Saturday, January 16, 2016

Rainbow Scrap Challenge - Blue Dressing

It was definitely time for a weekend.  The work week just seemed to go on and on.  For some reason, January always seems to be that way for me.  The month just drags. Not true of any other month in the year just this one. 

I've made it to the sewing room every day this week.  At the start of each sewing session, I'd tackle one more section of the paper piecing for the first Vintage Dress block.  Last night I sewed all the sections together.  


Vintage Dresses by Charise Randell


The block size is a little off, but that can be fixed by floating the dress with some added sashing.  So it's not perfect, but I like how it came out.  I learned a few things from piecing this first block that should make the others go a bit smoother.  I'm glad I only need to finish two blocks each month, this is not a fast block to make.  But I think the final quilt will be cute.  

I'm going to finish my coffee while checking out the rainbow of blues posted over at Soscrappy.  

37 comments:

Vroomans' Quilts said...

You did a beautiful job with your first one - love those prints.

Katie Z. said...

You chose and sewed well!

Julie in GA said...

So pretty! Your paper piecing looks great!

Deb A said...

Very pretty. Love the fabrics you chose.

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

so pretty!

Karen said...

This dress is amazing. I love the fabrics. I am really looking forward to see more dresses that you will be creating.

Grandma said...

So pretty and the fabric is lovely.

Alison V. said...

This is adorable! :)

Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow said...

Like doll clothes / I know this will be a fun project to watch throughout the year! SO pretty.

Quiltdivajulie said...

Beautiful paper piecing -- what a fun idea for a RSC project.

Cathy said...

Cute dress block! Coco Chanel would be proud of you! I agree with you about January just draaaaaaaaaaaaagging, and even made a reference to that in my post. February can't come fast enough!

gayle said...

It's wonderful! Your quilt is going to be adorable - I'm really looking forward to it!

Gretchen Weaver said...

That is a beautiful block, love the blues! This is going to be a really cute quilt. Blessings, Gretchen villacrestfarm@gmail.com

Kaja said...

What a great idea for a scrappy project. I love this blue dress - would quite happily wear it!

Barbara said...

This is going to be so cute...I'm going to love watching it come together.

Shelina (formerly known as Shasta) said...

This is really cute - you've done a fabulous job of it.

PeggyinNO said...

This dress could NOT be any cuter!!! I can't wait to see what comes next!

PaulaB quilts said...

The dress was worth the effort. It looks ready for a prom, love the print panel. Keep up the good work!

sophie said...

I LOVE this block! Will all your rainbow vintage dresses be the same pattern or different styles?

sunny said...

It's adorable! Can't wait to see an entire quilt made of these blocks.

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

Absolutely Stunning!!

Angie said...

Your block is amazing - and I'm sure the finished quilt will be, too!

scraphappy said...

OH so very cute! Definitely worth the extra time, and sure to get quicker with practice. Even with paper piecing, it is still possible to chain piece. Looking forward to seeing all the colors on this quilt.

Nancy said...

Your dress is super cute but it does look like a somewhat challenging block to make. It will be fun to see more dresses as the year continues.
Nancy. (ndmessier @ aol.com, joyforgrace.blogspot.com)

Marti said...

It is so cute! Now that you know all the tricks of making it, the next ones should be easier.

Jennie in GA said...

So cute! Can't wait to see you add more dresses.

AnnieO said...

Very sweet! Love your scrap choices.

cozykoza32a@gmail.com said...

I just read your 2016 quilt plan. 8 quilts to finish this year. wow, that is a great goal. I will be following you to read about your adventures this year.
Kathleen Mary
https://kathysnest32.wordpress.com/

Cheryl said...

This block turned out so well! I love the fabrics you chose.

Kathleen said...

You did a great job!! I have these patterns on my Craftsy wish list. One of these days I'll get to them.

Ivani said...

It is lovely

Edith said...

Love this little blue dress, good for you for making it to the sewing room every day, sounds wonderful.

Angie in SoCal said...

Oh, I love your dress. Fabulous!

Ellen said...

Oh my gosh...so cute!

Sheila said...

This block is soooooo cute!

make.share.give said...

Love this block! These are gonna be beautiful.

Ulla's Quilt World said...

That is so lovely! :)
Greetings from Finland!
Hugs, Ulla