rsc2025

Last Catch Up on RSC Monthly blocks 2025 / Potholders to a Friend from Grandma's Red Needle

As the title says; these are the last RSC blocks for 2025

'Coffee with Dad'

I love these blocks! They are so fun and fast to make

7 brown blocks

As you can see, two of them have more red than brown.

8 black blocks

Corrected to 7 blocks

Hm... How did that happen? Do you see it? Cup #3 first row and #1 second row are the same! I made one only! Messed up when I took the photos.

Eclipse

I'm a bit lost when it comes to it. How do I explain that? I have an idea ...

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Catching Up on RSC July / August / September continues from Grandma's Red Needle

It has been a lot of catch up on RSC (Rainbow Scrap Challenge) over the last couple of weeks. I have made a lot of blocks and I'm happy to say I'm all caught up (almost*!) on RSC 2025! Sewing table is cleared for squares and fabrics (for RSC), ready for something new (coming soon).

*There will be two more blocks from Sherry McConnell's BOM, that's it for this year.

For not to make it too photo-heavy, I'll make it into two posts.

What took the most time, was four blocks for Pat Sloan's ...

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Catch-Up on RSC (Rainbow Scrap Challenge) July / August / September 2025 from Grandma's Red Needle

Hello everyone! I'm back!

I can't believe I haven't done a blog post since beginning of august! If you read that post, you know my 'Dear Nina' (Bernina 440 QE) was sick and had to go to a spa in South Africa. She has reached the spa and waiting for either good or bad news about what can be done.

Good news is, I purchased a new Bernina; 770 QE PLUS! Her name is 'Helena'. I got her in August and I very happy! It has a lot of features I most probably never will use. I ...

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Westfield Pattern Release & Giveaway from Sew Preeti Quilts

Meet Westfield.

Two (too) handsome guys :-D

This handsome quilt made his appearance in make Modern's Issue 64 in May 2025.

Modeled by Paul, Picture by Preeti, Cover by Make Modern

Designed in EQ8, Westfield is made using the Island Batik collection Poetic Bouquet and is Layer-Cake Friendly. One pack of 10" squares plus 3.5 yards of background and he can be yours.

Westfield is now available as a standalone pattern in my Etsy Shop, available at a discount of 25%, that is just $9 but only till Wednesday, 9/3/25.

On my bed :-)

The pattern is ...

added by Preeti 1 month, 3 weeks ago. under crazy quilt , etsy , etsy sale , etsy shop , giveaway , island batik , island batik designer , island batik fabrics , layer cake friendly , make modern , rainbow scrap challenge , rsc2025 , secondary pattern

Hot Stuff - Oliso Iron Case Challenge from Sew Preeti Quilts

Picture this - a completely solar-powered, aerodynamically designed, sleek automobile of the future. Its exterior is so dark and shiny that the passing landscape is reflected perfectly on its surface.

Cool Trees, Scorching Planet

In January, we received a mini Oliso Iron, complete with a matching Solemate (a base for placing the hot iron) and a thick wool carry case. Island Batik's August Challenge is to decorate the carry case for our Oliso Mini Irons.

This was an unusual project. The thick wool carry case would certainly break a needle or two, if I tried sewing on it. The idea ...

added by Preeti 2 months, 3 weeks ago. under applique , hot stuff challenge , island batik , island batik ambassador , oliso , oliso iron , rainbow scrap challenge , rsc2025 , scrappy , sf101

Rosemary etc. from Sew Preeti Quilts

Rosemary came home on May 1. She is a short-haired almost all-black Bombay cat.

Rosemary

She is affectionate and agile. Loves to play, and often zooms around the house. Surprisingly, she is not interested in our food. She neither begs nor does she sniff our plates.

It has been a while since we had a third family member. After Jonesie passed away and Louie displayed misdirected aggression (and returned to the shelter), we had been a pet-free home for a few years.

When we spotted a mouse in the house on Easter, and the mousetraps did not work, it was ...

added by Preeti 3 months ago. under byannie , cat , island batik , island batik ambassador , island batik fabrics , island batik precuts , patterns by annie , rainbow scrap challenge , rsc2025

Joyful in July +TGIFF from Sew Preeti Quilts

It is July and the dog days of summer are upon us.

Me: Must be time for Christmas!
Paul: Christmas? In July?
Me: Christmas in July. It is a statement, not a question.
Paul: Christmas in July is a thing?
Me: For quilters, yes it is. This is when we start our Christmas projects to have them completed by the holiday.

Meet Joyful.

Joyful

This pattern was published in the Special Christmas Publication by Annie's Attic Quilting.

Published

Special Publication

Nine Festive Projects

Originally designed with black accents, Joyful finishes at 51" by 53". Bright yellow replaced black in ...

added by Preeti 3 months, 4 weeks ago. under annie's quilting , christmas in july , hobbs batting , holiday quilt , island batik , lap quilt , linky party , rainbow scrap challenge , rsc2025 , scrappy quilt , tgiff

Bubbles (Dizzy Dolphin) from Sew Preeti Quilts

Island Batik's June Challenge is co-sponsored by Funky Friends Factory.

