Skill builder progress: Block 2(ish) Complete

So, I made block 2 in the Skill Builder series, but it is not in the fabric I am using for the Quilt Along. I actually made it with fabric for the Hot Wheels Quilt. My older 2 kids were going to be gone for the day so my younger son wanted to do something fun with me. It started out with us working together on his quilt and ended up with him playing games on the computer and me working alone on his quilt.
But at least we have a start, finally. We have had the fabric for ages and he has been asking me nicely for just as long to start.
I am going to make block 3 for this quilt too, in the colored fabrics.

Only one of the fabrics in this block were originally in the stack for this quilt. All but the solid white were pulled in to make this block. It started out as a checkered flag, then I decided to deviate and do the 9 patch from the quilt along. It turned out pretty good even though there is not a lot of contrast.

I will still be making this block in my other fabrics.  

Skill builder progress: Block 1 Complete

I made my first block tonight in the skill builder quilt along that Leila is hosting. The only trouble I had was wanting those medallions in the green and red fabrics to line up so I ended up cutting those strips again and matching them up by the pattern then trimming them down. I also had to seam rip, but that was because my seam allowances got sewn in 2 different directions, making it not lay flat.
I think I should have used a stronger/different color where the green is. It looks too much like the yellow, giving it the square in a square look instead of the log cabin look.  But this is about learning so I am leaving it, as a sort of reminder to check values!
Speaking of which, the next block is all about values, and I don't have much to work with in this line, so I will probably have to pull from the stash, which is kind of skimpy. Hopefully it will work. I was itching to get going on block 2 tonight but I think it is getting too late. Looks like I won't have both June blocks under my belt before June ends, since I will be in California relaxin' with the hubby until the end of the week. Such a hard row to how, but I think I will manage. :)

Skill builder progress

I took some time last night to work on the first Skill Builder Block. It took me several arrangements before I go one I liked.(More than are shown here.) I am Using Fresh Palette by Carrie Nelson of Miss Rosie's Quilt Co for Henry Glass. I need to get a few more prints. I felt a little limited putting this together. When I bought these, I just got my most favorites, not really planning on using them together necessarily.



I cut some of the pieces wrong, so I ended up coloring the image she provided so I would cut the right colors the right sizes.

Now I just need to practice the seams and piece the block. Maybe tonight?