Monday, September 17, 2012

Dots on Dots Hop - Rainbow Dots Block



Hi!  If you're stopping over for the Dots on Dots, welcome!  I'm so happy to be sharing my block with all of you today.




When I decided to join in this hop I knew exactly what fabrics I wanted to use.  I have  had a rainbow polka dot charm pack from Connecting Threads for a while which was perfect for this block.  



I pulled out the primary rainbow colors, Red, Orange Yellow, Green, Blue and Violet, paired them with some crisp Kona White and then turned them into cute little half square triangles.  I pieced them in opposite directions for each row and added some white border to frame the block and finish it out at 12.5".  I think I'm going to turn this into a mini table topper for my nightstand!

A very big Thank You to Corrie from Quilt Taffy and Madame Samm from Sew WE Quilt for putting together this month's great blog hop!  Head over to Quilt Taffy to see the entire hop schedule. 

See who else is posting today below.  Be sure to stop by and see their dotty blocks!



Posted by Kelsey at 12:01 AM
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85 comments:

  1. SheilaSeptember 17, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    How cute , thanks so much for sharing yoru dotty block with us :-)

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  2. BrendaSeptember 17, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    Wow! what a eye twister! Those dots will make a person see dots! I love this!

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  3. pinsandneedlesSeptember 17, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    What a cute rainbow HST block! I have that same bunch of dots in my stash :D thanks for sharing!

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  4. RosaSeptember 17, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    It`s gorgeous.Love your fabrics choice,fantastic.Thanks for sharing!!

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  5. carlaSeptember 17, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    Hi!!! Your block is very cute!!!!

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  6. Rosemary B❤️September 17, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    Rosemary B here: I was just over to visit (before my shower) and saw your adorable bag!!
    Now this block is super cute! I am so happy I came back :-) I love the color choices and the white of course makes it all pop!
    Thank you so much for sharing your inspirational creation. I think I can do this one!

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  7. B GreeneSeptember 17, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Polka Dots and rainbows - what could be better? Thanks for sharing!

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  8. LindaSeptember 17, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    How pretty! And just look at all those nice points! Great job!

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  9. Kathy HSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    I love rainbow blocks. They are always so pretty. Love your block.

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  10. Quilt n QueenSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Good morning Kelsey...your HSTs and dots make a perfect block. Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing your rainbow block in the hop!! Happy stitching, Pauline

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  11. krislovesfabricSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Pretty fabrics make for a gorgeous block...thanks for sharing!

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  12. giddy99September 17, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    I love this!

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  13. Vroomans' QuiltsSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    Oh, I love HSTs so this is really a block that catches my eye! Love the rainbow setting, too. A sweet table topper mini it will make. Thank you for sharing.

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  14. Carol SwiftSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Such a beautiful combination of dots and triangles--nice! Thanks for hopping with us. :O)

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  15. Connie Kresin CampbellSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    I always love HSTs and this will make a wonderful little table topper! Thanks for sharing!

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  16. Denise :)September 17, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Kelsey, this is really fun -- I love the negative space that the HST's create! It will make it fun for quilting! :)

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  17. ArianeSeptember 17, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    I love your block!!! Beautiful!!!

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  18. CorrieSeptember 17, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    It's nice & crisp. Perfect fabrics!

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  19. charlotteSeptember 17, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    Very pretty. Love the colors.

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  20. JoanneSeptember 17, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    This is a grand block and so beautifully executed! I really like the fabric choices you made. Thanks for sharing. :-)

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  21. sew.darn.quiltSeptember 17, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    It's a bright, fun block! Excellent!!
    Thank you for sharing =)

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  22. Kati from Kati's QuiltingSeptember 17, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    Cute block Kelsey! I love the idea of half and half flying geese :))I also own the blue polka dot from Connecting Threads, and aren't they fun? I I love the rainbow of colors, and they're so pretty!

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  23. Britt-IngerSeptember 17, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    it´s a lovely block that you have sewed. I like the bright color.
    Thanks for sharing
    Britt-Inger in Malmö, Sweden

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  24. SparkySeptember 17, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    HI Kelsey, you are here and that is wonderful news..and your block is picture perfect...

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  25. SparkySeptember 17, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Ohhh Kelsey, you have the wrong list up..today is Monday the 17th....lol

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  26. blueberrymoonSeptember 17, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Wowza!!!! I love your block!!

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  27. BizyStitchesSeptember 17, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    Very cute block. It will be an adorable table topper. Thanks for sharing your talent

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  28. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    Kelsey-I love your rainbow triangles, such pretty colors you selected and with the white it looks so crisp and bright. Thanks for sharing, from California.

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  29. Gmama JaneSeptember 17, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    I always love HST
    Blessings
    Gmama Jane

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  30. LoriSeptember 17, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    This will be a very pretty table topper. Thanks for sharing.

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  31. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsSeptember 17, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Oh my goodness do I ever love your block!!

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  32. Maria KievitSeptember 17, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Love the colourful fabrics with dots you pulled out for this one. Thanks for sharing.

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  33. Joyce CarterSeptember 17, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    The dots look really good in this block pattern. It will be so pretty in a table topper. All bright and cheerful-Can't wait to see it finished.

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  34. PattySeptember 17, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    nicely done.

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  35. Michele TSeptember 17, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Love the fabric you chose - so cheerful and bright! Thanks for sharing.

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  36. PhyllisSeptember 17, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Great block! I love dots!

