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Saturday, January 2, 2016

Rainbow Scrap Challenge - A New Rainbow Scrap Challenge Project

This is my first Rainbow Scrap Challenge post since November.  I got sick right after Thanksgiving, then had Christmas preparations to manage, so there's been no progress on getting the Twinkle Stars all set together.  I hope to get back to that project as soon as I finish up the borders on the McCall's Mystery Quilt.

Enough about 2015, I'm ready to start a new project scrappy project for 2016. It's taken me a bit to decide on this year's scrap project.  I started playing around with potential scrappy blocks back in September, but just couldn't settle on anything.  We've been on vacation all week, so I finally had some time to consider all the projects pinned to my Pinterest boards and to look through all my downloaded patterns. There was one pattern I kept coming back too.  After playing around with some setting ideas, it finally became THE scrappy pattern for 2016.  

Vintage Dresses by Charise Randell

I've done some paper piecing but nothing this intricate.  These Vintage Dress blocks will finish at about 7" X 10".  I've played around with a couple of 5 x 5 setting options in EQ.


This setting requires finishing about two blocks a month.  That should be doable.  Plus this pattern would work well with Angela's new addition of an accent color suggestion to this year's RSC. So I'm excited about getting out all my blue and purple scraps and starting that first block.  

I'm looking forward to checking out all the new RSC projects for 2016 over at Soscrappy.  
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22 comments:

  1. scraphappyJanuary 2, 2016 at 7:34 AM

    Beautiful pattern! You will be a pro at paper piecing before very long with all those blocks to practice on. Accent colors will work perfectly with the trim.

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  2. Julie in GAJanuary 2, 2016 at 7:52 AM

    What a wonderful pattern! Great choice for the RSC. Enjoy the paper piecing.

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  3. Libby in TNJanuary 2, 2016 at 7:53 AM

    Such cute dresses! Looking forward to seeing your couture creations.

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  4. RuthJanuary 2, 2016 at 7:56 AM

    Oh, dear. Now I need to make these, too. My paper piecing skills are not great, but I can practice. Thanks for the idea.

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  5. Katie Z.January 2, 2016 at 8:10 AM

    What a fabulous quilt! I will thoroughly enjoy this one develop.

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  6. Sally TrudeJanuary 2, 2016 at 8:24 AM

    That's a good idea for mastering paper piecing and will work up beautifully as a rainbow.

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  7. Deb AJanuary 2, 2016 at 8:56 AM

    What a pretty block design. It will be fun to watch this one grow.

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  8. BarbaraJanuary 2, 2016 at 8:56 AM

    Oh my goodness...that is going to be adorable. I have a sundresses embroidery pattern that I think I might have to start next. Your post and your quilt isn't helping with my self-discipline.

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  9. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowJanuary 2, 2016 at 9:16 AM

    Love it / reminds me of playing with DOLLS and their clothes...what fun! :)

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  10. CathyJanuary 2, 2016 at 9:50 AM

    This is a fantastic idea for an RSC project! Sure wish I liked or could understand paper piecing, but I’ll be happy to enjoy your progress instead! This is one project all of us big girls will be watching!

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  11. Denise :)January 2, 2016 at 10:04 AM

    These are so darling! It's funny -- I just purchased my first paper piecing pattern from her yesterday -- it's the Tea Time pattern. Your 'dresses' will be perfect for scrappy fun! :)

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  12. MartiJanuary 2, 2016 at 10:32 AM

    That's a cute pattern. What will you do with the finished quilt?

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  13. Vroomans' QuiltsJanuary 2, 2016 at 11:52 AM

    I love her dress patterns - this will be so cute with the RSC.

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  14. PaulaB quiltsJanuary 2, 2016 at 12:34 PM

    Great pattern for the two color scheme, and so pretty! You go girl.

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  15. Quilter KathyJanuary 2, 2016 at 1:37 PM

    Oh this will be so fun to watch :)
    Enjoy your scrappy adventures in 2016!

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  16. gayleJanuary 2, 2016 at 1:44 PM

    Ooo! A whole closet full of rainbow when you're done!
    That looks like a really fun way to practice paper piecing.

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  17. AngieJanuary 2, 2016 at 4:00 PM

    Cute idea! I look forward to watching your progress!

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  18. MariJanuary 2, 2016 at 4:45 PM

    These are so darling! Sure to be a very fun quilt.

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  19. CathyJanuary 3, 2016 at 4:32 PM

    How cute are those? And fun to boot!

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  20. EdithJanuary 3, 2016 at 11:08 PM

    These vintage dresses are darling, I'm going to look forward to seeing your little dresses/quilt come together.

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  21. Magpie SueJanuary 4, 2016 at 10:14 PM

    What a cute idea for a rainbow quilt! This will be fun to watch!

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  22. SheilaJanuary 9, 2016 at 2:30 AM

    LOVE this pattern. I'm going to enjoy watching your quilt come together this year.

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