Purple Sumac
I am so thrilled to return to the Monthly Color Challenge hosted by Jen Shaffer. I chose this month more for the color Purple than for the spice. I seem to always be drawn to purple, you’ll see my logo is designed in purple. I would love to use purple more in quilts, but it doesn’t photograph very well so it’s not that great a choice for pattern covers.
I created the this month’s block to finish at 6″. I LOVED creating the small square inside a square piece. It’s so much fun to work on a small scale.
I used a purple Kona sheen for the main fabric and a light purple grunge for the highlight.
To get the block to lay as flat as possible, make sure to use a mix of open seems and spun seems when pressing. It really makes a difference.
I actually do have a pattern out that features a purple background fabric!! Rising Star is a paper pieced pattern that comes with two layout options. Or you can create a grid to design as you want! For the month of July use coupon code RSPURPLESUMAC at QuiltPatternMart for an additional 20% off this pattern!!
Click on over to the other Monthly Color Challenge bloggers to say hi!
Jen Shaffer – Patterns by Jen
Kathy Nester – Penny for My Thoughts
Lissa LaGreca – Lovingly, Lissa <— You are here!
Kathy Bruckman – Kathy’s Kwilts and More
Raylee Bielenberg – Sunflower Stitcheries