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  37. KimSeptember 17, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    Your block is so pretty. I love the color arrangements. Thanks for sharing :-)

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  38. MoeWestSeptember 17, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    I like your fabrics and arrangement of HSTs. It will make a very pretty table topper.

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  39. CindySeptember 17, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    LOVE THE COLORS!

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  40. WeaslerQuiltsSeptember 17, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    I really like rainbow themed quilted items. The dots make it even better! :)

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  41. SusanSeptember 17, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Very nice block! Thank you for sharing it with us!

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  42. ChrisSeptember 17, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Very sweet.....gives me an idea for making nautical sign letters quilted for my grandchildren's rooms.

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  43. JulieSeptember 17, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    The colors speak to me...nice block!

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  44. Judy BSeptember 17, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Perfect block for your dotty fabric! Thank you for sharing.

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  45. BarbSeptember 17, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Talk about adding color to your night stand, this will be perfect!

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  46. DiannSeptember 17, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    I really like pindots so of course this block won me over. That's a lot of half square triangles you had to sew!

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  47. PaulineSeptember 17, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    I love your block, great idea to make a rainbow triangles, you didn't take an easy block.

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  48. SIMPLESEWSeptember 17, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    Cute job, thanks for play Dots to Dots with me

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  49. Farm QuilterSeptember 17, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    So fresh and cheerful!!! Love the way you used your dots!!! Thanks for sharing.

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  50. SueSeptember 17, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    I love the bright colors! Great block.

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  51. gpcSeptember 17, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    I love your dots, very happy!

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  52. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleSeptember 17, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    Lovely work. Love the colors and of course the dots. Thanks for sharing.

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  53. rebecca @ older and wisorSeptember 17, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    If only I had patience. Or liked to measure. Love it.

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  54. ThearicaSeptember 17, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    Ahhh there you are. I was over early and you were sleeping in. Love your dots! Thanks for hopping!

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  55. salamandaSeptember 17, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    Gorgeous rainbow dotty block

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  56. WendySeptember 17, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    oh yes, this is perfect! Nothing beats a rainbow... nothing!

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  57. BethSeptember 17, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    I love the rainbow block Kelsey! Oh, and I think your new blog design looks fantastic!

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  58. dream quilt createSeptember 17, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    I love your block, it is perfect!

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  59. SusanSeptember 17, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    Thanks for sharing your creativity with us! Love your rainbow block.

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  60. Terry@ a quilting blogSeptember 17, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    What a sweet block...love all the colors! TFS

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  61. sandraSeptember 17, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    What a cute idea and I love the colors, thanks for sharing.

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  62. Aunt MartiSeptember 17, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    Great block, Kelsey. It will make a cute table topper!

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  63. LeahSeptember 17, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    Great colors! Very nicely done.

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  64. Needled MomSeptember 17, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    I think the dots look very nice in that setting. Nice job.

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  65. VesuviusmamaSeptember 17, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    Lovely! Soo crisp and clean looking!

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  66. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    Great job! Looks like candy to me.
    Fabulous!
    xx

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  67. tink's momSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:42 PM

    Great job on this block, very Dottie. Thanks for hopping with us.

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  68. LJSeptember 17, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    Love the rainbow colors you used in your block; it's just dotty!! :)

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  69. The Slow QuilterSeptember 17, 2012 at 11:03 PM

    I like that, I have been trying to decied what to do with some charm squars I have with dots, and this seems a great idea. Great dots on the spot.

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  70. CindySeptember 17, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    Bright happy colors! Nice block...will make a cute little table topper.

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  71. OhioLoriSeptember 17, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    What a cool idea!!! Happy Sparkly (Dotty! lol) fabric Rainbow! Great job! :)

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  72. Cherry's Prairie PrimitivesSeptember 17, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    Loved the dots!!

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  73. Jeanne GwinSeptember 17, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    Your block makes me want to go sailing. So bright and pretty. I can see that as a small table cover. Thanks for sharing.

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  74. Teresa in Music CitySeptember 18, 2012 at 12:50 AM

    I just love rainbow quilts! Yours is really cute ;*)

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  75. witjeSeptember 18, 2012 at 4:13 AM

    Dank voor het delen. Zijn erg mooi

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  76. MicheleSeptember 18, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    Sweet. I'm always a lover of anything in a rainbow colorway.

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  77. PamelaSeptember 18, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    Love your block. Thanks for sharing.

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  78. KarenSeptember 18, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    I saw your block on the pinterest page and I instantly loved it. I might just need to copy it for some new pillows for our living room. Great use of color and I love the pattern. Thanks for sharing!

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  79. GillSeptember 18, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Such a pretty block! I love dots too!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  80. LesleySeptember 18, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    Wonderful block! Very creative and such great colors!

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  81. GwenSeptember 18, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    Pretty!! And cheerful-- which dotted fabrics just are! :-)

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  82. KatherineSeptember 18, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    Beautiful! I just love dots and these are mighty pretty in rainbow colours.

    Thanks for sharing!

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  83. ♥DuffSeptember 19, 2012 at 12:44 AM

    I love the way it sounds like you just "made it up" as you went along--and it turns out stellar! Oh, am I green with envy!

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  84. Gosia @ Quilts My WaySeptember 19, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    Beautiful block!!! Thanks so much for sharing and being a part of the hop!

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  85. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    Lovely dots! It will make a wonderful mini topper for your night stand!
    Thanks for joining in the fun and hopping along.

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