Hi Everyone!! I'm so excited that this is my block week for Sewcialites! This is the first sewalong I've done with the Fat Quarter Shop and I am so impressed by how creative AND organized they are! My block is DEVOTED and isn't that a good thing to reflect on? What do you feel devoted to? I am devoted to my family. My husband is a loyal and constant support and I couldn't ask for a better partner. And my kids are awesome! I often wonder what I did right to get them in my life. My family is a priority that I am devoted to and feel grateful for them every day. I decided last week to make this block in my new SOLANA fabric since it is shipping to shops now! I'm so happy to see these sunflowers popping up on social media with those happy big blooms. The fabric has a tonal white on white of sunflower seeds and that is what I used for my background. I'm happy a little ladybug made it into one of my big half square triangles! I think this block would also look really nice set on point. The smaller HST give a balanced feel to the right and left sides. I also decided to try the 6" block in the reverse with color and print to the inside. This block reminds me of puzzle pieces with arms to interlock into the right fit. You can get your pattern from Fat Quarter Shop for DEVOTED by following this link: My original plan for Sewcialites was to make the 3" blocks for a wall quilt. I am doing some of the larger ones for fun in other prints and might do a smaller project like a table runner. For my small wall quilt that will include all the blocks, I'm using a subtle gray Heather, Pebble and Cream color palette with Thatched fabrics. I plan on making three of the blocks in little pops of color and I couldn't resist emphasizing sewing, love and flowers. I'm debating using some low volume fabrics in the setting blocks to add a little print and additional texture. If you want to check out more Thatched, check out this blog post. Plus I keep a color chart on the side panel of this blog and if you click it you will go to the larger image of the color chart. One thing I like to do with Thatched is also use it on the backside. It has a softer chambray look and gives me lighter shades. I hope you will also check out Solana. Fat Quarter Shop carries both Solana and Thatched.
Happy sewing and have a wonderful sewing week! - Robin
6 Comments
Teresa C
10/30/2020 11:33:20 am
Love the ‘reverse’ setting for this block.
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Robin Nymeyer
10/30/2020 09:58:52 pm
Hello. I have bought 2 of the Charm Packs. I love the pattern you have designed. How do I get the pattern.
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Robin Pickens
11/5/2020 04:46:44 pm
https://blog.fatquartershop.com/sewcialites-block-6-devoted-by-robin-pickens/
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Gail
12/17/2020 09:13:08 am
Robin, I am returning to quilting after a 20 year void. This week, I discovered your fabrics and I am in love with ALL of the previous designs, they are solo me!! I'm having difficulty finding the collections but I have located some bits and pieces on Etsy and ordered as many as possible. I can't wait to start including these into my quilts! Keep them coming! I'm hooked!! Thank you Gail
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Betty
12/24/2020 12:59:19 pm
I love all of your fabric collections. I think you are the most wonderful fabric designer since Kaffe Fassett. This Solana collection is my favorite. I love every piece!
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12/28/2020 10:30:38 am
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