January Challenge Block
I’m posting my January Challenge block for the 2020 Monthly Color Challenge with Patterns by Jen. There’s still time to join in this block of the month. Jen releases the blocks on the first of the month, so you still have time. You can find more information over on her blog.
The January challenge block color is yellow, for the goldfinch. The goldfinch is one of my favorite birds; I watch for its arrival in the spring, waiting for that burst of yellow color at my feeder.
Here’s a fun little fact about the American goldfinch – did you know that they weave a nest out of plant materials so tightly that it can hold water? Amazing, huh?
You may notice that the fabrics I chose for this January challenge block are very similar to my 2019 block. I just had to weave that polka dot fabric in there because I like it so much. Alas, I’m almost out of that fabric – sigh. I might have to go fabric shopping soon – haha!
My 2019 Monthly Color Challenge blocks are still waiting patiently to be sewn into a quilt top. I’ve had some deadline sewing that has taken priority, so I hope to get to it soon. In the meantime, I’m getting ready for the release of the February block at the end of this week.
I hope you visit Patterns by Jen here to see all the different blocks from those who linked up to her post. It’s really fun to see the creativity and the variety of yellow fabrics used. Then sign up and join in — the blocks are easy to make, you have the entire month to get it done, and it’s a fun way to use up some of those fun fabrics in your stash!
Happy Monday, everyone!
Wendy
11 Comments
Cindy Pieters
A shopping trip is always fun!
Diann Bottrell
Your yellow block looks great, Wendy! I live that yellow dor fabric! I didn’t know that about goldfinches’ nests. We have them here in our yard, but have never figured out where they nest. I’ve made a yellow block, but somehow missed learning about the link-up. I’ll have to go grab a picture of my block and do a quick post!
Diann Bottrell
Lol! Actually I *love* that yellow *dot* fabric! 🙄
karenfae
that is a nice block – love the colors
Vicki in MN
Polka dots of any color rate high in my book! I too love watching for the finches, they are a bright spot in the day.
Barbara J Stanbro
Oh, that turned out so cute. I love polka dots, as you know.
rl2b2017
Hi Wendy! I can see why you love that fabric – I’ve never met a polka dot I didn’t like. I’m looking forward to seeing your deadline project(s) post, too. ~smile~ Roseanne
Quilting Gail
Wonderful block! Thank you for sharing about the finch nests! What a neat thing!
Looking forward to seeing your 2019 project! (hint, hint)
Happy Quilting! 🙂
Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting
Nice, Wendy!!! Love that polka dot! I hope the goldfinches arrive soon. It’s fun to see the variety that have linked up, too!
Kathleen McCormick
Those dots are perfect! Just quilted 2019 and I am so excited by the way it turned out. Now to pick and make binding!
thedarlingdogwood
Love this bright and cheerful block!