Friday, February 21, 2014

In the Pink

Pink is generally a color that I do not use much.  Perhaps it is because my mother always told me that I should not wear pink with my red hair.  Then again, it could be because I had four sons first and the house was anything but pink for many years.  Whatever the reason, this month has seen me noticing a lot of pink. 
The sunrises have been beautiful this week with the pink color lighting up the entire sky.

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This month’s RSC14 color is also pink.  Scrounging through my pink scraps, I was able to come up with this block.

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One of the plants blooming in the yard now has such a great color combination of orange and pink.  I think these colors would make a fabulous quilt.

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Several years ago I made my mom a brushed satin nightshirt that she has loved.  It is showing its wear so this week I made her a new one to replace it…..in PINK.

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Okay….I think I am finished with my pinks.  I wonder what color will strike my fancy next.
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30 comments:

  1. Marjorie's Busy CornerFebruary 21, 2014 at 4:56 PM

    I;m not a pink person either Mary. My Dad always liked me in red with my dark hair. And raising 3 boys...no pink!!! lol.

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  2. My Sister Made Me Do It....February 21, 2014 at 5:16 PM

    I like hot pink or fuchsia...the pinks on your post today are all lovely. I agree with the orange and pink color combo on those flowers.....would definitely make a great quilty color!

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  3. karen @ badlandsquiltsFebruary 21, 2014 at 6:04 PM

    Not much pink here either...but I tell myself I've saved a lot of money on clothes with boys rather than girls. Cute nightshirt!

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  4. HilachasFebruary 21, 2014 at 6:14 PM

    I love pink. It's one of the colors I wear a lot. That flower is gorgeous with it's pink and orange hues. Nature is just full of beautiful color combinations. Your pink block is lovely as well.

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  5. LesleyFebruary 21, 2014 at 6:34 PM

    Love seeing all your pinks, especially that pretty block!

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  6. BarbFebruary 21, 2014 at 8:13 PM

    Love your pink....I love pink...do I ever!!

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  7. NedraFebruary 21, 2014 at 8:21 PM

    I've never liked pink very much either, but I have a 4 year old grand daughter who will only wear pink. She even has bright pink soccer shoes :)

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  8. Exuberantcolor/Wanda S HansonFebruary 21, 2014 at 8:51 PM

    Everyone loves a pink sky! It is always so unexpected.
    I love pink and especially when paired with green. I love your flowers.

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  9. Nat PalaskasFebruary 22, 2014 at 2:11 AM

    I didn't get into pink until my grand daughter came along. Even though my first child is a girl, but she never like pink. I think pink and orange would make a great quilt. Love that pink sky too - Hugs Nat

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  10. PugMomFebruary 22, 2014 at 3:40 AM

    Pink is my favorite color. I wear it a lot, but prefer purple and blue in my quilts. I enjoyed your lovely photos. Your pink scrap block is wonderful. And the pink sky is stunning. I love the pink flowers too. Can you tell I just love pink?

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  11. Kathy ... aka NanaFebruary 22, 2014 at 4:16 AM

    I don't know that I would choose pink and orange together on my own ... but when I see those flowers, I think why not? I definitely need to take a cue from nature!

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  12. Abby and StephanieFebruary 22, 2014 at 4:26 AM

    Pretty in Pink! No one does it better than Mother Nature. Gorgeous sky. Love the pinks in your block. The pink and orange flowers remind me of a bedspread I had in the early 70s.

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  13. MarlyFebruary 22, 2014 at 6:04 AM

    I agree, those flower colours are stunning, with sage green leaves and brown bark chips you have the inspiration for a sparkling quilt.
    I love your pink block.

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  14. Wacky WomanFebruary 22, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    I usually don't have pink in my stash either; but, I too have been adding some for various reasons. Love your pink sunset!

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  15. Wacky WomanFebruary 22, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    I usually don't have pink in my stash either; but, I too have been adding some for various reasons. Love your pink sunset!

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  16. Wacky WomanFebruary 22, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    I usually don't have pink in my stash either; but, I too have been adding some for various reasons. Love your pink sunset!

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  17. SheilaFebruary 22, 2014 at 8:25 AM

    I love pink , I don't have a lot of pink fabric though . Your block is great and the nightie you made for your mom is just lovely !

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  18. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsFebruary 22, 2014 at 9:24 AM

    Pretty pinks! Love the flowers and sunrise. Although I don't use it a lot, I like pink. Having a DGD has me looking at it a lot more. LOL Have a happy weekend!

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  19. CharFebruary 22, 2014 at 10:40 AM

    Great block! I still have lots of pink scraps.

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  21. CandaceFebruary 22, 2014 at 2:11 PM

    Pink is one of my favorite colors, Mary! Your block is SO pretty! Beautiful work on the nightshirt, too! Do you use a serger or your regular sewing machine for that?
    Cheers!

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  22. Katie Z.February 22, 2014 at 3:16 PM

    You found some really great pink to work with!

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  23. scraphappyFebruary 22, 2014 at 4:15 PM

    What a beautiful pink sky! So glad you took some time to enjoy pink this month.

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  24. MicheleFebruary 23, 2014 at 3:14 AM

    I like your pink block too and that sunrise is huts gorgeous. I've been seeing some like that too and they are great for starting the day.

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  25. ShannaFebruary 23, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    How nice for you to make a shirt for your mom. I too am not a pink person, but find myself using alot fo it these days!

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  26. ✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾February 25, 2014 at 5:35 AM

    What color will you be focused on next? I'm making a pink and purple quilt right now, so maybe it's just the fact that spring is around the corner that it's on our minds:) Maybe your next color will be green...

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  27. em's scrapbagFebruary 25, 2014 at 11:22 AM

    Love the pink flowers. So very happy. And your block is fabulous. I think I need to make some.

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  28. Ivory SpringFebruary 25, 2014 at 12:33 PM

    I do love your pink block!!! :)

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  29. Lucy | Charm About YouFebruary 27, 2014 at 6:19 AM

    I love pink and your projects look fantastic! Great inspirational photos too!

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  30. BarbaraApril 29, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    Beautiful sunrise.

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