The Guild Challenge deadline is looming...

My quilt guild's annual Challenge project is due November 15. The theme is "Inspired by 2020." So, with every spare minute, I'm busy with this project... which I cannot reveal just yet. I'm also on the Challenge planning team which is responsible for organizing the Challenge, securing prizes and goodie bags, and making award ribbons... which I also can't reveal yet (but they are finished). 

However...

A lovely assortment of Paintbrush Studio Painter's Palette solids.

... I wanted to share a photo of these lovely Paintbrush Studio [PBS] Painter's Palette solids I picked up at Stitcher's Playhouse recently. This quilt shop has aaaaaaalll the colors... and the fabrics are absolutely smooch-worthy!

I used Painter's Palette solids in my 100 Days 100 Blocks project in 2020 to coordinate with other PBS print collections. They are fab! I have added this bundle to my stash... and hope to cut into it soon.

But for now, back to the workroom and my Challenge project...

Nearing the finish line for the 100 Days 100 Blocks project

The 100 Days 100 Blocks project for 2020 is coming to an end. The exact date for posting Block 100 is October 8.

Wrapping up the 100 Days 100 Blocks project for 2020.

With each fussy cut and color pull, I have enjoyed "getting to know" the prints from several fabric collections from Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. These fabrics have a beautifully soft finish and the Painter's Palette collection of solids offers a full color gamut with nuances and shades in all the color families. I have a new appreciation for solids after working through this project.

Block layout options
I have begun auditioning layouts on the design wall. 

Alternate blocks on point.

Alternate blocks with a straight set.

Block groupings...

This could go in several directions... or into several projects.

The Final Five

These are Blocks 96, 97, 98, 99 and 100. 

Blocks 96 - 100 of the "Make the Cut" sampler quilt.

Time will tell what these 100 six-inch blocks will grow into.

Remakes: sometimes there are better choices

I decided to remake a few blocks from my 100 Days 100 Blocks project because I thought the compositions could be stronger.

Block 11: original block (left). Remake on the right.

This year I'm working with fabrics from Paintbrush Studio Fabrics for my 100 Days 100 Blocks project. Early blocks were made with fabrics I had on hand, but the addition of Painter's Palette solids to the fabric mix has really helped with fabric selection, value choices and block compositions.

Block 6 remake

Some remakes made quite an impact.

Block 8 remake of 4-patch corner units. 

Some calmed the chaos or refocused on specific motifs.

Block 5 remake

I'm making better fabric choices on current blocks but I may still re-look at other previous blocks for a potential do-over. 

It's much easier to fix 6-in blocks at this stage of the project.