You might remember these scrappy stars, made with left-overs from my Denyse Schmidt Swoon quilt. I wasn’t able to make as many as I had wanted, so I’ve been trying to decide on another block to put with them. A little while ago I picked up some more Denyse Schmidt fabric and came up with a plan. Since there was no deadline for this project, it’s been sitting a little while. It sure felt good to work on it again!
I know I like the style of block I chose, but I’m still not sure if there is now too much red. I’m thinking about a scrappy binding that will tone down the red just a little.
I like the look of the blocks with another scrappy star block in the picture, so maybe I’ll be okay as long as I have more star blocks than red/white blocks. Besides, I really do like red!
Since it was “work in progress” day I also sewed up the latest Fat Quarter Shop 2011 Designer Myster Block of the Month that recently arrived. This month’s block was created by Sherri Falls.
I have eight finished blocks now with only four to go! This is really going to be a fun quilt! Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!
BillieBee (billiemick) says
Love the setting you are doing for your left over stars. Those are so cute. I'm working on the Design Mystery from Fat Quarters as well.
Stephanie says
LOVE the DS stars!
Karenkay says
sherri- the stars are adorable and the red in the other blocks really help bring out the red in the star blocks!
Cheryl says
Love the stars and the way you will be setting them together. I need to catch up on my Designer BOM!!!
Mary on Lake Pulaski says
Wow! The Designer Block of the Month is gorgeous! I didn't do it this year.
Jenny says
beautiful work!
Tracee says
Gorgeous blocks, I really do like the scrappy star blocks with the red that would look stunning finished.
Mama Pea says
I feel like a real slug today. Had the day off from work and didn't accomplish anything. Not quilting and not working. I wish I hd something to show for my day like you do! LOL.
Patty says
Love them all.
Bloggymom says
Beautiful work!
Cardygirl says
Love the scrappy stars…and I think the red looks great. Scrappy binding would be fine too.
Eileen says
Love the red and the scrappy stars.
aksherry says
There is no such thing as too much red!!! I need to start my BOM…They are all still in their packages.
Thimbleanna says
I love those scrappy stars so much — I think anything would go with them. Your red blocks look great!
barb says
Great choice of colors. Love the reds and yellows.
Michele says
You have some wonderful projects going on!
SoozeM says
Love it, definitely not too much red 🙂
Kim West says
I too, need to complete the last (two) DM blocks. Maybe tomorrow
Regina C. says
I really like the red blocks, just go with it all your quilts are awesome.
YOLANDA says
Beautifull work, I like the colors
Suburban Stitcher says
I'm SO behind on my BOM! I've only done 4…and definitely need to get going on it again!
Richard Healey says
I like the blocks was showing them to my wife and she went ouh cute hearts. Lol had not even noticed that on the I think it was second picture. Great job.
http://richardquilts.blogspot.com
Josie McRazie says
really can you ever have to much red in a quilt… I think not!! I want to do a red and white for my next big one! Just have to find the right pattern! I love them!!!
suemac says
I like your scrappy stars. I don't think the red is too much.
Lesley says
Beautiful projects as usual! I always love your color combinations…they always work!
luciethehappyquilter says
I absolutely love your scrappy stars. Your mystery quilt is coming on beautifully as well. I can't wait to see the finished projects.
heartsease54 says
I think the red blocks look great with your scrappy stars and a scrappy binding is just going to be the icing on the cake.
Jennifer Schifano Eutsler says
Sherri, I love the red and white blocks you are making to go with the scrappy stars. It has a great vintage feel. I would go with the red binding to finish it off, and give it a nice, framed look. Have a super day!
Sandra (Cherry Heart) says
Loving the scrappy stars, the colours look so good together!
S x
Nanette Merrill says
Your projects always make me want to dive in your blog and sew with you. Love these.
Evas Konst & Hantverk says
Vilka fina arbeten du har gjort
/Eva
Material Mary says
So totally love the red blocks with the scrappy star…might have to make one of those quilts. I am on a mission to use up all my scraps–ugly cute or whatever…
Mary
Francis Paul says
love love love the Denyse Schmidt fabric blocks 🙂
Patricia Lessell says
As usual I just LOVE everything. You are just so clever and talented.
Patti xxx
Anne Lise says
Your FQ Mystery blocks are wonderful. I have all blocks as well, but they are all in the plasticbags yet. I hope to do something with them during 2012.
Lots of nice things you have made.
Sherry says
As always Sherri your WIP are just gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing.
Jenniffier Kramer says
Your stars are looking great and great work on BOM.
annieB says
I'm also doing the mystery, but living i Australia, I haven't seen my block yet
Litamora's Quilt & Design says
Love your scrappy star blocks! I'm working on the Swoon quilt too, and made hst of the left overs. Think I'll make some blocks like you, love them! Thanks for the inspiration 🙂