I'm so happy to be here joining in the fun
with our hostess
along with a super line up of absolutely awesome quilters for the
"30 Quilt Blocks in 30 Days Blog Hop"
It's my day today, and my block is "Opposites Attract"
You can find the full tutorial to make the block by clicking here!
I decided to play with some batiks to make a tray mat.
I'm really into tray mats lately!
Below you'll see the progression of the blocks - I made two!
Here are the two blocks sewn together, and finished for the tray.
(okay, yes it's the same fabric! I really need to work on my picture skills!)
I added a simple border to the top and bottom of the mat so it would fit the tray
without sliding about....nothing worse than a slippery mat, wouldn't you say?
You can see in the close up above,
that I added a little flange of the orange fabric before adding the binding.
I also decided I wasn't in the mood for a flippy flange....so I sewed it down!
This picture above taken outside probably shows the truest colors
(and for the record, that is not poison ivy, or poison anything....at least I don't think so)
-scritch scritch-
When Carla first asked me to join in - I purposely chose this block so that I would be
"inclined" to make a quilt that would become a present for my super fabulous nephew and his wife.
I asked him for his favorite colors...
and it did my little mouse heart so fine when he chose Red & Black
which also happen to be favorites of mine! Must be in the 'genes' ((Smile))
Hubbahubbs suggested I use our recently arrived Fossil Ferns - he's so brilliant!
And now for a little mouse magic -
because you know I kinda tend to do the "Opposite" of what's expected
(see what I did there? lol)
If you simply switch the placement of the two halves
when you sew them together,
when you sew them together,
you'll easily get the block below.
I made 30 blocks this way for a 5 x 6 layout.
Simple Borders (also cut 3") follow along with the theme of the block.
[[ Please excuse the less than wonderful picture that follows...
mother nature was not cooperating and I was
taking pictures between the raindrops !]]
I'll be back when the quilt is finished for a pretty picture then! *wink*
I was 'on the fence' about using only two fabrics...
(I'm happiest using at least one hundred and two)
but I'm thrilled with the way it turned out!
Meanwhile....it's spring and the Jasmine is in bloom,
which has absolutely nothing to do with the theme....
but sure made a pretty picture!
Thanks for visiting....I hope you're enjoying the hop!
If you Instagram...you can find me by clicking HERE
Lynn
The Thimblemouse
Here's the full schedule in case you're just joining in -
or even if you've been here all along....
it's always good to know who's who, when and where to find them!
Date
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Project Designer
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Block
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April 1st
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Block 1- 4 Patch
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April 2nd
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Block 2 - Double Stuffed
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April 3rd
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Block 3 - Baby in a Corner
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April 4th
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Block 4 - Dutch Door
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April 5th
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April 6th
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Block 6 - Tacked Up
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April 7th
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Block 7 - Stripper
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April 8th
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Block 8 - Staggered
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April 9th
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Block 9 - Topsy Turvy
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April 10th
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Block 10 - Chunky Pinwheel
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April 11th
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Block 11 - Painted WIndow
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April 12th
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Block 12 - Broken Cinder Block
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April 13th
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Block 13 - Reaction
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April 14th
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Block 14 - Median Strip
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April 15th
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Block 15 - Center of Attention
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April 16th
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Block 16 - Bounce
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April 17th
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Block 17 - Sweet Sixteen
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April 18th
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Block 18 - Yeah Eights
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April 19th
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Block 19 - Weave
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April 20th
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Block 20 - Classic
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April 21st
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Block 21 - Spot
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April 22nd
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Block 22 - Cross Walk
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April 23rd
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Block 23 - Opposites Attract
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April 24th
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Block 24 - Possibility
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April 25th
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Block 25 - Camper Window
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April 26th
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Block 26 - Catching Z's
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April 27th
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Block 27 - Broken Stripes
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April 28th
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Block 28 - Stockade
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April 29th
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Block 29 - Dovetail
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April 30th
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| Block 30 - Slow Tee |
I love the colors. Orange just pops right out.
ReplyDeleteJust lovely! I like the different colored corners on the red and black quilt.
ReplyDeleteI thought the tray mat was really cool--like the little orange flange you added too--and then I saw the red & black quilt top--wow! Love those 2 colors and flipping the block halves around was genius! I like what you did with the borders too. Your nephew will love it.
ReplyDeleteOh how you make me giggle. Love what you did with the Opposites Attract block. Your tray mat is fantastic (I need to do that) and your quilt is over the top. I love how you did the red and black border for it too. Thank you for joining me in this crazy vision for a blog hop. I'm so glad to see you revive your blog. I've missed you. The 30 Quilt Blocks in 30 Days Blog Hop and Quilt Along is hopefully just the start of many hops to come. THANK YOU for a great post and inspiration.
ReplyDeleteOpposites Attract is such a cool block with so many variations! Love blocks like that. I agree that limiting yourself to 2 colors is so hard! But the end result really pays off...great projects and such great eye candy!
ReplyDeleteVery nice color combos that work great on this block idea.
ReplyDeleteBoth of your Opposite projects are great. The tray mat looks wonderful and the black and white is so dramatic looking.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of a tray mat. Yours turned out really well with the added top borders. The black and red quilt is really nice too. Your nephew is sure to be pleased.
ReplyDeleteOh boy that BLACK and red QUILT is HOT!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea for the tray mat, and the quilt will be so nice as a gift. I also love your blog name. Too cute!
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The red and black quilt is so striking, love it. 😍😍😍
ReplyDeleteMakes a unique quilt pattern. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the black and red version!
ReplyDeleteLOL!!!! Scritch Scritch...you crack me up!!!!! I love the red and black quilt. Makes me think of Disney. I just might have to play with a Mickey Mouse quilt and these blocks! Inspiration...that's what it's all about. :-)
ReplyDeleteThe tray mat is great, and I like the sewn down flange. The red and black is striking. With the way you did the borders on the corner, I had to look twice to see how you got that great effect!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how different it looks by just flipping it around. I love the tray mat and that quilt...very cool!
ReplyDeleteI like the red and black quilt, but I really love that tray! Nice colors.
ReplyDeleteHow clever to make a mat for the serving tray!!! I don't use my trays much because stuff slides around on it. This is a perfect solution. Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteThose are both awesome designs of how to put the blocks together. Thanks for participating in the blog hop.
ReplyDeleteI like two color quilts, but have yet to make one. Wonderful idea...tray mat.
ReplyDeleteThe black and red quilt is outstanding!
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Great block! I love the colors
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of a tray mat. I need one, I have a tray that I never use because I hate the bottom. You made my day. Back to your block, I noticed in the tray mat version that the center made the second pattern that you used in your nephew's quilt. Both projects are terrific.
ReplyDeleteFun versions of a cute block, thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteYour tray mat caver is a great idea! I have a few that would look so much prettier with a cover such as yours. I also think that your red and black fabric combination is a fabulous combination and make this quilt so lovely! Thank you for sharing and have a great day!
ReplyDeleteI am really enjoying this blog hop! And it is so good to see you back again. You always make me laugh. Thanks!
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Nice quilt! I like the tray mat, too!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on both projetcs. I definitely need to try my hand at a two color quilt too. Thanks for sharing.
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