Was inspired by Pat Pauly's leaf design and made a machine paper pieced version.  The gold pieces looked so happy that I decided to do another block.
I call it:  HERE COMES THE SUN

my version of the challenge square... using limited scraps of related color. (not the most popular color in my stash)

For the block challenge from our October meeting, I decided to use only scraps from my small but ever-growing scrap basket.  I found a number of Kaffe Fassett prints that were perfect for this block!  I also used a few scraps that I picked up at the scrap table during our meeting. 

For inspiration, I looked at the "15 Minutes Play" blog and found a fun Housetop Block .  I modified it a bit and finished it in no time! 


I look forward to seeing all of the other great block creations!

Radiating is the word that came to me when I started thinking about this block. Our challenge color just says "sunshine" to me!

Lots of fun (and crazy) interpretations floated through my head between now and then, but when I sat down to work, I decided to also use Helen-inspired strips and a bit of simplicity. I debated about "wonkiness", but as I chose symmetry instead. It started to feel like an art deco decorative arch topper.


I really like art deco design and wasn't sure I wanted to trim it down, but alas....here she is.


Hubster says it looks like a sunrise. Hooray, radiance!

Another night of sewing inspired by this group: here's my contributions to the group project. I started off inspired by "stitch'n'flip - aula com Doris Teixeira" at http://www.flickr.com/photos/silort/, and ended up with the roundish block. Then I had leftover scraps and made the square block. I can't wait to see them together with all the rest!