Saturday 6 April 2013

Green Paintbox Blocks



To start this month’s Rainbow Scrap Challenge (participate or investigate at soscrappy) I made these little Green Paint Box Blocks (from Oh Fransson! quilt along).  Three were as much as I could do with the solid scrap of green that I had.
Paintbox Quilt Blocks


There are a few other solid greens in my scrap collection, so I’ll probably make a few more Paint Box Blocks before the month is over.  Which one should I use next?
Solid green scraps

I seem to have a lot of green bits in my scrap stash; hopefully I’ll make a dent in them this month.  As I look through my green scraps some of them seem so old, it might be a good time to cull the collection.

Some other words for green: emerald, apple, aquamarine, chartreuse,  jade, kelly, lime, malachite, moss, olive, pea, pine, sage.


If you want the Rainbow, you've got to put up with the Rain. ~ Dolly Parton



13 comments:

  1. Chartreuse... I just love the sound of that. How about a nice bright lime green with the one on top? Great blocks. I love the use of a solid ... I think we tend to forget to use those and they really add interest and a resting place on quilt blocks. Thanks for the reminder!

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    1. Yes, some luscious words and connotations, I had a favourite auntie who drank Chartreuse. Thanks for the green vote, I'm leaning toward the lime as well.

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  2. What a great selection of green solids. The paintbox block is a great way to put them to good use.

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    1. I didn't know I had so many solid greens, until I started collecting my scraps this month. It will give me some variety with my Paintboxes.

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  3. I am a fan of Paintbox blocks/quilts, so I'm looking forward to seeing more! I know what you mean about older green fabrics - I'm trying to thin some from my stash as well.

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    1. This challenge is great for sorting through the stash, and a little clean-out will be refreshing.

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  4. You have a great selection of green solids to play with! I love all shades of green.

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  5. Very nice blocks, Edith! I like to see those bright greens paired with the softer colorways. Julierose

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  6. Nice blocks. I like all your green solids. I like to mix solids with my prints.

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  7. Oh, I like your Paintbox blocks! This is going to be a great quilt! I like Dolly's quote too, so true! Have a great week!

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  8. Your Paintbox blocks are great. Love them!


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  9. I love your greens, they look so happy!

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  10. Such a great variety in your greens!

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