Like gumdrops

   

It sounded like such a good idea when I decided this would be a reward project.  Despite my best intentions, there has been no rationing of time to work on it.  Instead, it's been pulling me into the sewing room like a magnet to fiddle around with new color/print combos.  *Just one more block*  has turned into six more. 

 

So, so much fun!  However, other things with deadlines beckon, so I had to take these off the board today just to move them out of sight for the time being.  *I'll be back...*

I've been spending a good amount of time recently checking out local quilt shops in search of a border fabric for another project.  In my browsing, I came across the new Judie Rothermel group, Indigo, Pewter & Honey.  I'd seen it online, where photos portray the light prints as a mustard-y color.  However, they are actually the most delicious yellow-greens and since I know a bunch of you make reproduction quilts, I had to try to show you the actual colors. 

 

That's closer, but still doesn't quite capture it.  Take my word for it, this is a wonderful line.  If you like that *different* color to spark your quilt, this group would provide it.

 

Veering off track again, just a few steps.  Is it spring fever?  I've been playing around with this little project this morning.  And I'm still waiting for that back-ordered yarn.  I may have to alter my plans a bit and just go ahead with the colors that arrived a few weeks ago.  Lots brewing around here! 

Comments

[Kristin L]

Gumdrops! I want more gumdrops!

[amy lobsiger]

Oooh, your blocks are wonderful, Jan! Love them--they are just so much fun. Instead of gumdrops, I will think of them like the Lifesavers jelly beans I've been gorging on...fantastic colors and flavors. :-) Spring fever is intense this year!

[KathieB]

Gumdrops--what a great name for those blocks. The cuteness is just about overwhelming. But don't get me wrong--there is edge too. It's a just-about perfect combo of sweet and sassy..

[Janet]

I love doing a quilt that gets you so excited, you can't stop doing them. I love the blocks so much, are we allowed to be a copy cat?
Thanks for showing the fabrics too, I love the yellows.

[Jennifer]

Love these! You know how much I like the J.Rothermel fabrics, too. Spring fever is catching.

[mimi k]

the blocks are delicious! It will be fantastic when they all come together :)

[quilt crazy]

Absolutely wonderful! Your blog is wonderful respite from homework! Someday I will return to my sewing room!

[Clare]

Yummy gum drops.

[monica]

that quilt will be stunning. sigh.

I'm getting sewing twitches at the moment... can't wait to go home now..

[mathea]

Lovely gum drops - i love the unexpected colour combos that you find in many japanese quilts as well. And somehow there's a 1950s feel to the colours too.
And that yummy last picture makes me even more sure that thereis a red and aqua quilt in my future, and I see that I need to stock up on pink as well ;-)

[Lazy Gal Tonya R]

lovelove love these blocks, so sorry you have to set them aside. just don't lose momentum! the red, pink and aqua is fun too

[Wendy]

I LOVE that quilt! Those blocks must be so addicting! Those colors just get you going! You know they are just that tiny bit different to add a new spark. I love the new line you found too. I have to go up to the quilt store to see if they have any, I want to see them. You were just the boost I needed today to get me excited, guess that's why I love reading your blog! This always happens!

[Anita]

Such beautiful eye candy! Your blocks are fabulous... and those Judie Rothermel fabrics are perfect.

[Leslie]

Gosh, I love those little squares. So bright and yummy looking, just like gumdrops!

[Scribbles & Bits]

Awesome! I can't wait to see more of your "gumdrops"! (what a great euphemism!

[Schnoobie]

oooooh delish stuff..... big quilt show is coming up.......quilters on a bus...
"Rosemont or Bust!"

[Jessica]

I love your color combinations! We're having a good time visiting the family in chicago this week but it's such a short trip I don't have any time for quilting or quilt shopping. I'm planning to come back for 2 weeks in June though, so I'd like to hear about the shops you found and maybe check them out then. If I remember, I'll try to email you closer to the trip.

[Debbie Myers]

What size are your blocks? The center square? The 1/2 square triangles? They are absolutely adorable!! Waaaaayyyy too cute!!
I'd say you've inspired many to embark on your adventure with you~ Thanks for sharing

[Magnolia Bay Quilts]

I can understand why you can't stop making those blocks. They look like so much fun. Some of the fabrics look so funky, and combined with the 30s prints, they're so happy!

[amandajean]

i love your little pieced blocks. they are so wonderful! i soooooo know that feeling of just one more block. :)

[Kim]

Love the quilt in progress! Love all the fabrics and the new Judie Rothermel collection! Dang you're making me have to stop off at a quilt shop this week! ;o) Wish I was making the 8+ hour drive to Chicago...but I'm chained to the office desk instead. :o( Have fun!!! Hope to see pics from the show!

[Woollywotnots]

I love your quilt work. Absolutely gorgeous. I can see how addictive it would have been!

[dorie]

oh. my. goodness. I love these blocks. Just something else telling me that I need feathers in my next project. You and color are just so amazing--takes my breath away.

[Debbie]

These are the cutest! and your work is so nice!

[Lily]

Oh Jen this post is sheer eye candy!!! Have fun with Molly's visit!

[Lily]

Oh my! I can't type JAN. That's Jan with an 'a'! LOL