Monday, March 31, 2014

Global Scrap Bee - April is My Month!

I have been eyeing the Colorado Beauty Block for months.  I saw the most delicious pillow on Material Girl Quilts and ever since, knew that I wanted to make (have) this block.  It's super easy to make.  It's HSTs, my favorite, and goes together quickly.  I would like the block to focus on one color (of your choice) with white as the background color.

This weekend I whipped up a sample.


Cut 8 (4 x4) white squares.  Cut 2 (4 x4) of each print or solid.  Match each print/solid to a white square.  Sew HSTs in pairs, then rows and then stitch the rows together and it's done!




To reduce bulk, I press the HST seam to one side and then press all other seams open.  

Don't fret if the pinwheel spins the other way!  That block is called Lucky Pieces and I love that one just the same.

Links to help you:
Fresh Lemon Quilts
Block Central


Thank you in advance and as always, thank you for taking the time to stop by!
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5 comments:

  1. Sew and Sow FarmMarch 31, 2014 at 4:09 PM

    This is a great choice Robin! I can't wait to give it a spin! Do you want us to post on flickr what colorway we are making so you don't get all of the same color? This will be fun!
    xo jan

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    1. RobinSueApril 1, 2014 at 9:52 PM

      I'd love to see pictures! As for the colors, I know I will get a fantastic variety. Even if they are all the same colorway, I will be thrilled to put them together.

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  2. LizMarch 31, 2014 at 7:43 PM

    Great choice, do you have a preference which white you'd like?

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  3. NilyaApril 1, 2014 at 5:21 AM

    Lovely Block!

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  4. RuthApril 1, 2014 at 6:35 AM

    Lovely block , nice choice! I've managed to find myself Queen for 2 bees next month too!

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