A friend once told me that whenever she made up any "trial" block she did them in the same color palette so that, eventually, she would have a collection of sampler blocks that would all go together. My red and white block bin is already burgeoning, but that's another post for another time.
Half a block done! This was fun and went together perfectly. Oh, I forgot to mention that the quilt that inspired this obsession did win a ribbon at the show for "Best Piecing"; I wasn't going to settle for anything less than perfect points and intersections in my version either.
Whew! Done. I couldn't be happier. This completed block measures 19" from west to east points, unfinished. Yes! I can rest now. I am adding this quilt to my "must do" list somewhere down the line. Don't forget: I already have all those precut strips! I'm thinking about a scrappy, multicolor quilt with a neutral background batik (one more thing just patiently waiting on the shelf to be used). But, for today, this block is joining all the other red and white additions to my someday sampler in its designated block box. If you are like me, and become distracted and/or obsessed by one thing that requires dropping all else until you can figure it out, I highly recommend succumbing to the challenge, you'll sleep better. Now, to get back on track!
Life is Good!
* For the record: Quiltkeemosabe told me that I needed that Sidekick ruler a few years ago,
she always knows exactly what I need before I do. I am so glad that, this time, I listened!
8 comments:
Oh, my goodness ... what a GREAT block ... might just have to try playing with that one myself. I was (and still am) terrible at "math" ... the algebra and geometry classes in school still make appearances in my nightmares. This might be an opportunity to wrestle those "ghosts" one last time ... thank you for sharing!! Linda
I thought you were going to say you found the diamond graph paper online. :). What a great block!
The block looks great and I'll have to try it too. That Sidekick ruler along with its friend, Hexandmore are really great. Have you figured out how multiple blocks are set together? We'll have to give it a try!
Your block is beautiful. Well done!!! :-)
What a wonderful block! I can understand your need to figure out how to put it together. I will look forward to seeing what becomes of this new knowledge down the road!
I don't think I've ever seen that one before, it's beautiful.
great idea about the orphan block color scheme...and this block looks like a winner!
Beautiful block! But how precise. I let my own quiltkeemosabe (Mrs. F) do my pattern making for me.
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