Monday, October 6, 2014

CHOOSE YOUR OWN BLOCK - ALONG

This week I am linking up with Cindy for the Choose your own block--along. I decided at the start  that my blocks for this quilt along will be the Tula Pink's City Sampler because I really want this quilt

Here are this week's blocks





also, I want to be working on these scrappy blocks regularly. Two more were made


for a total of six.


I'm not sure how big I will go with this, but there are already 294 squares used from my scrap bins. Yay! I'm happy that my scrap bins are actually a bit neater after going through them. I have a long way to go yet though  : )

linking up with Live a Colorful Life


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26 comments:

  1. Needled MomOctober 6, 2014 at 6:52 AM

    Those blocks are gorgeous! I love the fabrics you are using.

    I also really like those scrap blocks. Those aqua centers make such a great accent in the middle.

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  2. QuiltdivajulieOctober 6, 2014 at 7:14 AM

    That scrap vomit quilt block has been on my list for eons . . . .

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  3. Rene'October 6, 2014 at 7:41 AM

    You've made great progress this week! I adore those City Sampler fabrics and I just love a scrappy block quilt. I've been piecing 1 1/2" scrappy blocks as Leader/Enders while working on my Dear Jane blocks. They grow quickly.

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  4. SharonOctober 6, 2014 at 7:58 AM

    Loving both of your projects! Tula's book is on my wish list!

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  5. dutchcomfortOctober 6, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    Totally love your blocks! I have Tula’s book, but still too many projects on the go, to start yet another quilt...

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  6. KajaOctober 6, 2014 at 9:12 AM

    Great colours for the Tula Pink quilt and I love your scrappy blocks too.

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  7. KarynOctober 6, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    Lovely fabric choices.

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  8. BillieBee (billiemick)October 6, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    Perfect blocks and love the fabric choices.

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  9. mleOctober 6, 2014 at 1:52 PM

    Love Tula's blocks!!! it's like the Farmer's Wife Sampler, takes some perseverance LOL! I need to get back to mine.

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  10. AndeeOctober 6, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    Yay for another City Sampler! Loving your fabrics!

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  11. CathyOctober 6, 2014 at 2:48 PM

    Everyone seems to be jumping on the Tula bandwagon! (Not me). It's kind of fun seeing the blocks in all the different fabric choices.

    I think the Scrap Vomit quilts are a lot of fun. I made one and was thinking about a second one. The grandkids like to play I spy with them because I used a lot of novelties.

    Good luck on your projects!

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  12. Christine @ 12,450miles October 6, 2014 at 6:04 PM

    Loooovveee the Tula blocks!!

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  13. Anne / Springleaf StudiosOctober 6, 2014 at 7:46 PM

    Love what you're doing with the scrappy blocks.

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  14. DebbieOctober 6, 2014 at 9:58 PM

    Loving your City Sampler blocks!

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  15. quiltmaniaOctober 6, 2014 at 10:31 PM

    Is that a bit if cotton and steel I see in those blocks! Looking good.

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  16. AnnabellaOctober 7, 2014 at 3:06 AM

    Okay I need to get to my sewing machine right now and make some more City Sampler blocks - except I'm away at the moment. Gahhh Yours are gorgeous and I love your tiny square blocks.

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  17. KimOctober 7, 2014 at 4:17 AM

    Loving your scrappy blocks, Carla!

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  18. Granny Maud's GirlOctober 7, 2014 at 6:17 AM

    Aha! Another clever scrap idea! I like how the regular pattern adds a unifying element to an otherwise random quilt.
    Congrats too on the prize over at Crazy Mom Quilts. I spotted your name in the list of prize winners. Hurrah!

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  19. Donna quiltsOctober 7, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    I love the black and aqua that you're using in your scrappy blocks quilts. It's looking good!

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  20. Amanda JeanOctober 7, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    your scrappy blocks are just gorgeous!!! well done! :)

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  21. Dawn HughesOctober 7, 2014 at 8:44 PM

    Both projects look fabulous...great job Carla!

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  22. Lorna McMahonOctober 10, 2014 at 7:41 AM

    Your blocks are all gorgeous, Carla. And I especially love those scrappy trip blocks. Looking good!

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  23. Live a Colorful LifeOctober 10, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    The City Sampler blocks are beautiful. And the scrappy blocks! I have always wanted to make one of those quilts. I certainly have enough scraps....

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  24. GeorgiOctober 10, 2014 at 8:46 PM

    I just had to pop in and take a peek at your City Sampler blocks ~ LOVE the fabrics you've picked, very pretty!

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  25. Archie The Wonder DogOctober 15, 2014 at 11:44 AM

    I love your version of block no. 26!

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  26. Afton WarrickOctober 21, 2014 at 5:26 PM

    Your Tula blocks look great, and I like the consistent use of aqua and black to tie together the scrappy trip top.

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