edges.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your crumb blocks! Star centers, maybe?
In my first Rainbow Scrap Challenge post back in January I showed how the blocks are constructed. https://quiltcrossing.blogspot.com/2019/01/rainbow-scrap-challenge.html
DeleteI've always been impressed with the way the "Quilt in a Day" folks come up with time saving techniques
The yellows look great with your background. Crumb blocks are always fun to make. I love the "anything goes" sentiment. It looks like you're making good progress with both quilts!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rosemary! I think I might end up with enough "Birds in the Air" blocks for 2 kids quilts by the time the year is through.
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