They are fun and don’t require much thought, and I managed to get 15 of them pieced in pretty short order.
My plan is to use the RSC color of the month to add the star points to these 16-patches. The January color is blue, and I got one done.
I really like this big block. And, most importantly, I think the plan is sustainable. I put the box of 2.5” squares by the machine to use as leaders/enders, so I can get them made without a lot of effort. I bought two yards (I hope it’s enough!) of the white on white, and I can get those pieces precut, and I will only need to cut the colored star points each month. My biggest issue is fizzling out mid-year, so sustainable is necessary for me.
I got enough blue and white cut to make another block, and I hope to get that done today. I have church this morning and the Texans play at noon, so we’ll see if I have time.
I’m still thinking about what other RSC blocks I can work on. I’ve done string blocks before, and that’s a good choice, but I don’t know. The 16-patch stars use 4.5” strips for the monthly colors, and I need something to use the leftovers from cutting the 4.5” strips. Maybe nine patches, maybe string blocks, we’ll see how it works out.
I like your stars with nine-patch centers. That will make a nice quilt. Good luck getting to watch your football game! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda! I’m watching the game now!
DeleteI was going to start a leaders/enders last month or so and barely got started and I just don't work on it - I think this is the 3rd or 4th time I tried it - I give up
ReplyDeleteI mostly chain piece, so it works for me. It helps to keep a stack by the machine.
DeleteI like that, turning your 16 patch blocks into stars. That's what I love about the RSC group, everyone has such great ideas, often things I've ne er thought of.
ReplyDeleteYes, there’s a lot of great inspiration!
DeleteI like how your stars are colorful on the inside and the RSC color for the star points.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
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