Pink ..

Even before the end of 2024, I had decided on what blocks I wanted to work on this year in the RSC, hosted by Angela at Sosrappy.  They are
  •  more Split 9 patches. I have some left from last year and they make a great donation quilt. 
  • 16 patch Star blocks (one done but not pictured)
  • String blocks 
  • The blocks Angela shared as her inspiration for this month (5 done but not pictured)
But then January hit. And there was a project I had started and put away early in 2024 that just begged to be finished early in the year. And that has been the focus of my sewing time. 

All the blocks have been sewn. They are on my design wall. I have all the rest of the white blocks that are missing from the wall cut and ready to go, but it seemed like a waste of time to stick them on the wall at this point. 

Fingers crossed I can get this to the flimsy stage today or tomorrow. 



This is the gorgeous Mini Exploding Heart pattern from A Slice of Pi.

I guess that fits the bill for this month's color, 🙂




Comments

Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting said…
Awesome!!! A perfect project for RSC/January pink!!!
January 25, 2025 at 10:00:00 AM EST
Gwyned Trefethen said…
I can see why exploding hearts is calling to you. What a fabulous way to use up your pink scraps and have some home decor for February.
January 25, 2025 at 12:47:00 PM EST
LIttle Penguin Quilts said…
Your Exploding Heart is gorgeous! It's a wonderful idea to get it finished up. The perfect project to end January with!
January 25, 2025 at 1:30:00 PM EST
ButterZ said…
I’m loving this quilt. It is such a great design. Looks so good in the scrappy pinks
January 25, 2025 at 6:09:00 PM EST
Sue said…
I love that Exploding Heart pattern & it's totally perfect for pink January & as a feel-good accomplishment. Your other blocks will still be there in February. LOL
January 25, 2025 at 6:14:00 PM EST
Julie in GA said…
Your Exploding Heart certainly fits the RSC for January, and it is going to be gorgeous! I love that design and really should make it someday.
January 25, 2025 at 6:24:00 PM EST
Jenny said…
Your Exp,doing Heart is looking wonderful.
January 25, 2025 at 7:17:00 PM EST
Pamela said…
So pretty! I'm sure you will be happy to have this finished!
January 27, 2025 at 11:36:00 PM EST
Kate said…
It's gorgeous! Fingers crossed you can get it to finished quilt top in the next few days.
January 29, 2025 at 8:02:00 AM EST
Jennifer Fulton Inquiring Quilter said…
Such a pretty quilt this is going to be! And just in time for Valentines. No wonder your heart called for you to finish it. Welcome to Wednesday Wait Loss! Thanks for sharing.
February 4, 2025 at 5:00:00 PM EST
Mrs. T said…
Thank you! For some reason none of the comments on my blog showed up until today!!

It was a perfect project for January!
March 28, 2025 at 4:56:00 PM EDT
Mrs. T said…
Thank you! For some reason none of the comments on my blog showed up until today!!

If only I had completed it earlier in the month 🤣
March 28, 2025 at 4:57:00 PM EDT
Mrs. T said…
It was a great January project!
March 28, 2025 at 4:57:00 PM EDT
Mrs. T said…
It was so fun I might make another one as a gift
March 28, 2025 at 4:58:00 PM EDT
Mrs. T said…
It is with your time! It was a fun pattern
March 28, 2025 at 4:59:00 PM EDT
Mrs. T said…
Thank you! I enjoy reading your blog and seeing all the ones that are linked
March 28, 2025 at 5:00:00 PM EDT
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