I chose Dizzy Dolphin.

Bubbles!

Let's start from the beginning.

I downloaded and printed the pattern. I chose a light and a dark fabric from an older Island Batik collection, called Exuberance. I had used this collection to make Trevor (the quilt with dimples).

2nd fabric in 1st column, 8th fabric in the 2nd column

The dots gave the impression of playful bubbles.

Pattern and Fabrics

The step by step directions were clear and the pattern was easy to make. I used Schmetz 80/12 Microtex needle for ...

added by Preeti 4 months, 2 weeks ago. under aurifil thread , dizzy dolphin , funky friends factory , hobbs batting , hobbs bonded fibers , island batik , island batik ambassador , rainbow scrap challenge , rsc2025 , schmetz needles , stuffed toy

RSC Week #23 Orange for June / Last of Green for May / Not Getting Rid of the Squirrel from Grandma's Red Needle

How come it's June already?! Before we know it's Fall and Christmas again!

Been busy quilting, I know I have missed a lot in blog-land. Hope you all are doing well and enjoying summer, or 'winter' on the Southern hemisphere.

Over the last days, I'm caught up on RSC (Rainbow Scrap Challenge) for May, which was Green. Orange is chosen for June and all blocks done! I have mentioned earlier I prefer to do the RSC blocks beginning of the month. By doing it that way, I can work on anything I fancy the rest of the ...

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Honi from Sew Preeti Quilts

Welcome to my stop on the Island Batik + Accuquilt Irish Chain BlogHop.

Directive - Create a stunning quilt using the GO! Irish Chain Die from AccuQuilt!

Here is my response!

A Stunning Finish, as requested!

But let's start at the beginning.

The Challenge

These fabrics should be available in stores in May 2025.

Fusion by Jerry Khiev for Swan Amity Studios

Inspiration Board

Accuquilt Die to make 10" Finished Irish Chain Block

EQ8 Designs and so many of them.

Dull

Meh

Whatever

I have always used the Irish Chain as an alternate block, not the focus block. Naturally, I was ...

added by Preeti 5 months ago. under accuquilt , aurifil , blog hop , eq8 , hobbs batting , irish chain , island batik , island batik ambassador , island batik designer , modern quilt , oliso iron , rainbow scrap challenge , rsc2025 , schmetz microtex

Who sent the Squirrel?! from Grandma's Red Needle

Since last Saturday I've been doing a little bit tidying on the sewing table.

Before I packed away the red fabrics (RSC April), I made these two small hot pads. Aren't they cute?

The rectangle one measures a bit shy of 6.75 x 8.75 inches

The round one is 8.25 inches across

But that was not what I was going to talk about!

I had finished some items for my Etsy Shop, the hot pads, and the 'plan' was to sandwich another UFO (my goal for May)

After a delicious morning cuppa, I was going ...

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Niko from Sew Preeti Quilts

Have you met Niko?

Niko

He is handsome and stylish. He is friendly to jelly rolls and he can be yours!

Niko was first published in Make Modern Issue 62, published in January 2025.

Published

Designed in EQ8 and made with the Island Batik collection Shadow Blooms, Niko finished at 60" by 84", making him suitable for TV time and naps on the couch. He is a perfect picnic partner and just as happy to go on car rides.

Finding Happiness

But Niko isn't just fun and games. He is also just right for charity quilts including Quilts of ...

added by Preeti 5 months, 3 weeks ago. under etsy , etsy sale , favorite finish , giveaway , island batik , island batik designer , jelly roll quilt , lap quilt , make modern , niko , pattern release , rainbow scrap challenge , rsc2025 , secondary pattern , throw quilt

RSC Week #18 - GREEN for May from Grandma's Red Needle

Happy May!

It's the first Saturday in May and new RSC color (Rainbow Scrap Challenge)

Angela at SuperScrappy has chosen GREEN as the color for May.

I spent last weekend catching up on red by making

one half circle

and one quarter circle for 'Eclipse'. Here I have used red and green.

The pattern (layout) is still a bit confusing, but I should not bother or overthink about that at this point! I'll make the blocks and 'worry' about the layout when the time comes! lol

I had sew much fun making two green blocks for Pat Sloan ...

added by Astrid 6 months ago. under coffee with dad , eclipse , pat sloan bom , quilt blocks , rsc2025 , rscgreen , scraps

One Collection - Two Quilts from Sew Preeti Quilts

Have you seen the Petal Poetry fabric collection by Island Batik from Lumin Fabrics?

Seriously, drop everything and go find this collection. If you know me, you also know that I love the bright reds, shiny golds and vibrant oranges. So when a collection that is NOT red/gold/orange/pink but still catches my eye, you know it has to be super special.

How special?

Well, I designed two separate quilts, one traditional and one modern, and they were both published in two separate magazines.

Let's Dance was published in Quilter's World.

Let's Dance

Designed in ...

added by Preeti 6 months, 1 week ago. under electric quilt company , eq8 , hobbs batting , island batik , island batik designer , island batik fabrics , lap quilt , make modern , modern quilt , quilters world , rainbow scrap challenge , rsc2025 , secondary pattern

RSC Week #16 - RED for April from Grandma's Red Needle

It's the end of the third week in April and finally last week I did some blocks for the RSC. Angela at SuperScrappy has chosen RED as the color for April.

First up is Pat Sloan's 182 Day Solstice Challenge

Block 22/25 - Weather Vane

Measures 24.5" x 24.5" / 62 x 62 cm

Block 25/25 - Summer Rose

Measures 12.5" x 12.5" / 32 x 32 cm

Out of 25 blocks, I have 8 blocks left to make in RSC colors.

Coffee with Dad

4 blocks

I didn't have any red fabric to fussy ...

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TGIFF + Pattern Release + Giveaway = Party! from Sew Preeti Quilts

Welcome to TGIFF – Thank Goodness Its Finished Friday on my blog – we open Thursday evening and close Saturday at midnight to allow bloggers from all over the world to post their finished quilt projects.

Austin was first published in the Make Modern Magazine Issue 60.

It is now available in my Etsy Shop as a standalone pattern.

Designed in EQ8 and made with Island Batik fabrics from the Peppermint Sprinkles collection, Austin finished at 60" by 80". It is a perfect size for charity quilts.

Austin

Austin is a modern take on the Quilt of Valor theme. A longitudinal design ...

added by Preeti 6 months, 4 weeks ago. under austin , braided placemats , braids , etsy sale , giveaway , island batik , island batik designer , make modern , modern quilt , pattern , qov , rainbow scrap challenge , rsc2025 , tgiff

RSC Week 12 - More Yellow Blocks and a few Finishes from Grandma's Red Needle

I thought I was done with yellow for this month's RSC (Rainbow Scrap Challenge).

Nope!

Those of you who have followed my blog for some time, know I'm cutting scraps into squares in sizes from 1.5" to 5".

I'm trying my best to use those squares, but it looks like some sizes are less used, like 3.5".

This box containing 3.5" squares were overflowing and it was hard getting the cover on.

Something had to be done!

I got the idea to make 9-patches in RSC colors! I started with yellow.

I got 3 ...

added by Astrid 7 months, 1 week ago. under blocks , hot pads , placemats , rsc2025 , rscyellow , scraps , trivet

RSC Week 11 - More Yellow from Grandma's Red Needle

Where did the week go? It's already middle March, which means we are heading towards cooler days! Hot and sticky today.

Beginning of the week was wet and thundery. We got almost 4" rain. Not much, but every little drop counts. Mauritius is in drought (it's the rainy season and almost no rain!?) Water restrictions are put in force. Water reservoirs are about 40% or less.

Enough of weather, whatever it is, we can't do anything about it!

Over to sewing!

The RSC color for March is yellow.

I made most of the blocks at the beginning ...

added by Astrid 7 months, 2 weeks ago. under eclipse , quilt blocks , rsc2025 , rscyellow , stash , wips

RSC Week 10 - Not Much to Show from Grandma's Red Needle

As the title says; I don't have much to show today.

I haven't made more yellow blocks (RSC for March), as I intended to.

I got busy quilting 'Keep the Home Fires Burning' and I'm happy to say about 3/4 of the quilt is done! I'm quilting it in straight seams only, rather tedious, but I like how it looks.

And there are some yellows too! I have quilted a few yellow blocks, which should count?! lol

Can you spot Mini-Bug? He fell asleep after helping me choosing the right area to quilt and to ...

added by Astrid 7 months, 3 weeks ago. under apq ufo challenge 2025 , keep the home fires burning , pets , rsc2025 , rscyellow

Miracle Fish from Sew Preeti Quilts

Welcome to my stop on the Sunlit Garden Blog Hop.

I was thrilled when Jennifer Thomas of Curlicue Creations asked whether I would like to join the Sunlit Garden BlogHop. Of course, I said YES!

Here is my quilt, named Miracle Fish!

Miracle Fish, 60" by 60"

The red and green together is evocative of Christmas, but this collection has vibes of Spring with floral reds and leafy greens. Christmas made me think of Christ and Christ made me think of Fish.

EQ8 Mock-Up

Me: What does that Jesus in Fish symbol signify?
Paul: Jesus was the fisher of men ...

added by Preeti 7 months, 3 weeks ago. under blocks on point , blog hop , christmas quilt , fish block , fish quilt , hobbs batting , island batik , island batik designer , lap quilt , rsc2025 , schmetz needles , spring quilt , sunlit garden , walking foot quilting

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